June 10 2015 by Cowichan Valley Citizen

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ONE BIG SCONE

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North Cowichan councillors are going to see if there’s some way to pry more money out of the Building Canada Fund. This federal transfer to the provinces, estimated at about a billion dollars a year in B.C., is supposed to help municipalities pay for upgrades to failing infrastructure but the provinces only hands over 40 per cent of the money, according to Coun. Kate Marsh. That’s leaving local governments with big bills and no way to pay them, she said at the June 3 North Cowichan meeting. “Local governments collect only eight per cent of total tax revenue in Canada but are responsible for 60 per cent of the infrastructure demands, which contribute to the upward spiralling of property taxes,”, Marsh continued. She urged her colleagues to push the Union of B.C. Municipalities to petition the province to allocate 60 per cent of the Building Canada Fund “directly to local government.” Taxpayers have been complaining locally about bigger tax bills, and with reason, she said. “We’re also hearing concerns about staff increases here. It’s been proven that as provincial governments shed jobs, local governments have increased jobs. The slack is taken up by municipal governments and paid for by local taxpayers. “I don’t think it’s just and I don’t think it’s sustainable.” See B.C. KEEPS, Page 8

Sherwood House Chef Steven Langley challenged himself to bake what is surely the largest scone in the Valley and, as he tells Duncan town crier Ben Buss last Thursday, this is the yummy result. Visit cowichanvalleycitizen.com for more pictures from the event. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Compost stink not going away LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Coun. Joyce Behnsen was unsuccessful last Wednesday in convincing her North Cowichan colleagues to help find a new location for the controversial Coast Environmental operation but she generated plenty of debate, something the waste management site has done before. In fact, its stink has raised a stink among industrial park neighbours and residential property owners near enough to get wind of its sometimes-smelly compost-treatment efforts.

Behnsen called for council to “take steps to identify an alternative location” for the operation, which is now based beside the Trans-Canada Highway in the Chemainus Industrial park. She also wanted to find some way the business could operate “with zero impact on the neighbouring community.” Coun. Tom Walker warned, “This is a private company operating on private land. How can you move them?” He also pointed out that if Coast tried to move, it would involve transferring a lot of material to a new site.

Walker also raised another point: could council be expected to force other operations to move? “Over the years I’ve had all kinds of people complain about the [smell of] the pulp mill. I’m having trouble sorting this out in my mind. I don’t know where this goes,” he said. Coun. Kate Marsh went even further. “I question whether this is even legal,” she said. “At the moment they are legally there. Can council do this?” See COAST, Page 4

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History on display in Cobble Hill park LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Cobble Hill’s history is now front and centre in a local park. A new commemorative wall was opened at Cobble Hill Commons Sunday, June 7 as members of a the community joined the Cobble Hill Historical Society in a celebration. Lesley Bonner was on hand to cut the ribbon and sweep aside a fabric covering, displaying four plaques commemorating the work of Ken McKinnon and Virginia May Bonner, showing Cobble Hill School in about 1930, and the Island Gateway Home Station. These will be the first of a series that will bring the area’s history to life, according to Brenda Krug, Cobble Hill Historical Society president. She gave some of the background of the seven-years of work it took to finally complete the wall, which is a solid timber structure covered by a wide roof. “Virginia Bonner began researching the idea of a commemorative wall for Cobble Hill many years ago. By 2005, she’d brought then-regional director Gerry Giles in on the project. The following year they got several more of us in and the project gathered steam,” Brenda Krug said. An increased interest in the area’s history led to the founding of the Cobble Hill Historical Society in 2007. “The wall was to be our first project. It only took seven years,” Krug said, to chuckles from the crowd. Originally the wall was to be part of Memorial Park but when the cenotaph revitalization was undertaken, “it became obvious that the memorial to the fallen should be the only structure in that park. Our wall required a new home. We went

into a holding pattern.” By 2010, after much negotiations, Giles was able to obtain the land that became the Commons. Brenda Krug said that during the time the society was waiting for a permanent site, the plan for it changed. They decided it should be a place that “would not just commemorate names and dates but would incorporate pictures with captions and short texts that would really describe the people and the events that happened in South Cowichan. Our society wanted to present true glimpses into our past,” she said. Cobble Hill resident Ruth Koehn and her husband, Chris, were instrumental in producing a design “that blends with and complements the rest of the village,” she said. John Krug, the Cobble Hill Parks Commission chair, worked with both the commission and the Cowichan Valley Regional District to get the job done. He explained that it took engineered drawings, and signing an eight-page document and “the grace of the CVRD Parks and Recreation Department” to get the job done. Giles stood up to acknowledge the hard work of the many people involved. She said it did take seven years to get the wall to its unveiling but “generations to come will be able to look at the names on this wall and remember our history and that it really important.” She also said that many newcomers may not know that Cobble Hill was a thriving, bustling community that had boardwalks, a telephone office and was home to the train station. See KRUG AND GILES, Page 4

Lesley Bonner cuts the ribbon to open the historical wall at Cobble Hill. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Visitors centre funding Duncan man not criminally in danger of drying up, responsible in Victoria incident council wants UBCM help KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

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Dismayed by the news that the provincial government has decided to focus more of its tourist funding on the Internet, Coun. Kate Marsh wants the muscle of the Union of B.C. Municipalities to help secure permanent funding for the Cowichan visitors centre. But councillors are going to wait to vote on her idea because they want even stronger wording. Marsh and the rest of council heard earlier this spring that funding for the new visitors centre on the Trans Canada Highway is seriously hit by provincial cuts. Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce president Julie Scurr told them that Destination BC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a provincial marketing initiative â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had been contributing $12,500 towards the tourist centre and the Chamber had been confidently expecting that increased numbers of visitors would see that funding increase to $20,000 annually since the handout is based visitor tallies. However, she said told councillors in March, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told not to expect any funding after this year from Destination BC,â&#x20AC;? Scurr said, adding that the freeze will affect all tourist centres in the province, not just the Cowichan Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facility. That money was one of the foundation planks on which the info centre had built its ongoing future and the announcement came as a shock to councillors.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research shows visitors who have personal contact stay longer. And we know with the change to their funding, our visitors centre may have trouble keeping its doors open seven days a week.â&#x20AC;? KATE MARSH, North Cowichan councillor

Marsh argued at the June 3 council meeting that the Internet is fine but on-the-ground info centres still play a vital role in boosting tourism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research shows visitors who have personal contact stay longer,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we know with the change to their funding, our visitors centre may have trouble keeping its doors open seven days a week.â&#x20AC;? She asked that council bring up the subject at the Union of BC Municipalitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convention, calling for â&#x20AC;&#x153;stable fundingâ&#x20AC;?. Coun. Al Siebring offered kudos to Marsh for her idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong enough,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recommend we rewrite this and make it stronger.â&#x20AC;? He even suggested that the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s setting the funding at zero could be called â&#x20AC;&#x153;stableâ&#x20AC;? and urged her to beef up the wording. The rest of council agreed with Siebring. The issue is likely to return to the council table soon.

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Forests on ALR land is the wrong direction

orests are great. We think there should be more selective and sustainable logging and less of the clearcutting that is still the staple of industry practice here in British Columbia where to this day, in the face of loads of evidence to the contrary, we tend to think that forestry will be forever, even if we do nothing to make that true. Shipping out raw logs so that the secondary and tertiary jobs are elsewhere is not the only shortsighted thing we continue to do. We don’t tend to be that great at

changing with the times and getting into the vanguard of what’s new and better. We still tend to cling to the old until there’s no choice but to take the leap. But one direction we’ve moved in, one change that’s crept up on us, isn’t a positive one and needs to be reversed immediately. As we reported in Friday’s Agriculture and Food edition of the Citizen in Kevin Rothbauer’s story titled “California crisis chance to think local food”, there’s been a quiet move afoot by some international corporations to buy up farmland in the Inter-

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ior of the province and, instead of using it as such, planting trees on it, in a deeply cynical bid to be able to say “look at our carbon offsets.” There’s no thought at all that this is drastically decreasing the agricultural land base. That would be our ongoing ability to feed ourselves, to be crystal clear. Obviously tree plantations to slap a green coat of paint on a multinational corporation’s image was never what was intended for Agricultural Land Reserve land. In fact, it’s the antithesis of what the Land

Reserve was created to do: protect farmland. These corporations choose the farmland for their PR ventures for the very same reason that farmland was disappearing at such a rapid rate into the hands of developers. The land is already cleared, usually fairly flat or gently sloped and therefore easy to use without having to put money into preparing the ground, literally. The exact same reasons it’s so important to preserve as farmland, of course. It’s even harder to swallow the actions of these opportunists

Property owner feels singled out by CVRD

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when we learn that actual forest land, since logged, is decades behind required and promised replanting. The letter of the law is being followed, but the spirit of it is being flagrantly flouted. Fortunately, both the provincialLiberal government (though they seem a little behind in responding to this impending crisis) and the NDP opposition seem to be in accord on this matter. Means we should get some quick results, right? We’re holding you to it, guys. We need and expect immediate action.

Changes could help California agriculture Re: California Crisis Chance to Think Local Food (Citizen, June 5) Your article might have been improved by the inclusion of one or two things. To start, agriculture consumes 80 per cent of all water used in the state, while the amount used for residential use is less than 10 per cent, even in the southern part of the state. Secondly, the crop that uses the largest amount of water is alfalfa, almost all of which is used to feed cattle being raised for meat and dairy products. The second thirstiest crop is almonds

and pistachios, followed by rice, orchards, corn and grapes. Alfalfa is watered by overhead sprinklers, while almond and pistachio orchards, rice and orchards are for the most part flooded. A change to drip irrigation in orchards would save an enormous amount of water. Another way that water is wasted by agriculture in California is the use of uncovered water canals. In several regions of India solar arrays have been erected over similar canals, providing a significant amount of electricity and at the same time reducing water lost through evaporation. None of this is to deny that much more food could be grown

here in the Cowichan Valley than is done at present. Researching the facts does reveal, however, that much of the produce we currently import from California uses a relatively small amount of water: row crops like lettuce, broccoli, and so on are not among the top 10 consumers of water used for agriculture, and if farmers were encouraged to recognize that water is not an infinite resource and adopt better irrigation techniques, California could continue to produce enormous amounts of food for many, many years. Mark Hazell Duncan

I am writing to you regarding bylaws concerning unsightly properties. Within Area F, Area I and the Town of Lake Cowichan there are several properties with extensive amounts of what I consider junk. One property in particular looks like a used car lot. Recently, the CVRD came to me and cited me for not complying with the bylaw concerning unkempt property. My property is an older home and yes, I do have a few vehicles on my property. One of these vehicles is used for my scrap metal business. It is the way I make money for myself. The fence is in a bit of disrepair but again, it is an older home and I do not have the funds to turn it into a white picket fence. I feel like I am being singled out by the CVRD. They have many more properties in Area F that are far worse than my property. Why is the CVRD not focusing on all of the other issues that have more of an impact on the entire community such as the state of the roads? I pay my taxes and have been a member of this community for a very long time and do not appreciate being singled out. I have been trying to clean up my property but it never seems good enough for the CVRD. I feel as though I am being harassed. If the CVRD wants to spend some money to get it done faster, then let them have at it. Anthony Goldsmith Honeymoon Bay

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First Nations must exercise hard-earned right to vote “You will regret you didn’t vote, when they take your right away,” he said. He is an elder, a residential system survivor, a veteran from the war. I didn’t really know him, yet when he spoke those words, I listened. And I voted, if nothing else to keep the right to vote – some view as a rite of passage. It was 50 years ago First Nations people finally got a right to vote, and today that ‘right’ is being buried by barriers many First Nations and other citizens navigate daily. Particularly having a fixed address and two pieces of ID when registering. Voters Community Action is made up of local voters who want to empower and support all nations to participate in the voting process. This includes supporting community members in registering to vote, learning about the voting process and having access to information and support in getting to the polls this fall.

Stay at the Cowichan District Hospital was short but sweet I recently spent a few days in the Cowichan District Hospital having a hip replaced. My stay was short but I really feel the need to thank everyone involved in my surgery and the preparation for it especially Drs. Velazquez, Rimmer and Campbell plus the fantastic nurses on third floor east. An operation such as mine, and I know

The group will do this by engaging the community through local presentations, information booths in the community, as well as hosting a community event sponsored by the Red Willow Womyn’s society from 11am to 7pm, Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Si’em Lelum Gymnasium. This fall the federal election will be one of historical proportions. Those who chose to vote will be changing the history of Canada. As Rose Henry put it, “…the marginalized people are not a hopeless helpless people if nothing else we could be the most powerful people, if we were all to vote.” The first step is to register in advance. Anyone wanting to know more can visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ voterscommunityaction, email us a t wew i l lw i n @ g m a i l . c o m o r c a l l 250-929-2232. Patricia Dawn Duncan

there are many, involves medical people from all over the hospital including X-ray techs, nurses, admitting clerks, etc. Each and every one of them treated me as though I was important. I can’t begin to thank everyone involved but am very proud to say we have an excellent hospital. The food wasn’t bad either! Thank you CDH.

Big decision coming for residents of Saltair on June 15 On June 15 Saltair residents will be asked if they want to change their Official Community Plan to allow for greater housing density in a large lot south of Byron’s store. A development sign is posted on the property but obscured by dense bushes. Residents should consider whether they support more areas in Saltair being rezoned for denser housing and whether doing so in this case will create a precedent for neighbouring properties, as well as, possibly the back of the old school property,or even further away. Another consideration: in theory,

You cannot extract infinite resources To quote the bard, John Michael Greer; “Money, let us please remember, is not wealth. It’s a system of arbitrary tokens that represent real wealth — that is, actual, nonfinancial goods and services. Every society produces a certain amount of real wealth each year, and those societies that use money thus need to have enough money in circulation to more or less correspond to the annual supply of real wealth. That sounds simple; in practice, though, it’s anything but. Nowadays,

the CVRD doesn’t support more small independent sewer systems, so at what point will the CVRD consider building a community sewer to support new residential areas? Sewer is lovely, but it will greatly increase property taxes and erode lot size restrictions. So, do residents want to maintain the current rural nature of Saltair, or are we content to have it gradually in-filled? It doesn’t matter what your opinion is, come to the CVRD’s June 15 meeting at 7:00 pm at the old Mount Brenton School. Whatever is decided will be a game changer for Saltair! Jane Walton Saltair

for example, the amount of real wealth being produced in the United States and Canada each year is contracting steadily as more and more of these nations’ economic output has to be diverted into the task of keeping it supplied with fossil fuels. That’s happening, in turn, because of the limits to growth — the awkward but inescapable reality that you can’t extract infinite resources, or dump limitless wastes, on a finite planet.” It’s simple really... Dirk Ouellette Cobble Hill/Mill Bay

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North Cowichan is hoping to get a bigger chunk of federal infrastructure funding. [CITIZEN FILE]

B.C. keeps lion’s share of Building Canada Fund Money is now needed to meet early or unexpected breakdowns, Marsh said. “We need to let the public know that if we’re going to be responsible for 60 per cent of infrastructure, we need more than eight cents on the dollar. And it’s unjust for property taxpayers to pick that tab up. The property tax is actually a regressive tax. It doesn’t take into account people’s income. We all know that some seniors are having trouble; they built our community.” Council agreed to send her motion to the UBCM convention for wider consideration.

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More than a year’s worth of renovations will be on show for the public at the reopening celebration for Bright Angel Park on June 20. “I’m pretty excited to see it reopening,” said Area Director Alison Nicholson. The South Cowichan Parks Commission and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are hosting the event, which runs from 1-3 p.m. It will celebrate the park’s 57 years of operation and the completion of the Recreation Rejuvenation Project, which was possible through a provincial grant received in 2012. “It’s really important. People really love Bright Angel Park,” Nicholson said. Bright Angel Park was established in 1958 with a donation of private land from the Fleetwood family. That’s one of the things that makes the park so special to local residents, Nicholson said. Since then, more adjacent land has been added growing the park to 55 acres. Many of the park’s amenities were added in the 1970s, and had worn out and needed replacement. With the provincial grant, along with federal gas tax funding, the park now boasts a new washroom

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Marsh objected to “the offloading of federal and provincial prog rams and responsibilities without adequate funding or revenue”. There have also been outright cancellations of programs by the provincial and federal governments “that are actually very much needed or expected by the public,” she said, adding that these moves are forcing municipalities to find their own ways to offer some programs locally. In addition, Marsh pointed out, “we also often have

to enforce federal and provincial regulations without compensation.” It’s not helped by the B.C. government keeping the lion’s share of the money. Admitting that it’s difficult to compare provinces, Marsh then said, “I don’t know why Manitoba is able to give 100 per cent of its Building Canada Fund money to local governments.” The Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced a few years ago that there is a looming infrastructure deficit in the municipalities across the country as facilities and roads age out.

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building, outdoor fitness stations, classroom amphitheatre, accessible trail loop, playscape, habitat fencing, new playground, field upgrades and a reconfigured parking area. “It’s a pretty nice place now,” said Nicholson, expressing particular appreciation for the addition of flush toilets. “The playground is getting a phenomenal amount of use.” “This project achieves a wonderful outcome of maintaining the special natural qualities that are foundational to the history of Bright Angel Park’s creation while improving the recreation components and elevating the opportunities and experiences for visitors to enjoy in this unique, much-loved park,” said CVRD board chair Jon Lefebure. Nicholson’s only concern is that the new amenities will vastly inflate the number of visitors. She wants to make sure the natural environment of the park, which she describes as already “super busy” in summer, is protected for years to come. Bright Angel park is located off Tigwell Road, near Koksilah Road in Electoral Area E, about 10 kilometres south of Duncan.

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North Cowichan’s developmental services director, Scott Mack, replied, “We could look at it. But what could we do with that information? We couldn’t force them to move.” Marsh was concerned that Coast Environmental “could just pick up and go somewhere else [outside North Cowichan] and take those jobs with them.” Mack also pointed out that North Cowichan council had acted on odour complaints by removing septage treatment from the kinds of businesses allowed in its heavy industrial zoning areas. “Council would have to reconsider that,” he said. Coun. Al Siebring had some sympathy for both sides of the discussion. “Might one balance off the other? Might we assist Coast? They’ve been very cooperative. This might be the first step to get the discussion going. If it goes nowhere, we can still say we tried. The very nature of what they do is going to create a smell. I don’t know any other way to deal with this.” Coun. Maeve Maguire said she also sympathized with the Smiley Road businesses nearby but she was not convinced that every option had been tried. “Moving that site is a huge endeavour. What’s left that they haven’t done yet?” she asked. Mayor Jon Lefebure agreed. “We’re not near doing everything to mitigate the odour. From my experience a lot of what they’ve done has improved the process. They’ve really tried. They are regulated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District but it doesn’t mean there isn’t more that can be done.” Suggesting a move may be counterproductive. “Coast bought that site. They like it,” he said. “This is not really a logical move for us.” Behnsen wasn’t convinced. “We have forest land. These are non-permanent buildings. The smells aren’t from yard and garden waste. It affects over 40 businesses. Our reputation is at stake here. I feel it is important to take some step,” she said. Walker reminded her that no area is likely to jump at the idea of such an operation moving next door. “North Cowichan might be big but every piece of it is in somebody’s backyard,” he said. Municipal administrative director Mark Ruttan also warned, “This could be viewed as ‘assisting a business’. It’s a dangerous precedent. What’s next? The mill?” Lefebure said that North Cowichan was constantly working with the CVRD on the Coast problem. Maguire asked if council could have an update on what’s been happening in those talks. That will happen, but Behnsen’s request didn’t get enough support to move forward.

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ing, as a mixer with our hard antique sales and flea markets. drinks; back then it was pop. It was back in May 1886 that the Probably better Free Press mentioned for the health and John Mitchell of Bastion teeth, too, than Street and his Pioneer today’s so-called Soda Works Manufactory. soft drinks with He’d just imported “direct their chemical from England a new and sweeteners. improved set of machines The Press for the manufacture and predicted that bottling of Soda Water”. Mitchell’s new Today, we’re more CHRONICLES machines, fitted inclined to think of soda, with all modern which consists of carbonT.W. Paterson improvements, ated water with flavourwould place him in the “foremost rank of business, and enable him not only to supply soda water in any quantity, but of a very superior quality. It is to be hoped that this spirit of enterprise will be appreciated.” For the discerning taste Mitchell offered a fairly wide selection of flavours and products. In their 1970s book Western Canadian Bottle Collecting, George Watson, Robert Skrill and Jim Heidt noted lemon, raspberry, rose, pineapple and orgeat (made from the extract of barley water and sugar flavoured almonds, orange flowers, etc.). Mitchell also offered gum syrups, lemon and gingerade, The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying ginger beer, soda water, tonic out flushing of the water systems listed below on: water, sarsaparilla, nectar and cider. Business prospered, Mitchell March 24, 2014 to March 28, 2014 moved into larger quarters at Fernridge Water System the corner of Wentworth and Wallace streets and, in 1896, Cherry Point Water System installed a state-of-the-art Dogwood Ridge Water System filling machine from England. The Cowichan ValleyEstates RegionalWater DistrictSystem (CVRD) will be carrying Arbutus Mountain Henceforth the company’s botCvrd Water Systems out flushing of the water systems listed below on: tles bore not only the legend, Flushing Notice John Mitchell, Nanaimo, B.C., March 31, 2014 to April 4, 2014 The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying but ‘Riley’s Patent. The Riley COWICHAN STATION/SAHTLAM/GLENOrA Hill Water March 2014 to System March 28, outDouglas flushing of24, the water systems listed below on: 2014 Mnfg. Co., London, S.W.” Burnum Water System Ten years before Mitchell Fernridge Water System OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN 7006016

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The Rumming logo, a crossed pick and shovel, has become as ‘Nanaimo’ as the Bastion. [TW PATERSON ARCHIVE] began operations, Victoria businessman Alex Phillips’ Pioneer Soda Water and Syrup Manufactory had established near the Bastion Street bridge. Little is known of this enterprise, unfortunately. By 1888, Mitchell had competiton in the form of Adams & Lawrence’s Eureka Soda Water Works, “wholesale dealers in bottled beer, ale, Porter,

COMMUNITY MEETING Cvrd Water Systems dATE: Thursday, June 18, 2015 TIME: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Flushing Notice PLACE: Hall,to Glenora Road, March 24, 2014 to3660 March 2014 will help toto2014 restore the water quality toGlenora normal. March 31, April 4,28, 2014 March 31,Glenora 2014 April 4, 2014 The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Douglas Hill Water System Fernridge Water System Hill Water outDouglas flushing of the water systemsSystem listedpeRSiST, below on: ShoulD pRoblem Burnum WaterThe System What makes your community unique? Join your neighbours Cherry Point Water System Services Department at (250) 746-2530. Burnum Water System call the CVRD’s Engineering Pursuant to Section 98 and 99 of the Community forplease an engaging discussion about the notable features, places, Residents some air in the lines and Dogwood Ridge System March 24, may 2014experience to MarchWater 28, 2014 Charter, the 2014 Annual Report will be landmarks, people, events, and history that make your community discolouration of System the water supply during these operations. Fernridge Water considered by Council at the June 15, 2015 Arbutus Mountain Estates Water System Residents may experience some air in the lines and what it Point is today. Learn how area has Cvrd Water Systems Should this occur, a about cold water tap the for a Cowichan-Koksilah short period Cherry Waterrunning System Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers discolouration the water supply during these operations. will help toRidge restore the of water quality to normal. changed over time and share your ideas to make your community Dogwood Water System Flushing Notice at Duncan City Hall, 200 Craig St. Arbutus Estates System March 31, 2014 toWater April 2014 an evenMountain better place to live in4,a the future. Should this occur, running cold water tap for a short period ShoulD The pRoblem peRSiST, The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying The Annual Report contains: please call the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at (250) 746-2530. Douglas Hill Water System help toto restore the water quality to normal. outwill flushing of the water systems listed below on: March 31, 2014 April 4, 2014  a report of services and operations CVRD staff willSystem make a brief presentation at 7:00 pm and then Burnum Water System Douglas Hill Water  the 2014 audited financial statements 12PIC_CVRD Flushing 3x5-75.indd 1 14-03-13 3:22 PM ShoulD The pRoblem facilitate a2014 small group exercise. Coffee, tea and light refreshments Burnum Water System March 24, to March 28, 2014peRSiST,  a list of 2014 property tax exemptions please call the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at (250) 746-2530. will be provided. Fernridge Water System  a progress report on 2014 municipal Residents may experience some air in the lines and Residents may experience Cherry Point Water Systemsome air in the lines and objectives discolouration of the water supply during these operations. discolouration the water supply CONTACT: during these operations. Dogwood Ridge Waterof System FOr MOrE INFOrMATION, PLEASE  a statement of municipal objectives and Should this occur, Estates running Water a cold System water tap for a short period Arbutus Mountain Ann Kjerulf, Senior Planner, CVRD Planning & aDevelopment, Should this occur, running a cold water tap for short period measures for 2015 and 2016 will help to restore the water quality to normal. 250-746-2620. To learn thetoOfﬁ cial Community Plan will help totorestore themore waterabout quality normal.  other statistics and information March 2014 April 4, 2014 ShoulD31, The pRoblem peRSiST, (OCP) process and to subscribe to the Area E OCP email list, visit Douglas Water System please call Hill the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at (250) 746-2530. If you wish to inspect copies of these documents ShoulD pRoblem peRSiST, www.cvrd.bc.ca/AreaEOCP. Burnum WaterThe System please contact the undersigned at 250‐746‐6126. please call the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at (250) 746-2530. 12PIC_CVRD Flushing 3x5-75.indd 1 14-03-13 3:22 PM The report will be available at City Hall and on the Residents may experience some air in the lines and City’s website at www.duncan.ca under discolouration of the water supply during these operations. ‘Publications and Reports’. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period Talitha Soldera will help to restore the water quality to normal. Director of Finance 6996841 ShoulD The pRoblem peRSiST, please call the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at (250) 746-2530.

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While Canada banned the immigration of unaccompanied children in 1925, the Fairbridge Society was given an exemption, and some 329 children came to live and be educated at the farm school. They were trained to become farm hands or domestic servants but most decided to take up other occupational walks of life. The large 416-hectare farm school that straddled Koksilah Road saw the first party of 41 British child migrants arrive on Sept. 25, 1935. The last party of just six came in 1948 with the school closing in 1950. Some children were as young as four while very few were older than 12 years of age when they made the long trip across the Atlantic and Canada to the Cowichan Valley. Only a few were orphans. Fairbridge was not only a large working “mixed” farm with prize-winning livestock, orchards and vegetable gardens but also had a six-room school and auditorium, 18 residential cottages, dining hall, hospital, beautiful chapel and many other buildings. Their playfield was the very best in the Valley, attracting many annual sports day competitions between south Cowichan schools. Most Fairbridgians became Canadian citizens, with many deciding to remain on the Island. A high percentage of young men and women joined the Canadian armed forces both during and after the Second World War. The Fairbridge Canada Association has been holding what they often referred to as their “family” reunion, since the mid-1940s and have published their own newspaper, the Fairbridge Gazette, since 1939.

Rumming bottles still often turn up at flea markets frequently THESE PIONEERS, From Page 10 Mitchell was no longer working alone by this time, having taken Edward Rumming, a professional soda water bottler from the Old Country, as partner. The Mitchell name was replaced with Rumming & Mitchell, then just W.E. Rumming, Nanaimo, B.C., after he assumed control of the firm which went under the name of Rummings Bottling Works. The Riley patent mark continued but, best of all, Rumming added a logo. It’s become as ‘Nanaimo’ as the Bastion: a crossed pick and shovel. This company logo has made the Rumming bottles among the most popular with collectors. Over the next half-century and more, Rumming had plants in Nanaimo and Ladysmith and absorbed Courtenay’s Gold Star Bottling Works. As bottles were modernized to take crown caps and to have logos ‘painted on’ rather than embossed in the glass, even the later Rumming bottles lost much of their apeal. But the old ones, aqua green and dark green, are in their modest ways joys to behold. They often turn up at flea markets and antique sales. Digging them up is quite another story. The Louis Lawrence bottles are much rarer because of the company’s short career and because most of the bottles were of the so-called ‘marble’ variety. You’d break the seal with a stick (often provided) to drink or pour, with the marble acting as a valve in the bottle’s restricted neck. That’s what ‘done-’em-in,’ most bottles having been broken by boys wanting the precious marble! www.twpaterson.com

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Dragon Divas celebrate 20 years of boating with Pink Picnic Saturday The Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas are hosting a Pink Picnic in the Park on June 13 to celebrate 20 years of breast cancer dragon boating. All current and past paddlers are especially invited to this event, taking place from 1-3 p.m. at Hecate Park in Cowichan Bay. The event marks the advent of the very first breast cancer dragon boat team. For more information contact Judy at 250-7488958 or jwest111@telus.net

SPCA washing dogs of all sizes at annual fundraiser this Saturday The annual SPCA Dog Wash at Buckerfields in Duncan is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Big or small, we wash them all!” If you’ve been having trouble leading your pooch to water, why not take Fido down for some socializing and a bath? It’s all by a donation.

Movie Night at the Duncan library features uplifting film ‘Pride’ Movie Night at the Library will feature a showing of Pride on Monday, June 15 in Duncan. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power, and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all. The film runs from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free.

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Rocky Creek Winery has brought more medals home to the Cowichan Valley from the Olympics of the wine world. “This is special because we want to place the Vancouver Island wine region on the wine world map. There is a young emerging wine region that began with a few small wineries and now has bloomed to 45 wineries all over the wine islands,” company president Linda Holford said last week. “Why are the competitions important to Rocky Creek Winery? We encourage people to buy local and support local; but we also want them to know that their choices compete on the world stage. Local crafted wines sit well amongst many other wines in the world. [It’s all about giving] our region a try,” she said. Husband, Mark Holford, Rocky Creek’s winemaker is also keen on spreading the word. “Managing to produce every wine

to a standard where it’s judged blind by an international judging panel and receives medals shows our dedication to producing a quality product that can stand out in any crowd,” he said. “We truly believe that worldclass wines can be grown in the Cowichan Valley. Winning at this level of competition is significant. It’s like the Olympic games of the wine world: open to every winery, pitting the very best against each other to see which wines come out on top. Standing at any spot on the podium is a real accomplishment. This is especially true since price doesn’t come into play and we’re competing against some of the most expensive wines in the world,” he said. So where has Rocky Creek been showing the flag? They’ve picked up 10 medals to date in 2015 with every currently available wine winning an award and continuing to do so almost every year, with a total of 72 medals since they opened 10 years ago.

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The British are invading the Chemainus Theatre for a long summer run with starting on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. Twist and Shout takes you way back to the Swinging Sixties: to the days when mop-top haircuts and stylish mod suits and groovy new sounds gave notice that it was great to be young. Groups like the Beatles, who took the American pop and R&B sounds they loved and gave them a new kick, arrived in North America. An adoring public rocketed their music to the top of the charts. Sure, 50 years have passed, but everyone still knows and loves these tunes. So, for a really swinging summer, the Chemainus Theatre Festival is presenting as its 2015 blockbuster musical, Twist & Shout: The British Invasion, an acclaimed song and dance revue that includes 64 all-time hits, and anecdotes about the music revolution. Across Canada, Twist & Shout has played to the delight of many, from nostalgic baby boomers to young generations who dig its retro-cool music. “In the summer, we like to give audiences of all ages a reason to take time for the theatre,” says Festival marketing manager Michelle Vogelgesang. “Twist & Shout is a show that is both entertaining and a great story for a wide variety of people.” This chronicle of mid-Sixties pop-culture, and the revolution it started, is a passion project of Canadian writer and director, Alex Mustakas. He draws upon his memories and love for the iconic music, trivia, dance, personalities, language, and vibe of the era – as well as the help of historical consultant Michael Bignell – to surefootedly re-create some significant moments. “The Festival is thrilled to welcome him to Chemainus to direct his acclaimed revue,” Vogelgesang said.

Twist & Shout: The British Invasion takes over the Chemainus Theatre from June 12 to Aug. 29 this summer. [SUBMITTED] Nico Rhodes is handling the music, directing a live band through more than five-dozen rock and roll songs by the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five, the Searchers, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders , Donovan, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Freddy and Dreamers, the Swinging Blue Jeans, the Spencer Davis Group, the Hollies, and more groups with many more songs, including popular British Broadway musicals. From animated characters to hit songs and fabulous dance moves by choreographer Gino Berti, Twist & Shout demands energy and precision from the actors. Who’s in it? The ensemble includes Sara Alexander, Alexander Baerg, Jarret Cody, Julianne

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The Islands Folk Festival has announced its musical line up for this summer’s shindig on July 24 to 26 at Providence Farm. “We have performers coming from three countries and five provinces,” said artistic director Bobbie Blue. It’s a tasty recipe. Toss together a handful of blues acts like David Vest, Doug Cox and Radoslav Lorkovic, Kat Danser, and Russell deCarle, blend such Celtic treats as Cóig, Crikey Mor, the Mary Murphy Band, and Trinitude, whisk in a good helping of bands for the dancing folks like Bombolessé, HuDost, Masimba Marimba, and Matuto and some singer-songwriters like the Aaron Murray Project, Fred Eaglemith, Gary Fjellgaard, Martyn Joseph, Roy Forbes, and Shari Ulrich for the listening folks and you’ve baked yourself some kind of cake. But there’s more.

How about the Babe Gurr Band, the Dustin Bentall Band, Fallbrigade, Genevieve and the Wild Sundays, the Jessica Stuart Few, Paul Gellman, Shred Kelly, Stanton and Paradis, and the Konsorados? Plus, the kids at this family friendly event will enjoy Bobs and LoLo. The shows take place at three outdoor stages, plus concerts in the chapel. There’s also a place for workshops featuring a wide variety of entertainers and even the SparkleZone Area with activities for the wee folks, plus food vendors, craft and information booths. And, of course, for the many people who return year after year, there’s lots of space for camping families. The Islands Folk Festival is produced by the Cowichan Folk Guild, a not-for-profit organization, mostly run by volunteers. The gang just loves music, producing coffeehouses, concerts and dances throughout the year, as well as the big festival in the summer.

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A crackerjack percussion duo will underpin the Doug Farr Quartet’s program of Latin-jazz pyrotechnics at the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday, June 14. Drummer Jon Miller, who led his own quartet at the pub last month, will be joined by conga player Pat Murphy, a former Los Angeles studio musician, in the band’s back line. Up front will be multi-instrumentalist Farr on organ and Rob Cheramy on guitar. Farr, who pub regulars know as the harmonica player during the regular Sunday jam sessions, has

been teaching and performing on the Island for more than 30 years. Cheramy, also a member of Miller’s quartet, is one of the West Coast’s best jazz guitarists. He has played with such luminaries as Tommy Banks and Herb Ellis. Conga player Murphy has recorded with Tito Puente, Ringo Starr, and Cher. Miller lived in Montreal, Philadelphia and Amsterdam, performing in a wide range of ensembles. He has shared the stage with the likes of Jeff Healey, Charlie Hunter, P.J. Perry and Hugh Fraser. The performance runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.

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A Vancouver Island record label is taking a page out of music history books and touring all its 11 acts throughout Western Canada in June. In the 1950s and ‘60s, labels like Sun Records and Motown showcased a wide array of their label artists on their tours, giving crowds a chance to see shows that included including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis or the Four Tops along with Martha and the Vandellas, or Stevie Wonder. Each artist on Mighty Speck Records raises awareness for a charitable organization of their

choice. Mighty Speck Records has released three roster albums, and this is their second tour. It all starts in Duncan June 10 at the Duncan Showroom starting at 8 p.m. The tour will feature: Chris Andres & The Stompin’ Devilles, Jonny Miller, Little Nectar, Labloom, Jennifer Smythe, James Kasper, Mister Waugh, David Chenery, Terry Boyle, Skellig, and Simon De Laat. After a jaunt around the Island, six of those will continue on throughout B.C., and five will comprise the showcases across the Prairies as far as Saskatoon. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.

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Two local winners in B.C. music fest LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Competition at the recent annual B.C. Provincial Music Festival saw two of the Cowichan Music Festival’s entries win their respective divisions and several other entries score with runner-up performances. In the choral classes, the George S. Mathieson Award winner was the Cowichan Valley Youth Concert Choir and the Margaret Wharton Memorial award winner was the Cowichan Valley Youth

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Choir. Both groups are directed by Sheila Johnson. The Frances Kelsey Secondary School Choir was chosen as runner-up for the Paul. J. Bourret Award in their division. Soprano Hanna Seinen was runner-up in the intermediate classical voice division, while Alexandra Platt was runner-up in junior vocal variety. All winning choirs will be continuing on, submitting their recordings to the 2015 national-level festival.

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Cowichan Lake Days has the west Cowichan communities buzzing again at this year’s 71st annual weeklong festival. It all kicked off Sunday, June 7 with the soap box derby and continued Monday with the Strawberry Tea, always a seniors’ favourite. A new event, houseboat tours on Cowichan Lake offering lunches and dinners, sold out almost as soon as it was announced. On Wednesday night at 7 p.m. it’s time for Lady of the Lake Opportunity Night. This is a great chance to see the 2015 Lady of the Lake candidates perform onstage at Centennial Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is only $5 so take the whole family and enjoy a great evening. Thursday evening, it’s family movie night at the Christian Fellowship Church on King George. By Friday night, everyone lucky enough to have tickets will be dressing up for the Lady of the Lake Grand Ball. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Upper Centennial Hall. This event brings together the community and the families of the all the candidates in a special evening that includes both cheers for the new girls and tears as last year’s reigning royalty get to say their goodbyes. Saturday is the central day of the entire festival and it all kicks off with Breakfast on the Town, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in a new location this year: the Lake Cowichan Fire Hall on North Shore Road. Everyone goes to meet friends for a bite before deciding where to sit for the grand parade, which begins at 11 a.m. South Shore Road will be closed during the parade from Neva Road by OK Tire through to Wellington Road by Saywell Park, so be ready for that if you arrive late in town. Once the parade passes by, the fun moves to Saywell Park. The construction phase of the Build, Bail and Sail event starts at Saywell Park at 10 a.m. The entire community moves down to the park to enjoy a hot dog eating contest and the Build, Bail and Sale races, a beer tent, dunk tank, children’s activities, Tzouhalem Spinners & Weavers, food vendors, 50/50 draw, drop-in human foosball and volleyball and lots of food and vendors. It’s a buzz of activity until, at 2 p.m. as the crowd surges towards the Saywell Park stage for the annual crowning of the Lady of the Lake. If you’ve never been to Lake Days before, this is a sight to remember, and if you’re a regular, you know that everyone is sure to be there, eager to see if his or her favourite candidate is chosen as the next Lady of the Lake. After that, Jack Gunderson and Ray Harvey and then the McCandless Family will entertain at the park until 7 p.m., as organizers get ready for the Town of Lake Cowichan steak dinner, which is hosted and served by members of town council, starting at 5:30 p.m. No tickets are available at the park, though, so check the town office before Saturday to see if any are left. Finally on Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. adults can dance the night away at a special event at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena featuring Backstage Whiskey, The Circus and a Johnny Cash tribute featuring David James and the Big River Band. Tickets are $20 each and doors open at 8:30. On Sunday morning, events reconvene at Saywell Park, starting at 8 a.m. as the popular road hockey tournament takes over the parking lot, with the finals set to begin at 3 p.m., winding up a super weekend of fun in the sun at the Lake.

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SOUTH COWICHAN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT HEARING #1 HEARING #2 BYLAW NO. 3666 AND ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3667 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3582 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3910 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA B SHAWNIGAN LAKE) (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA G – SALTAIR/GULF ISLANDS) (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA G – SALTAIR/GULF ISLANDS)

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3583 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA G – SALTAIR/GULF ISLANDS) Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above described Amendment Bylaws: NOTICE is hereby given that two Public Hearings will be held as follows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws: date

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South Cowichan Official Community Plan Amendement Bylaw No. 3666 proposes to amend South Cowichan Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510 PUBLIC HEARING #1 (Bylaw No. 3910) by replacing the current Community Land Stewardship Designation Policies with new policies that apply to development within the Designation.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3910 proposes to amend Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500 by implementing the

Zoning Amendment following changes: Bylaw No. 3667 proposes to amend Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985 by rezoning Lots A and B, Blocks 201, 270 and 281, Plan EPP9371Residential and Lot 26, Lot 201, Malahat District, Plan VIP78459, from Ecological Conservation, Eco1. Adding anMalahat objective District, to Section 7 – Suburban LandDistrict Use Designation to encourage small-scale agriculture accessory to a residential use; Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Density and Hamlet sub zones toUse Conservation/Eco-Forestry CD-1A, Rural Residential CD-1B, Rural Residential 2. Adding a Policy toLow Section 7 to allow the use of Temporary Permits in the Suburban Residential designation for temporary agricultural operations. CD-1C, and Mixed Use CD-1D subzones, as shown on Map 2. In addition to creating new sub zones, the amendment bylaw also rezones lake surfaces towould not The purpose of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3910 is to provide a way for increased agricultural activity to take place in residential areas, assuming that such activity cause Conservancy problems for the neighbours or the environment. Water (W-1) and includes definitions for “Agro-forestry”, “Conservation covenant”, “Eco-forestry” and “Eco-forestry covenant”.

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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3582 proposes to amend Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2500 in order to establish density bonus policies for lands located adjacent to the Saltair commercial core, if land is provided for the expansion of Stocking Creek Park and proposed residential development is connected to a community water system and a sewage treatment system compliant with provincial regulations. The policies would establish a minimum parcel size of 0.4 hectares, calculated prior to park dedication and would permit density averaging. Lands approved for a density bonus zone would be subject to the Stormwater Management Development Permit Area Guidelines of Section 20 of the Official Community Plan. OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3582 also proposes to amend the land use designations of part of Lot 10, District Lot 31, Oyster District, Plan 4039, except part in Plan 41287, as shown outlined in a solid black line on Map 1, from Suburban Residential and Local Commercial to General Residential and Institutional.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3583 proposes to amend Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Zoning Bylaw No. 2524 by creating a new Stocking Creek Corridor Residential 4 (R-4) Zone and rezoning part of Lot 10, District Lot 31, Oyster District, Plan 4039, except part in Plan 41287, as shown outlined in a solid black line on Map 2, from Suburban Residential (R-2) and Local Commercial (C-2) to Stocking Creek Corridor Residential 4 (R-4) and Parks 1 Zone (P-1).

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The purpose of Amendment Bylaw Nos. 3582 and 3583 is to permit part of the subject property to be developed for one commercial lot, seven residential lots and 1.77 hectares of public park land. At the public hearings, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearings, submit written comments on the Bylaws by:

The proposed Amendment Bylaws apply to the “Elkington Lands”, subject property shown outlined in black and shaded on the above Maps 1 & 2. The purposes of the Amendment Bylaws are to:

Fax: 250-746-2621 Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca Mail and/or deposit at the Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Fax: 250-746-2621 Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, until 4:30 pm on Monday, June 15, 2015

Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the bylaws by:

Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or The public not assume that correspondence on the Mail and/or Deposited at should the Regional District offices by 4:30submitted p.m. • adjust, on the site, where residential uses were permitted; proposed Bylaws prior to commencement of the statutory notification period on Friday, June 5, 2015, will be made available to the Regional Board. Please be advised that the day of the For hearing. • harmonize zoning with Official Community Plan policy; the CVRD Board cannot receive correspondence or comment following the close of theon Public Hearings. further information, please call the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620. • allow “equestrian facility” as a permitted use in the The public hearing on January 31, 2013 is to be help by Directors B. Fraser, Mixed Use CD-1 Sub-Zone; and Please note that all correspondence submitted to the CVRD in response to this Notice will form part of the record and be published in aBoard. meetingAagenda posted M. Walker, andpublic M. Marcotte aswill delegates of the copy ofthat theisBoard online when this matter is before the Board or a Committee of the Board. The CVRD considers the author’s address relevant to the Board’s consideration of this matter and • adjust zoning so that it can be more easily administered. resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not The proposed amendment does not increase the permitted number of copies ofatthe amendment bylaws as set or out inRecording this notice. wish this personal information disclosed. Please contact the Planning & Development Department 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955, the Secretary at the time of submission.units, For more information disclosure, contact the CVRD FOI Coordinator at 250-746-2507 or 1-800-665-3955. residential or decrease theonarea for conservation and eco-forestry, A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and relevant support material may be asPublic those have #1 been established by No. restrictive Hearing (Amendment Bylaw 3910) is covenant. to be held by the Electoral Area Directors for Electoral Area G –District Saltair/Gulf Islands, Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/ examined at the Regional Planning and Development Department office: Skutz Falls and Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek. Public Hearing #2 (Amendment Bylaws No. 3582/3583) is to be held by the Electoral Area Directors for Electoral Area

AtG the public hearing, all persons deemOyster/Diamond their interests and affected by Area E – Cowichan 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC – Saltair/Gulf Islands, Electoral Areawho H – North Electoral Station/Sahtlam/Glenora as delegates of the Board. Decisions concerning the the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard adoption of Bylaws No. 3910, 3582 and 3583 will not be made until the record of the Public Hearings is presented to the Board. From Monday, January 21, 2013 to Thursday, January 31, 2013, orAto present submission onresolution matters contained before copy of thewritten proposed Bylaws, the delegating therein, the holding of the public hearings, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining between&the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday representatives theBylaws Regional Board. for public inspection at the Regional District Planning whether to adoptofthe are available Development Department office: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC From Friday, June 5, 2015, to Monday, June 15, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of the Bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282

for more information, please contact

Rob Conway, Manager, Development Services Division, Planning & Development Department 250-746-2620 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Rob Conway, Manager, Development Services Division, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or 1-800-655-3955

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BURGESS, David Michael February 20, 1967 - June 3, 2015 Dave passed away peacefully on June 3, 2015 at the Cowichan District Hospital with his loving family by his side. Dave (Uncle Davey) was a risk-taker and lived life to the fullest. He possessed a generous spirit and was a friend to all. With his quick wit and sense of humour, Dave was always the life of the party. Family and friends were important to Dave. He will be lovingly remembered by: his wife Joyce; his parents Mike and Sandy Burgess; his sisters Lesley (Steve), Jackie (Mark), Josie (Steve); his nephew Christopher and niece Margaret; his brothers-in-law John, Frank (Shelley); his niece Grace and nephew Kai and many other family and friends. Joyce would like to thank the staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and Dr. Ibrahim for the wonderful care that they provided to Dave. When you think of Dave, remember his jokes, his laughter and his love for life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śmight as well face it youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re addicted to love.â&#x20AC;? Online condolences may be offered at hwwallacecbc.com

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POPHAM, PHYLLIS (Brown) July 21, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 5, 2015

Derek Rankin Ferguson May 11, 1944-May 31, 2015

Our husband and father passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Suzanne (Sue), children Neil (Tanya) of Calgary, Ryan (Laura) of Calgary, Erin (Mathew) of Courtenay; grandchildren Jordyn, Sadie, Tyler, Gavin, Karli and Isla, siblings Barbara (Gordie) Robertson, Trevor (Marlene) Ferguson and many nieces and nephews. Derek grew up in Caycuse, BC where he gained a passion for the coastal forest industry. After obtaining a degree in Commerce from the University of British Columbia, he pursued a 35 year career in the forest industry, 28 of those years with MacMillan Bloedel, which brought him to many Vancouver Island communities where he developed many life-long friendships. Derek instilled his love of sports and outdoors in each of his children and enjoyed spending time in his garden, in the woods and especially with his family. It is with great sadness that we are saying goodbye to an honest, gentle, caring man with a great laugh and quick wit. You will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 15th at 2:00pm at the Quinsam Hall, 2005 Eagle Drive, located off of the Inland Highway at the Willis Road intersection.

On June 5, 2015, Phyllis passed away peacefully, having lived a long and happy life with her husband of 67 years - Clarke, their three daughters Audrey, Nancy, and Sandra, eight grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren - 7 at last count, Born in Winnipeg, raised in Steinbach, Phyllis married Clarke and raised their family. After the girls were all in school, she attended Manitoba Teachers College and taught at St. George School in St. Vital for 14 years. She also taught Driver Ed and Young Drivers of Canada. She was an active member in Regentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park United church and later St. Vital United church, and sang tenor with Sweet Adelines. One of the original cottagers at Moose Lake, Phyllis faced challenges - alone with her girls until Clarke joined them for the weekend. She enjoyed curling, sailing, and together with Clarke, started the Manitoba Avon Collectors Club, and operated the Bell and Anchor Marina in Kenora, Ont. On retiring, they travelled around the country and the UK in various RVâ&#x20AC;?s in search of the elusive Avon collectible. In 1981, Clarke and Phyllis moved out West, first to Birch Bay, then Langley, and then Duncan, where they became active in the United Church, the Valley Seniors, the Arthritis Society, and the Hospital Auxillary. Phyllis was the cheerful, smiling face with poppies in November and the Christmas Kettle in December. They both sang with the Seniors Choir and volunteered at HATS, at the hospital, and at Cairnsmore reading to residents. Phyllis was a caring person who happily volunteered to make the world a better place. The family would like to thank the staff at the Cowichan District Hospital for their compassionate care. A celebration of life will be held at Duncan United Church, on June 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Instead of flowers, a donation to the MS Society would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to: skutzbob@gmail.com

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RODERICK McKYE IAIN BEATON January 16, 1955 - June 4, 2015 Roderick died while doing one of his favourite things, swimming in the ocean with his two dogs. He was born in Victoria, BC and attended school in Oak Bay. After receiving his diploma from UBC, he taught industrial education at high schools in High Level, AB, Hazelton, BC and Duncan, then as a college instructor at Camosun College, and as a private contractor. He married at age 20 and he and his first wife, Patricia, raised four beautiful children, of whom he was endlessly proud. The eldest, Jacob, wrote that Roderick was: Creative spirit. Problem solver. Visionary. Hard, hard worker. Leader. Playful spirit. Lover of outdoors. Teacher. Storyteller. Loving father. Generous. Caregiver. A proud kilt-wearing, haggis-eating Scot, he married Marny in 2008, and found a peace and happiness that was to stay with him until his untimely death. She adds to the list: Kind. Patient. Thoughtful. Faithful. Funny. Deep. McGyver! He never let the truth get in the way of a good story. And he loved the Lord, singing and playing mandolin, cooking (especially baking), and gardening. Roderick was predeceased by his parents Bill and Marian. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Marny; his children: son Jacob, his wife Jessica Ouellette, grandsons Noah and Ezra; daughter Rebekah, her fiance Kevin Dorish; son Jonathan, his fiancee Tara; daughter Sophia, her husband Russell, granddaughters Blanche and Amelia. Mourning his loss are his siblings, Bryan and his wife Renee; Anne; Emily and her husband Randy; Kevin and his wife Nicole; their families, as well as extended family and oh so many friends. He touched many people with his kind words and thoughtful gestures. Roderickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 13, at New Life Community Baptist Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan. In lieu of flowers, please support your local SPCA. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN â&#x20AC;˘ 250-746-5212

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Thank you for considering donations to: COWICHAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION #4-466 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 3R6 Phone: 250-701-0399 Website: www.cdhfoundation.org Donations may be made via mail, over the phone or on our website. Donations are tax deductible & finance hospital equipment & patient care. Memorial donations are acknow- ledged with a letter to the family and loved ones are commemorated on our Memorial Board or Book in the hospital lobby.

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George Jolyon (Jo) Briggs Jan 2, 1926 - June 3, 2015 Jo was born in Walton, Surrey, England, the only child of George and Kathleen Briggs. After he finished school he joined the RAF, gaining his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wings just before the end of WWII. He qualified as an architect from the London School of Architecture. In 1953 he married Shirley and they came to Canada. They lived in Prince George where they raised their 3 children, Sarah, Holly and Geoff. When Jo retired in 1984 he and Shirley moved to a property on the Koksilah River at Cowichan Station, where they raised sheep. The grandchildren had many happy holidays there. In 2004 they moved into Duncan. Jo was very active in the Anglican Church. He was involved in many community organisations including Cowichan Green Community, The Land Conservancy and the Homelessness Committee. He served for a time on the Board of Brentwood College. Jo had a heartfelt commitment to issues of social justice and environmental sustainability. He was a loving and generous man with a great sense of humour. He is survived by Shirley, children Sarah, Holly Verticchio (Lu), Geoff (Margot), grandchildren Paul, Leroy, Evan, Christina, Michael, David, Nina and Gillian, great grandchildren Sophia and Tom. A celebration of Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held on Monday June 8. Donations may be made in his memory to the Anglican Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Relief Fund.

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STANKO, Thomas Walter (Tom) August 11, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 29, 2015 Tom died at Cowichan District Hospital after a lengthy bout with throat cancer. He leaves his wife, Marina; daughters, Dawn Clemens (Dennis), Natalie Gabinet (John Busby), Terri Stanko (Don McGillivray); sons Jon Woodland (Tracey), Kim Jacobsen; sister Mary Karliner; brother Edward Stanko (Anita); plus 14 grandchildren and ď&#x192;&#x17E;ve great grandchildren. Tom taught at Mount Prevost School from 1964 to 1974 and became the Work Experience Coordinator from 1974 until he retired in 1989. He was a life member of the Duncan Kinsmen Club. After retirement he volunteered for many organizations in the Cowichan Valley. He will be sadly missed. A gathering to celebrate Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road on Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm. Donations in Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Clements Centre Society or to a charity of your choice.

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CASUAL, ON-CALL OPPORTUNITIES COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is starting to gear up for fall. Casual, on-call employment opportunities are available at Cowichan Lake Recreation, Island Savings Centre, Kerry Park Recreation Centre, Youbou Bowling Alley, and CVRD Recycling Facilities. Consider joining our team! Can you skate competently? â&#x20AC;˘ Rink Patrol, Activity Leader I Works at public skates and may assist with teaching skating lessons.

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Cowichan relay team makes B.C. history KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The record is theirs. Four accomplished runners from Cowichan Secondary School took aim at the provincial high school record in the senior girls 4x100m relay, and in Langley last Saturday, they hit their mark. Casey Heyd, Nicole Lindsay, Chicago Bains and Taryn Smiley ran the relay final in 48.27 seconds, nearly a quarter of a second better than the old record of 48.49, which had stood since 2007. When anchor runner Smiley crossed the line, more than a second and a half ahead of the silver medal team from Rick Hansen Secondary, there was no doubt that the foursome had won their second provincial championship in as many years, and it didn’t take long for team to realize they had set the record. “A s s o o n a s t h e p a r e n t s screamed, I knew we did it,” Lindsay said. The initial feeling for the runners was one of relief. “It was like we could finally breathe,” Heyd laughed in recollection. That the Cowichan team was going after the B.C. record was no secret. They had set an Island record of 48.70 at the Island championships in Victoria last month, and their personal best of 48.57 had come at the provincial championships a year ago. The Island championship time was also the best mark for a junior girls team anywhere in Canada so far in 2015. In setting the provincial high school record, they not only eclipsed that mark

Casey Heyd, Nicole Lindsay, Chicago Bains and Taryn Smiley, shortly after setting the provincial record in the senior girls 4x100m relay. [KARMYN BAINS PHOTO] but also put up the third-best time of any team, senior or junior, in the country this year. Heyd and Lindsay admitted they were thinking about the record as they took their marks on the track in Langley, but it wasn’t on Bains’s and Smiley’s minds. “I was just hoping the baton would make it around,” Smiley said. “John [May, the runners’ coach with the CVAC Jaguars] always says, do your thing and whatever

happens happens,” Bains said. Heyd, who runs the first leg, had the longest to wait once her job was done, but didn’t dare watch the baton go around the track. “I couldn’t watch the passes,” she said. “I was just watching the clock.” Smiley knew that her teammates had given her a big lead going into the anchor leg, but with both a gold medal and a provincial record on the line, she wasn’t about to coast down the

stretch to the finish line. “When I saw Chicago coming, I could see there was no one around her,” she said. “But you’re always scared someone could creep up on you.” Sadly, Saturday’s final marked the last time Heyd, Lindsay, Bains and Smiley will run together. Although they will all compete for either Team BC or the CVACs at the national championships this summer, Smiley will run at the junior nationals in Edmon-

ton, while the other three will attend the youth championships in Quebec. The lone Grade 12 on the team, Smiley is off to Missouri State University next year, while the rest will be back at Cowichan Secondary. Although there are younger sprinters they could team up with, right now, it is tough to imagine running the 4x100m again with someone else. “It will be pretty hard to replace Taryn,” Heyd said.

Cow High girls team leads Valley’s medal count at provincials KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Behind the record-breaking performance of their senior girls relay team and four other medals from members of that foursome, Cowichan Secondary School finished second among senior girls teams at the B.C. track and field championships in Langley last weekend. The Cowichan senior girls collected 45 points at the meet, trailing only New Westminster among senior girls teams. The total was also good enough for seventh among combined girls and boys senior teams, even though the school didn’t have any senior boys competing. Casey Heyd, Nicole Lindsay, Chicago Bains and Taryn Smiley teamed up to obliterate the old record in the senior girls 4x100m relay, their time of 48.27 taking 0.22 seconds off the previous mark, which stood for eight

Madison Heisterman of Queen Margaret’s School (centre) won gold in the junior girls 800m at the provincial championships. [TYLER HEISTERMAN PHOTO] years, and leaving the secondplace team in the dust. Bains finished the meet as a double gold medallist, also finishing first in the senior girls 100m hurdles, and added silver in the

400m hurdles. Smiley finished third in the 100m dash and fourth in the 200m dash. Nicole Lindsay placed third in the 400m dash and 23rd in the 200m preliminaries, and Heyd

placed 11th in the 100m preliminaries and 17th in the 200m preliminaries. Rounding out the Cowichan senior girls contingent, Emily Lindsay placed 12th in the triple jump. Led by Desirae Ridenour, Cowichan’s junior girls team also fared well at the provincial meet. Ridenour won the junior girls 3000m and was fifth in the 1500m. Maddie Mahon finished 18th in the junior girls shot put, Brigitte Reid was 19th in triple jump, and Olivia Burton placed 27th in the 400m dash preliminaries. The school’s lone junior boys entry, Miles Boulton, placed 26th in high jump. Brentwood College School send four athletes to the provincial meet, and returned with one medal of each colour. Keiran Marrett-Hitch claimed gold in the junior boys high jump, Sion Griffiths took silver in the junior boys javelin, and Kabir Bellerose

earned bronze in the senior boys 400m hurdles. Rachel Jerome just missed out on a medal, placing fourth in the senior girls long jump. Griffiths also placed eighth in the junior boys hammer and ninth in shot put, while Bellerose was 12th in the senior boys 400m dash preliminaries. Queen Margaret’s School also brought home a gold medal, as Madison Heisterman placed first in the junior girls 800m. Frances Kelsey’s lone provincial qualifier, Quienten Currie, finished just a little outside the medals, but still inside the top 10, placing sixth in the senior boys high jump. Hannah Tuplin of Chemainus Secondary finished ninth in the junior girls javelin and 20th in discus. Jose Garza of Dwight School Canada placed 22nd in the junior boys discus.

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Charles and Smiley named top athletes KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Josh Charles and Taryn Smiley wrapped up their decorated Cowichan Secondary athletic careers as they were named the school’s Athletes of the Year for 2014/15 last Thursday. Actually, Smiley’s career wasn’t quite over, as she had one more day of competition at the provincial track and field championships in Langley, where she helped Cowichan to gold in the senior girls 4x100m relay and won a bronze medal in the 100m dash. As a result, she wasn’t able to attend the banquet at the Island Savings Centre. Her mom, who knew the whole time, had to keep it a secret until 8:30 p.m. Smiley was nominated for the award last year, but wasn’t disappointed when it went to a graduating athlete, field hockey star Stefanie Langkammer. “I was hoping but I knew they usually gave it to a Grade 12,” she said. In addition to her high school accomplishments, Smiley won the national title in the 100m at the youth championships last year, and finished second in the 200m. She has locked up a scholarship with Missouri State University beginning next fall. “It will be different not having the school series next year, but I imagine I’ll be super busy,” she said. “Hopefully next year I’ll be home in time for provincials.” Charles, who led Cowichan to the senior boys provincial basketball championships and qualified for the track provincials in two events, was named Senior Male Athlete of the Year as a Grade 11 and Grade 12, and captured the junior award in Grade 10. “It’s an honour,” he said. “After all the work I’ve put in here, being recognized means a lot.” Charles is bound for the University of Victoria next year, where his Vikes teammates will include

Back row from left: Sportspeople of the Year Sartaj Dale and Tyler Hudson, Junior Male Athlete of the Year Zach Waddington, Senior Male Athlete of the Year Josh Charles. Front frow from left: Senior Female Athlete of the Year Taryn Smiley, Junior Female Athletes of the Year Desirae Ridenour and Sara Goodman. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Scholar Athlete of the Year Sara Lowes. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] his older brother Jordan. “It should be fun,” he said. “We haven’t had a chance to play serious basketball together before.” Sara Goodman and Desirae Ridenour shared Junior Female Athlete of the Year honours. Goodman was a key member of the field hockey team and will play for the B.C. provincial team

this summer. Ridenour is an accomplished athlete in multiple sports, and like Smiley, missed the banquet to attend the track and field provincials, where she won the junior girls 3000m and placed fifth in the 1500m. The Junior Male Athlete of the Year was Zach Waddington, who went to provincials with the junior boys basketball team and also plays with the Parksville Royals of the B.C. Premier Baseball League. The Sportsperson of the Year award was shared by Tyler Hudson and Sartaj Dale. Both were members of the school’s basketball teams, and Hudson was also a lineman for the midget Cowichan Bulldogs during the fall football season. “It’s a great honour,” Hudson said. “It’s great to be recognized.” “A lot of people believed in us,” Dale added.

While they aren’t sure right now where their athletic careers will take them, Dale will head to UVic next year, and Hudson is bound for Camosun College. The G.D. Corsan Scholar Athlete of the Year award went to Sara Lowes, who put up a 4.0 GPA over the school year while also playing for Cowichan’s senior field hockey and rugby teams. She will also play for the B.C. provincial field hockey team this summer. “It means so much to me,” Lowes said. “I’m so excited. So overwhelmed. There are so many people who I’ve gone to school with for years who are so talented and smart.” Lowes credited her competitive nature with allowing her to accomplish so much as an athlete and a student. “I’m very competitive with athletics and academics,” she said. “I strive to succeed in both. I’ve

learned so much in both.” What Lowes will remember best about her time at Cowichan Secondary is the connection she has felt with the teams she has played on. “Jen [Budding], my field hockey coach, calls it the T-Bird Spirit, the T-Bird in your heart,” she explained. Lowes will head to the University of British Columbia next fall, where she will play for the Thunderbirds field hockey team and work on her Bachelor of Science with the goal of going to medical school. She wondered if one day, she might return to the awards banquet as the guest speaker, as 2012 graduate Mitch Knippelberg did this year. “I hope one year I’m called back to the athletic banquet here to speak,” she said. “Maybe they’ll want me here one day as well.”

Sisters claim top honours at QMS athletic awards banquet KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Sisters Mckaylee Catcher and Kelsea Sebastian took home two of the top prizes from Queen Margaret’s School’s athletic awards banquet last month. Catcher was named the school’s Senior Athlete of the Year, while Sebastian was picked as the Junior Athlete of the Year. Catcher also took home the senior basketball MVP award. Catcher was one of several QMS athletes who won multiple awards on the evening. She was joined by Emma Wadsworth, who took home the offensive player of the year honour for field hockey and was named the most improved player in field hockey, Antonia Spiteri, who claimed the Spirit of the Royals Award and was named senior volleyball MVP, Madison Heisterman, who

Back row from left: Antonia Spiteri, Lillian Jiang, Echo Long, Aki Yamamoto, Mako Shibata, Valetina Torres Zubieta and Kelsea Sebastian. Left to right front: Leah Kreigler, Fernanda Molina Perez Diez, Justine Cha, Alexis Elliott and Mckaylee Catcher. [SUBMITTED] was named cross-country MVP and received the Dunlop Trophy for progress in riding in Grades 9-10 (shared with Echo Long), and

Aki Yakamoto, who was named defensive player of the year for soccer and won the junior PE award.

Other major award winners included Winter Koyote (midget PE award), Camila Delgado (senior PE award), Leah Kreigler

(Vernon Trophy for Grades 7-8 riding), Lillian Jiang (Burton Cup for Grades 11-12 riding), Fernanda Molina Perez Diez (midget athlete of the year), and Alexis Elliott (Coaches Award for sportsmanship and dedication). Sports Captain Awards went to Gabrielle Austin, Rashi Bishnoi, Crystal Leung, Sayak Kashiwa and Connie Wei. “I am proud of our athletes’ accomplishments,” Queen Margaret’s head of school Wilma Jamieson said. “As Canadian Olympic rower Theresa Luke shared with our students at the banquet, being actively engaged in athletics teaches us determination and enflames our courage to try new things to broaden our world view. These are valuable life lessons any young person can take forward with them into the future.”

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