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Extremely hot and dry weather has led to increased restrictions on water use and a ban on open fires in the Cowichan Valley and elsewhere.

Beginning Monday, June 15, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, including Duncan, North Cowichan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan and Cowichan Tribes, will to go Stage 2 watering restrictions.

The province has declared that the region is in a Stage 3 drought, but the situation is manageable, according to North Cowichan Mayor and CVRD Board Chair Jon Lefebure.

“If we have reasonable use of

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water, we are not in danger of our domestic water supply running out,” he said.

The restrictions are not just about dealing with the current conditions, but also about planning for the future.

“We are trying to encourage a culture of water preservation,” Lefebure related. “We want to encourage everyone to manage their usage under these conditions. I believe as a community that we have to realize that water can be a scarce resource. With the effects of climate change, we are facing an unsure future in terms of how much we will have an when we will have it.”

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CVRD strike still on hold LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

“We’re just in the process of dealing with Essential Services,” said CVRD CEO Brian Carruthers Wednesday. “We need to sort through that discussion and negotiate what levels of essential service we can maintain during whatever work stoppage the USW might undertake. It’s a process we have to go through and it does take some time. We want to make sure the interests of the CVRD are protected as essential services.”

There are no picket lines up yet at the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s garbage disposal sites or at Cowichan Lake Recreation.

The CVRD and the United Steelworkers are still trying to line up a meeting in front of the Labour Relations Board to iron out aspects of their ongoing labour dispute.

The regional district wants to discover if any of the work done by the 50 employees could be South Cowichan CowichanEcho EchoBanner BannerAdAd10.5x2.pdf 10.5x2.pdf 1 1 03-24-15 03-24-15Page 1:15 1:15 See BOTH SIDES, 5PMPM calledSouth an essential service.

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Cowichan Lake man captures rare cougar vs. wolf battle LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s been quite a roller-coaster ride for Cowichan Lake’s Rod Mizak since he posted photos of a fight between a cougar and a wolf.

He and some friends were driving the backroads towards the San Juan area at 3 a.m. on May 21 when they came across a desperate encounter in the middle of the roadway.

“Yes, that’s where we came upon it, right in the centre. It was right there,” Mizak said.

“One of my friends said it looks like a couple of coyotes but I said no way, that’s a wolf and a cougar.

“All we had was dusty headlights to see. And actually, it was close to the new moon, too, so it was really dark.”

The friends stayed in their GMC Tracker to watch.

“We stayed in the vehicle. I just filmed it from there,” he said.

Asked if he was concerned that the two animals would stop fighting and attack the vehicle, Mizak said it was obvious to his experienced eyes that the two predators were only interested in each other.

“They knew we were there, no ifs, ands, or buts about it, but they couldn’t care less if we were there,” he said.

Mizak said he didn’t notice at the time, if there was anything else in the area, like some other kill, that could have caused the fight.

“I’m pretty backwoodsy and I could go back and there still would be traces of the whole scene, how it went down. I

“This cougar just leapt and hit the wolf with such accuracy, I was stunned.”

could find that out,” he said, adding that the area in question is “quite a well-known deer trail.”

They watched as the grim fight continued.

“It’s kind of hard to tell how long it lasted but I’d guesstimate 10 minutes. It could have possibly just started because of the positions they were in.

The wolf was on top, the cougar was on the bottom and they had each other by the cheek,” Mizak said.

The night would have been very still. What kinds of sounds were they making?

“No sounds. They weren’t growling or anything,” he said.

So, no extra energy expended doing anything else but keeping themselves alive?

“That’s right. Muscle on muscle. There was no gnashing or thrashing. The cougar wasn’t kicking. It just had the wolf as close as possible. The wolf had the cougar by the side of the face, holding it down to the ground.”

The desperate struggle ended in an instant, though, as death suddenly went airborne.

“When that cougar pounced, it was just like when you see on National Geographic when they jump up and they hit the hole. Well, this cougar just leapt and hit the wolf with

Open fire ban could last into October WATER, From Page 1

ROD MIZAK, accidental filmmaker

In this corner, the fourthlargest cat species in the world, averaging 7.9 feet in length and 137 pounds: the cougar.

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And in this corner, measuring four to five feet from nose to tail and checking in at 60 pounds: the Vancouver Island wolf.

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Under Stage 2 restrictions, residents are limited to watering their lawns and gardens between 6 and 8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m., for a maximum of two hours per day.

Even-numbered houses are limited to watering on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while odd-numbered houses can go on Thursdays and Sundays only.

Micro drip irrigation can run up to four hours a day. Residents are still permitted to fill pools and hot tubs, and wash vehicles, houses and boats, but washing driveways and sidewalks is not permitted.

Nurseries, turf and tree farms, school and municipal playing fields, sprinkling permit holders, car dealerships and other commercial enterprises that require water for normal business activities are exempt from the restrictions.

In the meantime, the Coastal Fire Centre initiated a ban on open fires beginning this past Wednesday, and lasting until Oct. 16.

The ban covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands within the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes all of Vancouver Island. Local governments with their own wildfire-prevention bylaws can permit fires, but residents should check with their local authorities before lighting a fire.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

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such accuracy, I was stunned.

“It jumped six, eight feet in the air and maybe 15-20 feet in distance. It was unbelievable.”

Mizak said the response to his photos has been astonishing.

“I’ve been overwhelmed.

People have been contacting me from all over. I have been hit from three continents: the UK, Japan, the United States, with people wanting to know more.”

Mizak stands to profit from his unique encounter, having signed over rights to the video and images to a British media content provider.

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Cst. Ian Wetzel-Eden of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is preparing for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock bike ride this September. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Vancouver Island RCMP officers get just one opportunity to do the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock bike ride. This year, it’s Cst. Ian Wetzel-Eden’s turn.

“It’s a bit of a legacy,” said Wetzel-Eden, who has spent the last seven years with the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment. “Every member gets just one chance. We’ve never had a shortage of members who want to do it.”

Wetzel-Eden has had family members deal with cancer, but a big part of the reason he wanted to do the Tour de Rock is in honour of the son he and his wife lost to a miscarriage in 2012. They were fortunate, he said, that they didn’t have to suffer through a child’s illness.

“In our minds, we considered that our one child who was going to be our sick child,” he explained.

“We were spared from that. I want to take the pain of loss and turn it into something good.”

Wetzel-Eden and his wife, who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year, have four other children between the ages of two and eight.

Training for the big ride this fall started in earnest March 1 with three sessions a week. Wetzel-Eden and the other South Island riders get together every Sunday for a long ride, on Tuesday to practice hills, and on Thursday to work on speed and recovery time.

They ride between 150 and 250 km a week, a big difference from what Wetzel-Eden has done in the past.

“I commuted four to six kilometres to work for a while, but that’s the extent of my bike riding since I graduated high school,” he said.

In addition to the health benefits, Wetzel-Eden is enjoying training with what he calls “a fantastic group of people.”

“We’re learning to work as a team instead of a group of individuals,” he said.

The 21 Tour de Rock riders will set out from Port Hardy on Sept. 19. The group will stop in Duncan on Sept. 29 and Mill Bay on Sept. 30, and it all comes to an end in Victoria on Oct. 3 Since 1997, the Cops for CancerTour de Rock has raised more than $20 million on Vancouver Island for Camp Goodtimes and pediatric cancer research.

Wetzel-Eden will have several events to promote the ride and raise funds between now and September. To keep track, check out “Tour de Rock Ian” on Facebook, or email wetourderock2015@ gmail.com

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Both sides in strike seeking date with Labour Relations Board CVRD STRIKE, From Page 1 The idea that some of the work might be called essential services is the sticking point right now.

“What happens when we both disagree about what is essential, then the union and the management go to the Labour Relations Board, and the Board will mediate it and decide for us if we can’t come to terms,” Steelworkers spokesperson Chris Cinkant said.

“Right now, because we’re trying to get an appointment to get this done at the LRB, we can’t do the 72-hour strike notice. Once we get this essential service thing done, then we can hit the 72-hour notice again. But, while that dispute is at the LRB, we cannot strike.”

Cinkant said he was trying to get an appointment set up for either the Monday or the Tuesday of next week.

“I’m hoping it’s as soon as possible because I want to get things going,” he said.

The employees are part of the USW Local 1-1937, and took their strike vote on May 8, when

talks failed after prolonged negotiations.

CVRD Chief Administrative Officer Brian Carruthers said potential strike action could affect Cowichan Lake Recreation, Meade Creek, Peerless Road and Bings Creek transfer stations, curbside recycling and garbage collection and water and sewer utilities.

Carruthers said the CVRD will work with the Labour Relations Board to ensure that essential services continue.

“We’ll respond accordingly with whatever strike action is taken by the union,” he said.

Contentious issues according to the union include no cost seniority language changes, benefits for casual workers who have the qualifying hours, an equitable wage increase for the first year of the contract and premiums for certification tickets compulsory for job postings.

Carruthers described the outstanding issues as related to wages and benefits.

“It is our sincere hope that strike action can be avoided, but the ball is clearly in the CVRD’s court,” the union said.

The Municipality of North Cowichan has teamed up with several partners to create Better Off North Cowichan.

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Better Off North Cowichan provides new green incentives LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Municipality of North Cowichan, in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC and City Green Solutions, has launched Better Off North Cowichan.

This community-based energy conservation initiative is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes in the municipality, helping residents save money and reducing the community’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Mayor Jon Lefebure is pleased with the initiative.

“Better Off North Cowichan is another example of how we are working to meet the energy and GHG emission reduction targets in our Climate Action and Energy Plan,” he said. “We are excited to be working with City Green Solutions, a non-profit energy efficiency organization, because they have so much experience working with local governments across the province on similar programs.”

For a limited time, North Cowichan residents can pick up free energy and water conservation kits that include a brand new

high-efficiency showerhead and two faucet aerators — one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom.

Participants need to be one of the first 75 homeowners or renters to bring in their old fixtures to the municipal hall in exchange for one of the free kits.

There are more green ideas.

To receive notification of energy conservation workshops and other upcoming initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions, sign up at www.northcowichan. ca/subscribe

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OUR VIEW

Vital infrastructure funding must come soon

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ging public infrastructure is a huge problem across Canada, and the Cowichan Valley hasn’t dodged the bullet.

Two vital pieces of Valley infrastructure come to mind immediately: the Cowichan District Hospital and Cowichan Secondary School.

Both are supposedly “on the list” of replacement priorities for the provincial government, but the years are rolling on and the problems are only going to get bigger as they do.

When it comes to CDH a number of organizations have start-

ed raising money for the needed replacement and a suitable site is being sought. But in the meantime, pieces of the building have literally been falling off.

And in spite of the valiant and incredibly successful efforts of locals to raise money, no replacement will be possible or will go ahead without substantial investment by the province.

And until those dollars are in the bank, so to speak, and the shovels have gone in the ground we’re not counting our chickens.

These are folks, after all, who love to centralize, and love to cut even more. We’re a community

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in the middle of two bigger centres: Nanaimo and Victoria.

How many services must our residents already travel for?

With the province eying the idea of publicly funding surgeries requiring overnight stays at private clinics, making them essentially private hospitals, our wary eye is open and watching.

As for Cowichan Secondary, we’re not even as far along in that process as we are with the hospital replacement, in spite of the fact that Cowichan Place, the marriage of Vancouver Island University, a new Cowichan Secondary School and the

Island Savings Centre with its library, theatre, and arena, was announced in 2005.

Vancouver Island University is there. The Island Savings Centre is there. And Cowichan Secondary is still across the road.

It’s our Valley’s biggest high school by far, clearly serving an important role in our public education system. Does it have to fall into complete ruin before something is done?

Even if it hit the top of the province’s new schools list funding, 50 per cent of which must come from the district, would be a huge stumbling block. Quite

Soil fight costing taxpayers big bucks

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to the original Mines Permit be approved in the same fashion as the original. This poses the question of who pays to ensure the regulations are upheld? Do the various provincial ministries expect CVRD to shoulder the legal costs of defending its regulations against actions of the Province? Do we need additional province-wide legislation to deal with this?

Finally, and to the major point, how many more of my tax dollars will be squandered while various levels of government bicker over a proposed amendment to SIA’s permit that would put SIA into contravention with the CVRD zoning by-law?

I am in complete agreement with David Procter’s letter (‘Environment Minister not interested in protecting us,’ Citizen, May 27) and hope Mary Polak gets that clearly and strongly stated message that we will not give up.

Do the people of B.C. realize this decision (this permit approval) by Mary Polak has already cost taxpayers a lot of money? Four hundred and sixty thousand dollars for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and “no one knows how much” from the provincial government, as the Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton could not or would not answer Bill Routley’s questions in the house when asked repeatedly.

My guess would be half a million too. Shawnigan residents have already spent $500,000 to fight this through the Environment Appeal Board and now it is going to the B.C. Supreme Court. I hope the Supreme Court will be more impartial.

Taxpayers across B.C. should be outraged that the Minister of Environment is putting communities (Victoria and Shawnigan so far) and people at risk of losing their clean drinking water and a clean, safe environment for wildlife.

Is that not what the Ministry of Environment is there to do?

Protect the environment? Who is monitoring this property now that the permit has been granted and are all the conditions attached to the permit being followed? Does Mary Polak have any idea what they are doing up there? Or does she care? I am sure they are doing a great job of “self monitoring”.

Lavonne Huneck Cobble Hill

Cathy Bhandar Shawnigan Lake

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simply, our district doesn’t have that kind of money. And it’s all pretty moot anyway, with the provincial government essentially telling districts last summer that new schools will not be happening any time soon.

And yet we continue to fund private schools with our tax dollars, as they build multi-million dollar expansions with generous donations.

We’re not okay with saying goodbye to essential public institutions through sheer neglect.

Our governments, both provincial and federal, need to step up.

Before it’s too late.

SIA not just a local issue Shawnigan Lake’s “water, gravel pit, soil” issue is not merely a local problem.

Throughout the province, we have been dithering with this for decades. The crux is who holds the responsibility. On October 4, 2008, Ministry of Mines, in issuing their permit to South Island Aggregates carefully reminded the company that other legislation and by-laws “may be required”. One would assume from this, that each ministry and/or district would have jurisdiction over legislation and by-laws that were specific to each jurisdiction, i.e. Ministry of Mines would ensure that all the regulations regarding their Mines Act Permit be complied

with; Ministry of Environment would ascertain that all applicable regulations regarding the environment be followed; CVRD would advise whether or not the permit conflicted with their Official Community Plans and/or zoning by-laws. Surely the expectation that failure to comply would met with the requirement to promptly correct the problem or expect to have the permit invalidated is not unrealistic.

So what is Shawnigan Lake’s problem? SIA’s current Mines Act Permit Q-8-094, approval #06-1610355-1004 issued on October 4, 2008 is in compliance. The proposed changes to the permit are in contravention of CVRD zoning by-law #985. The public would assume that all changes

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Funding cutbacks have library employees in a tough spot Re: cutbacks at Cowichan branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library, starting July 1.

Did you know that our tax dollars are being used to improve library services in 14 other B.C. communities? VIRL recently announced that the Cowichan branch and five others will be losing three hours of operation per week so that hours can be increased in other locations (13 hours’ increase in Sandspit and Woss, eight at Cortes Island, Port Alice and Tahsis, for example).

At first glance it looks like the familiar grocery store ploy of “pay the same amount but the package is smaller”, but is it even legal for our tax money to be spent elsewhere?

It shouldn’t be.

As if this were not bad enough, the restructuring to implement this plan is

We do not live in isolation; everything has to come from somewhere Re: The world at large vs. protest groups.

When reading the rhetoric and arguments of the environmentalist and average N.I.M.B.Y. one is left wondering as to their totally myopic and self-serving thinking. They are quite content that citizens of other parts of the planet allow resource extraction, so that they can live in the modern world.

They are perfectly content living in wooden houses or apartments. Go to work in steel-reinforced buildings and on weekends pack their steel-/oil-based automobile with manufactured clothing. Happily driving their CO2 emitting vehicle fitted with oil-based tires, on oil-based roads and go camping in campsites that have been carved out of the living forest that they are purporting to protect. Where no doubt they go fishing or forage for shellfish in their oil-based kayaks whilst using oil- or steel-based implements.

Alternatively they go boating on lakes in a watershed area with petroleum spirit-based engines without consideration to the pollution that they produce.

a disaster for the employees affected by the cut-backs. A reduction of three hours of operation per week should not be hard to organize with minimal impact on the staff, but I’ve been told that some employees’ hours have been cut to just below the number needed for them to receive benefits, and their hours are not consistent from week to week, meaning they are unable to take a second job.

So the employees can’t make a living wage at the library, are unable to supplement those wages with a second job, they will have to resign, and the library board can then hire new workers, likely at a lower rate of pay.

A cynic would say this is what the VIRL board intended all along. I’ve always found the library staff efficient and helpful, and they deserve better treatment than this.

Eleanor Montour Duncan

They think nothing of living or working in a city that pumps raw sewage into the sea. But they are the first on the bandwagon decrying industry when a company wishes to use water in a responsible manner.

Of course, a large part of their downtime will be spent playing with their hand-held device. The plastic one. Which is made with heavy metals; lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, bromine, brominated fire retardants, brominated hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, arsine and hydrogen chloride etc., all contained in an oil-based outer casing. Which is then discarded when the latest device with the go-faster-stripes is transported from China on a CO2-emitting, single-hulled vessel.

Everything we use in today’s modern society is either grown or extracted from the earth. We must do so whilst considering the environment. However, we can only exploit minerals where they are found.

Some citizens believe everything that they think, some believe everything that they hear but the majority of us look at the overall picture and realize that we cannot, and do not live in isolation.

Ian Kimm Duncan

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Independent peer review was ignored in granting of SIA dumping permit Dear Minister Mary Polak: Recently I heard you being interviewed

by Gregor Craigie on CBC radio, when you were discussing the permit to dump contaminated soils and waste in the Shawnigan watershed.

Several times you referred to the “science” supporting this permit granted to South Island Aggregates.

At first I was asking “What science?” because the review provided by SIA was denigrated by a number of independent scientists.

I am neither a geologist nor hydrologist, but having spent 28 years as a federal (Canadian Forest Service) research scientist I am very well aware of the need for, and critical value of, peer review of all scientific documents. To accomplish this I had previously earned three scientific degrees — BSc (Forestry), Masters Degree (Forestry), and PhD (Forestry).

It appears that you have completely ignored this vital step in the process of establishing a scientific basis for claim-

If there’s no water, should we keep expanding?

Well here we are in the beginning of June talking drought, Stage 3 water restrictions, no watering, washing cars, filling pools for our kids, probably breaking the law making sure the birdbaths are full of clean water for our feathered friends, lawns and gardens dying for lack of a drink. No rain in sight and no solution to what seems to be a worsening condition year after year.

ing anything. Especially concerning this particular issue.

Is this because your personal scientific background is minimal? Nevertheless you, and members of the Environmental Appeal Board, should have paid more attention to the independent peer reviewers in this case, and not merely accepted the views of the non-independent, in-house (SIA) staff reports.

You may be aware that Justice Rennie, commenting on a federal fish farming issue, stated that the Minister of Fisheries cannot make unsupported statements of science. Does not the same requirement apply to a provincial Minister of the Environment? As I implied above, science without supporting evidence is junk.

You will have received numerous other letters concerning this matter so I will not repeat any of the details. My sole objective in writing to you is to ask you, as the Honourable Minister, to do the honorable thing and see that this permit is cancelled, forthwith as soon as possible.

Gord McAulay Ladysmith

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Too much philosophy, too little merit consideration Re: Presentation to the Municipality of North Cowichan special council meeting, Tuesday, May 26.

The 39 page priority initiative report was issued late last week. There has been insufficient time to review this document but a number of deficiencies are obvious.

Broad overview of objectives, only seven pages devoted to actual projects.

Too much on philosophy, too little on merits of projects, no analysis of cost benefits, too little time for council to review.

Speaking of philosophy, there is no mention of restraining tax rates. Job creation is mentioned but only in general terms. There is no mention of real job creation incentives. By real jobs I am reminded of B.C.’s famous labour leader Jack Munro stating that selling popcorn to tourists was not his idea of a real job for his union membership.

The report has too much emphasis on social issues and pet projects.

Tapping aquifer makes no sense in a drought During one of the driest springs on record, the Chemainus River is running very low and its side channels are drying up. Newly born salmon are dying and mature salmon are having trouble returning to spawn in the warm shallow waters.

North Cowichan has already placed water use restrictions. But meanwhile the municipality is applying to the province to pump 12 months a year from the river’s aquifer to supply water for

Speaking of pet projects, the fifth dog park for Chemainus comes to mind. This is a prime example of a staff suggestion that merits a bottom priority. This pet project could have been eliminated from the present budget, if only as a token to show that council was concerned with holding the line. When I point out to residents that a motion to strike this park could not attract a seconder they shake their heads.

In my view, the mandate of municipal government is to provide basic services.

It has been stated in this chamber that municipal governments have a very small portion of the tax revenue in this country.

It should follow therefore that municipalities must stick to the basics.

In summary, unless the underlying priorities are reduced to fundamentals, the vision statement of this report should read, “Create the most expensive place on Vancouver Island to live.”

Don Graham North Cowichan

Chemainus area residents.

It was shown years ago that the river and its aquifer are directly connected.

It seems as though North Cowichan is more than somewhat disconnected in this regard.

Rather than maintain its existing surface water supply from Banyan Creek, it would rather go the ‘cheap’ short-term route by overuse of our groundwater from the aquifer.

Another California anyone?

Mark Kiemele Chemainus

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For many of us it’s property tax time again.

Most will see an increase, very few a decrease… as always.

Expect about twice the inflation rate or more…for some much more.

Coached numbers of what per cent increase is due have been shared by your politicians, varying from traditionally modest in places such as North Oyster Diamond to the institutionalized tax and spend of large municipalities.

Your actual tax increase is this year’s number minus last year’s number, divided by last year’s number.

Don’t be surprised if it’s a variance to what was promised or expected… sorry about that, political angst, hand wringing and crocodile tears

Trail corridor is a better use for old E&N rail bed than a costly commuter and tourist train

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counter petition public consent initiatives to dig deep into your property tax pocket for a bunch of things the system wants, but was not prepared to ask for formally by referendum at the last election.

Counter petitions used mischievously are a poison to the democratic process. A poor mask for straight up referendums on anything with a controversial bent.

For example, the recent Sportsplex referendum let the people speak, and they did, some areas said yes, tax me, some jurisdictions said no.

Select bureaucracy was aghast at the outcomes…

My point: pay attention this next while as the Alternative Approval Process is used to beg public consent to tax more, on several questions... actually an alternative process to democracy itself.

safety to the extreme”!

We still have to deal with all the bridges and then there is the equipment yet to be procured, and then the enormous ongoing maintenance.

The point is that all this expense is to be incurred to provide a service for a handful of tourists and another handful of commuters each day, whose numbers will diminish dramatically after tourist season.

Why don’t we instead take this opportunity to provide a facility for thousands of people who have already demonstrated that if you build it they will come?

I’m talking about a beautiful

trail corridor which would link all communities from Victoria to Comox, and the cost would be a fraction both for construction and maintenance.

All that would be required is to fill in between the existing rail with suitable gravel, put up a few signs, and watch the pedalers and pedestrians hit the trail in their hundreds every day!

This is a golden opportunity to provide an inexpensive, environmentally friendly, healthy legacy for all to use, for generations to come.

Let’s not miss this one.

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When I see consultants expressing their view that the planned upgrading costs for the rail bed will vastly exceed original estimates, it makes me cringe.

And they are only talking about the rail bed, and only to get it to “pushing the limits of

will be given you for free! A poor salve.

Neighbourhood new construction, particularly business assessments, or industrial type of assessments will not actually reflect in lower numbers for you, on average it will still be some multiple of the inflation rate or the consumer cost of living index.

Is this sustainable?

Of course not in the long term... we just don’t know when it will snap after the relentless stretching.

Many are already stretched pretty thin these days, but many are not... that’s the weakness of a non-progressive property tax, the old, the weak, the single, the children, all pay the full freight on a property tax bill.

In politics, the most difficult thing for a politician to do...is to say no.

But you can, sometimes.

This fall, likely strategically mixed in with the federal election, will be a slew of

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The communities which comprise the Cowichan Region are strengthened and empowered by the complexity and commitment of the non-profits which work to support and develop them. These non-profits require dedicated teams of volunteers which include strong and committed board of directors.

Volunteering can encompass an enormous diversity of experiences and levels of involvement. These range from the hands on work such as digging ditches or serving meals or the creation of works of community art to the application of management skills. All are equally important but not all are equally acknowledged.

There is a continuous need for volunteers with people skills, management experience and business background, or who would like to develop those skills, to fill board positions. These leadership positions normally take a few hours a

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If enough people advocate with the necessary signatures, deluge the MLAs and Premier Clark of the dangers this will cause.

month, have flexibility and can provide tremendous personal satisfaction, networking opportunities and excellent training. Most board positions have a term limit so those who volunteer are not making a permanent commitment.

Volunteer Cowichan assists volunteers, non-profits and charitable organizations across whole of the Cowichan Region. We assist in the matching of those looking to volunteer with organizations which meet their needs. We have a serious shortage of volunteers interested in participating on a board.

Volunteer Canada has an excellent website with resources to assist you if you are interested in volunteering in any way. The information on the volunteer who takes a role on the board of directors is especially valuable. (see volunteer.ca/ engaging-board-members) If you are a Cowichan resident who would like further information on volunteering for a board role with a local non-profit please contact Volunteer Cowichan for further information at 250-7482133 or ed@volunteercowichan.bc.ca Rhoda Taylor Treasurer/Secretary, Volunteer Cowican

Perhaps the permit can be killed.

Why hadn’t the CVRD ensured this permit was not issued?

The persons/company dumping the toxic wastes do not live in Cowichan Valley, but stand to profit. An old adage — follow the money trail.

I no longer live in Mill Bay — but my heart remains there.

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Autographed NHL jerseys from some big names will be among the items up for grabs as the Cowichan Valley hockey community comes together on Monday to raise money for a Shawnigan Lake family that lost their home and all its contents — including a full set of goalie gear — in a fire last month.

“Several families have come together who are connected with hockey as a result of their oldest son playing hockey in the Cowichan Valley,” explained Rick Brant, one of the organizers of the fundraiser.

Tickets for the Monday fundraiser at the Duncan White Spot are $20, which gets a burger and beverage. One hundred tickets are available, and everyone is welcome, whether they are connected to minor hockey or not.

“The hockey community is involved and behind this, but we welcome everyone to take part,” Brant said.

The auction will feature signed jerseys from Vancouver Island’s own 2014/15 NHL scoring champ Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars, Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators. Brett Hopwo, who has coached the eldest son of the family, used his hockey connections to convince their teams to donate the sweaters.

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Hopwo isn’t the only member of the hockey community stepping up. Chad Gurski and Valley Carpet One, and Marty Goliath of White Spot are also providing support.

For more information about tickets or the auction, contact Brett Hopwo at hop4@shaw.ca or 250-715-5201.

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University Village plan headed to open house The contentious University Village Local Area Plan is moving towards completion and, before they consider adopting it, North Cowichan council is asking for public feedback at an open house at Alexander Elementary School on Thursday, June 18 from 4-7 p.m.

The most significant change in the plan since the last open house in April 2014 is the proposed amendment to the urban containment boundary which has been enlarged to include a portion of the Fun Pacific Golf Centre property inside the section known as the South End growth centre. The adjacent school district owned properties are not included in this recent change.

Drawing the urban containment boundary has led to much discussion, both inand outside the North Cowichan council chambers and this is another chance to tell councillors what you think of it, and indeed of the whole plan.

“I encourage the community to attend the open house to give feedback on this important plan,” Mayor Jon Lefebure said.

“Council has reviewed the plan on several occasions over the last year and we believe we now have a robust plan which achieves growth in the right locations,

“I encourage the whole community to attend the open house to give feedback on this important plan.

Council has reviewed the plan on several occasions over the last year and we believe we now have a robust plan.”

JON LEFEBURE, North Cowichan mayor

while providing greater protection for the Somenos Marsh.”

Work on the plan has gone ahead over two years in partnership with the City of Duncan, and with partial funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and BC Hydro.

Once adopted, the local area plan will give developers, homeowners and businesses more certainty as to how this area will be developed over the next 30 years.

This plan also outlines capital projects for both the Municipality of North Cowichan and City of Duncan to complete in that time frame.

You can review the plan online at www. northcowichan.ca/UVLAP or by visiting www.placespeak.com and searching for University Village.

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Lots of activities offer family fun at the 125th annual Cowichan Water Sports Celebration June 17-21.

Starting Wednesday, June 17 with the Baby Olympics in the Siem Lelum gym starting at 2 p.m., the fun continues Thursday and Friday with soccer in the nearby fields. Games start at 4 p.m. June 18 and 9 a.m. June 19.

There will also be children’s activities in the gym June 18 starting at 9 a.m. and Prince & Princess Pageant for 12-19 year olds there Thursday evening, hosted by Embracing Life, starting at 5 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with

a planned Family Fun Day Friday, June 19 starting at 10 a.m. in the Siem Lelum field.

In addition to all this land activity, of course the water sports at Cowichan Bay June 19, 20 and 21 will feature youth races, singles, doubles, six and 11-man races and old-timer races.

For extra excitement, there’s the Bone Game Sla-hal Saturday and Sunday at the Siem Lelum field. Registration is 2 p.m.

June 20 with and entry fee of $100 for each five person team. Start times are 3 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday with prizes presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

For more info you can contact Marlene Rice at 250-732-7533.

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Big Idea No. 3: Community Investment Funds

Truda Visman, Sr. Regent for the Women of the Moose (right) and Irene Williams, Jr. Regent (left) present a Tommy Moose plush toy to Jim Atkinson, Unit Chief, Crofton Ambulance Service.

Plush toy animals are donated and on hand for ambulance personnel to comfort a child who is involved in a traumatic situation.

This article is part of a series that explores Five Big Ideas for economic development in the Cowichan region.

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Every year, Canadians invest billions of dollars in the global economy through private pension funds, mutual funds, stocks, bonds and other forms of investment.

In British Columbia alone, more than 734,000 residents — or 22 per cent of the province’s tax filers — annually contribute $4.7-billion to their registered retirements savings plans (RRSPs).

Based on provincial averages, Cowichan residents may be contributing upwards of $80-million per year to their RRSPs. Yet only a fraction of our savings and other investments are re-circulated in our local economies — perhaps as little as one per cent — with the lion’s share leaving the community and finding its way to the world’s major

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“Only a fraction of our savings and other investments are re-circulated in our local economies — perhaps as little as one per cent — with the lion’s share leaving the community and finding its way to the world’s major financial centres.” financial centres in New York, Hong Kong and Toronto.

Meanwhile many local businesses face real obstacles in securing financing and raising capital, global corporations continue to grow in power and influence, and ordinary working people

struggle to make ends meet.

Imagine for a moment if half our RRSP contributions were re-directed away from Wall Street and Bay Street and instead injected into our local economy.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Duncan gives notice that it is seeking public opinion on the following Liquor Licence application for a structural change to the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar at 40 Ingram Street to accommodate a new outdoor patio.

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Notice is hereby given that North Cowichan Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on Thursday June 25, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, to allow Council to receive public input on the following proposed bylaw which will amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw,” No. 3450.

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[Industrial and Commercial], Map 12 [Managing Growth] and Map 17 [Land Use] of the Official Community Plan Bylaw (generally as shown on the map to the right), to expand the following: (1) the Urban Containment Boundary, (2) the South End Growth Centre, and (3) the Mixed Use Commercial Core Area. The effect of these changes will be to make the Official Community Plan consistent with the proposed “University Village Local Area Plan Bylaw,” No. 3582, and to permit the expanded area to be re-developed in ways that are consistent with these plans.

If you believe your interests are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may express your views to Council at the public hearing. If you cannot attend the hearing, you may write to Council at the address or fax number shown below, or send an email to council@northcowichan.ca before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Your submission will become part of the public record. Copies of the proposed bylaw and related information may be inspected in the Development Services Department, North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, from Monday, June 10, 2015, to 4:30 pm Wednesday, June 24, 24, 2015.

Scott Mack, Director of Planning and Development

If you believe your interests may be affected by the proposed amendment application, you may express your view to City Council at the Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 pm, Monday, June 15, 2015 at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing, you may write to City Council at the address or fax number shown below, or send an e‐mail to: karen@duncan.ca before 4:00 pm, June 15, 2015. Your submission will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or wish to inspect copies of the proposed application and related information, please contact the undersigned at (250) 746‐6126 or in person at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, from the date of publication of this notice to the date of the Public Hearing.

Karen Robertson, Director of Corporate Services 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3, Phone: 250‐746‐6126; Fax: 250‐746‐6129

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Stay tuned for next week’s installment, where we will explore what role the CVRD, Economic Development Cowichan and other local organizations could play in providing small and medium-sized businesses with the supports that would give them a competitive advantage in the global market.

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“Could the CVRD’s economic development function play a role encouraging community investment in the Cowichan region? Could the CVRD work with the BC Municipal Finance Authority to direct investment to the local economy?“ aging community investment in the Cowichan region? Could the CVRD work with the BC Municipal Finance Authority, which provides financing and investment management to local governments, to direct investment to the local economy?

We argue these ideas are worth pursuing, and feel that mobilizing local capital through community investment funds and other tools should be part of the economic development function’s new mandate.

Far too much of our retirement savings and other investments are leaving the community and being re-directed to distant financial markets. We hold more power over the economy than we realize.

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What could $40-million in new investments do for the Cowichan region? Think of the possibilities.

Do we need a community investment fund that could provide local entrepreneurs with the financing to start their own firms, and businesses close to home with the capital necessary to expand their operations and invest in new technology?

In other parts of Canada, community investment funds are well-established with a proven track record.

In Nova Scotia, Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIFs) allow regular people to pool capital and re-invest it in local businesses. The provincial government encourages CEDIFs through a 35 per cent non-refundable credit, and there are now 40 such investment funds across Nova Scotia pooling over $50-million in funds.

The most well-known example was established by New Dawn Enterprises, which operates a range of social enterprises in the Cape Breton region and is known as one of Canada’s most successful community economic development organizations.

New Dawn’s investment fund has directed $9.4-million into local economies during the past 10 years, targeting a range of businesses and activities and with returns historically between three and 4.3 per cent.

The success of the Nova Scotia model has inspired other provinces, including New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Alberta, to introduce community investment funds of their own.

In British Columbia, the Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria recently established the Vancouver Island Community Investment Co-op (VICIC) to raise capital for affordable housing projects, increase investment in locally owned businesses and contribute to job creation.

The current regulatory environment presents challenges for establishing community investment funds in British Columbia, however, VICIC has developed a policy paper calling upon the province to update existing legislation and regulations and to create a community investment strategy that would enable citizens to contribute to the health and prosperity of their communities. Recognizing that there may be a delay in British Columbia following the lead of other provinces, VICIC is also exploring innovating partnerships with local credit unions that could facilitate expanded community investment, even within the current framework.

VICIC has already met with several CVRD directors and other local leaders to discuss the investment opportunities in the Cowichan region, and will be presenting its ideas at an upcoming CVRD board meeting, There is also the possibility that VICIC could collaborate with Community Futures Cowichan, a local economic development organization that provides loans, training, planning and advisory services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region, as part of a national economic development program.

Could the CVRD’s economic development function — currently under review and in need of a shift in direction — play a role encour-

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among the most dangerous in the world.

On-the-job disasters, accidents and occupational diseases claimed almost 1000 lives. That we know of.

There’s no record of those who succumbed to work-related illnesses or died years later of their injuries.

These are the men and their families that the FOMM are currently working to honour by erecting a memorial at or adjacent to Morden Colliery Park. The marker, its design and composition as yet undetermined, will be paid for with the last funds in the FOMM’s kitty and without assistance or input from B.C. Parks which recently refused to share, even nominally, the $23,000 cost of an engineering study which was borne by the Nanaimo Regional District, City of Nanaimo and FOMM. Nothing from Parks which has stated that the estimated cost of $2.8 million to restore the headframe and to build an interpretation centre would consume 10 per cent of the ministry’s total annual budget.

ho knew? and stated publicly that it’s All these years, I not their duty to save Morden thought it was British Colliery Provincial Park from inevitable collapse, but ours, Columbia Parks’ job to manage as members of FOMM and as and to protect our provincial members of the public—i.e., B.C. parks. citizens. Not with our Silly me. Ditto my tax dollars with which fellow members of we pay Ministry the Friends of the beaurocrats well, Morden Mine Society. but with our cash For 12 years we have donations that we’re laboured to save the expected to fundraise heritage-designated ourselves. headframe/tipple at Is this the New Age South Wellington, of government stewone of only two such CHRONICLES ardship of publicly concrete structures owned assets and left in North America, T.W. Paterson services? If we want and one of the last new hospitals, highways or significant surviving structures schools, the onus is now on us to of Vancouver Island’s 90-yeardonate to their implementation long coal mining heyday, from and maintenance? What next, inevitable collapse.

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Now it’s on its last legs. LitBut back to Morden: For erally. Engineering studies have almost a century, coal mining confirmed this. was the Island’s primary ecoGazetted a provincial park in nomic driver. At least 10 Island 1972 and upgraded to Class-C communities, notably Nanaimo, (fully-funded) heritage status in Ladysmith and Cumberland, 1974, it has never had so much were founded on coal mining. as a dime’s worth of maintenThousands of miners and their ance and is enclosed within a families, many of them immiwire fence posted with Danger, grants and mostly unknown Keep Out signs. and unsung today, laboured And now we know why. B.C. underground in mines that were Parks has informed the FOMM

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puzzled as to why a government intent upon promoting mining and determined to open up a dozen new mines would turn its back on the one provincial park that honours the importance of our mining tradition...”

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, I shall lead what likely will be the last of scores of Black Track Tours of South Wellington coal mines for FOMM over the past 10 years. Beginning at Morden Colliery Park, it lasts 3-4 hours. Single tickets are $35, couples $50, the money to go towards a memorial marker for the coal miners. I’m at 250-748-5707 or firgrove@telus.net. Tickets are limited.

Perhaps, while we’re there, we should begin planning for a memorial to Morden itself: 1913 - ? R.I.P. www.twpaterson.com

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On Father’s Day, T.W. Paterson will lead a tour of the South Wellington coal mine area, beginning at Morden Colliery Park.

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Three-year-old Shayla Connor, and the Crowthers — mom Krista and boys Oliver, three, and Levi, six — learn first-hand from marine biologist Dr. Davon Callander what you can find if you dig a little deeper at the beach on Low Tide Day, hosted by the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre on May 16 at Kil-pah-las Beach in Cowichan Bay. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Excuse me: The entire budget for 830 provincial parks in all of B.C. for 2015 is a grand $28 million!? What’s that, $3000 per park!?

For the past several years the precedent of the “rehabilitation” of our own Kinsol Trestle encouraged FOMM to carry on the good fight. But no more.

B.C. Parks’ recently avowed wish to divest itself of “heritage parks” (as it has already done elsewhere) and, now, its cop-out for public funding above and beyond our tax dollars that we naively assumed were for these very purposes, has shown us that Morden’s salvation is a lost cause and that further effort on our part is pointless.

After a century of neglect this pioneering concrete structure is rapidly failing. Although the latest engineering study showed that it is yet salvageable, catastrophic failure is inevitable, even accelerating. Its collapse will be not only a loss to our history but the greater Nanaimo area will lose a wonderful tourist draw. All courtesy of the good folks in charge of B.C. Parks and their political masters who have clearly demonstrated their total lack of regard for our heritage. Upon being informed of FOMM’s forthcoming suspension of activities, a Parks spokesperson piously informed the Nanaimo News Bulletin that the Ministry “hopes the [FOMM] or other community partners who have an interest in the repair and preservation of the structure can continue to support the project”.

There you have it from the horse’s mouth: B.C. Parks wants FOMM or “other community partners” to do its job!

This hands-off attitude leaves FOMM members and co-president Eric Ricker mystified: “I must say that we remain

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Cowichan Bay activist receives international award LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Cowichan Bay’s Bea te Weber-Schuerholz is a recipient of the 2015 Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development She shares the award with British green-energy entrepreneur Jeremy Leggett, and German economist Peter Hennicke.

Weber-Schuerholz has received many international awards for her work and, although she is retired now, she is still called upon by clients worldwide as a consultant in the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency.

Previous Gothenburg winners include the likes of former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem

Brundtland, former U.S. vice president Al Gore, previous EU commissioner Margot Wallström, and former Secretary-General of the UN Kofi Annan.

Award committee spokesperson John Holmberg said Weber-Schuerholz was chosen because “over the course of two election periods [as mayor of Heidelberg, Germany], she laid the foundation for the leading position within energy efficiency that Heidelberg holds today.

“Not only did she emphasize the economic and environmental benefit of energy efficiency, but also demonstrated a strong leadership and an ability to organize and inspire companies, local officials and citizens.”

Beate Weber-Schuerholz (right) and Queen Silvia of Sweden (left) receive the Order of Merit from the state of Baden-Württemberg in 2007. [SUBMITTED]

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Duncan minister to lead United Church’s BC Conference Minister Keith Simmonds of Duncan United Church took over the role of Conference President for BC Conference of the United Church of Canada on May 31 for a two year term.

Simmonds has not always been a diaconal minister. Serving in many capacities, he has been a miner, smelter worker, pulp worker, bartender, volunteer fire-fighter, an advocate for the unemployed, and an assistant to cabinet ministers. He has also sung in light operas and coffee houses, and in local community choirs.

He and his family came to Duncan in 2013, attracted by the vibrant church they saw.

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A young person caught by police doing something right is given a ticket which he or she can take to the Mill Bay community policing office and there pick up a gift donated by local retailers.

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At the Cobble Hill Fair, larger prizes will be awarded to the names drawn from the tickets handed in to the community policing office.

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Looking for a doctor?

Try ‘A GP for Me’ LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Reconnect with where your food comes from by taking the Eat Local Challenge, presented by Transition Cowichan and Cowichan Green Community on June 16. [SUBMITTED]

Step up to the Eat Local Challenge LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Have you been talking about the 50 Mile Diet or the 25 Mile Diet?

Well, on Tuesday, June 16, you can join the fourth annual Cowichan Eat Local Challenge.

Organizers at Transition Cowichan and Cowichan Green Community are asking everyone to step up and conduct your own real life experiment in eating locally by pledging to eat only local, Vancouver Islandgrown, -raised or -fished food for 24 hours: midnight to midnight.

It’s a chance to reconnect with where food comes from and experience how local food can be cheaper, more varied, tastier and healthier than standard shippedin supermarket fare.

And they’ve got relief for worried coffee addicts. As a part of the challenge, each family member can choose one food from beyond the island to include in the day’s diet — a favourite spice, coffee or tea, olive oil. It must be something small enough to not dilute your experience of what eating a wholly local diet is like, though.

Are you already hooked on local food? Why not stretch yourself by going even more local on June 16th?

I f yo u ’ r e i n , t h e r e ’s f u n involved, too.

Participants can end the day by gathering at Cowichan Green Community’s annual general meeting at the Christian Reform Church for an All-Local-Food Potluck from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition you can hear guest speakers Ann and Gord Baird, who walk the talk of sustainable living in their multi-generational super eco-friendly home.

Any Cowichan area resident who is looking for a family doctor can now be matched with one as a result of the successful implementation of the A GP for Me initiative.

Since 2011, more than 4,000 Valley patients have found a doctor, and going forward, any resident can call the GP Referral Line at 1-866-460-3649 to be connected to a doctor accepting patients.

The Cowichan Division of Family Practice, made up of 102 local family physicians, has worked with community partners to implement a number of initiatives through A GP for Me since the prototype began four years ago.

A GP for Me is a province-wide initiative supported by both government and doctors. Its aim is to find doctors for families Health Minister Terry Lake is pleased with the Valley success.

“The Cowichan Division has worked hard to connect residents who need a primary care provider with a physician. As well, their recruitment efforts, the creation of the maternity clinic and their work to strengthen practice efficiencies have supported increasing primary care capacity in this region,” he said.

“These efforts solidify the overall health of the community, as

“Collaboration has been the key to our success.”

TRUDY WOUDSTRA, Family Practice board co-chair

well as contribute to the work we are doing at a provincial level to build up primary and community care supports for all British Columbians.”

Starting in 2011, the Cowichan Division collaborated with Island Health, community organizations, health care providers and local residents to determine the primary care needs of communities in the region.

As a result, they discovered that approximately 3,600 people did not have a family doctor and couldn’t find one.

By March 2015, the division had exceeded their original goal and had found primary health care providers for over 4,200 people.

“Collaboration has been the key to our success,” Dr. Trudy Woudstra, Cowichan Division board co-chair, said. “We have also built great relationships with our community partners and the local health authority that have allowed us to not only address current issues, but to consider the bigger picture and how we can impact population health.”

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Inspiring Cowichan Green Community AGM features local foods potluck ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

In keeping with tradition, the Cowichan Green Community has planned another show stopper annual general meeting, featuring a presentation by Ann and Gord Baird of Eco-Sense and a local foods community potluck “Our hope is to leave guests well fed and inspired,” said CGC spokesperson Vanessa Goodall.

Taking place on June 16 from

4:30 p.m. To 7:30 p.m., the AGM will be held at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church (930 Trunk Rd., Duncan), and will commence with the community potluck.

As this event coincides with Transition Cowichan’s fourth annual Eat Local Challenge — a pledge to eat only Vancouver Island-grown food for 24 hours — CGC’s staff and board, as well as Transition Cowichan, will contribute dishes that reflect the

diversity of foods grown and produced in the Cowichan region.

Guests are invited to prepare a locally inspired dish to share.

Planning to deliver a fun, fast paced slide show, Ann and Gord Baird will share their journey building the Eco-Sense home in Victoria and creating abundant permaculture gardens. Weaving in stories of their lifestyle, philosophy, and personal motivations, the Bairds will address

how they went about creating a “reasonable life.”

The evening will conclude with the formal procedures: an opportunity to review the work and financial management of the past year, to elect board members for the coming year, and to renew or purchase a membership to CGC. At this time, winners of CGC’s 2015 Green Superhero Awards and 2015 Board of the Year Award will be announced. Both awards

aim to recognize and honour community members and groups who demonstrate leadership within the green sector.

Admission to this event is by donation. For more information on the AGM, or the benefits and impact of becoming a member of the Cowichan Green Community, contact 250-748-8506 or info@ cowichangreencommunity.org, or visit cowichangreencommunity. org

Merridale launches Cowichan Gin this weekend to soften the finish.

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Merridale Estate Cidery is launching its new Cowichan Gin, adding a craft spirits line to their products with two days of events on June 12 and 13.

The events will focus on foraging wild, edible foods — and on their new product, of course.

It's a natural combination as over 20 wild and native botanicals foraged from around the Cowichan Valley have been

used in the distillation process, resulting in what the family owned and operated company is calling a “truly terroir gin”.

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Thank You! Nepal Fundraiser at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on June 3

A sincere THANK YOU to all people who bought tickets, DVDs or gave other donations. We are extremely pleased to report that the net proceeds of the evening came to an astounding $7771.50 which will be of great help in rebuilding the village of Khumjung, Nepal.

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Poker rally fundraiser will benefit Mill Bay Marine Rescue A fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, including a poker rally, burger, beer, silent auction and prizes will benefit the Mill Bay Marine Rescue Society.

It all begins at the Cobblestone Pub at 4 p.m., when participants can purchase tickets and meet their local marine search and rescue team.

Those who choose to take part in the hike can then head to the top of Cobble Hill Mountain, where they will receive three poker cards. The best hands will be determined at the pub later on, Texas Hold ‘Em style.

Upon returning to the pub, hikers will meet up with everyone else for dinner, door prizes

and poker rally prizes will be handed out, and the silent auction will take place.

Tickets for the event are $20 and include the poker rally, a burger and a beer.

The RCM-SAR Unit 34 Marine Rescue Society is a non-profit organization made up of local community members who volunteer their time and efforts towards the safety of all boaters who use Maple Bay, Sansum Narrows, Cowichan Bay, the Saanich Inlet and connected waterways.

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Committed to the community, RCM-SAR Unit No. 34 takes great pride in being able to offer marine search and rescue services to participate in such events as the Cowichan Bay Boat Festival, Maple Bay Sail-past, Brentwood College regatta and other local public interest causes.

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Valley women invited to participate in cancer study LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

If you are a Cowichan Valley woman with chronic metastatic or stage four breast cancer, you could help with a study into the condition.

According to Sheryl Shermak, a breast cancer advocate and interdisciplinary doctoral student at the University of Victoria with roots in the Valley, there is a significant need for study of this

hidden group of people.

“It is a cancer we may even think we know quite a lot about, but there are several types of breast cancer and different ways the illness can progress over time,” she said.

The study is seeking the participation of women who were diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at least two years ago and are not experiencing active health decline.

“In other words, women who are living relatively well with metastatic breast cancer,” Shermak said.

Research participation will include two informal interviews, with options for further participation depending on interests and health of potential participants.

The research goal is to increase awareness and insights into the lives of women who experience metastatic breast cancer as an

ongoing health condition, an often hidden group of women with breast cancer.

Her general research interest is people’s experiences of living with chronic or ongoing forms of serious illness in smaller communities.

If you think you might be interested in participating in this research, you can learn more by contacting Sheryl at 1-250-8864691 or sshermak@uvic.ca

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In addition to the GP Referral Line, the division has taken on several other projects to meet the needs of patients in the Cowichan area.

One of the first projects was the creation of the Cowichan Maternity Clinic. Located in the hospital, the clinic provides care to mothers and their babies, both before and after delivery.

There is a full-time nurse on site and a flexible schedule that makes it easy for mothers to drop in, even without an appointment.

Counselling support is offered to high-risk mothers, and any mother without a doctor is connected to a family physician, along with her family members.

One patient, Stephanie Sine, is happy with the service.

“When I found out I was pregnant, I was really scared,” she said. “I had recently moved to the area. I didn’t have a doctor and I didn’t know where to turn. When I called the Maternity Clinic, I nearly started crying. The receptionist was so kind and helpful and the doctors and nurses there ended up taking such good care of me and my baby.”

The division is also actively involved in attracting new doctors to the Cowichan area and supporting current doctors, so they will stay in the community.

Three new family physicians have moved into the division, including two GPs in Lake Cowichan, replacing doctors who had left.

That initiative involved the community and local politicians who banded together with the medical community to bring new treatment options to the community.

Doctors already in practice are being offered assistance to help them run their offices as efficiently as possible, giving them more time to see patients.

Another project by the Cowichan Division ensures that all patients at Cowichan District Hospital have a family doctor both during and after their stay.

Now the division is focused on strengthening relationships between patients and doctors.

“We’ve made a lot of progress, but we can’t stop here. We have to keep looking ahead because things change quickly if a doctor decides to retire or leave the community,” Cowichan Division board co-chair said Dr. Jim Broere said. “Overall, we feel more confident now that we have built a strong foundation for the future of health care in Cowichan.”

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IT’S AN ECOSTRAVAGANZA École Cobble Hill is known for its green initiatives and the school’s annual spring fair called the Ecostravaganza is a great example of that. Held June 6, it attracted a big crowd to the school grounds to enjoy family friendly outdoor activities like, above, checking out the live animals or, right, watching a display of graceful ribbon yoga.

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Miscellaneous • Presentation Sunday, June 14, Responding to Abrupt Climate Change, with conservation biologist Dr. Guy McPherson, Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 1-3:30 p.m. Discussion follows. By donation.

• Cowichan Valley Naturalists will hold their annual potluck picnic at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, June 16, 5:00 - 8:00. For more information, contact Steve or Gail Mitchell, 250746-9916 or beehaven@shaw.ca • June 18, 2015 7:30 p.m. Charles Tolman, author of: “The Sooke Story, The History and the Heartbeat” will be speaking on the pipeline from Sooke Lake to Victoria at St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd. • Koksilah Farmers Institute presents Linda Gilkeson: Canning and Preserving workshop, June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Hub, 2375 Koksilah Rd. Limited seating. Contact a.auchincloss@shaw.ca for info and registration. $40 fee.

• The monthly general meeting for Royal Canadian Legion Duncan Branch 53 will be held Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Thrifty’s meeting room in the Beverly Corners Mall. Members urged to attend. There will be no meetings during the summer.

• Kick-off the summer memorably with family and friends at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s 30th annual Small Wooden Boat Festival on June 27-28. There is guaranteed fun for attendees of all ages while celebrating B.C.’s maritime history. More details and a complete schedule of events can be found at classicboats.org.

• Make a splash participating in the 18th ever popular Fast & Furious Boat Building Challenge on the second day of the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s 30th Annual Small Wooden Boat Festival, Sunday 28 June! For more details and

to register visit classicboats.org • Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca • 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 • Pickleball beginner lessons, Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m., two hour lesson at outdoor Fuller Lake pickle ball courts, Chemainus. Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in North America with the Vancouver Island Pickleball Association in conjunction with the Municipality of North Cowichan. Paddles available. Wear good court shoes. Lesson free, but register 250-246-3811. Info: lessons@vipa.ca • All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables.

• Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers.com • Family storytime at Duncan library Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., ages 0-5 and families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

• Swing Dance Lessons Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Duncan, $10 per class, $12 drop-in fee, private lessons available. No partner necessary. Info: Josef 250-7098583, jgraf5@yahoo.ca

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Carlson students light up the stage as studio celebrates 60 years of dancing

Three big weekend shows at the Cowichan Theatre will showcase dance, Carlson’s style. Here, clockwise from top left, we see dancers of all ages in Walk the Dinosaur, All That Jazz, Burn and Itsy Bitsy Spider. For more photos, see cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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October 16, 1923 – June 1, 2015 Vic was born in Leicester, England.

An accomplished Joiner, he built the furniture in his parent’s house. Played rugby for the Leicester Tigers. Joined the Air Cadets. Learned to fly in Canada, and onto Air Sea Rescue in Scotland. Vic was part of Radar in the Top Secret days, when he met Joan and married for life. Bahrain seconded to Imperial Airways as a station manager. An Air Traffic control officer at Heathrow when the tower was a “Wooden Shack.� On to Kenya with Joan, where they added Grahame and Chris to the family. Transferred to Hong Kong to escape the uprising. Built many boats and introduced the family to the sailing and boating life. Retired early at 55 and moved to Maple Bay. Built another boat and loved pottering on it at the Yacht Club.

Loss of hearing and dementia took its toll and lead to a slow decline. He was a gentle man, always quick with a smile and a “Chop, Chop� to the staff at Cairnsmore and Chemainus Health Centre.

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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.

Roderick’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 • 250-746-5212

GLADMAN, Donald William May 31, 2015 Donald William Gladman born in East London England passed away quietly on May 31, 2015 after living a long healthy life. A supervisor at the Crofton Mill until retiring in 1988, he was a long-time member of the Maple Bay Yacht Club where he spent many hours racing sailboats in Maple Bay, and sharing stories with family and friends. Don was an accomplished pilot and had his own plane for numerous years. One of his favourite pastimes in his later years was taking his van to Long Beach to camp.

Before meeting his wife Eva in England, Don spent time in the British 8th Army in North Africa, Sicily and Italy in the Signal Corps. Returning home from the war he became a British Bobby and worked as a stage hand where he ďƒžrst set sight on Eva. His days off were spent racing motorcycles and touring around England getting into mischief with his best friend and brother Derek.

Don and Eva moved to Canada with their two oldest children Dorothy and Dale in 1953, expanding their family with Dennis and Duncan.

Don leaves behind his wife Eva, daughter Dorothy, sons Dale (Rosemary), Dennis and Duncan (Tish), grandchildren Sherry, Kelsey, Kim, Erica, Matthew, Kari, Josh and Haley and great grandchildren Miles, Sebastian, Emily and Olivia.

The family would like to give a sincere thanks to the amazing staff at Cowichan District Hospital, Dr Philippson, as well as Cairnsmore Place and H.W. Wallace. You helped Dad and our family tremendously.

He will be missed by family and friends.

POPHAM, PHYLLIS (Brown) July 21, 1924 – June 5, 2015

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 Regent’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 RV�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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CARDS OF THANKS

CARDS OF THANKS

IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

COWICHAN SECONDARY SCHOOL REUNION: Class of 1965 Class of ‘65 will be holding its 50TH Reunion on Saturday September 5, 2015 at the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club/Resort.

Please contact Gillian Muir (g.muir03@gmail.com) or Joy Sheldon-Maxwell (jkmax9@shaw.ca) for information and tickets.

HIIYE’YU LELUM (House of Friendship) Society Annual General Meeting

The COWICHAN SPCA garage sale, run by volunteers of the SPCA, would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support. We could never achieve the success that we do without your generous donations and attendance of our sale.

In addition we would like to thank the following businesses for their donations which enabled us to make the garage sale such a success.

A&W Country Grocer LMG Insurance Brokers Ltd. Real Canadian Superstore Tim Horton’s

Bonnie Martins Restaurant Island Bakery Planet Clean Save-On-Foods WSI Waste Disposal

GENIS, BARRY WAYNE JAN 2/43 − JUN 12/14 One year has gone since you left us.

A face from our household gone.

A voice we loved is stilled.

A chair is vacant in our home which never can be filled.

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INFORMATION

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

250-746-5527

LEGALS

COURT BAILIFF SALE Astor & York Retail B.C. Ltd. (dba. Paws & Claws Duncan) 50% OFF EVERYTHING EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!

West Coast Liquidators (2010) Inc. on behalf of Comox Valley Bailiffs Ltd. are conducting a sale of assets in part or whole to recover costs pursuant to the BC Supreme Court of British Columbia Writ of Seizure & Sale Victoria 15−0880.

All items sold as is, where is, no warranties or guarantees made by any parties. Payments by Debit, Approved Cheque or Cash. All sales final. Sale is subject to additions and deletions. Sale subject to cancellation without further notice.

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William Harold Morgan 29 January 1938 to 4 June 2015

Assets: Tons of pet food in various quantities; toys; treats; dog houses; beds; leashes; clothing; imarc engraving machine; POS system with scanner; Lozier gondola cubicle shelving systems & heavy duty pallet racking . Some brand names are: Nutro; Taste of the wild; Pulsar; Go; Horizon; Canadian Naturals; Natural Balancer; Summit; Senior Senior; Complete; Zignature; Diamond Naturals; Now; Worlds Best; Ziwipeak; Pet Mate; Three dog bakery and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!

Liquidation Commences: Wednesday June 10th LOCATION: #501−2900 Drinkwater Rd. Duncan, B.C. DAILY FROM: 10:00 am − 4:00 pm Sale Conducted by: WEST COAST LIQUIDATORS (2010) INC. For more information: (250) 391−1677 View pictures online: www.wclvictoria.com

CELEBRATIONS

Rick Richardson

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William “Wild Bill� Morgan on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He leaves behind his sons Stuart (Darlene) and Brian; grandsons Garrett Amos and Brennan William Morgan; siblings Michael (Barbara), Margaret (Roy), Ronald (Josephine), Patricia (Rob) and Alfred (Dorothy).

Leaving a legacy in all the good he did for others whether for family, friends, the Chemainus Legion or Duncan Elks, no job was ever too small or too much to ask. Master of all trades and problem solver, but it all had to start “with a plan�. Bill’s plan was to stay active, whether that be playing floor hockey in his gym, snooker at the Elks, tinkering in his workshop, or entertaining with karaoke sharing his passion at many Valley Senior care centres with his karaoke crew.

Bill left high school early to help support his family, working in the logging industry before joining the Air Force.

He retired as an aircraft technician in Moose Jaw, so he could come back home to Mount Sicker and raise his young family here. He worked as an industrial electrician at the Chemainus Sawmill until it closed, after which Bill did renovations and jack of all trade work, until age 56.

Bill is reunited with his sweetheart Eileen and they are lifting up the heavens with their voices in song. A life well lived, he will be missed. Celebration of life at the Chemainus Legion, Saturday, June 13, 2015, light refreshments served from 2 – 4 pm.

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Online condolences may be offered at hwwallacecbc.com

PERSONALS

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CELEBRATIONS

Saturday June 13th, 2015 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cobble Hill Hall 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill Admission, $2.00; children free

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us.

Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

Please stop by to say hi and let him help you with all your furniture needs.

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 ďƒžve 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 Tom’s life will be held at the Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road on Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Clements Centre Society or to a charity of your choice.

Mill Bay Garden Club 68th Annual Community Flower & Garden Show

Join us and bring a friend.

New Members Welcome.

COMING EVENTS

Robin Morin

DEATHS

STANKO, Thomas Walter (Tom) August 11, 1934 – May 29, 2015

Is to be held on Monday, June 29, 2015. Supper will be served at 6PM and meeting will follow. Items to be discussed are the Financial Statements for 2014-2015 and election of Board of Directors (members in good standing).

COMING EVENTS

Due to space restrictions we are not accepting donations toward our 2016 sale until January 2016.

DEATHS

THANKS TO ... the City worker that called the bus depot regarding my lost purse and thanks to all the bus drivers.

Pauline Douglas

‌ son of George and Keitha Richardson of Crofton, BC has received his MASTERS OF EDUCATION DEGREE in Instructional Technology through the College of Educational Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID May 2015.

Rick maintained a 3.96 G.P.A. He has an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography and a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from UBC, as well as Masters of Education Degree from University of Hawaii.

Rick went to school in Crofton and Chemainus, graduating from Cowichan High.

His future goals include teaching instructional design technology at ISU and continuing his research in exploring recommendations for instructional designers to incororpate spatial cognition skills into e-learning technologies.

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

The Cowichan Spiritualist Church Presents AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE with British medium Gwen Smith Saturday, June 13, 2015 @ 7:30 pm The Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd, Duncan Tickets $20 at the door or at Wishes, 125 Station St, Duncan www.cowichanspiritualistchurch.com LEGALS

LEGALS

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 29, 2015, at 265 TransCanada Highway, Duncan, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the South Island Traffic Services seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $8,840 CAD, on or about 15:52 Hours, and a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, BCLP: 341XAP, VIN: JN8DR09Y41W578234, on or about 15:52 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in and/or obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada; section 7(1) (Production of substance) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2785, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the Halalt Shellfish Development Corp. of Chemainus, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a License of Occupation situated on the Provincial Crown land located at Shoal Islands/vicinity of Chemainus BC. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1411208. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by MFLNRO until August 2, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.

Cowichan District

Stuart Channel

DL 330 DL 316

North Cowichan Chemainus District

DL 354

File 1411208 New Existing

LOST envelope w/large sum of money on May 30th close to Cowichan Commons mall.

Call 250.709.1146

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. June 27 & July 25 $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

HELP WANTED CHEMAINUS FARMS LTD. MILKER Milker required starting August 1, 2015. Split shift 3:30am & 3:30pm, must be available weekends & holidays, punctual, hard− working and eager to work in a physically demanding, fast− paced environment. $14/hr. islanddairyfarm@yahoo.ca

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD FULL TIME Chef, part time Cook required at the Quamichan Inn, Duncan. Competitive wage based on exp. 250-5889496.

PART-TIME COOK Seeking a team player who has experience to prepare and serve menu items.

Please apply with resume to kitchen: Duncan Manor, 280 First St, Duncan (use entrance near kitchen) or email to: duncanmanor@shaw.ca P/T Front End Help Wanted Must be able to work all shifts Apply with resume: Mason’s Store, 1855 Renfrew Road.

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WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pressure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES

FANTASTIC HOUSECLEANER Professionly trained.

Over 29 years experience in all areas of cleaning, Relais & Chateaux, 4&5 diamond. Own supplies, reliable, friendly, hard working & efficient. Tons of references. Bed changing and special requests welcome.

Please mail or call Melinda 250−715−1185 mclemente@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

Shipper Receiver Needed Ladysmith Press

Full-time permanent Ladysmith Press is looking to hire an organized individual with an attention to detail to work in our busy shipping department. Must have forklift certiďŹ cate, forklift experience and entry level computer skills. This is a full time position, M-F, 7:30am - 4pm, starting wage at $14.50/hour. plus beneďŹ t package, proďŹ t sharing, pension and company growth plan.

The Ladysmith Press, a Black Press division, prints many community newspapers, magazines and yers for distribution on Vancouver Island.

Black Press is a well-established, nationally recognized community newspaper group with more than 170 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

For all your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Domestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offices and onetime cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith.

Bonded, Insured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250 - 710-0864. www.islanddomesticservices.ca

CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING Professional installations of solid, engineered hardwood floors, laminated, vinyl plank, etc. Over 20 yrs. experience.

FOR ESTIMATE CALL 250.710.5712

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Jitterbugs Childcare − Are you a certified ECE? New pre−school and child care centre opening SEPTEMBER 2015. Please send resume, along with references BEFORE JUNE 30, 2015, to: jitterbugschildcare@gmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BOB’S SMALL Acreage Tractor Service. Rototilling, Post Digging. Small Loader Service 250-929-3480.

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, painting, eaves trough-cleaning & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776

COWICHAN HAULING & MOVING (250) 597−8335

SARAH & CO. Property Maintenance. Free estimates, seniors discount, lawn-care packages, landscaping & design, edible gardens, power washing, carpentry/deck work, eavestrough cleaning, moss removal, hauling/rubbish removal, painting, small-moving jobs, recycling. Sarah 250732-3591.

HANDYMAN SERVICES 30+ years experience in house repairs, indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean−up, general help. FOR ESTIMATE CALL ROLF 250.710.5712

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

REPAIRS

DOUGLAS HILL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE (just off Cowichan Bay Rd.) Saturday, June 13, 9:00 AM−2:00 PM HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be notiďŹ ed.

www.blackpress.ca

Editor

Saanich News Black Press (B.C.) has exciting career opportunities for the right people. An Editor is required to manage a team of journalists at the award-winning Saanich News serving a circulation of more than 31,204.

The successful applicant will possess the skills to manage a busy newsroom, while developing and maintaining a high profile in the community and cooperating with all other departments in the successful production of the twice-weekly publication.

Working with the Publisher, the Editor will take an active role in editorial staff development, and will work as part of the management team to enhance the paper’s position and reputation in the community.

The Editor will be responsible for a range of duties including editing, page design, story assignment and development, commentary and feature writing; plus multi-media management for saanichnews.com, Facebook and Twitter. Strong design skills are required.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a key asset and experience in newsroom management is important.

Photography skills will also be helpful.

As the largest municipality on Vancouver Island, Saanich News serves a diverse urban, rural and agricultural population of 110,000 residents. With more than 170 parks, pristine lakes and oceanfront access, the District of Saanich is an ideal place to work and play.

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

A generous compensation and benefits package is offered.

Those interested should submit a resume along with a cover letter by Monday June 15, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto, Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

Thank you to all who apply.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca

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250.715.7783 DUNCAN ROUTES DC 519125 – 116 papers Baker Rd Banks Rd Deuchars Dr Gibbins Rd 3079 to 3158 DC 519126 – 80 papers Upland Ave Gibbins Rd 3169 to 3228

(Upper level Mall)

250-893-3793 free parking

HELP WANTED

Editor

Victoria News The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor.

The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

DUNCAN ROUTES – MAPLE BAY AREA DC 519165 – 86 papers Denali Dr Everest Way Logan Pl Whitney Pl

If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE ROUTES DC 519902 – 48 papers Catalina Rd Worthington Rd area

The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods.

DC 519994 – 68 papers Airbright Lane Linden Lane area

Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

LAKE COWICHAN ROUTES DC 519808 – 53 papers Darnell Dr Gordon Rd to Groskleg Way South Shore Rd to Stanley Rd

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE COLLECTOR WANTS fountain pens, silver dollars, old watches,medals, militaria 250.324.1892

25 cu ft deep freeze $275. 14 cu ft deep freeze $150. Upright deep freeze $250. White 15 cu ft fridge $150. White 30’’ range $150. Almond 30’’ range $100. Full size stacking washer/dryer $300. Apt size stacking washer/dryer $250.

May Tag washer $200. Kenmore dryer $150. Inglis dryer $100. May Tag dishwasher $150.

Admiral dishwasher $125 & more! 6-mth warranty on all appls. Greg: 250-2469859

FUEL/FIREWOOD M & M FIREWOOD Custom cut firewood.

CALL 250.710.1640 OR 250.710.1976

GARAGE SALES FLEA MARKET AT CHEMAINUS LEGION ... every Sunday 9 to 2.

Lots to choose from. $5.95 all−day breakfast.

Vendors welcome.

BETA SIGMA PHI

DC 519127 – 80 papers Alice Pl Carmel Dr Molly Ave Moya Rd Gibbins Rd 3240 to 3298

COBBLE HILL ROUTES DC 519502 – 32 papers Garret Pl Hurtin Rd Lambourne Dr

STUCCO Free estimates or advice on any size job.

Guaranteed work.

CALL 250.715.5883

HELP WANTED

The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital.

DC 519997 – 74 papers College Pl – Hurley Rd Lonsdale Pl – McIntosh Rd Meadowview Rd – Park Pl

STUCCO/SIDING

APPLIANCES

Please forward resumĂŠ and cover letter by June 24, 2015 to: Kerri Troy, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, PO Box 400 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 Fax: 250-245-2230 e-mail: kerri@ladysmithpress.com

HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by June 15, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

Thank you to all who apply.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca

Garage SaleSat. June 13, 9-1pm 1452 Kingsview Rd. Proceeds to Cowichan Valley High School Bursary Fund.

CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS- 555 Cedar Ave, Sat, June 13, 9-3pm. Moving Sale!

CHEMAINUS-ASH ROAD. Neighbourhood Sale. Saturday, June 13, 8-12. Early birds will pay double.

Cowichan Bay, 4320 Kingscote Rd (off Cherry Point Rd), Sat. June 13th, 8:00 to 2:00. BIG SALE quality items incl. plants, books, chairs, clothing, kitchenware, crock pot, & more.

CROFTON 1370 Tatlo Rd Fri, June 12 12:00 - 18:00 hr Sat, June 13 08:00 hr Sun, June 13 08:00 - 14:00 hr Hunting, camping gear; drop leaf table; Villas chairs; and lots more!

Duncan 1716 Eagle View Pl Sat., June 13, 9:00 - 2:00 Household items, clothing & misc.

Duncan 2821 Ortona Rd (off Bell McKinnon) Sat., June 13th 8:30 to 3:00. A mixed bag of home, automotive, etc.

DUNCAN, 5869 York Rd Sat, June 13 10:00 - 1:00 Stash Reduction/All Things Quilting. Fabrics, etc. from 8 different quilters. To avoid parking problems, please park on Lewis St. Duncan 6125 Everest Way MOVING SALE Sat. June 13th 9:00 to 3:00 Tools, furniture, china, and much more

DUNCAN SNAP SELF STORAGE 2840 Roberts Rd Sat, June 13, 9:00 - 3:00 New items weekly.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

GARAGE SALES

HOUSES FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE. 3260 Cobble Hill Road. Saturday, June 13, 9am-1pm.

FOR SALE by owner, 1250sf 2BR, large living rm, kitchen with large eating area, full bath on main floor. Full unfinished bsmnt with a toilet & sink. On 1.5 acre lot with the potential to put in a mobile home pad.

One mile south of the City of Duncan. $327,000. Please call 250-746-5558.

MILL BAY 2482 Benko Rd behind Frayne Centre; Sat. June 13 9:00 to 2:00, multifamily garage sale SWAP MEET at Cedar Community Hall, Sundays 8am1:30pm. 2388 Cedar Rd. Household items, books, tools, baking & more! For table info call 250-245-3460.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

AVAIL JULY 1, 2 bdrm, 5 appl, bottom flr, Dingwall St. no parties, n/s, $750 + utils.

Call (250)715-1076

CANOE - Pelican Explorer 15’6�; never used, $550 ROTOTILLER - heavy duty gas, new engine 2 yrs ago, $400 OBO 2001 CAVALIER - 5-speed standard trans.; engine size 2.2; mileage 330,000; runs well; new battery/windshield 2014; transmission & cable replaced 2011. Asking $1,200 OBO CALL 250.748.5119

WILD ROSE Large 1 bedroom suite • 2nd floor facing west, 720sq ft, X-Large balcony, HEAT & H/W included. $645.

Free Internet for 1 Year. âœąQuiet adult building 250-748-1304

RENTALS

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BEVERLY ARMS APARTMENTS 2562 - 44 BEVERLY ST

Chemainus 1-br; grnd flr balcony; new carpet/paint; walk to new Chemainus Village Square; 1 sm dog (pet deposit); NS; REF’S REQ’D; Avail July 1st.

Call 250.416.0616

FOR RENT ...

BACH SUITE − DUNCAN 1&2−BR;balcony;F/S;heat & hot water; 1 bldg only; parking; pets considered. $550−$760 per month.

AVAILABLE NOW CALL 250.748.7764

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1 bedroom - $650 2 bedroom - $750 FREE hear & hot water Close to schools and town • BAI - Please call Bonnie 250-746-4155. • BAII - Please call Ron 250-746-4424. âœąAll our apartments are clean quiet & secure.

Sorry, no pets!

Rowan Property Management Ltd (250)748-9090.

BIG RENTAL SALE CROFTON MOTEL 1Bdrm: $89/night, $350/wk, $799/mo.

2Bdrm: $99/night $990/mo with kitchen Incls everything!

2 BR HOUSE $950 250-2469222 or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St. Crofton www.croftinn.com

1915 sq ft commercial space at 250 Jubilee Street For enquiries: PHONE 250.710.3544

Lake Cowichan 1-BR Lake View Manor; 55+ nonsmoker; phone, hydro, cable not included.

AVAILABLE NOW; $525/mos.

250.748.4428/ 250.709.1475 MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------1 bdrm & 2 bdrm freshly renovated bright & spacious, no pets please! Avail Now! Free heat & hot water.

---------------------------Resident managers on site CALL NOW 250-748-3321

HOMES FOR RENT

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SUITES & CONDOS $800 #4-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan, BC. $850 #6-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan, BC. TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES $1195 249 Lukaitis Lane, Duncan, BC.

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FOR SALE $6000 2000 SPECIAL EDITION YAMAHA − ROAD STAR Call Rick 250.246.1887 or text 250.436.0417

MARINE BOATS Zodiac Boat - 12’ inflatable; like new; complete w/case, oars, seat, etc; used only in fresh water $1,899.

250.746.7808

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Black belts just a step on the path PART OF LIFE: Valley View

kung fu students mark achievements with new belts and sashes KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

“A black belt is a white belt that never quit.”

That’s one of Sifu Torrie Miller’s favourite adages, and one that has stuck with James Luckhurst throughout his kung fu training. It paid off for Luckhurst last month as he was one of three Valley View Martial Arts students who were awarded their black belts.

Luckhurst, 14, was joined by Charlotte Mackeil, 15, and 59-year-old Elizabeth Cox in receiving black belts.

Two more Valley View students — Samantha Furlonger and Elsa Quinlan, both 17— who were integral in mentoring those black belts, received their green sashes — the Teacher’s Sash — representing that they mentored a white belt on the path to becoming a black belt.

All five were among the first students at Valley View when Torrie Miller and his wife, Wendy, started the school five years ago. Luckhurst, Mackeil, Furlonger and Quinlan moved from another studio where Miller taught.

Furlonger and Quinlan have both been training with Miller for about 11 years, starting kung fu within a couple of months of each other.

“I’m proud of myself for sticking with it and achieving my goals,” Furlonger said.

Cox started her training four and a half years ago at the age of 54 to get in shape.

She was hooked after two months, and was quickly achieving her fitness goals, losing 20 pounds in the first four months.

“I wish I had discovered this 30 years ago,” she said.

When she started, she never dreamed of achieving her black belt. Now that she has, she realizes it’s still just the beginning of the journey.

“I thought, oh my god, I’m never going to get my black belt,” she said. “Now I feel

Elizabeth Cox, Charlotte Mackeil and James Luckhurst recently received their black belts from Valley View Martial Arts, while Samantha Furlonger and Elsa Quinlan achieved their green sashes. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] like I don’t know anything. It used to be my end goal, but now it’s not.”

Luckhurst has a similar mindset.

“There are so many things I don’t know,” he said. “It’s mind-boggling to think how much more there could be.”

The respect all five have for Miller is obvious, and not just because most of them changed schools to work with him.

“He’s a great teacher,” Luckhurst said.

“He’s devoted to what he does. He’s a role model.”

The respect, they feel, is mutual.

“It isn’t just a job,” Quinlan said. “He takes time to teach us all. Even the fouryear-olds, he sits with them and talks to them.”

Miller also has exacting standards, and his students don’t feel that they are part of a “belt factory.”

“I knew I earned every belt I got,” Cox said.

There is also an emphasis on what the belts signify, and it’s not power over the other students.

“Torrie says a higher belt doesn’t mean you’re stronger or better,” Furlonger said.

It means you’re more of a leader.”

Until recently, Furlonger had been training the Flying Tigers, Valley View’s fourand five-year-olds, and Wendy Miller credits both her and Quinlan with helping to make the school what it is.

“They’ve been a huge part of our success

and our community,” she said.

Furlonger and Quinlan are both easing up on their martial arts training as they prepare for Grade 12 at Frances Kelsey Secondary. Furlonger is going to China this summer to build a school and work in an orphanage. She will be starting college credit courses next year, and has the goal of being accepted into McGill University, while Quinlan is aiming for the University of British Columbia.

Neither one is ready to let go of kung fu altogether.

“I’d like to work towards my red sash, the Warrior Sash, but that’s another five years, at least,” Furlonger said. “Martial arts is part of my life. I can’t let it go.”

BCHL welcomes Wenatchee for 15/16 Alyward leads the charge at provincials KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley Capitals will have a new opponent for the 2015/16 B.C. Hockey League season after the league announced last month that the Wenatchee Wild will become the 17th team on the circuit.

The Wild will become the BCHL’s first Washington-based team since 1995, when the Bellingham Ice Hawks became the Trail Smoke Eaters.

“The BCHL is gaining a strong franchise in the Wenatchee Wild and we value the passion and professionalism they bring to our league,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “The Wild will quickly develop rivalries with our existing franchises and I believe they will be a big draw in opposing buildings.”

The Wild have played in the North

American Hockey League since 2008. They have posted a winning record in every season, and average around 3,000 fans for home games. Travel will be significantly reduced for the team, which played in a division with squads from Kansas and Texas last season.

“We could not be more excited or humbled to be joining the BCHL,” Wild head coach Bliss Littler said. “Knowing the history and reputation of the league, be it sending players to play NCAA Division I hockey, NHL draft picks or the professionalism of the member teams and league have, we look forward to being a good league member on and off the ice.”

As a U.S.-based club, the Wild will be allowed to roster a maximum of four Canadian players. The BCHL has not announced which division the Wild will play in.

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Goalkeeper Zoey Alyward was named to the Commissioner’s 16 after a series of outstanding performances for Duncan Christian School at the provincial senior girls single-A soccer championships in Surrey last month.

The Chargers were making their first appearance at the provincial championships in nine years, and ended up in a tough pool, but managed to hold their own.

Alyward was named Player of the Game after making countless saves in the tournament opener against West Point Grey, who would go on to finish fourth overall.

Juliet King earned Player of the Game honours in the second game, against Langley Christian, after taking charge of the back line with starting centre

defender Jordyn Halloran sidelined. Zeara Broadway’s handspring throw-in was the talk of the match.

The team continued to improve with every game, and Lauren King-Nyberg was emblematic of that as she played her best game to date against Ashcroft on Friday morning and earned Player of the Game honours. On Friday afternoon, the Chargers came up against North Island Secondary, who had finished just ahead of DCS at the Island championships. Halloran got back into action and collected the Player of the Game award.

Mikayla Cook got the Chargers on the board first in their final game of the tournament, but the 1-0 lead didn’t hold up as Queen Charlotte Secondary came back to win 4-1 thanks in large part to a couple of unlucky penalty shots. Cook was named Player of the Game.

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Nanaimo’s Tyson Roe celebrates his goal against Maple Ridge last Sunday.

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Roe scores, but Timbermen fall to Burrards in Duncan clash KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Tyson Roe scored his first goal of the Western Lacrosse Association season on a breakaway in front of a hometown crowd, but it wasn’t enough to get the Nanaimo Timbermen past the Maple Ridge Burrards as the teams clashed in a regular-season senior A lacrosse tilt at the Island Savings Centre last Sunday.

Roe’s goal at 17:33 of the first period got the T-Men within a goal, and they went to the first intermission trailing 5-4. They wouldn’t get any closer than that, however, and the Burrards ended up winning 16-10

for their first victory of the season.

Two other Cowichan residents also got into the action: Hugh Weir finished with an assist, while Myles Kenny had two penalty minutes.

Brody Eastwood led the T-Men with three goals and two assists.

The Burrards were paced by Connor Goodwin, with three goals and six assists, Nick Stone, with a goal and seven helpers, and Dan Taylor, with four goals and three assists.

After starting the season with back-to-back wins over the Victoria Shamrocks, the T-Men have now lost four in a row (including a defeat in Burnaby on Tuesday) and sit fourth in the WLA.

BRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATION PROJECT REOPENING CELEBRATION The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD Parks & Trails Division invite the public to the reopening celebration in Bright Angel Park on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. This event will celebrate Bright Angel Park and the completion of the Provincial Grant supported Recreation Rejuvenation Project. Updates in the Park include a new playground, washroom building, accessible trail loop, outdoor exercise stations, outdoor classroom, playscape, resurfaced playfield and expanded greenspace for picnicking.

The Reopening Celebration will include a short presentation and plaque unveiling followed by snacks, refreshments and of course plenty of free time to enjoy all the new improvements and beautiful spaces in Bright Angel Park.

Improvement shows in JB Bulldogs’ regular-season finale KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The junior bantam Bulldogs’ vast improvement over the spring football season showed last weekend in the team’s second meeting of the season with the Westshore Warriors.

The Bulldogs lost 11-0 last Saturday, but the result and the performance were significantly better than the 44-12 loss to the Warriors earlier in the year.

“The coaches felt it was our best game of the season,” head coach Tim Maertz said. “They not only fought through the heat, the players played with their hearts and left everything on the field. I’m so proud of them; they have come so far since the beginning of the season.”

Cowichan opened the game on defence and although the Warriors were able to pick up a couple of first downs on the possession, the Bulldogs held them off the scoresheet.

The ‘Dogs responded on their opening drive by getting the ball into the red zone, but they couldn’t get through to score.

The teams battled in the

trenches for the rest of the half, but no one was able to get into the end zone. The Warriors kicked a field goal late in the half, and the Bulldogs went into halftime trailing by just three points.

“That fact was the hot topic in the dressing room, “Maertz said. “We were playing really well, it was an oven out on the field, and I had players who didn’t get a break except during timeouts, and water breaks during the game. I couldn’t be happier with the effort put forth by my players.”

The second half was much like the first, with lots of ball movement by both teams, but the defence stepping up when it counted. The Bulldogs got big plays on defence from Matt Pretula and Liam Simmonds, who both sacked the Westshore QB in the backfield.

“Both players have become amazing players and continue to grow, and develop their skills,” Maertz said.

When the Bulldogs had the ball, their offensive line did a great job opening holes for Jonathan Walker.

The Warriors scored their only touchdown of the game in the second half, and the Bulldogs remained in contention until the final whistle.

The peewee Bulldogs played their toughest game of the spring, falling 30-0 to their Westshore rivals.

The Bulldogs came out strong in the first half, getting a big play from offensive tackle Harrison Padur who held off the Westshore defence long enough for Cowichan quarterback Aiden Lawrence to complete a pass to Zach Pearson for a first down.

“We were effective in moving the ball, but couldn’t reach the red zone,” coach Devon Lawrence noted.

Kepler Marshall and Riley McDonagh were effective on defence in the second half, shutting down the Westshore running game on the right side.

The junior bantams have a bye into the Silver Cup final in Langford on June 20. The peewees will host the Sooke Seahawks for a first-round playoff game this Sunday at McAdam Park, beginning at 1 p.m.

Closson gets revenge on Baker Supply

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Cowichan’s Jonathan Walker leaps over a Westshore defender during last Saturday’s junior bantam football showdown at McAdam Park. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

After losing 8-6 in the first half of a home-and-home series against Baker Supply last Thursday, the Gord Closson Forest Products fastball club got some sweet revenge with an 11-0 win in the rematch on Tuesday.

“There was no excuse,” manager Joe DiLalla said of the error-filled defeat. “We didn’t have our regular squad, but we kicked the ball six times,

and that cost us five runs. They beat us fair and square.”

The Duncan club had one home run, swatted by Dan Ohs, a pickup who hadn’t played in a while. Pitcher Craig Snyder struck out 11 over six innings and went 2-for-4 at the plate.

The story was entirely different when the teams met again at Glenora’s Waldon Park.

“We had pretty much our full squad,” DiLalla said. “When we have all our defence there and we don’t kick the ball, it really

makes a difference.”

Marty Steen hit a three-run homer in the second inning and Snyder followed with a two-run shot in the third. Steen finished the game 4-for-4 with two runs and three RBIs, and Snyder was 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs. Snyder also struck out 10 while surrendering just two hits.

The club played Lantzville Pub in Nanaimo and will face the same team in Glenora on June 18.

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Final four determined in women’s football KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

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The first round of the Cowichan Women’s Football League playoffs went into the books last Sunday, setting up the semifinals on Wednesday night.

The Ravens had sealed up the league title on the previous Wednesday and earned a bye through the first round. The Law and Wild squared off on Sunday for the chance to face the Ravens in the semis, with the Law advancing thanks to a 31-12 victory.

Rachel Hastings, Kim Scafe, Jaimie Olson and Leanne Closson scored touchdowns for the Law, with Tanya Green adding a convert. Closson also had two interceptions, while Crystal Gotto had two sacks and Hastings added one.

Marika Masters scored both touchdowns for the Wild and chipped in on defence with an interception. Rhiannon Kemmler had two picks and Teresa Melchior had a pair of sacks.

The Sirens put up a good fight in their battle against the secondplace Crew, but when it was all over, the Crew prevailed 53-13.

Nicole Pugh had an outstanding outing for the Crew with four touchdowns — including a pick-six — three sacks, one single-point convert and one two-point convert. Marilou Sullivan had two touchdowns and a

Under pressure from Crew defender Lenneke Vinoly, Hailea Hatcher of the Sirens comes up with a touchdown catch.

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convert, and Jessica Lines-Wikkerink, Kerynne Bain and Alita Mattin also had majors, while Lenneke Vinoly recorded two sacks.

Hailea Hatcher had a touchdown and a convert for the Sirens, with Christine Cronin-Switzer

putting up the other score.

Rounding out the semifinalists are the Blue Steel Brew, who beat the Storm 31-6.

Heidi Haslam scored three touchdowns and one convert for BSB, with single scores from Mila Main and Sam Miiller. Aldea

Wood had her first interception.

Alex Roberts scored the Storm’s only touchdown, while Rachel Pugh had four sacks and Elia Zanon had an interception.

The regular season wrapped up during the previous week. The Ravens locked up first place in

the league on Wednesday with a 39-12 victory over the Sirens. Rikki Wylie had two touchdowns and an interception, Dana Thorne had a touchdown, a sack and a convert, Veronica Smith had a touchdown, an interception and a convert, Emily Salmon and Jamie Russell each scored once, and Morgan Rogers added a convert. The Sirens got a touchdown and an interception from Shelly McKay. Friday’s games ended up having no impact on the standings, but the Sirens were afforded the opportunity for the second win of the season, and their second win in less than a week as they beat the Wild 31-13. Deanne Mearns scored three touchdowns, Carmen Zimmer had two, Hatcher had an interception and a convert, and Cronin-Switzer also had a pick. Dieneke Pedersen had two touchdowns and two picks for the Wild, and Melchior added four sacks.

In the other Friday night game, the Law shut out the Storm 25-0. For the Law, Olson had two touchdowns and an interception, Closson had a touchdown and a convert, Hastings had a touchdown and a sack, and Gotto also recorded a sack.

The Storm got four sacks from Rachel Pugh, two interceptions from Caitlin Evans and one pick from Carly Boyd.

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