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Match made in Duncan gives man life back TRANSPLANTIVERSARY: Kidney success story LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chemainus firefighers douse a blaze in a garage off Chemainus Road on Sunday night. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Family loses garage, workshop in blaze KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

No one was hurt, but a Chemainus family lost their garage and workshop after flames erupted on Sunday night. “There were no injuries, and we’re insured,” homeowner Brenda Allester confirmed. “Everybody is fine.” Allester and her husband were both home at the Chemainus Road residence at the time.

The Chemainus fire department was paged out just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, and found the detached building engulfed. “When I pulled up it was a fully involved garage structure,” Deputy Fire Chief Al Irwin said. “We put a lot of water on it and made it go away.” Firefighters had to break down walls and doors to get access to the flames, which were largely confined to the inside of the gar-

age. There were some concerns about tanks of oxyacetylene and propane both outside and inside. Irwin said they had already started to pop off when he arrived. The Chemainus fire department had 16 members on the scene for just over three hours. The Crofton department was called out for mutual aid, and did some traffic control. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Mat Lennox and Jesyka Clarkson have forged a bond few people will ever experience. Learning on Facebook that Lennox needed a new kidney, Clarkson donated one of her kidneys to him last February. He’s got his life back and she’s gained a new family in the nearly two years since they first met in Tim Hortons in Duncan. They celebrated completion of their first post-surgery year in February with a kidneyshaped cake, baked by Mat’s girlfriend, Candace Hallet, and her mother. “We call it our transplantiversary,” laughed Clarkson as she and Lennox chatted Tuesday about their experience since they met over a kidney. They were complete strangers before she saw his story online. “When I found out about him, his picture caught my eye. He had this goofy face in it. I felt sorry for him. He was so young. I didn’t realize people had to go through dialysis like that and were unable to work,” she said. “I had a pretty high-stress lifestyle prior to my surgery and as

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Jones out, Raimondo back as CAO KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After a six-year stay as their chief administrative officer, Warren Jones parted ways with the Cowichan Valley Regional District last week. An announcement from CVRD Board Chair Rob Hutchins last Friday confirmed Jones’s departure, saying it came “by mutual agreement.” Jones’s temporary replacement is Frank Raimondo, who served in the same position until retiring about six years ago. Raimondo had been serving as alternate director for Area C (Cobble Hill), but tendered his resignation from that position to Dir. Gerry Giles last week in order to accept the interim CAO job.

Mat Lennox and Jesyka Clarkson have become friends following a chance internet posting that saw her discover he desperately needed a kidney. Because of her generosity and ability to meet the requirements, he says he’s got his life back. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Lennox goes from dialysis machine to the soccer pitch MATCH, From Page 1 lot about her health because of this experience. “St Paul’s Hospital, where we had the surgery, are so great with follow-up for donors. They want to make sure you are 1,000 per cent solid before they put you under the knife. Because it’s major surgery. It’s going to hurt after. I’m not going to lie about that but that’s where I learned about nutrition, too,” she said. “I tried to nurse myself back to health with some Kraft dinner, but I learned that what you put in is what you get out. Now, I’m a big fan of naturopathic, clean eating and yoga,” Clarkson said. Lennox is happy he is no longer chained to a dialysis machine. “I’ve been out practising with the men’s soccer team here, trying to get back into shape. It’s amazing to have my freedom back,” he said. “Now, I’m able to go visit friends in Alberta. We went to Mexico for

Christmas this year.” He was able to enjoy the food in Mexico, too. “The only things I can’t have are grapefruit and pomegranates, but it’s a small price to pay.” Both Lennox and Clarkson are really grateful for the Cowichan Valley’s legendary way of stepping up to help people who need it. At a fundraising dance just a week before the surgery, Moo’s Pizza fed everybody and then donated back all the money. Leanne Closson organized and ran the bar and LMG Pringle donated the insurance so friends and family could host the dance. Sports Traders sold tickets and the Davey Derby also made a substantial donation. “There were so many people. The community really came together. Without their support, we’d never have made it through. Not one bit. The Valley just comes out to help. It’s a great place to live,” Clarkson said.

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Warren Jones has resigned as CAO. Hutchins expects the process to fill the position permanently will take at least three or four months. “The board has struck a committee to determine the recruiting process, but it hasn’t met yet,” he said. “It will meet in the near future.”

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Awards looking for best and brightest youths D o yo u k n ow a n e x c e p tional young person in the community? Nominations are now open for the second annual Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, hosted by Volunteer Cowichan. Youths between the ages of six and 24 are eligible. Winners will have demonstrated outstanding

leadership through their volunteer efforts in the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The deadline to nominate a deserving young person is Friday, March 21. The awards will be handed out April 11. For nomination forms and more details about the awards, go to www.leadersoftomorrow cowichan.com or call Volunteer Cowichan at 250-748-2133.

PUBLIC NOTICE - SALE OF LAND PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Duncan intends to dispose of the following lands: Approximately 40% of the City-owned property at 381 Trans Canada Highway (Remainder of Lot 8, Plan 1063, Block 8, Section 17, Range 6, Quamichan District, Plan 1063, PID 003-392-716) to True North Commercial, owner of the Coronation Mall, for approximately $58,000, to accommodate a drive thru access for a proposed restaurant at 361 Trans Canada Highway. Any person(s) who wishes to comment on the proposed disposition may appear in person or by agent, the evening of the Regular Council meeting on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or submit written comments to the Director of Corporate Services prior to the meeting by email at Karen@duncan.ca or by mail to 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3. To comment on the proposed disposition or review supporting documentation please contact Michelle Geneau, City Planner by email at Michelle@duncan.ca, phone at (250) 746-6126, or in person at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, March 17, 2014.

School trustees to serve for four years, terms align with municipalities LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The British Columbia School Trustees Association is supporting the idea of continued alignment of local trustee elections with municipal elections. The provincial government has recently said it plans to change the terms for municipal councillors from three years to four. The BCSTA and its members were involved in consultations that led to the proposed legislation, according to group president Teresa Rezansoff. At the October 2013 BCSTA provincial council, where boards

Teresa Rezansoff, BCSTA president of education respond to emergent issues, the delegates passed a motion of support for the change from three-year to four-year terms for trustees. This decision came after a great deal of debate and discussion,

with the trustees citing that alignment would likely increase voter turnout. “A four-year term will provide additional time for boards to work towards their vision to achieve the goals of the school district and our students. We are very pleased to see the recommendations from our members represented in this legislation,” Rezansoff said. “Local elections, including trustee elections, are happening this November. We hope that this legislation sparks a discussion about the value of local government and the work of locallyelected trustees.”

Family heirloom ring stolen from Lake home KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Lake Cowichan RCMP are investigating another break-and-enter. While many of the recent thefts that have plagued the community have been from cars and outbuildings, this one happened at a residence in the area of Grant’s Lake Road and Natara Place on Feb. 17. “The homeowner was temporarily away and the culprit(s) gained

entry and took a ladies ring and a cell phone,” said Const. Grant Desmet, spokesperson for the Lake Cowichan RCMP. “The ring was a family heirloom and holds great sentimental value.” The break-in occurred sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call 250-749-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR You are invited to give your advice and comments to the Board of Education about the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar at a Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Quamichan Campus Multi-Purpose Room.

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“Playgrounds play an important role not only for students, but also for the community.” MACREENA SAUNDERS, Coast Capital Insurance Services

$5K donation gets Palsson closer to new playground

Palsson principal Jann Drake, left, accepts a cheque for $5,000 from Macreena Saunders, and Katelyn Brewer of Coast Capital as Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest enjoys the event with the full house in the Palsson gym. [SUBMITTED]

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Palsson Elementary School’s community was thrilled to get an extra $5,000 to top up the fund for much-needed playground equipment. “It’s great,” said Principal Jann Drake. “Everybody’s happy about that because we didn’t get the big lump sum on our Aviva so this can go towards our playground.” Palsson really needs additional equipment, now that they’ve merged with A.B. Greenwell and the old Yount School at Youbou is closed again. “We’ve got more kids. It will be nice to have a bigger structure there.” So, what’s the school looking at? “Well we still need more money so there’s fundraising still to be done. The PAC’s working on it, too. It would be nice to have something that kids could spin on, just extra things kids can play on. Because we didn’t get the big lump of money, we haven’t really looked to see what’s available for a little bit lesser amount,” Drake said. Palsson School celebrated the donation with an assembly. “We had all the kids in there. There was a big cheer after the big cheque was presented. They were all going, ‘What are we going to spend it on?’ It was cool,” she said. Western Financial Group (Western) and Coast Capital Insurance announced Feb. 19 that Palsson Elementary School was getting a $5,000 infrastructure grant, one of 20 distributed by Western’s charitable arm, the Western Communities Foundation, that will help give back to the communities in which Western operates. “Playgrounds play an important role not only for students, but also for the community,” said Macreena Saunders, manager of the Coast Capital Insurance Services branch in Duncan, who was on hand to make the presentation at the school. “We’re thrilled to play a role in rebuilding the Palsson Elementary School playground.” The Foundation aims at making a positive impact in its communities, according to Jeff Burke, president and CEO of Western Financial Group. “The projects we support with our infrastructure grants are particularly special to the Foundation because they are selected by our employees based on needs they see in their communities,” Burke said. Coast Capital Insurance, formerly a division of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union was acquired by Western Financial Group in 2013.

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Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm, March 31st, 2014 Cobble Hill Community Hall 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill, BC The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be hosting a public information meeting regarding Fisher Road Recycling’s (FRR’s) operation in Cobble Hill. The company has applied to amend its current Waste Stream Management Licence, as outlined in the below notice. This public meeting is part of a broader consultation process and intends to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions directly, and for the CVRD to gather comments on FRR’s amendment application.

FACILITY LICENCE APPLICATION NOTICE This is to notify all concerned parties that Fisher Road Holdings Ltd. is applying for an amendment to its current licence under CVRD Bylaw 2570 – Solid Waste Management Licensing Bylaw, 2004. The following summary of key changes is provided for public notification and solicitation of comments related to the application. Contact Information: Facility Address: 1355 Fisher Road, RR2, Cobble Hill BC VOR 1L2 Landowner/Operator Name and Address: Fisher Road Holdings Ltd, 6844 Oldfield Road, Saanichton BC, V8M 2A2 Proposed Amendment to current Licence: 1. Compost operation: a. to increase annual throughput from the currently Licensed 10,890 tonnes to design capacity of 18,000 tonnes. The facility has been operating at this higher capacity on a temporary basis for the past 6 months. b. to increase volume of finished Class A compost (screened) permitted on-site* at any one-time from 2,640 to 4,400 tonnes maximum, to allow for seasonal fluctuations. 2. Recycling operation: a. Add new material category: Tar & Gravel Roofing, maximum 15 tonnes on-site and 300 tonnes annual throughput; b. Combine current categories for Garbage (Commercial, Residential, Compost Incidentals) and Mixed Loads (containing garbage and recyclables to be sorted) into one ‘General Refuse’ category, to allow for more effective reporting; c. Allow for new ‘General Refuse’ category to consist of all garbage, or a combination of garbage and recyclables, keeping the same combined maximum annual throughput of 5,485 tonnes**. This permits operator greater flexibility to meet local demand; and, d. Increase ‘General Refuse’ tonnage from the combined categories permitted on-site at any one-time from 19.8 to 50 tonnes maximum*** to allow operator use of fewer, but more efficient trailers. * All compost materials of any sort are stored on concrete pads with leachate collection and containment. **Approximately equivalent to shipping 3 trailer loads of 35 tonnes each per week. ***Any materials that may be odourous or attract rodents can only be stored inside the enclosed composting building.

Written comments regarding this notice may be submitted to the CVRD Engineering Services Department, address below, by no later than 4.30 PST, Friday, April 18, 2014. Comments will be forwarded to the applicant (without contact information) for written response. The response may also include a response by the CVRD. The facility’s operating plan is available upon request, while the most recent local groundwater investigation report from February, 2014 can be accessed on the CVRD website at: www.cvrd.bc.ca/GroundwaterQualityinCobbleHill COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT Engineering Services Department 175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Phone (250) 746-2530 Fax (250) 746-2543 Email: es@cvrd.bc.ca Website: www.cvrd.bc.ca

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ypocrisy has reared its ugly head at the CBC. CBC President Hubert Lacroix announced Friday that he quietly paid back $29,678.11 in inappropriate expenses last fall. The admittance came on the weekend, of course, when bad news is vetted to the press by media-savvy types. Sun News host Brian Lilley reported last week that Lacroix repaid the expenses, incurred for hotels, meals and other expenses for work at CBC headquarters in Ottawa, away from his home in Montreal. Lacroix’s annual salary is between $350,000 and

$421,000, and includes a $1,500 monthly living allowance, club memberships and a car allowance. He had been wrongly claiming accommodation costs since being appointed in 2008. That Lacroix didn’t make public his repayment until the weekend is unconscionable, particularly since he paid it back months ago. This is not just an admittance of error, but an astounding lack of judgment. Lacroix has but one move to make: Resign. And if he doesn’t, then the CBC itself should demand that he steps down. Wait a minute: Isn’t it the CBC

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that continually leads the charge against the grave, egregious sins of senators who make bogus expense claims? The CBC has been persistent in pointing out the wrongdoings of senators Mike Duffy, Mac Harb Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin, which they should have done. These senators, who drew from the public purse, have either resigned or been expelled. Why should it be any different for Lacroix? It’s still public money. When it comes to one of their own — in fact, their president — where are the cries from within the CBC for him to stand down?

Congratulations to whoever leaked the information, but another question must be asked: Within the CBC, who knew what, when, concerning Lacroix, and failed to speak up? Having their top executive fingered for doing exactly the same thing is not good on any level. It’s just another example of the CBC’s culture of entitlement that is far removed from reality, and particularly galling for a public broadcaster whose responsibilities include keeping government accountable. If Lacroix doesn’t resign, whatever credibility the CBC has is

Re: BC Ferries wages have gone out of control, Citizen, Feb. 26 I was reading the letter about the BC Ferry wages, why are we not building a bridge and be done with the ferry service?

I am disappointed that the muni is saving a few hours labour at the expense of the dead and those who grieve. Did I mention both my son and daughter were put in their grave in one day by a drunken off-duty Vancouver police officer? Having spent 28.5 years visiting the cemetery I know the muni does not water the grass, so the muni only mow a few times a year. As for safety — don’t worry — the dead won’t jump up and grab you! But the muni needs to save. After all the muni does water Evans Park generously, when the farmer who was there was told there was no water for irrigation. He would have used half of the water the muni uses now. The muni mows this park once or twice a week (maybe more) from March to October. How much does this cost? Then there’s the new cop shop. I gather one of the needs to move is rats. May I offer some suggestions: 1. cats 2. traps 3. poison, such as Rat Attack 4. exterminator 5. shooting them The RCMP may not shoot the “rats” on our streets but creatures invading their building are fair game. One of the above will eradicate the problem. If there is still a need to move, use the school board office, or one of the closed schools, which the taxpayers have already paid for. Leave the beautiful farm land on Ford Road alone. The mayor and his three women can rezone, but that won’t make it right. There is an election coming this year!

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impugned as long as he remains at the helm. How can they continue to ask the Who, What, When, Where and Why questions they need to with Lacroix’s damaged shadow cast over the entire operation? As long as he remains at his cushy perch, it casts a pall over the CBC’s ability to provide a sense of credible journalism when necessary. People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. The CBC shouldn’t be throwing any stones until it cleans up its own house, starting with Lacroix.

Beverly Street land should become park I read today of North Cowichan Councillor Al Siebring’s thoughts on disposing of the Beverly Street land which was originally considered for the new RCMP station site and which has since been passed over in favour of the Ford Road location. I agree with Councillor Marsh that we need to go slowly on this. We now have an opportunity to use this land for something much more valuable. It has been well documented that the more we urbanize and increase density of areas, the more we demand green space within it. It not only increases our quality of life but also

increases the overall value of the urban areas surrounding it. Stanley Park, New York’s Central Park, Burnaby Lakes and Port Moody’s Inlet park are just some examples of planning done right. We too can do that. I urge council to maintain this land as green space…urban renewal doesn’t mean we need to sell every parcel of land for development. If it is sold or “disposed” of (a word I personally dislike as it implies this is now simply surplus land that holds no value to anyone other than a developer) we will likely end up with yet another version of the commercial/residential infill one can find anywhere from Red Deer to Surrey. Let’s take this opportunity to do

our village plan right and make this unique green space along with the adjoining Somenos Marsh lands the heart and soul of our community. Gary Fitzgibbon Duncan

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Sunridge layoffs typical of what happens when you privatize health

Releasing FSA results politically motivated?

Regarding the sale of the Sunridge extended health care facility and the firing of health care staff. As far as I know, this firing of staff has occurred before and is a means of lowering staff wages to keep profits in the hands of the owners. This is the downside of privatization and in particular, the downside of privatizing health care. Staff, who are educated, hardworking, devoted and often raising families of their own, have mortgages to pay, and are left with reduced wages/ benefits and the stress of not knowing whether they will be re-hired. Meanwhile the residents (our parents, grandparents and community members) end up getting the brunt of this power-play by the ever-revolving door of privateers looking to make a bigger buck. Residents at these health care facilities actually die during these struggles which privatized health care creates. I heard today that 800,000 British Columbian residents receive premium assistance due to their low income. When the extended health care facility I once worked at was sold off and the management was contracted out, those of us that were re-hired, though we had not had any previous pay increase over a 10 year pay period, were then left with a 20 per cent reduction in wages and no more dental benefits (unlike our Duncan and Regional District administration staff). The entire community suffers when health care is privatized leaving hundreds of working people with reduced wages. Homes must be sold because mortgage payments can no longer be met; restaurants receive fewer clients; auto sales decrease; home renovations decrease; movie theatre attendance decreases; and families apply for social assistance such as “premium health care”. The direct influence is that low morale affects resident care, and the greater community at large. Universal health care was put in place to prevent this kind of exploitation and suffering. Seems that governments that cater to the corporate pockets of the one per cent have no insight into the destruction such corporate giveaways bring on. Our once lucrative economy in B.C. could afford decent union wages due to the successful management of crown corporations such as BC Hydro, BC Telephone, and BC Forests. Those industries once created hundreds of thousands of lucrative employment opportunities across the province. Instead, we now have a situation where privatization sends profits and jobs out of the country… or into the hands of a few corporate directors. Some of us call this “mutant” capitalism. Such practices have removed our once thriving middle class.

Re: Nick Caumanns “FSA Testing Shows BC Excellence” Mr. Caumanns, I must start by saying that you and I certainly are NOT cut from the same cloth. I can only assume that the teachers in our district, similar to myself, when reading your opinion piece, are questioning your sincerity in telling them how proud they should feel about how they “compare” in one breath, and in the other breath, you imply that the very union that the teachers belong to is underhandedly fighting the FSAs

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because the results are contrary to what they are fighting for (increased wages and benefits, smaller class sizes, etc.). Are you forgetting that the BCTF fights on behalf of our teachers? I’d wager a bet that the teachers and their union are both on the same page with what it is they are fighting for and why it is they fight for it. I implore the public that is reading our opinions to simply go to the Fraser Institute Wikipedia page and read the contents. Then decide for yourselves if this is a “charitable organization” YOU want ranking your children. Do you trust this “think tank” and what they publish? Do you think they may

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‘Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match,’ sing Chava (Rebecca Moug), Tzeitel (Youngeun Lee) and Hodel (Emily Bradbury). [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

March Coffeehouse bringing a little bit of Filberg Festival to Duncan with Galbraith LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 8 will feature Jake Galbraith in his show, Great Canadian Songs. As usual, this popular event is held at the Duncan United Church at 246 Ingram St. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and an open stage kicking off the evening at 7:30 p.m. Galbraith, the featured performer, will entertain after the open stage. At the Filberg Festival in Comox, Galbraith has been the performing host of the Great Canadian Songs Concert since 2004. It’s a panel concert — a concept familiar

to people who attend the Islands Folk Festival — but it came about in recognition of the fact that while music lovers go to folk festivals, they seldom hear the songs that got them interested in folk music in the first place. This concert focuses on those songs from such greats as Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Stan Rogers and Ian Tyson. “I am looking forward to this as it is kind of like the Filberg Festival coming to the Cowichan Folk Guild Coffee House,” said the Folk Guild’s artistic director Bobbie Blue, who was formerly director of the Filberg. Admission is $10 or $5 for CFG members.

Tradition! It’s what drives the Jewish community of Anatevka and especially Tevye, the garrulous milkman. For more photos go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

‘Many superb moments’ in Brentwood’s new musical LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Fiddler on the Roof offers an emotional look at one of today’s open sores: racial and religious discrimination. That may not make for a rollicking story but it is a rich source for musical theatre, and it opens many doors for an enthusiastic cast. Brentwood College School took up the challenge, and produced a fine rendition of this heart-tugging and tuneful show in a series of performances last week. The presentation offers many superb moments as the students rise on the wings of the beautiful, familiar music, realizing that they are presenting some iconic characters. Liam Laturnus gave us a convincing Tevye, a milk seller who talks to his Creator as if he’s gossiping over the back fence. And Kira Carroll, as his wife Golde, a

woman grown shrewish through years of putting up with a blowhard husband and having to face down her village after producing five daughters and not one son, brought a surprising maturity to her role. The three oldest daughters — Tzeitel (Youngeun Lee), Hodel (Emily Bradbury) and Chava (Rebecca Moug) — each have their own personalities as do their prospective husbands — Motel (Evan Ford), Perchik (Nicholas Wilson) and Fyedka (Rickus Senekal) — and the other members of the cast are realistic and sufficiently developed, despite having little or nothing to say. This was not a dance-heavy show, like, say Carousel, but choreographer Lorraine Blake has still managed to work in plenty of movement. Phil Newns marshalled a talented crew of musicians and director/producer Edna Widenmaier kept this fascinating universe spinning as it should.

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Chemainus Seniors heading ‘Way Out West’ LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Those wild and wonderful seniors at Chemainus are at it again. They’re getting ready for their annual show, this year entitled Way Out West, which is scheduled to hit the stage at the Chemainus Seniors Centre on Willow Street Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 14, 15 and 16. Friday and Saturday, the shows start at 7 p.m. with the Sunday show, a matinee, starting at 2 p.m. Cast members are members of the seniors group and, if past history is any indicator, they are up for having a good time and sharing it with their audience. It’s directed by Lesley Lambert and Jo Kelly. “It’s a little different from the shows we’ve done in the past,” Lambert said. “This show has a storyline to it this year. It’s in the Old West and we have an old couple, Mary and Jethro, who are sitting on the porch, remembering. She’s reading from her journal. They talk about the shooting and the saloon and getting married. It’s really all about the story of their life in a little place called Dry Gulch.”

Cast dusts off ‘My Fair Lady’ for April shows We knew at the South Island Musical Theatre Society’s My Fair Lady costume parade and photo shoot Sunday, Jan. 12 that the leading lady, Sarah Lane, was sick. An email from Society President Cathy Schmidt the next day gave us the bad news: Lane was suffering from both pneumonia and flu and would not be able to do the show as scheduled.

With plenty of singing, dancing and hijinks, too, if we know this group. “It’s a true musical. Alma Hughes is very involved in it as a choreographer. Cathy Schmidt is choreographing for us, too. It’s rather a mixed group of people who are taking responsibility for different parts of this show this year so it’s great,” Lambert said. “We’re having a lot of fun doing it. That’s the main thing.” It is not a dinner show this year, but there will be a bar during the Friday and Saturday evening shows and there will be tea, coffee and light refreshments. But first and foremost, you must have reserved your seats! Tickets are $15 each and are on sale now. “If people want to get a good seat they need to purchase them as soon as possible,” Lambert said. Tickets can be bought at the seniors centre Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. “If anybody cannot get in at that time, they should phone the centre and they will be given my phone number and I will arrange to meet them at their convenience,” Lambert said.

Now, with Lane back on her feet, the cast is brushing off the show for the new performance dates: April 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12. Anyone who has already purchased tickets or vouchers can exchange them and vouchers for the new dates are available from cast members. You can also call the Cowichan Theatre ticket centre at 250-748PLAY for tickets and further information. Lexi Bainas, Citizen

Wayne Chang, 17, started music lessons at age six and now plays violin, viola, guitar and piano. He attended Island Oak High School and is presently doing courses at VIU, while completing basic harmony and working on Grade 10 piano. A very focused and talented young man, Wayne won the award for senior piano on Sunday at the Cowichan Music Festival. COURTESY COWICHANMUSICTEACHERS.COM

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You’d think that we’d have solved Sasquatch mystery by now (Conclusion) Grabbing a full box of snuff, the father Sasquatch gulped down its powerful contents. Seconds later, he was rolling on the ground, vomiting. lthough silenced by the derision of his colleagues until the 1950s, CHRONICLES it was in 1924 that Albert T.W. Paterson Ostman of Fort Langley said he was kidnapped by a Sasquatch. Although his story seems highly improbable, it’s considered by some to be “indestructible.” When John W. Green, publisher of the weekly Agassiz-Harrison Advance, interviewed the old woodsman, he was accompanied by Harrison magistrate Lt.-Col. A.M. Naismith. A former criminal lawyer, Naismith used every device of cross-examination he knew to reveal a weakness in Ostman’s account — and found none. Briefly, here’s Ostman’s amazing experience. Camping alone in the isolated forests of Toba Inlet, 100 miles north of Vancouver, the logger had the uneasy feeling that he was being watched. That night, he slept with his boots on and his rifle beside him in the sleeping bag. Suddenly, he was lifted up — sleeping bag, rifle and pack — thrown over a massive shoulder, and jolted about for three hours. Unceremoniously dumped onto the ground, the battered logger found himself in a small box canyon — the guest of four obviously intrigued Sasquatch. Ostman described them in detail: “...The old man [who captured him] must have been nearly eight feet tall, with a big barrel chest and big bump on his back and powerful shoulders. His forearms were longer than common people’s but well proportioned. His hands were wide, the palms long and broad, like a scoop. His fingernails were flat like chisels. If the old man wore a collar, it would be a size 30!” He estimated the son to be “17 or 18 years, about seven feet tall and might weigh about 300 pounds. His chest would be 50-55 inches, his waist about 3638 inches. He had wide jaws and a narrow forehead that slanted upward around at the back about four or five inches higher than the forehead...” The remaining Sasquatch were the other and a daughter — whom Ostman took to be his intended bride! He also mentioned they didn’t eat meat, have fire or cooking utensils, only blankets woven of cedar bark strips. During the week he spent with them, under guard, Ostman ate from his own supplies, a routine that fascinated his hosts, who watched in bewilderment. He still had his rifle but didn’t use it because he wasn’t sure that his little .30.30 would stop the giants. What really interested the males was Ostman’s habit of chewing snuff. After days of watching his recreation, the father grabbed a full box and gulped down its powerful contents. Seconds later, he was rolling on the ground, vomiting. Seeing his chance, Ostman snatched up his rifle, fired a shot into the air and ran, finally staggering into a logging camp near Sechelt, days later. Another well-documented sighting is that of

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T-Birds bound for B.C.’s KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Captain Kyle Horsman had three goals and an assist over the Caps’ last two games of the 2013/14 season. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Capitals’ season comes to an end KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After six months of holding on to a berth in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs, the Cowichan Valley Capitals lost their grip on the last day of the season, losing 5-2 to the Victoria Grizzlies to put an end to the 2013/14 campaign. “We were either holding a playoff spot or in a position to control our own destiny the whole season, up until Saturday night,” head coach Bob Beatty noted. “It is very disappointing.” A 6-4 victory at home over the same Victoria team on Friday night gave the Caps a one-point edge over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for the Island Division’s last playoff spot. The Bulldogs managed a 3-0 win over Powell River, and it was announced on the Bear Mountain Arena PA, but the Caps still could have overcome it. “We did control our destiny,” Beatty said. “All we needed was a point.” Cowichan captain Kyle Horsman scored both goals in the season finale, both set up by Jarrett Brown and Jesse Neher. Horsman’s first gave the Caps an early edge, but the Grizzlies pulled ahead with a pair during a high-sticking penalty doubleminor to Daniel Wanner. After a scoreless middle frame, the Grizzlies added to their lead early in the third. Horsman narrowed the gap to 3-2, but Victoria potted two more, including an empty-netter, before the buzzer sounded to end the game and the Caps’ season. Goalie Robin Gusse made 32 saves on 36 shots. “We just didn’t have the same jump as we did Friday,” Beatty said. “A lot of our players were

certainly playing at full tilt, but there were some that didn’t have the same type of jump as they did Friday night.” In Friday’s thriller, the Caps got goals from Wanner and Myles Powell to take a 2-0 lead into the third period. A shootout ensued in the final frame, with each team scoring four times. H o rs m a n , M a s o n M a l ko wich, Colton Kehler and Reilly O’Connor did the damage for the Caps, while Powell added two assists. Malkowich, Horsman and Neher all finished the night with two points, and Gusse made 34 saves on 38 shots. “I certainly thought we played well for two periods,” Beatty said. “It was a bit of a wild third period; we competed very well, skated hard and finished our checks, but our puck management left a bit to be desired.” Beatty expressed his gratitude to the fans who came out for the team’s last home game. “The crowd was excellent; it was a playoff-type atmosphere,” he said. “Unfortunately, we’re not going to have any more games like that, not at The Stick anyway.” Ultimately, it was the Caps’ lack of consistency that led to the team missing the postseason, said Beatty. “We obviously had some ups and downs, but I felt we had things going in the right direction after Christmas; we played well enough over that stretch,” he said. “The nine-game losing streak [in November] certainly had a large part in putting us in the battle for the last Island playoff spot, but we were able to dig ourselves out of it and continue on.”

A second-place finish at the Island AAAA senior boys basketball championships has the Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds heading to next week’s provincial tournament in Langley. “The boys had a goal to make provincials, and they elevated their game after last weekend,” head coach Sandeep Heer said. “It was great to see. Even when we won North Islands, we knew we were going to have to play at a higher level to go to provincials. “Obviously, it would have been nice to win the Island championship, but we battled and played well all weekend.” The Island final came down to Cowichan and Claremont, with the Spartans winning 66-57. Claremont jumped out to an early lead and held a 12-point edge at halftime. “Things weren’t going our way,” Heer said. “They were desperate. They knew if they lost they would have the challenge game.” The T-Birds got back within a single point, and hung around there for a few minutes, but weren’t able to close the gap, and Claremont got their big lead back. Josh Charles scored 30 points, while Brayden Aumen added 10 and Tyler Hudson had six. “The boys put it all on the line,” Heer said. “I was very proud of them.” Cowichan opened the tournament with a 75-53 win over Bel-

Josh Charles was named a first-team all-star at Islands. [CITIZEN FILE] mont, jumping out to an early 16-4 lead and never looking back. Charles scored 20, Travis McDonald had 19, Hudson had 16 and Jordy Frost added 10. In the Island semifinal, the TBirds topped Mt. Douglas 61-49 on 20 points from Charles, 14 from Aumen and 11 from McDonald. “We knew going in it would be a tough game,” Heer said. “It was close all game, but we didn’t really trail. Our defence was really good. We shut Mt. Doug down.” Charles was named a first-team all-star, while Hudson and Aumen were named to the second team. “Josh has elevated his game the last two weekends,” Heer said. “I know he really wanted to do well and help the team accomplish

its goals. He has always led us offensively, but he has picked it up defensively. “Tyler has been playing well since he’s been starting late in the season. Even last week he put up good numbers offensively. Brayden is solid every game. He plays his butt off; he puts his body on the line. He defends really hard.” The T-Birds will head to Langley next week, where they begin the provincial tourney on Wednesday. “We’ll take it one game at a time,” Heer said. “We have a very tough first-round game [against Holy Cross]. Anything can happen at these tournaments. We’ll play with confidence and try to get a win.”

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Valley athletes excel at BC Winter Games KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley athletes returned from the BC Winter Games in Mission with their bags loaded with hardware. Gymnasts from the Duncan Dynamics led the medal parade, as Darby McIntyre claimed gold on bars, beam and all-around, and silver in vault in the individual competition, and teammate Keerstin Arden took silver on beam. The girls also shared bronze in the team competition. Freestyle skier Todd Heard collected silver in the moguls and slopestyle disciplines, and all-around gold. Biathlete Bree Castle earned a bronze

medal in the girls 6k race, and also placed fifth in the 4k sprint. In karate, Jacob Marcelic took bronze in 55kg+ advanced kumite and silver in the team kumite competition. Anna Clark claimed bronze in the under52kg women’s judo competition, and Jeremy Perkins placed ninth in the under-66kg men’s competiton. Katie Ferguson just missed out on a medal in girls hockey, finishing fourth with the Island team. In archery, Sion Griffiths placed seventh in the two-day aggregate boys barebow, and Jason Haney was 11th in the two-day aggregate boys compound.

Humza Khan was among Cowichan’s best players all season, including the provincial championships in Langley last week. [CITIZEN FILE]

Curling’s Tankard comes to Lake Cowichan Jr. T-Birds climb the rankings with strong showing at provincial tourney KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The next chapter in a long-running battle between Canada and the U.S. will be staged this coming weekend in Lake Cowichan. The 52nd edition of the International Curling Tankard is headed for the Cowichan Rocks Curling Club, where it will run Friday through Sunday. The Tankard is a friendly competition that brings together curlers from participating clubs in B.C. and the U.S. The curlers are divvied up into six Canadian teams and six American teams, selected on Friday night, then each rink plays three games against foursomes from the other country. Mike Waller and Ryan Rai will represent Cowichan Rocks, joining curlers from Juan de Fuca, Marpole, Richmond, Langley, Esquimalt, Golden Ears and Glen Mead-

The T-Birds needed overtime to top South Kamloops 49-48 in their third contest. Cowichan led by 14 points, but a late rally capped by a desperation three-pointer sent the teams to overtime. Another three early in overtime gave the Titans the lead, but the T-Birds battled back. “At that point, we could have packed it in, but the team showed genuine resolve by sticking with it, regrouping, and finding a way to win,” Walia said. Charles poured in 24 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Khan had 16 points and five boards. Hayer nailed another threepointer as part of a five-point, six-rebound outing, and Connor Tanton did an excellent job shadowing the South Kamloops point guard. Finally, in the battle for ninth place, the T-Birds fell 44-33 to R.A. McMath. Unrau sank a buzzer-beating trey to put Cowichan up by two at halftime, but McMath pulled back in front for good in the third quarter. Khan, Charles and Unrau all finished with seven points, Charles adding nine rebounds, and Nirmal Hayer had six points and five boards. “We had contributions from many different players, including a big blocked shot by Nathan Bates in the first quarter to help preserve our lead,” Walia said. “Connor Tanton, as he’s usually tasked to do, defended their best guard, while Andy Derocher, along with Zach Waddington challenged their best wing player.” Connor Hayer claimed the Coach’s Award at the tournament in recognition of all his contributions to the team over the season, including 46 three pointers, an average of 1.6 per game.

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The Tankard banner hangs at Cowichan Rocks. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

ow on the Canadian teams. The U.S teams will include curlers from Seattle, San Francisco, Hollywood and Beaverton, Oregon’s Evergreen club. Draws will take place on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Seeded 16th going into the Provincial Junior Boys Basketball Championships in Langley last week, the Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds — who made the tournament through an at-large berth — showed they belonged there by winning a pair of games and cracking the top half of the field in the final standings. According to head coach Lucky Walia, it was all a validation of the plan that the team followed all season. “Though our results this season have been good, this group genuinely bought into the concept of the process of day to day improvement being more of a priority than any one result in a particular game,” he said. The T-Birds opened the tournament with a 54-51 win over ninth-seeded Killarney, the Vancouver region champions. Noah Charles led the way with 22 points and 18 rebounds, Humza Khan had 15 points and six assists, Connor Hayer had 12 points on four three-pointers and chipped in six rebounds and three assists, and Andy Derocher grabbed 10 rebounds. “We played a solid game,” Walia said. “It was close throughout, but we controlled the pace, and executed well against their 2-3 zone defence.” In their second game, the T-Birds fell 4232 to West Vancouver, the eventual provincial champions. Cowichan held a 26-17 lead in the third quarter before the Highlanders surged back. Khan had nine points, four rebounds and four assists, Hayer had six points on a pair of treys, Charles had six points and nine boards, and Eston Unrau recorded seven points.

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