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Top Shelf hit hard by halt to rail freight KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Surrounded by the beauty of an autumn day, it’s time to salute a veteran buried in the cemetery at St. Francis Xavier in Mill Bay. Placing white crosses on the graves of veterans is a Cowichan Valley tradition. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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Rail freight on Vancouver Island has been suspended temporarily, with no word on when it will resume. One of the largest users of rail freight service in the Cowichan Valley, Top Shelf Feeds, is treating the suspension as indefinite, and trying to find ways to continue operating without the train. “I don’t know if temporary is the proper term,” Top Shelf owner Robert Davison said. “I personally look at it as it won’t ever be lifted and rail is gone. We’re making arrangements that it’s not nine months or whatever we’ve been told.” According to Davison, he was informed late last week that Southern Rail of Vancouver Island, which operates the railway, and the Island Corridor Foundation, which owns it, were shutting down service. “For them to tell us at the 12th hour that we were no longer getting rail cars was in poor taste and poorly done,” he said, noting that the majority of Top Shelf’s product comes to its facility south of Duncan by rail. “This took us totally by surprise, especially after
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six months ago they informed us that any delays due to construction would not effect us and that they would make sure there was as little disruption as possible to our service.” Passenger service was suspended in March 2011 after rail conditions reached unacceptable safety levels. Freight, which can move more slowly, continued between Duncan and Parksville. SVI and the ICF worked to secure $20.9 million in funding commitments from three levels of government to restart passenger service, with plans to expand existing freight business and develop new excursion rail services. Those funds are expected to be released in early 2015. In the meantime, rail conditions have been monitored closely, leading to last week’s suspension of freight service. “This week, after completion of a detailed risk assessment, it was determined that the safest course of action was to temporarily discontinue the freight service to Duncan and Parksville,” says a statement posted on the Island Corridor Foundation website. See WE DIDN’T, Page 4
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Fire destroys Lake Cowichan ‘Christmas House’ KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
A Lake Cowichan home wellknown in the area as the “Christmas House” was destroyed in one of two weather-related structure fires in the town last Thursday, and residents are already rallying to help the family recover. For many years, the house on South Shore Road, across the street from the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, had been decorated inside and out by owner Eileen Pilkington and her family and opened to the public as a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. Now, neighbours are raising funds to help the family cope with the loss of their home. The efforts began even before the fire was out with a hot dog sale at Country Grocer, which raised $475, according to employee Laurie Johnson. “They had insurance, but they needed to have something to buy underwear and toothbrushes; things like that,” she said. The store had been just about to close because of the power outage when members of the family arrived, hoping to find some of what they needed. “We were just closing, but [store manager Jen Pollner] told them to come in and get whatever they needed,” Johnson said. According to Lake Cowichan fire chief Doug Knott, the cause of the fire is believed to be related to a generator the family had set up under their sun deck to get through the power outage. The cause may never be confirmed because the area where the fire started was destroyed by the flames. “It pretty well points to them running a power generator during the outage,” Knott said. The house was “pretty much engulfed” in flames by the time firefighters reached the scene, so efforts were concentrated on preventing the blaze from expanding to other homes. Thanks to efforts from arena staff and a passerby who happened to be a career firefighter from North Vancouver,
Joe Dorey captured this image of the fire that destroyed a house on South Shore Road last Thursday. [JOE DOREY PHOTO] Charred remains were all that was left of Lake Cowichan’s ‘Christmas House’ after a devastating fire last Thursday afternoon. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] everyone in the home managed to get out without any injuries. With assistance from the Mesachie Lake department, it took about two hours to knock down the fire, although members were on scene until 1 a.m., and back again the next day, to make sure all the hot spots were out. While that fire was still being battled, another smaller blaze, also caused by a generator, started up in a separate part of town. A truck that Knott had released from the South Shore Road fire was able to respond, along with firefighters called in from Youbou.
Knott urged all residents to exercise extreme caution when using generators and candles during power outages. “It all can be done safely,” he said. “It’s just how you do it.” Initiatives to help the Pilkington family include a bin for clothing donations at Country Grocer, and furniture donations being accepted at Neiser Mini Warehouse and Storage. An account has been set up at Island Savings (account #110999) as well as a website at www.gofundme.com/gx8bg4 With files from Lexi Bainas, Citizen
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School trustee candidate Prihar dies ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Amrik Prihar, who died suddenly of a heart attack last Thursday at age 67. “He was the centre of my world growing up, and my strength and beacon as an adult,” said his daughter Monica Parmar in a post on Facebook. “The world around him was a better place for his remarkable work and dedication to improving education in British Columbia and helping people who did not have a voice,” she said. Prihar was elected to the Cowichan Valley board of education in 2011 and was again standing as a candidate for that body. As a former teacher, Prihar was passionate about public education and said his first and only priority was the students he wanted to serve.
Duncan firefighters battle a house fire on Hykaway Road. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Busy week for Valley fire crews Amrik Prihar KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Prihar also worked as a consultant for the Ministry of Education and for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Prihar received teaching excellence awards at the provincial and national levels. A funeral for Prihar is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the New Life Church on Tzouhalem Road in Duncan.
Fire crews in the Cowichan Valley were kept busy late last week and over the weekend as several structure fires erupted, including some related to the windy weather and resulting power outages. Last Friday, around 8 p.m., Cowichan Bay and Mill Bay volunteer firefighters attended a blaze on Cherry Point Road, where a two-
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storey log home caught fire. The man in the house got out safely. Early reports indicated that the fire was caused by a candle. The home sustained extensive smoke damage but is believed to be salvageable. Duncan and Cowichan Bay fire crews responded on Saturday morning to a fire in a woodworking shop on Doupe Road. A woman walking her dog spotted
the flames and alerted a tenant on the property who called 911. By the time fire crews arrived, it was too late to save the shop, so efforts focused on saving other buildings on the property. That night, Duncan crews were also called to a house fire on Hykawy Road. The fire was contained to the kitchen, and one occupant was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.
‘We didn’t see this coming’: Top Shelf Feeds TOP SHELF, From Page 1 The service cancellation follows a recent track inspection jointly conducted with the B.C. Safety Authority, an independent organization responsible for safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment, including railways, under the Railway Safety Act. Safety is a “shared commitment,” according to an email from the BCSA. “It is the responsibility of railway owners and operators to ensure the safe configuration and operation of their technical systems and equipment,” said Quinn Newcomb, BCSA spokesman. BCSA works with railway owners and operators to provide input into the development of their safety management systems — formal frameworks for integrating safety into day-to-day railway operations required for all provincially-regulated railways.
As part of its oversight program, BCSA railway safety officers routinely assess all operating railways, regularly audit railway operators against their own safety management systems, and has authority to issue compliance orders, findings and recommendations as a result of these audits. “We didn’t see this coming,” Davison said. “We weren’t advised at any time that we had to look at alternatives. We want to stay here and we want to continue to serve the Vancouver Island agriculture community, so we’ll do whatever it takes.” For the time being, Top Shelf is having to transload rail cars when they arrive on the Island at Wellcox, and truck product to Duncan. “That’s a significant expenditure on our part,” Davison pointed out. With files from the Nanaimo Daily News
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Thursday’s windstorm with gusts at almost 100 kilometres per hour, knocked out power to 50,000 homes and businesses on Vancouver Island, with 30,000 of those in the Cowichan Valley area. “The Cowichan Valley actually was the hardest hit area on the Island,� said BC Hydro spokesperson Ted Olynyk on Friday morning. At that time crews, some of whom worked through the night, were still working to restore electricity to all of those affected, and Olynyk estimated that power would be restored to most customers by 6 p.m. that night. Falling trees and branches caused havoc throughout the day Thursday, with one house on Coronation Avenue in Duncan crushed by a falling tree, and other trees coming down across the Silver Bridge onto a car, and across the train tracks in the Allenby Road area. “It just shows how the eye of the storm came over the Cowichan Valley,� he said. Though Hydro was prepared for the storm, Olynyk said winds ended up being stronger than anticipated, and due to the time of year and recent wet weather conditions it ended up being something of a perfect storm for creating destruction. “You never know until you put your hindsight glasses on, how strong the storm is,� Olynyk said. “It caught us a bit off guard, I think, the strength of the storm, and the tracking of the storm,� he said explaining that Hydro had prepared the previous week for a storm that ended up not amounting to much.
“We still have a lot of leaves on trees and it just acts like a sail. With the saturated ground like that it makes it a lot easier for the trees to come down.� “...at the end of the day there’s not much you can do when you get winds of almost 100k, you have to wait it out...� TED OLYNYK, BC Hydro spokesperson
Though Hydro does extensive work throughout the year to weed out problem vegetation like dead trees, as in 2006 when a storm hit taking down a lot of vegetation, Olynyk said, conditions were ripe to take out healthy trees. “We still have a lot of leaves on trees and it just acts like a sail,� he said. “With the saturated ground like that it makes it a lot easier for the trees to come down.� While Hydro works diligently to try to avoid mass outages like what happened last week, there is no perfect solution, Olynyk said. B.C. is the most heavily treed area in North America per kilometre of utility line, and Vancouver Island is the most heavily treed area per kilometre of utility line in the province. “We prepare year-round, but at the end of the day there’s not much you can do when you get winds of almost 100k, you have to wait it out and do your best,� said Olynyk. Classes were cancelled at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan Campus, and businesses were closed throughout the region due to the loss of power.
A tree blocks the train tracks near Cowichan Way in Duncan by the former site of Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus on Thursday. Winds reached almost 100 kilometres per hour. [APRIL GIBSON PHOTO]
A shattered power line shows the kind of damage caused by the storm that kept BC Hydro crews working throughout the night on Thursday and through the day Friday to restore electricity. [BC HYDRO PHOTO]
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Ferry talk: not all of these things can be true hat kind of game are they playing over BC Ferries? Last week a BC Ferries report went public that suggested the possibility of cutting the ferry run from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, leaving only the Nanaimo to Duke Point run between the central Island city and the Mainland. Outrage was quick and furious. So quick and so furious that the provincial government leaped to declare they had no intention of allowing such a cut to happen. That’s a stand we can certainly get behind.
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Anyone north of Victoria will tell you that the Horseshoe Bay run is an important one to anybody who doesn’t want to have to drive through the entire City of Vancouver to get to Whistler or points beyond. Christy Clark also seemed to put the kibosh on any fare increases late last week when she told the Vancouver Sun, “Frankly, I think the fares are about as high as they can get without really impacting ridership.” Again, that’s great. We heartily concur. In fact, we think fares have
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already passed the point where they are hurting tourism and other important industries that rely on the ferries. A variety of Island organizations have put together reports with data supporting this. So far, so good. But the government has also indicated more money in subsidies will not be forthcoming. So if they can’t cut routes, raise fares, or get more money from the government, what can they do to keep the system up and running? What is the province thinking? What do they envision the future
of the ferry system to be when revenue streams are denied and so are plans for savings? We’re both puzzled and apprehensive about this conundrum. The provincial government has not been kind to the ferry system in recent years, and it shows with declining ridership and aging boats on some routes. Nobody in power seems to want to do what should be done, which is treat the ferry system as part of our provincial highways — it certainly functions as such to all of us on the islands who use it. Mark us down as skeptical about recent promises.
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It seems kind of ironic that these benefits have probably contributed to the complacency we now see in many potential voters. The apathy of many young people today is probably the result of being raised by parents who have had few, if any, economic hardships and themselves have not developed strong political principles. There is a basic tenet that has been proved over and over and that is political apathy inevitably results in bad government. I think a look around our country would show this idea is as valid today as it ever has been.
A trustee’s first duty is to the children. To take the funds provided and do the best they can for educating the students. Next would come the teachers as they provide the education and then comes the parents who give those students life support. The taxpayer and government take a back seat. Trustees are not politicians and should not play politics. The increase to funding is the responsibility of the electorate. If there is a low voter turnout the government will assume there is little interest in education. On the other hand if a very high voter turn out was to come about the government would think that they should pay attention to the funding for education. The bottom line is trustees should do their job and keep their noses out of politics.
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Political apathy results in bad government With the upcoming municipal elections there has been some speculation as to why voter turnout is so pitifully low, and this is true also for both provincial and federal elections. I think a look at our history would show that political interest is directly related to the economic environment of the time. A stable economy where people have dependable incomes and are comfortable unfortunately doesn’t encourage political activism. The only time the majority of the population become passionately involved in elections is when things are tough, and by
that I mean when the basic needs such as food and housing are threatened. I have talked to many MPs and MLAs and this is one premise they have all, without exception, admitted is true. As a person in his 60s, my political beliefs have been strongly influenced by my parents and relatives who lived through some very harsh economic times, even as far back as the 1930s when many people literally didn’t know where their next meal was coming from. The social programs and safety nets we enjoy today all resulted from politically active people who pressured governments to act of face certain defeat at election time.
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LETTERS to the editor
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Lefebure’s council behaviour makes him good choice Much of the public conversation about candidates for local office focuses on their past and/or proposed policies and positions, as it should. However, there is another, less analyzed aspect to local government, namely those times when mayor and councillors sit together and make decisions — the council meeting. As a one-time councillor myself, member of numerous municipal committees and community groups, and regular attendee at North Cowichan council meetings for the past six years, I have some observations about council meetings I’d like to share with voters. I am supporting Jon Lefebure for North Cowichan mayor because of leadership characteristics he uniquely among the mayoral candidates has demonstrated in council chambers. He knows and respects council procedures. He works courteously with his council colleagues, neither belit-
Why weren’t these efficiencies in original plan? Re: Stoney Hill Road “Municipal staff went back...and have found efficiencies of $380,000” WOW! If I were the mayor or the CAO I’d
tling or smirking at their statements, nor bullying them. Mayor Lefebure does not take advantage of his position to monopolize the discussion, nor does deliver long, repetitive dissertations. He demonstrates an understanding that despite policy differences, council members need to work together in a civil manner if they are to make North Cowichan a better place. These characteristics and behaviours make the difference between a smoothly operating group and a contentious, inefficient one. Council meetings are important because of the decision making that occurs there and also because of the message they send to citizens: council can model the kind of cooperation the community needs or it can alienate citizens and foster complete disdain for government. Experienced, respectful, democratic. Mayor Lefebure is clearly the kind of leader North Cowichan needs. Bernie Jones Chemainus
The Duncan Volunteer Fire Department donates $16,000 raised by their annual magic show for the Sundrops Centre for Child Development at the Clements Centre, represented by occupational therapists Jenny Devries, left, and Tonya Kilmer. The funds will go directly to provide additional hours of occupational therapy for children with developmental delays and special needs. ‘At the Clements Centre Society we are extremely grateful for the amazing support of the fire department,’ the centre said in a press release. [SUBMITTED]
sure be reading a bit of detail to whomever did not originally include that as an option. Course, when you spend a $8 million on roundabouts, what’s a mere $380,000? Pat Mulcahy Cowichan
Just because they can It’s a mystery to me why gasoline prices in Duncan are still so high. In Victoria today, I saw prices as low as $1.11.9 per litre; yet gas stations here still show $1.21.9. Perhaps it’s not a mystery: they keep the price high just because they can. Isn’t capitalism wonderful?
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The perplexing ’Plex and why vote should be yes
Councillor Hartmann says “Good Bye” We also received two prestigious awards for our Climate Action and Energy Plan. This plan will save millions of dollars over time and create many jobs and opportunities. I supported fair taxation across all tax classes, including residents and industry, balanced with responsible spending to provide the best services for our municipality.
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Thank you to everyone in the Municipality of North Cowichan for your overwhelming support in the past 4 elections. I was most humbled to have topped the polls in 2011. I have been your representative on Council and a servant of this community for the past 12 years. It is time to pass the baton to those new, young, enthusiastic, progressive folks who will fill my shoes as well as those of fellow departing Councillors, Barb Lines and Jennifer Woike. Being on Council has been an incredible learning experience. Community demands are endless, your time is never your own and change is constant. From environmental requirements and provincial downloading to rising costs, we have faced many challenges. I have been committed to ensuring that North Cowichan remains a beautiful and safe community for all to live in with a strong future to look forward to. I am proud to say I supported positive economic growth by developing and attracting industries conducive to our environment. Under the leadership of Mayor Lefebure and Council, we brought in a business tax exemption bylaw (our CAO’s idea)that has already attracted business to a North Cowichan business park and has been recognized in the October edition of the National Post.
This past term has been tough in terms of the industrial tax shift. When Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill became in jeopardy of closing down, we could not risk losing $5.6 million in taxes and 500 direct jobs. Council chose to shift taxes away from Catalyst to bring their tax bill in line with all other pulp and paper mills. Yet North Cowichan residents still enjoy the 8th lowest Municipal taxes of 22 communities on Vancouver Island, according to CivicInfo.bc.ca I stand proud for all the hard decisions we made. All seven on Council get an equal vote. From big issues to small, we made sure we did our research and community consultation before reaching a decision. Since 2002 I have worked with two Mayors and many different Councillors. On November 15th, I will be supporting the return of Jon Lefebure for our Mayor. He is the most hard working, responsible, forward-thinking, progressive, humble one of all. During this slower economic time, Jon has achieved steady progress which will result in better outcomes. I have also been following closely all of the candidates looking to sit as Councillors for North Cowichan and you, the voters. We have some wonderful folks to choose from, and I thank them for coming forward. The ones that I believe are here to really support your needs and our beautiful Municipality are: Councillor Kate Marsh, Lura McCullum, Maeve Maguire, George Gates, Rob Douglas and Jenni Capps. They’re clever, level-headed and put community first. Thank you, Merci, Huy tseep q’u, and Puhada Dhanauada /jonlefebureformayor
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There is a saying that goes along the lines of “why let the truth interfere with a good story”! So here goes with an attempt to assuage any negativity out there. I have been associated, as treasurer, with the Cowichan Sportsplex since 1999, at which point we had 22 acres under development, an unfinished track, and little liquidity to move forward. The Chesterfield Sports Society had been formed in 1996 at the suggestion of North Cowichan and School District 79, with the complicity of the sporting community. The society was registered as a charitable non-profit to encourage donors who would have tax receipts. The main purpose, and the reason we received initial funding from North Cowichan and School District 79, was to build a track, which had been identified as the most needed component. Once that part of the facility was commenced other groups came forward to be included. With all the sporting groups we received help with fundraising, supply of volunteer labour, materials and equipment. As time progressed we were able to lever the funds that we had available, that we had received as donations from prominent families and businesses, from service clubs making donations of money and time, from national entities such as banks, insurance companies and other major corporations, and funds that we raised from 12 Hour Relays and other sources. You will notice that I have not mentioned the CVRD, and for very good reason. We recognized very early on in the build-out phase that such a request could be problematic. What this did was place a zero tax burden on the CVRD for capital purposes. Taxation is a great leveler when used appropriately. It works towards providing services and infrastructure that would not normally be achievable if left to the private sector where profit is the driver of the enterprise. Cowichan Sportsplex is an outstanding example of what can be achieved when all work to a common end. We did recognize early though, that these types of facilities have little chance of being self sufficient for operating funds as user fees have to be reasonable
to achieve and allow the public usage that they are built for. Ultimately we accepted we would have to make an approach to the CVRD board table for operating assistance as we are truly a regional facility, with users from all areas, and of all ages, who visit the site for many reasons. And come they do. There have been usage numbers circulated by the CVRD from a study done this year. I don’t think they even come close to measuring the true flow through. We hosted the NAIG Games in 2008. We hosted the BC Seniors Games. Both events we are proud to have on our CV! We will be part of the 2018 BC Summer Games. Many other sporting events happen on this site as well as the week-in week-out seasonal play that takes place. There is a soft walking trail newly opened this year at little or no cost to the local taxpayer, which together with the oversized outdoor exercise equipment (donated by the provincial government) and illuminated night use, makes us a safe place for the elderly. For the future, we have still some unfinished work, but expect to fund in the same manner as we have in the past, by raising private funds, then using matching grants to complete the project. This plan has a very light footprint on local government. In exchange the community has a facility that in today’s dollars, particularly if land acquisition was included, would easily exceed $12 million to achieve. We are very proud of what we have accomplished. The planning, the fundraising, the fact that we have minimized the burden on the local taxpayer by the way we obtained capital to build out the facility, facts that have been overlooked by the naysayers. We know going into this referendum that we can lose just as easily as win. But please be aware that the referendum is NOT granting new funds, but reallocating existing funding within the CVRD budget. It is a very small amount when compared to recreational costs in general. Or even a $5 cup of fancy coffee per household. Even if you only vote yes for this facility, go out and do it. We are a success story that deserves it. Richard Ellis, treasurer Chesterfield Sports Society aka Cowichan Sportsplex
Think about it. Can you really afford some of the promises being made in this election campaign?
Re-elect Al Siebring to North Cowichan Council www.alsiebring.ca
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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Community Opinion Question 2014 General Local Election At a special open Council meeting on September 29, 2014, City of Duncan Council approved the following two non‐binding community opinion questions to be asked on the November Ballot:
COMMUNITY OPINION QUESTION 1. “Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the costs and benefits of the amalgamation of the municipalities of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan?”
Yes No
2. “Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the options, costs, and benefits of realignment of the existing boundaries of the City of Duncan, either separately, or together with an amalgamation study?”
Yes No
What is Amalgamation? Amalgamation is the merger of two municipalities. Amalgamation can only occur with the agreement of both municipal councils, and approval of the Province.
What is Boundary Realignment? Boundary Realignment is the moving of the boundary between two municipalities. Minor realignments have occurred in BC when the boundaries no longer make sense, and the two municipalities agree to move the boundary. While this would be a major realignment, Boundary Realignment can only occur with the agreement of both municipal councils, and approval of the Province.
Although the approved questions differ from the question that will be placed on the North Cowichan Ballot, Council felt that if the electorate were in favour of spending time and resources to study the subject, and that looking at only amalgamation may not be in the best interests of the residents of North Cowichan and Duncan. These non‐binding questions will provide clear guidance for the next City Council. By asking two separate questions, it will be clear to Council if Duncan voters support studying Amalgamation or Boundary Realignment, both, or none. Duncan Council also affirmed that they believe that any study undertaken should encompass the following: 1. Should be led by an independent, randomly selected Citizens’ Assembly, 2. Should be cost shared with the District of North Cowichan, and any consultant would be paid for through the Citizens’ Assembly, 3. The recommendation of the Citizens’ Assembly would be non‐binding, and 4. Staff from both jurisdictions would be resources for the Citizens’ Assembly, but the Assembly would be led by a Consultant. Why should we study Amalgamation or Boundary Realignment? The proposal is to study the costs and benefits of one or both alternatives ‐ a study of changing the way governance works in Duncan and North Cowichan. Boundary Realignment is one alternative that has not been previously studied. Voting yes for either at this time is not saying either of the two will actually happen, it simply means that you as a voter believe it is worth spending time and resources to study one or both of them. If Boundary Realignment or Amalgamation proceeds, it should only be if it was beneficial to the residents of Chemainus, Crofton, the South end, Duncan, and Maple Bay. Neither Amalgamation nor Boundary Realignment would occur without the approval of both councils, and the approval of the Province, likely with conditions, and almost certainly with a referendum in both jurisdictions. What is the cost of the studies? This will depend on several factors, once agreement is reached with North Cowichan as to the parameters of a study. How would the study proceed? The City believes that the study could/should take two phases. The first phase would identify the issues, who does what, what could change under the two scenarios (Amalgamation or Boundary Realignment), and would allow a Citizens’ Assembly to also discuss the potential options they think might make sense. It is Council’s belief that this discussion should be led by a Citizens’ Assembly. Once a few options are identified by the Citizens’ Assembly, phase 2 would proceed, where amalgamation would be studied to evaluate cost savings, increases, and the positive and negative aspects of amalgamation. To then add the calculations of cost and benefit for a few boundary realignment options is a mathematical exercise based on assessments, road costs, administration costs, etc. There are limited boundary options that would also make sense from a community identity perspective. Won’t Amalgamation save money? Won’t Boundary Realignment still result in two Councils and two sets of administrative staffso it won’t save anything? Without a study, it is impossible to say for certain if either Amalgamation or Boundary Realignment would save money. Duncan Council believes that if the electorate wish to explore the subject, it is important to study what the costs and benefits would be of both alternatives, so an informed choice can be made. Note: The 1978 amalgamation vote failed in Chemainus, Crofton, and Duncan, yet the vote passed or was close in the south end of North Cowichan voting locations. Duncan feels it is important to consider all options and opportunities regarding the governance of the City of Duncan and Municipality of North Cowichan. For further information on the Community Opinion Question, please contact: Peter de Verteuil, Chief Administrative Officer, at 250‐746‐6126
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Case of the defaulting accountant, part 5 “A Fresh Approach” Lifetime valley resident, passionate for the Future of Duncan!
The accused would have “signed a paper to the effect that he had murdered his wife, if asked to do so, he was in such a state of mental imbecility.” DR. TRIMBLE
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Town of Lake Cowichan
“A New Direction” • Committed to creating quality of life for rural living • History of working with communities to seize opportunities • Experience working with and for government • If you are a new resident then bring your picture ID and a piece of mail showing your address with you on November 15, 2014 to the Centennial Hall and you can register when you vote.
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f readers are wondering wanted to introduce medical why I’m taking so long to evidence of his client’s mental tell the story of George state. Justice Cameron agreed Cruickshank, charged with havto hear medical evidence as to ing stolen $5,000 in American Cruickshank’s mental compegold pieces from the safe of the tence when he signed the conbank where he was employed as fession and Dr. Trimble, who’d accountant, it’s because of the been allowed to observe from story’s curious twists. the gallery, took the stand. CHRONICLES And the fact that from the He testified that he’d attended T.W. Paterson start his lawyer raised the issue the accused “the first night he of Cruickshank’s mental state took sick, sometime...in Januat the time of the alleged theft, in 1863, ary [six months before]. I continued to and his signing a confession in 1865. attend him...to the period of his recovery. This was almost virgin ground for colHe suffered from compression of the onial Victoria. Insanity was a rare defence brain. It had an effect on his mental faculin criminal trials, one not to be applied ties. It affected his mind to such an extent frivolously before the reserved magisat first that he did not know what he was trates of an age when criminal sentences saying; he was insane, in fact. For a long were often harsh. time, two or three months, he answered in I’ve related how Cruickshank signed a monosyllables, and sometimes he would notarized confession to the theft then, not answer at all. upon being formally charged, recanted “He said he had committed murder and in a second statement. Which is where had also committed forgery. He said he we left off, with Att.-Gen. George Cary was a very bad man generally, and various prosecuting for the Crown and D.B. Ring other things. acting as Cruickshank’s defence counsel “One of the symptoms of his state of before Chief Justice David Cameron. Cary mind was that he was quite indifferent wanted to produce the first statement about his child, and did not care about in court; Ring objected, insisting that seeing his wife. He made many foolCruickshank’s mental state at the time ish statements that were sometimes of signing be established, and citing two rather amusing. Mr. Cruickshank was a precedents. monomaniac.” Cary said the only issue was whether See DOCTOR SAYS, Page 11 the confession was voluntary but Ring
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NEXT GENERATION HONOURS VETERANS In step together, these air cadets add significantly to the ceremony to raise the Legion Poppy flag in Duncan. The flag raising took place on Saturday, Nov. 1, when the cadets were joined by Duncan Legion members, officials and other citizens. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Re-elect Kate Marsh Nov 15-North Cowichan Council
CVRD ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION CALL FOR MEMBERS 2015-2016 Big vision - little footprint The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for those interested in serving as a volunteer member of the CVRD’s Environment Commission. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide the ongoing development of local government’s environmental efforts throughout the region by working with the Commission in providing strategic recommendations to the CVRD Board on environmental management within the region. INTERESTED? Further information is available through the CVRD Website at www.12things.ca. Please send a supporting resume of relevant background and an application letter with full contact details to the CVRD Environment Commission, address below, c/o Kate Miller, Manager, Environmental Initiatives Division, outlining your qualifications and interests, history of community involvement, and why you wish to be on this Commission. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014. Please note only successful applicants will be notified.
Doctor says Cruickshank insane CASE OF THE, From Page 10 As for criminal responsibility, Trimble thought there was “a distinction between insanity and moral insanity. On several points he was insane, but principally on those of murder and forgery. Persons labouring under insanity are capable of carrying on argument and in some madmen it is almost impossible to trace any delusion...” Cruickshank’s mental illness had been so extreme that he’d stopped eating and he’d lost so much weight that his life “was almost despaired of. The brain was inactive and he remained in bed for some time without any appetite.” Part of Trimble’s treatment program had involved his taking Cruickshank on short excursions to try to interest him in his natural surroundings, but he’d been indifferent. His professional opinion was that Cruickshank, even at the time of his arrest, was insane. When court resumed a week later, Drs. Helmcken and Powell were present as Trimble continued his testimony. He thought, at the time that Cruickshank appeared before Magistrate Pemberton, he was so ill that he’d have “signed a paper to the effect that he had murdered his wife, if asked to do so, he was in such a state of mental imbecility.” Only two days later, he’d been “much recovered,” his sudden improvement, thought Trimble, the result of the shock of his being criminally charged having “rous[ed] his faculties and restoring him to a partial
recovery...” Then it was Cary’s turn to question him. (To be continued)
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Steady progress. Better outcomes. Under my leadership we have made a great deal of progress in North Cowichan, but there is still much to be done. With your support, I will keep our municipality moving in the right direction.
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Let your voice be heard. PLEASE VOTE ON NOVEMBER 15
EVERY VOTE COUNTS. VOTE FOR JANICE MACALISTER CVRD DIRECTOR FOR AREA E
Vote for Accountability Any Questions or Concerns feel free to contact Janice at 250-746-9945 or jmacal@shaw.ca Election Date : Nov. 15 • 8am-8pm at The Eagles Hall Pre Voting : Nov. 5 & 12 • 8am-8pm at Island Saving Centre Authorized by Janice Macalister financial Agent
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COFFEE time • Three Cowichan Valley students have received President’s Entrance Scholarships to Vancouver Island University. Rebecca Bazinet (Duncan Christian School), Jenner Court (Cowichan Secondary) and Megan Elliott (Frances Kelsey Secondary) are among 23 first-year students
who received entrance scholarships to VIU for the 2014/15 academic year. The potential value of each award is between $20,000 to $25,000 over four years. The scholarships are renewable each year for a maximum of five years based on academic performance.
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• I don’t think our hardworking young families and those on fixed incomes can endure 4 more years of tax hikes, wastefully spending and poor decisions by local government. • Let’s protect the environment, provide affordable housing and work hard for smart growth. • All achievable goals through COMMON SENSE GOVERNANCE. • On the 15th of November elect NEW FACES with common sense and who know the value of listening.
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City of Duncan
Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Familiar faces back in Duncan race T
he entire Duncan council is back to try to hold on to their seats at city hall, including Mayor Phil Kent, who will be challenged this year by lawyer Peter Gordon. If none of the current councillors appeal, there are also plenty of challengers. Amalgamation is a hot topic this election season, with candidates talking about it and a referendum question going out to voters.
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BARKER, Martin Incumbent
BEALE, Katelyn Challenger
BELL, Michelle Incumbent
BRUCE, Roger Challenger
What matters to Barker is staying the course on curbing tax increases, staying away from activism and giving amalgamation a fair chance.
What matters to Beale is at-risk youth and the roots of crime, affordable housing, and environmental concer ns such as recycing and water.
What matters to Bell is tackling better communication between municipal government and the community, and addressing concerns.
What matters to Bruce is supporting amalgamation and focusing on things like water, sidewalks, parking and keeping taxes manageable.
COLE, Bobby Challenger
DUNCAN, Tom Incumbent
GARRISON, John Challenger
HEPPELL, Gordy Challenger
What matters to Cole is protection of the watershed and the city’s water supply, consultation with city residents, growth and prosperity.
What matters to Duncan is the strate gic plan, parks and infrastructure improvements, and active transportation planning.
What matters to Garrison is opposing amalgamation, and bringing his experience from Saanich council to the Duncan council table.
What matters to Heppell is encouraging more residential and commercial development downtown, and promoting the city.
GORDON, Peter Mayoral Challenger
KENT, Phil Incumbent Mayor
What matters to lawyer Peter Gordon is solving Duncan’s problems, including having “too much” government at the local level.
What matters to Kent is continued work on items in the community plan, as well as continued prudent fiscal management.
HORGAN John Challenger
JACKSON, Sharon Incumbent
NIELSEN, George Challenger
PETERSON, Travis Challenger
STAPLES, Michelle Incumbent
THORNE, Joe Incumbent
What matters to Horgan is lowering taxes by different management of city finances and limiting money socked into a war chest.
What matters to Jackson as she goes for her seventh term is redevelopment of the Trans Canada Highway and an advisory desing panel.
What matters to Nielsen is taxes that he believes are too high, investigating amalgamation, and bringing a common sense attitude.
What matters to Peterson is consultation, accountability, new ideas and a use for the city’s financial surplus. He is against activist policies.
What matters to Staples is a respectful atmosphere, adapting to meet ever-changing needs, economic development and film plastic pick-up.
What matters to Thorne is more discourse with the public and looking beyond the city to larger issues like agriculture and environment.
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Long time municipal Councillor and former Mayor of North Cowichan, Tom Walker, is seeking your support to return to Council. Tom has a caring approach with a strong sense of responsibility to taxpayers. “I need your support to be part of a Council that works to make residential taxes more affordable, while maintaining social and environmental priorities. I have an inclusive approach to decision making and a long and proven record of being open and accessible. Please support me in the 2014 North Cowichan municipal election on Saturday November 15.” See My Website regarding my statements to TAXATION, ECONOMY & JOBS, COMMUNITY, ENVIROMENT, FAIRNESS, PUBLIC SAFETY
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Tom Walker
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Councillor, North Cowichan
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Old, new faces in North Cowichan
Council Candidates Continued on page 15
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ith the departure of Barb Lines, Jen Woike and Ruth Hartmann, and with John Koury challenging Jon Lefebure for the mayor’s chair, along with Damir Wallener, there are guaranteed to be some new faces at the North Cowichan council table.
Mayoral Candidates BEHNSEN, Joyce Challenger
BRAN, Peggy Challenger
CAMPBELL, Heather Challenger
CAPPS, Jenni Challenger
What matters to Behnsen are concerns about too many roundabouts, money spent on consultants and high salaries and benefits for staff.
What matter to Bran is halting tax increases and overspending, and getting new ideas from the public to encourage business growth.
What matters to Campbell is freezing taxes and reining in spending, and considering Chemainus as a location for a new police station.
What matters to Capps is environmental protection, public safety, including effective transit, and support for small business.
KOURY, John Challenger What matters to Koury is encouraging economic growth, sustainable development and job opportunities for working families. Reducing property taxes is also key. LEFEBURE, Jon Incumbent What matters to Lefebure is making North Cowichan a prime destination for people to settle in Canada. He’s also committed to the revitalization plan for Chemainus.
CAUMANNS, Nick Challenger
DOUGLAS, Robert Challenger
FANE, Jim Challenger
FLETCHER, Paul Challenger
WALLENER, Damir Challenger
What matters to Caumanns is stopping the increase in taxation and making council more accountable and open to the public.
What matters to Douglas is the economy, affordable housing, protecting the environment, supporting farming and long-term planning.
What matters to Fane are the “out of control” taxes, doing a line-by-line review of the budget and reducing North Cowichan staff.
What matters to Fletcher is jobs so that young people can stay in the area, while developing things like an agricultural/culinary college.
GATES, George Challenger
HAYWOOD, Dave Challenger
MAGUIRE, Maeve Challenger
MANN, Jagtar Singh Challenger
MARSH, Kate Incumbent
MCCALLUM, Lura Challenger
What matters to Gates is making sure taxes are spent on the right things, getting better control of the water supply and making firm decisions.
What matters to Haywood is freezing residential taxes for the next four years and finding economies within the existing budgets.
What matters to Maguire is better communication, as well as resolving Chemainus water problems, the University Village and Stoney Hill.
What matters to Mann is controlling taxes and supporting business so that young people will be able to work and live in the community.
What matters to Marsh is continuing a history of success from last term, environmental protection, and boosting the economy.
What matters to McCallum is protecting the environment and small business which she calls the “heart and soul” of the community.
What matters to Wallener is listening to and representing his constituents some of whom feel disenfranchised, reining in municipal spending and environmental issues.
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JOHN HORGAN
ELECT
for Duncan City Council Offering A Lifetime Of Service To The Community Questions ? Contact John At
250-246-8643
Lake Cowichan Mayor Candidates
Council Candidates
FORREST, Ross Incumbent Mayor
KLYNE, Wendy Mayoral Challenger
WYLIE, Kyle Mayoral Challenger
AUSTIN, Carolyne Challenger
CREVELS, Hubert Challenger
DAY, Bob Incumbent
What matters to Forrest is establishing a seniors care facility and continuing on with the success council has seen under his leadership.
What matters to Klyne is bringing more business and light industry to town with an open, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
What matters to Wylie is open communication, keeping costs down, filling vacant businesses and drawing light industry to the area.
What matters to Austin is well-planned slow and steady growth of tourism and affordable housing for young families and seniors.
What matters to Crevels is getting the town spending money on the right things, such as sidewalk, water and sewer repairs and improvements.
What matters to Day is downtown revitalization, establishing a seniors living facility, more affordable housing and infrastructure upgrades.
GAMBLE, Ted Challenger
HORNBROOK, Franklin Incumbent
MCGONIGLE, Tim Incumbent
NORTH, Beverly Challenger
VOMACKA, Lorna Challenger
WISE, Rocky Challenger
What matters to Gamble is encouraging environmentally friendly new businesses, creating jobs and supporting seniors.
What matters to Hornbrook is keeping Lake Cowichan tax dollars at the lake rather than supporting the pool and the Sportsplex.
What matters to McGonigle is province-wide action on taxes to put less pressure on those who are struggling to pay and revitalizing the town.
What matters to North is making Lake Cowichan more welcoming to new businesses, along with better signage for amenities.
What matters to Vomacka is fixing derelict buildings in town, inspiring others and helping to work for change rather than complaining.
What matters to Wise is taking better care of the muncipal water and sewer system. The sewage outfall should not be going into the river.
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MOTLEY, Jeffrey Challenger
ROBSON, Greg Challenger
SIEBRING, Al Incumbent
THOMSON, Laurie Challenger
WALKER, Tom Challenger
WALLER, Ron Challenger
What matters to Motley is bringing new business to the area and working with other levels of government on larger issues like water.
What matters to Robson is removing hurdles for businesses, new and existing, and developments. He wants to bring a new attitude to council.
What matters to Siebring is establishing a firm limit on residential property tax increases and creating a sliding scale of priorities.
What matters to Thomson is curbing excessive taxation and wasteful spending. He would like to hire an outside auditor to look at the budget.
What matters to Walker is coming up with solutions, as well as examining residential taxes compared to industrial and commercial taxes.
What matters to Waller are the questionable decisions made about the artificial turf soccer field and wasteful municipal spending.
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Lura McCallum For North Cowichan Council Authorized by Lura McCallum 250-748-3839 School District 79 Cowichan Valley District electing first new board after firing Plenty of familiar faces are back on the ballot for the District 79 school board. There are only seven seats on school board now, as opposed to the previous nine. Some of the candidates supported the controversial “needs budget” that got the previous board fired, while some do not this time around.
ARTHURS, Dana Challenger
BARRETT, Kayla Challenger
BUCKNER, Connie Challenger
CHICQUEN, Keith Challenger
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Arthurs has spent more than 20 years as an advocate for public education. The needs budget brought awareness about funding struggles, she said.
Barrett brings a background of working with special needs and admires those who voted for the needs budget, standing up for students.
Buckner wants an audit of district finances to look for efficiencies to free up money that could then be put back into the classroom.
Chicquen has spent 25 years as a teacher. The province underfunds education, but submitting the needs budget was a blow to democracy.
Roger Chin has been a teacher for 20plus years in public and private schools. Underfunding in education denies students proper programs.
CROFT, Elizabeth Challenger
DE GROOT, Barb Challenger
DE LURE Joanne Challenger
DOMAN, Randy Challenger
FOSTER, Deb Incumbent
HUTCHINS, Rob Challenger
Croft brings the perspective of a parent to the table. The school board needs “a more varied gene pool”. The needs budget risked our democracy.
De Groot says public education needs support and not rhetoric. The board’s firing took away our local voice and didn’t benefit students.
De Lure says healthy debate in needed, and politics should be left at the door. The board mu s t c o l l a b o r a t e with, not demand of the province.
Doman, a parent, says the district needs to focus all resources to support students in the classroom. He has been a regular at board meetings.
Foster was part of the previous board and supported the needs budget, saying it raised awareness. Keeping schools in communities is key.
Hutchins feels that passing a balanced budget is impor tant. He’d like to see improved g raduation rates and special needs support.
MATAMBA, Amy Challenger
OXMAN, Ellen Incumbent
PRIHAR, Amrik In Memory
SCHMIDT, Cathy Incumbent
SPILSBURY, Candace Incumbent
THORNE, Joe Challenger
M a t a m b a wa s a music teacher for 21 years. She wants to bring fresh ideas to the board, and develop innovative programs.
Oxman was part of the last board and continues to heartily support the decision to submit a needs budget, which was ahead of its time.
Amrik Prihar, who was standing for election, died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, Nov. 6. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Schmidt was part of the previous board, and opposed the needs budget as it silenced local voices. Aboriginal and special needs are a key focus.
Spilsbury was part of the previous board and opposed the needs budget. More money is needed, especially for aboriginal education.
Thorne has worked closely with the school district and VIU to develop successful trades training pro g rams for aboriginal students.
CHIN, Roger
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ELECT PEGGY BRAN NORTH COWICHAN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15TH, 2014 COMMITTED TO LOWER TAXES, REDUCED SPENDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY I bring fresh new ideas on economic development and growth strategies. I am dedicated to environmental protection, fiscal restraint, and to bringing back the residents’ trust in North Cowichan Council.
Crofton Resident For a committed common sense approach on North Cowichan Council, on November 15th, 2014 Authorized by the Financial Agent for Peggy Bran Campaign 2014 250-324-6652
VOTE FOR PEGGY BRAN
Regional District Candidates Area D
ELLIS, Currie Challenger What matters to Ellis is securing the future of the floating community in Cowichan Bay with new bylaws and sewer connection.
Area A
Area G
DAVIS, Kerry Challenger
WALKER, Mike Incumbent
DOREY, Mel Incumbent
HOCKIN, Tom Challenger
SHERRY, John Challenger
What matters to Davis is more community consultation, water, contaminated soil and transportation, as well as places for seniors to live.
What matters to Walker is his success as the area rep, as well as future projects like a new Malahat firehall, and a new RCMP detachment.
What matters to Dorey is setting up a non-profit society to run the old Mt. Brenton School building, and ongoing Sunny Saltair branding.
What matters to Hockin is the poor decision to buy the Mt. Brenton School and preventing such expenditures in the future.
Sherry is no stranger to the political scene. When he ran for the Conservatives in the last provincial election his top priority was better services.
Area E
IANNIDINARDO, Lori Incumbent What matters to Iannidinardo is serving the community and finishing up the marine portion of Cowichan Bay’s official community plan.
Area C
BARKER, Nathan Challenger
DUNCAN, Loren Incumbent
FERGUSON, Dan Challenger
MACALISTER, Janice Challenger
NICHOLSON, Alison Challenger
What matters to Barker is preserving the rural feel of the area while encouraging small, local businesses, and keeping taxes reasonable.
What matters to Duncan upcoming review of the area’s official community plan, and the completion of a greenway in the area.
What matters to Ferguson is encouraging small business, preserving farmland, and bringing a common-sense approach to local government.
What matters to MacAlister is bringing democracy to Area E by challenging the status quo; also reining in the “out of control” finances.
What matters to Nicholson is grassroots government, wa ter issues, the u p c o m i n g r ev i ew of the area’s official community plan.
CLEMENT, Matteus Challenger What matters to Clement is the longterm future of Area C and the Cowichan Valley and the ability to attract and keep young families here.
Area B
Candidate declined photo ARNDT, Robert Challenger
BEACH, Brent Challenger
FURSTENAU, Sonia Challenger
JORGINSON, Larry Challenger
MORROW, Lois Challenger
SAVAGE, Bill Challenger
QUAST, Dara Challenger
What matters to Arndt is looking at septic fields, finding another water source for the area and preserving the Shawnigan community.
What matters to Beach is the incorporation of Shawnigan Lake into a municipality, with the community doing its own incorporation study.
What matters to Furstenau is stopping contaminated soil dumping in the watershed, and creation of a community investment fund.
What matters to Jorginson is lowering taxes with a thorough review of the operating budget. He’s for bringing more amenities to the village.
What matters to Morrow is the environement and transit, including stopping the dumping of contaminated soil in the watershed.
What matters to Savage is Shawnigan Lake itself, the hear t of the community. He is also strongly in favour of incorporation.
What matters to Quast is community consultation and listening to all of the voices, not just some. She’s familiar with area issues.
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WHITE CROSSES MARK VETERANS’ VALLEY GRAVES
◆ COMING UP IN COWICHAN
Help warm somebody’s toes during sock drive It’s time for the annual sock drive and the Cowichan Valley Arts Council is teaming up with the Clements Centre by collecting socks for their sixth annual Sock Drive. Why not drop by Portals gallery with a new pair of socks in any style, size or colour to put in the decorated donation box? Socks will then be delivered to the Clements Centre Dec. 12 and donated to agencies such as the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society, Margaret Moss Health Centre and Cowichan Tribes.
Part of the job of remembering the Cowichan’s veterans is placing white crosses at their graves as seen here at Shawnigan Lake. Placing the crosses in the Valley’s cemeteries prior to Remembrance Day has become a Cowichan Valley tradition. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
I Support ✓ Lower Property Taxes ✓ Keeping Council focused on main civic issues such as Water Management
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‘‘Roger at Duncan Elementary (1971).’’
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You’re invited to a gala with Sherlock SHERLOCK’S MASQUERADE: Chemainus Theatre Festival offers an evening of mystery LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Vancouver Island NewsMedia Group
Murder is on the menu as the Chemainus Theatre Festival presents its annual gala fundraiser this year entitled Sherlock’s Masquerade. The festivities will take place in the theatre’s Playbill Dining Room on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7-10 p.m. The event offers an evening with an intriguing mystery, fabulous themed canapés and beverages, games, prizes for costumes and clever sleuthing. Even though it’s election night, you’ll want to be there as Bernard Cuffling (Jeeves in Bloom, Dracula, The Woman in Black, Amadeus, Hayfever) is your host, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Live musical entertainment is by the
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ZONING BYLAWS ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3854 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 3520, applicable to Electoral Areas A – Mill Bay/Malahat and C – Cobble Hill) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3855 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 985, applicable to Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3856 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 1840, applicable to Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3857 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 2600, applicable to Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3858 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 2524, applicable to Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3859 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 1020, applicable to Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3860 (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 2465, applicable to Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek) NOTICE is hereby given that the CVRD Board of Directors will consider third reading of the above-noted zoning amendment bylaws at the regular Board meeting of November 12, 2014. As per Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board of Directors, having reviewed the above noted Bylaws and finding them to be consistent with the policies of their respective Official Community Plans, has waived the Public Hearing and directed that this Public Notice occur in its place. Bylaws No. 3854-3860 received first and second reading at the October 8, 2014 CVRD Board meeting. Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3854, 3855, 3856, 3857, 3858, 3859 and 3860 would introduce for the first time a swimming pool fencing requirement in those electoral areas that presently do not contain such a regulation. This initiative is being undertaken by the CVRD in response to Coroner Lyn Blenkinsop’s Report concerning an accidental drowning of a child in 2013 in a private unfenced swimming pool in Cowichan Bay. The wording of each of the above-noted proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaws is identical, as follows: Swimming Pool Fencing Required Swimming pools shall be enclosed in a structure or be surrounded by a fence not less than 1.5 metres and not more than 1.8 metres in height, designed to prevent climbing, and where equipped with gates, the gate shall be operated by hinges and a lock and shall be able to be opened freely from the inside only. A copy of the Amendment Bylaws and related staff reports plus the above-mentioned Coroner’s report may be inspected at the Regional District Planning & Development Department office: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC From Wednesday, November 5, 2014, to Wednesday, November 12, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Tuesday, November 11, 2014, being the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. A copy of the Bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Mike Tippett, Deputy General Manager, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or toll free at 1-800-665-3955.
Dave Lieffertz Combo as well as Vanessa Croome (Cosette in Les Misérables), Sarah Carlé (Les Misérables, The Buddy Holly Story, The Gifts of the Magi, Steel Magnolias) and Brad L’Écuyer (Les Misérables, The Buddy Holly Story, Joseph, Gifts of the Magi). “It will be an evening you won’t want to miss,” said theatre publicist Michelle Vogelgesang. Silent and live auction items round out a gala in every sense of the word. All proceeds from this event will support the Chemainus Theatre ongoing operations. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 (or $70 including a special Venetian mask) and are available now at the theatre box office by calling 250-246-9820.
Bernard Cuffling recently played iconic butler Jeeves on the Chemainus stage, but on Nov. 15 he’ll take on the role of you host, Sherlock. [CITIZEN FILE]
Vocalist Ralph Barrat headlines Sunday jazz at Crofton Hotel If you’re a fan of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé or Harry Connick Jr., you’ll enjoy the stylings of vocalist Ralph Barrat this Sunday at the Crofton Hotel Pub. The Comox jazz singer, backed by a trio led by Victoria pianist Tom Vickery, will
perform a repertoire of standards inspired by the great male vocalists of the past five decades. Barrat has been the vocalist for Comox’s Georgia Straight Big Band, the pianist and vocalist in Jazztet and The Jenn Forsland Group and most recently formed his own trio, which spent last winOHNS ter playing in Bucerias, Mexico. Vickery, host of Victoria’s longOUTHWARD est running weekly gig, the Thursday night jazz jam at Hermann’s LAZIER Jazz Club, for more than 25 years, will be joined by saxophonist Ron ALTON Johnson and drummer James McRae. ARGETTS Bob Carfra The weekly Jazz at Crofton series Barristers runs every Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at • ICBC CLAIMS the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Solicitors • PERSONAL INJURY Ave. in Crofton, a stone’s throw • DISABILITY CLAIMS from the Saltspring Island ferry Notaries • Over 36 years experience terminal. Public • 1st office visit is free Musicians are invited to sit Mediation in during the final hour of the 151 Fourth Street Duncan, BC V9L 5J8 Services afternoon. Call 250-746-8779 Admission is $10. For informawww.jsg.bc.ca Toll Free 888-442-4042 tion, call 250-324-2245.
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BALLET VICTORIA & COWICHAN THEATRE PRESENT
DRACULA
Inspired choreography reveals the pathos of a vampire in love.
Trio Zimrah, from left, Connie Gitlin, clarinet, Suzanne Klukas, piano, Laura Chenall Hough, violin, will be in Chemainus for the Classical Concerts series. [SUBMITTED]
Trio Zimrah offers ‘whirl around the world’ in music LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
As the St. Michael’s Presents season of Chemainus Classical Concerts continues, it’s time for Trio Zimrah. They will be performing at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, in the intimate setting of St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus, which is located right downtown. Music lovers can enjoy the talents of clarinetist Connie Gitlin, vioinist Laura Chenall Hough and pianist Suzanne Klukas in this special show.
They will take everyone on a musical journey from the French delights of Milhaud and the Russian Armenian folk influence of Khachaturian to a joyous Klezmer Wedding by Canadian Srul Irving Glick. It’s a whirl round the world, chamber music style. As always, the event is followed by delicious Meet the Artists reception. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Check out www.chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca to find the ticket seller nearest you.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 / 7:30PM TICKETS: $30 / Senior $20 / Student $15 / Child (12-) $10 / eyeGo $5 (Group rate available)
250.748.7529 / www.cowichantheatre.ca
Cowichan Chef ’s Table
James Barber Fundraiser
Eye Opener screens new ‘Corporation’ LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
If you were intrigued by the iconic film The Corporation a decade back, Eye Opener Educational Films is screening, in two parts, the new and updated version. After 10 years of bringing thought-provoking films and documentaries to the Valley, the Eye Opener team is in a mood to celebrate. In a happy coincidence, the first Eye Opener Film was The Corporation, and producers of that famous presentation have just
released their 10-year update. Corporations are still dominant, powerful and far-reaching entities, influencing every aspect of modern life so there’s plenty new to talk about. The film will be presented at 7 p.m. on two Thursdays, Nov. 13 and 20, with time for discussion with special guests on both evenings. Showings are at the Duncan United Church Hall and entry is free or by donation. Don’t miss this chance for a corporate update.
for Cowichan Green Community’s Teaching Kitchen SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 ~ 12PM - 4PM A SHOWCASE OF COWICHAN CUISINE AND WINE
Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar 40 Ingram Street, Duncan $100 per ticket ~ includes local food and wine pairing Menu of local seasonal food prepared by Island chefs and matched with great local wines
Live Entertainment
A silent auction of unique items and experiences
More information & tickets: www.cowichangreencommunity.org 250-748-8506 | info@cowichangreencommunity.org Cowichan Green Community’s Office - 360 Duncan St.
Community A silent auction of Networking unique items and A Funexperiences Celebration
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YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK
Sarah Deschamps says she’s been inspired by “God, Rol Morris, my auntie and my teacher” during the four years she has been playing violin. Lindsey Stirling inspires by thinking outside of the box. Her family says, “don’t forget if you never try, you’ll never know if you would have succeeded or not so take new opportunities and think outside of the box.” COWICHANMUSICTEACHERS.COM
TESTIMONIALS
Avenue Q is a puppet show that’s definitely for adults and it’s coming to the Cowichan Theatre on Nov. 12. [SUBMITTED]
Hit musical no average puppet show LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Full puppet nudity and other vulgarities! There, we’ve caught your atten-
tion. It’s all part of Avenue Q: a Broadway musical for adults that takes a hilarious sneak peek at just about everything. Oh sure. What do we mean by
50 REASONS TO REELECT JON LEFEBURE FOR MAYOR
He has demonstrated leadership through a long record of service He has a balanced view of complex issues He listens and thinks things through before acting Hiram Beaubier – Chemainus Jon Lefebure is a man with integrity, vision and fairness for the entire Municipality of North Cowichan. Bill Keserich North Cowichan Having observed Jon’s performance as Mayor over 6 years, it was evident to me that he possesses the essential attributes of a leader. He is visionary, embracing a strategic approach, insisting on the setting of clear goals and priorities. Which I believe is essential to improving the quality of life of everyone in our diverse community of 30,000 residents. George Seymour - Maple Bay Jon has a positive and collaborative approach to the development of our community. As a leader Jon has worked effectively to keep our valley liveable for all of its citizens, working to balance social, environmental and economic values. Gretchen Hartley It is with great pleasure to endorse Jon Lefebure bid for re-election as Mayor for North Cowichan Municipality. Jon’s relationship with my family and Cowichan Tribes has always been open, honest, and respectful. Garrett Elliot – Cowichan Tribes This election I am voting for a mayor that has shown me he can handle stressful situations with a level head, not reactionary pullback and can address growing the economy with an environmental balance. Mayor Jon implemented the Tax Revitalization Bylaw to inspire businesses such as Purica, Libre Naturals, Wedderspoon Organics and Arbutus Ridge Farms to expand in North Cowichan in 2013. Jon Lefebure has my vote. Marie Martin - Richards Trail. We support Jon Lefebure for mayor because he helped move forward funding for staff to support agriculture in North Cowichan through the Agriculture Advisory Committee. Blaine and Jan Hardie, Hardie Honey Having been a long time resident of Crofton & having been involved in local politics most of that time. Jon’s ability to keep it lite and summarize the question at hand is well noted. The direction to council and committees when voting is concise and clear. Donna Brooks – Crofton JON takes action when he is well informed and has considered all the alternatives. He facilitated the development of VIU as well as a sensible management of the surrounding lands, to our collective advantage. He has been watchful of the appropriate balance between land protection and development in NC. For these and many other reasons we should re-elect him as Mayor. Wendy Porteous, North Cowichan Jon Lefebure embodies sensitive public service. He has a dedication to listening to our North Cowichan communities in order to meet our varied needs. One outstanding example was Jon’s brilliant working out of a way to save almost all of Echo Heights while assuring the Municipality could still derive revenue from partial development. Bernie Jones Ph.D Making decisions as an elected official, often comes with its load of “traps”. Too hasty, and you will be accused of political bias. Too measured, and you will be accused of stalling! Jon always seems to find the “right” moment to bring an issue to its natural conclusion. Denis Huet – North Cowichan JON’S dedication to the people of North Cowichan is outstanding. He has managed through adversity and always takes an objective and thorough approach to the many issues facing our community. Reducing the industrial taxes has helped keep jobs at Catalyst Paper in our community. Don McKendrick As the voluntary Chairman of the North Cowichan Forest Advisory Committee for 25 years. Jon Lefebure served on this Committee as Mayor. Jon was a very active participant offering sound suggestions. This Committee contributed to the very successful management of this Forest Reserve in providing many benefits to the Municipality, including: Local employment, Financial returns to NC, Sustainable forestry practices, Recreational opportunities, Forest Reserve funding local initiatives, such as the Forest Discovery Centre; local parks; high school scholarships high school value added woodwork contest; etc. Wayne Coombs, RPF, Retired. Resident of North Cowichan
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everything? Well, how about touching on failed childhood stardom, excessive drinking, moving in and out of a slummy neighbourhood, investing, cute creatures doing bad things, singing boxes, getting laid off, finding your purpose, coming out of the closet, coming out of your apartment, getting ahead in life, going to college, panhandling, wishing your were back in college, and recycling. It’s your fault. You asked. Avenue Q is a puppet show, but not your kids’ puppet show. It’s irreverent, grown up and fun. This Arts Club Theatre production comes to the Cowichan Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 12. “Live stage plays, especially Arts Club productions have been sellouts in the past,” explained Kirsten Schrader, manager, CVRD Arts and Culture. Avenue Q will kick off a series of shows, she said. “It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to bring an Arts Club production to the area and decided to expand the experience by presenting a series. Each of these shows has been previewed and each offers something totally unique. It’s especially exciting to be able to present the Broadway hit Avenue Q which has now become the most successful production in Arts Club History.” The success of Avenue Q came as a surprise even to its collaborators. Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
began writing Avenue Q in 1999. It opened off-Broadway and following rave reviews moved to the Great White Way. In 2004, it was the very surprising winner of the “Tony Triple Crown” including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. It’s the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad, newly arrived in New York City. The only affordable neighbourhood is Avenue Q where Sesame Street like puppets rub shoulders with humans. Schrader is delighted at being able to offer a series of shows. “Theatre series are common in larger urban centres with theatres that do not match our capacity,” she said. “Fortunately, with the facility we enjoy here, we can offer our patrons the opportunity to see world-class stage shows like Avenue Q without having to drive an hour or the need to take a ferry.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available in person at the Cowichan Ticket Centre, 2687 James St., online at cowichantheatre.ca or by phone 250-7487529 at a cost of $38 each. However, you can get a price break if you’re buying the series, which also includes Boom, 6 Guitars and Grim & Fischer. Each can be purchased separately; however, patrons purchasing all four will save $21 on the series making the price an incredible value at $99.
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• Const. Joe Power of North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP presents Cons and Scams, a talk on frauds and scams with changing technology and tips to avoid them. Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m., South Cowichan library in Mill Bay. Pre-register: 250-743-5436. • Christmas Bazaar, St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus, Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.1:30 p.m., baking, Christmas crafts, gift items and more. English tea lunch available. • Cowichan Fish and Game Association, Glenora hosts Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL and RPAL) starting Friday, Dec. 12. Info and registration: canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca or Mike 250-748-0319. • South Cowichan Community Policing Return It collection days, third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Valley View Centre recycling area. For returnable bottles, cans and other drink containers (except milk products). Funds to support community programs. • Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133. • ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats. com. Info: 250-710-7594. Email: peace@ viretreats.com • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains, reasonable prices. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • The Duncan Family History Centre (Genealogy) is open, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday night 7-9 p.m. Free access to Ancestry.com available, 1815 Tzouhalem Rd, LDS Church. Info: 250-746-4122. • Get fit and help others in your community. Come volunteer at Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association and help riders with a disability reach
Centre, Duncan, drop in Fridays 5:306 p.m. Please register for drops-ins 250-746-3930. • Seniors Dragon Boating, Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. Info: sandysand007@ shaw.ca • 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 250709-8583, jgraf5@yahoo.ca • Bingo for over 19s, Seniors Activity Centre (198 Government St., Duncan), Tuesday, 12 p.m. a.m. Early Bird Draw, Loonie Pot, Odd and Even, Number Seven and Bonanza. Info: 250-746-4433.
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Seniors • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre pancake breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Cost $5. Info: 250-246-2111. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre soup and sandwich Wednesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. Entertainment: Sit & Dance Group, cost $5. Info: 250-246-2111. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre blood pressure clinic, Wednesday Nov. 19, 9:30-11 a.m. All welcome. Info: 250-246-2111. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre annual general meeting, Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m., election for 2015 board of directors. Info: 250-246-2111 • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre dance, Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30-10:30 p.m. with Dan Hughes & the Seniors. Cost $9, includes lunch. Info: 250-246-2111. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre Christmas Dinners, Dec. 11 & 12. Tickets on sale Nov. 20. Info: 250-246-2111.
• Chemainus 55+ drop in centre New Year’s Eve, tickets on sale starting Nov. 20, cost $20. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre new activities: floor curling and darts. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre muffin mornings Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. Come and meet new friends. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre cribbage every second and fourth Saturday, 1-4 p.m. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre line dancing every Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. • Valley Seniors Activity Centre the place to be if you’re over 55. Located at 198 Government St., open 6 days a week, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Membership $20 per year. Carpet bowling, billiards, choir, crafts, carving, line dancing and more. Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-7464433 or www.valley-seniors.org • Weekly bingo, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Valley Seniors Centre, Duncan. Info: 250-746-4433. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre
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Recreation • Traditional Square Dance with Shady Grove Dance Band, Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Hub at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd., $5. No experience or partner needed. Anyone 12 and up welcome. Info: Peter Sussman 250-929-8226. • Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign up for distribution list at artfilmnightatsylvan@gmail.com • High Touch Health Self Care, free for all ages, techniques for spiritual, mental and physical well being. Personal consultations: Cowichan Independent Living, 103-121 First St., Duncan, appts Fridays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 250-746-3930; exercise program: Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan, drop-in Fridays 4-5 p.m.; Classes: Cowichan Spirit of Women, Sands Reception
• Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society welcomes anyone interested in researching the history of schools to meet Monday, Nov. 17, boardroom of Cowichan District Teachers’ Association, 201-394 Duncan St. Info: 250-746-5860. • Cowichan Historical Society meeting Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church Hall, Duncan. Remembrance of WWI: military historian Bill Hampson give presentation on Gen. Sir Arthur Currie and Lt. Col John McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields. • Vimy Hall annual general meeting, 3968 Gibbins Rd., Duncan, Thursday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. • New book club at Duncan library. Group to meet third Saturday of every month noon-1:30 p.m Leave name and number at front desk of library to find out more or call library 250-746-7661. • Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Info: 250-709-2608. • The Diggers Club of Cowichan meets the second Wednesday of the month, Chemainus United Church, 7 p.m. Come meet other collectors and see and hear about collections. Refreshments served. Info: 250-748-5707.
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Perfect 10-0 start breaks new ground for Cowichan LMG KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Cowichan LMG improved their start to the Vancouver Island Soccer League season to an unprecedented 10-0 with a 2-0 win over Westcastle United at the Ladysmith turf last Friday night. Twice before, Cowichan has started with nine wins before losing in their 10th contest. This year, Cowichan has not only won 10 games in a row, but the team has also built a comfortable 10point cushion over second-place Saanich Fusion. But that’s no reason to back off now. “We’ve got to keep doing our job,” head coach Glen Martin said. Martin was pleased with his team’s play against Westcastle, even though two goals is a little below the team’s average of three or four per outing. “We played more of a complete game,” he said. “The last few games we hadn’t played 90 minutes. [Last Friday] was closer.” Kevan Brown scored his fourth of the year in the 19th minute, and Paddy Nelson converted his fourth penalty shot for his 11th goal of the season 10 minutes later. That was it for offence. The defensive tone for the second half was set early on when Brad Thorne was robbed on a beautiful chance, one of just a few for Cowichan. “It’s hard to get in there when there’s
Kerry Park forward Ryan Hogg comes to the aid of goalie Leighton Williams. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Isles continue to chase Cougars KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Dan Cato pursues the ball deep in the Westcastle end during last Friday’s game at Ladysmith. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] that many guys behind the ball,” Martin said. “Their game plan was to go to Ladysmith and not get thumped.” Darian Achurch earned the shutout in the absence of starting goalkeeper Joel Wilson, preserving it with a brilliant stop in the second half. Defender and captain Jesse Winters was named Cowichan’s game MVP. “I thought we played well,” Martin
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said. “They obviously gave us time and space to play a possession game.” LMG will hit the road for their next game, at Comox Valley United on Saturday. Comox sits seventh of the 10 Div. 1 teams, but the team isn’t to be taken lightly, especially at home. “That one’s never going to be easy,” Martin said. “We’ve talked about that one since the beginning of the year.”
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A win over the Victoria Cougars continues to be Mark Osmond’s elusive great white whale. Since Osmond purchased the Kerry Park Islanders nearly two years ago, his team just hasn’t been able to defeat the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League powerhouse. The Isles lost 6-0 to the Cougars in their latest meeting, at Kerry Park Arena last Saturday. “It wasn’t a 6-0 game,” Osmond said. “It felt more like a three- or four-nothing game. Our guys battled hard, but [the Cougars] are not a local team; they’re a team of guys from all over B.C. They’re a good team of veteran players. I think they could give most junior A teams a run for their money.” The Cougars scored twice in the first period last Saturday and four times in the second before the Isles quieted them in the third. Only one of the Cougars’ goals came on the powerplay. Leighton Williams started and allowed five goals on 24 shots in 33 minutes and 46 seconds before giving way to backup Ty Rennie, who surrendered one goal on 16 shots over 26 minutes and 14 seconds “The effort was there,” Osmond said. “We just played a better team and got beat. As long as the boys don’t give up, that’s all we’ll ask of them. There’s not much more you can ask.” The Isles had been scheduled to play the Saanich Braves last Thursday, but the game was cancelled due to wide-ranging power outages and will be rescheduled. The Isles played Westshore in Langford on Tuesday, and will play in Peninsula on Friday, host Campbell River on Saturday at 7 p.m., and visit the Oceanside Generals on Sunday.
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Despite a frustrating 2-1 overtime loss to the Powell River Kings last Friday night, the Cowichan Valley Capitals managed not to lose any heart, and carried their renewed effort over into a 4-2 win over the Penticton Vees on Sunday afternoon. “It was a bit of a disappointing loss on Friday, but overall we were very happy with the weekend,” head coach Bob Beatty said. “Our work-rate and effort were there both games. I thought we played pretty well.” The Kings opened the scoring midway through the first period of Friday’s game, but veteran defenceman Rylan Bechtel got the Caps on the board with a powerplay marker at 8:46 of the second. The score remained the same through the end of regulation and into overtime, until the Kings converted a powerplay with Cowichan defenceman Julien Lepage in the box for high-sticking. “It would have been nice to get the extra point, for sure,” Beatty said. “It was a good atmosphere and a good crowd. I think everybody left thinking we got the short end of the stick.” It was Parents’ Weekend, so the players may have had some extra motivation to skate hard. “I don’t know if it was their parents’ presence or what, but they certainly worked,” Beatty said. “The two kids we got in the trade last week [Kade Kehoe and Adam Osczevski] certainly injected some enthusiasm. They were exactly what we expected and more.” After a scoreless first period on Sunday,
the Vees got on the board with a powerplay goal just 72 seconds into the second. Sean Harrison tied the score, then set up Kyle Horsman for the go-ahead goal, which the Vees managed to neutralize before the end of the second. Horsman and Skylar Pacheco scored unanswered goals for Cowichan in the third. In addition to Harrison and Horsman, Bechtel also finished the night with two points on a pair of helpers. Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey product and former Capital Steen Cooper was held scoreless in the contest, which was likely his last visit to Duncan. Cooper has seven points in 21 games for Penticton this season and has committed to play at Minnesota State next season. In both games, the Capitals’ last line of defence was solid. Lane Michasiw earned first-star honours on Friday with 28 saves on 30 shots over 62 minutes and 15 seconds of action, including a save on a penalty shot in the first period, and on Sunday, Matt Zentner finished the night with 29 saves on 31 shots. “Our goaltenders gave us excellent games,” Beatty said. “They both made some great stops to keep us in the games.” The Caps will head into the Interior next weekend, visiting the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Friday, the Vees on Saturday, and the Merritt Centennials on Sunday. “They’re all good teams, no doubt,” Beatty said. “And we haven’t had a lot of luck on the road, but if we play the way we did this weekend, we have a chance to bring home a couple of wins.”
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Mid Island’s Zunti makes Team BC KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
He’s only been playing goalie in field lacrosse for two years, but that didn’t stop U12 Mid Island Lightning player Devyn Zunti from cracking the lineup for Team BC. Zunti received word last month that he made the final cut for the provincial team and will be heading to San Diego for the Adrenaline Challenge on Jan. 1-4. Zunti had to survive a series of grueling
tryouts to make the team. “The first tryouts were at Evans Park, and I made it to Vancouver, where there were 40 kids trying out,” he recalled. The sessions in Vancouver included drills and a final scrimmage before the players went home to wait. It was just a couple of days before final rosters were sent out. “I was really excited,” Zunti said. Although Zunti has previously played for the Island box lacrosse team, this is his first time on a provincial squad.
Directors Seek Input on Fair Cowichan Aquatic Centre Access CVRD Electoral Areas F and I Referendum November 15, 2014 CVRD Directors for Electoral Areas F and I are asking you if you want higher admission fees to use the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, or an annual tax. The tax will be calculated by the assessed value of a property. Here’s what it means for residences:
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On voting day Electoral Area F and I residents can have their say, by voting yes to install an annual tax, or voting no, which means no annual tax but the continuation of higher admission fees. The choice is yours. Voting Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Area F, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan Area I, Youbou Community Hall, 8550 Hemlock St. Youbou
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