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Glider crashes on Mt. Prevost
Morley still missing following weekend search
RESCUE: Tough terrain
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A paraglider had to be airlifted from Mt. Prevost after crashing near the top of the mountain on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from North Cowichan’s South End hall were called out to the scene, along with BC Ambulance. They had to blaze a trail to the crash site just below the cairn at the summit in order to reach the injured glider. The glider was brought out on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance, which descended to a medevac helicopter that was able to land on the narrow mountain road. Mountain bikers and hikers taking advantage of a clear fall day were among the first to the scene of the crash, and aided firefighters and paramedics with the difficult rescue. The male victim was talking with rescuers as he was carried out, but witnesses said he had badly injured ankles, perhaps from crashing legs first into the rocks near the peak, as well as other physical damage.
Cowichan Search and Rescue and the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss the next steps in the search for Tony Morley, a 79-year-old man who has been missing since Sept. 21. Morley’s car was found, locked and undamaged, near the Maple Mountain staging area that day, and police believe he went for a hike on the mountain, but he hasn’t been seen or heard from since then. Search and Rescue began combing the woods near Crofton last Wednesday, and continued their search through last weekend with assistance from other SAR teams from across B.C. The search was suspended on Monday as crews were summoned to Ladysmith to assist with another incident. As of Tuesday afternoon, the search had not resumed but had not been called off, either. The next steps would be determined at Tuesday’s meeting. A paraglider’s chute hangs from a tree in the background as rescue workers and passing mountain bikers help to haul the injured pilot out of the woods on Mt. Prevost late Sunday afternoon. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
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at 2:30 p.m. to a Warmland welcome. There, they enjoyed a special performance by the young Tzinquaw Dancers and singers, accompanied by adult singers and drummers and then were officially welcomed by Duncan town crier Ben Buss and North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure. A hard rain shower couldn’t disrupt a presentation of Cowichan tuques, personalized with the name of each rider. Finally, donations and presentations were made. The riders ended the day with a Red Serge dinner at Mr. Mikes. The next morning, following a breakfast in Duncan, they were off southwards to visit two more schools and Mill Bay Centre before bidding farewell to the Cowichan Valley for 2014.
Welcomed by Tzinquaw dancing, drumming and singing, cheerleaders waving pompons, Dragon Diva paddlers raising oars in salute and the applause of a big crowd, the 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rode into the parking lot at Beverly Corners Tuesday afternoon. With emcee Harold Wallace keeping everything running smoothly, events had been happening all afternoon at the site, featuring zumba dancing, a hot dog and 50/50 ticket sale and the now-traditional headshaves. But everyone was waiting for that special moment when the motorcycles with the flashing lights led in the long line of bikeriding participants. They all seemed fresh and raring to do even though they had already ridden from Chemainus up over Hill 60 to Lake Cowichan since the morning. Their day began with breakfast and a school visit in Chemainus Tel: 250¡746¡8123 before heading out onto the TransEmail: ken@kenneal.com Canada Highway and then westWebsite: KenNeal.com ward to the Tour’s usual lunch stop in Lake Cowichan. Facebook.com/kennealduncan Then it was back to Duncan for Service you will another group of school visits before arriving at Beverly Corners Happily Recommend
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Lefebure announces mayoral bid LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Jon Lefebure has announced that he is seeking a fourth term as mayor of North Cowichan. “I’m very excited about this decision. If I’m successful, it would make me the longest serving mayor in North Cowichan history,” he said. He waited until now to announce his candidacy because “I had promised my family that we would have a chance to discuss it over the summer but this was the right time to make the announcement.” There’s been lots going on in the municipality, with local area plans and revitalization underway in several areas. “These plans will drive new, low-impact development to create healthy sustainable communities with urban cores that are more dense, more efficiently serviced, and pedestrian and bike friendly,” he said, adding that he’s been happy to have played a role in helping create vital community assets.
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Jon Lefebure He also pointed to the award-winning climate action and energy plan, as a successful push that moved forward under his leadership. In this next four-year term, Lefebure said he’s hoping the province can find the funding to complete Cowichan Place with construction of a new secondary school and
trade school beside Vancouver Island University. “It would make my day and be great for the community,” he said. And there’s more on that front, he said. “For businesses that can move anywhere, they want to be able to attract the best employees. We’re going to be the most attractive place to settle because we’ve got the climate, the beautiful physical surroundings, the trails, the recreation facilities. We’re working on creating that entire package so that we are really the prime destination in Canada.” But North Cowichan needs more. “We recognize that we have empty storefronts in Chemainus. It’s true in small towns across the province. What we want to do in our revitalization plan and revitalization tax bylaw is really support businesses in our downtown by being a more inviting, attractive place for visitors and for investors. Then we’re going to move on to Crofton, which, I think is on the start of its journey to becoming a truly sustainable community. If we can encourage the density in Crofton that will support services such as a doctor or a bank, that’s our long-term goal.
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“They will be discussing what has been done to date, the new resources — when will they be arriving, bring them up to speed, etc. — and how they will be deployed tomorrow,” Cpl. Krista Hobday said on Tuesday. “No active search is planned for today.” Morley is described as Caucasian, with grey hair and balding, with a very slim build. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. Police say he is in the early stages of dementia and recently had heart surgery, but is otherwise healthy and active. He is familiar with the Maple Mountain area and hikes there regularly. Police have asked area residents to keep an eye out for Morley, and to check their outbuildings and fence lines in case he sought shelter there. Anyone who has seen Tony Morley recently should contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
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Conference on kids aims Parents Unite for giant to educate for Success garage sale Saturday A variety of workshops and speakers will be highlights of the 2014 Success By 6 and Aboriginal Success By 6 conference being held this Saturday in Duncan. The free conference runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre. Success By 6 has gathered speakers on “topics virtually all caregivers encounter while raising young children,� said a press release. Sessions will be of interest to parents, but also other relatives and mentors. Speakers include Bernadine Mawson “back by overwhelming demand�, to talk about the effects of residential schools on children; Marc Lalonde on helping parents tune-in; Mary Burgaretta and Pepper Brewster on living in two cultures; and Diana Sharpe to demonstrate how to encourage good sleep hygiene for kids having problems sleeping a full night. Also look for information on dyslexia, getting kids outdoors and more. You must register for sessions by Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. Visit www.cowichankids.ca
The Island Savings Centre is hosting the always-packed Parent’s Unite Garage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. until noon in the multi-purpose hall. “Imagine re-claiming space in your home by passing on that trunk load of toys or piles of clothes that your kids have grown out of,� said Courtney Westwood, a program assistant at the Island Savings Centre in a press release. “For new parents and younger families, this is a great event to stock up on all your current and future needs because we help bring everyone together in one space; there’s room for over 60 vendors so it doesn’t get much easier than that!� There will also be an interactive play area with fun activities and prizes designed for preschoolers and school-aged children. Admission to the event is free and it is wheelchair accessible. People interested in selling their items can register for a table, in-person, at the Ticket Centre. Tables are $20 each. More information on the event: 250-748-PLAY (7529).
Cowichan’s Whitney Williams will have a big stage to fill on Saturday as she opens the Canucks game in Vancouver with her rendition of the national anthem. [SUBMITTED]
Williams takes spotlight to open Canucks game LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
“I haven’t even been to a live NHL game so I get to sing at my first game!� Valley songbird Whitney Williams is thrilled to be going to Vancouver this week to sing the national anthem at the Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers game this Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at Rogers Arena. The game is being televised on Sportsnet 1. Williams knows a bit of what’s expected because she’s sung at Capitals and Islanders games, but this is the big leagues. She got there by taking part in the Rock the Rog competition about a year ago to find promising anthem singers for games at Rogers Arena. “I sent in a YouTube video of the Star Spangled Banner and O Canada, that was what the requirements were. My brother said I had to do it so I did. “I was lucky enough to make the top 20. Then it was open to a public voting and I got into the top 10 after that,� she said. That elite group went to Rogers Arena where they sang for a panel of judges like Mark Donnelly, Mr. O Canada, the singer who performs the anthem for the Canucks normally. “I didn’t actually win the competition. It was actually another girl from the Island, which is awesome. But then they let us know that they would contact us to sing at a game sometime. “I got my call a couple of weeks ago. I was very, very, very surprised and very, very, very excited because my family watches a lot of hockey; my brother [Leighton] plays for Kerry Park Islanders,� she said. So, what happens when she gets over to
Vancouver? “I’m taking one of my two little brothers to the game. I will have to be there at 4:30 for a sound check in the arena. Then I get to hang around, sing the anthem and then I can watch the rest of the game. We get two tickets, but I don’t know where they are. It will be a surprise,� she said. Williams is a UVic student, studying opera in the School of Music in Victoria and looking at following a career in music. “My plan would be eventually to go off to Europe, where the music culture is really rich. The journey would be to become a soloist, to sing with a company somewhere,� she said.
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Lowering water flow terrible for salmon future Growing up as an avid outdoorsman, and having studied the connection of all life in an ecosystem, I am appalled by the CVRD’s decision to lower the minimal acceptable water level of the Cowichan River. By lowering the minimal acceptable water level, the CVRD hopes to keep Crofton’s Catalyst mill open, and to allow taxpayers to continue using water for recreational purposes. This comes at the loss of survivable water conditions for Cowichan’s salmon. The salmon fry require cool water temperatures to survive. Because of the lack of precipita-
tion, the river is running low, and is overheating, thus killing the salmon fry in the river. I ask the CVRD: is having a few flowers in your garden, a shiny clean car in the driveway, and a swimming pool in your backyard worth the economic and ecological impacts that will result by lowering the minimal acceptable water level? If the weather remains dry, the water levels in the Cowichan River water system could be critically low now. The effects of the Cowichan drying up would be devastating, both ecologically, and economically. Because of the four-year breeding cycle of salmon, every four years, the number of salmon in the Cowichan will be less than those of previous years. For each year
the river overheats and dries up, we lose another generation of salmon. The salmon drive the economy not only of the Cowichan River, but also of the whole Island. With reduced salmon populations, sport fishing and tourism will be reduced. The impacts stemming from the lack of water restrictions in and around the Cowichan River are not only environmental, but also economic. The CVRD’s reluctance to impose a firm minimal acceptable water level will leave the Cowichan’s salmon population, and thus the economy, high and dry. Mathias Bell Shawnigan Lake
I attended the draft Crofton planning meeting on Sept. 18 regarding some proposed beautification suggestions. I do not agree with these proposed changes. I think cutting Joan Avenue and York Street in half with planters down the centre will ruin these beautiful avenues as they exist. I think our town is lovely with the large avenues we have now. Eliminating angle parking on Joan Avenue is a terrible use of our usable streets. I frequent our local businesses; this change will hinder the owners and make parking a nuisance. Neither will benefit our community. These changes appear to be a waste of money and will disrupt the quaint shopping experience along Joan Avenue we enjoy now. Three roundabouts in our town is uncalled for; there is already an issue for large vehicles at the intersection of York Street and Adelaide Street, causing large delivery trucks and trailers to backtrack. I don’t see roundabouts making our local streets safer in any way. I love to see an expansion of green space but am against adding any extra strain on our limited quantity of water. Patricia Collinson Crofton
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Three-shift operation the aim since opening
Ross Grant Crofton
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I have kept my peace on the bashing going on over the Cowichan Bay Mill operating hours. But this latest attack is beyond reason. First re: the party who claimed that a commitment had been made to only operate the mill on two shifts, five days per week . There were only two parties who could have given such an undertaking. Herb Doman or Joe Frumento, I can state without fear of contradiction, that neither of them would ever make such a commitment. Three shift operation was the aim from the day the mill opened. Second re: Goertz Schuerholz’s assertion that the mill should run only dayshift and no weekend work. The mill was most certainly there before Mr. Schuerholz. If its normal operating sound levels are a concern he should have chosen to move to some other community . In actual fact the mill has operated three shifts for much of its operating life, when market conditions allowed the sale of the additional production. After negotiating an amendment to the IWA contract the mill was allowed to operate three shifts per day, seven days per week . I do not have my diaries but I am sure that the mill ran on this seven day, 24-hour basis for two or more years. The only time the mill shut down was dayshift Friday to allow for servicing equipment at the mill and to service the trucks that carried the byproducts from the mill. Friday was Bay Day, the only servicing by Doman millwrights was full bore at Cowichan Bay and at the Cowichan Way truck depot. At 4 p.m. Friday everything had to be finished up and running . A slowdown in the lumber market resulted in the mill being closed for a period and all the accumulated repairs were performed during the shutdown. The mill never returned to the seven-day week, but three shifts are quite possible. To those complainers in Cowichan Bay — the mill was there long before the majority of the complainers came to the bay and I hope it will be running and providing employment in our community long after they move on to their next residence . I am not an employee of WFP but I was chief accountant and insurance officer Domans from 1967 through 1989.
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The lack of roadside pickup for some items means there’s a need for the recycling bins recently taken out by the CVRD due to contamination. [SUBMITTED]
Recycling bins need to make a comeback My perennial beef since the shooting down of a South End Eco Depot facility. The picture depicts what is left over from curbside pick-up yesterday. These folks only just moved in and obviously have put out flattened packing/moving material that was NOT picked up. The bin was. Welcome to Shawnigan (the whole South End)! Bin content only. Return the containers to Shawnigan and Kerry Park (at least). Sure some people will abuse it but it is time to cater to the majority. The Shawnigan container bins — now gone. When in place, for lack of a better
No conspiracy that taxes keep rising, just bad management It is scary to think that Matt Price of One Cowichan does not see the correlation between funding and taxes. Their survey asks if the survey taker is willing to fund their activities. One Cowichan offers no magical formula for where the money will come from — the only conclusion possible is our taxes will go up.
name, scavengers (two in particular), who salvaged salvageable material in the form of cans, liquor bottles, some metals etc. were told to vacate the area because someone complained they were a nuisance. They should have been paid a modest fee for their daily attention to the area and advice (by the book) that they gave some folks dropping stuff off. Better yet, find a place for Eco South — roadside garbage is mounting up. Property owners pay/will pay for it so let’s just do it with all the ‘t’s and ‘i’s crossed and dotted. Reg Blackmore Shawnigan Lake
That is the problem with North Cowichan politics — it is run for special interests groups who merely add one set of costs on to another with the result that the efficiency of operations in our town are never questioned and our taxes keep going up. It’s no conspiracy as Mr. Price suggests, it’s just bad management. Don Swiatlowski North Cowichan
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Spokane surveyor seeks resting place for tramline builder
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Building his Mt. Sicker railway bankrupted Henry Croft but the competing Tyee Mine’s Riblet tramline worked from the start. —TWP
must say that email can be a curse. Oh, I admit, it has made my life so much simpler in so many ways, and has opened up new doors of communication, but having to process up to 40 messages every day sure is time-consuming. That said, and the inevitable spam aside, email can be a blessing. Some days I open my mail and, voila!, I have another subject for Chronicles or for my website. This one, from Jim McLefresh, is in reference to my numerous columns and my book, Riches To Ruin, which tell the fascinating story of the Mount Sicker copper mining boom of a century-plus ago. Jim, a Spokane GPS surveyor, has written a book on Byron Riblet. Never heard of him? Well, if you’re an avid skiier, you’ve probably ridden one of his creations. He perfected tramlines to haul ore and materials at mining and industrial sites; you know them as ski lifts. It was for a tramline for hauling its ore down the mountain to the E&N for shipment to the Ladysmith smelter that the Tyee
Copper Co. commishe’s on a new quest sioned Riblet and his — to see that poor brothers. The company Byron Riblet is finally was prompted to do so, put to rest in a proper no doubt, after watchmanner. ing competitor Henry It turns out that Croft build an extremeRiblet’s ashes are still ly expensive narrow sitting “on a shelf” gauge railway from his at a Fairmont, Wash., CHRONICLES neighbouring Lenora cemetery, 62 years T.W. Paterson Mine to the smelter at after his death! As are Crofton. those of his wife, who Henry’s Lenora, Mt. Sicker Rail- died in 1959, and his daughter way, considered to be an enginsome years later. Jim McLefresh eering marvel because of the wants to fix that: “I’m a surveyor extreme grades on the eastern myself and he was a surveyor slopes of Big Sicker Mountain and engineer. Besides, this is just and the switchbacks required on not the way anyone should be Mount Richards, broke his comtreated. My goal is to get him and pany financially. Not so the Tyee his family off the shelf.” Co.’s tramway which worked, To this end, he has “a comefficiently and economically, mitment of support” from the from day one. In fact, when the Inland Empire Land Surveyors Tyee Mine shut down, the RibAss. of Washington and from the lets’ creation was recycled at Inland Empire American Society another west coast copper mine. of Civil Engineers and he’s seekAnyway, Jim McLefresh is ing other sources. Once a year, seeking the sequel to a column the cemetery holding the ashes I wrote in November 2011; in chooses “a person to receive exchange he sent me a biogspecial honours. They will pay raphy of Byron Riblet, 1865-1952, all costs and make a monument originally published by the U.S. with a short summary of his life Department of Mines and Suron it.” veys. Having finished his book, Which is why Jim has
approached me re: the missing Chronicles of three years ago. He wants to write the biography of Byron Riblet for the headstone. It’ll only be 100-150 words long but it must be accurate and as informative as possible. My reply to Jim is in the mail — email, of course. As for the Tyee tramline, three of its timber towers stood until just a few years ago when loggers needlessly brought them down. But if you go to the Tyee Mine (and you can drive there in an ordinary vehicle, the roads are in such good condition), you’ll see the last survivor, this one of concrete. And, if you look due east, you’ll see a notch in the hill — hewed out to accommodate the cable-driven ore buckets which descended to the E&N at Tyee Siding, just north of the Somenos Road crossing. Here’s hoping that Jim McLefresh successfully puts Byron Riblet (he didn’t mention the wife or daughter) to rest. As a foremost engineer and inventor, Riblet certainly deserves that much. www.twpaterson.com
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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, October 1, 2014 wonderful mentor, Reed. Reed took us through a very interesting and helpful questionnaire and it was useful to think about our own personal values and prior understanding about
energy conservation and then to learn about what we can now do to improve our household energy consumption and conservation. We have begun the process of chan-
ging out light bulbs to the CFL bulbs that came in our energy kit. The kit was a fun and interactive way to go through the importance of energy saving for the planet (and in our household).
Editor’s note: The Municipality of North Cowichan has chosen five households who will compete to see who can lower their energy use the most over the five weeks from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 in the Community for Climate Household Challenge. The Citizen is checking in with the participants each week for tips, tricks and to find out how it’s going.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter , that City Council will give final consideration to the following bylaws at a Council meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan.
Household Challenge Week 1 check-in:
City of Duncan Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws Nos. 3131, 3132 and 3133, 2014
◆ FOCUS: HOME ENERGY USE All of the five participating households had an energy audit, and had monitors installed in their homes to measure their energy use. Here’s how the experience is going so far: Heather Taylor, Chemainus We LOVE the monitors! I am obsessively checking it every time I turn on the stove, the iron, lights, toaster oven...ooooh and the hot tub...might just have to unplug it for a bit. We compared the first three days with the three days of the previous week and found we had decreased our consumption by 30 per cent. Amazing how reliant we are on lights. We’re limiting out toilet flushes to four times a day and eating by candle light...very romantic :) Dog poo in the garbage weighs a lot. What do other people do with their dog poo? Was turned onto David Suzuki’s website and James has now made a dog poo septic in our back yard. I love it. And I’ve passed this on to my friends and coworkers with dogs. Tyrone Mills, Somenos Week one has been both enlightening and encouraging. Going into this challenge we thought we were already doing almost everything we could to conserve energy. The energy meter that was installed for us last weekend has helped us realize how much we could still do to improve. By giving us the ability to measure our consumption in real time, we have an opportunity to understand the impact that our choices throughout the day have on our overall energy footprint. We managed to take our baseline energy consumption from 2,072W to 645W during the first week of the challenge. To put that in terms of dollars and cents, we were averaging roughly $5/day in electricity, we are now under $2.50/day. So our $150/month in electricity will be less than $75/month going forward. We aren’t done with the energy conservation, in fact it has become part of our routine to check the monitor when we turn on a TV, plug in a phone charger, etc. I’m not sure how much lower we can realistically get our daily consumption, but I’d like to see it below $2/day before the end of the fifth week. One of the ideas our mentors shared with us was to save the bath water when our kids bathe and use that to water our plants and trees. What a great idea, I wish I’d thought of this months ago! This coming week we add transportation to the challenge. This one will be tough as I have a long commute and odd hours, but it might be time to check Ride-Share again just in case. Noni and Sean Battye, Maple Bay Our first week of the household challenge was very interesting. The kids were quite excited to watch the monitor to see how much energy we were using at any given time and what the changes were if the oven were on, the toaster, or washing machine. We figured out how to check our water meter, weighed our garbage, and also have been watching our hydro use. The biggest differences we’ve seen this week have been in turning lights off, unplugging items not in use, and in shorter showers. Our goals for this week are to start focusing on local foods and getting some of the insulating products put into the sockets. Franya Jedwab, Crofton I talked to my son (who is six) and my partner and we talked about how much learning has already begun in our first week and after meeting with our
These bylaws propose to exempt from taxation the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the lands surrounding certain buildings for one (1) year (2015). The properties being considered and the estimated property taxes for the year 2015 that would be imposed if they were not exempt are listed below.
Legal Description
Civic Address
ESTIMATE OF AMOUNT OF 2015 TAXES FORGONE
Organization
CITY
OTHER
TOTAL
224(2)(a) Not-for-Profit Lot A, Plan 24353 Lot A, Plan 44627 Lot 1, Plan 23647 Lot PT4, Block 8, Plan 12568 Lease area of Lot 1, Plan 29453 Lot A, Plan 40864 Lot 5-8 & 11, Block 1, Plan 1935 Lot 24 & 25, Plan 01182 Undisclosed Portion shown Red on DD615, except Plan 260BL, (Railway RW Mile 39.16 to Mile 39.92 Victoria Sub) 1.223 Km mainline 26.67% of the Land and Building Assessment for Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 798
5650 Club Rd 198 Government St 820 Wharncliffe Rd 760 Government St 280 First St. 200 Craig St 520-540 Cairnsmore St 321/331 Cairnsmore St Undisclosed
Duncan Day Care Centre Valley Seniors Organization Cowichan Pre-School Cowichan Lawn Bowling Cowichan Lawn Bowling Cowichan Volunteer Society SD # 79 Growing Together Girl Guide Association CWAgainst Violence Society
No address No address
Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) Island Corridor Foundation (ICF)
121 First Street
Cowichan Independent Living Resource Society
$
2,536 6,814 82 27 856 386 487 1,172 1,710
$ 2,658 6,823 86 30 1,096 387 510 1,507 1,792
$
5,194 13,637 168 57 1,952 773 997 2,679 3,502
2,224 663
1,252 373
3,476 1,037
433
556
989
224(2)(b) Local Authorities Part of Sec. 17, Rg 6, Quamichan Land District, Plan DD615 -Lease # GCMK 102-0301 R/W Land Station Grounds & Buildings 100% of Lot A of Lot 12, Block 7, Plan 2070 Top Floor of Building at Lot 1 100% of land assessment of Lot B of Lot 12, Block 7, Plan 17515
Portion of Canada Ave Parking Lots and Charles Hoey Park ICF - Leased to City Train Station ICF - Leased to City - Sublet to Cowichan Historical Society
1,862
1,864
3,726
2,335
2,338
4,673
148 Kenneth St 145 Station St
Duncan Elks - Leased to City Duncan Elks
1,927 775
1,936 997
3,863 1,772
145 Station St
Duncan Elks - Leased to City
895
896
1,791
946 578 3,041 5,558
947 579 3,045 5,824
1,893 1,157 6,086 11,382
35,308
$ 35,496
$ 70,804
224(2)(h) Seniors Homes, Hospitals, Private Schools Lot 1, Plan 2610 Lot 1 Plan 3773 Lot A, Plan 83377 Lot 15, Plan 1175, Lot A 25100
660 Brownsey Ave 660 Brownsey Ave 660 Brownsey Ave 770 Trunk Rd
Queen Margaret's School Queen Margaret's School Queen Margaret's School Kiwanis Village Society $
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter , that City Council will give final consideration to the following bylaw at a Council meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan. City of Duncan Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3131, 2014 This bylaw proposes to exempt from taxation the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the lands surrounding certain buildings for five (5) years (2015 - 2019). The properties being considered and the estimated property taxes for the years 2015 - 2019 that would be imposed if they were not exempt are listed below. 2015 Legal Description
Civic Address Organization
2016
2017
2018
2019
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
ESTIMATE OF AMOUNT OF TAXES FORGONE CITY
OTHER
TOTAL
224(2)(f) Buildings for Public Worship Lot 8,9,10, Block 12 Plan 2070 Lot 11, Block 12, Plan 2070 Lot 1&2, Block 1, Plan 798 and Lot 14, Block 17, Plan 2070 Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 798 Lot C, Block 4, Plan 1063 Lot 13, Block 4, Plan 1063 Lot 2, Plan 43297 Lot 7, Block 2, Plan 5868 Only the portion of Lot 1, Plan VIP 76282 that was Lot 1 Plan 30307 Lot A, Plan 12199
281 Jubilee St Duncan United Church 254 Ingram St Duncan United Church
$ 2,996 681
$
3,853 876
$
9
6,849 1,557
$
7,123 1,619
$
7,358 1,673
$
7,851 1,785
$
8,212 1,867
486 Jubilee St 162 First St 463 Ypres St 483 Ypres St 321 Brae Rd 931 Trunk Rd
Anglican Synod Anglican Synod Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church Christian Bretheren Pentecostal Assembly
1,651 977 2,830 498 1,671 1,418
2,123 1,256 3,639 640 2,148 1,823
3,774 2,233 6,469 1,138 3,819 3,241
3,925 2,323 6,728 1,184 3,972 3,371
4,054 2,399 6,950 1,223 4,103 3,482
4,326 2,560 7,415 1,305 4,378 3,716
4,525 2,678 7,756 1,365 4,579 3,887
531 Herbert 1071-1077 Canada Ave
St. Andrews Presbyterian
1,246
1,602
2,848
2,962
3,060
3,265
3,415
C.V. Jehovah's Witnesses
3,104
3,991
7,095
7,379
7,622
8,133
8,507
$ 17,072
$ 21,951
$ 39,023
$ 40,584
$ 41,924
$ 44,733
$ 46,790
250-748-2666 ext. 225 arts@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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Sisters up for Joey Awards LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
OPEN HOUSE ANTIQUE TOYS
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Two young Cowichan Bay girls have been nominated for Joey Awards, which celebrate work by young B.C. performers. Irwin Killam said that both her daughters, Alora, 10, and Lily, 8, have received nominations and will hit the red carpet in New Westminster on Nov. 16. “These awards are for kids under 18 in the movie, TV and theatre business (like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys all combined in one),” she said. Alora has received a nomination for her work in My Fair Lady with the South Island Musical Theatre Society earlier this year, and Lily for her work in Les Misérables with the Chemainus Theatre this summer. Lily is also nominated for her work in the Famous Footwear commercial. “The girls are very humbled and excited. This is a fancy red carpet event with paparazzi included and they will get to mingle with stars and other kids in the biz,” Killam said. She pointed out that a lot of people have been involved in getting her daughters to this point, naming Drew Kemp, Cathy Schmidt and Hilary Coupland for guiding Alora in My Fair Lady and Peter Jorgensen for giving Lily the wonderful opportunity and “to Kevin Michael Cripps, Kieran Martin Murphy and the whole cast of Les Mis for guiding Lily.” She also thanked the girls’ school community at Queen Margaret’s and “every-
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Alora Killam, Joey nominee
Lily Killam, Joey nominee
one who has always been supportive and non-judgmental to our family.” The girls’ agents in Vancouver were the ones who sent in the submissions and let Killam know that the pair was in the running. Killam said she investigated the event before allowing her children to be part of it and found that it’s all about the young performers. It started up in Canada because organizer Elizabeth McKinnon saw problems some years ago at a similar event in the U.S. “They apparently had an event like this in the States and Lindsay Lohan showed up one year as an example because agents tell some of these actors to show up at anything. She was drunk and high. But with people like that showing up, it turned out not to be about the kids and Liz, the organizer of the Joeys, felt uncomfortable. She’s a Canadian and she started her own awards here in
Canada. They’ve had them in Toronto and now they have them in Vancouver,” Killam said. “Some of the children nominated include the two boys from the TV series, Once Upon a Time. A couple of kids from Spooksville have been nominated. Life With Boys is another one. I don’t watch all these shows myself but my kids are so excited about seeing these performers,” she said. Getting to this point has been a challenging journey for both Alora and Lily, Killam said. A close family and supportive friends have been needed to deal with a few incidents of bullying and jealousy that can arise when someone suddenly appears in the public eye, she said. Killam said that she’s always urged her daughters “never to give up on their passions and dreams and to remember that anything is possible with hard work.”
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Cowichan Goes to War"
The Citizen is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and the fact that Duncan and the Cowichan Valley had the highest enlistment per capita of all of Canada. Incredibly, it’s been estimated that one of every six residents served in uniform during those horrendous years, 1914-18. The names on the Duncan Cenotaph attest to the high cost of that conflict, the so-called war to end all wars. You can help Chronicles columnist T.W. Paterson by submitting photos and copies of pertinent documents, letters, reminiscences, etc. of family members who served in the WW1 for possible inclusion in Cowichan Goes To War c/o The Citizen. This invitation is open to all readers whose family member(s) served in any of the Canadian and Commonwealth military services during the First World War, not just those who were resident in the Cowichan Valley at that time.
Publication Date: November 2014 Advertisers and community groups are given the opportunity to promote themselves and support this semi-hard cover commemorative publication. Join us in bringing this new book of Chronicles to life. Advertising rates are available upon request. Contact your sales representative or e-mail: sskolos@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Tribute superstars join forces in Duncan
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YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK
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The Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll presents two great attractions in one spectacular show at the Cowichan Theatre: Zachary Stevenson as Buddy Holly plus the knockout Beatles tribute of The Fab Fourever. Beatles’ fans know that without Buddy Holly the Fab Four themselves might never have existed. As Paul McCartney has stated; “John [Lennon] and I started to write songs because of Buddy Holly.” The Beatles name also comes from Lennon wanting their name to sound similar to Holly’s band, the Crickets. Now, half a century has gone by and the name Buddy Holly is still known and popular. Stevenson has performed as Buddy in no less than 10 different productions of The Buddy Holly Story, notably in the Cowichan Valley at the Chemainus Theatre. He is currently being applauded for his leading role in the hit musical Red Rock Diner at Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre. (Michael Bublé starred in the original production of that show) The Fab Fourever have been wowing audiences throughout Western Canada with their live renditions of all the Beatles hits. The group will be performing songs from 1960 to 1965, numbers from the Cav-
Dressed to kill in mod Sixties suits, the members of the Fab Fourever will bring back the exciting days of the British Invasion of the music scene. [SUBMITTED] ern Club in Liverpool, the Ed Sullivan Show, and their ’64/’65 World Tours. Joining up the two acts seems a natural thing to do. “We’ve been out to see Zachary play as Buddy and every time we do we are asked ‘Why don’t we team up?’” said Jody Tennant who plays Paul McCartney in the group. Kevin Davey as John Lennon added, “And then Zachary came out to one of our shows and the audience were asking the same thing.” So, what are you going to hear? As Holly, Stevenson will be performing
all the huge hits: Maybe Baby, That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Everyday, Oh Boy and many more. The Fab Fourever will hit the stage with memorable tunes such as She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, I Saw Her Standing There, Please Please Me, Twist and Shout, A Hard Day’s Night and many more from the early ’60s. Showtime is 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Tickets are $41.50 each. Get them online at cowichantheatre.ca or call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-758-7529.
Codi Jazz Quintet headed to Crofton pub Sunday LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Margaret Martin, Ian Harmon, Norma Dirom David Cooper Photography
Ron Joiner is calling them his “pick to click” this weekend, so make tracks Oct. 5 to the Crofton pub for more great Sunday jazz. “The Codi Jazz Quintet blends vocals, horns and guitars with an in-the-pocket rhythm section to create a melodic, swinging sound in genres ranging from swing to Latin, from bebop to
blues,” Joiner said. Pianist Gary Hodi and flugelhorn player Colin Campbell contribute vocals. Saxophonist Claudio Fantinato, bassist Doug Gretsinger and drummer Wayne Finucan, once the drummer for legendary jazz guitarist Lenny Breau, round out the ensemble. The show, part of a jazz series, runs from 2-5 p.m. Musicians are invited join in a jam session during the last hour. The pub is at 1534 Joan Ave. Admis-
sion is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.
Jacalin Kathleen Edwards is 10 years old, and attends Grade 5 at St Joseph’s School. She has played the recorder and is commencing clarinet in school band this year. With her voice teacher, Cari Burdett, she wants to keep learning music with her voice and instruments and just have fun with it. COURTESY COWICHANMUSICTEACHERS.COM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 7 PM COWICHAN THEATRE - DUNCAN Tickets now on sale at the Cowichan Ticket Centre, or charge by phone: 250-748-7529. www.cowichantheatre.ca www.rocklandsentertainment.com
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NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS FOR THE CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY AND/OR COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE ASSENT VOTING (REFERENDUM) On Saturday, November 15, 2014, eligible electors in the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be voting on the following questions specific to their electoral areas as listed below. Scrutineers for and against the question in each electoral area must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the questions shown below are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer FOR and one scrutineer AGAINST the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount. Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer during regular office hours at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC between 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 to 4:00 pm on Monday, October 27, 2014, excluding weekends. Application forms are available at the CVRD office or on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting Chief Election Officer Joe Barry at 250-746-2506, 1-800-665-3955, or jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca; or Deputy Chief Election Officer Kathleen Harrison at 250-746-2507, 1-800-665-3955, or kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca. AREA F – COWICHAN LAKE SOUTH/SKUTZ FALLS CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY AND COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE
AREA I – YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY AND COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3836 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $7,960 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01964 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3839 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $8,000 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01664 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3840 – Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02468 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3842 – Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02080 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility? YES or NO?
AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3831 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area A) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,840 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01451 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3832 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area B) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $21,550 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01427 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
AREA C – COBBLE HILL CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
AREA D – Cowichan Bay CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3833 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area C) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,460 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.014566 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3834 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area D) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $7,900 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01521 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
AREA E – COWICHAN STATION/SAHTLAM/GLENORA CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
AREA G – SALTAIR/GULF ISLANDS CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3835 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area E) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $9,360 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01680 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3837 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area G) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $8,340 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01490 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
AREA H – NORTH OYSTER/DIAMOND CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3838 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area H) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $9,860 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01839 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO BE SCRUTINEERS
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owichan Valley Basket Society is a strong partner with United Way Cowichan. United Way provides monthly funding to help purchase items that are generally not donated, items like cheese, peanut butter, milk and other items rich in protein. Josie and Rick are First Nations parents of eight well-behaved children. Josie believes her job is being a good mom, and has raised her kids to look after each other. They are frugal with their income, but always ensure they put food on the table as their first priority. When they come for lunch at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, the older ones help the younger ones, and the younger ones share smiles with everyone they see. Josie uses the hamper program once a month, and selects veggies and fruit that are in season. The food bank has become their extended family, and staff ensure the kids all have good food for their lunches. Rick is a hard worker and volunteers as a soccer coach, which makes a big difference not only in his boys’ lives, but also in the lives of many other young children. All the kids are all involved in sports. Josie never expects more than anyone else, and is always so grateful. For the past two years, Josie and her family have been matched with a local family who provide Christmas gifts and food. Never do they ask, or take anything they get for granted, which is a big reason why this family is so special.
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Maria Muldaur, that Midnight at the Oasis gal, is coming back to Duncan. Longevity John Falkner has lined up the California-based singer/songwriter for two gigs at his new Duncan Showroom, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and Oct. 10. It was considered quite a coup for Falkner when he convinced her to play his old venue at the Garage but the event was a great hit, with
both crowd and performer. “She loved the Showroom and she’s happy to come back,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of people now who want to play the new Showroom [at 133 Station St.].” But, if you’re after tickets for Muldaur, you’d better hustle them up now. They’ll be going faster than a camel that can smell an oasis. Tickets for her show are $40 in advance. Don’t count on getting anything more than a rueful smile if you show up at the door.
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• South Cowichan Library presents Girl Power, Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, 3:30-5 p.m. Guided quest series for tweens (ages 9-12) led by clinical counselor Sherry Bezanson. Includes sessions on skill building, body image, body changes, friendships and peers. Space limited, pre-register and info: 250-743-5436. • Cowichan’s 3rd Annual Travelling World Community Film Festival, Friday, Oct. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, 1-9:30 p.m., Cowichan Campus VIU, tickets at the door. Film descriptions and details: www.cowichanvalleyfilm.ca • Lisa Diamond and Areli Hermanson, registered dietitians and authors of book on gluten-free baking to share systematic yet simple approach for every level of baker, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Duncan library. Free. • Thanksgiving storytime at Duncan library Friday, Oct. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., children ages 3-10 and their families. Stories and crafts celebrating Thanksgiving. • Cardboard Challenge at Duncan library Saturday, Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m., children of all ages. Build your cardboard masterpiece ahead and drop it off or come and create one. • Cardboard Challenge at Chemainus library Saturday, Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m.., children of all ages. Build your cardboard masterpiece ahead and drop it off or come and create one. • Stuffie Sleepover at Duncan library, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-6:30 p.m., children to age 8. Come for storytime, then leaver stuffies to spend night in the library. • Cowichan Fish and Game Association in Glenora hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL and RPAL) starting Friday, Oct. 17. Details and to register: canadianfirearmsafety@ shaw.ca or call Mike 250-748-0319. • 7th Annual VSO Craft Fair Nov. 1 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. All items handmade and homemade. Table rental $15. Book
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• Chemainus 55+ drop in centre cribbage every second and fourth Saturday, 1-4 p.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.
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Meetings • Cowichan Valley Naturalists society coffee house Monday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m., Fresh Water Eco-Centre, 1080 Wharncliffe Rd. Speaker: Cheyney Jackson on “Recovering the Vancouver Island marmot: The quick, dirty (and fascinating!) on how the species is doing today.” • Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., St. John’s Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan. Speaker: Valerie Russell on climate reality, an updated review illustrating where the world sits now relative to when we were first informed on the issues raised in
Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth film. • Chemainus Garden Club meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd. Guest speaker: Christopher Carruthers, Duncan Lavender Farm. Brag table, $2 drop-in fee. Info: 250-246-1207. • Branch 53 Royal Canadian Legion, general meeting Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Duncan United Church, Ingram St. • 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. • 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. • Support group for stroke survivors and caregivers every Friday, 1-3 p.m., Cowichan Library, Duncan, multi-purpose room. Different topic each week eg. education, awareness, communication strategies, coping skills, brain fitness, caregiver support. Membership $20 per year (less than 50 cents a meeting). For information contact: Chris Rafuse 778-455-2095 or chrisrafuse@shaw.ca
Arts • Ladysmith Camera Club. Explore and expand your photography with us. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. Info: www. LadysmithCameraClub.com • Crofton Art Group show and sale, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Crofton Seniors Centre, next to the ferry terminal. Featuring ready to frame artwork, jewelry, pottery and greeting cards. Refreshments served.
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Comeback caps off home opener KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Trailing 3-1 early in the third period of their B.C. Hockey League home opener against the Victoria Grizzlies last Friday, things weren’t looking good for the Cowichan Valley Capitals. A four-goal explosion turned the tide, however, and the Caps held off the Grizzlies down the stretch to collect their first win of the campaign, 5-3 over their Island Division rivals. “It was a big win,” head coach Bob Beatty said. “Obviously, it’s good for the fans when you can come from behind and win it. Overall, it was a pretty good outing for us, especially the third period.” Forward Thomas Gobeil kickstarted the comeback at 3:45 of the third period. Jesse Neher tied the score at 3-3 at 4:49. Colton Kehler gave the Caps their first lead of the game at 14:52. Finally, Brayden Gelsinger locked it up by putting his first goal of the season into the empty net with 53 seconds remaining. Sean Harrison scored the Caps’ first goal of the game on a latesecond-period powerplay, giving the team some momentum going into the third. Defencemen Julien Lepage and Rylan Bechtel each had two assists in the game. Goalie Lane Michasiw earned his first junior A win with 28 saves. Another four-goal burst proved the Caps’ undoing on Sunday afternoon as they fell 8-4 to the Powell River Kings. “We didn’t get the start that we wanted to,” Beatty said. “Even though it was anybody’s game in the first half, our third period was extremely disappointing; we left our goalie out to dry.” Trailing 4-2 going into the third period, the Caps got within a
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CSSHL era begins for Shawnigan KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Under pressure from two Grizzlies players, Capitals defenceman Mitch Stapley gets the puck out of his own end during last Friday’s come-from-behind victory. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] goal when Daniel Wanner potted his first of the season. The Kings took over after that, scoring four times in just under 15 minutes before Gelsinger’s powerplay goal provided a bookend. Captain Kyle Horsman scored for the Caps in the first period, and Gelsinger had a shorthanded goal in the second. Matt Zentner finished the game with 30 saves
on 38 shots. “We were very disappointed; it wasn’t the effort that we wanted to have on our home ice, or anywhere,” Beatty said. “We could chalk it up to being a young team, but I didn’t think that our veterans were responsible either.” The Caps will play their next five games on the road, including three in three nights this week-
end as they head to Trail on Friday, Vernon on Saturday and West Kelowna on Sunday. “With five straight away games, it was pretty important to take advantage of a home game, and we didn’t execute,” Beatty said. “We didn’t get many points off the Island last year, and we’ll have to rectify that if we’re going to be in contention.”
Shawnigan Lake School’s first season of play in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League got off to an excellent start as the varsity team went 4-0 in Banff, Alberta to move atop the division standings. Liam Kennedy scored the school’s first CSSHL goal on Friday and Merek Pipes made 37 saves as Shawnigan defeated Idaho’s Compete Hockey Academy 3-2. Louis Kaumeyer and Seth Purdey also scored in the season opener. The next morning, Dominik Faustino scored twice and Jackson Doucet had a goal and an assist as Shawnigan beat Calgary’s Edge School for Athletes 5-2. Kaumeyer and Noah Crumb had the other goals, and Pipes was back between the pipes with 19 saves as Shawnigan outshot Edge 45-21. Kaumeyer had a big game on Saturday afternoon, recording the eventual game-winning goal and an assist as Shawnigan beat Banff Hockey Academy 4-1. Devin Williamson also had a goal and an assist, and Kennedy and Gavin Yee also scored. Ethan Schovanek had 17 saves in his debut in goal as Shawnigan outshot Banff 61-18. Finally, Shawnigan closed out the weekend with another win over Compete, this time 5-2. Triston Lebrun scored twice, Kyle Bell had a goal and an assist, and Doucet and Kennedy had single goals, while Schovanek made 29 saves to earn the win. Shawnigan’s next CSSHL games will take place on the weekend of Nov. 17-19 in Idaho.
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Cody Short fends off a pair of Buccaneers. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Two more losses for Isles Duncan’s Yuri Woodfall is part of Canada’s para soccer team’s drive to the 2016 Paralympics. [SUBMITTED]
Woodfall rises to national team KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
A fortuitous shopping trip led to Duncan’s Yuri Woodfall ending up on the Canadian men’s para soccer team, and now he’s playing a key role in the squad’s pursuit of a berth at the 2016 Paralympics. “It was a coincidence,” recalled Woodfall, who has played with the national team since 2010. “I was going to a shoe store with my mom, and they noticed my gait — I guess it’s pretty distinctive. From there, I got in contact with the coach, Drew Ferguson. It was just by chance. I don’t think I’d be where I am right now if not for that.” Canada’s quest for a medal at the 2014 America Cup last week fell just short, but there’s a bright future ahead for Woodfall and his teammates. Canada fell to the U.S. 3-0 in the bronze-medal game at the sevena-side tournament in Toronto, but by finishing in the top four, the team has qualified for the 2015 World Championships in England, and remains on track to reach the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
“I think we have a pretty good shot,” Woodfall said as Canada prepared to face Brazil in the America Cup semifinal last Wednesday. “We have a pretty solid team right now. We’re doing great so far, so we have that going for us.” Woodfall started playing soccer at the age of six, running right along with the rest of his Cowichan Valley Soccer Association teammates. He doesn’t remember his cerebral palsy setting him aside from the other players, and never once considered that he would one day play for a national team. “Back then, I just wanted to play,” he said. “It was just go, go, go, go. I just wanted to be with my friends and score goals. I didn’t expect back then to end up on a para soccer team.” Woodfall was a midfielder until late 2011 when he tried being a goalkeeper, where he has remained. “I was afraid of the ball when I was younger, but now it’s like I fit into that position,” he said. The national team includes players with cerebral palsy, brain
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injury or stroke, all in classifications between 5 and 8. Woodfall’s dysplasia puts him in Class 5. Among his teammates is Trevor Stiles, one of several players from Vancouver Island, who played professionally as a goalkeeper with the Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles Galaxy before suffering a brain injury and reinventing himself as a striker with the para soccer team. Prior to facing Brazil in the semifinals last week, Canada had tied Argentina 3-3 and defeated Venezuela 2-0. Canada was ranked 11th in the world going into the America Cup, and will have to crack the top eight to qualify for the Paralympics. They’ll have more chances to do that as they move through the Para Pan Am Games in Toronto next year and the 2015 World Championships. The team’s mindset is exactly where it needs to be to get to Rio, according to Woodfall. “We take it more seriously than in the past,” he said. “We still have fun, but we want to show the world that Canada is a force to be reckoned with.”
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The Kerry Park Islanders dropped in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League standings after back-to-back losses to the Victoria Cougars and Nanaimo Buccaneers last week. The Isles fell 5-1 to the Victoria Cougars on Thursday at the Archie Browning Arena. The Cougars scored just 70 seconds into the game and led 2-0 before Ryan Paisley got the Isles on the board with a powerplay goal at the 17:16 mark. Victoria scored again before the first period was over, then added goals midway through both the second and third periods to finish with the four-goal edge. Kerry Park goalie Ty Rennie was peppered with 41 shots, and stopped all but five. The Isles managed 24 shots on the Victoria net, but were stymied 23 times. The Nanaimo Buccaneers got past the Isles 7-5 in a back-andforth battle as Kerry Park Arena turned into a shooting gallery last Saturday night. After Cam Nickerson got the Isles on the board with a powerplay goal two minutes and 14 seconds after the opening faceoff, the Bucs scored four times in the latter half of the first period and took a commanding lead into
intermission and chased Rennie, who was replaced by Chase Anderson for the second and third periods. Late in the second, Z a ck Smith began chipping away at Nanaimo’s lead, first with a shorthanded goal at 14:30, then with an even-strength marker a minute and 24 seconds later. Even though the Bucs scored again with less than two minutes left in the frame, the home team was clearly back in the game. Nanaimo scored a powerplay goal 40 seconds into the third period, but two goals by Nick White got Kerry Park back within one. The Isles pulled Anderson in the hope of generating one more goal with the extra skater, but an empty-netter sealed the deal for the Bucs. Rennie allowed four goals on 15 shots. Anderson was strong once he came in, stopping 18 of 20 scoring attempts. The Isles matched the Bucs with 35 shots. The Isles will have a great chance to get back in the win column as they start the month of October with a home-and-home series against the winless Peninsula Panthers, at Panorama on Friday and at Kerry Park on Saturday, the puck dropping at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Isles will host the Cougars at 3 p.m.
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Quick-thinking Hughes spurs LMG to victory KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The season debut of veteran defender Tyler Hughes proved to be a huge factor in Cowichan LMG’s 4-0 victory over Vic West FC in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League last Saturday. After a relatively balanced start to the game, Hughes’s experience helped Cowichan open the scoring when, after Dan Cato earned a free kick at the 30-minute mark, Hughes, instead of waiting and asking the ref to mark off 10 yards, simply put the ball down at his feet and fired it into the empty net, scoring a completely legal goal that caught Vic West completely off guard. “They were upset, but couldn’t do anything about it,” head coach Glen Martin recalled. Hughes’s goal was the only one in the first half, although Cowichan was threatening more in the late stages. “It was a fairly even first half overall, but we started taking it to them in the last 10 minutes of the half,” Martin said. Cooper Barry added to Cowichan’s lead at the 52-minute mark, set up by Brad Thorne, who came into the game at halftime when Martin moved Dan Citra to right back, taking starter Robbie Heggelund out. Thorne was one of four effective subs in the
Paddy Nelson scored twice for Cowichan LMG. [CITIZEN FILE] contest, as Colin Knight came in for Stu Barker, Connor Crichton came in for Steve Scott and A.J. Kambere came in for Cato. As Cowichan continued to wear down Vic West, Paddy Nelson scored two more, at the 67- and 82-minute marks. “We were going at them strong right until the end,” Martin said. “It was a total team effort. We basically wore them out.” LMG is now 4-0, with the most goals-for and fewest goals-against in Div. 1, and has sole possession of first place. The squad will play host to bottom-dwelling Castaways at 7:30 p.m. this Friday at Sherman Road, but Martin isn’t taking anything for granted. “They’re always a hard game to play,” he said. “They’re physical, defensive.”
United, Steelheads add to Cowichan’s soccer success KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Cowichan United earned a valuable win in Div. 2 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League, beating the Sooke Loggers 2-1. Head coach Ryan Flynn was pleased to get out of Sooke with three points. “That is probably the hardest place to get a point out of, let alone a win,” he said. “I would not be surprised if we are the only team to get a win on that field.” The first goal was scored by Cowichan captain Jose Muro on a free kick from Mike Minckler 25 minutes into the first half. Sooke raised the pressure for the next 15 minutes, but Darian Achurch held them off. Cowichan’s hard work led to their second goal as Kevin Smith headed in a corner kick with five minutes left in the first half. Sooke came on strong again in the second half, but Cowichan continued to hold them off. Jordan Korven had a couple of good chances, but couldn’t beat the Sooke keeper. Finally, with 10 minutes left to play, Sooke completed a cross to cancel Achurch’s hopes for a clean slate. Holding down second place in
Div. 2 after a strong start to the season, United will be at home to Nanaimo this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. “We are off to one of our best starts, but knowing that we don’t have any room to slip up we have to be ready,” Flynn said. Erik Fuller scored twice as the Cowichan Steelheads remained undefeated in the Masters B division with a 2-2 draw against Gorge FC. The Steelheads looked to be in trouble as Gorge dominated the first 10 minutes, but Cowichan held off the attack. “We held our shape well and played smart, and towards the middle of the first half we had defended their onslaught and managed to catch our breath and settle,” coach George White said. Fuller opened the scoring, but it didn’t take long for Gorge to even things up. Gorge went ahead in the second half, but Fuller’s second of the game tied the score again. The Steelheads will be at home this Saturday, hosting the Fernwood Dragons at Rotary Park at 5 p.m.
Denton Macdonald scored twice for the U14 Lightning. [PAULA HARRIS PHOTO]
Jesse Jenks makes a save during a game against the Cowichan Valley Capitals last season. [CITIZEN FILE]
Big wins for M.I. Lightning
Crofton’s Jenks commits to UAF
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The two Mid Island Lightning teams who actually got to play field lacrosse games last weekend earned victories, improving their records to 3-0, while the third Mid Island squad had to sit idle. The U14 Lightning had an 11-8 win over the North Island Ravens in Campbell River on Sunday. “The game was 110 per cent from the first face off, with strong and aggressive defensive plays by the Mid Island poles to fast footwork by the middies and attacks,” manager Paula Harris said. “There was no slow-down time.” Arthur Miller had four goals and an assist, and Caleb Nordstrom scored twice and added two helpers. Ryan Smith and Denton Macdonald also had two goals each, and Sam Baxter scored once. The U12 Lightning played host to Victoria at Evans Park, winning 15-3. Cameron Lumb led the way with seven goals, while Brandon Carlson had three goals and one assist. Seth O’Brien, Jeremy Benson, Connor Loch-Labelle, Patrick Wong and Dawson Thibedault all had single goals. The U16 Lightning travelled south to play Victoria, only to have no opposing team once they reached the field. Both the U16 and U12 Lightning will be at home this weekend, the U16s playing at the Cowichan Sportsplex at 11 a.m. on Saturday and the U12s at the Sportsplex at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The U14s visit Pacific Rim on Sunday.
Crofton’s Jesse Jenks, currently tending goal for the B.C. Hockey League’s Prince George Spruce Kings, has committed to an NCAA Div. I scholarship with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 2015/16 season. Now in his second season with the Spruce Kings, Jenks came up through the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey system before moving to the major midget South Island Royals in 2012/13. He also played two games for the junior B Kerry Park Islanders in 2011/12. “Jesse has shown that he is an elite goaltender who is very deserving of this honor,” Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes said in announcing Jenks’s deal. “The University of Alaska-Fairbanks is a tremendous program that is well coached and I know that Jesse will go there and excel. While it is an exciting day for Jesse I know that he is focused on the Spruce Kings and their success this season as he develops and prepares himself for the transition to NCAA Division I hockey.” Jenks has three wins in three starts this season, with a 2.67 goals-against average and .930 save percentage. In 22 games last year, he had nine wins, a 2.97 GAA and .098 SPCT.
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3.99%
LOW KM 2 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL F
2010 HONDA ACCORD EX-L
2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
20 2009 TOYOTA RAV 4 SPORT R
STK #D15747A
STK #D16542
STK #D16569
STK #K16622
$14,888
$19,495
$23,995
$21,995
$21,995
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS
LOW KM
STK #D16452A
2011 FORD FIESTA SE STK #D16582A
4X4
2011 FORD F150 XLT
4X4
STK #C16659
2014 DODGE 201 RA 1500 ST RAM
2005 HONDA CIVIC DX
STK #K16670
STK #V16535A2
$17,995
$15,995
$26,995
$32,995
$7,995
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
((*plus p $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
((*plus p $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
LOW KM 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA
LOW KM 2013 VOL VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
STK #D15667A
2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2012 HONDA 201 CIVIC LX
2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L
STK #D16478
STK #D16465
STK #V16486
STK #D16207
$4,995
$19,995
$29,995
$18,495
$20,995
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
LOW KM 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LT
201 TOYOTA 2013 COROLLA S C
STK #Z16507A2
STK #D16528
$7,995
2009 FORD FOCUS
4X4
STK #D16434A
2007 JEEP 2 W WRANGLER
2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
STK #Z16205A
STK #K16607
(not exactly as shown) (*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
$17,995
$13,995
$19,995
$7,495
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
2011 HONDA CR-V EX-L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2013 FORD E250
STK #D16600
STK #D16462
STK #V16549
LOW KM
2011 KIA FORTE SX STK #Z16656
2009 YAMAHA 900 V STAR TOURING STK #D15605B
$24,995
$18,995
$27,495
$15,995
$7,995
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)
(*plus $499 Documentation Fee and taxes)