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Cowichan 4-H Beef Club member Hailey Martin shows off her cow Bunny on a beautiful Friday afternoon at the Cowichan Exhibition. There was plenty to see and do this year, the 147th edition of the popular family event. See page 13 for more photos or cowichanvalleycitizen.com. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

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Wanted on outstanding warrants and for driving a stolen vehicle, police have finally caught up with Charles Hughes and Coriander Cerminara.

The pair had been spotted on Osborne Bay Road in Crofton on the afternoon of Sept. 1 but with the help of Const. Garfield Henderson and police dog, Enzo, they were taken into custody on Sept.

4 at a residence in Ladysmith.

The North Cowichan/Duncan and Nanaimo street crimes units worked together on the arrest.

Hughes and Cerminara were identified as suspects after police learned they’d been in possession of stolen vehicles up and down the Island at various times.

“They had been spotted by police more than once in stolen vehicles but circumstances related to public safety prevented police from bringing them into custody,” said Const. Colin Douglas.

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Council leaves next step to chicken owners LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chickens are not officially coming to Lake Cowichan backyards any time soon.

Town councillors, at their Sept. 8 finance and administration committee meeting, decided that if people in the town want hens they need to make an application themselves to change the bylaw.

Coun. Tim McGonigle, committee chair, didn’t want the town taking the lead on the issue.

“If it’s implemented by those with the backyard chicken owners, I feel that there’s ownership taken on that process.

If it’s a council initiative, there’s a sense of entitlement,” he said, adding that he had no problem himself with backyard fowl.

Both Mayor Ross Forrest and Coun. Bob Day agreed that they didn’t want to see council acting for a special interest group.

Forrest said, “It’s not that I’m against chickens, because I’m not, but if people want us to change the bylaw to benefit them, I don’t think the taxpayers should be paying for it. That’s where I have an issue: there’s going to be a cost to us.

“I’m all for the taxpayers paying if it adds value for the community but I don’t think this is an issue that benefits the whole of the community. I think if they want chickens they should come forward with a proper application.”

Lake Cowichan CAO Joe Fernandez said the presentation made to council on Aug. 11 by Becca Sheers was similar to one made in 2013. Changes in the Zoning Bylaw and the Animal Control Bylaw would be required if council wanted to per-

mit chickens in residential zones.

Fernandez firmly told councillors that passing bylaws that can’t be enforced may not be the way to go, noting that at the previous meeting the delegation suggested that permit fees could be set up for those wanting to have chickens.

“The establishment of fees and regulations may be the easy part. If we assume that the implementation of bylaws and regulations would simply result in better compliance and controls, we need to think again,” he said.

Fernandez said that enforcement “often comes at a steep price” and fees would not cover the expenses of enforcing the bylaw.

“We only need to look at the difficulties we often face with infractions relating to dogs and cases of irresponsible dog owners. It may come as a surprise that these very regulations are flouted by the very people you would expect to be law abiding and who may be requesting that chickens be now legally allowed.”

The CAO warned that making the illegal legal “may not be the panacea for the Town or the majority of its residents. Those who blatantly flout town bylaws and regulations will continue to do it unless the Town is willing to expend greater resources to ensure compliance with that which it permits in its bylaws,” he said.

Without enough town staff to patrol the problems, complaints end up on Fernandez’s own desk, he said.

“A lot of communities have taken this on.

But the fact is they have capable people to deal with that and we don’t. There is a cost to it. You can do something but you have

Lake Cowichan town councillors are playing chicken with backyard fowl supporters: deciding to tell them that the next move is up to them. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] to decide what it is,” he said, McGonigle said, “I would most definitely invite those that are for this to perhaps start this process, to get the public meetings going and perhaps see what actual support there is. I don’t think it’s quite fair that it’s put on the table for council to make a decision for perhaps 40 people when we’re talking of approximately 1,800 registered voters.”

McGonigle then called for some reply

from council members.

“I think we should put it to bed so it doesn’t keep coming back,” McGonigle said.

The mayor said he thought the reply should “state that this is not something that council is initiating and leave it at that. If they want to initiate an application themselves, that’s up to them, without us going out and asking them to do it.”

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If a heart attack didn’t keep Maple Bay’s Rose Marie Thompson down, a phone scammer sure as heck won’t either.

Thompson was resting at home on Friday, recovering from a cardiac arrest sustained just 10 days ago.

Her phone rang, and, as one tends to do, she answered it.

“A voice with an obvious accent, like that you get with these scam artists, announced that he was Jonathan Knight from Canada Revenue Agency and I was in so much trouble and they found all these irregularities and they were going to come and get me and I was in danger of all matter of things and in order to forestall this I would have to phone him right back at this number....”

Displeased that this stranger on the other end of the line would have the gall to say those things, she hung up on him. She knew it was a scam and wasn’t going to have it.

“I was so pissed off at this phone call that it wasn’t good

for my heart, that I hung up before I took down the phone number,” Thompson said. “One thing I don’t need is any extra stress in my life.”

In June the Canada Revenue Agency acknowledged an increase in telephone scammers claiming to be from the CRA. “Beware — these calls are fraudulent and could result in identity and financial theft,” said a CRA press release.

Aggressive and forceful language is often used to scare people into paying a fictitious debts to the CRA.

“Victims receive a phone call from a person claiming to work for the CRA and saying that taxes are owed. The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card and to call back immediately with the information. The taxpayer is often threatened with court charges, jail or deportation,” said the release.

The CRA will never ask for payment over the phone through the purchase of a prepaid credit card, nor will it ever request information about your passport, health card, or driver’s licence.

If in doubt, hang up. The CRA’s true phone numbers can be found online or in the phone book.

“If I could warn other people that this scam is happening right here in our Valley and it could save one person from being taken in by this SOB and his bunch, then I will feel that my life has not been in vain,” Thompson said. “Be on the lookout for this.”

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“It will continue on for a bit until the rain really hits it. We will continue to monitor it but with shorter days it actually is a great benefit because it doesn’t give a chance for the ground to warm up so it doesn’t increase fire activity,” Drysdale said. “The weather is definitely helpful this time of year.”

More than 150 firefighters, six helicopters and 10 pieces of heavy equipment were used on the 400-hectare fire at its peak.

Believed to be human caused, the a BC Wildfire investigation specialist has been working to identify the origin and cause of the fire.

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Despite the soggy weather, the BC Wildfire Service still relies on citizens to alert them to any potential wildfires.

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Editor’s note: This is the first story in a weekly feature we will be running up until voting day to help people get to know where the federal election candidates and their parties stand on a variety of issues important to Canadians.

Each week we will tackle a different issue.

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pot of wonderful cultures.”

The Liberal Party wants to invest at least an additional $100 million this fiscal year to increase refugee processing, as well as sponsorship and settlement services capacity in Canada. The party has also promised to provide an immediate $100 million new contribution to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to support the critical relief activities in Syria and the surrounding area.

“Justin Trudeau has agreed to bringing in 25,000 refugees within the next four years,” Manna said.

“We also agree that they need to go through a proper screening process. It’s not just opening up the floodgates.”

She added that Trudeau wanted to put politics aside and work together as Canadians to come up with a solution.

“He extended to Mr. Harper, Mr. Mulcair and Ms. May to come

together in collaboration to discuss the best course of action for Canada moving forward and develop a concrete cross-partisan plan for the weeks and months ahead but we haven’t heard anything,” she said.

Conservative candidate Martin Barker said tens of millions of people are affected by the crisis.

“It is truly a tragedy and our hearts go out to all of those touched by this heartbreaking situation,” Barker said.

But, he noted, Canada has one of the most generous immigration and refugee systems in the world admitting, per capita, more people than any other.

“During the lifetime of the past government we have had 2.5 million new arrivals in Canada,” Barker said. “For many there are a number of reasons they come to Canada such as family reunification, for humanitarian and compassionate grounds and

of course refugee situations. We have accepted tens of thousands of refugees from the Middle East, and we will accept more. That being said, refugee policy alone will not solve the problem.”

He said Canadians should be proud of the foreign aid (food, water, relief items and education access) contributed to the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

Green Party candidate Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi said leader Elizabeth May and their party, too, have a strong humanitarian focus, but more needs to be done — and right now.

“We have a proud history of humanitarians and striving for diplomacy and being a country of peacekeepers and so that’s why I support a strong military — not for war but for cases like this, humanitarian efforts,” she said. “It’s something that we’re lacking behind in our country

and we require leadership. We’re very supportive, for sure, to deal with this immediately.”

Hunt-Jinnouchi called the current efforts “shameful.”

“I think we only need to put ourselves in the positions of the people... they’re not leaving their countries because they want to leave their countries, they’re leaving because of air strikes and war,” she said. “The Green Party would like to accept 40,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years. We have a strong history of welcoming immigrants and celebrating diversity and that needs to be upheld. That’s definitely a role that the Green Party will continue to advocate for.”

Having spent seven years working in NDP MP Jean Crowder’s office, New Democrat candidate Alistair MacGregor saw bureaucracy at work.

Federal candidates weigh in on refugees Immigration and refugees. Perhaps not the top-of-mind issue for many Canadians when the election was called on Aug. 2. But, the recent crisis overseas has pushed the issue into the spotlight as a result of mass media coverage, particularly in light of the horrific images of drowned toddler Aylan Kurdi face down on a Turkish beach that have really struck a chord with many in this country and beyond.

All four of the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford federal candidates believe it’s time to act on what’s been described as a heart-breaking and tragic situation.

Liberal Candidate Maria Manna said Canada has a long history of welcoming immigrants.

“I’m first generation Canadian.

My parents are immigrants from Italy,” Manna said.

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T

he race for the federal election is on in earnest now, and there are many, many important issues that will be impacted by the decision Canadians make at the polls on Oct. 19.

And yet, many, many people will choose not to vote.

Voting numbers in Canada have been on the decline for years, whether it’s for federal, provincial or municipal elections.

Lots of the people who won’t cast a ballot on Oct. 19 won’t consciously decide they’re not going to do it in any meaningful

way. They just kinda won’t get there on election day — they’ll be too busy picking up the kids or going to a friend’s house, or just watching the game on television.

They’re all lame excuses when it comes down to it.

Voting in Canada is easy and in the Cowichan Valley at least, quick.

We don’t have to line up for days, keeping watch for the thugs that will try to intimidate us out of exercising our democratic rights as happens in far too many countries still.

Voting is a hard-fought-for

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right, but we believe it’s also an important responsibility.

Democracy doesn’t work without our participation. It’s such a simple thing for us to find out a little about who’s running and to go and mark our “x”.

It is a tragedy that so many have sunk so deep into apathy, have so readily taken for granted that the rights they don’t exercise will always be there for them should they wish to pick them up. If we keep down the path we’re on, one day they might not be.

And to make things even easier for constituents in the Cow-

ichan-Malahat-Langford riding, we’re partnering with the Goldstream Gazette to bring you a story each week about where our local candidates stand on a particular issue.

Starting this week with a look at refugees and immigration, as the subject has been dominating the news of late, we’ll be examining our candidates positions on such topics as jobs and the economy, the environment, First Nations issues, and childcare.

We hope you’ll join us in finding out a little more about our choices, then join us in voting on Oct. 19.

these victims into exile.

However there is no point in cleaning up the existing problem without a commitment to provide the financial aid to re-establish a functioning economy.

Europe needed financial help after the Second World War. These people will require help on the same scale.

The worst thing that we can do is use our resources to bring refugees from Europe to Canada!

In the best case we rob a future Syria and Iraq of citizens capable of creating and amassing wealth; in the worst case we import destabilizing elements that impair our ability to help.

Thank you Liz Newton for your warnings on the TPP. We do need to question candidates on this.

There is another elephant in the room! There is another trade agreement to be ratified soon and that is CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Canada and the EU have been negotiating CETA since 2009 and it is due to be ratified soon.

CETA will deregulate and privatize the Canadian economy while increasing corporate power.

Voters need to ask candidates what they know about CETA and where they stand. The consequences of this trade agreement are a serious threat to our ability to govern locally.

We do need trade with other countries and we expect that we must give up some benefits to acquire others from trading partners. But we must not give up our ability to govern locally.

Our municipalities could be unable to ban contracts which may harm our environment, keep our water systems public or maintain our public health system.

Among the demands of the EU is patent protection for brandname pharmaceuticals, which will add millions to price of pharmaceutical drugs.

Since NAFTA Canada has been sued more times than any other country through investor-state disputes, 35 lawsuits costing $170 million in damages. CETA grants even more rights to foreign investors. Canadians and Europeans must reject CETA. We must not hand over our county to corporations.

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Bringing refugees to Canada won’t help Re: Canada and the current refugees We did not cause the current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe but we need to do something about it because of our moral obligation to others.

However there are several facts that need to be stated plainly before we commit to action.

These refugees are fleeing political instability caused by ISIS and the Assad regime.

The poorest of the refugees are in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan, not in Europe.

The refugees in Europe have had or still have access to significant wealth.

Some of these refugees have

obtained their money through illegal activity.

Some of the European refugees are the best and brightest that these areas have to offer and will be required to create a stable society.

Some of the refugees are terrorists planted to infiltrate ISIS’s declared enemy (western democracies).

The best possible outcome for these people is to return to their lives in Syria and Iraq.

The first and most useful thing we can do is use the resources available to provide assistance to the poorest of the refugees stuck in camps in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan.

The next most useful thing that we can do is to rid their home of the evil that has driven

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Area E will never reap benefits from Aquatic Centre tax hike The CVRD backgrounder reported that the Cowichan Aquatic Centre (owned and operated by the City of Duncan and Municipality of North Cowichan) “is well used by residents of Area E” and because the owners of the centre are moving toward a “user pay model” they have decided to “test the water”, or should I say the taxpayer of Electoral Area E, to see if we can provide them with a little more money to pay for their costly facility.

But there is a problem. This data was collected in 2010 or 2011 and is far out of date.

It goes on to state that “as a result, the annual financial contribution to the operation of the Aquatic Centre must increase in proportion to Area E residents use of the facility.” Not really, it does not need to increase at all.

The owners can increase all their taxpayers, who own the facility and will reap the financial rewards once the facility is paid for. But we, as Area E residents, do not need to assist in this boondoggle. We will not receive any of the financial rewards at the end of the day. As a community we must stand up and say enough is enough.

Unfortunately, there is something missing in the background information released by the CVRD last month. Specifically it does not provide any hard, up to date statistics, the actual number of users or percentage of users that live in Area E. One can says it is “well used”

provide trails that will link the north side Cowichan Valley Trail with the river parks trails that will be for the use of all.

All this as well as maintaining all the other community parks in Area E. We would love to see a budget for our parks that matches what goes out of area, 50/50, but we the residents can’t afford that.

I personally am not against supporting the pool! So, why am I upset about a 300 per cent increase for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre? Maybe it is just the last straw.

I would urge residents of Area E to say no on principle to an increase and sign the elector response form available with background information at the CVRD and on their web site.

Renters can also respond as long as you are a registered elector.

J. Bryan Duncan

Vote strategically to oust faux Conservatives Poor true conservatives; Harper’s Reform Alliance have done in their party. If they want to revive the Conservative Party they will have to vote out the present faux cons and start rebuilding their party.

If they cannot support the NDP or Liberals, the Greens under Elizabeth May have the most conservative option.

The NDP will have problems

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eradicating Canada’s debt created by the Harper gang.

It will take time to eliminate that debt.

Without some new debt the infrastructure and job creation Canadians will not be able to pay off the financial hole we have been thrown into.

Do your research and vote strategically to eliminate faux the Conservatives.

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job. The flaggers were so kind; what a hard job they had, especially during the hottest days.

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just as someone else can say it is “not well used” by Area E residents. We do not know the answer now but could in the future since Area E is drafting a new community plan and community meetings will be held throughout the process. Where was the community involvement, the community consultation, when were there any community meetings held on this matter? In the middle of August, two advertisements appeared, telling residents of Area E about this proposed tax increase.

It has been pointed out by others and in the very information Citizen article of Sept. 2, residents of Area E will be paying an additional $5.74 on top of the $2.69 already being paid to the Aquatic Centre owners for a total of $8.43 per $100K. Business and industrial owners will be paying at an even higher rate. This is far and away more than all other residents or business owners of other electoral areas.

It is time to just say no to this increase. We are paying enough. Think, how many times are you using the Duncan/North Cowichan pool each day, each week or each year?

The only way to put this proposal to rest once and for all is to acquire the electoral response form for Bylaw 3923 either from the CVRD website (www.cvrd.bc.ca) or at their office and return it as soon as possible. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 5, but don’t wait until the last minute.

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Thank you for kind coffee gesture I wish to take this opportunity to state something very clearly to your readership. More specifically to the person ahead of me at the Tim’s drive through today (Friday, Sept. 4) near Cowichan Commons. You know who you are. Thank you for paying for my coffee! Your thoughtful and kind gesture has made me feel special. I will be sure to pay it forward the first opportunity I get.

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In regards to your Editorial of Sept. 10.

I was appalled at the misinformation provided in your “Opinion”. In it you failed to indicate that Area E contributes heavily to “downtown” and regional activities. We are also a fully funded partner in the Island Savings Centre.

Obfuscation (to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy) is the word that best describes your Opinion.

In looking at the tax breakdown of recreational dollars for Area E I find that the recreational tax dollar being spent outside of Area E is 2.12 times higher than what remains for the use of Area E residents.

While it may seem like a 300 per cent tax increase to the Cowichan Aquatics Centre is a small thing, I am sure that if you suggested to the other outlying towns and areas that, oh,

we have decided to increase your portion by 300 per cent there would be rebellion.

So, what has Area E Parks and Recreation done with its meagre portion of tax dollars recently?

Have you ever been to the Glenora Trails Head Park a world class community asset built, paid for and maintained by residents of Area E? We do not charge admission to outside residents and tourists and I would encourage you to have a free burger or hot dog on us on Sept. 20. No charge!

Wake Lake Community Park on Barnjum Road — this is home to many rare species, purchased by residents of Area E to preserve a natural immature cranberry bog — a real gem.

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Cucumbers recalled due to salmonella SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Members of the Dragon Divas offer a paddle arch in salute of the participants in the annual Ovarian Cancer Walk, held Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Cowichan Sportsplex. After a lively 20-minute zumba warm-up, these walkers were primed and ready to complete their laps around the facility. For more photos from this event, see cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

COWICHAN VALLEY WATERING RESTRICTIONS DOWNGRADED TO STAGE 2 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Watering restrictions remain in effect until October 31, 2015, but with the recent rainfall, the low streamflow advisory has ended and the provincial drought level for Vancouver Island has been downgraded. Considering this, along with a wet weather forecast in the near future, all local governments in the Cowichan Valley will downgrade the restrictions to Stage 2 effective Friday, September 18, 2015.

During Stage 2, the following restrictions apply:  Owners or residents of even‐numbered civic addresses are permitted to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (2 hours maximum per scheduled day).  Owners or residents of odd‐numbered civic addresses are permitted to water on Thursdays and Sundays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (2 hours maximum per scheduled day).  Automatic sprinkling systems must be programmed to match Stage 2 permitted dates and times or be manually operated to comply with the bylaw.  Commercial enterprises which require water to facilitate normal business activities, such as power washing companies or window washing companies, are permitted unless ordered otherwise by the Director of Public Works.  Washing of cars, boats, driveways and houses is permitted.  Garden Irrigation Permits are still not being issued during Stage 2.  Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetables is permitted on any day of the week between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. by use of a hose with a spring‐loaded nozzle or by bucket (maximum 2 hours per day). Micro irrigation or drip irrigation systems may be utilized anytime to a maximum of 4 hours per day.

The Cowichan Valley local governments would like to thank all residents and commercial businesses for their water conservation efforts these past few months. It did make a difference! For further information on water conservation generally, please visit www.NewNormalCowichan.ca or your local government website for more comprehensive details. www.northcowichan.ca www.ladysmith.ca

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A salmonella outbreak in California has triggered a cucumber recall here in B.C. and beyond.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said field cucumbers sold at Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Freson Brothers may be contaminated and should not be consumed.

The field cucumbers were sold unwrapped and in bulk on or before Sept. 4.

The recall has extended to products the cucumbers may be ingredients in, including: Greek salad, vegetable trays, sushi and sandwiches purchased from Safeway on or before Sept. 6.

Those who purchased any of the listed products should either throw them away or return them to the store they got them from.

Food contaminated with salmonella may not look spoiled.

It may not affect some healthy people at all but it carries an increased risk for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems and could lead to deadly results in some circumstances.

“Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Longterm complications may include severe arthritis,” said the CFIA. The Inspection Agency said it is not aware of any illnesses associated with this incident thus far.

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Find power guzzlers, borrow monitor at library SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Ever wonder how much electricity your coffee pot draws?

What about the TV that always seems to be on or that desktop computer that’s always humming in the background?

Now, as part of the Better Off North Cowichan conservation initiative folks can borrow energy monitors from the Vancouver Island Regional Library and find out.

The Cowichan branch has two monitors to lend.

“By tracking energy use in our homes, it gives us the opportunity to evaluate how much electricity we are actually using which can help us find ways to conserve electricity, and to save money on our home energy bills,” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure explained.

Cowichan Branch library manager Stephen R. Warren said it’s a welcome partnership.

“The monitors will be free to borrow with VIRL membership and will have a three-week loan period. And the monitors will assist to increase literacy in personal, sustainable energy use,” Warren said.

Visit www.northcowichan.ca/BetterOff for more information about the municipality’s Better Off campaign.

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Multiple charges laid against pair POLICE ARREST, From Page 1 Douglas is the officer in charge of the North Cowichan/Duncan street crimes unit.

According to a press release issued by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday, police from multiple jurisdictions had been actively searching for the pair as a result of the rash of thefts, break ins, and stolen vehicles being reported from Nanaimo to Victoria.

They were taken into custody without incident about 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4, appeared before a Judicial Justice of the Peace and were remanded in custody.

Hughes faces six charges including: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight while pursued by a peace officer, driving while disqualified, and failure to comply with recognizance.

Cerminara is looking at charges including: property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failure to comply with recognizance.

Hobday encourages those with information regarding this incident or any incidents they feel are related to this investigation to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

NDP aims for thousands fasttracked per year FEDERAL CANDIDATES, From Page 5 “I was actually personally and intimately involved in a few private sponsorships of refugees and I know how heart-wrenching these sponsorships are,” he said. “The bureaucracy you have to go through is just a nightmare when you’re dealing with these types of situations so I am personally motivated to make the system better just from what I’ve experienced.”

MacGregor said the NDP’s refugee and immigration plan begins even before the election.

“We have proposed and offered to work with the sitting government on this. We want to get 10,000 government-sponsored refugees out of harm’s way by the end of this year,” he said.

In the longer term, he said the NDP would like to see all the private sponsorships be fast-tracked with no caps on them and bring as many people as possible to Canada.

“I think we wanted to set targets of about 9,000 per year over the coming years,” he said.

He said Canada’s birth rate isn’t keeping up with future job demands and many Syrian refugees in particular are well educated and could brings needed skill-sets with them to Canada.

“I think that with a bit of assistance from our government, they could integrate into our society well,” he said.

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Replacing Cowichan Secondary’s windows is just the most visible of the many, many jobs accomplished by school district maintenance crews over a busier-than-usual summer. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Summer saw catch-up on school upkeep work LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s been a jam-packed but satisfying summer for the maintenance folks at the Cowichan Valley school district.

Summer time is always busy for them because there are many, many jobs that can only be done when the buildings are empty and this year they had the additional burden of picking up all the work that fell by the wayside during the teachers strike of 2014.

Monroe Grobe, the district’s facilities manager, confessed that he’d much rather deal with summers like this one, in which district workers were able to accomplish 175 per cent more work than last summer.

One of the most noticeable jobs has been at Cowichan Secondary. “We have begun a window reduction and replacement program at Cowichan Secondary. There are lots of people asking about that one,� he said, explaining that it does not mean the district is giving up on getting a new high school. “We’re not all throwing in the towel; we’ll be continuing to lobby the ministry for a new high school. We have to do something with the facility we have.

This should have been done a long time ago but we’ve been hanging onto the hope [that a new school was imminent].�

Replacing the windows offers two benefits: comfort for staff and students as well as energy savings. “We anticipate that within five years we’ll save the amount that it cost us to do the project.�

A replacement high school wouldn’t happen overnight anyway. “We know that even if the minister announced a new school tomorrow, there’s a

timeline that it would take to complete the new building.

We wouldn’t be moving out [of Cowichan Secondary] before five years,� Grobe said.

That’s the big, high-profile job right in the heart of Duncan that everyone can see but there’s lots more that’s been happening around the district.

Another big one is moving the Open Learning Program across Cairnsmore Street into Duncan Elementary. “That’s a beautiful heritage building so we can’t do anything on the outside but we’ve certainly done some modifications within the building to be ready for that transition.�

The old Duncan Primary building would then be vacant.

The Adult Learning Centre has also moved from the old Charles Hoey School into the MacKirdy building beside Duncan Elementary.

However, the Growing Together Daycare will remain in the portables on the south side of the street.

There had been talk of moving the school board administration to the Duncan Elementary building but that was ruled out as too cost prohibitive about a year ago, Grobe said.

But, huge projects aside, there’s been lots of work going on in various schools. “We did a washroom renovation upgrade at Alex Aitken.

We have installed a walking trail down at Frances Kelsey that basically goes around the whole perimeter of the grounds of the school. Discovery Elementary at Shawnigan Lake has received exterior insulation and cladding and new windows.

It was getting a little tired. “We’ve really taken on a lot of building envelope projects that we’re doing in-house. We started last spring in schools that

had surplus space — we call it swing space — so we could move a couple of classrooms out and then pop out the windows.

The work involves reducing the number of windows in a classroom, infilling those walls and then replacing the old windows with new ones.�

That started in the spring at Alexander, Tansor, Khowhemun and Alex Aitken and Bench is also on that list.

None of those schools could be called new. “They needed a little bit of lovin’,� Grobe said.

Palsson Elementary at Lake Cowichan has seen two portables removed and a bit of site upgrading is also scheduled and, with some new provincial money, Palsson could get a facelift similar to that done at Discovery, he said. “Where we’ve removed the portable out the back of Palsson there is an opportunity to create quite a large play space up off the wet field there. We still have that on our radar, too.�

The district’s schools are older but they are still very functional.

Schools superintendent Rod Allen said at the board of education meeting Sept. 1 that he’s been impressed at the work done over the summer months. “I did a tour with Monroe on Monday morning to see some of the work here in town and it’s absolutely remarkable, the quality of the work done.

I don’t know if you’d have the same perspective as I’d have, from visiting so many schools around the province but while our schools may be old, they’re in great shape,� he said.

He urged trustees to try to find time for a similar tour to see the accomplishments of a busy summer.

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Father Jean-Baptiste Bolduc came not for furs but for souls

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f those who pioneered, how ened, the elder spokesman was fatalmany are remembered? Tens istic: if they were going to die soon, of thousands came to B.C. to they might as well be baptized!

Father Bolduc agreed to return on make their fortunes, to make new Sunday. With the help of some HBCo. lives. Few made their marks. workmen, he built a temporary altar: Father Jean-Baptiste Zacharie “Long fir branches formed the sides; Bolduc succeeded, albeit barely. the awnings of the steamboat the He didn’t stay long but his time on covering.”

Vancouver Island was well-spent.

CHRONICLES Come Sunday and three local tribes From history’s viewpoint, the Roman — 1,200 souls to be saved — gathered Catholic missionary’s greatest conT.W. Paterson for Mass. “Our bourgeois [Douglas — tribution to posterity is his journal in which he recorded his observations of Island an Anglican] forgot nothing that could contribute to rendering the ceremony imposing; I was Indian tribes.

Some have claimed for Father Bolduc the hon- put even to choosing on board [the Beaver] all that could serve as decoration. our of being the Island’s first priest. Students “He was present in person at the Mass, as well of history will know that the friars who accomas several [French] Canadians and two Catholic panied Spanish explorers beat him to that disladies. It was among this numerous gathering tinction by three-quarters of a century. He was that, for the first time, our holy mysteries were Victoria’s first priest; unlike his white compancelebrated on that ground, for so many years ions, he came not for furs but for souls.

Hudson’s Bay Co. Chief Factor James Douglas the theatre of hell’s abominations. May Heaven effect that the blood of the Lamb without stain and a crew of workmen formally began laying make fertile this land, and cause it to produce out Fort Victoria in March 1843. an abundant harvest!” He then baptized 102 Accompanying them was Father Bolduc. children and shook 600 hands.

He’d been in Oregon Territory while touring For all his zealousness, Father Bolduc had few the west coast to “bring...the gospel to pagan illusions that his conversions would have lastIndian tribes,” and had hitched a ride, thus ing effect; he noted that chieftains who were becoming “the first [priest] in the area known supposed to show moral guidance had as many as Victoria”. as five wives each.

His and Douglas’s journals are the best Soon he was off, new souls to save. But for his accounts of Victoria’s founding. He described journal, nothing would have marked his stay on their arrival aboard the S.S. Beaver: “It was Vancouver Island. Almost a century later, Chief almost four o’clock in the afternoon when we Hydrographer H.D. Parizeau, frustrated by the arrived there. At first we saw only two canoes; “tangle” of repetitive names on B.C. charts, but, having discharged the cannon shot, the undertook to research and to suggest the aborigines left their retreats and surrounded names of worthy pioneers to the Geographic the steamboat.”

Board of Canada. Among the names which he The next day, dozens of canoes converged on proposed, and which was accepted, was Bolduc the Beaver. Upon being assured that there was Bay in place of Victoria’s West Bay. no danger, Father Bolduc went ashore with But the board reneged on its use of Bolduc Douglas. “Yet it was only after several days, Bay — and Parizeau never submitted another that is to say, when I had unmistakable proofs name. of their good dispositions, that I went to their We do have Mount Bolduc, however, at the villages, situated at six miles from the [Inner] headwaters of Hemmingsen Creek, between harbour at the base of a charming little [CadCowichan Lake and the Port Renfrew district. boro] bay...”

“On my arrival the whole village, men, www.twpaterson.com women and children, arranged themselves in two lines to shake hands with me, a ceremony which they would not omit for a great deal.

I counted 525 individuals, apart from absent ones. I assembled them all in the largest lodge, the chief’s. I spoke to them of God, Creator of all things, Rewarder of good acts, and punishing evil by eternal retribution...”

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Follow those ducks! In fact, this herding dog is telling those ducks just where to go and by all accounts, they’re listening. Duck and sheep hearding demonstrations were part of the variety of things to see and do at this year’s Cowichan Exhibition.

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Exhibition shows Cowichan’s best

Up, up and away! The midway was, of course, packed from sun-up ‘til sun-down all weekend long.

What do you mean you can’t create intricate carvings with a chainsaw?

Don’t tell that this this member of the Laughing Logger crew who delighted those who stopped to see their shows all weekend at the Ex.

Funny bunny: Notice anything unusual about this rabbit on display at the Cowichan Exhibition? It’s a rare blue-eyed bunny — a sight to see for any rabbit enthusiast inside the rabbit hall.

Calista Merchant, 4, sports a new hat from the Community Policing booth at the Cowichan Exhibition.

Looking for the Queen, visitors to the bee and honey exhibit at the Cowichan Exhibition found their eyes stuck on the mesmorizing hive Friday afternoon inside Mellor Hall.

That hits the spot. A member of the Laughing Logger crew marvels at his own axe throwing accuracy.

Here piggy piggy piggy, it’s time for a snack! These little oinkers grab a drink from mom on a hot Saturday afternoon at the Cowichan Exhibition. The pigs were part of a much larger animal contingent at this year’s fair.

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Islanders take the stage for Crofton jazz Sunday Some straight-ahead jazz by an Island aggregation is on tap at the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Led by veteran drummer James McRae, the band — McRae’s Jazz Conglomerate — features James Darling on a Hammond B3 organ, with a front line of trombonist Jeff Agopsowicz, alto saxophonist Claudio Fantinato, tenor saxophonist Larry Miller and guitarist Jesse Marshall.

The performance runs from 2 to 5 p.m.

Musicians are invited to join in

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Uncer tainty remains the name of the game for the Lake Cowichan food bank.

It is at present being housed in the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Mildred Child Annex on a 10-month contract, but that ends Oct. 14, forcing the food bank into a month-by-month situation.

Betty Sanddar, food bank group chair, addressed the town council’s finance and administration committee Sept. 8, saying she was very concerned about how the uncertainty would affect the food bank’s people and operations.

Part of the reason for the short term contract is that “we’re unsure of the future of that building,” committee chair Coun. Tim McGonigle told her.

“We’re doing an assessment of all our buildings.

Sanddar said, “the food bank needs stability, a place of security. Month-to-month is a constant looming hammer on us.”

The situation has changed,

Victoria artist Gillian Redwood’s dynamic paintings can be seen at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this fall.

Called Energetic Universe, the show displays a series of large, bold canvases featuring vibrant streams of colour. The artist herself will be present in the gallery on Saturday, Sept. 19, prior to the Victoria Symphony concert, to talk to art lovers about her work.

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too, she said.

“When we were allowed to move into the building it was stated that we would share the building with the bylaw officer and the building inspector for a short time until they moved to the Ranger Station. Now that [ranger station] was listed for sale and that is why they could not or would not allow the food bank use of that site when we asked for it.”

Sanddar asked on behalf of her group for a three to five year lease.

Even as it is, the Mildred Child Annex, located as it is beside the town office on South Shore Road, has its good and bad points, she said.

On the pro side, the facility is easily found, right in the centre of town, and has only a few stairs at the entry.

The $1 annual rent means the food bank saves $1,800 a year, too.

However, it is not wheelchair accessible, requires an up-front insurance payment of $1,300, offers limited space for stor-

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age or even distribution with little privacy to users, has no water or washrooms, no refuse or recycling and no air circulation as the windows do not open, making it brutally hot in summer.

McGonigle admitted on behalf of his colleagues that “there is a great need for the food bank.”

Sanddar said she and her committee have explored every possibility in the area looking for a new site but have not been able to find a location that would allow for the storage space and some of the food bank’s other needs.

“We’re not even at the stage where someone has said, ‘Yes, we could accommodate you,’” she said.

Mayor Ross Forrest assured Sanddar that at least the group wouldn’t be turfed out overnight.

“Things aren’t going to happen in 30 days,” he said, promising to let the committee know as soon as the town has any updates on what is happening with the annex.

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We tend to think that food banks have always been a part of our communities, but food banks are actually a recent phenomenon.

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There are now more than 800 food banks and 3,000 food programs in Canada.

Each month, close to 850,000 people are helped by food banks in this country. Of those users, 36.4 per cent are children and youths.

One in six people using food banks is working, or was working until recently.

Close to 40 per cent of food banks are run entirely by volunteers.

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I spent a decade dealing with concepts like perception-reaction time, coefficients of friction and maximum acceleration when I did a forensic examination of a collision scene. This gave me some insight into what you can and can’t do as a driver and the need to never put yourself in a position when your vehicle tried to ask more of the laws of physics than they would allow.

The driver I watched yesterday either had no consideration for the physics involved in driving, had a very high risk tolerance or both.

He was following a larger vehicle travelling 90 km/h with what looked like enough room to comfortably parallel park between them had they been standing still.

I’m always happy when these drivers roar off into the distance and are no longer near me.

I guess my tolerance of risk is not a high one, particularly when the risk is imposed on me by others.

Ninety kilometres per hour is 25 meters per second. Accepted perception-reaction time in collision reconstruction is 1.5 seconds. That means this driver travels 35 metres between the time something happens and he first applies the brake. No slowing has occurred yet.

If the vehicle in front slows suddenly, a crash is inevitable.

Not a problem, I’ll just steer out of the way you say. Remember that perception-reaction time? It means that you will just begin to turn the steering wheel after having travelled that 35 meters. Again, a crash is inevitable.

The vehicle in front doesn’t have to slow to be a problem either. It may be blocking your view of what is ahead. If the driver waits until the last minute to move out of the way of a hazard, we’re back to that 35 metres or 1.5 seconds again. Are you feeling like a crash test dummy yet? The laws of physics are not forgiving.

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Free courses get adults learners to cap and gown LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Are you finding it hard to get a job with no graduation diploma? Do you see opportunities out there but lack that final piece to move forward?

The Cowichan Adult Learning Centre can help you. Free of charge.

Yes, it’s true, says David Bellis, vice-principal in charge at Adult Learning in its new digs: the MacKirdy Building beside the old Duncan Elementary School on Nagle Street in Duncan.

“If people haven’t graduated, they can come and get the courses they need from us for free. A lot of people don’t know that.”

The option is open to all B.C. residents and registration takes place all year, but all registrations must be done in person.

Even students who have graduated but who want an upgrade can take courses, but they will have to pay a fee.

“And there are a couple of courses that are still free even if you are a graduate. The [education] ministry has left open what they call Foundation courses, the very elementary courses in literacy and numeracy.

But also, in digital literacy. So our very beginners computer courses are free. And there are a lot of folks who need those basics. We have people who 80, 82, 85 years old who are in our beginners computer classes,” he said.

Getting that graduation certificate need not be a grind. You can graduate by completing as few as five courses.

“It depends on your background and skill level, especially in English and Math but there are quite a few people who come in, get their five

courses and they’re done,” Bellis said.

People also have the option of doing it in a self-paced way if their work schedule is unpredictable.

“They can also take scheduled classes if they prefer. However, because we’ve only got three teachers here, we can’t offer scheduled classes in everything. But Math and English, Biology, Art are common.

Some years we offer courses like First Nations 12; it depends on how many requests come in,” Bellis said.

Biology 12 is a favourite.

“We have lots of students for that.

The health care field is huge right now and maybe they didn’t take that course in high school or if they did they didn’t have a grade that was acceptable. If you try to get into nursing these days the competition is fierce and if you’re letter grade’s below an A, you might as well just forget it,” he said, adding that even top students may face a waiting list.

People can come in to polish their resumes at Adult Learning.

“And for VIU, Camosun and UVic, English 12 is kind of a gateway course. If you graduated from high school with a C or a C-, they won’t accept you so a lot of people are coming back to polish up their English 12.”

And then, of course, there are the Math courses that are needed in various trades.

“You only need a Math 11 to graduate but there are three different levels of that course. They range in difficulty from fairly do-able to very challenging,” he said.

If they’re interested in going that way, students can get Pre-calculus 11, which is the highest Math 11 course there is.

Adult learners of all ages have a chance to get their high school graduation courses, for free at the Cowichan Adult Learning Centre. [CITIZEN FILE]

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“We don’t offer Math 12 because people don’t need it for graduation,” Bellis said.

All the courses at Adult Learning are Grade 11 and 12 courses except for the Foundation series.

This year these include: Accounting 11, Introduction to Algebra, Art 12, Biology 11, Biology 12, Business Computer Applications 11, Business Information Management 12, Communications 11, Communications 12, Chemistry 11, Digital Media Development 11, English 11, English 12, English Upgrading 1, 2 and 3, Family Studies 12, First Nations Studies 12, Information Technology, Info Tech: A Digital Focus, Info Tech: iPad/Tablet, Law 12, Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Math Upgrading (Levels 3, 6, and 7), Planning 12, Physics 11, Human Services 12 (Psychology 12), Social Studies 11, Tourism 12, and Work Experience 12.

So there are plenty of ways to get that graduation certificate.

Talk to the knowledgeable folks at the centre to determine the best selection for you.

Asked if there is help for people who need child care, Bellis said, “Growing Together is across the street. They handle two different age groups in two different buildings. The newer building, the modular, is right beside us. We work together with them to arrange day care.”

And there’s even some financial help out there.

For a young parent whose first child was born before age 20, full funding may be available to cover the costs of child care, including two nourishing meals for their children daily, First Nations Elder support, supported child development and public health care, parenting support, and more.

For a single parent who is currently receiving income assistance, full funding may also be available, according to the centre’s website.

Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, the Single Parent Employment Initiative will help single parents receiving income and disability assistance to secure sustainable employment. Check the website (studycowichan.ca) for more details and ask about it when you go in to register.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week, the centre is open for un-structured work.

“It is self-paced time when students can access a teacher to work on whatever courses they are trying to complete. It’s very handy, it’s time to get oneon-one help. In the evenings, there’s a teacher and a student supporter worker here,” Bellis said.

All the structured classes occur during regular school hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) but there is also unstructured time during the day.

“Students can come in to the building and work whenever they like. We try to be as flexible as we possibly can because that’s what adults want. We have some courses that you would truly call online but most of them are paper based. They can be done from home but we expect people to make contact with the teacher and, of course, write any tests or quizzes,” he said There is lots more information about the Centre at study cowichan.ca or you can call the facility at 250-746-0277.

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Cast hits comedic high in new ‘Jeeves’ ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

An excellent cast will leave you with a big grin on your face as you leave the Chemainus Theatre following a performance of their latest production, Jeeves Intervenes.

Warren Bain and Bernard Cuffling reprise their roles as Bertie Wooster and all-knowing butler Jeeves, respectively, following on last year’s successful run with the classic P.G. Wodehouse characters in Jeeves in Bloom.

Bain is a bundle of energy, managing to make the shallow, unambitious and wellto-do Bertie someone we are both happy to laugh at, but also root for in his capers to avoid matrimony.

Cuffling as Jeeves is the comedic straight man to a “t”. His dry delivery is perfect as he reins in and directs Bertie’s life from the behind the throne, so to speak, but is nonetheless able to convey a sly wit.

Behind the stoic facade the audience just knows he is rolling his eyes at the silliness around him, and we know he’ll fix it all in the end.

New to the cast this time are Olivia Hutt as love interest Gertrude, Brian Linds as skinflint Sir Rupert, Seth Little as Bertie’s hapless pal Eustace and Barbara Pollard as Bertie’s dreaded Aunt Agatha.

All are marvellous and hilarious. Little as the brainless and broke Eustace is particularly fun as he attempts to scam his way out of a trip to India to learn the jute

Performing Arts Foundation awards $6,000 in bursaries The Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation has awarded more than $6,000 in bursaries to help 18 young performers.

Formed in 2012 to mitigate financial barriers to children’s participation in performing arts, the foundation helps fund activities such as music lessons, dance, acting, musical theatre, band and more.

Bursaries for travel and conference fees are also available for students wishing to further their education.

According to Foundation president and founding member Olivia Boudreau, talented young performers are often left out in the cold when it comes to chances to develop their talent, particularly when compared to young athletes.

“Cutbacks in school music and arts programs have reduced the opportunities for

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business from the bottom up, courtesy of his Scottish uncle, Sir Rupert.

And Barbara Pollard as Aunt Agatha is a treat as she serenely bullies Bertie; her clear-eyed assessments of him and his frivolous existence hitting the mark.

Hutt as an Agatha-in-training obsessed with German philosophy and “improving” her man is charming. Linds makes the perfect Sir Rupert — if set in modern times this would be the cantankerous old guy yelling at the young kids to get off his lawn.

The cast is great, which is important because the success of this show relies entirely on their ability to make us laugh at them, but make us like them enough to hope it all works out for the best for them in the end.

As their secrets and schemes progress to produce ever-more insanity, it makes for great laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s absurdity at its best from Eustace declaring his interest in chicken farming and Bertie getting kicked out of his own home to characters sporting names like Bassington-Bassington and Winklesworth-Bode.

A shout-out to the costume designer who also does a wonderful job with setting the mood and tone of the show.

I heartily recommend Jeeves Intervenes if you’re looking for a night of light, fun entertainment that will have you giggling.

It’s only on until Oct. 3, so get your tickets booked soon. Go to chemainustheatre.ca or call 1-800-565-7738.

our young people even further,” she said.

“And families are having to balance numerous demands on household income.”

In the group’s first three years, bursaries have been awarded to a broad spectrum of artists, from preschoolers registering for introductory classes, all the way to accomplished teens.

“We have some remarkable and highly deserving performers in Cowichan. However, demand continues to exceed our financial resources,” Boudreau said, noting that the total amount requested for the latest round of funding was over $10,000.

“We are exceptionally grateful for the continued support of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Duncan, Municipality of North Cowichan and all of our private donors as we endeavour to grow and strengthen our organization.”

If you want to help out email info@cvperformingarts.ca.

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Bertie Wooster (Warren Bain) tries to get out of a serious discussion about philosopher Nietzsche, about whom he knows nothing, with his would-be wife Gertrude Winklesworth-Bode (Olivia Hutt) in the hilarious ‘Jeeves Intervenes’. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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OPEN AUDITIONS:

Saturday, September 19, 2015

CALLBACKS:

Sunday, September 20, 2015

1:00 – 5:30 pm Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd., Duncan 5:00 pm Location to be announced

Audition packages may be picked up from the box office of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre located in the Island Savings Centre (2687 James Street, Duncan).

For more information, contact Cliff Braaten, Auditions Manager, at 250-743-4826 or email cliffbraaten@shaw.ca.

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Naden Band joins Symphony for 2015 debut LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Cowichan Symphony Society kicks off its 60th season in style on Saturday, Sept. 19 with a gala concert presenting the combined forces of the Victoria Symphony and the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, along with piano soloist Alexander Korsantia.

Showtime at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre is 7:30 p.m.

The truly blockbuster program includes Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland, Canter (2015) by Christopher Butterfield, Toccata and Fugue in D Minior

by J.S. Bach arranged by Leopold Stokowski, Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra Opus 26 by Prokofiev, Sokol Fanfare from Sinfonietta by Janacek, Commando March by Samuel Barber and Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner.

The evening ends with Porgy and Bess, a Symphonic Picture featuring Robert Russell Bennet’s arrangement of George Gershwin’s blues-infused music.

Fanfare for the Common Man is one of Copland’s most iconic and best known works.

It was penned as part of a challenge to composers to write military style fanfares to open symphony concerts in Cincinnati during the Second World War. Butterfield’s Canter gives everyone in the orchestra the chance to be a soloist. It was commissioned by the Victoria Symphony on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bach’s Toccata can be described as an evergreen favourite and Stowkowski’s 20th century interpretation has been equally popular while Prokofiev’s Concerto is the

The Naden Band is joining forces with the Victoria Symphony for the start of Cowichan Symphony Society’s 60th year. [SUBMITTED] best-loved of his works in that genre.

Janacek’s Fanfare is another audience-pleasing showpiece, this time featuring a large brass ensemble.

Barber’s march was, like Copland’s, composed during the Second World War, glorifying the commando -style soldier who struck by stealth.

Wagner’s electrifying Ride of the

For something fun and exciting to do treat yourself to a symphony concert!

Valkyries needs no introduction to anyone.

It has become part of everyday culture and will be instantly recognizable.

Many atmospheric selections from the opera have been included like the Opening of Act One, the scene in Catfish Row where the Strawberry Woman and the Crab Man call their wares, the opening of Act Three (the Clara, Clara Requiem), and such songs as Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin’, Hurricane Music, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, Oh, I Can’t Sit Down (Picnic Day), There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Oh Lawd, I’m On My Way (Finale).

Tickets range in price but good seats are

available in many parts of the theatre.

Adults who wish to sit in the popular blue and green zones will pay $40 each but if you’re willing to move forward to the orange zone (Rows A, B, C) you can get in for $25. Youth with a valid card or children under 10 can attend for $5 apiece.

Contact the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to book.

Group tickets of 10 or more are available for $25 each by contacting E. Rhodes at 250715-0907 or ratedrhodes@shaw.ca.

While you’re at it, why not check with the Ticket Centre about purchasing a Symphony subscription for this entire jubilee season? It’s going to be a year to remember.

Victoria Symphony

at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Saturday September 19 at 7:30 pm Saturday November 14 at 7:30 pm Monday December 21 at 7:30 pm Saturday March 26 at 7:30 pm Monday May 9 at 7:30 pm

Amahl and the Night Visitors

by Gian-Carlo Menotti at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church December 30 2015 and January 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Victoria Baroque Players

at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church Thursday January 14 at 7:30 pm

Tafelmusik

at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Sunday March 6 at 2:00 pm

Tickets

2015 - 2016 Season $150 - $210 Single $40, Rows A-C $25, Children and Students $5 7131974

Cowichan Performing Arts Ticket Centre 2687 James Street Duncan British Columbia 250-748-7529 For a complete description of our concert series visit our website at www.CowichanSymphonySociety.ca 7180631

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‘Power Plays’ at Merc LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Mercury Players are presenting a pair of sophisticated one-act comedies by Elaine May and Alan Arkin in a double bill at the Mercury Theatre over two weekends starting Thursday, Sept. 17.

The plays are May’s The Way of All Fish and Arkin’s Virtual Reality.

Director Gregg Perry described both of them as “dark, modern comedies” and said “people will laugh at them a lot but there is a quirkiness to them. Think of Alan Arkin and the kind of comedies he’s been involved in his career like Catch 22 and Little Miss Sunshine. They typify the play he has written: Virtual Reality. And Elaine May, of course, was the partner to Mike Nichols; she’s a New York icon. I think they collaborated on these two because there is a certain similarity, a correspondence between the plays. They make a nice partnership,” he said.

“The New York Times described Virtual Reality as ‘Abbott and Costello meet Harold Pinter.’

That kind of gives you the idea.

Both plays portray power struggles, status issues and some very familiar patterns that we see in our relationships as we exercise our influence over one another.”

Each play is short.

“It makes a full evening of theatre to have them both every night. They’re each about 50 minutes long.”

He’s excited about the casts.

“Two of the Valley’s most talented and trained actresses are in The Way of All Fish,” he said.

“Lindsay Anderson from Lake Cowichan and Elissa Barron, who was lately in As You Like It, filling in as Le Boeuf. Both of them have incredible credentials and I was delighted to be able to work with the two of them. Lindsay has a master’s in directing and a bachelor of fine arts in acting.

So, right from the initial readthrough, they were operating at a very high level. That’s the ladies’ play.”

The men’s play, Virtual Reality, features Michael Terides who is known for his work in Doubt and Twelve Angry Men and Perry himself.

“I get to do the Alan Arkin part. The part Michael is playing was played by Alan Arkin’s son actually,” Perry said.

What are people going to especially like about these plays besides seeing talented actors working on great material in an intimate setting, that is?

“Well, the timing is really terrific. This isn’t humour of the Neil Simon variety that counts on a play on words or a drum roll, this humour arises out of the irony of the situation, the struggles that are all too familiar to all of us. That’s why the evening is called Power Plays,” Perry explained.

Shows are presented Sept. 17-19, and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Tickets are available at Ten Old Books and First Chiropractic in Duncan, from cast members or at the door.

The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students for most performances, but there is a special price of $10 for everyone on opening night, Sept. 17.

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Ten-year-old Dailynn Middlemiss goes to Bench Elementary School and plays guitar. She likes listening to pop music and Ellie Goulding. She also enjoys singing in the school choir.

It’s energetic, it’s lively. It’s the season-ending show for the Chalkboard Theatre’s summer kids’ camps. Held at the Queen Margaret’s School theatre, this Broadway Kids production showcased the hard work by a talented group of students who kept instructors hopping just to keep up with them. [LEXI BAINS/CITIZEN]

Performance finale shows off camp skills LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chalkboard Theatre’s Cathy Schmidt and Andrea Rodall faced a big challenge in the final week of their junior summer theatre camps: keeping up with Kids on Broadway students.

The group learned their songs

and dance routines so quickly that Rodall confessed to the audience at the windup show Saturday, Sept. 5 that she had had to write more dialogue to keep ahead of them.

Schmidt said the young performers had their songs and dances down pat by Thursday,

faster than any musical theatre group the pair of directors had ever handled at their camps.

The result charmed the audience of parents and friends at the Queen Margaret’s School theatre, presenting such numbers as Getting to Know You and When I Grow Up.

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Marilyn Christine Lally Marilyn Christine Lally passed away on September 5, 2015 at Cowichan District Hospital. She is survived by her son Robert Michael Lally of Duncan. Marilyn was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and settled in Duncan in 1973 with her husband Robert and son Michael. She worked as a bookkeeper in the area until her retirement.

After a long battle with cancer she entered the hospital in the early part of May and on the morning of September 5, 2015 she passed away peacefully. Very special thanks to all Doctors and the nurses and staff on 2 West at the Cowichan District Hospital. There was no service by request and her body was cremated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

She will be in our memories and thoughts forever with all our love.

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Noella Noel Noella Noel passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, September 14th in her 95th year with her daughter Heather at her side. Noella was the loving mother of six children: Kaaren (Hans), Maureen, Dwight (Sandi), Raymond, Victor (Gloria), and Heather.

She will be deeply missed by her treasured companion Keith Aldouse. Noella is survived by her brother Victor and her sisters Louise, Alice and Simona. Noella was blessed to be grandma to 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Sunridge Place for their warm and compassionate care. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 3:00 p.m. at HW Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Leisa Marie Hallam

May 7, 1978 - September 4, 2015

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Leisa, our beautiful daughter, sister, partner and friend, granddaughter and niece.

We will all have our own special memories of Leisa; her beautiful Serendipidy heart and profound love for others, animals and nature.....and especially for Dooley.

Leisa had many talents, as well as career ventures; always giving her full heart and soul. Leisa also achieved her esthetician qualifications through the Aveda Institute of Cosmetology in Victoria......where she also taught for 3 ½ years. This profession took her on travels to Montreal, England, as well as to many countries working on the cruise ships.

Leisa was a very creative and beautiful artist. She set her mind, and was working yet towards another passionate life goal. This was to achieve a specialty degree in Therapeutic Art... to assist others, especially youth and young adults in their healing journey through this medium. The last two years of Leisa’s life, combined with courses, she also worked with troubled youth in Vancouver, sharing her talents, knowledge and caring support.

Leisa loved to write and journal.... in sharing one of her personal quotes “my gifts and strengths are so many. I feel my loving open minded heart, is one of my highest strengths. My compassion to find goodness in all things in this world; from the trees that feed us oxygen and Life, to the ladybug that flies on your shoulder on a hot summer’s day”.

Leisa, we will miss you dearly..... yyou will be Forever in our hearts.

Love Mom, Dad (Kim), Melina (Scott), Ever, Grandma and Auntie Emily.

A Celebration of Life for Leisa was held at Telford’s in Ladysmith on Tuesday, September 15/15.

Donations to the SPCA may be given, in lieu of flowers.

Lowe, Patrick Charles

December 6, 1984 - September 10, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son Patrick on Thursday September 10, 2015. Born in Duncan BC on December 6, 1984. Lovingly remembered by his family; parents, Glen and Ida Lowe; siblings, Rodney (Joanne), Cory (Jennifer) and Sonya (Justin); nieces and nephews; Taylor, Gillian, Trevor, Colton, Kadence, Aiden and Miley; Loving Nonno A Antonio i L Lomma as well ll as a large loving extended family. Predeceased by his grandparents, Filomena Lomma, Fred and Violet Lowe.

Pat was known for his beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and kind heart. He graduated from Cowichan Secondary School in June 2004. He continued on to master a multitude of trades in the construction industry. He will be truly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of working with him.

In his short time here, Pat enjoyed mountain biking, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

Patrick was an outgoing, genuine, selfless young man; many would say “he would give you the shirt off his back.”

In recent months, Pat could be found customizing his new Toyota truck.

Patrick will be sadly missed by all. He was the best son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Being the youngest of four, PC (Prince Charming) held a special place in his mother’s heart.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Comox Valley Recovery Centre 641 Menzies Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3C3, 1-866-708-2872 in Patrick Lowe’s name.

Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Born: July 11, 1932 Died: September 9, 2015 Quote: “An extremely energetic person who was an asset to the service. Extremely loyal and trustworthy.

Always available for extra tasks.” Written in her RCN Service Record by the Captain of the H.M.C.S. Stadacona On September 9, 2015, our wife, mother, and Nana, Betty Anne passed away quietly and peacefully. Betty Anne was a devout Roman Catholic and her family takes comfort knowing that she will join her mother Agnes and her sister Valerie with God in Heaven. Betty Anne was born Elizabeth Anne O’Sullivan on July 11, 1932 to Mary Agnes O’Sullivan nee Blaise, deceased and to (James) Patrick O’Sullivan deceased. Betty Anne spent her growing years with the Sister’s of Saint Anne Academy. After leaving the boarding school, Betty Anne enlisted for two 5 year terms in the Royal Canadian Navy where she met her husband Phillip Roderick Devitt in Halifax Nova Scotia. They were married on October 12, 1963, and spent their early marriage years in England. In 1974 the family moved to Vancouver Island, were Phil was transferred by BC Hydro, and where they added Rodney McCulloch to their family. For years, Betty Anne ran a daycare for teacher, so she could be home for her children. In 1996, a new challenge peaked Betty Anne’s interest, when she got involved with forming a food bank for the homeless and hungry. By the time the Cowichan Valley Basket Society moved to James Street, and then to Garden Street, Betty Anne was running the food bank full time. For over 25 years, 6 days a week, Betty Anne was there full of smiles, encouragement, and advice to those who needed a place to go.

Although she gave everyday to the CVBS, she was still there for her family. Betty Anne in her lifetime received the Black Tie Service Award, was written onto the Scroll of Honour for the City of Duncan, was given the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and although she appreciated the press that these awards brought to the Basket Society, Betty Anne volunteered because it was what was right. Betty Anne leaves behind her loving husband, Phil, son, Rod McCulloch (Julie) his daughter Megan, son Tim (Margaret Larson) his children, Tamara, Phillip (Evie), daughter Jennifer -her daughter Danielle, daughter Christine (Cory Parlee) and their children Dax and Cenna. Betty Anne also leaves behind her sisters Patricia, Kay, Sharon, Maureen and Denise and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral as per her request. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS HOWARD RICHARD JONES January 20th September 9, 2015 The family of Howard Richard Jones regrets to announce his sudden passing at the age of 67 at his home in Cedar on September 9. Born in England in 1948 Howard’s family moved to Canada in 1955. Howard was Educated at NAIT in Alberta and had a long and varied career as a mechanical engineering technician in Canada.

Howard was also an accomplished musician, a pilot, a photographer and an avid reader. He is survived by his wife Judith, daughter Sarah (Ed white), grandson Soren, his mother Betty Jones, brother Alan (Victoria and James) Jones and a large extended family.

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DUNCAN UNITED CHURCH THURS, SEPT. 17, 6-8 PM FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 9 AM TO NOON Good Quality Furniture For Sale Get It Early Before Our Harvest Fair!

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24. 7pm HARVEST FAIR 2015 DUNCAN UNITED CHURCH Saturday, September 19 9 am - 1:30 pm Corner of Ingram & Jubilee HUGE GARAGE SALE LOTS OF FURNITURE, Books, Crafts, Baking, Silent Auction, Collectibles, Jams, Plants, Toys and Games.

GREAT Food!

THRIFT STORE IS OPEN TOO!

Proceeds support our Community Outreach Programs

Rehearses Monday nights - Duncan.

If you’re 18+, read music & enjoy singing challenging repertoire, contact Christine Dandy 250-715-1568.

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IN MEMORIAM

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In loving memory of my son

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START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

HELP WANTED SERVER required at Kim Wah’s Restaurant, 5871 York Rd, Duncan. Please apply in person with resume.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

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May 1, 1973 ~ September 15, 2011 I miss you more as each year passes.

In my thoughts and in my heart always.

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COMING EVENTS

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COWICHAN FAMILY LIFE Peer Counselling Training September 19 - November 29 Request an Outline & Application maureen@cowichanfamilylife.org 28 - 127 Ingram Street, Duncan (250) 748-8281 www.cowichanfamilylife.org

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

ISLAND DOMESTIC needs experienced house cleaner to work with various clients in the Cowichan Valley. PT leading to FT. Wages $15.25/hr. $18.00/hr for move-out cleans.

Medical and dental may be offered. Must be bondable and have reliable vehicle. Email: info@islanddomesticservices.ca

Pacific Energy, a leader in the hearth manufacturing industry, seeks a motivated individual to join the Customer Service Team. You’ll need some or all of the following attributes to be successful in the role: • • • • •

Excellent customer relations skills Good computer proficiency Multi-skilling abilities A can-do attitude Accounting / Bookkeeping skills would be an asset This role will initially be a mat leave coverage that could develop into a fulltime position.

The position offers an attractive compensation package including a fully company paid benefits program.

Please send your resume to the attention of Chuck Richardson at chuck.richardson @pefp.net Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department.

Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr.

Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays.

Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities.

Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please.

PART-TIME CLERK SORTER THE SALVATION ARMY DUNCAN has a part-time clerk sorter position opening. This is a temporary position leading possibly to permanent part time.

Responsibilities: include accepting, sorting and pricing donations from the public, cash and merchandising.

Candidates must be willing to work Saturdays and some evenings. We are looking for someone to start immediately and will work through to the Christmas season. Candidates must be available for work through December. For a complete job description, drop in at The Salvation Army 280 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BC. No phone calls please. Drop off your resume or email it to: tsmanager@shaw.ca ROSS GERMAN Shepherds requires occasional p/t help.

Cowichan Bay. (250)743-9475

VITAL SOCIETY We are accepting resumes/applications for casual work.

Community Support Worker, certiďŹ cate preferred.

Wage starting at $16.33/hr.

Applications available at www.vitals.ca or contact Davina Manhas at: davina.manhas@vitlas.ca

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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GLENORA TRAILS HEAD PARK CARETAKER SERVICES OVERVIEW The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Parks & Trails Division invites proposals from interested parties for park caretaker services for Glenora Trails Head Park located in the Glenora area of the Cowichan Valley.

David John Jr. McKenzie

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HELP WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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TRAVEL

LIKE TO SING? Join Medford Singers. Rehearsals Duncan United Church, Wednesdays, 6:45 pm. Men welcome.

Directed by Simon Leung. Call Michele (250) 748-0287.

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RFP Documents Request for Proposal documents may be obtained as of Friday, September 18, 2015, from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Planning & Development Department, located at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, and the CVRD website at http://bc-cowichanvalley.civicplus.com/index. aspx?NID=1486 and on BC Bid. PROPOSALS Proposals will be received by Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendent, Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, until 2:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2015, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Glenora Trails Head Park Caretaker Services Request for Proposals No. 2015-PRK-004�.

SITE MEETING Interested parties are encouraged to attend a site meeting at 4284 Robertson Road, Duncan, BC, on Friday, September 25, 2015, at 10:00 am that will provide a tour of the park caretaker residence and overview of duties (Note: park caretaker contract does not permit pets as a condition of caretaker residence occupancy).

PROPONENT INQUIRIES Request for Proposals inquiries must be directed by email to Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendent, Parks & Trails Division, Planning & Development Department at rdias@cvrd.bc.ca

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CUSTOM TILE WORKS Professional installation of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks, etc. Repairs.

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PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

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

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Books, clothing, jewellery.

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VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • Refugee Information Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Duncan United Church, hosted by Amnesty International Canada, Cowichan Action Circle. Interested in sponsorship? Want to support others? Want to know more?

Info: rhoda.taylor@gmail.com • Chemainus Rotary Club Giant Book Sale, Friday, Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chemainus Village Square Shopping Centre. • Cowichan Independent Living outdoor market Fridays until Sept. 25, 4-7 p.m. in the ballfields by Vancouver Island University, 2003 University Way. • Canadian Firearm Safety Course (non-restricted and restricted) starting Friday, Sept. 18, Duncan. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca • Women invited to life-transforming 2015 Women of Faith conference: Loved – the Farewell Tour, Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m., New Life Church, Duncan. $25 (includes meals). Register: 222.new lifechurch.ca/register

Seniors

• Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14.

Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 dropin fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955. • All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment.

Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables. • Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers. com

Meetings • Branch 53 Royal Canadian Legion general meetings on the third Sunday of each month starting Sept. 20, 1 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadet Hall, 3790 Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Refreshments follow meeting. • Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous is here to help. Meetings Sunday morning, Thursday evening. For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/ find-a-meeting/ • Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusduncan.ca • Cowichan 950 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info: www.cowichan toastmasters.com

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• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre general meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. This is your centre, your input is important! • Age-friendly open house, Sept.

19, 2-4 p.m., 50 Plus Activity Centre, Lake Cowichan. Age-friendly audit has been done and recommendations will be presented. Refreshments. Info: 250-749-6121. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pot luck birthday party, Saturday, Sept.

19, 5-8:30 p.m. For birthdays in August and September. • Saturday, Sept. 26 Fall Potluck and Games Night, 50 Plus Activity Centre, Lake Cowichan. Doors open 4 p.m., bring a dish to share. Play cards, pool, darts, shuffleboard, or bring $10 gift to play bandit bingo. Door prizes.

Non-member welcome — phone ahead if you wish to attend 250-749-6121. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast Saturday, Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pot luck birthday party Saturday, Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:30-11 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Halloween Dinner and Dance, Oct. 31, 6-10:30 p.m., tickets $20, on sale starting Oct. 1 at the centre, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 250-924-4865. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. except Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Recreation • Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club meetings second Tuesday each month except July and August, 7:30 p.m., socializing time 7-7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. Next meeting Oct. 13. Refreshments provided. Info: cowichankayakandcanoe.wordpress. com

Arts • Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fairgrounds. First session Sept. 17. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Linda 250-597-1108. • Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Splashworksâ€?, a demonstration of capturing water in motion by Brian Clemens and Brad Grigor, Ladysmith Camera Club, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop in fee.

Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com • Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation holding AGM Monday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Queen Margaret’s School. CVPAF is a registered non-profit to provide funding to low-income families with children ages 18 and under wanting to participate in performing arts activities such as dance, acting and music lessons.

Music • Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Coronation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728. • Like to sing? Join Medford Singers.

Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Duncan United Church. Men welcome.

Director Simon Leung. Info: Michele 250-748-0287. • Encore! Women’s Choir meets Monday evenings, Duncan. Seeking motivated women ages 18-plus who read music and enjoy singing repertoire that is challenging, yet fun! Info: Christine Dandy, 250-715-1568. • Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Info: 748-8982.

Sports

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Osczevski leads Capitals to a perfect start KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

On his first weekend as the captain of the Cowichan Valley Capitals, Adam Osczevski showed that he’s the right man for the job.

In the Caps’ first game of the weekend, a 3-2 season-opening victory over the visiting Victoria Grizzlies, Osczevski set up Kade Kehoe’s game-winning goal — a shorthanded marker early in the third period — then later proceeded to deliver a beating to Victoria’s Corey Iapalucci after he ran Osczevski’s linemate Ryan Burton into the boards from behind.

The captain showed a different side the next night when he scored four times to lead the Caps to a 6-3 home win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

“We talked about why he was captain last week,” Beatty said.

“And he went out and proved us right.”

The weekend earned B.C. Hockey League Player of the Week honours for Osczevski, who has an early lead in the league points race as well. Kehoe picked up an honourable mention for his fourpoint weekend.

Accolades aside, the biggest thing for the Capitals was starting the season with a pair of victories.

“Obviously, getting a couple of wins on the opening weekend, we’re happy with the result for sure,” Beatty said. “They can’t take that away from us.”

On Friday night, the teams traded goals in the first period as newcomer Matt Hudie paced the Caps to a lead at the 13:51 mark before Cole Pickup evened things up for the Grizzlies with a powerplay marker at 17:48.

Pickup put his team ahead a minute and nine seconds into the second period, but Ayden MacDonald’s first as a Cap — against his old team — tied the score again. Kehoe and Osczevski broke in together during a penalty kill early in the third period, and Kehoe finished off the play with what held up as the game-winner.

Cowichan Valley Capitals captain Adam Osczevski (7) slips between a pair of Victoria Grizzlies players during last Friday’s season-opening win. A five-point weekend earned BCHL Player of the Week honours for the veteran forward. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Goalie Storm Phaneuf, another veteran playing his first season with the Caps, made 32 saves as Victoria outshot Cowichan 34-26.

“It’s great to win the home opener,” Beatty said. “I thought maybe we were a little tight, maybe it was opening-night nerves.”

The defence corps and penalty killers held the fort down the stretch as the Grizzlies pushed hard to tie the score.

“Our defence was solid,” Beatty said. “They played well. We were able to hold Victoria off at the end. They had a bit of momentum toward the end when we were killing penalties in the third.”

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Osczevski added another in the second and Hudie potted his second of the year as Cowichan made it 5-1.

Hudie’s fellow U.S. import Jared Domin rounded out the Caps’ scoring in the third and Alberni replied with a pair.

Lane Michasiw got his first start of the campaign in goal, stopping 30 of 33 shots.

Osczevski may have set the pace on opening weekend, but Beatty was impressed with the rest of the team, too.

“I thought we had a pretty good effort from everybody,” the coach said. “Kade and Ryan [Burton] certainly had a good weekend as well. And there were guys that played very well that maybe didn’t get on the scoresheet. We had a good effort from everybody both nights.”

The goaltending tandem of Phaneuf and Michasiw looked strong and ready to backstop the team to a good season.

“Storm certainly was a factor in the win Friday night,” Beatty agreed. “And Lane had a good outing Saturday night.”

With all the positives, Beatty was still cautious that this was

just the start of a long campaign.

“It was a good weekend for us, but there are 56 more [games] to go,” he said. “We’re not getting too carried away.”

This coming Friday, the Caps will host the Powell River Kings at 7:30 p.m. in their last game before heading to Chilliwack for two contests at the annual BCHL Showcase.

“They’re a strong team,” Beatty said of the Kings. “They split with Nanaimo on the weekend in two close games. We have to cue it up for Powell River for sure.

It should be a good game for us.

We’ll make sure we get out there and execute.”

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LMG rolls right over Westcastle in rout KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan LMG started the 2015/16 Vancouver Island Soccer League season in fine form last Saturday with a 4-0 win over Westcastle United at Westhills Stadium. The results was never in doubt as the defending league champions led the way from start to finish.

“We outplayed them pretty good,” Cowichan head coach Glen Martin said.

Martin often says the key to winning in Division 1 of the VISL is to score the first goal, and that’s exactly what his team did last Saturday, drawing first blood with a goal by captain Jesse Winter on a corner kick set piece eight minutes in. That strike held up as the only goal of the half.

Cowichan came back out for the second half with the same determination, and took another three minutes to add to their lead. Cooper Barry scored that one on another corner kick, burying the ball from a scramble in front of the net.

Westcastle didn’t have an answer for that, and Cowichan continued to roll.

Paddy Nelson added to the barrage when he converted a Steve Scott pass to make it 3-0 at 66 minutes, and Barry scored his second of the game on a penalty kick with about 10 minutes to play.

The score could have been higher: Govinda Innes had a brilliant chance to score shortly after Nelson’s goal, sliding in to kick the ball as it skipped across the goal

mouth, but he hit the crossbar.

“It was hard to believe he didn’t score,” Martin said.

Sam Hutchison got the shutout in his first game with Cowichan, but wasn’t terribly busy, his job consisting mostly of handling crosses as he collected the clean sheet. Westcastle didn’t try hard to score on Cowichan.

“They sat back and absorbed a lot of pressure,” Martin said. “We had total control of the game.”

Everyone who dressed for the match played, including Div. 2 call-ups Kodi Archbold, Connor Williams and Jacob Ready, and U16 call-up Luca Klotz.

With the season opener now behind them, LMG is looking to their home opener next Saturday against Comox at Keserich Field on Sherman Road at 4 p.m.

The game will be a battle for first place in Div. 1 as every game that didn’t involve Cowichan or Comox last weekend ended in a tie. Last year, Cowichan beat Comox at home early in the season, then tied them on the road. Relative newcomers to Div. 1, Comox finished sixth in the league last year, but weren’t far out of first, and had the best record in the league in the second half.

In Div. 2, Cowichan United played to a 1-1 draw with Powell River Villa last weekend, their lone goal coming from Kevin Smith. United will be home to Prospect Lake at 6:15 p.m. next Saturday.

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Second-year Islanders forward Keenan Eddy collects the puck near his team’s bench during their 3-1 win over the Peninsula Panthers in last Saturday’s home opener. Poets tallied a goal and an assist in two games over the opening weekend. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Islanders split, but get closer than ever to finally beating Victoria KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Kerry Park Islanders didn’t get their long-awaited win over the Victoria Cougars as they opened the 2015/16 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season last Thursday, but the team’s performance had owner Mark Osmond feeling optimistic that it will happen soon.

“All the signs are there that we’re going to beat them,” he said. “We’re encouraged.

I thought we really played a good game.”

Famously, the Isles haven’t beaten the Cougars since Osmond bought the team in 2012. A win over Victoria has become his Great White Whale.

The Isles lost the game at Archie Browning Arena 6-3, but got off to an excellent start, leading 1-0 at the first intermission thanks to a goal by veteran Zack Smith.

“We dominated the first period of that game,” Osmond said. “We were thinking, ‘this looks good.’”

They didn’t come out as dominant in the second period as the Cougars scored three straight. Trailing 3-1, the Isles didn’t throw in the towel, which was a sign of a new attitude.

“In the last few years, that would have been game over,” Osmond said.

The team came back and got goals from Patrick Poets and Ryan Paisley to trail 4-3 at the end of the second. The Cougars added two more powerplay goals in the third to get the win. Keenan Eddy had two assists in the losing cause, while goalie Ty Rennie made 30 saves on 36 shots.

One big difference came on special teams, where the Cougars finished 3-for7 on the powerplay, while the Isles were 1-for-7.

“All signs are there that we’re going to beat Victoria. We’re encouraged.

I thought we played a good game.”

MARK OSMOND, Kerry Park Islanders owner

“Losing Tanner Browne to a misconduct in the second didn’t help us,” Osmond pointed out. “He’s our powerplay quarterback.”

The Isles had a better result on Saturday as they won their home opener 3-1 over the Peninsula Panthers, but Osmond felt the performance wasn’t as good as the day before.

“I thought we played better as a team on Thursday,” he said. “But we got the win, and that’s what counts.”

Abe Lamontagne gave Kerry Park a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Panthers tied it up with 36 seconds left in the second. Connor Bissett and Zack Smith scored unanswered goals in the third period to give the Isles the win. Rennie was back between the pipes and stopped 24 of 25 shots.

The Islanders will play the same teams this coming weekend, only with the home and away statuses reversed. They visit the Panthers Friday, then host the Cougars Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Also last weekend, the team participated in a spin cycle relay fundraiser at Thrifty Foods in Mill Bay, collecting about $1,600 that will go to the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock on behalf of Rob Webb, an RCMP officer who is riding on the Tour de Rock this year and who is also an assistant coach with the Isles.

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Barry sisters reach the top at Hillclimb in Port Angeles KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A trip to the Labour Day Motorcycle Hillclimb races in Port Angeles, Washington has become an annual tradition for a growing group of Valley riders, and this year, they came home with quite a collection of trophies.

The event is hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club and has classes for riders of all ages. It is a family affair as well, as Pat and Amanda Barry and their daughters, Cynthia, Jayden and Lily took part. Pat Barry was one of several Valley riders competing in the large bike classes, along with Matt Weremi, Byron Dewaal and Kurt Allan.

Jayden Barry led the way on Saturday, taking first place in the 50cc class. Cynthia Barry placed fourth in the 85cc division and fifth in the 85cc modified class, while Matt Weremi was fourth in Openx and sixth in 450x. Byron Dewaal placed fifth in 250x and seventh in 250 modified, and Pat Barry was eighth in 450 modified.

On Sunday, Kurt Allan won the 450x class ahead of Weremi, who was seventh, and Pat Barry, who was 15th. Jayden Barry was second in 50cc and her sister Lily was eighth. Cynthia Barry placed second in the 85cc class and fourth in 85cc modified. Dewaal finished third in 250 modified and fourth in 250x.

Lily, Cynthia and Jayden Barry display their trophy haul from the Labour Day Hillclimb in Port Angeles. [SUBMITTED]

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Boston Pizza Beer & Burger Night

Pirate-Themed Fundraising Dinner

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Enjoy a delicious dinner at Boston Pizza while rubbing elbows with the entire 2015 Tour de Rock team. This fun fundraiser also includes silent auctions, prizes and more. Tickets, $25 each, are available at Boston Pizza in Campbell River (1309 North Island Hwy) or by calling Tom at 250-205-0801.

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COURTENAY/COMOX

Enjoy a six-course meal, live band, and live and silent auctions as the 2015 Tour de Rock riders stop for the night in the Comox Valley.

The event, at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre (1590 Cliffe Ave.), will also pay tribute to Mike Lawless for his many years of dedication to the Tour de Rock. Tickets, $60 each, are available at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, Boston Pizza and RCMP office. For info, call Breana at 250-702-6996.

Thursday, Sept. 24 • 6 to 8 pm

Sunday, Sept 20 • 5:30 pm PORT MCNEILL – Black Bear Resort BBQ

PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM Community Dinner

Have a great meal, mingle with the Tour de Rock riders, and raise money for pediatric cancer research with an amazing silent auction and head shaves at the Quality Resort Bayside Parksville (240 Dogwood St.). Tickets, $20, are available at the Inn, Parksville Chrysler or through any Rotary Club of Parksville member.

Join us for a fantastic BBQ with the Tour de Rock riders and crew (1812 Campbell Way). For info, call the Black Bear Resort at 250-956-4900.

Cumberland

Monday, Sept. 28 • 6 to 8 pm LADYSMITH – Red Serge Dinner

Join the riders at the Eagles Hall (921 First Ave.) for a delicious dinner, live auction, wall of wine and raffles. It’s always a fun event and tickets go fast, so get yours now! Tickets, $25, are available at Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.

Union Bay

Friday, Sept. 25 • 5:30 to 7:30 pm PORT ALBERNI – Boston Pizza Fun Family Night This is sure to be a spectacular night, so bring the kids and enjoy a delicious dinner, carnival games, entertainment, silent auctions and more. Tickets, starting at $15, are available at Boston Pizza (3550 Johnston Rd.) or the Port Alberni Cancer Society Unit Office.

Tofino Sunday, Sept. 27 • 5:30 to 8:30 pm NANAIMO – Red Serge Dinner

The Coast Bastion Hotel (11 Bastion St.) hosts the always-spectacular Nanaimo Red Serge fundraiser.

Enjoy an amazing dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a raffle, all in support of the Tour de Rock. Tickets, $60 each, can be purchased at Country Club Centre Lotto Booth, Coast Capital Savings or by emailing tberg@bc.cancer.ca.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 5:30 to 9 pm DUNCAN – Red Serge Dinner

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Canadian Tenor Ken Lavigne will be the highlight (after meeting the Tour de Rock riders, of course) of this year’s Cowichan Valley Red Serge Dinner. Join us at Mellor Hall at the Cowichan Valley Exhibition (7380 Trans Canada Hwy.) for a memorable dinner and great entertainment, plus there’s a raffle, and silent and live auctions. Tickets, $40, are available at Coast Capital Savings, Canadian Cancer Society Unit Office (394 Duncan St.) and the RCMP detachment. For info, call David at 250-701-4101 or email Jon at jbaker@vistaradio.ca.

Thursday, Oct. 1 • 6 pm SIDNEY – 19+ Comedy for Cancer Gala

This adults-only event will certainly be the funniest on Tour, as award-winning comedian Mike Delamont headlines a night of incredible entertainment. Enjoy a great meal from Island Culinary Service, as well as a cash bar, 50/50, balloon pop and more. Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Ave.) for this memorable evening. Tickets, $50 each or sponsor a table for $500, are available at Coast Capital Savings Sidney branch, the Mary Winspear Centre, Peninsula News Review or by emailing Laura at ljlavin@shaw.ca.

Port Alice - Seafood Dinner and Auction • 5:30 pm

Join us for the delicious annual dinner and truly unforgettable live auction at the Port Alice Legion (821 Marine Dr.). Tickets are $20 each from the Port Alice Legion! For info, call Ashley at 250-284-0015.

Sunday, Sept. 20 Port Alice to Port Hardy and Port McNeill

Port Hardy - Chamber Mixer • 11:30 am

Mix and mingle with the Tour de Rock riders at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce (7250 Market St.). There will be plenty of entertainment, food and so much more. For info, call Lisa at 250-218-7158.

Port McNeill - Black Bear Resort BBQ 5:30 pm See event on map

Monday, Sept. 21 Port McNeill to Woss and Sayward Sayward - Potluck Dinner at the Sayward School Gym • 6 pm

Enjoy an evening out with your family for a potluck dinner and meet the 2015 Tour de Rock riders. There will be a raffle, 50/50 draw and much more at Sayward School (690 Kelsey Way)! For info, call Sandy at 250-282-3443.

Campbell River - Spirit Square Community Head Shave • 5 pm

Come mix and mingle with the 2015 Tour de Rock riders at this amazing event, held in a new location this year. There will be a community head shave, live music, guest speakers and so much more! For info, call Carol at 250-287-8221.

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Saturday, Sept. 19 Drive from Victoria to Port Alice

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Sayward to Campbell River

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The following events are just some of the many stops the Tour de Rock team will make in Vancouver Island communities between Sept. 19 and Oct. 2. Day event times are subject to change. Please visit TourdeRock.ca for more info and more events.

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Campbell River - Boston Pizza Beer & Burger Night • 6:30 pm See event on map

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Campbell River to the Comox Valley Courtenay - Pirate-Themed Fundraising Dinner • 6 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 30 • 6 pm

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Cops for Cancer West Shore Gala

Join us at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa (1999 Country Club Way) for the 2015 Tour de Rock Gala. The night includes an incredible dinner, a huge silent auction, guest speakers, a meet and greet with the 2015 team and so much more. Tickets are $65 each or $500 for a table of 8. For tickets or info, contact Donna at 250-590-6713 or 250-532-1359.

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Thursday, Sept. 24 Comox Valley to Union Bay, Qualicum and Parksville

Courtenay - Community Breakfast and Head Shave • 7 to 9 am

Head to the Thrifty Foods parking lot (660 England Ave.) and join the 2015 Tour de Rock riders for breakfast and some earlymorning head shaves! For info, call Belinda at 250-218-3400.

Parksville Community Dinner 6 to 8 pm See event on map

Friday, Sept. 25 Parksville to Port Alberni

Port Alberni - Boston Pizza Fun Family Night • 5:30 to 7:30 pm See event on map

Saturday, Sept. 26 Port Alberni to Ucluelet

Ucluelet - BBQ, Bottle Drive and Tricycle Obstacle Race • 11 am/ Riders arrive at 2:45 pm

The Co-Op Grocery (1580 Peninsula Rd.) hosts a BBQ, Bottle Drive and Tricycle Obstacle Race with Ucluelet RCMP members! Don’t miss this crazy fun all in support of Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

The food and fun begins at 11 am and the 2015 Tour de Rock team is expected to pull in around 2:45 pm

Sunday, Sept. 27 Ucluelet to Tofino and Nanaimo

Tofino - Co-Op & Legion Breakfast 9:30 to 10:30 am The 2015 Tour de Rock riders will be hungry as they make their way from Ucluelet to Tofino to earn this delicious breakfast. Join them and the Tofino community for some pancakes at the Tofino Legion (331 Main St).

Nanaimo - Red Serge Dinner 5:30 to 8:30 pm See event on map

Monday, Sept. 28 Nanaimo to Ladysmith and Chemainus

Nanaimo - Maffeo Sutton Park Community Stop • 11 am to 1 pm

School’s not in session today, so what better way to celebrate a Pro-D Day than to cheer the Tour de Rock team on as they stop at Nanaimo’s signature park. This great event features a BBQ, fun activities for kids and more.

Ladysmith - Piping Parade and Community Visit • 2 pm

Ladysmith hosts its annual amazing community stop as the team gets piped in up First Avenue to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union (330 First Ave.) just after 2 pm Enjoy cheque presentations, a few speeches and a chance to visit with the team.

Ladysmith - Red Serge Dinner 6 to 8 pm See event on map

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Chemainus to Lake Cowichan and Duncan

Chemainus - Breakfast with the Tour de Rock Team • 7:30 to 9 am

This fundraising breakfast is a great chance to chat with the 2015 riders and hear about their Tour de Rock experiences so far.

The delicious breakfast takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Chemanius (9775 Chemainus Rd.). Tickets, $20, are available at the Legion and 49th Parallel Grocery.

Duncan - Beverly Corners Community Event • 1 to 3 pm

This fun stop in the Beverly Corners parking lot (at Beverly Street and Highway 1) has become an annual highlight, as it attracts a great, supportive crowd for head shaves, a raffle, fundraising, food from Thrifty Foods, entertainment and more. The event runs from 1 to 3 pm, with the Tour de Rock team pulling in at 2:30.

Duncan - Red Serge Dinner 5:30 to 9 pm See event on map

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Duncan to Shawnigan Lake, Mill Bay, Sooke and the West Shore West Shore - Cops for Cancer Gala 6 pm See event on map

Thursday, Oct. 1 Oak Bay, Victoria, Central Saanich and Sidney

Sidney - Stantec Tour de Rock Block Party • 12:30 to 3 pm

Join us at 2042 Mills Road for delicious food, classic cars, music, a giant inflatable obstacle course and more! Come join in the fun and meet the 2015 Tour de Rock team when they arrive in Sidney! Minimum $10 donation for lunch.

Sidney - 19+ Comedy for Cancer Gala 6 pm See event on map

Friday, Oct. 2 Esquimalt, Saanich and Victoria

Broadmead - Tour de Rock Bash, Presented by Coast Capital Savings & Thrifty Foods • 11 to 1 pm Join us at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre for a BBQ by donation provided by Thrifty Foods, music and other festivities!

Meet the 2015 Tour de Rock team when they arrive at approx. 11:30 am!

Victoria - Tour de Rock Finale 4:30 pm After cycling for two weeks and clocking more than 1,000 kilometres in the saddle, cheer on the 2015 Tour de Rock team as they cross the finish line at Victoria’s Spirit Square (at Pandora Avenue and Broad Street), and join us in various festivities, including presentations, head shaves and the final fundraising total.

The 2015 Tour de Rock Team

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Trek Bicycle Store Top row (left to right): Nick Mandryk, Matt Rutherford, Brent Hilborne, Devin Fidler, Derek Brand, Ray Bernoties, Steve Smith, John Belanger, Nick Brame, Rob Webb, Mihai Ilioi Bottom row (left to right): Michael Lemire, Ian Wetzel-Eden, Alison Wood, Nawid Akbar, Pam Harris, Hilary Eastmure, Dillon Sahota, Paul Egli, Diane Luszniak, Rod Carper

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hile each member of the Tour de Rock team and every Vancouver Island resident who supports Cops for Cancer is united in their fight, each person’s connection to the disease is very personal. That means everyone supports the Tour de Rock for different, but equally meaningful reasons. Here’s why some of the 2015 Tour de Rock members are riding:

“I have been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock for the last nine years, mainly as part of the motorcycle escort team. I have lost a Grandmother and an uncle to this devastating disease. I have been blessed with two beautiful healthy daughters and want to help families who are dealing with everything involved with having a child with cancer.”

“It was 20 years ago that I lost my younger brother, Steven, to cancer. Steven’s life was extended nearly seven years by the medical treatments. He was a few months away from being declared cancer free before the leukemia returned.

To this day, I clearly recall the doctors telling us that there was nothing more they could do. It is the most helpless feeling in the world knowing the end is coming for someone you love, someone younger than you, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.”

“I am married with 5 children; 1 of whom, Sam, watches over us from heaven. My wife, Nikki, and I consider ourselves fortunate. We did not have to endure the pain and struggles faced by so many families as their child, brother, sister, grandchild, niece, or nephew suffers with cancer. I cannot comprehend having to live that struggle daily wondering whether there is a cure in store for us or if each day is possibly the last with that beloved member of my family.”

Dillon Sahota, Central Saanich Police Service

John Belanger, North Vancouver Island Traffic Services

Ian Wetzel-Eden, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP

“Growing up I was always told the same thing over and over again: When someone is in their time of need, no matter who they were, where they were from or what they were going through, it is our responsibility as human beings to at least try and help them.”

“My first introduction to childhood cancer was when I was in 4th grade, a classmate of mine passed away from leukemia. That was the first time in my life I remember experiencing having someone that I know pass away. That memory stuck with me and has impacted me knowing that cancer does not discriminate and it can and does affect anyone regardless of age.”

Nawid Akbar,

Saanich Police Department

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