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Non-fire callouts an ‘onerous financial burden’ FUNDING: Provincial government needs to step up to the table and provide money to help out small fire departments LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
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The Town of Lake Cowichan wants the province to step up and pay attention (and cash) to deal with a problem that’s hitting many small jurisdictions in the wallet. When volunteer firemen are called out to motor vehicle accidents and to help with what are loosely described as “medical assists”, the money comes out of the town’s coffers and Lake Cowichan councillors have had enough.
Coun. Tim McGonigle, after looking at the fire department bills for the summer, decided to lead the charge. “It’s too high a cost to the municipality. There has to be some way to recoup these costs. The province is downloading this onto volunteer fire departments. It’s not right,” he said. Coun. Bob Day agreed. “Due to the amount of call outs for medical assists and MVAs, you’ll see fires are way down on the list of what they do now,” he said, adding that firefighters must
now take a lot of expensive, timeconsuming training to deal with all extra duties. “I’d like to use a quick analogy. In supermarkets, products have to have the ingredients listed in order of the amount of them inside the product. If we were to look down this list here, fire would be quite far down the list of things a fire department does. I’m looking at my crystal ball and it could be 10 years before we have full-time firefighter payroll if we don’t act on this stuff. I think we should start crafting a resolution
now to go to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities,” he said. McGonigle agreed to try that tack, saying, “this will be about the fifth time we’ve tried this but I think we have to keep bringing it forward to reiterate the onerous financial burden on small communities. When 80-90 per cent of your calls are for medical aids and MVAs, it’s up to the departments of health and transportation to repay some of these costs, and See Taxpayer costs • page 4
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Valley fans spot Lynnea Bruce in Next Star promo LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Nothing is being said officially yet but the cat has slipped partially out of the bag: Valley songbird Lynnea Bruce will be appearing on a TV talent search in the spring of 2014. On Sunday night, Sept. 22 as YTV wrapped up its summer-long series The Next Star, the network showed a promotional clip for a new program entitled The Next Star: SuperGroup. Bruce is not the first Cowichan performer to get national recognition through YTV’s The Next Star franchise. In 2011, singer/songwriter Parker Schmidt, then 12, made the final six and was featured all summer on the popular program. SuperGroup is a spinoff singing competition series that will work with young talent to find the next popular boy or girl group, such as One Direction or Fifth Harmony. Produced by Tricon Films & Television in association with YTV, the search for Canada’s next super group sensation follows the journey of 30 finalists who travel to Toronto and compete in groups of five while they are mentored by an expert panel.
In the end, two groups will go head to head in the live finale, where viewers will vote to determine who wins the grand prize and title of The Next Star: SuperGroup. Sharp-eyed Valley fans spotted an excited, teary-eyed Bruce in the promo clip and the phone lines and Facebook began to heat up as pals passed on the news that they’d seen the talented Cowichan girl on TV. On Lynnea Bruce’s own Facebook page, she answered questions about the show simply with comments like, “Yes, that was me! It airs this spring. I’ll let you know when. Very excited.” Friends have already started wishing her all the best, with comments like, “So amazing! OMG what good luck; that’s so awesome. We’ll be waiting to hear from you and see you on TV. Very cool.” For the young singer, it caps a busy summer: she appeared at Sunfest plus the Up and Coming Stars Showcase in Parksville and during the 39 Days of July at the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival. But, according to the show’s publicist Emily Brake, there’s nothing
more to say, yet. The show doesn’t air until probably March 2014 and official details about who’s in it will be released much closer to that date, she said Wednesday. However, YTV has released a few details about the show itself. Hosted by Jordan Francis, The Next Star: SuperGroup features performance coaches comprised of multi-platinum music producer and songwriter Damon and actress and recording artist Cory Lee. They will be joined by a panel of industry experts, who include choreographer Nico Archambault, vocal coach Sarah Morrison, make-up artist Vanessa Jarman and stylist Corey Ng. After assembling the young artists into five groups, the coaches and experts will guide and mentor each act as they are faced with an array of challenges designed to help them fine tune their sound, style and chemistry. The series is slated to premiere in the spring of 2014 and will conclude with a live finale event in Toronto. For a sneak peek of the series, go to. http://player.theplatform.com/p/yT_qKC/Next-Star/ embed/select/EeEIEK5WT54P
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Protectors of Echo Heights are not stopping when it comes to saving their cherished forest. The Chemainus Residents Association wants signatures on a new petition aimed at stopping the Municipality of North Cowichan from developing 45-55 homes on the 54-acre parcel of land. The development plan makes up about 20 per cent of the land and is in sharp contrast to a plan kyboshed back in June, in which North Cowichan council voted to abandon a 2011 development plan that would see about 40 per cent of the municipally owned, second-growth
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One derelict building down, more to go LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Lake Cowichan Town Council is starting to act on the problem of derelict buildings. “We’ve identified two on Darnell, one on South Shore and one on Cowichan,” Town CAO Joe Fernandez told the council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24. “The ones on Darnell had to be inspected through an entry warrant that we secured and we should be getting reports
on those fairly shortly. As for the other properties to be remediated, on South Shore Road and Cowichan Avenue, a hazmat report has been prepared for 172 South Shore Rd., a demolition permit has been issued and the owner has indicated that 172 will be demolished beginning next week.” The additional reports will be coming along “very shortly”, he told councillors. There are still other properties that have been the subject of concern
for years and council is still considering what to do, Mayor Ross Forrest said. “We do know who owns them. It’s the same process, but it’s a long and tedious process to get through,” he said A letter, sent in March by the Choose Cowichan Lake Committee said that, in its role as a group trying to showcase the community to prospective doctors, “it’s a challenge when we take visitors for a drive through town and see derelict buildings along our main street.”
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The City of Duncan’s groundbreaking participation in the Community Carbon Marketplace pilot project earned an honourable mention in the category of Community Excellence in Leadership and Innovation, Climate Action at last week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention. Spearheaded by Cowichan Energy Alternatives, the Carbon Marketplace directs money to local carbon-reduction projects in exchange for carbon credits. Participants can invest in a number of projects related to greenhouse
place. It also contributed funds to Cowichan Energy Alternatives for carbon footprint assessments of non-profits. “The City was excited to be the first municipality to have participated in the Community Carbon Marketplace and we are eager to share this innovative and truly community-minded alternative for carbon offset spending,” said Duncan Mayor Phil Kent. “Council was particularly pleased to be able to achieve carbon-neutral operations knowing that the municipality’s carbon credits were directly supporting community-based projects spearheaded by local organizations.”
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they are considerable costs.” Day called on town staff to “craft a resolution with strong language somehow stating that we feel this burden on the local volunteer fire departments of small communities is becoming overwhelming due to the amount of call outs to medical incidents and motor vehicle accidents.” Day said he hoped other councils could see and discuss the resolution. “I’d like to raise awareness of the idea in
other small communities,” he said. The July monthly report for the Lake Cowichan Fire Department states there were three medical assists, one of which took three hours. In each case, more than a dozen firefighters were called out. At a motor vehicle accident, 22 firefighters were called out to help. The total cost to the Town of Lake Cowichan for these four incidents alone was $1,685.53. In August, a medical aid call and a lift assist call plus one motor vehicle accident call-out cost Lake taxpayers $946.26.
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Lake council awards organics contract LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Lake Cowichan may finally, at long last, be getting an organics collection program. The town’s public works committee has recommended, and council has agreed, that BFI be given the contract for a recyclables and organics program, effective May 2014. Asked if this was really, truly about to happen at Lake Cowichan, Coun. Tim McGonigle chuckled. He’s been pushing for the idea for years. “How long have we been having this conversation?” he said. “I believe it was the first year I was on council.” Mayor Ross Forrest, having checked with CAO Joe Fernandez, had the details. “It was 2006 when we first started talking about it,” Forrest said. It looks like it will get off the ground this time, he said. McGonigle said, “I hope so. Let’s wait for the first pickup.”
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Chemainus volunteer firefighters were called out on Tuesday afternoon after a truck hit a Hydro pole on Chemainus Road. Crofton firefighters were also on the scene to direct traffic. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
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Float home rules causing tension LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Fireworks are expected between the owners of float homes in Cowichan Bay and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. A blow-up has been coming for some time and now, and as Area D director Lori Iannidinardo prepares to announce new zoning as part the process of updating the area’s official community plan, the fuse is being lit. “The float home owners are all upset because we’re putting in zoning and regulations,” Iannidinardo said Tuesday afternoon. “They’ve planned their own meeting about that.” Concern about float homes and their discharge of effluent into sensitive Cowichan Bay has been front and centre in many discussions in recent years. This latest push, as the OCP wends its way through proposal to acceptance to reality is only the most recent of a long series. Iannindardo explains. “First of all they [float homes] are not allowed there but we left them there because we are re-doing our zoning with our OCP. The community has said to us
Float homes in Cowichan Bay are a contentious subject. [CITIZEN FILE] that a certain number of float homes brought character to the Bay. “We told the marina owners not to put any more float homes in while we worked through the process of the OCP. Now, we’re doing the zoning and they got all excited when they saw the draft zoning bylaw on this. They are furious. There [was] a big meeting Sept. 25 and we are having our open house Thursday at 7 p.m. at Bench School on the zoning. I am really surprised at the anger and the amount of stuff that’s coming through
right now that we are putting in these regulations,” she said. Part of the concern among current float home owners is that they will have no place to go as only certain areas are being looked at as suitable locations for such dwellings. In addition to being reduced to locating in specified areas, float houses will have to have proper sewage hookups, according to Iannidinardo. “Their effluent goes directly to the ocean now. Would they want the effluent from our houses going into the Bay? I don’t think so. Those float homes need to be regulated and hooked up to the proper sewer system and they are not at the moment. We’re asking that there be only a certain amount of float homes and they all have to be hooked up appropriately. This is what they’re mad about,” she said. Float homes are not the only source of tension. “And, of course, there is also the problem of the liveaboards that are pooping in the Bay. There needs to be a regulation and the proper facilities. They add to the pollution in the Bay as well,” Iannidinardo said.
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Fire departments bearing unfair cost burden t is absurd that our sometimes tiny volunteer fire departments are bearing the financial burden of training and time to deal with medical assists and being first responders at motor vehicle accidents. We agree wholeheartedly with Lake Cowichan councillor Tim McGonigle that it’s past time for the far more well-funded provincial departments of health and transportation to step up with some cash. We don’t necessarily think that these duties should be shifted somewhere else, as long as the fire departments don’t see them
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as too much to carry. Our volunteer firefighters have been performing these duties admirably. But the province should absolutely ante up some dollars and some recognition that this is a clear downloading of a considerable responsibility onto local shoulders. Especially since the numbers tell the tale that these types of calls take up far more of the fire departments’ time and resources in many jurisdictions than fighting actual fires does. Firefighters are being asked to function almost as paramedics
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at major crash scenes, as well as doing regular runs to seniors facilities for “lift assists”. Also at crash scenes firefighters must be prepared to deal with traffic control and gas and possible spills of other chemicals. The skills and expertise needed come only with considerable and ongoing training. If the departments of health and transportation are not going to provide crews of their own in each community to deal with these types of situations within their respective areas of responsibility (and we think it would be a waste for them to do so), then
they should provide funding to the people that do perform the services. The volunteer fire departments are a very efficient means to address the need for these services. The network of fire departments and their infrastructure already exist throughout the province. They are grassroots organizations that serve communities so small that no provincial program would ever consider posting a single person there, let alone funding and building an entire department of people.
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In some of these small communities especially, if fire departments only responded to fires, they would be called out only once in a blue moon. Therefore it makes good sense to have them ready, willing and able to respond to other types of emergency situations and situations where people need a hand. Giving dollars to fire departments for these types of callouts is the most efficient spending the province could ever do. It is not fair that municipalities are the ones required to cover these costs. The downloading needs to stop.
Seniors need to make voices heard The B.C. Co-operative Association will be launching a program to develop elder care co-ops for housing, support and services across the province. They will hold a community meeting Friday, Oct. 4 at St. John’s Anglican Church, at the corner of First and Jubilee streets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to share ideas. This is an opportunity for all us seniors to speak up and let them know what is the best model for our community. We must make sure our voices are heard, our needs listened to. We hope that we can convince them to choose Cowichan as one of the sites.
So often programs, services, are developed by those organizing them without much input from those who will use them, and sometimes with very little thought of a particular community. Often these are for the purpose of cutting costs — or efficiency, which usually means the same thing. Surveys may have been done of course, but did anyone really listen to what was really being said? What may work for one community does not for another. Not only are young people being pressured by TV and magazines to seek an unattainable life, seniors are too. I’ve just read an advertisement for a retirement home “footloose and fancy free
— top notch professional chefs”. These ads which feature beautiful young senior couples walking hand in hand along a beach or on the golf course are a pipe dream for most of us seniors. For many its a bed in a four-bed room. The reality for most seniors is much different. We all need decent, affordable housing whether in our own homes with support or assisted living. We all need access to services provided in the community. These goals are achievable! Please come and make sure your views are known. Trudy Thorgeirson Director, Cowichan Co-operative Connections Association
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Duncan’s best-kept secret I have lived in Duncan for four years. During that time I have rarely been able to afford to swim at the Aquatic Centre. I found out today from a co-worker — not the Aquatic Centre — that free passes are available to low income individuals. One only needs to inquire at the reception desk at the Aquatic Centre to receive an application form. Proof of income and residency required. Prudence Muise Duncan
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I recently read an article in the Citizen regarding Mayor Ross Forrest being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada in honour of his significant achievements and contributions to the community. The Mayor responded by saying, “Thank you for all the support. I am humbled by this award. My achievements and contributions to our community have all come as a part of a team, not me individually…and now the great team we have with town council and staff, etc.” he wrote. Are we talking about the same mayor (maybe he has a twin)? The same town council and administrator? Certainly not the ones we have been dealing with. The acknowledgement sounded like the mutual admiration society patting itself on the back. We have addressed the mayor, council members and administrator of the town of Lake Cowichan on numerous occasions over the last five years and have yet to have any of our concerns and correspondence responded to. The last letter was sent to all council members in January 2013 and to date no response has been received. When presented at council meetings, which are not at all welcoming, we are either told ”we will take it under advisement” or to the quote the mayor on his last acknowledgment at a town council meeting, “you caught me off guard,” even though the item had been placed on the agenda several days before and correspondence hand delivered to the council office. These items are never reflected in the minutes as even having been discussed. A reflection of their inability to deal with the issue or to push it under the carpet. Apart from a $2.5 million (claim to fame) roundabout that has inconvenienced the whole town and driven away tourists, I am not sure what else they have been responsible for except ignoring concerns and driving people out of town. Somebody please enlighten me! There are at least 10 derelict buildings and more people are leaving the town than coming in. More houses are on the market and not selling than ever before (including 55 waterfront). The only thing growing in Lake Cowichan is the broom. Would not the $2.5 million have been better spent upgrading and beautifying the town to encourage new residents and businesses? Surely one traffic light would have sufficed. The old boy network in this community doesn’t want change nor do they welcome newcomers or new ideas. This is not about being sour grapes, this is about these people doing the job they were elected or hired and paid to do and being transparent in their dealings with the public.
Open letter to Stephen Harper: Is Supernatural B.C. destined to become a supertankers terminal for Alberta? This summer while visiting Haida Gwaii, I attended a potlatch to celebrate 20 years of collaboration between the Haida Nation and Parks Canada for the protection of Gwaii Haanas Park. Gwaii Haanas is 5,000 acres of pristine wilderness protected from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the oceans... one of the only truly protected areas in the world! Being there has made me more aware of what we stand to loose if supertankers are allowed in B.C. waters and if even only one of them has a spill, the deadly consequences to Gwaii Haanas and the rest of B.C.’s coast. After reading further about Canada’s future plans for oil production, I have some serious questions to ask you, Mr. Harper. You say these plans are for the national interests but whose national interests? I agree with a quote from The Star, “the rapid extraction and export of raw bitumen without domestic upgrades and refining does not enhance Canada’s productive capacity — It shrinks it!” Plus the amount of shipping, pipelines, etc. needed to get this unrefined bitumen to
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Editorial minimizes actions The description of the Sauder Frosh behaviour as being “unintentional” is much worse than “cheesy” — it serves to minimize future leaders of business in our country revelling in their enthusiastic endorsement of rape — of young girls yet! Further, the Sauder School’s lack of
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A double line of fire means an increased fire intensity between the two lines, which more effectively kills the invasive grasses during the prescribed burn at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve on Friday, Sept. 13. For more photos from the controlled burn, scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen. com [COURTESY GARRY OAK ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY TEAM]
Fire designed to help native plants come back stronger SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
You don’t typically associate fires with good news, especially when they are intentionally set — and on Friday the 13th of all days — but, “It’s good luck, at least it was for us,” said the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Irvin Banman about the recent prescribed burn at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve.
The site manager, since 2001 Banman has been part of the group doing restoration work at the preserve. “We do burns on an annual basis if at all possible,” he said, noting that the plant communities in the Garry Oak ecosystem, a subgroup that’s found in the coastal Douglas fir on southeast Vancouver Island, are fire adapted. In other words, they’re used
to fire and thrive after being scorched. “It’s beneficial, similar to what happened in the prairies and other parts of North America where fires happened on a regular basis —whether they were lit intentionally by aboriginal people, we’re talking historical fires, or whether they were lightning fires,” Banman explained. After the fires, the native species come back flourishing, while the invasive plants don’t do as well. Of particular note, the groundcover species camas — a food sources for First Nations — was a big driver for aboriginal people pre-contact, Banman said. “It’s a cornerstone species along with the Garry oak. The Garry
oak and camas meadows grow in association and if they’re thriving that means a lot of other things will be doing well as well,” he said, “They’re indicators of ecosystem health.” The BC Forest Service’s Cobble Hill Firer squad oversaw the fire, which covered about one and a quarter acres. “They helped us out a lot this year and we really want to take our hats off to them for running the fire suppression system,” Banman said. The sizes of the areas being burned are ever-expanding. “We started off years ago with one-metre-square plots. We’ve come a long ways,” he said.
So too have the restoration efforts at the preserve. “We have a native plant nursery and we collected a lot of native seed on the site throughout the summer months, so we’re going to be seeding and planting into these burned areas.” Local First Nations are helping out on many fronts. “Two years ago they attended one of our burns and we hire First Nations pretty much every winter to work on the project. We’ve had elders come down to visit and they give us advice on things,” Banman said, noting that the community is an amazing resource to have. “We have a lot of partners working with us,” he said.
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International conference on water headed to Duncan SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
Cowichan is quickly becoming a community to watch when it comes to water management. That’s why an international conference called Building Capacity For Success: Towards Watershed Governance in British Columbia and Beyond has chosen greater Duncan for a three-day conference in January 2014. The symposium was originally to be held at the University of Vic-
toria, but organizers changed their minds after touring the area and learning more about Cowichan’s water issues — both struggles and successes. “The fact that this conference is being held here in the Cowichan signifies that we’re kind of moving in really good directions as far as water governance goes, and water management,” said Cowichan Watershed Board coordinator Rodger Hunter. “In the Cowichan, you can really see the prob-
lems…you can see a whole bunch of issues, they are very clear, but you can also see the solutions.” He said that while the region still lags behind the likes of Ontario when it comes to planning and implementation, “I think it’s something to showcase.” Hunter noted it is a fantastic chance to have some of the best minds gather to talk about water governance. With a few exceptions, the conference will be made up of aca-
demics and those already in the industry. “It’s the on-the-ground steward-type people, the governance people, and then the people who are involved in research and training,” Hunter said. But, there’ll be a seminar in conjunction with the conference for community members should they, too, wish to become involved. “There’ll likely be a big event at the beginning to talk about what’s really happening in watershed management in Canada and
North America,” Hunter said. He added that the conference is about “rolling up your sleeves and working together”. “Some of the speakers are international. Just as we’ll try and expose the people who come to the conference to our community, we’ll try and expose our community to some pretty significant talent,” Hunter said. The invitation-only conference is slated for Jan. 27-29 at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre.
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Board pushing to store more water behind weir SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
The Cowichan Watershed Board is now an official registered society but that’s not the biggest news coming from Wednesday night’s CVRD regional services committee meeting. The CWB has formally requested that the CVRD, in conjunction with Cowichan Tribes, apply to the province’s deputy water comptroller for a conservation licence to store an additional 20 centimetres of water in Cowichan Lake to better ensure adequate river flows in the summer and early fall. “The conditions are changing with our climate and the summer inflows to the lake are decreasing. We have to get better use of the existing weir,” CVRD board chair Rob Hutchins told the committee during a presentation made by him and CWB’s Rodger Hunter. If granted, the licence would piggyback on Catalyst’s, Hunter said. “They’ve got a licence to store water and this would be a conservation licence on top of that,” he said. Because the capacity to operate the weir lies with Catalyst, an operating agreement would also need to be reached but Hunter is optimistic there’d be no issue there. “Catalyst has been really good during this whole process.” The drought/fish/weir issue has been around for years and consideration of raising the weir and installing pumps are “some time away,” Hutchins explained. Something has to be done in the meantime. “We have a good mechanism now but we haven’t used it well in the past and we can
use it better than we have been,” Hutchins said. There’s been a 35 per cent reduction in summer inflows into Cowichan Lake. “That’s what we’re facing,” Hunter said. “This reduced inflow results in, when you have a dry summer, of course lower flows in the summer and the problems that we get.” Decades ago, the “optimum” summer/ early fall flow of the river was set at just over seven cubic metres per second but that goal hasn’t been met regularly for years. “However in the last two decades there’s an increasing number of days that we’re not making that seven cubic metres per second,” Hutchins said. He noted it’s dropped as low as four cubic centimetres in some situations. “If you can hold 20 centimetres, that’s 20 extra days of adequate river flows,” Hunter explained. Holding the extra water would increase the likelihood of being able to maintain the optimal flow from 49 per cent to 62 per cent in the summer as well as to increase the chances of having enough water for a fish pulse from 52 per cent to 82 per cent. “You’re just using the existing weir, the existing infrastructure that we have to its optimal capacity,” Hunter said. Cowichan Tribes supported this resolution in July. “I know that we don’t have all the answers, we’re not asking for your endorsement tonight but at the very least we’re asking you to forward this to staff and have them come back with a report for your consideration,” Hutchins said. The matter was referred to staff for a more detailed report.
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Chemainus’s Godkin pioneer in logging industry SANDRA MCCULLOCH TIMES COLONIST
Thelma Godkin, 91, has a beautiful view from her room at Steeples, an assisted-living facility in Chemainus. The vista is not of the ocean, but the blue-grey hills of the Vancouver Island range: Mount Brenton, Mount Sicker, Copper Canyon and beyond, to the headwaters of the Chemainus River. It brings memories of life in her late teens and early 20s when Godkin was the lone woman working alongside burly male loggers in the woods. Before she entered that realm, Godkin, whose maiden name is Emblem, worked at the Chemainus sawmill. It was a job she didn’t enjoy. “They had me on a great big thing where I had to cut the lumber so it would fit in another thing,” Godkin said. A close call with a whirling saw blade convinced her to quit and try the log sort. Someone then offered her a job in the woods, and Godkin leapt at it. It was the start of a story that Vancouver Island entertainer John Gogo heard about when he and fellow members of the Other Guys Theatre Company performed at the Chemainus Theatre this spring. Their show, Good Timber — Songs and Stories of the Western Logger, is a tribute to old-time loggers like Godkin. Gogo visited Godkin, who grew up in Saltair. He marvelled at her stories — then made sure she got tickets to the show. “These are the people who paved the way,” said Gogo, whose forefathers were loggers and miners. “For a woman to do something like this during the war highlights what women were doing … stepping up and doing what was normally considered men’s work.” During the Second World War, Godkin was happy to take over
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“I knew I had to be right,” she said. “If I saw anything unsafe, I’d shut the whole thing down. It’s a responsible job, actually.” She remembers girlfriends and their mothers being flabbergasted that Godkin would choose to put on cork boots and heavy pants every day to go work in the woods. “My girlfriends would say, ‘What are you doing, working in the bush? You should be a stenographer or something,’” she said. “I said, ‘I’d shrivel up and die if I had to do that.’ ” She felt free in the woods, and happy. “We logged near Copper Mountain, and the trees were so big and beautiful, and when they fell I felt like crying because I could hear them sighing as they were going down,” Godkin wrote in a letter to the Cowichan Valley Citizen published in June. There were dangerous times, too, such as one incident when men from another logging site came running by, screaming at Godkin and others to move fast. “They said ‘There’s a forest fire coming! You’re going to get killed!’” Godkin recalled. She and the men ran through a clearcut to safety. The fire stopped at the edge of the standing timber. Godkin left the woods after five years, with the next phase in her life bringing marriage, a son and a daughter. A house in Saltair surrounded by trees later became her home. Today, she often sits back and smiles as she looks at the hills. “I remember how you could see Vancouver and all over everywhere. I really liked it up there, felt like I was queen of the woods.”
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The Cowichan Intercultural Society is weaving a tapestry of great food, wine, music and a chance to support three vital, but underfunded community programs. On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre in Duncan CIS is hosting the Tapestry Gala fundraiser in support of CIS, Volunteer Cowichan and the Victoria Immigrant Refugee Centre Society. “We see the impact that our programs have on people and don’t want to stop effective programming due to a lack of funds,” said Lynn Weaver, executive director of CIS. “Our plan is to raise $15,000 to support three of our programs that serve more than 400 community members each year.” These programs support local youths, families and immigrants. “The name Tapestry Gala expresses the nature of diversity and multiculturalism in the Cowichan Valley Region: it is like many threads coming together to create a beautiful tapestry,” said organizers. “In the spirit of creating a vibrant community, join in with the fundraising.” The event will include live and silent auctions, door prizes, and storytelling. Tickets are $75 each, $140 for a pair, or $544 for a table of eight. Get them at the CIS office at 205394 Duncan St. You can also enter to win a free ticket by liking CIS’s Facebook page. For more information, call 250748-3112 or visit www.cis-iwc.org Andrea Rondeau, Citizen
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New director at Social Planning Cowichan Social Planning Cowichan announced that Kathleen Sheppard has been hired as the new executive director of the organization. Sheppard has lived in Dun-
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Public art project aims to start conversation on homelessness LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
A unique piece of art will melt away while leaving a lasting impression as Tyler Hodgins’s The Sleeping Bag Project comes to the Cowichan Campus of Vancouver Island University. What is it? A discussion of art, homelessness and social responsibility, all morphed into one as the result of Hodgins placing an ice sculpture on a bench. His sculptures have been part of various events around Victoria and VIU organizer Helene Demers said last week, “we want to engage with our community in conversations about this work and about the issues surrounding homelessness.� Tyler Hodgins is set to unveil two pieces of his art Wednesday, Oct. 2, one in Duncan and one on campus, with a discussion to follow from noon to 1 p.m. in the lecture theatre (room 140) at the Cowichan Campus. “This idea comes from my interest in working with a material that can be placed as a public intervention — art as interference, art in the way of regular discourse — but an intervention that will dissolve away, not requiring the need
A significant part of the aptly named Sleeping Bag Project are ice sculptures that represent the seeming invisibility of the homeless. [SUBMITTED] for the safeguards and restrictions placed on more permanent public art projects,� Hodgins said. “Ice has a physical presence, but is also temporal. It is this aspect which suggested the subject matter for the project, with thoughts about directing the public gaze towards a public problem.� Depending on where the work is placed, it “creates a conversation with its environment and confronts us in spaces and ways we do not anticipate,� the artist said of the sculptures.
Over time, the sleeping bag forms will melt, leaving only a trace of colour from the ice, which will eventually wash away with exposure to the elements. “Their ephemeral nature speaks to the lack of visibility of the homeless and the need for investment and resources to address issues of homelessness,� he said, adding that his motivation was to draw the “public gaze towards a public problem, which is a poignant reminder in many ways of our societal failings.�
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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, September 27, 2013
Oilcheck a finalist in BBB Torch Awards From over 104 nominations for the Better Business Bureau 2013 Torch Awards for Vancouver
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Yukon Dan goes for the gold LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Yukon Dan brought his Gold Panning in the Classroom program to the BC Forest Discovery Centre this week, delighting children who watched him pan for real gold. This 80-minute presentation focuses on the Fraser River, Barkerville and Yukon gold rushes, geology, rocks and minerals, history and science. Yukon Dan and four others have won the silver medal for Canada at the World Gold Panning Championships in Coloma, Cali-
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There is a long history of growing apples on Saltspring Island, and this weekend that history is the subject of celebration. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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What of the mysterious ship KC-13-ac? It was the glowing, Suddenly his bincircular white light oculars stopped in hovering over the mid-arc. wreck that held the Where, moments Japanese seamen’s before, there was nothattention as they ing, there was now a approached. blinking tower of light he lookout about four miles to the aboard the north. Capt. Ohuchi CHRONICLES Meitetsu Maru immediately ordered T.W. Paterson scanned the darkness increased speed and carefully. But there altered course to close was nothing to be seen that starwith the strange beacon. lit morning of Nov. 2, 1957, and, As the Meitetsu neared, her by 2 a.m., the Japanese freighter officers observed the blazing was 30 miles off the west coast remains of what they took to be of Vancouver Island, steaming a fishing boat. But it wasn’t the through empty seas towards her destination, Vancouver. See Mystery • page 22
T Brigantine Amazon entering Marseilles in November 1861. She was later renamed Mary Celeste, as which she became the well-known ghost ship. [WIKIPEDIA PHOTO]
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Mystery of K-13 numbers among maritime tales such as disappearence of Mississippi Queen From page 21 fiery wreckage that held their eyes captive. It was the glowing, circular white light that hovered over the wreck at which they stared. As their freighter inched closer, the strange light retreated swiftly in a great upward arc and vanished in the distance. After radioing the alarm, the Japanese searched, unsuccessfully, for survivors, then continued on to Vancouver. They made no attempt to board the vessel which was ablaze from bow to stern. The U.S. Coast Guard and planes of the RCAF initiated an extensive air and sea search and, aided by excellent weather conditions, covered 6,100 square miles of ocean. Although there were many fishing boats throughout the area, none picked up any survivors. And only one reported an incident that could have had any connection with the burned vessel. That report mentioned the strange white light which the Japanese had seen, arching upward and away from the fire. All the two-day search turned up of the vessel described as “... of about 50 tons and about 70 feet long,” was a medium-sized gas tank to which were attached some pieces of charred wood. Capt. Ohuchi told authorities that no identification had been
visible other than the figures “KC-13-ac” on the side of the burning hull. No Canadian or American fish vessels had been reported as missing or overdue at the time of the sinking and “KC-13-ac” didn’t correspond with the numbers of any fish boats of either nation. The gas tank, the only clue, was forwarded to the Vancouver RCMP and eventually identified as being from the Nanaimo fishing craft Jo-Joe which went missing off the west coat of Vancouver Island on Oct. 30, 1957, a week before the incident involving the Meitetsu Maru. At first thought to be a company listing, “Kc-13-ac” has never been identified. RCMP officials said the number of the JoJoe “may have been O.N. 194867”. They said, when queried, that they had no record of an intense bright light. The Jo-Joe’s owner, Frank Brown of Nanaimo, hadn’t turned up when I researched this story in the 1960s, so it’s assumed that he was lost with his boat. No mention was made of others having been aboard. But the mysterious fate of the KC-13-ac wasn’t forgotten, unofficially, at least. In his book Strangest of All, a collection of psychic phenomena — mysteries that science can’t explain — the late author Frank Edwards included the story of the “K-13” among pages covering such fam-
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“The Celeste was found derelict in calm seas, her captain, his wife and small daughter, and a crew of nine missing. The ship was perfectly sound, everything aboard was intact, including her valuable cargo and all of her lifeboats. To date, well over a century later, no truly credible solution has been put forward...” TOM PATERSON, columnist
ous puzzles as the Mary Celeste and the Mississippi Queen. Briefly: the Celeste was found derelict in calm seas, her captain, his wife and small daughter, and a crew of nine missing. The ship was perfectly sound, everything aboard was intact, including her valuable cargo and all of her lifeboats. To date, well over a century later, no truly credible solution has been put forward as to why those aboard had abandoned a stout ship in mid-ocean. Of all the mysteries of the sea, the Mary Celeste remains the most intriguing. The Mississippi Queen, considered to be the finest boat on the rivers of America in 1873, steamed out of Memphis en route to New Orleans with her
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usual capacity list of passengers aboard. She never made it. Despite the most thorough search, which included dragging the mighty river, no traces of the ship nor of its passengers were uncovered. The Mississippi Queen had simply vanished from the face of the Earth. Very powerful company for the likes of the KC-13-ac to be keeping! But the questions that surround it remain unanswered all these years later. What was the cause of the fire that gutted a 70foot-long craft in minutes? Was there anyone besides Mr. Brown on board? And, most intriguing, what was the strange white light that hovered over the wreck? Six years after, there was another case of a light that possibly wasn’t there; happily, this one led to the rescue of four youths. About 4:30 a.m. May 19, 1963, a Victoria resident sighted what appeared to be a red flare between Cadboro Point and D’Arcy Island. He notified the RCMP who contacted the Rescue Coordination Centre who informed the RCN’s training yacht Oriole and her tender, the 75-foot converted harbour craft Oriole II, then in Bedwell Harbour. When the Oriole II failed to find the source of the red flare the hunt was suspended pending further information. Later, Victoria Marine Radio
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Field hockey teams undefeated The four Cowichan teams went undefeated last weekend in Div. 2 and 3 of the Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association. In Div. 2, the Cowichan Swifts tied the Sailors 1-1. Ali Andersen scored for the Swifts, while Kim Lutz replied for the Sailors. The Cowichan Cardinals got two goals from Shylayne Davidson as they tied 2-2 with the Lynx,
who got their scoring from Ana Adams and Jocey Charlton. Both Cowichan teams in Div. 3 earned victories. Lynne Dayton and Makayla Styba scored for the Cowichan Stellers in a 2-0 win over the Devils. Sharyn Higginson had two goals and Lexi Anderson added one as the Kestrels topped the Demons 3-1. Anne Marie Fuller replied for the Demons.
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Defence leads the way as Piggies shut out Comox KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Cowichan Piggies dominated the Comox Kickers 48-0 in a First Division rugby match last Saturday that could have gone even more in Cowichan’s favour. “It was okay,” said Cowichan head coach Gord McGeachy. “We scored some nice tries. We got off to a really good start. We left some points on the field in the second half. We had some opportunities that we didn’t capitalize on.” Even though his team could have put a few more points on the board, McGeachy was happy with the way the Piggies played without the ball, something they’d been working on in training. “It was a good defensive effort, getting the shutout,” he said. “They never got close to scoring, so that was encouraging.” In the first half, Rob McDonnell scored two tries, and Mike Needham and Chad Evans had one each. Owen Wood, Cam Jarvis, Cam Hall and Bruce Moss went over the line in the second half. George Bantin kicked two conversions in the first half, and Hall converted his try in the second half. “The ball is getting spread around,” said McGeachy. “That’s one of the things we’re working on. It’s going through lots of hands, and the try opportunities are spread out as a result.” That spirit took a bit of a downturn in the latter portion of the game. “One negative is that we got too individualistic in the second half,” said the coach. “Guys were going for the run when they should have
been looking to pass. You can get goal-line fever when the score is too lopsided.” Just prior to that game, Cowichan’s Thirds faced a Powell River team that made the trip with just eight players. They were able to round out their side with Cowichan players and one from Comox. “It evened out the numbers, and enabled all 23 players to play a whole game,” McGeachy pointed out. Although the score was 5-0 for Powell River at halftime, Cowichan took over in the second and rolled to an easy victory. The day began with a tough 7612 loss to Velox for Cowichan’s women’s team. “Velox was another very fit and fast team that is at the premier level, but we were happy to be able to get across the line against them,” said Cowichan captain Sherry Spence, whose team got tries from Nenagh McCulloch and Quinn Battie, and a con-
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version from Michelle Moore. Bristine Craig, who hadn’t played in five years, was picked by Velox as Cowichan’s player of the game in the backs, and McCulloch got the honour in the forwards. Kelti Duncan was solid in her first time playing rugby. All three teams will be in action at home again this Saturday when the Nanaimo Hornets visit for the annual Wayne Peace Memorial Game. The women will take the field at 11:30 a.m., the Thirds at 1 p.m. and Firsts at 2:30 p.m.
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Bantam RedDogs win McAdam Park debut KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The bantam Nanaimo/Cowichan RedDogs won their first football game in Duncan last Sunday, while the midget Cowichan Bulldogs were running their record to 4-0 with a road victory. After playing their first two h o m e g a m e s i n N a n a i m o, the RedDogs took the field at McAdam Park for the first time and dismantled the Victoria Spartans 33-7 in an intense contest. “The games between these two rivals tend to be hard-hitting matches,” said head coach Rory Kine. “Sunday’s game was no different.” After the Spartans were unable to get anything done on the first possession of the game, the RedDogs showed them how it’s done on their first play with a pass-and-run to Dayton Goskell for more than 30 yards. On their second possession, the RedDogs scored on a 10-yard run from Nathanael Durkan for a 6-0 lead. The RedDogs’ defence prevented the Spartans from gaining much ground, and on Victoria’s third possession, Durkan scored his second major, picking off a pass and running it back 40 yards. Malcolm Barr ran 60 yards after a hand-off for the RedDogs’ third touchdown of the game, and Durkan added his third of the contest after another interception. Durkan wasn’t done there, as he scrambled 35 yards for yet another major in the second half before the teams settled into a defensive battle. Meanwhile in the Fraser Valley, the midget Bulldogs were cutting the Chilliwack Giants down to size with a 24-14 victory.
The RedDogs’ Morgan Pasternak breaks through a phalanx of Spartans on a punt return last Sunday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] The Bulldogs were on their game from the opening kickoff, forcing a fumble on Chilliwack’s return, which was recovered by Landon Conville. Liam Palcu-Johnston went untouched to the end zone to open the scoring on Cowichan’s first offensive play. The defence matched the effort with an interception by Niko Ceska that he returned 42 yards, setting up a 20-yard score by Drayson Price. The Bulldogs got a diving interception from RJ Piche. Eric (Wheels) Williams took the ball to the one-yard line on the next offensive play, and Price completed the touchdown drive. The Giants’ first touchdown came on an 80-yard interception return. “This gave Chilliwack life and that rattled us,” head coach Opie Williams acknowledged. “We thought it was going to be another easy victory like the Comox game.” A pair of major penalties against
the Bulldogs got the Giants to the one-yard line, setting up an easy touchdown, but Cowichan answered back with a 10-yard pass to Darren Aitcheson, who ran 10 more yards to score. “Our defence had a great second half, shutting the door on Chilliwack and not letting them get any rhythm,” Williams noted. Garion Ferguson stood out with three knockdowns and an interception that killed the Giant’s final drive; Brock Gowanlock had five tackles, three assists and one hurry; Nick Thomas had two tackles and three assists; and Wyatt McWatt blocked a field goal and added two tackles and two assists. Both teams will be at McAdam Park this Sunday as part of a “football extravaganza.” The RedDogs will play Chilliwack at noon, followed by the Nanaimo Redmen vs. Meadow Ridge at 2 p.m. and the midget ’Dogs facing North Surrey at 4 p.m.
Ferreira tournament is a field hockey fall highlight KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
A full slate of eight field hockey teams in two divisions will be on hand at the Cowichan Sportsplex this weekend for the 2013 John Ferreira Memorial Tournament. Host Cowichan Secondary School will head up the Premier Division, joined by local rivals Frances Kelsey and Shawnigan Lake School, as well as Courtenay’s Mark R. Isfeld and South Delta Secondary from the Mainland.
The Competitive Division will include Brentwood College and Queen Margaret’s School, as well as another Courtenay entry in G.P. Vanier. Using both the turf and grass fields, the teams will play round robins on Saturday and Sunday morning, followed by playoffs on Sunday afternoon. The fifth-place team from the Premier Division will cross over to the Competitive bracket for the playoffs. Cowichan and Shawnigan will square off at 9 a.m. on Saturday
to open the tournament, with games at every hour until Cowichan and Kelsey close out the day at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Cowichan will face South Delta at 8:30 a.m., followed by two more round-robin games. The Competitive Division will play semifinals at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with the third-place game at 2:30 p.m. and the final at 3:30 p.m. The Premier third-place match will go at 1:30 p.m., and the final at 4:30 p.m.
Zack Elliott charges the net for the U16 Tier 2 Lightning during a game against Vic Field last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Lightning season gets underway KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Mid Island Lightning kicked off the field lacrosse regular season last weekend with a busy slate of home games. The U16 Tier 2 team opened their season at the Cowichan Sportsplex with a double-header against Vic Field 2 on Saturday. Despite a great effort from goalie Conary Neligan, the Lightning lost both games. Kaine Dreaver scored five goals over the two matches and Chris Cassorla added four. Both the U12 and U14 Tier 2 squads played at home on Sunday. The U12s beat Nanaimo 13-3 and 11-4. Devon Zunti and Denton MacDonald each had hat tricks in the first game, while Brandon Carlson scored twice, and Jeremy Benson, Vincente Prey, Wade Mason, Kurtis Smith and Dawson Sears had one apiece. In the second game, Carlson potted three, MacDonald and Benson had two each, and Mason, Smith, Sears and Cameron Lumb had singles. The U14s lost both their games
against Pacific Rim by scores of 10-3 and 10-4. Sam Baxter scored two goals on the day, with Liam Joe, Seth Negaard, Gavin Spencer, Jordan Frost and Kaleb Kenner-Erickson also scoring. Playing on the road against Nanaimo, the U14 Tier 1 team won both their games on Sunday. In preparation for the regular season, Mid Island hosted the Lightning Strikes Rally at the Sportsplex on Sept. 14, with positive results for the home teams. The U12s were edged 9-8 by North Island. MacDonald scored four times, Benson had three goals and two assists, and Lumb had a goal and a helper. The U14 team beat their North Island rivals 13-5 on the strength of a hat trick from Baxter, two goals apiece form Jack Chicquen and Thomas Vaesen, and one each from Ashton Chalmers, Jayden Ashbee, Colton Lidstone and Nathan Clark. The U16 Tier 1 Lightning walloped Nanaimo 21-0, and the U16 Tier 2 team was edged 9-8 by Oceanside.
Mid Island U12 player Jeremy Benson cradles the ball during the Lightning Strikes Rally on Oct. 14. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, September 27, 2013
Kay gets call for World Series
Achurch stars as Superman for United
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Wearing a Superman jersey is not something to take lightly. A lot of pressure comes along with the red and yellow “S” that identifies the world’s best-known superhero. Darian Achurch can handle it, though. The Cowichan United goalkeeper donned his Superman jersey for last Saturday’s Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 2 match against Gordon Head and lived up to the logo. “He earned it,” said United manager Neall Rowlings. “He played stellar.” Desperate for a victory after dropping the first two games of the 2013/14 season, Cowichan got it by beating the Gorge Blazers 21 at Victoria’s Hampton Park. “Finally, the game we needed,” said Rowlings. “We came out hard and outplayed them for the first 45 minutes, resulting in goals by captain Jose Muro and Kevin Smith. Every single player had an amazing showing.” The Blazers were awarded a questionable free kick and capitalized on it to break Achurch’s shutout bid, but the team held on to win. A few other players managed to impress their teammate/coach. “Jordan Korven was a workhorse up front,” said Rowlings. “Nelson Devana and Matt Fitzgibbon ran the opposition up the wings into exhaustion.” The win left Rowlings optimistic about the rest of the season. “If we keep this form, we will be back in the top of the table.” Cowichan’s next game will be back on the road against firstplace Gorge United on Saturday at 6 p.m. Cowichan’s women’s soccer team will play at home this weekend, taking on the Prospect Lake Lakers at Evans Field at noon on Sunday.
Squash players square off in the Shawnigan Junior Open Tournament earlier this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Shawnigan players among B.C.’s best KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Many of B.C.’s best squash players, including several from the host school, were at Shawnigan Lake School on Sept. 13-15 for the fourth annual Shawnigan Junior Open Tournament. “This year we saw some very talented squash players,” said Shawnigan coach Lynne Grass. “The future of Shawnigan Squash looks bright with all of our athletes finishing extremely well.” Not surprisingly, Bransten Ming — the top-ranked high school player in the province and the top U17 player in Canada — was Shawnigan’s top performer, winning the boys gold division with a 3-1 victory over Gavin Maxwell of St. Michael’s University School in the final match. Nathan Bomans, already celebrated for his work on the violin, proved that he has other talents with a strong showing in the gold division. Nicho Letient, Rhys Blumer,
Simon Lewis-Schneider and Cade Stewart represented Shawnigan in the boys silver division and had strong showings against opponents from across the province. Blumer win the consolation bracket, and Stewart claimed the silver saucer. Shawnigan’s Brandon Lee won the bronze division, while teammates Jack Xie, Drew Zinkiew, Stewart Urquhart and Nick Carpentier also performed well. Kelsey McGaw was Shawnigan’s top performer in the girls competition. Rie Ota, Elise McKinnon, Barbara Hyde-Lay and Katherine Penhale also played well. To u r n a m e n t o r g a n i z e r s expressed their thanks to coach Mike Johnson, headmaster David Robertston, the Shawnigan Parents’ Association, the school’s culinary staff and the Thursday night players for their assistance, as well as sponsors Monk Office, Taiji Brand Group, Bowmel Chrysler and Nik West Photography.
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ian head coach Geraint John in Rugby Canada’s press release. The remaining stops on the Sevens World Series between November and May include Dubai; Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Las Vegas; Hong Kong; Wellington, New Zealand; Tokyo; Glasgow; and London. Canada finished 12th on the 2012/13 tour.
Booster club seeking members The Cowichan Valley Capitals booster club is hoping for an influx of new members when it holds its next meeting in late October. The Cowichan Valley Amateur Sports Booster Club will convene at the Island Savings Centre at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The goal of the club is to encourage both sports and education in the Cowichan Valley. The majority of its fundraising efforts are related to the Cowichan Valley
Capitals, providing services to the junior A hockey team both at their games and at functions in the community. “In recent years our membership has dwindled, and we are looking for new members with a fresh and positive outlook,” said David Van Deventer, the Caps’ director of sales and marketing. Contact Amy Blatchford (amy. blatchford@cowichancapitals. com) for more information on joining the Booster Club.
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Duncan’s Pat Kay will make his IRB Sevens World Series debut next month when he heads to Australia with Team Canada for the first leg of the nine-stop tour. Last month, Rugby Canada announced that Kay, who rose up through the Cowichan Rugby Football Club and Cowichan Secondary school programs, was one of 18 men carded for the national sevens program based in Langford. It was confirmed this week that he would be on the squad for the Gold Coast Sevens on Oct. 12-13. “Pat had a great tournament at the Junior World Rugby Trophy as captain of the U20 side, and also played well in the Victoria Sevens, World Games and University Sevens, where he won Man of the Tournament,” said Canad-
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PETERSON, TERESA DECEMBER 16, 1960 − SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 We will always remember you as the happy, loving, laughing person that you were. We did laugh, love and smiled with you and at you and ourselves. Love you now, then and always, Mom and Penny
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BLUMEL - Marlene Rose The Smile of An Angel Marlene was born in Regina Saskatchewan on May 5, 1937 and lived most of her years with her family in Maple Bay. On September 17, 2013 after a lengthy illness, Marlene passed peacefully with her husband George and family by her side. Marlene was a dedicated wife and mother who always put her family before herself. Marlene especially loved her grandchildren and finding the next new adventure with her husband George. Marlene is survived by her husband George, children Kim Thibodeau (Doug) and Todd(Leslie), grandchildren Annette, Margo, Jorgan, Cortland, bonus grandchildren Wylie (Lindi),Terra (Chris),Kristie (Glen), 4 great grandchildren, brothers Phil(Susie) and Dave(Linda). Thank you to all family and friends for their support during Marlene’s illness. A special thanks to the staff of Chemainus Health Care Center for making Marlene’s last 2 years more comfortable. Private memorial service to be held. Flowers are gratefully declined but donations can be made to the Parkinson Society British Columbia, 600-890 West Pender St., Vancouver,B.C. V6C 1J9. Ph 1.800.668.3330
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with his sister and his special angel by his side on September 21, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. Mike was born on May 18, 1955 in Duncan. He is predeceased by his parents George and Shirley. Survived by his sister Cathy (Jody) Doege and his brother Brian (Enid) Watkins, his daughters Jolene (Marshall) Azama, and their children, Kendall, Sydney and Jordan, and Danica (Steve) Gatto. He will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends. No service by request. A special thanks to Brittany and Lindsey for all their kindness during this difficult time. Also to Dr. Sharma and the medical team of the C.K Hui Heart Centre at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton for their compassion and care. Condolences on line at hwwallacecbc.com
FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Tyrell Foote Jr., age 24, of Duncan, BC on September 18, 2013. David was born on June 1, 1989. He is lovingly remembered by his parents, David Foote, Cheryl Yonin and Jill Foote; sisters Sharann, Jessi and Lindsy; grandparents Sharon Foote, Terry (Valerie) Foote and Ann Ellwood; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. David lived life to the fullest, spending his summers at the river and winters snowboarding. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Glenora Hall, 3660 Glenora Road in Duncan.
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The contents of the lockers belonging to: H. Barnes of Shawnigan Lk., C. Blizzard of Shawnigan Lk., R. Copland of Mill Bay, F. Dessombes of Duncan, J. Roberts of Malahat, and A. Russell of Shawnigan Lk. being stored at Mill Bay Storage Complex will be disposed of by the end of October if these accounts are not settled.
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GARAGE SALE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE SAT SEPT 28TH 8AM-1:30PM 1912 Deborah Dr, Duncan Lots of items to choose from!
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Clearance of silk arrangements, potters wheel, plant for fall planting, misc items Rain or Shine Parent’s Unite Garage Sale Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods. Saturday, Oct 5 9:00 am – 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $20 For more info call: 250-748-7529
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (250) 597- RENT(7368)
www.cowichanphpm.ca
Suites & Condos $750 $750 $775-$800 $850 $1000 $1100
2480 Bidston Rd, Mill Bay 204-3251 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan 3215 Cowichan Lake Rd Duncan #31 - 215 Madill Rd, Lake Cowichan 2146 Wildflower Rd (fully furnished), Shawnigan Lake 6152 Somenos Rd, Duncan
$1100
#2 & #4 1071 Wharncliffe Rd, Duncan
$850 $1300 $1350 $1400 $1500 $1500 $1575 $1800 $2000
1065 Bourban Rd, Mill Bay (55+) 2229 McIntosh Rd, Shawnigan Lake 6290 Westlock Rd, Duncan 5171 Koksilah Rd, Duncan 1136 Fisher Rd, Cobble Hill 1114 Fitzgerald Rd, Shawnigan Lake 6177 Palahi Place, Duncan 8043 Vye Rd, Crofton 6263 Selkirk Terrace, Duncan
Townhouses & Duplexes Detached Homes
COBBLE HILL In large lovely home. Includes mini−fridge, internet & many extras. $375/ mo. inclusive. 250−733−0905.
Ask your realtor to list your home in...
Royal Alexander Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms, quiet, secure & newly renovated. Over looking lovely garden. Seniors welcome. 2575 Alexander St. Call 250-746-6442 www.royalalexander.ca
SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS $100 OFF 1st Month’s Rent!
SARAH & CO. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Free-Estimates Seniors-Discount Lawn-Care Packages, Landscaping & Design, Powerwashing, Carpentry/Deck-Work, Eavestrough-Cleaning, Moss-Removal, Hauling/Rubbish-Removal, Painting Small-MovingJobs, RECYCLING .
Sarah 250-732-3591
PAVING/SEAL COATING ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 250-751-0310 OR 778-269-1113
RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT LOOKING to expand/ renovate your home/ bathroom/kitchen/ basement? Roofing & finish carpentry also available. No job too small. Free Estimate ´Insured´
Call 250-732-1701
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Real Estate Guide
A YARD OR TWO DELIVERY SERVICE All Gravels, Mulch, Garden Soils. JUNK & RUBBISH REMOVAL 250-246-0333 ayardortwo.com
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd Clean 1 & 2 bdrm unit. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quite, well maintained building with elevator & sauna. Close to schools & hospital. Pet friendly. To view 250-710-7515 or 250-748-3412. www.meicorproperty.com Springridge Manor, has a fresh new look. 1 BR ste’s clean & bright $590/mo. 3 BR ste’s totally reno’d $900, near University, ns/np Call 250-732-1839
SUITES FOR RENT 1BR/1BA $500 Duncan bachelor, incl. Heat, hot water, cable, internet. N/P, N/S, avail Oct 1. 250−510−5574 lv msg. COBBLE HILL sm. 1Bdrm. Oct. 1. Newer, no steps, suit 1 mature person. Laundry, no dogs, N/S, ref req. $550/mo. Heat/electric included. 250−743−4010 250−743−4154.
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3Bdrm+Den, 2.5Bath. Open concept. Irrigation system, 9X9 PVC vinyl shed. Under home warranty. $359,900.00 Call or email for more info. 250−746−6861 or kevinandcamila@shaw.ca
HOUSES FOR RENT
DUNCAN Clean, large 2Bdrm basement suite. $800/mo. hydro included. N/P. Available now. 250−466−4959. DUNCAN Private entr., modern 1Bdrm. Cable/net/util incl. W/D. Hosp. area. Avail immed. $650/mo. quiet person. 250.701.0069 or 250.710.6998
COUNTRYWIDE VILLAGE REALTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 145 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC. Phone: 250-749-6660 Toll free: 1-800-729-3246
OPEN HOUSE HAWTHORNE PLACE SUB−DIVISION SUN, SEPT. 29 * 1 − 3 PM 6304 LANE RD.
SUITES FOR RENT
BIG RENTAL SALE CROFTON MOTEL 1Bdrm: $59/night, $299/wk, $650/mo. 2Bdrm: $79/night $799/mo with kitchen Incls everything! 250-246-9222 or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St. Crofton www.crofinn.com
7150 INDIAN ROAD Household items, Christmas decorations, golf bags/clubs, books, movies and more. Saturday, Oct. 05, 8:00 AM−1:00 PM. Rain or Shine
HOME SERVICES
RENTALS
$1000 - 2 Bdrm *(possibly more downstairs) 8 North Shore Road, Lake Cowichan – cottage style home with fenced back yard & indoor garage. All appliances – no smoking, pet upon approval.
Cowichan Valley’s Fall Building, Renovation and Decor Show! • Friday, September 27 • Saturday, September 28 • Sunday, September 29
Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, September 27, 2013
Call to place your ad:
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Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Email: classifieds@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
JAC KO ’ S Concrete Finishing
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Form Work • Prep • & More
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733-0884
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DRAIN – TILE CAMERA INSPECTION “Drainage is Plumbing!”
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COASTAL OUTBOARDS COASTAL OUTBOARDS Offers: • Marine service parts and repairs • Certified marine mechanic • 12 years of experience
A Great Convenient Store to pick-up your TV Scene, fresh produce and groceries.
JETTERS ■ EXCAVATORS ■ CAMERAS ■ DRAIN AUGERS
Keeping the Valley Dry, One Home at a Time!
Hours : Weekdays 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturdays 8:30 am - 8:00 pm • Sunday 9:00 am- 8:00 pm
Isaac Schneider 250-597-7782 A – 5285 Polkey Road Duncan , BC
INDEPENDENT CRAFTSMAN
Making us your Premier Valley Drainage Provider for 20 Years!
Coronation Market
607 Coronation Ave, Duncan - Just down from M&M meats 250-748-6655
Highest Quality Work Guaranteed!
Carpentry and Rockwork
• Renovations • Installations• Framing • All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences • Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors
Cell: Home:
Call John Portelance ... 250.749.3174
250-715-5321 250-749-1612
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(Between Honda & Toyota Car Lots)
Reach over 48,000 homes a week
• Decks • Doors • Basement Suites • Foundations • Windows 20 YEARS • Kitchen • Bathroom IN THE VALLEY • Drywall • Plumbing • Electrical Estimates, Plans
• COMPLETE HOUSE CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • MOVE INS/OUTS • LAUNDRY • BONDED & INSURED
6489 Norcross Road, Duncan 250-748-4341 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat. 10am-4pm www.islandSawAndTurf.ca
Trained Architectural Technologist
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Office 1-866-749-0213 “Quality Service at Affordable Rates” SERVING THE COWICHAN VALLEY
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Cowichan Marine Services Specializing in: • Yamaha • Mercury • Mercruiser All Makes & Models 10 years Experience
Call 748-2666
Dave, Darin, Heather, Katherine & Vi will be at your service
250·746·0706
RANDY SCHULTZ
Finishing Carpenter with 24 years experience!
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CUSTOM RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS
250-709-4035
For Professional Financial Advice call Roger Bruce 250-715-3051 22 years experience as a financial advisor - lifetime valley resident
roger.bruce@nbc.ca RRSPs, stocks/bonds, insurance
National Bank Financial, 206-2763 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC National Bank Financial is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada which is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (NA:TSX).
Purely Optometry BESIDE DIAMOND EYECARE
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Friendly Earth Building Products 250-746-9380 mlite@telus.net ■ Superior Quality Vinyl Decking ■ Custom Aluminum Railings ■ Vinyl Fencing ■ Composite Decking ■ Deck Renovations & Installations ■ Long term warranties provided ■ We Provide Complete Design & Installions Services Specializing in MAINTENANCE FREE fencing and decking!
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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until September 30, 2013. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2013 RAV4 Base AWD LE Automatic BFREVT-A MSRP is $27,805 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Finance example: 2.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2013 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. **Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $149 with $1,280 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $19,160. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. 2013 Corolla CE Automatic BU42EP-B MSRP is $19,635 and includes $1,645 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Finance example: 0% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2013 Corolla. Applicable taxes are extra. ††Lease example: 0% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $85 with $2,500 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $12,640. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. †††Up to $2,500 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2013 Corolla models. Cash back on Corolla CE is $2,000. 2013 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 V6 Automatic UU4ENA-B MSRP is $32,440 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2013 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,650 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,390. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡‡Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2013 Tacoma models. No cash back available on Tacoma 4x4 Access Cab. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by September 30, 2013. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price.See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
• Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios to explore. From Mill Bay to Ladysmith. www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com for details of each studio’s hours. Admission free. • Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition
• Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Come play with us. All strings welcome. Info: 748-8982. • Cowichan Consort Choir Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Sylvan United Church. Come sing with us. Info: 743-7445. • Chant Circle at the Art House (1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake) first Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30 p.m. By donation.
fairgrounds. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Olive 250-746-8020.
Music • Hot Velvet Jazz, Friday, Sept. 27, The Bay Pub, 7-11 p.m., vocalist Kira Carroll with the Hot Velvet Jazz Band with Phil Newns and Denis Berger.
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• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre choirs. Mens Choir Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.; Ladies Choir Mondays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mixed Choirs Fridays 10-11:30 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre dance with Happy Hans, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Lunch included, $9. • Chemainus 55+ Drop in Centre bridge tournament, Oct. 5, 1 p.m., prizes. Contact: Al Taylor 250-246-4134. • Chemainus 55+ Drop in Centre programmed music, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., $5, lunch included, enjoy dancing, all welcome. • Chemainus 55+ Drop in Centre soup and sandwich, Oct. 16, 11:30-1 p.m., $5.
Recreation • Bingo for over 19s, Seniors Activity Centre (198 Government St., Duncan), Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Early Bird Draw, Loonie Pot, Odd and Even, Number Seven and Bonanza. Info: 250-746-4433. • New chess club at Duncan Library, Monday evenings 6-8 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.
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• Chemainus Legion: back by popular demand Jake’s Gift, live theatre, tickets $20 call 250-246-4532. • St. Edward’s Church plant, harvest and garage sale, church hall and Queen of Angels gyms, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 28. Proceeds to Jesu Ashram hospital in India. • 2013 Salt Spring Island Apple Festival Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Suggested starting Fulford Hall. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, under 12 free. Displays, tastings, pie, apple IDs. • Chemainus Legion: Tour de Rock breakfast Oct. 1, meet and greet 7:30 a.m., call 250-246-4532 for advance tickets $20. Proceeds to Tour de Rock. • Join Jean Crowder, Nanaimo-Cowichan MP and guest Megan Leslie, NDP Environment Critic and Deputy Leader, for dinner and discussion on environmental issues Friday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m., Quw’utsun’ Centre, Duncan. Tickets in advance only, 250-710-0351. • Harvest Moon Casino Night and Silent Auction, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., tickets $20 (includes entry and play money for Casino). Proceeds to Harvest House Food Bank in Chemainus. Silent auction fundraiser for Chemainus Legion Branch #191. • Documentary Night at the Duncan library every third Monday. Film for October The Gentle Bear Man of Emo, story of how wild animals taught one broken man to be human again. Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Free. Stay and talk about film afterwards. • Valley Seniors Organization 6th Annual Craft Fair, Nov. 2, 9 a.m,-2 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan. Free mini totem tour. Six foot table rental $15. Info: 250-746-4433 or 250-246-4746.
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•Environmental Stewardship Bible Study — learn more about environmental concerns while building your faith. Led by atmospheric scientist at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Starts Thursday evening, Sept. 26, open to all. For information or to pre-register free, contact Geoff at 250-710-8011. • Chemainus Garden Club meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd., Chemainus. Speaker: Jenny Godfrey, on eradication of broom. Door prize, show and tell table. $2 drop-in fee. Info: 250-246-1207. • Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 7, St. John’s Church Hall, Duncan, 1 p.m. Speaker: Lauren Ostaff, pharmacy graduate from University of Waterloo on medications, treatment options, coping tips. • Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Group monthly meetings the last Thursday of every month. Canadian Cancer Society board room in Duncan, 7 p.m.
COWICHAN THEATRE PRESENTS
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats®
“An enthralling show!” — The Cleveland Press ONLY ISLAND PERFORMANCE
Monday Oct 7, 7:30pm TICKETS ON SALE NOW Call (250) 748-7529, buy online at the all new cowichantheatre.ca
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20th Annual FALL
2013
Cowichan Valley’s
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EXPO
Get inspired by the latest ideas in fall home improvement and decorating!
SEPTEMBER 27, 28, 29 Friday Saturday Sunday
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
3 BIG DAYS! Come meet the latest decorators, remodelers, designers, suppliers and home improvement experts!
FREE ADMISSION Show information:
1.800.471.1112
Cowichan Exhibition Hall
www.homeshowtime.com
7380 Trans Canada Highway
produced by
Over 90 exhibits!
Ideas to make the best design decisions!
DECORATION • DOORS • FLOORING • BATHROOMS • HEATING • HOT TUBS • LANDSCAPING • RENOVATIONS • KITCHEN CABINETS • WINDOWS
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S I H T N OPE 4 0 1 Y A SUND
COUNTDOWN KEN EVANS FORD ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT 2013 FUSION
STARTING AT
$
17,578*
Don’t M iss Out!
SAVINGS UP TO
14 , 000
$
IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ON MOST NEW 2013 MODELS
FINANCE RATES
AS LOW AS
0% OAC ON SELECT MODELS
2013 FORD F150 STARTING AT
$
24,578*
*SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
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Cowichan Valley Citizen Wrap | Friday September 27, 2013
KEN EVANS FORD SALE PRICE
$
20,269
2008 FORD EXPEDITION STK#P3106A
ONLY
Voted #1 r a C c i t s e m o D Dealershillp o SunFm 2013 P
PASSENGER, 4X4 , EDDIE BAUER
SALE PRICE
$
$
2012 FORD LARIAT STK#13326A
2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR STK#13174B
LEATHER, ROOF, 4X4
4X4, LOADED, 124,000 KMS
SALE PRICE
$
14,997
$
2010 JEEP PATRIOT STK#P3154
2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE STK#13407A
LIMITED, LEATHER, 4X4
LIMITED, LEATHER, 4X4
5,841
FLAGSHIP FORD
9,273
SALE PRICE
22,997
SALE PRICE
$
$
23,115
SALE PRICE
$
16,621
15,997
16,497
$
$
2010 RANGER SPORT STK#13463A
SEL, AWD, 89,861 KMS
6 CYL, ONLY 20,000 KMS
SALE PRICE
$
7,846
$
$
37,497
2005 JMC JUIMMY STK#13268A
2011 F350 XLT STK#P3130
SLS, 4X4, AUTO
4X4, DIESEL, LEATHER
SALE PRICE
27,565
16,533
2007 FORD EDGE STK#1406B SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
$
SALE PRICE
SOLD
L O C AT I O N !
SALE PRICE
$
10,849
AUTO, ROOF, ALLOYS
BRAND NEW
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
$
20,612
$
2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON STK#13342B
UNTIL WE MOVE TO OUR
SALE PRICE
39,842
46
DAYS
SALE PRICE
29,997
SALE PRICE
$
8,997
2003 DODGE CARAVAN STK#1380B
2009 F150 LARIAT STK#13358A
2009 F150 XLT STK#13423A
2012 HONDA CIVIC STK#13103A
2010 FORD FUSION STK#1408A
2012 DODGE RAM STK#13430A
2010 LINCOLN MKT STK#P3148
2008 CHEVY COBALT STK#13192A
6 CYL, AUTO, ONLY 160,000 KMS!
LEATHER, ROOF, 4X4
S/CREW, 4X4, 51,674 KMS
4 CYL, AUTO, 26,551 KMS
SEL, AWD, LOADED
4X4, HEMI, 1500
LUXURY, AWD, 7 PASSENGER
4 CYL, AUTO, AIR
WE HAVE EVERY MAKE & MODEL ON SALE… COME EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
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KEN EVANS FORD ALL NEW 2013 & 2014 INVEN TORY SOLD BELOW COST! HURRY IN ENDS MONDAY Don’t M iss Out!
SAVINGS UP TO
14 , 000
$
2013 FORD ESCAPE
IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ON MOST NEW 2013 MODELS
STARTING AT
STARTING AT
$
$
18,319
OR
22,874
$
119*
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$
184*
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$ GET UP TO
*SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
2013 FOCUS
SINCE 2005
14,000
IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ON MOST NEW 2013 MODELS (F-150 SUPERCREW PLATINUM 4X4 5.0L AMOUNT SHOWN)
K E N E VA N S F O R D . C O M Ken Evans Quality People Quality Product Quality Service DL# 5964
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Chris Yu
Stu Philips
Edie Lange
Janette Pauling
Dave Faithfull
Bryan Flynn
Ian Smith
John Travis Anins
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General Sales Manager
Team Leader
Sales Manager
Business Manager
Business Manager
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
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439 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan
250-748-5555
888-794-0559