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CVRD buys much-debated old Saltair school ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

When an elder helps you with your regalia, you know it’s going to be done right. Here, dancers at the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow get ready for the grand entrance parade at the Siem Lelum gym Saturday, Aug. 30. For more photos from this event, go to page 23 and cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

The Cowichan Valley Regional District has made a controversial $300,000 purchase of an old school property in Saltair that Dir. Mel Dorey calls vital to the future of the community. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Dorey, explaining that it’s been 10 years since the Mt. Brenton Elementary School site was sold to private interests. “We’re not thinking of just this year or next year, we’re thinking of 10, 20, 50 years down the line as the community develops. If you don’t have these facilities in place it’s too expensive to acquire, you can’t at a later time.” Part of the appeal of the 5.5 acre property is the location, right next to Saltair’s Centennial Park. Combined, the two properties have a lot of potential as a hub for the community. “Historically, these properties provided for a public gathering space, outdoor recreation and community gatherings within the core of Saltair,” said a CVRD press release about the purchase. In 2004 the school was sold to a private buyer, but has remained undeveloped. Recently it was offered for sale again and following several months of drops in the asking price the CVRD was able to

snag the property for well below the appraised value. Dorey said they’re not looking to do anything major with it in the first year, and the daycare that runs out of the old school building will continue to do so. But there’s lots of potential, and Dorey said he thinks, in spite of some protests from some in Saltair about spending the money, it will be key to the community’s future. The area’s important pieces of infrastructure are its water system and its parks, he explained. “What would Vancouver be without Stanley Park?” he said. “I just couldn’t sit by and not buy it. Even though it’s sometimes hard to convince people about tomorrow or the next day or the next century. You just have to do it.” It’s about having a place where the community can come together, Dorey said. “At this point in time we don’t have a community meeting place in Saltair, other than the school. So in order to be a whole community you need to have people get together and share thought and ideas and do things together,” he said. The next step will be to create some sort of non-profit society to run the school as a rental space. There is also community consultation planned.

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Four teenagers on their way from Victoria to enjoy the warm waters of Shawnigan Lake Monday afternoon were injured when their car rolled down an embankment. The rollover took place on Shawnigan Lake Road near Sooke Lake Road just after noon, said RCMP Sgt. Kevin Hopkinson. Two young women, the driver and a passenger, received serious injuries and were airlifted to Victoria General Hospital. Two young men received minor injuries and were also transported to hospital by ambulance. All four were age 19. Hopkinson said the driver of a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit became distracted when she spilled an iced cappuccino on herself. “The car veered to the right and caught the curb. The wheels hit the gravel. The driver reacted, steered back on the road but unfortunately overcorrected. Then the car swayed back and forth on the road,” said Hopkinson. The driver lost control, crossed the centre line and veered into the other lane of traffic, eventually hitting a ditch and rolling down the embankment, where the vehicle became pinned against two trees. The driver and young men were conscious at the scene. The other young woman was unconscious and firefighters had to use a hydraulic rescue tool to free her from the car. She remains in critical condition at Victoria General Hospital with a severe concussion, but is expected to recover, said Hopkinson. It’s unlikely charges will be laid, said Hopkinson. “It was just an unfortunate incident that occurred,” said Hopkinson. “Everyone drinks coffee in their car.” All four were wearing seatbelts, said Hopkinson, who believes the driver’s seatbelt saved her life. “It’s just a good reminder for drivers to understand that no matter what you are doing in a vehicle, any distraction can be deadly.” Shawnigan Lake Road was shut down for about 45 minutes for air ambulance and B.C. Ambulance crews.

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coastal fog — the way mountains flow into the mountains — Devin Harrison This small poem has netted a Cowichan Valley man a big honour. Duncan’s Devin Harrison has written poetry all his life, and often enters his work in various competitions he hears about through an online network of poetry enthusiasts and organizations he’s connected with through the decades. “I get the buzz,” he said. Four months ago he put in his submission for the prestigious Japan-Russia International Haiku Contest, now in its third year, sponsored by the Akita International Haiku Network. As the name suggests, entries may be in Japanese, Russian or English. Harrison had forgotten about his submission when he got a notification last month that he had not only placed in the competition, but won over hundreds of other entries. “It sort of came out of the blue, all these months later,” he said. Harrison, who has a degree in Japanese studies, started writing tanka (five-line verse) first, then about two years ago he turned his talents to the even shorter form of haiku. “It’s a much subtler form, than I think most people realize,” he said. “For one thing, very few people are writing it five-seven-five anymore; it hasn’t been used for decades expect in the schools,” he said referring to the traditional haiku form of three metrical phrases written on three lines with five, seven and five syllables respectively. “Currently the majority of haiku are written in 11 short syllables in a threefive-three format,” concurs the AIHN website. “True haiku is an observation of nature, right, but they also have other forms that are haiku-like that might have some sort of human overtone in it,” Harrison

Devin Harrison has been writing poetry all his life. He’s now won an international haiku contest. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] explained. “Where you actually put yourself in the poem.” “I write in all these several forms, but I realized for this contest I should make it as ‘haiku-like’ as possible,” he said. His strategy paid off. But winning contests isn’t why Harrison writes poetry, including haiku. “Poetry has sort of an essence to it, good poetry does,” he said. “There’s something significant in the centre of it. Sort of like a little ball of light that you get together and get a sense of. If it works. If the poetry works. “Haiku takes that to the utmost degree,” Harrison said. His prize for the win will be bragging rights, a certificate and a small Japanese artifact. There is an award ceremony in Japan on Oct. 25, but the competition only offers airfare from a major Japanese airport to the event, not travel costs all the way from Canada, so Harrison will wait to get his prize in the post.

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Duncan legion ready to tackle future ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

Branch 53 is a legion in transition, but a dedicated committee is working, first and foremost, to make sure the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Duncan continue as usual. [CITIZEN FILE]

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote in the November elections for the City of Duncan Mayor and Council? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure you can find out by visiting or calling the Chief Election Officer at the City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, 250‐746‐6126 between 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the City of Duncan office until Tuesday, September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 23, 2014 through to November 14, 2014 (closed period for advance elector registration). ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS:     

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18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and a Canadian citizen; and a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (May 13, 2014); and a registered owner of real property in the City of Duncan for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (October 15, 2014); and not entitled to register as a resident elector; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non‐resident property elector. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

Beginning September 30, 2014, until the close of general voting for the election on November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection at the City of Duncan office at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, during regular office hours (8:30 am 4:30 pm) Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Duncan and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Duncan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Karen Robertson, Chief Election Officer at 250‐746‐6126 Tricia Mayea, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250‐746‐6126 Karen Robertson Chief Election Officer

The Duncan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is still alive and kicking. That’s the message Maggie Chambers and her committee of about a dozen stalwarts want to get out there to the approximately 300 members of Branch 53, and they’re encouraging as many as possible to attend a meeting Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. at Duncan United Church to talk about the future. “The main focus to keep it going right now is for the Remembrance Day services,” Chambers said, referring to the annual observance that draws thousands of people to the Duncan cenotaph in Charles Hoey Park. “Then we’ll go from there,” she said. This summer, the branch had to close

up their rented premises in Duncan due to cost. They did not give up their charter, however, Chambers said, and Legion Command appointed two trustees to help the branch members redefine themselves and get back on their feet. They’d love to find a benefactor that would donate some space to them, where they could set up some social activities. Chambers joined the Duncan legion nine years ago when she moved to the area, and, all told, she’s been a member of the organization for 20 years. The legion is too vital an institution to see die, Chambers said. “To continue to support the veterans, and assist them in any way possible,” she said. Branch 53 has maintained a service officer to help those who need it. They also contribute greatly to the community through things like student bursaries.

Licence still suspended for crematorium despite court win KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Although the B.C. Court of Appeal decided last week that the Cowichan Valley Crematorium qualifies as reasonable use of the land it is located on in Sahtlam, its commercial licence remains suspended at this time. Consumer Protection BC, which handles crematorium licensing in the province, says that it is still awaiting the proper documentation before it will lift the suspension. “All we can say on this matter is that the licence for the crematorium remains suspended until such time we have received the required paperwork,” Consumer Protection BC spokesperson Tatiana ChabeauxSmith said. “At that point, we would assess the licence application as is our standard procedure.” The crematorium’s commercial licence was suspended in September 2012 when

operators failed to provide the proper documents from the Cowichan Valley Regional District stating that a commercial crematorium was proper use of the site. While the licence was suspended, the Supreme Court of B.C. ruled in the fall of 2013 that a commercial crematorium is a violation of the CVRD’s P-1 (Parks and Institutional) zoning. The Court of Appeal determined that a crematorium — commercial or otherwise — is an institution and therefore falls within the zoning provisions. The crematorium has been operating since the 1960s, but only in 2010 did operators begin using it for commercial purposes. The CVRD has never disputed its use for ceremonial purposes. Currently, the CVRD is looking into its options regarding the Court of Appeal’s decision. The next step would be to take the case to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Robyn Simpson pours icy water on Duncan Coun. Martin Barker Aug. 28 as Katey Nikkel stands by with another bucket. Barker turned the popular ALS challenge into a dare to Duncan and North Cowichan councillors to endure the trial by ice and donate $100 to the local United Way. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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The cedar hedge is gone from the space between Canada Avenue and the Friendship Trail to make way for new and improved landscaping. The City of Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project began last Thursday as Island Irrigation and Landscaping started removing the hedge along Canada Avenue between First and Beverly streets. The hedge was gone within a couple of days, with new trees and plants set to take its place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Canada Avenue landscaping plan will provide Canada Avenue with a stronger identity and improved esthetics,â&#x20AC;? the City of Duncan stated in a press release. South of James Street, the hedge

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The 146th annual Cowichan Exhibition is back for another exciting fair, hosting what Ex President Fred Oud calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;the tried and true with something newâ&#x20AC;? Sept. 5-7. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Can You Dig It? and everyone can get into agriculture and all kinds of home-related arts and crafts along with a variety of wonderful shows for the entire family. The main grounds open at 8 a.m. with the fun continuing onsite until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and closing up at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Mellor Hall is open at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday and at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. An enthusiastic crew of 15-20 people is getting the site ready this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually have a group of restaurants who are providing free lunches for us every day. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty special,â&#x20AC;? Oud said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the perspective of the fair itself, the weather looks fantastic for the weekend so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re well-organized and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for the community. This year, we have some heavy horses as well. People have been asking for them.â&#x20AC;? A lot of family-pleasing events are back this year including the hand milking competition (Friday at 11 a.m.), the miniature horse show (Saturday at 10 a.m.), the zucchini races (Saturday at 2 p.m.) and the agility dogs demonstration (Sunday at 11:30 a.m.) Other big favourites like the antique tractor parades and dem-

The Cowichan Exhibition is always a good time. [CITIZEN FILE] onstrations, the sheep dog and duck demo, the livestock parade, the 4-H shows and the displays of various animals will also draw big crowds to the barns. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the 4-H barbecue in the beef ring Saturday at 5 p.m. Inside Mellor Hall, there are divisions for everything from jam to gardening hats and competition is keen. Oud said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be continuing to separate the junior level hobbies and crafts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we moved them into their own section so the kids could go there and check it out. That turned out to be a huge success so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done that again,â&#x20AC;? he said. When you add in the chance to enjoy traditional fairground food from a variety of booths, it means thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to like at the Ex. But wait, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more. According to Cow Ex executive director Shari Paterson, foosball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; human style â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is coming to the fair this year.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a foosball court out of hay bales but we have human players instead of wooden sticks. Each team of six will compete to win the first-ever tournament at the Cowichan Exhibition,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be running throughout the weekend.â&#x20AC;? Teams can still sign up to join the fun so check it out. Organizers have lined up three days of great entertainment, both on the main stage and roving around the fair site. Friday, fairgoers can enjoy mainstage shows starting at 3 p.m. and ending with The Culprits from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Saturday, it all heats up earlier onstage, starting with dancing demos at 11:30 a.m. and progressing through many local performers to finish with a fun show featuring Zachary Stevenson and the Smashed Hits in the songs of the Everly Brothers, Elvis and, of course, Buddy Holly. On Sunday, the entertainment winds up with the annual pet show starting at 1 p.m. For those who need a ride on site, look for the Cow Ex-Press, offered as a way to â&#x20AC;&#x153;mooveâ&#x20AC;? you around the exhibition grounds. Of course, what would any fair be without a colourful midway and West Coast Amusements are back starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 and running daily through to Sunday, Sept. 7, with special prices on Thursday and Sunday. Fair admission is $23 for a threeday pass or $10 daily for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for youth and free for children six and under. Dogs are not permitted on the premises unless in competition.

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Crematorium decision sets worrying precedent he Cowichan Valley Regional District has every right to be surprised — and concerned. Every other municipal government in the province should be concerned, too. A precedent-setting decision by the BC Court of Appeal that will allow the crematorium in Sahtlam to operate as a commercial business flies directly in the face of the P-1 (Parks and Institutional) zoning. The court essentially decided that the crematorium is an institution, whether it is run for profit or not.

Therefore, it can operate commercially on the site. We have to wonder if the appeal judges considered what this truly means. Institutional zoning was designed as separate from commercial zoning. This ruling threatens to make the two one and the same. Technically, any business could argue that it is providing a service to the community. That’s why they are in business. People will pay them for what they offer. But creating a new class of commercial zone was never the

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intention of municipalities when designating land institutional. The for-profit facilities allowed on institutionally zoned land are very specific and spelled out in area bylaws. These include private schools, seniors homes, and airports. This court ruling arbitrarily adds to this list. It takes the decision out of the hands of the community it will affect. Our local governments, elected by us to serve our interests, should be the ones making such land-use decisions. It’s not that the crematorium is not an important facility. The CVRD has long recognized

and allowed its use for ceremonial purposes. The allowance for a “religious facility” is specifically spelled out in the P-1 zoning bylaw for Area E. The new facility built a few years ago is inarguably environmentally superior to the old one. Perhaps there is even a need for a commercial cremation facility in the Cowichan Valley. But where it could go should have been a decision made by the community with everybody’s eyes wide open. All municipal eyes in the province will now likely be on what happens next.

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BC Teachers Federation’s Jim Iker douses Christy Clark with ice water Police shootings and killings of citizens I was talking with a longserving RCMP officer at one of Duncan’s summer music festivals a few years back. Both he and I were concerned about the quality of police officer that is coming out of training these past years. We both agreed that RCMP training seems to be downplaying the importance of crisis management. RCMP training programs are not teaching these officers the art of handling difficult situations, over and above the use of taser, hand gun, or even dog. We both could not see the sense in officers going into a mobile

home, guns fully locked and loaded, only to deal with a mentally unstable or psychotic person. I mean, why not send him a pizza with a tranquillizer in it, and get him to a hospital for proper meds and treatment? Instead, the officers shot and killed the poor fellow who was, of course, delusional. And the case of the Polish visitor to the Vancouver Airport who only needed to be reassured, not provoked and tasered. Crisis management isn’t rocket science, it only takes thoughtfulness and respect for the human condition. As far as the shooting of a drunk driver goes, the same reasoning holds true. These officers are not being trained to handle

crisis situations with compassion and forethought. Instead, they are being trained to draw the gun, send the dog, or use the taser first. I am not denying that specific situations do require force, but let us remember that less than 100 years ago, the police force, pressured by big business, used deadly force to mow down and kill hundreds of striking union workers who only desired an eight hour work day with reasonable overtime pay. Is it not important to demand proper crisis management training from our well-paid police force? Bill Woollam Duncan

To all citizens concerned with the current teachers dispute: This morning on the picket line I was approached by an older gentleman who pointed out that when he went to school there were 40 students in his class. It’s a comment that I’ve heard before, from adults of a certain age. In fact it’s my own experience too — there were larger class sizes when I attended elementary school, too. When I went to school though, there was a different culture and more support in the public schools. Trouble at school meant double trouble at home, students with special needs were educated separately, non-enrolling teachers were fully funded, including learning assistance teachers, reading recovery teachers, teacher-librarians, behaviour specialists, fine arts, French and PE specialists. This is a different world than it used to be. The cuts that have been made even since I started teaching in the Cowichan school district have been brutal and devastating. We are bleeding. As your frustration with the teachers grows, please remember that if it really were all about our wages we would have settled back in June rather than continuing to give up our salaries to improve learning conditions for the students. Any teacher on the line will be happy to answer questions — please stop by and talk with us! Phaedra Fairwell Shawnigan Lake

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recognize that. On the other hand, the BCTF has not been realistic from what we can read in the press on hear on TV. Yes, they won in court twice and the government just went around the court rulings and introduced Bill 22 which restated the terms of the two bills the course ruled against. Cynical, while costing taxpayer thousands while the government goes to court, but to expect that the government can reinstate the status quo of 2002 12 years later in one step is not realistic. Has anyone at the table ever heard the term “progressive improvement is better than instant perfection”? I have seen and heard what the impact is of class size and extremely limited support for special needs kids on teachers, staff and indeed kids in the class. The parties need to start talking about how they can address class size and support over time. A five year window would be my suggestion. This would give teachers hope, help all kids in the classroom and allow the government time to adjust the financial side of the equation in incremental steps. Fassbender has to get his head out of the clouds and deal with reality as does the BCTF.

I read Lori Appleton’s letter with some interest. I have had extensive experience in my work life with labour relations and collective bargaining. I am also the parent of a teacher of 15 years experience and a grandfather of a 12 year old. Lori raises a very critical point but she also missed another one. Never have I experienced a situation wherein one party would repeatedly state they were ready to bargain but their terms to do so requires the other party to accept their position which has remained unchanged since the beginning. That is not bargaining. That is dictatorship. As Lori points out, what labour union would sign a deal that says if the employer loses an arbitration case the employer can tear up the agreement? None, in my view. This whole episode is based on bad faith on the part of the government from the get go. The ministry has continued to fund private schools to the tune of around $12,500 per student yet has no money for public education. The teachers, unlike other public service unions have had no raise since 2010. I wonder how many other public service unions would have accepted that situation. The government has to

Mass audit of officials’ expenses needed Re: Don Swiatlowski letter Friday, Aug. 22, “CVRD directors are the cause of the salaries out of control” I am in total agreement with the writer’s comments but sadly, he assumes that there are enough poor deluded souls (the voters) who care enough to actually vote CVRD incumbents out of office. They are all still there, re-elected repeatedly, still reaping the many generous benefits and basically taxing us all more and more to fund their sometimes dubious and certainly extravagant schemes. Folks, the political gravy train, be it local, provincial or federal, is out of control and has been for some time. Yet we, the voters and taxpayers, by apathy or indifference, allow it to continue. Mr. Swiatlowski makes an excellent comment, “They forgot the purpose of the review was to lower costs for the taxpayers.” Did they? Or did they just decide to confuse the topic by ignoring

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it? Here’s a suggestion. Given that even our most senior, prominent and trusted(?) politicians of all stripes, in B.C., Alberta, Ottawa and other provinces have been hauled over the coals over their dubious expenses, how about a forensic audit of all CVRD council members’ expenses over the last few years? Make use of OUR funds and fund the audit out of OUR taxes. If they are all squeaky clean, and I’m sure that they are, then there should be no objections from them. But can you hear the vicious backlash that would ensue at such an outrageous idea? Does anyone imagine that they would willingly agree? What obstacles and issues do you think would appear? How about “Privacy” or “Freedom of Information” or worst of all “We have followed the guidelines laid down for expenses, which we feel are not clear in any case…” Let’s all see what they’re up to. Mike Wilson Cobble Hill

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Kim Dibb of Cobble Hill took this photo last month of the ‘supermoon’, by holding her iPhone up to her telescope with spectacular results. [KIM DIBB PHOTO]

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This is how it’s done in the UK How charmed I was on seeing this card for people to read their own electric meters! There is a tone of polite helpfulness which those B.C. Hydro customers who are paying a monthly $30 fee to have their meters read twice a year, will read with incredulity! Paula Foot Duncan

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3817

(APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE)

Notice is hereby given that the CVRD Board will consider reading a third time and adopting the above noted Amendment Bylaw at the regular Board meeting of September 10, 2014. As per Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board of Directors, having reviewed the above noted Bylaw and finding it to be consistent with the policies of the South Cowichan Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510, has waived the Public Hearing and directed that this Public Notice occur in its place. Bylaw No. 3817 received second reading, as amended, at the July 30, 2014, CVRD Board meeting. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3817 would amend Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985 (1986) by: 1. Rezoning part of the surface of water of Shawnigan Lake from W-2 (Water Recreation) to W-4 (Freshwater Conservation) as shown on the map below. These areas are all opposite public road endings at Shawnigan Lake and the intent of the zoning change is to prevent the construction of new private docks and similar infrastructure in such locations.

2. Rezoning those lands shown shaded on the map below, at the site of the Shawnigan Station proposed commercial/ mixed use development north of Shawnigan Village, from Village Commercial 1 to RM-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residential. This new RM-2 Zone would permit the creation of residential units at a maximum density of 20 units per hectare of land.

Casting call: Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Mercury Players are calling for auditions for their upcoming production of Norm Foster’s play, Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun. A melodrama with hints of humour, the play includes five roles. They are: • Robert: around 35 but with the mind of a seven-year-old. A chatty, but mentally challenged man, he lives with his mother. • Claire: his over-protective mom, in her 60s or so; she does not work anymore and is not very healthy. She worries about Rober t’s future. • Holly: in her mid-20s, single but pregnant, has a teaching degree but no work in that profession. • Simon: an English professor, around 40, going through a divorce. He is dating Holly but has difficulties coming to terms with her pregnancy. • Dr. Andrews, a man of 50-plus is Claire’s doctor. Marinus Vesseur is directing this play, which will run at the Mercury Theatre Nov. 6-9 and 13-15. Auditions will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. for all five roles.

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3. Rezoning all those lands on the map shown shaded below, located in Shawnigan Village, from R-2 Suburban Residential to R-3 Urban Residential.

4. Adding “group daycare” to the list of permitted uses of the C-2 Local Commercial Zone. A copy of the Amendment Bylaw and relevant support material may be inspected at the Regional District Planning & Development Department office: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC from Tuesday, September 2, 2014, to Wednesday, September 10, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A copy of the bylaw and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Mike Tippett, Deputy General Manager, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.

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The Homestead gearing up for fifth and final Nedfest fundraiser LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Kate Rhodes will serve as the concertmaster for the Cowichan Consort Orchestra for the upcoming season. [SUBMITTED]

Rhodes returning for 2014 Consort LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Kate Rhodes returns as concertmaster of the Cowichan Consort Orchestra as it begins its 24th season. Rhodes is from Victoria but enjoys playing with the Valley group. She is a former member of the Vancouver Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and Victoria Symphony. She has also played with the Galiano Ensemble and many freelance groups in and around Victoria. Despite her busy performing schedule, Rhodes says she looks forward to working again with conductor Robert Mari. The Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir’s first concert is scheduled for Nov. 18 and will feature music by Beethoven. New string players can attend the first rehearsal of the season on Monday, Sept. 8, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay. Choir members will join the Consort in rehearsal, starting Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m., with Sue Doughty directing rehearsals for a Dec. 6 performance with the orchestra entitled Christmas from Britain. The Consort’s upcoming season includes a concert in March 2015 entitled Scandinavian Composers and a performance in May of Mendelssohn’s oratorio, Elijah.

Attention all Nedhedz! Nedfest is back at Mesachie Lake for a fifth and final year Saturday, Sept. 13. Chrissy Belcourt, one of the organizers, said that it’s the end of the line for the fundraising music festival. “We’re hoping that in a couple of years we’ll go into something bigger but this one is the fifth and final Nedfest, for sure.” It’s going to be a bit more of a low-key event but the entertainment will still be great, she said. “We’re not going to be doing any auction; we’re trying to keep it simple this year. But there will be lots of bands. Trace the Sky is headlining. They’re a popular local band. And then we’re going to be having The Colts back again, that young band of 14-15 year olds. And Weak Patrol is coming back, and Dirty Harriet. And, of course, our band, The Clearcuts, will also be there,” Belcourt said. Bobby “The Wizard” Cole and The Enchantress will be coming back to entertain the children as well. There will also be food onsite, and booths featuring jewelry, feathers and other crafts. “And, of course, we’ll be selling our T-shirts as well,” Belcourt said. Why not pick one up as a souvenir of the final event in this series? As usual, cancer-fighting fundraising is the name of the game at Nedfest, but there’s a twist for 2014. “This year some of the proceeds are going to [local cancer victim] Aimee Smith’s family. What we’ve usually done is we’ve given the money straight to the Cancer Society but this

Dirty Harriet has been a hit in the past at Nedfest in Mesachie Lake, and they will be back for the final bow of the fundraising music festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. [CITIZEN FILE] year we’re going to donate the cans and bottles and some of the proceeds from the ticket sales as well to them. That’s neat and special. We just thought: ‘We know where the money’s going and they’re in need of it,’” Belcourt said. On show day, the gate at The Homestead on South Shore Road

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INFORMATION SESSION Supported Transportation for Seniors “door to door”

Volunteer Drivers Wanted Do you have spare time? This program provides rides for seniors to health related appointments within the Cowichan Valley. We need drivers in your area. Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 Where: 135 Third Street, Duncan Please RSVP to 250-715-6481

in Mesachie Lake will open at noon. The event offers a safe ride home and camping for those who are interested. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the gate for adults. For 16-18 year olds, it’ll be $20 in advance and $30 at the gate, with proof of age. There will be some money

donated from that, too. Kids up to 15 will get in free of charge. Please leave pets at home. Tickets are available at Jakes at the Lake, Irly Bird, Doug Eddy and Chrissy Belcourt in Lake Cowichan or Just Jakes in Duncan or from Shane Doucette at Island Canine Care.

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’ve known many collectors in my lifetime. I’ve been a collector for much of my lifetime. But I never met a collector like Herbert CHRONICLES Hugh Hlady. T.W. Paterson Or, to one and all, Herb. The retired English teacher and longtime stalwart of the Ladysmith Diggers and Collectors Club passed away last week, aged 73. If you’ve ever held a garage sale in the Cowichan Valley (and beyond) or had a sales table at a flea market or antique show, you’ve met Herb Hlady, the man with the sweeping white hair and goatee — the man always in a hurry. In a hurry to get to the next garage sale or to the next sales table. Herb, you see, and he readily admitted it, was obsessed. From childhood in Saskatchewan, where he’d scratched about the wind-tossed plains for agates, arrowheads and fossils, to acquiring just about any kind of small antique or collectible (display space, as you’ll appreciate, was a challenge for Herb), he was on the go, go, go. If ever a man lived and breathed collecting (and, in later years, wheeling and dealing — to pay for his gas, he said), that man was Herb Hlady. I remember visiting his Chemainus home for the first time, 30 years ago, and being struck by the brightly glazed tops of soup tureens that encircled his dining room on a china rail. It was years later that I learned those were the tops of thunder mugs! There was always a streak of irreverence in Herb; it showed in particular in his humour and in his verse (reading, crosswords, Scrabble, word games of any kind were also passions of his). Yet there was something almost reverential in the respect he showed for the antiques that caught his eye, particularly those that were handcrafted or hand-worn from usage. Perhaps this stemmed from his being a first-generation Canadian of Ukrainian descent. Like his father, Herb chose teaching. But the collecting, begun with finding some old coins in pocket change,

The late Herb Hlady, antiques collector like no other. —TWP once it took hold, was a force not to be denied. With his unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he became a walking Wikipedia, likely the authority on Medalta pottery. To this day, I recall walking up a driveway to a garage sale in Cobble Hill and hearing pounding footsteps as someone rushed to pass me. It was Herb Hlady whom I hardly knew at the time. I was really annoyed that he deliberately tried to beat me. It was only when I came to know him through the Diggers Club that I came to understand that this was something bigger than both of us. When Herb the penultimate collector was on the hunt, stand clear! I lost track of his collections over the years; when I first met him he admitted to 20 or so. But, twice yearly at each club mini-display, he introduced something new, always in multiples! I’ve never understood where he put it all or how he kept track of it all. Perhaps he was making up for his lost treasures of childhood. As a rural one-room teacher his father had moved

repeatedly to new postings. Each time, Herb recalled, “most of my collection would be dumped — the interlocked deer antlers from stags who died fighting, the petrified wood stump with the teredo wood holes, the Superman comic books...” When, married with two daughters, they moved to B.C. in a half-ton truck, “All that we took that was collectible was the coins, some Indian artifacts and fossils, including one splendid Titanothere molar my uncle found in Eastern Saskatchewan...” Only another collector can understand the heartache! Friday’s celebration of Herb Hlady’s life truly was a celebration, with repeated laughter as the “Herb” stories, always about collecting, were told by family and friends. And all those great antiques that he collected over the years? He told wife Lorraine that he’d had his fun, she can put them back into circulation for other collectors. www.twpaterson.com

September Festival adds soda fountain, Kids Korner to favourites There are exciting new venues to explore this year at the annual Cobble Hill September Festival at St. John’s Church on Saturday, Sept. 13. Festival-goers and bargain hunters will be able to explore the ever-popular yard sale with over 50 tables, book sale, jewelry, plant, bake and clothing sales. But there will also be a soda fountain, Ye Olde Coffee Shoppe, silent auction, food court and Kids Korner Store.

There will also be representatives of the local Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Kerry Park Skating Club, Cobble Hill Fire Department, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and other community groups. For the little ones there will also be a bouncy castle, games and races. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and proceeds will go to support local, national and international charities.

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message This year the Cowichan Exhibition will be celebrating its 146th year hosting an agricultural fair. Our society has been doing this in our community since 1867. Wow! That is amazing! Our Board of Directors, members and staff have been working hard to prepare for this annual event. However, without the support of exhibitors and visitors, this would never turn out the be the event our community continues to enjoy, year after year. What is most important to me however is the legacy left to us by those who have come before. After all, if those before us have managed to host a fair for 146 years, it behooves us to show we must continue.

Our office staff as been busy getting prepared for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. The catalog advertising the review of all the different categories of entries, and the daily activities taking hundreds of hours to prepare. All the activities you will find during the fair could not happen smoothly without these dedicated individuals. So thank you to all who have helped. What you do is appreciated. Your fair will continue to host the tried and true, along with something new. We are confident you will enjoy your visit this year. We will showcase themes that bring fun, laughter and amusement for all who attend. We will have our usual Midway rides, Vintage Machinery, and Tractor pull. You can enjoy the beer garden and the many vendors on site. We have some great entertainment lined up! So, whether you are an exhibitor, a volunteer, or a visitor, come on out in 2014 to Exhibition Park and the Cowichan Exhibition. Block off the dates on your calendar. I know you will have fun and go home with some fond memories. Bring a friend, and enjoy the weekend.

See you at the Fair!!! Fred Oud

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Isles open VIJHL season this week KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Capitals goaltending hopeful David Anderson deflects the puck after a shot by forward prospect Trevor Ayre (16), while returning forward Daniel Wanner keeps watch. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Coaches like what they see in Capitals’ pre-season camp KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley Capitals still have more than two weeks until their first regular season games at the Bauer BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack, but things have already started coming together for the club. The Caps’ main training camp last weekend wrapped up on Monday with an intrasquad game, one last chance for some of the players to make an impression on the coaching staff. By and large, the coaches have been pleased with the talent level as they work to build a competitive team. “We’re pretty happy with the kids we’ve brought in, whether it was through recruiting or guys our scouts brought to our attention,” assistant coach Darren Rodney said. Naturally, the veteran players, including returning forwards Colton Kehler, Brayden Gelsinger, Kyle Horsman, Jesse Neher and Daniel Wanner, and defenceman Rylan Bechtel have looked good, Rodney said, as have the two veterans of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League that the Caps added in the off-season: defenceman Julien Lepage and forward Thomas Gobeil. Gobeil in particular has fit in well on a line with Kehler and Gelsinger. Among young hopefuls, Cowichan Valley product Ryan Hogg, a 15-year-old forward who spent last season with the

“We’re pretty happy with the kids we’ve brought in, whether it was through recruiting or guys our scouts brought to our attention.” DARREN RODNEY, Capitals assistant coach

Burnaby Winter Club Elite 15 midget team after helping the bantam A Capitals to a bronze medal at the provincial championships, stood out among the crowd. “He made an impression on everyone there, fans and staff alike,” Rodney admitted. That doesn’t mean he’s got a roster spot locked down, the coach cautioned. He needs to show what he can do in exhibition games first. “Keep in mind that this is training camp,” Rodney said. “When the puck drops for real, things change; it gets more intense. But he has certainly made an impression to start with.” One position where the Caps appeared to be set was at goaltender, where Lane Michasiw and Alex Corley were expected to battle for the starting job. That hasn’t changed, although, as with Hogg, the coaches want to see what they can do in game situations. “I think at this point, we’ll give these guys the opportunity to show that they can manage the nets for us,” Rodney

said. “We’re relatively happy with what we’ve seen, but training camp is training camp. Things have been true to form so far.” Missing from Monday’s intrasquad game, but still very much in the mix, are veteran defencemen Charlie Pelnik and Skylar Pacheco, who the Caps traded for in the off-season. Both players were dealing with injuries in camp, and with their level of skill and experience, the coaches decided they didn’t need to see more, and rested them on Monday. The Caps are still waiting to see what happens at some Western Hockey League camps, which are in turn impacted by pro camps, with a trickledown effect through the junior ranks. One player they aren’t expecting back is Jordan Topping, who had 10 goals in 51 games as a 16-year-old last year. He is in camp with the WHL’s Tri-City Americans and is likely to stay there. “We had a pretty good indication when he left, based on conversations with the guys in Tri-City that they were pretty happy with him,” Rodney said. The Caps will take a young squad into Wednesday’s exhibition against the Victoria Grizzlies, which faces off at 7 p.m. “It will be an opportunity to evaluate the younger guys that we’ve had in camp and let them experience the Island Savings Centre atmosphere,” Rodney said.

Ready or not, the Kerry Park Islanders will begin the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season on Wednesday. The Isles still have several players away at junior A camps — some of which they won’t be getting back — but the season opens Wednesday regardless, so they’ll have to take the plunge. The Isles have seen a couple of players they hoped to have on their rosters released from Western Hockey League camps, but before they could join Kerry Park, they were redirected to B.C. Hockey League camps. Nick White, who was acquired by the Isles from the Nanaimo Buccaneers over the summer, tried out for the Tri-City Americans, and was the only unsigned player to make it through camp to the team’s first exhibition game, but he was ultimately released. He is now in junior A camp with the Victoria Grizzlies. Ryan Hogg, signed by Kerry Park out of the midget ranks, attended the Victoria Royals’ rookie camp before heading to the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ camp, where he might end up sticking. “We probably won’t get him back, if at all, until after the exhibition season,” Islanders owner Mark Osmond said. Defenceman Jordan Coyne, who has played the last two seasons with the Isles, was also at the Caps’ camp, but was released earlier this week. Beyond those players, the Isles have a host of local products hoping to make the cut. And if they don’t, they will give the team a big stable of affiliate players to draw from. “We’ve got lots of young Cowichan Valley players coming in from last year,” Osmond said. After winning their first exhibition game 4-3 over the Westshore Wolves on Aug. 22, the Isles lost 4-1 to the Victoria Cougars last Thursday. The game wasn’t as one-sided as the score would make it appear, according to Osmond, as the Cougars went all-out to win the exhibition. “We played all our prospects, and they didn’t; they played seven 20-year-olds,” he said. “We were beating them halfway through the game, but then they started playing their 20-year-olds every second shift.” When the Isles get their full lineup in action, it will be a different story. “When we have who we had sitting in the stands on the ice, we’ll be right with them,” Osmond said. After the season opener at Westshore on Wednesday, the Isles will visit the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Saturday and the Nanaimo Buccaneers next Thursday before finally making their home opener against the Peninsula Panthers on Saturday, Sept. 13. “Hopefully we’ll get off to a good start,” Osmond said. “I think there will be a lot of parity this year. I don’t think Victoria will be such a dominant force.”

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Duncan girls battle the world in softball series KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

From Duncan to the World Series. Without a senior girls softball team to play with in Duncan, outfielder Alyssa Burrows and outfielder/catcher Tawni Daniels spent the summer playing for a team from Layritz in Victoria, and from there were picked to play with the Victoria team that represented Canada at the Senior League Softball World Series in Delaware in August. The Canadians fared well against the world’s best, winning three games and losing two, although Burrows and Daniels felt they could have done even better. “It was the little mistakes that hurt us,” Daniels said. Burrows elaborated. “We couldn’t hit very well,” she said. “Near the end of the tournament, we started hitting. If we hit like we could have, we could have made it farther.” In a pool with teams from Montana (USA West), Texas (USA Southwest), Florida (USA Southeast) and the Philippines (AsiaPacific), the Victoria team went 2-2, their wins coming against Montana (2-0) and the Philippines (11-0). Canada fell 5-4 to the Texas team, and 4-1 to Florida. The other pool included teams from Indiana (USA Central), Pennsylvania (USA East), Puerto Rico (Latin America), Poland (Europe-Africa) and the host district. Just barely missing the playoffs, the Canadians played a consolation game against the Europe-Africa representatives from Wroclaw, Poland, winning 4-0.

Not bad for a team that had never taken the field as one unit. “We played really well, better than I thought we would going into it,” Burrows said. “Going into the tournament, we had played no games together as a team.” The Victoria team was supposed to play an Ontario squad for the right to represent Canada, but that never materialized. Although they didn’t make the playoffs, the Canadians were the only team in pool play to beat the Missoula, Montana team that reached the final, ultimately falling to the USA Central team from Indiana. The international flavour of the tournament was what made the entire trip worthwhile for Burrows. “I liked that there were a bunch of different teams from around the world,” she said. Daniels nearly backed out of the trip just before leaving, but decided to stick it out and was pleased with her decision. “To be honest, I was having second thoughts because I didn’t really know anyone on the team,” she said. “But I was really glad I went. It turned out great.” Among the highlights for the Duncan girls was an invitation by the Texas team to join in their pre-game prayers. When school resumes, Burrows will be heading into Grade 12 at Cowichan Secondary, while Daniels will start Grade 11. With her final year coming up, Burrows is hoping to score herself a spot on a post-secondary team. “I’d like to play college ball, but I don’t know if it’s in the cards,” she said.

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School might be back in for Queen Margaret’s School running star Madison Heisterman, but the summer of 2014 will be one she’ll never forget. Heisterman made her final appearance at the Hershey Track and Field Games in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where she had the honour of lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremonies and meeting legendary athletes Carl Lewis and Rafer Johnson. Heisterman led the way through most of her 800m final, and ended up taking home the silver medal. “She was disappointed she wasn’t able to stay ahead at the end, but she had a great time,” her father and coach, Tyler Heisterman, said. “Placing second in North America is an incredible accomplishment.” After a short break, Heisterman headed to Langley for the Canadian Youth Legion Track & Field Championships. Despite being among the younger competitors, Heisterman again took home a silver medal in the U16 800m. “I felt really strong going into

Madison Heisterman won two silver medals at national competitions this summer. [SUBMITTED] the race,” she said. “I stayed on pace and had to use my kick at just the right time in order to place second. I’m really happy and proud to have won a national silver medal.” With track season now over, Heisterman will head into the cross-country running season.

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Pow wow brings dance, colour, song

A very young girl shows plenty of promise as a pow wow dancer.

Intriguing traditional regalia is always on show at these events.

Dancing around the Siem Lelum floor, these girls demonstrate both their style and their colourful clothing during the pow wow Aug. 30.

Concentrating fiercely on his movement, a young dancer shows excellent style during competition at the first annual Island Cuzzins Pow Wow held Saturday and Sunday at the Siem Lelum gym. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

MUSINGS of a Magpie Mind (Bits and pieces of history, travel and trivia, collected over the years by Bill Greenwell) “No Virginia, a Turkish bath is not a sauna!” t dawned on me the other day while sitting in the sauna, that the last generation or two have probably never experienced the exquisite pleasure of a genuine Turkish bath. The sauna’s fine and is so beloved by the Nordic races, but by comparison to steam, it’s about as much fun as being baked in a cigar box. Turkish baths are scarce these days. There were two Victorian examples in my Tyneside hometown and I sampled one of them occasionally, because it had a swimming pool attached. But those two buildings are long gone, and even in London there are few baths left. However, finding one isn’t a problem, so I’m told, in Istanbul. There’s quite a choice, and travellers can enjoy one of the great originals in the lovely old Ottoman baths known as Cinili Hamam, built it

is said around 1545 for the Turkish pirate Barbarossa Hayrettin Pasa. But perhaps they were opened at a later date to please the Sultan’s favourite wife. Its history is disputed. That was in the days when the city was known as Constantinople. Like so many baths there and throughout Europe, the imposing structures were mostly influenced by old Roman baths, which were such an important part of their culture. The Greeks however were not known for regular bathing and as for my forebears, the ancient Brits.... well ’nough said. At least the Picts and Scots changed their woad occasionally. As for the Vikings, they never washed! But apparently this Istanbul experience is one to savour. From the minute you enter the lofty domed atrium, with a fountain playing in the middle and goldfish swimming around, you’re in awe. At the reception

desk, all the services are listed, so that you can pick and choose. I remember my good friend Geoff Spencer telling me that when he decided to treat himself to the whole works in the early fifties, it all added up to less than ten bucks, including tip! The basic banyo was just over $1, and a kese, (a rubdown with

a rough mitten that peels off layers of skin like grey dough), was a mere quarter. The masaj (from where we get our word) was another dollar, then it was off to the hararat, the steam room which resembles a temple, with fluted columns supporting a huge central dome. The marble basins in the niches all around sport elegant brass taps and the thick aromatic steam rises through the shafts of light from the dome, providing an atmosphere of unearthly radiance. After half an hour in the steam he was seized by massive attendants, pummelled, thumped, kneaded and generally scarified, before being re-soaped, rinsed and bundled in (what else?) thick, heavy Turkish towels. Suitably sublimated, he was allowed to fall asleep on a hard marble bench. Later he decided to come to terms with the outside world and tottered out to meet it, feeling surprisingly

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Duncan Rotary throwing performing arts showcase for arts scholarships A special night of music and art under the stars at Bird’s Eye Cove Farm will help support local scholarships provided through the Duncan Daybreak Rotary Club. From 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, participants in this event can enjoy everything from wood-fired pizza to dancing to the West Coast Latin All Stars while browsing the

work of local artists. There’s also a live and silent auction and door prizes. Dr. Gord Levin, a Duncan dentist and Rotarian, conceived of the idea of an evening of the performing arts to raise money for scholarships in the performing arts . “These are awarded each year to deserving Cowichan Valley high

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Register in Person!! Mon - Fri, 9:30am-3:00pm or Sat, Aug 30th 10am-4pm Website: www.ddgc.ca Email: duncandynamics@shaw.ca 2687 James Street in the Island Savings Centre

Entrance up the stairs from the Bus stop on James St.

PHONE: 250-746-0193

Carlson’s School of Dance “Inspiring Generations of Dancers Since 1955”

3274 Sherman Road, Duncan 250-746-6456

website: www.carlsons.ca

No two students are alike. And no other school cultivates the development of the whole child in quite the same way Dwight School Canada does. Our outstanding and dedicated faculty maps the learning experience to ﬁt the individual strengths and passions of each student, making the possibilities for growth endless. We also offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum - the “gold standard” for university preparation. • Shuttle transport available • Grades 7 to 12 • Average class size: 12 • Scholarships available

STILL TIME TO rEgISTEr Wednesday Au ust 27th • 2 - 7 pm Tuesday Septembe 2nd • 2 - 7 pm

Math. Reading. Confidence. Whether your child is at the head of the class or needs a little help, Kumon provides the perfect foundation for the coming school year. Kumon Centre of Duncan - Cowichan

250-743-3510 susanfaulkner@ikumon.com

admissions@dwightcanada.org | 250.929.0506 www.dwightcanada.org

• Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Mode n • Hip Hop • Musical Theat e • Contempo a y • St etch & St en th • Zumba • Zumbatomics fo Kids • 2 Yea s to Adult

re iste ed Teache s in: • r.A.D. • I.S.T.D. • A.I.D.T.

Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, September 3, 2014

IT’S NOT HOW BIG YOU ARE, IT’S HOW BIG YOU PLAY! REGISTRATION Wednesday September 10th 6 pm - 8 pm

• BOYS & GIRLS Grades 2-10 Season runs from late September to mid March Cost:

ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE MULTI PURPOSE HALL

$140

• Learn team & individual play • Build confidence • Develop skills • Exercise & Fitness

Beginner players are welcome Questions? Contact the Registrar

Sharan 250-715-8454

Kerry Park Skating Club

email: info@duncanbasketball.net

Registration: September 4, 2014 6pm - 8pm

www.duncanbasketball.net

Dennis McLean Room, Kerry Park Rec Centre 1035 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Rd. Contact: Deb 250.743.5476 for info

Sassy Lion

THRIFT STORE

Clothing, Furniture, Electronics, Books, Household Items Leaving Home For College/University come see us for Affordable Furniture AFFORDABLE, PRE-OWNED CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES and Housewares IN STOCK NOW 164 Kenneth Street, Duncan 250-746-4495

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Let Us Do The Shopping For You! Drop off, phone, fax or email your child’s Back to School shopping list and we’ll take care of the rest, giving you time for other important things! Now that’s helpful! Prices in effect to September 7th

New!

40 Save $

Brother MFCJ450DW

Wireless Inkjet Multi-Function Center Regular Price: $109.00

Verbatim

6 x 9” puts up with rough handling, feels like silk!

199

Currently Accepting Applications for our Early Learning Centre to Grade 9

Tear-Proof, Water-Resistant Notebook

New!

rice! Half P

Store ‘n’ Go V3 8GB USB Flash Drive Regular Price: $22.48

5” Eco-friendly Safety Scissors

Top-quality scissors, stainless-steel round-tip with corn plastic handles

Queen of Angels are proud to offer: • Excellent Academic Reputation • Small Class Sizes • Extra Curricular Sports & Academic Programs • French & Fine Arts Programs • Library, Music & Computer Programs • After School Care Program For more information please contact the school office at (250)-746-5919 View our school video at www.queenofangels.ca

138 Craig Street Duncan 250-746-9393 www.monk.ca

Registration

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Take your pet for a walk and help fight animal cruelty

Paws for a Cause. [CITIZEN FILE]

You can fight animal cruelty in the community by getting out for a walk with your pet this Sunday, Sept. 7 in Duncan. The annual Paws for a Cause fundraiser sponsored by Scotiabank and the SPCA will take place this year at McAdam Park. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., with the walk starting at 11 a.m.

Cowichan Valley

Youth Choir Director: Sheila Hilton Johnson

Accepting New Members Boys and Girls aged 7 - 17, by audition

Three Levels: Junior Choir Concert Choir Chorale

Rehearsals: Thursdays Auditions and Registration Thursday, September 4, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Proceeds go to help abused, injured, neglected and homeless animals through the Cowichan & District SPCA. There will be entertainment and fun activities alongside the walk including a barbecue, vendors, owner and dog games and prizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the largest single event to help fight animal cruelty in

British Columbia,â&#x20AC;? said Krista Constantineau, manager of fundraising events at the BC SPCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are overwhelmed by the amazing participation each year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so great to see thousands of people come together across the province to help B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vulnerable animals. Our supporters not only raise essential

r a o S at QMS

CONCENTI WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOIR Wednesdays, 7.00 - 8.30 Season runs September to early May

For more information please call 250-597-0114

K I D Z C O.

Andrea Rondeau, Citizen

CONCENTI MALE VOICE CHOIR Mondays, 7.00 - 8.30 and

For more information call 250-597-0114

in the chapel at Providence Farm

funds, the events are so much fun for two-legged and four-legged participants.â&#x20AC;? The Cowichan walk is also sponsored by CTV, 89.7 Sun FM, and EK Hair Design and Esthetics. For more information, to register and donate go to spca.bc.ca/walk

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE IN SELECT GRADES FOR SEPTEMBER Co-ed Kindergarten-Grade 8 â&#x20AC;˘ All Girls Grades 9-12 Equestrian Program â&#x20AC;˘ Visual & Performing Arts Athletics â&#x20AC;˘ Global Studies

www.qms.bc.ca 660 Brownsey Avenue, Duncan, BC T 250 746-4185 | admissions@qms.bc.ca

Duncan Swim Team

LEARNING CENTRE Our Program is designed to provide a Stimulating and Educational Environment to promote each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uniqueness.

D AY C A R E A ND

P R E S C HO O L (Before and After school care)

Now Accepting Enrollment

Bursaries Available

Please feel free to drop in or call to register

Call Al or Wanda... 250-746-4020

2731& 2739 James Street, Duncan Right in Downtown Duncan

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

REGISTRATION â&#x20AC;˘ M d y Sept 15, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ T esd y Sept 16, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

CowiChan aquaTiC CENTRE

Contact info:

www.duncanstingrays.com or learntoswim@duncanstingrays.com 250-710-3343

Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, September 3, 2014

t, s r i F o Do N Harm

Back to Dog School

START NOW TO HAVE A WELL TRAINED DOG BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

Cowichan Canine takes only the best. All our instructors are certified by North America’s foremost dog training institution, the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior. Cowichan Canine now has SIX KPA-certified instructors, the most of any dog training school in North America. We continue to spend significant resources on continuing education for all our instructors each year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS Jody Danielson BSc KPACTP

Glenda Aichelberger KPACTP

Certified Training Partners participate in an extensive educational program culminating in a detailed assessment of their technical ability and hands-on skill teaching pet owners and training pet dogs. Successful candidates must complete the program, earn the equivalent of an A on each component of the assessment, and pledge to uphold the high standards and practices of the Karen Pryor Academy. To maintain their certification, CTPs must complete continuing education each year, alternatively have a significant portion of their clients respond to an anonymous survey about their training practices and teaching skills.

COWICHAN CANINE |

#106 - 5301 Chaster Road, Duncan

778.455.1985

www.cowichancanine.ca

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION • COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR • MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH COWICHAN MAYOR & COUNCILLOR • THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA TRUSTEE

• CITY OF DUNCAN MAYOR & COUNCILLOR • TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN MAYOR & COUNCILLOR • SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY) TRUSTEE

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government or School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed (April 8, 2014 or earlier); and • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. the office of Trustee for the Thetis Island Local Trust Area (Two Trustees to be elected); will be received by the CVRD Chief Election Officer at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC during regular office PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area that nominations for the office of hours between 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding weekends. Electoral Area Director of Electoral Areas: A – Mill Bay/Malahat B – Shawnigan Lake C – Cobble Hill D – Cowichan Bay E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls G – Saltair/Gulf Islands H – North Oyster/Diamond I – Youbou/Meade Creek (One Director to be elected for each Electoral Area); and,

PUBLIC NOTICE is also given to the electors of the Municipality of North Cowichan that nominations for the ofﬁces of: Mayor (One Mayor to be elected) Councillor (Six Councillors to be elected) will be received by the North Cowichan Chief Election Officer at the Municipal Hall located at 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, during regular office hours between the hours of 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding weekends.

Nomination documents for Electoral Area Director and Thetis Island Local Trust Area Trustee are now available at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and online at www.cvrd.bc.ca to the close of the nomination period. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Joe Barry Chief Election Officer jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca

Kathleen Harrison Deputy Chief Election Officer kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca

Telephone: 250-746-2506 or toll free 1-800-665-3955

PUBLIC NOTICE is also given to the electors of the City of Duncan that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (One Mayor to be elected) Councillor (Six Councillors to be elected) will be received by the Duncan Chief Election Officer at City Hall located at 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC between the hours of 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding weekends.

Nomination documents for Mayor and Councillor are now available at the Municipal Hall during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday until the close of the nomination period.

Nomination documents for Mayor and Councillor are now available at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, during regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 4:00 pm (for the month of September) and 8:30 – 4:30 pm (during October) until the close of the nomination period.

FURTHER INFORMATION on requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be obtained by contacting:

Mary Beth MacKenzie Chief Election Officer

Alyssa Meiner Deputy Chief Election Officer

elections@northcowichan.ca Telephone: 250-746-3100

PUBLIC NOTICE is also given to the electors of the Town of Lake Cowichan that nominations for the ofﬁces of: Mayor (One Mayor to be elected) Councillor (Four Councillors to be elected) will be received by the Lake Cowichan Chief Election Officer at Town Hall located at 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding weekends. Nomination documents for Mayor and Councillor are now available at Town Hall during regular office hours, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday to the close of the nomination period. FURTHER INFORMATION on requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be obtained by contacting: Joseph A. Fernandez Chief Election Officer

Rajinder (Ronnie) Gill Deputy Chief Election Officer

electionslc@lakecowichan.ca Telephone: 250-749-6681

Karen Robertson Chief Election Officer

Tricia Mayea Deputy Chief Election Officer

elections@duncan.ca Telephone: 250-746-6126

Fax: 250-746-6129

PUBLIC NOTICE is also given to the electors of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) that nominations for the office of Trustee (Seven Trustees to be elected) will be received by the School District No. 79 Chief Election Officer at the School Board Office located at 2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC, during regular office hours between 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. Nomination documents for Trustee are now available online at www.sd79.bc.ca and at the School Board Office during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, until the close of the nomination period. FURTHER INFORMATION on requirements and procedures for making a nomination can be obtained by contacting: Robert Harper Chief Election Officer

Jason Sandquist Deputy Chief Election Officer

Telephone: 250-748-0321 ext. 222 elections@sd79.bc.ca

250-748-0321 ext. 208