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Malahat chief resigns over soil deal allegationsSARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Allegations he was receiving a consulting fee from the owners of South Cowichan’s controver-sial contaminated soil treatment facility have prompted Michael Harry to resign as chief of the Malahat First Nation.

Malahat band administrator Lawrence Lewis confirmed Wed-nesday Harry had indeed left his post, calling it a personal matter not related to the First Nation.

“They are allegations at this point, and it’s unfortunate, but I think Michael’s done what I’ve always known him to do and that’s to do what’s in the best interest of the Nation,” Lewis said. “The Nation had no know-ledge of this personal relation-ship that’s alleged to have existed between Michael Harry and South Island Aggregates. I didn’t know, the Nation didn’t know, and so it appears to be a personal issue or matter between Michael and these folks.”

Shawnigan Residents’ Asso-ciation president Calvin Cook

believes Harry’s resignation came as a result of his group’s most recent court filing, another Notice of Application in B.C. Supreme Court.

The information, not proven in court, suggests Harry was paid “a consulting fee per tonne of soil.”

“In those listings it does show a consulting fee paid on sever-al occasions to Chief Michael Harry,” Cook said of the docu-ments submitted on Aug. 6.

“It’s really unfortunate,” Cook said of Harry’s resignation. “They’ve [the Malahat Nation] been doing so many good things in the community. We’ll just have to wait and see where this leads. I think that’s probably the appro-priate thing to do is to step aside until a complete investigation has been done.”

It’s been two years since the province authorized South Island Aggregates/Cobble Hill Holdings to collect and treat five million tonnes of dirty dirt over the next 50 years.

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Smoke from a massive forest fire at Lizard Lake, more than 30 km south of Mesachie Lake, blanketed the Cowichan Lake area Wednesday and moved into the rest of the Cowichan Valley after that. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Smoked outFire burning at Lizard Lake

Smoke from Lizard Lake fi re choking Lake CowichanKEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A massive human-caused wild-fire between Mesachie Lake and Port Renfrew has the Cowichan Valley once again covered in a

smoky haze, with the Cowichan Lake area particularly hard-hit.

The fire near Lizard Lake was first spotted early Wednesday morning, and despite the efforts of firefighters, grew quickly

throughout the day and into Thursday. Even the BC Wildfire Service was unsure of how large it was as of Thursday morning.

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Backyard chickens proposed for the LakeLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Is it time for backyard chickens at Lake Cowichan?

Becca Shears and her support-ers think so.

Carrying signs they turned out to present the idea to Lake Cowic-han council’s finance and admin-istration committee on Aug. 11.

“As you know, a couple of years ago, my family and I went door to door and we got over 400 veri-fied voter signatures from Town of Lake Cowichan residents for chickens,” Shears said. “I would say 80-85 per cent of the people that we asked to sign the petition did sign it.

“And I think with a new coun-cil, it’s a new time. We’ve had a lot of people for and against chickens and I hope this council revisits this issue and we amend the chicken bylaw for the Town of Lake Cowichan.”

Here, counci l chair Tim McGonigle interjected, “Let’s call it the Animal Control Bylaw.”

Shears wanted guidelines, though.

“The Town should allow chick-ens inside a really clear policy regulation that would allow for people who want these as pets or chickens as a food source, want to have them so they can have a sus-tainable community. Our official town plan says we should have the goal of being sustainable. And having chickens is a part of that.”

Shears said if council were “truly dedicated” to the idea of sustainability then councillors should allow citizens to “keep a small number of backyard hens” for the purpose of egg consumption.

She pointed out that many big cities like Victoria, Vancouver and even New York and Chicago and smaller B.C. communities like Duncan, Nanaimo and Port Alberni allow small scale raising of hens.

“I believe it’s Lake Cowichan’s turn to join this positive and growing trend.”

She said she saw this as revers-ing ideas that emerged after the

Second World War when “many communities passed laws to distance people from then-un-fashionable rural roots. In recent years, many of us have begun to realize that maintaining a close connection to our food supply is a positive choice.”

She also reminded councillors that a farmers market has been successfully introduced at Lake Cowichan.

“I believe there is a revival going on in this town. People are gardening more and they are more open and are ready for these old laws forbidding hens to be changed.”

The benefits are many, she said, listing “fresh, healthy home-grown eggs, free of pesticides, reduced municipal solid waste because composting is costing the Town money and table scraps

and other organic waste can go to your chickens, reduced backyard pest population because hens consume weeds and bugs; there is also an opportunity to teach children about food sources and responsible animal care. And chickens are great pets.”

However, she said, old ideas die hard.

“Many Lake Cowichan residents have no experience with back-yard and hens, and certainly not with those that are well taken care of. Noise, odour, disease and attraction of predators are the main reasons why people have said they don’t want them.

“Hens, not roosters, are quiet. We’re not asking for roosters. Predators such as coyotes, foxes and mink are a non issue if coops and runs are properly con-structed and hens are confined

to quarters during nighttime hours. As for pollution: unlike dog and cat waste, chicken waste can be transformed into fertil-izer and re-used in gardens. We know that doesn’t happen with dog waste. And concerns about disease have all been dismantled now,” she said.

Shears said councillors should look at how well the idea is suc-ceeding in other areas.

“Duncan has excellent regula-tions. If you don’t follow them you can’t keep chickens. It’s real-ly quite simple. It’s working and I think it could work here.”

She said other people she has spoken to “just can’t believe that Lake Cowichan, of all places, doesn’t allow this.”

McGonigle explained that council doesn’t make deci-sions immediately following

delegations.Coun. Lorna Vomack asked

how many people Shears thought currently kept chickens in Lake Cowichan.

“Unofficially, I know of over 40 residences myself,” she said, but added that since some of the people only had one chicken, the size of the coop or shed varied.

“Some of the people have neigh-bours who wish they didn’t have them, maybe because they have roosters but if we had a licensing process we would eliminate that,” Shears said.

Vomacka asked about plans by residents of Honeymoon Bay and Youbou and Shears said everyone was watching Lake Cowichan.

“I think if we do it successfully they will quickly follow.”

Duncan’s rules are tight and worth looking at, she said.

“The thing is most people won’t actually get chickens as a result of this. They just want other people to have the right to have them if they want. That’s what people who signed the petition said,” she said.

Mayor Ross Forrest asked how many complaints the Town office received over chickens and how many people have been told they have to get rid of them.

Administrator Joe Fernandez replied, “One or two. Basically, over the years, that’s all we’ve had.”

Shears said she was one who had to get rid of her birds because of a complaint from a neighbour, who was actually leaving dog food out overnight, about a pos-sible rat in the area.

“I’ve never had evidence of rats in my coop. If you keep the coop clean, you don’t get rats,” she said.

A member of the delegation also pointed out that some Lake Cowichan residents buy large bags of seeds to put in feeders outside, a practice which can also attract rats.

Council then decided to refer any more discussion to the next finance and administration com-mittee meeting, which will be held in September.

A poultry poll would see Lake Cowichan backing backyard hens, supporters tell Lake Cowichan town councillors at a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


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The RCMP’s Air Services and Island District Tactical Team have joined Ladysmith RCMP, the Island District General Investigation Section and the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit in the search for Delores (Deedee) Brown.

Brown, 18, was last seen on Penelakut Island on July 27. She was reported missing two days lat-er. Family says it’s uncharacteristic for Brown to be unreachable.

On Aug. 11 an RCMP helicopter supported searchers covering the shorelines, surrounding waters, and hard to access inland areas to ensure all areas of Penelakut Island were covered off,” according to Island District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Darren Lagan.

On Aug. 10 the RCMP West Coast Marine Section and Dive Team were used in support of the search, searching the waters and docks of Penelakut Island.

“The whereabouts of Delores Brown remains unknown,” Lagan said. “Investigators continue to investigate all tips and information from the public and community members.”

Community members have joined the family in searching for Brown. They have knocked on doors and

swept the shoreline without results.Brown is a First Nations woman

standing approximately five-foot-six and weighing about 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a hoodie and carrying a backpack and was leaving the Island to go to visit her grandmother, who lives in Chemainus.

Due to health reasons, Brown’s grandmother is unable to confirm if she arrived for her planned visit.

Police ask anyone who may have seen Delores since July 27, 2015, or has information on her where-abouts, to contact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215 or Crime Stop-pers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Young adults focus of special needs rallyLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Driven by a fierce need to sup-port each other, a big crowd turned out Wednesday, Aug. 12 to protest that special needs teens “have nowhere to go” once they become adults.

With signs bearing messages like Lack of Funding = Segrega-tion, What About Me?, Let Them Shine Like Stars, and No Adult Left Behind, people waved at passing motorists, thanking them for honking their support.

All were frustrated, upset, or angry. Many had stories to tell and at an open mic, they were given the opportunity to tell them.

Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Rout-ley, the grandfather of an autistic child himself, called strongly for more programs for those special needs young adults and their families who find themselves cut adrift by what he called the prov-incial government’s refusal to see the need.

And that need is huge, especial-ly in the Cowichan Valley, he said, adding that he would be carrying the fight to the Legislature when it reconvenes.

The Cowichan Valley’s Cle-ments Centre Society issued a statement Aug. 12 saying it “is aware of a need for additional supports for adults with develop-mental disabilities in the Cowic-

han region.”“Young people and their fam-

ilies, who live in our commun-ity, many of whom may be your neighbours, face very difficult

decisions as the level of support changes from government agen-cies when children with special needs turn 19 years old,” said the Society’s executive director Dom-

inic Rockall. “Children 18 years of age and

younger receive support from the school system and the Min-istry for Children and Family

Development. When children turn 19, Community Living BC takes over as the government agency responsible for provid-ing support. While their needs remain the same, the amount of service that is available is reduced,” Rockall continued.

Community Living BC’s com-munications director Randy Schmidt issued a release Wed-nesday saying that the group “takes seriously the concerns of families who have loved ones who are graduating from high school. It is important for Cowichan Val-ley families to know that there are currently a range of service agencies and programs in the area, and CLBC funds supports and services to more than 320 individuals in these programs.”

He urged all families who have questions to reach out to our local CLBC staff as soon as pos-sible after loved ones turn 16 to begin the planning process.

“It is a good thing when local families take the initiative to find solutions. While it is not within the mandate of Commun-ity Living BC to provide start-up funding for business ideas, we welcome local innovation and encourage local business people to invest in such ideas.”

He also said CLBC “would wel-come the opportunity to work with any local business that is interested in creating jobs.”

A huge group of supporters turns out on Queens Street in Duncan Wednesday to protest the government’s practice of cutting off special needs programs and help when participants become 19. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


God bless stranger who found ID and keys

On the morning of Friday, July 31 we enjoyed a pleasant stroll in Bright Angel Park, Jack carrying our small backpack in his hand.

After leaving the park we received a call on our cell phone. A kind lady informed us that she had found Merilyn’s ID and keys close to the swinging bridge. We hadn’t yet noticed that they had fallen out of the backpack. We arranged for her to leave them under the mat in front of our house, as we wouldn’t be home until later. Sure enough, she did, with a note saying “God bless you.”

Isaiah 65:24 is so true, “Before they call I (God) will answer.” He provided an honest person to find and return Merilyn’s ID and keys. But how did she know our cell phone number? God also provided that some of our “busi-ness cards” would fall out as well. So thank you, kind stran-ger. And may God bless you, too.

Jack and Merilyn GordonDuncan

Some folks need to drive around City of Duncan

I did not know about the new parking bylaw 703101.01

How unfriendly can Duncan get?

I usually come to Duncan with more than one errand in this vicinity and definitely I can’t walk to them all from one spot.

Don’t make it so hard on us old folks and don’t discourage the visitors. We need them.

So much for trying to be independent.

Nina DriemelMill Bay

Atomic bombs not needed to end war

It was with great interest that I read Gloria Cope’s letter in the Citizen of Friday, Aug. 7. I have not had the opportunity to visit Hiroshima as she has had. Kudos to her for doing that! I am squeamish and probably not capable of viewing the museum.

Dropping the atomic bomb on Japan (twice!) was not neces-sary to end World War II. In fact, the bombs did nothing to end the war — a statement that I realize will anger some readers.

Winston Churchill wrote in Triumph and Tragedy, “[Japan’s] defeat was certain before the first bomb fell, and [it] was brought about by over-whelming maritime power.”

If the Americans had accepted Japan’s urgent plea for peace, no further lives — Allied or Japanese — would have been sacrificed. The bomb did not end the war; it was already over.

(A wealth of information exists on the Internet. Searching for “why did the U.S. drop atom bombs on Japan in 1945?” will create hundreds of hits. I urge any skeptical readers to read some of them.)

Manuel EricksonMill Bay

Demand for gas outstripping production

The letter from R.W. Calder-wood titled “We’re being gouged at the gas pumps” (Aug. 5) per-

petuates a common misconcep-tion that the price of gasoline is strictly tied to the price of oil.

Gasoline is a separate trading commodity as a refined product. While there is a correlation between the two, they don’t always match.

Right now there is a glut of oil on the world market according to all the reports I’ve read, while there is a shortage of gasoline. Global demand for gasoline is outstripping production.

That is one of the reasons the price at the pump don’t match the news reports.

Peter D. MorrisMill Bay

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How low can you get?Thieves in the Cowichan

Valley dug a new cellar with the break-in and thefts from a Duncan Volunteer Fire Department truck last weekend.

There are several things that make this crime particularly galling.

First, the thieves are stealing from a volunteer organization.

Second, they are stealing from a volunteer organization that selflessly donates huge amounts of time and energy keeping us all safe.

Third, they stole items that one can’t imagine having much

resale potential — so they’re not even of much use to the criminals.

The miscreants made off with not only a radio and camera — electronics are favourite items for thieves — they also went to a lot of effort to snatch a siren and controller along with emer-gency lighting.

What are they going to do with a siren?

It’s an item that would seem to be of no value to anyone not involved in emergency services.

But for emergency services these things are vital.

Being able to let traffic know

they’re coming so emergency vehicles have an unobstructed path on the road is extremely important to them being able to get to the scene of an emergency safely and quickly.

“If we’re going to a call, we will be going slower,” deputy fire chief Art Sanderson told the Citizen.

We know we’re sure upset at the thought that vital minutes could be lost in getting to a fire, or a crash victim because of the criminal acts of one or more selfish jerks who care only about their own enrichment.

It’s bad enough when someone

starts stealing phones and iPods and the like from parked cars. It erodes our sense of commun-ity safety and our belief in our fellow citizens as decent human beings.

But it’s even worse when they endanger public safety.

Thankfully, there are good people, too, who renew our faith.

See the letter to the editor below describing how a stranger returned a lost backpack stuffed with important items.

We believe there are more gen-erous and honest people in Cow-ichan. It’s too bad that the few found a way to hurt us all.

Fire truck thieves sink to a new criminal lowOUR VIEW

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Speed not a factor in Renfrew crash; enforcement good idea

Reply to letter “Speed traps needed to slow Renfrew traffic”

Primarily, this is meant and going to be a huge thank you letter to those who have been a part of this tough time in my life, but first I feel I must deal with a few misunderstood facts of another reader.

I would have to concur with a portion of Glenn White’s submitted letter re: individuals need to slow down and drive the speed limit on Renfrew Road (as well as many others thoroughfares in the region), but Renfrew Road particu-larly because of its elevated volume of walking pedestrians on a non-raised sidewalk and high volume traffic.

There have been unfortunate fatal-ities on this road in the past because of speeding vehicles and pedestrians and so I agree, speed traps would definitely improve road conditions.

However, Glenn White, without doing any proper background investigating, has used the accident in which I was involved to try and make his point, but in a large way failed.

Let me take this moment to clarify a few errors. I was travelling on Renfrew Road, doing the posted speed limit, towards the west side turnoff.

A Victoria-based plumber’s van, without slowing down at all, ran the Worthington side road stop sign on my left and t-boned on the drivers side of my vehicle extremely hard, sending me off the road.

I was fortunate enough to narrowly miss a telephone pole and came very close to gas lines. You are correct in

stating that I was lying on the ground waiting for an ambulance but it had nothing to do whatsoever with speed being a factor in this case.

I had my seat belt on, I was doing the posted speed, I had both my hands on the steering wheel, my phone was in my purse, I was alone in the car and have been charged with absolutely nothing. The other driver, however, has admitted his faults, and has been charged 100 per cent with the collision.

This accident would have been a prime example to use if you wanted to make a point of what happens when you don’t pay attention to what you’re doing while driving, but sorry Mr. White, this has nothing to do at all with speeding this time and I don’t deserve the mistaken criticism and conviction of poorly informed drive-by critics. Please try to gets the facts right before you go pointing fingers in all the wrong directions.

I hurt enough physically from the accident, I don’t need the undeserved pain of people thinking I’ve done some-thing wrong when I haven’t.

Now, the most important point of this letter, I would like to pass on a huge thank you to all the kind, wonderful citizens that helped me stay calm as we waited for help to arrive.

A thank you as well to the first responders who did a great job then and always.

I owe you all so much for your com-passion and concern and am mending at home with the love of family and friends.

K. PaigeShawnigan Lake

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I would like to respond to Suzanne Anderson’s letter on Friday, July 31, regarding the parking bylaws.

I am disappointed and disgusted with the attitude of the city. I just opened a business on Station Street within the last month and this type of treatment to potential customers is not acceptable. There doesn’t appear to be any support for the downtown businesses by the city.

If Suzanne doesn’t plan to come back downtown because of the way she was treated, then that is another customer I have lost. I understand that there is limited parking and the city is trying to discourage local vendors from using the parking spots. However, if someone parks on one street for a few hours and then travels and parks on another street to continue shopping, they should not be punished for parking longer than three hours downtown. Many people need to be able to park on another street for conve-nience and the difficulty they may have in walking.

There has to be a better way to manage this situation than to paint everyone with the same brush and punish all.

Bernie KramskiDuncan

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Pool drainage timing to be re-examinedSARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

The timing of future Cowichan Aquat-ic Centre maintenance will be discussed according to North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure.

A Chek TV story running earlier this week prompted some Cowichan residents to wonder if draining the Aquatic Centre’s pools in the middle of a drought was the right thing to do.

“I’m glad people are concerned about every bit of water we use,” Lefebure said. “It’s always made sense to do it when you have the least demand in the summer, but I do anticipate that we’ll have discussions with staff about this because obviously we’re anticipating more dry summers and more issues with water conservation.”

Lefebure said he didn’t want to dimin-ish the fact that to be able to work on the pool they have to release a million litres or more of water, but he did note much of it would make its way back into the river after going through the treatment plant.

“We are managing the water system such that we have adequate water if we are careful with it,” Lefebure said. “But it’s more about the fact that people have the perception that it’s a very bad time to do it, so with staff we’ll have a discussion of the timing of this in the future.”

Not every pool in the complex is drained annually, but when they are it’s for health and safety reasons, according to North Cowichan deputy director of Parks and Recreation Don Stewart.

With more than a half a million visitors each year, the pools are pretty grimy by shutdown time.

Every year, staff clean the swirl pool and wave pool basins to remove scum lines and calcium build-up. The competitive pool is evaluated annually to determine whether or not it requires that step.

“The competitive pool is different in use from the other two pools as it has less persons standing in it and more persons just swimming in it, as a result the basis receives less wear and tear on the grout and tiles,” Stewart explained. “In 2014 we did not drain this pool as a result of what we found.”

That means this year that pool is due.When the water’s out grout, tiles, expan-

sion joints and flooring are examined and repaired, lightbulbs are changed and pumps, filters and UV systems are ser-viced. This year energy-saving LED lights will be installed in certain parts of the facility.

Aside from that and some other mainte-nance, the entire outfit gets a deep clean.

“It is a fairly complicated picture,” Lefe-bure said of the area’s water situation.

“The aquifer is recharging fully every year so for the time being we know if we’re careful with our water we do have ade-quate water for our domestic needs. How-ever, we want to have a culture of conser-vation because we are not absolutely sure what will happen in the future.”

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre is closed for maintenance Aug. 15 to Sept. 13

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s pools will be dry next week for maintenance during the facility’s annual shutdown. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]


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The Stebbings Road facility sits just above the Shawnigan community’s water supply. Despite vocal opposition from the community, spearheaded by the Shawnigan Residents’ Association, the Environment-al Appeal Board upheld the decision to grant the permit this March.

The Residents’ Association has been busy ever since, try-ing to protect what they see as a major threat to the drink-ing water of more than 12,000 people.

Multiple court filings include accusations that South Island Aggregates/Cobble Hill Hold-ings made a pact with Active Earth, the engineers hired to do environmental risk assess-ment on the project, to share profits over the 50-year lifespan of the operation through two numbered companies. This is a problem, the Residents’ Associ-ation said, because the province relied on the engineering firm’s reports to be unbiased when they were making the permit decisions.

South Island Aggregates/Cob-ble Hill Holdings owner Mike

Kelly said he couldn’t speak for Harry or the Malahat First Nation but said his companies “appreciate the importance of the checks and balances afforded us by the legal sys-tem, and are confident that the arguments of both sides will be weighed carefully and an objective ruling will assuage all doubt as to the safety and merit of this project.”

Kelly said in July that the information the Residents’ Association is using in court against his companies had been

stolen and furthermore, “it is simply a copy of a two-and-a-half-year-old abandoned agree-ment between the directors of CHH and our engineers that was never followed through with, even to this day.”

The Residents’ Association does not believe the deal was abandoned and has vowed to keep fighting on behalf of the community.

Meanwhile, Lewis said it’s business as usual for the Mala-hat band, and while the Nation is governed by “a group folks, not a single individual,” he said the outgoing chief was replaced by his uncle, acting chief, Tom Harry a band councillor.

“We will continue our gov-ernance and the day-to-day delivery of services — all the stuff that we do continues uninterrupted,” he said. “The nation is very active in terms of its nation building and its business activities and we need to be able to focus on that and not be distracted by other folks’ agendas.”

Lewis wouldn’t rule out a return of the elected chief.

“There’s always a chance,” he said. “It’s to be determined though.”

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“We’re calling it 150 hectares in size, but we’re guessing it’s con-siderably larger,” Coastal Fire Cen-tre fire information officer Donna MacPherson said. “Because the valley [where the fire is burning] is so full of smoke, people aren’t able see how big it really is.”

Spot fires as big as 10 hectares kept cropping up as well, and were frequently joining with the main blaze, helping to increase its over-all size.

On Wednesday numerous people made calls to the Citizen as smoke from the Lizard Lake blaze rolled into the Cowichan Lake area, wor-ried that a fire had started some-where in the communities around the lake. By Thursday, smoke was noticeable in Duncan.

As of Thursday morning, there were 39 firefighters and four officers on the scene at Lizard Lake, along with seven helicopters, two pieces of heavy equipment and two water tenders. Air tankers had been able to drop retardant on the fire early on Wednesday, but had to stop once the smoke got too thick.

The fire was moving north, Mac-Pherson said, and wasn’t threaten-ing any communities or structures. Because the fire had crossed the highway and debris was rolling down on the road, the Pacific Mar-ine Circle Route was closed between Port Renfrew and Mesachie Lake,

and the Lizard Lake and Fairy Lake recreation areas were also closed. Travellers are encouraged to visit drivebc.ca for more infor-mation about highway closures, and sitesandtrailsbc.ca for information about recreation areas.

“We expect those closures to remain in place for some time,” MacPherson said.

There was some hope that the weather on Friday would help the firefighters’ cause.

“We expect that the temperature will change and there might be some precipitation on Friday,” MacPherson said, noting that while those conditions might assist the firefighters, it won’t mark the end of the fire ban in the region.

Circle Route road closedSMOKE FROM, From Page 1

An overhead view of the Lizard Lake fire, which as of Thursday was at least 150 hectares. [BC WILDFIRE SERVICE PHOTO]

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SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Mark your calendars. The last chance to visit the Bamberton site on a Historical Society-led tour is Aug. 16.

“After that we will be closing our doors forever so this is the last opportunity to hear and see the history of Bamberton, considered to be one of the most important industrial sites in B.C.’s history,” said Bamberton Historical Society Pres-ident Maureen Alexander.

Tours run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Historical Society is being evicted from the

lands recently purchased by the Malahat Nation, but the band says it’s working with the group to ensure a smooth transition.

“Malahat is happy to work with Bamberton Historical Society during this transition and pro-vide the necessary supports needed,” said former Chief Michael Harry, who noted it’s the sincere desire of the Malahat Nation to see the Society survive and thrive in a new offsite location but the current and longer-term industrial uses of the site will not permit the group’s continued use of the property.

“Our program at Bamberton will be aggressive and accelerated — it is our intent to invest in the development of growing the Bamberton Indus-trial complex for the benefit of Malahat Nation and its members,” Harry said. “Along the way, as we have always stated, we will be good busi-ness neighbours and our support of the Society during this transition is no exception.”

The band announced the acquisition of 525 hectares of land, including the site formerly known as Bamberton in July. Financed through the First Nations Finance Authority, the deal was more than a year in the making and is just one part of a bigger plan to construct a larger Malahat Nation.

Officials from the Malahat Nation and the his-torical society met on Aug. 4.

“We are pleased with the outcome of the meet-ing and with the cooperation of the Malahat First Nation in providing us with short term storage while we locate a permanent home for the Society and its archives and artifacts,” Alex-ander said.

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Kids get a taste of welding career at campLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

A summer welding camp at Vancouver Island University is sparking interest in young students considering a future career as welders as well as apprentices working through certification.

The Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Foundation has donated $25,000 to VIU’s Cowichan Trades Centre to install four new welding booths to be used in testing for apprentices. As well, the CWA is contributing $10,000 to fund a summer welding camp Aug. 24 to 28 for youths aged 12 to 15.

The Mind Over Metal Summer Camp is offered by the CWA in various cities across Canada, and Cowichan’s is the first offered on Vancouver Island, according to welding chair Mike Hallam, who noted that the camp is full with a waiting list.

The summer camp program is offered in partnership with School District 79 and hopes to capture the interest of young-er-age students.

Fully funded, the experience includes some meals, equipment and materials, bus-ing to and from the site, and all instruction and full supervision.

Students will learn welding safety, gas metal arc welding, an introduction to weld-ing symbols, and a brief overview of the impact of welding on daily life.

Later, the students will have a chance to have some fun with real arcs and sparks.

“It’s a try-a-trade experience in welding for elementary and middle school age kids,” Hallam said, adding Cowichan Val-ley schools have offered similar hands-on trades experiences this past year for ele-

mentary age children in woodwork, dry-wall, electrical, plumbing and carpentry with support from the school district.

“It’s going to be hands-on and fun so when they finish they’ll have great mem-ories and hopefully feel inspired to pur-sue a career in the welding profession,” said Deborah Mates, director of the CWA Foundation.

Students in the summer welding camp who discover they enjoy the trade may be eligible to take part in the dual credit pro-gram offered by School District 79 and VIU, which involves registering in their senior high school years to learn welding while completing high school.

Hallam said 31 dual credit students were registered in three welding classes in the last school year.

With the facility upgrade, students who have completed their post-secondary weld-ing programs at VIU and other Canadian trades training institutions, and who are working on or maintaining their Red Seal accreditation, will now be able to complete their testing at VIU’s Cowichan Trades Centre.

With the CWA donation, VIU Cowichan becomes a testing agency under the Can-adian Welding Bureau.

“Every two years apprentices have to be retested for the CWB,” Hallam said. “Welding is the most tested trade ongoing — after you graduate you’re tested on a regular basis.”

VIU’s welding program has grown in size and number of students in the past year, he added, expanding from two classes to three, and with 200 potential students on a waiting list.

VIU welding student Clayton Norris, shown here, practices skills he’s learned in the program. [SUBMITTED]

Chemainus’s Kidz Art Beat — a free art festival for children, youth and families — is taking to Waterwheel Park on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Featuring local artists and more than 25 interactive arts activities, plus local performers taking the stage all day in the Waterwheel Park bandshell, it is sure to be a ton of fun for all ages.

From 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Chemainus Crofton Community Schools Association and the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society are presenting all kinds of music, arts, tap dancing and theatre.

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fully, the public will gather at Charles Hoey Park to honour the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers, many of them Can-adian, who took part in this bitterly con-tested jungle war that followed the Japanese invasion of Burma (today’s Myanmar).

It was a war not just of oppos-ing armies but of men against nature, in a country that experi-ences two monsoon seasons annually and is hot and humid from May through November; where malaria, dysentery, beri-beri and various skin diseases caused by fatigue were surer than an enemy bullet.

Initially, British forces were driven back to within the Indian border in what has been termed “the longest fighting withdrawal in the history of the British Army” at a cost of 30,000 casual-ties — two-thirds of its entire force. When, in early 1944, the Allies regained the upper hand after the battles of Imphal and Kohina, it was the turn of the Japanese to set military history: their greatest single military defeat of the Second World War with the loss of 55,000 men.

Life as a soldier in the jungle was even worse as a Japanese prisoner of war, as has been immortalized by the 1957 movie

The Bridge on the River Kwai with its memorable whistling theme, Colonel Bogey’s March. An estimated 13,000 British soldiers, Canadians among them, and 2,000 civilians died in Japanese prison camps from being over-worked, from beat-ings and torture and lack of adequate food and medical sup-plies and services.

This isn’t the first such memorial service to be held in Duncan, of course. Burma vets have been staging them here since erecting the Arakan memorial, aka the Burma Cairn, at Stoltz Pool in Cowichan River Provincial Park in the mid-1990s. A half-size replica of the cairn at Kohima in Myanmar, the site of a savagely contested and deci-sive battle in 1944, it was situat-ed there in honour of Duncan’s Maj. Charles Hoey, VC, MC who loved to fish these ripples as a boy. (The site was dedicated for this purpose by the provin-cial government as far back as 1946 in recognition of Hoey’s having won, posthumously, the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the British Commonwealth.)

But the passing years have taken their toll and the few Burma veterans remaining now find it too difficult to make the pilgrimage to Stoltz Pool so they’ve made the Cenotaph in downtown’s Hoey Park their

alternative shrine. Because Duncan-born Charles

Hoey (for whom the grassy strip between the train station at Trunk Road is named) has served as the focal point of these annual memorial servi-ces, and because so few really know much about the Burma campaign, it’s easy for us today to all but overlook the legions of Allied soldiers, and the Can-adians among them, who served in that theatre of war.

It’s precisely for these mostly unsung men of several nations that the Burma Star Associ-

ation has laboured so long to honour and to remember and it behooves us, as the benefactors of their sacrifices, to join them in Saturday’s memorial service.

Among those expected to participate in this Friday’s ceremony, “God willing,” is Chemainus resident and Burma vet Gordon Hughes. He’s one of the few left.

It’s time for others to take up the vigil. Again, this year’s Burma Star Memorial is this Fri-day at 12:45 at the Cenotaph.

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A young First Nations dancer performs during the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow at the Siem Lelum Fields last weekend.

Dozens of dancers representing several different First Nations gathered at the Siem Lelum Fields last weekend for the annual Island Cuzzins Pow Wow. In addition to the dancers in their colorful regalia, visitors to the event could check out food vendors and a marketplace. Despite some rain on Saturday, the pow wow festivities weren’t hampered.

Dancers of all ages enjoyed performing at the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow last week.

Colourful costumes attract plenty of attention at the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow.

A dancer braves the rain to compete during the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow at the Siem Lelum Fields.

A young First Nations dancer performs during the Island Cuzzins Pow Wow last weekend.

Pow wow celebrates culture

Photos by Kevin Rothbauer

Go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com for full photo gallery


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Show and shine off ering $500 top prize Sunday

The 16th annual Beverly Corners Show & Shine hits the field of the Cowichan Sportsplex on Sunday, Aug. 16 this year.

From Little Deuce Coupes to 409s, from trucks to motorcycles, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you’ll see them all there and everything else in between.

With the Cowichan Cruisers jumping aboard to help organize the event, there are many exciting changes for this year’s show.

These include: a $500 Prize for Best of Show, 26 judged categories to ensure everyone has a fair chance with prizes for each category, car club pre-registration, motorcycle categories, dash plaques for the first 200 entrants and much more.

Admission for cars is $15 at the gate ($10 per car with club preregis-tration), while for spectators it’s a donation of cash or a non-perish-able item for the food bank.

The gates open at 8 a.m. with registration closing and judging starts at 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be handed out at 1:30 p.m.

Cars will still be allowed in after 10:30 a.m. but will not be eligible for judging, organizers say.

There will be a live band provid-ing entertainment and the annual visit by the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders will occur about 2 p.m., according to organizers.

Heritage Fair focuses on old-fashioned outdoor fun

The Shawnigan Lake Heritage Fair brings family fun to Elsie Miles Park Sunday, Aug. 16.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., pack a picnic and join the community for an outdoor get-together.

There are races, games, and entertainment in addition to dem-onstrations of old-time crafts and a display of vintage vehicles. You can even dress up and have your portrait taken in a historical photo booth and visit the Community

Memory tent.For more information, email

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Learn about Unist’ot’en and fossil fuels Tuesday

The Unist’ot’en Camp, established in 2010 is situated in the path of numerous proposed fossil fuel pipelines in northern B.C. It is on the front line that is addressing the question: is our future to be tied to the fossil fuel industry or will we chart a path of transition to alterna-tive energy sources and to the pro-tection of our land and water?

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., at Duncan United Church, members from the community have organ-ized, with the support of the Cow-ichan Green Community, a public event in support of the Unist’ot’en people of northern B.C. to protect their un-ceded, untreatied, ances-tral territories. There will also be an update of the current situation.

This event will include chiefs and elders from Unist’ot’en, a short video, guest speakers, discussion and opportunity to ask questions. The event will also be raising funds for both the ongoing operations of the Unist’ot’en Camp and the com-pletion of construction of the Healing Centre at the Camp. Entry and refreshments are by donation.

For more about the event go to activeislands.com or for infor-mation on the Unist’ot’en Camp go to unistotencamp.com

Weekend Star Party turns gazes skyward

The 20th annual Cowichan

Valley StarFinders Island Star Party begins Aug. 14 at Bright Angel Park. This year the star party falls during the Perseid Meteor Shower, so expect to see multiple meteors in the sky.

Somewhere between 70 and 150 viewers are expected to take over Bright Angel Park for the event.

“The location at the park is very good for viewing the night sky,” StarFinders presi-dent Brian Robilliard said. “We have amateur astronomers that come to image deep sky objects like globular clusters, galaxies and nebulas, and many do vis-ual astronomy, seeing these objects in the eyepiece.”

In addition to enjoying the

wonders of the night sky, the event will feature lectures, demonstrations and a chance to get to know other star gazers. Non-astronomers are welcome.

“Many of us do this in our back yards and love the oppor-tunity to share our hobby with others,” said Ed Nicholas, the club’s treasurer. “The excite-ment of people seeing the rings around Saturn for the first time is contagious.”

The star party kicks off at 4 p.m. on Aug. 14 and runs until 10 a.m. on Aug. 16.

Visit http://starfinders.ca/island-star-party to learn more.

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On Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. visitors can hear the history behind some of the most impressive, striking, and tastiest edible gar-dens and farms. Nine edible gardens and local farms will be showcased throughout the Cowic-han region, including Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Shawnigan Lake, Westholme, and Ladysmith.

Attendees are given the chance to meet the hands behind the shovels, and take away gar-dening secrets, tips, and techniques for growing their own food.

“Each year, CGC’s Edible Garden and Farm Tour focuses on sharing stories about our local food, and inspiring tour participants to grow their own meals by gaining knowledge from gardeners and farmers,” explains Alyssa Loucks, CGC’s garden tour organizer. “The tour con-tinues to expand with more gardens and farms that hold new stories and knowledge for others to hear. It is important to learn where our food comes from, how it is grown, and especially how it ends up in our stomachs.”

“This self-guided tour will leave you in awe of how edible landscapes can form through pure devotion and passion,” she said.

Tickets start at $15 for members of CGC; $20 for non-members; and $30 for families (includes two adults and any children under 13 years). Get tickets at the CGC office at 360 Duncan St. For more information c ontact Alyssa at 250-748-8506, email [email protected], or visit cowichangreencommunity.org/workshop-events/edible-garden-farm-tour

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Special Woodstock — that extra-ordinary festival that brings happi-ness to so many special people — is back at Providence Farm Sunday, Aug. 16.

Shelley Vaags, an organizational stalwart from the beginning, said in a release, “We are excited to be cele-brating 16 years of fun and music with people from all over Vancouver Island and beyond.

“This unique festival was visual-ized at a group home gathering of people with special needs and spe-cial abilities 20 years ago. I was play-ing music at a weekly music session that had been started in 1996 after the Glendale institution closed its doors. I saw so many talented people with special needs over the years, that I was inspired to create a venue where all could enjoy their performances.”

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“Together with the help from the Lions Clubs of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, professional musicians, many, many volunteers and community businesses, we were able to create a festival that has bridged gaps between commun-ities, created lasting friendships, brought families together, and made the world a little brighter for

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The performing list includes Rick Scott, the Smiley Family Band, Loose Change, Hazen Sage, Coastal Giant, and Thor and the Thunder-cats, many of whom return year after year because they love playing the event.

It’s just a great day, according to Vaags. Entry is by donation.

“Bring your sunscreen, spend a day with us and I am sure you will agree after you leave that it was one of the best days you and your family have ever spent together,” she said.

For special needs families there is bus transportation offered to and from downtown Duncan, Victoria, Ladysmith and Nanaimo. Check out the specialwoodstock.ca website for more information.

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FALL REGISTRATIONSFALL REGISTRATIONS22 Friday, August 14, 2015 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Today’s seniors, particularly those who already have passed retirement age, may fi nd themselves with many free hours to fi ll now that a job no longer accounts for most of their time. Returning to school may help seniors realize lifelong dreams of fi nishing a degree, exploring a hobby, getting educated to gain work in a new fi eld, or just to fi ll some time in a productive way.

Information from the United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics fi nds the demand for continuing education is still growing. For those aged 35 and older, the center says adult enrollment should grow by at least another 7 percent through 2016.

It’s possible to return to school at any age. Adults looking at continuing education possibilities can heed these easy tips to make stepping into a classroom again successful.

• Get some help. Some time may have passed since you last toted textbooks or entered a classroom setting. Things have changed since you last were in school. Sit down with a guidance counselor or a career advisor and go over your schooling goals to plot out a degree map. This will help you determine which courses to take or what schools will best fi t your needs.

• Research schooling options. According to the National Survey of Students in Continuing Education, adult learners prefer post-secondary education that is aff ordable and close to home. Recognize that many schools now off er online learning, which may be ideal for you if you prefer to learn from the comfort of home. Decide what is important to you in a school, then narrow down your prospects.

• Schedule a campus visit. Tour the campus to get a feel for the school environment. Visit with someone in student services or attend an event for adult learners so you will know what the admissions process entails.

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School is not always easy, and some students struggle as they transition from grade to grade. As students get older, some who may have experienced smooth sailing as youngsters may fi nd they need some extra help grasping the material as coursework becomes more complicated.

Those who need some extra clarifi cation and reinforcement may fi rst turn to their parents. But parents may not be familiar with certain subjects or capable of explaining certain concepts in terms kids can understand. In such situations, tutors can prove to be valuable resources to get kids back on the right academic track.

One-on-one attention from a tutor can benefi t all types of learners. Students who discover newfound success under the guidance of a tutor may have more self-confi dence in the classroom. Parents wondering if a tutor can help their children may want to consider the following indicators that students may need tutors.• Consistently falling grades: Tutors may be

necessary for students whose grades are gradually on the decline. First speak with your child’s teachers, who may recommend tutors that specialize in certain subjects.

• Confusion in and out of the classroom: Some kids struggle to grasp certain concepts, and such confusion can sometimes be remedied with the kind of intense study available in tutoring sessions.

• Low confi dence: Some kids’ confi dence wanes when their grades suff er. Kids whose grades have been on the decline may feel a sense of defeat even before they take a test or work on an assignment. Tutors can help restore confi dence by creating small victories that slowly build up to larger successes.

• Indiff erence to coursework: No student will be captivated by every subject he or she studies, but there should be some subjects that students fi nd engaging. Students battling indiff erence toward their coursework may benefi t from a dynamic tutor who can present subject matter in new ways and revive students’ interest.

Students who are struggling in the classroom may need some extra help outside the classroom, and many tutors are adept at reviving interest in subjects kids are studying at school. Some teachers may recommend certain tutors, while others may do some tutoring work themselves.

Signs a tutor might be necessary

Tutors can fi ll voids and help students get back on a successful trac

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Wednesday, September 9th, 2015Sherman Road Clubhouse

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Our beautiful studiois located at:

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Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent.

According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and diff ers from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more diffi cult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy.

Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging.

Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances.

• Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble.

• Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open.

• Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed.

• Parents can monitor and limit their children’s

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cyberbullyingpersonal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages.

• A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas.

• When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give

information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior.

• Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefi t from talking with a counselor.

Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital

devices, such as mobile phones.

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Cowichan s“Mostly a Cappella”

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Time and again research has proven the benefi ts of music education. Children who study music typically score better on standardized testing and exhibit improved language and reasoning skills, and music education helps students with advanced mathematics lessons by improving their spatial and temporal reasoning. Involvement in music and the arts can improve a student’s SAT scores.

Despite these benefi ts, music and art education is slowly disappearing from the classroom. At many schools across the nation, stages are dark and band and chorus rooms are empty. Budget cuts have been unkind to music education programs. This leaves it up to parents to involve their kids in music education.

Private lessons have long been a great way for kids to learn music, and many such music coaches are former music teachers. With private lessons, kids get to benefi t from working with certifi ed instructors, and parents are happy to make music a part of their youngsters’ lives. The following are a handful of ways parents can fi nd private lessons for their kids.

• Word of mouth: Begin by asking neighbors or friends in the community if they know of any reliable music teachers. Someone is bound to know a person or have a connection to a music teacher. Speak with members of a community music

ensemble, such as a church choir, or even amateur or professional musicians you see playing at a restaurant or bar. There’s a good chance you can get a referral.

• Community music programs: While schools may not have music classes, community centers off er programs for both adults and children. A community arts center may off er instrument training and/or vocal lessons, so look into such organizations in your community.

• Nearby colleges: Music students at local colleges may want to make extra money by off ering music lessons. They may be able either to meet at your home or use the music room on campus to conduct lessons.

• Newspaper classifi eds: Tutors frequently advertise their services in the newspaper. Look in the classifi ed section to see if anyone is off ering music lessons. Many newspapers now off er their classifi eds both online and in print, so utilize both options to ensure your search is thorough.

Music education is important, but those seeking instruction may have to look outside of school. Private instructors are available to help foster a love of the arts and mold creative, well-rounded children.

Students seeking private music lessons have options

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Mary Patricia (Pat) HALE

With a heart full of love, a mind still sharp and a quick wit, Pat Hale (nee Mary Patricia Standish), died peacefully on August 11, 2015.Born in Winnipeg on September 3rd 1923, Pat always remembered her Prairie roots and wonderful summers at Minaki Lake, Ontario, but identified as a Nova Scotian, where she spent her formative years with her mother Grace, father Harry and sisters Margie (d. 1990) and Anne.Pat excelled early in life as an accomplished student, pianist, artist and figure skater but her greatest gift was in her ability to forge lasting relationships. She met her life partner, Robert (Bob) Hale (d. 2005) while she was serving overseas with the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade. Early marriage brought the young couple to Holberg, then Vancouver, while Cowichan Bay remained their summer sanctuary, until they decided to call it home. Together, they thrived creating a large extended family, while Pat built an enviable reputation for her work as a volunteer with the Cowichan Valley Hospital Auxiliary, curling, golfing, fishing, cards and bridge. Not one to be left behind when the world moved forward, Pat went on line early as the “Wired Granny” and most recently loved playing Internet bridge as the“ Sporty One”! Pat loved people and people loved Pat. Her memory will be cherished by her five children; Elizabeth, Bob (Elizabeth), Judith (Terry), Carol (Glenn), Bruce (Ruth), her sister Anne (David d. 2014), niece Heather, her eight grandchildren, Elisa (Milan), Jeff (Marnie), Todd, Steven (Kristy), Suna (Iain), Aaron, Lucas (Roxy), Lindsay (Karla) and eight great grandchildren, Braeden (d.2006), Mackenzie, Colby, Ava, Atwood, Max, Locklen and Shyloh.Many people have been touched by Pat’s warmth and ability to find points of connection, ones she maintained throughout her life. To those of you lucky enough to have been in her orbit, we thank you for the gift of your friendship, which meant so much to her. We also wish thank Christine, her caregiver, who provided so much to her over the past two years and to the staff of the Cowichan District Hospital’s ICU and second floor who showed that caring is still at the heart of the Health Care System.

“May we all be so lucky to be loved by so many for so long”

A Service to celebrate Pat’s life will take place in Duncan at the First Memorial, 375 Brae Rd. Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 A.M. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Auxiliary.

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES(250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C.

Condolences may be shared online atwww.dignitymemorial.ca

BONTERNancy Mary

Nancy Mary Bonter - 96 years old died July 31, 2015 at Fischer Place, 100 Mile House, BC. Nan is survived by children Bill (Karen),

Mick (Linda), Karen (Lawrence); grandchildren Russ, Kerri, Che’, Cory, Gill and Mike; great grandchildren James, Jennifer, Shelby, Elizabeth and Damian. Predeceased by husband Norm in 1997 and grandson Jimmy in 1983. Nan was born and raised in England where she was educated as a teacher. She used those skills during WWII when she was instructed to evacuate many children from England to a safe place. She met Norm during the war and they were married in England in 1943. Following the war they moved to Vancouver in 1947 and then to Bridge Lake in 1953, where Nan helped Norm build and manage Lucky Strike Ranch until 1975. During this time period she also taught school in Bridge Lake and then in Kamloops. In 1980, she and Norm moved to Mill Bay where she resided until 2014. Nan will be remembered as a kind giving mother, qrandmother, great grandmother and a loyal friend who met life’s challenges with enthusiasm and a great sense of humour.Nan will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Jerry Fenwick, Ruth Leach and Regina Winterburn for their help and support in the care of Nan. A private service for family and close friends will be announced at a later date.

Jan. 7, 1919 - July 31, 2015

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243

In Loving Memory ofRalph W. Petrie

December 13, 1938 - July 19, 2015

Ralph passed away peacefully on a warm Sunday evening in Cowichan District Hospital with his daughters by his side.

Ralph was born in Meadow Lake, SK., and moved with his

family to BC while still a young boy. They lived in Vernon before settling in Youbou where he later started a career as a saw filer in the mill. That career took him to Tahsis where he met his second wife Mae; they moved to Duncan in 1977. He became a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles that same year and remained a loyal member right till the end.

He loved his sports. In his younger years, Ralph played baseball, hockey and bowled with his many team mates. He volunteered as a referee for youth hockey and coached both boys and girls softball. He was so proud when his Youbou “Giants” Little League team won the playoffs! Later in life, he enjoyed watching and “debating” hockey or baseball games with good friends Marven and Art, or his grandson Shaun and son-in-law Lorne.

Ralph was an avid wood worker. He set up shop in each home he lived in, but none as special as the one he shared with his wonderful neighbour, Tom, and their buddies. No telling the shenanigans that went on there!

He surprised us all during his retirement when he took up baking and cooking. You were a lucky person if you got to sample one of his specialty cakes or savoury ribs. Thanks for sharing your recipes Dad! Most importantly, he was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed and always remembered.

A private service will be held in September. Memorial dona-tions may be made to a youth sports team of your choice.

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James (Jim) Edward SapsfordOctober 11, 1932 - August 1, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Jim on August 1, 2015. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Margaret-Anne of 62 years; his children: Sherry (Dale) Martin, Colleen (Gary) Robinson and Carol (Norman) Laventure; 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great-grandchil-dren and many members of extended family and friends. His greatest sorrow was the loss of their son Rick in 1976.

Jim grew up near Perdue where he met Margy, married and raised their four children. Jim farmed for 40 years. He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of many. They retired to Chemainus for 20 years where they treasured music, singing, dancing, suppers and the company of wonderful friends. In 2014 they moved back to Saskatchewan. His family was happy to have them home. Grandpa was always full of jokes, teasing, stories, big smiles, laughter and hugs. Jim’s compassion and commitment to community was evident time and again over the years. He was passionate about restoring antique tractors, cars, and trucks; in fact Jim and Margy drove the “Old Fargo” in the Perdue parade just last week.

Jim, we will miss you so very much.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Father, Michael Hancock. Born Aug 24, 1943 in Leeds, England, he is survived by his sisters, Eunice, Sylvia & Pauline. He also leaves behind sons, Geoff (Angela) & Chris (Erin) and his grandson, Royce. Michael’s #1 love was his Jaguar cars and was an active member of the Jaguar Clubs of North America. He was well known for the impeccable detail and attention he paid to the cars he showed. A memorial showing of one of his cars will take place on Sept 13th at Fort Rod Hill, Victoria. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to BC Children’s Hospital.

Michael Hancock

Reception to follow in the church hall to share stories and memories in

Celebration of Dave's life.

David Ian PiteFebruary 7, 1954January 1, 2015

A memorial service to be held at Th e Anglican Parish

of St. Peter, Quamichan, 5800 Church Rd

in Duncan on Th ursday August 20, 2015 at 1 pm.

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GREEN DOOR SOCIETYAnnual General Meeting

Tues. Aug. 18th @ 7:00 PMat David Coulson’s Studio 5372 Miller Road, Duncan

Sale of 1963 Jaguar XKE:

1963 Jaguar XKE 2DCPE (886415) belong-ing to James Lorne Hull and David Hull will be sold at Mill Bay Storage Complex Sept 30, 2015 at 1pm.

PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSWhen you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us. Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: CAMERA equip. Aug. 11th on Mill Bay Rd, (Beach). Call to identify, (250)743-1108.

FOUND: GM vehicle key on the dyke close to Beverly Cor-ners on Aug 11th. Call 250-746-1594

LOST black Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone on Youbou Rd, Lake Cowichan, Sun. Aug 2nd CALL 778-967-1414

LOST: SUNDAY, between Chemainus and Crofton; Yamaha outboard engine cov-er. $100 reward for return. Call (250)715-5089.

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for a 7 night cruise. December 5-12, 2015.

Call Cathy, 250-510-7577 or 1-888-918-7934.

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GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Ex-plore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or online: www.dollarstores.com.

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 re-fund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Has immediate opening in Cumberland BC for:

•Shingle & Flat Roofers •Sheet Metal Workers

Nelson Roofi ng & Sheet Metal Ltd is a unionized fi rm, affi liated with Sheet Metal Workers International Assoc. Local 276, and Sheet Metal Workers, Local 280.

WE OFFER EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFITS.

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FOODSAFE COURSES Lev-el 1. Aug. 22nd & Sept. 19th $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register on-line: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

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

ADMINISTRATION

HELP WANTED

MY SECRET SALON Hair and esthetics. 103-58 Station Street, now hiring experienced hair-stylist with clientelle. Set days. All applicants confi den-tial. Drop resume in person or contact Naomi (250)748-8468.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Part-time cook required. Wages commensurate with experience. Apply in person with resume at:

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6337 Genoa Bay Rd.

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Required for permanent part-time position.

Must have Serving it Right certifi cate and be of legal

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Bring resume in person to:

5838 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC

MEDICAL/DENTAL

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PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; Cowichan Station Area Assn. Please see job description at: cowichanstation.org/home

ADMINISTRATION

TEACHERS

HELP WANTED

TEACHERS

CONTROLLERThriving Cowichan Valley business seeks Controller to join our dynamic and successful team. This position is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in full cycle accounting for multiple related corporations and strong technical skills. Ability to quickly master complex proprietary accounting software and possession of superior computer skills are a must. The right person has a positive, assertive attitude, thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a team environment. Reporting directly to the CFO, the responsibilities of this position include bank reconciliations, account analysis, month end and year end closings, inventory and cash control, general journal entries, intercompany transactions, financial analysis and ad hoc projects. The controller is also responsible for direct oversight of the sales and accounts payable clerk and the payroll clerk. The successful candidate will work with proprietary accounting software, Quickbooks and Excel on a daily basis and will communicate regularly with the CFO, management team and business owners. Candidates with automotive industry experience and credits toward a recognized accounting designation will be given priority.

Please apply with cover letter and pdf version of your resume to: [email protected] or email

your queries for further information.

The PENELAKUT TRIBE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

is seeking a FULL-TIME TEACHER

We are seeking a full-time, qualified TEACHER to provide classroom instruction at an Elementary level (Grades 5, 6, 7). We are looking for an outstanding, dedicated individual who is passionate about working with children: to create a flexi-ble elementary grade program and a class environment fa-vourable to learning and personal growth; to establish effec-tive rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

To see full job posting, go to: www.fnsa.ca CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 14, 2015

This position is open to all qualified applicants and only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING

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PETS

PETS

HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL/ Sia-mese mix kittens. Ready to go. $375. Call- text 250-510-4825.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

$COLLECTOR BUYING$silver dollars, men’s old watches, medals, jewel-lery, antique swords, muskets, etc.

Call 250-324-1892

APPLIANCES

15 CU.FT deep freeze, $150. Kenmore sxs fridge, $250. GE washer and dryer, $300. Ken-more stacking FL washer/dry-er, $350. Maytag washer, $150. Inglis dryer, $100. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

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P.A.L. COURSESCOWICHAN FISH &

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Sum-mer madness sale!” All build-ings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Wine supplies including an electric fi lter machine. Call 250-746-4915

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

BE YOUR OWN BOSS ... and work your own hours! I have the perfect business opportunity for you. Quaint Fish & Chip Shop with patio & you get summer breezes from the ocean.

Please call: 250-924-1015.

REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGES

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

BACH. SUITE - DUNCAN1&2-br; balcony; F/S; heat & hot water; 1 bldg only; parking; pets considered. $550 - $760 per month

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BEVERLY ARMSAPARTMENTS

2562 - 44 BEVERLY ST• 1 bedroom - $650• 2 bedroom - $750

FREE hear & hot waterClose to schools and town

• BAI - Please call Bonnie 250-746-4155.

• BAII - Please call Ron 250-746-4424.

All our apartments are clean quiet & secure.

Sorry, no pets!

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2Bdrm: $139/night, $1200/mowith kitchen, inclds everything!

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CHEMAINUS LOCKWOOD Villa- 1 bdrm, small pet wel-come, $700 Includes heat/hot water. Available now. Call 250-709-2765.

CHEMAINUS LOCKWOOD Villa- Bachelor top fl oor, $625. New paint, new carpet, heat/hot water included, small pet welcome. Available now. Call 250-709-2765.

DUNCAN2-BDRM CONDO2nd fl oor; corner unit

5 appl’s; laminate fl oors; NS2524 Lewis St.Avail Sept 1/15$875 / month

Call 1-250-477-8046 or1-250-891-8392 Victoria #s

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LAKE COWICHAN. Large 1-bdrm + den, 1st fl oor with bal-cony & elevator. 55+. No smoking or pets. $650./mo. Avail now. (250)746-6717.

LOVELY 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, Cen-tral Duncan. Heat included. NS/NP, $625 & $825. Please call Res. Man. 250-732-0342.

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

HOMES FOR RENT

1648 GRANT Rd., Duncan. 4Bdrm, 2Bath. Small pet ok. $1415/mo. txt. 250-937-1487.

COUNTRYWIDE VILLAGEREALTY PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT DIVISION145 South Shore Road,

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$1,100 - 145 MacDonald Road, Lake Cowichan 3 bed/2 bath rancher with radiant fl oor heating, pellet stove, garage & greenhouse. Close to all amenities. No smoking, pet upon approval.

$1,700 - 413 Winter Drive, Lake Cowichan 4 bed/3 bath two story home. Custom 3100 sq ft home in the Slopes. Vaulted ceilings & beautiful fi replace, heat pump & built-in-vacu-um. Double garage with room for an RV. Too many features to name them all. No smoking & no pets.

$960 - 462 Point Ideal Drive, Lake Cowichan2 bed/1 bath lower suite. Fully furnished home - hydro included - high ceilings, spacious rooms with all appliances. No smoking, pet upon approval.

$1100 - 326 Grants Lake Road, Lake Cowichan4 bed/2 bath lovely two storey home with large back yard in a quiet area. Nice kitchen with appliances, garden area, double garage and workshop. No smoking, pet upon approval.

MARBLE BAY Lk Cowichan. 3Bdrm, 2Baths, all new app. newer home. 1100sqft. Ref. req. N/S. $1200/mo. Available now. [email protected]

UPDATED 4BDRM home with pellet stove, Honeymoon Bay. $925. N/S (604)880-5929

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

Rancher 2-bdrm + den, self-contained; NS; 1 smallpet okay; $1350/month +util. References; must signlease. Avail. immediately.CALL 250-597-7692

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SUITES & CONDOS• $625 #1513 Regent Pl,

Cobble Hill• $675 #8-2516 Alexander

St, Duncan, BC.• $875 #304-360 Bundock

Ave, Duncan, BC.• $1000 10180 View St,

Chemainus, BC.TOWNHOUSES &

DUPLEXES• $895 #2-660 Jubilee St,

Duncan, BC• $995 #47-941 Malone

Rd, Ladysmith, BC• $1200 5202 Francis St,

Duncan• $1395 #23-3242 Cow-

ichan Lake Rd., Duncan

DETACHED HOUSES• $1595 #6-1759 Cowich-

an Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC.

• $1595 1-6304 Lane Rd, Duncan

• $1650 1727 Shaw-Mill Bay Rd., Shawnigan Lk

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1 BDRM suite, $650; level en-try near Wal-Mart; on busroute; W/D; hydro & wi-fi incl;carport; pets negotiable. N/S.Ref’s req’d Call 250-748-6709

1 BDRM suite in quiet neigh-bourhood of Glenora. Not onbus route. N/S, small pet ne-gotiable. $600/mo. utilities ex-tra. 250-748-3667.

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SUITES, UPPER

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TOWNHOUSES

3-bdrm, 2-bthrm; 1600 sq.ft.; newly renovated, locatedon private property in quietarea; parking; pets permit-ted on approval; childrenwelcome. Avail Oct 1/15;$1200/mos. Call Laura forviewing at 250-217-1826 or email [email protected]

GARAGE SALES

1254 Merridale Rd., off Cameron-Taggart Rd., Sat., Aug 15th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

5849 Indian Rd. [off Maple Bay Rd] MOVING SALE on Sat. Aug 15th; start at 8:00 AM

5919 DEUCHARS Dr., Sat. August 15, 8am-1pm. Couch, dressers, saw and much more!

CHEMAINUS: 10075 Daniel St. Aug. 15, 8-12pm. 2-dining room tables, inversion table, lawnmower, weed eater, gar-den tools, snow gliders, snow board boots & household misc. Early birds pay double!

CHEMAINUS: 2-FAMILY sale; 3261 and 3262 Creegan Drive. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 15 & 16, 8am-3pm. Air compressor, bar fridge, freezer, press-back chairs, work benches,coloured glass for stained glass, tools, desk & chair, tool chest, Work Mate, art & scrap booking sup-plies, fabric, dishes, kitchen supplies, collectibles, toys, clothing, books, garden tools & supplies, free stuff, lots more!

CHEMAINUS. 9920 Echo Heights Rd. Sat. Aug. 15, 9am-4pm. Rain cancels.

CHEMAINUS- Sat., Aug. 15, 9am-3pm. 9917 Panorama Ridge Rd. Something for eve-ryone.

Cobble Hill, 3365 Boyles Rd., Sat. Aug 15th 8:00 to 3:00 Garden, workshop, household

COBBLE HILL: 3528 Watson Ave., Sat., Aug. 15, 8:30-3pm. Household, glassware, infant toys, garden and much more!

COWICHAN CAT RESCUE’S ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Something for everyone! Toys to tools, books, art, house-wares, small appliances, gar-den tools and fl ower pots,col-lectables, even a guitar! More coming every day . Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, from 9 AM to 3 PM at 3108 Telegraph Road, Mill Bay. Do-nations or info [email protected]

DUNCAN: 2125 Koksilah Rd., Sat & Sun., Aug. 15 & 16, 9-3pm. Garage/Moving sale; household items and tools.

GARAGE SALES

EAGLE HEIGHTS/GLENORA area: 5275 Bright Plc., Sat., Aug. 15, 10-3pm. No early birds! Ladies clothes, toys, CD’s, DVD’s, kitchen stuff, sm. microwave, sm. TV/VCR, etc...

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LK COW: 246 Kingfi sher Pl., Sat., Aug. 15, 10-2pm. Moving sale; Electric lawnmower, couch and lots more!

MULITI-FAMILY Sale. Sat, Aug. 15 9-3pm. Sun, Aug. 16, 10-1pm. No early birds. Kids stuff, furniture, toys, clothing 3565 Cowichan Lake Rd.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale. 607 Powell street. Saturday Aug. 15, 8:30am.

Neighbourhood sale in Park Meadows on Chaparral Drive (off Maple Bay Rd.); Sat. Aug 15th from 8:00 to noon. Early birds welcome!

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 2451 Galland Rd., Sat., Aug. 15th, 9am-2pm. Moving sale; Household, garden items and much more! Rain or shine!

SNAP SELF STORAGE2840 Roberts Rd

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KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Kara Summer isn’t just the first athlete from the Cowichan Valley to compete at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. She’s also the first medallist.

Summer came back from the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles earlier this month with a pair of silver medals from the tenpin bowling singles and team competitions, and a fifth-place ribbon from the doubles event.

Summer is the first competitor from the Cowichan Valley to qualify for either the summer or winter World Games. Reaching the international level is a four-year pro-cess as athletes start with regional com-petitions, then move on to provincials, and finally nationals.

“It’s a long progress,” Summer said.Summer booked her ticket to the World

Games by taking gold in all three tenpin events at the 2014 Canada Summer Games in Vancouver. Although she was the only athlete from the Valley to reach L.A., and the only bowler from Vancouver Island, she wasn’t the only one from B.C. on her team, which helped her feel more comfort-able at the World Games.

“I had met them all at provincials and nationals,” Summer said.

Since they were in L.A., the athletes did get to do some of the things that visitors to the city expect.

“It was interesting,” Summer said. “It kinda sucked we didn’t get to go to Disney-land. We drove right past it.”

Summer and her fellow athletes did attend a Los Angeles Angels baseball game and got to meet a pair of big celebrities in Justin Bieber and Johnny Knoxville.

Bieber walked into the opening ceremon-ies at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with the Canadian delegation.

“I wasn’t a fan of him before, but I am now,” Summer said, noting that when they came face-to-face, she very diplomatically told him that she had wanted to meet him ever since she heard his first album.

The athletes got to meet Knoxville, the star of the 2005 Special Olympics-themed movie The Ringer, on a trip to Fox Studios. In this case, Summer was already familiar with Knoxville’s work.

“I’ve seen [The Ringer] quite a few times,” Summer said. “I told Johnny Knoxville my brother would be jealous.”

Summer was also approached many times by tourists, who invariably asked her what sport she was in, then asked what her best score was. When she told them of her accomplishments, they all replied, “I guess we’ll never be playing against you.”

Summer has been bowling for about six years, and it has become her favourite sport.

“Just the rush of it; I love it,” she said. “It’s taken over swimming, taken over everything.”

Summer is coached by Cheryl Giles. Early in her training, she tried bowling four times a week, but dropped that down to three times a week, then twice. Even though she was well-prepared, going to the World Games was a huge step for Summer to take.

“I was very stressed,” she admitted. “I really pushed myself to go to L.A. Provin-cials and nationals weren’t that hard to get ready for, but the Worlds was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

Summer will definitely keep bowling after this, but she’s not sure if she’s going to try to qualify for the next World Games when the process begins next year.

“I think I’ll be taking a year off and let somebody else have a chance to go who hasn’t gone before,” she said.


Cowichan Valley rugby fans will have the opportunity later this month to watch some homegrown talent in action with Team BC as the provincial U18 women’s team plays a pair of matches against the newly formed U.S. U18 women at Brent-wood College School.

Fresh off a win over the Prairie Wolf Pack — an all-star team of players from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba — at the Western Canadian Championships in Kelowna earlier this month, the B.C. women will be anxious to prove them-selves against the nascent American side in the games on Aug. 21 and 23.

“Our team framework is already in place,” Team BC head coach Marius Felix said. “And we will have the opportunity to

train three times prior to our first game against the U.S. I expect a highly athletic and motivated American squad, and see this as a massive challenge and oppor-tunity for the B.C. players. This will not

be an easy task, but one the players and coaching staff are really looking forward to. I anticipate there will be several players from both squads who may one day play for their respective national senior teams.”

Felix, who also coaches Brentwood’s sen-ior girls XV, will be assisted by his fellow Brentwood coaches Steve Cowie and Dave Grisdale. The roster, announced Wed-nesday, will include Brentwood players Delaney Martin, Brooklyn Navarette, Avi Sharabi, McKenna Haz, Denise Roy and Ciel Arbour-Boehme. As well as Cowichan Secondary’s Hannah Morten, Mariah Fon-tana and Emily Lindsay.

The U.S. coaches are eager to test their team against players of the calibre pro-duced in B.C.

“B.C. has such a tremendous reputa-tion as a stronghold in the Rugby Canada landscape, particularly with its women’s programs,” U.S. coach Tam Breckenridge said. “We know coming in that the B.C. team will be well-coached and very rugby savvy. These games will provide a good opportunity to measure where we are in terms of program development.

The first game between B.C. and the U.S. will take place on Friday, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. The game on Sunday, Aug. 23 will begin at 9 a.m.

The B.C. U18 women celebrate beating the Prairie Wolf Pack. [BC RUGBY PHOTO]

Kara Summer became the first Cowichan Valley athlete to compete at the Special Olympics World Games, and won a pair of silver medals and a fifth-place ribbon in tenpin bowling in Los Angeles earlier this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Summer picks up medals, famous fans

Cowichan rugby products set to face U.S. teamEXHIBITION: squads will face off at Brentwood College on Aug. 21 and 23


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Three years later, defenceman Mitch Meek is returning to the Cowichan Valley Capitals fold.

Meek began his junior A hockey career as the Capitals’ lone pick in the 2011 B.C. Hockey League midget affiliate draft, a one-off experiment by the league. He appeared in three games for the Caps in the 2011/12 season, collecting two penalty minutes, then signed on to play with the Victoria Grizzlies the following season.

After three years with the Grizzlies and Vernon Vipers, the 19-year-old Meek will be donning a Cowichan jersey once again after being acquired from the Prince George Spruce Kings earlier this week. Meek had been shipped to Prince George in another deal earlier in the offseason.

“Mitch is an experienced, solid, puck-moving defenceman that we expect will help solidify our back-end as well as contribute on the power play,” Caps head coach and general manager Bob Beatty said. “He’s excited to make his return to Vancouver Island and we are equally excit-

ed to have him with the Capitals.”Meek played a total of 56 games between

the Grizzlies and Vipers last season, scor-ing seven goals and adding 11 assists for 18 points. Over his career, he has 10 goals and 31 helpers for 41 points in 145 contests.

Going the other way in the trade with the Spruce Kings is 20-year-old blueliner Rylan Bechtel, who played the first three seasons of his BCHL career with the Caps, compiling seven goals and 162 assists over 167 games.

Checking in at six feet, 200 pounds, Meek has already committed to an NCAA Div. 1 scholarship with Clarkson Univer-sity beginning in the 2016/17 season.

Fans will be able to catch Meek in action at the Capitals’ training camp, beginning Aug. 22 at the Island Savings Centre.


After refusing to show every-thing they had in their round-rob-in game against Coquitlam at the provincial intermediate B lacrosse championships in Lang-ley earlier this month, the Cow-ichan Valley Thunder shocked that same team in the gold medal game and finished the year as the best team in B.C.

The Thunder had already locked up a berth in the final by beating their first two opponents, so the final round-robin game had no impact on the standings. Head coach Lorne Winship opted not to use his regular lines or his acclaimed powerplay, and Coquit-lam rolled to a 10-3 win.

It was a different story in the final, when Winship let his team play the game they were used to playing. Cowichan led from start to finish and won 9-5, emer-ging victorious over a provincial lacrosse powerhouse when it counted most.

“The way it all came together, and beating a team from Coquit-lam was very special,” said Win-ship, calling Coquitlam lacrosse a “measuring stick” for the rest of B.C. “They get to choose from so many more players than we do.

“They walked off the floor com-pletely stunned. They thought they were going to win the game and we proved otherwise.”

Mat Jung led the Thunder in

the final with three goals and one assist, while Tyson Black had a goal and four helpers.

Kyle Page and Brody Black each had two goals and one assist, James Taylor scored once and set up two others, and Colin Winship, Steven Robertson, Liam Clinging and Mitch Page had one helper apiece.

Goalie Kain Stewart stopped 51 of 56 shots and was named game MVP for the second time in the tournament. He was later hon-oured as the MVP for the entire championships and named to the tournament all-star team along-side Taylor, while Tyson Black

was the overall scoring leader.“I was really surprised,” Stew-

art said. “I didn’t think I’d get anything.

The goalie, whose provincial championship resumé includes four gold medals and one silver, was pleased with his performance in Langley, saying they were the best games he had ever played. He acknowledged he wasn’t the only player on the team who took his game to the next level.

“A lot of my teammates did,” he said. “We all played the best we could. I thought we had a really good chance.”

The Thunder opened the tour-

nament with an 11-5 win over Ridge Meadows, with Steven Robertson collecting MVP hon-ours. Next, they beat Delta 15-4, with Mitch Page taking the MVP award. Stewart’s first game MVP award came in the round-robin finale against Coquitlam.

The key in the final, Winship said, was to establish the physic-al game and focus on defence and goaltending.

“It was hard to get inside on us,” the coach said.

That doesn’t mean the team forgot about scoring goals. The Thunder have been explosive all season, and that was no differ-

ent in the championship game. Winship wasn’t worried about offence.

“These are kids I’ve coached a lot of years,” he said. “They found a way to get enough goals to beat them.”

It was also important to remain focused, something the team has been capable of doing all season.

“We don’t get too high or too low. We’re able to get through a game like that without getting nervous.”

Last year, with a team made up mostly of first-year intermediate players, the Thunder reached the gold medal game and lost to Coquitlam. This year, with mostly second-year players, they ran rampant over the rest of the Vancouver Island league, but didn’t face a real test prior to the provincials.

“We thought maybe we were the team to beat, but you never know from year to year,” Winship said.

Winship had coached the major-ity of the players in the past, win-ning provincial championships at several levels, but some others hadn’t played at a level higher than B or even C before. They all came together when it counted.

“We have huge heart,” Win-ship said. “I’ve coached some of these guys for a lot of years, and I always say they’re bigger than the sum of all the parts. They’re able to find a way to play in big games.”

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MVP goalie Stewart leads Thunder to inter B banner

The provincial champion intermediate B Cowichan Valley Thunder. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Caps re-acquire Mitch Meek

The opening days of competition at the Western Canada Summer Games in Fort McMurray led to six medals for Cowichan Valley athletes as B.C. surged to the top of the medal standings.

Duncan Dynamics gymnast Darby McIn-tyre won gold in the floor competition on Tuesday and silver in the team competi-

tion on Monday. She also placed sixth on vault on Tuesday and 11th all-around on Monday.

Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club athletes Hannah Tuplin and Stephanie Mould won silver in the 53kg and bronze in the 47kg divisions, respectively, and helped B.C. to gold in the team competition.

More local athletes were scheduled to compete as the Games continue until Sunday.

Good start for Valley athletes at Western Canada Games


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