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Board narrowly approves raise for area directors ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN
Christina Vangoughnett, centre, a cheery cancer survivor who works at the Real Canadian Superstore in Duncan, shows her delight in being honoured in a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 4 set up by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union to help support leukemia and lymphoma research. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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In a split vote, the Cowichan Valley Regional District board has decided to increase pay for electoral area directors. “Hopefully it will encourage more people to come forward and take the lead in these jobs,” said Dir. Lori Iannidinardo. Remuneration will be increased for the select directors by $4,022 effective Jan. 1, 2015. The board also approved providing electoral area directors with a Medical Services Plan with extended health and dental benefits, and setting a rate of $25,000 per year for the board chair in addition to their electoral or municipal director compensation. “We’re not setting our own wage, we’re setting the wage of the next board,” said Dir. Gerry Giles, pointing out that the adjustment simply brings the compensation for electoral area directors up to the same level enjoyed by municipal representatives on the CVRD board. “We are trying to level the playing field,” she said. The timing, just before an election is awkward, Giles said, but there will never be a good time to vote on increasing their own pay, and the decision had already been put off since before the last muni-
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cipal elections. Other directors in favour of the raise argued that directors work a large number of hours — an average of 44 hours per week — and their remuneration, with or without the increase, is small. “We get paid very modestly,” summed up Dir. Loren Duncan. Directors Iannidinardo and Barb Lines pointed out that part of the reason behind the boost in pay is to try to encourage young people to run for office by helping them to be able to financially afford to do so. Directors opposed to the raise said they couldn’t stomach the idea of advocating fiscal restraint in an atmosphere where many constituents are questioning the spending of the district, while voting to increase their own pay. In a weighted vote, directors Mike Walker, Bruce Fraser, Mary Marcotte, Phil Kent, Ruth Hartmann and Tim McGonigle were defeated by the slim majority.
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Line cook. Custodian. Security guard. All jobs that often show up in the classifieds or the online help-wanted sites. And you can train for them for free, if you get a move on and apply. It’s all happening because Vancouver Island University received funding last week from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. According to VIU communications officer Marilyn Assaf, even students who are employed in poorly paid jobs should apply. “These are for people in the community. We’re very excited because the tuition is completely free. They’re hoping to fill all of these intakes because these are programs for people who are unemployed or who are in jobs that maybe don’t pay very much and want to take advantage of free training to improve their employment prospects,” she said. In Cowichan, the first one begins on Oct. 27, a three week security worker program. “It could help in employment as a security guard or maybe a private investigator,” she said. The second Cowichan one, which starts Nov. 3, is a 13-week intro to culinary arts. The last one being offered in Cowichan begins Jan. 5 and is called building services worker. “This is for a job like a custodian,” Assaf said. A happy Susan Allen, manager of professional development and training at VIU, said it’s timely, too. “This is for the under-employed and the unemployed. It’s for people who didn’t think
VIU’s Cowichan campus is offering three programs for free. [CITIZEN FILE] they had the capacity to go back to school and get training for a job that they want. That’s what’s exciting about it. These are labour market jobs.” Allen said there are opportunities aplenty for people taking a course like the 13-week culinary training program. “They will come out of it with entry-level front line cook/worker qualifications, which is exciting,” she said. You see ads all the time for those jobs.
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There are three courses offered at the Cowichan campus. “The Building Service Worker takes 16; Security Training is 12 and the introduction to Culinary is 16 participants,” Allen said. People who are interested need to contact VIU in Nanaimo to sign up right away, even if they want to take courses at the Cowichan campus, she said. “We take applications and then interview everyone because we usually have more applications than we have seats,” she said. To register, go to http://www2.viu.ca/pdt/ courses/esa.asp “They should contact us in Nanaimo by faxing in their application straight to us. Once we do the interviews, they’ll find out if they were accepted or not. They have to meet the government criteria and from there they have this real opportunity to get some incredible training at no cost,” Allen said. The criteria are fairly simple. “They have to be 19 or over, they have to be Canadian citizens or legally able to work in Canada if they are a landed immigrant, and they can’t have been on EI for the last three years or maternity EI for the last five years.” There are also other criteria depending on the program. The cost of tuition and books is covered, once it is decided that the student meets eligibility requirements. Then it’s full speed ahead towards a new career.
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CAPTURING A LAKE COWICHAN MOMENT
Phone scammers impersonate Cowichan Community Policing KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Telephone scammers are at it again in the Cowichan Valley, this time impersonating Cowichan Community Policing. “ We d o n o t f u n d r a i s e by phone calls,� Community Policing manager Carol-Ann Rolls emphasized. Phone calls from the number 778785-6268 are not from Community Policing, Rolls noted. Community Policing is a registered not-forprofit charity organization, and can give tax receipts for donations, in accordance with Revenue Canada.
Rolls recommended visiting Revenue Canada’s website to verify information before sending donations to charities that solicit by phone. She also suggested ways to help the CRTC track down phone scammers. “Keep a pad of paper handy,� she said. “Write down the telemarketer’s name, phone number, details of the message and type of call — whether it was a robocall or a live person. Also write down any call back number they give you or any website they mention.� Complaints can be submitted to the CRTC by calling 1-866-580DNCL (3625).
CVRD to issue RFP for legal service ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN
As their annual visit to Lake Cowichan wound up with a banquet at Centennial Hall on Oct. 7, members of the big delegation from Ohtaki, Japan — Lake Cowichan’s long-time sister community — crowd around to take photos of friends posing with Lady of the Lake royalty and a Mountie in traditional red serge. The exchange trips always include homestays with local families and many long-term friendships have been established. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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Wa ter, conser va tion and accountability are key issues for Cowichan Valley residents heading into November’s municipal elections a survey by citizen’s group One Cowichan has found. “The message came through loud and clear that people care about conserving our beautiful valley, and in particular about solving our water challenges,” said Gail Calderwood, One Cowichan Chemainus team member. The survey, which was not scientific and makes no claims about statistical validity, was answered by 697 people, mostly online. Highlights included the desire to secure the local water supply and take over control of local watersheds; stop urban sprawl; take action on climate change; better consultation between government and citizens; tax balance between residential and industry and spending inefficiencies; protecting farmland and promoting local food consumption; and affordable housing. One Cowichan organizer Rosalie Sawrie said they were surprised at the response of those
who took the survey to the question about whether taxes were too high — a majority of people thought taxes were “about right.” Sawrie said what people are concerned about seems to be spending priorities. “As candidates put together their platforms, these survey results provide some good information about where citizens of the valley are at,” said Sawrie, pointing out that with water and conservation so high on the list of people’s priorities, “I think it’s important to have candidates who are up-to-date on those kinds of issues.” One Cowichan will now be asking all local candidates to respond to a series of questions based on the survey results. Answers from candidates will be posted on the One Cowichan website. One Cowichan will not endorse any particular candidates, but neighbourhood teams will be going door-to-door and encouraging people to vote on Nov. 15. There is also a kickoff on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Craig Street Brew Pub in Duncan. Full survey results can be found at OneCowichan.ca
A backhoe shifts gravel as a crew strips the parking lot in front of Chemainus’s Waterwheel Park. North Cowichan is extensively renovating the area as part of its ongoing revitalization scheme for The Little Town That Did. Other projects include a collaborative effort with the nearby museum and work on the streets. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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No excuse not to be prepared with fire alarms his week firefighters and fire departments are urging everyone to check their smoke alarms, and if they don’t have any, to get some, pronto. Checking the alarms is a task we often put off. We don’t imagine that we will ever really be the ones in danger. And yet, with the fall and winter seasons coming on, we at the Citizen know we will be heading out to more fire scenes. While the summer and the drought that turned everything tinder dry is over, and with it comes the reduction in the inci-
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dents of bush and grass fires, we now must turn our attention to our homes. As people start to turn on their heat and lay fires in their fireplaces there is always a rise in the number of chimney fire and structure fire call-outs. The frustrating thing is that most of them are preventable. We all know we should get our chimneys inspected, but how many people actually do it as often as they should? For many, it is one of those expenses that can be put off. After all, it’s only been a matter of months since you last used it.
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It must still be in good working order, right? It’s even easier to take a few minutes — and that’s all it takes, a few minutes — and make sure your alarms will indeed notify you in the event of a blaze. You would rather have the startling experience of having the alarm go off while you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner, than to have the experience of it not going off and having a lot less to be thankful for all of a sudden as a result. The most dangerous time is at night. At night you and your family are likely to be asleep and
are unlikely to catch early signs your home is on fire by yourselves. You’re unlikely to see or smell the smoke and flames. In the worst case scenario, fire victims never do wake up at all. But if you have a working fire alarm, we guarantee there is no way even the deepest sleeper will remain in dreamland while it blares its warning. There are even programs where people can get free alarms from the local fire departments if they can’t afford to buy them for themselves. There’s no good excuse not to be prepared.
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ICBC is ripping off the public with rate increases I have just received my ICBC car insurance renewal and once again it has gone up 5.5 per cent this time. Now, it is not the amount of increase that has annoyed me it is how they compute their increase. Last year my basic policy was $424 and this year it is $448. I thought to myself, this is not right, and so I got out my calculator and lo and behold it should have been $447.32. I then phoned them to inquire why there was this discrepancy and I was told that ICBC always rounds up to the dollar. I am now not only being hit for a 5.5 per cent increase, I am also being
screwed out of 68 cents by this government-run shambles. I don’t know how many people have car insurance with ICBC in this province but if they all get taken for 60-plus cents, this runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars. When is someone going to step up to the plate and stop this ripoff of the public? Derrick Marven Duncan
Free secret votes needed in parliament Once again our electoral system proves a majority government defeats democracy. Less
than one in four of our electorate put this government in power and we go to war without the formal consent of over 75 per cent of the Canadian electorate. What is needed is a veto power for all or any of the opposition to stop a bill or force debate and to demand a free secret vote on the subject bill. Now comes the hue and cry “but the government could not do what it wants”. Good, they are better doing nothing than doing the wrong thing. There should be no way of tracing how a member votes and a step forward is taken for democracy and outside forces cannot control Canada’s destiny. John A. Mc Donald Duncan
Re: your Sept. 26 story about the Island Savings merger vote: I am fearful of the Island Savings Credit Union merger with mainland-based First West. Members should make sure they vote. I joined Island Savings Credit Union more than 30 years ago because the banks’ policies did not meet local lending needs and I wonder what the future now holds for our “local” credit union. The business case for this merger is that “bigger is better”. It didn’t work for Island communities in the past or in the more recent U.S. financial meltdown. Island Savings has been successfully serving its members for more than 60 years. On Jan. 1, 2015 if this merger is approved, Island Credit union will transfer all our assets to First West, a credit union that has only been in business since 2010 and run by a CEO whose claim to fame is Starbucks and 1-800 Got Junk . What do we get in return for giving up our Island-based credit union to this new kid on the block? Free chequing accounts — becoming a member and a division of First West and lots of other time-limited promises. The recommendation to merge was not a unanimous decision of Island Savings board members. It was made with only input from staff and without consultation of the membership. Members should make sure they vote as this could be the last decision you will make as an Island Savings member. Craig Meredith North Cowichan www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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In response to the recent article about the proposed Island Savings merger. As a business owner and 15-year member, I urge all Island Savings Credit Union members to carefully consider their proposed merger vote with First West Credit Union. My main concern is losing local control of our credit union. We will no longer have a main office and decisions will be made at First West’s head office in Langley. At the present time we have 100 per cent representation on the board of directors but under the new structure we will have 20 per cent the seats on the board for the first two years, after which representation will be based on total membership and assets. As credit union members, we want our deposits available to other members of our community. Bigger is not always better. I believe the board of directors has not proven the need for the proposed merger, even to some of its fellow board members since the vote among board members was not unanimous. The board has not presented a business case to show how the merger will be beneficial to members. We are told members will get access to First West’s “Simply Free Account.” If that is important to members, then can’t Island Savings provide it without giving up local control? We are also told that profitability will grow due to increased scale, efficiency and cost sharing. If there are not going to be any layoffs as a “direct” result of this partnership, then where does the efficiency come from? The case for change doesn’t explain how this is to be done. I will not be voting in favour of this proposal and I ask that all Island Savings members come to the aid of our Credit Union and vote “no”.
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Lake Cowichan town council candidate Bob Day is proud of the work accomplished for his community during the time he’s been at the council table. The list he published as part of his campaign is lengthy and impressive and while he is not solely responsible for it all, he said he’s happy to have been part of the team. The list includes: completion of an official community plan, the Stone Avenue playground built by neighborhood volunteers, Darnell Road beautification, upgrading of facilities at Saywell Park, the annual town cleanup and light up events, and institution of curbside compost pickup. Work on Southshore Road revitalization is also on his list as are a new multi-purpose town square and “literally millions of dollars of grants from upper levels of government and outside agencies.” Day said, “Another important point is that none of
strong desire to help lead our town into the future,” he added. What’s Day looking for in the coming years? “In the future I see continued support towards downtown revitalization, establishment of a seniors’ assisted living facility, establishment of more affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization including better sidewalks and roadways, continued improvements to town-owned water access points and continued infrastructure renewal and upgrades. “If we can accomplish all this in a financially responsible manner, I believe we will attract and sustain more small business and light industry to the town and surrounding areas,” he said. If elected, Day is hoping to be appointed CVRD board director from the Town of Lake Cowichan because “we are situated on the fringe of the regional district and our strong presence must continue to be felt at this level of government.”
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Brent Beach has his eye on incorporation of Shawnigan Lake as a municipality as he campaigns to become director of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Area B. “The way that we get what we need Brent Beach, candidate is to incorporate,” Beach explained, citing such issues as water concerns and development goals. The biggest hurdle to incorporation, he said, is resistance from the provincial ministry in charge, who have favoured incorporation of areas A, B and C into a single municipal unit. Beach said such a unit will not work well, as he saw during his time sitting on the steering committee for the most recent official community plan for South Cowichan that the issues facing the three areas are distinctly different. “Shawnigan Lake has a very natural incorporation boundary,” he said, with a line that can be drawn around the watershed. Beach’s plan is to go around the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and have the people at Shawnigan Lake hire their own consultant and write their own incorporation study and individual official community plan. Then, in the next election cycle, the question of incorporation could be put to referendum. If the answer is “yes”, and the work has already been done, “the ministry’s going to have a lot of trouble saying ‘no’.” “It’s a big ask,” Beach acknowledges, as it will require the people of the community to put a lot of time, effort and participation into shaping their future. Beach has owned property on Shawnigan Lake since 2004, and is the editor of the Shawnigan Focus community newspaper.
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Is there taxpayer value in Canada’s search for lost ships? “This is the moment for Canada to drop the nonchalance and be nerdy and proud.” —Kate CHRONICLES Heartfield. o they T.W. Paterson found Sir John Franklin’s ship 170 years after it, its sister ship and 129 men vanished in the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage. So what? I mean, for years, Parks Canada has squandered how many millions of taxpayer dollars using the latest in underwater detection gear to find some rotting wreckage on the ocean floor. We already know what happened to Franklin and his men. Let’s move on! That, I’m sure, was the response of some Canadians upon news of the discovery of the wreckage of HMS Erebus in September even though Prime Minister Stephen Harper thought it important enough to personally announce that the search, for Franklin’s flagship at least, had been successfully concluded. Then there are those who feel the money was a poor allocation of priorities. As Ele Gibson wrote in the Times-Colonist (I’m quoting, not carping), “While we are spending to solve the puzzles of our past, we are cutting spending to find solutions for our future development, including research into medical, scientific and environmental initiatives...” Negative though these viewpoints be, at least they’re tangible responses as opposed to those Canadians so selfimmersed that they don’t even care enough to be informed of current events let alone with issues of their Canadian birthright. Where am I going with this? We who cared enough to fight to save the Kinsol Trestle from demolition faced these very arguments and apathy. But the Kinsol was saved and, today, it’s the crown jewel of the Cowichan Valley’s recreational attractions for residents and visitors. There’s nothing else like it on the continent. It attracts thousands of visitors each year. Yet we came within an ace of losing it. In South Wellington, we’re fighting the same battle, against an uncaring government, to save the last surviving structure of historical significance of Vancouver Island’s 80-year coal mining industry. So, why should you and I give a tinker’s darn about finding relics of Sir John Franklin and company more than a century and a half later? For one, his was the most ambitious scientific expedition of its time, sponsored by the government of the mightiest nation on the face of the earth. They were out to find a shortcut
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“This...historic discovery will clearly focus greater interest in the vast Arctic region and the role it has played in Canada’s own past history and the significant role it might play in the foreseeable future... This [discovery] could play a timely role in emphasizing the growing importance of the Arctic, not just for this country’s own future, but for the global community.”
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If, through not caring, we fail those millions of men and women, mostly unsung, who built this Canada that we’ve inherited with their blood, sweat and tears, we not only fail them but we fail ourselves, and all those who follow because we’ve dropped the torch. I rest my case, for today. As someone once said, the only thing we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history. www.twpaterson.com
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Editor’s note: The Municipality of North Cowichan has chosen five households who will compete to see who can lower their energy use the most over the five weeks from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 in the Community for Climate Household Challenge. The Citizen is checking in with the participants each week for tips, tricks and to find out how it’s going.
Heather Taylor, Chemainus This past week’s focus was transportation. This is probably the toughest for me. I drive a fuelefficient vehicle (Honda Fit) but found myself often in conversation about electric vehicles and am seriously considering one. I’ve managed to keep my speed down to 80-90 kilometres per hour. James and I will adjust our work schedules to carpool together once a week and I’m going to keep biking one to two days a week. My plan is to take the bus to work from Chemainus at least once and see if its do-able....definitely bit of resistance here as it means foregoing my 6 a.m. workout at Dragon Fitness! The other thing James told me to say is that I noticed that when I reduced my speed I was also calmer, one of those unintended (and positive) consequences.
Household Challenge Week 2 check-in: ◆ FOCUS: TRANSPORTATION Sheila Jones, Prevost Sheila Jones, Prevost Okay, North Cowichan Home Energy Challenge…I’m exhausted — can’t decide whether to cry, to go find someone to give me a hug, or now that today’s episode is over, maybe I’ll laugh! I have expended way more energy trying to save energy and take a bus than I ever do driving my car! After 1.5 hours, I am back home — this starts out with planning my day, reading schedule, marking it out, etc. to take 1:05 p.m. bus from downtown. That part was simple, arrive there to see a bus leave, but it said nothing like the bus and name planned from last week’s learnings. Went inside, they were no help, went to a different waiting bus outside — yes, I have the new schedule, but that was your bus leaving already — “but it didn’t say Quamichan, it said Crofton” (but told it was the right bus? Huh, but it wasn’t going where I wanted and was told it would be going) — back inside, no, that wasn’t the right one, but sometimes they don’t change their signs until after they have left (like, duh?). Now, that doesn’t sit well. No one there was straightening me out, so I decided to go to transit office and figure this out. I was then given totally wrong directions to the office, and in the wrong area, no one would talk or help when I was in wrong area
— no help. Finally a man with a brand new phone experimented, but couldn’t help, but sort of steered me in the right direction. Only half helped, so finally I called the number on the schedule and they gave me wrong directions to the office! (Turns out it was a call centre.) Nearly an hour has passed by now — and I found it, only because a bus was pulling out from between two buildings! Man in the office was no more help, finally (turns out the shop steward) comes along, we go outside and had a great chat — the schedule isn’t in effect until next week! Now, do I cry, go look for a hug, or laugh? One and a half hours to save energy, North Cowichan Home Energy Challenge, and I still haven’t done my transportation thing!
Tyrone Mills, Somenos Week two turned out better than we expected. With my long commute and school in Cobble Hill, we had to get creative to reduce our travel. We are parking at one end of town (Beverly Corners or Superstore) and walking to all the other stops we have to make, rather than
driving from store to store. I was scheduled to attend two conferences this month and have decided to catch the sessions I care about online rather than attending in person. That will avoid flights to both Amsterdam and Boston. We just started composting our biodegradable diapers (wet ones only) and in two days we have diverted over six kilograms from the landfill. The focus of this next week is water conservation, so we’ll be continuing our efforts and trying to expand on our grey water capture/re-use. One of the most interesting things that has happened, is people that we don’t know asking us about the challenge and what we are doing and how it is going. Franya Jedwab, Crofton This week we really focused on reducing our waste, as well as reducing our carbon footprint with transportation. We have become very aware of purchasing products where packaging can be recycled, instead of having to be thrown away. Last week, we did not even have enough garbage to bring to the curbside for pick up! We have started to brainstorm
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ways of reducing our vehicles’ usage, and had a lot of consideration around carpooling options and busing ideas. Crofton is quite small, so it is easy to bike together to the grocery store here and this makes it a car-free zone. Noni Battye, Maple Bay Wow! We can’t believe another week has flown by. With the focus on transportation this week, we took a look at what we have been doing to get us from A to B. As Sean and I both work in Lake Cowichan, walking or biking to work isn’t an option. We do, however, cut costs and cars on the road by carpooling with one or more colleagues. We also make sure our van is regularly serviced so it isn’t leaking anything. Juggling after school/evening activities isn’t always easy but we try to combine them into one trip, often meaning that one or two of us are reading or doing homework while we wait for another to finish and on to the next activity. Trips into town from Maple Bay are often combined with a list of errands to avoid more frequent trips. One of our goals is to start using the bus more often to get to appointments or meetings.
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Did you know? The first Fire Prevention Week was observed in the United States in 1911. The dates of the week of Oct. 9 were chosen because Oct. 9 is the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire which took place in 1871 and lasted for two days, killing more than 250 people and leaving 100,000 homeless. In Canada, the first national Fire Prevention Day was proclaimed in 1919 by Canada’s Governor General. Chemainus volunteer firefighters pour water into a carport engulfed in flames earlier this year. Firefighters in the Cowichan Valley all donate their time. [CITIZEN FILE]
Smoke detectors in all homes the goal KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Smoke detectors save lives. That’s the message that fire departments in the Cowichan Valley want to share during Fire Protection Week 2014. “We’ve seen evidence of the benefits of smoke detectors in the Valley,” said Art Sanderson, deputy chief with North Cowichan’s South End fire department. “There have been a number of calls where they might not have directly saved lives, but they saved property, and if people had been in those buildings, they could have been
beneficial to them.” Most homes have smoke detectors, but the rate is still not at 100 per cent, Sanderson said. “That’s why we have campaigns like this, to get everybody with a smoke detector in their home,” he pointed out. Thanks to a program sponsored by the provincial government, fire departments do have smoke detectors that they can hand out to people in need. Sanderson encouraged families without a smoke detector to pick one up. See PRACTICE YOUR, Page 20
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Did you know? One of the worst fires in Canadian history took place in 1825 in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The blaze, caused by slash burning, killed more than 160 people and burned over one million hectares.
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“They’re there for your protection,” he said. “The things we want to protect are the things we love, like our children. We need to give them an early warning.” In order for smoke detectors to be to be effective, homeowners need to monitor their batteries and frequently ensure that the detectors still work. “People should check their smoke detectors on a monthly basis and change the batteries regularly,” Sanderson said. “We say when you change your clocks, change your batteries. That’s just one way of remembering when they need to be done.” Sanderson also encouraged parents, particularly of children ages 4-10, to practice evacuation drills at home. “When you have small children, if you practice, you know what to do,” he said. “If you don’t, and all they hear is the sound [of the smoke detector], that’s not helpful. Practicing at home with children is essential.” This is a good time to combine two important activities into one. “If you haven’t tested your smoke detector, use that as an opportunity to test the smoke detector and have an evacuation plan,” Sanderson said. Don’t surprise your kids with a nighttime test run. Get them acquainted with the evacuation plan while they are awake and alert. “You want to get your kids familiar with the plan in an unthreatening situation, such as during the day when they are playing and they will know exactly what to do,” Sanderson said. “Once they are familiar, you can ramp it up and try it during the night.”
A SALUTE TO OUR BRAVEST During Fire Prevention Week, we’d like to take a moment to thank our local firefighters for their hard work, bravery and dedication to saving lives. Their tireless efforts make our community a safer place to live. This week, show your appreciation by learning how you can help protect yourself, your family and our firefighters through fire prevention.
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Locating and installing smoke alarms: Fire Prevention Canada Tips: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area. Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it. Keep alarms away from doors and windows. Never locate an alarm in front of an air
register, fans or vents. Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner. Do not recess smoke alarms in walls or ceilings! Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room. Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling. Never paint a smoke alarm. Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.
Don’t let this happen to you. Take precautions. Check your fire alarms regularly.
Thank you Firefighters! This young firefighter-to-be braved the heat during Duncan’s downtown summer festival parade this year to ride on the fire truck with his dad. [CITIZEN FILE]
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Courage Under Fire Join us as we salute our local Fire Fighters during Fire Safety and Prevention Week. OCEAN POINTE
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Install and regularly check smoke detectors Remove dust, check batteries when the clocks change in the spring and fall, test regularly and replace at least every 10 years
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Frequently inspect and clean chimney flues
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Ensure there is no blockage or buildup that could cause a fire
Install proper light bulbs Never use light bulbs with a higher wattage than the maximum indicated on the fixture
Monitor heated appliances and decor
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Properly use and watch portable heaters, ensure lint is removed from the dryer, never leave an iron unattended and keep an eye on burning candles
Be careful when cooking Use your kitchen safely, especially when deep-frying or cooking with flammable oils
Properly store flammable materials
Firefighters battle a blaze at Magnolia Place in May. [CITIZEN FILE] have wood or vinyl siding
Prepare and update a home inventory
Keep gasoline, solvents, waste and other materials that could ignite at a distance of least 10 metres from your home
Make a list of what you own, including the value of each item; take photos or make a video of your belongings; and update the list regularly
Remove dry leaves and debris
Assemble a disaster safety kit
Keep leaves, other dry materials and potentially flammable garbage away from the exterior of your house, especially if you
Prepare a basic kit of food, water and other necessities that will last at least 72 hours in an emergency
The Municipality sincerely thanks all the firefighters who dedicate their time and energy in protecting our communities.
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Hannah Seinen has won a $750 bursary as the Encore! Women’s Choir mentorship student for 2014/15. [CITIZEN FILE]
• In 2014 London Drugs launched a new Aboriginal Partnership Bursary Program. From the beginning of May until June 15 they accepted applications from students in the Westbank, Duncan and Campbell River areas. “The Aboriginal Partnership Bursary Program is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth to continue their life advancement as they embark on their first year of post-secondary education,” said Clint Mahlman, London Drugs executive vice-president and COO. Three of the bursary winners are from Cowichan Tribes. They
are Alyssandra Morris, Edward Joe and Jaulie LeBlanc. • Hanna Seinen, a Grade 12 student at Frances Kelsey, is the Encore! Women’s Choir’s mentorship student for the 2014/15 choral season, earning a $750 bursary and the chance to solo with the group in the spring. She has already joined the singers at their first rehearsal and will be a full participating member of the choir for the year. Mentorship is spearheaded by choir member Ann Yelland and is designed to provide an opportunity for female singer who meets the criteria to sing and perform
with Encore! “We are a supportive group of women who love to sing, enjoy each other’s company and have loads of fun together. I hope Hanna enjoys it as much as we are enjoying having her with us,” Yelland said. Seinen takes part in musical theatre as well as dance (jazz, ballet, and modern/contemporary), plays the violin, piano and studies classical voice and has just been cast in the female lead role of “Mabel” in South Island Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of the rollicking Pirates of Penzance in early February.
VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • Thanksgiving storytime at Duncan library Friday, Oct. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., children ages 3-10 and their families. Stories and crafts celebrating Thanksgiving. • OUR Ecovillage free Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 11. Tour starts 1 p.m. Pie making, music, presentations and more. Potluck dinner 6 p.m., Ecovillage providing wild turkey, stuffing, gravy and potatoes. Bring dish to share. Register online www.oureco village.org • Cardboard Challenge at Duncan library Saturday, Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m., children of all ages. Build your cardboard masterpiece ahead and drop it off or come and create one. • Cardboard Challenge at Chemainus library Saturday, Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m., children of all ages. Build your cardboard masterpiece ahead and drop it off or come and create one. • South Cowichan Library presents Girl Power, Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, 3:30-5 p.m. Guided quest series for tweens (ages 9-12) led by clinical counselor Sherry Bezanson. Includes sessions on skill building, body image, body changes, friendships and peers. Space limited, pre-register and info: 250-743-5436. • Stuffie Sleepover at Duncan library, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-6:30 p.m., children to age 8. Come for storytime, then leave stuffies to spend night in the library. • Introduction to Sauerkraut: Hands On at the Library, Duncan. Instructor Holly Howe gives a free demonstration in the art of making sauerkraut, Thursday, oct. 16, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Cowichan Fish and Game Association in Glenora hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL and RPAL) starting Friday, Oct. 17. Details and to register: canadianfirearmsafety@ shaw.ca or call Mike 250-748-0319. • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 social for all legion members and guests at Duncan Community Lodge, Moose Rd., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-5 p.m. • Presentation: Native Bees of Vancouver Island by Gord Hutchings, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-3 p.m., Cowichan library. Hutchings is part of a growing movement questioning the wisdom of our reliance on one non-native pollinator: the honeybee. Learn about the many native bees that already share the Island with us as well as how we can help the native bees, ourselves,
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Eager customers and volunteers throng the many tables at the St. Edward’s Church garage sale Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is so popular that the big parking lot was overflowing with happy customers carrying out their treasures and enjoying the delicious food available on site. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
and each other. • Artist/photographer/author Cim MacDonald presents the story behind her book of photography “Chemainus Gardens: The Beauty of the Seasons”. Learn about book and self-publishing process Wednesday, Oct. 22, 12-1 p.m. free, Chemainus library, 250-246-9471. • 7th Annual VSO Craft Fair Nov. 1 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. All items handmade and homemade. Table rental $15. Book now. Info 250-746-4433 or 250-246-4746. 0-246-3588; ccsa@sd79.bc.ca
Seniors • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre soup and sandwich Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m., $5, entertainment by The Jammers. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre blood pressure clinic Wednesday, Oct. 15, 9:30-11 a.m. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre So… You Think You Can Dance? Sunday,
Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Cost $5 and a donation of food for the Chemainus food bank. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre new activities: floor curling and darts. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre muffin mornings Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. Come and meet new friends. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre cribbage every second and fourth Saturday, 1-4 p.m. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre line dancing every Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. • Valley Seniors Activity Centre the place to be if you’re over 55. Located at 198 Government St., open 6 days a week, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Membership $20 per year. Carpet bowling, billiards, choir, crafts, carving, line dancing and more. Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-7464433 or www.valley-seniors.org • Weekly bingo, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Valley Seniors Centre, Duncan. Info: 250-746-4433. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre
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Recreation • Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign up for distribution list at artfilmnightatsylvan@gmail.com • High Touch Health Self Care, free for all ages, techniques for spiritual, mental and physical well being. Personal consultations: Cowichan Independent Living, 103-121 First St., Duncan, appts Fridays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 250-746-3930; exercise program: Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan, drop-in Fridays 4-5 p.m.; Classes: Cowichan Spirit of Women, Sands Reception Centre, Duncan, drop in Fridays 5:306 p.m. Please register for drops-ins 250-746-3930. • Seniors Dragon Boating, Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. Info: sandysand007@
• Cowichan Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan office, basement of City Hall. Topics: water issues, environment etc. Info: Donna 250-748-2444 or dcameron@seaside.net • Branch 53 Royal Canadian Legion, monthly general meeting Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Duncan United Church, Ingram St. Legion members needed to assist at tables in stores during Poppy Campaign. Call 250-746-4210. • New book club at Duncan library. Group to meet third Saturday of every month noon-1:30 p.m Leave name and number at front desk of library to find out more or call library 250-746-7661. • Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome.
Arts • Warmland Calligraphers meeting, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, info: warmlandcalligraphers@shaw.ca • Ladysmith Camera Club. Explore and expand your photography with us. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. Info: www. LadysmithCameraClub.com • Crofton Art Group show and sale, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Crofton Seniors Centre, next to the ferry terminal. Featuring ready to frame artwork, jewelry, pottery and greeting cards. Refreshments served. • Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fairgrounds. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Olive 250-746-8020.
Dancing • Learn to square dance. Lessons begin Sunday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Girl Guide Hall, 321 Cairnsmore St., Duncan. Info: 250-748-6056 or 250-748-9140.
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Shorthanded goals continue to plague struggling Capitals KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
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With their first home win of the 2014 Vancouver Mainland Football League campaign, the midget Cowichan Bulldogs got back to the .500 mark. Trailing by a single point at halftime, the Bulldogs dominated the second half of last Sunday’s game against the Nanaimo Redmen at McAdam Park, and ended up prevailing 13-7. “Our defence made some mistakes but still had a great game,” head coach Opie Williams said. “They didn’t allow a single touchdown and came up strong in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter.” Nanaimo got into the red zone and was pressing for what could have been the game-winning touchdown, but the Cowichan defence shut the door when it counted. All of Nanaimo’s points came on field goal attempts in the first half, as they made two and kicked one wide for the rouge. Eric (Wheels) Williams scored the Bulldogs’ first-half touchdown, diving over the line to cap off a great run. Cowichan scored again in the fourth quarter on a third-and-short quarterback sneak from the three-yard line. QB Kain Melchior was initially stopped short, but a second push from Brendan Lynch and the rest of the offensive line got him over the line. Darian Slater slotted the extra point. In addition to his kicking duties, Slater played well at Mac linebacker, and rotated at fullback with Mitch Hinton. Riley Caljouw contributed some key runs at tailback. The junior bantam Bulldogs travelled to Campbell River last Sunday to play their first real road game of the season against the Eagles, coming away with a 36-8 victory. Dakota Cullum got his team off to an explosive start, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. With the offence clicking, the Bulldogs were able to march the ball down the field on every possession and it wasn’t long before Killion VennRayn added to Cowichan’s point total with his first touchdown in six years of football. “He is usually a key player on defence,
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Eric (Wheels) Williams bursts through the Nanaimo defence on his way to scoring a first-half touchdown during last Sunday’s Cowichan Bulldogs victory. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] but we got him the ball and he ran it in,” junior bantam coach Tim Maertz said. “It was awesome to see how proud he was. We were extremely happy for him.” The Bulldogs’ offensive line did a great job at protecting quarterback Carson Maertz, who scored his first touchdown in three seasons on a QB keep. Cullum scored again and Dylan Taylor rounded out the scoring. “I am really enjoying how the team is playing for each other,” coach Maertz said. “Playing our style of game, and never giving up. They have become a close-knit family, and their ability to encourage each other and help teammates is fun to watch. I am so proud of all of them.”
All three Bulldogs teams will be in action at home this Sunday, with the junior bantams playing at 10 a.m., the bantams at noon, and the midgets at 2:30 p.m. The midgets, 3-3 and in fifth place in the league, will face seventh-place North Delta. “We are keying on these next two games to secure a home playoff game,” Opie Williams said. “I am hoping the community will come out and support us and bring the noise.” The McAdam Park concession will have poutine and a Thanksgiving special of turkey, stuffing and gravy for $7. Cookie Grandma will be on hand with apple and pumpkin pies.
Another shorthanded goal — the fifth the Cowichan Valley Capitals have allowed this B.C. Hockey League season — was the difference on Wednesday night as the team fell to 1-7. “It’s our Achilles heel, no question,” head coach Bob Beatty acknowledged. “It’s abnormal to get scored on that many times on the powerplay.” The Grizzlies opened the scoring just a minute and a half into the first period, but the Caps pulled ahead with a pair of late goals from Luke Santerno and Kyle Horsman. The Grizzlies regained the lead with two goals in the second period, then went up by two with the aforementioned shorthanded goal at 7:53 of the third. Cowichan rookie Sean Harrison got his team within one with his fourth goal of the year on the powerplay at 9:01. He wasn’t happy with the result, but Beatty wasn’t disappointed overall with the way the Caps played. “I had a feeling that we played a pretty reasonable game,” he said. “It was a fair effort. We didn’t play poorly.” Cowichan goalie Matt Zentner made 32 saves on 36 shots, while the Caps fired 26 shots at Victoria netminder Sean Cleary. Brayden Gelsinger continued his strong play for the Caps with three assists, giving him 12 points on the season, good for the fourth-best total in the league. “He’s got great speed and he’s putting up points,” Beatty said of Gelsinger. “He’s utilizing his speed and he’s having a good year.” Former Cap Dane Gibson had a goal and two assists for the Grizzlies, who lead the Island Division with four wins and two losses. The Caps, who are dealing with injuries of varying degrees of seriousness to key forwards Colton Kehler, Thomas Gobeil and Jesse Neher, visit the Nanaimo Clippers on Friday, then host the defending league champion Coquitlam Express on Saturday at 7 p.m. “We’ve got a tough game Friday, but regardless of what happens Friday, we definitely have to get a win at home,” Beatty said. “We have to get over the hump.”
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Cowichan Kestrels remain undefeated KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Cowichan Kestrels managed a decisive 4-1 victory over the Renegades in Vancouver Island Field Hockey Association play at the Cowichan Sportsplex last Sunday. Morgan Battie, Hayley Picard, Sharyn Higginson and Steph Yeats scored for the Kestrels, who remain undefeated in Division 3. Cowichan’s other Div. 3 team, the Stellers, were blanked 2-0 by the Ravens last weekend, while in Div. 2., the Cowichan Cardinals were defeated 3-0 by the Sailors. The field hockey season began on the weekend of Sept. 20-21, with the Kestrels defeating the Pirates 3-0 on two goals by Teresa Gregus and one by Picard, while the Stellers fell 4-0 to Lynx III. The Cardinals got a hat trick from Shylayne Davidson and two goals from Jill Roberts as they earned a 5-1 win over Lynx II in Div. 2, and in Div. 1, Kristie Sykes scored twice as the Cowichan Flickers tied the Mariners 2-2. The Cardinals and Flickers were off on
the weekend of Sept. 27-28, but both of Cowichan’s Div. 3 teams earned wins. The Kestrels prevailed 6-0 over Lynx III thanks to two-goal performances by Picard and Cheryl McCreary, and singles from Gregus and Tanya Bennett; and the Stellers doubled up the Pirates 4-2 as Roberts and April Keller each scored twice.
Women’s soccer team keeping hopeful KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Despite a second-straight 1-0 loss for Cowichan’s entry in Div. 1 of the Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association, head coach Marilyn Pugh remains optimistic. Cowichan lost to Castaways last Friday, a week after falling to Vic West by the identical score. In both cases, the only goal came with less than two minutes left to play. “We didn’t play well once again,” Pugh said. “We seem to be having a hard time getting the ball out of our own end without
Brentwood and DCS meet in quarterfinal at Camosun KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Kestrels and Renegades clash at the Sportsplex. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
just kicking it and losing possession.” The team has already been working on that aspect of the game in practice, and Pugh hopes to see better results soon. She noted that the team needs to improve when it has the ball, as well. “We are not generating enough offence so we are not getting shots on goal, and the ones that we do take are too weak, soared over top the goal, or right at the goalie,” she said. Cowichan’s Over 30 B team fared much better, beating Sooke 4-1 last weekend. Both teams are off this week.
After squaring off in a hard-fought consolation quarterfinal match, Brentwood College School placed ninth and Duncan Christian School finished 15th at the Camosun Chargers Senior Girls Volleyball Tournament in Victoria last weekend. The teams’ play at the massive event showed that both are on the right track. DCS got off to a strong start in pool play, beating both Princess Margaret Secondary and Vic High two games to none to finish atop their group. Brentwood, meanwhile, finished in the middle of their pool, beating Little Flower Academy 2-0 and losing 2-0 to Timberline. After DCS lost 25-12, 25-13 to Ladysmith, the eventual fourth-place team, and Brentwood fell 27-25, 25-21 to Ballenas in the first round of the playoffs, the two Valley teams squared off in the consolation quarterfinals, where Brentwood prevailed 26-24, 25-11. “We came out very strong against Brentwood and owned the play through most of the set, very exciting,” DCS coach Dave Vanderschaaf said. DCS lost standout Brenna Bazinet for the second set and had to change things up, which resulted in a “messy and scrambled”
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New goalie helps steer Steelheads to another victory in masters B league KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Making his debut for the Cowichan Steelheads, backup goalkeeper Damir Wallener was rewarded for his hard work with a clean sheet as the squad remained undefeated in the Vancouver Island Soccer League masters B division with a 2-0 win over the Fernwood Dragons at Rotary Park last Saturday. Peter Wynne and Erik Fuller did the scoring for the Steelheads, who improved to 2-0-2 this fall, good enough to sit fourth in the league. Defender Joel Leech was named team MVP for the game, emblematic of the team’s strong defensive effort. “Our back line was solid once again,” player/coach George White said. “Good confidence and better communication overall this week. Very few costly mistakes. Sometimes composure with the ball wasn’t all it could be, but work off the ball and stopping the attack was pretty stellar.” Wynne scored his goal on a header, and set up Fuller’s insurance marker. With four goals in four games, Wynne is now tied for third in Masters B scoring. The Steelheads will be at home
Connor Loch-Labelle scored for the U12 Lightning. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Mid Island Lightning strike for wins in home openers KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The U14 and U16 Mid Island Lightning both earned victories in their Vancouver Island Field Lacrosse Association home openers last weekend. Despite missing some core players, the U16 Lightning prevailed 11-9 over North Island at the Cowichan Sportsplex on Saturday. The Lightning led 3-2 after one quarter, 5-3 at halftime and 7-5 after three quarters before each team scored four times in the final stanza. Colton Lidstone led Mid Island with three goals, Jake Taylor, Kyle Page and Lucas Nagel had two each, and Clayton Vickers and Mat Jung had singles. The U14 Lightning crushed Pacific Rim #3 15-3 at the Sportsplex on Sunday. Arthur Miller
Cowichan’s Sid Branch (17) guides the ball away from a Fernwood Dragons player during last Saturday’s victory. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] again this Saturday, playing host to Bays United at 5 p.m. In Div. 2 of the VISL, Cowichan United lost a tight 4-3 decision to Nanaimo United FC, also at Rotary Park last Saturday. Kodi Archbold opened the scoring 20 minutes in, and after a pair of goals from Kevin Smith late in the first half, Cowichan led 3-1 at the break. “I felt we where in good shape,” coach Ryan Flynn said. “I decid-
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