February 17, 2016 by Cowichan Valley Citizen

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pool of 4,273 applicants based on evidence of character, service and leadership potential,” says Loran’s website. Rederburg applied for the award in the fall of 2015, and progressed through the regional and finalist stages. A lengthy interview process with the 80 finalists took place in Toronto over the weekend of Feb. 6-7.

Local police are asking the public’s assistance in locating Everett Jones. Jones, 47, left his home in the Club Road area of Duncan on Feb. 10 at approximately 11 a.m. without indicating where he was going, and hasn’t been seen since. Family and friends have been looking for him, but have not turned up any clues as to his whereabouts. Jones is known in the commercial area of Duncan and his usual daily stops have been canvassed. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have checked and eliminated Island hospitals and locations Jones is known to frequent. Police are asking for help in locating Jones as he is of diminished mental capacity. Members of the Cowichan Valley Search and Rescue team have been activated and are focusing on trails and bushes in the Duncan area. “This is out of character for Mr. Jones, and the recent inclement weather increases the urgency of the search,” said Cpl. Krista Hobday.

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Sixteen-year-old Wynn Rederburg of Frances Kelsey Secondary School is the winner of a 2016 Loran Scholars Award, valued at up to $100,000. Rederburg will be attending McGill University in Montreal this fall, where she will major in political science. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

Kelsey student wins $100K scholarship PAUL BRIAN CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley can say without any exaggeration that one of the brightest young minds in the country comes from right here at home. Sixteen-year-old Francis Kelsey Secondary School student Wynn Rederburg, who will be graduating high school one year early this June, was recently honoured with a Loran Scholars Award

valued at up to $100,000 over four years. “I was expecting the phone call but I was so, so nervous that at first I didn’t believe it,” Rederburg said, adding her best subjects are social sciences, English and law. Rederburg said she’s received an offer of admission from McGill University in Montreal and plans to attend this coming fall for a bachelor of political sci-

ence with a minor in French. With a total maximum value of $100,000, the Loran Award funds up to $9,000 annually matched in funding up to $9,000 by any one of their 25 partner universities, of which McGill is one. Remaining funding is also given for summer internships, flights, one-on-one mentorship, retreats and scholar gatherings. “These 31 young Canadians were selected from an initial

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Tax increase coming for Duncan residents The City of Duncan is proposing a 2.98 per cent tax increase for 2016. At Monday’s council meeting, director of finance Talitha Soldera told councillors that would mean a tax increase of approximately $42 for the average home in the community, currently valued at $257,000, as the city prepares its approximately $6-million budget for the year. Soldera said the final breakdown of the tax proposal between residential, business and industrial classes will be determined when BC Assessment releases its revised assessment roll in March. “We’re proposing a slight decrease in property taxes for businesses as we try to bring our business taxes in line with the provincial average, which is council’s policy,” Soldera said. “An overall tax increase of 2.98 per cent is fairly average for us. It was set at 2.54 per cent last year. We expect the final budget to be passed by March 21.” Soldera said a newsletter explaining the impacts of the property tax increase will be sent with May property tax notices. Julie Scurr, president of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, said

Man missing since July found A Duncan man who was reported missing in September has been located and is in touch with his family, according to the local RCMP.

Clarification Richard Margetts from Victoria-based law firm Johns, Southward, Glazier, Walton & Margetts wishes to clarify statements he made to the Citizen for our story “3 dismissed as Malahat reviews corporate arm” published Friday, Feb. 12. The firm is conducting a review of for

“We’re proposing a slight decrease in property taxes for businesses as we try to bring our business taxes in line with the provincial average...” TALITHA SOLDERA, director of finance

any proposals for tax increases in any tax class are of a concern for local businesses. But she said the business community understands that the city has to keep up with the rate of inflation as it prepares its yearly budgets, and it’s been estimated that the cost of living has increased by two per cent in the last year in B.C. Scurr said there is a general agreement between the city and its business community that local businesses need to be competitive with those in other jurisdictions, and the city’s policy to keep its business tax rates in line with the provincial average is appreciated. “The city makes sure it keeps its infrastructure in good shape, and city officials are always ready to listen to our concerns,” she said. “I think businesses in Duncan receive good value for the investments they have made in the community.”

Benjamin Jordan Boren, 22, had not been seen since last July when his family reported his absence to the police. The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP issued a release last Friday confirming that he had been found.

the Malahat Nation of the band’s business arm. “MFN wishes it to be clear that recent changes to its governance structure relate to internal matters and have nothing to do with the business relationship with Steelhead LNG, who has and continues to be an understanding and supportive business partner,” Margetts said.

Everett Jones has been missing since last Wednesday. Have you seen him? [SUBMITTED]

May be injured: searchers SEARCH, From Page 1 Jones is a First Nations man with short dark hair, eyeglasses, no teeth and is clean shaven. He is approximately five foot 10 and 170 pounds and was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and beige trousers. Shawneen Nichols, manager of Cowichan Valley Search and Rescue, said Jones lives just across the street from where he was seen last.

She agreed that Jones’ disappearance is “extremely out of character.” “We’ve got helicopters up and we’ve got people on the river,” Nichols said. “We think it’s possible he might be down [fallen and injured], and that’s what’s preventing him from getting home.” Anyone with information on Jones’s whereabouts is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

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Catherine Pastula speaks to North Cowichan council in 2015 about the proposed quarry. [CITIZEN FILE]

Quarry approved for Pastula farm ROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

An information session on an open-pit quarry approved for the Pastula farm on Richards Trail will be held on Feb. 18, in the District of North Cowichan’s council chambers. The 5 p.m. meeting will be hosted by Jim Dunkley, a regional director for the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Dunkley will outline the operating terms of the quarry prior to its operating permit being issued. “At a previous meeting with

North Cowichan, my predecessor, Ed Taje, made a commitment, should a decision to grant a permit be made, to meet again to go over permit conditions before the permit is issued,” Dunkley said. “This meeting is being held to meet that commitment.” The issue of the quarry, first proposed in 2014, has been controversial in the region. Richards Trail is key in the area’s agri-tourism industry and is popular with cyclists, with hundreds using the rural road on a regular basis.

The Catalyst mill waterline also goes under the road, and there are signs warning against moving heavy equipment on the route. The District of North Cowichan has sent a letter to the ministry outlining its concerns and opposition to the quarry, and are on record as stating that Richards Trail is not capable of supporting industrial traffic. Cowichan Tribes and local MLA Doug Routley have also stated their opposition to the quarry.

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The Vancouver Island University Students’ Union says it has already given detailed and specific reasons for opposing a new university fee to the provincial government. Countering Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson’s claim that students need to be more specific and engaged about their concerns (“Fee fight divides student and VIU leaders” Citizen, Feb. 12), VIUSU spokesperson Patrick Barbosa provided the Citizen a copy of an e-mail he sent to MAE Deputy Minister Sandra Carroll in mid-December and delivered by hand to Wilkinson in January of this year that provided detailed, specific reasons for VIUSU’s disputation of the proposed fee. “The public record shows that VIU is trying to find mechanisms to offset costs for existing programs,” the e-mail reads, citing text from a Board of Governors agenda. The e-mail then goes into detail about why VIUSU believes the proposed fee, which would kick in this April, runs counter to MAE legislation allowing a maximum two per cent mandatory fee and tuition increase per year. If the fee is for new services that are a clear benefit to students, it falls outside the limitation. If it does not relate to new services of clear benefit to students it is not permitted by the MAE. VIUSU estimates that implementing the fee would constitute a 6.5 per cent increase altogether in costs for VIU students next term. On experiential learning, Barbosa’s e-mail states that “Experiential learning and outside work opportunities have always been a focus at Vancouver Island University. To support this work we currently have an existing Centre for Experiential Learning, housed within our Campus Career Centre, that provides direct support to students.” On health care, Barbosa’s e-mail notes “VIU currently has a broad

health and wellness program” and goes on to say, “We understand that this service is funded through a partnership with [Island Health] and that the majority of the costs are not borne by VIU.” In addition to offsetting costs such as these already partly covered by existing partnerships, Barbosa said he does not know why VIU needs to increase fees when it has a surplus. Last year, audited financial statements for VIU show an accumulated operating surplus of $2.26 million, or $1.56 million with donations to the VIU Foundation removed from calculations. On increased technology access Barbosa writes that two areas proposed to be created through the fee of “equipment and software support” already exist. “VIU currently provides a comprehensive list of technological hardware for students and faculty to borrow through library services.” These e-mail specifics appear to run counter to statements made previously to the Citizen by Wilkinson. “It’s up to the student association and the student bodies to respond to my specific descriptions of the fees and the corresponding benefits so that we can be informed of it. They have not,” Wilkinson said last week. Barbosa notes there is precedent for the MAE telling VIU an increase is not permitted. In 2005 the VIU board of governors tried to increase tuition above allowed limits and were made to reduce the increase as well as given government funds to offset costs. “We want the ministry to enforce policy,” Barbosa said. “We don’t expect the university to do it, nor do we expect the board of governors to do it. We just want the ministry to say “yes” or “no”. You are correct or wrong in your interpretation.” An e-mail from B.C. Government communications director Rodney Porter said Wilkinson did not have space in his calendar to provide comment by press deadline.

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adly, the Vancouver Island University Students Union’s fight against new mandatory fees set to go into effect this spring seems, in the big picture, a little like trying to hold back a tsunami by shutting off a single faucet. That’s not to say that it isn’t an important fight for many students for whom even a relatively small couple hundred a year going out of the wallet is a serious hardship. But tuition and fees at universities across Canada have gone up over the last several decades at a precipitous rate that far

exceeds inflation or, to clarify, any ability students and their families have to cover the costs without incurring serious debt. Most students over the last two to three decades can only imagine a time when it was possible to earn enough money over breaks and by doing part-time work to cover the costs of getting a post-secondary education. But that was the case in Canada. It wasn’t some fantasy, it was a reality. And jobs were, by and large, a lot easier to find once a student earned their degree at that time. Now, a majority of students

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as we live in an age where it’s a luxury to be able to count on being in the same career for life. It’s a further problem that more and more career avenues and jobs require at least some kind of course in order to even start in a desired field. There are many jobs that people once learned through experience or through training offered by an employer that have now shifted additional costs onto the individual. The average cost of attending a university in Canada rose to $6,191 in the fall of 2015 according to Statistics Canada. That’s

Writer makes wildest of environmentalist claims seem reasonable

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more than three per cent in one year alone. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives calculates that the cost of university has almost tripled in the last 20 years. This is an unsustainable system. We cannot continue to have the costs put building a better life out of reach. Education is important to help eliminate poverty. In many European countries they manage to provide post-secondary for free. What are they doing right? It’s time we find out.

Mills provide us with things we need Much has recently been said about the Crofton mill and pollution. Beside providing jobs for many of our neighbours they also provide another service which is never mentioned in the articles or letters: Crofton, and other mills which also pollute, make available to us many products that we use and need. Imagine you talk to a contractor and he says: “Sorry, can’t build your house, there are no 2x4s. The mill’s shut down because they don’t want to pollute anymore”. Or, you would not be able to read a paper, like this one, because there is no paper. Or, you go to the Superstore to a specific aisle

and find a sign: “Due to paper mills shutting down so there is no pollution we do not have any toilet paper. We suggest to look for an alternative.” How about not driving your car so much; it pollutes, too. Wolfgang Lehwald Mill Bay

Embrace progressive move forward I’m sorry Mr. Brackenbury [letter, Feb. 12, Citizen), but the perspective of Bob Jones was right on the money, in my eyes. And the Citizen being too partisan? I absolutely disagree with you. I see them as extremely fair. There has never been and will never be a more partisan Con-

servative newspaper chain then Paul Godfrey’s Postmedia. You talk about an embarrassment to honest and real journalism. Mr. Godfrey forced a Harper endorsement on the front of almost all his papers. His papers have always heavily endorsed Harper’s corporate Conservative ideology. Also, the Conservatives made their own bed, and now they will have to lie in it. Period. Canadians had had enough of the Harper dictatorship and his gang of minions, who stood by his every poor decision. If I were you I would embrace the progressive move forward for our country. We have. D’Arcy Rattray Mill Bay

Is John Brackenbury serious? His recent letter attacks your editorial staff for applauding an end to the politically motivated audits of charitable organizations that disagree with the Conservative determination to extract every resource Canada has for sale to foreign corporations, although the people of Canada have ruled overwhelmingly on this issue, rejecting Stephen Harper and the Conservative belief that dissent must be stifled by any means available. While I personally think some of these organizations are guilty of hyperbole in their defense of the environment, to accuse them of being “tools for foreigners to use in sabotaging our oil and gas industry and preventing the tidewater pipelines that are clearly in our national interest” makes the wildest of their claims seem totally reasonable. Please tell me this was intended as satire. If not, Mr. Brackenbury is guilty of an arrogant attack on the right of every Canadian to do what they believe is best for the country we all love. I prefer to think that the hateful screed was intended as a parody of the very behaviours that led us as a nation to reject the values that Conservatism has come to represent. David Lowther Mesachie Lake

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Education, compassion needed for healing men A note of acknowledgement for the Citizen “view” on “Program funding can stop violence”. Yes, it is so critical that men also have a safe place to reflect, to express, to feel honest emotions and to receive feedback and support to heal from the things of the past that have driven them to acts of domestic violence. Men do not enter into relationships with the intent of violent dominance and control. However, if that is the only example they have known, where do they go inside, what else do they do when feeling lost, confused or frustrated? The West Coast Men’s group is such a group that takes men, poorly trained and educated in the ways of compassionate relationship and parenthood, and hears their stories and walks beside them as they unravel the tapestry in which they lost their way and got entangled in the quilt of events and experience that defined their journey into manhood. Here these men are guided into accountability for their actions and for their healing from past hurts and trauma. Here these men are shown a different possibility; a relationship

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that embodies beauty, equality, and an identity in which they can be proud. They find their way back to the person they want to be, standing tall as men in equal partnership, secure and at peace. It is groups such as this that are desperately needed to address the generational legacy of violence, so prevalent in our community. How tragic it is to see a woman battered and bruised and to see children neglected and abandoned by their fathers; cognitively and emotionally unable to provide them the guidance and role modelling of what it is to be a strong and healthy man. Clearly they need support and all the love and compassion that our community can give them. However, little will change in the long run if the men also do not get afforded the same support, guidance and, yes, compassion to journey through their healing and reclaim the men they were meant to be, that they may, in turn, teach and model to their sons and indeed, to their daughters so they, too, will know what to expect from a man in a partnership and relationship. There is an urgent need for more of this work.

Swans and geese drink from a puddle in a field in Cowichan Bay flooded by recent rains. [CHERYL TRUDELL PHOTO]

Family Day free skate was a huge treat I had the opportunity to participate in the Family Day free skate at the Kerry Park Arena. Seeing all those young families enjoying the exercise together was a huge treat.

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I suspect the age range was five to 80ish (I’m 78) and it was enjoyed by everyone. The place was a beehive of activity without any loud, annoying music and not a single smartphone in sight. I suggest this free family skate should be staged more

often. Perhaps twice a month or more. The cost of the arena use I’m sure would be offset by the goodwill, enjoyment and health benefits. Ben Weber Mill Bay

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Liam Tromans is carving out a great life in British Columbia — with his chainsaw. The Nova Scotian moved to Chemainus late last year where he’s continued his passion for carving animals out of wood and selling them for everyone to enjoy. “This was always part-time, but then three years ago I gave up logging to pursue this fulltime. So now I create art instead of clearcut so I’m happy about that,” said Tromans, who has 30 years experience as a logger back east. “My wife has been here for two years working, and I came to visit her last winter to spend the winter and just liked it so much we bought a house here,” Tromans added, pointing out finishing touches he was making to a howling wolf on the driveway outside his workshop. “Where I grew up back east there was nobody carving around that area. But I did see my local chainsaw shop gave me a magazine once from the states and it had articles on some people carving. That’s the first time I saw that and I thought ‘I’m gonna try that’,” Tromans recalled. Eagles, wolves and bears form the basis of his WoodWork Art business, although he’s also open to commissions and new ideas, and has made everything from wizards to trolls to dragons. “If I had a commission I’d love to do more of that,” Tromans said, noting he’s recently begun making wooden boot planters and has an order coming in for a pair of cowboy boot planters. He is also able to carve animals into stumps on people’s property. Tromans looks forward to meeting more carvers locally and has worked in the past with Port Alberni carver Cecil Dawson of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation. Tromans’s carvings start at around $50 and range into the hundreds of dollars and higher for larger more ornate pieces such as large eagles and grizzly bears. The process begins with an idea, usually from a photo or figurine. Tromans then sketches it out and gets to work by picking a big piece of wood and a heavy-duty chainsaw. “I’ll rough it out with that, so it’s fairly quick, and then I go down to a 60-70 cc saw to do some more work, and then as the detail gets finer I go smaller with the chain size,” Tromans explained, adding that although usually in logging you try not to use the tip of the saw or back cut towards yourself certain chains work well for carving that don’t kick back as much, as long as you keep a firm grip. “Follow the rules pretty much and try to keep

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Legends come to life in ‘Quartet’ PAUL BRIAN CITIZEN

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If you loved the beautiful songs and thrilling delivery of Roy Orbison, the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre has a show for you. Lonely: a Tribute to Roy Orbison takes to the big stage on Thursday, March 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. The Big O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, his powerful yet lyrical voice, his complex compositions and dark emotional ballads. From 1960-64, Orbison landed 22 songs on the Billboard Top 40, including Only The Lonely, Crying, and Oh, Pretty Woman. His passionate, bolero-style singing, and unique arrangements sent hits like Dream Baby, Ooby Dooby, Blue Angel, Blue Bayou, You Got It and In Dreams up the charts. Tragically, his life was cut short, leaving fans with only the music to enjoy. But The Lonely brings back those days, delivering a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison, producers promise. Mike Demers leads a talented group of musicians as they explore the legend’s musical history, approaching the project with a sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings, and delighting sell-out crowds. Tickets are $42.50 plus charges. Get them at the Cowichan Ticket Centre or by phoning 250-748-7529 or go online to cowichanpac.ca and order them there.

Million Dollar Quartet tells the musical story of how Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis all came together in 1956. The lively, foot-tapping show runs until March 26 at the Chemainus Theatre. [SUBMITTED]

hopping. From fan favourites like Walk the Line to rousing keyboard crashers like Great Balls of Fire to Gospel standards like Peace in the Valley, Million Dollar Quartet takes the audience through highs and lows that musically defined a

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“These fingers got brains in ‘em!” he crows once. “So that’s where they’ve been hiding,” answers Dyanne (Elvis’s girlfriend) as she listens to him play. Cash, while playing Folsom Prison Blues, has Lewis remark that “my mama loves that song, reminds her of my daddy.” Jonas Shandel really gets the gravitas, charm and voice of Cash, whose religious faith and family life put him on a crash course with Phillips’ plans for him. “In this business you turn one wrong corner and they’re ready to do you in,” Cash says at one point. Not to mention Cash is none too pleased with certain logistical aspects of Sun. “If they want to stop the spread of communism they oughtta let Sun distribute it,” he jokes. There is both a lighthearted and serious side to Million Dollar Quartet, as it showcases the genius of musicians who unfortunately were not always as lucky in their personal life. As Phillips says, regardless of what may have happened after that great day, he just wished his boys could have had more happiness in their own lives. Daniel Kosub as Perkins shows the hardscrabble edges of a great musician, while Alexander Baerg puts in a good performance as Presley back to visit his roots. Dyanne is played to perfection by Meaghan Chenosky. There is a bass player and drummer who are based on Perkins’s brother, and Fluke, who used to drum for Cash. At one point Dyanne takes the microphone to sing Fever with sultry sway, raising the temperature in the theatre by at least several degrees, while both Fluke (Scott Carmichael) and Brother Jay (Kraig Waye) put in great supporting performances and keep the music

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The Valley’s own Adagé Studio presents Highlights: Dance in a single performance at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, Feb. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for children. Get them by calling the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 today.

There will be a traditional square dance Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cowichan Hub. The fun event teaches attendees how to square dance, and no experience is necessary to kick up your heels. It is open to all for a donation of $5 per person aged 12 and over. Refreshments will also be served. The Cowichan Hub is located at 2375 Koksilah Rd. in Cowichan Station. For more information contact Peter Sussman by e-mailing peter@shadygrove.ca.

Roots and rock on offer at Showroom A Nanaimo Celtic roots and rock band is set to play the Duncan Showroom on Satur-

Adagé dancers will be in Duncan on Saturday. [CITIZEN FILE] day, Feb. 20. The Clanns released their debut album this year, which included the tracks Celt in a Twist and Paddy Rock Radio. They will be headlining the Victoria Celtic Festival as well as the Canada Day Fes-

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Elsie MacGill piled up a plethora of firsts — one more coming? degree in aeronautical engineering; the world’s first female aircraft designer; the first woman elected to corporate membership in the Engineering Institute of Canada; the first woman in the world or some time now, before to hold a position such as and since the change of Chief Aeronautical Engineer; government, the Bank of CHRONICLES the first woman to serve as Canada has been under public technical advisor for the Interpressure to include women T.W. Paterson national Civil Aviation Organ(other than the Queen) on ization; the first woman to chair a UN our currency. To date, (www.womenoncommittee (on aircraft stress analysis). banknotes.ca),Victoria historian Merna I’m not done, but I’m getting way ahead Forster’s online petition, has amassed of myself, so let’s back up to her birth in 72,000-plus names. Vancouver in 1905 as daughter of a promAmong those proposed for such a disinent Vancouver journalist and lawyer, tinction is a Vancouver-born woman who’s anything but a household name. In Henry MacGill, and journalist and lawyer (later B.C.’s first woman judge), Helen fact, for all of her achievements, for all Gregory MacGill. She attended King of the honours bestowed upon her in her George Secondary School, took drawing lifetime, but for the fact that she’s been lessons from none other than Emily Carr, in the news because of this campaign to and early demonstrated an interest in represent women on Canadian currency, things mechanical. Encouraged by her I defy readers to identify Elsie MacGill. mother, an advocate of women’s suffrage, I’ll give you a hint: during the Second she enrolled for a Bachelor of Applied World War, she became a cult-hero, star Sciences at the University of Toronto of a comic book as the Queen of the where she became interested in aeroHurricanes. No? Okay, let’s cut to the nautical engineering, then in its infancy. chase. Elsie MacGill was, in chronologic“My presence in the...engineering classal order as we’re informed by Wikipedia, es in 1923 certainly turned a few heads,” the Royal Aviation Museum and other she recalled in 1940. To pay her way she sources, Canada’s first woman graduate in electrical engineering; the first woman repaired electrical motors in machine shops until, aged 23, she was stricken by in North America to achieve a master’s “I have received many engineering awards, but I hope I will also be remembered as an advocate for the rights of women and children.” —Elsie MacGill

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an American comic book, Queen of the Hurricanes and popular acclaim. When Cancar’s contract to build an American fighter craft experienced serious startup problems, Elsie and company works manager Bill Soulsby lost their jobs; not for reasons of incompetency but because of their personal relationship. Married in 1943, they started an aeronautical consulting firm and, in 1946, Elsie became the first woman technical advisor for the International Aviation Organization. In this capacity she helped to draft international air worthiness certification regulations for commercial aircraft. The next year, she became the first woman to chair a UN committee, this one on stress analysis. She changed course in 1953 when, recovering from a broken leg, she wrote her mother’s biography, My Mother the Judge. By the 1960s she was devoting much of her time to women’s rights and serving as president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, before co-authoring the report published by the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, in 1970. Contrary to the Commission, she advocated for abortion being removed from the Criminal Code. For her work as a member of the Ontario Status of Women Committee, she was awarded the Order of Canada in 1971. She received the Amelia Earhart Award in 1975 and the Ontario Association of Professional Engineers’ Gold Medal in 1979. Inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame in 1983, she was honoured posthumously by the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame in 1992. Elsie MacGill, aviation pioneer and champion of women’s rights, died in 1980. Is she worthy of having her image on a Canadian banknote? You be the judge. You can vote for her at www.womenon banknotes.ca.

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Duncan Christian’s Ben Henry throws up a desperation shot during his team’s win over Queen of Angels in the semifinals last Friday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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The host Duncan Christian School Chargers were double winners at the Central Vancouver Island Junior Boys Division 2 championships last Friday. In addition to claiming the CVIAA title, the Chargers were also named the Most Sportsmanlike Team at the tournament. The Chargers beat Queen of Angels School 45-26 in the semifinal, then topped Shawnigan Lake School’s junior boys B team 43-37 in the final. Pierson Atsma led DCS with 12 points against Q of A, while Ben Henry added 11 and Josaia Nolin had nine.

“The key to our success was finding the open man and going strong to the hoop,” coach Sjako Van Wingerden said. Atsma again set the pace against Shawnigan with 16 points, while Henry had nine and Ben Kapteyn scored eight. “We had lost to this team early in the season,” Van Wingerden said. “Our boys out-hustled and out-boarded the other team to take the win. We made a huge push for points in the second and third quarters.” Shawnigan defeated Brentwood’s B team 46-36 in the other semifinal, and Brentwood took bronze with a 38-31 win over Q of A in the thirdplace game.

Capitals forward Matthew Hudie moves to split a pair of Chilliwack Chiefs defenders during last Saturday’s 3-1 win for Cowichan. Hudie scored twice in each game last weekend and has five goals over the last three games while helping the Caps clinch their first playoff berth since 2012. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Back-to-back home victories last weekend clinched a playoff spot for the Cowichan Valley Capitals for the first time since 2012. The Caps beat the Merritt Centennials 4-2 last Friday and the Chilliwack Chiefs 3-1 on Saturday to get their first wins of February and book a place in the B.C. Hockey League postseason. The games were a huge improvement over the two shutout losses the Caps had against Powell River a week earlier. “I think everything was better,” head coach Bob Beatty said. “Our goaltending was really solid both games. I thought we were a lot better in our own end. Our D played solid; they were aggressive in our end, getting pucks back and preventing scoring chances. We battled hard. The guys got in on the forecheck and played the way they need to to be successful. They were going to the net hard and creating a lot of chances around the net.” The Caps may have guaranteed themselves a playoff berth, but Beatty wants the team to keep rolling through the remaining six games of the regular season. “We’re getting down to the crunch and we have to get into playoff mode,” he said. “We seem to have been in, at least the last two games.” Against Merritt, Patrick Geary opened the scoring in the first period, and Matthew Hudie scored a pair just three minutes apart in the early going of the second. The Centennials got

on the board midway through the second, and it was 3-1 for Cowichan when the teams went to the locker room. Jared Domin gave Cowichan a 4-1 lead 36 seconds into the third period, and although they gave up one more goal, the Caps held on to win. Lane Michasiw got the start in net and stopped 26 of 28 shots. After a scoreless first period on Saturday, the Chiefs opened the scoring midway through the second. Hudie tied things up with 24 seconds remaining in the middle frame, then added his second of the game in the third period, and Josh Adkins added some insurance. Storm Phaneuf made 38 saves for the win, and is now one away from 20 on the season, matching Robin Gusse’s total from 2013/14. The last Cowichan goalie to win more than 20 games was league MVP Chris Rawlings in 2008/09. Hudie has five goals in the last three games, and finished last weekend with four goals and an assist. He wasn’t the only player to put up noteworthy numbers as Geary had a goal and three assists, Kehoe had four helpers, Ryan Burton had three helpers, and Adkins had a goal and an assist. “He’s been outstanding,” Beatty said of Hudie, “He’s going to the net and making things happen. A few guys have had a hot stick lately. I think all our forwards are contributing.” The Capitals’ new forward line combinations, led by the trios of Hudie, Geary and Kehoe, and Burton, Domin and Adkins seem to have clicked. “I think that’s helped, and maybe just shuffling the deck has benefited a lot of guys,” Beatty said. The Capitals played host to the Victoria Grizzlies on Tuesday. A win over Victoria would clinch third place in the Island Division. The Caps are on the road this coming weekend.

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Kerry Park rookie forward Caleb Franklin eludes a Victoria defenceman during the third period of last Saturday’s 6-1 Islanders loss, one of two defeats for the team last weekend. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] his team going and tied the score with a natural hat trick in the second period, completing the trifecta with a shorthanded marker. It was 5-4 for the Braves after 40 minutes, and an empty-netter at 19:59 of the third sealed it up. Kerry Park starter Chase Ander-

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With the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs just around the corner, the Kerry Park Islanders slipped to fourth place in the South Division standings thanks to a pair of losses last weekend. Most agonizing to the Kerry Park brass was a 6-4 loss to the last-place Saanich Braves last Friday night in which the Isles let a 4-1 first-period lead slip away. “To be honest, we had about 15 really bad minutes and they got the momentum and we fell behind,” head coach Aaron Spotts said. “I think it was a combination of things for us. I don’t think our players are used to playing with a 4-1 lead. Instead of sticking with the system, I think the guys thought it was a good time to get going with some offence. We made some bad turnovers and they capitalized on them.” Saanich opened the scoring two and a half minutes into the first period, but Kerry Park defenceman Chris Carpentier scored his second of the season just 24 seconds later, kicking off a fourgoal barrage by the Islanders with goals by Ryan Paisley, Corey Peterson and Graham Winship. All four Kerry Park goal-scorers are 20-year-olds in their last season of eligibility. Former Islander Nick Kean got

“Obviously, it’s been a long time,” Spotts said. “A big part of it is our mental toughness against them. Obviously, they’re a very good team, but it’s also a lack of discipline against them. They seem to bring a good game to us, but they have a way of getting under our skin.” Defenceman Kyle Bell scored Kerry Park’s lone goal on the powerplay in his first VIJHL game after being called up from Shawnigan Lake School. The Cougars scored three times in each of the first and second periods before the teams played a scoreless third. Rennie faced 47 shots on the night and turned aside 41. If the standings stay the way they are, the Isles will see a lot more of the Cougars in a firstround playoff match. They currently sit four points back of the Peninsula Panthers and two behind the Westshore Wolves, and will have to win their last two games of the season to have any hope of finishing second. It won’t help matters that they will visit the Cougars this Thursday. On Saturday, the Isles play host to the Nanaimo Buccaneers. “Obviously, they’re two mustwins,” Spotts said. “We can’t worry about who we’re playing and worry more about how we’re playing. I’m confident in our guys that we can do it.”

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Duncan Christian’s Min Seok Kim chases down the ball against Abby Traditional last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] previous week, the Chargers had a close 74-69 loss to Edward Milne and a 91-33 win over the B team from St. Michael’s University School. The Chargers trailed for the entirety of their game against the AA Milne Wolverines, but narrowed the gap significantly with 27 points in the fourth

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The U13 Mid Island Lightning just missed the medal round at the provincial field lacrosse championships earlier this month, but the team could take some solace in the fact that they took the gold-medallists to the limit. “The team that won gold only beat us by one goal,” head coach Bill Sanderson said. The Lightning were the defending champions in the U12 Tier 2 division — age groups were reconfigured after last season — but went 1-2 in pool play at the tournament in Richmond this year. Mid Island lost their opener

6-2 to Ridge Meadows #3, won their second game 7-4 over Nanaimo, then were edged 6-5 by Ridge Meadows #2. The two Ridge Meadows teams ended up playing for gold, with #2 edging #3 by a 9-8 score. “We were close,” Sanderson said. “We were out by one point from getting to the medal games.” The Lightning had players as young as 10 — three years younger than many of their opponents — and several with no previous field lacrosse experience. “Our go-to guys just ran out of gas, and our young players’ legs weren’t long enough to keep up,” Sanderson said. “It defin-

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itely caught up to us. Everybody just played hard. We built on our goalie and defence. We were happy with the way everything went.” Goalie Devyn Zunti and big sticks Dawson Thibedeau, Chris Hleck and Jeremy Benson were the unsung heroes of the team all season, Sanderson emphasized. This is the last year the team will be together, with many moving up to U15. Next year’s U13 team has a bright future as the 10- and 11-yearolds will build on their year of experience. “The U13 team has a promising future with the experienced U11s,” Sanderson said.

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Zach Waddington’s nine steals sparked a comefrom-behind victory for Cowichan Secondary last Thursday as the Thunderbirds locked up first place in the North Island senior boys AAAA basketball league by beating Dover Bay 78-73. “Zach set the tone for all of us on defence,” head coach Lucky Walia said. “He is relentlessly competitive.” The T-Birds trailed 45-35 at halftime, and allowed three quick points at the opening of the third quarter. A 16-0 run gave the T-Birds the lead, which they never relinquished. Noah Charles anchored the Cowichan offence with 34 points and 16 rebounds. Nirmal Hayer made three three-pointers as part of an 11-point night, Eston Unrau had 10 points, and Matthew Miller hit two key threes. The T-Birds will host the North Island championship this week. Cowichan plays Dover Bay at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Vanier plays Dover Bay at 7 p.m. on Friday, and Cowichan plays Vanier at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The winning team will go to the Island tournament as the No.1 seed from the North and have a bye to the semifinals.

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Richard David Colley Born January 19, 1940 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Victoria, BC to Wallace and Beatrice Knott. Dad left us February 9, 2016 to attend the eternal hockey game. After a long courageous battle with various health issues, dad is no longer in pain. After 57 years of marriage, Ted leaves his loving wife Sharon, daughters Shirley (Jeff) Neiser, Diana (Dougie) Elliott, Darlene Knott, grandson Colin Neiser (Stephanie), Kylie Neiser, Jourdan Elliott, brothers Gordie Knott, Doug Knott and their families and family friend Doug Skubovious. Dad lived his first few years in Victoria moving to the Lake when he was five years old. Dad met mom as a young man, they soon married and raised their 3 daughters in the home they built in the early 1960’s on Rockland Road. Dad’s lifelong love of hockey was instrumental in our Village building it’s first ever ice arena where dad spent his efforts, along with others, starting The Lakers Senior men’s hockey team. Dad was also an avid sports fisherman where he caught many a “big one” at the Nitnat Gap. He was an expert at catching the fish but did we mention he would never eat it! On warm sunny days you would find Ted cruising on his Goldwing bike and later years his Ford Mustang Convertible. After retirement from a falling career, Mom and dad spent their latter years enjoying friends and sunshine at their second home in Indio, CA where they spent many months throughout the winter. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of dad’s life at the Cowichan Lake Curling Arena, 311 South Shore Road Sunday February 21, 2016 from 1:00 pm til 3pm. Flowers great fully declined, donations on dad’s behalf can be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

1944 - 2016 Richard David Colley, much loved father, husband, Papa and friend passed away on February 8th, 2016 in his home in Chemainus, BC. A father is a son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love. Richard was born and raised in Victoria, BC and this is where he married his first love Sue and had a family with her. They were married for almost 32 years before she passed away in 2003. Then in 2004, he found love again with Katherine, they retired together and had some amazing times traveling the world. He was predeceased by his wife Susan Elizabeth, brother William, mother Myrtle and father Thomas William. He will forever be remembered by his children: David (Missy), Elizabeth (Mark), granddaughter Aariya, his common law wife, Katherine and several step children, step grandchildren and many, many friends. A Memorial will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 2 pm at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria. Memorial donations can be made to Parkinson Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 250-658-5244, Victoria, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.ca

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Passed away peacefully at Cerwydden Care home on Feb 5th, five days short of his 93rd birthday. Predeceased by his parents Loretta and Arthur and his wife Peggy. Buck is survived by his loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also his partner of 25 years Sylvia St. Amand and her family. Buck was a Veteran of WW2 and served in the Forestry Corps in Great Britain where he met and married Peggy. A sincere thanks to the loving family of caregivers at Cerwydden Care Home for their excellent care of Buck. A memorial service will be held later in the year. First Memorial Funeral Services, 250-748-2134

Susan Marie Monique Bremner July 5, 1955-February 5, 2016 A life well lived! Family, friends, travel and wonderful adventures. S loved to learn, meet new Sue p people and share a story and a laugh. You were a better person for knowing her. She was a thinker and a doer; holding more than one job, a couple of degrees, volunteering, lending a h hand and a sympathetic ear when ne needed. Our family was lucky se Sue often and we enjoyed to see rousing games of scrabble, road trips d varied i d ffoods d from f and our garden and local fare. If you were her friend you were cherished and she would carve out time to be with you. Your time together meant so much to her and filled her life with fun and a sense of belonging. Always looking for a challenge, she was quick to take on new adventures and opportunities, never sitting still for long, drinking in what life had to offer. Sue passed away peacefully of heart failure after being diagnosed with pneumonia. She was predeceased by her father David Charles Bremner and her sister Anne Wentzell (nee Bremner). She is survived by her mother Madeleine Bremner (nee Pagé) sisters Lorill Jones (nee Bremner) and Francine Skelly (Collin) niece and nephews Tyler (Carly), Kyle (Samantha), Sara and Jack, great niece Abigail and godchild Sophia. She leaves behind former husband Louis Guinan. Sadly missed by her companion Christian and many aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Enjoy life, meet new people, open your hearts and minds to new experiences and enjoy the food- that would be Sue’s wish for us. O dance along the silver sand to the beat of the Turtle drum, that youth may last forever and sorrow never come. Celebration of life to be held in Australia. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Surjit Kaur Gill Surjit K. Gill was born on June 29, 1930 in Palahi, Punjab, India and came to Canada in December 1974. She is predeceased by her husband Pargan S. Gill, her mother Ishar K. Sall, her father Udham S. Sall, her son Charanjit S. Gill, her brother Sohan S. Sall and her sister Nasib K. Tomana. Surjit is survived by her son Paramjit (Palminder) Gill and her daughter Baljit (Charanjit) Uppal as well as four grandchildren Pardeep (Harjeet) Gill, Anita (Harvey) Dhasi, Ravi (Parm) Uppal, Nisha Uppal and six great grandchildren Joven, Avaani, Eshaan, Gia, Meisha and Serena. She is also survived by her sister Gian K. Dhadwal, brother Gurmej S. Sall and many nieces, nephews and all other beloved family. A Funeral Service will be held at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Doors open at 10:00 AM and service to start at 10:30 AM with cremation to follow at Paldi East Indian Crematorium (immediate family only). Reception to follow at Duncan Sikh Temple, 3210 Sherman Road, Duncan, BC. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

LUKASCH, Oskar Karl March 6, 1930 – February 3, 2016 Oskar Karl Lukasch Born in East Germany on March 6, 1930 and passed away suddenly on February 3, 2016 at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC. Predeceased by his loving wife Sonja in 2008. Survived by his son Peter (Veronica) Lukasch, grandson Thomas Lukasch, great granddaughter Payton and his sister Heidi. Oskar’s family fled Czechoslovakia during the Russian advances during the end of WW 2. He settled close to Wertheim, Germany (south of Frankfurt) where he worked in a brewery. In 1949 he took on an apprentice ship as a cabinet maker/finish carpenter.

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August 19, 1931 – February 8, 2016 Born in Brighton, England, immigrating to Canada in 1965 with his young family. Len leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce; their three children, Janet (Brian), David (Elizabeth) and Stephen (Michealle); and three grandchildren, Gina, Joseph and Dennis. After living most of his working life in Victoria, Len moved with his wife to Mill Bay. Here he became involved with YSAG and the Legion which led to many friendships. He loved playing crib and chess, carving, and puzzles. Len was a master carpenter whose beautiful creations grace the homes of his friends and family. Many thanks to friends, Dr. Reynolds and his wonderful staff, and the gentle ladies of the Duncan Home Support team; all of whom were instrumental in helping Len and his family through his lengthy illness. Len will be sorely missed by those fortunate enough to know him. Please join us for a celebration of Len’s life on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Kerry Park Arena, Mill Bay – Shawnigan Lake Road, in the McLean Room.

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Oskar married Sonja Kuch in 1955. They had one son Peter born in 1956. Oskar and Sonja immigrated to Vancouver in late 1956 and he worked in his trade at B.C. Hardwood & Millwork in the west end close to Stanley Park. He then moved to Saltair, close to Porters Farm and 2 years later to Maple Bay. Oskar worked for M&B during the construction of the Bare Point generating station in Chemainus, and also at BCFP in Crofton during construction of the Kraft Mill. He then worked as an equipment operator in the Chip Supply department. He then moved back to Saltair in 1964 where he lived in a house that he built himself and would become their permanent home. Sonja passed away in 2008. Oskar retired in 1990 after over 33 years in the Crofton Pulp Mill. Oskar and his wife Sonja loved to travel with many trips to Hawaii, Mexico, California (Palm Springs was a favourite), cross Canada, Australia & Europe. Oskar loved the outdoors and the simple pleasures in life. He and Sonja lived a healthy active life. Cutting and stockpiling firewood was one of his pleasures. He had a keen interest in anything mechanical and enjoyed maintaining his vehicles to perfection. He was a tireless worker and all projects were done in a meticulous manner, with great craftsmanship and attention to detail. I cannot ever recall him doing a job twice. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Irene Kroke, Gordie McAulay and Deane Thorpe for helping Oskar and his grandson Thomas for being with him at the end. Thank you also to Lisa, for being his walking buddy and to his excellent and kind neighbours on Gardner Road in Saltair. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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George was born at Porter’s Landing near Dease Lake, B.C. on September 25, 1944. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and UBC, graduating with a law degree in 1976. George purchased a law firm in Smithers while still articling and ran it with various partners until moving to the Cowichan Valley in 1985. He subsequently bought the Sun Valley Mall property in Duncan, redeveloping and operating it until his peaceful death at home in Mill Bay on February 11, 2016, his wife and sons by his side. George will be very sorely missed by his family and his many friends. He was a remarkable man, talented artistically, creatively and in business, and always willing to guide and mentor others. He cultivated friendships from high school and every subsequent stage of his life, sharing his unique intelligence and personality while maintaining his determination to live life on his own terms. George is survived by Norma, his wife of 46 years, sons Aaron (Renee) of Milton, Ontario and Eldon (Michelle) of Victoria, grandsons Waylon and Donovan and granddaughter Regan as well as many siblings and a large extended family. There is to be no service but donations are welcomed to the Cancer Society of B.C. and Yukon or to the charity of your choice.

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Braydon Luscombe and his family would like to express their sincere gratefulness for the incredible support received at a fundraiser held this past week at the Cowichan Bay Pub. The night was a huge success with many wonderful people attending and a terrific silent auction ! You have joined in Braydon’s quest for Gold on the Podium in Pyeong Chang South Korea in Spring of 2018 ! Many thanks to the businesses who donated: Andrew Sheret Ltd. Liz McKinnon Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Sports Traders Duncan Duncan Auto Parts Platinum Detailing Peacock Copy & Restoration Old Fire House Wine Bar Malahat Chalet Embellish Home Decor Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Greg’s RV Uncle Albert’s Home Furnishings Cathy & Ken Wait Mint Hair Cowichan Capitals Khaya Home Decor Dr. Andrew Nguyen Wolseley Pierre Campagne-Remax Bucky’s Sports Shop Thrifty Foods Kal Tire Eye Design Optometry Dog House Restaurant Discovery Honda Bully Boy Tatoo Leaf & Petal Shades Ladies Clothing Fabrications Clothing Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery The Source John Kuhn Bow Mel Chrysler Experience Cycle

West Coast Pre Fab Island Kung Fu Wall Street Clothing Duncan Vacuum House Shellie Attwood Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Huyen Jewellery Harmony Yoga Center Judy Hogg Scott’s Toys & Hobbies Resthouse Purica Tamara Taylor Dr. Eric Meiner Adams Tarp & Tool Maria & Will Taylor ARQ Salon Victoria Dr. Felicity Hardwick

Cowichan Valley Citizen

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Inter Tribal Health Authority

RESPONSIBLE CARRIERS WANTED & P/T OR ON-CALL CARRIERS

(for emergency situations) WANTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783 DUNCAN (GLENORA)

DC519002 – 29 papers Phillips Rd Sunrise Terr DC519003 – 76 papers Dogwood Rd Glenora Rd Miller Rd 5180-5295 DC519004– 52 papers Hykawy Rd Koksilah Rd 5170-5310 DC519195 – 94 papers Laurel Grove Miller Rd Mountain View Cres

COWICHAN BAY

DC519784 – 50 papers Pritchard Rd 1700-1730 DC519777 – 87 papers Buena Vista Pl Cowichan Bay Rd 1530-1600 Regatta Pl DC519774 – 51 papers Fenwick Rd Gillis Rd Pritchard Rd 1735-1845 Wilmot Rd DC519773 – 78 papers Alder Glen Rd 4620-4651 Austin Pl Cedar Glen Pl Glen Rd Maple Glen Rd McGill Rd 4660-4677

CROFTON

DC519412 – 78 papers Adelaide St 1633-1639 Arthur St 7976-8097 Coronation St 1634-1655 Edmund St 79618064 Emily St 1632-1680 Musgrave St 8011-8060 DC519460 – 52 papers Adelaide St 1528-1610 Queen St 7990-8077

COBBLE HILL

DC519543 – 56 papers Douglas Vale Pl Judge Dr 4136-4245 Highland Pl Chelsea Pl Canterbury Pl DC519542 – 76 papers Cowichan Bay Rd 1465-1495 Jims Cres Mindy Rd Nelson Pl Robson Rd Sears Rd Wood Rd Telegraph Rd 4327-4390 DC519521 – 40 papers Ellison Pl Inverness Pl Judge Dr 4100-4135 St Catherine Dr DC519519 – 33 papers Aros Rd Grandfield Rd McAlpine Rd Peach Rd White Cap Rd

MILL BAY

DC519658 – 61 papers Boom Pond Rd Bucktail Rd Fawn Rd Glendoik Way Misty Glenn

SPECTACLE LAKE

DC519945 – 39 papers Spectacle Lake Mobile Home Park Sections C & D

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

DC519902 – 48 papers Worthington Rd Catalena Dr Sunny Glades Ln DC519904 – 40 papers Cudlip Rd Delleith Crt Ravenhill Rd 2300-2313 Skrimshaw Rd San Juan Pl DC519955 – 45 papers Dundas Rd 2701-2750 Kalmar Rd 1746-1764 Shawnigan Lake Rd 2721-2750 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd 1681-1770 Wilmot Rd 1702-1756 Wallbank Rd 2765-2771 DC519994 – 68 papers Decca Rd Inn Rd Morningstar Rd Widows Walk DC519997 – 74 papers College Pl – Hurley Rd Lonsdale Pl – McIntosh Rd Meadowview Rd – Park Pl

MANAGER

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Temporary full-time one year position. Nanaimo Inter Tribal Health Authority (ITHA), a multidisciplinary health organization providing services to 29 member First Nations on Vancouver Island based in Nanaimo, British Columbia is seeking a Manager, Community Health and Wellness (CHW) to lead the CHW Department and related programs such as those related to Residential School survivors, those who have suffered Intergenerational trauma, suicide and critical incident response and youth leadership. The ideal candidate has a degree in the field of human services plus 3 to 5 years directly related experience including supervision. The incumbent must have suicide prevention, substance abuse and mental health program knowledge as well as knowledge of programs and services available through other provincial, federal and First Nations agencies and organizations. Advance your career today with a great organization! Please send your resume and cover letter by e-mail to hr@itha.ca or by fax at 250-591-2169. Please refer to the position title when submitting your application. ✱The closing date for this competition is February 26, 2016.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

Fully licensed for full time job - Nanaimo area. Inventory management/computer skills favorable but will train suitable candidate. Tremendous growth, opportunity, and learning environment. Duties may include but not limited to: metric & scribner scaling, weight scaling, custom log sorting, inventory mgmt - land and water, water scaling, etc. Email: scalingjobs@gmail.com

LOG SCALER

SALES CLERK WANTED part time; 3 days/week. Knowledge of health food industry required; computer knowledge. Duties include: customer service & sales; stocking shelves. Food Safe certification a plus. No phone calls. Please submit resume in person to: LYNN’S VITAMIN GALLERY, ATT’N: MGR, #4 -180 Central Rd., Duncan, BC, V9L 4X3.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Feb. 20th & March 19th, 2016. $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

P/T BAKER Wanted- Fast paced self-starter is needed. Will train. Available to work any days. Apply with resume: Mason’s Store, 1855 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. info@canscribe.com.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit today: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career. START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 1-855-670-9765

HONEYMOON BAY

DC 519880 - 63 papers Beach Dr March Rd Paul’s Dr South Shore Rd First St Second St Charles Pl

Snap Up a Deal in the Classifieds

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED HOOK TENDER, Experienced, required in Duncan area. Wages negotiable. Email resume to: logwork@shaw.ca

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

ﬁl here please 1-855-310-3535 • www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Island GM is adding a service advisor to the service team due to expansion. Join an energetic, dedicated, and fun team with full time employment as service advisor. Experience recommended but not required. Industry leading compensation plan and full benefits. Apply in person or online to: csabourin@islandgm.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

LD!

Jayco 28 ft.; auto V-8; good mechanical order; propane stove; microwave; 2-way fridge; gas furnace; air cond.; generator; new tires. Suffered water damage this winter. We were going to make a nice small house but we got too old too fast. First $500 takes it. Call 778.455.0024

PLUMBING

Bondable home and ofﬁce cleaners

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Flexible hours; amazing references; available on short notice. 10+ years experience. You make the call and we can make it happen!

GARAGE SALES

FANTASTIC HOUSE Cleaner Prof. 5 star hotel & Resort Relais & Chateaux trained. Energetic, hard-working, own supplies, reliable friendly service. Tons of refs. Over 20 yrs cleaning exp. Beds and laundry welcome $25hr. Please call Melinda 250-715-1185 or mclemente@shaw.ca

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

FOR ALL your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Domestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offices and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, Insured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomestic services.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Senior’s discount. Nico 250-746-6167

COUNTERTOPS GRANITE Countertops , we supply, fabricate and install ,with over 25 years experience and reasonable pricing. Call Scott 250-715 6652 , E-Mail: bigscottgranite@hotmail.com

ELECTRICAL

Licensed #LEL0203619. Bonded. Commercial & Residential. New construction, renos, and maintenance. Call James: 250-710-4714 FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING

Professional installations of solid, engineered hardwood floors, laminated, vinyl plank, etc. Over 20 yrs. experience.

For estimate call 250-710-5712

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fences Pres-washing, plus more. All work guaranteed.

Insured

250-748-9150

done? Please ask

Licensed/insured/bondable

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com

REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

YARN STASH - selling my large variety of yarns - by the ball, bag or box. 250-246-1877

APARTMENT/CONDO

* Housecleaning (senior’s 1-hr special) * Garden tidying (now is not too soon) * Mending clothes or ironing * Run errands or pick up service * Need something else

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EVERY SAT. FROM 9AM TIL 2PM. Girl Guide Hall: 321 Cairnsmore St. For info phone Gloria at 250-746-9678 or Dave at 250-746-3616

RENTALS

HELPING HANDS FOR YOU - HOME & GARDEN SERVICE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

250.732.8428

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

seeks Part-Time Executive Director. Details of position at

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

COWICHAN WATERSHED BOARD

HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best - Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pressure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-709-1111.

LAKE COWICHAN DC519816 – 56 papers Comiaken Ave Pine St 54-59 Satlam Ave 40-164 DC519836 - 65 papers North Shore Rd 3-134 Wilson Rd Park Rd DC519846 - 56 papers Berar Rd Fern Rd Sall Rd South Shore Rd 232-350

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

WORK WANTED

GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year - all cash. Protected territories - locations provided. Full details, call now! 1-866668-6629 or visit our website www.tcvend.com.

HELP WANTED

Position available at Island Dental Health Centre; may extend to a maternity leave. Apply in person, or by email to: drkoniuk@shaw.ca or by fax: 250.748.5739 Att’n Amanda

www.cowichanwater shedboard.ca Position open until filled

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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LOOKING FOR TEMPORARY / ON CALL REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Call Lori 250.732.2100 Great references

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

BACH. SUITE - DUNCAN

1 and 2-br; balcony; F/S; heat & hot water; 1 bldg only; parking; pets considered. $550 to $775 per month. AVAILABLE NOW CALL 250-748-7764 COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. No pets. 250245-0835, 250-246-4999. DUNCAN- 8 km North; furnished studio apartment; internet, satellite, laundry, hydro, heat. NS/NP. $600/mos. Call 250-748-1310. DUNCAN - First & Jubilee. Brand new 900sq.ft. apt. 2Bdrm,1Bath. $950/mo. Avail. Apr. 1, 2016. N/S, No pets. Appliances & in house laundry. Cell: 250-709-0576. Email: chrisclement@shaw.ca LOVELY 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, Central Duncan. Heat incld. NS/NP. $825. Please call Resident Manager at 778-936-0400.

OFFICE/RETAIL OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE

55 Canada Ave. Wheelchair accessible Motivated Landlord offering incentives. Contact Jayson Deleskie 250-755-7257 oceansidejay.com

STORAGE HEATED Mini storage lockers available in Crofton by the month. 3X6=$30. 4X6=$40. 7X9=$83. 9X10=$125. Tax incl. Call or txt: 250-709-1379.

SUITES, LOWER 3541 Auchinachie Rd.. 2bdrm; W/D F/S. Hydro & cable incl. No pets $1050 mos. Avail Now. Call 250-748-3663

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

1-855-310-3535

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Dealer

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

| Cowichan Valley Citizen

ARE YOU THINKING OF REPOWERING THIS YEAR?

NOWS THE TIME

ALL 2015 AND 2016 40HP TO 350HP MERCURY & OPTIMAX HAVE A FACTORY SALE ON $

200 TO $900

BELOW COST PRICE TILL APRIL 30 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

February 15 – 19, 2016 is Chamber Week in BC where BC’s 125 Chambers of Commerce will showcase the hard work they do on behalf of businesses across the province. In fact, the Government of BC has proclaimed February 15 – 19, 2016 as Chamber Week provincially. This year, Chambers are celebrating the theme of “Empowering B.C.’s businesses” – a theme that highlights how Chambers strive to empower and grow each business in their community. The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, in its 109th year of serving Cowichan’s businesses, continually strives to empower each and every member business to succeed. Everything we do at the Chamber is focused on providing value to belonging to the Valley’s most active business networking organization. We actively strengthen member businesses through networking events, professional development activities, and advocating for changes to further drive local businesses’ success. We are the voice of business.

Over 450 businesses, organizations and individuals choose to belong to the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to join the Chamber and enjoy a menu of membersonly benefits and advantages: • Access to the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance plan – Canada’s leading group benefits plan for small businesses, including single owner businesses • Preferred member pricing on Merchant Services through First Data for all your credit card processing, ecommerce, and mobile pay products • Up to 25 % discount on easy-to-use email marketing tools through Constant Contact, your one-stop source for online marketing • Preferred pricing on Liability and Directors and Officers Insurance for Non-Profits and Charities with Spark Insurance • Discounts on Payroll Services with Payworks, one of Canada’s Best

Managed Companies • Exclusive travel discount program for members and their employees. Access below market rates on hotels and car rentals • Unbelievable all-inclusive price of $2299 pp, 11 day tour of China, available to all members and their employees • Last-Minute condos, year-round at Whiski Jack Resorts in Whistler for just $109/night • Preferred rates at Accent Inns for all members and employees for personal and business travel • Lower than web rates with Park’N Fly at Vancouver International Airport • Gas Discounts with Esso, Shell and Petro Canada • Office Supplies discounts with Staples Advantage (online) program • Member 2 Member discounts and offers exclusive to Duncan Cowichan Chamber members, such as: Special Fleet Program Pricing at Budget Brake and

Muffler, discounts at Snap Fitness, group discount from Cheers Cowichan…and more coming on board every week • Complimentary Certificate of Origin processing for members who regularly export products • Preferred member rates at Monthly Lunches and Events • Member materials displayed in the Chamber office and the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre • Opportunity to participate in the weekly electronic news, mobile and online business listings, enhanced online profiles, web and eNews banner advertising, welcome orientation packages for new members, and the Visitor Centre’s Relocation Packages There’s something for everyone and every business in the Chamber, including access to over 50 networking and professional development events per year.

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Upcoming events include: • February 18 – Monthly Luncheon featuring BC Ferries President and CEO Mike Corrigan • February 24 – Lunch n Learn highlighting Social Media Trends • February 25 – China Tour Information Evening • February 29 – Networking on Leap Year • March 3 – Cowichan’s Business Outlook Breakfast featuring results of a recent Business Leaders Survey • April 9 – The Chambers’ 20th Black Tie Awards and Auction, celebrating business excellence, volunteerism, customer service, young entrepreneurs, art in business and green business practices. • April 28 – Monthly Luncheon featuring Tilray CEO Greg Engle To learn more about these events, or to discuss joining the Chamber or being represented in the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, please connect with us at 250-748-1111 or chamber@duncancc bc.ca

on 109 years

Sherwood House

Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services

Premium suites available for occupancy! Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom suites Chef prepared meals Housekeeping/ laundry Safety, Security & Friendship Activities & outings Pet friendly 280 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L 0B5 &DOO XV DW ZZZ VKHUZRRG KRXVH FRP

Cowichan Economic Outlook Breakfast Highlights & Panel Discussion on the Business Leaders Survey

Growth | Competition | Local government | Key Challenges | Cowichan Issues

Thurs. Mar. 3, 7:30 am - 9 am Cowichan Golf & Country Club 4955 Trans Canada Hwy $

21 breakfast & GST included

www.duncancc.bc.ca or contact: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca | 250.748.1111

Duncan Christian School

I am

Woman, Hear Me

Laff PRO FIRST HONDA CERTIFIED

Thursday Mar. 10, 2016 7:30 PM

“Wowing Customers Since 1965”

Tickets: Adult $28 Student $24

Literacy Now Cowichan is celebrating Family Literacy Week!

495 Beech Ave., Duncan 250-746-3654 www.duncanchristianschool.ca

Peter n’ Chris

• Parkside Academy – Infant Room • St. Joseph’s Preschool • Healthy Beginnings Cowichan • Lelum’uy’lh Daycare Centre • St Ann’s Children and Youth Group

To learn more, call 250-597-1776

THANK YOU!

Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel

The following organizations have been awarded $ 150 to purchase books for their programs: • Malahat Nation Early Years Program • Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre • Healthiest Babies Possible • Cowichan Intercultural Society Children’s Reading Program

Tickets: Adult $28 Student/Senior $25 eyeGo $5

is delighted to be in partnership with the Duncan Chamber of Commerce for the past 8 years and looks forward to many more!! Congratulations on serving the Cowichan Valley for 109 years!! Blessings on the next 109 years from the DCS community.

Friday Mar. 11, 2016 7:30 PM

cowichanpac.ca Ticket Centre: 250.748.7529 2687 James St. Duncan, BC

We support our local Chamber of Commerce AUTO GLASS & UPHOLSTERY

250-748-4466 s ’ d Ro #2 - 2986 Boys Road, Duncan

to our valued volunteers and donors. Together we are creating more survivors!

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