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Families camp outside École Mt. Prevost on Sunday, waiting for their chance to register their children Monday morning in the kindergarten at the French immersion school. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Parents camp out for scarce French immersion spots LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Janice Hickey and Candace Elliott were the first to arrive at École Mt Prevost, settling into their chairs and blankets by the front door at 11:30 p.m. Saturday

night, Jan. 24. They were the vanguard of a group of parents eager to be at the front of the line to get their children into the Cowichan Valley school district’s popular French immersion program.

A startled security guard, who arrived at 3 a.m. on Sunday on his rounds, tried to shoo them away, claiming they were on private property, they said. See CHILLY NIGHTS, Page 11

Cowichan Valley Transit Workers are poised to go on strike next week depending on the outcome of two final days of negotiations with their employer, First Canada, which provides transit services around the Cowichan Valley and to the City of Victoria. Stu Shields, national representative for Unifor, the union representing the workers, stated that the employees have been without a contract since March 2015, although hard bargaining has only been going for the past two months. The union has voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike unless First Canada takes its current demands off the table. “We were perfectly ready to issue our strike notice last week but based on the talks we said we’ll withhold doing that…because in good faith we think we might be able to strike

a deal this week,” said Shields. “We’re hopeful that when we get together Thursday there will be a framework for a deal, in which case we won’t serve 72 hours.” A strike would affect all routes within the Cowichan Valley as well as the commuter bus to Victoria. The union is looking for a settlement that mirrors the agreement reached between BC Transit and the City of Victoria last August. Shields said while they are not seeking the same dollars per hour as Victoria, but they do want the same raise percentages and premiums that Victoria achieved. “We can tweak all that so it fits within the scope of their budget. But if [First Canada] think they’re getting a cheaper settlement than Victoria got then get ready to be taken out,” said Shields. See DRIVERS’ UNION, Page 10

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Halalt files billion dollar suits against Catalyst KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A standoff between police and a man with a gun ended without injury to anyone on Saturday. [CITIZEN FILE]

Police standoff ends peacefully KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Halalt First Nation has filed two civil lawsuits against the Catalyst mill in Crofton, alleging trespassing and environmental damage. [CITIZEN FILE] “The impact has been devastating to our traditional fishery and the environmental security, not just of the Halalt, but for the rest of the community,” Enns continued. The civil action has been a long time coming for several reasons, Enns explained. “Sixty years ago, we were just coming out of the dark ages of the Indian Act after the 1951 overhaul,” he said. “The community wasn’t really equipped to seek justice with regards to the impact of industrial activities like Catalyst.” In more recent years, the Halalt did reach out, but those negotiations “became frustrated,” according to Enns. “We did attempt to create partnerships with Catalyst, the high-

est priority being the health of the ecosystem,” he said. There is still hope that the situation can be resolved out of court. “We’d love to be able to solve this in an agreeable way,” Enns said. “That was the intention of the Halalt from the beginning. We want to see the ecosystem and the environment around the mill restored to the way it was previously.” The Halalt don’t think it is too late to repair the alleged damage to the environment. “We would like to think that there have been enough advances in technology that we can have the best of both worlds,” Enns said. “If we don’t deal with it, we are leaving our children to deal with the same problem.”

The Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team was summoned to a townhouse complex on Chesterfield Road in Duncan on Saturday morning after a man started firing his gun in the complex. “The Emergency Response Team was called after the subject refused to surrender to police and barricaded himself in his home,” North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday said. “Once ERT was on site, negotiations continued and approximately 30 minutes later the man gave himself up. Witness James (Burger) Smith said he happened to be in the area when the situation occurred. “The cops were getting everybody out for their safety,” Smith related, adding that the people in the unit next to the suspect’s were the last ones out. Smith said he didn’t see the suspect apprehended because

bystanders were told to clear the area, but he had been concerned for his own safety “I was kind of standing behind cars in case something happened,” he said. From Smith’s perspective, things ended as well as they could. “Nobody got shot,” he said “Nobody got hurt.” Charges are pending regardi n g t h e f i r e a r m , H o b d ay confirmed. Saturday’s incident was the second time in two days that North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were called to a situation involving a weapon. On Friday, a call came in about a man with a knife at the Island Savings Centre, and several police members responded to the incident. “The investigation revealed a male with apparent mental health issues,” Hobday said. “The subject was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to Cowichan District Hospital for an assessment.” 7419854

Catalyst Paper says it will “vigorously defend itself ” against a pair of civil claims that were filed against the company by the Halalt First Nation last Friday. The claims relate to Catalyst’s Crofton Mill. The first alleges that Catalyst has illegally trespassed on and caused damage to the Halalt’s traditional territories and fisheries since the mill began operation in 1957. In that claim, the band is seeking $2 billion and an injunction stopping the mill from conducting operations that interfere with the Halalt’s claimed land rights. The second claim was filed by the Halalt along with business partners Sunvault Energy Inc. and Aboriginal Power Corp., and alleges that Catalyst disclosed confidential information about a proposed anaerobic digester facility in breach of a confidentiality agreement. The Halalt and their partners are seeking, among other things, $100 million and an injunction preventing Catalyst from constructing, owning or operating an anaerobic digester facility. According to Halalt First Nation director of operations, the civil suits were a last resort after previous attempts to work with Catalyst. “Legal action was not our first course of action,” Eli Enns said. “We were put in a position where there were not any options left to the community.” The mill, Enns said, was built on Halalt grave sites nearly six decades ago. “In addition to the desecration of sacred sites, the mill has been polluting the environment for 60 years,” he added, citing a 2015 report from the Vancouver Sun that called Catalyst one of the biggest polluters in B.C.

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Parents up in arms over school splitting proposal LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

sidered what effect such an announcement could have on the students so close to provincial exams, she said. A consultation with the public was to have been held on Jan. 28 but the district has shelved that idea without stating a reason for the cancellation. Kirman said she thought if that meeting had been held, the feedback would have been “very reactionary and emotional” because “you can’t give people a week’s notice before such an important discussion. Many people were blindsided.” Parents are angry that the district could even consider pushing the move through so the change would be in place

by this September. The reaction at a meeting of the school’s PAC last week was blunt. It was along the lines of, “Are you kidding?” Kirman said. The school’s population is already abuzz with questions from parents, students and teachers with concerns being raised about whether science courses would be available at both schools, what would happen to French immersion classes, and whether students would be able to graduate with their friends. Parents don’t even want board decisions on this idea made before the end of November. “I think they got the message strong and clear,” Kirman said.

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e sincerely hope that a bus strike in the Cowichan Valley can be avoided. It’s not just a matter of inconveniencing people, it’s a matter of people who have no other way of travelling not being able to get where they need to go. Bus ridership in the Cowichan Valley, while still not as robust as it is in a larger city, has been growing, particularly on some routes. People have come to depend on the bus to get to medical appointments, the grocery

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wheel style. Nor are they able to walk the distances they may need to travel. Particularly in January. Then there’s the matter of the commuter bus to Victoria. This service has been so successful that they’ve had to add more runs just to keep up with demand. That’s a lot of people who need to get over the Malahat, many on a daily basis. What happens to them if they system shuts down for a strike? Some have cars of their own, but we’ve been trying our best to get people to onto public

transit, not discouraging them from bus ridership. More cars on the Malahat is not what anyone wants. Then there are those who don’t have easy access to a vehicle they can use for the commute. Perhaps their spouse uses it for their job, or perhaps they took a job in Victoria counting on that commuter, not having a car of their own. For many bus riders a strike would be disastrous, and the worst effects would be felt by the least affluent. We hope the sides keep talking and can strike a deal, instead.

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Affordable housing strikes at heart of problems How can it be good news when the costs of a basic human need (shelter) increases by five per cent annually? Let’s do a little math. Let’s assume the average home today is valued at $300,000 and the average household income is $90,000. If real estate prices rise five per cent each year for the next 25 years (that’s what we want, right?), when your kids are ready to buy, the average home will cost about $1 million; and if wages increase by two per cent per year for 25 years, household income will be about $148,000. Your grandchildren

will be much worse off: after 50 years of five per cent annual increases, an average home will cost about $3.4 million; after 50 years of two per cent annual wage increases, average household income will be about $242,000. Okay, the example is extreme, but it does illustrate the problem: at some point the price of housing will rise above people’s ability to fill the basic human need of shelter. Housing will be just another investment opportunity for those with the cash. What can we do? I suggest the following: one, restrict sales of local properties to local buyers — this will curb speculation and ridiculous price increases; and two, the municipality set aside properties for a local NPO

to develop into affordable housing — some units can be rented according to ability to pay. Suppose that every household could divert just $1,000 per year from the cost of shelter to “disposable income”; with 10,000 families in the area, $10 million would be injected into the local economy each year for food security and spending in local shops. Think of the new businesses and the jobs they would create. We can solve three major problems: homelessness, high unemployment, and rising food prices. If this interests you, contact me: ivan@basicneedsfirst.ca Ivan Quinlan North Cowichan

An informative session on the Trans Pacific Partnership was held on Sunday at Duncan United Church. A 6,000 page document has something for everybody — but not much for the good of humanity and the planet. Some worries many readers will share: • Foreign companies can sue our local and federal governments if our laws hinder their profits. Fracking on a water source could be environmentally unsound, but if we stop it, we will be sued. And for billions of dollars. • No labelling of bovine growth hormone dairy products or GMO foods will allow foreign companies to feed us whatever they deem profitable. • Drugs will cost more. • We will trade with countries who have barbaric laws, such as stoning gays and lesbians to death. They will be given suggestions on how to behave, but no clout to change. • Countries with poor labour practices and sweat shops will again, be given advice on how to treat their workers, but that is all! • Foreign companies have a right to bid on local contracts, putting Canadians out of work. I hope everyone concerned will contact the Trudeau government before they ratify this agreement which they have already agreed to. Time is short! P. Foot Duncan

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LETTERS to the editor Thanks to everyone who helped bring Syrian family here The Refugee Committee of the Mill Bay Baptist Fellowship, Mill Bay, would like to thank our community for their overwhelming support for the Syrian family, Aisha, Faten and son we are sponsoring. We would like to thank the Citizen for their coverage of their coming to the Cowichan Valley, members and friends of our church, New Life Baptist, City Gate Church, and the many community citizens who gave generous financial gifts and furnishings for their home. We thank our Family Ministries pastor, Tammy Klassen, for her untiring work on the preparation needed for the family to

Everyone should heed Tim Schewe’s advice I enjoy Tim Schewe’s column and the many comments that he makes. I wish that all drivers would tap into his comments and learn how to behave on our highways. His latest item in the Jan. 20 issue on a “tax grab” comment that somebody had made, got me to say: “Right on, Tim”. He always has great advice that all drivers should know from the day they take the seat behind the steering wheel of their vehicle. As a B.C. driver and being a

come to the Valley, Marg and Gord Burdge, for their tireless work in helping settle our family, the Intercultural Society, our interpreter, Jihan, the Duncan United Church sponsorship group, who donated many household items, and those who stored the household furniture until our family could move into their home. The family are pleased to become a part of our community and feel quite welcomed. Thank you Cowichan Valley. Your continued support of them, as well as other refugees entering our community, will ensure that they will become contributing members of our society as soon as possible. Lynnette Guthrie on behalf of Mill Bay Baptist Fellowship Refugee Committee

Speed Watch member in Parksville years ago, I have always wondered how so many “bad habit” drivers survive. I would like Tim to know that I really appreciate his column. I wonder if Tim would write some comments on the rule of passing a vehicle on the highway that all drivers should be aware of. All too often drivers cut in too close to the front of our vehicle. I believe there is a rule of using the inside rear view mirror as opposed to the side mirror. Ralph Leitner Chemainus

Downtown Duncan’s Eclectic Avenue pays tribute to the late David Bowie, the pop culture and music icon who died Jan. 10. The display caught the eye of photographer Cheryl Trudell. [CHERYL TRUDELL PHOTO]

School provincial minister on portfolio Re: contaminated soil As I look at your Friday edition, it appears as though some facts are missing. What part or section of the Cabinet gave their approval for this disgusting project to take place at all? Do the taxes that we all pay go towards paying the educated

boffins (who are supposedly more informed about the minister’s portfolio than we)? I would suggest most earnestly, fire the ones who guided this project, for being incompetent, then have the minister schooled with regard to his or her portfolio. Why cannot this material be processed where it is being extracted from? Or is this dumping the easy way

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closed down, it was for health reasons, not for economic ones, and that they planned to re-open. She asked them to consider that there are already businesses in that area doing some of the things described in the centre’s plans. Coun. Joyce Behnsen said there is no need for the bus stop shown in the developer’s plans. She pointed out that there are already three stops nearby, and was able to convince her colleagues to remove a bus stop from the list of covenanted requirements on the development. Coun. Kate Marsh was concerned that the covenant that North Cowichan staff is asking to be registered against the property be changed to include small tool rental as one of the allowed businesses there. She pointed out that the area includes many families who would probably welcome the chance to be able to rent a lawnmower or a hedge clipper right down the street. It was pointed out to her that tool rental places often mushroom into businesses that require outdoor storage and that this had been the reason for including it but Marsh was able to convince her colleagues that if outdoor storage was not allowed, such a business might do well.

Proposed build has residents concerned Even before a public meeting has been held, Berkey’s Corner area residents are already lining up with concerns about a proposed commercial centre. Ben Buss said he has seen that traffic is already heavy and complicated there with commuter traffic coming from both nearby built up areas and Cowichan Lake. He also pointed out that because of the handy location of Berkey’s Corner it is also used extensively by loaded gravel trucks and other industrial trucks, not to mention school buses. Buss said that because there have been problems with speeding motorists just up the street near Skinner Road, North Cowichan has already taken steps to improve safety by installing a barrier to protect the properties there. He called on councillors to take a close look at how much road traffic the streets in that area can bear. Dan Robin urged councillors to look thoroughly into the past record of the developer, saying that the company had previously applied for a similar commercial centre in Revelstoke. Meanwhile one of the owners of the gas station already located at Berkey’s Corner said that although their station has been

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Regional rec workshop splits board “This effort…is the effort by the more central regions to rope in the outlying regions.”

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Regional recreation was once again a topic of discussion and disagreement at the Jan. 13 board meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, where directors approved committee terms of reference and funding for a regional recreation workshop. The board heard a report from John Elzinga, CVRD general manager of community services, who recommended the approval of Regional Recreation Select Committee terms of reference and the use of up to $13,300 for contracted services and a regional recreation workshop. Area G director Mel Dorey had questions regarding the motion. “I think this has been discussed a lot

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already and we have lots of information already,” he said. “I was wondering…what sorts of extra things are you going to look at that we haven’t looked at already? Or are you just going to get more current information?” In response, Elzinga noted that information from a Recreation Facility Use Analysis study was last done in 2011. He also said the committee could examine what other B.C. communities are doing. Ian Morrison, director for Area F, said

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he was “very cautious but open-minded about looking at regional recreation again,” although said he felt approving the terms of reference should wait until after the proposed workshop. Area I director Klaus Kuhn also voted against the recommendations. “This effort…is the effort by the more central regions to rope in the outlying regions,” he said. “I can’t speak for the rest of the western valley but I know the people in Area I are not interested in getting coerced into a program that forces them to be part of the whole region.” Ultimately the terms of reference motion narrowly passed with seven votes against it. The workshop motion passed with four directors opposed.

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Chilly nights in line beat lottery PARENTS CAMP, From Page 1 “Nobody told him that people might be here,” Hickey said. “He tried to get us to move to our cars and off the property but we stayed right here.” Then the pair were alone again, until other folks began arriving at 5 a.m. to camp as they all waited for the doors to open for kindergarten registration early on Monday. Both women were willing to brave the cold and discomfort because they see a great advantage in their children learning French from childhood. As the program’s value becomes more and more known, they said, they knew they’d have to take advantage of an opportunity, thankful that the Cowichan Valley district doesn’t use a lottery system to choose entrants, like some other districts. “We don’t like the lottery idea. At least this way we know, if we make the effort, our kids will get in,” Hickey said. Elliott has only one child of kindergarten age, but she has another at home and wants to see that one enrolled eventually at Mt. Prevost as well, as the sibling of a current student. Both Hickey and Elliott live in Duncan, but not all the parents were from nearby. Some were from as far away as Lake Cowichan. They were chilly overnight but by noon Sunday some of the early campers had brought mobile heaters to stave off the cold for the crowd of about 20 parents already assembled along the walls by the school. Everyone was glad the recent torrential rains had stopped. Some people had brought tents, some were sitting in sleeping bags and warm blankets on chairs. French immersion only makes sense, Elliott said. “After all this is Canada and French is really good to have. But this is a great school anyway.”

Moms Janice Hickey, left, and Candace Elliott, are warmly dressed as they hold down the head of the line. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Both Elliott and Hickey have had their children in the preschool at Mt. Prevost but that does not give them an entrée into the school itself. “I love this school,” Hickey said. “Everything I’ve seen here is great. It has a great reputation.” Asked if they’d been hassled by later arrivals, Hickey laughed. “No, everyone knows who was here first.” Elliott added, “We’re all being very Canadian about this. If we have to leave our place, no one tries to move our stuff.” For some of the others in line, Mt. Prevost is actually their neighbourhood school so they were eager to get their children enrolled close to home. This lineup began much earlier than last year, according to one parent. “I think they were getting here about 12:30 the night before it opened last year but apparently it’s been getting worse every year,” he said. The parents calculated that although there are supposed to be 44 spots open for registration, only about 20 will be available because siblings will get priority. “A lot of us here are in line to get our family in,” another man said. “And this is close. The next French immersion is in Cobble Hill or Nanaimo.”

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Conditions were anything but cushy in gaol in 1898.

pure common sense. n researching For example, “Upon Victoria’s Hillside the admission of a Jail I came across prisoner to the Gaol, the Rules and Reguhe must be thoroughlations for British ly searched in the Columbia Gaols and presence of a conLock-Ups for the year stable, and a list of all ending Oct. 31, 1898. articles found on him And a fascinating CHRONICLES entered into the Prisdocument it is. oners’ Effects Book Many, perhaps most T.W. Paterson and all prisoners of us, have misconmust be searched every evening ceptions of how our modern prisons (we don’t call them gaols before being locked up in their cells, and the cells and beds any more) are run thanks to must also be searched.” the prison movies we’ve seen Visitors were only allowed in over the years. That said, for all the Gaol or to speak to prisoners of the reforms/changes made by permission of the officer in since 1898, the warden is still in charge, and a Gaol official had charge and as such, he/she no to be present at all interviews doubt continues to “be responsible for the custody and general unless otherwise ordered. (Did this include a prisoner confercare of the prisoners, and for ring with his lawyer?) the state and condition of every Cells were to be scrubbed part of the Gaol and its surand whitewashed weekly, the roundings, and for the general cell buckets every day, “and all administration of its affairs”. The Warden of 1898 was bound other parts of the Gaol must at all times be kept in a perfectly by the Rules and Regulations clean condition. Prisoners shall himself and it was his duty have a bath and clean underto see that they were strictly clothing whenever required, observed by the prisoners and and not less than once a week. by the assistant gaolers and guards employed in or about the All male prisoners while underGaol. When the chain gang (long going sentence shall have their hair cut as close as necessary since assigned to antiquity) for the purposes of health and worked outside the jail a senior cleanliness.” guard exercised the warden’s Yard exercise was limited to an institutional authority over prishour and a half in the morning oners and other guards. and again in the afternoon — Some of the regulations are

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B.C. PRISON, From Page 12 They returned before dark; and an hour was allowed at noon for lunch. Talking, socializing, reading. Strict silence was to be observed throughout the Gaol: “No conversation between prisoners is allowed, except by special permission... Prisoners shall not be permitted to visit from one cell to another. No marking or scratching the walls nor spitting upon the floor shall be allowed, and no lights shall be allowed in any of the cells.” Prisoners awaiting trial were to “in no way interfere with or otherwise attract the attention of prisoners under sentence from their work”. Housekeeping, prayer. Before leaving their cells prisoners were to fold their bedding neatly. Those attending chapel were to do so in an orderly manner — no spitting on the floor, shuffling of the feet or any unnecessary noise. Toilet. Each cell had its own bucket and prisoners were forbidden to use anything but the paper provided. Obedience. “Every prisoner will find it to his interest at all times to conform to the Rules and Regulations, and to carefully read them over; but if a prisoner is unable to read, they must be read over or explained by an officer to him, on application at a reasonable time.” Punishments or deprivations required an order by the Superintendent of Provincial Police, or in his absence by the Warden of the Gaol, or by a Justice of the Peace, “who shall have power to order deprivation” for: disobedience; assault of one prisoner by another; cursing or using profane language; indecent behaviour or language towards another prisoner

or any officer of the Gaol, or towards a visitor; idleness or negligence at work on the part of a prisoner sentenced to hard labour; refusing or neglect to keep himself or his cell in order; wilfully destroying or defacing the Gaol property; insubordination of any sort. “The punishment to be inflicted upon prisoners for any of the foregoing offences shall not be other than the following: Solitary confinement in dark cells, with or without bedding, not to exceed six days for any one offence, nor three days at any one time. Bread and water diet, full or half rations, combined or not with number one. Cold water punishment, with the approval of the visiting physician.” Solitary confinement. The Gaoler could confine any prisoner for misconduct in a solitary cell, to shackle his hands and feet “should he find it necessary, such restraint not to extend over a longer period than is necessary to bring the matter before the Superintendent of Provincial Police or the Warden of the Gaol, or, in the event of their absence, before any justice of the Peace”. Good behaviour. Even 118 years ago, one could earn time off for good behaviour which was recorded daily and tallied monthly. Remission was based upon “five days for every month during which he is exemplary in behaviour, industry and faithfulness, and does not violate any of the prison rules”. Capital punishment. There was a special set or rules and regulations conducting executions and these aren’t covered in our 1898 sourcebook. www.twpaterson.com

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Marilyn Klizs receives the prestigious Golden Trowel Award for her outstanding service to Jubilee Community Garden, serving in many capacities over the years and offering her time and creativity very generously and with wonderful spirit. —Carol Sim [LANA MCQUEEN PHOTO]

NOTICE ALL DOG OWNERS#2 WITHIN PublicTOOpen House CVRD ELECTORAL AREAS BRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATION NOTICE is hereby given that Dog Licences for the year 2016 are now PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN available. CVRD Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 3032 STARTING APRIL 8, requires all dogs over the age of four months, within theCVRD Electoral Areas The South Cowichan Parks Commission and Accepting Aggregate of the CVRD, be licenced.

Materials Parks & Trails Division are hosting for theRecycling Public Open include:Bright Angel Park House #2 to invite public Materials inputaccepted on the • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks NOTE: The annual licence fee for the year 2016 is $35 for each Recreation Rejuvenation The CVRD has received • $25 Ceramics • Non-Laminated • Project. ConcreteA REDUCED dog. THE CVRD OFFERS FEE OF • HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt PER DOG PURCHASED PRIOR TO grant funding fromFOR the LICENCES Province of BCContainer Glass to rejuvenate • Gravel & rocks FEBRUARY 1, 2016. Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 specific park facilities at Bright Angel Park which must BRIGHT ANGEL be completed by PARK MarchRECREATION 31, 2015. Drop off aggregate materialsREJUVENATION for recycling at:

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FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, CVRD DOG LICENCES AND TAGS, FOR Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan ELECTORAL AREAS A TO I, AS LISTED BELOW, CAN BE OBTAINED Join usTHE for FOLLOWING discussion and input Open House #2: COMMUNITY: for moreat information FROM OUTLETS NEAREST TO YOUR

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www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Electoral Areas A, B, C 8, 2013 toll-free date Saturday, June time 1-800-665-3955 9:00 a.m.or visit - 3:00 p.m. Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open (Mill Bay/Malahat; Shawnigan Lake; Cobble Hill) place Bright Angel ParkTrans Lower Parking Area • Laughing · Llama, 3090 Canada Highway, Mill Bay House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park • Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay · • ShawniganRejuvenation · Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake Recreation Project. The CVRD has received • Cobble Hill Market, 1494 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill ·

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Documentary filmmakers took two years to examine many different kinds of off-grid living across Canada. The film’s producer Philip Vannini will be joined at the kick off of the Eye Opener film series’s 2016 season by local Peter Nix to talk about off-grid innovations. [SUBMITTED]

2016 film series debuts with ‘Life Off Grid’ LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

A Royal Roads professor and Cowichan Carbon Busters icon Peter Nix will be on hand for a discussion as the Eye Opener documentary film series kicks off for 2016 with Life Off Grid on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Duncan United Church starting at 7 p.m. Film producer Dr. Phillip Vannini joins Nix for an education evening that is also hosted by the church’s Social Justice group. The idea behind the film is that “off-grid” isn’t a state of mind. It’s not about being out of touch, living in a remote place, or turning off that everpresent mobile phone. Off-grid means living without a connection to the electric and natural gas infrastructure, explain proponents. To live off-grid means radically reinventing daily life in a dramatically innovative but also quite traditional way. From 2011 to 2013, the film’s director Jonathan Taggart and Vannini spent two years travelling across Canada to find off-gridders and visit them in their homes. Sometimes they lived with these people for a short period of time. Sometimes they followed them around as they hunted, fished, harvested, collected wood, and built their homes. And at times they, too, practised living in off-grid homes and cabins.

Over two years Taggart and Vannini visited about 100 homes and interviewed about 200 off-grid Canadians, as well as many American and British expats living in Canada. They met off-gridders in every single province and territory and through their film they narrated their travels and chronicled in depth the experiences, challenges, inventions, aspirations, and ways of life of some of them. They flew on planes, rode snowmobiles and ATVs, paddled kayaks and canoes, donned snowshoes and sailed on ferries and small boats as their travels took them everywhere.

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Hardware Girls headed Chemainus for show Chemainus City Limits (formerly Music in the Hall) showcases the Hardware Girls at St. Michael’s Church Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, starting at 7 p.m. They really are in hardware; their store is just up a ways on Chemainus Road and their pedigree as a family of singers and songwriters is deep. This folk pop trio sing from the heart, adding a dash of country, a bit of roots and a little rock and roll to the tasty mix. After years spent playing in and around the Cowichan Valley, the Hardware Girls met Canadian song writing legend Ray Materick at an event at the Duncan Showroom and once he’d heard their songs, he was immediately intrigued and offered his services as a producer for a first album. Recorded at Ladysmith at Risque

The Hardware Girls are ready to strut their stuff. [SUBMITTED] Disque Records, Dance Up the Power is everything sisters Jessica and Jade and mom Barb had hoped their album could be. In song they hope to encourage listeners to join them to Bless This Place, Dance Up the Power or even to sing a Song of Hope. Admission at the door is $10. Refreshments are available.

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It’s hard to pin The Paperboys down to one genre. But, that’s a good thing. The Vancouver-based group, who are appearing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Feb. 11, defy wouldbe pigeon holers with performances that ride the range wherever music is enjoyed.

Mexican Son Jarocho mixes with Irish jigs and reels and a good dose of country and bluegrass in selections that also rub shoulders with ska, soca and African highlife not to mention a little white boy Reggae. There’s strains of soul, pop and funk played by folks who enjoy electric guitars but are also singer/songwriters. As they themselves say, “It is

definitely folk music, but not in the Kumbaya style.” What we say is, go see the Paperboys if you are looking for a great evening of entertainment. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and students. Get them at cowichanpac.ca or call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to order.

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The Palm Court Light Orchestra is celebrating on Sunday, Feb. 14 with a romantic concert titled A Downton Abbey Valentine. Conductor Charles Job explains, “With [British TV hit] Downton Abbey in its final season, we are inspired to celebrate the music of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. “In reality, it was the hey-day of the musical genre known as ‘palm court’,” Job explained. “It was also the period of that other TV series, Upstairs, Downstairs, and the film, Gosford Park.” In those days, entertaining guests often meant gathering them around the piano or some other instrument in the drawing room, where the talented members of the group would sing popular songs for the gang. Mezzo soprano Rebecca Hass will join the orchestra for some prime selections from the period and concertgoers can also hum along with pieces from light opera and operetta. There’s even a sing-a-long, British Music Hall style, to enjoy. Showtime is 2:30 p.m. for this celebration of a very special kind of atmospheric music. Tickets are $34 each for adults and seniors and $14 for students. Get them online at cowichanpac.ca or call 250-748-7529 to reserve.

The Palm Court Light Orchestra is ready to revel in the heyday of its era with ‘A Downton Abbey Valentine’. [CITIZEN FILE]

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Cowichan Music Festival begins The 67th Cowichan Music Festival is coming soon to a variety of venues around Duncan. Competition and evaluation will be held from Feb. 9 to March 5 and then organizers will round up a wonderful selection of talented performers to hit the stage in three galas in early March. Program schedules for the various festival events in dance, piano, instrumental, musical theatre and speech arts will be available near the end of January.

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‘Jane Eyre’ coming to big screen A treat is in store for romance lovers as the National Theatre Live presents Jane Eyre. Based on Charlotte Bronte’s beloved novel, the famous theatre troupe brings to the big stage the story of the quirky Jane and her Mr. Rochester on Thursday, Feb. 4 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.50 for adults, $22.75 for seniors, and $17.50 for students and children. Get them online at cowichanpac.ca or call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to reserve.

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Jazz at Crofton has a great lineup for the month of February. It all starts Sunday, Feb. 7 at the pub at the Crofton Hotel with the Decadence band led by Nanaimo’s Steve Jones followed on Feb. 14 with guitarist Andrew Janusson’s Valentine’s birthday gig. Next up, on Feb. 21, it’s time for the Arrowsmith Big Band, directed by Michael Wright. This is a high-energy big band with fantastic sound. On Sunday, Feb. 28 the Crofton pub welcomes Sue Newman from Saltspring Island. Shows start at 2 p.m. and run until 5. Musicians are invited to join in a jam session during the last hour. Admission is $10.

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Lydia Jabs (nee BÖHM) Aged 106 years. Born January 1, 1910, in the village of Wolschebuden, Kreis Lipno, Prussia. Died January 10, 2016, in Duncan, B.C. predeceased by her husband Eduard, and son, Arnold, in 1945. Lydia and her son, Alfred, emigrated from Germany to Duncan, B.C., in 1949. Lydia will be lovingly remembered by her son, Alfred (Shirley), her grandson’s, Aaron (Cherrie) and Kurt (Rebecca), and her great-granddaughter’s Keely, Kiana, Emily, Kendal, Jordan, and Paisley. We were all blessed to have her as a part of our lives for so many years for which we are all thankful. She will always be remembered and never forgotten. A service will be held Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2704 James Street, Duncan, B.C. Reception to follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

DONALD Harry Douglas

William “Bill” Henry McCasky Celebration of Life

January 15, 1933 ~ January 21, 2016 Donald was born in Duncan January 15, 1933. Son of Kitty and Donald Douglas. Predeceased by his mother and father, brother Jack and sister Kitty Weaver. He leaves to mourn his wife of 59 years Mary, daughter Deborah Carnochan, sons; Brian, Glen and Ian, 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great - great grandchild. Don worked all his life in the woods mainly as a grapple loader for MacMillan & Bloedel at Copper Canyon and Nanaimo River. He enjoyed fishing, camping and travelling to Mexico. No service by request.

Fraser, Ellen 1952 ~ 2016

Marjorie Louise Morris (nee Lockyer) June 22, 1925 - January 22, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden unexpected passing of Ellen Marie Fraser. Born in Duncan, January 9, 1952, Ellen is survived by her brothers, George Fraser of Kamloops and Bill (Gloria) Fraser of Chemainus, as well as many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ellen was a retired member of the Canadian Forces where she served over 21 years. In the Forces, Ellen traveled the world, spending time as a Peacekeeper, forest firefighter and a Search and Rescue team member. But she always came home to her beloved family, friends and farm. Ellen started working with farm animals at a very young age; stories have been told of her riding cattle at the age of three. She, along with her partners, raised Highland Cattle in the Cowichan Station area. Ellen was a very hardworking, active person and worked in the community as well as her duties on the farm. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Thank you to the ICU staff at Cowichan District Hospital and the Last Post Fund. A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan. In Ellen’s memory, donations may be made to the Duncan SPCA. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marjorie. Predeceased by her husband Desmond, in 2011. Dearly loved by her children; Michael (Diana), Patrick (Grace), Donald (Linda), Steven, Katherine (Jeremy), Teresa (Archie) and Rachel (Kevin). Marjorie had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren; Eric, Jason, Kirsten, Lisa, Jeffrey, Maggie, Emmy, Farley and Ronan, as well as several great grandchildren. Marjorie was born in Vancouver to a prominent pioneer family who helped shape the city. She was an only child and looked forward to a house full of children when she married. She met Desmond in 1944. They married and moved to Port Alice where they spent 19 years. It was here that Marjorie, Desmond and their growing family spent many happy hours cruising Quatsino Sound in their 24 foot boat “the Skipper”. They then moved to the Cowichan Valley where they settled for good. Marjorie was an avid reader and she took great pleasure in maintaining a beautiful garden that she and Des designed. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Marjorie deeply enjoyed her island life so she and Des built a cabin on South Pender Island where they spent many lazy summers and took long rambles on the local beaches with their dogs. Marjorie was a long-standing member of the United Church and had an interest in social justice, politics and the environment. She always had time for her family and friends, and made her home a joyful gathering place for many celebrations where everyone was welcomed. She will be deeply missed. A celebration of Marjorie’s life will be held at the Duncan United Church on January 29, at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Cowichan SPCA or The Land Conservancy.

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BACKER, Eckhard Wilhelm (Bill) December 29, 1930 – December 31, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Backer of Chemainus, BC, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Randi, his brother Helmut (Andrea), three sons Ralph (Judi), Gerald (Beth) and Harold (Liz) and 7 grandchildren Lara, Jenelle, Melanie, Adelaide, Emma, Katherine and Harrison. He was predeceased by his brother Hans-Bernd. Bill was born in the town of Weener, in northwestern Germany, and attended the Hermann-Lietz Schule on the island of Spiekeroog, where he learned English and the value of hard work. He later received training in scientific seed breeding. He immigrated to Canada in 1950, docking in Quebec City and taking a train across the country to Vancouver. He first worked in the logging industry in Gordon River and the Yukon, followed by a stint in the mining industry with Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co. in the Yukon and then Flin Flon, Manitoba. It was in the Yukon where he met his wife, Anne Randi. He then became a stationary engineer, working for Manitoba Hydro in Selkirk, Manitoba. In 1965, the West Coast lured him back again, this time to work in Chemainus for BC Hydro. In 1968, he moved his family to Ilo, Peru, where he worked 13 years in the power plant for Southern Peru Copper Corporation. His love for the local area drew him back here once again, to settle in Saltair and then Chemainus. He completed his working career as the Manager of Plant Operations at Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver and retired in 1994. Bill was a loving husband, father and Opa and cared deeply for his family. He had a great love of beauty in all its many forms - music, art and the outdoors. He loved being outside and close to the sea, enjoyed exploring, fishing and beekeeping, and throughout his life, always had a wellmaintained yard with many varied plants and a fabulous garden. He was of the salt of the earth, steeped in those enduring values that keep a culture moored on bedrock. At Bill’s request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary or the Salvation Army. A gathering will be held at a later date to honor his memory.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO THE COMPTROLLER of WATER RIGHTS UNDER THE WATER UTILITY ACT AND THE UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT Notice is hereby given by Lidstech Holdings Ltd, that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of Lot 16, Shawnigan Suburban Lots, Shawnigan District, Plan 6216.

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SUPPORTED CHILD CARE WORKER COWICHAN LAKE RECREATION CASUAL OPPORTUNITY A casual Supported Child Care Worker opportunity is required at Cowichan Lake Recreation to provide personal care to children (child) aged three to five years old and supports/facilitates the integration of the child into playschool and/or a community program. There are three levels of supported child care each requiring a specific set of qualifications and experience. The successful candidate is patient, kind, and compassionate with the ability to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment as well as the level of personal care required by the child including the ability to manage any social and behavioural concerns by teaching skills and providing leadership while ensuring the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to choice, confidentiality and privacy are preserved. If this is your area of expertise consider joining us! View details for this opportunity on the CVRD website including qualification requirements and application instructions.

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT II COWICHAN LAKE RECREATION REGULAR PART TIME POSITION We are looking for an energetic Program Assistant II to perform a variety of work relating to the development, operation and supervision of sport & recreation programs and special events for Cowichan Lake Recreation. Have you completed a two year post-secondary diploma in recreation or a related field and two years of experience in a recreation/leadership capacity? If you are passionate for sport and recreation and are flexible and available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings consider joining us! This position comes with a competitive wage, vacation and benefit package. View details for this opportunity on the CVRD website including qualification requirements and application instructions.

Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Lidstech Holdings Ltd, c/o John Motherwell & Associates Engineering Ltd, 35 Cadillac Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1T3. Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Environment, PO Box 9340 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9M1, or by email: Rick.Couroux@gov.bc.ca or Fax 250-953-5124 to be received in this office on or before February 28, 2016. Lidstech Holdings Ltd c/o John Motherwell & Associates Ltd, 35 Cadillac Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 1T3. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO THE COMPTROLLER of WATER RIGHTS UNDER THE WATER UTILITY ACT AND THE UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT Notice is hereby given by Lidstech Holdings Ltd, that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of Lot 1, Section 6, Range 2, District Plan 29335. Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Lidstech Holdings Ltd, c/o John Motherwell & Associates Engineering Ltd, 35 Cadillac Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1T3. Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Environment, PO Box 9340 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9M1, or by email: Rick.Couroux@gov.bc.ca or Fax 250-953-5124 to be received in this office on or before February 28, 2016. Lidstech Holdings Ltd c/o John Motherwell & Associates Ltd, 35 Cadillac Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 1T3.

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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

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Permanent part time employee needed. Must be available to work weekends, flexible days, no evenings required. Retail experience preferred. Please apply in person with your resume at 863 Canada Avenue, Duncan

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

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DUNCAN-Brand new 900sq.ft. apt. 2Bdrm,1Bath. $1050/mo. Avail. Apr. 1, 2016. N/S, No pets. Appliances & in house laundry. Cell: 250-709-0576. Email: chrisclement@shaw.ca

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RENTAL Space Available in Old Town, Chemainus Street frontage rental space available February 1, 2016 in Chemainus on Oak Street close to the ferry terminal. The 900 sq foot area has three private rooms, washroom, shower, large picture window and reception area. Space can be modified. It would be suitable for a professional business or as a retail outlet. Rental is $780 per month which includes property taxes, water, general insurance and garbage pick up. Contact: 250 246 7939,

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Room for rent - Duncan on bus route. Heat, light, cable, incl. W/D available. $425/mo. Avail. Feb. 1. Call 250-246-0334

LOTS 10.4 acres - 7705 Cowichan Lake Rd. Currently vacant. A well has been dug and tested. Seller is motivate and will consider financing the purchase. $190,000 ph:604-250-2396

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STORAGE HEATED Mini storage lockers available in Crofton by the month. 3X6=$30. 4X6=$40. 6X7=$65.7X9=$83.9X10=$125. Tax included. Call or text: 250-709-1379.

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SMALLER SUITE, between Ladysmith & Chemainus. Wonderful view property. Pay 1/2 rent, other half in exchange for light duties in home above. (250)246-5355.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Somenos Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Open House, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m., Vimy Hall, Gibbins Road, Duncan. Get to know the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute, children welcome. Refreshments served. Info: Ruth 250-748-3316. â&#x20AC;˘ Queen Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Gala 2016, Feb. 13, Arbutus Gold Club, 5:30 p.m. Live music, champagne reception, silent and live auctions and dinner. Tickets: $125 in advance only. Contact: events@qms.bc.ca or 250-746-4185. Funds to support Phase II of Learning Centre expansion project and enhancements to Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Firearms Safety course (PAL/RPAL), Friday, March 4, Duncan. Registration and info: canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca or Mike 250-748-0319. â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. View 1966 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 50th reunion. Grads send contact info to mtview1966@gmail.com or call Dave Hutchings 250-477-4505. â&#x20AC;˘ Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre birthday party pot luck dinner, Feb. 20, 5-8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433.

Recreation â&#x20AC;˘ Legion Bonspiel, Duncan Curling Club, Feb. 20, one day only, 3-4 end games, Brandon Draw, contact Betty James 746-5998. â&#x20AC;˘ Mill Bay Carpet Bowling Group meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall, beside Kerry Park Arena. Info: Jim 250-7435189 or Pauline 250-733-9886. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club meetings second Tuesday each month except July and August, 7:30

p.m., socializing time 7-7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. Refreshments provided. Info: cowichankayakandcanoe.wordpress.com â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Intercultural Society presents Art Healing Series, Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Mill Bay Library. Meet to paint, draw, sketch and create art pieces. Info: Francoise francoise@ cis-iwc.org or 250-748-3112. â&#x20AC;˘ Duncan Badminton Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., October through March Multi-purpose Hall, Island Savings Centre. Recreational and competitive. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380.

givers, one to one support group meetings, info: lisa@familycaregiverssupport.org or call or text 250-882-4411. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Living With Cancer support group meetings last Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Canadian Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St., Duncan. Anyone with cancer or those affected by cancer welcome. Info: 250-746-4134 or Heather 250-748-4381. â&#x20AC;˘ Adult Child of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACOA) meetings 107 Evans St., Duncan, Fridays, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings held the last Thursday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St. Info: Gord Thomas 250743-6960 or Brian King 250-748-5785.

ďŹ l here please Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group meeting, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., 486 Jubilee St., Duncan. Speaker: representative from Better Meals explains the quality and value of their services. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society support groups for all caregivers: fourth Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., Chemainus United Church; second Tuesday of the month, Ladysmith Resource Centre. Info: lisa@familycaregiverssupport. org or 250-882-4411. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Young Carers Program support for youths who are care-

Arts â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 27, Still Life, chance to practise drawing skills, Fuller Lake Arena, 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Ladysmith Camera Club presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine art photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the emotional response to linesâ&#x20AC;?, with Cim MacDonald, artist, curator of Chemainus murals, author, teacher, photographer, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info:

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Theatre â&#x20AC;˘ Alice: Tales of a Curious Girl, Feb. 18, 19 and 20, 7 p.m., Feb. 20, 2 p.m., Queen Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Fine Arts Hall. Leap into Wonderland with Alice, a world where cakes talk, cats smoke and little girls change size. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door (if available). Info: reception@qms. bc.ca or 250-746-4185.

Music â&#x20AC;˘ Malahat Legion Music Jam Night is back and looking for bands, musicians and other talent acts to perform. Jam Nights are the 1st and 3rd Friday of the months, 6 p.m. to midnight, 1625 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, next to Shawnigan Lake firehall. Food to buy. Info: Chris 250-732-4490. â&#x20AC;˘ Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Coronation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728. â&#x20AC;˘ Encore! Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir meets Monday evenings, Duncan. Seeking motivated women ages 18-plus who read music and enjoy singing repertoire that is challenging, yet fun! Info: Christine Dandy, 250-715-1568.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, January 27, 2016

LMG wins league in Williams turf opener KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

It was a true night for celebration. Not only did Cowichan LMG finally play their long-awaited first game on the new turf at Williams Field last Saturday, but thanks to a 2-1 win over Bays United, they also locked up the Garrison Cup for first place in the Vancouver Island Soccer League’s top division for a second consecutive year. Paddy Nelson scored both goals, his 20th and 21st of the season, giving him 10 more than the closest competitor, his teammate Cooper Barry. Nelson’s first goal came just three minutes in on a penalty shot. “That was the start we wanted,” said head coach Glen Martin, who believed his team was setting the tone. That wasn’t the case, however, as Cowichan defenders gave the ball away in their own end a couple of times, creating dangerous situations. Bays didn’t score, but the errors didn’t help Cowichan keep the momentum. “We let them off the hook a bit,” Martin said. “We were lucky they

One of Cowichan’s most consistent players in last Saturday night’s 2-1 win to lock up the Garrison Cup, Jordan De Graf slips through the Bays defence. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] didn’t score a goal on us in the first half.” Nelson scored his second goal at 29 minutes on a counterattack. Bays made it interesting when Jordie Hughes redirected a cross,

but Cowichan held on for the narrow victory. “I think we were a bit fortunate to get the win, but sometimes that’s how it goes,” Martin said, noting that his team had been on

the wrong side of some bounces, too. “Over a long season, things even out.” Martin said his team “played well in spurts” last Saturday, but wasn’t consistent enough,

although Nelson, Jordan De Graf, Josh Cuthbert and Andreas Algarin and goalkeeper Sam Hutchison had solid outings. “We can definitely play better,” Martin said. “It wasn’t our sharpest performance.” The win was witnessed by Cowichan’s biggest crowd of the season, which Martin estimated at between 250 and 300 fans. By winning the league, Cowichan secures a seeded berth in the provincial tournament that will come with a guaranteed home game in April. It hasn’t been an easy season for the team, which dealt with injuries, and played several games at the start of the season with a small roster. The team still has two games left on its league schedule, both on the road as they visit Lakehill this Friday and Saanich Fusion the Friday after that. “That will give me a chance to rest some of the guys with some knocks and play some of the guys who haven’t played much,” Martin said. Cowichan’s first Jackson Cup game will go on Sunday, Feb. 21 in Duncan against Powell River’s Div. 2 team.

Runners begin the Cobble Hill 10K last Sunday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Baxendale sets record in Cobble Hill 10K KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Shawnigan Lake’s Nancy Baxendale was one of three runners to set new records at the Cobble Hill 10K road race hosted by the Ceevacs Roadrunners last Sunday. Baxendale was the top women’s master runner in the race, and her time of 40 minutes and five seconds set a record in the women’s 55-59 age group. The other two record-setters were from Victoria: Valerie Gonzales in the W70-74 (53:07) and Gloria Sherwood in the W75-79 (1:14:16). “With excellent conditions again this year, we were treated to some strong frontend racing, but among all of the finishers there were some fast times and many personal bests,” race director Ian Milne said. “I would also like to pay thanks to all our sponsors, but particularly to all the 60-plus volunteers from the Ceevacs Roadrunners

Running Club, without whose enthusiasm, dedication and skills, a race like this could not take place. Our club’s intention is always to deliver a safe, enjoyable event, and we did that again this year.” Jim Finlayson of Victoria finished first overall with a time of 33:02, 12 seconds ahead of Sooke’s Jonathan Toombs and 15 ahead of Victoria’s Shawn Wilyman. The top women’s finisher was Jen Millar of Victoria in 37:27, five seconds faster than Lauren Babineau, also from Victoria. Richard Light of Duncan was the first runner from the Cowichan Valley to cross the finish line, with a time of 37:34. Angus Brown of Shawnigan Lake finished in 37:44, and Mill Bay’s Paul Auton finished in 38:50. Jill Ramstead of Duncan was the top local female runner, with a time of 39:33, followed by Baxendale and Jessica Knowles of Lake Cowichan at 43:26.

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Caps pick up effort, earn weekend split KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley Capitals head coach Bob Beatty came away from last weekend’s split feeling significantly better than he did after the B.C. Hockey League team collected a tie and a loss the weekend before. “To be honest, I thought we played well in both games for the most part,” the coach said after his team earned a 6-4 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Friday before losing 5-2 to the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday. “I liked the way we responded after the last game [a 5-0 loss to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Jan. 16].” Even in the 5-2 loss to the Clippers, Beatty wasn’t disappointed in his team. “I thought we played a really strong game against Nanaimo,” he said. “It was two-all before we ran into some penalty trouble late in the third. I liked our game; I thought it was a good playoff-style game until that point. I thought the result was better left to be determined by the players.” The Caps led 4-2 after a hectic first period on Friday thanks to two goals by Ayden MacDonald and one each from Kyle Topping and Matt Hudie. The Silverbacks had the only goal of the second, but Kade Kehoe and Josh Adkins scored in the third to seal things up. On Saturday, Patrick Geary scored late in the first period to tie the game at 1-1, and Kehoe’s goal at 7:57 of the third made it 2-2. The Clippers had three unanswered goals down the stretch to get the victory after the game deteriorated into fisticuffs and Capitals Ryan Burton and Ryan Hogg ended up getting tossed. Storm Phaneuf got the start in goal both

Cowichan forward Patrick Geary dives to take a desperation shot during last Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Nanaimo Clippers. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] nights. On Friday, he stopped 38 of 42 shots for the win, and on Saturday he gave up four goals on 37 shots in the loss. Including a four-point weekend for Adkins and three points over two nights for Kehoe, 14 different Cowichan players earned at least one point between the Salmon Arm and Nanaimo games. Few teams in the league can boast as balanced an attack as the Caps, who have 11 players averaging at least half a point a game, and two — Kehoe and Burton — averaging a point a game.

“I think the strength of our team is in the depth,” Beatty said. “You can go through some of the other teams’ scoring statistics, like Nanaimo, for example, and it drops off after the top four or five. A lot of other teams are similar. We have more depth offensively. For some of our guys, that’s not their biggest asset, but they are still contributors. I have thought from the outset that the depth of our team would be one of our strengths.” The Caps will play another two home games this weekend as they host the

West Kelowna Warriors on Friday and the Coquitlam Express on Saturday. Both games start at 7 p.m. The Warriors are tied with Salmon Arm for second place in the Interior Division, and the Express are looking to lock up the fourth playoff spot in the Mainland. “They are two solid teams and it’s the last two games of our home stand, then we’re on the road for three games,” Beatty pointed out. “We certainly have to take advantage of the games Friday and Saturday night.”

Two league wins for Thunderbirds KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

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The Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds won back-to-back league games last week. The T-Birds opened the week with a 79-61 road win over G.P. Vanier in Courtenay last Tuesday. Eston Unrau led the way with 17 points, while Noah Charles had 13 — and several assists against a zone defence in the second half, while Humza Khan scored 12 and Nirmal Hayer put up nine on three three-pointers. The T-Birds held a slight 36-33 edge at halftime but went on a 29-11 run to stretch that margin out to 21 points. “A number of guys contributed in the run, but Andy Derocher, in particular, dug out loose balls, and offensive rebounds that gave us extra possessions,” head coach Lucky Walia said. At home against Dover Bay on Thursday night, the T-Birds weathered some big ups and downs to prevail 72-69. Cowichan held an early 23-10 lead, but the Dolphins battled back and were up 57-52 after three quarters. The T-Birds responded well with a 20-10 run to go ahead 72-67 and held on for the narrow win. Charles finished with 18 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter. Durocher built

Thunderbird Eston Unrau goes for a baseline jumper in the first half of his team’s game against Dover Bay. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] on his strong outing on Tuesday with 17 against Dover and an energetic performance at both ends. Khan added 15 points and organized the offence against both man and zone defences,

and Travis McDonald scored 10 with a big game in the middle. The T-Birds have two exhibition games at home this weekend, hosting Semiahmoo on Friday and Spectrum on Saturday.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Valley wrestlers dominate Campbell River meet KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A huge contingent of wrestlers from the Cowichan Valley put up a huge showing at the Campbell River Invitational on Jan. 16. About 60 athletes from schools throughout the Cowichan Valley made the trek north where they made up nearly a third of the overall attendance, and they had the dominant results to match. “I was really pleased with all of the kids who wrestled,” Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club head coach Nick Zuback said. “I was happy with their placings and with their manners on the mat and off as well.” In the team competitions, Queen of Angels School finished first in the junior boys division. “Last year they were second or third, so to win the team title is a great feat,” Zuback said. Tansor Elementary was fourth, followed by Lake Cowichan in sixth, Drinkwater in ninth and Frances Kelsey in 10th. Q of A also placed third in the junior girls division, with Drinkwater seventh and Cowichan secondary ninth. In the senior girls division, Cowichan Secondary placed fourth, Q of A was fifth and CVOLC ended up 19th. Frances Kelsey placed eighth and Q of A ninth in the senior boys class. Valley wrestlers also posted

CVWC head coach Nick Zuback instructs some young wrestlers during the club’s annual camp at Queen of Angels School earlier this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] some impressive individual results, including first-place finishes by Andrea Morrison (Cowichan Secondary) in the senior girls 51-53kg class, Chaas Mearns (Lake Cowichan) in the junior boys 31-34kg, Dylan Battye (Tansor) in the junior boys 35kg, William Rithaler (Q of A) in the junior boys 36-39kg, and Hayley

Bye-Pace (Q of A) in the junior girls 55-60kg. Second-place results went to Talon Hird (Q of A) in the senior boys 44-48kg, Kayden Dorma (Kelsey) in the senior boys 57-62kg, Stephanie Mould (Q of A) in the senior girls 51-53kg, Ashton Combdon (Q of A) in the junior boys 40-43kg, Frazer Wil-

mot (Q of A) in the junior boys 45-48kg, Owen MacKenzie (Q of A) in the junior boys 50-55kg, Jacob McCluskey (Q of A) in the junior boys 57-58kg, and Charlie Roberts (Q of A) in the junior girls 33-36kg. Other senior results included Rayne Hankins (CVOLC) placing third in the girls 75-80kg class

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and Catharine Jimmy (Q of A) finishing fourth in the 57-60kg. In junior girls classes, Kora Paige (Q of A) was fourth and Laura Nguyen (Drinkwater) was fifth in the 39-43kg, Miaya Brownbridge (Cowichan Secondary) was fourth in the 46-51kg, and Chloe Foster (Drinkwater) was fourth in the 55-60kg. Rounding out the junior boys results were Owen Weld (Q of A), Easton Iverson (Q of A) and Nicholas Rota (Bench) at third, fourth and fifth in the 31-34kg class; Paul Belcourt (Q of A) fifth in the 35kg class, Lyle Samson (Q of A) third in the 36-39kg; Zack Liddle (Tansor), Michael Daniels (Q of A) and Aidan Charlie (Q of A) third, fourth and fifth in the 40-43kg; Christopher Gaw (Kelsey) and Caleb Fraser (Cobble Hill) third and fourth in the 45-48kg; Ben DiLalla (Distance Ed), Damian Blaney (Drinkwater) and Brady Gregson (Tansor) third, fourth and fifth in the 50-55kg; Aidan Dyer-Price (Drinkwater) and Kai Poole (Q of A) in the 52-56kg; and Kalon D’Fantis (Q of A) in the 62-67kg. A group of 16 elementary wrestlers from the Cowichan Valley also competed in Campbell River, although results were not recorded. “The sportsmanship and effort were outstanding,” CVWC elementary coach Rick Bryan said.

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