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SEA OF RED AS SANTAS SET OUT All clad in red Santa suits, hundreds of runners and walkers set out from Duncan’s City Square at the Run for the Claus last Sunday. Proceeds from the run will go to the Clements Centre and its programs.

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Seymour wins second term as Tribes chief SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

William C. (Chip) Seymour has retained his position as Chief of Cowichan Tribes after the band’s Dec. 4 general election.

Seymour earned 616 of 1,340 ballots cast for chief and will lead the band through 2017.

He was first elected in 2013.

The runner up for chief, with 477 votes was Howie George.

While he didn’t win the top spot, he did receive the most votes in the run for council and thus claimed a seat there.

George is no stranger to the job having served on council from 2007 to 2011 before taking one term off.

Also elected this term and having prior experience in years past were Darin George (2009-2013) and long-time councillor Calvin

Swustus Sr. (1996-2013).

N e wc o m e r s t o t h e t a bl e are Craig George and Stuart Pagaduan.

Returning for consecutive terms are Andrew Canute, Albie Joe Charlie, Cindy Daniels, Garrett Elliott, Debra Toporoski and Dora Wilson.

It’s a new mix this time around, according to Chief Seymour.

“I think it’ll work,” he said. “It’s

a young table now and three of them have previously served on council and two of them are new but they’ve both been active in the communities in various ways working with children and youth so I think they’ll bring a lot to the table.”

Seymour said his priorities haven’t changed and he’ll continue down the path he’s been on since being elected in 2013.

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“I have been working on a lot of projects so those projects I’m hoping to get done within the next two years,” he said.

Housing issues, infrastructure, education issues and looking at ways to help the band’s youth are priorities.

“Everything I’ve started I’m still working on,” he said.

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Board returns Lefebure as chair SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

It came down to a three-man race for the title of Cowichan Valley Regional District Board chair on Wednesday night.

Nominated for the role were 2015 chair and North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure, Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek) director Klaus Kuhn, and Area F (Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls) director Ian Morrison.

In his pre-vote speech Lefebure outlined the issues the board has faced and work they’ve undertaken over the last year, including the difficulty surrounding the contaminated soil issues in Shawnigan Lake, the contentious Alternative Approval Process, ongoing watershed management initiatives, budgeting and others.

He said more work needs to be done.

“This has been an interesting year,” he said. “I have enjoyed my time as board chair and hope to do it again but if someone else is chosen I will make every effort to help them being successful.”

Kuhn said he ran for chair in an effort to change the way the board interacts with the public.

“It doesn’t matter how we see ourselves. What is important is how the public sees us and more important, how the public perceives us and I think there’s a big gap between how we see ourselves and how that public sees us,” he said. “There’s a gap

Area A (Malahat/Mill Bay) director Kerry Davis congratulates Town of Lake Cowichan director Bob Day on his election to the role of vice chair.

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because we haven’t done the proper job to educate the public or to be in contact with the public or to further the public in any decisions that were faced. So what happened is a kind of credibility gap and we are fighting that gap and we are in the defensive and we’ve been in the defensive on the board for much too long as much as I can see.”

Morrison’s reasons for running, he said, fell somewhere in between Lefebure and Kuhn.

He wanted to see a more cohesive board, improved community engagement, less talk and more action on substantive change, and an enhanced role for

what he sees as the under-utilization of the vice chair.

“You’ve seen that I’m willing to look at new ideas. You know I always come prepared. You know I understand the organization and the staff and the role,” Morrison said.

“So I’m willing to be a full time chair; as chair the door will always be open. As chair my phone will always be on so I respectfully ask you for your support and your vote.”

Presiding over the meeting in the absence of an elected chair, corporate secretary Joe Barry explained that new this year was a question period in which direc-

tors could grill the candidates on their ideas and philosophies prior to the vote.

Directors took the opportunity to do so, using the entire half hour allowed to them.

Barry also noted a new digital voting system that uses “iclicker” technology and does away with paper ballots.

Still secret ballot, the difference is, he explained, that “directors can indicate right away who their choice is.”

The final numbers had never before been announced.

When the dust settled, the first vote had Lefebure on top with six votes and Kuhn and Morrison with four each. But eight votes are required to win so after a tiebreaker pitting Kuhn against Morrison, Morrison came out on top. He then faced off against Lefebure in the final round.

Lefebure ultimately won by a 10 to four score.

It was all or nothing for Morrison, however as he was later nominated for vice chair but declined the nomination.

Both just one-year into their terms with the CVRD, Town of Lake Cowichan director Bob Day and Area A (Malahat/Mill Bay) director Kerry Davis allowed for their hats to be thrown in the vice chair ring.

Day took the role with a 10 to four score. The new appointments will last for a one year term.

Chief Wiliam Seymour

Open door key for chief SEYMOUR, From Page 1 “Hopefully we’re going to come up with some good answers and get some of these housing issues dealt with but we’re working hard on it,” Seymour said.

Consultants have been called in to look at different avenues.

“We’re still looking at apartments and how we can make that work, we’re looking at other areas where we can assist our band members in getting their own mortgages — all of those things that I’ve been working on in the past I’m still working on,” Seymour said.

Seymour aims to be there for his members, when they need him.

“I’ve always said I’ve got an open door policy and that’s going to continue,” Seymour said. “I’ll be here for anybody that needs any help.”

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“There’s never a good time for an outage, of course, but the outages began at what could be considered the ideal time as regards crews being at work and being ready to respond,” Louwers said.

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“It’s always hard to put an accurate estimate on situations like this, because they change so much.”

Louwers reminds drivers that big winds mean trees and branches can come down, bringing power lines with them.

“It’s a good reminder, when you see a downed line, to always assume that it’s energized and always stay at least 10 metres back and dial 9-1-1,” she said.

Along with big parts of Duncan, North Cowichan, and the central parts of the Valley, there were also outages in Youbou, Meade Creek and Lake Cowichan that left more than 1,000 people without power Thursday.

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“We’re looking at all the The Malahat School building term plan for his site.

Osmond has offered to sell the options,” he said. “We haven’t has stood in its location at the corner of Shawnigan Lake Road building for $1 to anyone who got any set plans in the short and Malta Road since the late wants to move it off the site, but term, but our long-term plan is 19th century, and a small group Fraser’s group is hoping to find to have the liquor store there.”

Fraser hopes the building of area residents is hoping it will a way to keep it where it is. The group believes it could function doesn’t have to be moved. stay there much longer.

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OUR VIEW

Politicians increasingly separated from public

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s little as 10 years ago it was not unusual for a reporter from even a community weekly paper like the Cowichan Valley Citizen to call up the provincial government and talk to a minister.

Oh, how the times have changed.

First, journalists found themselves shunted off more and more often to professional mouthpieces. Note that it’s difficult to ask the hard questions to hold someone to account when you are speaking to them through a third party, who has to stop the interview and go

check with someone, or several someones, before they can answer any kind of unexpected follow-up question.

Now, more and more, we are denied any kind of human contact at all.

The norm is increasingly becoming that journalists are required to send in an email list of their questions to a ministry, and, if we are lucky, we get a fairly timely email back with a written response. Our favourite is when we are told that the statements in that email should be attributed not to an individual who is being quoted,

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but to the ministry in general.

So nobody is really responsible.

Talk about a culture of fear.

That’s not to say that all departments are like that, and we’ve certainly had contact with some phenomenal public relations gurus over the years who are excellent at their jobs.

The good ones see their role as facilitating our access to information, pointing us in the right direction, not shielding it from us as if we were the enemy.

But the good ones seem to be increasingly in short supply — we imagine official policy has something to do with it, rather

than it being the fault of those on the job.

So why should the general public be concerned? After all, tracking down information is part of what we get paid for as journalists, and why should you care if it’s easy or not?

We consider ourselves a conduit of information, representatives of the public that our government is supposed to be serving. If we cannot get information, even with credentials behind us, what chance does the ordinary person have?

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recent years have been well documented.

It’s troubling that prying loose information about what our elected officials, and the bureaucracy they oversee, are doing has become ever more time-consuming and costly.

Waiting for a request to be processed can take ages and even then there’s no guarantee that what you wanted will be released to you.

It seems obvious that in some cases they’re hoping you’ll just give up in defeat. That’s not how it is supposed to work.

We need to do better.

Septic systems also big water issue As a long time resident of Shawnigan Lake I have been watching the dedicated people taking their stand on water quality with regards to the contaminated soil dumping.

These people are on site day after day rain or shine trying to get government to listen that they don’t want this facility in their back yard jeopardizing our drinking water.

The contaminated soil is definitely an issue but there is a much larger issue that people of Shawnigan should be concerned with and that is the septic systems and runoff of lakefront and surrounding properties.

If we look at the topography

of Shawnigan everything runs toward the lake whether its contaminated soil or septic.

With Mount Baldy on the east side and minimal soil content at the base for water absorption we can’t accept the fact that none of this grey water is reaching the lake.

There are four islands that are solid rock with cabins and where does their septic go? The west side of the lake has many low lying properties and at this time of year water is up the front steps so where are their absorption fields?

I would encourage people of Shawnigan that when they are satisfied with government’s decision on the contaminated soil issue that they don’t stop there. Look in our own back

yard people, we have a much bigger issue with non-conforming septic systems and sewage runoff into our drinking water than contaminated soil.

Your area director should be pushing the CVRD, and Ministries of Heath and Environment to do an inspection of every septic system to ensure they are up to an acceptable standard and not accepting a grandfather clause stating they were already in place.

Shawnigan Lake needs to be protected. It’s not only our drinking water its our recreational paradise as well.

Doug Prenevost Shawnigan resident 40 years www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

In my recollection, the CVRD hired the infamous communication manager (a.k.a. the spin doctor at $130,000/year) to inform the public on what is going on behind closed doors.

Should he/she not have exposed the fact that the CVRD is trying to lump the rural communities in with the likes of Duncan with the ultimate goal of banning woodstoves? This smacks of another attempt to deceive the public, (a.k.a. AAP). Old tricks die hard.

If the CVRD wants to improve the air quality in the Valley, a good and effective place to start is by banning backyard burning of yard debris for a month each spring and fall. The recycle depots (Central Landscaping and Bings Creek) take it free of charge. The irresponsible find it much more convenient to put a match to it and pollute the air by letting wet leaves, etc. smolder for days.

Heating homes with seasoned wood is cost effective and trumps burning yard waste/ garbage. Put emphasis on educating people to not burn wet/ green wood in their woodstoves but don’t ban them.

Another environmental initiative to improve air quality is to severely reduce the nearly empty transit buses spewing diesel exhaust with copious quantities of harmful particulates in their wake every day.

Those folks with respiratory issues will be grateful.

Wolf Hufnagl Cobble Hill

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Burning bylaws are strong enough just as they are After reading the article about the clean air advocates’ solution to improve air quality, I can only come to the conclusion they haven’t thought through the results of their idea to a complete ban on open burning and even demonizing wood burning heat.

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another. That said, what happens to all the material that is being burned now?

It would have to be processed, transported and put through some other form of decomposition that still produces the exact same amount of gases as burning, only at a slower rate. Only there are the additional emissions in the transportation and processing.

But as the quantity of decomposing material builds up we eventually have the same problem in the near future but with no way to do anything about it.

This is the case now in Richmond, where the complaint is the composting facility is now too stinky and they are applying for a permit to release more emissions.

So a complete ban on open burning is only a Band-aid solution that will harm those that need to burn because there is

not a comparable economical solution to the need to burn. As there are more people there will be more waste from the space they need to live, to the consumption needed to live, and keep an economy going.

Unless there is an economically viable alternative solution that can be implemented that doesn’t end up with the equivalent problem in the near future, the only viable option is to optimize the current, very well thought out Open Burning Bylaws to optimize the best weather cycles to permit the burning in those times when the least affect on air quality can be achieved.

We have to live with our waste one way or another, and just because you are not directly responsible for one type of emission doesn’t mean you don’t contribute in the chain of events that create the need for the emissions. E.g. the farmer down the road has a stump pile burning. He needs more cleared land to raise more crops to feed the growing population that is getting picky about the quality so half of the crop gets wasted and composts one place or another. Not to mention the decomposing sewage from the other half that was put to good use. All of which effect the air quality.

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Price of oil versus the price of gas a costly mystery Now that the price of crude oil has hit a new low of under $40 per barrel and we are still paying over $1.10 per litre, it seems to me that even normally apathetic people would start to realize that the price gouging for gas has hit levels we have never seen.

I understand that our governments are quite happy to see the consumer abuse as they collect their tax as a percentage, but what I don’t understand is why the oil companies are so loudly complaining that low crude prices are hurting their profitability. We are still paying roughly the same for gas as when oil was over $100 per barrel, so somebody is making a lot of money. I guess a logical questions would be, if the oil companies are not benefiting from the high price of gas, then where is all this money going?

I realize the price of crude oil is strictly an arbitrary and artificial number not based on any solid facts, but what really makes me angry is that when crude prices jump the price of gas follows closely, but when they bottom out this relationship disappears.

I have tried to get some explanation as to how the connection between crude prices and what we pay at the pump works. I have written letters to various government agencies and MPs but have never received a satisfactory answer.

It seems that no one understands this ratio or just doesn’t want to talk about it. If anyone has any information or insight on this issues, perhaps you could write a letter to this paper. I’m sure it would be of interest to many people.

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A clean fire burning stove does not even come close to some of the Be part of our online poll carcinogens up in our atmosphere.

Those with weakened immune sysJust would like to say thank you tems and asthma should cast their to those folks who have written in This week’s question: letters in support of us keeping our gaze a little higher into the air and be very concerned about the woodstoves.

Do you do something charitable at Christmas? geoengineering that is being done We heat our home by woodstove without our consent. and have done so for over 10 years A) Yes Advertisement – Municipal Hall Christmas Closure Our world is so full of rules, regunow. In that time, we have seen B) No lations, and bylaws now that we dozens of power outages.

Municipality of North Cowichan can’t even keep track anymore of The woodstove is the only reliTell us what you think! what is going on. able source of heating that we will To be part of our poll visit: Perhaps the CVRD and City of always have.

Duncan would like to pass some Hydro is not cost effective or reliwww.cowichanvalleycitizen.com able. They will do anything in their bylaws about the marijuana that Details: so that we are not self-reli- blows over my yard and my chil“power” Look for the results of this week’s poll question in dren everyday. I certainly have ant in anyway. next Friday’s edition of the Cowichan Valley Citizen.  happens 3-column, colour ads some big concerns about that.

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Refugees are created by the United States empire The thousands of refugees from Syria are being added to those already in Europe from Iraq and Libya.

All these refugees are fleeing their homes due to military operations initiated by the U.S. empire to replace the rulers of these targeted nations (Iraq, Libya and Syria) which were relatively stable until the U.S. intervened.

The U.S. empire and its allies are responsible for creating these refugees in areas which do not pose any threat to the U.S. The U.S. interventions in these areas is to advance the U.S. empire’s aspirations to global hegemony.

Many governments support these U.S. actions. It is time that we the people, we the 99 per cent-ers of the world, must put pressure on our governments to hold the U.S. empire accountable for its mil-

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Failed Western interventions laid seeds for unrest

terror of suicide bombings, fearful even of the skies as drones cruise overhead.

Under the false pretence of a war against “terror”, we have become terror. How then can we profess shock and moral indignation when others seek to harm us? Far better to listen to the message: powerful nations can no longer exploit weaker nations at will, without living in fear themselves.

While condemning violence in any form, it is clear that on this small interconnected planet, security, peace and freedom will henceforth be shared by all nations, or experienced by none.

That is the choice we face.

While I share the sadness of all Canadians following the Paris attacks, I cannot understand the sense of shock, anger and moral indignation so often expressed.

Western nations have been overthrowing governments, appointing and removing dictators, bombing and invading sovereign Middle Eastern nations for the better part of a century, leaving in their wake almost two million dead and countless lives crippled and destroyed.

As a direct consequence of these failed interventions, over 16 million Syrian, Palestinian, Iraqi and Afghan refugees languish in camps, living with the daily

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Once this principle is established by this precedent, the cost of replacing the targeted nations’ destroyed infrastructure could be included in future assessments of the cost of aggression.

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The Spirit Drummers and Bev Stone (far right) lead a candlelit walk following the vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Vigil remembers those lost KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

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Marking 26 years since 14 women were targeted and killed at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, and remembering the many who died violently before and since, Cowichan Valley residents gathered at Sands Funeral Chapel in Duncan for a vigil on Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Among those remembered at the vigil was Karrie Ann Stone, a Duncan woman who was murdered in 2010. Her killer is now serving life in prison. Stone’s mother, Bev, addressed the vigil.

“Why is it that women are treated in this

manner?” Bev Stone asked. “Why are our lives worth less than a man’s life?”

She urged people to teach their sons to treat women with the same civility they would treat men.

“Some of our teachings have to come from within our families, that women have to be treated with respect and nothing less,” she said.

Stone also expressed the value of events like the Dec. 6 vigil.

“Hopefully someday [violence against women] will stop,” she said. “I think we’re a long way down the road from that, but things like this make a difference.”

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Violence a hit to everyone VIGIL, From Page 10 First Nations elder Dolly Pratt remembered her friend Dawn Crey, whose DNA was found on the farm owned by serial killer Robert Pickton. She evoked the hundreds of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada whose families are seeking some sort of justice.

“In our land, we are not welcome,” she said. “In our land, we are treated like dirt. In our land, our women and children are stolen and killed every day.

We are long past due for a little respect in the land that was stolen from us. I am an angry woman. I have been angry since the day my friend Dawn was killed. And I will die angry.”

Pratt was in attendance with the Cowichan Spirit Drummers, who performed two songs. Local songwriter Loren Halloran also performed two songs.

Jane Sterk, the executive director or Cowichan Women Against Violence, pointed out that 2016 will be the 35th anniversary of CWAV and 25th year that Somenos House has been in its current location. Sterk included all gender-variant individuals in her comments.

“We are here today because in some way, gender-based violence affects us all,” she said.

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Partners wanted to feed homeless LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Would you spend a month outdoors to help the homeless?

Don Miller of Duncan is willing to do so, if he can find someone to help him organize a project to help the homeless get a hot supper every Sunday.

He said that he’s worried that people living outdoors are not getting enough nutrition to properly survive in winter.

“On Sundays, I know Warmland House is the only place the homeless can get a meal and that’s only at lunch. One meal is not good enough in this weather. I know there are guys sleeping under the bridge and I know another younger couple that have cover from the rain but they are still outside. They’re cold and they’re hungry. You’ve got to have enough food to keep your strength and your metabolism up.

“I’m 54 years old and I’m willing to do this. I want to go homeless for 30 days, for donations to help set up a hot meal on Sundays for the homeless people of this area.”

It doesn’t have to be in a sitdown setting, Miller said.

“Even if it’s an outdoor meal like hot dogs or hamburgers and hot chocolate and coffee. I want to see them get something warm and nutritious for a sup-

per. Winter’s here and when I see the frost on the roofs, I can just imagine what they are going through. I was homeless myself for a while. I’m a diabetic and I don’t know how many other diabetics are homeless out there but not eating is brutal. Then there’s getting into trouble with the law because you are panhandling for food. The homeless are getting tickets they can’t pay even though I’m sure the officers handing them out don’t want to do it and are just following protocol.”

Diabetes and hepatitis C are both diseases that require a lot of protein, something that’s tough to find when you’re a homeless, vulnerable person, he said.

He’s planning to take his fight to the street.

“I’m willing to do this. I’ve got a sleeping bag; I will eat canned beans, ravioli, whatever, I don’t care. I’ve got my medications, I’ve got a great nurse who’s willing to help me if I need it, to come around once in a while and take my blood pressure. I’ve been homeless before so I know what it’s like to skip meals.”

He said he’s on income assistance and knows how hard it is to get by.

“With $375 to go on, and that’s all you’re allowed to spend on a room, people won’t even look at

Don Miller knows it’s hard to be homeless. He wants to help provide a hot meal. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] you. They’ll laugh at you or slam the door. So, if you don’t have a place, you’re not getting that.

All you’re getting is your street allowance, which is $235. You’ve got that to live on for a bloody month and you’re homeless.

You’ve got food and laundry; it’s just not feasible. How much food can you buy for $200? Espe-

cially if it’s sustainable. People talk about beans, but try lighting a fire in the city. As for eating canned beans cold, it’s like anything else: how long can you eat the same thing over and over before your body protests?

“I praise the soup kitchen at the food bank; they give a good meal. I praise Warmland House, they offer that one meal a week that is not available anywhere else. But I just want to give the homeless something for supper so they will have two meals on a Sunday.”

Miller wants to sit outside a location, in a high-traffic area.

“I’ve been up and down the roads to see if anyone will let me sit out and raise money for this, to try to feed these people.

Will somebody let me sit out and raise this money to help?

Businesses are not willing to let me sit outside because they are worried about their customers but this is important. It needs to be done.”

So far, he is still searching for a place to set up and for someone who would help him set up a trust account, collect any money donated and deposit it for him to get the idea started.

If you have suggestions for Miller, to help him get his project on the road, contact him at 778-422-3991 or email him at millerdonaid288@gmail.com

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Sponsors needed to make family holiday merry LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chemainus’s Cowichan Neighbourhood House volunteers are urgently calling on the community to again support their annual Christmas program for

families.

According to Arlene Robinson, CNH steering committee chair, there’s a big shortfall between those stepping up and the list of those in need.

“I know everything’s tight this

year. Last year was bad, but this year has been even tougher. A lot of people who donated last year are not able to do it this year. So, we’ve still got 60 families that need sponsoring,” she said Dec. 8.

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Some of the requests are unusual.

“We have one lady who’s asked for a blood pressure machine!” Robinson said.

“Most people put down things like clothing, socks or shoes. The information online will be updated as it goes along,” she said.

Asked when people must have their sponsorship notification in, Robinson said that they will be accepted almost right up to distribution day.

“We try to hand out the hampers on Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21. We have had some individual donations coming in, which is also great. Those things are also really helpful, if you can’t sponsor a family.”

She also pointed out that not every “family” includes children.

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We had about 40 at the last minute last year that we were gasping trying to find things for but this time it’s even worse.

“We’ve had some wonderful businesses that have either sponsored people or given us something towards the food but we need people to sponsor families. We’re getting there and, because I believe Christmas is about loving and giving, I believe it will all work out, but it’s getting close. We usually try to get the hampers out by Dec. 19,” she said.

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Lindgren can’t believe the result.

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She’s thanked the Lions Club but Lindgren wants their generosity to be more widely recognized.

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USS Archerfish shortened the Second World War “Nothing can sink Shiand her four-destroyer escort sped at 20 knots nano,” barked Capt. Abe. for Matsuyama. Soon “Continue course and they’d reach the Comspeed.” bined Fleet Training ugust 1967 Area for final manoeuvmarked the visit res. The Japanese were of the United convinced, Shinano States Navy Balao-class would change the course submarine USS ArcherCHRONICLES of the war in the South fish to HMC Dockyard, Pacific which Japan was Victoria. Unknown to T.W. Paterson steadily losing. most, this aging non-nuShe was one of the best-kept clear submarine, a sister to the secrets of the war. From the laying RCN’s HMCS Grilse, was the star of her keel, four years before, to of one of the most historic naval her maiden cruise, U.S. intelliattacks of the Second World War. gence hadn’t had so much as an In fact, she boasted three unique distinctions. She was then the only inkling of her existence. Originally intended as a battleship, she’d hydrographic survey vessel in the been altered to “super” flat-top in USN; she logged up to 5,000 miles 1942 when the Imperial Admiralty in a single month so every one of became alarmed at the sinkings of her crewman was a bachelor; she sank one of the largest warships in British and German battlewagons.

Built in the famous Yokosuka naval history. naval yard, Shinano was protected Commissioned Sept. 4, 1943, at from prying eyes by enormous Portsmouth, N.H., she began her bamboo walls and specially-defirst war patrol four months later, signed camouflage roofing. Only out of Pearl Harbour. Exactly a the finest craftsmen worked on the year to the day of the laying of her project. keel, Lt.-Cdr. G.W. Kohl successJapanese intelligence worked fully stalked a 5,000-ton Japanese painstakingly to mislead American freighter off Formosa and scored naval authorities in the pre-Pearl his ship’s first strike.

Harbour months of 1941, convinHer second patrol, 42 days off cing them that they were building Palau Island, was uneventful. But a giant submarine, one capable of Archerfish’s third sweep, now carrying three aircraft hangars on under command of Lt.-Cdr. W.H. its deck for bombing the Panama Wright, resulted in an impressive total of one 800-ton coastal defence Canal!

Now, three years later, Shinano, craft sunk, a 10,000-ton transport designed to carry as many as 70 and a second, unidentified vessel bombers, was at sea. With her damaged despite heavy resistance. five-foot-thick flight deck of speIt was Archerfish’s fifth patrol cially-treated concrete and steel, into enemy seas that brought her she could withstand most bombs immortality and perhaps shortthen in existence. Such was the ened the Second World War. leviathan swiftly bearing down on Darkness had fallen early that wintry evening of Nov. 27, 1944 and a lone American submarine — USS Archerfish. only a water-colour moon blinked from an overcast sky as the 50,000See ARCHERFISH, Page 16 ton super aircraft carrier Shinano

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CITY OF DUNCAN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE & GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE The City Hall office, 200 Craig Street, will be closed from 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2015 through Friday, January 1, 2016 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.    

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Because of the poor visibility he concluded it was an escort carrier, smallest of the Japanese line, screened by four destroyers. Because of their high rate of speed he had no choice but to attack on the surface.

When Archerfish was immediately spotted, Shinano’s Capt. Toshio Abe ordered general quarters and a zig-zag course at full speed, and a destroyer wheeled to investigate. Archerfish had no choice but to dive and run silently at periscope depth while Enright kept his eye on the target. The destroyer lost track of him and returned to the others which ceased to zigzag in the apparent belief that it had been a false alarm.

As fate would have it, when Capt. Abe resumed his original course he brought his ship

right across the submarine’s line of fire. Enright fired six torpedoes; minutes later, as a succession of dull explosions signalled that the torpedoes had found their mark, the submarine dived to escape the forthcoming depth-charge attack.

But Shinano carried on and away, leaving the Americans disappointed that they’d merely damaged her, an escort carrier at that.

When the cease-fire finally came in August 1945, Archerfish and 11 sister subs steamed into Tokyo Bay and berthed near the Yokosuka naval yard.

After Japan’s historic surrender aboard the USS Missouri, Archerfish returned to Pearl Harbour. During two years of war she’d steamed 75,000 miles, most of them in hostile waters. Not until after V-J Day did the U.S. Navy learn of the monster carrier, Shinano. Even more time passed before the men of Archerfish were told of the incredible foe they’d stalked, in November 1944 and that their torpedoes had dealt her a mortal blow.

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Six hours later, Shinano, the world’s mightiest aircraft carrier, on her maiden voyage without ever having launched a plane, was heeling over and the at-last-believing Capt. Abe ordered abandon ship. Among the more than 500 officers and seamen lost was Capt. Abe who stood erect on her sloping bridge until he and his ship vanished beneath the waves.

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Kathy Payne, retired coordinator of Growing Together Child Care Centre, is honoured with a tree-planting ceremony in the outdoor play space. Staff are pictured here with Kathy (second from left) along with ‘Peaches,’ the peach tree wrapped in hand-made prayer flags with the word “compassion” printed on them. [SUBMITTED]

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Free use permits to cut a Christmas tree on Crown land are available from forest district and FrontCounterBC offices in most areas of the province.

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Permits are not available for the Chilliwack and South Island forest districts due to population density and tree demand.

The ministry’s Christmas tree website at www. for.gov.bc.ca/mof/xmastrees.htm has links to offices that offer tree permits for designated areas, with online permits available in some regions.

The website has links and phone numbers for FrontCounterBC and forest district offices.

There is also a link to the B.C. Christmas Tree Council, which has a list of private tree farms around B.C. Once you have a Crown land permit, the ministry suggests leaving home prepared with ropes, gloves and tools. Choose a tree that can be cut near the base and is easily transported out, to minimize waste and debris that can be a fire hazard next summer.

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We’ve decked the halls and officially kicked off Christmas…so what else is going on downtown this December? Lots.

New Event! “Light Up the Night” Winter Solstice event When: December 21st Where: City Square What: Santa, Glenora Farm handbell choir, Carlson’s dancers, free glow necklaces, gift wrapping, shops open late, live 8’ tall illuminated angel, and professional Fireshow by Vesta Entertainment Why: to “lighten” up the shortest (and darkest!) day of the year

Santa: When: Where: What: Why:

Dec. 19th (12-2), Dec. 21st (6-8) City Square Visit and take pictures with Santa in his Santa Station under the red tent Because it’s Christmas and he’s Santa!!!

Gift Wrapping (by donation) When: Dec 19 (12-5) Dec 20 (12-5) Dec 21 (12-8) Dec 22 (12-5) Dec 23 (12-8) Where: 80 Station St. Look for the signs next to the Twisted Mug Café & across from Just Jakes Why: to support local dancers (…and cross something off your to-do list)

Panic Party Shopping Celebration When: December 23rd Where: Downtown Duncan shops & services What: gift suggestions & advice, gift-wrapping, “worst gift ever” contest Why: to make last-minute shopping fun!

What else? We’ve got adorable mascots in every window, a Sunday Shoppers prize each week and Holly Dollars (Downtown Dollar gift certificates) that anyone would love to receive.

Check out our Facebook page, visit our website or call the Duncan BIA office for more info on all downtown happenings.

GREAT SELECTION OF STOCKING STUFFERS

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We’ve decked the halls and officially kicked off Christmas…so what else is going on downtown this December? Lots.

New Event! “Light Up the Night” Winter Solstice event When: December 21st Where: City Square What: Santa, Glenora Farm handbell choir, Carlson’s dancers, free glow necklaces, gift wrapping, shops open late, live 8’ tall illuminated angel, and professional Fireshow by Vesta Entertainment Why: to “lighten” up the shortest (and darkest!) day of the year

Santa: When: Where: What: Why:

Dec. 19th (12-2), Dec. 21st (6-8) City Square Visit and take pictures with Santa in his Santa Station under the red tent Because it’s Christmas and he’s Santa!!!

Gift Wrapping (by donation) When: Dec 19 (12-5) Dec 20 (12-5) Dec 21 (12-8) Dec 22 (12-5) Dec 23 (12-8) Where: 80 Station St. Look for the signs next to the Twisted Mug Café & across from Just Jakes Why: to support local dancers (…and cross something off your to-do list)

Panic Party Shopping Celebration When: December 23rd Where: Downtown Duncan shops & services What: gift suggestions & advice, gift-wrapping, “worst gift ever” contest Why: to make last-minute shopping fun!

What else? We’ve got adorable mascots in every window, a Sunday Shoppers prize each week and Holly Dollars (Downtown Dollar gift certificates) that anyone would love to receive.

Check out our Facebook page, visit our website or call the Duncan BIA office for more info on all downtown happenings.

GREAT SELECTION OF STOCKING STUFFERS

Hankies Turkish Lamps Webkinz Bayberry Tapers Night Lights Fire Pots Silk Road Teas

Computers

NOTEBOOKS DESKTOPS ACCESSORIES REPAIR 21 Queens Rd., Duncan

Monday to Friday till 8pm Sunday 11-4 www.magnoliafashions.ca • 111 Jubilee St.

www.seaside.net

We fit the computer to YOUR needs!

Scott’s Toys & Hobbies

• Boys & Girls • Party Dresses • Formal Wear • Shoes & much more…

Art Supplies A Models T Train Supplies #68 Station St., Downtown DUNCAN

250-748-2443

250.746.9715

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NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 12 pm to 4 pm

DO NOT FORGET… to special order your custom PJ’s & Nightgowns

Giggle Gear Clothing Co. 63 Station St., Duncan 250-748-4445

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HATS SUSPENDERS TOQUES WALLETS

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREA

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OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITYAID FOR MILL

FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 3930 [Cowichan River Water Management Service] FOR CVRD SERVICE AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3956

Tons of fun on the agenda for Chemainus’s Little Town Christmas

Net Taxable Value (Land & Improvements) $100,000

Experience a Little Town Christmas this Saturday in downtown Chemainus.

The festivities at Waterwheel Park and Square from 2-5 p.m. Include performances by bands and choirs, hot dogs and hot chocolate to fill the tummy, prizes for all kids, face painting, crafts tables where kids can put together a little something to take home, photos with Santa, who will arrive at 4 p.m. and goody bags, a live nativity scene, bough decorating, and a donut eating contest.

It’s all presented free for kids and by donation for adults.

The Crofton Christmas parade will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13.

Marshalling near the Community Centre starts at 5 p.m. and the parade actually starting at 6 p.m.

Anyone with a float is asked not to park by the fire hall. Watch for road closures.

There will be an after party on Joan Avenue with hotdogs, hot chocolate and coffee at Mike’s Cafe with music in front of Warmland Church.

For more information, call Gerry Hurst at 250416-9380 and leave a clear message.

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Number of Electors in the Services Area 3,397 29,916

10% of the [SUBMITTED] Electors 340 2,992

Net Taxable Value Net&Taxable Value (Land Improvements) (Land & Improvements) $100,000 $100,000

Maximum Annual Cost Per Maximum Annual Cost Per Residential Property Owner Residential Property Owner $0.96 $9.13 $0.96 $9.13

Number of Electors in Number of Electors the Services Area in the Services Area 3,397 29,916 3,397 29,916

10% of the 10% of the Electors Electors 340 2,992 340 2,992

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A copy of the bylaw and Elector Response Form is available from the CowichanOR Valley Regional Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, Phone 250.746.2500/1.800.665.3955, e-mail kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca, on the CVRDDistrict, website175 at www.cvrd.bc.ca V9L 1N8,Response Phone 250.746.2500/1.800.665.3955, e-mail on theDuncan, CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca Elector Forms are available from the kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca, CVRD, 175 Ingram OR Street, BC V9L 1N8, Elector Response Forms are available from the CVRD, 175 Ingram OR Street, Duncan, V9L 1N8, Phone 250.746.2500 / 1.800.665.3955, e-mail jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca on the CVRDBC website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.

Phone 250.746.2500 / 1.800.665.3955, e-mail jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca OR on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.

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AREA OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS OPPORTUNITY E – COWICHAN STATION/SAHTLAM/GLENORA submission, are AN a Canadian citizen, have lived APPROVAL in BC for at least sixPROCESS months, and haveOPPORTUNITY been a resident in the proposed service area for the past AREA OF ALTERNATIVE OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY 30 days or more.

OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS OPPORTUNITY FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NO. 3930 Non-Resident Property Elector – YouAPPROVAL are entitled toBYLAW submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO.3956 3930 18 or older onRiver the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen,NO. have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered [Cowichan Water Management Service] FOR CVRD SERVICE AMENDMENT BYLAW [Cowichan River Water Management Service] FOR SERVICE AMENDMENT BYLAW 3956Response Non-Resident Property Elector are entitled to submitNO. an Elector as a or non-resident property elector are age title to aCVRD property in Electoral Area E– –You Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora for the pastForm 30 days more, and do not qualify asifa you resident NOTICE ISon HEREBY GIVEN that theare Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to regardless adopt "CVRD Bylaw No.registered 3956 – there 18 or older the day of submission, a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held title to– elector.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), proposes to adopt “CVRD Bylaw No. 3930 – may be. aCowichan property in the service area for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector.

NOTE: Only one non-resident RiverEWater Management Service Establishment Bylaw, 2015 “.Streetlighting Service Amendment Bylaw, 2015".

Electoral Area – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Critical Location Cowichan River Water Management Service Establishment Bylaw, 2015 “.how many owners there may be. property elector may submit a response form per property, regardless of BYLAW SUMMARY IfBYLAW less thanSUMMARY 10% (340) of thewill service electors submit ElectorDistrict Response Form, "CVRD the bylaw will be to have Area the approval of If adopted, Bylaw No. 3956 allowarea the Cowichan Valleyan Regional to amend Bylaw No.deemed 2141, Electoral E– BYLAW SUMMARY the electors and the Regional District may proceed with adoption.

For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the If adopted, Bylaw No. 3956 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to amend "CVRD Bylaw No. 2141, Electoral Area E – BYLAW IfIfCowichan less thanSUMMARY 10% (2,992) of the electors submit anStreetlighting Elector Form, bylaw will be management deemed the approval of the electors Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Critical Location Service Establishment Bylaw, 2000", to to have increase the maximum adopted, Bylaw No. 3930 will area allow the CVRD to 3,397. requisition upResponse to $600,000 perthe year to provide of water quality and quantity in number of Station/Sahtlam/Glenora service area electors is$7,000 calculated as Cowichan Critical Location Streetlighting Service Establishment Bylaw, 2000", totable increase the maximum Ifand adopted, Bylaw No. 3930 will allow the CVRD to requisition up to $600,000 per year to provide management of water quality and quantity in the CVRD Board may adopt the bylaw.

For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of area electors is requisition limit from $3,000 up to annually.

Costs to residential property owners are set out in the below.

The purpose the Cowichan River Watershed.

The maximum cost to residential property owners within the proposed service area with a residential property requisition limit from $3,000 up to $7,000 annually.

Costs to residential property owners are set out in the table below.

The purpose the Cowichan River Watershed.

The maximum cost to residential property owners within the proposed service area with a residential property of the increase is to recover 2014 installation costs for four (4) lights; and assist with operation and maintenance costs, including BC calculated at$100,000 29,916. assessed would be Response approximately $9.13 year, as set the table Theand complete bylaw is available for review at the A copy of at the bylaw Elector Form is available from theout Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, of the increase iscomplete to and recover 2014 costs forper four (4) lights; andin assist withbelow. operation maintenance including BCBC assessed at $100,000 be approximately $9.13 per year, as set out table below.

TheFriday complete bylaw available for review at the Hydro fees.

The isinstallation available for review at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, located atiscosts, 175 Ingram Street CVRD offi ce, located at would 175bylaw Ingram Street in Duncan BC, during regular offiin cethe hours, Monday to 8:00 amwww.cvrd.bc.ca - 4:30 pm, excluding statutory V9L 1N8, Phone 250.746.2500/1.800.665.3955, e-mail kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca, OR on the CVRD website at Hydro fees.

The complete bylaw is available for review at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, located at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan, during regular office hours, 8:00 am 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

A copy of the bylaw is also CVRD offi ce, located at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan BC, during regular offi ce hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm, excluding statutory Elector Response available from the CVRD, 175 Ingram Street,statutory Duncan, BC V9L 1N8,of the bylaw is also holidays.

A during copy ofregular theForms bylaw isare also available on -the CVRD website attowww.cvrd.bc.ca. in Duncan, office hours, 8:00 am 4:30 pm, Monday Friday excluding holidays.

A copy available the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca holidays.

Aoncopy of the bylaw is also available on the CVRDjbarry@cvrd.bc.ca website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.

Phone 250.746.2500 / 1.800.665.3955, e-mail OR on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca CALCULATION TABLE CALCULATION TABLE

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to adopt "CVRD Bylaw No. 3956 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), proposes Students to adopt “CVRDSchool Bylaw District No. 3930 – 79’s Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Critical Location Streetlighting Service Amendment Bylaw, from 2015".

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If adopted,SUMMARY Bylaw No. 3956 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to amend "CVRD Bylaw No.Bay 2141, Electoral Area E – The BYLAW international program thein Location Streetlighting Service Establishment Bylaw,management 2000", to increase maximum IfCowichan adopted, Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Bylaw No. 3930 will allow Critical the CVRD to requisition up to $600,000 per year to provide of waterthe quality andraised quantity funds with a coffee house at Frances requisition limit from $3,000 up to $7,000 annually.

Costs to residential property owners are set out in the table below.

The purpose the Cowichan River Watershed. The maximum cost to residential property owners within the proposed service area with a residential property Kelsey Secondary featuring of the increase is to recover installation costs four (4)as lights; andinassist withbelow. operation maintenance including BC musical assessed at $100,000 would 2014 be approximately $9.13forper year, set out the table Theand complete bylaw iscosts, available fora number review atof the performances from Hydrooffi fees. complete available for review the Cowichan Regional District office, located at 175pm, Ingram Streetstatutory CVRD ce, The located at 175bylaw IngramisStreet in Duncan BC, at during regular offiValley ce hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 excluding different students.

A raffle and in Duncan, during regular office hours, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. A copy of the bylaw is also holidays. A copy of the bylaw is also available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. chocolate sales also helped with available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca the final total. The event was so successful there are plans for CALCULATION TABLE another fundraiser in May 2016.

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Healing humanity’s grief in the face of climate change

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opportunity to stand up and publicly object to injustice.”

Shared experiences of grief can build solidarity, support healing and inspire collective action.

With the Paris UN climate talks underway, we have an opportunity to expand the conversation to include environmental grief and loss. Today’s social and environmental leaders need to understand the psychological implications of a world in distress. Geographer and research scientist Susanne Moser predicts future leaders will need more than professional expertise and political savvy. They must be “steward, shepherd, arbiter, crisis manager, grief counselor, future builder.”

Instead of knee-jerk reactions that so often accompany fear and emotional pain, what if we summoned the courage to experience our sadness, disorientation and grief in all its fullness? More importantly, what if we did this together?

The feelings surrounding change and loss highlight our shared vulnerability and expose our connections to one another. We can consciously foster a heightened sense of human and ecological fellowship.

The late environmental scientist Donella Meadows believed the process of experiencing feelings is far from trivial. “Feelings, like knowledge, don’t directly change anything. But if we don’t rush past the feelings or stuff them down, if we take time to admit even the most uncomfortable ones, to accept them, share them, and couple them with knowledge of what is wrong and how it might be fixed, then feelings and knowledge

he tragedy life migration we’re witpatterns disrupt nessing in community livelihoods, land-based so many places activities and cularound the world tural practices. is heartbreaking.

Cape Breton Responses on the University Canground and in the ada research media to events in chair Ashlee Paris, Beirut, SyrSCIENCE MATTERS Cunsolo Willox ia and elsewhere David Suzuki is working with have ranged from Inuit to underinspiring to chillstand their communities’ ing. Too often, people express climate-related mental and fear and distress as anger, susemotional health impacts, picion and scapegoating. documenting anxiety, despair, For many reasons and hopelessness and depression, in many ways, people and increased family stress, drug nature are in distress. Quaker and alcohol use and suicide activist and author Parker attempts. People are grievPalmer implores us to ask, ing for a way of life that is “What shall we do with our changing with the landscape. suffering?” The way we deal Together with the Nunatsiawith our pain has critical vut communities of Labrador, implications. Whether we Cunsolo Willox produced a project it outward as war or documentary film, Attutaunmurder or absorb it as despair and self-destruction, “Violence iujuk Nunami/Lament for the Land. Residents describe how is what we get when we do not ice, when it forms, is often not know what else to do with our thick enough to hunt, gather suffering.” wood or travel by snowmobile.

The interplay of environThe land is part of who they mental degradation and are, a source of solace, peace, geopolitics has had alarming identity, and well-being. Huntrepercussions. Over the past ing and fishing and spending decade alone, millions of time on the land help Inuit feel people have been displaced grounded and happy. When by war, famine and drought. residents can’t get out of The world is shifting rapidly town, they feel “stuck”, “lost” as a result of climate change and “less like people”. and there’s little doubt we’ll Although global warming see increasing humanitarian discourse typically ignores crises. We must face this new our intense feelings and grief reality as a global community. in the face of environmental Climate change is one of change, Cunsolo Willox argues the most destabilizing forces it can expand our capacity in human history. We must to act. “Re-casting climate deal with carbon emissions change as the work of mournbut we must also deal with ing means that we can share human suffering. In Canada, our losses, and encounter Inuit are feeling the impacts disproportionately. Ice appears them as opportunities for productive and important work,” much later in the season and she says. “It also provides the melts earlier. Changing wild-

From now until Jan. 15 you can nominate someone for the 2016 BC Community Achievement Awards.

Nominees will have made a contribution in any area that provides a benefit to the community, as a volunteer or as part of their job.

This can include areas such as arts, culture, sports, environment, health care, education philanthropy and leadership.

Submissions can be made online at www. bcachievement. com/community Client:

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Public Engagement Specialist Aryne Sheppard.

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BC Hydro work in your area Shawnigan Lake Road

To prepare for a system improvement project in your area, crews will be completing vegetation work on Shawnigan Lake Road from Lakewood Road to Sooke Lake Road.

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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Traffic travelling along Shawnigan Lake Road could experience delays.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your commute. When possible, plan an alternate route to avoid delays. For your safety and the safety of our crew, please reduce your speed and follow the direction of traffic control in construction zones.

Thanks for you patience while we complete this important work.

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• Did you know that when refundable beverage containers are recycled at the Bings Creek Recycling Centre in Duncan and the Peerless Road Recycling Centre in Ladysmith, all deposits are donated to the Island Return It Recycling Centre Charity of the Month Program?

The Charity of the Month Program was established by the Island Return It Recycling Centre 15 years ago and provides donations to a number of local charities.

For example, deposits collected this month will be donated to the Duncan Basket Society. The November 2015 beneficiary of the Charity of the Month Program was the Cowichan Family Life Association. Other local charities that have benefited from this program are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley and the BC SPCA Cowichan and District Branch.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District began participating in the Charity of the Month Program in 2014 and is proud that with the help of local residents, they have contributed nearly $15,000 in donations to local charities so far.

Donations of refundable beverage containers for the Charity of the Month Program can be dropped off at Bings Creek Recycling Centre and Peerless Road Recycling Centre as well as the Island Return It Recycling Centre in Duncan.

To learn more about Island Return It Recycling Centres and the Charity of the Month Program, visit IslandReturnIt.com/services/ funding-opportunities or call Jen Crabbe, Manager of the Duncan location, at 250-748-2066.

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Awards nominations closing The nomination deadline of Dec. 15 is approaching for the 16th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, set for Jan. 21, 2016 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo.

“The Business Excellence Awards recognizes the top companies from all over

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• Coast Capital Savings has been “suffering from a severe case of Christmas fever,” according to chief customer experience officer David Armstrong.

In recent days they have given away $4,000 to local food banks for Juice FM’s Stuff the Truck.

But their biggest endeavour this Christmas season is funding and serving a Christmas-themed lunch for 280 children at Alexander Elementary School.

“Their principal, Fergus Horsburgh, reached out to me a few weeks back and asked me if I had any contacts in the community that might be willing to help donate some turkeys and fixings to help put on a Christmas lunch for their students,” Armstrong detailed.

“Well, I know that getting food, especially poultry, donated is difficult, so I contacted our ‘75 Acts of Help’ team in our head office. You see, we are celebrating 75 years as a Credit Union this year, and each of our 75 branches and departments is charged with performing at least one random act of help before Dec. 31, and I thought this was just the perfect opportunity.” he explained. “I mean in Duncan, we don’t do things little. Go big or go home I say! So I was able to secure a budget from my head office for the birds, and I have enough left in my local community budget for all the fixings.”

On Wednesday, a group of Coast Capital staff, and a chef from White Spot cooked

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the meal and served it to the students with the help of some red serge-clad RCMP officers from the North Cowichan/Duncan detachment’s Crime Prevention Unit.

The event was rounded out with a presentation to the Cowichan Crime Stoppers for $1,000 in support of their new student program.

“It’s a great week to work for Coast Capital Savings,” he summed up.

• Duncan’s Simon Adams, Adam Desjardins and Nathan Doering passed the multi-day national Common Final Examination from CPA Western School of Business in September. At total of 331 B.C. and Yukon writers have completed the exam, announced the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. “On behalf of the CPABC board of directors, I congratulate these students for successfully passing the CFE,” said Olin Anton, chair of CPABC. “This cohort represents the first graduating class from the CPA Professional Education Program. We welcome them to the ranks of B.C.’s chartered professional accountants.”

• Last year British Columbians purchased more than 8,800 essential items from the World Vision Gift Catalogue — tangible donations for children and families in developing countries like livestock, clean water, access to education and medical supplies.

In Duncan, 75 people gave $15,000 worth of life changing items.

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• Save-on Foods Stuff the Truck. Bring non-perishable food items to the Duncan store 6 a.m.-6 p.m., until Dec. 11. Everything goes to community food banks.

• Evergreen Cremation Centre in partnership with Cowichan Valley Auto invites you to drop off a non-perishable food item to cremation centre at 17 Gatacre St., Ladysmith, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., fill in ballot for chance to win use of any vehicle on the lot of Cowichan Valley Auto for weekend of your choice.

Food items accepted until mid-December. Winner notified by phone.

• Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL/RPAL) starts Friday, Jan. 8, Duncan. Registration and info: canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca or Mike 250-748-0319.

• 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

Seniors • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre Christmas Dinners, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12. Doors open 5 p.m., cost $15 members, $20 guests.

Entertainment by the ladies and men’s choirs. Tickets on sale now.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre Concerts on Screen Sundays, Dec. 13, and 20, 2-4 p.m.

• “Cookies and Carols”, 50 Plus Activity Centre, Lake Cowichan, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. Bring sweets to share and prepare to sing along with the Good Time Boys band and local choir members.

• 50 Plus Activity Centre in Lake Cowichan hosts Winter Nights Christmas Concert, Saturday, Dec. 19, 6-8:30 p.m.; doors open 5:30; admission $5 or non-perishable food for the food bank; entertainment by the 4 Cowichan Lake Tenors, the Rivernotes Choir and the Good Time Boys. Snacks on sale.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Dec. 31, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing and fun to Andy McCormack. Tickets $30 on sale at AGM, Nov. 19.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m.

Recreation • Mill Bay Carpet Bowling Group meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall, beside Kerry Park Arena. Info: Jim 250-743-5189 or Pauline 250-733-9886.

• 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 • 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.

• 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.

• Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955.

• All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment.

Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library.

• Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road.

Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers.com • Seniors Dragon Boating, Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. Info: sandysand007@ shaw.ca • Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancing Thursday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., singles, couples, beginners welcome, Chemainus Seniors Centre. Info: 250-748-9604.

• Calling all chess players, every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.

All levels welcome. Info: 250-743-8740.

• Interested in rocks? The Cowichan Valley Rockhounds meet the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Duncan Airport. Info: 250-743-3769.

• Beginners meditation, Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m., regular meditation, 7-8 p.m. Info: email peace@ viretreats.com or 250-710-7594.

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For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/ find-a-meeting/ • Support group for stroke survivors and caregivers every Friday, 1-3 p.m., Cowichan Library, Duncan, multi-purpose room. Membership $20 per year (less than 50 cents a meeting). Contact: Chris Rafuse 778-455-2095 or chris rafuse@shaw.ca

• ACOA meeting at Duncan Alano Club, 107 Evans St., Duncan, Fridays, 7 p.m.

• Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings held the last Thursday of each month from 2-4 p.m.

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January 9, 1931 - December 3, 2015

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Anita (Also known as Toni or Nita) was born in Domremy, Saskatchewan.

An independent and adventurous young woman, she became a Wren in the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 20 and was trained in Supplementary Communications at HMCS Cornwallis. She was then stationed at HMCS Coverdale, Ottawa, and Stadacona, and was discharged in 1954.

While in Moncton she met an irresistible young sailor named Steve MacNeil; they were married on August 12, 1954. In 1968, Anita began a 17 year career at CFB Shearwater in Supply and Procurement. During their 61 years together, Anita and Steve lived in many different locations in Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia, Florida and England. Anita loved gardening as well as anything which Steve was passionate about, ranging from boxing and pigeon racing to camping and canoeing. Anita impressed all who knew her with her keen intelligence and her positive, diplomatic and patient spirit. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Steve; her children Patricia (Michael), Roxanne, Deborah, Steve (Diane), and Christina (Lea); her grandchildren Jordan, Shayne, Dustin, Derrick, Amanda and Lauren; her great-grandson Hunter; many nieces and nephews; and her siblings Leo, Robert and Denise. She was predeceased by her parents Marie and Gregory, and her siblings Lillian, Delores and Gregory.

A service at sea for the Committal of Ashes will be held aboard the HMCS Sackville in Halifax at a later date. Anita will be loved and remembered forever as a wonderful mother, companion and friend.

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May 14, 1938 - November 30, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Marlene, on November 30, 2015, at the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof, B.C. Mom was surrounded by all of her seven children during her final days.

Marlene was born May 14, 1938, in Midland, Ontario.

She was predeceased by her husband Ivan Beers in June 2002, her parents Howard & Beulah Bylow, sister Shirley Moore, brothers Fred & Jim and her sonin-law Jerry van Hell. She is survived by her children; Rick (Debbie), Susan (Terry), Lynda (Barry), Karen (Tim), Janet (Loyd), Carl (Debbie) and Sheila (Ross).

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren.

The family moved from Ontario to Duncan, B.C. in January, 1969 where they lived for over 16 years. On November 30, 1985, Mom, Dad and youngest daughter Sheila arrived in Vanderhoof, B.C. to join oldest daughter Susan & youngest son Carl and their families for the next chapter in their lives. Mom passed away exactly 30 years to the day that she arrived in Vanderhoof.

The family would like to thank the staff at the manor and Dr. Coetzee for their care and compassion. We would also like to thank our sister Susan for being there for Mom over the years, especially during the last year and a half. Special thanks to our nephew Chris Hooper for taking care of all the arrangements.

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A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Vanderhoof, B.C.

NEEN - Amy Joan May 6, 1940 – December 2, 2015

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ith her family by her side Amy passed away peacefully after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. Amy was born in Hazelton, B.C. and is survived by her sons, Scott and Cory (Stacey) of Duncan, daughter in law, Bonnie of Ladysmith, grandchildren, Jackson, Charlotte, Kaydence, Natasha (Barrie), Kyle, Brianne, Kayla, Deliah, Maile and Madyson, sisters, Val (Richard) of Calgary, Judy of Prince Rupert and also nieces, nephews and cousins. Amy was predeceased by her husband, Jack Neen, son, Richard Neen, mother and father, Hazel and John, her brother, Richard and special friend, Miller. Amy was an avid gardener and a friend to many people. She enjoyed her scratch tickets and trips to the casino. Amy’s favourite place was always at home with her family. The family would like to thank the many Doctors, Nurses and Care Aids that cared for Amy. There will be no service at Amy’s request. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of one’s choice.

FERNANDES, Neves Malcolm Bernard (Malcolm) August 20, 1957 – Nairobi, Kenya December 3, 2015 - Duncan, BC

It is with great sadness that the family of Malcolm Fernandes announce his sudden passing.

Malcolm immigrated to Canada in 1971 and became a civil engineer technician. Through the years he continued his education and obtained his RET P.L. (Eng) designations.

Malcolm valued family above all else and was a devoted husband and father. He loved the Alberta mountains, hiking, fishing and camping. His life long love of field hockey led him to play and coach at the national level and eventually to train coaches for the sport. He was warm, gentle, generous and always a loyal friend. His spirit and kindness will not be forgotten.

Malcolm is survived by his wife Cheryl (nee Sandberg), his three children, Cassidy, Samantha, and Joshua, his sister Marie Murphy (Patrick), brother Maverick Fernandes (Susanne) and his mother Gemma Fernandes. Malcolm was predeceased by his father Mike Fernandes.

Prayers will be offered Friday December 11th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1135 Fourth Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday December 12th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Reception in church hall.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a junior development field hockey bursary at: https://www. vancouverfoundation.ca/malcolmfernandes Condolences maybe offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com Telford’s of Ladysmith 1-250-245-5553

July 16, 1930 – December 2, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Mum. Survived by three of her four sons, Shirley was predeceased by son Sandy Stewart and leaves to mourn sons Tim (Jane), Jeff (Deb) and Terry (Teresa). Loved by grandchildren Danny, Mike, Erin, Shayne and Chad and great-granddaughter Halle. She has one surviving brother Merrill in Ontario.

Born of proud Irish stock in the farming country of the Eastern Townships in Quebec Shirley learned the Irish step dance from her father and told us stories of how her father made his Maple Syrup and her Mum cooked for the threshing crews. She had a deep love for her home and land and was very proud that she held on to it through thick and thin.

Shirley worked for many years at various jobs from hostess, waitress, mail courier and lastly at Odegaard’s store in Shawnigan Lake. She enjoyed dancing on weekends and Bingo at the Seniors Centre for many years.

Shirley loved her dogs and cats who were great companions over the years.

The family hopes that all who knew her will remember her smiles and her kind nature. She loved to have a good laugh and was a great Mum and Granny.

We wish to thank the staff, men and women, at Acacia Ty Mawr in Shawnigan Lake for the gentle and caring attention shown to Mum during her time in care. Also the musicians and therapy dog for brightening her day. There will be no service as per her wishes.

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Erickson: E rickson: Brenda Brenda L Lynn ynn It is with great sadness we announce Brenda’s passing on Tuesday, Dec. 1/15. Born in Vancouver, B.C. Oct. 10, 1949. Predeceased by her parents Eric and Doris. Lovingly remembered by her brother Ron and his wife Carol, niece Jennifer (Jonathon) and nephew Christopher, Regan (Helen), Dorian (Heather) great niece Aishah and great nephew Rafe. Special extended family Vicki and Bob, Nicole, John and Ryan and Cory and Tony.

After Brenda’s family moved from Vancouver, she spent her early years growing up in Nitinat (Camp 3), Lake Cowichan and Hillcrest. Her adult years were spent in Duncan. She was very social and enjoyed all her family friends and workers.

Brenda enjoyed bowling, Monday Music where she loved to sing. She especially liked the Beatles. From her early years Brenda loved swimming at Kissinger Lake at Camp 3.

Brenda would want to thank the staff from Community Inclusions and the staff from Clements Center for all of their assistance over the years.

A special thank you to Harold from H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Center; Andrew, for putting together the slide presentation; Clement Center, for donating the facility; and Vicki and her family for welcoming Brenda as part of their family for the past eight years.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Brenda at the Clements Center, 5856 Clements Street, Duncan, BC on Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

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Margurite (Rita) Hancock

August 21, 1934 ~ December 6, 2015 After a brief illness, Rita passed away at the age of 81, while living at Sunridge Place Care Facility, Duncan. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill (William) Hancock and parents Agnes & Fred Heard. Rita is survived by the Raynor, Dennison, Airey and Crowder families. No service by request, condolences may be sent through www.sandsduncan.ca If wishing, donations can be made to the CNIB. Interment will take place at Hatley Memorial Gardens, Victoria.

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MCLEAN, KENNETH DALE

June 11, 1939 – December 2, 2015 Dale passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015.

He leaves his beloved wife Marilynn of 54 years, loving daughter Ginny (Brian) Church of Nanaimo, daughter Karen Chambers, sister Sharon (Elmer) Schwarz of Ontario, always in his caring mind five grandchildren Lauren (McGinty) , Jordan, Raymond, Timothy and Brian.

Thank you to CDH and the Staff for their care and concern for Dale. Thank you to Steph (Jim).

There will be no service at Dale’s request.

It isn’t easy plodding on, along an uphill road, It’s hard to keep your shoulders square, Beneath a heavy load, still you can smile, if you’ve e a few Sweet memories my love to take with you.

I miss you so.

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES ~ (250) 748-2134, Duncan, BC Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.ca

Skinny Thistlethwaite

October 8, 1953 - November 12, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Allan Dale (Skinny) announce his passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Skinny passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 with family and friends by his side in Duncan, B.C. Predeceased by his father Andrew (Wally) in 1995, mother Marion (nee Nelson) in 2011 and sister Mavis (Smith) in 2014.

Survived by his son Ron-Allan in Calgary, brothers Ron (Diana), Melvin (Allison), Dan (Marja), sisters Gail (Syd), Jean (Harold), brother in law Barry and Auntie Inez. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and a truly amazing group of friends.

Skinny was not a materialistic man but if wealth was measured in the quality and quantity of friendships, he would have been a rich man. His quick wit and infectious laugh will be missed by many.

A Celebration of Life will follow in the Spring of 2016.

Safe Journey Uncle Skinny.

Love Your Family.

Open for tasting’s and Christmas shopping every

Friday, December 11, 2015

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us.

Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

FOUND: on Dec 2nd, corner of Sahtlam & Cowichan Lake Rd; box with high-vis vest & harness fell out of a truck. Call 250-597-4461

COMING EVENTS

LOST: key fob w/ two keys on Dec. 8th on Jubilee St between Ingram & Kenneth Call 250.748.8685

ESSENTIAL OILS 101 WORKSHOP Would you like safer, cheaper and more effective healthcare for your family. IMAGINE being able to heal your body and mind effectively with Nature’s own Fragrant Pharmacy.

Mon., Dec. 14. 6-8pm Sweet Arts Studio, 131 Jubilee St., Duncan.

RSVP: 250-748-7494.

Donation Rec: $10.00

INFORMATION

Direct Cremation $1596.75

Including casket, cremation, gov’t fees and GST Kevin Owens See our website or phone for details Funeral Director www.evergreencremationcentre.com 17 yrs experience

Serving families from the Cowichan Valley to Nanaimo.

Duncan 250-597-8484

Ladysmith 250-924-8484 ~ Nanaimo 250-591-8426 Arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

Beverly Anne Earl (nee: Tiesu)

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: large gray & white dog on Wed. Dec. 2nd, approx 6:30 PM, on Miller Rd near Eagle Heights. 250-732-6413

3500 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill.

A more affordable funeral home

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

~Weekly specials~

MOOD MANAGEMENT WITH ESSENTIAL OILS “HAPPY WORKSHOP�

Oils can trigger emotional responses in the brain.

Come and learn how to manage stress...understand your “happy chemicals� and how they work.

Sat., Dec. 12. 10am-12pm Sweet Arts Studio, 131 Jubilee St., Duncan.

RSVP: 250-748-7494.

Donation Rec: $10.00

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APPLYING FOR Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. Call 1-877793-3222 www.dcac.ca or email: info@dcac.ca

Friday to Sunday from 12-4pm and also Dec. 21 to 23.

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TRAVEL CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

LEGALS Doing business as In-N-Out Towing and Recycling.

Seizure & sale of vehicles under the Warehouse Lein Act. 1986 Chevrolet pick up VIN: 2GCGK24J7G1106158 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser VIN: 2BG60206980005188 1993 Winnebago Motor Home VIN: 1GBKP37N4P3310950 International 3 Ton Truck VIN: CHFA10337 The above vehicles will be sold on Dec. 18, 2015 for monies owed on towing and storage.

Contact: Troy Lambert 250-954-8769 or troylambert2002@gmail.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5 BED Government Licensed adult care nursing home for sale in Ladysmith. Leased building, but can be bought.

Call (250)668-4433.

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-locations provided.

Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 website www.tcvend.com

March 10, 1943 – December 6, 2015

Anne was born in King Daughters Hospital in Duncan, BC and raised in Lake Cowichan, BC where her father ran Tiesu’s Store. Following high school, Anne attended the University of Victoria and trained as a teacher. Her first teaching position was in Surrey, BC and then she returned to Lake Cowichan and took a position at J.H. Boyd School. In 1965 she met her husband Cst. Thomas F. Earl and they married April 9, 1966.

They purchased their first home in Ladysmith and this is where their daughter Dana was born 4 years later. In 1970, they moved to Surrey, BC where their son Darren was born a year later. Anne spent the next five years raising her family.

Anne and Tom moved to Sayward in 1976, 100 Mile House in 1978 and Lytton in 1980 where she sh taught at the respective elementary schools. Shawnigan Lake was their destination in 1982 where Anne found work at the Mill Bay Yarn shop, the Dutch Deli and Dickie’s Insurance in Duncan before accepting a position at Bench Rd. Elementary School. In 1989 a move to Creston, BC found them empty nesters as both children were attending university and Anne taught in the Wyndel elementary school. A final transfer to Campbell River for Tom saw Anne teaching at both Evergreen and Cedar schools. Both her and Tom retired in 1998 and moved back to the Cowichan Valley where they have lived since.

Anne was a dedicated teacher who turned down all teaching positions above grade two. She loved the little ones. Kindergarten was her favourite for a strong focus on social skills.

In retirement Anne was an active member of the Heart and Stroke Walking Club, Daughters of the Nile and the Badoura Club. Her most active and enjoyable times were spent attending the many dancing and sporting activities of her four grandchildren. They also spent many enjoyable winters south in their RV. Anne was predeceased by her parents Walter and Edith Tiesu, her brother and his wife Len and Ruth Tiesu, her brother-in-law Henry Monti, her nephews Wade Trace and Danny Tiesu. She leaves behind her loving husband Tom, their daughter Dana (Laird) Ruehlen their son Darren (Tricia) Earl and four “perfect� grandchildren: Maya and Brett Ruehlen and Olivia and Dallas Earl. As well as her two sisters, Marie Monti and Louise (Phillip) Trace and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to formally thank Dr. Dan Philippson whose devotion to Anne’s care was above and beyond. We would also like to thank the staff of the Cowichan District Hospital. We specifically thank nurses Sue and Cassie for their special care for Anne.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan, BC at 1:00 PM. Online condolences mayy be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS

Oak Transit is looking for civic minded individuals with an interest in improving accessible ridership for residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and Vancouver Island to join our Volunteer Board of Directors As a Board Director you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization remains true to its mission and values through active participation in up to 10 Board meetings per year. Typically, meetings will include reviewing and voting on previous meeting minutes, presidents’ report, operations report, and new business.

Oak Transit is a private transit provider with our head office located in Duncan, British Columbia. We are the Social Enterprise for the not-for-profit Volunteer Cowichan.

Oak Transit’s dual purpose is to provide transportation services to those residents of the Cowichan Valley who have mobility issues, and to transfer our profits back to Volunteer Cowichan. The transferal of our profits ensures that Volunteer Cowichan is able continue providing high-quality community services and educational programs.

We provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation service that that enhances people’s mobility and their quality of life. Our determination is to be the trusted partner of our clients and passengers by continuously pioneering and improving transit mobility. We work with our clients to design, manage and operate integrated transportation solutions that measurably improve their personal and economic safety, and increased environmental activism. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, superior operational performance and full information transparency.

If you have a passion about being involved with an organization whose intent is on community improvements for all residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District through strategic social responsibility, then please feel free to contact us.

Please forward a resume and cover letter expressing your interest or contact: Ken Cossey; Board President, at (250) 514-4259. kencossey@oaktransit.ca

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Friday, December 11, 2015

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR knee replacement?

Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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CHILDCARE

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Pathways Childcare Centre is seeking an ECE for our group 3 - 5 program. This position, starting in January could range from 10 - 35 hours depending on the candidates desire and availability. To apply, please send resume to: enroll@pathwayschilcare centre.com.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become A ReflInterested exologist In

Health and Healing?

Register for Feb. 2016 For more information go to www.brinjackson.com or email: info@brinjackson.com

www. localworkbc.ca

FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Dec. 12th & Jan. 23rd. $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SUMMER 2016 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Cowichan Valley Regional District Summer Student Program is pleased to offer students summer work experience in these areas: r r r r r r r r r

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Recreation Summer Camps Lifeguarding Parks Outdoor Work Crew Parks Planning GIS Legislative Services (Records Management) Planning Engineering (Utilities) Waste Management

If you are a student attending high school, community college or university and plan to return to school next fall, visit our website to view the opportunities, including qualification requirements and application instructions.

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JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER The Cowichan Valley Citizen, Duncan, BC

The Citizen, a Black Press weekly publication in Duncan, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team to cover a maternity leave.

LINE COOK WANTED

APPLY IN PERSON AT 1759 COWICHAN BAY RD. OR FAX RESUME TO 250-748-8011 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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TEMPORARY SICK LEAVE - FULL TIME

JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER The Cowichan Valley Citizen, Duncan, BC HELP WANTED

RESPONSIBLE CARRIERS WANTED & P/T OR ON-CALL CARRIERS Qualifications and skills required include:

HELP WANTED

MATERNITY LEAVE - FULL TIME

HELP WANTED

TEMPORARY ACCOUNTING CLERK

HELP WANTED

(for emergency situations) WANTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783 DUNCAN

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DUNCAN – MAPLE BAY AREA

DC519152 – 91 papers Chippewa Rd Lower Chippewa Rd DC519158 - 83 papers Kaspa Rd 6015-6100 Salish Rd 5941-6051 Sansum Rd 6056-6096

COBBLE HILL

DC519542 – 76 papers Cowichan Bay Rd 1465-1495 Jims Cres Mindy Rd Selson Pl Robson Rd Seras Rd Wood Rd Telegraph Rd 4327-4390

MILL BAY

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

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

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The Cowichan Valley Citizen, a Black Press weekly publication in Duncan, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/ photographer to temporarily join our editorial team.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

Sarah & Co. Property Maintenance Free Estimates Seniors Discount Lawn Care Packages, Gardening,Landscaping & Design, Carpentry, Deck Work, Eaves trough Cleaning, Moss Rmvl,Power Washing,Rubbish Removal, Painting RECYCLING Sarah: 250-732-3591

FRESH FREE RANGE CHRISTMAS TURKEYS

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------1 bdrm & 2 bdrm freshly renovated bright & spacious, no pets please! Avail Now! Free heat & hot water.

---------------------------Resident managers on site CALL NOW 250-748-3321

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

HELP WANTED MILKER REQUIRED

at Chemainus Farms STARTING FEBRUARY 1/16. Split shift 3:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Must be available weekends and holidays. Punctual, hardworking and eager to work for a fast-paced environment. $15.00/hr. Contact: islanddairyfarm@yahoo.ca REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY P/T HOUSEKEEPER Day shift and available 7 days/week. Drop resume off at: Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 Trans Canada Hwy.

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

• Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses

Bayshore Specialty Nursing Services is currently seeking RN’s and LPN’s for all shifts, in the Duncan area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an experienced RN or LPN, love working with children & have good communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Pediatric exp. is an asset. All training to will be provided.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES FANTASTIC Housekeeper Over 20 yrs cleaning exp. 4&5 Diamond also Relais & Chateaux hotel trained.Hard working,Own supplies,Rel i a b l e , F r i e n d l y, E f f i c i e n t service. Beds and laundry and special requests welcome. Excellent quality work $25 Hr. Biweekly space avail. Please call 250-715-1185 or email mclemente@shaw.ca Thankyou.

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

iClean I’m great 250-737-1662 COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Senior’s discount. Nico 250-746-6167

Please send your resume & cover letter: Bayshore Specialty Nursing Services Attn: Kevin Williamson HR Generalist pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax: 1-866-686-7435 Please note Duncan area position.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

Tri-City Refrigeration Inc. now has opportunities for permanent, full time work in Terrace, BC.

Electrician Requirements: • Red Seal Certification • FSR designation preferred • Experience w/ DDC controls

Mechanic Requirements:

• Red Seal Certification • B Gas Ticket • Experience w/ building controls

We offer competitive wages with full beneďŹ ts!!!

Valid BC Driver’s License & Criminal Record Check required.

For further job details, email tcradmin@citywest.ca by December 30, 2015.

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

HELP WANTED

ELECTRICAL

Licensed #LEL0203619.

Bonded.

Commercial & Residential.

New construction, renos, and maintenance.

Call James: 250-710-4714

HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES 30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean-up, general help, etc.

FOR AN ESTIMATE CALL ROLF 250-710-5712

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES?

Our readers are looking for you!

Don’t be missed, place your ad today.

Call 1-855-310-3535

HELP WANTED

Due to Tremendous Growth and Expansion we are in need of ***EXPERIENCED SALES PROFFESSIONALS*** All applicants should have related experience and understand the importance of team harmony and superior customer service.

Have fun, sell cars, make money....SIMPLE!!

Applicants’ should send resumes to either, FAX: 250-597-0420 E-MAIL: kevin@galaxymotors.net Those applicants deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview

CUSTOM TILE WORKS Professional installation of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks, etc. Repairs.

30 yrs experience.

FOR ESTIMATE CALL 250-710-5712.

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 Pressure washing.

All work guaranteed.

Insured 250-748-9150

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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.

PETS PETS PUPPIES FOR SALE Shepherd x husky; excellent temperament; ready to go. $500 Call 250.748.1310

Ready Dec 13th - $3.75/lb

Call 250-746-7124

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale. “Really big sale-year end clear out!� 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

3-bdrm house on acreage; 5 appl; fireplace; s/w exposure w/mountain view. $1,650/mos.

Available Jan. 1/16; lease & references. 780-971-2115

WANTED Scandinavian furniture from 1950s/ 60s and accessories; and L.Ps

Business Closed: Merchandise for sale 2 - side by side fridge/freezer ...$200 ea 1 - commercial line fridge ... $1,000 1 - electric 26� flat grill ...$550

Call Paval or Val: 1-250-924-1015 FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE #2 - 1015 Trunk Rd.

Completely updated with new appliances and hardwood floors.

Price: $250,000 Phone: 250-748-5839

RENTALS

APPLIANCES

APARTMENT BEDROOM for rent in Lake Cowichan. $400, inclusive. Call (250)749-3378.

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

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 VERY LARGE Moving Sale.

352 Campbell St. Sat & Sun Dec. 12 & 13, 9am-3pm. All sorts of collectibles.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Call 250-380-7022

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARAGE SALES

SHOP FOR RENT

1000 sq.ft. heated floor.

Compressor available.

250-748-3736 or 250-732-4407

S x S duplex, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 5 appliances, gas furnace, electric hot water and fireplace, garage, stairs, NS, NP. Lane Road close to schools, town and bus stop. $ 1200.00 per month available January 1st, 2016 through May 31st, 2016. Call 250-7158494 or 250-748-8994 for appointment.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

15 CU.FT. freezer, $150.

White sxs fridge, $200. White 15 cu.ft. fridge, $200. White apt. size fridge, $200. Maytag staking W/D, $350. Maytag washer, $150. Maytag front load W/D, $350. Kenmore washer, $200. Maytag dryer, $100.

Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

BACH. SUITE - DUNCAN 1&2-br; balcony; F/S; heat & hot water; 1 bldg only; parking; pets considered. $550 - $850 per month AVAILABLE NOW CALL 250-748-7764 BIG RENTAL SALE-

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm, close to town, nice yard, deck.

NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850/mo + hydro. Avail Jan 1st. Call after 5pm (250)537-7503.

ROOMS FOR RENT Chemainus on Fuller Lake backing golf course.

Short-term lodging available.

Furnished private rooms; ideal for college students, musicians, actors, contract workers, interim home owners. Shared kitchen nook & TV room.

Cable, internet, laundry, wood burning fireplace, parking included.

Weekly/monthly rates.

15 min. to Duncan by car; also on bus route.

Cell 250.210.1552

SHARED ACCOMMODATION DUNCAN- ROOM for rent on bus route. Heat, light, cable, incl. W/D available. $425/mo.

Available now. Call Mike, 250748-8132 or 250-246-0334.

Crofton Motel 1Bdrm: $79./night, $413./wk, $900./mo.

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ARTS Calendar Arts • Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fairgrounds. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Linda 250-597-1108. • Warmland Calligraphers meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.-noon, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition grounds. Info: warmlandcalligraphers@shaw.ca or http://members.shaw.ca/ warmlandcalligraphers. • Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios to explore. From Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Www.cowichanvalleyartisans. com for details of each studio’s hours. Admission free. • Enjoy ‘Ways of Writing’ - short stories, memoirs, poems - Wednesdays, 12:24-3 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Lake Cowichan. More info: 250-749-4176. • Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild meets twice a month at St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan. Second Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and fourth Tuesday - 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: www.tswguild.wordpress.com or call Alison 250-746-6330.

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Early and contemporary sacred songs, Eastern European, African songs and more. New members welcome. Info: 250-701-0687. • Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association meets monthly for fellowship and professional development. Info: 250-748-8196, www.cowichan musicteachers.com

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Seven golds for host club at Cougar Invite KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Talon Hird makes quick work of an opponent in the junior male 43-54kg class at the CVWC’s Cougar Invitational meet at Frances Kelsey Secondary School last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Defending national champion Hannah Tuplin takes on a competitor on her way to winning the senior female 51-53kg class at the Cougar Invitational. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] 7351665

Seven Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club athletes won their classes and Queen of Angels School placed second in the overall junior standings at the club’s own Cougar Invitational meet at Frances Kelsey Secondary School last Saturday.

Q of A wrestlers Talon Hird, Stephanie Mould and Hayley Bye-Pace won the junior male 43-45kg and junior female 53-56kg and 57-62kg classes, respectively. Kelsey’s Kayden Dorma and Aydan Claus finished atop the senior male 60-61kg and 75-78 classes, while Antonio Diaz of Cowichan Secondary won the junior male 46-48kg class and Hannah Tuplin of Chemainus Secondary won the senior female 51-53kg division.

“It went well from start to finish,” CVWC head coach Nick Zuback said. “It was a strong showing on the mats for our club.

We had a good mix from the senior wrestlers all the way down.”

The host athletes were among nearly 200 wrestlers from all over the Island to compete at the CVWC’s annual event.

In addition to the seven gold medals, CVWC wrestlers also collected nine second-place finishes: Paul Belcourt (Q of A) in junior male 31-35kg, Ethan Giles (Q of A) in junior male 100-123kg, Sofia Klobucar (Q of A) in junior female 31-32kg, Jacqueline WongBates (Q of A) in junior female 53-56kg, Kyla Van Ryk (Q of A) in junior female 62-64kg, Aidan Tuplin (Duncan Christian) in

senior male 61-63kg, Blake Smith (CVOLC) in senior male 85-90kg, Andrea Morris (Cowichan) in senior female 51-53kg, and Rayne Hankins (CVOLC) in senior female 79-93kg.

Seven more athletes placed third: Caleb Battye (Tansor) in junior male 39-42kg, Christopher Gaw (Kelsey) in junior male 46-48kg, Owen Mackenzie (Q of A) in junior male 50-55kg, Charlie Roberts (Q of A) in junior female 35-40kg, Kora Paige (Q of A) in junior female 42-46kg, Grace George (Q of A) in junior female 57-62kg, and Catharine Jimmy (Q of A) in junior female 62-64kg.

Frazer Wilmot (Q of A) placed fourth in junior male 43-45kg, as did Jameson Hengslter (Q of A) in junior male 76-79kg. Three more local athletes finished sixth: William Rithaler (Q of A) in junior male 39-42kg, Ashton Combdon (Q of A) in junior male 43-45kg, and Aiden Sidhu (Lake Cowichan) in senior male 53-58kg.

The meet had been held at Cowichan Secondary in recent years, but Zuback was pleased with the move to Kelsey, “We are definitely looking forward to going back to Kelsey next year,” he said. “We’re grateful to them for allowing us to host in their gymnasium.”

The club is taking seven novice wrestlers and 10 elites to the Mainland this weekend for the War on the Floor at Pinetree Secondary School in Coquitlam. The meet is one of a select few events where the top four finishers in each class are awarded seeding points for provincials.

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Wounded Cowichan Piggies fall to Alberni Black Sheep in cup final KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Plagued by injuries, the Cowichan Piggies were aware they were in for a challenge going into the Times Cup final on their home pitch last Saturday, a game the Piggies ended up losing 13-0.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game,” head coach Gord McGeachy said. “Port Alberni had a pretty good game the week before, as did we, but we were going into the game pretty beat up. We were a long way from 100 per cent, so we knew we were going to be in for a tough afternoon.”

Adding to Cowichan’s woes was the weather; while both teams faced the same conditions, the constant downpour and gusting wind were more favourable to Alberni’s style, which McGeachy described as “low-risk,” while Cowichan’s relies more on skill and moving the ball around.

“I thought the conditions were horrendous,” McGeachy said.

“It was one of the worst days for rugby I’ve been around for a long time.”

Right away, the Piggies struggled to get any offence going.

“We came close a couple of times, but we didn’t have any sustained periods of offensive pressure,” McGeachy related.

“Credit to their defence. They were organized, and we couldn’t get it going in their end.”

Cowichan’s kicking game wasn’t working, either.

“The footing was so bad, anytime we tried to kick the ball into their end, we were slipping all over the place,” McGeachy said.

At the end of the first half, the

Jenner Teufel attempts to gain ground for the Piggies late in last Saturday’s loss to Port Alberni. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Black Sheep led 3-0 on a penalty kick about 15 minutes into the game.

“Going into halftime, we felt alright. We played a lot of defence, but we only gave up three points. By no means was the game lost at that point.”

The Piggies made a tactical error early in the second half, which led to another penalty goal by the Black Sheep.

The rest of the second half was largely characterized by sloppy ball-handling and lots of defence by both teams.

Alberni scored the only try of the entire match with about 10 minutes left to play.

“It was pretty much all over at that point,” McGeachy said.

With nearly the entire starting lineup playing hurt, McGeachy had no complaints about the performance.

“I was really, really pleased, aside from the result,” he said.

“We had 10 of 15 guys coming in with serious to pretty decent

injuries. The fact that they kept on going and playing for each other was amazing.”

The injured players will have to recuperate before the second half of the season begins in mid to late January, when the Piggies will compete for the Cowichan Cup in the Island First Division.

Despite last weekend’s defeat, the team is hoping to carry the momentum over from the first half of the season. After starting the fall portion with two losses and a tie, the Piggies won seven games in a row to reach the Times Cup final.

“We got fitter, and as a result started playing better,” McGeachy said. “We were more confident.”

Cowichan’s women’s team was supposed to play Simon Fraser University in Burnaby last Saturday, but the game was postponed. The Women’s Premier League season will resume in January.

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Chargers cruise through pool, finish eighth at provincials KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After a strong start that saw them win all three of their round-robin matches, the Duncan Christian School Chargers ended up placing eighth at the provincial single-A girls volleyball championships in South Slocan last weekend.

There was no shortage of drama for the Chargers as all three of their pool games went the full distance of three sets.

The team opened with a 21-25, 25-20, 15-10 win over Fernie, with Brenna Bazinet’s serving leading the way as DCS came from behind in the second set.

Powerhouse Kelowna Christian was the Chargers’ next victim.

The Chargers held on for a 28-26 win in the opening set, then fell 25-21 in the second before claiming the third set 15-13.

Finally, they beat host Mount Sentinel, another title contender, 24-26, 25-22, 16-14.

Following pool play, the teams were re-seeded, and the Chargers ended up ranked fourth. With matches now best-of-three, the Chargers got through the first round by sweeping Queen Charlotte 25-14, 25-18, 25-15. It wasn’t until the quarterfinals that DCS finally lost a match, falling

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Duncan skaters collect haul from Island Interclub Competition KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The DCS Chargers powered through the round robin at the provincial single-A girls volleyball championships. [SUBMITTED] 25-27, 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, 15-4 in an intense back-and-fourth battle with Credo Christian.

The loss sent the Chargers to the consolation round, where they lost a rematch with Fernie 25-17, 25-21. “It was tough for the team to get up for this match after losing a tough battle against Credo,� coach Roger Kim said.

Finally, playing for seventh place, the Chargers lost another rematch, this time against

Mount Sentinel, 25-22, 19-25, 15-11.

Trailing 11-2 in the final set, the Chargers refused to go down without a fight and came back thanks largely to nine straight serves by Emily Harder.

Danielle Groenendijk, the Island tournament MVP, was named to the provincial second all-star team, while Juliet King also contributed to the Chargers’ powerful offence, as she had done all season.

Duncan Skating Club athletes came home with a trove of medals and ribbons after the Vancouver Island Interclub Competition in Parksville on Nov. 13-15.

Baylee Hopwo and Stephanie Hleck both earned medals in the interpretive divisions, Hopwo placing second in Silver Interpretive and Hleck third in Introductory Interpretive. Those weren’t their only accomplishments, as Hopwo also placed fourth in Star 5 13 and over, and Hleck was 10th. Haley Dragicevich placed fifth in that class and Sophia Hodgins finished 13th.

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