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DUNCAN GETS INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT Seven-year-old Kylie Delaney gets her moment with Santa Claus in City Square during the Duncan Business Improvement Area’s Christmas Kickoff event last Friday evening. In addition to Santa’s visit, revellers enjoyed holiday-related festivities from seasonal music to roasted chestnuts and hayrides. For more photos from the event see page 19. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

70 bags of asbestos illegal mess SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

The bright yellow stood out amongst the gravel and grass on the side of the road. The passerby knew it wasn’t part of the natural landscape in Mill Bay, so they called officials.

Brian Duncan, manager of inspections and enforcement for the CVRD was dismayed at what it was. “We found about 70 bags of asbestos waste dumped up by Butterfield Road,” he said on Tuesday afternoon.

The bags could have been dumped late last week or over the Nov. 27-29 weekend, and possibly in the middle of the night. “It’s all in yellow bags warning everybody to stay away from it,” Duncan said. The quantity and location

pointed to an intentional act. This material did not just fall off the back of a truck. “The truck backed up to the bank and it must have taken a couple of guys a good half an hour to dump it all,” Duncan said. “It’s not a pickup truck load.

We’re talking at least the size of a gravel truck if not bigger.” It’s a hard pill to swallow for South End residents who are fighting other environmental battles at present. See GOOD CHANCE, Page 11

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Police investigating assault allegation from protest site LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Shawnigan Lake RCMP are still investigating an incident on Friday, Nov. 27 that involved a confrontation between a protester and one of the drivers of the many trucks hauling soil to the South Island Aggregates site on Stebbings Road. The Shawnigan Residents Association issued a statement Nov. 28 about it, saying it applauded “the peaceful demonstrations occurring in the community regarding opposition to the SIA toxic soil dump permit.” The SRA alleges in its statement that an assault on a demonstrator by a truck driver was caught on video last Friday. The residents’ group went further saying

Missing Ladysmith woman found safe and sound Dec. 1 Ladysmith’s Destiny Raye Williams, 35, has been found. RCMP confirmed Tuesday that she’d been located “in good health” on the evening of Dec. 1. “Ladysmith RCMP would like to thank all members of the public who took the

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it “condemns these actions and looks forward to the outcome of an RCMP investigation into the matter and encourages charges be laid by the Crown.” SRA president Calvin Cook spoke for the group. “Violence in any form, by any parties, is contrary to the values of our community and our organization,” he said. “The ability to demonstrate peacefully, within the parameters of the law and the courts is a fundamental right that must be protected and encouraged,” and called the alleged assault “deplorable”. An RCMP spokesperson said Wednesday, Dec. 2 that an investigation into the incident is ongoing but that there is little more to report to the public yet.

Members of the Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-op and select delegates cut the ribbon officially opening Vancouver Island’s first ‘Green & Go’ biofuel station, Thursday, at the Cowichan biofuel facility at Bings Creek Recycling Centre on Drinkwater Road. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

time to call in, reporting their possible sightings of the female; as well as our neighbouring RCMP detachments of Nanaimo and North Cowichan/Duncan, for all of their assistance throughout the investigation,” according to Ladysmith detachment commander Staff Sgt. Ken Brissard.

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Seymour earns highest municipal honour SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

It is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a member of the municipality and there is, quite simply, no one more deserving. Former North Cowichan councillor George Seymour received Freedom of the Municipality Wednesday afternoon, in front of a packed council chambers during a special ceremony in his honour. It was a who’s who of politicians, both current and former, and attending as well were municipal movers and shakers and friends and family, all to witness the event. While grateful for all of his supporters, it was his family that Seymour credited with his success in serving on council for 15 years, under four mayors. “I am grateful for your love and support,” he told his family, represented by wife Marie-Claire, daughters Patricia and Catherine, their husbands, and his granddaughter. Seymour acknowledged “with profound gratitude, one constant... and that is the selfless commitment of Marie-Claire, my partner of 54 years, my closest friend and advisor to supporting me in all official endeavours.” He also revealed for the first time his confidential election strateg y: “Recruiting three

Freeman George Seymour was joined by family, including his wife Marie-Claire and daughters Catherine and Patricia for his special day. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN] daughters who campaigned enthusiastically on behalf of their father.” Seymour and his family had been escorted into the chambers by a piper and two Mounties. Following the procession, Mayor Jon Lefebure set to work attempting

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Asbestos dumping deserves full court press

llegal dumping of garbage has long been a headache for the Cowichan Valley, but the dumping of numerous bags of asbestos in Mill Bay has to be a new low. Asbestos is a toxic substance that any homeowner knows must be removed properly and carefully by experienced professionals. If it is not, when disturbed, small particles of asbestos are breathed in by whoever is touching the stuff and whoever else is nearby. The problem is that those small particles are a big giant

health hazard — and yes, it deserves the repetitive adjectives. They are known to cause cancer, which is why the removal of asbestos is so carefully regulated. So for somebody to callously and deliberately toss bags of the stuff in the first available “rural” setting they can find is the stuff of nightmares. It is fortunate that it was found so quickly and that officials were alerted before anyone went poking around in the bags. Who knows what the consequences could have been if kids had come upon it, or animals

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had torn into the bags and spread it around. Heck, even the winter weather could easily have spread the asbestos contamination far and wide. It certainly isn’t fair to the person on whose property this mess has been left. But selfish, corner-cutting imbeciles figure they can just drive up into the country and pocket a few more bucks from a removal contract. We hope they are hunted down and made to pay — far, far more than if they had disposed of it properly in the first place. Since money seems to be the

only thing they care about, it’s time to hit them in the wallet to make sure they at least think twice about doing it again. Doubtless it’s not even the first time they’ve dumped unwanted demolition materials. It should be possible to find the creeps responsible, too. Check on anyone authorized to do asbestos removal. Put an appeal out the public to find out is anyone is suspicious about the contractor they had remove asbestos from their home recently. Such an egregious imposition deserves the full court press.

The correct way to deal with this topic, which I see as cutting back on airborne smoke from fires, is to identify, penalize and prohibit repeat offenders. The majority of us live in a rural area and are happy to do so. Those of us that choose to employ fires for cleanup of property, heating your home etc. are benefiting from the choices we made when we moved to the Cowichan Valley. We did not move to a major urban centre. For the great many of us, this is a lifestyle choice. For those that would like to see less smoke in the air, please get a smaller paint brush and focus on the offenders, not everyone.

There’s widespread misconceptions and inadequate definitions floating around concerning critical thinking and logic. Some people who believe they can think critically have fallen into the trap of using formal and informal logical fallacies as if they were valid arguments all too easily; in other words, they entirely omit the logic part of critical thinking and logic. I was once given a rather abbreviated definition of critical thinking and logic: distinguishing fact from opinion, evaluating evidence, considering various points of view, and questioning assumptions. That is not even close to a complete definition, and it completely left out discerning logical fallacies. The simplified definition then becomes a straw man fallacy when used to support an argument. If that definition is all that people think critical thinking and logic is about, it’s grossly inadequate. It isn’t enough to teach people to question assumptions. It has to be done the right way, such as, whether the assumption is based on how a person feels instead of, and contrary to, cold hard facts; identifying a claim made by people who have no expertise in the topic as a fallacious appeal to authority; or correctly identifying all propaganda, regardless of its place on the political spectrum, and recognizing that it’s basically a fallacious appeal to emotion on a large scale. Oversimplified definitions of critical thinking must be expanded, and both formal and informal logical fallacies must be included when teaching it.

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Advocates should focus on offenders This fall in my area of Shawnigan Lake, I have witnessed on many occasions the typical yard fires that are associated with cleaning up during the fall/winter storm cycle. For the most part the fires I have seen have been clean burning, well managed and attended burns. I also witnessed a couple that weren’t looking too good, that is, smoky, too big, unattended etc. My point here is the majority of fires that Cowichan Valley residents choose to use as efficient tools for acreage cleanup are well handled and do very little to damage the surroundings or contribute to poor air quality. In fact, as I

have pointed out the majority in Area B (Shawnigan) have been extremely clean burning. As someone who employs fires for acreage cleanup I can attest that the only way to get through the work sooner than later is to have a hot, clean fire. A colder, smoky one is only going to prolong the chore itself. We all have better things to do than to extend our working hours. In any given situation where there is a difference of opinion, one can usually find a reason for the differences. In this case I know that poorly handled fires are in the minority and these fires allow people that dislike the process to get on their soap box and start painting everyone who burns with the same brush. Is this fair? No, of course not.

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I have travelled the Malahat for 30 years experiencing every improvement and every weather condition. Of course more barriers will make travelling safer but why on earth can we not reduce the carnage with the weapons we already possess? Anyone who says speed is not a major factor is unbelievable. The current posted speeds are routinely exceeded by about 30-40 kilometres per hour. The law is being broken every day with little or no consequence. The Malahat does not seem to be policed at all. All statistics and common sense dictate that speed plays a huge role in the severity of accidents and the ability to avoid them, especially in inclement weather conditions. When radar was in operation accidents declined drastically and was supported by the police. Education is futile as the offenders know fully well that they are breaking the law and don’t care!

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These drivers need to be stopped. The section of the Malahat in question takes about 15-20 minutes to drive at the posted limits so all the speeding and overtaking along that stretch results in a gain of a maximum of a couple of minutes which is usually lost at the first light. People are dying over two or three minutes! I have lost track of the number of times I have been passed at the start of the Malahat drive and ended up right next to the speeder at the first or second traffic signal. The overtaking lane at the summit going south should be made one lane, no overtaking. It is too short and encourages the slow drivers to speed up and the formula one types to take a chance. So to sum up, enforce the law and pray that self-drive cars become a reality soon and take the weapons of mass destruction away from those selfish individuals who think the road should be a race track and not a method of safely getting from A to B.

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waters in the area could potentially reach the drinking water supplies. The tracks cross many streams as well as the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers in the Cowichan Valley. When CP maintained the tracks they had a railcar upon which a steam boiler was mounted and the steam generated was sprayed to kill the vegetation both on and at either side of the tracks. This railcar was developed by David Polster, a member of our Naturalists’ group who lives in Duncan and is well known for his expertise in invasive plants. We would therefore urge that Southern Railway use this or other non-chemical ways of controlling the vegetation growing on and around the tracks.

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time is dry but, when it rains, we will receive runoff from the tracks. The water in this ditch flows into Bing’s Creek and then into Somenos Lake which is an ecologically sensitive area. The young of coho and other salmon species spend many months in the creek and in the lake. We question that those using the chemical herbicides would be able to recognize the significance of such waterways which are only apparent for short periods of time. We also have concerns that workers would be able to follow the detailed instructions outlined in your plan to avoid contamination of fish bearing waterways. Also in the Duncan area there is a widespread exchange of surface water with the underground aquifers from which our local water supplies come. Thus any contamination of surface

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Freeman George Seymour, left, acknowledged the rarity of the honour conferred upon him Wednesday afternoon. He became just the 10th Freeman since the establishment of the municipality 142 years ago. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

Reward is service: Seymour SEYMOUR, From Page 5 “You have to be an insider to know how impressive that is,” Lefebure noted. The long-time councillor also championed work to bring the Cowichan Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library to the then Cowichan Community Centre and was front and centre when there was a great deal of turmoil surrounding the future of Cowichan Lodge. But it was his advice regarding a new hospital that will further cement his place in the community for years to come. “George had the foresight to advise the Cowichan Valley Regional District board to plan financially for the new Cowichan Hospital, which is still five to 10 years out in our future,” Lefebure explained. The advice? Start putting money aside now. “The impact of that is that we have over $20 million already in the bank towards the purchase of property and eventual construction of a new hospital....That foresight is just brilliant and we’re getting the advantage of that advice he gave us,” said the mayor.

Seymour said he never really figured his work would one day be made into a reel of impressive highlights. “The real reward for me has been both the opportunity and privilege to serve the community with other elected officials over a period of 15 years from 1996 to 2011 and with regional directors for nine years during that period,” he said. “I regard myself as fortunate to have had the opportunity to expose myself to their values and aspirations and to share in their commitment to the fulfillment of local government responsibilities to its citizens.” The entire experience ranks high on his list of life achievements. “My years on council afforded a rewarding experience, one uniquely different from, and I have to say more satisfying than serving the public at the federal level. Serving at the local level brought me into much more meaningful understanding of the importance of councillors’ responsibility to people, whatever their circumstances,” Seymour concluded. “I greatly enjoyed my 15 years in local government — invariably challenging, mostly interesting and only frequently frustrating.”

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Logging trucks coming and going from Mt. Tzouhalem have some trail users wondering whether they ought to be bracing themselves for development. On Friday North Cowichan municipal forester Darrell Frank confirmed folks need not worry. No development is taking place. But regulated logging activity is ongoing, as is standard practice within the municipality’s six major land holdings: Mount Prevost, Mount Sicker, Mount Tzouhalem, Stony Hill, Mount Richards, and Maple Mountain. Logging is currently being done on both Mt. Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain. “The logging is about 40 per cent completed and should be done by the end of this year,” he said of the Tzouhalem work. Frank noted the work is being done by Millstone Contracting Ltd. and the municipality has worked with the Cowichan Valley Trail Stewards to review the harvesting. “We made changes to the cut block boundaries to address some of the their concerns to protect the heavily used trails,” Frank said. Increased activity began on Maple Mountain on Nov. 9 and should conclude before Dec. 15. “We’re building a road for future logging,” Frank said of the Maple Mountain work. “It gives us better fire access into the area as well but it’s part of the municipal forest reserve which is a working forest.” All told, the municipality manages about 5,000 hectares of forestland. Trees are cut strategically and the areas are replanted. North Cowichan’s forestry practices are self-funded with no costs to the taxpayers.

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The only thing better than a box of cookies is a box of cookies made by the pros. Actually, the only thing better than a box of cookies made by the pros is a box of cookies made by the pros in the name of charity. That’s what the Cowichan Chefs Cookie Exchange is all about and time is running out to be a part of the fun. Organizer Sarah Cosman of Unsworth Vineyards said eight well-known local chefs have teamed up to create boxes of either 24, 40, or 60 cookies which will then be sold, with the proceeds going to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. “They are some really great chefs that are going to make some extraordinary and delicious and beautiful cookies all for the local food bank this year,” Cosman said. Participating chefs include: Bill Jones of Deerholme Farm, Steve Elskens of Unsworth Restaurant, Matt Horn of Cowichan Pasta, Dan Hudson of Hudson’s on First, Mark Primmer of Well Bred, Liz and Lance Steward of Craig Street’s Brew Pub, Frederic Desbiens and Ingrid Lehwald of Saison Market Vineyard, and the baking team at the Duncan Garage Café & Bakery. “They all really like to involve themselves in the community,” Cosman said. “I know it’s the busiest time of year for most of the chefs with Christmas parties and such but it really wasn’t hard to convince them to say yes. Everybody was so thrilled to jump on board right away, there was actually no convincing at all.” The fundraiser is already 30 per cent sold, meaning it’s still possible to get in on the action, but don’t wait too long, the boxes are

moving fast and the deadline for orders is Dec. 15. “There are lots of cookie boxes available but we will have to stop it at a certain amount so the chefs aren’t baking thousands and thousands of cookies,” Cosman noted. Each box will come with a menu, explaining the names of the cookies and which chef created them. All chefs will be represented in every box. On the menu, there will also be a link to a website where people can access the recipes of the favourites. Folks can find prices and buy the boxes by pressing the Shop>Online tabs at www.unsworthvineyards.com or go to the wine shop at the vineyard on Cameron Taggart Road or place their order every Saturday at the Unsworth booth at the farmers’ market in Duncan. “We don’t receive any of the funds, this is not an Unsworth project, it’s a charity event, but we needed a central location where people could pick up the cookies in the end,” Cosman explained. To that end, cookie box pickups will come complete with a party at the vineyard. Sunday, Dec. 20 is the pickup day and when participants arrive between noon and 3 p.m. to get their purchases, they will be treated to wine tastings by donation (with proceeds going to the local food bank), mulled wine by the glass, Christmas music, light snacks and good company. It’ll also be an opportunity to mix and mingle with the chefs, who will all be on hand for the party. “It should be not just a place to come pick up but also a place to stay and enjoy a Christmas party,” Cosman said.

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Bundle up those babies, fill the thermos with hot chocolate, turn on the holiday tunes, and buckle up — it’s Christmas light hunting season. From now until the New Year families around the region will be driving around, searching for the biggest and brightest festive light displays to enjoy. For the second year in a row, a Cowichan woman is trying to make it easier to find the hot spots around town. Caroline Storie runs the Facebook page “Crazy House Lights in Duncan” and www.crazyhouselights.com, the supplementary website, administered by her friend Kirstin Campbell. “We just started this last year. It was such fun. People seemed to really enjoy what we were doing, so we wanted to do it again this year,” Storie said. “We are always looking for recommendations of the best lights in town that are worthy of the Crazy House Lights tour.” The visual of a friend and her kids out hunting for lights has stuck with her over the years but she made the

decision to create a web page after one particular blustery night last year when she was out walking her dog down what she says was a typical grey street. “As I turned the corner I was blown away by one small home completely covered in lights. It immediately brightened my mood. I couldn’t believe the work that had gone into this,” she related. “I am from the UK and am not used to this level of decoration. I started the page that night.” As it turned out, the street she’d found herself walking on is pretty well known for its lights. She wanted to share her new find with those who didn’t already know about it. Since then, her page has received more than 850 “Likes” and will no doubt grow as addresses are posted for this holiday season. The page and corresponding map will be updated as recommendations are made. “We just hope that everyone enjoys the site, and would like to say a big thank you to all those people out there who spend so much time and energy decorating their homes for us all to enjoy,” Storie said.

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North Cowichan Council gives notice, under section 124 (3) of the Community Charter, that it intends to adopt a new Council Procedure Bylaw, No. 3602. This bylaw includes provisions to permit Council members to participate electronically in Council meetings, within specified limits and makes administrative amendments, such as clarifying provisions for late items, motions to reconsider, participation in committee meetings by non-members and recording votes.

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Duncan officially kicks off the holidays

A big crowd danced in front of the City Square stage to the music of Duncan’s popular Smiley Family Band during Duncan Christmas Kickoff Celebrations last Friday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

The Fabrications clothing store on Kenneth Street was one of many downtown Duncan businesses that dressed up their windows for the Christmas season. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

The horse-drawn wagon was a popular attraction during Christmas Kickoff festivities. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

The Christmas tree atop City Hall was lit last Friday.

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• Two Duncan businesses have been nominated for the 13th annual Small Business BC Awards. Mid Island Ink Depot Ltd. Has been nominated in the Premier’s People’s Choice category and Cowichan Women Against Violence Society has been nominated in the Best Community Impact category. Recipients of Small Business BC Awards will be recognized with the Premier’s Prize in the amount of $1,500 cash. The winners will also be offered a one-year all-access pass to Small Business BC education resources and experts, and one-on-one business mentorship opportunities with notable advisors from award sponsors. Nominated business owners will be tasked with gaining as many votes as possible through social media, word of mouth, email or any other means possible. The businesses with the highest number of votes in each award category will be announced as the Top 10 on Dec, 11. These nominees will submit a detailed application that judges will use to determine the Top 5 finalists from each award category, announced on Jan. 29. The Top 5 finalists will then be invited to present a 10-minute Dragons’ Denstyle pitch to the judges to prove themselves as one of B.C.’s best. The winners of each category will be announced at the Small Business BC Awards Ceremony on Feb. 25 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel. More details on the Small Business BC Awards can be found at www.sbbcawards.ca • On Nov. 19 over $8,500 was raised for Syrian refugees through Cowichan Community Appeal’s Silent Auction fundraiser, co-hosted by The Matraea Centre and The Cowichan Intercultural Society at the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn. Additional donations and spin-off fundraisers under the Appeal banner have kicked the total up to over $19,000 since early October, with donations still coming in. The Government of Canada committed to match any private donations raised by Dec. 31 to be used directly for emergency humanitarian aid of Syrian refugees overseas. This program leverages donations from Cowichan Valley residents to currently total over $38,000 in aid of Syrians struggling to survive in the wake of years of drought and violence in their communities. “I feel extremely proud to be part of this community,” said Rupert Koyote, managing partner of the Matraea Centre and co-organizer of the Cowichan Community Appeal.

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H Kyra Gurski, Grade 10 student at Queen Margaret’s School, presents a cheque for $792 to Lynn Weaver, executive director of Cowichan Intercultural Society alongside Kate Koyote and Rupert Koyote of the Matraea Centre. The money will go to the Syrian Relief Fundraiser being spearheaded by the Matraea Centre. [SUBMITTED]

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at the Matraea Centre at 170 Craig St., Duncan. A household appliance “scrap drive” for the Cowichan Community Appeal is underway at Schnitzer Steel (3015 Boys Rd.) until Dec. 15. Cash from refundable bottles deposited at the Duncan Island Return-It (6476 Norcross Rd.) can also be donated to the cause through the Cowichan Intercultural Society account. All funds raised are being collected in support of PLAN Canada’s Syrian Refugee Relief Projects in Egypt and Lebanon.

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Event volunteers Duncan Volunteer Fire Department City of Duncan Public Works Crew, Commissionaires & Staff Island Savings Community & Youth Crew The Smiley Family Band Cowichan Valley Concert Band Queen Margaret’s Choir Queen of Angels Choir Volunteer Cowichan Shelley Cassidy School of Dance Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers & special thanks to Gord Heppell

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United Nations 2015 climate talks offer hope for humanity

ith world first climate conferleaders ence in Berlin, Gernow meetmany, in 1995. Since then, we’ve been ing in Paris for the taking two steps UN Climate Change forward and one Conference, we’re step back — not seeing signs of good enough when hope for an agreedealing with an ment to limit the accelerating crisis. escalating effects SCIENCE MATTERS Canada signed of global warming. David Suzuki the Kyoto Protocol Canadians, espein 1998, ratified cially, have reason it in 2002, did little to meet its to be optimistic about our countargets, then withdrew in late try’s role. 2011, the first and only nation It hasn’t always been this way. to do so. The Climate Action Governments have been formalNetwork selected our country ly discussing climate change for numerous Fossil of the Day, since the 1992 Earth Summit in Fossil of the Year and Lifetime Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the

Unachievement Fossil awards for inaction on climate change and for obstructing international agreements. But it appears leaders in Canada and globally are finally giving the issue the attention it deserves. Our government now has a minister of environment and climate change, and sent a delegation to Paris that includes a cabinet committee on environment, climate change and energy headed by Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, as well as opposition party representatives and provincial leaders. Alberta, which has long put fossil fuel interests ahead of reducing greenhouse gas

emissions, now has a comprehensive strategy to phase out coal power, promote renewable energy, put a price on carbon pollution and limit oilsands emissions. Ontario and Quebec have also moved to put a price on carbon emissions, joining California in a cap-and-trade system. Even Saskatchewan, not known for climate leadership, has committed to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030. Phasing out coal power and putting a price on carbon are effective ways to reduce dangerous CO2 emissions. Burning coal is the most polluting way to produce energy and creates the highest greenhouse gas emis-

sions, and a well-designed carbon tax or cap-and-trade system has proven to cut emissions and fossil fuel consumption without negatively affecting economies. In its first five years, B.C.’s carbon tax, implemented in 2008, led to a 17.4 per cent drop in petroleum-fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions went down while GDP remained strong. B.C. income tax rates remain the lowest in Canada. Globally, things are also looking up. The Paris conference required the 196 participating countries to submit their own climate plans. See RAPID, Page 25

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“Current practices put us on track for a 5 C increase!” DAVID SUZUKI, Science Matters

Rapid development of renewables laudable

A climate action rally was held in Duncan on Sunday to coincide with the U.N.’s Paris climate talks among world leaders. [ROGER WILES PHOTO] 7312852

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Although those combined aren’t enough to keep us below the 2 C increase in global average temperatures beyond pre-industrial levels that scientists say is necessary to avoid catastrophe, they do limit warming to a 2.7 C rise, which is at least a serious starting point. Current practices put us on track for a 5 C increase! The Paris conference is also aiming for national climate plan reviews every five years to ensure targets are being met and to look at ways of improving them. And cities, local governments and businesses are being encouraged to do more, which has worked well in Canada. Another important component of the Paris talks is to find ways to help developing nations improve prosperity while keeping emissions from rising. Developed countries have committed to raising $100 billion a year by 2020 to help developing nations though the Green Climate Fund, World Bank, government contributions and other mechanisms. But government commitments only raise hopes so far. The other good sign is the rapid development of renewable

energy technologies like wind, solar and geothermal. Coupled with energy conservation, renewables are critical to confronting the climate crisis. A recent report from Stanford University and the International Renewable Energy Agency found it’s technically feasible and economically viable for the world to shift to sustainable energy by 2030, and lays out a plan for 139 countries to reach that goal. Many jurisdictions are already getting a lot of their energy from renewable sources. With clean energy production and grid technology improving and costs coming down, there’s no excuse to continue rapidly burning diminishing supplies of fossil fuels. As leaders meet in Paris, citizens march in the streets and innovators develop solutions, we have more reason than ever to be hopeful for the future of our place on this small, blue planet. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

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Sunday, December 6th 2015 3.5 Walk or 6km Run

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t was one of the best kept secrets of the Second World War: Canada came under direct attack by the Japanese not once but hundreds of times. Possibly as many as 15 of those attacks involved the Cowichan Valley! Although it’s generally accepted that Japan’s sole military strike against a B.C. target was the shelling by a submarine off the Estevan Point lighthouse on the west coast of Vancouver Island in 1942, this isn’t the case. An aerial assault was conducted from late 1944 through early 1945. Not until October 1945 and Japan’s surrender did official secrecy begin to lift and Valley residents learn of their repeated near-calls with airborne incendiaries. At that time, Allied intelligence officers sifting through captured Japanese documents estimated that 9,000 (actually 9,300) hydrogen balloon-propelled bombs had been launched from Japan and carried, at an altitude of 25,000 feet, by the jet stream to land amid west coast forests. Fortunately, most of the bombs that reached the B.C. coast burned themselves out.

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The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open No flu shot? House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park Mask up Building & Land Development Forums As of Dec. 1, people who have not had a Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD has received The Cowichan Valley Regional District is hosting a series of “Lunch n’ Learn” flu shot this season Forums on the third Wednesday of every month at the CVRD office, 175 Ingram are asked to wear a Street. These Forums from provide an opportunity for theof local building and development grant funding the Province BC to rejuvenate mask when visiting industry and CVRD Planning & Development staff to share information and discuss healthideas and topics of mutual interest. The Forums include presentations on relevant specific parkopportunities facilitiesforatquestions BrightandAngel Park which must provincial care facilities. Provtopics and provide discussion. incial health-care facilities include hosUpcoming sessions and are noted follows. Bring a lunch. Please RSVP be completed bytopics March 31,as2015. 7327200

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Defeat of the attack program hinged on secrets kept on Canada and United States coast SEVENTY, From Page 26 But that’s not the reason that the Japanese finally abandoned the effort. It was because they had no way of confirming, local and national press coverage being forbidden, the results of their bombing campaign. For all they knew, for all the good it was doing their war effort, they were launching their bombs into outer space. One bomb did claim the lives of a Longview, Wash. woman and her five children when they innocently examined a balloon which had landed nearby. So far as is known, none of the thousands of others caused serious injury or damage. When some of the undetonated bombs were examined, the U.S. Army apprised Canadian officials of what we, too, had to contend with. Because of the clampdown on secrecy, however, American and Canadian civilians were left completely unaware of what was happening. Among the few who were in the know in B.C. were the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers, the unit best equipped for the job, the civilian Aircraft Detection Corps, forestry officials and police. Both the PCMR and ADC were assigned

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most were attributed to blasting operations and one to a boy experimenting with a home-made mortar, but several remained unexplained. During the emergency PCM Rangers investigated several spot fires without ascertaining their cause, conducted regular fire patrols in forested areas and prepared trails to assist firefighters should they be called into action. The public were cautioned that the danger remained as it was highly likely that there were unexploded balloon bombs in the woods; they were advised not to handle them but to report them to the authorities. Although a failure, Japan’s balloon bomb campaign goes down in history as “the longest ranged attack ever conducted in the history of warfare” up until that time.

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sight a balloon at Mile 48 in the Shawnigan Lake area. June 18 – Another sighting over Cowichan Bay. June 25 – This one isn’t seen but is heard as a “loud explosion” over Heather Mountain. July 9 – John Dick “and others” reported seeing a balloon dropping towards Somenos Lake. When search parties failed to find it, it was surmised that it had carried on over the Quamichan area and over the saltchuck. July 19 – Yet another balloon is seen in the Quamichan area, this one drifting towards Saltspring Island. August 31 – The last report is that of a balloon over Rounds logging camp, headed towards Lake Cowichan. Several false alarms were attributed to sightings of the planet Venus which is highly visible in summer months. There also were reports of explosions occurring in the daytime and at night;

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which, until then it seems, had been dismissed as harmless curiosities or, perhaps, downed weather balloons. Cowichan obviously was on the balloon bombs’ flight path as there were numerous reports of their having landed or passed overhead, beginning with that of Mrs. R.C. Mainguy and Rangers D. Chaster and J. Cain who spotted one, March 28, “drifting north over Richard’s Trail at 6 p.m.” Five weeks later, there was a 6 a.m. balloon report from unidentified parties at Deerholme. Reports of balloon sightings became more frequent: May 28 – Another 6 p.m. event, this one over Somenos Lake. June 15 – A balloon is seen drifting from the Nanaimo area towards Saltspring Island in the early evening. June 14 – Employees of Lake Logging Co. spot a balloon at high altitude southwest of Honeymoon Bay. June 14 – A second sighting at noon of the same day, also made by loggers, this one of a balloon (the same one?) over Hill 60. June 15 – Another doubleheader: Mr. And Mrs. George Potts, Duncan, report a balloon high over Cowichan Bay at 6 a.m., and CNR employees

regional zones and men and women posted on lookout. Alerted RCAF pilots shot some down after being advised to do so in a way that the device could be recovered for study. They did this by using their aircraft’s slipstream to steer the bomb in the desired direction before shooting away the balloon. Civilians who reported discovering an unexploded balloon were sworn to secrecy with the result that, “So well was this secrecy order observed by all concerned that the Japanese failed to obtain the information [results] they so eagerly sought.” As a result, the balloon bombing campaign was abandoned, April 1, 1945. In March 1944 a balloon bomb “obligingly” failed to explode upon alighting in a snowfield near Nanaimo Lakes and a trapper wisely didn’t tamper with its 26-pound explosive payload before informing the police. Disarmed, it was rushed to Vancouver for examination and for use as a demonstration model. Its recovery, when made known to those in on the secret, sparked a flood of reports to Pacific Command of other “robot” balloon devices

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They’ve been rehearsing and now the musicians are ready for their seasonal concerts. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN FILE]

Camerata offering Christmas Wishes x2 The Cowichan Camerata orchestra is in a Christmas mood and is offering two seasonal concerts, entitled Christmas Wishes. Music lovers can hear: Suite of Carols, Carribean Carol, Corelli Concerto Grosso (the Christmas Concerto), Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (the

Huron Carol), Polar Express Medley, the March of the Nutcracker and more. Garth Williams directs the group. The first show is on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Duncan United Church. Tickets are available from orchestra members or at the door at a cost of $15 for adults,

$5 for students or $30 for a family. The second show is a 2:30 p.m. matinee in the South End on Dec. 13, at Sylvan United Church. Admission to this one is by donation, with proceeds going towards bringing a Syrian refugee to live in the Cowichan Valley.

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Ken Lavigne co-hosts Black Tie Awards 2016: During the AGM it was announced that Ken Lavigne will co-host the 2016 Black Tie Awards. His co-host will be Shaw’s Daphne Goode who hosted last year. “We are very excited that Mr. Lavigne will co-host the Awards. He and Daphne will provide that special energy and a dash of magic to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and honour excellence at the Awards in 2016,” the Chamber said. The Chamber also announced that nominations for the Black Tie Awards are now open. See www.blacktieawards.com

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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.

Duncan volunteer firefighters pose with Clements Centre Society Executive Director Dominic Rockall. The Duncan Volunteer Fire Department raised $15,500 for the Clements Centre Society this year at the Murray Hatfield Firefighters Magic and Comedy Show. The Clements Centre Society is extremely grateful for the support of the firefighters. The funds will go directly to increase services at the Sundrops Centre for Child Development and help children with special needs and developmental delays. [SUBMITTED]

• Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Coronation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728. • Like to sing? Join Medford Singers. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Duncan United Church. Men welcome. Director Simon Leung. Info: Michele 250-748-0287. • Encore! Women’s Choir meets Monday evenings, Duncan. Seeking motivated women ages 18-plus who read music and enjoy singing repertoire that is challenging, yet fun! Info: Christine Dandy, 250-715-1568. • Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Come play with us. All strings welcome. Info: 748-8982. • Chemainus Seniors Centre choirs: Men’s Choir, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m., Ladies Choir, Mondays, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., mixed choir, Fridays, 10-11:45 a.m. • Jubilate Choir rehearses Monday nights 7:30 -9 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, Duncan. Early and contemporary sacred songs, Eastern European, African songs and more. Info: 250-701-0687.

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VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • St. Joseph’s School Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.3 p.m., 9735 Elm St. Local crafters, baked goods, merchants, entertainment, Santa’s Cafe and a Surprise Visitor. • Mill Bay Christmas Variety Show, Sunday, Dec. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall. Entry is a donation to the Mill Bay food bank. • 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 muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. • Lake Cowichan’s 50 Plus Activity Centre hopping from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Home-made lunches 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Tuesday savoury pie day, Thursday sweet pie day, Friday dinner specials. Christmas Banquet

Dec. 5. Info: 250-749-6121. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre Men’s Bake Sale, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to noon. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre Concerts on Screen Sundays, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 2-4 p.m. • 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 New Year’s Eve Din-

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Meetings • 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. Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St. Info: Gord Thomas 250743-6960 or Brian King 250-748-5785.

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Robert Alan Pender With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Bob was born May 2nd 1948 in Duncan, and died November 24th, 2015. Much too soon. He is survived by his wife Lynn, sons Rob (Karyn), James and Daniel, grandchildren Beth, Lennon, Alice and Xavier – and so many Penderized friends. The Family thanks those friends whom have been so supportive for Lynn during her difficult time. There will be no immediate memorial but instead there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date when we can all gather to salute this special person who touched so many lives! Let’s remember the music and oh that laugh.

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We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Love you, Miss you, Harold, Lori, Ron and families.

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Robert Irwin

Today we lost our hero and our guiding light. He has gone to meet his brother and sister and is once again tending his garden with faithful duck at his side. Robert Irwin was a farm boy, born and bred. Leaving his family farm in Gull Lake Saskatchewan, Bob came to BC where he worked hard at every job he undertook. He loved his work in the logging camps and his treks in the wilderness, hunting and fishing. He shared his love of the great outdoors with his children and with many decades of new hunters as an outdoor educator, a firearms instructor and a lifetime member of the Chemainus Rod and Gun Club. He made his home in Crofton, quite literally, digging out the basement with a shovel and wheelbarrow while regailing us all with his unparalleled memory for his favourite poems. A school principal for 35 years, he shared his wide-ranging knowledge with students at Port Alberni (2 yrs), Black Pool (2 yrs), Crofton (16 yrs), Drinkwater (11 yrs) and Chemainus (4 yrs) elementary schools before retiring in 1984. Quiet and kind, if it could be made, fixed, thought of or remembered, he was the one to do it. He was and always be, dearly loved by Ina, his wife of 63 years; his four children, Richard (Gaileen), Lynda (Donnie), Bonnie and Cindy; grandchildren, Tovay, Todd and Skye and his nieces and nephews. i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go... and whatever is done by only me is your doing) i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart) - ee cummings

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March 14, 1936 December 06, 2011

February 4th, 1942 - November, 30th, 2015

ic passed away peacefully on November 30th, at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith following a long battle with cancer. Born and raised in Powell River, BC Vic spent the majority of his adult life on the lower mainland. He worked for Safeway in the produce department for over 40 years. Following his retirement Vic moved to Duncan to be closer to his brother Jim and spent most of his time doing all things outdoors. Over the years Vic & Jim shared numerous trips to their cabin in the Chilcotin and countless hours fishing at Port Renfrew – 2 places Vic loved. When not on an epic hunting or fishing adventure Vic could be found gardening or chopping firewood. Vic’s work ethic was second to none; he rarely slowed down, even in retirement, except to stop for coffee and ‘spin a yarn’. Vic also loved driving, gambling and telling tales – the coffee spot will never be the same without him. Vic is survived by his 3 children: Russell (Roberta), Cathy (Mike), & Sandra (Stephan), 6 grand-children, 7 great grandchildren, his sisters Marie & Rose, his brother Jim (Carol) and good friends Bill and Joy. Vic lived his life on his own terms; his body gave up long before he did. The family is very grateful to all the wonderful employees and staff at the Lodge on 4th who contributed to making Vic’s last few months easier.

Vic, you will be missed! A gathering will be held in Port Renfrew in the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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DEATHS

Bush, Phyllis Phyllis passed away at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC on November 25, 2015. Survived by her son Chris Bush of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters Miriam Davies and Janet Bedard; brother James Galloway and her good friend Rhonda. A memorial tea will be held at Biscay Manor, 3034 Biscay Road in Duncan on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 p pm. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

Jean Mitchell Allen

April 27, 1924-November 27, 2015

Passed away peacefully. Pre deceased by husband Jack. Survived by daughter Isabella (Joe) Farkas son John (Carmen) Allen, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to the following for their kindness and compassionate care: Dr. J. Fuchs Community Home Support, Waldon House, Meals on Wheels,Tsitsuwatul’Lelum Assisted Living and Cairnsmore Place. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre 5285 Polkey Road Duncan, B.C. 250-701-0001. Online condolences may be offered at hwwallacecbc.com

Services will not be held, but please think of Bob while you are in your garden, or make a donation to the charity of your choice in his memory.

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COMING EVENTS BC CONSERVATIVE PARTY

Christmas Luncheon Cottonwood Golf Course Sunday December 13th Please contact: Enid Mary Sangster-Kelly 250-248-2928 or Ray Graf 250-758-8805 GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALING WORKSHOP Come and learn about essential oils and basic reflexology to transform your home into a Sanctuary in 2016. Sat., Dec. 5. 10am-12pm Sweet Arts Studio, 131 Jubilee St., Duncan. RSVP: 250-748-7494. Donation Rec: $10.00

RANDY CORDEN

JUN 8/63 - NOV 27/94 Wish you were still here. Miss you lots. Love you always. Rick & Jenny & Gary

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS

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

LOOKING FOR WITNESSES November 14, 2015 Collision at approximately 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. between a silver/champagne coloured Van and a cyclist riding a red bike at or near the entrance to Save on Foods and the Trans Canada Highway. Any witnesses to the collision, please contact MacIsaac and Company at (250) 746-4422 and ask for Brian McAllister. Thank you.

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Bake Sale and a Festive Silent Auction Fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to do more Christmas shopping and purchase a variety of delicious holiday desserts. All proceeds go to recreation programs for the residents. Interested vendors, call for registration details.

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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)

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!! Applicantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should send resumes to either, FAX: 250-597-0420 E-MAIL: kevin@galaxymotors.net Those applicants deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Director of Resident Support and Operations Abbeyfield Houses Alberni Valley Society provides housing and meals to 21 independent resident seniors in a non-profit facility. We are seeking a motivated individual with the skills, qualifications and experience to both manage the day to day operation of our facility, and to lead all social, recreational and personal support programs for our residents. As the senior staff person, this position will be directly responsible for all aspects of Resident Support. This includes developing and implementing (and often leading) a varied range of social and recreational programing, overseeing the intake of new residents, monitoring the general health and well being of residents and working cooperatively with health care providers and families. The ideal candidate will also be capable of carrying out a variety of management functions including over-seeing a small staff and volunteers, coordinating maintenance providers, engaging with the community, monitoring/controlling operational expenses, and providing guidance to the Board of Directors, to whom the position reports. The successful candidate will have formal training and demonstrated abilities in seniors programming, or a related field; a good knowledge of geriatric care, and preferably experience in supervision or management. A Manager of Food Services and Housekeeping will report to this position. This is a new position and is anticipated to be full-time, Monday to Friday, although there is some flexibility as to working hours. Salary will be determined, commensurate with qualifications. More information can be obtained by email abbeymanager@shaw.ca/, and applications and resumes will be accepted until Friday, December 18th, at email above, by hand or mail at the Abbeyfield House, 3839 8th Ave, Port Alberni V9Y 8J6.

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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 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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HELP WANTED 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.

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Bayshore Specialty Nursing Services is currently seeking RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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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 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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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.

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GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE - 3184 Sunset Dr., Chemainus. Sat. Dec 5th & Sun. Dec 6th 10:00 to 5:00. Everything a seamstress could want; furniture; collectibles; hockey cards; etc. INDOOR Garage Sale. 3130 Robertson St., Chemainus (Basement). Sat., Dec. 5. 9am-4pm. Sun., Dec. 6. 10am-2pm.Craft supplies, pine cones, plants & much more.

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

SNAP SELF STORAGE 2840 Roberts Road Sat, Dec. 5, 9:00 - 2:00 New items weekly. TATLO & 7900 Athabasca Place, Crofton- Sat & Sun, Dec 5 & 6, 9-3pm. Indoor & outdoor Christmas decorations.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca STEEL BUILDING sale.â&#x20AC;?Really big sale-year end clear out!â&#x20AC;? 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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED: SCANDINAVIAN 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furniture and accessories. (250)380-7022.

TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE #2 - 1015 Trunk Rd.

Completely updated with new appliances and hardwood floors. Price: $250,000 Phone: 250-748-5839

MORTGAGES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

CLEANING SERVICES

APPLIANCES

APARTMENT/CONDO

FANTASTIC House Cleaner Prof. 5 star hotel & Resort Relais & Chateaux trained.Energetic,hard-working,own supplies,reliable friendly service.I aim to please.Tons of refs.Over 20 yrs cleaning exp.Beds and laundry welcome.Please call Melinda 250715-1185 or mclemente@shaw.ca

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.

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

GARAGE SALES 1896 Frances St., Duncan Sat., Dec 5th, 10:00 to 2:00 Lots to choose from!!

SHOP FOR RENT

1000 sq.ft. heated floor. Compressor available. 250-748-3736 or 250-732-4407

HOMES FOR RENT LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm home, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $850 mo + hydro. Avail Jan 1st. Call 1-(250)653-4234.

ROWAN

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SUITES & CONDOS $950 #103-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan, BC. DETACHED HOUSES $1495 2307 Calais Rd, Duncan, BC.

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.

CARS

RELIABLE, HONEST hard working, 3 hour minimum. $35/hr. Senior rate avail. Excellent refs. Duncan to Mill Bay. Brenda 1(604)355-2981.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TRANSPORTATION

NORMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLUMBING- HWT, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, service plumbing, 20 yrs exp. Certified. Reasonable rates. 250-743-7989.

Custom cut firewood CALL 250-710-1640 OR 250-710-1976

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LIGHT HOUSEKEEPINGcooking, laundry, haircuts (men & women), gardening & animal care. Call Brenda 1(604)355-2981. Great refs.

M & M FIREWOOD

COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. Jan 1. No pets. 250-245-0835, 250-246-4999.

FARMS

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Rowan Property Management Ltd (250)748-9090.

Property Management

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

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REAL ESTATE

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COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Nico 250-746-6167

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Jordan De Graf and Cowichan LMG will take on Vic West this Friday, at either Ladysmith or the new Sherman Road turf. [CITIZEN FILE]

LMG to host Vic West in Ladysmith, probably KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Fans of Cowichan LMG might want to drop by the Sherman Road soccer field on their way to Ladysmith for this Friday’s game. There’s something of a chance that Cowichan will be taking on Vic West on the new Sherman Road turf rather than in Ladysmith. Regardless of where the game is played, it will begin at 7:30 p.m. “It should be an exciting game,” Cowichan coach Glen Martin said. “Vic West games usually are.” Cowichan beat Vic West 3-1 when they met at Finlayson Park on Oct. 3. Vic West led 1-0 at halftime of that game, and were the first team to score against Cowichan, in LMG’s fourth game of the season. The teams also met in the Jackson Cup semifinals last spring, won 4-2 by Cowichan at Ladysmith. Vic West finished second behind Cowichan in Division 1 last year, but are struggling this season. They have improved of late with the addition of some UVic players, although

Cowichan will have its own UVic players — Craig Gorman and Keevan Webb — on hand. “I’m expecting a hard game,” Martin said. “You can’t go by the standings in a time when the guys from UVic are coming back. There’s a very small window of opportunity for some of the teams that get UVic players.” LMG was supposed to play the VI Wave in Ladysmith last Saturday, but earned an easy win in the standings when the scheduled opponent bailed out at the last minute. The young team was unable to field a full squad because they had too many players at the high school provincials. With 32 points on 10 wins, no losses and two ties, LMG has the second-best point total ever for a Cowichan senior men’s team after 12 games, trailing only the total from the 2012/13 season, when LMG started 10-0-0 and was 11-1 for 33 points after a dozen outings. That year, they finished 14-1-3 and made it to the provincial semifinals. “We’re on track for a season like that right now,” Martin said. “We aren’t going to let up.”

Not only are the Cowichan Piggies playing in the Vancouver Island Rugby Union’s Times Cup final this weekend, but they also have home-field advantage. By virtue of their own 17-11 win over the Nanaimo Hornets last Saturday, and because fourth-seeded Port Alberni upset UVic in the other semifinal, the Piggies will host the Times Cup final this Saturday. “We felt confident about our chances of beating Nanaimo, but we were a bit surprised that Alberni beat UVic,” Cowichan coach Gord McGeachy said. “It worked out for us.” As expected, the Piggies’ contest in Nanaimo last Saturday was a close, brutal one. “It was a very tough, extremely physical, hard game for us,” McGeachy said. The Piggies got off to an excellent start as Mike Rea scored a try just three minutes in. Nanaimo chipped away and capitalized on a couple of penalties to go ahead 6-5. The Hornets got close to scoring a try after that, but the Piggies dug in and held them off. “We had a tremendous defensive stand,” McGeachy said. “For about five minutes or 10 minutes, we were camped on our own goal line.” Cowichan got out of that jam and worked their way down the field. They thought they had scored a try, but it was cancelled by the ref on a rare double movement call that was disputed by several nearby Cowichan supporters. “I didn’t see it,” said McGeachy, who was stationed at the other end of the pitch. “So I can’t comment.” The Piggies then took another penalty inside their 22-metre line, and Nanaimo was able to score to make it 11-5, which is where the score stood when the

Dan James and the Cowichan Piggies will square off with the Port Alberni Black Sheep in the Times Cup final this Saturday. [CITIZEN FILE] first half ended. At the break, McGeachy told his players to keep doing what they were doing, and play to the referee better. “We were taking a few too many penalties than we needed to,” he acknowledged. The team, McGeachy said, responded pretty well to that. Early in the second half, Andrew Gudmundseth made a brilliant play on a clearing kick by Nanaimo, getting all the Hornets going the other way across the field before passing to Peter Budina, who scampered into the end zone untouched, getting Cowichan within a point. The next 30 minutes were even as both teams had opportunities, but neither was able to score. Finally, with less than 10 minutes to go, the Hornets were penalized for a high tackle, which the referee had warned both teams about. Not long after that, Jenner Teufel took the ball through a gap in the Nanaimo line and fed it to Budina. Budina scored and Teufel kicked the

conversion, and the Piggies took a 17-11 lead, setting up a “pretty tense” final five minutes. The Hornets appeared to score again, but it was their turn to have a try called back, this time for a forward pass. The game ended when the Piggies tackled a Nanaimo ball-carrier out of bounds. “It was a pretty exciting game,” McGeachy said. “Typical playoff rugby. It wasn’t the prettiest, but it was tense, very defensive-minded, physical rugby.” The Times Cup final will kick off at Piggy Park at 1 p.m. this Saturday. The Piggies have had some success against Alberni this season, beating them once and playing to a tie in the other meeting. “They’re a similar team to us,” McGeachy commented. “They play really good defence. They’ve got two players they really revolve around, one forward and one back. We need to focus really hard on shutting those guys down and stopping them from making an impact on the game.”

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Caps announce Teddy Bear Toss The Cowichan Valley Capitals’ annual Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Friday, Dec. 11 when the team takes on the Wenatchee Wild at the Island Savings Centre. All fans are encouraged to bring a new or slightly used stuffed toy to the game to throw on the ice after the Caps score their first goal. Opening faceoff is at 7 p.m. The toys will be collected and donated to local charities who will

hand them out to families in need this holiday season. The Caps are on the road this weekend against West Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm, but will be back home for two games the following weekend. After hosting B.C. Hockey League newcomers Wenatchee on Dec. 11, they will take on the Trail Smoke Eaters on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Cowichan Ticket Centre.

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ball to the backs to get them running with the ball and making lots of yards.” Cowichan will test that new game plan on the road against Simon Fraser University this Saturday in the team’s final game of the year.

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or are just in their first year or two.” Finishing first in their respective classes were Dylan Battye of Tansor (middle school male, 32-34kg), Frazer Wilmot of Q of A (middle school male, 43-45kg), Owen Mackenzie of Q of A (middle school male, 50-54kg), Charlie Roberts of Q of A (middle school female, 34-39kg), and Hayley Bye-Pace of Q of A (middle school female, 55-60kg). Roberts earned comparisons to another CVWC wrestler, who earned a national championship last April. “She looks like another Hannah [Tuplin],” Zuback said. Other CVWC results: Middle school male: 32-34kg – second: Chaas Mearns, Lake Cowichan 41-43kg – second: Caleb Battye, Tansor 43-45kg – fourth: Zack Liddle, Tansor 46-49kg – second: Christopher Gaw, Kelsey 46-49kg – third: Sukhman Sahota, Q of A 50-54kg – second: Jaskaran Bains, Q of A 50-54kg – third: Aidan DyerPrice, Drinkwater 50-54kg – fourth: Damian

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+ $2,000 (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS) TOTAL CASH CREDIT‡

IN CASH CREDITS† (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

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CRUZE LTZ SHOWN

2015 TRAX ^

+ $2,500 (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS) OR TOTAL CASH CREDIT‡

RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF

IN CASH CREDITS† (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

4G LTE Wi-Fi

L/100km hwy

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2015 SILVERADO

MONTHS

ON SELECT MODELS^

CASH CREDIT ON SILVERADO 2500HD/3500HD†

(INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

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SILVERADO 2500HD HIGH COUNTRY SHOWN

Friday, December 4, 2015

| Cowichan Valley Citizen

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