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NUTCRACKER’S NEW MODERN TWIST A BIG HIT Nutcracker princess Yui Watanabe gets the unruly mice in order during Ballet Victoria’s delightful rendition of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, Dec. 12. The presentation was new for Cowichan Valley fans of the ballet, but it hit all the right notes, pleasing large enthusiastic crowds that included many children. For story and more photos, see page 18 and check out cowichanvalleycitizen.com for a full photo gallery. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Storm cancels Chemainus Christmas event SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
Chemainus’s 10th annual Little Town Christmas was cancelled as result of another windstorm that walloped the Cowichan Valley over the weekend.
The event was slated to run “rain or shine” according to an information poster around town but it didn’t say anything about the wind. The Saturday storm wasn’t as bad as the one on Thursday,
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Just days after starting their new lives in Canada, the first refugees from the Syrian Civil War to arrive in the Cowichan Valley admitted they felt frightened about what was ahead of them — until they met their sponsors from the Mill Bay Baptist Fellowship. “She felt safe in those three days,” interpreter Jihan Abou El Arab said, translating the words of 29-year-old refugee Faten Dekhan. “She felt the difference from where she was before.” Dekhan arrived in the Cowichan Valley on Dec. 7 along with her 58-year-old mother, Aisha Jafar, and her nine-year-old son, Mohammed Alnaddaf. The Mill Bay Baptist Fellowship is sponsoring the family for their first year in Canada. They used to call Homs, Syria, home. When the war reached Homs, they left for the capital city, Damascus. When the war reached Damascus, they moved to a small village between Damascus and the border with
Lebanon. Finally, they fled across the border into Lebanon, and spent the last two years living with Dekhan’s brother in Beirut. “So basically, they ran from one spot to another spot into Lebanon,” Abou El Arab said. Both women are widows: Jafar’s husband died of a heart attack, and Dekhan’s husband was killed in bombings during the war. They have arrived in Canada with only each other. Virtually all their possessions had to be left behind. “Everything is gone,” Abou El Arab said. “Absolutely gone. They basically came with their clothing and her wedding ring, and everything else is gone.” When they began the process of leaving Lebanon as refugees a year ago, the UN agency they were working with said there were several countries they could have ended up in: Canada, Australia, Sweden, Netherlands. They didn’t choose Canada, but happened to fit all the criteria that Canada was looking for. Canada’s commitment to welcome 25,000 refugees pro-
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Majority favour Sunfest move: meeting LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Although moving Sunfest to a new location at Meade Creek affects the Cowichan Lake area directly, lots of residents in other parts of the Valley have been following the story, too. One of these is Marty Goliath, owner of White Spot Restaurant. He joined the supporters of the move who flocked to the microphone at a public hearing at Youbou Hall Monday, Dec. 7, which aimed to give regional directors a last chance to hear the public on the subject before it comes to the CVRD table on Jan. 13. Goliath said he’s been involved with Sunfest for many years and wants to see it continue, as it benefitted business widely across the Cowichan Valley but that wasn’t all. Many people really enjoy the experience of volunteering and learning new skills at such a big event, he said, adding that young people who started out as volunteers have actually been hired for jobs at Sunfest in subsequent years, helping them pay for their schooling. “People love this. I know it impacts a lot of people. We all benefit, I know I do, and we need this as a community,” he said. By the sound of the audience of about 250 people, most of the
White Spot restaurant owner Marty Goliath is one of many business owners who feel they benefit from Sunfest. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] crowd supported the idea of moving the big country music festival to a property its owners are calling Lake Town Ranch, but a vocal group of opponents still wanted one more chance to speak to a Cowichan Valley Regional District panel that included Youbou director Klaus Kuhn, Honeymoon Bay director Ian Morrison and North Oyster director Mary Marcotte, plus regional district staffers Mike Tippett and Rob Conway. Also on hand to answer questions were Lake Town Ranch’s
Greg Adams and Jennifer Kay. Some of the newest updates about the project included the assurance that only 15 days per year would be allocated to festivals, instead of the 30 originally requested by the developer. There is also a provision that three unused days can be carried forward one year. Another new point is that music must stop during a quiet time of 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day of a festival, Tippett said. But most of the audience had come to hear what the people
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Lake Cowichan town councillor, Bob Day, waves a study from 1991 that called for a destination resort in the area. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] had to say to back up the 82 letters received up to the time of the public hearing. It was the last chance to get anything on the record. Many opponents, led by John Harmon and Jack Peake, called for independent studies of such subjects as forest fire risk, known criminal activity, traffic, other similar festivals, effects of sound, and water problems. Harmon said he hoped to see something like a sawmill with permanent jobs on the site. The crowd listened to a variety of views, but tempers in the hall frayed after the first hour and a half. When one man stood up and said he had moved to the area for the quiet lifestyle and asked if allowing Lake Town Ranch would be jeopardizing the area’s reputation, a voice from the audience yelled, “Sit down. It’s a three-day event!” Others joined in briefly but Kuhn rebuked them for being disrespectful and then said bluntly that he would be making his decision “for the majority of people in Area I. I act for my people.” A representative from Coulson Flying Tankers — famous for their Martin Mars water bomber — said his outfit’s location at Sproat Lake was just over the mountain from
Meade Creek and he could efficiently mobilize forest fire fighting equipment from there. Several speakers said they were concerned about the effect on the environment but Denis Martel of the Wilderness Watch group stepped up and said that the group was actually supporting the proposal. Former CVRD chair Joe Allan pointed out that the property next to the site was already zoned heavy industrial, so if people were concerned about noise and other problems, they could still be facing them from operations on that land. By 8:50 p.m., they finally got around to the positive comments and a line of people quickly formed at the mic right out to the door. Lake Cowichan Coun. Bob Day quoted a 1991 report that called for establishment of a destination resort and possibly a theme park to help boost the economy of the area. He was also one of several who said that to keep pining for a new forest industry boom at Lake Cowichan was to court continued disappointment. Tourism is the doorway to the future, and events like Sunfest will bring a lot of people to Cowichan Lake, he said.
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Extra sailings added, but ferry users must plan ahead SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
An extra 150 sailings have been added to the three major ferry routes linking Vancouver Island and the mainland this holiday season. The extra sailings begin Friday, Dec. 18 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 3. The bulk of the boats, 100 extra sailings, will be going back and forth between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen as that’s the busiest route, but an additional 40 sailings will also run between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay as well. The Duke Point-Tsawwassen run will see a handful of extra trips, on Saturdays only, during the expanded service time. Christmas Day and News Years Day sailings will be reduced, however, due to historically low demand. According to a press release, Wednesday, Dec. 23 is expected to be the busiest
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ee, what a surprise that a former deputy minister recommends that they get rid of the pesky whistle-blower and move all the jobs under the government muzzle. It’s really tough not to be cynical about the goings-on at the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Everyone seems to agree that it is drastically understaffed and underfunded. How did we get to this state of emergency, without someone stopping the avalanche along the way? It took the B.C. government turning a blind eye and a deaf ear deliberately and repeat-
edly to the needs of the young people in care and the social workers who try to do a halfway decent job of looking out for them, though their caseloads make it all but impossible. While it’s nice that Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux has said that her government does plan to increase resources for the ministry, we doubt it will be the $100 million Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says is needed to keep up with the caseload. It’s taken years to get here, with the Liberals firmly at the
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helm. Over many of those years Turpel-Lafond has been the only champion youth in care in this province have had. She’s been the persistent and unflinching canary in the coal mine, even though her reports have no doubt made her unpopular in the corridors of power. As that public voice, Turpel-Lafond is essential. One can only imagine how much would ever get out to the public should Bob Plecas, that former deputy minister, have the recommendations in his recent report adopted. Plecas is a highly respected, long serv-
ing, former civil servant, but perhaps it’s a problem that he’s too familiar with the backrooms and closed-door meetings of the legislature. His suggestions would lead to the public being granted somewhere between scant and no information. His suggestion that an internal “contrarian” and a ministry spokesperson could do the same job that Turpel-Lafond is doing is dangerous nonsense that will see the responsibility for terrible mistakes buried along with the bodies. The idea that an all-party committee of MLAs could be briefed
Dogs deserve to get a second chance, too
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upgrades, but other than that, the province has not contributed to the SPCA as far as I know. The professional staff at the SPCA do an amazing job of helping animals with the less than adequate legislation they have to work within. Until the day comes when animals are no longer neglected and abused by people, we need the SPCA to continue speaking for the animals. We should be thanking the SPCA staff, and feeling fortunate that they are there working hard in the background to fight for the animals, rather than hearing the negativity that was outlined in Ms. Davis’ letter disrespecting the SPCA.
Re: The SPCA has outlived its usefulness We were absolutely outraged at the uneducated letter from Kristi Davis about Aslan, the dog rescued from Ladysmith. We have been rescuing dogs for over 27 years and have NEVER had an aggressive, unpredictable rescue dog. Yes, they have come to us extremely traumatized and very timid, but, within a short time of receiving love, nourishment and feeling safe, they blossom into incredibly loving and exceptionally loyal companions. Dogs don’t cheat, lie or steal. They don’t care where you live, what you look like, how you dress. They are not judgemental nor critical. They only want to give you unconditional love and be loved by their humans. That is all they ask for. Simple, isn’t it? Think of the service dogs who protect us in the military and police and therapeutic dogs who help the disabled, veterans and emotionally fragile people. Habitual prisoners, who usually don’t trust anyone, are now training dogs in jail, and, perhaps for the first time in their lives, are receiving love. Both the prisoners and the dogs get a second chance in life! Yes, we are also very aware of the homeless (our own son, of his own volition, lives on the streets) and food banks, needy pensioners which is why we also donate to the food banks, to thrift shops. We do that as well. Kristi Davis, you could learn something from animals! Perhaps you should go volunteer at the SPCA to educate yourself. You might be surprised.
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on child death and serious injury cases and that opposition MLAs would then take up the oversight and criticism role is a total non-starter. Let’s be honest here, when have the majority Liberals ever taken anything the minority opposition MLAs have to say seriously, let alone seriously enough to make changes? While some of these recommendations may be good for the ruling government, we don’t think they’re good news for those who are caught in this broken system. And they’re the ones who are most important, aren’t they?
SPCA deserves respect, not derision In response to Kristi Davis’s letter saying the SPCA has outlived its usefulness, I 100 per cent disagree. In respect of the dog, Aslan, who was thankfully rescued by the SPCA, Ms. Davis questions if saving the dog was the right thing to do given the medical costs to save Aslan. She also questioned why the dog was saved thinking that he was being put through unnecessary suffering to save his life. I understand that Aslan has turned the corner and is happily healing in his new foster home. Many folks have come forward willingly with donations to pay for Aslan’s vet expenses which
have been fully covered. All of this has made a difference in one dog’s life so that he can know love and compassion rather than the dismal life he knew before he was rescued. This is all very positive and a direct result of the amazing staff, veterinarians, and community that all came together to help Aslan. I really have to wonder where Ms. Davis got the idea that the SPCA “already has millions of the public’s money that we must give them involuntarily” to help animals, and I think she should check her facts. The SPCA is primarily funded through voluntary donations by people who care about the welfare of animals. The province did fund $5 million to the BC SPCA in 2015 to help with infrastructure
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Re: SPCA needs to be put down I find it difficult to believe anyone could be so mean-spirited. The way we treat our animals is the mark of a civilized society. An animal which has been abused or neglected still has the right to live.
SPCA doesn’t take money involuntarily Response to letter from Kristi Davis As an animal lover and pensioner I resent being told that this poor dog does not deserve to be rescued. Since when is it necessary for the public to give the SPCA money involuntarily? As far as my experience has shown they are always extremely appreciative of any sum donated. Whether or not this poor dog is able
SPCA needed so long as humans mistreat animals In answer to Kristie Davis’s letter re: SPCA The SPCA will outlive its usefulness when humans stop putting animals in danger and distress. Like humans, animals feel fear, pain, hunger, distress, loneliness and love. What animals do not have is the power of speech, reasoning and common sense, giving humans power over them.
Write to everyone to prevent Shawnigan ghost town The permit to allow the dumping of tons and tons of contaminated soil in Shawnigan Lake’s watershed is incomprehensible. What could Mary Polak and Christy Clark possibly be thinking? A resulting ghost town is only a matter of time, and the water table actually affects a much wider area.
Our own pets have all come from the SPCA and without exception have adjusted perfectly to the family. I am sure Aslan will be a loving pet in the right home. The SPCA does so much good work in our community, it should not be discounted. Ed White Cobble Hill
to be saved and find a forever home is of course a huge question. However I believe every creature should be given a second chance. I believe the SPCA does a fabulous, and often thankless job, which should be applauded not run down. They most definitely have a place in our society especially since animals cannot speak for themselves. Jen Waterton Duncan
Not all, but many of the “vulnerable humans in our society” put themselves there because they did not use their power of speech, reasoning and common sense. We share this world with animals and birds and I think they deserve their share of our taxes and charity. Gandhi quote “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
A holiday message to men
Thank you for the community support
I am sending this message today as a reminder that we are heading into a time of year that often causes old hurts to surface. It is very common for men to choose to isolate and not ask for help. I am asking you to consider reaching out to local organizations such as churches, mental health, etc. for their support. This is also a time of year where holiday cheer is shared. I would invite you to consider the impacts of excessive alcohol and food on your health and well being. I would invite you to connect with family and friends and to enjoy the special moments near a warm fire — sharing stories, etc. Please remember that how you treat yourself is how you treat others. So be gentle and look for the simple joyful moments. Take care of yourself! All the best of the season! Here’s to a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2016!
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hank you to a wonderful community, We would like to express our sincerest thanks for the outpouring of love and support shown to us since Brayden Gale’s tragic accident. Our loss has touched many, and the community has come to our side; from the generous support of our coworkers at the CVRD and Crofton Pulp Mill as well as countless friends and family. So many thoughtful and caring individuals, you have all touched us in heartfelt ways. We would also like to thank the bystanders at the scene for everything they did and tried to do for Brayden, and again thank you to the all the emergency service personnel for your efforts and support. Brayden will never be forgotten, nor will the support that we received from our community. Thank you all so much. Laura Robertson, Duane Gale and families Cowichan
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The City of Duncan Public Works Crew will be picking up donations of non‐perishable food items The City of Duncan Public Works Crew will be picking up donations of non‐perishable food items for the local food bank on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2015. We will also be collecting for the local food bank on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2015. We will also be collecting donations of unwrapped toys again this year! You can choose to donate food, or toys, or both. donations of unwrapped toys again this year! You can choose to donate food, or toys, or both. Please place your donations, clearly marked FOOD/TOY DRIVE, at curbside on your scheduled Please place your donations, clearly marked FOOD/TOY DRIVE, at curbside on your scheduled garbage collection day. garbage collection day. ****OR**** ****OR**** You can drop off your donations at City Hall or the Public Works Yard during business hours. You can drop off your donations at City Hall or the Public Works Yard during business hours. ****OR**** ****OR**** Give us a call and we will personally drop by to collect donations. Give us a call and we will personally drop by to collect donations. Public Works – 1091 Marchmont Road: Mon – Fri from 8:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. PH# 250‐746‐5321 Public Works – 1091 Marchmont Road: Mon – Fri from 8:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. PH# 250‐746‐5321 City Hall – 200 Craig Street: Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PH# 250‐746‐6126 City Hall – 200 Craig Street: Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PH# 250‐746‐6126
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ur propane firework to find ways place needed to phase out the use maintenance of fossil fuels. If you last week...wait now, and I do that, governbefore you fire off ments will achieve that critical email, their carbon reducwe got rid of our oil/ tion objectives, fossil wood boiler and use fuel corporations will propane only as a go bankrupt, and our CARBON backup for electric climate will heal. BUSTER heaters. Okay? Hope Problem solved. so, because nobody Of course, this tranPeter Nix said a carbon buster’s sition to renewable energy will not be easy and job is easy. Anyway, I jokingly asked Gary, cannot be abrupt. So we all have very big jobs, but with very big the gas fitter, if he knew that benefits. Our non-carbon future his job would inevitably become will be sustainable and likely extinct. Instead of being pissed more democratic, more social, off, he smiled and said “Yes, I and, certainly, more healthy — a know”. big deal in Cowichan according I guess he was listening to to our regional medical officer. politicians and scientists at that We need to help each other Paris Climate Conference last change our way of thinking. If week. At the same time, a Sunwe treat fossil fuel users that cor oil sands mechanic got conlive in our community as we siderable publicity when he also now treat smokers that come admitted the need to phase out into our homes — kind but stern his fossil fuel job and transition — then we will succeed. to renewable forms of energy — If we phase out our use of wow, this in Fort McMurray! gasoline or home heating fuel, But given the extensive press corporations will fear the financoverage of the Paris Confercial risk of digging or drilling ence, is my carbon buster job expensive fossil fuels out of the also to become extinct? ground. So I am transitioning Well, action on climate change my energy into supporting is too important to leave to govalternatives to fossil fuels. ernments or corporations. So For example, a group in Cowthe answer is both yes and no. ichan is setting up a public Yes, I don’t need to warn about solar energy project. Citizens the danger of climate change would finance locally-produced, any more. But no, I will still
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The terrible case of the tight-fisted carpenter “Husband gets jail children came — for there are three in the for ‘callous’ neglect of little family so suddenly wife” —Times-Colonist, bereft of both father and December 2015. mother — they were the t was said, at the constant companions of time, that James both parents whenever H. Gilchrist comthey appeared in public, mitted suicide while Mr. Gilchrist invariably grief-stricken by his CHRONICLES carrying the youngest...” wife’s death. Curiously, when police T.W. Paterson Police, in fact, were examined their Craigconvinced of it, druggist flower cottage, they were astonC.H. Bowen having reported that ished to find not a comfortable a man of Gilchrist’s description home but one “fitted with a scanthad purchased 10 grams of strychiness common only to the living nine to, he said, rid himself of a places of the very poor” — this, cat. When last seen, the missing despite Gilchrist’s having enjoyed carpenter was walking rapidly steady employment at high wages. towards Macaulay Point, and Apparently the carpenter had been officers concluded that Gilchrist “economical even to penuriouseither took the poison, drowned ness in his daily life,” often walkhimself, or both. Despite intening several miles to work in the sive efforts, however, they’d been worst of weather rather than pay a unable to find a body. few cents carfare. Making matters worse, the GilA search of the house turned up christs’ Victoria West neighbours few cooking utensils or articles of found themselves in charge of the furniture; even the children slept couple’s three children. Apparon mattresses on the floor for want ently the Gilchrists were an odd of bedsteads, and the few blancouple. English, they’d “lived in kets were thin. “What disposition Victoria for many years, being Gilchrist could have made of his notable for their mutual devotion money is accordingly puzzling the in their married life, carried to an western suburb almost as much extreme that had won for them a as the mystery of his fate,” it was reputation of mild eccentricity. reported. They were inseparable, and each found complete happiness in the See FEAR OF, Page 14 society of the other. When the
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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREA
NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN THE COWICHAN RIVER WATERSHED E – COWICHAN STATION/SAHTLAM/GLENORA STUDENTS AREA OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY
OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY OVERFLOW FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 3930 [Cowichan River Water Management Service] FOR CVRD SERVICE AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3956 WITH XMAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to adopt "CVRD Bylaw No. 3956 – GENEROSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), proposes to adopt “CVRD Bylaw No. 3930 – Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Critical Location Streetlighting Service Amendment Bylaw, 2015".
Cowichan River Water Management Service Establishment Bylaw, 2015 “. These students — all members BYLAW SUMMARY of the DistrictSUMMARY Student Advisory If adopted, Bylaw No. 3956 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to amend "CVRD Bylaw No. 2141, Electoral Area E – BYLAW Council — are getting ready Location Streetlighting Service Establishment Bylaw,management 2000", to increase maximum IfCowichan adopted, Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Bylaw No. 3930 to will allow Critical the CVRD to requisition up to $600,000 per year to provide of waterthe quality and quantity in pack all the generously donated requisition limitRiver fromWatershed. $3,000 up The to $7,000 annually. Costs to residential areproposed set out inservice the table below. purposeproperty the Cowichan maximum cost to residential propertyproperty owners owners within the area with aThe residential warm clothing andistoiletries of the increase to recover 2014 installation costs four (4)as lights; andinassist withbelow. operation maintenance including BC at the assessed at $100,000 be approximately $9.13forper year, set out the table Theand complete bylaw iscosts, available for review they’ve collected this fall would intobylaw Hydro fees. The complete is available for review at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, located at 175 Ingram Street office, located at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan BC, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding statutory newCVRD for distribution inbackpacks 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. to less fortunate teens around available on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca the Cowichan Valley. This effort is always one of the highlights of the CALCULATION TABLE year for the council.
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Number of Electors in the Services Area 3,397 29,916
10% of the Electors 340 2,992
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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
ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS ELIGIBILITY ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS ANDAND ELIGIBILITY ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY The CVRD may adopt this bylaw unless at least 10% of electors within regional district that aindicate referendum be held bymust submitting TheCVRD Regional District may adopt this bylaw unless atelectors least 10% of the electors within the indicate service area that must a referendum be The may adopt this bylaw unless at least 10% of within the regional district indicate that a2015. referendum must be held bymust submitting Regional District may adopt this bylaw unless at least 10% of electors within the service area indicate that a referendum be aThe signed Elector Response Form to the CVRD offi ce no later than 4:30 pm, Wednesday, December 2, The Elector Response Form must held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District office no later than 4:30 pm on Monday, January 25, 2016. abe signed Elector Response Form toCVRD, the CVRD offi cethose notolater than 4:30 pm, Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Elector Response Form held submitting a signed Form the Regional District office no later 4:30 pm onThe Monday, January 2016. in by theResponse form established byElector thebe persons qualify as electors of than the whole of the City of Duncan; the 25, whole ofmust the Elector Forms must inResponse the and formonly established by thewho Regional District, and only those persons who qualify as electors of the be in the formare established bysign. thebeThe CVRD, and those persons qualifyDistrict, as electors of Bthe whole of theLake, City Electoral of Duncan; theD whole of the Elector Formsand must in the form established theofwho Regional only those persons who qualify asArea electors of the service area entitled to service areaDistrict includes all Electoral Area E and – Area Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/that comprises Town of Response Lake Cowichan; those portions ofonly the ofbyNorth Cowichan, Electoral – Shawnigan – Cowichan service are entitledand to sign. The service area includes allelectors ofCowichan, Electoral Area E as – Area Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/that comprises Town of area LakeLocation Cowichan; thoseStation/Sahtlam/Glenora, portions of the District ofElectoral North Electoral – Shawnigan Lake, Electoral Area D –I –Cowichan the Critical Service Area. Service area either resident electors orand as non-resident property Bay, Electoral Area E –Streetlighting Cowichan Areamay F –qualify Cowichan LakeB South/Skutz Falls, Electoral Area Youbou/ the Critical Location Streetlighting Service Area. Service area electors may qualify as either resident electors or as non-resident property Bay, Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, and Electoral Area I – Youbou/ electors, as follows: Meade Creek that are within the boundaries of the proposed service area are entitled to sign. Electors may qualify as either resident electors electors, as follows: Meade Creek that are withinelectors, the boundaries of the proposed service area are entitled to sign. Electors may qualify as either resident electors or as non-resident property as follows: or as non-resident Resident Elector property – You areelectors, entitledasto follows: submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of Resident Elector – You are citizen, entitled have to submit Elector Form as and a resident elector if you are 18 orArea olderEon– the day of submission, are a Canadian livedan in BC for atResponse least six months, have been a resident of age Electoral Cowichan Resident Elector – You are citizen, entitledhave to submit anBC Elector Response Form asand a resident elector if you of areElectoral age 18 Area or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian lived in for at least six months, have been a resident E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/for the past 30 more. Resident Elector – You arecitizen, entitled to days submitor an Elector Response Formand as have a resident age 18service or older on for thethe daypast of submission, are a Canadian have for at least six months, been aelector residentif inyou theare proposed area Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/for the past 30 lived daysinorBC more. submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident in the proposed service area for the past 30 days or more.Property Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age Non-Resident 30 days or more.Property Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age Non-Resident 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered 18 on the of submission, are a Canadian lived inResponse BCthe forpast atForm least sixamonths, owned and held Non-Resident Property Elector are entitled tocitizen, submithave an Elector as non-resident property elector are age titleortoolder a property inday Electoral Area E– –You Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora for 30 days or more,have and do not qualify asifregistered a you resident Non-Resident Property Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector are title to a property in Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify asifa you resident 18 or older on the dayone of submission, a Canadian have lived in BC forform at least six months, have owned andmany held registered titleage to elector. NOTE: Only non-residentare property electorcitizen, may submit a response per property, regardless of how owners there 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit a response form per property, regardless of how many owners there be. in the proposed service area for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident amay property may be. in the proposed service area for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident aproperty property elector may submit a response form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. property elector submit response form per property, how manyForm, owners If less than 10%may (340) of theaservice area electors submit regardless an Elector of Response thethere bylawmay will be. be deemed to have the approval of Iftheless than 10% (340) of the service area electors submit an Elector Response Form, the bylawthe willalternative be deemedapproval to have opportunity, the approvalthe of electors and the Regional District may proceed with adoption. For the purpose of conducting Ifthe less than 10% (2,992) of theDistrict area electors submit with an Elector Response Form, the of bylaw will be deemed to haveapproval the approval of the electors electors and the Regional may proceed adoption. For the purpose conducting the alternative opportunity, the Ifand lessthethan 10% (2,992) ofadopt the area electorsFor submit an Elector Response Form, the bylaw approval will be deemed to have approval of the electors number of service area is calculated asthe3,397. CVRD Board mayelectors the bylaw. purpose of conducting the alternative opportunity, thethe number of area electors is number of service is calculated and the CVRD Boardarea mayelectors adopt the bylaw. Forasthe3,397. purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of area electors is calculated at 29,916. A copy of the bylaw and Elector Response Form is available from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC calculated at 29,916. 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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ElectorJanuary Response must by submitting a signedForm Elector Response Form the Regional office no later than 4:30 pm onThe Monday, 25,Form 2016. be in theResponse form established by thebeCVRD, those persons qualifyDistrict, as electors of the whole of the who City qualify of Duncan; the whole of the Elector Forms must in the and formonly established by thewho Regional and only those persons as electors of the service entitledand to sign. service areaDistrict includes all ofCowichan, Electoral Area E – Area Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/that comprises Town of area Lake are Cowichan; thoseThe portions of the of North Electoral B – Shawnigan Lake, Electoral Area D – Cowichan the Critical Location Service Area. Service area electors as either resident electors as Electoral non-resident Bay, Electoral Area E –Streetlighting Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, Electoral Areamay F –qualify Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls,orand Areaproperty I – Youbou/ electors, as follows: Meade Creek that are within the boundaries of the proposed service area are entitled to sign. Electors may qualify as either resident electors or as non-resident property electors, as follows: NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREA Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREA NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN THE COWICHAN RIVER WATERSHED submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of Electoral Area E – Cowichan NOTICE TO ELECTORS Resident Elector – You areSTATION/SAHTLAM/GLENORA entitledWITHIN to submit anTHE ElectorCOWICHAN Response Form asRIVER a residentWATERSHED elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of E – COWICHAN Station/Sahtlam/Glenora/for the past 30 daysAPPROVAL or more. 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. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit a response form per property, of how many owners NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes adopt Bylaw “CVRDNo. Bylaw NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat that the the Board Board of of the the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), proposes to adoptto"CVRD 3956No. – 3930 Electoral Area E proposed – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Critical Location Streetlighting Service Amendment Bylaw, 2015". 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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Fear of prosecution sends husband running? THE TERRIBLE CASE, From Page 13 Described as being 35 years of age, six feet tall, with sandy hair and mutton-chop whiskers, Gilchrist undoubtedly was the man seen walking toward Macaulay Point. Sgt. Hawton, Special Officer Johnston and Constables Redgrave and Walker concentrated their efforts in that area. The following day they revealed a new — and shocking — theory for Gilchrist’s disappearance. Rather than being grief-stricken, it was now thought that “fear of prosecution for neglect of [his wife] during the serious illness that caused her death led the husband and father to either make away with himself or secrete himself. As the facts come to light, it is apparent that Gilchrist had cause to fear, for from the information he has received Chief Sheppard has about made up his mind that if the man turns up alive, he will place him under arrest.” It had been learned that Gilchrist had refused to allow his wife a doctor during her last, fatal birth as she lay hemorrhaging. Only when a neighbour noticed the Gilchrist children carrying bloodied bedding from the house had a doctor been called; too late for Mrs. Gilchrist. Whatever the case, Gilchrist was gone, although it had been learned that he wasn’t the man who purchased the strychnine, that individual having notified the authorities. Days passed without sign of the missing carpenter and police remained undecided as to whether he’d fled to escape prosecution or had done away with himself. The mystery was solved when his body was recovered from Juan de Fuca Strait and a coroner’s jury ruled suicide “while temporarily insane”. And with James Gilchrist’s death the mystery of his money went unanswered. Fortunately for his children, relatives in England were said to be in comfortable circumstances. www.twpaterson.com
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◆ TOGETHER WE ARE POSSIBILITY
The community needs your help
T
he Cowichan Valley is one of the most desirable areas in Canada, and yet, for thousands of people in our community, this is not the best place to live. The gap between the richest and the poorest in our communities continues to grow. Every day in the Cowichan region children arrive at school hungry. There are kids who don’t have suitable outerwear for the winter months. There are teens who face mounting social and emotional pressures at school and at home. There are pregnant women who don’t receive proper nutrition during their pregnancy. There are elderly who need support so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. United Way Cowichan works year-round to ensure programs and services are available and have funding so these needs can be met for those most vulnerable in our community. As the largest non-govern-
ment funder in the region, the agencies we support rely heavily on their United Way funding. Over 20 programs are currently funded by United Way Cowichan and those programs impact 25,000 Cowichan residents — that’s one in three people! The reach and impact that each donation has, is impressive. Our community, the wonderful Cowichan Valley, becomes stronger and healthier with every dollar donated. All donations stay local, assisting those who need it most in the Cowichan Valley. We are nearing the end of the annual community campaign and we need your help to hit
the goal. There is still time to donate. Make a donation by Dec. 31 to receive a Charitable Donation Tax Credit for 2015. An added incentive for first time donors is the First-Time Donor’s Super Credit. First time donors can qualify for a one-time 40-54 per cent federal tax credit for donations that are over $200, up to a maximum of $1,000. This is in addition to the provincial credits available. Donations can be made online: www.cowichanunitedway.com, or at the office (1 Kenneth Place in Duncan — the lower level of city hall). If the door is locked, you can drop your envelope through the mail slot, as we will be collecting mail until the end of the year. Remember, this isn’t a United Way campaign; this is the campaign for your community. Please help us in building a healthy, strong, resilient community, right here in the Cowichan Valley. Because “Together, we are possibility”.
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Crofton firefighters Shelby Kelly, left, and Blair Johnson brave a wet, windy day at Russell Farms Market to collect donations for their annual boot drive to raise funds for the firefighters’ charity, muscular dystrophy. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] STARTING APRIL 8,
Accepting Aggregate Materials for Recycling Materials accepted include: • Mirror Glass • Bricks • Non-Laminated • Concrete STARTING APRIL 8, Window and • Asphalt Container Glass • Gravel & rocks
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Notice to Residents of Electoral Area F Accepting Aggregate (Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Materials for Recycling Falls):
A survey will be distributed and attached to your Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) curbside tote on December 18, 2015, to obtain feedback regarding the STARTING APRIL 8, Materials accepted include: Accepting Aggregate Drop offcollection aggregate materials recycling at: curbside program in yourfor area. Materials for Recycling
Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Materials accepted include: • Mirror Glass • Bricks • Non-Laminated • Concrete Window and • Asphalt Container Glass • Gravel & rocks
Please complete the survey and re-attach it to your CVRD curbside 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan • Ceramics Non-Laminated • Concrete tote for collection on the next• pick-up day (January 2, 2016). • Porcelain • Ceramics • HardiPlank
• HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt for more information Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 For more information on the survey, including alternativeor methods of participation, Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00
Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
visit cvrd.bc.ca/survey or callor the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250.746.2540 or toll toll-free 1-800-665-3955 visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca free 1.800.665.3955. Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 for more information
Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca
Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
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Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca
Cowichan Lake Recreation
New Year’s Eve Family Event
Thursday | December 31 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 per family
Facebook page “Soulful Memories & Bastet’s Lair”.
20 Station St., Downtown DUNCAN
250.597.7685
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Gift Certificates Available AT GREAT FERMENTATIONS
Bring your family out for a great time on New Year’s Eve at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Ticket price includes family skating, crafts, sports, games, movie, hot chocolate, and more. Fun for the whole family! Location: Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Register at the Arena by December 22. for more information on cowichan lake recreation winter programs
Call Cowichan Lake Recreation at: 250.749.6742 @mycvrd Visit: cvrd.bc.ca facebook.com/mycvrd
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Live nativity always a treat LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
In 2015, the Shawnigan Alliance Church celebrates its 12th year of inviting the community to enjoy an outdoor live production of the Christmas story. The group uses a trio of scripts so the productions are never the same as last year. What makes this special family entertainment is the inclusion of live animals in the production. And, children can visit them after the show, too. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec 19 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. The drama unfolds outdoors, no matter if the night is rainy or dry, so dress warmly. There is some bleacher-style seating but a lot of folks end up simply standing to watch
Mary, Joseph and Jesus are always central figures in the live nativity scripts at Shawnigan Alliance Church. [CITIZEN FILE]
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the show, too. Inside the church, members of the congregation are offering homemade cookies and hot chocolate and carol singing while downstairs there are crafts for the kids to make and take home. The church’s Deb Gammer is delighted at all the enthusiasm for the production. “Every year, we have around 100 volunteers who all grab an end, serving and showing the community the story of Christmas,” Gammer said. “This year the script is our third in the trilogy and it’s the fourth time we have performed it,” she said. “This is great fun every year and we invite our community free of charge. Come spend Christmas with Shawnigan Alliance Church.”
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This superb image by Lake Cowichan photographer Ken Karpick, which shows a full moon shining through the hole in the centre of the recently raised totem pole in Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, drew a lot of praise at the recent town hall meeting. [KEN KARPICK PHOTO]
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◆ DRIVESMART
Introducing variable speed signs in British Columbia TIM SCHEWE SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN
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he choice of a safe travel speed depending on the driving environment can be as varied as the number of drivers on the highway. I can recall responding to an injury crash on an icy divided highway where both the ambulance and I were using the left lane and all emergency warning equipment. Even with the urgency of the situation, travelling at 95 in the posted 110 km/h zone seemed to be appropriate to both of us. This was clearly not the case for other drivers as we were passed a number of times by vehicles using the right hand lane. 2016 will see the first introduction of variable speed limits (VSL) on highways in British Columbia. Slated for implementation on segments of the Sea to Sky, Coquihalla and Trans Canada highways, the speed limit will be shown on electronic speed signs that can be changed remotely based on existing weather conditions. Data for the changes will be gathered through pavement and visibility sensors installed in these highway segments. Operations staff with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will use the data to change the speed limit displayed to one that is appropriate for safety. Experience with VSL elsewhere indicates that it is generally well received by
drivers and results in a safety improvement. VSL are especially effective if variable message signs indicate why the change has occurred. One drawback appears to be a tendency to create greater speed variance between vehicles. Another issue is that to remain effective, speed enforcement needs to be sufficient to maintain compliance. Perhaps highway segments with VSL would be an ideal opportunity to introduce time over distance automated speed enforcement as well. The danger presented by conventional enforcement methods increases as VSLs decrease. Automated enforcement could increase compliance and maintain uniformity in application without increasing risk. Schewe is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca
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Minions? A hockey faceoff? It was not your grandmother’s Nutracker onstage at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Dec. 12 but Ballet Victoria’s take on the Christmas classic delivered everything that counted, and more to the big crowds. BV’s artistic director Paul Destrooper appeared before the curtain to start the event and explained that he and the troupe had put their own spin on the famous story, calling it The Gift of the Nutcracker. The major difference was that there was no nutcracker hero, but the audience, lost in the magic, hardly noticed. We were served up all the famous music and a lot of the famous choreography from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite but Destrooper followed the example of the composer, who had wanted to please the children of his day. Hence the inclusion of a hockey game played with candy canes instead of sticks and the insertion of yellow-shirted minions instead of Russian soldiers for the trepak dance. But the company also knew there would be many traditionalists in the crowd, bringing their grand-daughters, clad in their best. And, sure enough, there was as much satin, lace and velvet in the audience as there was onstage. All the beautiful dances were there, with costumes as swooningly romantic as any prospective princess could wish. For the adults, Destrooper included a delightful jazzy number, based on Dave Brubek’s song, Take Five. The dancing ranged from graceful and sprightly to powerful and bringing a couple of the minions out into the lobby afterwards for photos with young fans was a master stroke. But Ballet Victoria’s real gift to the audience was creating a fresh Nutcracker for a new century without losing that beloved connection to the past.
Andrea Bayne is a beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy in this production that mixes modern with traditional. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
The roses dance with Dew Drop Princess Risa Kobayashi in the graceful Waltz of the Flowers. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
The traditional Spanish gypsy dance is performed with bravura by Ballet Victoria’s Jessie Gervais. For more photos see cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Little Pandora joins the minions in a twist on tradition that proved really popular with the younger folk attending the ballet at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Andrea Bayne and Jessie Gervais are Princess Elba and Jack Frost in Ballet Victoria’s ‘The Gift of the Nutcracker’. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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Tenor Ken Lavigne brings his Old Time Christmas Radio Show to Chemainus United Church Dec. 19 and 20. His golden voice and gracious style are a wonderful throwback to the glamorous days of the radio crooners, and the concept of a live-on-the-air show is a natural fit for Lavigne. The pride of Chemainus, he has charmed his way into the hearts of concertgoers across North America with his exciting blend of classical tenor sound and modern style. With his spectacular songs and entertaining stories, Lavigne embodies the spirit of the underdog: audacity, tenacity and ultimately triumph. Audience favourites include: O Sole Mio, Funiculi Funicula; Nessun Dorma, Be My Love, Loch Lomond, Danny Boy; Hallelujah, Bring Him Home and more. He has also released a Christmas album, Comfort & Joy, which offers his take on many wellknown songs of the season. Recognized early for the out-
The Cowichan Symphony Society is bringing Handel’s Messiah to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre stage on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The world’s most popular oratorio will be performed by the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Vox Humana Choir and four super soloists so get your tickets now to enjoy a seasonal classic. The music of Handel’s Messiah has universal appeal and has become associated with the holiday season despite covering both the birth and death of Jesus. T he beautiful arias and energetic choruses are great favourites with a wide variety of people and performances such as these are a cause for celebration. Messiah is special because, unlike most of the choral and operatic work of its time, its melodies are still widely recognized, partly because it’s wonderful to sing. To the chorister, whether in a formal performing ensemble
Ken Lavigne brings his ‘radio show’ to Chemainus this weekend. [CITIZEN FILE] standing timbre of his lyric tenor voice as well as the ease and agility with which he sings, Lavigne’s career has taken him as a soloist to Carnegie Hall but also, through the successful tenor trio, Romanza, throughout Canada and the United States for hundreds of concerts. The Ken Lavigne Christmas Old Time Radio Show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Advance tickets are $32 for
adults, $18 for students. At the door, you’ll play $37 for adults and $18 for students, so don’t wait. Get those seats nailed down now by calling 250-246-3592 or get them at 49th Parallel Grocery and General Store, Chemainus Foods and Chemainus and Ladysmith United Churches. This event is also trying to help the food banks, so please bring a non-perishable food item when you arrive at the concert.
or in an audience participating from a seat in the hall, Messiah is very special at Christmas. Who can resist the excitement that always accompanies the first few notes of that wonderful chorus, And the glory of the Lord, or resist the urge to try those high notes in the shower the next day? Then, of course there is the tender music that accompanies the birth of the baby and no one can ever resist the Hallelujah chorus. But that’s not the end, and there is lots more, including such solo selections as The People That Walked in Darkness and I Know That My Redeemer Liveth. Joining the performance are soprano Lucia Cesaroni, mezzo-soprano Susan Platts, tenor Zach Finkelstein and baritone Justin Welsh. So, if you’ve been looking for a chance to hear Messiah live, this is your opportunity. Tickets are $40 for adults and are available at the Cowichan Ticket Centre or call 250-748-7529.
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Trunk Rd. in Duncan. The leading role of Amahl will be sung by the Valley’s Reuben Broadway. He has been studying voice since 2008, winning many awards and has been marked as one-to-watch provincially in musical theatre as well. Broadway has been seen locally in the role of Gavroche in Les Misérables at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, and is currently playing Michael Hobbs in Elf at the
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YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK Jonah Chua is in Grade 8 at Sunrise Waldorf School. He studies violin with Garth Williams, and recently completed Level 5. He also studies theory with Ruth Williams. Jonah plays violin in the Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra, and enjoys the variety of music that the orchestra plays.
Cari Burdett leads a star-studded cast in the fifth incarnation of her popular musical celebration of the Winter Solstice. This year, the show has moved to the Christian Reformed Church in Duncan. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Burdett back with Winter Solstice show Winter Solstice Music is back for a fifth year as Cari Burdett and friends celebrate the turning of the year in style. Sara Marreiros, Anne Schaefer, Richard Moody, Miles Black and Marisa Jackson are joining forces for four shows
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joy, fusing world music, jazz, pop, folk and carols into a celebration of solstice. Showtime in Duncan is 7 p.m. and tickets to this family-friendly show are available in advance from Ten Old Books or www. eventbright.ca
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From Winter Wonderland, above, to the Lord’s Prayer, right, the annual holiday presentation from Judy’s Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm dancers and their guests was a hit with the crowd that packed the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for the show on Dec.5 This treat also included some belly dancing by guests the Saidi Sisters and some songs performed by the band Brand New World.
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Two Valley writers take home Cedrics Two senior writers from Duncan and Chemainus have been selected as winners of the inaugural Cedric Literary Awards. The idea was to offer prizes of $3,000 awards to unpublished authors aged 50 or better. And, in front of a packed house at a special reception held in Victoria last week, Margitta Maud, 76, of Duncan, won for her creative non-fiction work, Out of Darkness, and Joel Scott, 75, of Chemainus took home an award for his novel, Arrow’s Flight. A total of 168 entries were received from across the province and rounding out the Cedrics are: Irene Lynxleg, 75, a Vancouver First Nations writer for her short story Keesis’s Trimble Park Diary and Susan Braley, 59, of Victoria for her poetry collection, The Imminence of Fracture. The Cedric judges loved Maud’s work. “This is a non-fiction memoir written in the third person that reads like a novel. Paddy — the main character — has a harrowing experience in his youth, and flees Ireland with an uncle to live with another uncle in England. From there, he learns how to train dogs and many other things. We loved how the writer uses dialect in the writing that is clear and also relevant to the story. We felt invested in the story
and the main character from the get-go with use of very descriptive writing and superb details,” they raved when sending out notice of the winners. They also enjoyed Scott’s opus, saying it “is a well-written series of vignettes about characters all living in the same small coastal town — all unique and living believable lives. The book builds a convincing world and it was enjoyable to get a glimpse into each life.” Organizers of the event are pleased with how it’s all come along. “With no history to draw upon, we’ve created a spectacular beginning to the Cedric Literary Awards,” said Peter Dale, chair of Betterthan50 and founder of the writing competition. “We have demonstrated what inclusiveness really means by embracing writers from every region of B.C., including First Nations writers,” he added. Scott wrote his book to keep alive the memories of a special trip: he circumnavigated the globe with his wife and son in the late 1990s. “I took some of the actual details about the sailing and put a plot into it and made a story. Offshore sailing offers an interesting background to work with,” he said from his home in Chemainus. See WINNERS, Page 24
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Wild night at Stick ends in a draw KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Hockey fans came out in force to check out the B.C. Hockey League’s first entry from Washington state in 20 years as the Cowichan Valley Capitals played host to the Wenatchee Wild last Friday night. They were rewarded with more than just a glimpse of the BCHL’s newest team, however, as the teams played to a hard-earned and thoroughly entertaining 2-2 deadlock. “There was a lot of curiosity about the new team,” Capitals head coach Bob Beatty said. “We had a pretty good crowd, and I don’t think they went away disappointed. “I thought it was a very exciting game. It had a great pace to it. Both teams had lots of scoring chances.” After a scoreless opening period, the Wild got on the board first with a powerplay marker three minutes and two seconds into the second frame. The Caps tied it up with a powerplay goal from Luke Santerno at the 1:37 mark of the third period, and that’s when the fans finally got to cover the ice with stuffies for the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss. Play resumed after an extended break to clear away the toys. The Wild pulled ahead with four minutes and 43 seconds remaining in regulation, but Adam Osczevski made it even with a controversial effort exactly a minute later. The teams played five minutes each of four-on-four and threeon-three overtime, but it didn’t change a thing. Still, Beatty was pleased that his team was able to dig deep and score late to force overtime.
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coach could appreciate the fact that the fans got their money’s worth last Friday. “There were some mistakes, from a coaching perspective, certainly,” he said. “But I don’t think anybody would have left that game feeling ripped off.” The same couldn’t be said about the Capitals’ next outing, an ugly 7-3 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters on Sunday afternoon. Beatty was at a loss to what happened between Friday night and Sunday afternoon. “That’s really a good question,” he said. “We’re going to go over the video and try to get some
answers. It was a real stinker, and I’d like to know what happened.” When the teams played in Trail on Nov. 13, the Caps crushed the Smokies, but the tables were turned in the rematch. “We beat them 6-1, but it didn’t feel like a 6-1 game,” Beatty said of the November game. “We capitalized on our chances and they didn’t. It was the opposite this time.” The Caps were down 4-0 after the first period and had given up seven straight before Luke Santerno finally solved Trail goalie Bailey MacBurnie with less than five minutes to go in the second.
Connor Russell, on the powerplay, and Ayden MacDonald scored in the third, but the game was long gone by then. It didn’t impress Beatty that his team managed to score three times even after the game was clearly out of hand. “Nobody’s getting a badge for that,” the coach said. “I can tell you that right now. There’s a certain standard we need to meet, and we didn’t meet that. They aren’t going to change that rule in hockey that you need to play at least 60 minutes.” See TRADES SEND, Page 28
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CVWC wrestler Dylan Battye, top, grapples with an opponent in a match at the Cougar Invitational at Frances Kelsey Secondary earlier this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Cowichan players take to Williams Field for their first practice on the new turf, a day before their first loss of the 2015/16 VISL season. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Coach takes blame for LMG’s first loss this year KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
After his team’s first loss of the Vancouver Island Soccer League season, Cowichan LMG head coach Glen Martin was pointing the finger of blame squarely at himself. “It was the worst coaching game I’ve ever had,” he confessed. “We weren’t prepared. We weren’t motivated. Our offensive formation didn’t work, and I didn’t change it. We pushed for the win on the road instead of the tie. This one’s on me.” Cowichan was beaten 2-1 by struggling Gorge FC at Hampton Park last Friday, dropping their record to 11 wins, one loss and two ties. Just a day earlier, the team had 20 players out to their first training session at the new Williams Field turf on Sherman Road, but looking back, Martin feels he didn’t use that session wisely. “Ninety per cent of the team made the training sessions,” he noted. “But we didn’t work on anything for the game. We didn’t go over the game plan; we didn’t work on defending corner kicks.” Not practicing corner kicks, in particular, came back to haunt the team. The decisive goal was scored on the last play of the game — a corner kick. “Everybody knew it was the last play of the game,” Martin said. “The ref knew, the players knew, the The defeat marked the first time in seven years that Cowichan had lost to a team in the bottom half of the league, which weighed heavily on Martin. “This bothers me more than losing in the provincial semifinals last year,” he said. The game marked the LMG debut and first-ever senior game for 17-year-old goalkeeper Nate White, who was filling in for the injured Sam Hutchison. None of the blame for the loss could be placed at the feet of the goalie, Martin insisted. “He played unbelievably,” the coach said. “He made some great saves. He was up to the task. Neither of the goals were any fault of his.” Though no fault of White’s, Martin said the opening goal was “the worst goal [he
“It was the worst coaching game I’ve ever had. We weren’t prepared. We weren’t motivated. This one’s on me.” GLEN MARTIN, Cowichan FC head coach
had] ever seen.” White had the ball in a goal kick situation, but decided to send a slow-roller to a defender instead. He could have played the ball back to White for a re-kick, but decided to wait for it to come out of the 18. Former Cowichan player Kevin Jones came in and stripped the ball from Barry, firing it at the Cowichan net. White made the initial save, but Cam Stokes was there to bury the rebound. “We were off to a terrible start 10 minutes in,” Martin said. “We basically spotted them a goal.” Gorge was up 1-0 at the half, but Cowichan tied the score 30 seconds into the second half, which may have done more harm than good. “The guys were thinking, ‘It’s 1-1; we’re gonna get them now,’” Martin said. Cowichan shooters hit the post three times, causing further frustration. “We weren’t clinical in finishing and had a bit of bad luck,” Martin said. Still hoping to salvage a victory rather than just live with a draw, Martin brought in two non-defensive wingers with his last two substitutions, a move he would later regret. “We gambled to win the game, but we should have settled for a tie,” he said. With the defeat now in the rearview mirror, all Martin can hope for is that his team can learn something from it and prepare better for next time. “We bring out the best in other teams,” he said. “We should know better.” Still in first place in Div. 1, Cowichan now holds a six-point lead on the next two teams, Comox and Saanich, both of whom won their games last weekend in the final minute of play. The team has a break until Jan. 16, when they resume the season on the road against Nanaimo. The first game on the new turf is set for Jan. 23.
Elementary wrestlers star at Cougar KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club’s youngest athletes continued to set an example for the rest of Vancouver to follow at the club’s own Cougar Invitational meet earlier this month. “The elementary division of the Cougar tournament continues to grow, as other Island teams are following the CVWC’s lead in promoting wrestling among elementary-aged youngsters,” elementary coach Rick Bryan said. The elementary divisions attracted 54 wrestlers from 17 schools, an increase of nine athletes over last year’s numbers. Cowichan Valley wrestlers collected 17 gold medals at the event. In the girls’ classes, the club saw first-place finishes from Danielle Doherty (Duncan Christian School) in the 1B division and Chloe Foster (Drinkwater) in 3B. In the boys’ classes, gold medals went to Carter Zuback (Queen of Angels) in 1B, Hayden Quast (Drinkwater) in 1C, Dylan Stalzer (Palsson) in 2A, Zach Simon (Q of A) in 2B, Darren Doherty (DCS) in 3A, Levi Peters (Drinkwater) in 3B, Chaas Mearns (Lake Cowichan) in 4, Jacob Fraser (Cobble Hill) in 6A, Dylan Battye
(Tansor) in 6B, Aidan Mischook (George Bonner) in 7A, Caleb Fraser (Cobble Hill) in 7B, Brady Gregson (Tansor) in 9, Kai Poole (Q of A) in 10, Bennett Telfer (Q of A) in 11A, and Kalon D’Fantis (Q of A) in 11B. Loryn Roberts (Q of A) in 1A and Laura Nguyen (Drinkwater) in 2B won silver medals in the girls’ classes, as did Connor Gregson (Tansor) in 2B, Owen Weld (Q of A) in 3B, Dylan Weaselhead (Q of A) in 5, Aidan Charlie (Bonner) in 7B, Ben DiLalla (homeschooled) in 9, and Ethan Maxwell (Q of A) in 10. Bronze medals in the girls’ classes went to Olivia Shafer (Drinkwater) in 1A and Alexis Joe (Q of A) in 3A, and in the boys classes to Nick Rota (Bench) in 2B, Nathaniel Worral (DCS) in 3B, Lyle Sampson (Q of A) in 4, Judah DiLalla (homeschooled) in 5, Derek Seward (Q of A) in 6B, Max Wolf (Q of A) in 7B, Charlie Vincent (homeschooled), in 8, Josh Joe-Campbell (Q of A) in 9, and Aidan Dyer-Price (Drinkwater) in 10. Three more wrestlers finished fourth in their respective boys’ classes: Tyrone Chadwick-Murphy (Q of A) in 5, Max Jimmy (Q of A) in 8, and Connor Hengstler (Q of A) in 10.
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received defenceman Sam Jones from the Penticton Vees, also for futures. BCHL rookie Jones, who was born in England and grew up in Penticton, has played 27 games this year, accumulating four assists and 19 penalty minutes. Willcox had three goals, six assists and 23 penalty minutes in 17 games with the Caps after he was acquired from Trail on Oct. 16 for defenceman Mitch Stapley.
T he 18-year-old Jones arrived in Duncan on Monday morning. “We’re looking forward to getting him in the lineup,” Beatty said. The Caps will be on the road Wednesday and Friday for divisional games against Nanaimo and Alberni. They return home Saturday against the Prince George Spruce Kings, their last game before the Christmas break.
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Eston Unrau scored 35 points to earn game MVP honours, leading the Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds to a 90-64 come-from-behind victory over the Dover Bay Dolphins as the T-Birds won their own Welcome Back Senior Boys Basketball Tournament for the first time in six years. The T-Birds trailed the Dolphins 34-26 partway through the second quarter before turning things around and going on a 64-36 run for the remainder of the game. “We had some nervous energy to start, and were a bit sluggish,” head coach Lucky Walia acknowledged. “We found our rhythm, though. Dover Bay is a good team — we will see them a few more times this year in league play, and play-offs. Hopefully, we keep improving from now to then.” Cowichan hadn’t won the Welcome Back Tournament since 2009, with a particularly strong squad led by Steve McKinnon, Jordan Pendlebury, Daniel Hobden and Mitch Knippelberg. The victory bodes well for the
rest of the high school basketball season. “Winning the tournament feels great,” Walia said. “it helps with our confidence, and gives us a nice jumping off place for the rest of our season. We played better each successive game, which is what you hope to see, especially early in the season.” Cowichan started the tournament with a 69-56 win over Duncan Christian, then got by Lambrick Park 62-59 in the semifinals. T-Birds guard Humza Khan was named tournament MVP, and teammate Noah Charles was named to the tournament all-star team. Rounding out the field behind Cowichan and Dover Bay were Lambrick Park, Nanaimo District, Wellington, Belmont, Claremont and Duncan Christian. The T-Birds will play in Oak Bay’s tournament next weekend, and their first-round opponent will be Lambrick Park, who they beat by three points in the semifinals last weekend. “They are a nice team, and will definitely be happy to get one back against us,” Walia said.
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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.
Rattan Kaur Parhar It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rattan Kaur Parhar on Sunday, December 13, 2015 with her family by her side. Born to her late parents Shyam Singh and Mungo Kaur on May 20, 1928 in Daroli Kalan, Punjab, India. Predeceased by her husband Bhulla Singh and her brothers; Santokh Singh (Harbhajan Kaur), Mohan Singh, Kishan Singh and sister Gurbachan Kaur (Gurdara Singh). Lovingly remembered by her family; children, Surinderpal Singh (Kuldip Kaur), Jasbir Kaur (Bhupinder Singh), Parminder Kaur (Jeevan Singh), Daljit Kaur (Nirmal Singh) and Harjeet Kaur (Balvinder Singh); 11 grandchildren; brother Mohinder Singh (Davinder Kaur) and sister in law Harbhajan Kaur. Our mother was a strong, kind, caring, gentle soul who would do anything for her family and others. She was an honest, hard worker and always faced adversity with a smile and a positive outlook. The pride and joy of her life were her grandchildren, which she had a hand in raising and shaping. Her personality and generous demeanor made people gravitate towards her and her infectious smile won over people’s hearts. She became everyone’s grandmother. The family would like to thank the CDH second floor north/south nursing staff for their excellent care of our mother and as well as, Dr. Glaude, Dr. McDonald, and Dr. McLeod, for their never ending compassion, commitment, and care. A Celebration of Life will be held at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 10:30 am, followed by Cremation Service at Paldi East Indian Crematorium. Final prayers will be held at Paldi Sikh Temple at 1:00pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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Lewis, Elizabeth “Betty� 1931 ~ 2015
Passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015 at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC. Lovingly remembered by her husband Frank, sons Ian (Kim) Brown and David (Deanna) Lewis; grandchildren Tyler and Daniel Brown, Christopher and Melissa Lewis and sister Isobel Quinn. A service will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those so desiring may make a donation to BC Children’s Hospital.
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Helen Jaynes Helen, 93, died peacefully on December 1, 2015 at St. Michael’s Hospice in New Westminster, BC. Helen was born to Wilem and Jacoba Dogterom on April 25, 1922 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Helen is preceded in death by her siblings, Marjorie Little, Tom Dogterom, Cory Dogterom, Jan Dogterom and Leonard Dogterom She moved to Duncan in around 1942 when she married Bill Jaynes. Helen contributed for many years to the Jaynes Hardware business on Station Street and was a long time employee of the Bank of Montreal. Bill and Helen divorced in 1975. She is survived by her son Philip Jaynes (Scott Crank) of New Westminster, B.C. , daughter Lorna Jaynes (Bruce Cates), and grandchildren Jessica Jaynes Bruno and Jordan Bruno of Fremont, CA, sisters in law Erma Dogterom of Lethbridge, AB and Marge Dogterom of Bozeman, MT, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pursuant to Helen’s wishes there will be no service. Since, as an environmentalist Helen loved nature, those who wish to make a donation in her memory are encouraged to donate to the Somenos Marsh Society, a local conservation and wildlife protection organization that Helen cared about and supported. www.somenosmarsh.com
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of the Valley Medical Clinic Duncan I would like to inform my patients that I will be retiring from full time medical practice on January 10, 2016. Dr. Neil Heard will be providing continuity of care for patients in my practice at the Valley Medical Clinic after that date. Dr. Heard is a well qualified and experienced physician certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all my patients, many of whom I have known since my arrival in the Cowichan Valley in 1982, for the privilege of assisting with their health concerns over the years and to wish them all the best of good health in the future.
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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
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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.
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
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Senior’s discount. Nico 250-746-6167
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO APARTMENT BEDROOM for rent in Lake Cowichan. $400, inclusive. Call (250)749-3378. COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. Jan 1. No pets. 250-245-0835, 250-246-4999. DOWNTOWN CHEMAINUSupper suite, 2 bdrms, $850+ utils. No pets. (250)797-0879. LOVELY 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, Central Duncan. Heat incld. NS/NP. $800. Please call Resident Manager at 250-732-0342.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION DUNCAN: ROOM available for F/T working person, quiet home. $450 inclusive. Call (250)715-7115. ROOM MATE wanted. To share large furnished 2Bdrm apt. Quiet Sr., smoker. Avail. now. $550/mo. neg. Call & leave mess: 250-597-4392.
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