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A vehicle makes its way slowly along Cowichan Lake Road — clearly the road not taken by many during the first real snowstorm of the season in the Cowichan Valley Thursday morning. There were reports of at least one crash at Skutz Falls on Highway 18. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

A Duncan minister is sounding alarms after the recent influx of people to his church seeking relief due to the seemingly ever-increasing BC Hydro rates. Minister Keith Simmonds painted a bleak picture, this week, of a situation becoming all too frequently told to staff at Duncan United Church. “Imagine being a single parent, struggling on minimum wage, faced with an unexpectedly high hydro bill because Hydro seems unable to get the equal payment calculation right. If your power is cut off you can no longer heat your home, or refrigerate your food. Cooking is problematic too. You might be forgiven for worrying about interactions with social services, as your children no longer have access to any of the services electricity makes possible,” Simmonds said. “Imagine you’ve communicated that to BC Hydro and imagine they cut you off anyway, next demanding a hefty deposit (sometimes twice the bill) and a hefty connection fee (sometimes as much as the bill)

before they’ll grant you access to power again. “Imagine going to welfare for help and being told you are not having a crisis, you’re having a planning problem and to go out and beg for help from churches, because your lack of planning is not the government’s problem. Maybe you should have spent more time at the food bank, and less in the grocery store?” It’s happening, Simmonds said. And not just to single parents but to pensioners, low wage earners and others as well. It’s not a case isolated to our community either, he said. It’s happening in cities, on reserves, in rural areas and beyond. “Some while ago we decided we would no longer treat Hydro as an essential service. We decided it should be a money earner instead,” he said. “Some time ago we decided the company we owned and the government we operate should treat men, women and children, parents and grandparents without care or compassion or decency.” Simmonds wants to see that change. See PEOPLE, Page 14

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The wall of hooks that supported the tools at the Clements Centre is empty following a robbery at the facility on Clements Street in Duncan over the weekend. [DOMINIC ROCKALL PHOTO] In the past they’ve built stuff; it’s their project shed. “They’ve been spending time lately fixing up the actual workshop. They’ve been putting in

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“We’re disappointed: it was right when we’re fixing it all up. I posted a picture on Facebook showing the nice area where they had all the tools hung up. That’s where somebody came and took them all,” he said. Rockall posted a notice about the theft on Facebook Tuesday and it was soon shared over and over again, plus comments from Valley folk who were disgusted that anyone would steal things from the Clements Centre. “I just put it out there in the hope that maybe someone would see it and realize we are just a poor non-profit society. They may not have had any idea who they were stealing from,” Rockall explained. By Wednesday morning, he was able to announce that although the tools had not been recovered, “we have been overwhelmed by generous offers of support after our break in. Thank you Cowichan! We are so fortunate to live in such an inclusive community. It does seem as though we will be gifted tools from many kind people in the community. Thank you Cowichan!” Anyone who wants to help can call Rockall 250-746-4125 ext 225.

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Alert heard at Cowichan Secondary just drill: principal SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

When a passerby heard “Code Yellow!” over the public address system at Cowichan Secondary on Wednesday morning they paused to consider what that might mean. What was happening? Was everything alright? Was there cause for concern? A quick phone call to the school’s p r i n c i p a l C h a rl i e C o l e m a n revealed just what was going on at the James Street high school. Everything was A-OK. It was just a drill. “It was a Code Red — a lockdown,” Coleman explained shortly after the drill. “We do a ‘Code Red’ first, that’s a full lockdown, and then Code Yellow is a partial lockdown once you kind of know what’s going on but you want kids to all stay in rooms and not wander.” Code Green follows, and that means it’s all clear.”

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Thomas said the society hopes to address the impact of gender-based violence “from a feminist, trauma informed lens ser ving women and self-identified women who are transgendered.” Thomas is a 21-year veteran of the cause, often working on the front lines with women who need it most. “The need for gender-based violence support can be overwhelming in the Cowichan Valley,” she said. “We’re just trying to fill in some of the gaps in service. The [community] agencies are providing all kinds of services but there’s such a high demand and need for service in the Cowichan Valley so this is hopefully just one more service that will provide additional support.” Thomas said she hopes that meeting some needs through the phone line will not only support women at risk but will hopefully create some relief for other social responders allowing local agencies to focus on other supports. “I don’t know that it’s a solu-

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A 23-year-old Duncan man has suffered what RCMP are calling “severe life threatening injuries” but is expected to recover thanks to the efforts of a trio of hockey players and an off duty nurse following a car crash on Highway 18 west of Hall Road on Friday, Dec. 11. The incident occurred just a few minutes after 11 p.m. The Edmonton-based hockey players were travelling back to Lake Cowichan to pick up a wallet they’d left behind when out of nowhere, they saw the red and white lights of a vehicle coming towards them. They soon realized the 1991 Subaru Loyale was actually flipping through the air. The station wagon flipped an undetermined number of times, police said, before coming to rest in a field. The driver was thrown from the vehicle. “It is believed he was not wearing his seatbelt,” said North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday. Good fortune arrived when an off duty emergency room nurse stopped to assist in the roadside first aid, Hobday said. The driver was air lifted to Victoria General Hospital for advanced treatment where he remains in the intensive care unit in serious condition. It is now believed he will survive his

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injuries, Hobday said. “What may have been a fatal motor vehicle collision has the potential for a positive outcome,” she added. “If the hockey players had not been on the road at that time, the vehicle and driver may not have been found for a very long time.” Hobday said alcohol and speed have not been eliminated as factors in the crash. The incident is still under investigation and more information and evidence are being gathered with the assistance of a traffic reconstructionist from South Island Traffic Services. “We cannot stress enough as the holiday season is upon us, to buckle up, drive according to road conditions, and stay sober, alert, and distraction free,” Hobday said. “Everyone using the roads depends on all drivers to be paying attention.”

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Damage of industrial equipment owned by Island Timberlands and their subcontractors in a recent incident could reach as much at $25,000, according to RCMP. Sometime between 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 7 a.m. Dec. 15 one or more suspects arrived at an active job site west of Shawnigan Lake Road. There, they damaged lands, road and machinery. “Suspects…started up an excavator, dropped trees over the road, dug three holes, each the length of the road, and over five feet deep. The suspects then damaged a bridge over an active stream and proceeded to damage the excavator until it would no longer run,” said a press release issued by the Shawnigan Lake RCMP. Detachment spokesman Cpl. Greg Pask said investigators are hoping someone has information regarding this “senseless act of vandalism.” Those with information about this or any other crime are encouraged to contact the Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250743-5514, or Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A Polaris Sportsman quad vehicle in excellent condition has been recovered by police and is awaiting its owner to claim it. The 500-horsepower unit, believed to be a 2006-2008 model was seemingly abandoned on Koksilah Road. Mounties picked it up while on patrol back in August. “Numerous inquiries have been conducted in an effort to locate the lawful owner but no luck to date,” according to a press release issued by North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP detachment spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday. “We need the caller to be able to describe their property, whether it’s this quad or any other missing/recovered property,” Hobday added. She said the vehicle has other defining characteristics that the owner would likely be able to cite in order to be reunited with their property. Anyone missing a quad is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522. Sarah Simpson, Citizen

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o you’ve been agonizing over what to get a few people on your Christmas list, it’s now just a week before the big day, and you’ve still got some empty spots in your gift lineup. Or maybe you’re one of those gift buyers who loves to save all of your Christmas shopping until Christmas Eve, when you run around like crazy amidst all of the hustle and bustle and Christmas tunes and trappings, high on adrenaline and seasonal spirit. Whatever the case may be, put some serious consideration into

getting your gifts from shops right here in the Cowichan Valley. It will make your season bright, and it will make the season brighter for the community as a whole. We’ve really got pretty much anything you could want a few kilometres from your home. Whether you’re a big spender looking for something like a new car, vacation, or furnishings, or someone looking for the perfect piece of jewelry, scarf or toy, you can get it right here in Cowichan. Maybe you want a one-of-akind art piece, or perhaps you’re

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business, that money creates additional wealth for your whole community. The money is more likely to stay in town, as the local business owner uses it to in turn purchase the things he or she needs, often also close to home. Local business owners and managers also support other things in the community, such as sports teams, fundraising events and charities. Their employees are also likely to spend their wages in the community. So get it here, and reap the benefits all year long.

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Sewage at Shawnigan Lake — fact or fiction? Re: Septic systems also a big water issue: I, too, am a long-time resident of Shawnigan Lake. My family connection with Shawnigan dates back to 1905, and I’ve been personally involved since1950. Perhaps Mr. Prenevost should do a little more homework about the topic of septic/sewage at Shawnigan Lake before he writes his next letter. All of the facts disprove his comments. Yes, there are a number of septic fields that need fixing, but the studies show that he is wrong that they are the worst polluter. First, there has been a large turnover of the old cabins around the lake which

have been replaced with permanent houses with conforming septic systems and second, animals contribute far more than humans with regard to waste counts. The lake has been in relatively good condition up to this point. A constructive criticism is one based on facts, not hearsay. I suggest that he become better informed by: 1. checking the evidence (including septic issues) on the Shawnigan Residents’ Association website or, even better, by becoming a member 2. checking the information available through the Shawnigan Waterbasin Society (shawigan.org) (the reports and facts)…again, even better, by becoming a member, or by drop-

ping by the watershed office in the village to see the many maps and information about the Shawnigan Lake watershed. There is a wealth of data about his particular concern and many more issues that the community is effectively dealing with 3. checking the Shawnigan Focus website search engine and past issues for all the data about the topics 4. taking a tour of the area around the SIA/SIRM contaminated soil dump site. A visit to that site will definitely change his opinion on which is the biggest threat to Shawnigan Lake’s water. Grant Treloar Shawnigan Lake

Poll of the day, and all the votes against feeding feral cats. PLEASE contact me to talk about this. I feed feral cats. The cats I feed are spayed/neutered. I spent hours and hours to trap them, get them to the vet so they won’t have kittens. I spent the last two days helping someone who has been feeding a feral (or more likely, abandoned cat) in Duncan, who contacted my volunteer organization for help to trap the cat and get it vet help because it has an eye injury. I work full time, and in the last 48 hours, I have checked on the trap I set eight times in the evening hours (between 6 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.). The weather did not help — staying out of the rain was more important for this cat than eating. I can’t trap unless I have a vet appointment — no more available until January (not all are willing to deal with these “unknowns”/ferals). I am very happy Duncan City council has bylaws that deal with animal abuse, but the “feeding feral cats” ban needs a bit of tweaking. Daragh Coulter Duncan

Refineries, wholesalers making big bucks The refineries/wholesale gas distributors are certainly going for the Grinch of Christmas award. How can they have the gall to raise the price of gas yet again with oil at $36/barrel? It is way past due for the government to step in and save us from this conglomerate. They have no boundaries to their GREED! J. Robertson Duncan

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LETTER to the editor Why are we logging the municipal forest reserves?

Refugees should be left to their privacy

Over half a century ago the municipal council had the amazing foresight to assemble the municipal forests from land that had been abandoned for taxes. Rather than have tax sales they kept the land and created what is now a fabulous recreational resource. Assuming the land had been logged before it was abandoned, it has taken 70 years to get where it is now. However the forests are still being logged and it will be longer than the lifetime of most us in the valley before the cut parts get back to where they were before. From a logging point of view the business seems marginal at best. Over the last 10 years over $10 million worth of logs were sold for a profit of about $450,000, a rate of just over four per cent. It seems that the main reason the forests have been logged is to pay the costs of managing them. From a recreation point of view, this style of forest management provides little positive benefit but causes substantial long term damage. Nearly all of the management activity is focused on preparing for logging and repairing the damage it does. In recent years less than one per cent of expenditures were directly related to recreation. When will we realize that the recreational value of the forests far outweighs the meagre return that is realized from logging? It would be fabulous if council would dedicate all the forests as park. We would be the envy of the whole country.

I find it heartwarming to see the enthusiasm with which many in our valley are welcoming refugees from Syria. I can’t help but wonder, however, if we are being respectful when we publish details of their history in the newspaper.

It would be difficult for them to consent to this, when they are arriving in a new country with little understanding of how things work here. How will children feel when they attend school where everyone knows details of their past? Arriving in a new country after circumstances have led to fleeing the home you loved

is overwhelming enough. I would think part of what we could offer as community is a respect for privacy, without letting our need to feel good about helping taking precedence. Connie Masson North Cowichan www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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Governments responsible for high gas prices I read in your letters to the editor, one by K. Beaumont, who wonders about gas prices. As I mentioned in a previous letter to you, federal and provincial governments have for years found out places that they tap for the little extra reserve cash that they need in emergencies that they themselves have created! What easier source of revenue can be got than the oil patch bonanza; charge what the traffic will bear. Why not? I’m sure the oil companies would just

Juanita and Alex Haddad Cowichan Valley

love to continually cream off the easy loot that the government take for granted is theirs. Our B.C. government is no different. They own the banks of Hydro, ICBC — what more can I say? Although an honourable mention should go to the service clubs that they have destroyed by taking the last nickel plus the “legalized gambling” that is a product of their own making. The facts speak for themselves; thank you K. Beaumont for keeping this on the hot plate. G. Manners Cowichan Bay

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Re: contamination, Sonia Furstenau, Citizen, Friday, Dec. 4. Thank you Sonia, and thank you to the people of your area, Shawnigan Lake. The following excerpts are taken from my letter to the then Minister of Environment Terry Lake, printed in the Cowichan Valley Citizen Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. “I held a new baby girl in my arms today...I am deeply moved...I am all stirred up. Greg Brown could sing the words far better than I can say them at this moment: ‘...neck deep in disaster, I still love this place. Mercy, mercy, mercy, tears on the face...’ “...the double load trucks are still rolling...into the old Evans Redi-Mix site... they go to the sink hole at the far back (nearer to the creek bank now, 2015) to (outlandishly) dump their loads of contaminated soil into the gravel bed over Cowichan Valley aquifers and adjacent to Kelvin Creek and the Koksilah River...

Some of us talk about drinking water for humans. Some of us talk about what we humans keep doing to the life blood of every living thing.” I re-submit these same words without changes, more than three years later, because nothing has been done to change this state of affairs,. As far as we know, no samples have been taken from the four water monitoring wells located on the site. There is, however, a brand new, imported water system in place for the human community most likely to be impacted by these operations, presumably. Of course we weep and weep. We, Kelvin Creek, the Koksilah River, the bay, on and on out to sea and all the creatures large and small in between, with and without voices, thank you for your voices, your will, your stand and, especially, for your hearts.

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Paris climate change agreement will do nothing for problems

delighted to know, and believe, that the members who signed on to the Kyoto Agreement, members of OPEC, NAFTA, members of the Maastricht Treaty and numerous other governmental organizations will now adhere to their agreements to limit emissions. When they have, with monotonous regularity reneged on treaties in the past. Anyone want to buy a bridge? The U.S and President Obama, will no doubt point to the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline as America’s contribution to carbon reduction. Despite them building the equivalent of 10 KXL’s in the

Re: climate conference. The U.N gathered 50,000 people together in Paris, and thus created thousands of tons of emissions, in order to discuss the problem of climate change. They came away, to rapturous applause, mainly from fellow delegates, and stated that their aim is to keep the rise in temperature to 2 C. Which of course means that they are prepared to perpetuate a rise in emissions. We are no doubt expected to be

past seven years. India is the only country to announce something positive about reducing their emissions. They are going to develop and build a nationwide high speed rail system. The U.K. has started to debate a new runway at either Heathrow or Gatwick, which will increase emissions. Tad hypocritical? In Canada, rather than actually doing something, our elected officials have produced a white elephant in the adoption of a carbon tax which they will proudly treat as the panacea in emissions control whilst accomplishing absolutely nothing in the way of reductions.

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Increased taxation just means more cost being passed on to the consumer. One scientist at the conference believes that we need an eight to 10 per cent annual reduction, based on current figures, in the emissions of GHGs. The Air Transport Action Group puts annual emissions at 36 billion tons. Which means that we need an overall reduction of 360 million tons in the first year. We have no chance of achieving this. Why? Because our politicians are...well, you be the judge. They could bring in tax credits for homeowners to switch to heat pumps, or make them

tax exempt and encourage or require developers to install them in new projects. Mandate that vehicle manufactures produce vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, electricity or to provide more hybrid modes of transportation. We have vehicles that run on E85/M85 but our politicians will not mandate that service stations supply it. In short do the things we elect them to do. That is work for the good of the majority, whilst ignoring all of the many special interest groups. Ian Kimm Duncan

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B.C. Liberal Party executive director Laura Miller has resigned and returned to Ontario to face criminal charges stemming from deletion of government email records belonging to the Ontario government. Miller was deputy chief of staff to former Ontario Liberal premier Dalton McGuinty in 2013. She and former chief of staff David Livingstone have been charged with one count each of breach of trust, mischief in relation to data and “misuse of a computer system to commit the offence of mischief,” the Ontario Provincial Police said. The charges relate to email rec-

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People living with camp stove HYDRO, From Page 1 He’s calling on the community now to get in touch with MLA Bill Routley and ask that he demand change in Victoria. “I know the official opposition would see this as a headline issue and would not let up until the government did,” Simmonds said. Routley’s constituency assistant Doug Morgan said Routley is planning on speaking on the issue at the Legislature but scheduling prevents him from doing so until the spring. Morgan said Routley is well aware of the problem and that it’s one of the most common issues people coming to the office have. “We’re seeing this a lot,” Morgan said. Increasingly, women with children are being affected. Morgan handles most of the complaints. “Since I’ve been dealing with this over the last six years here, this is the worst I’ve seen it. The rates are going up and more and more people are being pushed off the

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abour Day weekbringing the runaway end, 1926, was bus to a stop as quickto have been a ly as he did without joyous one for Cowiccausing further injurhan Valley residents ies. Among those so and the hundreds of blessed was Vice-AdRoyal Navy officers miral Sir Cyril Fuller, and seamen whose commander-in-chief flagship had anchored of the Pacific Fleet, CHRONICLES in Cowichan Bay. whose staff car There, on Monday “missed being caught T.W. Paterson afternoon, “with Mt. by only about a Tzouhalem as an effective backminute”. ground, [HMS Despatch] made The same, alas, couldn’t be an impressive picture as she said for electrical artificer Wilswung with the tide”. liam Errald Richards, who died Hardly had the first of her in King’s Daughters Hospital, crew set foot in the village, Duncan, at 3 o’clock the next however, than their shore leave morning. was plunged into tragedy when Just 29 and a veteran of the two seamen were injured, one First World War, he left a wife critically. and seven-year-old son. Among It happened in a matter of those who attended his funeral seconds. Who could have seen it in Esquimalt’s naval cemetery coming? were members of the Royal The Gray Line bus driver? Canadian Legion, Duncan, and No, he’d soon swear before a 50 wreaths demonstrated the coroner’s jury aboard the Descollective grief of his shipmates patch and in Duncan that he’d and Island service groups and had no warning that the Vicindividuals for this hapless Brittoria-Duncan stage would lose ish sailor. its brakes at the top of Buena Ironically, Richards’s shipVista Hill (the deep and curving mates said that they’d heard descent of Cowichan Bay Road a horn honking loudly and at the southern entrance to the repeatedly but took it to be part village), lose control and barof their welcome — until the rel into a group of sightseeing bus rammed into them as they sailors. streamed onto the roadway from It was, in fact, acknowledged the government wharf. that driver William H. Landy, Victoria, had performed well in See STROKE OF LUCK, Page 17

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COWICHAN, From Page 16 Only one seaman, amazingly, was actually struck by the bus, the impact throwing him against Williams who was “catapulted” under the wheel of a parked school bus. Initially, his injuries weren’t considered to be life threatening but this proved to not be the case. Some were quick to point out that four Gray Line coaches had passed through Cowichan Bay that afternoon, all of them, but for the wayward bus, said to be new. With the Despatch’s departure, the coroner’s inquest was resumed in the Duncan court house before a six-man jury, Dr. H.P. Swan presiding. Driver Landry described how he’d tried his brakes as he approached the top of Buena Vista Hill, found them to be satisfactory, and so began the winding descent — only to have the bus begin to pick up speed. When feverishly pumping the brakes had no effect he shifted into second gear then tried to go into low gear, but stalled the engine. A driver for nine years, this was his first time at the wheel of a bus in this locale, he added; a 30-seater that was six years old, cobbled together from various truck components, and used by the company only

“When feverishly pumping the brakes had no effect he shifted into second gear then tried to go into low gear, but stalled the engine. A driver for nine years, this was his first time at the wheel of a bus in this locale, he added; a 30-seater that was six years old, cobbled together from various truck components, and used by the company only as a ‘spare.’” T.W. PATERSON, columnist

as a “spare.” James Marsh testified that he’d driven the bus previously and “never thought the brakes were good but had had no trouble”. Duncan mechanic Percy Koltermann described the brake drums as being badly scored, the linings glazed and hard. In fact, only one rear brake was really effective. In a test run down Buena Vista Hill he and Const. Hughes were unable to keep it below 10 mph or to bring it to a stop before reaching Ordano’s store (today’s Masthead Restaurant)

where the accident occurred. During a second test run they gained so much speed that he was unable to drop into low gear. The jury, composed of Cowichan Bay residents, came back with several recommendations. Firstly, they attached no blame to driver Landry who, they thought, “deserves great credit for his conduct in very trying circumstances”. Secondly, they blamed the accident on a passenger-bearing “conveyance which was not at the time in a fit condition for such a purpose”. Thirdly, they served notice to the provincial government of “the very urgent necessity of at once widening and straightening the Island Highway where it passes through Cowichan Bay”. Fourthly, they suggested that the government appoint travelling safety inspectors “with authority to compel [bus] drivers, during journeys, to demonstrate that their brakes [are] in working order, failing which they should have the power to order the stage to be taken off the road at once, and not allowed to be used again, until certified by such inspector to be in satisfactory working order, each district to have at least one inspector.”

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2009 at COP15 in hen our Copenhagen, Denchildren’s mark — negotiachildren tions broke down look back to what and the resulting we did to keep declaration was our planet livable, considered a they may see this failure. The Paris year’s United Agreement, in Nations climate process and outconference in SCIENCE MATTERS come, is a dramatParis as a turning David Suzuki ic improvement point. — a product of The 21st Conthe growing urgency to act on ference of the Parties (COP21) may have been our last chance the defining issue of our time. for a meaningful agreement to It’s the first universal accord shift from fossil fuels to renew- to spell out ways to confront climate change, with Canable energy before ongoing ada and other industrialized damage to the world’s climate nations required to transition becomes irreversible and devastating. Government min- from fossil fuels to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 and isters, negotiators and world developing nations by about leaders spent the first two 2080. weeks of December creating Before meeting in Paris, a guide for the next stage of governments drafted plans humanity’s action on climate to reduce national carbon change. emissions beginning in 2020. Nations that met in Paris One COP21 negotiation are responsible for over 95 per goal — a review mechanism cent of global emissions. On to encourage countries to Dec. 12, following multiple improve targets over time — rounds of long meetings, they was achieved, giving hope that revealed the final text of the reductions will keep global Paris Agreement. temperature rise below the 2 Though far from perfect, it’s C limit beyond which science a significant achievement. indicates the consequences When nations last attempted of burning fossil fuels will a global climate pact — in

become catastrophic. Present commitments won’t quite get us there, but the called-for improving of targets every five years will get us closer. Past experience shows that once a commitment is made to address a crisis, many unexpected opportunities and solutions result. The agreement also acknowledges that limiting temperature rise to 1.5 C should drive future goal-setting. Canada’s delegation had the added goal of rebuilding the country’s reputation as an environmental leader. For years, we received countless “Fossil of the Day” awards for short-sightedness and stonewalling negotiations. Responding to calls from citizens countrywide, our delegation returned to a more co-operative approach, advocating for inclusion of human rights and indigenous knowledge, along with recognition of the critical importance of the 1.5 C goal. Canada still received two “Fossil” awards, for lacking emissions-goals ambition and limiting availability of funds for “loss and damage”. See CHINA, Page 19

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China criticized for trying to water down reporting RIGHT, From Page 18 But compared to some nations, our country was a positive force. The world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, China, was criticized for trying to water down requirements for a common emissions-and-targets reporting system and opposing a process to require countries to update emissions-reductions goals every five years, advocating instead for voluntary updates. Compromises produced a final product that falls short of assigning liability for past emissions and providing dependable “loss and damage” payments to nations already suffering from the effects of climate change. Ongoing pressure is also needed to ensure targets are met and become more ambitious over time. Despite these shortcomings, the Paris Agreement is a leap forward in the fight against climate change. Funding for vulnerable and developing nations, plans to ratchet up ambition at regular intervals and recognition of the role of indigenous knowledge will play major roles in future action. The first step in realizing stronger goals for Canada begins now. Our government promised more ambitious targets and a framework for cutting carbon pollution and expanding renewable energy within 90 days of the conference, by March 11, 2016. We’ve learned Canadian leaders will stand up for important issues,

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Winter Wonderland Increasingly frequent instances of severe weather are just one of the effects of climate change. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] but we need to push them to be as ambitious as possible. I believe Canada’s commitment will inspire people at all levels of society to propose ways to speed up our shift to clean, renewable energy, and reduce waste through greater energy efficiency. The global community has taken a big step to get human civilization back on track. It’s up to us to ensure that the planet we want — with clean

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WINTER BREAK OFFICE HOURS The School Board Office, Operations Department and Transportation Department will be closed to the public from December 21st, 2015 to January 1st, 2016 inclusive. Central Receiving will be closed from December 24th, 2015 to January 1st, 2016 inclusive.

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Fire Show promises to warm up city LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s time to Light Up the Night in downtown Duncan. On Monday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in City Square the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society is bringing Vesta Entertainment’s spectacular Fire Show to town. This is the show that had to be changed to an LED display during the summer because of the tremendous fire hazard at that time, but now they are back and will

take to City Stage at 7:30 p.m. for the real deal. Also joining the extravaganza are dancers from Carlson’s School, the Glenora Farm Handbell Choir, and an eight-foottall illuminated angel on stilts. This family-friendly event is free and complimentary glow necklaces and roasted chestnuts will be available as well so come on downtown and celebrate the night the sun starts its voyage back towards spring.

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Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebeldi Ponzi...swindler and jailbird. off a colossal $65 billion U.S. from a client list that included entertainment and Hollywood celebrities, politicians and sports stars, big people and so many small ones, plus a miscellany of highly respected charities, foundations, universities, international banks and even investment firms. Sadly, a whole lot of trusting folk in his closely-knit Jewish community, who had regarded him all this time as a benefactor and a role model of integrity for their culture, were badly betrayed, particularly those who ended up among his victims. Madoff was no respecter of colour or creed; money was his common denominator. The diminutive crook later admitted at his lengthy trial, that had the SEC investigators

done their job with any degree of competence, by checking his books in answer to the rumours that swirled around him, they could have put an end to his nefarious scheme, long before he did so much damage to so many people. The scandalous ineptitude of this government agency created a lot of embarrassment for many federal bureaucrats, all the way to the top. In 2009, amid great jubilation in the media and much apprehension among his thousands of investors, the court pronounced sentence on the supposedly contrite little Bernie. To many it seemed a ridiculous, inadequate punishment, a strange quirky requirement of the American legal system. The greedy fraudster was handed a multiple life term of 150 years in a federal penitentiary, so that on paper at least, he’ll be due for release in 2139! Naturally the authorities confiscated all his assets in the fond hope of paying back some of the loot to investors. They reluctantly left a mere 2.5 million bucks for his wife to live on, which was apparently quite a comedown from the luxury lifestyle to which she and her family had been accustomed. Today Madoff relaxes in jail and has admitted to visitors that he always enjoys being treated “like a Mafia Don” by the other prisoners. He ruefully obsesses that his

avarice and lack of conscience for so long has not only ruined his business and reputation, but has condemned every member of his family to the life of pariahs in the community that once idolized him. But I wonder if he ever spares a thought for anybody else, for those fellow citizens who lost a great deal more — their life savings, their homes and for many, their futures. Today there are still shady characters in the stock markets, but most of the petty crooks now infest the web. Without constant vigilance in our Internet dealings, not only are our dollars at stake, so is the security of our credit cards and bank accounts. Even our very identities can be stolen. And while we appreciate that the computer is a universal blessing in so many ways, many people have discovered to their cost that it can also be a Pandora’s Box for the Carlo Ponzis of the world. So let’s keep that lid tightly closed. (Bill Greenwell prospered in the ad agency arena for 40 years in the U.K. and Canada. He retains a passion for medieval history, marine paintings and piscatorial pursuits. His wife Patricia indulges him in these interests, but being a seasoned writer from a similar background, she has always deplored his weakness for alliteration. This has sadly had no effect on his writing style, whatsoever.)

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He first fell afoul of the law up in Canada and served three years in a Montreal jail. Subsequently deported, he was handed another stretch, this time in the Atlanta penitentiary. But around 1919 his twisted little brain told him that the old pyramid investment structure, which had actually been described in a couple of Charles Dickens’s novels, could open the door to lots of easy money. Vigorously, from his shabby Boston office, he put the word out that an investment in his promissory notes could generate up to 50 per cent interest over just 90 days! The credulous crowds took notice and beat an eager path to his door. Soon he and his agents around town were raking in a million dollars a week. Most of the money ended up in Ponzi’s pocket. It wasn’t long before a savvy financial journalist on the leading Boston newspaper challenged the scheme, suggesting that it was merely a way of paying out original contributors with money received from the flood of new investors. The newsman was promptly sued for libel by the affronted Ponzi. He lost the case and had to pay the little crook a handsome settlement. But not long after, the whole racket unwound and collapsed,

taking down six local banks with it. The hue and cry which followed produced a circus-like trial with victims overflowing into the street outside. The evidence was shattering, the verdict a foregone conclusion. When it was all over and the little culprit was shuffling out of the court in handcuffs and shackles, he turned to one of the officials standing there and whispered in his ear the old Roman motto: “Sic transit Gloria mundi”. (Thus passes the glory of the world). Ponzi always had an inflated opinion of himself, but perhaps his final comment should have contained a couple of different Latin words: “Caveat emptor”.... and shouted it out as a warning to the whole assembly. Such advice had been completely ignored by his get-rich-quick investors, who lost a total of $20 million in 1920 dollars, over a very short space of time. And while flipping through the sorry history of villainous financial scammers who stole so much money and broke so many hearts, I unearthed details on the prince among Ponzi schemers, the most infamous, heartless con man EVER: Bernard Madoff. He is the biggest, baddest corporate crook in the history of the financial world. In a 20 year period of sly manipulation which got up to speed in the late 1980s, he ripped

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A special outdoor presentation that has become a Cowichan Valley holiday tradition will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Duncan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’s annual nativity pageant on Dec. 22 and 23 is something that many in the Valley look forward to year after year. Since 1992, friends and members of the area’s Mormon church have performed a heart-warming version of the biblical first Christmas story as a gift for Cowichan Valley residents. They bring the story of Jesus’s birth to life on an atmospheric set in the back lot of their Tzouhalem Road church, which is located near Providence Farm. The shepherds really can lie out in the fields and the wise men come from the faraway east in this production. This outdoor theatre features a cast of more than two dozen adults and youth and is a delight to children as there are also live animals to add realism to the scene. “We’ll have llamas and donkeys and sheep and goats,” said event spokesperson Carol Styles. And as for the appearance of the angel chorus, it’s always a must-see.

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Genge comes home for holidays

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In the final Sunday afternoon of jazz at Crofton before Christmas, acclaimed pianist Tony Genge, home in Victoria for the holidays, brings an all-star trio to the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday, Dec. 20. Genge, a music professor at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will perform with guitarist Andrew Janusson and drummer Hans Verhoeven. Genge returns to the Island regularly

during his vacations to perform extensively at various venues with a variety of local musicians, organizers say. In the past 20 years, the style and influences in his music have become increasingly diverse and he can be heard on his critically acclaimed jazz trio recording, Blues Walk. The concert will be held at the Crofton Hotel pub from 2 to 5 p.m. Musicians are invited to join in a jam session during the last hour. Admission is $10.

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VALLEY Calendar

• Evergreen Cremation Centre and Cowichan Valley Auto invite you to drop off 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: 250-7461028, email info@ctra.ca, website www. ctra.ca • Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133. • ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats.com. Info: 250710-7594. Email: peace@viretreats.com • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains, reasonable prices. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Seniors • 50 Plus Activity Centre in Lake Cowichan hosts Winter Nights Christmas Concert, Saturday, Dec. 19, 6-8:30 p.m.; doors open 5:30; admission $5 or non-perishable food for the food bank; entertainment by the 4 Cowichan Lake Tenors, the Rivernotes Choir and the Good Time Boys. Snacks on sale. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Dec. 31, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing and fun to Andy McCormack. Tickets $30 on sale at AGM, Nov. 19. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast, Jan. 9, 9-11 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Burns Night and birthday party, Jan. 16, 5-8:30 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic, Jan. 20. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. • Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre — Bingo every Monday, doors open at 4:45 p.m. starts at 6:40 p.m. Loonie Pot, G-Ball, Bonanza, & 50/50 draw. Everyone Welcome. • Lake Cowichan’s air-conditionded 50 Plus Activity Centre open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bridge, canasta, cribbage, shuffleboard, pool, line dancing, music. Exercises 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bingo for over 19 Wednesday, 1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. Kitchen serves home-made lunches, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., weekly specials. Banquets, bazaars and bus trips organized throughout the year. More volunteers wanted. Info: 250-749-6121. • Valley Seniors Activity Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday. $20 per year. Carpet bowling, cribbage, billiards crafts, bridge, choir, bus trips on our own bus. Live music Mondays, Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dances every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening 7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m. Open to public for Bingo each Tuesday. Many special events throughout the year. Check out Monthly

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• Mill Bay Carpet Bowling Group meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall, beside Kerry Park Arena. Info: Jim 250-743-5189 or Pauline 250-733-9886. • Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club meetings second Tuesday each month except July and August, 7:30 p.m., socializing time 7-7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. Refreshments provided. Info: cowichankayakandcanoe.wordpress.com • Cowichan Intercultural Society presents Art Healing Series, Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Mill Bay Library. Meet to paint, draw, sketch and create art pieces. Info: Francoise francoise@cis-iwc.org or 250-748-3112. • Duncan Badminton Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., October through March Multi-purpose Hall, Island Savings Centre. Recreational and competitive. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380.

Meetings • Adult Child of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACOA) meetings 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 250-743-6960 or Brian King 250-748-5785. • Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous is here to help. Meetings Sunday morning, Thursday evening. For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/find-a-meeting/ • Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusduncan.ca • Cowichan 950 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info: www. cowichantoastmasters.com • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Cowichan Valley chapters meetings: BC 1376, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sundance Room, Duncan United Church; BC 4311, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., Kidz Co 2, 2739 James St.; BC 1395 Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., Alano Building, 107 Evans St.; BC 2933, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m., Dining Room, 3550 Watson Rd., Cobble Hill; BC 5295, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., 9909 Esplanade St., Chemainus. Info: Dianne 250-7431851 or connerly@telus.net • The Diggers Club of Cowichan meets the second Wednesday of the month, Chemainus United Church, 7 p.m. Meet other collectors and see and hear about collections. Refreshments served. Info: 250-748-5707. • Chemainus TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets weekly, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., boardroom Chemainus Health Care Centre, info: msaben@shaw.ca

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Merlin Ronald Gutensohn

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July 10, 1928 to December 1, 2015

Born in Edmonton, the youngest of nine, and pre-deceased by his eight older siblings and his son, Karl. Sadly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty; daughters Beth (Kevin) and Angela (Keith); grandchildren Brian (Crystal), Wes (Sophie), and Leah (Tavita); great grandchildren Colton, Callia and Lachlan. Merlin had a friendly nature and a warm smile. He made many friends during his life as a motorcycle/side car delivery man, tree topper, logger, radio announcer, DJ, MC, and hospital stores keeper. He loved taking videos and had a large collection of video tapes of the many events he attended. He had a beautiful bass voice, and sang until his illness made it no longer possible. He loved life and brought joy to many people. Merlin requested that no funeral be held, so there will simply be a small private family gathering to celebrate his life.

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

Ken passed away peacefully in Duncan. Graveside service to be held at Shawnigan Lake Cemetery on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:00am. “In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the roses of love”.

FUNERAL HOMES

Damali Lavender & Winery Open for tasting’s and Christmas shopping every Friday to Sunday from 12-4pm and also Dec. 21 to 23.

~Weekly specials~ 3500 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill.

INFORMATION

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds.

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

1-855-310-3535

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDDINGS

A more affordable funeral home

Direct Cremation $1596.75

Richard Lewin and Judith Belton, of Mill Bay, are delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter,

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

Serving families from the Cowichan Valley to Nanaimo.

Golda Renee Lynne Lewin to Caleb Sean Beale,

Duncan 250-597-8484

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

IN MEMORIAM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL FRIEND

Diane Frost

Photography by Berkley Vopnfjord

CARDS OF THANKS

son of Megan Bonner and John Beale, of Seattle. The happy union took place on Salt Spring Island on Sunday, October 11th, 2015. CARDS OF THANKS

December 22, 1949

SPECIAL WOODSTOCK SOCIETY

A special person has left our lives: wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

would like to thank all of our sponsors, musicians, volunteers and supporters for keeping our unique festival alive and well.

Loved forever but never forgotten !! Love and kisses Jack, Deb, Trina and family.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. See you next August.

Sands Funeral Chapel

“An Afternoon to Remember” This time of year can be extremely difficult for families and friends who have lost loved ones. Please join us on

Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm when we will each light a candle as we embrace their memories and love.

We would be honoured to see you. Please RSVP by December 17, 2015 to 250-746-5212 or sandsduncan@arbormemorial.com

~ Everyone Welcome ~

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds.

Call 1-855-310-3535

INFORMATION

Dr Len Roy

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.

Cowichan Valley Citizen

Friday, December 18, 2015

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ESTABLISHED FITNESS Franchise For Sale, steady monthly revenue. For more information, 250-723-7508 or email: velmeas@telus.net

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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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONALS

FOUND: approx 20 photos of grad, baby & snow scenes on Maple Bay Rd. on Dec 14th. Call 250-748-3993 FOUND: car keys & fob for Hyundai in upper field Shawnigan Lake School on Dec 11th. Call 250.743.1726 LOST: key fob w/ two keys on Dec. 8th on Jubilee St between Ingram & Kenneth Call 250.748.8685

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FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Jan. 23rd & Feb. 20th, 2016. $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154 START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. Or email to: info@canscribe.com.

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HELP WANTED

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)

LOST AND FOUND

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

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Summer Student Program is pleased to offer students summer work experience in these areas: Recreation Summer Camps Lifeguarding Parks Outdoor Work Crew Parks Planning GIS Legislative Services (Records Management) Planning Engineering (Utilities) Waste Management

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

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED For busy industrial shop. The successful candidate should have previous bookkeeping exp. & be familiar with QuickBooks & MS Office. He/she should be adaptable, mature, very well organized & able to multi-task in a busy open office environment. Benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter & resume to: accounting@islandhose.ca

ADMINISTRATION COWICHAN FAMILY LIFE #28 -127 Ingram Street Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Ph 250-748-8281 Fax 250-748-1651 is accepting applications for Administrative Assistant/Receptionist 26 hrs per wk, $17.30/hr. Closing date January 4, 2016. For more info see www.cowichan familylife.org http://www.gvsjobs.com Submit resumes to: Maureen Gallinger, Executive Director cďŹ&#x201A;a@cowichan familylife.org â&#x153;ąEmails & phone messages will be monitored during the office closure Dec 20th to Jan 3.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 5 BED Government Licensed adult care nursing home for sale in Ladysmith. Leased building, but can be bought. Call (250)668-4433.

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

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

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

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Oak Transit is looking for civic minded individuals with an interest in improving accessible ridership for residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and Vancouver Island to join our Volunteer Board of Directors As a Board Director you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization remains true to its mission and values through active participation in up to 10 Board meetings per year. Typically, meetings will include reviewing and voting on previous meeting minutes, presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; report, operations report, and new business. Oak Transit is a private transit provider with our head office located in Duncan, British Columbia. We are the Social Enterprise for the not-for-profit Volunteer Cowichan. Oak Transitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dual purpose is to provide transportation services to those residents of the Cowichan Valley who have mobility issues, and to transfer our profits back to Volunteer Cowichan. The transferal of our profits ensures that Volunteer Cowichan is able continue providing high-quality community services and educational programs. We provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation service that that enhances peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobility and their quality of life. Our determination is to be the trusted partner of our clients and passengers by continuously pioneering and improving transit mobility. We work with our clients to design, manage and operate integrated transportation solutions that measurably improve their personal and economic safety, and increased environmental activism. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, superior operational performance and full information transparency. If you have a passion about being involved with an organization whose intent is on community improvements for all residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District through strategic social responsibility, then please feel free to contact us. Please forward a resume and cover letter expressing your interest or contact: Ken Cossey; Board President, at (250) 514-4259. kencossey@oaktransit.ca

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Friday, December 18, 2015

| Cowichan Valley Citizen PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HELP WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ROOMS FOR RENT

MILKER REQUIRED

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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

TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE #2 - 1015 Trunk Rd.

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 South Cowichan Community Policing requires the services of a Part-time Program Coordinator starting January 2016. The applicant must have: â&#x20AC;˘ strong communication and relationship building skills. â&#x20AC;˘ the ability to work a flexible schedule which consists of some meetings during evening hours. â&#x20AC;˘ the ability to recruit and motivate volunteers while researching and implementing new crime prevention programs. â&#x20AC;˘ proficiency in MS office and various social media platforms. â&#x20AC;˘ the ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Job would involve 20-30 hours per week with flexible hours and competitive wages. Check our website: www.southcowichan communitypolicing.ca for more info. Please reply with resume to: swalker60@shaw.ca or leave a resume at the SCPO in Mill Bay Mall.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES FANTASTIC Housekeeper Over 20 yrs cleaning exp. 4&5 Diamond also Relais & Chateaux hotel trained.Hard working,Own supplies,Rel i a b l e , F r i e n d l y, E f f i c i e n t service. Beds and laundry and special requests welcome. Excellent quality work $25 Hr. Biweekly space avail. Please call 250-715-1185 or email mclemente@shaw.ca Thankyou. FOR ALL your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Domestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offices and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, Insured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomestic services.ca

iClean Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m great 250-737-1662

MEDICAL/DENTAL

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

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

TEMPORARY / ON CALL REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST Position available at Island Dental Health Centre. Apply in person, or by email to: drkoniuk@shaw.ca or by fax: 250-748-5739 Attâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Amanda

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

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

Electrician Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Red Seal Certification â&#x20AC;˘ FSR designation preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Experience w/ DDC controls

Mechanic Requirements:

â&#x20AC;˘ Red Seal Certification â&#x20AC;˘ B Gas Ticket â&#x20AC;˘ Experience w/ building controls

We offer competitive wages with full beneďŹ ts!!!

Valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Criminal Record Check required.

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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

PETS PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES 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.

FARM EQUIPMENT USED HOLLAND 84â&#x20AC;? Snow Blower, PTO driven. $1500 obo. Call (250)743-4392.

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.

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fences Pressure washing. All work guaranteed.

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

BIG RENTAL SALE-

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

GARAGE SALES DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS THIS! Cowichan Family Life Thrift Store â&#x153;ą3 DAY SALEâ&#x153;ą â&#x20AC;˘ 75% off all clothing. â&#x20AC;˘ 25% off everything else. 531 CANADA AVENUE Last Thursday, Friday, Saturday of every month Dec 17, 18 & 19 10am-5pm. Stocked up & replenishing throughout Sale!

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED Scandinavian Furniture from 1950s/ 60s and

Crofton Motel 1Bdrm: $79./night, $413./wk, $900./mo. 2Bdrm: $99./night, $990/mo with kitchen, inclds everything! 250-246-9222 or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St., www.croftinn.com COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. Jan 1. No pets. 250-245-0835, 250-246-4999. LOVELY 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, Central Duncan. Heat incld. NS/NP. $800. Please call Resident Manager at 250-732-0342. MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------1 bdrm & 2 bdrm freshly renovated bright & spacious, no pets please! Avail Now! Free heat & hot water. ---------------------------Resident managers on site CALL NOW 250-748-3321

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- Small furnished separate unit, 1 bdrm on priv farmland. Small pet considered. $700 inclds hydro. Avail Jan 1. 1-250-743-4392.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON DUPLEX

3 bdrm; 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; fenced backyard; close to school, playground. Storage shed. N/S. Available Jan 31/16. $895/mos.

CALL 250-748-5195

LOCALS

3-bdrm house on acreage; 5 appl; fireplace; s/w exposure w/mountain view. $1,650/mos. Available Jan. 1/16; lease & references. 780-971-2115

buy and sell here Call 1-855-310-3535

ROOM MATE wanted. To share large furnished 2Bdrm apt. Quiet Sr., smoker. Avail. now. $550/mo. neg. Call & leave mess: 250-597-4392.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

NEW VELVAC Mirrors, for Truck or Motorhome. Paid $900, Sell $800 obo. Call (250)743-4392.

CARS 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320- fully equipped, recent head work, well maintained. $3500. (250)701-1918.

MARINE BOATS BOAT; FIBERGLASS approx 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (37â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 11â&#x20AC;? Beaver glass hull), Perkins diesel engine (6.354 Industrial). All new quality refit near completion. Finish to your personal specs, commercial or pleasure. Aero Marine Progress Report avail. Great winter project. Large shop availability negotiable. Will consider trades. Please serious enquiries only! Call (250)743-4392.

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ALL EARS

SHOP FOR RENT

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Call 250-380-7022

DUNCAN: ROOM available for F/T working person, quiet home. $450 inclusive. Call (250)715-7115.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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M & M FIREWOOD

Chemainus on Fuller Lake backing golf course. Short-term lodging available. Furnished private rooms; ideal for college students, musicians, actors, contract workers, interim home owners. Shared kitchen nook & TV room. Cable, internet, laundry, wood burning fireplace, parking included. Weekly/monthly rates. 15 min. to Duncan by car; also on bus route. Cell 250.210.1552

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

ORGANICALLY FED Free Range Turkeys $3.99lb. 250748-5636.

FOOD PRODUCTS

Call 250-954-8769

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

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

$230/mixed cord

HANDYPERSONS

MORTGAGES

PUPPIES FOR SALE Shepherd x husky; excellent temperament; ready to go. $400 Call 250.748.1310

DRY SEASONED FIREWOOD Licensed #LEL0203619. Bonded. Commercial & Residential. New construction, renos, and maintenance. Call James: 250-710-4714

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

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $850/mo + hydro. Avail Jan 1st. Call after 5pm (250)537-7503.

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ARTS Calendar Arts â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 11 Meet Up with guest artist Marylin Ridsdale, Fuller Lake Arean, 10 a.m. Paint along. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 20, Geometric Design on Wood, wood available on site, Fuller Lake Arena, 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Ladysmith Camera Club presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying/ Upgrading a Photo Editing Computerâ&#x20AC;?, a smart shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to choosing the right hardware with Brad Grigor or Turning Point Arts, Saltair. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 27, Still Life, chance to practise drawing skills, Fuller Lake Arena, 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios to explore. From Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com for details of each studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hours. Admission free. â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ways of Writingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - short stories, memoirs, poems - Wednesdays, 12:24-3 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Lake Cowichan. More info: 250-749-4176.

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Isles blank Braves, can’t hold off Cougars “Both goalies have worked hard this year, so it’s great for one of them to get a shutout. It was a good team performance in front of him.”

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Coming off their first shutout win of the 2015/16 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season, the Kerry Park Islanders weren’t able to carry the momentum over to earn their first win over the Victoria Cougars since March of 2012. Chase Anderson made 19 saves for his first VIJHL shutout and Kyle Green scored both goals, his fifth and sixth of the season, as the Isles beat the Saanich Braves 2-0 last Friday night. Islanders owner Mark Osmond was thrilled to see Anderson earn his first junior B shutout. “Both goalies [Anderson and Ty Rennie] have worked hard this year, so it’s great for one of them to get a shutout,” Osmond said. “It was a good team performance in front of him. Hopefully we’ll get one for Ty next. Shutouts are good for goalies, but it was also a team thing by the end; they were working hard to preserve it for him.” Anderson was back in net on Saturday as the Isles hosted the Cougars, and even though he made 51 saves, his team was defeated 7-3. Kerry Park got off to a fast start when captain David Bittner scored just 13 seconds in, and Osmond hoped that meant his team was setting the tone. “I thought maybe, maybe…” he said. It wasn’t to be. The Cougars came back, and led 2-1 at the end of the first and 5-2 at the end of the second, with Keenan Eddy scoring for the Islanders on the powerplay.

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Kerry Park defenceman Tanner Browne spins past a Cougars player during the third period of the teams’ meeting last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Caleb Franklin got the Isles back within two goals early in the third with his sixth goal of the season and fifth in the last six games, but two more goals locked up the win for Victoria. The Cougars had a man advan-

tage seven times, and even though they only scored twice, it still drastically affected the flow of the game. “We gave them too many powerplay opportunities,” Osmond lamented. “You can’t give that

team that many powerplays. They’re going to score.” Still, Osmond couldn’t fault the players too much. “The guys didn’t give up,” he said. “They fought to the end. The difference was generally a

matter of penalties. Five-on-five, we have a good chance of beating them. We were in the game. “Even in the loss, I felt all the kids worked hard. When they play hard and give us their all, I can’t complain about a loss.” Although the Cougars have become Osmond’s white whale — his team hasn’t beaten Victoria since before he bought the franchise three years ago — he would sacrifice all the regular season games for a postseason victory. “I’ll take eight losses in the regular season if we can beat them in the playoffs,” he said. Of course, Osmond would prefer to finish second in the South Division and avoid facing the Cougars in the playoffs, at least in the first round. After last weekend, the Isles slipped to fourth in the division, one point back of Peninsula Panthers. They have a chance to make up that ground, however, as their next six games are all against division opponents. The Isles visit the Oceanside Generals this Saturday and the Westshore Wolves next Wednesday. They visit the Panthers on Dec. 30 for the first game of a home-and-home series that will conclude on Jan. 2.

King leads the Chargers to third in Welcome Back Tournament KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Juliet King averaged 26.7 points per game on her way to being named a tournament all-star as she led the Duncan Christian School Chargers to the bronze medal as they hosted the senior girls Welcome Back Tournament last weekend. Over three games, King never scored fewer than 25 points as the Chargers won twice and lost just once in their home gym, getting the 2015/16 season off to a strong start. In the Chargers’ tournament opener last Friday, King guided her team to victory over Maaqtusiis with a 28-point performance, while Danielle Groenendijk put up 19 points and Rachelle VanBoven added 15. Duncan Christian’s only defeat came in the semifinals against Glenlyon Norfolk, who beat the Chargers 61-42 despite a 25-point

showing from King and 10 more from Groenendijk. Finally, the Chargers doubled up Cowichan Secondary 54-27 in the third-place match. King scored 27 points, half of her team’s total, and Groenendijk wasn’t far behind with 20. Michaela Caron had a team-high seven points for Cowichan. Kwalikum won the gold-medal game in decisive fashion, crushing GNS 50-18. Brentwood College School beat Shawnigan Lake School 76-23 to take fifth place, and Maaqtusiis downed Frances Kelsey 61-31 in the seventh-place game. Joining King on the tournament all-star team were Kelsey’s Helen Brancato, Shawnigan’s Gaby Morton, Brentwood’s Chidinma Ayadiuno, who twice scored more than 30 points, and Cowichan’s Madison Allen. Maya Gayton of Kwalikum was named tournament MVP.

Danielle Groenendijk is pursued down the floor by a trio of Maaqtusiis players during Duncan Christian’s first-round win in the Welcome Back Tournament. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Members of the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club had the chance to test themselves against most of the top wrestlers in the province last week and the results were remarkable. The club sent a strong contingent to the War on the Floor at Pinetree Secondary in Coquitlam, and several of the wrestlers set themselves up as provincial contenders. The novices tournament, open to first- and second-year wrestlers ran on Thursday, with seven entries from the Cowichan club. “It was huge,” CVWC head coach Nick Zuback said. “There were wrestlers there from the entire province. It looks good for the future.” Zuback’s club collected three first-place finishes as Queen of Angels’ Hayley Bye-Pace won the girls 60kg class, Reynolds’ Khaya MacKillop topped the girls 64kg class, and Talon Hird, also from Q of A, took the boys 45kg class. Owen Mackenzie (Q of A) was second in the boys 51kg division, and the club had two fifth-place results: Christopher Gaw (Frances Kelsey) in the boys 48kg class and Jacob McCluskey (Q of A) in the boys 54kg class. Most of the novice wrestlers also took part in the elite competition on Friday, where the CVWC took on the best of the province in grades 8-12. Hird was back in action on Friday and finished a close second, again in the 45kg class. The title came down to Hird and last year’s provincial champion. Hird gave the champ a run, going down 4-0, but coming back and leading 8-6 before eventually succumbing to the older competitor. “It was only in the last few seconds that [Hird’s opponent] was able to come back,” Zuback

Capitals forward Matt Hudie helps tidy up after the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss, set off by Luke Santerno’s third-period goal against Wenatchee last Friday. Approximately 1,300 stuffies were collected for local organizations to hand out to children this season. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Andrea Morris, seen here competing at the Cougar invitational, placed second in her class at the War on the Floor. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] continued. “It was great to see for Talon. It should give him confidence that he can compete against the best in the province.” Zuback compared Hird to former CVWC wrestler Nolan Mitchell, who won four provincial titles, and took third place in B.C. as an eighth grader. “He’s maybe even a step ahead of where Nolan was at that age.” Defending national champion Hannah Tuplin of Chemainus beat an old rival for first place in the 54kg class. “It was a nailbiter,” Zuback recalled. “She was wrestling a girl from Coast Wrestling, a huge club on the Mainland, the same girl she has battled year after year. It had to go to an overtime round, and she pulled it off.” In the girls 51kg class, Andrea Morris of Cowichan Secondary finished second, and Stephanie Mould of Q of A placed fourth, although they didn’t end up wrestling each other. Mould came very close to joining Morris

on the podium. “It came down to the last two points, or she could have been third as well,” Zuback said. MacKillop finished third in the girls 64kg class, and Rayne Hankins (CVOLC) had the same position in the girls 75kg class. Antonio Diaz (Cow High), Owen Mackenzie (Q of A) and Kayden Dorma (Kelsey) all finished sixth in their respective classes, the boys 48kg, 51kg and 60kg. The War on the Floor gives all the wrestlers an idea of what it will take to contend at the provincial meet. “It tells them where they are sitting in B.C. with provincials in two months,” Zuback said. “They can take back to the practice room what is working and what they need to work on.” The CVWC will host its annual camp on Jan. 2 and 3. It’s open to everyone, from beginners to elite wrestlers. To learn more, contact Zuback at nzuback@hotmail. com or 250-815-0959.

Brody Black absorbs a hit from a Pacific Rim player. [PAULA HARRIS PHOTO]

U15 Lightning wrap up with win The U15 Mid Island Lightning showed a few signs of rust after a layoff of nearly three weeks when they took the field at UVic last Sunday, but they shook them off quickly and dealt Pacific Rim’s Tier 2 team a 9-5 loss. The Lightning made use of some crisp passing as they finished the regular season with a

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