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Halalt files suit against province, feds over mill The Halalt First Nation has filed civil claims with the Supreme Cour t of British Columbia against the provincial and federal governments, demanding that both governments protect their ancestral lands from the dioxin pollution emitted by the paper mill in Crofton. Last month, Halalt filed a separate $2 billion lawsuit against Catalyst Paper Corporation, the mill’s operators, claiming that the company has refused to adopt technology that would reduce air and water pollution generated by the Crofton mill. Jeffrey Rath, legal counsel to Halalt First Nation, said the mill’s burning of hog fuel — unrefined wood byproduct or waste such as bark chips and wood fibre — hasn’t changed since it began operations in 1957. “They [Halalt] want Canada and British Columbia to look at all the permits that have been issued to Catalyst Paper Corporation with regards to water releases and air emissions and suspend operation

of those permits in the event that Catalyst does not agree to change its method of operation, to completely cease the burning of hog fuel and convert its burners at the plant 100 per cent to natural gas,” he said. Rath emphasized there are alternatives to Catalyst’s current practices. “They may cost somewhat more, but obviously one of the reasons Halalt is engaged with the government in challenging the Catalyst permit is that the economics of the plant could obviously be greatly changed were the governments to provide Catalyst with tax credits or subsidies,” Rath said. “That would allow the conversion to natural gas from hog fuel burning to take place in a manner that wouldn’t affect Catalyst’s return on investment or bottom line.” Halalt is currently seeking unspecified damages from the provincial and federal governments, monetary amounts to be proven at trial. See MILL OPERATION, Page 4

Chief James Thomas, left, of Halalt First Nation says the provincial and federal governments should also be held to account for the environmental impacts the Crofton paper mill has had on their territory. [JAMES GOLDIE/CITIZEN]

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The retrial of Const. David Pompeo, above, in the shooting of William Gillespie concluded this week with final arguments from the Crown and defence. A verdict is pending. [CITIZEN FILE] 7427676

Closing arguments wrapped up on Wednesday in the retrial of Const. David Pompeo, and the trial adjourned to set a date for the judge’s decision. Pompeo was convicted in February 2013 of aggravated assault in the shooting of William Gillespie during a traffic stop in September 2009. In December 2013, Pompeo was sentenced to two years probation and 240 hours of community service. The Crown had sought a sentence of two years in jail. In August 2014, Pompeo won an appeal for a new trial, which started last November. Closing arguments from the defence argued that Gillespie was a fundamentally unreliable witness and that, on account of his training and past experience, Pompeo had sufficient reason to believe Gillespie was a threat to his safety. “Mr. Gillespie is not a reliable witness. He just isn’t,” defence lawyer Ravi Hira told the court. “You don’t advance on someone pointing a gun at you.” Hira said Pompeo believed Gillespie may have been intoxicated and perceived him at the time as possibly reaching in his pocket for a weapon.

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Mill operations responsible for decline in fishery: Thomas HALALT, From Page 1 Chief James Thomas of the Halalt First Nation said the mill’s operations have caused a decline in the area’s fish population, which he attributed to large volumes of hot water being released from the mill into the ocean on a daily basis. He said the fish have not returned to the Chemainus River or Bonsall Creek for the past three years and this has had a “huge impact” on the community. “For our nation I think it’s time for the feds and province to be accountable for the last 60 years of degradation to our [territory]

and our loss of our salmon stocks over the last 20, 30 years,” said Thomas. The federal and provincial governments have yet to release a public statement in response to the First Nation’s legal action. Band member Herman Thomas shared some of his memories of how the land in the area was used in his youth and the ways in which it has changed since then. “In our youth, the mountains and rivers and oceans were our playgrounds,” he said. “So we got to know our island and Willy’s Island and walking out there.” According to Herman, over the years “sludge” from the mill has

built up between the mainland and Willy’s Island, preventing foot access to band members. “It was a place that we all went, probably all members, we went out there to hunt deer…and sleep overnight at Willy’s Island and just take a pot, some matches and would cook the seafood that’s out there,” he said. “The estuary was rich…The estuary now is dead. I believe that the pulp was the cause of that because of the sludge.” When Halalt filed legal action against Catalyst on Jan. 22, the paper company said it will “vigorously defend itself” against the civil claims.

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anuary was a tough month for journalism. First, Postmedia “merged” a bunch of newsrooms across the country, laying off hundreds of reporters in the process, a move that will inevitably lead to less local news and features in the cities where Postmedia owned two separate papers that used to have two separate staffs. Can the eventual closure of one paper in each city, or a fullout merger be far behind? Stay tuned. Then, closer to home, the Nanaimo Daily News closed its doors last Friday.

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cipality of North Cowichan budget, the family struggling to raise funds to afford a life-saving kidney transplant, and the play you can go and see on Saturday night. We let you know whether or not there’s going to be a bus strike, but also dig deep into the challenges faced by special needs students in a cashstrapped school district. We let our readers voice their opinions to the community in our letters section, and learn about our past from long-time columnist T.W. Paterson. The Cowichan Valley is a place

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Your story in the Jan. 27 issue on parents lining up overnight for places in French Immersion classes got me thinking about this subject. We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in our educational system on the teaching of French. In my view, this is money poorly spent. Very few students in Western Canada will ever get jobs because they speak French. What we should be teaching in our schools in B.C. is Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese. This would fit much better into the present and future needs of people who will be involved in trade and commerce with Pacific Rim nations. The only places that French is really needed is if you live in Quebec or intend to get a job in Ottawa. Otherwise this is still and always will be an English speaking country.

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Conservative audits not politically based [Last] Friday’s editorial comment was long on hyperbole but short on fact. Basically it was a lame attempt to justify yet another foolish move by the new government, which seems to make it a policy to undo many of the good initiatives of the previous administration. The audits by CRA were not politically driven, but simply long overdue action to make the phony “charity” industry follow the rules. They performed audits on about 60 organizations based mainly on complaints. Included were some of the worst offenders, (The David

Suzuki Foundation, Sierra Club, West Coast Environmental Law, etc.) that receive substantial funding from overseas and do not engage in charitable or philanthropic work at all, their activities are only advocacy and environmental lobbying. To even suggest that the targeted groups have “limited funds and cannot undergo the rigours of an audit” is laughable. These organizations are in reality large corporations with huge income from such giants as Tides US, Rockefeller Funds, and Oak Foundation. Indeed registered charities by definition are created to help a particular group or cause, however, in the case of the audited organizations, the only particu-

lar group or cause they helped was the activist agenda. Whose only goal is to cause disruption and eventually destroy our vital petrochemical industries. As well, they provided a lot of funding to any political party that opposed the Conservatives. In fact many of the offending “charities” were on Election Canada’s Registered Third Parties list, even though it’s illegal to accept foreign funds for political purposes! Suggesting that they serve a useful purpose by trying to solve problems using their “experts”, is a bit like asking Elmer Fudd to give advice on how to catch wabbits. The great majority of the activists are not technical people and do not produce cred-

ible reports. The constant barrage of antienergy propaganda, and climate change hysteria are generated by those with no scientific credentials whatsoever. Unfortunately only five have had their status revoked, but I’m sure the current government will direct CRA to devote more attention to auditing other wealthy groups…like the taxpayer. What is truly un-Canadian is the practice of turning a blind eye to special groups such as the primarily U.S based foundations that are funding multimillion-dollar campaigns against Canadian energy projects. Bob Jones Duncan

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An appeal for consistency Over the years I have become inured to the partisan nature of letters written by Joe Sawchuk. I confess I have even responded from time to time when his bias and bile reached unacceptable levels, and this is one of those times. Friday last he entertained us with a diatribe that dismissed the legitimacy of the last Alberta election because the winning party had less than a majority of the total votes cast, which is the height of hypocrisy coming from such an ardent supporter of the late regressive Conservative government and Stephen Harper. In fact, I clearly remember that when another writer raised that issue Mr. Sawchuk responded with arguments totally at odds with the one he presents now. We all have our own perspective, and the right to express it freely. As a fan of the medium I faithfully read the letters to every publication, whether it be a newspaper or magazine, because the opinions of my fellow citizens matter more

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Education component would be welcome The recent addition of bike lanes in the city (Canada Avenue and Government Street) and the existing ones in North Cowichan (Beverly Street and Cowichan Lake Road) have

done a lot to improve the cycling atmosphere in the urban core. However, I am wondering if an education component for both cyclists and motorists should be included in the budgeting for future projects. Cyclists: my message to you: “Just like a car, always like a car”. Meaning: not on the sidewalks, not on the left facing traffic. Sadly, too many cyclists are either unaware of the rules of the road or are choosing to ignore them. The consequence is a bad rap for cyclists/cycling in general and an increasing nervousness amongst motorists around cyclist predictability. Routinely, if you are in the right place and look like you know what you are doing, you are in the safest scenario. Motorists: cyclists have same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are entitled to their space (on the right, with the traffic). When approaching a cyclist, recognize that a multi-lane situation is happing. Don’t pass if there is not enough space or time to pull back in before meeting oncoming traffic and don’t pass at all if you are about to make a right turn close to the path of the cyclist.

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Neighbourhood in despair over illegal trash dumping I am writing to bring your attention to the waste that is being dumped along the Gregory (Utility) Road in Shawnigan Beach Estates. I have called and emailed the CVRD (which has lease rights to the road) but nothing has been done in response to my concerns. This part of Gregory, a road that gives locals access to a few homes and numerous trails, is now covered in household waste. People are coming in trucks and using this utility road as a dumping ground for everything from unwanted suitcases overflowing with trash, to whole couches, and, as of this morning, various bins of household waste scattered everywhere. Residents of this neighbourhood are in despair over this dumping situation. It is unhealthy, unsightly, and completely unnecessary. We would like two things to happen: for the CVRD to bring in a

truck and haul out all this waste, and for people to stop treating this area as a dump for their unwanted materials. It’s bad enough that toxic waste is threatening our Shawnigan Lake drinking water. Now we are dealing with waste being dumped on the fringes of our neighbourhoods. As a community, we want everyone to live peacefully in a safe and respectful environment. I am sincerely hoping that by bringing the dumping issue to your attention, something will be done to clean up the roads and trails. The CVRD leases this road and CVRD trucks are seen regularly driving this road, so surely our tax dollars can be used towards a clean up. Once that is in place, the next step will be to remind the public to use the recycling centres we have nearby for just that purpose. Nature is fragile. Neighbourhoods deserve respect. R. Gilker Shawnigan Lake

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Council view split on drive-through debate North Cowichan councillors split over the idea of forbidding drive-through restaurants as a part of a potential new development at Berkey’s Corner. In response to a question from Coun. Al Siebring, Mike Spall, representative of developer Hall Pacific, confirmed that if a drive-through was not allowed the development would be dead on the spot. Coun. Rob Douglas expressed concern over environmental impact, saying in the past decisions had been made that didn’t take environmental concerns sufficiently into account in his view. “If we have to wait two weeks we have to wait two weeks,” he said. Coun. Maeve Maguire said the development should be assessed for a number of factors, not just environmental. “Environment versus development is not what this is...We are

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Rena Van Steele takes issue with how the municipality goes about enforcing its zoning bylaws. [CITIZEN FILE] cipality’s zoning bylaw enforcement abilities were strengthened in October of last year. North Cowichan encompasses an area of 20,433 hectares with a population of 28,807 as of the 2011 census. Rachel Hastings currently serves as the municipality’s sole bylaw compliance officer, which Mark said is a “good balance” between enforcement needs and

municipality finances. Mark acknowledged there are a “large number of complaints” and that enforcement deals with “a lot of illegal suites and a lot of illegal second buildings on properties.” He estimated these constitute around half of the infractions enforcement deals with overall when compared with its numerous other bylaws.

Coun. Al Siebring believes there is still much to be improved regarding consistency and workability of zoning bylaw enforcement. “I can point you to all kinds of properties in North Cowichan that are obviously a problem, and yet, unless somebody complains, we don’t enforce,” Siebring said. “Even then, you can’t enforce every situation. It becomes some-

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Rena Van Steele has concerns about the consistency and fairness of North Cowichan’s municipal zoning bylaw enforcement. The Chemainus homeowner recently lost the renter who had been living in a non-bylaw compliant building on her property following a chain of tit-fortat events that Van Steele says plunged the neighbourhood into a tense standoff atmosphere over frustrations arising from the municipality’s complaint-based enforcement process. “It’s a tattletale system that pits neighbour against neighbour,” Van Steele said, adding that although “many, many people are renting illegally in the area,” only those who are complained about get punished. Nor th Cowichan Manager of Building and Compliance Michael Mark noted that he cannot comment on any specific case. He did state generally that the majority of complaints come in from residents, but went on to note that there have been “a number” of complaints lodged by the municipality as well. The muni-

what subjective and that’s really a problem and I don’t know how to fix that.” Van Steele said her once-idyllic neighbourhood is now a crisis zone after she says she complained about non-bylaw-compliant activities by her neighbour and he responded by complaining about her. “It’s destroyed our neighbourhood,” she said, noting she is in a difficult financial situation especially with the rental income no longer coming in. “The complaint system is ludicrous. It’s totally unfair.” Siebring acknowledged the system does give residents the possibility of “using municipal bylaws to try and club each other over the head.” Van Steele believes that lack of local economic opportunity and a strong demand for housing in the area drives many to illegally rent out units in their home or on their property. She also claims that the municipality is focused on going after non-compliant homeowners because there is a lack of local construction and development.

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Coroner identifies Crofton mill worker killed in accident PAUL BRIAN CITIZEN

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died in an industrial accident Jan. 27 at the Catalyst paper mill in Crofton. Brian Norman Allen, 62, of Crofton, was

Thieves have deprived a 65-year-old Cowichan Valley woman of her only mode of transportation. The woman reported the theft of her Fortress scooter to the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP late last month, and police are hoping they can reunite her with her ride. The scooter was last seen parked in the stairwell of her residence on Bundock Avenue. “We have turned over every rock we can, hoping to find information that will lead us to the whereabouts of this scooter, but to no avail,” stated Cpl. Krista Hobday. “Our complainant will be able to identify the scooter, so if anyone sees a scooter that seems out of place or has just materialized on someone’s property, and matches the description provided, please call the police.” Pawn shops and scooter stores have also been alerted to the theft. The scooter is described as a blue/purple Fortress 1700 Series with a black leather seat, black metal basket, and minor damage on the front left fender.

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person Cpl. Krista Hobday said. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact the local detachment at 250-748-5522. “You may have seen someone lurking about or have heard someone bragging about the thefts,” Hobday said. “From a prevention perspective, one way to keep some mail out of the hands of thieves is to go paperless on your monthly bills. This maintains your privacy as it pertains to your account numbers, etc. Also, apply for direct deposit for Canada Revenue and other types of payments you may be receiving through the mail.”

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The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is helping bring kids and families together. CAN organized a family skate Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Shawnigan Lake School Arena followed by a showing of Kung Fu Panda on Sunday, all part of its province-wide mission to help enrich the lives of individuals and families living with autism. “We provide high-quality adaptive sports, recreational, social and art programs for families living with autism. We also spread awareness and provide training to communities across British Columbia,” explained CAN’s director of development, Noah Morantz. With over 500 volunteers across the province and a dedicated network of staff and coaches, CAN organizes leagues, camps, activities and fundraisers to help promote its goal and spread awareness of autism, a develop-

mental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction. Activities include soccer, basketball, hockey, skating, physical literacy courses, biking, arts and craft activities and summer camps. There’s no minimum or maximum age for those who take part in CAN programming although participants tend to be between five years old and their early 20s. However, Morantz noted that events such as Saturday’s skate are open to the whole family and all ages. Challenges faced by kids who join can take a variety of forms. “Some of the challenges could range from communication issues, sensory issues, light, sounds,” Morantz explained, adding that no child or teen is turned away from CAN programming and that staff, including the around 240 coaches around the province who work with CAN, always help kids succeed. “We understand the kid. Every

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“Shawnigan Lake School has been phenomenally generous. It’s absolutely wonderful,” Smith said. Morantz noted that CAN will also be running a several-day-long overnight biking camp and a multi-sport camp this summer. There’s a $25 membership fee to join CAN. The US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) estimates one in 68 children have autism. This marks a 23 per cent increase since 2009, and a 78 per cent increase since 2007. The disorder is also approximately five times more likely to occur in boys than girls. Morantz currently serves around 2,500 of the estimated 11,000 children and youth in B.C. with autism. “Our goal is to reach every single one of them,” Morantz said. If you want to help out with CAN’s mission, they are currently in search of volunteers. “We actually need more volunteers, from Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Nanaimo,” Morantz said. “We need more volunteers because that’s really the lifeblood of our programs is people who can help support us.” To find out more about CAN or to become a volunteer visit their website at www.canucksautism.ca.

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ast Friday Then the Section Page marked the last carried the obituary edition of the of the man who once Nanaimo Daily News had been internation(originally the Free ally famous as a Press) after 141 years wrestler and great Canadian athlete — of publication. Its loss Chief Thunderbird. and the ongoing chalThe front lobby and lenges to all newsCHRONICLES staircase invariably papers in this digital proved a blessing to age set me to looking T.W. Paterson bored reporters, newsback on my own humpaper doors being seldom locked ble start in journalism more (in those days) and an irresistthan half a century ago... ible magnet to those the worse You meet all kinds in a newsfor drink. Then an urgent call paper’s editorial office — even from an alarmed switchboard in the humble role of copy boy. operator would bring copy boy Here, in the cluttered arena of editors and reporters, amidst the and idle reporter running to the rescue. All too often the real blue of cigarette smoke and the hero of the emergency would be chatter of typewriters and telethe janitor whose unhappy task types (I’m writing of the 1960s), it was to repair the damage to the great and not-so-great, the tile and paint. famous and the infamous and In the early afternoon of a the forgotten come to call. morning newspaper before Some come by request, others come seeking publicity, from the the first reporters made their appearance, the littered office athletic club secretary with the would be empty but for the latest scores to the man with editorial secretary and several the squirming canvas bag who, editors secure in their offices, upon being asked what it conand the hapless copy boy, at tained, blithely replied, “Rattlework tearing and classifying the snakes.” He wasn’t kidding! wire copy disgorged overnight There was the handsome old from the teletypes. gentleman in army greatcoat, Then another menace to shopping bag in hand, who switchboard operator and secwould drop by to chat with a retary would appear, this time reporter friend, a cup of coffee, in the guise of a harmless little then be on his way. And so it man in heavy overcoat, peak cap went, every few months for a and invisible gold-rimmed glassyear or so and he came no more.

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MUSINGS of a Magpie Mind (Bits and pieces of history, travel and trivia, collected over the years by Bill Greenwell)

A Saint a day kept the devil at bay. Part 2 Of course the fact that miracles were regularly claimed at the sites where saintly remains were entombed was a driving force in the surge of pilgrimage which flourished throughout the medieval west. The Roman church became even richer from the offerings of high- and low-born travellers who sought saintly intervention. Absolution of sins, the saving of souls and the miraculous mending of bodies were personal priorities for the superstitious citizenry and their overlords. Priests and monks did a booming business showing off their collections of relics, real and fake to the thousands who flocked to venerate them. History reminds us that constant warfare, ravaging plagues and regular famines made life short and not so merry for most people. And the priestly promises of purgatory and hell fire in the next life added to their worries. All these threats were sufficient incentive for folk to travel to these far-off shrines, leave their donations and pray fervently for forgiveness and perhaps divine intervention. It was a popular medieval priority, although it soon became possible to buy a special dispensation, known as an indulgence,

and perhaps save themselves the journey. If you could afford it, you coughed up for the clerical assurance that after death, your time in compulsory purgatory would be reduced and your sinful slate wiped clean, but apparently not quite. Only in the confessional could you be entirely shriven and forgiven. This ingenious scheme did not have papal approval, but its enthusiastic application had a healthy effect on the already swollen estate of the English church. No wonder then, that the cunning and avaricious Henry viewed these burgeoning riches as a perfect takeover target. And that’s exactly what he did in 1539, when he officially broke with the pope and launched a new religion. Having once been proclaimed by the Vatican years earlier, as Defender of the old faith, he became lord and master of the new one. This was the start of the rival Protestant regime in England which was already awakening elsewhere in Europe. The change to the national religion soon created blood-soaked internal ferment throughout the realm, because woe betide anyone, aristocrat or commoner, who didn’t fall into line with the sovereign’s dictat and forsake their old beliefs. Many Catholics

refused to comply. The aristocracy among them sometimes paid with their heads. The new religion eschewed the imagery, the finery, the trappings and the many abuses of the Roman church and especially viewed the practice of praying through saints for intercession to the Almighty as a form of refined polytheism, hinting at idolatry. But elsewhere in countries where the Catholic Church flourished and in the new world where its beliefs were introduced and enforced, the reverence for old and new sainthood flourished. Like most kids, I had my heroes — the soccer players, the cricketers and also for me, the early saints. Francis of Assisi topped the list because he was always depicted surrounded by passive wild animals and various cheerful birds perched on his shoulders. He seemed a kindly man who shared one of my priorities. But as the war progressed, we youngsters in those dark days grew up to understand some new and true realities — the meaning and priorities of patriotism, the importance of the Union Jack flying as a symbol of defiance and the role that our patron St. George was playing in our struggles to survive. I learned that most of our allies not only boasted a national anthem but also a saintly patron, and that the whole notion had emerged from the old Biblical belief in guardian angels, who apparently, in the old days, shielded us against national evils and dangers. So

Gross King Henry had two of his six wives beheaded, thumbed his nose at the pope, launched his own religion. [SUBMITTED] George superseded Francis, one of my early decisions to help win the war. And favourite saints kept popping up for me later in life. The first car I owned had belonged to a retired reverend gentleman and a metal badge of St. Christopher was screwed to the dashboard. I left it there for good luck. I was a little miffed though when the Vatican decided in 1969 that Christopher no longer qualified as the guardian for travellers and they cancelled his credentials. I was positively indignant and so were many fellow Brits, when at the same time, St. George, who had been adopted by our warrior King Edward III, back in the 1300s, was also deprived of his bonafide status. What a nerve, I thought. Mean-

while regular beatification in the Roman church continues to this day. Pope John Paul II set a papal record by canonizing 110 new saints in his 26 year papacy, which ended in 2005. The present pontiff has added a further 26 since assuming the title in 2013. So, the calendar is getting crowded again. It’s perhaps time I found that little old book of mine as there may be a new name or two to add to the list of the saintly English, because the Roman Catholic faith was eventually permitted official U.K. recognition again in the early 19th century. (Yes, it took that long for it to happen. Such was the public’s opposition to the spectre of what the Brits called popery) Let’s not forget that we also have a few faithful heroes in our own Canadian past. They mostly earned their sainthoods the hard way and died martyrs, in their courageous missionary lives back east. And I have one last thought, I’ve just found out who the patron saint is for newspaper editors. I wonder if I should mention it when I when I send this in? (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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The 17th annual Cowichan Pipers and Drummers Society’s Robbie Burns Night drew a bigger crowd this year when it was held in Duncan on Jan. 23. Frank Nichol welcomed the colourful entrance of the Haggis Party and then gave Robbie Burns’s Address to the Haggis. The evening also included the Selkirk grace and then a traditional Scottish dinner was served featuring, of course, the haggis. Highland dancing with the Kathy White dancers and other entertainment also made the evening truly Scottish.

Frank Nichol of the Cowichan Pipes and Drums celebrates Robbie Burns Day, Saturday, Jan. 23.

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Frank Nichol, left, after completing the poem Ode to a Haggis, hands it down to be taken to the kitchen to be served out to everyone.

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Dawson Tomich drives to the net during the junior Thunderbirds’ tournament opener against Oak Bay. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Cowichan Secondary’s junior boys basketball team was sunk by a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the team finished eighth in the Thunderbird Classic last weekend. The T-Birds lost 67-42 to Oak Bay in the first round, then fell to St. Michael’s University School 68-49 in the second round. It looked like they were going to win the seventh-place game against Dover Bay before a desperation three-pointer put victory in the hands of the Dolphins. Handsworth ended up claiming first place, while Stanley Choo was named MVP. Behind Handsworth were W.J. Mouat, St. George’s, Oak Bay, Claremont, St. Michael’s, Dover Bay and Cowichan.

Shawnigan Lake’s Bob Heyes up for provincial coaching award After guiding the Victoria Shamrocks to the 2015 national championship in senior men’s box lacrosse, Shawnigan Lake’s Bob Heyes has been named a finalist for Sport BC’s Male Coach of the Year Award. Heyes coached the Shamrocks to their first Mann Cup title since 2005. His team defeated Ontario’s Peterborough Lakers four games to two to win the championship last September. The Shamrocks are also up for Team of the Year. The awards will be handed out in Vancouver on March 10.

Just back from a tour of Chile with the Canadian U21 women’s national field hockey team, Sara Goodman is already looking ahead to her next trip. Last week, Goodman was named as one of 18 athletes from across the country who will represent Canada at the Junior Women’s Pan American Championships in Trinidad and Tobago in late March and early April, which will serve as a qualifier for the Junior Women’s World Cup. “I’m super excited, because the past two teams I’ve been on, it’s been an amazing thing, being able to play for my country,” Goodman said. The Pan Am championships will be the third time Goodman has travelled with the national junior team. Last February, she went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a four-game test series against the U.S., and she spent nearly three weeks in Chile last month. The Canadian U21 team won three of seven games against their Chilean counterparts during the tournament, a warm-up for the Pan Am championships. Goodman believes the team could have done even better. “We probably could have won more,” she said. “But we were trying to figure out how to play together, and the other team had been playing together consistently for two years.” The Chileans will host the Junior Women’s World Cup in November and December.

Sara Goodman competes for the national U21 team in Chile. [SUBMITTED] “They were pretty good,” Goodman said. “They had really good stick skills, like a lot of the South American teams.” Goodman was familiar with most of the other players on her team from prior camps and the series in Pennsylvania. As a Grade 11 student, Goodman is among the younger players, but hasn’t had trouble fitting in. “It was intimidating at first,” she admitted. “But now that we’ve done quite a few camps together, I don’t feel super young. Everyone

kind of feels the same age.” The roster for the Pan Am championships is very similar to the one that went to Chile, with just a few cuts. Goodman wasn’t sure if she would be one of those cuts or not. “You never really know, because they’re really good at not giving off anything,” she said. “But the coaches had me feeling pretty confident.” As Goodman works toward her own goals of playing post-secondary field hockey and for the senior national

team, her teammates are people she can learn from. “Many of them play Div. 1 NCAA, so they can share a lot of that experience with me, too,” she said. “Some of the older girls have played for the senior national team.” Goodman is still more than a year away from graduation, but she’s been in contact with universities already. With lots of time to go, she isn’t in a hurry to commit anywhere. “I’ve talked to a few teams,” she said. “I’m keeping my options open.”

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Tough kick gives Piggies win KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

K i c k i n g h a s n’ t b e e n a strength of the Cowichan Piggies this season, but Jenner Teufel stepped up when he really needed to last Saturday and provided the conversion necessary to give his team a 25-24 win over Nanaimo and their first victory of the Cowichan Cup season. Trailing 24-18 with four minutes to play, the Piggies got the ball and kicked it into the corner. They got it over the line once, but it was held up. On the next five-metre scrum, they managed to push it over, with Rob McDonnell dotting it down for a try. That put the Piggies down by one point with two points resting on Teufel’s ability to convert. Teufel nailed the difficult kick, and his team held on for the win. “I told him, you’re only as good as your last kick, and this one was a beauty,” Piggies head coach Gord McGeachy said. The entire match was just as intense as the one-point margin of victory would suggest. “It was a very exciting, wellplayed rugby game by both teams,” McGeachy said. Thanks to some newer players and new things they were trying, the Piggies got off to a rough start. “We had a couple of new combinations going, and we had a pretty young team on the field,” McGeachy said. “We were expecting hiccups early, and we got them.” The Hornets scored a try and

Rob McDonnell pushes past a Nanaimo tackler. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] converted it seven minutes in. Teufel responded with a penalty kick three minutes later, but another converted try gave Nanaimo a solid advantage. “Twenty minutes in, we were down 14-3, and it wasn’t looking good,” McGeachy admitted. Cowichan started getting more territory and more possession, and narrowed the gap to 14-8 with a try by Malcolm Sacht. The Piggies camped out in the Nanaimo end for the rest of the first half, striking again at halftime with a try from Mike Rea to trail by just one point with 40 minutes let to play. “We were feeling pretty good about how we were playing,” McGeachy said. “There was a big momentum shift there.” Cowichan led the way in terms of potential and terri-

tory in the first 10 minutes of the second half, and capitalized on that when Peter Budina sent a cross-field kick to Pat Large, who beat a couple of defenders before touching down in the end zone and giving the Piggies their first lead of the game, 18-14. They couldn’t add to that margin, however. “We continued to press, but we couldn’t find a way to get any more points,” McGeachy said. The tide changed again midway through the second half, and the Hornets were able to capitalize on some Cowichan penalties and go ahead again with 10 minutes left. Nanaimo got back into Cowichan’s end soon after that, and kicked a penalty goal to go up 24-18 with four minutes to play. ticked away, McDonBRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATIONAs timenell’s try and Teufel’s conversion put the PigPROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN gies ahead by a point with two minutes left, The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD and they survived a Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open 40-metre penalty kick that landed just short House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park of the mark to hold on Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD has received for the win. “It was a very intense grant funding the Province ofREJUVENATION BC to rejuvenate BRIGHT ANGELfrom PARK RECREATION game all the way,” ELECTORAL AREA F – specific park facilities at Bright Angel Park which must McGeachy said. “Being PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN FALLS COWICHAN LAKE SOUTH/SKUTZ down by a large marbe completed by March 31, 2015. PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION gin, then gaining the The SouthAND Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD lead and losing it made DATE:& Trails Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Parks Division are input hosting the Public for an exciting afterJoin us for discussion and at Open HouseOpen #2: TIME: 7:00 pm noon, absolutely.” House #2 toCowichan invite input on9:00 the Bright Angel date Saturday, June public 8, 2013 time a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Park PLACE: Lake Sports Arena, The Piggies were Lounge, 311 South Shore has Road, buoyed by the inserRecreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD received place Bright Curling Angel Park Lower Parking Area tion into the lineup Lake Cowichan, BC grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate of several young playThe residents and landowners of Electoral Area F must – Cowichan ers, including Noah specific park facilities at Bright Angel Park which for more information, please contact: Lake South/Skutz Falls are invited to attend the AGM on the Dobson, who returned Graham Gidden, Parks &Recreation Trails Planner, Parks & Trails Division, from UVic to make be completed byCVRD March 31, date noted above. Parks and2015. Commission members provide adviceortoggidden@cvrd.bc.ca the CVRD on matters regarding Electoral Area 250-746-2620 h i s F i rs t D iv i s i o n “F” Community Parks. debut, Mike Needham, Join us for discussion and input at Open House #2: who came back after The purpose of the meeting is to hold nominations and elections missing more than a date Saturday, 8, 2013for time 9:00(2) a.m.year - 3:00 p.m.on the Electoral for three (3) June positions a two term year with an injury, Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls Parks and Recreation and Cody Mills, who place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area Commission. Interested persons can also request to serve on got his first start at the Commission in one of the four available appointed one-year outside centre. terms. “That bodes well for more information, please contact: for the second half FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks & Trails Planner, Parks & Trails Division, of the season, addBrian Farquhar, Manager, Parks & Trails Division, Planning & ing some depth and 250-746-2620 ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca DevelopmentorDepartment at 250-746-2620 or toll free 1-800-665youthful energy, too,” 3955 7419857 McGeachy said. The Piggies will hit the road this Saturday, visiting Westshore in Colwood.

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DCS tops in Campbell River KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Just days after they climbed to third place in the provincial single-A boys basketball rankings, the Duncan Christian School Chargers showed they belong there by winning the Campbell River Christian School tournament last weekend. “This tournament featured five of the northern single-A schools,” Chargers head coach Jim Brandsma said. “It was good to go to this tournament to see what the other single-A schools from the north are like in comparison.” The Chargers opened with an 81-48 win over Nanaimo Christian, a team they had defeated by a similar 84-48 score just days before. “Our guys started out slow,

but finally started pulling away halfway through the second quarter, and after a wakeup call at halftime, rose to the occasion and had a very good second half,” Brandsma said. “The guys started talking more and working to get everyone involved.” Jesse Van Wingerden led the way offensively with 25 points, and Michael Brandsma was close behind with 24. Adam Kapteyn added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Matt Brandsma contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. In their second game, the Chargers defeated Maaqtusiis 91-34. “We had a good pre-game discussion about the type of game we needed to play against them,” Brandsma said. “The guys did not disappoint; they

probably played the best defensive game this year, if not in the last two years.” Michael Brandsma scored another 24 points, while Van Wingerden added 22. Kapteyn and Matt Brandsma each had 13 points, and Brandsma finished with eight steals. Off the boards, Sung Jun Jang had a team-high nine rebounds, while both Brandsmas and Min Seok Kim had eight apiece. “All of the boys contributed to our success and most of all had a great time doing it,” coach Brandsma said. “This is a defining point in the season where the guys realized they could count on each other and also have fun playing.” All the teams at the Campbell River tournament will be at the Island Championships, hosted by DCS on Feb. 26 and 27.

Strong second half not enough for T-Birds KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds senior boys played one of their best halves of basketball last Friday, but still weren’t able to overcome a nine-point halftime deficit as they lost 82-79 to Semiahmoo. “ I t wa s a g o o d g a m e,” Cowichan coach Lucky Walia said. “Semiahmoo has a nice program going right now, and we expected a competitive matchup. They had played at Oak Bay the previous night, and were up for most of that game, eventually losing by five.” Walia said the second half featured some of the best basketball the T-Birds had played this season, but it wasn’t

enough to get back on top. “Overall, we had many different members of our team contribute, with seven of the boys hitting the score sheet,” Walia said. “That said, early in the game, when we couldn’t really get into a rhythm on offence, Noah Charles made himself available for some strong postups, which led them to start double-teaming him. He was able to counter that with a couple of nice face up drives to demonstrate the variety in his game. The attention that he drew, started opening things up for the rest of us.” Charles finished the night with 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds. After showing his diversity against Dover Bay in

Cowichan’s previous game, Humza Khan returned to a more traditional point guard role and scored 31 points, including 7-for-7 shooting from the free-throw line, part of a 15-for-19 night for the T-Birds as a team. Eston Unrau got into foul trouble early, but ended up with 17 points, scored in a variety of ways, everything from drives to the rim to a couple of threes. Matt Miller and Andy Derocher logged heavy minutes in defensive roles and played with “high intensity and purpose,” Walia said. The T-Birds will return to action this Friday when they play host to Claremont at 5:30 p.m.

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Cowichan forward Brandi Van Eeuwen looks to offload the ball under pressure during the first half of last Saturday’s game. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Bonus-point win for women’s rugby team

Sherry Spence said. When the passing game was workDespite missing one of their ing, Cowichan managed to feed biggest contributors, Cowichan’s the ball to fullback Carolyn Gudsenior women’s rugby team still mundseth for four tries and wing managed a badly needed win last Rikki Wylie for two others. Quinn Saturday, just their second since Battie slotted three converts. joining the Premier League. Bayside’s points came on a try The 34-8 win over Bayside came after a penalty in the second half, with bonus points, and moved and a penalty kick at the end of the Cowichan into sixth place in the game. nine-team Premiership, and came Spence and Gudmundseth were without national team player Lau- named Cowichan’s players of the ra Russell in the lineup. game. “We dominated the scrums, which Cowichan is away this weekend, was good because our hands were visiting Westshore with a 10:30 a.m. not on target,” Cowichan captain start. BRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATION KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Public Open House #2 PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN

The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD has received NOTICE OF ANNUAL grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate GENERAL MEETING BRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATION specific park facilities Park which must ELECTORAL AREA Aat–Bright MILL Angel BAY/MALAHAT PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN be completed by March 31,COMMISSION 2015. PARKS & RECREATION The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2016 House #2: Join us&for discussion at Open Parks Trails Divisionand are input hosting the Public Open TIME: 7:00 pm date Saturday, June 8, 2013 time 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Park House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel PLACE: Brentwood College School, Ross Theatre, place Bright Rejuvenation Angel Park LowerRoad, Parking Area Recreation The CVRD 2735 Mt. BakerProject. Mill Bay, BChas received grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate Residents and landowners of contact Electoral A – Mill Bay/Malahat for morepark information , please : Area specific at Bright ParkMeeting which must are invited to facilities attend the AnnualAngel General on the date Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks & Trails Planner, Parks &toTrails Division, noted above. Commission members the CVRD be completed by March 31, 2015. provide advice 250-746-2620 or ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca on matters regarding local community parks, pathways and trails

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Join us for discussion and input at Open House #2: The Saturday, purpose June of the is 9:00 to hold date 8, meeting 2013 time a.m.nominations - 3:00 p.m. and elections for five (5) positions for a two (2) year term on the Electoral Area A place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area – Mill Bay/Malahat Parks & Recreation Commission and to review the 2015 accomplishments and proposed 2016 projects.

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January 2, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 29, 2016 With profound sadness we say farewell to husband, dad, poppa. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years Jeanie, daughter Jacquie (Scott), son Ralph (Lorraine), 7 grandchildren Brandy, Melanie, Darrin, Lucas, Stacie, Jillian, Tori, 6 great grandchildren Cameron, Logan, Brookelyn, Lexa, Peyton, Emmett, one brother Earle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his infant son Clifford (1958) and son Jeff (2006). Too soon youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone So much youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missed Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look for you in the stars Your loving family. Celebration of life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday February 13, 2016Â 1pm at First Memorial Funeral Home 375 Brae Rd Duncan.

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Anna was born in Manitoba on Sept.8, 1931 and passed into the arms of God on Jan. 14, 2016. Anna leaves her beloved husband James S. Caldwell and four sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Ken, Douglas, Dennis and Gordon and Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family: Jim Jr. (Toni) Kandis, Debbie, Kathy and Ian. Anna was a graduate of B.C.I.T. in Nuclear Medicine. She worked at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and the Vancouver General. She had many friends at both hospitals, and was on the Nuclear Medicine Examination Board for Canada. After retiring she lived with Jim in Cumberland and Lake Cowichan and made dear friends in both places. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm. At the Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. First Memorial 250 748-2134

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September 20, 1921 - January 29, 2016 At the sharp age of 94 Fred passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in Chemainus, where he resided with his son Dave. Fred was born in Skelmersdale, England. He immigrated to Halifax, Canada by steamliner in 1927 - it was a 10 day voyage with his Mom (Phyllis), 1 sister (Edna) and 3 brothers (Denis, Murray, Jack) - all predeceased. He later traveled by train to Radville, Saskatchewan. Fred did his schooling there, then worked on farms and ranches and even owned his own cow pony when the war broke out! At 18 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Aero Engine mechanic. In his 4 years in the Air Force, he spent time in England and Europe with city of Toronto 400 SQD. He landed day 6 in France and went all the way as far as Denmark. Fred returned to Canada (Saskatoon) after V-day. He then worked paving runways at the airport, on the CP Rail, and took training in motion picture projection. This led him to eventually opening his own photo studio as a photographer but he missed the time he had in the RCAF and reenlisted in 1951. Fred moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Namo RCAF Stn. He transferred to Photo Establishment. There, he met his sweetheart (Doreen Hayes), married, August, 1946 and started his family. His next travel brought him with family in tow to #2 Fighter Wing in France for 2 years, then on to Sardinia, Italy for 2 years at the Air Base weapons training in Decimomannu. He returned to Canada to RCAF post STN at Cold Lake, Alberta. He was released of service in 1965, and moved to Duncan, BC. Fred loved to fish and garden! He also loved travel, always with camera in hand! He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star - what he called a group of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do Goodersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. He was a role model. Anyone that knew him could attest to him being just that! He was a kind and gentle man who took the time to make everyone who knew him feel special. His humor endeared him to many! His friends and family have lost an exceptional person. He will be forever remembered for his love of good food, especially coconut desserts, friendships, strong faith, and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;kibitzingâ&#x20AC;? around! He was a devout Christian and ready to be with his Lord and wife!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PETS

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HIMALAYAN RAG DOLL siamese mixed kittens. $350.00 Call or text: 250-510-4825

GARAGE Sale. 6027 Avondale Place, Saturday and Sunday , February 6 & 7, 8AM to 2PM. Kitchen items and small appliances, storage cabinet, book shelves, end tables, computer desk, cotton fabric, new handsewn items - quilts, aprons, placemats, craft items, older Ikea dropleaf table and 4 chairs. Inside if raining.

Lazy Boy rocker recliner chair, burgundy - $120 OBO; Canwood meat band saw w/attached grinder w/sausage tube, mobile base & movable s.s. cutting table - $350 OBO. Call 250-701-3996

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

COMING EVENTS

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (BC SPCA)

Notice Of General Meeting COWICHAN & DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE BC SPCA In accordance with Bylaw 5.15(d), 9.5(b), 9.5(d) and 14 of the Bylaws of The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the:

COWICHAN & DISTRICT BRANCH Will take place on: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 at: 7550 BELL McKINNON ROAD DUNCAN, BC For the purpose of: Electing members of the Community Council for the branch, as well as conducting any other business of the Branch For further information on the meeting or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda, please contact Linda Greville at critter-sitter@shaw.ca or 250-748-5636. A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society is available at: http://www.spca.bc.ca/about/ governance-accountability/governance-docs/ Issued by: Linda Greville, Community Council Chair Cowichan & District Branch

LANDSCAPING JC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Providing reliable, friendly service and quality workmanship. For your lawn, hedge and yard maintenance. Call Joel today for a free quote. 250-710-6730

PETS LESSONS/TRAINING

4 PAWS 4 AGILITY HOME CARE SUPPORT

Come have fun with your dog!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES 15 CU.FT. freezer, $150. White sxs fridge, $200. White apt. size fridge, $100. White 30â&#x20AC;? range, $200. Maytag W/D, $350. Black 30â&#x20AC;? range, $250. Stacking W/D, $350. Maytag washer, $200. GE washer, $200. Maytag dryer, $100. GE Dryer, $150. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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HELP WANTED

HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES

30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, cleanup, general help, etc. FOR AN ESTIMATE CALL ROLF 250-710-5712

Program Leader

The Municipality welcomes applications for the position of PROGRAM LEADER in the communities of Chemainus and Crofton on a temporary, casual basis from February to June 2016. For details on the requirements of this position and how to apply, please visit our website.

LAKE COWICHAN & DISTRICT SENIORS ASSOCIATION 55 CORONATION STREET, LAKE COWICHAN, BC Applications are being accepted for the position of cook. Starting date is March 1, 2016. Pay is minimum wage. The successful applicant must have Food Safe. Resumes should be dropped off at the Seniors Centre before February 17, 2016 and marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attention Bruce Buntingâ&#x20AC;?. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CUSTOM TILE WORKS Professional installation of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks, etc. Repairs. 30 yrs experience. FOR ESTIMATE CALL 250-710-5712 HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, eaves trough-cleaning & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

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accessories; and L.Ps

Call 250-380-7022

GARAGE SALES

HELP WANTED

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

WANTED

Scandinavian Furniture from 1950s/ 60s and

FURNITURE

HELP WANTED

COMPUTER SERVICES

FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any condition of firearms, whole estates to single, fair market value paid, have all licenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.

ALMOST NEW love seat, light brown. Lrg arm chair, dark brown. Good condition custom made side board, 60â&#x20AC;?x18â&#x20AC;?d. $500. Call (778)455-1910.

Mary Ann 250-709-5636

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MOVING SALE: 320 Deer Rd. Sat & Sun, Feb 6th & 7th/16 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Loads of stuff; something for everyone!

CALL 250-710-1640 OR 250-710-1976

GIDDEE UP-GO

FANTASTIC House Cleaner Prof. 5 star hotel & Resort Relais & Chateaux trained.Energetic,hard-working,own supplies,reliable friendly service.Tons of refs.Over 20 yrs cleaning exp.Beds and laundry welcome $25hr Please call Melinda 250-715-1185 or mclemente@shaw.ca

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

SMALL DEEP Freeze. Mason Bee Hives. (250)715-1904.

Custom cut. Good to burn.

M & M FIREWOOD

ANNUAL STOREWIDE SALE. Full month of February. Highway Antique Emporium, Hwy #1 @ Chemainus. Daily 10am-5pm, 36 dealers, 5200 sq ft. Discounts ranging to 50% off.

CLEANING SERVICES

GARAGE SALE. 6027 Avondale Place, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-2pm. Kitchen items and small appliances, storage cabinet, book shelves, end tables, computer desk, cotton fabric, new handsewn items quilts, aprons, placemats, craft items, older Ikea dropleaf table and 4 chairs. Inside if raining.

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

Classes start Feb. 17/16 Registration 6:00 p.m. For more info phone: Cheryl: 250-748-9729 Judy: 250-748-9437 Del: 250-748-6071

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Insured

250-748-9150

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

WORK WANTED

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fences Pres-washing, plus more. All work guaranteed.

PLUMBING

Getting Seniors To & Fro Transport to appointments Housekeeping. Laundry. Meals. 20+ years experience

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Position available at Island Dental Health Centre; may extend to a maternity leave. Apply in person, or by email to: drkoniuk@shaw.ca or by fax: 250.748.5739 Attâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Amanda

P/T BAKER Wanted- Fast paced self-starter is needed. Will train. Available to work any days. Apply with resume: Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store, 1855 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Rapid debt relief. Good people to know in times of trouble. Serving communities throughout Vancouver Island. Call Kyle for a consultation. 1-855-812-6767; Abakhan & Associates Inc. www.abakhan.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL LOOKING FOR TEMPORARY / ON CALL REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Journeyman Millwright Westernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent capital investment to secure the future of coastal sawmilling has resulted in a need for a Journeyman Millwright at our Ladysmith Sawmill. Qualified applicants can apply online at: http://www.jobs.net/jobs/westernforest/ en-ca/job/Canada/JOURNEYMANMILLWRIGHT/J3K2NZ6Y6MNVGYZLY9K/

RESPONSIBLE PART TIME & ON-CALL CARRIERS WANTED IN ALL AREAS FOR VACATION OR SHORT NOTICE COVERAGE TO SIGN UP PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783

Experienced Legal Assistant Real Estate - Solicitor Support Our law firm is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support our solicitor practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate conveyancing, financing, as well as some experience in other areas of a solicitor practice. Candidates must be well organized, attentive to detail, have excellent communication skills, be team oriented. We offer an excellent work environment, group benefits, and a competitive salary. Apply in confidence by February 25, 2016 to Orchard & Company, Barristers and Solicitors 321 St. Julian Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 3S5 E-mail: admin@orchardandco.ca Ph: (250) 746-5899.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

B lo ss o m a New Caree o t r in â&#x20AC;˘ Florists â&#x20AC;˘ Gift Shop/Home Decor Retail Clerks 100% Company Paid Benefits, Bonus Plan and Group RSP Come grow with us, apply with resume to: Quality@QualityFoods.com

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. No pets. 250245-0835, 250-246-4999.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm house on acreage. F/S, W/D. Avail. March 1. $875/mo. Text 250510-9442, call 250-748-2719.

DUNCAN- 8 km North; furnished studio apartment; internet, satellite, laundry, hydro, heat. NS/NP. $600/mos. Call 250-748-1310.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

IMMACULATE single wide mobile in 55+ park in Duncan for sale. 2 bdrm, fridge, stove, a/c inc. $44,500. 250-510-6676

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BIG RENTAL SALE-

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Barbara Leigh Hypnotherapist Specializing in:

â&#x20AC;˘ Weight Loss â&#x20AC;˘ Smoking â&#x20AC;˘ Phobias â&#x20AC;˘ Anxiety

Techniques include: Hypnosis â&#x20AC;˘ EFT â&#x20AC;˘ TAT

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HELP WANTED

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

(for emergency situations) WANTED

DUNCAN - First & Jubilee. Brand new 900sq.ft. apt. 2Bdrm,1Bath. $950/mo. Avail. Apr. 1, 2016. N/S, No pets. Appliances & in house laundry. Cell: 250-709-0576. Email: chrisclement@shaw.ca

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ.FT. Commercial/ Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

HOMES FOR RENT

2-BDRM HOUSE in Old Town Chemainus near the beach. Call (250)246-5253.

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

STORAGE HEATED Mini storage lockers available in Crofton by the month. 3X6=$30. 4X6=$40. 7X9=$83. 9X10=$125. Tax incl. Call or txt: 250-709-1379.

TOWNHOUSES DUNCAN: 3 BDRM, 1.5 Bath Townhouse. Fully renovated. F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $1000/mo. Call 250-748-7992, 250-7482727, 250-709-7992.

TRANSPORTATION CARS

Crofton: 2Bdrm grnd lvl suite. W/D,F/S, covered carport, lock in storage. Pets considered Avail Mar 1. Call 250-2100756

2005 DODGE SX.2 Sports model; auto; 4-cyl; low km; well maintained; $3,500 OBO. 778-429-8681.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783 COWICHAN BAY

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Miscellaneous â&#x20AC;˘ Queen Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Gala 2016, Feb. 13, Arbutus Gold Club, 5:30 p.m. Live music, champagne reception, silent and live auctions and dinner. Tickets: $125 in advance only. Contact: events@qms.bc.ca or 250-746-4185. Funds to support Phase II of Learning Centre expansion project and enhancements to Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ Shaping the Journey: living with dementia, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. Workshop, Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Duncan library. Pre-registration required. Carol: 1-888734-4171 or cpelletier@alzheimerbc.org â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Firearms Safety course ( PA L / R PA L ) , F r i d ay, M a r c h 4 , Duncan. Registration and info: canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca or Mike 250-748-0319. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Neighbourhood House accepting registration for workshops: February: Rent Smart, Chronic Pail Management, Spanish Lessons, Non Violence Intervention; March: Foodsafe, Canning, First Aid. More info: www.cnha.ca or 250-246-3202. â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. View 1966 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 50th reunion. Grads send contact info to mtview1966@ gmail.com or call Dave Hutchings 250-477-4505.

Seniors â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 50 Plus Activity Centre, in Lake Cowichan hosts Winter Night Coffee House Saturday, Feb. 20. Doors open 5:30 p.m., cost $5. The Goodtime Boys at 6 p.m.; Cara McCandless Band from 7- 8:30 p.m. Snacks on sale. Info: 250-749-6121. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre birthday party pot luck dinner, Feb. 20, 5-8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Lake Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

akandcanoe.wordpress.com â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Intercultural Society presents Art Healing Series, Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Mill Bay Library. Meet to paint, draw, sketch and create art pieces. Info: Francoise francoise@cisiwc.org or 250-748-3112. â&#x20AC;˘ Duncan Badminton Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., October through March Multi-purpose Hall, Island Savings Centre. Recreational and competitive. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380. â&#x20AC;˘ Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 dropin fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955. â&#x20AC;˘ All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers. com

Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Branch of the Council of Canadians meets Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan office, basement of Duncan City Hall. Discussion: water issues, trade agreements, etc. Info: Donna Cameron 250-748-2444. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month. Next meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan. Guest speaker: Jeff de Jong, host of C-FAX radio program Gardening 101 on Plants to Love, featuring perennials.

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

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

Arts â&#x20AC;˘ Ladysmith Camera Club presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine art photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the emotional response to linesâ&#x20AC;?, with Cim MacDonald, artist, curator of Chemainus murals, author, teacher, photographer, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com 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.

Music â&#x20AC;˘ Malahat Legion Music Jam Night is back and looking for bands, musicians and other talent acts to perform. Jam Nights are the 1st and 3rd Friday of the months, 6 p.m. to midnight, 1625 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, next to Shawnigan Lake firehall. Food to buy. Info: Chris 250-732-4490.

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CUT THE BULL!! AT DUNCAN HYUNDAI

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2009 Honda Civic DX-G STK #15-134A

NO BULL

2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo STK #15U23

NO BULL

2010 Corolla S STK #15-180A

NO BULL

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS STK #16-27A

2011 Hyundai Accent GL Sport STK #16-63A

NO BULL

2007 Chevy Malibu LS STK #15-204A

NO BULL

2005 VW Jetta STK # 15-206AA

NO BULL

2013 Santa Fe LTD STK #16-72A

NO BULL

2005 Mazda 3 GS STK #15-187AA

NO BULL

2006 Hyundai Accent STK #15-49A

NO BULL

2010 Focus SES STK #16-82A

NO BULL

2012 Veloster STK #16-20A

NO BULL

2011 Elantra Touring GLS STK #15-201A

2013 Hyundai Sonata SE STK #15U14 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited STK #16-49A 2012 Hyundai Tucson GL STK #16-42A

2012 Dodge Journey SE STK #16-45A

2801 Roberts Rd.

Mon - Thurs 8:30-6:00 Fri - Sat 8:30-5:00 Sun - 11:00-5:00

$17,500 $17,500 $17,000 $16,990

$7,500

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$5,999

$13,900

866 224 9498

www.duncanhyundai.ca

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$9,100

$19,999

NO BULL

$12,300

NO BULL

$14,200 $6,899

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$11,499

NO BULL

$12,600 Locally Owned and Operated DLR# 9988

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