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“The Cowichan HighwayCam on Hwy 18 is currently unavailable. The webcam is in the process of being moved to another location in the area. Stay tuned!” The Cowichan Lake area erupted with comments Thursday morning when people learned of this message on the DriveBC website. There was a skiff of snow on the ground and the forecast of more later that day and the next, and for many Lakers, that means a check of the Hill 60 webcam. But this time, there was nothing to see. Posting the situation on Facebook and querying why it would be moved during snow season quickly drew replies. Lake Cowichan’s Elizabeth McGonigle suggested that possibly the Pacific Marine Circle Route junction seemed to be up for consideration but she followed that idea with the words: “Great choice????? NOT.” Tara Daly had another point. “Rumour has it that before they said they were moving it, they said it was out because there was no POWER. Was there power there when they put it in? Logic!” she commented. There is another highway camera on Highway 18 but it’s located
at Skutz Falls and west Cowichan residents feel two are still needed. Mesachie Lake’s Nick Sohye said, “It makes no sense to move it from Hill 60.” Lake Cowichan town councillor Jayne Ingram said, “I think the Hill 60 site is a better site as the weather can be very different there then at Skutz. For example it can be clear and wet on the roads at Skutz but Hill 60 could be getting snow.” Jessica North O’Connell agreed. “There are at least six micro-climates between Highway 1 and Lake Cowichan! Never a dull moment. And, yes, they had all summer to move that cam,” she said. Asked for answers, Lisanne Bowness, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, said, “Mainroad South Island Contracting owns and maintains the Highway 18 webcam, which had been running on solar power and a weak cellular signal since it was installed nine years ago, causing reliability issues. “The camera at this site was older technology and Mainroad had identified it for upgrading. See New location • page 4
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LET IT SNOW A speck of red peeks out from behind the snow-covered branches of this wild rose bush on Friday morning. A dusting of snow covered most of the Cowichan Valley overnight Thursday, Dec. 19 and into Friday, Dec. 20. For more photos from the snowfall, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www. cowichanvalleycitizen.com [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
One hurt, car impounded after crash SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
A Victoria woman was taken to hospital and a Duncan man’s car was impounded after a collision on Sherman Road. The Dec. 20 crash occurred about 9:45 p.m. near the Duncan Curling Club. North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesman Sgt. Chris Swain said the Duncan driver was westbound when he lost control in the ice and snow. He crossed the centre line and hit the eastbound car driven by the Victoria resident.
“Icy roads were a factor however, the male driver was found to have been drinking alcohol,” Swain explained. The results of a roadside screening test prompted police to impound the vehicle and issue a three-day driver’s licence suspension as well. The woman was extricated from her vehicle by firefighters from the North Cowichan South End hall and was taken by ambulance to Cowichan District Hospital with what Swain said are non-life-threatening injuries.
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Local opponents vow to fight Enbridge Pipeline SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
Weather conditions in the Cowichan Lake area can vary widely. One of the worst spots for snow on Highway 18 is Hill 60, and residents appreciated the webcam there. [CITIZEN FILE]
New location has lighting From page 1 Since there is a second HighwayCam nearby, at Skutz Falls, Mainroad, in consultation with the Ministry, determined the webcam would be more useful at the South Shore Road/Pacific Marine Road intersection, which connects Lake Cowichan to Port Renfrew as part of the Pacific Marine Circle Route,” she said. “This new location has phone lines and a direct power source, allowing the webcam to connect directly rather than relying on a weak cellular signal and solar power, providing better service to residents and motorists.” The new location is actually to the west of Lake Cowichan, even to the west of most of Mesachie Lake and is only likely to see heavy traffic during the summer when visitors throng to the Cowichan Lake area. However, plans are going ahead. “A new camera was delivered this winter and the ministry is working with the con-
tractor to get it installed as soon as possible, but there’s no firm installation date yet,” she said. In a blog posting called “5 Reasons Why We Moved That DriveBC HighwayCam,” Drive BC explained their reasoning. Finding better cell service is the first. Every driver and emergency responder knows that cell phone service can be spotty at the top of Hill 60, so the experts instead homed in on Mesachie Lake as an alternative. The post continued, “The new location also has… Wait for it…Good lighting!” A webcam apparently will go dark at night unless it has sufficient lighting. “In these cases, you can get an idea of traffic levels by the number of headlights, but actual road conditions remain a dark mystery. Two street lights at the new Cowichan Lake location will provide ample light for the webcam, which had been going dark at night at its old location,” said the posting. So far, drivers seem unconvinced.
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With the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline being recommended for federal approval (albeit with a host of conditions), local environmentalists are already mustering to ensure the process is anything but smooth moving forward. Within an hour of the announcement, One Cowichan director Matt Price released the community group’s plans for opposition. “We join thousands of British Columbians in expressing our disappointment that our voices were not heard by the National Energy Board, and now pledge to exercise democracy more directly here at home,” Price said. “One Cowichan will join with other organizations in laying the foundation for a possible HST-style citizens’ initiative to deny provincial permits to this project.” He said his group had already started to recruit neighbourhood captains and signature collectors in the two ridings of the Cowichan Valley and encourage interested citizens to keep in touch. The Northern Gateway Project proposes to run bitumen through 1,178 kilometres of pipes from Bruderheim, Alberta to Kitimat, British Columbia where it would be loaded into tanker vessels and shipped to Asia. Environmentalists, concerned citizens and many First Nations stakeholders — all worried about the effects of a spill — have
“We join thousands of British Columbians in expressing our disappointment that our voices were not heard by the National Energy Board... One Cowichan will join with other organizations in laying the foundation for a possible HST-style citizens’ initiative to deny provincial permits to this project.” MATT PRICE, One Cowichan
met the project with vocal opposition. The Joint Review Panel, who approved moving forward, isn’t as worried about the environmental ramifications as it is excited about the economic impacts such a pipeline could bring to western Canada. “The environmental, societal and economic burdens of a large oil spill, while unlikely and not permanent, would be significant,” it said in a press release. “Opening Pacific Basin markets is important to the Canadian economy and society. The project would bring significant local, regional, and national economic and social benefits.” One Cowichan has vowed to fight. “Our coast is not for sale, and our children need us to make the switch to clean energy right away,” Price said.
New Cowichan Tribes chief and council jumping right in SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
New Cowichan Tribes Chief William C. Seymour and his council are settling into their leadership roles, just two weeks after the band’s elections. Oaths of office and confidentiality agreements still need to be signed but the group has already gathered. “We’ve actually met twice now,” Chief Seymour said. “Busy, busy.” Cowichan’s band offices close for the holidays after work on Dec. 20 and reopen again on Jan. 2. “Some things we needed to get done before the Christmas break,” Seymour explained. With 354 of 1,266 votes, just 11 more than runner-up William George, Seymour assumed control of the band on Dec. 7. Joining him are councillors Albie Joe Charlie (Whulquletse), Stephanie Charlie, Cindy Daniels (Sulsalxumaat), Diane Daniels (Qwustunulwut), Chuck Seymour (Ts’ules), and Dora Wilson (Thulamiye), who all retained their seats, as well as newcomers Andrew Canute, Garrett Elliott (Sawbutztun), Matthew Louie, Debra Toporowski (Qwulti’stunaat), though prior to the last term, Canute had spent eight consecutive terms on council.
William Seymour, Cowichan Tribes chief “With the three new faces that are there, I find that they’re getting right into the discussion, so that’s nice to see,” Seymour said. “I look forward to looking forward to this council and hopefully we can do some good things.” After double-checking with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (INAC) to see what the protocol is, Seymour learned Cowichan would not have to fill the vacant seat left on council after he assumed the role as chief. He had been elected to both positions. “INAC has said we don’t need to,” Chief Seymour said. “I think the reason they gave is it doesn’t affect the quorum.”
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Big crowd takes time for nativity show
‘All I have is a stable,’ the harassed innkeeper tells Joseph and Mary when they arrive in crowded Bethlehem. For video and more photos from the show, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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The theme for this year’s Nativity play by the congregation of the Shawnigan Alliance Church was “too busy”, an idea that is aimed at the daily rush of holiday preparations that sometimes sideline the real meaning of Christmas. As part of the entertaining outdoor show, the big crowd saw how unexpected people like a stable hand, a group of shepherds, and an old man and woman who had made a little time to check out the Messiah story actually got to see Jesus as a baby and recognize him for who he was. Others, like the busy innkeeper and the shopkeeper, were simply too preoccupied to take note of history changing right on their doorstep. The play is one of three that are presented in rotation at the church.
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Searching high and low, the shepherds almost give up finding the Messiah.
A stable hand points out that if you’re always too busy you may miss the Christ child altogether. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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Orca opens with Parker Schmidt LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
The first official act taking the stage at the Orca Ballroom/Showroom Monday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. is Parker Schmidt and the Cardigan Brothers. Yes, according to Longevity John Falkner, it’s a great opportunity for the Valley-based reality TV star and the room. Falkner said last week, “Those guys really are his brothers. They’re a musical family and have a great time getting together. That’s just the name they go by. Their mom got them funny cardigans as kids. They play in the same style as Parker, kind of folky/pop/rock. “This is a concert, not a dance. They were going to do it at the Showroom and we decided to bring it in here.” Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Falkner has been quickly finding his feet as entertainment manager at the Travelodge Silver Bridge after closing his Duncan Garage Showroom at the end of November. He’s finding lots of new opportunities for all kinds of entertainment, he said. “This will be our first show in the Orca Ballroom. It’s sort of a test run. It’s an all-ages show so come along and have some fun between Christmas and New Year’s. There will be desserts and other food and beverages available, too, because the restaurant does service it.” The word is already getting around about the Orca Ballroom, he said. “Redwood Green wants to do a CD release party there on Jan. 11. It’s going to be an up-and-coming room. Some young kids just got hold of me; they want to do some hip hop there. They’re really honest kids; I had a great conversation with them. “There’s just some really neat things happening.
Parker Schmidt is onstage Dec. 30. [CITIZEN FILE] I’m so excited about this. I haven’t even thought about the Showroom. I haven’t had a chance to go back and visit that in my mind. I’ve been too busy going forward.” Shows at the hotel’s Anglers pub have been moving, too. “We had the Hardware Girls out last night. We had some people out for that. We’re continuing with Blues Tuesday and in the next week or so I’m going to be booking like a son of a gun.”
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The Citizen’s 12 Days of Politics in Canada t’s been a crazy year in Canadian politics at the local, provincial and federal levels. There have been scandals, missteps and dirt galore in the headlines. In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, we bring your our 12 Days of Politics. From the teflon-coated to the downright tone deaf there were no shortage of candidates. We’ve added a little commentary, just for fun. On the first day of Christmas, bureaucrats gave to me: One load of contaminated soil (dumping in a watershed? We approve: province)
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On the second day of Christmas the senate gave to me: Two Brazeau workdays (goodbye senate, hello Frank) On the third day of Christmas our premier gave to me: Three Clark-staff raises (Don’t worry about the money, we just instituted wheelchair user fees) On the fourth day of Christmas the core review gave to me: Four ALC gut-jobs (Who needs the Agricultural Land Commission? We’ll just let the Oil and Gas Commission decide) On the fifth day of Christmas Trudeaumania gave to me: Five joints for Justin Trudeau (I
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inhaled, he said) On the sixth day of Christmas May elections gave to me: Six Dix skytrain tickets (It must have fallen out of my pocket) On the seventh day of Christmas tax dollars gave to me: Seven jobs plan failures (We Liberals are much better at getting the economy on track than the NDP. Just look at our plan to get people back to work...Oh, right, never mind) On the eighth day of Christmas Toronto gave to me: Eight Rob Ford crack pipes (I apologize, he said, but not really) On the ninth day of Christmas
our prime minister gave to me: Nine Harper denials (the PMO’s office did what? I had no idea!) On the tenth day of Christmas suspensions gave to me: Ten Wallin expenses (Taxpayers don’t want to pay for that?) On the eleventh day of Christmas Mike Duffy gave to me: Eleven Duffy scandals (The gift that keeps on giving — to the official opposition) On the twelfth day of Christmas corporations gave to me: Twelve leaky pipelines (Don’t worry, that woman on TV says she grew up in the B.C. wilderness and cares about it a lot).
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Beware computer scam that almost got me A warning to your readers who own a computer: I fell for a phone scam in October and cannot believe I was smoothly talked through the red flags that I questioned and replies that in hindsight did not add up. Microsoft Windows does NOT keep personal info on who purchases their programs. It does NOT have a Windows support team that monitors your computer for problems, nor are reports of errors, warnings and application corruptions sent from your computer to Windows call center! Using fear tactics and fraudulent data, caller “Jack Anderson”
convinced me to allow a total stranger access to my computer. Within the hour I had naively purchased a five-year “security software protection” program for two computers using my credit card on an unsecured site. This installed security program actually would allow the scammers to monitor my computer and access personal data every time I connected to the Internet. Fortunately during this call a friend came to visit and could hear what was happening. I disconnected from the scammers (British names, south Asian accents, ”Delaware” location), immediately cancelled my credit card (too late to avoid their fee) and changed passwords to my financial accounts.
Chris Webb, my computer technician immediately erased the scam materials. I appealed the charges to my credit card’s dispute department and was reimbursed six weeks later. I have since heard that many people receive these unsolicited calls about their computer from “Windows Support”, including my blind 92-year-old aunt in Vancouver. I share this experience to raise awareness of this phone scam, so that readers will never be taken in as I was. Merry Christmas! Sherry Saunderson Cobble Hill www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com
The CVRD has discovered the availability of sewage hookups for Cowichan Bay floathomes. Most owners will be happy. However, the CVRD has thrown in a wrinkle. Prior to hookup, all floathomes must be inspected for building code compliance. Many of the floathomes are elderly. Many will not meet current building code standards. I would like to suggest that many (if not most) land homes would not meet 2013 building code standards. Without this approval, these floathomes will not get a sewage hookup permit. At a Dec. 3 public meeting. It was suggested (by CVRD representatives) that building inspectors would go easy on floathomes. Nudge-nudge, wink-wink, infractions would often be overlooked. In my dealings with building inspectors, they do not look the other way. The code is the code, and if they are going to fudge it a bit, then why have a code at all, or UNENFORCEABLE bylaws? A fairer solution would be to grandfather existing floathomes into legal existence. It would then be acceptable for new (or arriving) floathomes to be subjected to the building codes of the day (prior to sewage hookup). Let’s be fair to existing floathome owners — nothing special, just fair. We do not want to create a make-work project for professional engineers. Our official community plan lauds the existence of these homes, so let’s keep them here. Currie Ellis Cowichan Bay
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Reliability of Mr. Nix’s sources questionable
GWPF academic advisor panel has many more climate related scientists and engineers than even the IPCC. (Only eight out of 25 are not.) The comment about Dr. Lindzen is very typical of the hyperbole and obfuscation techniques of the radicals. The facts are that Dr. Lindzen was never employed by ExxonMobil or any other oil company. His entire career was as an academic at MIT and in fact was a contributor to the IPCC…facts
conveniently omitted by Mr. Nix. The Dr. Linden’s ExxonMobil comment was only used by Mr. Nix to insinuate some murky collusion with “big oil” simply because he didn’t agree with the statement. The fact that most of the scientists in the GWPF do not subscribe to the alarmist AGW philosophy, and openly publish their research is most annoying to the environmental industry. There is no evidence of GWPF “setting up” the Friends of Sci-
The attack on Mr. Williams’s comments was not entirely unexpected since radical environmentalists can be very sensitive to criticism. As for questioning the veracity of the letter, Mr. Nix should do a little research before condemning him outright. I question the reliability of Mr. Nix’s sources since he was wrong on several counts. The
Industrial livestock production a key player in climate change On Saturday, Nov. 16, I attended a rally in downtown Duncan. The same day people gathered all across the country to speak about the need for individual, community and political effort to combat climate change. It was informative and somewhat encouraging although I was disappointed at the relatively small turnout. People talked about reducing our carbon footprint, carbon emissions being the biggest contributor to global warming. Unfortunately no one mentioned CH4 (methane) emissions. Methane is also a greenhouse gas and molecule for molecule is about 25 times more potent in trapping heat than CO2! In his book “Whole, Rethinking the Science of Nutrition” T. Colin Campbell, PhD., clearly outlines the scientific information regarding methane and industrial livestock production. He shows us how our support of cheap, factoryfarmed animal food products is having a much more significant impact on our environment (in every way) than all the things we do to contribute to carbon emissions! Our high consumption of animal-based foods contributes to environmental problems like soil loss, groundwater contamination, deforestation, fossil fuel use, and depletion of deep aquifers. Dr. David Pementel, a professor at Cornell University, has documented many way that our system of livestock production wastes precious resources and destroys the environment. Some of his findings: • every kilogram of beef requires 100,000 litres of water to produce compared to a kilogram of what requiring 900 litres and a kilogram of potatoes just 500 litres • a United Nations sponsored workshop of about 200 experts concluded that 80 per cent of deforestation in the tropics is attributable to the creation of new farmland, the majority of which is used for livestock grazing and feed. Robert Goodland, the longtime senior environmental advisor to the president of the World Bank, and Jeff Anhang, his colleague at the World Bank Group, have determined that livestock rearing contributes at least 51 per cent of total global warming One of the most important actions we can take to contribute less to global warming and have a positive impact on human poverty is to say “no” to the system that expropriates subsistence farming and turns it into unsustainable feedlots that produce meat for us, cash for the wealthy, and misery, servitude and starvation for the masses. We can stop consuming factory-farmed meat and dairy. Heather Browning Mill Bay
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ence at all. In fact the academic qualifications of Mr. Nix are a little murky as well. Other than being a carbon buster and activist, who once did something in Ft. McMurray long ago, I haven’t seen any qualifications that would justify his criticisms of either Mr. Williams or Dr. Lindzen. In conclusion, the radical environmental agenda is not accountable to the truth or technical accuracy and they are
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Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum residents Keith Johnny (third from left) and Nona Pite (third from right) join dignitaries at the grand opening of the seniors’ assisted-living residence on Dec. 10. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Seniors loving Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
“Welcome to my house,” was how a grinning Keith Johnny opened his comments to a gathering of dignitaries, residents and community members as Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum — the seniors’ assisted-living facility on Allenby Road — had its grand opening on Dec. 10. That phrase has special meaning for Johnny, who was homeless before moving into Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum. Just 51, but suffering from health problems, Johnny didn’t think of himself as a “senior,” and had to be convinced by the Vancouver Island Health Authority that it was the right place for him. Now, he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. “I’m sure glad I’m in here,” he said. “I’m sure glad this house was here for me.” Johnny spoke glowingly of the Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum staff, saying, “They do everything for us to keep us happy.” He also talked about his fellow residents and the spirit of friendship that fills the halls. “You have to be here to see it, to see the warmth and love that we have for each other,” he said. “This is where I want to be. I’m looked after, and I can see who the real Keith Johnny is.” The togetherness felt within Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum echoes the partnerships that allowed the facility to become a reality. Residents began moving into the building in July 2012, but the project was in the works for more than a decade before that, as Island Health Board Chair Don Hubbard recalled. “This didn’t happen overnight,” he said. “It took a long time, and it took a lot of collaboration.” Among the par tners involved in building Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum were Island Health, Cowichan Tribes, the provincial government, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Duncan, and the M’akola Housing Society. M’akola Housing Society CEO Kevin Albers said that of all the group’s projects in B.C., he is proud-
est of Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum because it eliminated the disconnect between some groups that has led in the past to elders living outside of their communities. “It has been an incredible journey, one that will have a lasting impact on the Cowichan community,” Albers said. Creating a space on Tribes land was a central focus for all the partners in the new facility. “We know that people want to live as independently as possible and as well as possible in their communities,” said Hubbard. That was echoed by newly elected Cowichan Tribes Chief William C. Seymour, who also noted the positive experiences that elders have had in the year and a half Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum has been operating. “Our elders struggle to move away from home, but we do have a bunch of elders in this facility that appreciate the staff and the help they get here,” he said. It isn’t just Cowichan Tribes elders who are benefiting from the facility, as several non-aboriginal seniors have also been welcomed in, including longtime Valley resident Nona Pite, who, while aware that the facility was being built, never expected to live there. “I wasn’t an elder, so I figured it wasn’t for me,” she said. When it turned out that she could move into the new complex, it was hard for Pite to leave her home in Mill Bay, but, like Johnny, she couldn’t be happier now. “I had to leave the home I was living in, but I have never regretted the move I made last October,” she said. Pite pointed out that Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum means, in Hul’qumi’num, “Home for Helping Each Other,” which aptly reflects both the partnerships that created the facility and the spirit inside it. “It couldn’t be better named,” she said.
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OUR REG. PACKAGE PRICE 649.98
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PITBULL POLISHED ROOTBEER SUNGLASSES
MEN’S RIVAL PRO SKI HELMET
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Late Christmas gift alert! The Backyardigans are returning to the Cowichan Theatre with a new live show on Feb. 24 so why not treat your favourite little ones to a fun performance? Tickets went on sale Nov. 8 so you’ve got time to buy them well ahead of the rush. This time, the popular gang explore a magical aquatic world in Koba Entertainment’s splashy new production, The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure. Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus’s garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet — all before snack time? The Backyardigans! Yes, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin are back on stage, singing and dancing and ready to take the plunge into adventure. The five friends explore clues, discover underwater magic, and meet a very tidy octopus and a pair of playful dolphins. There are lots of lively songs and dances and, most important, the Backyardigans save the day. This is a theatrical production based on the top-rated preschool television program which airs on Treehouse TV and it comes from the same group that has brought Dora the Explorer and Toopy and Binoo live shows to the Cowichan Theatre. Check out a video at www. thebackyardigansontour.com to take a look at a bit of the show. Contact the Cowichan Theatre Ticket Centre online at Cowichantheatre.ca or by phone at 1-250748-7529 to order.
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Visitors to Providence Farm enjoy a hayride, just one of the fun activities offered at their annual Christmas Fair. For video from this event, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Students and staff at Alex Aitken Elementary School enjoy showing off their holiday spirit with their production, The Twelve Days of Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 18. Div. 8 charms the audience here with Polar Puppies, jumping with excitement. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
All the kids in Div. 3 at Alex Aitken Elementary School get a chance to do a line dance for the audience during their holiday concert, The Twelve Days of Christmas, on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
From left, Queen Margaret’s School Grade 12 students Nao Tada, Head Girl Patricia Masur, Ellie Graham and Ashley McKay pack up the delivery for QMS’s two families adopted through the Christmas Hamper program. The Grade 9 class coordinated the project. [SUBMITTED]
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Packed on stage in front of the crowd, the whole school at Alex Aitken Elementary sing their final number. Their concert, The Twelve Days of Christmas, packed in parents and friends Wednesday, Dec. 18. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Santa was spotted trying out the amenities this holiday season at the marina of the Arbutus Ridge community, a seaside golf development for active adults. Here, he tries kayaking. Rumour had it Santa might be looking for a place to retire. [SUBMITTED]
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Christmas not a big time for shopping in Cowichan’s history ‘No peace in the household until you purchase from Arthur Bullock’s’—Christmas 1882 or Cowichan Valley residents, Christmas shopping was CHRONICLES pretty much a homeT.W. Paterson made affair. It had to be as, before the E&N Railway and before the Island Highway, there was only a goat track over the Malahat for the hardiest of shoppers who had to hike both ways on foot. As if that was not enough, they usually faced a return trip loaded down with their purchases on their backs, having sent larger items on by steamer via Maple or Cowichan Bay where they’d be dealt with later with horse and wagon. For the most part, however, money was scarce. Even purchases from the consumer’s bible, the T. Eaton Co. catalogue, which even included a section of religious, season and library books for children, often meant sacrifice elsewhere. For many pioneers, living off the land meant just that. Hence articles of Mom’s knitting such as stockings and mittens were among the favoured children’s gifts (favoured by parents anyway) with perhaps an orange or some penny candy in recognition of the Yuletide. For a boy coming of age, maybe his very own rifle or shotgun — considered a tool, not a toy — if affordable. For those who could, going to Victoria or Nanaimo by the weekly steamer to do their Christmas shopping was a major expedition that required planning and arranging to keep the homestead functioning, particularly the care of livestock. As for the boat fare and several days’ lodging, well, more expense. Likely, the virtual showcases of Eaton’s, Woodward’s
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The Christmas shopping bible for many Canadians was the T. Eaton Ltd. catalogue — for those with money to spend. —TWP awaiting consumers at their respective establishments, under the heading, Christmas Cheer. Showing just how much advertising tastes have changed, for Yuletide 1882 at the Farmers Market, formerly the Old Market, D. Hoggan displayed “some fine specimens of Island beef, while from the shambles hung some superior carcasses of Island Mutton and two large hogs raised and fed by Mr. C. Karat.” A large roll of spiced meats, suckling pigs, turkeys, etc. completed Hoggan’s spread, while at the Granger’s Market, Edward Quennell, prop., a bullock’s head — in its natural state! — was “very tastefully decorated,” and accompanied on either
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The Horse of the Year, of course HERBIE D: Cobble Hill
horse’s owners bring home a heap of hardware KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Usually, at this time of year, the wall in Helen Doman’s living room is covered in Christmas decorations as she goes all-out to celebrate the season. This year, things are a little different. With all the hardware Herbie D has collected in 2013, there is no room for Christmas ornaments. A l r e a d y h av i n g wo n t h e Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash. — also known as the “Kentucky Derby of the Northwest” — and taking Horse of the Year honours at that track, Herbie D, co-owned by Valley residents Darcia Doman and George Robbins, garnered even more recognition at the 2013 B.C. Thoroughbred Industry Awards earlier this month. Topping it all off, Herbie D was named Horse of the Year in both the B.C. Bred and Open Bred categories. The horse also claimed the B.C. and Open honours for Older Colt and Gelding, and the Champion Sprinter award. Herbie D’s dam, Chilli Chines, was named Champion Broodmare, and Robbins received the Diamond Award of Excellence and was named Breeder of the Year.
George Robbins, Helen Doman and Darcia Doman show off just some of the many awards that Herbie D has won for them this year. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] “In all the years I went to the races and the awards with Dad, I don’t remember anyone taking home this many awards,” Darcia Doman, daughter of Helen and the late Herb Doman, said.
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Robbins could think of only one horse that had done that well. Lord Nelson, owned by R.J. Bennett (who also figures into the Herbie D saga) was similarly recognized in the 1990s. But it is not a regular occurrence. Named for Herb Doman and born to Chilli Chines, a horse that Robbins and Herb owned together, Herbie D didn’t always show promise, and his success still surprises his owners. “With what we’ve been up against, and everything else, we didn’t have a chance,” Darcia said. “The poor little guy; George would phone me and say, ‘Uh-uh. He’s psychotic.’” Robbins and Darcia were think-
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ing of selling Herbie D, but held off just a little longer. “Next thing you know, he wins a race for us,” Darcia recalled. “At the end of the day,” George added, “who would have believed he’d end up being a champion?” Robbins and Herb bought Chilli Chines together, only to find out that she couldn’t run at all. Before Herb died in 2007, Robbins decided to breed her with a horse named Orchid’s Devil, and Herb learned the good news. “I got to the hospital and told Dad, with fingers crossed and toes crossed, that we had Herbie D,” Darcia said. “And the smile that lit up that hospital room…” In one way or another, Herb is still present at every one of Herbie D’s races. The members of the horse’s entourage — which numbered more than 20 at Emerald Downs in August — each take a turn rubbing a pocket watch that Herb inherited from his father, Doman Singh. “Everybody would be rubbing this thing, and I said to Darcia, when Herbie hits the far turn, he’s gonna be Herbitized, ’cause Herb’s gonna have something to say about it,” Robbins laughed. Helen doesn’t doubt for a second that Herb is playing a role in Herbie D’s success. “I’m quite sure Herb’s looking down,” she said. “Herb has had some amazing experiences, even from Heaven.”
Herbie D is in fact directly descended from Herb’s very first horse, Right Chilly, who he bought from business and thoroughbred magnate E.P. Taylor, the owner of both the Crofton pulp mill and legendary Kentucky Derby winner Northern Dancer. “Right Chilly came out here and won 12 races in Vancouver, so she was a good horse,” Robbins said. Right Chilly had three babies, named for each of Herb and Helen’s three daughters One of those fillies, Verinda D., was bred with Katowice, a descendant of Northern Dancer, and produced the horse that would be known as Chilli Chines. Chilli Chines was born on April 9 — which happens to he Herb’s birthday — and breeder R.J. Bennett, the son of former premier W.A.C. Bennett and brother of former premier Bill Bennett, suggested that Herb and Robbins buy her. They did so, after convincing Bennett to join them, and Chilli Chines joined the stable that had owned her grand-dam. “Then she couldn’t run a bloody stick,” Robbins lamented. “Nobody wanted anything to do with her.” When Chilli Chines did decide to run, it was through a fence, incurring significant vet bills. But as they would do with Herbie D, they stuck it out with Chilli Chines. “Anyway, we hung tough and look what happened,” Robbins laughed.
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Jordan Topping, the Caps’ offensive star on Thursday night, prepares to take a draw against the Trail Smoke Eaters. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Topping-led Capitals too much for Smoke Eaters KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Even before he scored three goals against the Trail Smoke Eaters on Thursday night, Jordan Topping was standing out among his Cowichan Valley Capitals teammates. The offensive outburst, part of a 7-2 Cowichan win, just served to seal it as Topping’s night. “It wasn’t just the hat trick, which is a huge accomplishment for anyone in this league, let alone a 16-year-old,� head coach Bob Beatty commented. “Aside from the three goals, he led our team in hits. He was involved; he was doing what he needs to do to be effective.� As a B.C. Hockey league rookie, Topping has gotten into 33 of the Caps’ 37 games, earning a regular shift as a hard-nosed player who can contribute in a lot of ways. “The last month or so, specifically, he’s been getting it. We’re extremely happy with Jordan,� Beatty said. “He’s a kid that everybody pulls for. He’s a good kid; he works hard.� Thursday’s hat trick might be a sign of things to come for Topping, but Beatty isn’t rushing things. “I think he will be a goal-scorer eventually,� the coach said. “To expect him to score every night is a bit much, but he’s chipping in.�
Linden Powers of the novice Cowichan Falcons takes a look at Cowichan Valley Capitals captain Kyle Horsman during the pre-game skate on Thursday night. Linden was the latest lucky participant in the Caps’ popular Seventh Man program that gives a minor hockey player a chance to take the ice with the junior squad at home games. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
“We’re extremely happy with Jordan. He’s a kid that everybody pulls for. He’s a good kid; he works hard.� BOB BEATTY, Capitals head coach
What Beatty does expect from Topping from game to game is what he delivers: gritty, two-way play. “He’s tough to play against,� Beatty added. “He doesn’t take a back seat. He finishes his checks, and he does it with authority. They know they’ve been hit when he does finish.� In addition to Topping’s output, Dane Gibson contributed a goal and two assists, Myles Powell and Kyle Horsman each had a goal and a helper, Jesse Neher scored once, and Sam Curleigh and Reilly O’Connor chipped in with two assists apiece. “Any time we can score seven goals, we’ll take it,� Beatty said. “It was a big win. It’s a game you look at as one you should win, but those don’t always turn out. We’ll take the win, for sure.� Trail is tied with Chilliwack for last in the league, and only Chilliwack has allowed more goals, but even that doesn’t account for the Caps’ seven goals, the most they’ve scored in a game all year.
Dane Gibson had a goal and two assists on Thursday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
“We were shooting the puck,� Beatty said. “We were taking the puck to the net. I thought their goalie made some great saves before we were able to crack it open.� Although the Caps scored four times in the third period, the turning point came when Topping and Gibson scored 25 seconds apart in the last minute of the middle frame, Gibson’s goal coming with just five ticks left on the clock. “The two quick goals at the end of the second were absolutely paramount,� Beatty said. “If we go into intermission down a goal, it’s a different story.� After a game against the Nanaimo Clippers on Friday, the Caps will have nearly two weeks off before a three-game trip to the Mainland on Jan. 3-5.
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*Prices inclusive of all factory incentives & Costco rebate to qualified buyers All payments include tax
VEHICLE has a
GIFT in the Glove Box
2013 Ford Escape SE
$28,900
2011 Ford Fiesta
$13,100
2011 Ford Mustang Covertible #1403A
$20,500
2013 Ford F150
$32,500
2008 Ford Ranger FX4
$14,325
2010 Chevy 1500
$14,350
2007 Ford Sport Trac
$16,935
2006 F150 SCab 4X4
$15,695
#13-466A Only 10,200 km
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FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan
Bernadette Scudder General Sales Manager
Chris Yu Team Leader
Stu Philips Sales Manager
Bryan Flynn Sales Manager
Edie Lange Business Manager
Dave Faithfull Sales and Leasing Consultant
250-748-5555
Ian Smith Sales and Leasing Consultant
John Travis Anins Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sandra Jurcic Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
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888-794-0559
Dawood Francis
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2007 Jeep Wrangler #13479A
Mark Yacoboski
Chris Tarala
Will Banga
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
$16,335
#1428A Only 23,132 kms
#13535A Only 84,000 km
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2012 Chevy Cruze GT #13393A
$16,990
2005 Escape XLT 4x2 #1488A
$9,560
2011 Ford Ranger #13164B
$13,030
Gift with the purchase of a New or Used Vehicle on Dec 26. 2013
100% CREDIT APPROVAL IS OUR GOAL
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013 | Cowichan Valley Citizen Wrap
FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan
Bernadette Scudder General Sales Manager
Chris Yu Team Leader
Stu Philips Sales Manager
Bryan Flynn Sales Manager
Edie Lange Business Manager
Dave Faithfull Sales and Leasing Consultant
250-748-5555 888-794-0559
Ian Smith Sales and Leasing Consultant
John Travis Anins
Trevor Waldron
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sandra Jurcic Sales & Leasing Consultant
Dawood Francis Sales & Leasing Consultant
Mark Yacoboski
Chris Tarala
Will Banga
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant