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operator of the plane had been able to push it mostly off of the road.” The pilot was assisted by members of the public in pulling the plane off to the shoulder. Goncalves said there were some “close calls” that afternoon due to motorists trying to stop and take photos.

The Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre will close its doors for the last time at the end of May. Lori Kinnaird, the centre’s conference and event co-ordinator, said she was just recently informed of the decision by Cowichan Tribes, which owns the facility and the six-acre property. She said the facility, which opened in 1990, is in need of some major repairs, but “doesn’t make much money.” “I’m pretty disappointed,” Kinnaird said. “There will be no place around here anymore where First Nations can gather, watch movies and other activities.” The property, located next to the Cowichan River, consists of a number of facilities, including Comeakin Hall, the RiverWalk Cafe Patio and a courtyard. In 1986, Cowichan Tribes outbid 20 other organizations for the property and bought it from Expo ‘86.

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RCMP officers speak with pilot Stewart Hicks on the side of Highway 18 Tuesday afternoon, where Hicks was forced to make an emergency landing after his plane’s engine cut out in midair above Lake Cowichan. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Engine failure forces landing JAMES GOLDIE CITIZEN

On Tuesday afternoon, a homebuilt Zenith CH801 airplane made an emergency landing on Highway 18 between Lake Cowichan and Skutz Falls. Pilot Stewart Hicks cited fuel starvation as the issue that forced him to land, the exact cause of which is still unknown. He said the engine cut out just above Lake Cowichan.

“My first thought was getting it down in one piece. And me with it,” he said. “I just came in for a normal landing, with no engine, and on the road. And fortunately there was no truck coming in the other direction.” He was making a local flight at the time. “I was heading up the Valley and then back to Duncan,” he said. Hicks knew he was in trouble when, just as he

reached the south shore of Cowichan Lake, his engine cut off. He brought it down onto the highway about four kilometres outside of Lake Cowichan. The RCMP was alerted by a passerby at approximately 1 p.m. “The complainant basically said there’s an airplane taxiing on the highway,” said RCMP Cpl. Rory Goncalves. “By the time we go out there the owner and

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Judicial review of dirty dirt permit next week ROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

The judicial review by the B.C. Supreme Court of the importation of contaminated soil near Shawnigan Lake begins Monday in Victoria. Calvin Cook, president of the Shawnigan Residents Association, which called for the review, said he thinks the association has a “strong case” and has high hopes the court will decide in its favour. “We filed for the review in May, which was before new d o c u m e n t s a n d ev i d e n c e came to light,” said Cook, who intends to attend the court proceedings which could take up to two weeks. “We are questioning the reliability of the science presented to the Environmental Appeal Board in light of this new evidence. We feel that our trust has been violated during this process.” The SRA filed an application for the review in its efforts to have the court set aside the decision by the EAB in March that dismissed appeals to stop the importation of contaminated soil into the area. The SRA, Cowichan Valley Regional District and several private citizens were seeking to prevent South Island Aggregates and Cobble Hill Holdings from importing millions of tonnes of the soil to their site on Stebbings Road.

Calvin Cook, SRA The project was given a permit by the province’s Ministry of Environment. But documents that came to light in July revealed a complex deal between the companies working to establish the soil facility, which the SRA alleges throws doubt on engineering

firm Active Earth’s impartiality in the matter. The Ministry of Environment relied on information from Active Earth in making the decision on the permit. The Cowichan Valley Regional District also filed a petition with the B.C. Supreme Court in May asking that district bylaws which do not allow the treatment of contaminated soil and landfill facilities at the site be respected. The court has yet to make its final determination in that case. Sonia Furstenau, the area director for Shawnigan Lake on the CVRD board, said the community will not be silent on this issue, even if the courts decide the project can continue. “It’s totally unacceptable to put the area’s drinking water at risk,” she said. John Alexander, from the Victoria-based law firm Cox Taylor, will be representing the companies in the appeal process. He said he couldn’t discuss the details of the case as it is going to court on Monday, but indicated that all sides would like to see a decision “as soon as possible.” “The court has wide discretion as to what remedies should be made in the case,” Alexander said. “But whatever decisions they make, any party can proceed with further appeals to the Court of Appeal B.C.”

Plans for the property unknown Tribes-owned Chances Casino and the former Vancouver Island University property. Cowichan Tribes Chief William Seymour was not available for comment.

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Regional District opposes LNG projects on coastline ROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

The board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District wants no part of the $37.5-million proposal to build a liquefied natural gas facility in Mill Bay. In fact, the regional district’s directors voted unanimously Wednesday night to oppose LNG projects anywhere in the regional district. Lori Lannidinardo, the director for Cowichan Bay, introduced the motion at the CVRD’s regular board meeting. She said there has been a “lot of chatter” on social media regarding plans by the Malahat Nation and Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG to develop an LNG facility at the Bamberton site south of Mill Bay. The two organizations entered into a partnership in August to develop the site, which would be known as Malahat LNG. The proposed facility would have an expected capacity of up to six-million tonnes per year, and would include floating liquefaction facilities moored to the shoreline and minor supporting landbased infrastructure. Between construction, operation and decommissioning, it could provide up to 30 years of revenue generation for local, provincial and federal governments, as well as up to 200 long-term positions and training and employment opportunities for members of the Malahat First Nation

and other Island residents. But the CVRD’s directors decided that the benefits don’t outweigh the potential pitfalls of the project to the environment, as well as to the local coastline if there is a spill or a fire. “There are so many issues related to this proposal that I felt that we, as a board, should take a stand on it,” Lannindinardo said. Shawnigan Lake director Sonia Furstenau said the proposed LNG project would increase the impacts of climate change. “We’re very concerned about climate change and we’re always looking for ways to reduce it,” she said. “We should make it clear that the Cowichan Valley, or anywhere else in B.C. For that matter, is not the place for this kind of project.” Ladysmith director Aaron Stone said it’s often too easy to sit on the sidelines and enter into conversations regarding important issues to the region too late. “I think we need to get into this conversation right now,” he said. The Malahat LNG project still has to go through a number of lengthy regulatory processes before a final decision is made on whether it can proceed. It’s unknown at this time what impacts, if any, the CVRD’s motion against the project will have on that decision-making process.

Pilot Stewart Hicks was fortunate to be able to land his plane on the Cowichan Valley Highway without running into any traffic. [JAMES GOLDIE/CITIZEN]

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3 dismissed as Malahat reviews corporate arm ROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

The business arm of the Malahat Nation is undergoing significant restructuring. Malahat Chief Caroline Harry and her council have dismissed Lawrence Lewis, the CEO of the Malahat Investment Corporation, chief legal officer Nicole Hajash and chief financial officer Marguerite Briglio, effective immediately. The corporation’s trustees — Mike Hansen, Mike Green and Penny Lehan — have also been released from their duties. Alan Lolacher has been chosen as a new trustee for MICO, and two more trustees are expected to be chosen in the near future. Richard Margetts, from the Victoria-based law firm Johns, Southward, Glazier, Walton & Margetts, said the move is “obviously related” to the resignation of former Malahat Nation Chief Michael Harry in August, but the two issues are “different situations.” Harry resigned in August amid allegations that he was receiving a consulting fee from the owners of a controversial

“General business concerns around the operations of MICO, particularly regarding the Malahat LNG project are the main reasons for these changes...” RICHARD MARGETTS, lawyer

contaminated soil treatment facility in Shawnigan Lake. “General business concerns around the operations of MICO, particularly regarding the Malahat LNG project [proposed for the former Bamberton site south of Mill Bay] are the main reasons for these changes, but I can’t discuss exactly what they are at this time,” Margetts said. “We’re still in the process of completing our review of the Malahat Nation’s finances and administration, and more information may be available then.” Margetts said MICO’s executives will be replaced at a later date, but the new trustees will be expected to run the operation on an interim basis. The Malahat Nation also replaced its executive leader-

ship team in January, and it is now led by CEO Renee Racette. That decision was made to “ensure proper governance and stewardship of the nation’s administration,” according to a press release. Following its election in November, the new band council, now led by Caroline Harry, decided to hire Margetts’ law firm to conduct a review of the governance and finances of both the First Nation and MICO, as well as the actions of the previous chief and council. Malahat Councillor George Harry said the nation’s main business partners “fully support” the initiatives to change the executive leadership of the band and MICO. “As our nation’s elected chief and council, we are committed to upholding our [nation’s] policies, laws, regulations, financial laws and codes,” he said. “As we continue on our path towards economic self determination, that includes ensuring the separation of politics and business. We welcome our new trustees of MICO and look forward to their stewardship moving forward.”

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Program funding can help stop violence cycle

ane Sterk quotes the disturbing statistic that the Cowichan Valley has the highest level of domestic violence in the province. The fact that we’re tied for this ignominious top spot with one other area is not even cold comfort, it’s no comfort at all. This has been the case for years now, and the problem is one that will obviously not be solved overnight, with any amount of money. But we were encouraged to hear about the new $120,000 in funding coming to the Cowichan Valley to help combat this per-

sistent problem. Specifically, the money coming from the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation is going to First Nations groups and programs that take aim at domestic violence. Clearly these programs are much needed to stop the cycle of violence. Because we do know that kids who are subject to or witness violence in their homes have a higher risk of going on to have relationships that mirror what they know. The biggest single chunk of funding, $70,000, will go to the Hiilye’yu Lelum Friendship

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Centre and focuses on dads. When we talk about domestic violence and funding programs it’s often focused on assisting women to escape abusive relationships. This is vital, to be sure, as the $25,000 for a Cowichan Tribes program to bring awareness and understanding of domestic violence to people experiencing abuse attests. But if we want to get at the root of the problem and snuff it out, we need to look at the other side of the equation too: men. If we do not address men on this subject we will never get

anywhere. Before anyone gets upset, yes, we realize that women can also be perpetrators of domestic violence. But by far the greatest number of perpetrators are men, and if we do not acknowledge this fact, we cannot properly address the problem. That’s why we desperately need programs like the one being funded that offers parenting help for dads who have perpetrated violence. If we don’t teach them a better way the cycle continues. This funding represents hope that things can get better.

find, the very same animals that should be preserved as prime breeding stock. Every time one of these superior specimens is killed, the gene pool of that population is severely depleted, especially when there are only a small number of animals. The number of places where large carnivores such as grizzly bears can survive is decreasing every year due to habitat destruction. We should be doing everything possible to preserve the gene pool of this increasingly rare animal. I would like to tell our premier to listen to what the vast majority of her constituents want and stop this unnecessary and archaic hunt.

Thanks to letter writer Bob Jones for an adult’s perspective on the Citizen’s embarrassingly partisan editorial regarding the federals Liberals’ decision to stop auditing phony charities and allow them to continue undermining our economy. Your editorial indicates the appalling lack of interest in reality typical of anti-Conservatives. Anyone interested in reality knows these phony charities are just tools for foreigners to use in sabotaging our oil and gas industry and preventing the tidewater pipelines that are clearly in our national interest. But you can’t or won’t understand this. Instead you refer to Conservative efforts to protect our economy and our sovereignty as the act of a “repressive dictatorship”, and “un-Canadian”. This makes you sound delusional and unhinged, at least to those who know what a repressive dictatorship actually is. There are different kinds of Canadians, it seems. Some care about Canada and her future in a real way. Others care about being liked by others, and the viewpoints they espouse are simply whatever they think others will approve of. Typically they mindlessly support policies that are bad for Canada and, oblivious to their hypocrisy, they enjoy snidely denigrating Conservatives with sneering insults and a complete lack of respect. The ease with which these people are manipulated by cynical but clever political operatives like Trudeau’s ghastly puppetmaster Gerry Butts is one of the biggest problems we face as a nation. Looking at you, Citizen editor(s), looking at you.

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Grizzly bear trophy hunts must be banned I must admit, I was quite pleased to see a large part of the Wahlbran area was recently protected as a refuge for the Kermode bear, which some people refer to as a “spirit bear”. However, as I am not a big fan of Christy Clark or her government, I can’t help being a little suspicious that this is to divert attention away from the issuing of an increased number of permits for the grizzly bear hunt, which 93 per cent of British Columbians want to see ended. By any reasonable, modern standards, this hunt has got to be one of the most cruel and anachronistic activities still allowed. I know some hunters

like to use the phrase “humane kill”, but this is a totally inappropriate use of a word. My Thesaurus gives synonyms for humane such as compassionate, gentle, kind, etc. I hardly think that blowing out an animal’s heart or lungs with a bullet would be compatible with any of these definitions. I seem to have more tolerance for hunters who admit they cause suffering to animals than those who try to justify their actions as a “humane kill”. However, there is a more insidious threat to the grizzly bear population that can be found in the expression “trophy hunt”. As the word “trophy” indicates, these hunters are only interested in taking the biggest and best specimens they can

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In response to Mr. Elley’s letter in today’s Citizen, it occurs to me that perhaps the people in China, Taiwan and Japan “who will be involved in trade and commerce with Pacific Rim nations” should be taught English in their schools (English or French in Canada; perhaps English and Spanish in the U.S.). I so wish I spoke French and learning to do so is still on my bucket list. I admire the parents who are happy to camp out to ensure spots for their children in the scarce programs available in this province. Perhaps we could transfer the taxpayers’ money currently given to so-called private schools to opening more French immersion classes. Victoria Sundberg Stewart Duncan

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the problems with signage and road marking in the Duncan area I would bring to your attention the question of what is the speed limit within the downtown area of Chemainus. I assume that one should obey the last speed restriction sign which one encountered but this appears to depend on which route one uses to access the downtown. If one drives into Chemainus from the Saltair area using either Victoria Road or Chemainus Road and goes down Oak Street from the new roundabout, the last sign one sees indicates a speed limit of 50 kph. If one comes into town from the south on Chemainus Road from the roundabout at Henry Road, or down River Road, one sees a sign indicating 40 kph as the maximum permitted speed and if one accesses the town via Hawthorne Street and Daniel Street or via Pine Street from Chemainus Road the indicated speed is 30 kph. Which is correct? This couple enjoys a quiet view of the estuary at Cowichan Bay in the final days of January. [CHERYL TRUDELL PHOTO]

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Can we trust you to do the right thing on the TPP deal? Dear Prime Minister: I have just re-read Casandra Fletcher’s Facebook post on Oct. 19 last year to which you gracefully responded. Casandra’s ninth point, dealing with listening and communicating, mentions a number of issues in passing, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. It is hard to believe that your government would agree to participate in the nation-destroying TPP. It allows corporations to sue us (Canada) for “lost potential profits” if the federal or any provincial government passes legislation that curbs their business efforts in any way, including the provision of safeguards against oil spillage and other nefarious substances, which could affect their profit margins. It would be nothing less than astounding if your government ratified the TPP, thus negating good future laws that are needed in Canada, especially those that would protect us from pollution of the air, water and land and their ecosystems. It is as if corporations would be the de facto government of Canada, not the government that the people democratically elected. It is a foregone conclusion that judges will decide in favour of the corporations, not in favour of us. (Our loss against Bilcon in Nova Scotia, and Lone Pine’s probable win in Quebec are only two examples of the ISDS mechanism within NAFTA which favours corporations.) We will be liable to pay out billions of our very hard-earned dollars (in U.S. currency, of course) to the corporations as punitive compensation for the losses that they have not even incurred yet. Such payments will make us poor as a nation,

poor as citizens, poor as people. B.C.’s premier, Christy Clark, speaking on CBC Radio’s The House Feb. 6 said, “We do 60 per cent of our trade with TPP countries in British Columbia, if we are not signed on to that deal [the TPP] we are going to be shut out.” So we already have bilateral trade agreements with most of the 12 countries. We don’t need the TPP. Allowing the TPP to pass is something I would have expected from a Harper government, not from yours. If your government passes it, we might as well have voted for him. You cannot allow that to happen! Refer to Casandra’s third point. Canada will not be a proud name to sew on a backpack if we have to kow-tow to the huge corporations. Her fourth point, “Please don’t be bought,” is very pertinent. Allowing the TPP to pass will ruin Canada, and it will go down in history as your responsibility. I cannot believe, prime minister, after all you have said during the election campaign, that you would even think of allowing this outrage to be perpetrated on us. Can we not trust you to do the right thing? Or do we need a different kind of government? Manuel Erickson Mill Bay

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Fee fight divides student and VIU leaders PAUL BRIAN CITIZEN

The Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is up in arms about a proposed new VIU student service fee which it says violates government policy, something VIU strongly disputes. In a Feb. 10 press release, VIUSU spokesperson Patrick Barbosa calls the proposed fee, which amounts to an average increase of $188 in student fees per year for a full-time student, a “flagrant violation of the Ministry of Advanced Education’s (MAE) fee policy”. He said the ministry is “oblivious” to contraventions to its rules about maximum fee increases, claimed that VIU, which has a campus in Duncan, and MAE respectively say are untrue and mischaracterize the situation. “Those are services that we haven’t had before and that are completely new so that they fall outside of that regulation,” Klassen said, adding that none of the fees will fund existing programming or costs. “If we don’t get the fee we don’t get the services.” Klassen says VIUSU’s position overlooks the benefit to the whole academic community which will come from the new fee in covering greater experiential learning and career-oriented services, more digital access and increased health services on campus.

Student leaders at VIU allege that fees that will be instituted this spring violate provincial government policy, while the university’s administration says they are legitimate and will improve the institution. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN] “We consider these fees to be completely compliant with our obligations under the Universities Act and other regulations,” she said. Though Klassen acknowledges not all students will take part in the new services covered by the fee, she compared it to the mandatory student union fee. “Not all students use those ser-

vices,” she pointed out. In the release VIU says that the new fee would bring the total increase in costs to around 6.5 per cent, breaking the maximum two per cent increase allowed by MAE. Klassen acknowledges there is an anticipated rise of two per cent in tuition costs and, combined with the new fee, that would represent “around six per

cent” increase this year for an average full-time student. She nonetheless emphasized that as new services will increase student access to technology, improve healthcare and broaden the ability for students to have internships officially credited to their record it is well worth it for VIU. B.C.’s Minister of Advanced

Education Andrew Wilkinson said that he has yet to have sufficient input on whether or not the programs that would be made possible by the fee would be a clear benefit to students. “The institutions know that we have a two per cent cap on the growth of tuition fees. The institutions may introduce mandatory fees for new services where there’s a clear benefit to students,” Wilkinson confirmed, adding that though fee setting is “within the purview of the institutions” his ministry has clearly informed them that “they have to demonstrate a clear benefit to students for any new fees.” Wilkinson said students are best positioned to decide whether new services benefit them. VIUSU Director of External Relations Alec Patterson claims that “creating this fee is nothing short of VIU attempting to bypass the limits on fee increases to students.” According to the VIUSU release “at least five institutions in B.C. have proposed new fees that violate the policy.” Student fees in B.C. have been regulated since September 2005, with a Tuition Limit Policy that restricts tuition and mandatory fee increases to the rate of inflation. See STUDENTS, Page 11

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Students must do more: Minister FEE FIGHT, From Page 9 Inflation is listed at a maximum two per cent. As stated, the new fee will comprise an average $188 annual fee increase for students in a four year full-time program at VIU. When added to existing fees for mandatory student union membership this amounts to an average $591 in student fees per year for VIU students (compared to fee totals VIU cites at other higher education institutions such as $1,261 at Thompson Rivers University and $766 at the University of Victoria). VIU’s 2015/2016 full-time tuition fees were listed on their site as being $4,177. “The student fee is a per credit fee. It’s $6.27 per credit and so it will depend on how many courses you take or what program you’re in. And that will be subject to the two per cent [maximum increase regulation] after it’s implemented as well,” Klassen explained. The proposed fee increase at VIU was tabled in November. VIU’s Board of Governors approved a first reading of the fees which will be billed starting in April. VIUSU, which represents the more than 8,000 equivalent fulltime students at all VIU campuses and centres on the island, says it has unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with MAE about the proposed fee increase since mid-De-

cember. VIUSU says they eventually managed to speak with Wilkinson in January of this year, at which time they claim Wilkinson informed the student union he knew nothing of the proposed fee increase. “If it’s true that he isn’t aware of fee proposals that have been flagged to his staff, we must conclude that he has lost control of the post-secondary sector,” Patterson said in VIUSU’s release. Barbosa echoed Patterson’s beliefs, saying VIUSU truly believes the ministry is losing the ability to effectively manage the system or enforce its rules. According to Wilkinson that’s entirely untrue and a mischaracterization. “It’s a gross overstatement to say this ministry has lost track of the 25 institutions we fund to the tune of $2 billion per year. We have a very close working relationship with all of them and a very close accounting arrangement with all of them,” Wilkinson said, adding “That is a complete misstatement and if anything it’s up to the student association and student bodies to respond to my request for specific descriptions of the fees and the corresponding benefits so that we can be informed of it. They have not done it.” VIUSU also believes institutions increasingly don’t care about MAE’s rules because of

decreased money obtained from government grants. “They [ministry] don’t have a large enough stake in the system for institutions to care anymore. VIU used to be 80 per cent funded by government grants. Tuition fees now account for more revenue than government funding,” Barbosa said, adding that “The institutions no longer care what the ministry has to say.” Wilkinson said that when he met with Barbosa he’d encouraged VIUSU to keep him up to date about the proposed new fee, which they have not done. “We have received very little correspondence from students saying exactly what the fees are and what the corresponding benefit is and their position on it,” Wilkinson said. Barbosa sees it differently. “How can a government that’s supposed to be good at managing have no idea what’s going on in the post-secondary system?” Barbosa said. Going forward Wilkinson said he looks forward to being kept up to date as discussion unfolds. “There’s no shortage of opportunities to bring their information to light and I’d be quite happy to get correspondence,” Wilkinson said, adding “It’s incumbent on the student body to inform me of their concerns in particular rather than in general.”

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In addition to touchdowns, last Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 was a time to pop out puppies. Pitbull cross Clover put in a marathon effort, delivering 10 puppies through the afternoon of Feb. 7 and early morning of Monday, Feb. 8 (Family Day, fittingly) at the Cowichan SPCA in Duncan. “It started at 3:30 and you know, we all sort of had a pregnancy pool and had bets on how many and when,” explained Cowichan and District B.C. SPCA Branch Manager Sandi Trent. See ‘PUPCAKE’, Page 14

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Hunting grizzly and black bears in The bears eat salmon and drag the carcasses Recreation Rejuvenation The CVRD has received the Great Bear remains legal. into the forest, providing food for other aniATTENTION RESIDENTS Project. OF ELECTORAL AREA I The agreement actually contains no refermals, like eagles, and fertilizer for the massive YOUBOU/MEADE grant funding from CREEK the Province of BC to rejuvenate BRIGHT ANGELPARK PARKRECREATION RECREATIONREJUVENATION REJUVENATION ence to grizzly hunting. To slow the hunt, First rainforest trees. BRIGHT ANGEL specific parkOF facilities at Bright AngelMEETING Park which must Nations and others must pony up millions of First Nations-owned and operated bear-viewNOTICE TOWN HALL PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN be completed March 31, 2015. dollars to buy out existing guide outfitting ing operations are booming in the Great Make the TownbyHall Meeting Part of Your Valentine’s Day! territories open to foreign big-game hunters. Bear Rainforest, creating jobs and revenue. The South Cowichan CowichanParks ParksCommission Commissionand and CVRD The South CVRD Trophy hunting by B.C. residents — governed The trophy hunt threatens these sustainable DATE: Sunday, February 14, 2016 Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open Join us&forTrails discussion andare input at Openthe House #2: Open Parks Division hosting Public under a different process — will proceed businesses. TIME: 2:00 pm House #2 to to invite publictime input on the Bright Angel Park date Saturday, June 8, public 2013 9:00 a.m. -Bright 3:00 p.m. House #2 invite input on the Angel Park regardless of whether First Nations and their The grizzly bear trophy hunt is a sport like PLACE: Youbou Community Hall (main hall) Recreation Rejuvenation Project. TheCVRD CVRD has received allies purchase and retire foreign hunting dogfighting, cockfighting and bullfighting are place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The has received 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou quotas. sports — maybe worse. Bears that people come grant fundingfrom fromthe theProvince ProvinceofofBC BCtotorejuvenate rejuvenate grant funding Had the government been serious about endto see and photograph can be legally shot by Residents of Youbou/Meade CreekAngel are invited towhich attend a Town Hall specific park facilities Bright Park must for more information , please contact : Angel specific park facilities atatBright Park which must ing the barbaric hunt, it could have banned it trophy hunters, armed with high-powered rifles Meeting on the above noted date. Topics to be discussed: Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks31, & Trails Planner, Parks & Trails Division, be completed byMarch March 31, 2015. outright under the province’s Wildlife Act, or and scopes. That the B.C. government allows it be completed by 2015. • Yount School to continue in the face of opposition from First 250-746-2620 or ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca • Spring Cleanup Nations and a huge majority of British ColumJoin us for discussion and input at Open House #2: • Weir Issue and input at Open House #2: Join us for discussion bians for the sake of profit is disgusting. • Arbutus date Saturday, JunePark 2013 time time9:00 9:00a.m. a.m.- 3:00 - 3:00 p.m. I’m not against hunting — and many who date Saturday, June 8,8,2013 p.m. • Regional Recreation oppose the trophy hunt agree that sustainable place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area place Bright Angel Park Lower Janicki Anderson • Any other issue youParking would Area like to discuss hunting can be a good way to put food on the We put your Best Interest First table. But shooting an animal — often on its Please come out and, participate in the discussions. for more information please contact : way to feed and thus an easy target — just to for more information, please contact: Graham Gidden,CVRD CVRDParks Parks&&Trails TrailsPlanner, Planner,Parks Parks & Trails Division, hang its head on the wall or put its skin on the Graham Gidden, & Trails Division, FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: floor is not hunting. It’s killing for pleasure. 250-746-2620 orggidden@cvrd.bc.ca ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca 250-746-2620 or Director Klaus Kuhn at 250-745-6243 or email kkuhn@cvrd.bc.ca Government justifies allowing this practice by 7448387 arguing the hunt is well-managed and that grizzlies are plentiful, with only a small number kenandkelli.ca killed each year by hunters. Even if that were 250-746-8123 • mail@kenandkelli.ca true — which it’s not — it’s a poor excuse for an inhumane practice. Studies confirm earlier research by the David Suzuki Foundation showing the hunt is not sustainable. A peer-reviewed report by Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria and Raincoast Conservation Foundation scientists in the journal PLOS ONE analyzed the provincial government’s own data and concluded too many grizzlies are being killed in B.C. They found overkilling of grizzly bears by humans is common and that annual hunting mortality limits set by government are too risky.

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COFFEE time • Two $5,000 scholarships funded by the Truck Loggers Association and Chevron have been awarded to students in the Heavy Equipment Operator program at Vancouver Island University. B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson presented the awards to VIU students Shane Wiersma, from Duncan, and Linden Feniak, from Sechelt at the Minister of Forests Breakfast during the TLA’s 73rd Annual Convention & Trade Show. “I commend Shane and Linden for continuing family traditions and pursuing careers in the forest industry. Over the next few years, more jobs

will continue to open up and I encourage all young people to consider working in the woods,” said Thomson. This year’s scholarship winners both plan to work in the forest industry when they graduate. They both grew up in the industry — Wiersma’s grandfather was a logging camp medic. The two $5,000 scholarships, created last year, are jointly funded by The Truck Loggers Association and Chevron Canada. • Cowichan Women Against Violence Society has been chosen as a finalist for the Small Business BC Awards. The organization is one of five finalists in the Best Commun-

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The South Cowichan Commission and CVRD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BRIGHT ANGEL PARKParks RECREATION REJUVENATION Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABLE NEW#2 COMMUNITY SURVEYS House to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park The Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD The South following new community surveys arehas available Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD receivedfor the proposed Cowichan-Koskilah Official Community Plan, Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate applicable to Area E (Cowichan Station, Sahtlam, Glenora), House #2 to invite public input on the Park Bright Angel Park a specific park facilities at Bright Angel which must portion of Electoral Area F (Sahtlam), and a portion of Area B Recreation Rejuvenation Project. be completed by March 31, 2015. The CVRD has received (north of the Koksilah River): grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate • SURVEY #6 facilities – Agriculture specific park atinput Bright AngelHouse Park #2: which must Join us for discussion and at Open • SURVEY #7 –by Forestry and2015. Mining be completed March 31, date Saturday, June 8, 2013 time 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To complete the surveys on-line visit: place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area www.cvrd.bc.ca/areaEocp Join us for discussion and input at Open House #2: Paper copiesJune of the surveys may obtained and submitted at date Saturday, 8, 2013 time 9:00be a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for more information, please contact: the CVRD Office (front counter) 175 Ingram Street, Duncan. place Bright Angel Park Parks Lower&Parking Area Parks & Trails Graham Gidden, CVRD Trails Planner, Division, 250-746-2620 or ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca ***PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR SURVEYS BY MARCH 15, 2016*** for more information, please contact: FOR FURTHER PLEASE CONTACT: Graham Gidden, CVRD INFORMATION, Parks & Trails Planner, Parks & Trails Division, Katy Tompkins, Senior Planner, Planning & Development 250-746-2620 or ggidden@cvrd.bc.ca Department, at 250-746-2620 or ctompkins@cvrd.bc.ca

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French immersion students wave goodbye as they set off on a train journey around the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Thursday, Feb. 4. The students visited the centre for a fun preview of the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival which opened to the public over the weekend Feb. 6 and 7. The weekend festival drew about 2,000 visitors. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

Students get preview of Maple Syrup Festival

Centre volunteer Tim Spencer (left) shows students how to tap a maple tree to get the sap running for the syrup-making process. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

French immersion students take a chance to play some hockey at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Feb. 4. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

“Maple Man” René Turmel has a blast playing the accordion.

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s I noted several years for hospitals for recovering ago, a highlight of the servicemen, Hughes generous2007 Heritage House ly offered the use of Frondeg Farm, an offer graciously Tour was 1860 Thain Rd., declined. Cobble Hill. It’s the legacy of Upon the death of Joan Dunsgentleman farmer Griffiths R. muir, widow of coal baron RobHughes who liked to do things ert Dunsmuir, Hughes bought on a grand scale. His Frondeg fabled Craigdarroch Castle to Farm was big, his manor house CHRONICLES subdivide its 26-acre grounds was big, even his cook’s house into lots. was big. And when it was disT.W. Paterson Alas, Hughes’ publishing covered that he’d done all this and farming empire collapsed about him with stolen money, he was sentenced to when an auditor (in his own employ, five years in a really, really big house, ironically) discovered discrepancies in courtesy of the province. the Spencer books. They seemed reasonThe Pimbury brothers, John, Augustus ably small: $24,000 deposited instead of and Edwin, were the first to see potential in the property’s original 400 acres, much $25,000, for example. But they added up — $325,000 by his own admission, a sizof it rich bottomland, in 1862. During able fortune. their tenure it became known as Daisy Charged with four counts of embezzleFarm for the oxeye daisy they planted ment, his preliminary hearing on July 16, there and which, from a single package 1920 created a sensation. “Crowds clung of seeds, flourished and flourished and... around the police station and police They built several dwellings and a court until the hearing before Magistrate large barn, cleared fields and planted an Jay was finished,” reported Hughes’s own orchard, then had to all but start over newspaper. “As many as could get in the when land clearing accidentally set the courtroom stood for the full five hours of peat bog on fire. They sold in the 1880s the hearing. Extra police had to be put to a Capt. Thain who had no desire to on duty outside the police station to keep farm but wanted the property for a sumthe crowds back from the entrances. At mer residence. Hence “Thain’s Place” one time a couple of hundred persons hence Thain Road. But, by 1903, the were gathered in the street in front of the farm was rundown. It was revitalized by station. James Gosnell who then sold to Griffiths “Women were persistent in trying to Hughes. force their way through the crowds and A Welshman who’d come to Canada in get into the court. So many tried to jam 1899 and friend of future British prime on the fire escapes and listen through minister Lloyd George, he apparently did windows that it was feared the escapes well in real estate in Vancouver before might collapse...” moving to Victoria to hang his shingle Hughes testified he’d started embezas a chartered accountant and becoming zling on a small scale but that like everythe senior accountant for David Spencer thing else he did it just grew. Facing Ltd., operators of a Victoria department criminal trial and disgrace, he’d contemstore. In 1917 he also bought the Victoria plated shooting himself. However, after Daily Times and, already the owner of writing three farewell letters, he decided a Cobble Hill farm, he purchased the to read a book before ending it all; by the neglected Capt. Thain estate, renamed it time he finished the unidentified volume, Frondeg and set about building a model he’d changed his mind. He surrendered operation with imported purebred cattle ownership of the Times to the Spencer on 100 cleared acres. More ambitious was a 1,000-foot-long irrigation canal, much of family who didn’t really want it but were stuck with it for 20 years under manageit blasted through solid rock. ment of their sleuthing accountant. In 1909 he commissioned construcHughes, by placing Frondeg Farm and tion of “a pretty little bungalow” (the other properties in a trusteeship, made future cook’s house). Five years later, full restitution. an eight-man crew commenced building His trial, for all its having been eagera 4,000-square-foot mansion. Only the ly awaited by the public, proved to be best materials imported from England anti-climactic when his counsel, H.A. were used, the five massive chimneys McLean, KC, having presented no evithat dominate its exterior and the five dence for the defence, simply entered a fireplaces requiring the skills of Italian plea of guilty and asked for clemency. bricklayers at a cost of $26,000. You can Convicted on seven counts, Hughes took multiply that by 20 today! his sentence, five years on each count, During the First World War, when the to be served concurrently, “stoically.” He government was seeking suitable sites

Craigdarroch Castle. [THECASTLE.CA] died in obscurity, aged 75, in Vancouver in 1941. Although christened Frondeg Farm by Hughes, it was better known to locals as Heather Farm for the flourishing shrubs originally planted during his tenure and which (like those damned daisies) soon spread. There have been other owners over the years and, it’s rumoured, a visit by the Prince of Wales. In 1994 the movie Little Women was filmed at Heather Bank Farm. Now down to 11 acres, the former

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Nominations open for highest provincial honour Nominations are now open for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour for individuals who have served with great distinction or excelled in any field. “As the Province’s highest honour the Order of British Columbia represents generosity of spirit, dedication and outstanding achievement,” said Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia. It’s a happy occasion when Sunfest drops by the Clements Centre to donate $4,000 from the newly formed 2016 Sunfest Benevolence Fund. [SUBMITTED]

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Sunfest has now made it official. Organizers of the huge music festival have been donating to local organizations for years but recently they announced the establishment of the Sunfest Benevolence Fund. It’s first “sizable” donation — of $4,000 — has gone to the Clements Centre Society “to directly benefit child, youth and adult programs in the community and surrounding area,” according to a Sunfest spokesperson. The funds will be allocated among three different programs: the Sundrops Centre for Child Development, supporting children with speech, occupational and physical therapy; adult programs, facilitating

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U15 Lightning bring home B.C. bronze KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After an agonizing loss in the crossover semifinal the night before, the Mid Island Lightning picked themselves up and powered to victory in the bronze medal game at the U15 Tier 2 provincial field lacrosse championships in Langley last weekend. Fortunate enough to make the crossover game after recording one win, one loss and one tie in pool play, the Lightning found themselves playing Coquitlam #2, who won the other pool, in the semifinals. Trailing 9-4 at halftime, the Mid Island players dug deep and made a game of it in the second half. “I told the players, ‘Don’t play for anybody else; just play for the guy you’re standing beside,’” coach Dale Nordstrom recalled. The Lightning came back and made it 9-9 with about 30 seconds left to play thanks to Denton Macdonald’s tying goal. Macdonald scored again to make it 10-9 in Mid Island’s favour, but the Coquitlam coach called for a stick check on Macdonald. Macdonald’s pocket proved to be about a quarter of an inch too deep, and the go-ahead goal was taken away, sending the game into overtime. Mid Island scored in the first overtime, but Coquitlam scored twice in the second extra period to take the 11-10 win.

The U15 Mid Island Lightning celebrate winning bronze at the Tier 2 provincial field lacrosse championship. [TOM BAXTER PHOTO] “It was one of the most exciting games I’ve ever been involved in,” said Nordstrom, who has coached lacrosse for about 16 years. “They all played so well. It was a bit of a heartbreaker.” Macdonald still finished the game with two goals, while Hunter Hieta had four, Sam Baxter had three, and Gavin Spencer had one. Colin Jeffrey was named game MVP. That loss sent Mid Island to the bronze-medal game against Delta, who had defeated the Lightning in pool play. “The boys were pretty heartbroken from the night before, and they had something to prove,”

Nordstrom said. Mid Island led Delta 12-0 at halftime, and finished with a 14-1 victory. The team got three goals each from Macdonald and Caleb Nordstrom, two each from Hieta, Spencer, and Kurtis Smith, and one each from Jack Sanderson and Logan Hammerer, while Colin Jeffrey and Dawson Webb shared MVP honours. In addition to the bronze medal, the Lightning also brought home the Team Sportsmanship Award. “As the games went on, they just started getting better and better,” Nordstrom said. “If we had two more games, we definitely would have taken gold, no

doubt about it.” Pool play was not without its ups and downs for the Lightning. In their first game, against New Westminster #2, the top team from the Vancouver league, Mid Island trailed 5-1 but came back to secure a 6-6 tie. Hieta scored three goals and earned game MVP honours, Macdonald scored twice, and Sam Baxter had one. The Lightning lost their next game 8-6 to Delta. Macdonald scored twice, while Spencer, Hieta, Baxter and game MVP Caleb Nordstrom had one each. To close out pool play, the Lightning beat Coquitlam 9-4. Macdonald scored three goals,

Hieta had two, Spencer, Sanderson, Webb and Teagan Cunnah had one apiece, with Spencer taking game MVP honours. Goalie Keegan Smith was selected as Mid Island’s Warrior Fair Play Award winner, and earned the respect of his teammates over the course of the tournament and season. New to lacrosse, Smith was the only player who volunteered when the team didn’t have a goalie at the beginning of the season, and had a phenomenal tournament. “He didn’t do it for himself; he did it for the team,” Nordstrom said. “To stand in there and win bronze was really amazing.”

U18 Lightning fall in third-place game, Lidstone named MVP KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Although they went 3-0 in pool play at the Tier 2 provincial championships for the first time ever, the U18 Mid Island Lightning couldn’t keep up the momentum in the medal round and had to settle for a fourth-place finish, while Colton Lidstone claimed tournament MVP honours. The Lightning, who went into provincials as the Island champions, got off to a strong start in

pool play, beating Quesnel 20-1 and Coquitlam #3 10-7 before getting past Surrey 9-8 to finish first in their group. “That set us up to play the second-place team in the other pool, which was in our favour,” Mid Island head coach Dan Cleemoff said. Mid Island squared off against Vancouver on Sunday evening in the semifinal, the second game of the day for both teams. Tied after regulation, the teams played two

four-minute overtime periods, and Vancouver won 8-7. “We missed playing for gold by one goal,” Cleemoff said. While Vancouver and Coquitlam #3, who finished second in their respective pools, played for gold on Monday, Mid Island and Coquitlam #2, the two first-place teams from pool play, squared off for bronze. The Lightning ended up on the wrong side of a 9-6 final score. “Things weren’t going our way,”

Cleemoff said. “We were up at halftime, but we couldn’t finish. We played well the whole time. It wasn’t like we did anything wrong. “It was unfortunate that the gold medal winner was a team that we beat in the round robin. That’s hard to take, but we know that on any given day, anybody can win.” Lidstone was named tournament MVP as voted by all the Tier 2 coaches.

“Every game, he was a factor, as everybody was,” Cleemoff said. “Obviously we had good defence in all our games, and our forwards did their jobs. Everyone did their jobs.” Cleemoff noted that all the Mid Island forwards and midfielders got on the scoresheet, including Devon McCormick, who scored his first three goals of the season in the game against Quesnel and was picked by his own coaches for the sportsmanship award.

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Caps ‘deserve better’ in loss to Clips Rebounding from a disappointing weekend in Powell River, the Cowichan Valley Capitals played a good game on Wednesday night, but had to settle for a 7-4 loss to the Nanaimo Clippers. “They got away early on us, but I thought we played a pretty solid game,” Caps head coach Bob Beatty said. “Our guys battled back and played hard. I thought we deserved a little bit better.” Cowichan fell behind 2-0 in the first three and a half minutes, but drew even before the end of the opening period on goals by Jared Domin and Matthew Hudie. Josh Adkins gave the Caps their first lead of the game two minutes and seven seconds into the middle frame, but the Clippers got that back, and the teams were again

tied as they went to the second intermission. The squads traded goals just after the seven-minute mark of the third, Nanaimo scoring first and Domin potting his second of the night 13 seconds later, but the Clippers managed three unanswered goals down the stretch, including two after the Caps were assessed a five-minute major penalty for a skirmish that the Clippers escaped with a two-minute minor, and one into an empty net. Domin, Adkins and Ryan Burton each had two points on the night, and goalie Storm Phaneuf allowed six goals on 26 shots. The Caps begin a three-game homestead on Friday when they host the Merritt Centennials. On Saturday, they host the Chilliwack Chiefs, and next Tuesday the Victoria Grizzlies will visit.

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Wrestlers ready for Islands after big showing in Alberni KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley wrestlers showed they are peaking at the right time when they put up some fantastic results, including four gold medals, at the Alberni Invitational last weekend, the final meet of the schedule before the Island championships. Twenty-two wrestlers representing the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club and area schools took part in the meet, among about 400 from across Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Leading the way were Talon Hird, Stephanie Mould and Hayley Bye-Pace of Queen of Angels School and Miaya Brownbridge of Cowichan Secondary, who finished first in their respective classes. Hird placed first in the cadet boys (Grade 9-10) 45kg class, although he could have wrestled in the school boys (Grade 6-8) level. “His match was filmed and shown on Alberni Shaw (TV), because he wrestled their top wrestler,” CVWC head coach Nick Zuback said. “He decimated him. Going into Islands, he’s peaking at the right time.” Mould, coming off being picked as the most outstanding wrestler at Western Canadian Age Class Championships two weeks earlier, won the cadet girls 51kg class, and Bye-Pace won the school girls 57-59kg class. Brownbridge earned her first No.1 finish of the season in the school girls 51-54kg class. “She had one of her best tournaments,” Zuback said of

Brownbridge. “She’s definitely one to watch in the next few years, too.” Valley wrestlers also brought 10 second-place finishes, including Lincoln Rae (Duncan Christian) in the juvenile male 70kg class, Andrea Morrison (Cowichan Secondary) in the juvenile female 51kg, Hannah Tuplin (Chemainus Secondary) in the juvenile female 54kg, Chaas Mearns (Lake Cowichan) in the school boys 29-33kg, William Rithaler (Q of A) in the school boys 40-42kg, Sukhman Sahota (Q of A) in the school boys 43-45kg, Frazer Wilmot (Q of A) in the school boys 45-47kg, Aidan Dyer-Price (Drinkwater) in the school boys 52-54kg, Owen McKenzie (Q of A) in the school boys 48-51kg, and Charlie Roberts (Q of A) in the school girls 33-37kg. Tuplin, who won the national cadet championship in her weight class last year, wrestled the defending juvenile champion in the final, and battled to the finish with the score at 8-3 as time expired. “It was a good finish,” Zuback said. “Every time she wrestles, she’s getting better and better.” Wilmot persevered despite being really ill on the weekend. “He was hacking up a lung,” Zuback said. “He was almost a last-minute scratch, but he pushed through and really represented Q of A and the Cowichan club and our no-quit attitude.” Third place finishes went to Kayden Dorma (Frances Kelsey) in the juvenile male 60kg, Rayne Hankins (CVOLC), in the juvenile female 75kg,

Paul Belcourt (Q of A) in the school boys 35-38kg, Ashton Combdon (Q of A) in the school boys 42-45kg, Christopher Gaw (Kelsey) in the school boys 48kg, and Jacob McClusky (Q of A) in the school boys 56-57kg. Aidan Tuplin (Duncan Christian) placed fourth in the cadet boys 60kg class, and Anthony Anderson (Wellington) finished sixth in the juvenile male 57kg class. Q of A finished third in the school girls team standings and fourth in the school boys standings, and was close to finishing even higher. “For the boys, if we had one more wrestler wrestling, we probably could have placed second,” Zuback said. The wrestlers will head to Islands this weekend on Saltspring Island. Zuback is hoping to qualify 25 wrestlers for provincials. For the boys, that means finishing in the top five in their classes, or top six for the girls. “I’m pretty confident most of our wrestlers will qualify just from the work ethic the team has been putting in,” Zuback said.

Cowichan women salvage tie with Westshore KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

With just minutes left in their game, Carolyn Gudmundseth sent Rikki Wylie in to score to the outside, completing a comeback and giving Cowichan’s women’s rugby team a 34-34 tie with Westshore last Saturday. “As newcomers to the Premier League, we are extremely proud of our performance against the powerful and experienced Westshore side,” Gudmundseth said. “Despite not securing the win, we showed the grit and determination necessary to remain competitive at this level.” Westshore opened the scoring at the two-minute mark, and while Cowichan responded well, they had trouble breaching the hard-hitting

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Westshore defence. Battie finally got Cowichan on the board with a penalty kick, but Westshore dominated the remainder of the first half and went to the break with a 24-3 lead. Just minutes after the break, Ashley Smith started Cowichan’s second-half surge by plowing through the Westshore defence, and great support allowed Tyson Beukeboom to score Cowichan’s first try of the game, which Battie converted to narrow the gap to 24-10. Westshore scored again, but just before the midpoint of the second half, Nenagh McCulloch took the ball over the line and Cowichan was down 29-17. Some great runs and pressure by Cowichan led to a penalty try awarded to newly anointed captain Laura Russell. Another successful conversion brought the score to 29-24. Westshore scored again on the outside and took a 10-point lead, but Cowichan was able to score another converted try to get within five points, setting up Wylie’s heroics. “It was an awesome game,” forward Sherry Spence said. “That’s a win in my books, when not too long ago that team was beating us 95-5.” The Cowichan women are off to visit first-place Seattle this Saturday. “They just got beat by Capilano a few weeks back, so even with the long travel time we are ready to knock them off the top,” Spence said. “Or at least give our all to do so.”

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T-Birds hang on to first place KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Despite a loss to Vanier at home on Tuesday evening, the Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds remained first in the North Island senior boys basketball league going into their regular-season finale against Dover Bay on Thursday. Leading Vanier 50-41 after three quarters on Tuesday, the T-Birds gave up 29 points in the last 10 minutes while scoring only 17. Although Cowichan and Vanier split the season series, the T-Birds own the point differential and sit ahead of the Towhees. Humza Khan had 27 points on Tuesday, and Eston Unrau had 13. Unrau scored 11 in the first half but had to sit out much of the second with foul trouble. The T-Birds shot 5-for-16 from the foul line, while the Towhees were 21-for-37. The T-Birds will host the AAAA North Island tournament on Feb. 18-20. Cowichan will play Dover Bay at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18, Dover Bay will face Vanier at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19, and Cowichan will take on Vanier at 4 p.m. on Feb. 20.

Zach Waddington goes to the net against Vanier. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Disappointment as Piggies fall to Westshore KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Maddie Mahon unleashes a shot during Cowichan’s home finale against Vanier on Feb. 4. Mahon had 14 points in the contest. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Dramatic finish to Cowichan girls’ season KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The season came to an end in dramatic fashion on Tuesday for Cowichan Secondary’s senior girls basketball team. Playing in a challenge game against Carihi, the T-Birds were hoping not only to win a berth in the North Island tournament, but also hoping to avenge a loss to the same team on Feb. 2. That game ended 46-30 in Carihi’s favour, with Ashton Aumen scoring 10 points for Cowichan and Madi Allen and Joelle Antufeaff chipping in seven apiece. The Thunderbirds were better prepared for the rematch on Tuesday, and controlled play in the first half, taking a 17-7 lead into intermission. “The girls came out with steely determination and eager for a win,” coach Michele Keserich said. It was a different story when the teams returned to the court, however. “Carihi came out pressing in the second half.” Keserich said. “And the girls had trouble adjusting and regaining control of the game.” Things got intense in the fourth quarter until some questionable calls put Cowichan in foul trouble and Carihi in bonus. With 38 seconds left, Carihi drained two free throws. The T-Birds responded with a basket and went up by one, but another foul was called, and

Carihi scored two more free throws to go up again. “With five seconds remaining, we got the ball in and Ashton Aumen drove down the court on a tear, managing to get a shot off whereby she was fouled,” Keserich recalled. “With no time left on the clock, we were awarded two free throws but alas were unable to sink either, Carihi winning by a point.” Maddie Mahon finished the game with 16 points, while Aumen had 10, and Antufeaff and Bonita Parmar had four each. The previous Thursday, the T-Birds played their final home game of the season, a narrow 46-36 loss to top-ranked Vanier, a huge improvement from a 67-30 defeat by the same team in their last meeting. Mahon had 14 points in the rematch, Erin Harris had eight, and Aumen scored seven. “With several games counting double, we were at a disadvantage in league play this season as we continued to improve dramatically with each game,” Keserich said. “For example, in the Welcome Back tournament, we lost to Duncan Christian 54-29, however in a January exhibition game, the girls played a beautiful game of basketball and downed them 52-43, Aumen on a tear for 30 points, and Mahon sinking nine points. Relentless work yielded great results but not enough to continue our season.”

After a thrilling win the week before, the Cowichan Piggies experienced a bit of a letdown in a 27-10 loss to Westshore last Saturday. “I was a bit disappointed with the effort, for sure,” head coach Gord McGeachy said. “We just made too many mistakes, took far too many penalties, and didn’t get going forward on attack at all through the game.” Cowichan played good rugby for the first 15 or 20 minutes, and got the first try from James Patterson around the five-minute mark. “We kept up the pressure until about the 20-minute mark and had them penned in their own end,” McGeachy said. Around 25 minutes, West-

shore took advantage of a defensive error and ran the ball down the field to score and tie things up. Not long after that, Westshore was given a yellow card for dangerous play, but the Piggies were unable to capitalize on the man advantage. “We kind of went to sleep, and they punched in two tries in the last four minutes before the half when it should have been going the other way,” McGeachy said. Down 15-5 at halftime, the Piggies came out of the gate well in the second half, getting back into the game when the teams were dealt offsetting yellow cards around the 10-minute mark. A minute later, Cowichan was given another yellow, and Westshore had the personnel advantage with two of Cowichan’s key defensive play-

ers on the sidelines. Westshore managed to score two more tries in the next few minutes and led 27-5 with about 20 minutes left. Owen Wood scored one more try for Cowichan to cut the lead to 27-10. A surprising five yellow cards were handed out in the game, with serious consequences for Cowichan on the scoreboard. “It wasn’t that dirty or aggressive a game, either,” McGeachy said. “It was a pretty steep price to pay with five yellow cards being handed out.” That wasn’t why Cowichan lost, however. “We didn’t play well enough to win,” McGeachy said. “We had to do better, and we didn’t.” The Piggies have a bye this weekend, and will host Westshore’s second team, also in the First Division, on Feb. 20.

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“Miss Me But Let Me Go” When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room why cry for a soul set free.

He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold.

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Miss me a little – but not too long and not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me – but let me go

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When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends we know and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds Miss me but let me go…

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September 21, 1934 - February 15, 2014 God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. And then he looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Forever lovingly remembered by Joe, Martin and Loree as well as Alice’s grand-children and great grand-children.

Remillard, Gloria 1922 - 2016

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend of many in Cowichan District Hospital on February 5th 2016. Gloria was born in Vancouver, BC on June 9th 1922. Beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother to Denisa Berger and her late husband Barry, Paul Remillard and his wife Marge and Julie Jensen and her husband Carl. Cherished Memere of Luke (Adrianne), Sara (Alberto), Naomi (Jeffery), Ryan (Sara), Scott (Amanda), Steve (Erin), Tony and Eric. Also great grandchildren Jonathan, Rachel, Samuel, Daniel, Oliver, Ellie, Tyler and Emily. Predeceased by her brother Winton Scott. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Gloria was very proud of her long time nursing career and her passion for her art and painting. A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 am in her church, The New Life Community Baptist Church. She was laid to rest with her husband Tony in Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar BC. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Bibles for Missions store, 9-5777 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. Condolences may be offered online at www.sandsduncan.ca

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Carol de Verteuil, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 03, 2016 at her home in Duncan BC. Her family and friends were by her side as she ended her long valiant battle with Ovarian Cancer. Carol was a natural caregiver and practiced nursing as a career, she wrote a National Bestseller Cookbook, and was an avid curler. Of all her accomplishments, Carol’s greatest achievements have been in the lives of her family and friends. She had a unique gift to put others before herself, she made friends wherever she went, and was both a nurturing and loving person to all she knew. Her lust for life, kind heart and enjoyment of entertaining made her the life of the party. She enjoyed making gourmet meals and sharing her home with others to celebrate life with food and flair. Her generous heart filled her home with love, fun, family and friends, including an attitude that there was always room for one more. Carol will be sadly missed by her family and friends including her husband, Daryll, her three children, and her 5 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol’s name to the Ovarian Cancer Society in honour of her life and courageous battle @ http://ovariancanada.org/gotladyballs Messages of condolences can be made at www.dignitymemorial.com First Memorial

Just two days shy of his 83rd birthday, Jack passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital. Jack was born in Nanaimo to John and Maggie Sherwood of extension. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Chemainus where they welcomed a second son, Donald (Shaky). He attended school in Chemainus, Ladysmith and graduated from Nanaimo vocational school in 1950. Jack worked at Copper Canyon with MacMillan Bloedel from 1954 to 1990 when he retired. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and several trips abroad with Vivian, his wife of 60 years. He was a great friend and his weekly outings with Jerry, Morris and Walter were always a highlight for him. Jack was a great provider, role model and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was loved by all who were a part of his life. Jack was predeceased by his dad John (1984), mother Maggie (1989), daughter in law Debbie (2003) and brother Donnie (2010). He leaves behind his loving wife Vivian, sons Glen and Norman (Leila). Five grandchildren, David (Sharon), Aimee (Grant), Deanna (Izak), Jason (Jade), Kodi (Mandi). 11 great-grandchildren, Cayden, Austin, Ryder, Keyla, Nova, Clare, Natalie, Sofie, Liam, Elizabeth and Lexi. The family would like to thank Dr. W. Pewarchuk and Dr. M. Sanders for their years of excellent care and compassion as well as the nursing staff at CDH for their help and dedication. Our friends and family members have certainly made this journey easier for us, thank you! It was Jack’s wish that there be no funeral service but if anyone would like to make a donation to the CDH foundation it would be greatly appreciated. Address: #4 466 Trans Canada HWY, Duncan, BC. V9L 3R6. Online condolences may y be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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

I miss your charm, your cheek, your mischievous smile. The last words we spoke will be with me always.

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Sat, Feb 13/16

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A BIG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank youâ&#x20AC;?

to Dr. Anderson and the staff at Cowichan District Hospital for my hip surgery on January 27, 2016 and the excellent care I received afterward. Grant Parr

HELP WANTED HOOK TENDER, Experienced, required in Duncan area. Wages negotiable. Email resume to: logwork@shaw.ca

SALES CLERK WANTED part time; 3 days/week. Knowledge of health food industry required; computer knowledge. Duties include: customer service & sales; stocking shelves. Food Safe certification a plus. No phone calls. Please submit resume in person to: LYNNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VITAMIN GALLERY, ATTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N: MGR, #4 -180 Central Rd., Duncan, BC, V9L 4X3.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD 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.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

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PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us. Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

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

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.

CRAFT FAIRS

The Municipality welcomes applications for the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre working on a casual basis. Please visit our website to learn more about this position and how to apply.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Western Forest Products has several Accounting roles at our various operations on Vancouver Island. These roles include:

â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Divisional Accountant â&#x20AC;˘ Division Accountants â&#x20AC;˘ Assistant Accountants, Lumber â&#x20AC;˘ Assistant Accountants, Timberlands For more information on each of these roles, and to apply directly, please visit: http://www.jobs.net/jobs/ westernforest/en-ca/all-jobs/ HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Contact: Head Golf Professional, Richard Ingle ringle@golfbc.com or 250-743-5100 (37)

Experienced Legal Assistant Real Estate - Solicitor Support

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COMING EVENTS

Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks including complimentary golf !

PERSONAL SERVICES

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Sat., Feb. 13, 10AM - 2PM Original art & artists; teas tinctures & toys; original jewellery; quilts; pies; jams. Over 30 vendors. Door prizes and more.

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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.

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Cowichan Valley Citizen, has an opening for an experienced multimedia advertising Consultant. By joining the leading community newspaper serving Cowichan Valley you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in Duncan, BC. The team environment at The Citizen will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Print advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license are required. The Cowichan Valley Citizen is a member of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Send your resume with a cover letter to: Shirley Skolos, Publisher shirley.skolos@cowichanvalleycitizen.com Cowichan Valley Citizen 251 Jubilee St., Duncan, B.C. V9L 1W8

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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

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

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

GARDENING Dana Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardening â&#x153;ą CERTIFIED GARDENER Specializing in: â&#x20AC;˘ Winter Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ General Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Yard clean-up â&#x20AC;˘ Design & installations

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. WASHER/DRYER $100 OBO. Dishwasher $250 OBO. Fridge $350 OBO Call: 250.746.8915

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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HANDYPERSONS

Custom cut. Good to burn.

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

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

CALL 250-710-1640 OR 250-710-1976 GARAGE SALES 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.

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

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

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, eaves trough-cleaning & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

YARN STASH - selling my large variety of yarns - by the ball, bag or box. 250-246-1877

LANDSCAPING

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

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

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Scandinavian Furniture from 1950s/ 60s and accessories; and L.Ps

Call 250-380-7022 REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES

Come have fun with your dog!

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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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BEVERLY ARMS APARTMENTS 2562 - 44 BEVERLY ST 1 bedroom - $650 2 bedroom - $750 FREE heat & hot water Close to schools and town â&#x20AC;˘ BAI - Please call Bonnie 250-746-4155. â&#x20AC;˘ BAII - Please call Ron 250-746-4424.

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Rowan Property Management Ltd (250)748-9090. BIG RENTAL SALECrofton Motel 1Bdrm: $69./night, $385./wk, $799./mo. 2Bdrm: $89/night, $899/mo. with kitchen, inclds everything! 250-246-9222 or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St., www.croftinn.com

COWICHAN BAY. 1-br condo with patio. Unfurn $800, furnished $850. No pets. 250245-0835, 250-246-4999. DUNCAN- 8 km North; furnished studio apartment; internet, satellite, laundry, hydro, heat. NS/NP. $600/mos. Call 250-748-1310. 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.

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.

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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 2005 DODGE SX.2 Sports model; auto; 4-cyl; low km; well maintained; $3,500 OBO. 778-429-8681. 2006 FORD Fusion for sale; 6 cylinder, 163,000 KM, A/C, CD player, no rust. Local car, excellent condition, very clean. $5900.00 OBO. 250748-9252.

Jayco 28 ft.; auto V-8; good mechanical order; propane stove; microwave; 2-way fridge; gas furnace; air cond.; generator; new tires. Suffered water damage this winter. We were going to make a nice small house but we got too old too fast. First $500 takes it. Call 778.455.0024

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Kindergarten to Grade 3 students at Maple Bay Elementary tried their luck on the open seas Friday, Feb. 5, testing out floating contraptions to hold a golf ball in a small pool in the gymnasium. The winners move on to the district science challenge later this month. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

VALLEY Calendar 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;˘ Cowichan Valley Naturalists present Bruce Cousens speaking on the Purple Martin Recovery Program, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Freshwater Ecocentre, 1080 Wharncliffe Rd., Duncan. â&#x20AC;˘ Shaping the Journey: living with dementia, free Alzheimer S o c i e t y o f B. C. Wo r k s h o p, Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Duncan library. Pre-registration required. Carol: 1-888-734-4171 or cpelletier@ alzheimerbc.org â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian Firearms Safety course (PAL/RPAL), Friday, March 4, Duncan. Registration and info: canadianfirearmsafety@ shaw.ca or Mike 250-748-0319. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation Burger and Beer fundraiser, Cobblestone Pub, Saturday, March 5, 5-8 p.m., tickets $20, available at AdagĂŠ Studio, Carlsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Dance or CVPAF members. All proceeds to Cowichan Valley youth. Info; www.cvperformingarts.ca 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary,

training provided. Info: 250-7461028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca

Seniors â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Dropin Centre pancake breakfast, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Chemainus Seniors Dropin 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 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.

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 250-743-5189 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: cowichankayakandcanoe. wordpress.com

Meetings 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Legion general meeting and

special event Sunday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m., Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Awards for youth participation in the Poppy Campaign and for the members service. Refreshments to follow. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 3, Providence Farm, Duncan. Guest speakers: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My next 30 years: planned giving for every budgetâ&#x20AC;?, 6:30 p.m., AGM at 7 p.m., reception to follow. Info: www.ctra.ca

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. 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;˘ Cowichan Valley Lace Club meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church hall, downstairs, 10 a.m. Info: Carol 250-416-0644.

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. â&#x20AC;˘ Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728.

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Friday, February 12, 2016

| Cowichan Valley Citizen

Friday, February 12, 2016

| Cowichan Valley Citizen 19

From Downtown Duncan with Love A picture is worth a thousand words, so this Valentine’s Day we’ll let these “heart” felt gift ideas speak for themselves… Volum e One

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Friday, February 12, 2016

| Cowichan Valley Citizen

Cowichan Valley Citizen

2002 TOYOTA HIGHLAND $

was

8,995

150176B

now

2015 FIAT 500 SPORT $

14,990

10,500

*vehicles not exactly as shown

14595A

was

now

150437A

was

19,750

6430A

2015 DODGE CHARGER SXT $

was

25,500

150083A

was

6476

now

14701B

6474

150561A

14,750

*vehicles not exactly as shown

6404A

17,750

150520A

was

26,990

22,250

150311A

was

now

26,250

16,250

14805B

22,990

now

6482

16,250

2012 FIAT 500 SPORT

was

5 spd. power group, air conditioning

160053A

now

19,500

was

27,990

Low km DEMO CLEAROUT

23,500

6478

now

2015 CHRYSLER 300

24,250

6428

2014 DODGE JOURNEY RT

was

33,990

was 33,990 AWD Model

27,500

6439

2014 FIAT 500L

29,990

now

150223A

21,990

was

now

150350A

was

RWD here low 14,125 kms

8,750

2015 CHRYSLER 200 C

31,990

6399

18,500

Auto, 4 cyl. air conditioning

rare “S” model low 15125 kms

low 16,500 kms

was

2015 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSROAD

was

now

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

was

now

24,990

2014 FIAT 500L SPORT

150488C

Auto, power group, low 7,115 kms.

2014 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

now

9,500

21,990

Black Top V6, Auto, low 20,000 kms.

160017A

2013 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SE

was

now

Auto, 4 cyl., turbo, power group.

2012 FIAT 500 SPGT

now

was

15,990

5 spd manual, power group

2014 DODGE DART SXT

25,750

19,990

Auto, power group, low 18,250 kms.

24,990

now

23,990

was

20,500

was

now

Low km DEMO CLEAROUT

25,500

*vehicles not exactly as shown

17,250

150540A

V6, sunroof, roof rack

was

now

30,990

12,750

9,750

18,990

low low kms 2635

SXT model with sunroof

was

Auto, power group, low 52,615 kms.

Friday, February 12, 2016

2012 CHEV MALIBU LS

12,990

2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2015 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT $

20,250

now

22,990

now

2015 DODGE CHARGER SXT $

30,990

now

150002A

was

now

was

now

4 cyl., auto, low 27,500 kms.

6494

Auto, power group, low 18,615 kms.

25,990

4 cyl., low 25,100 kms

*vehicles not exactly as shown

2010 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SE

16,750

8,750

2011 CHRYSLER 200 LX $

Auto, power group

2013 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SE

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT $

25,990

now

150545C

was

now

was

13,990

16,990

Local One Owner only 225 kms. Auto

Full stow n go, rear air conditioning.

11,500

now

19,990

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT NORTH $

150294B

2014 DODGE DART $

Auto, power group

16,500

*vehicles not exactly as shown

Auto, 4 cyl., power group, fog lights

21,990

now

8,750

was

5 spd, power group, low 103,854 kms.

was

2013 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SE $

2008 DODGE GRD CARAVAN SE

12,990

15,990

Auto, power group, low 51,825 kms.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY SE

was

now

was

Auto, power group, low 104,225 kms.

7,500

2006 HONDA CIVIC

9,990

V6, auto AWD

now

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA

6477

now

27,500

150357B

Smart shoppers read the fine print. All prices and payments are net of all incentives, promotions, rebates and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles are for illustration purposes only and are not exactly as shown. *Weekly payments based on 96mo. Term, 3.49% APR through BMO dealer partner rates, $0 Down On Approved Credit with varying terms based on model year, and are plus taxes, documentation of $495. See dealer for details. All reference to finance and finance promotions is OAC.

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Friday, y Februaryy 12, 2016

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