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Finding a suspicious chemical on the controversial Stebbings Road landfill site stopped work Monday morning, and has site operators decrying the act of vandalism. “We discovered it at 9:30 a.m. It completely changed the day for us; 50 per cent of my staff were onto it,” said Todd Mizuik, of South Island Resource Management Ltd. (SIRM), the company that is operating the contaminated soil dumpsite. Monday began with its usual daily perimeter walk. “On our walk-through, around 9 o’clock, one of our engineers discovered a large quantity of yellow staining, literally right next to the fence line on our western property line. It’s an area that’s not very active so there’d be no real way of knowing anything was there until you walked up to it,” he said. SIRM sprang into emergency mode right away, following a prescribed plan of action for dealing with an unknown substance. But, the incident is disturbing, Mizuik said. “It’s the fear that this puts into my staff, who have to deal with unknown foreign substances being brought onto the property, above and beyond the disregard for our environment. It’s mali-
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No pot shops for Duncan: city prohibits dispensaries, for now SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
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“At that point we will likely be looking at this again,” Jackson said. True, Robertson noted, adding council ultimately would decide whether they would prefer to continue with a prohibition within city boundaries in the future. That’s an option for council no matter what the feds approve. “Staff are doing a full zoning bylaw review and different options will be presented back to council as to what course of action you want to go forward with,” Robertson told council. “This is at least a temporary solution so that council is not in a reactionary mode and can give a more thoughtful approach about how it wants to proceed.” Councillor Tom Duncan said amending the bylaws to prohibit marijuana related uses is a complete waste of time. “We’re putting the horse behind the cart and I think at this stage, I don’t see every municipality in British Columbia running out and changing their bylaws to prohibit this use,” he said. “I think that we’re jumping the gun, we’re spending a bunch of money on changes we’re going to have to look at again as soon as the federal government changes the rules that are in place. We could be in this position three weeks from now reviewing these same bylaws.” Coun. Michelle Staples agreed council is in a bit of a strange position but she feels it’s important to make the changes. “I feel more comfortable if we were to put ourselves in the position where...we weren’t waiting for the government, not that I don’t think the government won’t do
it, I think that they will, I feel like I know that they will, but I don’t know how long that will take,” she said. Staples added she felt similar to Coun. Duncan in that it feels a bit like jumping the gun, however. “We know this is going to change, and we need to be discussing how we’re going to deal with that change.” It is indeed an unusual position, Coun. Michelle Bell said, but one that needs a lot of work and a lot of community input moving forward. She sees the amendments as a stop-gap until those talks can be had. “I really think the reason for this and this is the reason I’ve agreed with it, is because we’re saying ‘let’s just pause so that they don’t just pop up all over the place...and let’s just ask the community what they want.’” Duncan Mayor Phil Kent said staff has put strong thought into the changes and it’s widely recognized they’re in a tough spot. “We are at this time reacting to applications for business licensees for applications and it’s a challenging spot to be in,” he said. “This provides the pause and for us to thoughtfully look at our zoning bylaws, which we are doing right now. I think it gives everybody an opportunity to have a reasonable deliberation and discussion about it.”
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It took close to six hours, a crisis negotiator, and a lot of patience to get a distraught Chemainus man to safety Thursday. The officer in charge of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment confirmed Friday that a 35-year-old was detained under the mental health act following the incident. “We were in the Chemainus area about 4 p.m. yesterday and we were dealing with this fellow on an unrelated matter,” explained Insp. Ray Carfantan. “We knocked on the door and he presented himself with a knife. We were dealing with a distressed individual and in our dealings with him he became violent towards our member, he ended up on the roof of the thrift store.” Carfantan said police contained the area and evacuated people to make sure they were safe and the man on the roof didn’t feel threatened. The fire department was on hand with a ladder truck, as were paramedics. “We brought in some crisis negotiators and managed to negotiate him off the roof. He was detained under the Mental Health Act and we took him for a medical assessment and we’re just very, very happy that we got him off the roof without injuring himself or any bystanders or police.”
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The City of Duncan is firming up its policy on marijuana dispensaries until such time as federal law becomes clear. Karen Robertson, corporate services director told Duncan council at a special meeting on last week that its business bylaw requires non-profit societies and businesses to have a valid licence and storefront marijuana dispensary business applications are being denied by the city currently because of the illegal use federal law. But it’s a tricky situation and council is hoping to clear it up. “What’s been confusing to some residents is the differences between the actual local, provincial and federal laws related to the storefront and that’s why they’ve been sort of popping up, if you will, in other jurisdictions,” Robertson told council. “It is difficult, though, to explain that to folks who have other dispensaries in other jurisdictions.” In places like Nanaimo, she said, there are no requirements in their business licence bylaws for non-profits to obtain licences so that leaves them free to open up storefronts. “And then what happens is the enforcement of that defaults to the RCMP and they are just overwhelmed right now with other issues and so the RCMP have actually approached local governments to say ‘it would be helpful for us if we had zoning bylaws locally and business licence bylaws that would support the efforts until such time as the laws get changed’,” Robertson explained. “If we had on our applications that you are in fact required to meet local, provincial and federal legislation I think it would alleviate some of that confusion because the federal oversees the use, the provincial oversees the giving of a non-profit status and then of course there’s your local bylaws with the land use of that product.” Councillor Sharon Jackson noted the amendments to Duncan’s bylaws would only last as long as the federal government makes up its mind about what the regulations are going to be.
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Denis Pilon, a.k.a. The Mountain Man, has been feeling repercussions from it nonetheless. The truck in the crash was still sporting the logo of his business, though Pilon sold the truck in November. He offers his sympathies and condolences to those who were injured, but wants community members, some of whom have called to confront him about the crash, to know he and his firm were in no way involved. Witnesses are being sought. Those with information regarding the incident are encouraged to call South Island Traffic Services at 250-416-0352. 7403023
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Mounties said alcohol may have been involved in a crash that sent a woman to hospital in critical condition, around the dinner hour Wednesday evening. As many as three were taken to hospital. According to Drive BC, the Trans Canada Highway at Fisher Road was closed for close to six hours after a BMW sedan and a flatbed pickup truck collided just before 6 p.m. The car burst into flames following the crash. “Preliminary investigation indicates a black Ford F350 flat deck truck, was travelling southbound on Highway 1, and turned left at the intersection of Fisher Rd, directly into the path of a white BMW sedan, who was traveling northbound. The BMW sedan was unable to negotiate around the truck and collided with it,” said a press release issued by Cpl. Brad Robinson of South Island Traffic Services. A 20-year-old woman who was a passenger in the BMW remains in critical condition, Robinson said. “An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision, however early indications are that alcohol was a contributing factor,” he wrote. While not involved in the crash
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It’s a sad time for some residents of Chemainus who will soon see their longtime grocery store close its doors for good. Chemainus Foods has been a fixture at 9790 Willow St. since 1987. Over the last two years, however, the business has struggled. “Marketplace changes have finally caught up to us and while we have tried to develop ideas that would keep the doors open we’ve not been successful,” read a letter from the owners distributed by the Chemainus and District Cham-
ber of Commerce on Jan. 6. The letter noted the “great support” of the landlord for the past two years before focusing on employees. “We know this will be a difficult time for our staff who have served us and the community well,” the letter went on. “We are really sorry there was not a better outcome.” The store will remain open for a time to sell off inventory and the owners hope locals show up and take advantage of the clearance sale. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure feels for staff who are now out of work. “I think the saddest thing
about this is there are some very, very long term employees there who have, I think, some of them have worked there literally their entire working lives so it’s very tough on them,” Lefebure said. “We don’t like to lose any business in Chemainus or North Cowichan and so it is unfortunate.” But the writing was on the wall, it seems. “Most people have known that it was going to be a tough market for both the new food store and Chemainus Foods to survive,” Lefebure noted. “Obviously Chemainus Foods has not managed to keep going.”
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owichan Bay has faced its share of problems over the last few years. It’s a favourite parking spot for derelict vessels, several of which have gone to the bottom. It’s faced pollution from sewage from waterside homes, houseboats and float homes. On the whole, our Vancouver Island coastal communities have been slow to recognize the potential of their geographic locations. Historically, many of the prime spots on our coastline have been monopolized by industry, from forestry and mills, to fisheries and mining
export points. Instead of boardwalks and seaside shops, until very recently most communities’ waterfront areas were more likely to be securely fenced off and decidedly not very pretty. That has been slowly changing over the last few decades as the value of waterfront accessible to both those who live in the area and those visiting has been reevaluated. Cowichan Bay is a good example of this. It is continuing to grow into one of Cowichan’s most charming villages. As such, more and more people are attracted to
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both live there and visit. This has meant a lot of traffic on water, as well as on land and tensions have been created between recreation and preservation of the re-planted eelgrass beds that are part of a revitalization effort for the bay’s waters, beaches and feeder rivers. That’s why it’s great to see progress being made in terms of bringing in regulations that will help to keep the environment on the mend while actually helping to keep boaters happy too. The Vessel Operated Restriction Regulation only makes sense in light of the tremendous
efforts that have been made to re-plant the eelgrass beds in the area. It makes no sense to go to all the trouble only to allow motor boats to undo it all in a matter of moments. And a safe navigational channel just makes sense, too, so that boaters aren’t navigating a maze every time they enter the bay. These kinds of things aren’t showy like a new restaurant or boutique or viewing station but they are every bit as important to the continued smart growth of the village. Laying the framework will ensure smooth sailing later.
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Sunny, sunny ways Over the past year I’ve often been quizzed about my rooftop solar array. “But why bother?” The flippant response would be, “because it is 2016.” My neighbours have wanted to know how long it will take for the photovoltaic system to pay for itself. Me too! Like everyone else with limited financial resources, I cleave to business certainty. I want to make shrewd investments that minimize risks and maximize returns. The problem is, as is true with all investments, calculating future returns is always subject to reckoning with and balancing implicit uncertainties. In the case of solar panels, the
sun doesn’t always shine. BC Hydro might raise its rates — or not. In the wake of the Paris Climate Summit, our governments might introduce incentive schemes — or do nothing. More improbably, thorium reactors might eclipse all other alternatives and bestow cheap, safe, and abundant energy. After one year, here is what I know to be true about rooftop solar production in Cowichan. Based on technical predictions, my expectation was that our 4 Kilowatt system would produce 4.4 Megawatt-hours of power. In fact, we exceeded this and generated over 5 Megawatt-hours, equivalent to 75 per cent of our annual household consumption. I know that after just one year, our family has saved about
$450. (Equivalent to a return on investment of 3.8 per cent in a Tax-free Savings Account.) Granted, based on present values, it may take 18 years to amortize our initial investment; however, for me, the payoff is not calibrated wholly in dollars. This is an investment in “green infrastructure” and a way for me, a small investor and energy consumer, to affirm my confidence in a more sustainable future. Solar power generation is producing demonstrable benefits for my family and my community that will far out-live any doubters. I feel really good about that. My experience confirms that the forecast is sunny! Roger Wiles North Cowichan
I am wholeheartedly opposed to SIA’s toxic soil dump on Stebbings Road and have taken part in several rallies against it. For the most part, I am very pleased with the turnouts and efforts of other people participating in these rallies. However, I have heard complaints that some protesters spat at RCMP and suggested that the RCMP are working for SIA. This sort of behaviour is obviously asinine, and is damaging to our cause because it strains our relationship with the RCMP, who have thus far shown great patience with this matter. What’s worse, this behaviour gives the impression that all of us who are opposed to the SIA dump are irrational and antagonistic. For people who are on the fence on the topic or are just learning about it, it sure doesn’t help sway them to our point of view when a few people make the rest of us look like such maniacs. Please be aware of how your words and actions are reflecting on the rest of us, and on our movement as a whole, when you are taking part in a rally, talking to people about the situation, writing letters to the editor, etc. Cooler heads will prevail. David Barnes Cobble Hill
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High gas prices directly attributable to greed I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Mr. Barnes concerning his recent posting to this newspaper “Gas prices make perfect sense”. You are right, they do — but only to those who are doing their best to fleece the consumer. We all have taxes added to the price of gas, some areas in the province pay more taxes than we do here in Duncan (and also receive more transportation benefits) and we all suffer from the falling value of the Canadian dollar. The implication that there is (and has been) a shortage of gasoline is, quite frankly, horse manure. Have petrol stations run out of product? No. Have there been lineups to get your share of a dwindling product? No. Have gas rationing cards been issued? No. Obviously, there is no real fuel shortage. What you do have is called “just in time delivery”, designed to give the appearance of a shortage of fuels. “Yes, that fuel truck arrived ‘just in time’ or we would have run out of fuel,” says the petrol station owner. This allows the oil companies to justify their claim of a fuel shortage equating to high prices. For those who wish to believe this gibberish, I have a couple of bridges I’d like to sell, cheap.
In my opinion, the driving force behind the present high price of fuel can be summed up in one word: GREED. At all levels. The analogy of the farmer is interesting but a few things were left out: When the farmer sells his grain, he no longer has any monetary control of it, unlike the oil companies who: a. own the crude; b. own the refineries; c. own/control most of the transportation fleet; d. own/ control most of the retail outlets. And at each stage, they make profits. If only farmers could control their grain in the same fashion! What we do need is price control, similar to that of Prince Edward Island where the price of all fuels are regulated at the pump, with self serve being $.02 per litre less than full service. The price of self serve regular gas there today is $.959 min., $.970 Max. (www.irac. pe.ca/document.aspx?file=petrol/currentprices.asp). Today, Jan. 9, gas can be purchased for $.869 in Prince George, as opposed to $1.069 in Duncan. (Thank you Co-op Gas. If it wasn’t for your leading the way, I’m sure the price would be a lot higher here.) In my opinion, the $.20/litre difference in this price is also spelled: GREED. Don Dawson Duncan
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This is in response to Saltair resident Lynne Smith’s letter of Jan. 6. Saltair is a long way from South Cowichan, so I’d just like to clear up one of the points she makes about garbage pick up in our area. Residents of CVRD areas A, B and C can opt for the private company PAN Disposal to pick up their garbage, for a small charge. PAN does an excellent job. However, only about half of the households actually choose to do this. The rest presumably take their garbage
Taxes relative to prices unfair I find that our whole system of property taxation relative to house price is an unjust and extremely prejudicial formula. Now, before I go on, no I am not a millionaire campaigning for the rich. I am a senior living on a one-pension income with my wife. If I lived in a rundown house that I did nothing to and my neighbour lives in a beautiful home that he maintains nicely worth four times the amount, why should he pay more than me? Do we not both pay for exactly the same services? He doesn’t get better policing and fire. He doesn’t get better water
to Bing’s Creek and pay for disposal there (plus the gas to get there). Unfortunately, there are a few households that dispose of their garbage by burning it — either in burn piles, or in fireplaces — leading to air pollution. Also, there are some who take their garbage to isolated wooded areas and dump it there. If we all paid for a CVRD garbage service, most would take advantage of it, as they do with the current CVRD recycling service. Marion Priestley Cobble Hill
and street services. He doesn’t get better public schooling etc. If I had some company come to cut my grass or replace my gutters or doing plumbing or electrical I would expect the same pricing formula as my neighbour in the nice house. Taxation should be based on what the municipality’s budget is and distributed evenly among all involved in paying for those particular services. Now if my taxes go up too much because of this formula because the rich are subsidizing my lower taxes, then forget everything I said ha ha. Evan Begbie Cowichan Bay
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The inquiry into the failure of the contaminated soil dumpsite in Shawnigan Lake has wrapped up after six months of testimony. The site was owned by Cobble Hill Holdings which no longer exists having gone out of business 10 years earlier when the site hit capacity for contaminated soil. The site failure resulted in the release of not only contaminated water run off, which had been a problem for years preceding this complete failure, but also the release of large amounts of contaminated soil which slid down into the valley below completely ruining the valley and releasing enormous amounts of additional contaminant in the water supply for over 12,000 people who continued to live in the Shawnigan Lake area. It was noted that the area had failed to grow larger due to in part to the location of the contaminated dumpsite above the water supply source. No blame could be assigned and since the company no longer exists there is nobody to remediate and pay for damages. When asked for a comment former environment minister Mary Polak noted that she was surprised at the failure as the company had assured her that it would not fail. Meanwhile the current Liberal government expressed sympathy for the people in the Shawnigan Lake area. However they could not commit to a time line or final amount of taxpayer dollars that would be needed to clean up the contaminated soil from the area. In the meantime water is being trucked into the area to supply local residents. But as the current minister noted this stop-gap measure could not be sustained by the current government and it would be up to the local municipality to sort out a new source of water. Options such as sharing Victoria’s reservoir have been discussed, but that solution seems to be unlikely as the Mayor of Victoria commented that they did not have the capacity to supply Shawnigan Lake and noted that Shawnigan Lake should have protected its watershed in the same fashion as Victoria did. This situation is reminiscent of many of the berms/containment ponds etc. failures in the province going back as far as the 2014 Polley Mine tailings pond failure, also in which no blame or fines were imposed.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce’s Black Tie Awards. This prestigious and popular event is Cowichan’s celebration of excellence in volunteerism and business. The Chamber is inviting Valley residents to consider nominating an individual, business or organization that is an example of passion, excellence and community-mindedness. The awards night itself will take place on Saturday, April 9 at Brentwood College School and will be co-hosted by Shaw TV personality Daphne Goode and Chemainus singer Ken Lavigne. Elizabeth Croft, the Chamber’s membership and event manager, said she’s hoping there will be interest in the Black Tie Awards from well beyond the business community. “We’d love to have lots and lots of nominations. And it’s a public event so you don’t have to be a member. We want everyone to partake,” she said. Croft and the group are excited about plans for the Black Tie gala, too. “We’re pretty stoked that Ken Lavigne is hosting. It’s our 20th anniversary. We’re delighted to have someone come to share the
The Black Tie Awards honour the best in Cowichan Valley businesses. [CITIZEN FILE] stage with Daphne Goode,” she said. If you know of an individual or business you would like to nominate, check out www.duncancc. bc.ca/black-tie-awards/ and either fill out the form online or download and print it. The various categories of awards each have their own criteria and the rules are pretty straightforward. In Customer Service, which is sponsored by Cardino Shoes, the recognition comes for demonstrating excellence in customer service, going above and beyond the call of duty. The Valley’s top volunteer, in a category sponsored by Penin-
sula Co-op, will be one who offers extraordinary help or care to individuals, families, non-profit or charitable groups, and community service or humanitarian causes. If you’re thinking about nominating a Green Business, remember that judges are looking for success in operating a business that implements environmentally sustainable practices or demonstrates leadership in lessening impacts on the environment by reducing, solving or avoiding environmental issues. Economic Development Cowichan sponsors this one. To qualify as a Young Entrepreneur, business owners must
be under the age of 40 and have started a business within the last three years, which has excellent prospects for continued growth. Coastal Community Credit Union is backing this award. And what about the Art in Business award, sponsored by Island Savings? It recognizes an individual who has developed a successful, growing business creating and selling their art, and who demonstrates sound management, leadership and community commitment. No small feat. Next there are the Business Achievement awards. There’s one for companies with one to 10 employees, another for businesses with 11-19 employees
and finally one for companies with 20 or more workers. Operating a successful business or social enterprise and demonstrating initiative, community involvement, sound business management, creativity and consistent growth is worth getting excited about. Island Savings sponsors the small business award, Outlooks Menswear is presenting the midsized company award and MNP is backing the award to the big company winner. All nominees must operate and/ or work in the Cowichan Valley Regional District. That’s a big footprint, covering an area from the Malahat to north of Ladysmith and west right out past Youbou. Nominations must include the nominator’s name and contact information to be valid. Black Tie organizers reserve the authority to place nominations in the appropriate category. All nominators must be contacted by voice/ phone in order for the nomination to move forward. Past winners cannot be finalists again for five years following their win and nominations from family, extended family, blended family and spouses, or employees of a Black Tie sponsor are not eligible. Check the website for full details and then get those nominations in today.
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When an earthquake hits the region, like it did on Dec. 29, everyone always starts thinking about an emergency preparedness plan. But, in fact, Lake Cowichan town council was talking about the subject of an easily accessible town plan on Dec. 15. Mayor Ross Forrest said, “I think it’s something we should have in place for the community so that people won’t think when an emergency happens that we are just winging it, that we actually do have a plan. “I know the works superintendent and the administrator have a plan in place. But maybe it’s not accessible for everyone to see and maybe it should be. So that when there’s an emergency, we’re not going to just say: ‘Run!’ That there is actually a plan in place,” he said. Coun. Bob Day noted something else for concern. “I went on the CVRD website and saw that the emergency mustering place here is the [Cowichan Lake Sports] Arena. That’s the only one. I don’t know what would happen if the bridge broke. But, we have discussed this before,” he said. Coun. Tim McGonigle agreed that talk at Lake Cowichan often turns to what might happen if the car bridge became unusable. “We have discussed it before. We’ve even talked about using the local fire hall as another option for [a gathering place]. I don’t think we came to a solution about it, but I know we do need to have something on both sides of the bridge. You hear all the time: what if? what if? Well, the bridge did fail one time. It could happen again,” he said. Forrest doubted the fire hall would be a good place. “I’m not sure the fire hall would be the best location for the other side of the bridge because, in an emergency, the fire hall is going to be busy with what the firemen are doing. But we should have the [Palsson Elementary] school or somewhere there,” he said. McGonigle pointed out, “They have generators at the school, too.” Day suggested that council ask town staff to look at the subject again. “Maybe we could find a small grant to help us put something together,” he said, adding, “I know we have one but sometimes the public wants something to grab.”
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Earthquake and tidal wave: the terrible twins of destruction
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ecember’s 1946 earthquake “tremblor” off in the Aleutians Sidney Island which wreaked havoc among the is a grim reminder distant Hawaiian that, according to Islands and claimed the experts, a truly 159 lives. The TWS devastating earthhas been described quake is to come. as being “an interIn scientific terCHRONICLES national cooperative minology it’s a effort including 19 tsunami, or seismic T.W. Paterson seismographic stasea wave; to the laytions, 44 tide stations, various man it spells tidal wave — and communication services and disaster. disseminating agencies, organFor 70 years scientists had ized solely for the purpose of monitored earthquakes warning coastal populations through the Pacific, recording of the impending danger of almost 200 upheavals of the approaching Tsunamis”. earth’s crust during this perIn January 1963, after “seviod. Fortunately, casualties eral years of negotiation,” and damage had been relativeCanada was formally included ly localized during the quakes. within the TWS as a warning But the threat of a major receiving and dissemination earthquake within the proxstation. The following month, imity of a heavily-populated arrangements were completed area, such as that which levwhereby, “upon receipt of a elled San Francisco in 1906, warning telephone call from remains, particularly along Civil Defence, the Canadian the thousands of miles of Broadcasting Corporation coastline where a tidal wave would undertake to alert ‘all invariably proved to be an radio stations on the coast earthquake’s terrible twin of including Price Rupert’”. destruction. For these peoples, On June 25, the Canadian scattered along the Pacific Dept. of Transport decreed Rim, the danger of tidal wave that “The Canadian Commitis real; in fact, for some, it tee on Oceanography has now could be considered to be agreed that these warnings do inevitable. not need to be promulgated In the face of this constant in British Columbia and the threat, the Tsunami Warning Department has confirmed System was put into effect this decision.” A week later, after the infamous April 1,
the deputy provincial secretary received confirmation of the decision to withdraw Canada from TWS. The enormity of this decision became painfully apparent within a year when, on March 27, 1964 — Good Friday — Alaska rocked under the impact of its worst earthquake in recorded history. Within terrifying minutes, half a dozen cities including Anchorage, were devastated, more than 100 persons were dead or missing, and initial damage estimates soared into the millions of dollars. Immediately, the TWS went into action, alerting all stations scattered about the Pacific Rim of the impending danger of a seismic sea wave. But, hundreds of miles to the southeast of the disaster zone, uniformed and unsuspecting, lay the exposed west coast of Vancouver Island. That night, the twin communities of Alberni and Port Alberni, with their combined population of 25,000 souls, nestled soundly in the crook of Alberni Inlet, the winding fjord which slashes 35 miles into the Island’s midriff, as, surging down from the north came the first assault wave. Roaring southward at 240 miles an hour, the tsunami — a solid wall of water — charged up Alberni Inlet. Striking at
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The tsunami left more than one thing out of place in Port Alberni in 1964. [A.WAVERYN AND M. STEFANI PHOTO]
midnight, the initial wave, eight feet high, served as a warning of the devastation to follow when dozens of families in low-lying areas suddenly found their homes inundated in a sea of mud. Ironically, this first astonishing assault, which was followed by a 10-minute truce, proved to be a blessing in disguise in that it drove those most seriously affected to higher ground and safety. But the second, taller tidal wave which marched hard on the heels of the first, was carried farther inland by the artificial eight-foot tide created by its forerunner. This wave smashed into the stunned communities with all the force of a battering ram, flattening and flooding homes, businesses and playing havoc with cars, boats, high-voltage lines and buildings — everything in its path — and sending hundreds more fleeing for their lives in a chest-deep, swirling swamp of mud and debris. Within minutes, damages totalled $5 million [1964 value], many were homeless. But, to quote the official B.C. Civil Defence rec-
ord, “No lives were lost, no fires were started and no epidemic took hold.” This was to be the miracle of the Alberni Tidal Wave. During those agonizing minutes — an eternity for some — residents had scrambled to safety. For several, escape proved to be a matter of pure chance. “One man dashed out to save his brand-new convertible, only to find a pair of youngsters floating by on a log. He, too, was chestdeep before the trio made it to dry ground. A Civil Defence worker, rowing in the dark checking houses, flashed his light into one and rescued a baby floating on a mattress...” And so it went throughout the terrifying morning hours of March 28. Finally, with dawn, the reeling communities welcomed the first relief contingent of CD workers who were supported by members of the three armed forces, police and volunteers. To be continued www.twpaterson.com
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Do you know where you should stop for a stop sign? [FILE] approaching traffic on the intersecting highway. Since traffic includes cyclists and pedestrians in addition to motor vehicles, this sounds suspiciously close to the circumstances in the third situation. Tim Schewe is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca
Sandra Hardacker and Shane Kirby of Galaxy Motors load up the Holiday Feast Hampers. This year Galaxy Motors Duncan provided them to 40 families. “It’s simply our way of giving back to the community that has supported us so well over the years,” said Galaxy staff. [SUBMITTED]
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The cast of Cowichan Secondary School’s The Game’s Afoot is ready for opening night, Jan. 14, at the Quamichan theatre. [SUBMITTED]
Cowichan Secondary students take on icon in top mystery thriller script Cowichan Secondary School’s Performing Arts students are presenting the play The Game’s Afoot in the theatre at the school’s Quamichan building on Thursday, Jan. 14, 15 and 16 and again Jan. 21, 22 and 23. This mystery thriller was the winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards for best play. The action takes place at Christmas of 1936 when Broadway star William Gillette, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his isolated Connecticut home for the weekend. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the party stops being fun. Gillette must assume the persona of his beloved Holmes to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Shows take place at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $10 each. Get them at the door.
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The world’s premier touring guitar festival is back in Duncan. International Guitar Night (IGN) — a special evening of contemporary guitar music from around the globe — returns to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre is on Thursday, Jan. 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. A unique event, it is a must-see for many Valley music fans. “This musical treat has been so popular over the years, we had to bring them back to kick off our 2016 season with a bang,” said Kirsten Schrader, manager of the CVRD’s Arts & Culture Division. Each show brings together interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a concert setting, feeding a dynamic spontaneity that is the catalyst for magic. For 16 years, IGN founder Brian Gore has invited a new cast of guitar luminaries to join him for exceptional evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Joining him this time are gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt, grand-nephew of the legendary Django, contemporary fingerstyle innovator Mike Dawes and multi-genre showman Andre Krengel. Gore is a poet with his guitar, a musical romantic who is influenced by both myth and modern literature. Reinhardt is a third generation master from Germany, first taught by his father at the age of five. At 12, he played in the Mike Reinhardt Sextet and later co-founded the group, Django Reinhardt and the Heartbreakers. In 1991, he founded I Gitanos with his father
Pianist Sarah Hagen welcomes violinist Martin Chalifour to her Morning Musicale on Monday, Jan. 18 starting at 10:30 a.m. on the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre stage. Chalifour, a widely honoured musician, is concert master at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, but also manages to fit in an active solo career. As well as soloing with many orchestras around the world, he is a frequent guest at summer music festivals. He teaches at the University of Southern California and Caltech and was appointed as a Yosemite Centennial Ambassador for 2016. Tickets are $24 for adults, or $22 for Elder College members.
Bawo and cousin Dege touring throughout Europe where he first established a national reputation. Dawes released his debut single with Candyrat Records in June 2012, and since then the 24-year-old’s international profile has exploded. Krengel is mainly self-taught, and his unique style of playing has made him one to watch in Germany. His parents loved classical music. So, as a child, he
became influenced by the many recordings of composers like J.S. Bach. Later, he was inspired by the jazzy blues-rock stylings of Mark Knopfler. Tickets are $30 for adults and $27 for students and Cowichan Folk Guild members. Contact the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to book your seats or go to www.cowichanpac.ca to book them online.
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Magician/ illusionist Darren Charles walks around the space where his assistant, Meggie Stylez, appears to be suspended in the air. For more photos from this show, see cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
Charles performs magic for food bank LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Magician Darren Charles, thinking that shelves at Valley food banks could well be running low after the Christmas rush, is offering a unique way to help them out. He’s holding magic shows in Duncan (Jan. 16), Ladysmith (Jan 23) and Lake Cowichan (Jan. 30). “They’ll be seeing big illusions. I’ll be floating a woman in the air, stabbing a woman with swords and making her disappear from the stage, cutting a woman in half and more. “I’ll also be doing the metamorphosis, a classic illusion first performed by Harry Houdini.” The show is all kid-friendly. “This is fun for the whole family, it’s all-age appropriate,” he said. He scheduled four shows; the first one was held Jan. 9 at Cobble Hill Hall but the other three are still coming up. The first of these is at the Eagles Hall in Duncan on Saturday, Jan. 16. That will be followed
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A flame appears in his hand as if by, well, magic, during Charles Cobble Hill show. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] by another performance on Saturday, Jan. 23 in Ladysmith at the Eagles Hall. Finally, he is taking his show westward to Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall on Saturday, Jan. 30. For each one, the doors open at 5 p.m. and the show itself starts
at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each, but if you bring a non-perishable food item, there’s a $5 discount and you can get in for $10 each. Asked what made him think of it, Charles said he is between careers right now and thought it might be a great time to get back into an old love: magic. “I did magic years and years ago and I thought I would come out of retirement and get back into doing shows again. So, I’m trying to pay off my Visa and help out the community at the same time,” he said, chuckling. “And as you know, just after Christmas, the food banks are essentially cleared out with Christmas hampers and all. This is a way to help them get a jump on things, to get them reloaded. I just thought it was a good idea.” And so do we. The show in Cobble Hill on Jan. 9 was a crowd pleaser, with Charles and his lovely assistant, Meggie Stylez, presenting magic tricks and illusions that produced oohs and ahhs from the audience.
There was a girl in there and now there are nothing but swords. Where did she go? [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK Lilli Thomas-Brown is a Grade 7 student at Bench Elementary School. She studies piano with Emily Armour in Mill Bay and is working on Level 2 of the Royal Conservatory program. She is currently working on pieces by Bartok and Beethoven. Lilli really enjoys performing her music.
Organizers of Chemainus Classical Concerts are delighted that pianist Bruce Vogt, above, is able to present Beethoven and More on Jan. 24. [SUBMITTED]
Valley favourite Bruce Vogt steps into vacancy LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN
Pianist Bruce Vogt is next up in the Chemainus Classical Concerts series with his concert, Beethoven and More, on Sunday, Jan. 24 starting at 2 p.m. The event is held in the historic confines of St. Michael’s Church in downtown Chemainus. Vogt’s arrival combines both good and bad news. The bad news for organizers was that pianist Antoine Joubert had suffered a STARTING APRIL 8, concussion and has had to postpone to another season his concert featuring the Chopin Études, which had been planned for Jan. 17. The good news is that pianist Vogt
stepped up to replace him, making himself available for a performance on Jan. 24. Vogt delights audiences wherever he plays, and his performance experience has taken him all over the world. Chemainus audiences also always enjoy his joyful playing, not to mention his insightful comments about the music. This concert will feature music by Beethoven and Haydn so why not take time out for a trip to St. Mike’s and be transported back in time to revel in the profound yet gracious music of the classical era? Tickets at the door are $20 for adults or $5 each for anyone under age 18. In advance they are $17 each. Check chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca for the nearest ticket agent or call 250-748-8383.
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Materials include: Accepting NOTICEaccepted OF ANNUAL GENERALAggregate MEETING Drop off aggregate materials for recycling Materials for at: Recycling Materials • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks accepted include: Materials accepted include: Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex STARTING • Porcelain irror Glass • Mirror Glass • Bricks Ceramics NBricks on-Laminated ConcreteAPRIL 8, • • M • Porcelain 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2016 TIME: 7:00 pm • Ceramics • Non-Laminated • Concrete • Ceramics • • N on-Laminated • Concrete HardiPlank Window and Asphalt • HardiPlank Window and Asphalt PLACE: Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan,Container Glass BC • HardiPlank • Gravel & rocks Window and • Asphalt Container Glass Gravel & rocks for more information Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 off aggregate materials for recycling at: toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or Drop visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Come on out to the include: EaglesBings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Hall for an informative evening about 2015 Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Materials accepted 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan accomplishments and proposed 2016 projects and activities for local parks and • Porcelain Mirror Glass • Bricks trails within Electoral Area E • - Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, hosted by your Drop off aggregate materials forCVRD recycling at:at 250-746-2540 Call the Recycling Hotline or Electoral Area E Director and CVRD & Trails Division staff. toll-free Parks 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca • Non-Laminated • Concrete Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: • Ceramics Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex The meeting will also include an overview on preparing• a HardiPlank Community Parks & Window and • Asphalt Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Trails Master Plan for Electoral Area E in 2016 with community input to guide future • Gravel & rocks parkland acquisition for outdoorContainer Glass recreation and conservation, park and community 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, violin
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pathway for moredevelopment informationand environmental protection/enhancement of important greenspace withinRecycling the community. Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Call the CVRD Hotline at 250-746-2540 or for more information
The Annual General Meetingor (AGM) for the Electoral Area toll-free visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Call the 1-800-665-3955 CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 orE Parks and Recreation Commission will also be held. The AGM is to hold nominations and election for five toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca (5) positions for a one-year term. Interested persons Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at:can also request to serve on the Commission in one of the four (4) available appointed one-year terms. Parks and Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Recreation Commission members provide advice to the CVRD on matters regarding community parks. 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Please plan to attend to learn more about your local parks and trails.
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‘Funky modern jazz’ on Crofton Hotel menu
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Salt Spring Island’s Sky Valley brings its funky modern jazz arrangements back to the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday, Jan. 17. The quartet, which made its debut in Crofton two months ago, is led by bassist Alan Wardroper. He’s joined by saxophonist Patrick Byrne, pianist Frank Huether, and drummer Randall Miron. This band plays a mix of jazz standards, some Latin selections, and a few original tunes. The concert is part of the Jazz at Crofton series, which runs at the pub on Joan Avenue every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Musicians are invited to join in a jam session during the last hour. Admission is $10.
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Accepting Aggregate • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks • N on-Laminated • Concrete Materials for Recycling • Ceramics
• HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt Materials accepted include: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 • N on-Laminated • Concrete STARTING 8, WANTED:APRIL COBBLE HILL RESIDENT• Ceramics • HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt TO SERVE ONmaterials THE KERRY PARK Drop off aggregate for recycling at: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks RECREATION COMMISSION Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan The Cowichan Valley Regional District is inviting applications from Materials accepted include: interested Cobble Hill residents wishing to serve on the Kerry Park for more information Recreation Commission. There is currently a vacancy the Commission Drop off aggregate materials for at: or• on Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline atrecycling 250-746-2540 for a term ending December 31, 2018. Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex • Ceramics • visit Non-Laminated • Concrete toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Interested have strengths in terms• ofHardiPlank experience, skills, 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan • Asphaltapplicants should Window and education or a strong interest in a specific aspect STARTING APRILof 8, recreation and culture Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Accepting Aggregate
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Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Applications should contain a summary telling us about yourself, your area 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
of expertise, and why you would like to serve on the Commission. for more information
Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or
toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Specific questions regarding the Commission should Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or be directed to Kim Liddle, at kliddle@cvrd.bc.ca or 250.743.5922. toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca
Accepting Aggregate Materials for Recycling STARTING APRIL 8, Materials accepted include:
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• HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt Materials accepted include: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 • ConcreteAPRIL 8, • Non-Laminated • Ceramics STARTING • HardiPlank • Asphalt F OPEN Window and AREA HOUSE NOTICE Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Notice to residents of Electoral Area F (Cowichan Lake South/ Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Skutz Falls): There are two upcoming Open House events 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan regarding the curbside collection service in your area. These Materials accepted include: an opportunity to learn more about the Open Houses will provide for more information STARTING APRIL 8, curbside collection program and the recent survey that Drop offCVRD aggregate materials for at: curbside • Mirror Glass • Bricks Call the Recycling Hotline atrecycling 250-746-2540 or• Porcelain Accepting Aggregate was distributed in your area. Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex • Ceramics • visit Non-Laminated • Concrete toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Materials for Recycling 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan • HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt Materials accepted include: The first Open House will• Container Glass be on January 14, 2016 at • Porcelain • Gravel & rocks • Mirror Glass Bricks for more 7:00 pm information at the Sahtlam Fire Hall (4384 Cowichan Lake • Non-Laminated • Ceramics • Concrete Call theDuncan) CVRD Recycling at Open 250-746-2540 or Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Road, and theHotline second House will be on• HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt Container Glass • pm Gravel & rocks toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca January 21, 2016 at 7:00 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan). Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Note that the location ofBings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex the Open House on January 21, 2016 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan has been moved from the Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall to the 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. for more information
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Straight From London’s Royal Albert Hall Christmas Concert, Steven Devine is bringing his Victoria Baroque Players, augmented with four hunting horn artists, to Duncan for a special performance. Devine will simultaneously conduct and play the harpsichord in a show entitled From Princes to Frogs at the Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Royal Albert has 5,272 seats and world-wide television broadcasting of his recent Christmas concert reached millions of viewers. In total contrast, the church has only 450 available seats for this concert, the fourth in the Cowichan Symphony Society’s season. Devine has a varied music background and Gramaphone magazine has described his recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations as “among the best”.
Steven Devine’s show brings the excitement of London’s Albert Hall to the Cowichan Valley. [SUBMITTED] This performance, there is pomp and circumstance as well as humour for the audience to enjoy. Orchestral highlights from operas by Handel and Rameau are featured alongside two of
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Telemann’s biggest concert pieces. Some tickets were still available at press time. Check with the Cowichan Theatre Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to see if any are left.
Film explores world of ‘Sensitivity’
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How does a highly sensitive person’s brain differ? Are you highly sensitive? Watching this documentary could help you find out. Admission is free or by donation. Note: this is not offered as a part of the popular Eye Opener documentary series, but is being offered as a gift by an anonymous person who wishes to see the money from admissions go to help the church in its useful and often necessary outreach into the community. The Eye Openers will begin on Feb. 4 with the film, Life Off the Grid.
• HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt Materials accepted include: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks • Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 • Ceramics • N on-Laminated • Concrete STARTING 8, WANTED:APRIL COWICHAN BAY RESIDENT • HardiPlank • Asphalt TO SERVE ONmaterials THE Window and KERRY PARK Drop off aggregate for recycling at: Container Glass • Gravel & rocks RECREATION COMMISSION Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan The Cowichan Valley Regional District is inviting applications from Materials accepted interested Cowichaninclude: Bay residents wishing to serve on the Kerry Park for more information Recreation Commission. There is currently a vacancy the Commission Drop off aggregate materials for at: or• on Porcelain • Mirror Glass • Bricks Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline atrecycling 250-746-2540 for a term ending December 31, 2018. Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex • Ceramics • visit Non-Laminated • Concrete toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Interested applicants should have strengths in terms experience, skills, 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan • ofHardiPlank Window and • Asphalt education or a strong interest in a specific aspect STARTING APRILof 8, recreation and culture Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Accepting Aggregate
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• Non-Laminated • Ceramics • Concrete February 1, 2016 and can be submitted by email to kliddle@cvrd.bc.ca, • HardiPlank Window and • Asphalt mailed to PO Box 7 Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 or dropped off to 1035 Container Glass • Gravel & rocks Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC. Tipping Fee: $15.00 per tonne - Min. Fee $5.00
Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Drop off aggregate materials for recycling at: 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex Applications should contain a summary telling us about yourself, your area 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan
of expertise, and why you would like to serve on the Commission. for more information
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toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca Specific questions regarding the Commission should Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 or be directed to Kim Liddle, at kliddle@cvrd.bc.ca or 250.743.5922. toll-free 1-800-665-3955 or visit www.CVRDrecycles.bc.ca
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July 12, 1930 – December 30, 2015 Jim pa passed away peacefully at the Chemainus Health Care F Facility where he had been in residence for the past few years. Jim was born in Kitchener, ON and, as a young man, moved to BC and started a lifelong career in the forest industry. Eventually, a a faller for MacMillan as B Bloedel, Jim spent many ye in the bush. Early on a year he marr married a lovely gal from the island and raised four children in Duncan. He loved to spend time in his garden and had a deep appreciation of nature. Upon retiring, Jim and Fran enjoyed travelling to many countries and eventually found The Hotel Marsol in Mexico where they often returned. Before succumbing to the effects of dementia, Jim could be heard saying, “I’ve lived a good life. I wouldn’t do anything differently.” Predeceased by his wife, Francis Robinson in 2010, and survived by his four children, Tom, Michelle, Theresa and Paul, along with nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Jim was loved and will be missed by many. He was charming and witty to the end. A special thanks to those at Chemainus Health Care that looked out for Jim; and for Mary, his friend and companion, during his stay there.
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Al Harkness July 23, 1936 ~ January 14, 2015 Time slips by, Memories stay. Quietly remembered everyday! Miss you, Nonie
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oug passed away in the Cowichan Valley hospital with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Opal and brother Clinton he leaves behind three children, sons: Derek (Kimberly), Douglas (Gina), daughter Debrah Erickson (Rob), seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brother Don (Janet), sisterin-law Sandra (Nick), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Doug was a very avid sports enthusiast and sponsored many ball teams and hockey teams in his earlier days. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who took care of our Dad during his many visits to hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Robinson. Thanks to the staff and friends at The Meadows residence for care and friendship. He will be greatly missed by many. There will be a gathering at a later date to celebrate his life.
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August 25, 1933 – January 5, 2016 Betty Copland is survived by her sons Michael and Richard, her daughter Beth Cade (Jamie), her sister Myrna, and numerous grandchildren, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in October by her husband Stan. Her eldest sister, Grace, died a few hours after Betty on January 5th. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday, Jan 14th at Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, in Mill Bay on Vancouver Island. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sylvan United Church - www.sylvanunited.ca (250-743-4659), or to the CMS Food Bank Society in Mill Bay www.cvbs.ca/links.php (250-743-5242).
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VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • 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: 250746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca • Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133. • ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats. com. Info: 250-710-7594. Email: peace@ viretreats.com • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains, reasonable prices. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Seniors • 50 Plus Activity Centre in Lake Cowichan hosts Winter Nights Coffee House, Saturday, Jan. 16, doors open 5:30 p.m., music at 6 p.m. Admission $5. Band: Syzygy Blue (rock blues band), opening act: Goodtime Boys. Snacks for sale. Info: 250-749-6121. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Burns Night and birthday party, Jan. 16, 5-8:30 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic, Jan. 20. • Valley Seniors Activity Centre Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance, Saturday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m., 198 Government St., $30 per person. Emcee Ian Rothnie, band Dan and the Seniors. Proceeds to Andrea Coleman Conquer Cancer fundraiser. Tickets available from Dan Hughes, 250-748-1406. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre birthday party pot luck dinner, Feb. 20, 5-8 p.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. • Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre — Bingo every Monday, doors open at 4:45 p.m. starts at 6:40 p.m. Loonie Pot, G-Ball, Bonanza, & 50/50 draw. Everyone Welcome. • Lake Cowichan’s air-conditionded 50 Plus Activity Centre open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bridge, canasta, cribbage, shuffleboard, pool, line dancing, music. Exercises 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bingo for over 19 Wednesday, 1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. Kitchen serves home-made lunches, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., weekly specials. Banquets, bazaars and bus trips organized throughout the year. More volunteers wanted. Info: 250-749-6121. • Valley Seniors Activity Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan open 8 a.m.-
3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $20 per year. Carpet bowling, cribbage, billiards crafts, bridge, choir, bus trips on our own bus. Live music Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Dances every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Open to public for Bingo each Tuesday. Many special events throughout the year. Check out Monthly Newsletter at valley-seniors.org and consider membership if you’re 55 years or older. Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-746-4433 or www. valley-seniors.org
Recreation • Legion Bonspiel, Duncan Curling Club, Feb. 20, one day only, 3-4 end games, Brandon Draw, contact Betty James 746-5998. • Mill Bay Carpet Bowling Group meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall, beside Kerry Park Arena. Info: Jim 250-7435189 or Pauline 250-733-9886. • 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: cowichan kayakandcanoe.wordpress.com • Cowichan Intercultural Society presents Art Healing Series, Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Mill Bay Library. Meet to paint, draw, sketch and create art pieces. Info: Francoise francoise@cisiwc.org or 250-748-3112. • Duncan Badminton Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., October through March Multi-purpose Hall, Island Savings Centre. Recreational and competitive. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380. • Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955.
Meetings • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 general meeting, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., Henderson Hall, Gibbins Rd., Duncan. • Cowichan Historical Society meeting, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan. Show and Tell: bring an interesting object and briefly tell its story. • Cowichan Valley Living With Cancer support group meetings last Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Canadian Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St., Duncan. Anyone with cancer or those affected by cancer welcome. Info: 250-746-4134 or Heather 250-748-4381. • Adult Child of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACOA) meetings 107 Evans St., Duncan, Fridays, 7 p.m. • Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings held the last Thursday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St. Info: Gord Thomas 250-743-6960 or Brian King 250-748-5785. • Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous is here to help. Meetings Sunday morning, Thursday evening. For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/ find-a-meeting/ • SLAA meeting Mondays 7 p.m. A 12-step recovery program for those wishing to recover from sex and love addiction. Information: 1-250-592-1916 or 250-748-1238.
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Arts • Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 20, Geometric Design on Wood, wood available on site, Fuller Lake Arena, 10 a.m. • Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Buying/Upgrading a Photo Editing Computer”, a smart shopper’s guide to choosing the right hardware with Brad Grigor or Turning Point Arts, Saltair. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com • Chemainus Sketch Group, Jan. 27, Still Life, chance to practise drawing skills, Fuller Lake Arena, 10 a.m. • Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fairgrounds. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Linda 250-597-1108. • Warmland Calligraphers meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.-noon, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition grounds. Info: warmlandcallig raphers@shaw. ca or http://members.shaw.ca/ warmlandcalligraphers. • Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios to explore. From Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com for details of each studio’s hours. Admission free. • Enjoy ‘Ways of Writing’ — short stories, memoirs, poems — Wednesdays, 12:24-3 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Lake Cowichan.
ed Sisters Tearoom, 9885 Maple Street, Chemainus. Info: Steve Heizer at 250-722-3115 or Peter Sussman 250-929-8226. • Chemainus Seniors Centre choirs: Men’s Choir, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m., Ladies Choir, Mondays, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., mixed choir, Fridays, 10-11:45 a.m.
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Music • Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Coronation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728. • Like to sing? Join Medford Singers.
Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Duncan United Church. Men welcome. Director Simon Leung. Info: Michele 250-748-0287. • Encore! Women’s Choir meets Monday evenings, Duncan. Seeking motivated women ages 18-plus who read music and enjoy singing repertoire that is challenging, yet fun! Info: Christine Dandy, 250-715-1568.
• Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Come play with us. All strings welcome. Info: 748-8982. • Cowichan Consort Choir Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Sylvan United Church. Come sing with us. Info: 743-7445. • Enjoy a jam of old time music every second Thursday at Twist-
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Caps impress coach with back-to-back wins KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Morgan Nederlof (3) leads Duncan Christian up the floor during the first quarter of the Chargers’ game against Surrey Christian at the Island Savings Centre last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Cowichan’s Ryan Burton slips past a Langley defender. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Cowichan. Storm Phaneuf had another excellent outing in net, stopping 31 of 33 shots for his 17th win of the season. Beatty was impressed with the way everyone on his roster stepped up over the weekend. “I thought we had a pretty good fourline rotation both games,” he said, noting that the only thing to interrupt that flow was when Jacob Switzer received a game misconduct after a fight midway through the second period against Alberni. Led by stalwart Chris Harpur, the Cowichan blueline corps also performed
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well, bolstered on Friday by affiliate player Scott Munro, a 1996-born defender called up from the junior B North Vancouver Wolf Pack to fill in for the injured Mitch Meek. “He’s a big, physical defenceman,” Beatty said of Munro. “He looks like a junior A player right now. He’s not out of his league. I think we’ll be seeing more of him.” Meek’s spot on Saturday was filled by Ryan Warner, a 1998 player summoned from the Peninsula Panthers. See ONE DEADLINE DEAL, Page 23
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Even Bob Beatty was pleased with the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ performance last weekend. The head coach is usually difficult to please, but he had little to complain about after his team won a pair of B.C. Hockey League games on Friday and Saturday. “I thought we played very well, actually,” he admitted. “We had a couple of good back-to-back games. I liked our play a lot better.” Playing on the road Friday, the Caps got by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-3 in overtime. Back home at the Island Savings Centre the next evening, they defeated the Langley Rivermen 5-2. On Friday, the Caps fell behind 1-0 and 3-2, but tied the game late in the second period, then won it in the first overtime on rookie defenceman Sam Jones’s first BCHL goal. “It was a close game,” Beatty said. “I thought we played pretty well.” Ryan Burton, Luke Santerno and Ryan Hogg also scored for the Caps, and goalie Lane Michasiw made 34 saves to win consecutive starts for the first time this season. On Saturday, the Caps fell behind 2-0, but got themselves on the board just eight ticks after Langley’s second goal, and dominated the rest of the contest. “We showed good resolve there, a good response,” Beatty said. “We were playing the way we like to play: we put pressure on their defence, we were physical, we were getting pucks turned over.” Kade Kehoe scored twice to bookend the second period, and three other players had two-point nights against Langley: Santerno with a goal and an assist, and Burton and Jared Domin with two helpers apiece. Matt Hudie and Josh Adkins also scored, Adkins with his fourth goal in four games with
Chargers show growth and guts in B.C. Christian tournament KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Duncan Christian School Chargers may have gone without a win as they played host to the B.C. Christian Schools junior girls basketball championships last weekend, but coach Michelle King was still happy with the way her team performed. “The team has been working diligently on honing skills, team-building, and game play,” she said. “Each year, we host B.C. Christians knowing there will be a huge learning curve, playing against these more experienced teams.” The Chargers lost 34-9 to Richmond Christian, 35-10 to Pacific Christian from Victoria, 13-8 to Surrey Christian, and 38-22 to Carver Christian of Burnaby. Guard Karis Jonat was named to the tournament all-star team. Jonat’s three-pointer in the final seconds of the game against Surrey was emblematic of the Chargers’ refusal to quit during any of the matches. “We are so proud of how much the girls grew both individually and as a team,” King said. “Their guts, passion, perseverance, and positive attitude took the team to fearless shooting and aggressive play. The movement of senior players to new positions gave both players and team new depths and success. We are exceptionally proud of this group of young women.” Credo Christian of Langley finished atop the standings, beating Chilliwack’s Unity Christian 41-34 in the final.
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The Kerry Park Islanders are undefeated in 2016. It’s still early, but the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team has won all three of their games since the calendar rolled over, and six of their last eight going back into December. The Isles kept going with a 4-3 road win over the Saanich Braves Friday, followed by a 1-0 home victory over the Westshore Wolves on Saturday, in which Chase Anderson earned his second shutout of the campaign. Friday’s game started with an action-packed first period, where the Isles couldn’t hang on to the upper hand, letting the Braves draw even twice at 2-2 and 3-3. After a scoreless second period, Kerry Park went ahead for good on Tait Aptakin’s goal midway through the third. “It wasn’t our best game, but we did enough to win,” Islanders owner Mark Osmond said. Ryan Paisley scored twice to bring his team-leading total to 16. Kyle Green had a goal and an assist, and Connor Bissett and Keenan Eddy each had two helpers. Anderson stopped 22 of 25 shots for the win. Both the Isles and Wolves were going full-bore on Saturday. “It was more like a playoff game,” Osmond said. The teams battled through two
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Kerry Park forward Dawson Haines (21) helps goalie Chase Anderson defend the net during last Saturday’s shutout win over the Westshore Wolves. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] scoreless frames before Lynden Eddy finally scored on a point shot on a powerplay four minutes and 23 seconds into the third period. Anderson made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season. Between the pipes for Westshore was former Islander Leighton Williams, who turned aside 30 of 31 shots. The Isles’ recent surged has moved them into second place in the tight South Division, two points ahead of the Peninsula Panthers, and third in the league,
one point up on the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The team will try to keep its perfect 2016 record alive this weekend with a road game Friday at Campbell River and a home game Saturday against the Oceanside Generals at 7:30 p.m. Neither game is against a divisional opponent, but with just 11 contests remaining in the regular season, they remain important. “Ever y game has a huge impact,” Osmond said.
The Islanders didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, although they were on the lookout for available players. “There wasn’t anybody who could make our team better,” Osmond said. The team had hoped for the return of last year’s top scorer, Braedan Cross, who had been playing junior A in Saskatchewan and Manitoba this season, but he ended up with the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL.
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The Caps made one move at the BCHL trade deadline last Sunday, adding 19-year-old forward Corey Hoffman from the Prince George Spruce Kings for future considerations. In his first BCHL season, Hoffman has scored 11 goals and assisted on 20 more for 31 points in 41 games. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound product of Syosset, New York, played last season with the Odessa Jackalopes of the North American Hockey League, and has already committed to Cornell University for fall 2016. Hoffman played the 2012/13 season alongside Domin with the Detroit-based Belle Tire U16 program. He will add yet another offensive weapon to the Capitals’ stocked arsenal. “He’s a skilled forward who I think will add some scoring depth and interchangeability to our lineup if we get injuries or if we need to shake things up,” Beatty said. “He brings some offensive punch to our lineup and makes us a little deeper in the skilled forward category.” The Caps hosted the Victoria Grizzlies on Tuesday, and will play a home-and-home against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs this coming weekend, in Duncan Friday and Port Alberni Saturday.
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