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Two men arrested in credit card frauds KEVIN ROTHBAUER AND ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

West Shore RCMP have arrested two males from the Lower Mainland who were involved in multiple fraud investigations out of Duncan.

The two men were arrested at the Superstore located at 835 Langford

Pkwy in Langford last Thursday at approximately 3 p.m.

The Langford Superstore Loss Prevention officer recognized the two males involved in credit card frauds from the Duncan Superstore and immediately contacted police.

The two men were taken into custody without incident.

As a result of an investigation conducted by the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP, it was learned that on Dec. 22, 2014, the two suspects made a total of 85 transactions with different prepaid VISA/Mastercards at the Duncan Real Canadian Superstore.

Fifty-four of those transactions resulted in purchases, the rest

were declined or cancelled.

At this time, police are recommending 13 counts of fraud charges against these two individuals.

Police are continuing to investigate and further charges may be recommended.

“Suspects will sometimes use the card numbers associated to active credit cards in the U.S, as they do

not require a chip, whereas most Canadian cards require a chip,” said Const. Alex Berube, spokesperson of the West Shore RCMP. “We would like to remind the public and merchants of the active presence of fraudsters relating to credit cards.

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Biomass boiler saving district big bucks LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

They came from all over to gather in the library of Lake Cowichan School.

Officials from various Island governments plus a big group from various sectors of the business community.

Four jars on a table told the story.

They contained various kinds of wood chips and a promise that they could be used to heat buildings and even communities, cutting greenhouses gases and heating costs and offering a boost to many aspects of local industry.

The Cowichan Valley School District showcased its new $490,000 biomass boiler heating system, now up and operating at the sprawling Lake Cowichan School complex, which houses students from Grades 4-12.

According to the district’s energy manager Brian Branting, the project has been on the front burner at the district for close to five years.

Steve Bearss of Fink Machinery gave some details about the system installed at the school, the first of its kind in the district and probably the first of its kind on Vancouver Island.

Fink has been distributing these systems in many provinces for several years, he said.

His outfit started with a community project in Enderby, B.C. which runs on dry wood chips.

“These systems are incredibly efficient, incredibly clean. And they can run on a multitude of fuel types, as I’ve got on the table here,” he said, displaying the jars.

“T his is not your typical woodstove.”

The design of the fuel burning system comes from Europe and it involves a two-part burn: the first allows it to start smoldering at low temperature to stop clinkering then it is pushed through to the next stage where an increase in oxygen helps boost the burning temperature.

That heat energy then gets transferred to a boiler system, which heats water to heat the school.

Lake Cowichan School is burning wood pellets at the moment and has only needed two deliveries this year, Branting said.

According to Bearss, many wood-based businesses and even community forest projects might find a use for their waste wood by supplying such systems and TimberWest is also apparently talking of pelletizing their wood waste on the Island.

“We’ve talked to Canadian Bavarian [in Chemainus],” Branting added. “Their shavings are something we’d look at. We’ve also talked to other local suppliers. It’s basically a waste product. Wheth-

What is biomass? You’re looking at some of it. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Brian Branting, energy manager for the Cowichan Valley School District, shows off the new biomass boiler at Lake Cowichan School. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] er we use it or it’s breaking down in a landfill, it’s there anyway. We might as well make use of it.”

But, Bearss said, one fuel that wouldn’t work would be anything from pressure-treated lumber.

“The chemicals in that will rust out the boiler very quickly,” he said, adding that the usual lifespan of the boiler is about 25 years with some repair needed about halfway through that time.

Branting described the project at Lake Cowichan’s 8,141 square metre facility.

“It’s a fairly big school. And there is no natural gas in Lake Cowichan. That was the big issue for us. The original configuration here was three 500 million BTU cast iron atmospheric oil fired boilers. The biomass boiler we’ve

put in there is the equivalent of one of those boilers.

“The oil consumption averaged about 87,000 litres per year and that is over 60 per cent of the fuel oil consumed across the whole district and 10 per cent of all district’s greenhouse gases.”

That percentage may seem abnormally high but the reason is that quite a few of the district’s facilities don’t use oil, according to district operations manager Monroe Grobe.

“It made this site our single largest contributor to greenhouse gases out of the whole district. It definitely became a target pretty quickly,” Branting said.

He then compared all the options the district considered: propane condensing boiler, air source

heat pump, ground source heat pump and biomass boiler, explaining that while all had some good points, the best combination for the district was a biomass boiler.

He reminded the crowd that the district had to bear in mind that of out of all utilities, hydro is the one that’s going up, which put heat pumps at a disadvantage despite their offering a great increase in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.

Going to biomass was about the same cost as an air source heat pump but the utility cost savings could get up to $55,000 per year if the district can find a reliable nearby fuel source, he said, adding “even now we can save $37,500 per year.”

Funding for the $490,000 project

comes partly from being able to reduce the district’s carbon footprint, he said.

At present there is storage space on site for 25 tonnes of pellets or 20 tonnes of chips and the ground level bunker can be easily loaded with all kinds of fuels. A switch could tell the boiler if a different kind of fuel was heading in, he said.

The pellets cost $209 a tonne delivered from Princeton at the moment (with the pellets themselves accounting for about $100 of that). They order 22 tones at a time.

“We would love to have a source of chips on the Island. But they must be less than 30 per cent moisture content. There’s none of that available right now.

“The school would only be taking 12-15 truckloads a year. We’re still assessing how much we will use. Right now, it’s great but it’s been a warm winter. It’s tough to compare yet.”

At LCS, the district’s HVAC technician does the maintenance, just as he looks after the district’s other equipment. Ashes are minimal and the district has not had to haul any away yet, he said.

An interesting point for anyone with experience of boilers or furnace rooms is that 85 per cent of the usable heat goes right into heating the school.

“There’s very little loss. The boiler room is not hot,” Branting said, reminding the crowd of that when they later toured the building itself.

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Potholes on highways causing damage to vehicles, says resident LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Have you noticed the number of ruts and potholes we have in our roads?

That’s the question that’s on Don Malcolm’s mind.

“It’s not just in Duncan. It’s all over. Everywhere you go around here. My question is: why? I’ve been in the repair business all my life. If you want to fix something, the best way to do it is to do it right the first time.

“But, what I’ve been seeing is, there’s a rut and the next time you come back it’s a hill and you’ve got to bounce in and out of it to get by. It just gets worse,” he said.

“The problem is they’re not fixing them correctly. You see them arrive at the hole and they’ve got a box of this junk and they tamp it down. The hole could be full of water and they’re putting it down.

Right in front of my house, they did a hole four times.”

He’s had personal experience of the problems that unrepaired roads can cause.

“I bought a one-ton truck.

It was almost brand new, a diesel dually. I went up the hill and there was a big hole in the road and I hit it. Bang!

And there was a heck of a smash on the left hand side of my truck. A month later I was in the United States driving and the front of my truck all came apart and I totaled

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Don Malcolm, tired of dodging potholes and bumping over asphalt patches, urges crews to do it right the first time. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] a Chrysler car. It just broke off the truck; I’ve got all the parts still sitting there in my garage. The cause and effect of these roads being bad must be costing us all millions in insurance claims.”

He also agreed that driving on rainy nights when sharpedged potholes get filled with

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Rick Gill, South Island Manager for Mainroad, the contractor that handles highway maintenance here for the province, said it can seem like highways repair crews are often going back to the same spot.

“Our guys will even say, ‘Weren’t we just up there?’ We don’t like going back either.

But often it’s just beside the place they’ve fixed before.”

Part of the problem with potholes is that it can be “very difficult to keep a product in them,” he said, explaining that sometimes some pavement is just “aging out.”

Difficulties can arise because of freeze and thaw, or moisture in the pothole itself but the product Mainroad uses, called EZ Street (a high performance polymermodified cold mix asphalt), has proven itself over and over again.

“We use it everywhere,” Gill said. “It will last when the pavement around it breaks down.”

However, there are areas, such as the southbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway between Fisher Road and Mill Bay that seem to defy nearly every effort in the fight against potholes.

“We’ve even tried grinding it down there,” he said.

Body of missing cardiologist found TIMES COLONIST

A Greater Victoria cardiologist was found dead in a Shawnigan Lake park Jan. 11, four days after his family reported him missing.

Oak Bay police said Dennis Morgan, 58, who worked with Western Cardiology Associates, was last seen on the morning of Jan. 7 at his Oak Bay home. When he did not show up for work or at home, his family reported him missing and a search was launched by family members and RCMP. His credit card was used at a Mill Bay gas station on Wednesday, but that transaction was the last on his debit or credit cards.

On the morning of Jan. 10, a family friend spotted his 2006 blue Land Rover at the Koksilah River Provincial Park. The next morning, RCMP and Cowichan Search and Rescue searched the area.

They found Morgan’s body around 11 a.m., about a kilometre from the campsite. Police said foul play is not suspected.

Police investigating attempted arson A report of a fire at 137 Station St. in Duncan last Friday morning is being investigated as an attempted arson.

While there was no fire, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said witnesses reported seeing someone trying to light the business on fire at about 6:30 a.m.

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Ban the idiot lawsuits, not tobogganing ociety as a whole seems to chip away at childhood a little bit more every year.

And the reasons tend to be pretty stupid, too, or founded on fear rather than fact.

The latest casualty is tobogganing.

The city that’s made headlines this month is Dubuque, Iowa, with their plans to ban sledding in nearly all of their parks.

But they are just the tip of the iceberg.

They’re just following in the boot prints of other U.S. and Canadian cities and municipalities who’ve banned the child-

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hood winter favourite on public property.

The reason?

Liability. They’re afraid of lawsuits that will eat into the public purse.

And the really sad thing is that their fears are not unfounded.

In 2013 Bruno Uggenti won a $900,000 judgement against the City of Hamilton after he injured his spine tobogganing — this in spite of the fact that the activity was banned where he did it.

The legal system deserves a one-way slide into a hay bale for that one.

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the tobogganing bans won’t really accomplish their goals, either.

But talk about adults ruining childhood for the kids.

This business of suing for anything and everything — even when its a freak accident or you should have known better — has to stop.

In this case it’s certainly threatening to ruin the fun for everyone.

With our population increasingly in obesity all the time, including rates of childhood obesity, this is one of those activities we should be promoting, not banning.

Hiking that sled up the hill for one more run is fantastic winter exercise, and you don’t have to bug your kid to do it, either — because it’s fun.

Staying out until you can’t feel your hands in your gloves anymore is a wonderful childhood memory.

At the first sign of snow at many Canadian universities the trays disappear from the cafeteria to be used for sliding.

We can never eliminate all risk.

But we sure are doing a good job of eliminating fun.

Ban the idiot lawsuits, not tobogganing.

sued by those involved.

Readers may remember a somewhat naughty Dolly Parton movie from the ’80s entitled The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.

In one scene a local politician is questioned by the press about nefarious activities at that particular establishment. He ponders seriously and responds with a song, the main words of which are “I like to dance a little sidestep” which answers nothing and leaves the baffled reporters and public asking themselves “What did he say?”

Cynical? Yes, but we’re not dealing with Robin Hood and his merry band here are we?

The danger posed by unregulated, speculative use of derivatives by banks has not yet been corrected by legislation.

It is only a question of time before we are faced with another bank crisis.

The following is submitted for your consideration.

The Harper government’s budget submitted on March 21, 2014 calls for the bail-in of some banks considered ‘too big to fail.’

On page 144 and 145 of the budget, it states: “The Government also recognizes the need to manage the risks associated with systemically important banks — those banks whose distress or failure could cause a disruption to the financial system…”

The government opposition parties should be demanding a fundamental review of the Canadian banking industry. It seems that bail-in is part of the solution but does not address the fundamental reasons why these banks involved in high-leaveraged speculation need rescue. Regulations are required.

Another aspect which bothers me is why the usually highly profitable banks do not have to pay back any government crisis funds given to them and why these banks do not have to buy back the questionable assets our government bought from them.

I have not been able to identify any negative impacts on Canadian banks for their indiscretion leading to a banking crisis. Nor have I been able to determine how much tax money was used to recapitalize the “rescued” banks during the recent crisis.

A fundamental review by a royal commission is required.

Mike Wilson Cobble Hill

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Local politicians not in it for community Re: Don Swiatlowski’s letter, “Drought used as an excuse for CVRD empire building” I am in total agreement with Mr. Swiatlowski’s comments but sadly, he assumes that the politicians live in the same world as we, the taxpayers. They do not — never did, never will. Oh wait, except at election time and then only for as short a period as possible.

The last elections placed a whole lot of new faces into the local political community but I really don’t expect anything to change. How long will it be before all those eager and fresh-faced novices give up on

their lofty pre-election promises and join the ranks of the incumbents?

He also assumes that they are there to ensure that all their efforts are for the good of the community. If only that were true.

It matters not one iota to any of them whether a proposal is good or excellent for the community. If it is put forward by a rival, they will, in all likelihood, vote against it or form yet another expensive committee to discuss it forever. They are there for whatever political points they can score. In other words, “What’s in it for me?”

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We should all try to avoid being hypocritical

“green” about buying and setting up a solar power station, so let’s get that point on the table.

All the products used in making a solar farm are made of nonrenewable resources harvested from mother earth.

Further, someone has to connect that power supply (small as it is) with an expensive connection to the main grid for distribution (a further cost to Hydro users). I have no issue with individuals setting up their own solar power supply for their use to reduce or mitigate their draw on electric hydro but don’t make me pay for your grandiose ideas through my Hydro bill. If you are fortunate enough to have the wealth to buy and set up solar power to your home then fill your boots.

These days so many people and businesses are exploiting the use of the term “being green” which has no specific definition and no real useful meaning and often having no idea what they are talking about.

Often people’s actions and behaviours are at complete odds with their stated beliefs. During the holidays, did you check out the shopping malls’ parking lots overloaded with cars, millions of folks flying around the world to visit family and loved ones, overcrowded stores with staggering volumes of non-renewable resources being bought and paid for as gifts or for personal

consumption items? I was one of them. And, every time a person goes to the grocery store and consumes the wonderful array of foods available to us and brings it home in our cars...how does one think that luxury of modern society happened without some impact on the planets resources?

What does one think about the impact on the environment of all these above stated actions? It may be more appropriate to talk about how I, we, you can undertake some sort of reasonable action that might lead toward mitigation of an environmental damaging effect or of limiting those impacts. Or at another level, just ask yourself, what can I do personally in my behaviour, or actions and my consumption patterns that will result in less consumerism, less consumption of natural resources? What am I willing to give up?

For many of us caught up in today’s wonderful society it’s pretty hard to think of not buying that 60 inch widescreen TV, or new smart phone or tablet, or taking that winter vacation flying somewhere warm and sunny, or just enjoying time at home — in our home loaded with all those goods and services that make it a comfortable place. I’m just saying, try to avoid being a hypocritical.

Reform and Alliance parties that have taken over the old, and not to bad, Progressive Conservatives and the best way for the old PCs to revive their party is to vote out the present New Conservatives and rebuild and go back to their roots. My hope is that until our governments and

political parties grow up that we never have a majority government again.

Minority governments have always produced the best legislation in the past.

Re: “David Suzuki is an environmental hypocrite” Thank you for printing April Gibson’s letter.

I had missed reading the article on cultural paradigm shift due to a very busy holiday period.

April’s letter forced me onto the web version and I was able to find the story.

I have to say, I feel that April hit the nail on the head in many areas; I have similar views on environmentalism activists. The article on cultural paradigm was a self-serving bunch of nonsensical philosophical tripe.

In the same vein, the most recent article about the solar power proposal put forward

by Peter Nix on solar energy launching a green tidal wave is another example of overzealous passion directed toward trying to instill fear of something (climate change, doom and gloom if the hydro power goes out) and suggesting indirectly you need to be on board with his thinking — oh look at me, how great I am for saving the environment, and what are you doing to be like me; a common tactic of environmental activists.

I’m all for developing solar power opportunities. But, if he plans to “sell” expensive solar power to BC Hydro it bothers me at several levels. There is nothing

Minority governments produce best legislation To vote in the next election is a great dilemma.

You know who the Liberals used to be and are not now the same, as they have the ability to evolve. You know about the evolving NDP. The Greens actually are the most conservative in the true sense of the word. The New Conservatives are a complex conglomerate of

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Why no information about water capacity?

Referring to Barry Dixon’s comment regarding water, when the mill in 1956 applied for a water removal licence, the population of the Valley was about two-thirds of what it is today.

To the best of my knowledge no developer has been asked to ensure that all buildings that they have had built, (since that time) shall have water economy systems installed.

To the best of my knowledge, Crofton has been on a water conservation mode for a few years! They should be asked, too, what a calculated amount has totalled.

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STUDENT POSITIONS $19.73-$19.93/hour (plus 6% in lieu) Are you looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience this summer and earn money towards next year’s tuition? The Municipality is hiring students for positions in the following areas for the May to August 2015 work term.

• Parks, Public Works and Utilities • Forestry • Waste Water Treatment Plant • Archives and Records Management If you are a student currently attending a community college or university and planning to return to school next Fall, please visit our website at www.northcowichan.ca for information on these exciting summer student opportunities and the application procedures.

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North Cowichan Municipal Council is looking for two volunteers to serve on the Chemainus Advisory Committee. Volunteers must be Chemainus residents or representatives of Chemainus organizations. The purpose of this Committee is to advise Council on: broad issues affecting Chemainus residents; matters consistent with the long-term vision for Chemainus articulated in the Official Community Plan; and opportunities for Council to hold periodic public meetings in Chemainus. Committee meetings are generally held quarterly at 1:00 pm on a Thursday.

If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on the Chemainus Advisory Committee, visit our website or the Municipal Hall for an application form.

You may mail, drop off or fax your application to the address or fax number shown below, or email your application (MaryBeth.MacKenzie@northcowichan.ca) by no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015. If you have any questions, please call me at 250-746-3100.

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the seven round trip shut down as “just a minor inconvenience” after one of the two radar units broke down and the fog was preventing them from sailing without it.

Armed thief gets away with $5 An armed robber ended up with $5 during a theft at the Husky gas station at 1830 Island Highway in Campbell River Tuesday morning.

And that money came from the clerk’s wallet, not the store’s till.

The suspect entered the store at 3:44 a.m. and produced a black hand gun before telling the clerk to give her all the money from the till. The clerk had no cash in the till at that hour and said so to the suspect. The clerk had $5 in her wallet which she gave to the thief who fled in what police believe could be a dark coloured sedan. The clerk was not injured. The suspect is described as a Caucasian female, 5’1”, heavy set and possibly in her late 20s or early 30s.

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Abram disputes ‘minor inconvenience’ remark

Tina Mason, one of a group of enthusiastic volunteers, helps get Christmas trees ready for chipping at the Cowichan Secondary School dry grad committee fundraiser in the school parking lot Saturday, Jan. 3. (Note: all equipment was securely in the off position so no one was in any danger in taking this photo.) [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Fog and a faulty radar unit stopped BC Ferries service between Quadra Island and Campbell River Tuesday, Jan. 6.

According to Jim Abram, Regional Director for Strathcona Regional District Area C, it wasn’t just the ferry that was in the fog but the heads of BC Ferries executives as well.

The 7:15 a.m. ferry berthed on the Campbell River terminal side and stayed there, for repairs, until the 1:40 sailing back to Quadra Island.

Seven round trips were missed. The ferry transports vehicles and people each trip including people going to school, to work, to open their businesses, delivering products, ambulances, police, people with appointments, people who need to have a car to do their business for the day, people who have day surgeries and other medical procedures.

Abram is livid that BC Ferries referred to

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Parrots want to play when the kids are done with toys, tree The World Parrot Refuge once again wants your Christmas trees, as well as any old toys the kids don’t want any more.

“The parrots take them apart,” says Refuge proprietor Wendy Huntbatch. “They tear them to pieces.

“We go through trees like you wouldn’t believe.”

Apparently, ripping things into little pieces is what parrots do for fun in the wild, she says.

“Their joy is digging holes in trees,” Huntbatch says. “They make a nest. That’s where they live.”

At the refuge, they instead rip through just about anything, she says. “They’re good at making a mess.”

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Earthquake centred near Tofino felt around Island A 4.9 earthquake was reported at 6:02:56 p.m. Wednesday 13 kilometres east-northeast of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. It was reported at a depth of 5 km on the Vancouver Island Earthquake Watch page on Facebook.

Ahousaht resident Kaitlyn Matthews reported it shook her whole house.

“When the first shake happened I thought my neighbour was banging on the wall and then the second one came which was much more intense,” Matthews said.

There were reports of people “feeling it” from Courtenay and Qualicum.

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Be on lookout for fraud: RCMP TWO MEN, From Page 1 “We will keep working with our community partners to educate the public on how to avoid fraud,” said Berube.

Police are advising businesses and consumers alike to be on the lookout for credit card fraud.

“All year long, but especially in the busy shopping season, businesses and employees should pay attention to the cards presented to make purchases,” Cpl. Jon Stuart of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said. “You should be aware of some of the safety features included in the credit cards, and know what to look for.”

Fraud can be avoided if counterfeit cards are spotted before transactions are processed, he added, noting several built-in security features that help to distinguish between real and counterfeit cards: Embossing: Is it clear and straight?

Four printed numbers: Do they match the first four numbers of the embossing?

Signature panel: Has it been tampered with?

Always checking the card for key security features: embossing, hologram and repetition of the card’s first four numbers Comparing signatures: The one on the card should match the one on the receipt Visa, Stuart noted, has cards with chip and PIN security.

“These cards have a computer chip that securely stores encrypted payment-related information and is virtually impossible to copy,” he said.

“Chip cards help prevent against fraud, as a PIN is required at chip-enabled terminals.”

Clerks and cashiers should be aware that some crooks will use Visa cards fraudu-

lently loaded with American numbers that do not require a chip, while most Canadian cards do.

“These might even be fraudulent Visa cards, loaded with the stolen information of a MasterCard or American Express,” Stuart said.

“If you look at the printed till information and compare it to the card, you can ensure that the card front and information in the receipt are the same.”

When taking orders online or over the phone, it is important to ask the customer for the card expiration date, and to include it in the authorization request. An invalid or missing expiration date could mean that the purchaser does not have the actual card.

“Use fraud detection tools such as the three-digit code on the rear of the card and Account Information Security as part of your authorization process,” Stuart added.

“For online purchases, watch for multiple cards used from a single IP (Internet Protocol) address. Also watch for orders charged to multiple cards but shipped to the same address.”

Other things to be aware of are first-time shoppers, larger-than-normal orders, orders of several of the same item, orders of “bigticket” items, rush or overnight orders, and orders to international addresses.

“If you’re suspicious about a card, call your authorization centre and ask for authorization,” Stuart said. “An operator will tell you what to do, but never risk your personal safety if you feel threatened. Businesses should ensure all staff are educated on proper credit card acceptance procedures, and check references and conduct background checks on all of your employees.”

North Cowichan adopts new transit bylaw; costs going up North Cowichan has voted to consent to the adoption of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Transit Service Amendment Bylaw.

Being asked to do this is part of the process for the region-wide agreement.

According to Mayor Jon Lefebure, the previous formula, which was set up a long time ago, was unique in the province.

“It was very beneficial to North Cowichan. But, last year the director for Area E [Loren Duncan] asked for a review.”

Now, the formula for paying for the service is completely based on assessment.

For North Cowichan that will mean that the charge will go from a rate of $10.67 per $100,000 of assessment to $14 per $100,000 in three years.

Coun. Joyce Behnsen wanted no mistake about that. “Does this constitute a tax increase?” she asked.

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“Absolutely,” Lefebure replied.

Lefebure said that, while some North Cowichan residents might not think about it, “we do benefit a great deal from transit.”

Some runs, particularly in the south end of the Valley have been cut back but in North Cowichan, runs like the Prevost route and the Chemainus-Crofton route have proved popular.

“They carry a lot of passengers through North Cowichan. Another really popular run is the one from Lake Cowichan to Cowichan Commons. And we benefit from that one, too.”

The new bylaw is aiming to spread out the impact of transit costs, he said.

Coun. Tom Walker said the former system was “for a different time. Now, with the mall and more businesses in North Cowichan, it’s changed. We now have a shopping destination.”

Lexi Bainas, Citizen

Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that North Cowichan Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 pm on Wednesday January 21, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, to allow Council to receive public input on two proposed bylaws which will amend “Zoning Bylaw 1997,” No. 2950.

Bylaw 3556, “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 8 - Maple Bay Marina), 2014” proposes to reclassify that part of Birds Eye Cove foreshore in District Lot 2084, Cowichan District, Plan EPC629; Folio: 09286.009), shown as “Subject Property” and outlined in bold on the map below, from Private Residence Water Lot (W1) zone to Mixed Use Commercial Water Lot (W3a) zone. The W3a zone permits the following uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Aquarium, Boat Charter, Boat Ramp, Boat Rental, Boat Shelter, Float, Float Home (subject to “Float Home Standards Bylaw 1999”, No. 3015), Home-based Business, Marina, Marine Museum, Marine-related Office, Moorage Facility, Parking Use, Pier, Sale of Boats, Sale of Seafood, Water Taxi, Walkway, Way, Wharf, Yacht Club, and Marine-fueling Facility.

If approved, the applicant proposes to relocate a fueling barge, float plane terminal and increase the number of boat slips from approximately 256 to 287.

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Bylaw 3559, “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 9 - Text Amendment), 2014” proposes to replace the definition of “motor vehicle” with the following: “motor vehicle” means a self-propelled vehicle in, on or by which a person or thing may be transported on a highway, but specifically excludes vehicles designed to be used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks, vehicles moved by human power, mobility scooters, and motor-assisted bicycles.

If approved, electric bikes and scooter sales and rentals will be permitted in the Commercial General Zone (C2) zone.

If you believe your interests are affected by the proposed bylaws, you may express your views to Council at the public hearing. If you cannot attend the hearing, you may write to Council at the address or fax number shown below, or send an email to council@northcowichan.ca before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Your submission will become part of the public record. Copies of the proposed bylaws and related information may be inspected in the Development Services Department, North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, from Friday, January 2, 2015, to 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2015.

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Ferry traffic figures show that use is up and down, he said in his recently-released November report.

“System traffic for the month is down 0.29 per cent for passengers, 0.33 per cent for vehicles with major routes slightly positive and minor routes down significantly,” he said.

A longer look shows the downward trend of previous months reappearing in November, he said.

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Hollingshead pointed out that looking at the year to date vehicle traffic changes by route “reinforces the point that some of the most substantial and sustained traffic losses have occurred and continue to occur on the routes that suffered the more painful

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“While operating expenses may have been reduced on these routes as a result of the service cuts, it is highly likely that the revenue losses have far exceeded the savings.

There are some routes where no amount of fiddling with the schedules can stretch the reduced service to meet the needs of the communities,” Hollingshead said.

The measure of lost traffic on the central coast where a route was abruptly eliminated, and the impact on the community, “has been well documented,” he added.

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Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society has been given permission to start water and soil testing on the two stormwater discharges on Beverly Street between York Road and the Trans Canada Highway and to also start a vegetation, wildlife and cultural assessment survey.

The idea is to determine what contaminants are getting into the Somenos Marsh water system from stormwater flowing in from surrounding areas.

Society spokesperson Elizabeth Bailey said “an educated guess” would indicate there could be quite a lot of contaminants of various kinds finding their way in.

However, research has shown that some plants can help get rid of some of them and the Society wants to work on that idea, and offer school students the chance to work on such a planting project.

Asked by Coun. Joyce Behnsen if the Society intended to see the land tied up in that project for an indefinite period, Bailey replied, “we’d like to see it for the long term.”

The Society was hoping to get this work done by March 31 because they have received a grant from the federal National Wetland Fund of $37,000 that runs out on that date.

She also asked council to consider contributing $10,000 towards the completion of the work the group intends to do there.

Coun. Kate Marsh asked if some of the donation could come in kind rather than cash and Bailey replied, “That would help make our money go further.”

“I don’t see a comprehensive budget here,” said Mayor Jon Lefebure. “Council would want to see that before approving funds.”

Bailey assured him that a budget would be sent to council.

Behnsen asked, “Is a March 31 timeline realistic?” and was told the Society was hoping for a site visit in early January.

Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Nominations open for best in Valley business LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s time to send in your nominations for excellence in business and customer service.

The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 18th annual Black Tie Awards.

Nominations opened Dec. 5 and will be accepted until Jan. 31.

The awards banquet and auction takes place April 15.

The Black Tie Awards is a community event put on by the chamber but both chamber members and non-members are eligible for nomination.

For the first time this year, nominees will be automatically notified that they have received a nomination.

Categories include Customer Service, Volunteer of the Year, Young Entrepreneur Award, Business Achievement (with sub-sections for businesses of different sizes), Green Business Award, and

It’s time to make your nominations for the best in business in the Cowichan Valley. [SUBMITTED] Art in Business.

The chamber uses a form with standardized scoring for deciding

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the award winners.

Then the three finalists have an in-person interview with a pair of judges.

So, if you have thought about nominating a person or a business, why not do it now?

You can easily start by visiting www.duncancc.bc.ca/pages/BlackTieAwards/ and following the directions there.

You can submit your nomination with an online form or download the form and submit it by fax to 250-746-8222 or email chamber@ duncancc.bc.ca or take a hard copy to the chamber office.

It’s located at the new Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, 2896 Drinkwater Rd., adjacent the BC Forest Discovery Centre so if you haven’t seen that great facility yet, here’s your chance.

The Black Tie Awards take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Crooks Hall at Brentwood College School.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | Cowichan Valley Citizen ANNOUNCEMENT

Island Beltone Welcomes McDonald Hearing Clients [CITIZEN FILE]

Group aims to end isolation for staff of Cowichan non-profits McDonald Hearing Centre in Duncan has recently gone out of business.

Island Beltone has since made arrangements to transfer all McDonald Hearing client files to Island Beltone’s Duncan location.

Island Beltone is pleased to invite all McDonald Hearing clients to our practice and to announce that we will honour all of McDonald Hearing sales agreements in full—including battery provision agreements, service contracts for check-ups, adjustments and hearing aid cleaning.

For further information or to make an appointment please call 250.746.4246

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A new group called Networking for Non Profits is launching Jan. 21 to support the local not-for-profit sector.

“Many of the Valley’s organizations currently work with limited staff and find it can be quite isolating,” said Anne-Marie Koeppen of Volunteer Cowichan. “This new group is designed to share skills and resources, as well as provide support to each other.”

The group will be open to any organization, not-for-profit or for-profit, who believes the community is better served through connecting, communication and collaboration.

This new initiative is a merger of three similar groups: Leading Edge (for executive directors), Volunteer Management Group, and Cowichan Fundraisers Exchange.

The group will be driven by the suggestions and topics of interest by those who attend. Plans include regular speakers for professional development opportunities

that are often beyond the budget of smaller organizations.

Members will meet about eight times per year for workshop-style training on a variety of issues identified by members, as well as time for networking and sharing resources. A $5 to $10 donation is requested to cover refreshments and a small stipend for speakers. The group is also planning social evening mixers, and a joint volunteer appreciation event in April during National Volunteer Week.

Networking for Non-Profits launches on from 10 a.m. to noon at Sands Reception Room on Trunk St. in Duncan. After a discussion about the group’s vision and plans, Rick Juliusson of FreeRange Consulting will lead a training workshop on donor cultivation. Doors open at 9:40 a.m. for coffee and networking.

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Obeying stop signs is important to ensure the safety of pedestrians. [CITIZEN FILE]

Making a proper stop; how hard can it be?

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t doesn’t take much to amuse a retired traffic cop. I was parked waiting for my wife and had about 15 minutes to watch traffic at a T intersection marked with a stop line, crosswalk and stop sign. Traffic on the city side street was steady as it was dusk and near the end of another business day. During the time I watched, not one driver came to a proper stop.

Most stopped with the front tires on the crosswalk line nearest to the intersection. The rest rolled slowly through without stopping at all.

I can understand wanting to stop in a position where you can see both ways on the cross street.

After all, why stop twice when you can just slide up, have a look and go? The answer to that one is easy: pedestrians.

I also watched a father and daughter walk up to the intersection using the sidewalk. They both looked at the vehicle approaching the stop sign and the daughter either decided that the car was far enough back or trusted the driver to stop and began to cross. The father had a different idea. He put his arm out and stopped his daughter, letting the car stop on top of the crosswalk and proceed before they continued.

The pedestrians were engaged in the crosswalk and had the proper expectation that the driver would stop properly. The father correctly guessed that it would not happen and chose not to exercise their right-of-way. As the situation played out, this was obviously the wise thing to do.

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745 Wharncliffe Rd. is for sale.

It’s an older home, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms on two stories on a quarter-acre treed lot (although two large trees were just brought down).

A tarp on the roof clearly shows that it’s in need of repair so it’s on the market as is where is.

What makes 745 Wharncliffe historically significant? It’s the former childhood home of Maj. Charles Hoey, Cowichan’s sole winner of a Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest award for bravery, in either world war. Hoey’s was one of only 100 awarded among the millions of service men and women who served in the Commonwealth

armed forces during for his personal the Second World War. safety,” as his citaHis is a name that tion tells us, and for lives on locally thanks his remaining “comto his fellow Burma pletely imperturbable Campaign veterans in face of all difficulwho, for decades now, ties and dangers. His have commemorpersonal example was ated Hoey and all their an inspiration to all CHRONICLES fallen comrades whose his men and contribT.W. Paterson struggle against the uted to a great extent Japanese has been to the success of the overshadowed by the European operation. The force succeeded campaigns. in hitting at least 22 Japanese for Besides Charles Hoey, VC Park, certain. The majority of these that strip of grass and trees were killed. Owing to the skillful beside the train station, there’s a handling of his force, Major Hoey memorial on the Cowichan River only sustained three casualties, and, until recently, there was of other ranks, wounded. Major Charles Hoey, VC School.

Hoey’s determination, courage Hoey had previously earned and skill during the whole of the the Military Medal at Maungdaw, operation were beyond praise.”

Burma [now Myanmar] in July Born March 29, 1914 in Duncan, 1943 for “his complete disregard B.C., the older son of Ferguson

and Mary Rudyard Hoey, young Charles attended Duncan Grammar School and Duncan High School. Determined from childhood to be a soldier, he enlisted in the West Kent Regiment of the British Army in 1933 and, after winning a cadetship to the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, he graduated in December 1936.

After a brief visit home he joined the 2nd Battalion, the Lincolnshire Regiment [now the Royal Lincolnshires] then transferred to the 1st Battalion of the same regiment which was stationed in India. In 1942 he accompanied the 1st Battalion to Burma to fight the Japanese against whom he earned his MM in July ’43.

On Feb. 16, 1944, to quote The Canadian Virtual War Memorial, “Major Hoey’s company formed

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a part of a force which was ordered to capture a position [near the Ngakyedauk Pass, Arakan] at all costs. After a night march through enemy-held territory, the force was met at the foot of the position by heavy machine-gun fire.

“Major Hoey personally led his company under heavy machinegun fire and rifle fire right up to the objective.

“Although wounded at least twice in the leg and head, he seized a Bren gun from one of his men and firing from the hip, led his company on to the objective. In spite of his wounds the company had difficulty keeping up with him, and Major Hoey reached the enemy strong post first, where he killed all the

occupants before being mortally wounded.

“Major Hoey’s outstanding gallantry and leadership, his total disregard of personal safety and his grim determination to reach the objective resulted in the capture of this vital position.”

Charles Hoey, 29, is the Cowichan Valley’s sole Victoria Cross holder in either world war. He’s buried in the Taukkyan War Cemetery outside Yangon (formerly Rangoon), Burma (Myanmar). His Victoria Cross is on display at the Sabraon Barrack in Lincoln, England and the altar rail in the Lincoln Cathedral is in his memory and that of Capt. J. Brunt, VC, MC. His was not the only tragedy for the Hoey family. While serving with the Royal Canadian

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Each August, ever fewer members of the Burma Star Association hold a memorial service and the Burma Star cairn in Cowichan River Provincial Park, Charles’s favourite fishing hole, and in Duncan.

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The man himself: Shrek, (Joseph Duntoye, left), along with Donkey, (Fanah Msubo) and Princess Fiona, (Ariel Fipke), enjoy a lighthearted moment at rehearsal as Shawnigan Lake School’s students prepare for the launch of their blockbuster show, ‘Shrek: the Musical’ at the Cowichan Theatre starting Thursday, Jan. 22. There’s great music, a big, enthusiastic cast and even a live orchestra, so what are you waiting for? Call the Cowichan Ticket Centre and get your tickets booked now. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Shrek continues on Friday, Jan. 23 again It’s ogre time at the Cowichan Theatre as at 7:30 p.m. and concludes Saturday, Jan. Shawnigan Lake School presents Shrek: 24 with two performances: a 2 p.m. matinee the Musical in four performances starting and a 7:30 finale show.

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It’s full of all the lively adventure and great characters that Invites you to have made Shrek such a favourite Come Sing Mendelssohn’s Elijah (english version) with moviegoers as well as music on Saturday May 2nd 2015 lovers.

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‘Big’ characters will shine SHAWNIGAN, From Page 16

Bernhard Gueller conducts the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in a dreamy concert at the Cowichan Theatre Saturday night, Jan. 17. [SUBMITTED]

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to warm theatre LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

ia, and the famous Wedding March, written to accompany the multiple weddings at the end of the play.

Conductor Gueller is currently music director of Symphony Nova Scotia.

His conducting career has taken him to many top concert halls from America and Australia to Russia, Japan, China, Korea, South Africa and Brazil, as well as countries in Europe such as Spain, Italy, France, Norway and Sweden and his native Germany.

Narrator Regehr was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and raised in Victoria. His studies include art, literature, psychology and sociology.

Over the past 35 years, Regehr has evolved as a prolific multi-media artist.

A classically trained actor, he began performing Shakespeare at the age of 15 and has acted in and directed national and international productions for stage, film, radio and television.

Showtime for this special concert is 7:30 p.m.

Call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250748-7529 to reserve seats. Tickets are available from $25 each with children from $5.

Dreaming of romantic midsummer night?

The Cowichan Symphony Society has just the show for you.

They’re bringing in the Victoria Symphony for a concert Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Cowichan Theatre that will warm your heart.

Under the direction of guest conductor Bernhard Gueller, you’ll hear the orchestra in a presentation of Mendelssohn’s complete Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The narrator is Duncan Regehr and choral sections will be performed by the women of the Victoria Choral Society.

The concert also features Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings.

Tchaikovsky’s plan for this music apparently wavered between a symphony and a string quartet, so he compromised on a serenade for string orchestra. The title and form of the work pay homage to Mozart, that great composer of classical serenades, and always an exemplar of what Tchaikovsky was trying to reach himself.

The Serenade for Strings offers up plenty of lush romance, though, despite the composer’s admiration for the leaner style of Mozart.

Mendelssohn returned to Shakespeare in 1843 at the request of Prussian King Frederick William IV an admirer of the overture, PRESENTS who wanted a set of incidental music for an upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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He’s working with wife, Kelli McLeod, as choreographer and Shannon Tyrell as music director.

“Only a few changes have been made since the Broadway show. They did some alternations to try to make it a bit more manageable. A $10 million show is one thing, but it’s something else when you’re trying to mount it on a high school budget.

The magic mirror is not part of the script now. It’s incorporated into other dialogue so no one has to try to animate a magic mirror. And the dragon has gone through a few alternations, too. When it was first done it was a trio of ladies and now it’s one singer. And the song is different,” he said.

McLeod said the choice of musical was made by himself and his wife along with Tyrell.

“We wanted to choose something that was a bit more modern and had a bit more relevance to the kids we’re teaching, something they could latch onto,” he said.

“Back when we first started teaching here at Shawnigan, we did a summer camp with Shannon and did a kids’ version of Shrek. So, this is kind of a throwback for all of us to get back together and do this.”

The school’s 2014 musical, Little Shop of Horrors, was staged on campus but this year it’s back at the Cowichan Theatre.

“They like a big old musical here, so we’re back in that bigger space,” McLeod said.

The musical itself is well-written with great music, too, he added.

“The woman who wrote the music also has done a lot of stuff, too. The one that comes to mind right away is Thoroughly Modern Millie. She did all the music to that. Shrek’s got a good pedigree. It’s a lot

of fun. And the story in general has big, over-the-top characters.”

The cast is having a great time, he said.

“And we’ve got a big cast this year, too.

There are over 60 in the show,” he said.

That means big dance numbers, he promised.

“So Kelli’s had her work cut out for her.

There are quite a few big numbers in the show. It’s great for the whole cast. Everybody’s got quite a bit to do. They all have a number of different roles within the show, too, which is fun. And then we’ve got a big male chorus, too.”

There’s something a little special about that this year, according to McLeod.

“Now that we’ve got a hockey team at Shawnigan, we have some of them in the show. About half the team are acting as Lord Farquaad’s guards.”

The boys are sure to bring down the house with their dancing as well.

“They’re doing great,” McLeod said.

And everyone was getting down to it seriously on Sunday, Jan. 11 at morning rehearsal.

The sets and props were sitting ready all around the big hall, and the orchestra was expected later in the day.

Choreographer Kelli McLeod, preparing for an all-day session with the cast, when asked by her son if she could do a special song for him next time, had a weather eye on the calendar as she answered.

“We’re running out of next times,” she said, before whistling to everyone to start the warmup.

So, get your family ready for a fun evening (or afternoon) out with Shrek and the gang.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

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Providence Farm takes spotlight in new gallery showcase LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Celebrating Providence – Part Two is an art show at Portals gallery showcasing work that features Providence Farm.

Until Jan. 23, Monday to Satur-

day, art lovers can check out this celebration of the Farm’s 35 years of providing innovative programming for people in the Cowichan Valley who are dealing with a variety of issues and disabilities.

The 1921-built Providence House

is striking and a great subject all by itself, too, and artists from the community and the Farm’s programs have created their interpretation of the iconic rural community centre.

These include paintings, photog-

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Check it out inside the Island Savings Centre, beside the public library.

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Directed by Sue Doughty and accompanied by Ruth Williams, this community choir is presenting its annual winter show Friday, Jan. 16, at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church starting at 7:30 p.m.

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This group, that also calls itself “the voice of the Valley” encourages everyone to try singing because in a big group you can do it comfortably.

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Valley songbird Lynnea Bruce is looking at the trip of a lifetime. “ C h r i s t m a s c a m e e a r ly ! � s h e announced on her Facebook page Dec. 24. “Actually, it came in September and I’ve been waaiitttiinngg to share this news. All the practice, gigs, recordings and the insane amount of anthems I’ve been singing are all leading up to this. “I’ll be flying to Nashville in March to sing both anthems at the Nashville Predators vs. Calgary Flames NHL game March 29! I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has been a part of making this happen. I never ever in my wildest dreams expected this and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.�

Bruce, who is aiming at a country music career, will head to Nashville, the centre of that music’s world. In addition, country superstar Carrie Underwood is married to Predators player Mike Fisher, making the whole event even more exciting for the Duncan resident. “And am I nervous?� she asked metaphorically. “Well, Dad says it’ll be like singing at a Cowichan Capitals game.

Plus the U.S. anthem. Plus about 25,000 people. Plus a couple million watching on TV. 95 days. I can’t wait!�

So, mark your calendar and if you have a chance to view the game, tune in and see Bruce make her Nashville debut.

Last year Bruce appeared on YTV’s The Next Star and hit the local stage as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

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Who wouldn’t be excited? An ecstatic Lynnea Bruce shows off the invitation she’s received to sing the national anthems at a Nashville Predators home game. [SUBMITTED]

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The team at Peter Baljet GM celebrates their No. 1 finish. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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• Craig Sabourin, general manager at Peter Baljet GM is congratulating his enthusiastic sales team this month.

They finished No. 1 out of 46 General Motors dealerships in volume sales in B.C. and also finished second in all dealerships in B.C., just behind Victoria Toyota — a real cause for celebration, Sabourin says.

• Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from BC Hydro after being named a 2014 Community Champion.

The funds will support local business participation in the Community Carbon Marketplace, which helps organizations reduce their carbon footprint.

BC Hydro’s Community Champions program recognizes local non-profit organizations that demonstrate leadership through their commitment to sustainability, conservation and the environment.

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Videos from the five winners as well as finalists from across the province can be viewed at bchydro.com/communitychampions.

• Claudia Ziegler is opening Local Treasures Thursday, Jan. 15 at Whippletree.

It’s all about promoting the work of our local talented craftspeople, she says.

“Everything in the store is done locally, made by local artisans. It’s all about offering support to them.

And if there are other local artisans out there who want to show their stuff, then they can call me.

“My number here is 250-746-5588.”

So, if you’ve been busy this winter and are looking for a new point of sale at a popular stop-off beside the Trans Canada Highway for your work, give her a call.

A Public Meeting will be held regarding a Temporary Use Permit Application for a four-day music festival (Rock of the Woods) at a property legally described as The South ½ of Section 7, Range 9, Sahtlam District, Except Parts in Plans 32322, 39629, 47605, VIP61622, VIP70150 and VIP83982 and shown on the map below.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 TIME 7:00 pm Sahtlam Fire Hall, 4384 Cowichan Lake Road, Duncan, BC

The applicant is proposing to host a music festival on the subject property from July 23 to 26, 2015. The event is expected to have an attendance of up to 1000 per day. Performance times are proposed to be limited as follows: Thursday, July 23rd – 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday, July 24th – 12:00 pm to 12:30 am Saturday, July 25th – 12:00 pm to 12:30 am Sunday, July 26th – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm The purpose of the public meeting is to familiarize adjacent residents and the public with the proposed event and to obtain community input on the application. Comments received at the public meeting will be recorded and provided to the CVRD Board to assist with its consideration of the application.

At the public meeting, CVRD staff and the applicant will explain the Temporary Use Permit Application. The CVRD will then facilitate a question and answer session, and persons who deem their interests to be affected by this application are invited to provide comments. Written submissions regarding the application may be submitted before, during, or up to one week following the meeting by: Fax: 250-746-2621 Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca Mail and/or deposit at the Regional District office: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 Please note that all correspondence submitted to the CVRD in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda that is posted online when this matter is before the Board or a Committee of the Board.

The CVRD considers the author’s address relevant to the Board’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence IF the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. Please contact the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955, or the Recording Secretary at the time of submission. For more information on disclosure, contact the CVRD FOI Coordinator at 250-746-2507 or 1-800-665-3955.

Note: The CVRD has prepared a staff report to the Electoral Area Services Committee related to this proposal. You may request a copy by sending an email to the address noted above or telephoning the CVRD office. The report is also available for viewing online at www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Rob Conway, Manager, Development Services Division, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or by email rconway@cvrd.bc.ca.

The Cowichan Intercultural Society takes home a national award of excellence from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. [SUBMITTED] • The Cowichan Intercultural Society’s Compassionate Leaders Project has won a national award of excellence from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation in the youth category.

As the winner, the Compassionate Leaders Project is recognized for “building an awareness and understanding of Canadian values and identity that are reflective of Canadian diversity,” the CRRF said.

The Compassionate Leaders Project, coordinated by Ray Anthony, piloted in 2013/2014, partners with secondary schools in School District 79 to develop youth leadership skills and create more inclusive schools.

The project grew directly from the lifelong work of friend, mentor and CIS alumnus, Linda Hill.

In summing up the project, one past participant said, “I think

this project is extremely important. For me, it was a way to figure out what to do if you were interested in making a difference with any issue. We need to know that it is possible to make a change. It pushed us to look into our schools and find out what we could do to make it a better place. Personally, I would be thrilled to do it again.”

On Nov. 18, Anthony traveled to Ottawa to accept the Award of Excellence on behalf of the Intercultural Society.

“It is such an honour to receive national recognition for the amazing work that we all do at CIS. This award is shared by all of the staff, board, volunteers, partners, funders and especially the youth participants who are doing the real work of making their schools and communities places where everybody feels a strong sense of belonging,” said Anthony.

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MacWatt proves it’s never too late for learning “I was the first student to sign up. I want to teach. It’s my life mission. So many people have encouraged me. Now I want to help others.”

“When I first started taking classes, it was really hard. I was raising three children on my own.

It was a tough financially and I thought I couldn’t do it.”

MARYDAWN MACWATT, VIU student

MARYDAWN MACWATT, VIU student

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ing opportunities that keep appearing in her life. In May 2014, she was selected with five other students to participate in a three-week spring field school to New Mexico led by VIU First Nations professor Dan McDonald. The group visited 13 Aboriginal communities and learned about tourism and its connection to economic development.

MacWatt hopes that her children, now 18, 20 and 22, see her as a positive role model.

“All of them are wonderful kids,” she said. “They see that education has changed my life. I hope they’ve learned that anything is possible and to never give up hope.”

Going forward, MacWatt wants to inspire others pursuing their education.

“I enjoy helping fellow students with homework, child minding, or whatever they need,” she said. “My door is always open.”

Several years ago, MaryDawn MacWatt’s life took a 180 degree turn. From being a financially dependent wife, MacWatt became the sole provider for herself and her three children. While in transition, MacWatt knew that independence was the only way out.

In a chance meeting with Vancouver Island University professor Dr. Ian Whitehouse at her father’s nursery in the Cowichan Valley, MacWatt mustered up the courage to accept his invitation to sit in on a university English class.

The course, which focused on stories about “warriors of light”, changed her life.

From feeling like a victim of circumstances, MacWatt switched her thinking, taking charge of how she perceived and responded to situations in her life.

Today, MacWatt is one course away from earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in First Nations Studies at VIU. She’s also just completed the first term of VIU’s Education degree program now offered at the Cowichan campus.

“I was the first student to sign up,” she said. “I want to teach. It’s my life mission. So many people have encouraged me. Now I want to help others.”

Originally from Inuvik, Northwest Territories, MacWatt is an Inuvialuit who has lived in Cowichan Valley for 16 years. As a residential school survivor, she has overcome many obstacles and is determined to be a part of solutions and positive change.

For MacWatt, education is the key.

“When I first started taking classes, it was really hard,” she says. “I was raising three children on my own. It was a tough financially and I thought I couldn’t do it.”

Mentors like Penelakut Elder Florence James helped her through the dark days when she doubted her own abilities.

“Florence sat me down and explained her own journey,” said MacWatt. “She gave me hope that I could succeed.”

MacWatt’s perseverance paid off. She made the Dean’s list three years in a row, obtained employment as a work-op student at VIU’s Cowichan campus and last year received a Cowichan Citizenship Award in recognition for her contribution to the educational community.

“MaryDawn is an amazing student,” said Whitehouse. “Not only has she excelled at her studies, she’s participated in so many worthwhile projects for social change. She is a key contributor to the Language Revitalization Project, by helping to digitally record the oral stories of her own people and those of other First Nations Elders. She is also a work-op student on the Textual Encoding Initiative through the Innovation lab at the Cowichan campus. It involves encoding the Douglas Treaties and making them more accurate and available to students.”

MacWatt points to the ongoing support and encouragement from VIU faculty mentors, including James, Whitehouse, English professor Dr. Sally Carpentier, Anthropology teacher Dr. Helene Demers and Psychology teacher Dr. Chuck Lemery, as the key factors for her success.

“Their first year courses really helped ground me,” said MacWatt. “It was hard to be away from home and my children, but the way the courses are taught is really beautiful. The faculty gave me hope and the Cowichan campus is a welcoming, supportive environment.”

MacWatt is still surprised about the new, excit-

Editor’s note: VIU’s Bachelor of Education program offered at Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses is accepting applications for September 2015. For information, contact Faculty Advisor David Sufrin at 250-740-6223 or email David.Sufrin@viu.ca TM

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• January Documentary Night at the Library features film “Narco Cultura”, a gritty look at the drug war in Mexico focusing on a Ciudad Juarez crime scene investigator who risks his life every time he leaves his house and a musician from Los Angeles who glamourizes drug lords with popular music. Monday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m., free, Duncan library.

• Cowichan Fish and Game hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course, restricted and nonrestricted, starting Friday, Feb. 6, at Glenora clubhouse. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or email canadianfirearmsafety@ shaw.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.

• The Duncan Family History Centre (Genealogy) is open, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday night 7-9 p.m. Free access to Ancestry.com available, 1815 Tzouhalem Rd, LDS Church. Info: 250-746-4122.

• The Council of Senior Citizens

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 valleyseniors.org and consider membership if you’re 55 years or older.

Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org • Weekly bingo, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Valley Seniors Centre, Duncan. Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org.

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From left, Linda Milne (Duncan Choral Society), Nathalie Cooke (Island Soul Choir marketing chair),Heather (participant at Providence Farm), Karen Bittner (executive director, Providence Farm), and Penny Mitchell (president, Island Soul Choir) celebrate the presentation of a cheque for $2,600 to Providence Farm. The money was raised, with the help and support of the community throughout the Island from a joint concert called Better Together held at the Christian Reformed Church on Nov. 22. [SUBMITTED]

Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving “quality of life” for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

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• 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

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• Geronimo Stilton Art Show, Duncan library, Jan. 18-24, children of all ages. Come and create your own work of art inspired by Geronimo Stilton books. Work will be posted in library.

• Paws 4 stories, Duncan library, Wednesdays, Jan. 21 and 28, 3:304:30 p.m., ages 6-12. Meet Talini the therapy dog.

• Light up the night storytime, Duncan library, Thursday, Jan. 22, 4-5 p.m., ages 3-plus and families. Storytime features glow in the dark and light-themed crafts and stories.

• Teen Yarn Craft Group, Duncan library, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., ages 13-18. Learn to knit, crochet. Extra needles and yarn provided.

• Family storytime at Duncan library Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., ages 0-5 and families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

• Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign up for distribution list at artfilmnightatsylvan@gmail.com • Seniors Dragon Boating, Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. Info: sandysand007@shaw.ca • Swing Dance Lessons Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Duncan, $10 per class, $12 drop-in fee, private lessons available. No partner necessary. Info: Josef 250-709-8583, jgraf5@yahoo.ca

Meetings • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 general meeting for all Legion members Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Duncan Community Lodge, Moose Road, lower level.

• New book club at Duncan library. Group to meet third Saturday of every month noon-1:30 p.m.

Leave name and number at front desk of library to find out more or call library 250-746-7661.

• Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome.

Info: 250-709-2608.

• 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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Caps lose one, make trade deadline deals ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

The Cowichan Capitals didn’t get the result they were hoping for in Friday’s home game at the Island Savings Centre against the Nanaimo Clippers, coming out on the wrong side of a 5-2 loss.

“I thought we played fairly well,” said Cowichan Capitals head coach Bob Beatty. “I didn’t think it was a 5-2 game.”

“It’s a little bit of puck luck on their part, too,” he added.

Nanaimo and Cowichan traded goals in the first period, with Nanaimo notching the first point just 12 minutes into the game.

Beatty said the goal happened just 20 seconds after the Caps missed an open net. The Caps came back to tie the score at 16:29 of the first off a goal by Julien Lepage, with assists from Kade Kehoe and Ryan Burton.

The Capitals made it 2-1 early in the second off a power play goal

Julien Lepage scored one of the Caps’ goals last Friday. [CITIZEN FILE]

by Sean Harrison, with assists from Darien Craighead and Thomas Gobeil.

But after that it was all Nanaimo in the remainder of the second and third periods, as the Clippers went

on to score four more unanswered goals to take the win. Beatty said the transition point was when the Clippers scored the tying goal in the second on a power play, with just eight seconds left in the period.

The first and third periods slipped by with just three penalties apiece, but the second frame was littered with 14 penalties, with eight going against the capitals.

It was the first game for newcomer Connor Russell, who played well, Beatty said.

The loss doesn’t help the Capitals in their bid to make it to the playoffs.

“They’re all pivotal games at this point,” Beatty said, pointing out that the team knows they need to win 75-80 per cent of their remaining contests to qualify. “We’ll plug away and take it one game at a time.”

The Capitals also made a number of moves before the trade deadline

on Jan. 10.

New to the lineup is Michal Holub who was picked up from playing Junior B hockey in Mission, B.C. “He’s a bigger body that has some skill that we think will contribute for us,” said Beatty.

Beatty said the team also made a couple of trades with an eye to next year’s team.

Forward Thomas Gobeil goes to the Victoria Grizzlies in return for future considerations, and defenceman Ryan Coghlan heads to the Nanaimo Clippers, also for future considerations.

Keegan Milligan has been traded to the Melville Millionaires in Saskatchewan for future considerations.

The Capitals will play their next game on Tuesday night against the Victoria Grizzlies, at home in Duncan, starting at 7:15 p.m. They will then face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday, also at home.

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Callum Davison put away his hockey equipment for a month and headed south to test himself against some of the best junior golfers in California and Arizona.

The 14-year-old from Duncan entered the 15-19 division in three Future Collegians World Tour events and wasn’t at all outmatched against the older age group, playing off tees in excess of 6,700 yards.

In his first tournament of the month on Dec. 6-7 at Mission Hills Resort near Palm Springs, Davison shot 68 and 76 to finish fourth, just one shot back of third place.

The next stop was Arizona on Dec. 20-21, where Davison finished tied for second with a 72 on the second day at Grayhawk Raptor in Scottsdale. Added to his 71 from the previous day, he finished third, behind a two-way tie for first.

Finally, on Jan. 3-4, Davison shot rounds of 78 and 71 at the fabled PGA West TPC Stadium and Nicklaus courses in La Quinta, California, to tie for second.

“Callum was happy with his results and with shooting three rounds out of six under par,” his

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With registration already underway for the 2015 season, the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association has drop-in sessions lined up at the Island Savings Centre on Fridays throughout January so players can get tuned up.

Sessions are open to players going into their second year of novice and up, and are $4. They run on Jan. 16, 23 and 30.

Players born in 2004 and 2005 have the floor at 6 p.m., followed by 2002 and 2003 players at 7:15 p.m., and 1999-2001 players at 8:35 p.m.

Registration opened on Jan. 1. Registration is available online only. For more information visit www.cowichanthunder.ca Callum Davison turned heads on his latest golf tournament tour in the United States. [SUBMITTED] dad, Robert, said. “And his playing didn’t go unnoticed as he had numerous NCAA Division I college coaches following him during his three tournaments.”

Davison has returned to the ice with the bantam Tier 1 Cowichan Valley Capitals until he heads back to the golf course in spring.

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