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5-year plan proposes modest tax increases LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

North Cowichan residents are looking at small tax increases in each of the next five years, if a proposed five year financial plan is approved by council.

Finance director Mark Frame presented a lengthy preview of what district officials feel is the best way to deal with a budget that starts with $1,613,180 in 2013 and $1,654,900 in 2014.

To get to that, Frame said that the increase for the average home would be $36 in 2014, $35 in 2015, $38 in 2016, $44 in 2017 and

$37 in 2018.

These would come from tax increases ranging from 2.55 to 3.04 per cent.

Major cost drivers for 2014, Frame said, are inflationary pressures, staffing costs, an increase in the RCMP contract and the $30,000 preparation of a community economic profile.

He also noted that $40,600 from an increase in the municipality’s forestry revenue “will help reduce the increase in taxes.”

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First responders work to free the injured driver from a truck after it collided with a freight train on Thursday morning just south of Chemainus. For more photos, please scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

Driver hurt when truck hits train SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Chemainus firefighters were called to extract the driver of a white GMC Sierra from the vehicle Thursday morning after it collided with a freight train.

The incident occurred just before 9:20 a.m. where the tracks cross Ashcroft Road just south of

Chemainus, near the Bald Eagle Campground. It’s believed the driver was the vehicle’s lone occupant at the time of impact.

A deep gouge could be seen the entire length of the truck, just under its black canopy, where it came into contact with the train.

The truck sat parallel to the tracks, about 10 metres from where the

tracks crossed the roadway.

The driver was removed from the truck through the passenger’s side door but firefighters removed the driver’s side door to gain better access to the victim.

Paramedics with B.C. Ambulance Service cared for the victim, whose condition was not known at press time.

Who was Karrie-Ann Stone? Bev Stone and her daughter Paula Haywood look on as musician Loren Halloran and producer Ray Harvey work on Swept Away, a song in honour of the late Karrie-Ann. Through the eyes of her mother, take a look into the life of the woman who was much more than just a murder victim. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Agriculture plan to bring in land lease registry LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

North Cowichan Coun. Ruth Hartmann and the Cowichan Valley Economic Development Commission’s Kathy Lachman told North Cowichan council Nov. 20 that the regional agricultural plan is moving forward on several important fronts.

About 61 per cent of it is completed or underway, Lachman said.

Some of the highlights include a land lease registry, which would be new for the Valley and introduction of the region’s agricultural brand and tag: “Celebrate Food. Celebrate Life.” Which is now being taken up by operations around the district.

Mark Frame, North Cowichan’s finance director, opens discussion on the municipality’s upcoming budget at the Nov. 20 council meeting. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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There is also a resource section available through the CVRD website.

On top of that, the popular Islands Agriculture Show, scheduled for Feb. 7-8, 2014, continues to build strength and posters and promotional material are being readied for a “Buy Local” campaign for 2014 as well.

The committee is also looking at an incubator farm program for new farmers, they said.

Later in the meeting, North Cowichan CAO Dave Devana said he thought it was time for the municipality to step up.

“We should decide how we’re going to support agriculture in a financial way,” he said.

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The next step in the budget process is a meeting Dec. 18 to review the financial plan for 2014-18.

After the new year, meetings have been scheduled to discuss utility budgets and rates and the capital expenditure plan and then take another look at the entire financial plan before open houses are held in February.

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With usership increasing by leaps and bounds every year, and with the facility ever-improving, more money is needed to keep the Cowichan Sportsplex afloat. [CITIZEN FILE]

Sportsplex brass ask for grant-in-aid increase SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Cowichan Sportsplex brass has asked the Cowichan Valley Regional District for a 2014 grant-in-aid of $149,430 — a two per cent increase over last year.

Catherine Brandon, executive director of the Chesterfield Sports Society made the pitch at the CVRD’s regional services committee meeting Wednesday night and said the infusion would stabilize their budget moving forward.

“Our health is our future,” Brandon said.

“You’re investment is an investment in your health and in the quality of our lives here in Cowichan.”

Last year, and after much debate, the Cowichan Sportsplex was awarded $146,500 from the CVRD. Increased funding was also given to the region’s premiere sports facility by the Municipality of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan but those hikes were set out over two years.

“After a number of years of operating at a deficit and cutting corners, which really wasn’t in the best interest of the facility, your increased support is allowing us to get back on track,” Brandon told the committee.

With more than 200,000 visitors per year, she said her organization is committed to doing its share to help raise operating funds and has several so-far successful initiatives on the go.

“We continue our efforts to maximize the potential of this property and to be fiscally responsible for the short term and for the

long term,” she said. “We want to make sure we do it right for the largest benefit to the community.”

For years, directors around the CVRD board table have argued about the best way to fund the Sportsplex.

Some argue it’s a regional facility and everyone should pitch in, while others don’t believe their constituents use it and therefore don’t want to be tasked with its upkeep.

In October, Sportsplex management joined forced with four other prominent community groups in urging the CVRD to find a way to finance them outside of the grant-in-aid system.

“We understand and sympathize that the provision of grants-in-aid is a stop-gap measure and one that is intended to assist in an initial or one-time seeding of funding and that repeated requests could deprive other deserving agencies from enjoying essential support from the CVRD,” the group wrote in a letter to the CVRD’s regional services committee.

“While we are deeply appreciative of the support granted over multiple years to our agencies, we share a common dilemma; our agencies cannot survive without the financial support of local government.”

It’s expected that the other members of that collective that included the BC Forest Discovery Centre, Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Cowichan Green Community and Cowichan Valley Hospice Society, will be making their own bids for funding help in the coming months.

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Valley ponders question of paying for the arts LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

There was plenty of hand-wringing Tuesday evening at a public meeting but no general agreement on a solution as to what’s ailing the Cowichan Valley’s cultural scene.

Representatives of many aspects of the arts and entertainment field gathered backstage at the Cowichan Theatre to give Kirsten Schrader, the CVRD’s arts and culture manager, ideas to convince the regional district that permanent cultural funding needs studying.

She explained that she had looked into five regional districts, which vary widely in size, to see how they handle the subject.

The idea of using public money to fund part of it is not new, she said.

Schrader said she’s been looking at public art, a street banner contest for photographers, beautification of installations like BC Hydro boxes and graffiti art programs.

“We’re working on CVRD arts awards, we also want to do a Wall of Fame for arts and culture and have an arts showcase at the Cowichan Theatre. Stay tuned for that,” she said.

The meeting Nov. 26 was about “coming together as a region” to give her ideas to take to the Cowichan Valley Regional District board, she said.

Judy Brayden, past president of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, challenged everyone to “be a listener, not a speaker” in order to keep the doors of opportunity open.

“If this region is ready to fund with tax dollars, we have to get our ideas together. Doing it separately is not wise,” she said.

Questions from the audience quickly showed that different people are worried about different things.

Barry Strasbourg-Thompson, Paul Fletcher, Bob Johns and a few others were concerned that scarce taxpayers’ money would

Kirsten Schrader and John Elzinga are on hand to listen and answer questions. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Barry Strasbourg-Thompson calls for more attention to balancing arts and culture budgets before any more taxpayers’ money goes towards them. For more photos from the event, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] be needed to fund any ongoing support.

Ted Rhodes, with the recent difficulties of the Cowichan Symphony Society in hand, said, “you can’t cover all your costs at the box office” and then pointed out that almost all European cities fund their arts extensively.

“We could have $200,000 to work with if we got the cost of a cup of coffee and a donut from everybody in the Valley,” he said.

People who work directly with the area’s youth, like the Aboriginal Film Festival’s Louise McMurray and Carlson School of Dance’s Joyce Scott, spoke up for their kinds of programs and the need to see some continuing support.

Valley newcomer Janelle Hardy voiced a different concern about that.

“I’m the youngest person here.

Where are the young people?” she asked.

Rural resident Gail Robertson said that while people in her neighbourhood say they don’t think culture matters much, the area “empties out” during such events as Christmas Chaos as people rush there to buy crafts and gifts that aren’t made in China: solid proof of the value of a local cultural scene.

Andrew Wilson asked Schrader how the Cowichan Theatre was doing in regards to attendance.

She replied, “we are leveraging our funding” but pointed out that “we can’t exist like that for long.

Some shows sell out, some don’t.

It’s hard to program for this theatre. We need a venue of 300 seats.

People love this big theatre but it would be great to have a smaller venue, too.”

Mary Anne Deacon said the Friends of the Cowichan Theatre did commission a study about a secondary studio-sized theatre but it got no further than drawings because money wasn’t there.

Island Savings Centre manager John Elzinga explained, when asked about the need to put money aside to replace the Island Savings Centre, that it was essential to start that now because when it comes time to replace the centre, everything in it will be 50 years old.

Strasbourg-Thompson was not convinced.

“We’ve lost the understanding of a balanced budget in arts and culture. We keep getting deeper and deeper in the hole,” he said.

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Dance teacher Joyce Scott disagreed.

“We need to support our little people. I’ve worked in schools where the first thing that gets cut is the arts,” she said.

She reminded everybody about the fledgling Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation and urged them to donate.

Schrader asked the CVRD’s regional services committee Nov. 27 if she could start the process of investigating cultural funding and the subject will come up for further discussion at the next regular CVRD board meeting, where a new chair will be chosen for the upcoming year.

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Behind drug addiction, sex trade are people hen speaking with Bev Stone, one thing she said particularly hit home.

Her daughter, and those like her who become addicted to drugs and caught up in the lifestyle around drugs, are still people, first and foremost.

It’s all too easy to identify Karrie-Ann Stone simply by the way she died.

Karrie-Ann was brutally murdered in Duncan in 2010. William Gordon Robert Elliott pleaded guilty to the crime, as well as the murder of teenager Tyeshia Jones and will be sentenced in Decemeber.

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The first thing most of the community probably learned about Karrie-Ann was that her body, burned beyond recognition, was found by a berry picker.

But Karrie-Ann was more than that. She was more than a woman who struggled to kick a drug habit she fell into after being raped as a young teen, more than a woman who lived at the Duncan Super 8.

Bev remembers a daughter who was anxious to please, more concerned about making others happy than herself.

She remembers a woman who smiled and was kind, whose goal

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was to overcome her past and move on to help others who had been through the same thing.

Karrie-Ann had a wedding shower, a wedding, then a marriage, just like millions of other women do every day.

She got a high school diploma, her brother died, and she wanted to be near her family — the tragic and the everyday that add up to a whole life, not someone who was merely a disease (drug addiction) or a statistic.

That’s not to say that in some ways the story of Karrie-Ann’s life isn’t a textbook case.

Bev Stone also pointed out, and

rightly so, that so many of the women and girls (some of them are shudder-inducingly young) who end up on the street and caught up in the whirlwind of drugs and the sex trade, have a history of being sexually abused.

They hide the abuse, or do not get the help they need to deal with it, and turn drugs.

Needing money, they can all too easily fall into prostitution.

As Bev told us, tragically, these women often don’t think they deserve anything different or better.

It’s a belief that society at large is all-too-likely to reinforce, see-

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Dr. Tim Ball, Dr. Roy Spencer, and others, who have the expertise to say with certainty that the flooding and storms have nothing to do with climate change/global warming, particularly since hurricane experts have been recording storms for many years now, and have found no correlation between severity or frequency of storms, and the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. As for rising seas, perhaps people forget that in the South Pacific particularly, “rising seas” are actually more due to sinking land, from tectonic and volcanic forces, than an increase in water levels.

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ing these women not as family, friends and neighbours they have known, but as something other.

It’s one of the fundamental underlying themes of the Missing Women Inquiry, convened to try to figure out why it took so long to stop serial killer Robert Pickton, who targeted women from just these marginalized groups.

These are people, people who deserve to get well, prosper and find happiness.

We hope that by telling KarrieAnn’s story, letting readers get to know her a little, we can get you to think about that.

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GM food threatens our health Last Saturday, people were unable to get into the full lecture theatre at VIU to hear scientist Dr. T. Vrain. I was one of the lucky ones. This is a copy of a letter I have sent to the Hon. Gerry Ritz, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 1341 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, Ont., K1A OC5. I include the address so that readers who wish to add to my letter, may do so.

Your readers may wish to avoid GM contaminated foods which are not labelled due to industry pressure. Foods to avoid contain canola oil, soy, wheat, and corn.

All our regular sugar is made from genetically engineered

sugar beets.

Dear Honourable Gerry Ritz: I work with nutrition and education, and I am alarmed at the proliferation of genetically modified food which the consumer cannot identify.

The proposed GM “Arctic” apple has plant virus and two different bacteria in it, and our bodies are becoming sicker and more resistant to antibiotics owing to the wrong bacteria remaining in our guts from pesticide and herbicides engineered into the GM food we eat.

As you consider allowing GM alfalfa into our food chain, we will be ingesting unwanted pathogens through our meat, milk, cheese, yogurt and butter.

Alfalfa is also used by farmers

to fix nitrogen in the soil, which would then enter our plant foods.

The GM corn used for cattle feed is heavily sprayed with Round Up, and now plants are becoming resistant to that, the war chemical Agent Orange is the new herbicide. Legumes are already being sprayed with Round Up at harvest time to kill them and provide ease of handling.

GM pollen cannot be stopped from contaminating regular and organic farms. This would delight the big corporations who want to have a monopoly on our food, and whose endless money supplies lobbying at every level of government.

Government listens to industry and allows it to do its own inadequate testing. Funding is not

provided for independent, longer studies. However, concerned scientists around the world have shown that organ damage and tumours appear, and we have good cause to be alarmed as our population’s illnesses correlate to the rise of GM foods.

We have to be able to trust our governments, and I urge you to begin by stopping GM alfalfa and GM apples in Canada; labelling foods so that we can see what we are eating and choose; and reinstating the trust of the people you represent over the demands of a profit driven industry. The first two will insure the second.

P. Foot Duncan

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Climate change evidence all around Let’s make a cup of tea, and see how heat and energy affect the process. Let’s first try pouring cold water onto a tea bag.

You might find that you get something akin to “tea” after several hours — maybe a day — of steeping in cold water, whereas you’d get satisfactory tea in five or six minutes if you used hot/boiling water.

Therefore, heat accelerates the process, and the results are predictable in a simple, controlled “experiment”.

Back to the cold tea: how about some sugar? Ladle a spoonful of sugar into a cold cup of tea, and most of it will settle on the bottom in granules that may become a syrup in time. Not satisfactory! So, stir it with a toothpick — for several minutes and most of the sugar might dissolve. Stir with a spoon, and increased agitation will make it happen quicker. Of course, so would pouring the spoonful of sugar into HOT tea.

Again, energy in the form of heat or motion accelerates the process.

So why are we doing this? To illustrate for those commentators that consistently deny scientific evidence of a warming climate as a predictor of an increasingly inhospitable environment that there is justification for taking a cautious approach and heed the science on climate change.

The physical Earth itself will survive climate change — whatever form it takes. However,

So many just trying to survive This Friday thousands upon thousands of Canadians will “flee” across the border to the U.S. They will be doing this to save (their) money to purchase a variety of many items.

A world away from Canada, hundreds, upon hundreds of thousands of people will also be fleeing across borders.

But in their case, it will be to (hopefully) save their lives.

Is this not a sad juxtaposition and tragic irony in our world today? Maybe we ALL need to

the existing life on the planet is accustomed to the current conditions and — except for mankind — exists in a form of equilibrium.

That one species (man) can accelerate changes to the current conditions, has never happened before because no other species has had the global impact of man. (Cancer comes to mind when I think of the effect.) And even some of mankind (the above mentioned deniers and their associates) can’t seem to recognize that the human society we have built is in danger (to an even greater extent) from the energy we are adding to the atmosphere.

This danger comes in the form of more vicious storms, changes to crop growing conditions, changes to precipitation patterns (how would our hydroelectric generating capacity be affected with less rainfall?).

The news as I write is of the devastation in the Philippines, but that on top of Sandy and Katrina and issues all around the globe over the last decade or so should be enough for intelligent people to contemplate just the possibility that the science could be right, and if so, we are leading ourselves to more frequent and more economically costly crises.

The majority of our “civilization” is situated on or near shores of oceans and lakes, and the heating atmosphere almost always uses large bodies of water to develop weather and storm events — so whose ox is going to be gored?

Sure, there have “always” give pause, especially at this time of year, to truly absorb this harsh reality.

Canada, one of the richest, safest, countries in the world; its citizens rushing across the border to shop.

Versus, the reality of trying everyday just to survive; that is life for those people in the less fortunate, poor, and war-torn

been hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons, but the consistent evidence is that they are getting stronger over time.

If we can predict that adding heat to water makes a satisfactory cup of tea much faster, why can’t we agree that adding heat to the atmosphere (at least in a more accelerated fashion than mother nature can do) is most likely going to affect the rate of change in our climate, and because the various factors that comprise “climate” intertwine in complex ways, it behoves us to take scientific study and warnings seriously? If we can’t do that, then maybe we don’t deserve the brainpower that we’ve been blessed with.

Sure, I’m taking advantage of the news of the current crisis.

However, if you take a step back you can recognize a pattern that the current crisis is just the latest in a litany of events that have happened since before the recording of history began (by the way — that’s a human concept).

If you are one of those who like disasters as a form of population control, you can justify (to yourself) that we can’t do anything about storms and other “natural” disasters, so let’s just go about our “business”, and make another $100 by burning another ton of fossil fuels. Perspective, however, would suggest that continuing to do what “we’ve” always done will get us more of the same — except in this case — worse!

Bruce Wilkinson Duncan nations. Shouldn’t this fact at least make us stop and think... just a little bit?

Happy Holidays and Peace on Earth.

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Council ignores what people want North Cowichan council voted for a plan to build houses on 20 per cent of Echo Heights forest at Wednesday’s council meeting.

They argue future generations will want to live there, regardless of whether it is needed, but also, more importantly, so that the rest of the municipality will be able to use the money for all the goodies the council feels we should have.

Over the years many people have argued the land is not needed for housing and that it is possible to raise money for projects without cutting down our forest.

Many, many letters have been written and petitions signed to keep this seriously endangered Douglas fir forest ecosystem, part of a tiny remnant on the coast, and found nowhere else in the world, intact. A number of scientist as well as First Nations elders who have visited Echo Heights have added their voices to the plea to keep the forest from any more development.

The well-attended council meeting had many people who stood up to speak for the forest, but most members of council still would not listen. Even after all the voices raised in protest our concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Except for the mayor and Kate Marsh, they voted for the money.

There will have to be a public hearing before the bulldozing begins. If Chemainiacs, and others in the municipality who are concerned about this important issue find themselves outraged at council’s wrong-headed decision, please make sure you make your voices heard.

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Pet owner, SPCA at odds over responsibility for sick cat SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Animal lover Kirsten Olsen is at odds with the Cowichan District SPCA, where she picked up a new family member, Bartholemeow, on Oct. 22.

“It’s a big name for a little cat,” the Nanaimo resident said with a chuckle.

Unbeknownst to Olsen, the little kitty had a big problem.

It was sick.

After a few weeks at home with its new family the cat’s “wicked breath” and scabby nose weren’t improving.

“I thought it was maybe a stress thing,” Olsen explained. “He just moved, and into a place with another cat.”

A trip to the vet and $132 in medication later, it was confirmed the cat was suffering with a cat cold or flu — an illness Olsen maintains originated at the SPCA. “I’m wanting to warn the public that the SPCA is actually adopting out sick cats,” she said. “I got a cat there less than a month ago and he came home with the cat flu and gave it to my other cat.”

Olsen’s call to the SPCA Monday morning yielded no sympathy.

“They weren’t willing to compensate me. They told me that I was basically lying, that they gave him to me healthy, which isn’t true, and then they were saying that I could return him so they could turn around and adopt him out again.”

Cowichan branch manager Sandi Trent fired back, saying people need to understand what they’re getting into when they sign on to

Bartholemeow the cat is at the centre of a disagreement between Nanaimo resident Kirsten Olsen and the Cowichan District SPCA. [SUBMITTED] adopt an animal.

She said cats often do hang onto viruses that can come out when the animal is stressed, so Olsen might have something there, but who takes care of an adopted animal once illness pops up is not up for debate.

“Once an animal is adopted I can’t pay for vet bills because they sign a contract saying it’s their responsibility,” Trent explained.

She said she offered to take the cat back, which would allow her to have it treated.

Trent said the cat was surrendered on Sept. 26 as part of a cruelty investigation.

It had a slight upper respiratory infection and was put on medication for seven days before being

neutered on Oct. 9, at which time it was given a clean bill of health.

Trent isn’t sure of what happened after Olsen adopted the animal. “[Olsen] had 72 hours to get it into a vet for a free vet check and apparently didn’t do that. And the cat was due for a booster at the end of October which I guess she didn’t get it in for,” Trent said.

“If the cat wasn’t feeling good after they adopted it, most people would phone right away. Why did she wait so long? Why didn’t she use her free vet check?”

Bartholemeow will remain with her family, Olsen said.

“I’m keeping him. Definitely,” she said. “I’m not going to give him back to the SPCA.”

Ecole Cobble Hill students bringing smiles to homeless LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

On Dec. 12-13 at Ecole Cobble Hill students will be making 317 kindness care packages for the local homeless under the project name Un Sourire Pour Tous (a smile for everybody) as part of a wider campaign called Everybody Deserves a Smile.

The packages will be handed out starting Friday, Dec. 13 at Warmland House shelter, Meals on the Ground, the Cowichan Basket Society and the Hiiyeyu Lelum Friendship Centre.

Each care package will be hand-painted by the students, filled with a handmade card, homemade cookies, a new tuque, gloves or mitts, scarves, wool socks, toothpaste, a toothbrush and soap — all welcome gifts at this time of year.

“This is our first year moving into Duncan and we were surprised to see how great the need was in the community,” said Jenny Izard, the project coordinator for Duncan From now until Dec. 9, the project is collecting donations for new tuques, scarves, wool socks, gloves and money donations (cheques made out to EDAS project). Drop-off locations are Drumroasters Coffee in Cobble Hill and at the Island Savings Centre.

“When people bring their donations into Island Savings Centre, they will have their names placed on the ornaments that decorate the trees in the lobby,” Izard said.

“We are asking for the community’s help in making the project as successful as possible.”

The Everybody Deserves a Smile organization is a small, grass-roots non-profit organiza-

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tion that was founded 10 years ago by Chantal Stefan when she got the overwhelming urge to help the homeless.

Since then the idea has moved from a community project in Nanaimo and Cumberland to school-based projects in more than seven school districts across the Island and into the Mainland.

The number of bags given out has grown from 80 bags to over 1,000 that will be distributed this year in Duncan, Campbell River, Courtney, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna, according to Izard.

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Former mayors want amalgamation

BC Hydro rate increases mean millions at Catalyst

The province should force the amalgamation of local governments in the Comox Valley, say four former mayors.

They say the issue of bringing the three municipalities and some parts of the regional district together has been talked to death over the past 20 years and it’s time for action.

“The timing is perfect,” said former Cumberland Mayor Fred Bates. “What is needed is the political will.

On his own behalf, Bates said he had discussed the amalgamation idea with “dozens of people...and there is very little opposition, as most people recognize that we have too much government in the Comox Valley.”

He added: “It’s just not efficient, and it is going to get worse as local governments struggle to keep costs under control.

“It’s time to work together and rationalize all our services — we don’t need separate fire departments, public works, planning, and many others.”

In the 1999 referendum it was suggested Comox, Courtenay and some rural areas — but not Cumberland — should merge. On that occasion, people in Courtenay voted in favour by 2,851 to 1,602, but the proposal was emphatically rejected in Comox and the rural areas, with the overall result being 60 per cent in favour and 40 per cent against.

Rate increases announced by B.C. Hydro this week are going to pose challenges for Catalyst Paper, said a spokeswoman.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced Tuesday a 28-per-cent B.C. Hydro rate increase over the next five years.

“Right now, our energy cost is in the range of $128 million on an annual basis,” said Lyn Brown, spokeswoman for Catalyst Paper.

“That’s a big number. Any increase to that number is going to pose challenges.”

Brown said Catalyst will be working “very hard” with B.C. Hydro, government and other parties to explore options and look for solutions that could be implemented in the near term “so that the part we play in this economy can continue for the foreseeable future.”

Trust Chief Administrative Officer Linda Adams said their bylaw officer confirmed it has happened and is calling it illegal.

The Islands Trust has informed the owners of Pentlatch about the non-compliance of its bylaws but Adams said, they’ve indicated that “they’re asserting aboriginal rights and title in regards to their aquaculture operations through those corporations and they don’t recognize local government regulations as applying to them.”

The Echo newspaper contacted Pentlatch Seafood Ltd, for comments, but did not get a reply at press time.

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RCMP officer earns award for fire aid

The third lowest reservoir levels in history have forced BC Hydro to reduce the discharge from the John Hart generating station.

John Hart is now running at about 55 percent of capacity at a time of the year when it is typically running at full capacity. The river flow is about half of BC Hydro’s licensed amount.

The Upper Campbell Reservoir/ Buttle Lake is at 216.5 metres and dropping.

Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton presented Comox Valley police officer Const. Tammy Douglas with an award for valour during Police Honours Night Nov. 21.

Douglas had arrived at the scene of a fire before firefighters and rushed right away to save a lady trapped inside.

There’s a controversy brewing between the Islands Trust and Pentlatch Seafood Ltd., a company owned by the K’omoks First Nation.

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Cowichan Financial Centre sold for $7 million ANDREW A. DUFFY TIMES COLONIST

The League g roup of companies, attempting to restructure under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, has sold another of its properties.

The court overseeing its restructuring has approved the sale of the Cowichan District Financial Centre in Duncan for a net purchase price of just over $7 million.

The buyer is a numbered company that lists a Vancouver-based director as Paul Myers.

The three-storey, 40,000-square-foot building on Trunk Road was once home to Western Forest Products, but is now only 13 per cent leased with Scotiabank its main tenant. It faces the Coronation Shopping Centre.

League bought the property for $2.25 million in 2010, then spent about $4.4 million on building upgrades. After mortgages and builders’ liens are paid, it should net the restructuring efforts about $1.64 million.

That money will be used either to pay the lender of debtor-in-possession financing, which League is using to run operations through the Creditors Act process, or held in trust to be distributed to shareholders.

It is the second property to be sold in the process, and several others are likely to be put on the market. In October, the court approved the sale of Westlock Plaza Shopping Centre in Westlock, Alta., to Haasbro Holdings for $2.29 million.

League has been in court this week dealing with extending its creditor protection and debtor-in-possession financing. It is also dealing with applications from secured creditors seeking to end the creditors act process and converting it to a

Cowichan District Financial Centre. [CITIZEN FILE] receivership, so they have a better chance of realizing their security through liquidation of assets.

The monitor has been working with League and secured creditors to find a middle ground. A compromise might include expansion of the monitor’s powers, require management changes, establish an orderly sales process and maintain League’s chance to put forward a restructuring transaction.

Those negotiations have been ongoing.

League has floated a two phase draft plan of arrangement that would include selling income-producing properties, downsizing operations to as few as six staff, walking away from leases in property around the country and restructuring debt and equity of its other entities (other than those related to Capital City Centre in Colwood) to be converted to new debt and equity in a new TSX-Venture listed company.

Phase two of the plan proposes to enlist Cushman & Wakefield to find either a financial or development partner for the multi-use Capital City Centre project, with a goal of completing a deal by June 1.

Spiritual and tranquil, this advent celebration at Island Oak High School this Sunday offers a chance to get off the beaten path and start the holidays differently. [SUBMITTED]

Advent spiral gives light to community LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Island Oak High School is offering a special start to the Christmas season with its annual Advent on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the school.

Guests are invited to walk a spiral labyrinth of evergreen boughs studded with semi-precious stones and ornaments.

After lighting a candle in the centre of the spiral, guests set it down on the way out until gradually, the darkened room fills with light.

“What I like about the advent spiral,” said a guest of last year’s event, “is that when you light your candle you don’t keep it for

yourself — you give it to the community.

That’s such a powerful image.”

The advent spiral is an annual tradition at Waldorf schools around the world.

A group of alumni, parents and friends of Island Oak High School have been extending that tradition and giving it as a gift to the Cowichan Valley community for more than a decade.

Each year, local musicians including Paul Ruszel, Jane Way and Chris Bertin accompany the spiral walk, and tea and cookies are provided. You have two chances to take part: from 1-2 p.m. and again from 3-4 p.m. at Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Everyone welcome. Entry is by donation.

Man makes video to warn of soil dumping dangers SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Boarded up schools and homes, empty streets and families torn apart by illness and death.

That’s what Matteus Clement envisions the aftermath will be if South Island Aggregates is allowed to proceed with its plan to treat contaminated soil in the Shawnigan Lake watershed.

Clement, the owner of Mazomedia, a Cobble Hill-based video production company, created a three-minute video showcasing his thoughts on what would happen should the dumpsite leak into the local water supply.

“Once we start down this road, there is no coming back,” Clement said in a press release. “It’s bad business. It’s bad politics.

It’s bad morals. How this idea was considered, never mind approved, is beyond me.

Without water, there is no community.”

He said his family and friends volunteered to appear in the production once they understood why he was making the short film, which serves as a dire warning.

“This issue isn’t just about Shawnigan Lake, it’s about the entire Cowichan Valley,” Clement said. “If this dump site makes it past the appeal process, it will spell the end of the Cowichan Valley. Who would want to live near an aquifer that could potentially be poisoned at any moment?”

Clement is calling on the provincial government to overhaul its 100-year-old Water Act. “Instead of acting on this legislation, the government has allowed companies to continually pollute our water and put the citizens of the British Columbia at risk,” he said. “It’s time the government acts and stops this dump site from going forward.”

The province is currently working on amendments to the Water Act.

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Ferry cuts threaten Saltspring gymnast’s dream SARAH PETRESCU TIMES COLONIST

Saltspring Island mom Kim McIntyre juggled, networked and even took a new job to help her teenage daughter pursue her dream of becoming an Olympic gymnast.

But the recently announced service cuts by B.C. Ferries could have a serious impact on those plans. The family relies on the 8 p.m. ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius Harbour to return home after Darby, 13, trains at a Duncan gym five days a week. “We finally got all this infrastructure in place to make this happen for her and now this,�

McIntyre said.

B.C. Ferries plans to cut the last two sailings from both Crofton and Vesuvius Harbour as part of a plan to save millions of dollars in an effort to avoid large fare increases. Minor routes will see 6,900 sailings cut in April 2014.

Cuts to major routes are also expected.

If the plan goes ahead, the last ferry the McIntyres could take home is at 6:55 p.m. “These cuts will impact us and a lot of other families and residents on the island,� McIntyre said.

For the past three years, Darby has left class at Saltspring Island Middle School early to catch the ferry to Crofton, where she hops on a bus to get to her 3:30 p.m. training at Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club. “It’s been a great experience,� said her mom, adding Darby moved up three training levels in the first two years. This year Darby made the provincial gymnastics team, winning three silver medals at a western Canada competition in May. She is now working toward the national level. “I have one of the best coaches and the best teammates,� said Darby, adding that there’s no competitive training available on Saltspring. “I have a few friends that play

hockey and ride horses that need to take that ferry, too,� she said.

McIntyre works part time at a Chemainus animal hospital so she can pick up her daughter and bring her home on the ferry at least three days a week. “This will affect me too,� she said. “And there are a lot of schoolchildren on the later ferries who stayed for extra-curricular activities.�

McIntyre worries that if the cuts to ferry routes hold, her daughter will have to stay in Duncan a few days a week, “away from home and her family.�

She hopes other people will speak out at an upcoming public meeting on Saltspring Island and a compromise for a late sailing to remain can be made.

Harold Swierenga, chairman of the Ferry Advisory Committee for Saltspring Island, hopes for the same thing.

He said he has heard from several residents concerned about the cancellation of later ferries. “These might be the lightestused routes, but those who do use them really rely on them,� Swierenga said. About 60 schoolchildren and youth travel from Saltspring

to Vancouver Island for school, and most stay for extracurricular programs.

People coming from the Mainland often rely on the later ferries to get home. Swierenga has also heard from avid skiers who say day trips to Mount Washington will be spoiled if they can’t get home. “And I wonder about anyone doing shift work on either side,� he said.

He encourages anyone with concerns about the sailing cuts and other changes — such as a proposal to put slot machines on vessels and the elimination of free rides for seniors — to attend a public meeting at the Central Community Hall on Saltspring Island on Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from B.C. Ferries, the provincial government and private contractors will be present to listen and take questions. “I have a feeling that the underlying major decisions made to save money are set. But there may be room for tweaking things like the ferry schedule,� Swierenga said. He hopes a compromise can be made to keep at least one later sailing.

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More than a murder victim: Karrie-Ann Stone FUTURE: As sentencing approaches for daughter’s killer, Bev Stone remembers a woman overcoming her troubled past SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Bev Stone and her daughter Paula Haywood look on as musician Loren Halloran and producer Ray Harvey work on Swept Away, a song in honour of the late Karrie-Ann Stone. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Bev Stone remains steadfast that had her daughter’s life not been cut short by murder at the age of 42, Karrie-Ann would have overcome her demons and gone on to help others like her.

“She was on the right path,” Bev said.

“I remember on her birthday… and she said to me ‘Mom, I am a good person.’ She never felt it before during all of those years but she was starting to see it. She was so full of life. I was so proud of her.”

It’s not what you do in life, it’s who you are inside, Bev believes.

And, if given more time, KarrieAnn would have proven her worth to the world.

Karrie-Ann was last seen around midnight on July 7, 2010.

She had missed her daily methadone appointment and failed to show up for a shopping date with her mom to buy a new dress for her brother Mike’s funeral. He’d died just 10 days earlier after an infection took control of his liver, causing it to fail.

Bev’s concern grew worse on July 10 when Karrie-Ann didn’t show up at her brother’s funeral.

“I was talking to her every day and all of a sudden she didn’t show. I went looking and couldn’t find her. I knew there was something wrong.”

She reported her daughter missing on July 12. That same night Mounties knocked on her door. A body had been found — burned beyond all recognition. Obvious to investigators was significant blunt force trauma to her head.

“I knew it was her. I just knew,” Bev recalled.

Police later confirmed the grisly fact.

“I just lost my son and then my daughter. It just wipes you out,” Bev said. “But I had two other children and the grandkids so you just move forward.”

In July 2013, before a packed courtroom in Victoria, 24-yearold William Gordon Robert Elliott pleaded guilty to the second-degree murders of both Karrie-Ann and of Cowichan teen Tyeshia Jones, 18, in January 2011.

Elliott’s five-day sentencing hearing begins Dec. 16 at the Duncan Courthouse.

“All the evidence is going to be brought out, all the details,” Bev said. “I won’t be able to sit through all of it. I just can’t.”

Now three-and-a-half years after her daughter’s passing, Bev is determined to let people know Karrie-Ann was more than just the murdered, often-drug-addicted, woman who lived at the Super 8 south of town.

She was a person with a tough life — one she was feverishly trying to turn around.

“People forget that Karrie was a person. There were a lot of good things about her,” Bev said. “She got into certain things, issues, in her life you know, and for different reasons.

“My God that girl dealt with violence all her life.”

An relative allegedly raped Karrie-Ann when she was just 13 years old. She had been doing the family a favour and was babysitting for them on and off over the course of a long weekend. The result changed the path of Karrie-Ann’s life forever.

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Above: Bev Stone addresses media during the April 21, 2012 press conference after police arrested 24-year-old William Gordon Robert Elliott in connection with her daughter’s murder, and the killing of 18-year-old Tyeshia Jones.

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Right: Karrie-Ann Stone during happier times. For more photos, scan this image with the Layar app or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [SUBMITTED]

Hidden hurt drove Karrie-Ann Stone to drugs at the age of 26 From page 12 Chemainus Secondary School — an accomplishment she eventually completed as an adult.

“I couldn’t figure out what was happening to her,” Bev explained.

Karrie hadn’t shared her secret with anyone.

At 17, she left Vancouver Island, headed for a fresh start up north.

It turned out to be just what she needed.

“She worked up north for years running a lodge,” Bev said. “She trapped and hunted and loved it all.”

Karrie-Ann returned to Duncan while in her early 20s. She got married and things were looking up for the troubled young woman.

But things didn’t turn out as planned.

“I guess she just couldn’t deal with what happened to her in the past. She hadn’t at that point told us yet. Karrie hid things for so long and then she was in her 20s and told us about it and I almost died.”

Bev’s own marriage crumbled as a result of the revelation, when she says her husband wouldn’t stand behind their daughter.

“That almost destroyed Karrie,” Bev said.

Mounties wanted to pursue charges but Karrie left town, devastated.

Ever the people pleaser, Karrie didn’t want her mom to worry. No matter what, she smiled and said things were okay.

“She hid her anguish inside,” Bev said. Things were not okay.

The hidden hurt drove KarrieAnn to drugs when she was about 26.

She had started seeing a doctor in the hopes of helping with her anxiety and to cope with her past, but “All he was doing was throwing these medications at her that

“I guess she just couldn’t deal with what happened to her in the past. She hadn’t at that point told us yet. Karrie hid things for so long and then she was in her 20s and told us about it and I almost died.”

“It sends these girls in a different direction. Karrie experienced so much violence in her life and in the end she succumbed to violence.”

BEV STONE, Karrie-Ann’s mother

were highly addictive,” Bev said.

“If you’ve got an addictive personality, guess what? You get hooked.”

Karrie-Ann checked into a detox centre in Victoria to address her dependence on the drugs. It was there she met a man who contributed to her downward spiral.

“She gave up her marriage.

Everything,” Bev said. “She wasn’t getting the proper treatment from her doctor. She needed to see somebody, she needed to talk about it.

Pills were not helping her.”

Desperate for a change, KarrieAnn again left the Island in hopes of a new start. She went back east for seven years — much of her 30s.

“She got clean really good and she came home and lived with me for a bit and then lived with her brother for six months. She was doing really good.”

Once home, old habits proved hard to pass up. Though she pined to be with her family, Karrie-Ann

couldn’t avoid the environment she had become accustomed to using drugs in.

“She wanted to be around her family because it was so important to her but she couldn’t be here,” Bev said.

Karrie-Ann went on to spend time at a treatment centre in Abbotsford, which by all accounts was a success. She switched from heroin to methadone and was eventually able to wean herself off the latter.

Again, her desire to be close to family brought the then 39-yearold her back to her family.

Karrie-Ann still struggled, but she was doing well. She was determined to overcome her troubles. A high school diploma later, Karrie’s new goal was to go to college.

“Her goal was to be able to get into a situation to where she could help young girls like her,” Bev said. “That’s all she wanted to do.”

A quick stint at a private treatment home in Vancouver kept Karrie-Ann on the straight-andnarrow and she again returned fresh to Duncan with high hopes.

“Karrie never gave up. Never.

She was doing really well over there, going to counselling and doing college courses,” Bev said. “I wanted her to stay over there. She needed it. But she wanted to come home and be with her family.”

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But the worried mother had a gut feeling her daughter needed to stay away.

“I didn’t want to be like that but I got panicky about it,” she said.

“I said Karrie you’ve got to stay there longer, it’s good for you.”

K ar rie-Ann persisted and returned home to Duncan.

“She wasn’t as bad as she had been but she still struggled,” Bev noted. “She wanted to live here and change everything. I could tell she was getting better.”

In the last year of her life, KarrieAnn was focused on the things she needed to do to make a permanent change. She never got the chance to complete her transition.

“She had the most beautiful blue eyes,” Bev recalled. “People could hurt Karrie but she always had a forgiveness in her heart. She had a big heart. Very big. She’d hurt herself before she’d hurt anybody.”

Like Karrie, most of the girls on the street are there because they are sexually abused, Bev said.

“It sends these girls in a different direction,” she said. “Karrie experienced so much violence in her life and in the end she succumbed to violence.”

Bev hopes that in honouring Karrie-Ann through music, those who come after her will be helped.

Local musician Loren Halloran has written a song dedicated to Karrie Ann entitled Swept Away.

While still in production, the tune will be available come Feb. 2, at a Women Against Violence fundraiser at the Cowichan Bay Marine Pub. “It’s a tribute to Karrie but all the proceeds will go to Women Against Violence and I know that’s exactly where she would want it to go.”

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Apples on the Merridale trees have been replaced by twinkling lights. [CITIZEN FILE]

Take a walk through Valley orchard winter wonderland SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Add a walk through the Merridale Orchard to your list of traditional Christmastime activities.

Whether you’re a couple or a family, a wander through the apple fields will be sure to delight, according to cidery spokesman Ryan Watson.

It’s the first year Merridale is offering up such an experience.

“We intend to make it an annual event,” Watson said. “Imagine twinkling lights on the trees, perhaps a dusting of snow on the orchard floor, and a cup of mulled cider to warm the soul.”

Sounds like a good time for all!

The walk begins at Santa’s Workshop (formerly known as the oxidation hut) and end at the Elf’s Workshop, otherwise known as the fairy mining village.

Of course, there’s plenty to see, like old favourites Frosty and Rudolph, in between as well.

Guests are welcome to take the walk Thursday through Sunday from dusk to closing, which is usually between 5 and 8 p.m.

Watson said to check in at the ciderhouse and grab a map of the grounds before you head out.

“The orchard walk was something we had been wanting to do for some time now, but this year we finally had the time and resources to pull everything together and really make it special,” Watson said.

While the walk has no entry fee, for those who wish, mulled cider and goodies will be available for purchase and packaged to-go to enjoy while walking.

For those wishing to stay a little longer, finish the walk and head inside to the Bistro for a meal or over to the farmhouse store for a little local Christmas shopping.

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Get into the groove of Mozambique at Africa Night LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Not quite ready for the man in the red suit yet but still looking for some entertainment Nov. 30?

Why not attend the fourth annual Africa Night in Duncan?

According to Heather Fisher, a co-supervisor for the program, “It’s really exciting. It’s a hugely

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Doors open at the Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd., at 6:30 p.m. with the exciting show running from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Come early to hear a musical celebration featuring Canada World Youth and the Lila Music Centre community choir. You’ll hear selections like Sana Sanania,

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You can then feel the Afro Funk with Guinean Aboubacar Camara and his band.

The event is a fundraiser for CWY projects in Kenya, Ghana, Honduras and Bolivia (50 per cent), the Cowichan Valley Basket Society (25 per cent) and the Garry Oak Preserve (25 per cent).

“In the past, we’ve had different beneficiaries for our fundraiser.

In a local context, Canada World Youth has been in the Valley for about 20 years and had a partnership with Mozambique for the last five,” said Fisher.

“This is possibly the final year for the Mozambican teams to come here and we really wanted to acknowledge the contribution the Cowichan Valley has made to the program over the years.

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The Africa night will include a silent auction, loonie toonie auction, Mozambican children’s art exhibit and delicious Mozambican snacks for sale along with great camaraderie.

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Pioneer Robert T. Smith was as colourful as they come, part 2 “The simplest request...was refused with an oath which for ingenuity or construction and manner of expression surpassed any profanity I ever heard...”—D.W. Higgins CHRONICLES one could T.W. Paterson accuse Robert T. Smith of having led an inactive or uninteresting life. As customs officer, packer, miner, banker and Member of the Legislative Assembly, he left his mark on a young province.

But his career was dogged by misfortune. When he died, violently, he’d been thwarted by success almost to the very end.

As we saw last week, he had a fiery temper that, at least once, saw him hauled into court, charged with assault. And he’d been one of the three employees at work the night that Macdonald’s Bank was burglarized in Victoria and the thief or thieves (the crime remains unsolved) escaped with more than $30,000, ruining the bank and sending its founder Alexander Macdonald into exile.

For many of the bank’s depositors, and Macdonald’s personal creditors, the robbery and his subsequent bankruptcy meant heavy losses. For bank agent R.T. Smith, the disaster meant not only that he was unemployed but that he was out the sum of $13,000 which he’d invested in the firm. So far as he was concerned, Victoria’s “perfect crime” was a doubly bitter pill.

Four years later, he embarked on the little screw steamer George T. Wright for Portland. Among his fellow passengers was Victoria journalist D.W. Higgins whom he hadn’t met previously. Almost half a century after, Higgins recalled that southbound voyage.

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“The noise and confusion caused by the storm were so great that we could scarcely hear each other speak; but high above the tumult rose the voice of the captain.”

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counter, the two remained together until Portland when they boarded the San Francisco bound steamer Continental.

During their five-day stopover in Portland both came to the conclusion that the Continental was anything but safe. But, as she was the only ship available, they reluctantly boarded her.

Their fears as to her seaworthiness soon proved to be well founded. Once across the Columbia River Bar, the ship encountered heavy weather and lumbered sluggishly with her “aged timbers crashing and shaking as if with fright”. As the Continental wallowed in the waves, her decks awash, Smith and Higgins huddled abaft her smokestack. While they cowered in the comparative shelter of the funnel, unable to carry on a conversation because of the screeching of the wind, they witnessed a scene that remained with Higgins for the rest of his life: “The noise and confusion caused by the storm were so great that we could scarcely hear each other speak; but high above the tumult rose the voice of the captain. He was the greatest brute and most profane man I ever met. His treatment of his sailors was infamous; for the slightest infraction he would strike or kick an unfortunate man in a brutal manner. To his passengers he was curt, insulting and overbearing. No one could get a simple answer to a simple question. The simplest request for something that would add to the comfort or relief of a sick person was refused with an oath which for ingenuity or construction and manner of expression surpassed any profanity I ever heard...”

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His was the roar that could be heard above that of the storm, as he stalked the Continental’s deck barking orders to his crew. Once the storm had passed and the steamer was able to continue southward, her seams, which had parted in the gale, caused her to flood and to respond reluctantly to her helm. With her increasing sluggishness the captain vented his impatience on the seamen. Upon sighting a passenger on deck, he cursed him, too, then ordered him below with a warning as to what would happen should he reappear on deck.

Suddenly aware that he was being watched, the captain turned and glowered at Higgins and Smith, who glared back with open disgust.

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“What in the hell are you doing there?” he bellowed. “Get down below, damn you!”

“Are you speaking to us?” Smith asked indifferently.

When the blasphemous mariner again ordered them below and advanced with a menacing expression, Smith calmly stood his ground. Just then a lurching of the ship threw a passing seaman against his superior who, beside himself with rage, began to beat him with his fists. But his assault was cut short when the crewmen pulled a large knife. Instantly, the captain backed off, the blustering bully of a few moments before now a blubbering coward.

The seaman, not to be denied, lunged forward; the captain turned and ran, the murderous sailor and sheath knife at his heels. As Smith and Higgins watched, transfixed, the captain and his pursuer circled the deck and were on their second lap about the ship, then a third. Despite the captain’s cries for help, not one crewman moved to his assistance. As he ran short of breath and the gap between hunter and prey rapidly closed, Smith caught the would-be assassin by the arm and with a flick of his wrist the knife went over the side.

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Carolyne Austin tries her hand at carpet bowling. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Gold medalists inspire novice bowlers KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The gold-medal winning carpet bowling fours team from last summer’s BC Seniors Games was on hand to inaugurate a new program offering the sport at Honeymoon Bay earlier this month.

Connie Parker, George Capella, Jean McIntyre and Egon Gron of the Valley Seniors Organization helped get the new program started with a friendly game and some instruction to the first eager attendees at the Honeymoon Bay Hall on Nov. 18.

McIntyre took the lead, informing the crowd at the hall of the etiquette that is so important to carpet bowling.

“I love to impart to all the fellowship of the game,” she said.

The two carpets were donated to

Cowichan Lake Recreation by the Valley Seniors Organization.

Once known for lawn bowling, the village is preparing to enter a new era in the sport as the Honeymoon Bay Lawn Bowling Association has worked closely with the Cowichan Valley Regional District to prepare new outdoor facilities.

Carpet bowling over the winter will help residents prepare for lawn bowling.

“This will guide them into the spring and summer,” said Linda Blatchford, manager of Cowichan Lake Recreation.

Carpet bowling at the Honeymoon Bay Hall will run on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. It will run until February, when hopes are that bowlers can move outdoors for lawn bowling.

Lake Cowichan Golden Agers president Carolyne Austin, left, joins BC Seniors Games gold medallists George Kapella, Connie Parker, Jean McIntyre and Egon Gron at the unveiling of Honeymoon Bay’s new carpet bowling program for Cowichan Lake area seniors. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Honeymoon Bay Lawn Bowling Association president Dick Orman takes a turn. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Jean McIntyre goes over carpet bowling etiquette with eager attendees. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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THAT’S A LOT OF RICE!

• Youbou Community Church Society craft fair/coffee shop Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, Youbou Community Church Hall basement, 10648 Youbou Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds to replacing exterior siding to qualify church for heritage status. Collecting “original” recipes to compile into book for publication. Email recipes to acapeling@ yahoo.com • Toys, Toiletries and Toques, Saturday, Nov. 30, outside Walmart at Cowichan Commons, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., hot dog sales, proceeds donated. Items from gift cards to shampoo, jewelry to towels and pet supplies welcome. Proceeds to Cowichan Valley food banks.

Sponsored by Cowichan Valley Social Media Club.

• St. Peter Quamichan Christmas luncheon, $10, silent auction, bake sale, Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5800 Church Rd., off Maple Bay Road.

• Documentary night at the library, Duncan, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m., with film 56 Up, a follow-up to documentary Seven Up. Since 1964 filmmakers have followed group of British 7-year-olds, tracking their ups and downs. Film runs two hours and 20 minutes.

• The First Christmas Story live nativity pageant, Dec. 22 & 23, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m., 1815 Tzouhalem Rd. Put on by the Duncan Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Raffle tickets at South Island Fireplace & Spas for Tansor Elementary fundraising for earthquake preparedness supplies and emergency shelter.

Tickets $20 for chance to win 3 cords of split wood and 7 prizes of 1 cord of

bership. Info: 250-246-1207.

• Feeling stuck in your life? Same old problems popping up? Practice using tools based on A Course in Miracles to create a new and joyful life experience.

Meet Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Nitnat Room, Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Cost $20 or by donation. Info: Dawn Green 250-619-5529.

• Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Group monthly meetings the last Thursday of every month. Canadian Cancer Society board room in Duncan, 7 p.m. Meet and talk with survivors and others. Info: Gord 250-743-6960.

Theatre • 23rd annual Mill Bay Christmas Variety Show Sunday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Mill Bay Community League Hall (next to Kerry Park arena). Entry: donation to the food bank. Featuring Kira Carroll, Lynnea Bruce, Brenda’s Brats, Bryon Thompson, Melissa Flint, Lynda Allen Tap Studio, Madison Gray, Jaclyn Childs, Lesley Hartford, Woodruff Music Studio and more. Info: 250-743-7866 or eartraining@shaw.ca.

A Mill Bay Community League Event directed by Brenda’s Brats.

With the help of their teacher Leon Van Essen (far left) and Thrifty Foods Duncan Store Manager Al Watson (far right) Duncan Christian School Grade 11 students Georrence Atsma, Michaela Lewis, Mikayla Cook and Ellen Reimer were able to donate two giant pallets holding 924 bags of rice to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society this month as part of their annual Rice Raiser Event. Food buyer Ian McFarland was on hand to accept the donation, which retails at nearly $5,500. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

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Info: tansorfirewood@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.

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• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Dec. 4, 6, 20, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 20 includes sing-along.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre dance with Happy Hans Dec. 31, bar opens at 8 p.m., dance begins 9 p.m.

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Meetings • Chemainus Garden Club meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd., Gunnelle from Sandpiper Gardens demonstrates how to make centerpieces. Christmas theme. $2 drop-in fee, $15 yearly mem-

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Music • Get in the spirit of the season with carols sung by Probus Singers Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3-3:30 p.m., Cowichan Library, Duncan.

• Shawnigan Lake’s Laurel Singers Annual Christmas Concert with casual choir music for all ages, some Christmas selections. Sunday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m., The Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake.

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Don’t forget to hunt for the hamster on Friday LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

This year, Christmas shoppers in Duncan will again be able to join in the fun of the annual DBIA mascot contest.

Brushy the hamster is the 2013 mascot.

As in past years, the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society is running its fun contest as part of Christmas Kick-Off Friday, Nov. 29.

The DBIA is also running a Facebook contest with the mascot during the month of December.

Every merchant taking part gets one of the cute hamster mascots

and gives it a name.

The mascot is then placed in the business’s window, with its name tag.

Organizers will draw 20 store names at random to be included on the contest sheet in the Christmas Kick-Off program.

On the night of Nov. 29, people taking part in the contest can stroll around town with the contest sheet in hand to match the mascot named on their sheet with the appropriate store name.

Participants who name all 20 stores are entered into a draw for $100 downtown dollars — a great chance to do holiday shopping.

Storyteller and tree ordering keeping breakfast Evergreen Evergreen Independent School’s 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa is offering families even more this year, with a professional story teller and a chance to pre-order a locally grown Christmas Tree.

Taking place on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Cobble Hill Hall from 9 a.m. to noon, this event features a visit and photo with Santa along with plenty of Christmas cheer.

Parent Ich Diocee is excited about the new additions to this year’s event.

“In addition to our guest of honour in red and white, we have a fabulous local storyteller, David MacPherson, to entertain children of all ages, and a silent auction to help you get started on your Christmas shopping. Poinsettias are available for purchase and a variety of local artisans are showcasing their creations.”

Diocee added that the breakfast is top notch, with eggs, pancakes

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“Thanks to our generous donors at Braeburn Farm we are able to round out our pancake breakfast with farm fresh Cowichan Valley eggs.”

Families also have the opportunity to pre-order their locally grown Christmas tree at Breakfast with Santa.

Kevin and Susan Middlemiss of Middlemiss Farms in Glenora are delighted to contribute to this event through a Christmas Tree sale of their Douglas firs.

“We are grandparents and know how hard schools work to raise funds,” said Susan, who is providing trees to the school at a reduced rate for this fundraiser.

“It is such a happy time of year.

Being in the Christmas tree business means we can enjoy the festive spirit with families in our community.”

Dear George:Remember NO man is a failure who has friends.

Thanks for the wings!

Love Clarence They’re all over town. They’re the DBIA’s cute little hamsters and you need to find their names in shop windows to be eligible for a prize. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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LAUZON, Gary Armand September 7, 1953 - November 18, 2013

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Gary passed away in Duncan, BC and is survived by several children. He was the son of Laura Harris and Herman Lauzon and the brother of Larry, Robert and Pat. A private service will be held in Duncan, B.C. On Monday, November 25th.

A memorial will be held in Essex county at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

DONALD HUGH THOMPSON FEBRUARY 27, 1936 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; NOVEMBER 30, 2007

VAUGHAN, MARGERY MAE, M. Litt., Ed.D. DECEMBER 27, 1927 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; NOVEMBER 22, 2013

SANDERS, Arthur Douglas June 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2013 .

Arthur Douglas Sanders passed into Heaven on Monday afternoon, November 18, 2013 in Duncan BC. In lieu of flowers and charities Doug would appreciate if, in his name A. Doug Sanders, a donation was given to the Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0. Doug wanted to be cremated. On Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday in June 2014, family and friends will gather by the water to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Byeâ&#x20AC;? to him. (Notices will be put out in 2014).

Pre-deceased by his parents, Millicent and Arthur F. Sanders; younger sister in Victoria and his beloved first wife Judy Sanders. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his older sister Mrs. C. Drysdale of Victoria BC, his wife Germaine Sanders, sons Philip, Ted, Gary and Douglas Sanders, daughters Doreen and Tanya Sanders and families; grandchildren Joe and Trevor; Douglas and Greg, Judy and Jennifer, Darren, Rick and Kyle, Declan and Amy; at least 7 great-grandchildren, and his special friends Chris Spanis in Barrie Ontario, Ron and Norma Tozier in South Africa and the Chemainus Theatre family, staff and volunteers.

Doug served on 5 destroyers in the Canadian Navy, and was a firefighter in the Oak Bay Fire Department in Victoria, the Canadian Air Force and the City of Kamloops. He also volunteered in training volunteer firefighters. He was a Rainbow Sea Cadet in Victoria and spent 40 years volunteering with the Navy League and Sea Cadets across Canada.

He was a volunteer hockey referee for the over 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey groups and volunteered at his grandson Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools, and spent many years as a volunteer at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.

Gone but well loved and never forgotten Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy lives on.

Marge died peacefully in Cowichan District Hospital after many years of heart trouble. Predeceased by her niece, Heather, she is gratefully remembered and mourned by her brother Bob (Joyce), nephews Steve (Peg) and Greg (Ingrid), grandâ&#x2C6;&#x2019; nieces Candace (Matt), Chelsea, Beth (Jay), Kelsey, grandnephew Brandon, great grandâ&#x2C6;&#x2019; nephew Caleb, godchildren Hilary and Ann, fellow residents in Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove Mill Bay, faculty colleagues in Music Education at U Vic, choir members in churches and community, music students, volunteers in Knoll Retreat Society, and many dear friends. Her family specially thanks the staff on 2 South CDH for their tender care, Dr. J. Malherbe for years of sensitive attention, and homecare workers Jill and Teresa for faithful and generous support.

A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 PM at the Shawnigan Alliance Church, 1603 Wilmot Ave,. Shawnigan Lake, BC. Private family graveside according to Margeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, #4 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 466 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 3R6.

Left us November 29, 1974 Treasured and precious memories of our darling son, A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears. his young life such a beautiful memory his absence a silent grief.

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ODEGAARD, GERALD JUNE 26, 1937 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; NOVEMBER 28, 2010

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 6 years youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone, my love.

Hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at peace in Heaven above.

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FOODSAFE COURSES Level-1. Sat, Dec 14, Jan 25 $70/prsn. Location: Island Savings Centre.

(250)746-4154 to register. www.saferfood.ca

PSYCHICS TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers call now 24/7 Toll free 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

H2S Alive Fri. Dec. 6th 8:30 - 4:30 Certified by Enform At St. John Ambulance Register Today Seats are Limited!

Next Class in Duncan Feb 25th, 2014 Call 250-746-4058 or cowichan@bc.sja.ca

GARAGE SALES ´ KIWANIS FLEA MARKET ´ Every Saturday, from 9am til 2pm Girl Guide Hall, 321 Cairnsmore St. For info phone: Pat at 250-748-1200 or Dave at 250-746-3616

FIREWOOD AAA Quality dry firewood guaranteed. Call 250-7460105 or 250- 732-6163 ´M & M FIREWOOD´ Delivery Nanaimo to Victoria.

Ready to burn now. Call 250710-1976 or 250-710-1640

FOR SALE - MISC VITAMASTER TREADMILL, good condition, hardy used, $125. Call (250)743-2729

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES REPAIRERS LIEN ACT Cowichan Collision Duncan, BC will be selling the following vehicle on December 11th, 2013 @ 3:00 pm 2008 Gray Metallic Dodge Charger VIN 283KA43GX8H278726 Debtor Matthew Louie Amount owing $3608.60 Extensive damage to left side. www.cowichancollision.com

cowcol@shaw.ca

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NOTICE BURNUM WATER SYSTEM WELL TESTING Please be advised that starting the week of November 25, Thurber Engineering and BC Aquifer in conjunction with the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Julie Hall of Burnum Utility, will be initiating testing of the Burnum Utility water wells in order to formally establish the system capacity prior to take over.

Preparation of the wells is scheduled to take place starting November 25, and test pumping is anticipated during the week of Dec. 2.

The well tests consist of a 72-hour continuous pumping period, with a 12-hour recovery, at which time the pumps will be disconnected on select wells.

No disruption to the water service is expected during this period. If you have any questions regarding the above, please email info@ipds.ca

Island Domestic needs Exp. Housecleaner for various clients in the Cowichan Valley. P/T leading to F/T. $15.50/hr for reg. cleaning & $18/hr for 1 time clean.

Must have own vehicle & be bondable. Ph: 250-710-0864, or email: info@islanddomesticservices.ca DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring p/t night dispatcher. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987.

NO DROP INS PLEASE DUNCAN TAXI - now hiring p/t and f/t day/night drivers.

Must have Class 4. Please fax resume and current driver abstract to 250-746-4987

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TO: Katrine Winia and Shannon Stewart owners of #373497 Gibbins Rd. Duncan, BC V9L 6C9. Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 3497 Gibbins Rd Duncan, BC, V9L 6C9 intends to dispose of a 1977 Glendall Manufactured Home MH reg. # 015762, and its contents, located in Evergreen Place MHP 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take legal possession of the Property, - You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

FOOD/BEVERAGE HELP WEDGWOOD HOUSE requires a PART TIME COOK Sat, Sun, and all stat holidays Must work independently making delicious dinners for our seniors!

Please drop resumes at: 256 Government Street, Duncan BC V9L1A4

MEDICAL/ DENTAL HELP

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Jay Gaudreau #99-3497 Gibbins Rd. Duncan, BC, V9L 6C9, 250-746-8889

INVITATION TO TENDER COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (CVRD) SITE UTILITIES and PARKING UPGRADES - BRIGHT ANGEL PARK BAP-01-2013 The Project consists of works associated with upgrading Bright Angel Park to accommodate new site utilities and parking facilities. Civil site works include the following items: â&#x20AC;˘ New gravel parking lot and upgrading existing gravel parking lot â&#x20AC;˘ New water and electrical service piping â&#x20AC;˘ New ditching, culverts, and re-grading existing ditch Complete sets of Tender Documents may be obtained as of 9:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2013, from the office of Herold Engineering Limited, 3701 Shenton Road, Nanaimo, BC, (Attention: Paul Perejma, P.Eng., PPerejma@Heroldengineering.com or telephone 250-751-8558) or the CVRD office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of one hundred Dollars ($100.00) per set in the form of cash or certified cheque in favour of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Tender Documents may also be viewed on BC Bid. Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender package) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than Friday, December 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to: CVRD 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, Attention: Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary Each Tender Form received from a Bidder must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of Tender.

A non-mandatory site visit for Contractors is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting place for the site visit will be at Bright Angel Park.

Direct all queries to: Michael Miller, Capital Projects Specialist, Parks & Trails Division, CVRD Office at 175 Ingram Street Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 or by email mmiller@cvrd.bc.ca, telephone 250-746-2638 or fax 250-746-2621.

Bids submitted will be deemed irrevocable and will remain unchanged for a period of 30 days after closing date. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Tenders, or accept the Tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the CVRD. The lowest price may not necessarily be accepted.

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for 3 months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers.

FastTRACK Application.

ROBSONS HOUSERAISING & FOUNDATIONS Over 30 yrs experience Fully insured Replacement of sills Contact

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MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation is recruiting for the position of Administrative Director We are currently accepting applications for Administrative Director. This position commands the full organization of the foundation office. Applicants must have a strong administrative background, a bookkeeping proficiency (familiarity with Quick Books) and comprehensive communications skills to liaison with a board of directors as well as Island Health representatives and community service groups. This is a full time employment opportunity.

Please email resumes to cdhfresumes@hotmail.com.

Deadline for submissions has been extended to November 30th, 2013.

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is the raising of funds to purchase equipment & support patient/resident care & comfort at the Cowichan District Hospital as well as Cairnsmore Place.

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RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT LOOKING to expand/ renovate your home/ bathroom/kitchen/ basement? Roofing & finish carpentry also available.

No job too small.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL A YARD OR TWO DELIVERY SERVICE All Gravels, Mulch, Garden Soils.

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EXPERIENCED MOA - required F/T for 4 physician family practice in Shawnigan Lake. Looking for an enthusiastic, personable, reliable team player. Computer knowledge and ability to multi-task will be necessary.

Please fax resume to: 250-743-0754.

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REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE Open House Sun Dec 1st, 1-4pm, 3558 Keeling Place (off Hutchinson, Cobble Hill) 3 BR +, 3 bath, family home on .9 acre on no through road. MLS # 364726 Courtesy to Realtors. Pool, hotub, tennis court, come & take a look. $579,900 obo.

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT DUNCAN Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrms.

H.W., heat (gas/elec), F/S, balcony, pet poss., parking. $550â&#x2C6;&#x2019;$875/mo. 250.748.7764

BIG RENTAL SALE CROFTON MOTEL 1Bdrm: $59/night, $299/wk, $650/mo.

2Bdrm: $79/night $799/mo with kitchen Incls everything!

250-246-9222 or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St. Crofton www.crofinn.com

MAPLE GROVE APARTMENT 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd

2 and 3 bdrm units.

Heat and hot water included. Family orientated. Clean and quiet. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d units.

Indoor pet welcome. On site laundry facilities.

To view 250-710-7515 or 250-748-3412 www.meicorproperty.com

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd Clean 1 & 2 bdrm unit.

Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quite, well maintained building with elevator & sauna.

Close to schools & hospital. Pet friendly.

To view 250-710-7515 or 250-748-3412. www.meicorproperty.com DUNCAN 3Bdrm, ground floor condo, corner suite. 5 appl, storage, parking, exercise rm avail. immed. 250â&#x2C6;&#x2019;746â&#x2C6;&#x2019;5049.

SUITES FOR RENT COBBLE HILL small 1BDRM. Newer, no steps, suit 1 mature person. Laundry, no dogs, N/S, ref req.$550/mo. Heat/elec incl.

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SUITES FOR RENT COUNTRYWIDE VILLAGE REALTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 145 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC. Phone: 250-749-6660 Toll free: 1-800-729-3246

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $795 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Bdrm upper duplex â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7750 Sunset Dr, Lake Cowichan. Lovely location close to lake access & boat launch. No smoking & pet upon approval. Some new renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, appliances, electric heat & shared driveway.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1050 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 bdrm house â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 200 Johnson Place, Lake Cowichan. Nice neighbourhood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 bathrooms, oak floors & appliances.

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Upper level, 1200 sq ft newly renovated suite, w/d, f/s, nr downtown Duncan, refs, $995 + utils. 250-732-3478

SHAWNIGAN LAKE. large 2 bdrm, above ground, clean, new paint/flrs/bathroom $800 incl utils, ns/np, w/d, NOW (250)715-6951

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 3 BDRM, 1 bath, lrg updated kitchen, f/s, propane f/p, w/d, covrd patio/fncd yd, you pay hyd, cable, internet, $800/m.

Dec 1, n/p. (250)715-7251 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, Duncan, 5 appls, $1100/mth, Dec 1st.

Info (250)746-7392 JAN. 1 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 1BR Cobble Hill duplex. $855/mo. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d in/out.

Patio, fenced yard, parking. Suit mature couple. 250â&#x2C6;&#x2019;884â&#x2C6;&#x2019;4124.

LAKE COWICHAN Heat included 3 Bdrm duplex with F/S, Garage & laundry room. $890/mo. Avail Dec 1, 250-715-5810, 748-4253

SHARED ACCOMMODATION ROOM FOR rent on bus rte, cbl, heat/light incl. $400/mth 250-748-8132* 250-246-0334

VACATION RENTALS PTO VALLARTA, MEXICO Large Studio, 3 wks start Jan. 18. F/S, maid service. $550/ week US. 250â&#x2C6;&#x2019;746â&#x2C6;&#x2019;8953.

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TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT

Suites & Condos $600 $700 $650-$800 $800 $975 $1000

5812 Banks Rd, Duncan #7, #8 -7744 Mays Rd, Duncan 3215 Cowichan Lake Rd Duncan 877 Hutchinson Rd, Cobble Hill 6152 Somenos Rd, Duncan 2146 Wildflower Rd (fully furnished), Shawnigan Lake 6249 Fairview Way, Duncan 5812 Banks Rd, Duncan

$1000 $1200

LAKE COWICHAN, Newly renovated 1200sqft. townhouse. N/S, 6-appliances, 3Bdrm, 2Bath. Covered carport, close to river & Lake Cowichan. Avail. immediately.

250-416-0297/ 403-8962030/ 403-347-2567 (George or Carol)

HOUSES FOR RENT

Townhouses and Duplexes $950 $1350

#6-3238 Sherman Rd, Duncan #15-6078 Truesdale St, Duncan

$850 $1200 $1300 $1275 $1575 $2000

1065 Bourban Rd, Mill Bay (55+) 1401 Fisher Rd, Cobble Hill 1114 Fitzgerald Rd, Shawnigan Lake 6290 Westlock Rd, Duncan 6177 Palahi Place, Duncan 6263 Selkirk Terrace, Duncan

Detached Homes

Christmas Corner CRAFT FAIRS/BAZAARS Youbou Xmas Craft Fair Sat. Nov 30, 10am-3pm

You are warmly welcome to....

The Third Annual Homelearners Youth Craft Fair Vimy Hall Friday, December 6th 3968 Gibbin's Road A one of a kind craft fair, featuring crafts made and sold by 2:00pm - 6:00pm Cowichan Valley homelearners!

This sweet homespun event is Children can do their shopping and wrap the gifts themselves sure to please for all ages.

Offerings include a bake sale, hot without anyone seeing! Proceeds from this event will be donated to homemade soups, baked goods, hot drinks and a craft corner for the Newman family, of Lake small hands to make presents for Cowichan, to assist in their time family and friends. of need. We hope to see you there!

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CHRISTMAS MARKET at the Chemainus Legion December 8, 15 & 22 ONLY 9am to 2pm MARK YOUR CALENDAR Christmas Shopping Lots of NEW PRODUCTS, From stores that have Closed there doors.

Jam, Jellies and Baked Goods Slightly used and not abused products.

Plus Collectibles

See You There!

The Best Breakfast you ever had!

Book in now space is limited.

Call for info

250-924-8481

ST CHRISTOPER & ST AIDAN ANGLICAN CHURCH OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS 70 COWICHAN AVE LAKE COWICHAN BC

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Come and join us for a beautiful evening of carols, the Christmas SUNDAY Dec. 15, 7pm story and fellowship at St Christoper & St Aidan Anglican - please bring a non perishable Church.

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Tables $15 each Free Admission Hosted by Cowichan Lake Rec. CHEMAINUS FIRE DEPT. Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sat, Nov. 30 * 10 am â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 3 pm 9901 Chemainus Rd.

TRIAL BY FIRE POTTERY 8th Annual Solo Show Dec 7 & 8, 10am - 5pm Clements Centre (off James Rd)1 blk west of Library Free admission, 2nds avail. www.trialbyfirepottery.ca

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Cowichan pee wee A players defend their net during the Gil Martin Memorial Tournament in Langley. [BILL STOCKTON PHOTO]

Pee wee Capitals in contention at Langley’s Martin Memorial Tourney Islanders utility man Matt Osmond fends off a Peninsula player’s attempts to steal the puck during last Saturday’s VIJHL tilt at Kerry Park Arena.

The Isles won the game 5-3. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Three-game streak has Isles gunning for more KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Things are definitely looking up for the Kerry Park Islanders.

Following a pair of victories last week, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League squad has now strung together a three-game winning streak, and has picked up 11 of a possible 16 points in the month of November.

“We’ve had some good results the last three games,” owner Mark Osmond agreed.

The Isles showed their best and worst sides last Thursday as they managed to edge the Westshore Wolves 8-7 in a shootout at Bear Mountain Arena.

Kerry Park got off to a strong start — “We came out of the blocks pretty good,” Osmond said — and were up 2-0 late in the first period, only to see Westshore score four times in two minutes — including twice in the span of 21 seconds on a fourminute high-sticking penalty to Jamie Jensen.

It didn’t get any better in the second period as the Wolves scored three more goals to Kerry Park’s one and led 7-3 after 40 minutes.

“We looked like a bunch of chumps in the second, but we decided to play in the third,” Osmond said.

The Isles got four unanswered goals in the third period, then won in the second overtime on Armand Uomoleale’s second of the game.

“That was a nice thing to see, but we were a bit inconsistent,” Osmond said. “The boys showed character in the third though; they played well. They sure know how to make you happy and make you mad at the same time.”

Francis Slicer finished the game with a hat trick and an assist, while Uomoleale had two helpers to go with his two goals.

Tylor Branzsen had a goal and two assists, Alex Milligan had one of each, and Cody Short rounded out the offence.

Leighton Williams got the start in net, and made 10 stops on 14 shots over 20 minutes. Jackson Jane came in for the second and third periods, and stopped 25 of 28 shots.

Knowing the next home game — the Islanders’ annual tribute to Nick Collins — would be a big one, Osmond made sure to remind the players they needed more consistency in front of a home crowd.

“I went into the dressing room on Thursday and told them that it’s a huge game,” he said. “It means a lot to the community and the family, and we better see 60 minutes of hockey — no periods off.”

Playing in honour of Collins, a minor hockey goalie who died in November 2007 after he was struck by a car, and whose family remains heavily involved with the club, the Isles dug deep and played an excellent game, winning 5-3.

The Isles swapped goals with the Peninsula Panthers in the opening frame, then went ahead 3-1 in the second.

“They sure know how to make you happy and make you mad at the same time.”

MARK OSMOND, Kerry Park Islanders owner

It looked like things might take a turn for the worse when, with his team leading 3-1 late in the second period, Islanders forward Alex Milligan was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for boarding on a play that most observers felt appeared worse than it actually was. Regardless, the Panthers took advantage and tied the score with a pair of powerplay markers.

Even with their top scorer out of the game, however, the Isles found a way to restore the lead, getting third period goals from Tylor Branzsen and Uomoleale.

Uomoleale finished the game with two goals and one assist, Slicer had a goal and two helpers, Branzsen had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Paisley also scored as the Isles showed off their balanced attack.

“It was a total team effort,” Osmond said.

“If they play like that on Thursday, they can beat Victoria.”

The Isles faced the league-leading Victoria Cougars on Thursday night, hoping to finally get a win against a team that has managed to stay a step ahead of them all year. On Saturday, they will play at home against the Oceanside Generals, facing off at 7:30 p.m.

The pee wee A Cowichan Valley Capitals proved once again that they are right there with B.C.’s top teams as they kept pace at the Gil Martin Memorial Tournament in Langley over the Remembrance Day long weekend.

The Cowichan pee wees opened the tournament against the eventual silver medallists, the Cloverdale Colts. Although the Capitals got out to a two-goal lead, the Colts eventually clawed their way back to a 3-2 victory, despite the strong efforts of goalie Sasha Rochelle, who was named game MVP, and defenceman Ty Brant, who received the Digger Award.

In their second game, the Capitals dominated Richmond’s Seafair 2 team in every category on their way to a 5-1 victory.

Corson Hopwo had a goal and an assist in a strong two-way performance and MVP honours, and Owen Easton had two goals and picked up the Digger Award.

Building on that performance, the Capitals again ruled the ice in a 9-2 win over Chilliwack. Hopwo collected a goal and four assists, JoJo Tanaka-Campbell had two goals and two helpers, and Kabore Dunn had a goal and two assists. Daniel Larson was named MVP after notching his first goal of the season, and Marcus Steen’s two goals were good for Digger Award honours.

Cowichan’s 2-1 record in the round robin earned them a game against Burnaby Winter Club 2 in the quarterfinals.

Unfortunately, it was the Capitals’ flattest outing of the tournament, and resulted in a 5-3 loss. Cody Sheppard had two goals and was named game MVP, and TanakaCampbell picked up the Digger Award.

The Capitals’ final game of the tournament set them against their nemeses from Nanaimo. It marked the sixth meeting between the Island rivals, with Cowichan having won the first five matches.

Cowichan took control and dominated the game, out-shooting the Clippers 5743, with Rochelle holding the fort in the Cowichan net as the teams battled into overtime, and then a shootout, where the Capitals finally conceded a 4-3 defeat.

Luc Wilson had two goals against Nanaimo and was named game MVP, while Tynan Ewart earned the Digger Award for his defensive play.

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Bonnie Dillabaugh, centre, and friends show off some of the silent auction items at the Nov. 22 Capitals game.

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Caps fans step up for Kroffat family KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan battles North Delta during the Remembrance Day Tournament.

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Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Colton Kehler slips between a pair of Nanaimo players during Wednesday’s 4-2 loss at the hands of the Clippers.

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Caps feeling the pressure KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Wednesday was another tough night for the Cowichan Valley Capitals as they fell 4-2 to the visiting Nanaimo Clippers in a mid-week B.C. Hockey League battle.

“We made too many mistakes without the puck, and some with the puck,” head coach Bob Beatty assessed. “They all seem to end up in our net.”

The Caps finished the night with a 34-29 edge in shots, but were stymied time and again by Clippers netminder Jayson Argue.

“We out-chanced them, but we couldn’t bury the puck,” Beatty said. “You’ve got to give their goalie credit for sure, but our execution wasn’t what it needed to be.”

With the Clippers ahead 2-0 late in the first period, forward Dane Gibson scored his 10th goal of the season to tie Myles Powell for the team lead. The Clippers then went ahead 4-1 before defenceman Taki Pantziris potted his 10th of the campaign.

Goalie Robin Gusse made 25 saves in the loss.

With their losing streak now at nine games, Beatty conceded his players are gripping their sticks as they feeling the intense pressure to get back in the win column.

“I think it’s past the point if being anxious,” he said. “There’s a tremendous amount of pressure on them.”

The Caps’ next chance to break the streak will come on Friday night when they host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, a team that shut them out 3-0 last time they met. The best thing the team can do, according to Beatty, is forget the streak and their last result against the Bulldogs.

“We have to reset and play our best hockey,” he said. “We can’t revisit our lack of success. We’re not going to be able to change our lineup in that short of a turnaround, so we’ll do what we can.”

Friday’s game faces off at 7 p.m. It is also the Caps’ annual Critter Toss, so fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed toy to throw on the ice after the team’s first goal. Toys will also be available from Cowichan Sound and Cellular at the game, with proceeds going to the Cowichan Basket Society.

Cowichan bantams finish with a win The bantam Tier 2 Cowichan Valley Capitals were able to close out their Remembrance Day Tournament earlier this month with a victory.

The Capitals faced Burnaby in the battle between the thirdplace teams from the two pools, and came out the clear victors, winning 5-1.

Parker Bergstrom had two goals against Burnaby, while Riley Windsor, Will Wright and Jamie Roberts had one each.

Windsor also contributed a pair of assists, while Bergstrom and Ryan Whitaker had one apiece.

The Capitals opened the eightteam tournament with a 6-1 win over North Vancouver, propelled by a hat trick from Cameron LeSergent and singles by Cole Broadhurst, Brendan Hogg and

Four score as Cowichan Swifts shut down Lynx Four different players found the back of the net last weekend as the Cowichan Swifts shut down the Lynx 5-0 in Division 2 of the Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association.

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Gus Wilson. Windsor, Wilson, Bergstrom and Mason Shadlock had assists.

Cowichan’s second game was a 7-5 loss to Nanaimo. Five different players got on the scoresheet with goals: Shadlock, Roberts, Windsor, Hogg and Isaac Tonkin-Palmer. Wilson, TonkinPalmer, Windsor, Bergstrom, Shadlock, Brandon Mytts and Hunter Hieta recorded assists.

Wrapping up the round robin, the Capitals fell 6-3 to North Delta, with Wright, Roberts and Hogg doing the scoring. TonkinPalmer, Mytts and Wilson had assists.

The two tournament finalists both came from Cowichan’s pool, with North Delta beating Nanaimo 4-2 in the gold-medal game.

Bulging the twine for the Swifts were Ali Andersen, with two goals, and Marina Ellison, Ashton Aumen and Mariah Ketch, with one each.

In the lone Division 3 game involving a Cowichan team, the Stellers were blanked 2-0 by the Pirates.

A silent auction at the Nov. 22 Cowichan Valley Capitals game raised more than $4,400 for the family of Caleb Kroffat, who died suddenly outside the arena a week earlier.

Organized by family friend Bonnie Dillabaugh, the auction included a highly sought-after package of Vancouver Canucks tickets and a hotel room, which went for $501, while a trio of autographed NHL jerseys each brought in around $300.

“I was pretty happy for just putting it together in a week,” said Dillabaugh.

Dillabaugh has also set up an account at the Royal Bank in the name of “Kroffat Family in Trust,” where donations will be accepted until Dec. 13.

Also at the Nov. 22 game, pee wee hockey player Luc Wilson won the intermission shoot-to-win contest (on his birthday), and donated his prize — a bed and breakfast stay — to the Kroffat family.

Jason Kroffat thanks Luc Wilson for donating his shootto-win prize to the Kroffat family.

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Despite throwing everything they had at the Gordon Head Blazers last Friday, Cowichan United had to settle for a scoreless draw at the Ladysmith turf in Division 2 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put everything we had onto that field against the Gordon Head Blazers,â&#x20AC;? player/manager Neall Rowlings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter how many chances and shots we took, we just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get that lucky break.

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Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup included a large bench, with three young call-ups â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conor Williams, Colin Knight and Russell Lederer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who all played excellent games.

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Coming back after a tough 11-2 loss in the first game of their field lacrosse doubleheader against Vic Field last Sunday, the U14 Tier 2 Mid Island Lightning rallied for a 4-4 tie in their second match.

Devon McCormick and Ryan John scored in the first game, with Ashton Chalmers playing in net. Federico Banuelos potted two in the second game, and Chalmers and John had one each, while Seth Negaard took his turn in goal.

Manager Paula Harris commended the determined team for battling through adversity all season.

“Many times, these boys play short benched with only the minimum 10 players,” she pointed out. “They have no relief except for between quarters or the timeouts called by the coach, yet they play on with heart and sheer love of the game. They play hurt, tired and cold. I think that is amazing.”

On Saturday, the U16 Tier 1 Lightning lost both games of their double-header against Pacific Rim. Chris Branting scored five goals and Taylor Martin and Isaiah McKinley had singles as Mid Island fell 14-7 in the first game. Branting potted another pair in the second game, an 11-6 loss for the Lightning, while Martin and Liam Clinging each had a

Robinson’s three not enough against Lakehill Reds Mariah Robinson notched a hat trick, but it still wasn’t enough as Cowichan’s Lower Island Women’s Soccer League team struggled to deal with the playing surface at Victoria’s Braefoot Park in a 4-3 loss to Lakehill Reds last Friday.

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Also on Saturday, the U16 Tier 2 Lightning lost both sides of their two-game set with Nanaimo, falling 11-3 and 12-3.

Jacob Taylor scored twice and Chris Cassorla had one goal in the opener. Clayton Vickers had a pair in the second game and Kaine Dreaver added one.

The U16 Tier 1 Lightning are in action at Evans Park this Saturday, with games against Vic Field at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Pugh acknowledged. “We were at a definite disadvantage playing under lights and on turf. We play on Evans Field usually, where the ball doesn’t bounce and doesn’t move quickly.”

Lakehill scored three of their four goals off corner kicks when Cowichan failed to clear the ball.

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