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News: North Cowichan candidate under ban for investment fraud A5 Arts: Victoria Symphony becomes a Mickey Mouse operation A23 For all the news of the Cowichan region as it happens, plus stories from around British Columbia, go to our website www.cowichannewsleader.com Your news leader since 1905

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BC Hydro doesn’t think Chemainus in Cowichan Power company clarifying statements: Smart Meter installation already ongoing in Mural Town, and, in certain circumstances, elsewhere in the valley Krista Siefken

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rank Taylor argues he’s not a hero, but it looks like Gov. Gen. David Johnston would beg to differ. Taylor, a 28-year-old Ladysmith resident, has been honoured with a Governor General’s Medal of Bravery. The recognition stems from a harrowing tale that happened three years ago, when a ¿re broke out in the home of Saltair resident Roy “Ted” Silvey. Taylor, who was living next door at the time, was just about to go to bed that night when his dog began to growl. “I got up and looked out the window, and

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Frank Taylor, left, saved a man’s life in 2008 with the help of father-in-law Rick Ruppenthal saw the next-door neighbour’s house was on ¿re,” Taylor said at the time. “It was roaring pretty hard and the trees around it were starting to catch ¿re.”

Outside, Taylor’s horror grew when he heard a weak cry for help. Looking into a window, he saw Silvey crumpled on the Àoor in a room choked with thick, black smoke. “Ted’s head was bleeding pretty bad and he was on the Àoor, too weak to get out,” Taylor said. He tried to grab the elderly man — 86 years old at the time — but heat-seared skin bunched and came off in his hands. Taylor then reached far into the window and hooked his arms under Silvey’s armpits and, with a mighty effort, threw himself backward. By this time, Taylor’s father-in-law — offduty B.C. Ambulance Service Supt. Rick Ruppenthal — had run to assist pulling Silvey away from the Àames and smoke. And it appears they were just in time — just as Taylor looked back at the house, sparkspewing power lines dropped. more on A17

ontrary to statements made by BC Hydro earlier this week, Smart Meters are indeed being installed right now in the Cowichan Valley. They are being installed in new homes and instances where faulty existing meters are in need of replacement. And they are being installed everywhere in Chemainus. BC Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk clari¿ed the details Thursday, after his earlier statement led to a Àood of calls. “To be clear, the Duncan area — Cowichan Valley — will not be getting Smart Meters Irene Blaine’s new Smart Meter until February 2012, when over 30,000 Smart Meters will be installed,” he said. “What we’re starting to do in some areas, when Smart Meters arrive at our warehouse, is install them at new construction, or for a meter change out, at those locations.” As for Chemainus, BC Hydro considers it part of the Nanaimo area, leading to the confusion. “(Chemainus is) part of the mass roll-out of 60,000 Smart Meters between October and February in that area,” he said. Irene Blaine was one of the many locals who contacted the News Leader Pictorial after reading an Oct. 26 article. She said her Smart Meter was installed at her Old Cowichan Lake Road home about a month ago. Olynyk said Hydro does more than 40,000 meter change-outs a year province-wide as part of an ongoing effort to replace meters that are, for a variety of reasons, deemed faulty. But in those situations, Hydro customers should still be receiving written notice of the switch before Smart Meter installation — which didn’t happen in Blaine’s case, or in Beech Avenue resident Bob McKeddie’s. “If the customer didn’t get noti¿cation on that, that’s an oversight and that needs to be corrected,” Olynyk admitted. “That’s certainly something that needs to be recti¿ed.” more on A8

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Candidate Scott Baker had so many answers to problems plaguing North Cowichan, he pulled out a wooden easel and a ﬂip chart at Tuesday’s forum. With just two minutes for his opening remarks, energetic Baker ran out of time. After the moderator’s ﬁnal bell, Baker bulldozed on, barking out his solutions —

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amid scattered booing — to tax hikes, job creation, red-tape cuts, clearcut logging, saving Echo Heights, luring new businesses and clearing Chemainus’ septage odour. “You have to vote in people you trust, and who have a brain to run North Cowichan,” he said.

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eefs about public input, tax hikes, jobs and the environment put incumbent North Cowichan councillors on the defensive at Tuesday’s all-candidates’ forum in Maple Bay. A house of about 125 voters packed the ¿re hall for their ¿rst chance to greet and grill hopefuls. Many seemed to want new ideas and new blood at council, as a slew of newcomers hinted they’ll roll up their sleeves on many new issues, beside traditional ¿nance and tax ¿xes. Old guard-versus-new thinker notions surfaced when Sandy McPherson asked Mayor Tom Walker to respond to the concern municipal authority could be undermined by the feds through the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with Europe. “I don’t know much about that topic,” he admitted frankly. Council candidate Robert Douglas, however, did. He noted Union of B.C. Municipalities’ worries about talks with European leaders. “All councils have to pass resolutions that they’re against the trade agreement with Europe that’ll take away … our powers at the local level.” Another resident demanded council tackle noxious invasive weeds. “We can’t expect the municipality to get into that,” answered Councillor Al Siebring, suggesting public education. Council challenger Hilary Huntley disagreed, suggesting creative solutions, including computer apps allowing folks to report weed patches. “We need to elect people who get dirty and get on with it,” she said.

The sponsoring Maple Bay Community Association asked candidates to support a bylaw directly contacting community groups about planned activities or developments affecting their area. Most signaled a policy, not a bylaw, could be arranged. Still, many voters seemed dissatis¿ed with a council they felt currently runs in a vacuum. “Will candidates represent the people rather than getting voted in then doing as they please?” demanded resident Glenn Spicer. “Which part of the community would you like me to represent?” replied Siebring. “Whatever we do, two-thirds of the community isn’t happy.” “The question is: who’s listening?” noted mayoral candidate Joyce Behnsen, citing meetings she’s attended with just three of seven councillors present. Walker noted his regular mayor’s open-door sessions for taxpayers. Council candidate Barb Lines said leaders should be out in the community listening to folks. Mayoral candidate Scott Baker said he’d “get a (public) majority vote before we do anything.” Worries about rising taxes surfaced when one man asked, “Where will our taxes be at the end of the next (threeyear) term?” Candidates indicated tax hikes are a necessary drag, but offered few speci¿c plans on how to reduce them. Walker said North Cow has the ¿fth-lowest taxes among 50 other communities. “We decided to preserve the great quality of services you get,” added Councillor John Koury, citing council’s ¿ve-year economic plan to spur growth. But council candidate Roger Hart said council could tap other revenue

“I struggle with the public hearing process; quite often I don’t think you’ve been heard.” Councillor Ruth Hartmann on her desire to increase public input. “This whole community is my family.” council candidate Jagtar Singh Mann about promoting a more inclusive style of government. “If you want me to mow things down and make (North Cowichan) into Surrey, I won’t.” council candidate Kate Marsh about green development. “It’s in dreadful shape.” Councillor Dave Haywood, adding he doesn’t have a funding solution for the renovation of North Cowichan’s RCMP building. “Five thousand dollars only starts the trucks.” Councillor John Koury on why he’d support higher budgets for invasive weed control. “There’s no case I can think of that prevented us from doing what we’ve done in the past 15 years.” Councillor Dave Haywood on why he’s skeptical the CETA international trade agreement will have any effect on North Cowichan. Peter W. Rusland

It was standing room only for 125 folks during Tuesday’s forum in the Maple Bay Äre hall. sources, rather than loading homeowners with more taxes, as council faces Catalyst mill’s tax revolt in court. Former mayor Jon Lefebure admitted “there will always be tax increases but we have to control it.” Twenty of the 22 candidates, including all ¿ve for mayor, attended Tuesday. Missing was incumbent Councillor Garrett Elliott — whose

promised statement also failed to arrive — and Rod Lowe. Given numbers of citizens and candidates, only a few questions were ¿elded after opening remarks. The next North Cowichan all-candidates forum is hosted by the Chemainus Residents Association and the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce, 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Chemainus Seniors Centre.

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Candidate banned for investment fraud In 2005 agreement: Ruge now says he didn’t do it Peter W. Rusland

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candidate for North Cowichan council is banned from trading on the B.C. Securities Exchange until 2030 for admitted fraud. B.C. Securities Commission documents from May 6, 2005 state Michael Ernst Ruge was also required to pay $150,000 after admitting to illegally distributing securities to investors between late 2001 and early 2003, through the Chivas Hedge Fund, the BCSC says. Terms of the BCSC’s 2005 statement were con¿rmed Thursday by the agency’s director of enforcement, Lange Evans. “We stand by that settlement agreement,” Evans said. “It was signed by Mr. Ruge and it was all supported by a thorough investigation and independent, credible evidence.” Ruge painted a different story. “The document I signed never had the ‘f’ word (fraud) in it, or I wouldn’t have signed that,” he said. “They only used the ‘f’ word in their press release. “It was a settlement agreement, never a trial or

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Michael Ruge speaks during Tuesday’s all-candidates’ meeting Maple Bay. a hearing. It was the only way to stop the bleeding and return money that was available to investors.” According to the BCSC, Ruge admitted in the settlement to perpetrating fraud when he placed more than $780,000 of investors money with himself, or companies and individuals af¿liated with him. Nearly none was used according to the offer. The BCSC also states Ruge falsely claimed to have top investment people working in a New York of¿ce; that Chivas sold all it units — hitting a $20-million cap — when it only sold some $1.5 million units; and that the fund had a 26- to 45 per cent rate of return. About $240,000 was

refunded to investors, the BCSC continues, noting little chance of additional recovery. Ruge, however, said the failure of Chivas can be attributed to the mishandling of the fund while it was in BCSC hands. Evans said BCSC’s paperwork proves otherwise. “All of these things are attributed to Mr. Ruge, and none of them were attributed to any activities we took.” Ruge presented the News Leader Pictorial with a 2005 document from lawyer, James Hall, stating one could argue the actions of the BCSC were by far the single greatest cause of the demise of the Chivas limited partnership. However, Hall recom-

mended against legal action because of the cost and the likelihood the BCSC would not likely be held liable as long as it had acted within its authority and without malice. Ruge, now a business marketing advisor, said he’s only been able to pay $5,000 of his $150,000 ¿ne. “This basically bankrupted me when they took over the fund. That’s basically the mentality of the government.” Ruge said he’s running because he wants to make his community a better place to live, adding he’d be good for North Cowichan. “No councillor ever touches any funds — I’d never accept a position of touching funds. “I’d only do what’s right for North Cowichan.” Mary Beth MacKenzie, North Cowichan’s chief election of¿cer, said the municipality doesn’t check into candidate backgrounds. Candidates sign declarations, stating they’re not disquali¿ed under the Local Government Act, or other legislation, from being elected or holding local of¿ce, she said. According to the Local Government act, candidates are eligible to run unless serving time for an indictable offence. For the BCSC’s of¿cial statement on Ruge’s ban, go to http://www.bcsc. bc.ca/release.asp?id=2399.

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owichan Station Area Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for a community hub became clearer this week. An August assault just days before the volunteer community group was set to move into the old Cowichan Station school left the building a disaster area gutted of any copper or brass proved to be a huge thorn in efforts to get the facility ready for community use. But since that mid-August setback, things have dramatically improved. CSAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members are ecstatic about a Canadian Heritage federal grant for $265,000. Equally pleasing was the volunteer group of employees from Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safeway who pitched in Wednesday to tidy up the copper thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mess. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just saw the article in the paper about what had happened and saw how devastating it was and wanted to help,â&#x20AC;? volunteer leader Sarah George said, noting this is the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second volunteer effort. Members have already spent time volunteering at the Easter Seals camp. Eight Safeway employees arrived Wednesday, carrying brooms and mops. After a quick brieÂżng, they dove into the dirty work, sweeping up glass, dust and cobwebs, as well as wiping windowsills and washing glass. CSAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alison Nicholson offered a huge thank you to the group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just really great that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come together and come to help us

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Safewayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cleanup crew member Sylvia Benjamin sweeps the stairs at Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cleanup. here,â&#x20AC;? she said. Meanwhile, the association is busy fundraising to take advantage of the federal grant, which will be used for more improvements and is contingent on matching local funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thrilled, but not really surprised,â&#x20AC;? said CSAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Juliusson, a professional grant writer with FreeRange Consulting, who volunteered his services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great project with strong community support, from the CVRD, partner agencies, a vibrant board, and people from all over the valley who are excited about what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building here. How could they say no?â&#x20AC;? Nicholson wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how long the association had to match the grant but reminded folks every dollar, building supply or hour of volunteer time

donated doubles their contribution. The CSAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Madelaine MacLeod Âżgured theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raised about $50,000 so far. Meanwhile, the group is also getting ready for a community open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to drum up more support from locals. Their proposal designer and association directors will be available to provide updates, share stories from the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and create some Halloween fun. Eventually, organizers hope the Hub will house a commercial kitchen, cafe, market place, ofÂżce spaces, multipurpose rooms for classes, meetings, banquets and workshops, indoor and outdoor recreation and cultural facilities and more.

An Additional General Voting Opportunity will be held for electors, who for medical reasons or because of infirmity cannot leave their residence on general voting day, by having a mobile voting place operated by City of Duncan election staff attend the residence of such an elector to allow that person to vote. Requests to have a mobile voting station attend a residence on general voting day must be received by the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer before 4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2011.

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Angry residents saying no notice being given

Senior OK after seven hours trapped in her car An 87-year-old woman is shaken but unharmed after spending more than seven hours trapped in her vehicle in Maple Bay. The elderly woman was driving a newer-model Chevy Colorado truck when she went over an embankment and became stuck at about 6 a.m. on Tuesday. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were alerted to the crash at about 2:30 p.m., after a Maple Bay resident who lives near the crash site reported the incident. “Police attended along with other ﬁrst responders

and found the 87-year-old female still trapped,” Const. Markus Lueder said. “The elderly woman was very confused and disoriented but did not appear to have suffered any injuries in the crash.” She was taken to Cowichan District Hospital for evaluation. Lueder said the crash was likely caused by driver error when trying to turn her vehicle near the embankment.

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McKeddie said she was told “she didn’t have a choice.” If McKeddie had been around, he said, he would have demanded a delay in the installation. “But I didn’t even get that choice,” he said. “I want this meter off my house — Hydro can come back and take it off.”

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f an earthquake were to affect the Cowichan Lake area, the weir wouldn’t be too much of a problem. That is the conclusion of an inquiry made by Lake Cowichan’s elected of¿cials, while considering earthquake preparedness measures. “Based on the age of the weir, it is safe to say it was not built to current earthquake standards,” a letter from Catalyst Paper corporate safety co-ordinator Andrew Brooks. “However, during winter months the weir gates and boat lock are left wide open and do not restrict river Àow, and therefore the seismic damage to the weir would have zero

impact on river levels. “If such an incident occurred during summer months when the weir is in operation, the damage may create a water surge, however this would not approach normal winter river Àows based on the reserve volume of water maintained by the weir.” Satis¿ed with the contents of the letter, Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest and council moved to thank Brooks and the CVRD manager of public safety for looking into the issue on the town’s behalf. Meanwhile, things are Àowing naturally again in the Cowichan River as the weir returns to its winter open status. Effective Oct. 21, Catalyst Paper slowly began opening the gates of the weir, allowing increased

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Forgive us if we question Smart Meter ‘facts’ Makes you wonder: BC Hydro may not be lying, but their truths seem to need a lot of clarifying

s reporters, it’s in our nature to be suspicious. And we have good reason to be. Whether intentionally or accidentally, people have been misleading the public since humans learned how to lie. Remember Thomas Midgley? He was the American chemist who publicly inhaled tetraethyl lead for sixty seconds to demonstrate its harmlessness — then failed to mention it took him almost a full year to recover the resulting lead poisoning. Back-tracking from So when BC Hydro says Smart Meters are harmless, forgive us if we reserve on the details judgment until we have all the facts and worries us all the data. However, when BC Hydro tells us something as innocuous as, ‘Smart Meters will not be installed in the Cowichan Valley until February,’ we take them at their word. As it turns out, there are actually a couple of scenarios where Cowichan residents will receive Smart Meters. As it turns out, BC Hydro doesn’t consider Chemainus part of the Cowichan Valley. As it turns out, not everyone has been receiving the promised notice before Smart Meter installation. And you may remember that after a BC Hydro spokesman spoke to the Cowichan Valley Regional District about Smart Meters, he had to clarify his comments via letters to the editor in local media afterward. In all honesty, we don’t believe BC Hydro intentionally misled us on these points. But it begs the question: if Hydro staff can’t present clear data and hard facts about something as simple as when and where and how Smart Meters will be installed, how can we trust anything else they’ve said about the potentially harmful devices?

We say:

Seeing both sides of: re-electing the old guard The case against

The case for It may seem simple to an outsider — you show up at a meeting, read the information provided, ask your questions of staff, and then vote accordingly. But serving as an elected represented is so much more than that. It requires a depth of knowledge, and it certainly helps if you have experience in getting things done. Keeping current players on council keeps things moving.

Some voters want new ideas; others want experience.

Vote stacked against school district turnout Patrick Hrushowy

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oter participation in school board elections in the Cowichan Valley tend to be the lowest among local government elections, but that could change come Nov. 19 when voters go to the polls. For the ¿rst time, all local governments across the valley will be han“There are only dling the voting process 10 school disfor School District 79; up-to-and-including vote trict candidates counting. running for nine Until this election the school district had to set trustee seats.” up its own voting process in the nine electoral areas of the regional district. This sometimes led to voter participation rates as low as nine per cent

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with a large number of voters apparently not bothering to cross the room to pick up and use the school district ballot. There are something close to 25,500 residents eligible to vote across all electoral areas, and if they weren’t bothering to mark the school district ballots, that really brings the percentages down. Local governments such as North Cowichan, Duncan and Lake Cowichan have been handling the vote for the school district for some time. Between these three communities, the number of eligible voters is a little less than the regional district total. In theory, voter participation rates in the school district elections should be about the same as is local government which hovers around 30 to 35 per cent, depending on how vigorously an election is being contested, or if there is an important referendum. In this election, however, there has been a number of candidates elected by acclamation in the regional district and in Lake Cowichan

Maybe keeping the current council keeps things moving — but what if you don’t like the direction they’re headed? Perhaps some new blood and some fresh faces can help steer our local governments down smoother streams. The old guys have had their chance. If we all liked the work they’ve done, we wouldn’t be hearing about “new ideas” and “creative solutions” so much.

AN EXPERIMENT OF ONE

where the entire council was unopposed and therefore declared elected. And, there are only 10 school district candidates running for nine school trustee seats, which may mean that interest will be low. It may be unrealistic to expect voters to turn out where there is no local government candidate to be elected because of acclamation. Regional district and Town of Lake Cowichan staff will conduct the school district vote, including advance voting, even though there are no local candidates at the Lake and in Skutz Falls, Sahtlam/Glenora, Saltair and North Oyster. There are about 9,000 registered voters in these acclamation areas, or about 35 per cent of the regional district vote. No one cares to guess how many will bother to make the trek to voting stations just to cast a school district ballot. I suppose it is still possible voters in these areas could surprise everyone and turn out in

hefty numbers. But it is unlikely. Part of the reason school district participation rates can be low is that school trustees are elected at large over an enormous area that runs from the Malahat in the south to somewhere between Chemainus and Ladysmith in the north, and from the Salish Sea through to somewhere just west of Lake Cowichan. No candidate is going to spend enough money to get their names known throughout that voting area. It may be that voters are reluctant to cast a ballot containing names they simply do not know. And that’s probably a good thing.

Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

Friday, October 28, 2011

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Will you attend an all-candidates’ meeting during civic election campaigning? “I will if I have time. I’m more concerned about school board budget cuts for education assistants, and special needs students.”

Libby Searle, Duncan

“No. I met two candidates and neither could tell me what their platform is. I was rather discouraged by that.”

Peggy Hickling, Chemainus

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

Just blowing off some steam

Who exactly is spreading misinformation here?

Chemainus

In my opinion: Here are the facts

Dear editor Re: the Chemainus wells controversy: Oh, just boil your water. I do. Liza McNulty

Hrushowy’s predictions look more like a wish list to me

would like to set the record straight regarding Bill Dumont’s comments about information the CVRD is providing south Dear editor Cowichan residents about the upcoming Re: Patrick Hrushowy’s “Fearless predictions referendum on the location of the proposed for the upcoming election” in the Oct. 21 News ECO Depot Recycling Centre. Leader Pictorial, I would like to know what First and foremost the CVRD has a responsibility kind of polling Mr. Hrushowy did to come to his to let people know there is a referendum on Nov. 19. conclusions. Did he stand in front of city hall and The more people that cast their vote, the better it is poll passersby or did he use a mail-in poll? How for democracy. many people did he poll in the Cowichan Valley We want people to be informed and make up their to come to his conclusions? My guess is he used own mind on whether this service is something they his little platform in the paper to do a bit of lobbywould like in our area. ing for his preferred candidates. Second, it is incredibly Well, here are my predictions using the same Peter W. Rusland disingenuous to accuse the scienti¿c method Mr. Hrushowy used. In North North Cowichan candidates participate in Tuesday’s Maple Bay all-candidates’ forum. CVRD of misrepresenting Cowichan, Mayor Tom Walker and councillors women being beaten by out-of-control police. the facts when in fact the antiAl Siebring, John Koury and Dave Haywood will roofs and asphalt parking lots; where will the “wash water” for the bins and collection areas The RCMP is trying to strong-arm the province ECO Depot group’s signage lose their seats to new candidates Kate Marsh, drain; what and how often will tests be taken; into a new contract and does not want to be alone is completely false and Barb Lines and Roger Hart. The incumbents accountable to anyone. Maybe we should have misleading. Ruth Hartmann and Garrett Elliot will retain their what sort of earthquake protection is needed; how are pests (rats, wasps, seagulls) going to a look at provincial police; it works well in other There is no “dump” being Ken Cossey: seats while Jon Lefebure will become our newly be handled; how will odours be prevented? provinces. proposed. Opponents of the be informed elected mayor. My predictions are as fearless What happens when the selling price of In the mean time what is being done to protect south Cowichan recycling as Mr. Hrushowy’s in that I know the people of recyclables Àuctuates? Where and what are the the victims of police? What about Bill Gillespie, centre know that and have North Cowichan are looking for fresh faces with ¿gures on the cost/bene¿t analysis? who was shot unarmed in his driveway? We stated very clearly to me in August 2010 “they don’t new ideas and that they know the people who It is dif¿cult to know how to vote when there should all be so ashamed of ourselves for letting care.” have proven themselves in the past both as mayor are so many unknowns, particularly in light of this happen. Is this the world you want to live in? This group knows the centre is not going in and on council. As for the other areas in the the hay¿elds adjacent to the site and again, they Cowichan Valley, I will leave those predictions up the CVRD statement that “in future years there Larry Woodruff Cobble Hill will be a mini transfer station for commercial continue to have signs and protest rallies in or near to the “experts.” vehicles to tip loads in order to help keep local the ¿eld. They refer to the centre as being on prime Ria Lewis curb side and commercial collection costs low. farm land, when it is actually on land that hosts rock Maple Bay How do I decide who is blowing Since the CVRD is spending $50,000 in tax quarries, not farming. dollars to “educate the public” on this issue, I smoke? Mr. Dumont’s group also knows exactly how await enlightenment! Dear editor much the advertising has cost: to let the people in the $50,000 and still no concrete idea anxiously Lavonne Huneck Professor Ian Plimer of the School of Earth south Cowichan area know about the referendum; of what we are voting on Cobble Hill and Environmental Sciences at the Univerand to also clear up the misinformation we know is Dear editor sity of Adelaide says “the volcanic eruption being spread in order to confuse the issue. Will the real Eco Depot please stand up? It in Iceland, since its ¿rst spewing of volcanic This is why the CVRD needs to respond — to would be helpful if the voting public knew Do we really want the RCMP as our ash has in just four days negated every single ensure people can have their questions answered what was being voted on in the upcoming effort you have made in the past ¿ve years to about the proposed site before they cast their vote on police force? referendum. Let’s see building plans — not control CO2 emissions on our planet, all of Nov. 19. Dear editor capricious architects’ drawings with “sizzle” you. I know, it’s very disheartening to realize Here are the facts: A woman gets beaten by a police of¿cer, captions. Let’s see elevation schematics, that all of the carbon emission savings you The proposed location of the community recycling police conjure up their own report, go to court, the location of the roads, entrance, parking have accomplished while driving Prius hybrids, centre is central to 16,000-plus residents and will present their spin on evidence, the of¿cer gets lots, toilets, septic tanks, water wells, lights, buying fabric grocery bags, throwing out all of collect more than 35 recyclable materials, most at probation, the force says it has disciplined the signs. What are the ¿re codes and HAZMAT your non-green cleaning supplies, using only no charge. of¿cer and will not tell the public what discipline regulations? How is groundwater going to be two squares of toilet paper, putting a brick in The site is located on top of a rocky knoll, nestled protected; what is happening with run-off from it handed out. What a lovely package! your toilet tank reservoir, selling your SUV in the woods. It will not be on any hay ¿eld, ALR Is she now living in a state of constant fear and speedboat, vacationing at home instead land or land even capable of being farmed. because of this bully? b of abroad, riding your bicycle, replacing all of The referendum ads in the newspapers are going The RCMP wants a new 20-year contract with your 50 cents light bulbs with $10 light bulbs to cost $5,000, not $200,000. Again, Mr. Dumont our o provincial government and it is now time for — all gone down the tubes in just four days. and his group know this because his group has our o politicians to review the past ¿ve years of Isn’t it interesting how scientists don’t attended all meetings in which the cost and the RCMP R performance. The Liberal government “Will you be getting a ﬂu shot this year?” mention “global warming’’ any more, but just breakdown was discussed and distributed. As such, and a our MPs also must look at the bill they apYou answered: (68 votes) “climate change?” Do you know why? It’s there was no need for Mr. Dumont to ‘estimate’ the proved p to make the RCMP judge and jury at the because the planet has cooled by 0.7 degrees in advertising costs. 57 per cent NO roadside forgetting our constitution, bill of rights, r the past century. The CVRD is accountable for the information and a criminal justice system. With these opposing opinions, how do I it conveys. If people have any questions, do not hesiTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the The answer to the RCMP’s behaviour and decide who is blowing smoke? tate to contact the CVRD Engineering Department web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com arrogance a is to make them accountable to the Norm Dueck directly. provincial government, so the government can p Mill Bay The CVRD is committed to a goal of Zero Waste investigate occurrences like the Polish visitor and i in our region and having a facility to serve the south Cowichan residents is a key step in that direction. South Cowichan is the only area not fully serviced by a CVRD recycling and waste management facility. 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Friday, October 28, 2011

NOTICE TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ELECTORAL AREAS: A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT; B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE; C – COBBLE HILL; AND A PORTION OF AREA H – NORTH OYSTER/DIAMOND WITHIN THE COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OTHER VOTING

MILL BAY/MALAHAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors of Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Board of the CVRD adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3539 – Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society Annual Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw, 2011”, which would authorize the CVRD to provide the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society with an annual ¿nancial contribution of up to $15,000 per year to assist the Society with costs associated with the collection, preservation, restoration and presentation of historical artifacts and archives of Mill Bay/Malahat and the surrounding South Cowichan area with an estimated maximum cost to residential property owners (with a residential property assessed at $100,000) of $1.54 per annum”? YES or NO? TAKE NOTICE that the following is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 3539, to which the question refers and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. This bylaw provides for the following: • establishing a service to provide an annual ¿nancial contribution to the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society of up to $15,000 to assist with costs associated with the collection, preservation, restoration and presentation of historical artifacts and archives of Mill Bay/Malahat and the surrounding South Cowichan area; • establishing the boundaries of the service area as the whole of Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat; and • annually requisitioning up to the greater of $.01686 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area or Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000).

NORTH OYSTER FIRE HALLS DEBT REPAYMENT SERVICE AND LOAN AUTHORIZATION REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Board of the CVRD adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3542 – North Oyster Fire Halls Debt Repayment Service Establishment Bylaw, 2011” and “CVRD Bylaw No. 3543 – North Oyster Fire Halls Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2011”, which would authorize the CVRD to create a debt repayment service and borrow up to $3,030,000 for a 20 year period to ¿nance the design and construction of two Fire Halls to serve the North Oyster Fire Halls Debt Repayment Service Area within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond with a maximum requisition amount of $240,000 per year, which corresponds to an annual parcel tax of no more than $248.96.”? YES or NO? TAKE NOTICE that the following is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw Nos. 3542 and 3543, to which the question refers and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. These bylaws provide for the following: • establishing a service to create a debt repayment area within a portion of Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond; • borrowing up to $3,030,000. for a 20 year period to ¿nance the design and construction of two Fire Halls; • annually requisitioning up to $240,000. per year, which corresponds to an annual parcel tax of no more than $248.96. Complete copies of Bylaw Nos.: 3539; 3542; and 3543 may be inspected at the Cowichan Valley Regional District Of¿ce at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan, during regular of¿ce hours, Monday to Friday, (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca.

SOUTH COWICHAN ECO DEPOT OPINION REFERENDUM Quali¿ed electors of Electoral Areas: A – Mill Bay/Malahat; B – Shawnigan Lake; and C – Cobble Hill will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of locating the South Cowichan Eco Depot recycling and household waste collection facility at 3224 Cameron Taggart Road?”

YES or NO?

GENERAL VOTING GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to quali¿ed electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, (except on Thetis Island), at the following locations: Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat

George Bonner School 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay

Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake

Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill Community Hall 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill

Electoral Area H – North Oyster/Diamond

North Oyster Elementary School 13470 Cedar Road, Ladysmith

ADVANCE VOTING ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Island Savings Centre located at 2687 James Street, Duncan, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15th.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following quali¿cations: • • • • •

18 years of age or older; Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area in which you wish to register for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and not otherwise disquali¿ed by law from voting.

Resident Electors must provide 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi¿cation is not necessary. The identi¿cation must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (title certi¿cate), and, if applicable, written consent from any other property owners noted on title.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Eligible voters within the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who: • would be unable to attend a voting place due to physical disability, illness or injury; or • reside on all Gulf Islands situated in Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands except Thetis Island; or, • reside west of the E&N Land Grant located west of Cowichan Lake in Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; or • expect to be absent from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities, may vote by mail. Applications for mail ballots may be arranged by contacting the CVRD Legislative Services Division at 250-746-2506 on regular business days between Wednesday, November 2, 2011 and 4:00 pm, Thursday, November 17, 2011, or online at www.cvrd.bc.ca with packages available November 9, 2011. Regular of¿ce hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays. K. Harrison, Chief Election Of¿cer

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Friday, October 28, 2011

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Friday, October 28, 2011

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area, that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE DIRECTOR IN EACH ELECTORAL AREA and TWO TRUSTEES IN THE THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA, as listed below for a term commencing December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

DIRECTOR – One (1) to be elected in each Electoral Area ELECTORAL AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT: Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

AUCHINCLOSS TATACHARI WALKER

Angela Balu Mike

Mill Bay/Malahat Mill Bay/Malahat Mill Bay/Malahat

November 19th voting at: George Bonner Middle School

3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay

ELECTORAL AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

COSSEY DAVIES FRASER MUSSELWHITE

Ken Roy Bruce Kelly

Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake

November 19th voting at: Shawnigan Lake Community Centre

2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake

ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL: Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

GILES QUAST

Gerry Dara

Cobble Hill Cobble Hill

November 19th voting at: Cobble Hill Community Hall

3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill

ELECTORAL AREA D – COWICHAN BAY: Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

HUNT IANNIDINARDO

Greg Lori

Cowichan Bay Cowichan Bay

November 19th voting at: Bench Elementary School

1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay

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A taste of heritage is certain to be part of the annual Christmas Kick Off celebrations in downtown Duncan.

Museum goes all ‘40s for Duncan’s light up

owichan Valley Museum curator Kathryn Gagnon and her volunteers are readying their annual Christmas display, with a 1940s theme, to be unwrapped Nov. 25 during downtown’s light-up bash. The total exhibit —

tentatively called Winter In Wartime — runs from 5 to 7:45 p.m. before the ¿reworks. Displays, set to swing music, include Edwardian artifacts, vintage toy trains, a King’s Daughters’ Hospital exhibit with a wounded soldier, and more.

ELECTORAL AREA I – YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK: Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

KUHN WEAVER

Klaus Pat

Youbou/Meade Creek Youbou/Meade Creek

November 19th voting at: Youbou Community Hall

8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou

ISLANDS TRUST TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

COTTELL FRENCH LUCKHAM

Stephanie Sue Peter

Thetis Island Thetis Island Thetis Island

November 19th voting at: Chemainus Elementary Community School Forbes Community Hall

3172 Garner Street, Chemainus 292 Mission Road, Thetis Island (9 am – 8 pm)

SPECIAL VOTING A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held at Forbes Community Hall located at 292 Mission Road, on Thetis Island between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:00 pm, on Saturday, November 19th for eligible electors of Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area.

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If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following quali¿cations: • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area in which you wish to register for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disquali¿ed by law from voting.

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Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi¿cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (title certi¿cate), and, if applicable, written consent from any other property owners noted on title.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A15

Scott Baker for Mayor Follow the money… we’re in BIG trouble I went to the municipal office a couple of weeks ago to read through the financial statements for North Cowichan for the past nine years. What I found was pretty shocking. I am pretty good at reading spreadsheets and know what numbers mean. I discovered that in 2002 we had about $2 million in reserve funds, money set aside for a rainy day. But by 2008, all that money had been spent and we were about $17 million in debt. Since then, our debt load has grown to about $23 million. Our taxes have gone up big time. And it looks like the plan is to keep spending our money – yours and mine – for the next several years. Wow! This is amazing. Why aren’t you all upset about this? I sure am. This is one of the big reasons I decided to run for mayor. We hear about the debt crisis in places like Greece and Italy. We just have to look across the border where folks like you and me are losing their houses and losing their jobs. We think “We’re okay. It can’t happen here”. Well, let me tell you folks: It is happening here. We are going in the hole and everyone is walking around smiling thinking that things are okay; our taxes are pretty low; the folks we elect to handle our money must know what they are doing. They don’t. This is where it gets scary. We are told things are just fine here, that our taxes are among the lowest in BC. In fact, they make us feel so good about how things are going that most of us – about 80% – don’t even bother getting out and voting. Those of us who do vote elect the same old tired politicians who promise, promise, promise, but never tell us how much things are costing or who is paying for it all. You want a swimming pool? You got it! You want wide roads and bike paths? You got it! Libraries and community centres? You got it! Boy, we’ve got it all right! We are living the Cadillac dream and leaving our kids with a nightmare. After studying the numbers, I predict that if we stay on this road, our debt load could be over $30 million in the next five years and our taxes will be going up by 20%. Meanwhile, our infrastructure– things like water and sewer, bridges, roads and sidewalks – is in trouble. We need to spend $40 million to upgrade our sewage systems in the next decade. Where is that money going to come from? Higher taxes? The thing no one mentions much is the Catalyst pulp mill which has been paying the way for us riding high for decades. What happens if that mill closes? All that talk about sustainability and that fancy Official Community Plan will go our the window pretty fast, let me tell you. There gets to be a point where I just can’t think about taking care of myself and my family. I have lived here for 20 years and plan on staying here. I know we are all in this together and that, unless we get good leadership on our council, we are all going to be in big trouble soon.

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Many of you and your families are working hard to keep your head above water. You are doing your best to pay off the credit cards and get your expenses down. You don’t eat out like you used to. Family holidays are being taken closer to home. We should be running our municipality like you are running your home finances. Instead, they are spending us out of house and home What you don’t need is another big tax hit to look forward to.North Cowichan has to operate its finances the same way you do yours. You need a mayor who can set aside the ‘treats’ and the non-essentials. I stand behind every one of you who is doing their best to keep food on the table and the bills paid. As mayor, I will work hard to put North Cowichan’s house in order. I have some ideas on how we can get out of this mess we were put in by elected officials who haven’t been doing their jobs. My plan is going to involve some tough talking and voters who realize that real leadership is needed on North Cowichan council in order to fix what is wrong. It won’t be easy. Facing up to hard truth never is. But it will be a lot easier for all of us if we can see the mistakes of the past and have a vision for where we need to be headed. I have a vision. For those of you attending the all-candidates meetings during the next couple of weeks, you will hear more about this. Otherwise, stay tuned to this space.

Until next week, Scott Baker

ABOUT ME I moved to the Island from Nova Scotia about 20 years ago. I own and operate several thriving businesses: Manufacturing Geothermal Aviation and Agriculture Other companies – some very large ones – have hired me to save and revitalize their businesses.

My partner was born in North Cowichan and we want to spend the rest of our days here. Our two children want to stay here also. They want to have good jobs and affordable housing while enjoying the great Island life. We desperately need to have a municipality that is: Debt Free Sustainable (in all ways) Safe and Healthy Serves Taxpayers

VOTE SMART! – V isit Scott Baker for Mayor online to find out how and where to vote in the Nor th Cowichan elections Scott-for-Mayor@shaw.ca 250-246-0391 https://sites.google.com/site/scottbaker4mayor

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Friday, October 28, 2011

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) that an election by voting is necessary to elect nine school trustees for a three-year term commencing in December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Nine (9) to be elected Candidate’s Name Brown, Duncan Bruce, Ryan Chicquen, Keith Foster, Deb Haythornthwaite, Eden Oxman, Ellen Prihar, Amrik Schmidt, Cathy Seymour, Hannah Spilsbury, Candace

Candidate’s Address 55 Cottonwood, Lake Cowichan, BC 8052 Musgrave Street, Crofton, BC 1769 Elford Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC 4061 Cowichan Lake Road, Duncan, BC 6134 Lakeview Drive, Duncan, BC 5183 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC 3255 Gibbins Road, Duncan, BC 6147 Edgehill Place, Duncan, BC 840 Garnett Road, Cobble Hill, BC 6671 Beaumont Avenue, Duncan, BC VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

Voting for School Trustee will be held in conjunction with elections conducted by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the City of Duncan, the District of North Cowichan and the Town of Lake Cowichan and the election bylaws of each respective jurisdiction will apply to this election. The list of electors of the above-noted jurisdictions will be used as the list of electors for the School Trustee elections.

Cowichan Secondary School principal Charlie Coleman presents Alex Amstutz with the 2011 Governor-General’s Bronze Medallion for having the top Grade 11 and 12 grade point average among the school’s 2011 graduates. Amstutz, who is studying Humanities at the University of Victoria, had an average of 95.71 per cent. Andrew Leong

For qualiﬁed electors of the City of Duncan November 9 and 15, 2011 Advance voting opportunities will be held at the City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011. November 19, 2011 General voting will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Duncan Volunteer Fire Hall, 468 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC. Special Voting Opportunities Special Voting Opportunities will be held on November 19, 2011 at locations and at times to be determined by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer of the City of Duncan.

For qualiﬁed electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District November 9 and 15, 2011 Advance voting opportunities will be held at the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011. November 19, 2011 Electors entitled to vote in the Cowichan Valley Regional District may vote at one of the following locations between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm: Note – you must be eligible to vote in the electoral area in order to vote for school trustee at the corresponding voting place listed below.

Electoral Area A Electoral Area B Electoral Area C Electoral Area D Electoral Area E Electoral Area F Electoral Area G Electoral Area I

Location George Bonner Middle School Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Cobble Hill Community Hall Bench Elementary School Eagles Hall Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Chemainus Elementary Community School Youbou Community Hall

Address 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay, BC 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill, BC 1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC 2965 Jacob Road, Duncan, BC 311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC 3172 Garner Street, Chemainus, BC 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou, BC

Special Voting Opportunity – Thetis Island A special voting opportunity will be held at Forbes Community Hall located at 292 Mission Road on Thetis Island between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 for eligible electors of CVRD Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands Voting by Mail Eligible voters within the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who: -would be unable to vote due to physical disability, illness or injury; or -reside on a Gulf Island situated in Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands except Thetis Island; or, -reside west of the E&N Land Grant located west of Cowichan Lake in Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; or -expect to be absent from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities, may vote by mail. Applications for mail ballots may be arranged by contacting the CVRD Legislative Services Division at 250-746-2506 on regular business days between Wednesday, November 2, 2011 and 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2011. Regular ofﬁce hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays.

Municipality of North Cowichan For qualiﬁed electors of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) November 9 and 15, 2011 Advance voting opportunities will be held at the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011. November 19, 2011 General voting will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Location Address Chemainus Senior’s Drop-In Centre 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC Crofton Elementary School 8017 York Avenue, Crofton, BC Maple Bay Elementary School 1500 Donnay Drive Duncan, BC Mt. Prevost Middle School 6177 Somenos Road Duncan, BC North Cowichan Municipal Hall 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC Quamichan Middle School 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC

For qualified electors of the Town of Lake Cowichan November 9 and 15, 2011 Advance voting opportunities will be held at the Town of Lake Cowichan Municipal Hall, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011. November 19, 2011 General voting will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of real property in School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Robert Harper Chief Election Officer

2011 General Local Election Notice of Election by Voting Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Municipality of North Cowichan that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for approximately a three-year term beginning December 7, 2011. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

Residential Address or Residency Jurisdiction

BAKER BALABANOV BEHNSEN LEFEBURE WALKER

Scott Clayton Joyce Jon Tom

3137 Henry Road, Chemainus, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. 6088 York Road, North Cowichan, B.C.

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

Residential Address or Residency Jurisdiction

BARNES DOUGLAS ELLIOTT HART HARTMANN HAYWOOD HINCKS HUNTLEY KOURY LINES LOWE MANN MARSH MASTERS RUGE SIEBRING WOIKE

Pat Robert Garrett Roger Ruth Dave Geoff Hilary John Barb Rod Jagtar Singh Kate Tom Michael Al Jennifer

North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. 1980 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. 6260 Lower Chippewa Road, North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. 10095 View St, North Cowichan, BC 9915 Lang Street, Chemainus, B.C. #7 - 5815 Banks Road, North Cowichan, B.C. North Cowichan, B.C. 7017 Richards Trail, Duncan, B.C.

General voting will be open to qualified electors of the Municipality of North Cowichan on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Chemainus Senior’s Drop-In Centre………………..………………………………………………....9824 Willow Street Crofton Elementary School……………..……………………………………………………………....8017 York Avenue Maple Bay Elementary School…………………………………………………………..…………… 1500 Donnay Drive Mt. Prevost Middle School………………………………………………………..………………….6177 Somenos Road North Cowichan Municipal Hall…………………………………………………..………..7030 Trans Canada Highway Quamichan Middle School…………………………………………………………………..………...2515 Beverly Street

Required Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting opportunities will be held at the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 9 and Tuesday, November 15, 2011.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

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reen-faced and warty witches hide among trees and behind fences, and 13-year-old skeleton Casey Heyd waits patiently underneath a small ramp, resting on the rain-soaked ground. She times her appearance perfectly, grabbing the ankles of unwary passers-by just as they walk overtop her. She grins just thinking about it. “What’s more fun than scaring people on Halloween?” she asks. Good question. The answer, of course, is being scared on Halloween, and the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre’s Spooktacular Halloween Train has just the ticket for all your fright and terror needs. “We’ve been throwing out a bunch of different ideas, but one thing we might do is drag people off in the distance, or something like that,” werewolf Josiah George says casually. “We’ll generally ¿nd a way to freak out anybody who comes by.” Heyd and George are among more than 20 South Island Musical Theatre Society performers

who’ll be in costume during the forest museum’s eerie event. It’s the second year SIMS has added its actors — and the interactive element they bring — to the Spooktacular Train. But don’t expect recycled thrills and chills. “It’s going to be different this year, because we don’t want people to expect things, like, ‘Oh, there was a lady thrown off that tower last year,’” says SIMS’ Georgie Weeks Heyd. “That won’t be there this year, so people will be surprised — we’re here to put on a show.” They’re also earning a donation toward their costume fund — a huge draw, considering ongoing cuts to arts funding. And the actors are already brainstorming new ways to raise goosebumps on your arms and hairs on your neck. “There were four or ¿ve of us skeletons last year, and we’d pop out of the bushes, or hide behind the log houses and then jump out to scare people,” remembers Heyd. “That was kind of fun, but we’re going to come up with some new and different things for this year.” “Last year we started out by staying in one spot, but found

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B2 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Friday, October 28, 2011

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Newcomers Helen Dutch and reporter/columnist Ann Andersen announced they would join incumbents Jerry Joyce, Dick Christmas and Joan Gillatt in a battle for four seats to be contested that year on the Cowichan school board.

1979: charities Cowichan United Way donations reached $15,000 on the way to a goal of $72,000 announced United Way chair Don Taylor and director Ken Jacques. Up-coming fundraisers were a Jogathon and radio-telethon.

1979: groceries K&R Food stores announced an addition to the existing Duncan store of a 14,000-square-foot twostorey building at an estimated cost of $500,000 (current site of Shoppers Drug Mart).

New meaning given to running the farm Dateline 1979: 1979: Things on track in Maple Bay Ann Andersen

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or many years, Trevor and Margaret Bazett hosted cross country races on their beautiful farm at the end of Bazett Road in Maple Bay. in October 1979, 91 Cowichan Valley runners plus 200 others competed in the T. Bazett Farm event. The Quamichan masters (over 35) women team of Nancy Munroe, Iris Shea and Mary Robinson won ¿rst, second and third place ribbons plus ¿rst place team ribbons by running 2,008 meters in just over nine minutes. Island Fitness runners Yvonne Carr, C. Van Rossum, A. Pearson and A. Burke won second place team ribbons. Twan Klawer’s ¿fth place ¿nish in the open women’s race plus good running by Susie Quesnel and Anne Brown placed Cowichan third in the team awards. CeeVAC master team Henk Klawer, Lyle Sheepwash, Lloyd Gardner and Bob King won third place team ribbons. In the 15 and 16-year-old girls race, CeeVAC’s Lorie Kenny won fourth place and led teammates Julie Wheton and Wendy MacDowell to a second place team award. DeDee Thomas was third in the 13 and 14-year-old girls race; Leslie Kenny placed seventh. Koksilah’s John Warburton placed ¿fth in the boys 11 and 12-yearold run; Alexander’s Kevin Davis was sixth.

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Pictures of the Past

Noel Staples teaches tennis during the 1930s at the Recreation Grounds east of Duncan’s present-day McAdam Park. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Paul Destrooper lifts Sandrine Cassini during Ballet Victoria’s Oct. 22 Cowichan Theatre production of Ballet Rocks.

Ballet Rocks, Ballet Victoria proves it Review:: Slabs of creativity layered onto classic backdrop Review Peter W. Rusland

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allet Victoria’s bent toward gorgeous guerilla dance shows — between its more lavish creations — graced the Cowichan Theatre during Saturday’s Ballet Rocks. Ballet Victoria’s all about continually tossing choreographed art onto the stage, chucking raw emotion into each piece. Their surprises make it interesting. Act one offered classical ballet set to works by Bach. No tutus or costumes. Few props. Maybe some kneepads for BV’s aerial acrobatics. It was poetry in perpetual motion during The Playground, Bach On Pointe, and Le Banc — populated by various solo works, plus pairings of males and females. Facets of Light saw a classical coupling by Destrooper and BV newcomer Sandrine

Cassini of France. Comical Banc brilliantly explored human conditions of love, jealously and solitude surrounding a lone park bench. Then Destrooper’s dancers scaled The Wall and other Floyd-fueled acts using footholds choreographed by Destrooper, Cassini and Bruce Monk. Pink Floyd’s haunting-yet-timely tunes, about society’s futile rage against a society seemingly beyond their control, cemented this fabulous ¿ve-part premiere. While Floyd tunes Another Brick in the Wall, Time, Sorrow, Is There Anybody Out There, Wish You Were Here, and others were familiar, BV’s moves were imaginatively new. Standout stretches by Destrooper, Andrea Bayne, Cassini and Rob Beresford led the second half that ended positively — performers dressed in white, not funeral black sadly permeating society today. Classical-rock ballet rating: 9 bricks out of 10.

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Seven in dancing heaven as they trot onto prestigious stage Peter W. Rusland

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owichan’s Chicago 7 are dancers, not demonstrators. Eleven of Judy Hogg’s hard-working Highland dancers are among only 100some dancers invited to the Windy City — site of ‘60s war protests led by the so-called Chicago 7 — for this month’s prestigious North American Scholarship Competitions hosted by the British Association of Teachers of Dance. The attending Chicago seven are Mackenzie Cleaves, Anna Slang, Delaney Robson, Bailey Marchetti, Kaya Carlson, Anne Cherneff and Mikaila Cardin. Lily Miller and Alyssa Koniuk – plus two others wishing anonymity — can’t attend. Still, the foursome will be represented by the spirit of Hogg and her Celtic Rhythm dancers headed stateside for the Oct. 28 to 31 continentals.

But getting invited to the demanding Highland contest was no cinch, Hogg explained. “They have to do a (April) theory exam, and being invited (in July) is based on results of that theory exam, and dancing,” she explained. “They need a mark of honours, but that doesn’t guarantee that you’re invited — you also need the personality and the attitude.” That’s why Hogg was happy her Cowichan school — now housing in the Maple Bay’s former ¿re hall — is sending a relatively large contingent to Chicago “This is the most we’ve ever had invited. “It’s a hot little group of dancers.” They warmed up watching and learning from experiences gained by Hogg’s pupils who attended the continentals in recent years. “They worked for more than a year for their exams — it’s just hard work.”

And choreographed chores don’t stop when they reach Chicago. The seven selected will each perform a Highland solo routine designed by Hogg. “They’re also judged on a written paper that’s basically the theory exam they aced when invited,” she said. A dance workshop will also be conducted by one of the top teachers from the Scottish Of¿cial Board of Highland dance, she noted. Fundraising continues for the school’s fourth trip to the North Americans. Eighteen people in total are going, including chaperones. The total tab is about $18,000. “Most dancers are now funded but there’s still about $7,000 coming from parents’ pockets.” The payoff is the event’s satisfaction, and dance smarts gained, she explained. “It’s a scholarship competition, but the dollar amounts are minimal,” said Hogg. “It’s really the glory of the awards that they’re going for.”

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Mikaila Cardin (clockwise from lower left), Bailey Marchetti, Anne Cherneff, Anna Slang, and Mackenzie Cleaves are among 11 of Judy Hogg’s Highland dancers invited to Chicago for the continental competitions this month.

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utside-the-roost thinking has hatched the ¿rst Wild Wings art show opening Sunday at Just

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Jake’s. “Oh my God — I’m guessing we’ve got about 20 artists, and 50-plus pieces,” host-artist Jeffrey Birkin said of the multi-media exhibit landing funds for Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society projects. “My goal isn’t to make this a typical Jake’s show — I want it to be imposing.” Birkin’s Àock of artwork includes a 3-D piece by noted Genoa Bay sculptor Tom Faue. “He calls it Wild Things, and it was made just for this show,” Birkin noted. A pile of painters is also hanging creations. “One woman from Quadra island has just moved to Cow Bay — Leanne Hodges — who has a four- by six-foot painting of a female grizzly bear called Grizzly Calls The Salmon Home. “Her talent is incredible.” Then there’s work by what Birkin called “a collective of artists in Cobble Hill” that have made twoby three-foot, realistic clay pieces of sting rays. “There’s also some abstracts relating to images of wings, but in a very abstract way,” Birkin

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Birkin the Owl with acrylic work Goose Lady headed to this weekend’s Wild Wings art show — beneÄting the Somenos Marsh programs and projects — at Just Jake’s. explained. Birkin viewed the Wild Wings Feature artwork involves Wild show as a catalyst for more marsh Wings by Coco Jones, and last society fundraisers. year’s Wild Wings work by sur“I’m just beginning and, as realist Toby Nilsson. they say, Àying by the seat of my “We want entries beyond the nor- pants,” said the Maple Bay area mal interpretation of wildlife art — artist who hand painted a sign for we do have those too, but we want it the unique display debuting Oct. non-Batemaney in its totality.” 30.

“On opening night, we’ll also have a harpist Dawn-Marie Dowling and guitarist Allan Eskelson, and some wacky, spicy wings. “The idea,” he said, “is to make opening night a go–to place for classy art — and to get sales happening because that’s where the rubber hits the road for the marsh and the artists.” A rafÀe will be held for artist Angela Pistrucci’s tilework displaying what Birkin described as “art-nouveau nymphettes.” To him, shows such as Wild Wings are Cowichan’s art beat. “It’s a good idea for the valley to have an annual show like this; Jake’s is just the starting point.” The art show complements a Nov. 5 Wild Wings Masquerade Dance with proceeds for the Somenos-Qualicum Lake Stewards, and Warmland House. The 7:30 p.m. dance at Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre features The McCandless Family and ex-Irish Rover Will Millar. Tickets are $25 at Ten Old Books, Excellent Frameworks, and Peacock Photography.

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Murray Atkinson: guitar player for the Odds, rips out great rock licks but does have a solo acoustic side. This will be a showcase of that version,8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $17 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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David Francey Trio: David Francey paints a portrait of Canada with his songs —from small town Sunday mornings to love, won and lost in the big city, 8 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets $30. Call 250-2465050.

Lena Birtwistle and company: Lena and invited guests are bringing a sense of koolio in the singer /songwriter genre of the island with powerful, soulful vocals around stellar piano and guitar work, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Hooking new fans through the magic of Disney Family affair: Victoria Symphony goes all Mickey Mouse on us Peter W. Rusland

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ickey Wombat just wouldn’t have the same ring Down Under as Mickey Mouse. Valley visitor Carla Stawski said Disney movies are hugely popular in her native Oz, so she was thrilled about Saturday’s Cowichan Theatre concert showcasing music from Walt Disney’s ¿lms. “Disney movies are massive in Australia and often box of¿ces sell out — kids and big kids love them.” Including Stawski. Some of the 28-year-old’s favourite Disney Àicks sport music on Victoria Symphony Orchestra’s weekend roster called Magical Music Of Disney. “I love The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid too — Mary Poppins is great as well. “I’m a very big kid.” Little kid Olivia Smith, 7, said she likes Disney movies, and their music being mounted by the VSO. “It’s a good idea,” said the fan of hit Àicks The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Tangled and Toy Story. “It’s nice music and you can play it on the piano if you want to.” The Grade 2 student at Maple Bay elementary — and a pupil with Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers — also takes piano lessons with teacher Susan Davies. Kids of all ages are “We want to get the targets of Saturyoung people out day’s special concert hosted by the to hear symphony being Cowichan Symphony music.” Society. “The symphony society has run serious concerts for 50-odd years, and we want to get young people out to hear symphony music,” said CSS spokesman Ted Rhodes. “This show was offered to us by the VSO, and we hope to get children and parents out to

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Mickey mice Jubal Chung, 5, and Ted Rhodes of the Cowichan Symphony Society, are excited about Saturday’s Cowichan Theatre family concert by the Victoria Symphony Orchestra playing the Magical Music of Disney. show them live symphony-orchestra music is wonderful.” Great thinking, hinted Stawski. “Kids will love it because of the songs, and adults will be singing along too — whether they admit it or not. “Disney movies have something for everyone” she said. “I admit I have a few Disney movies on my laptop.” Rhodes understood. “Music for web games and movies is all

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played by big symphony orchestras,” he said, touting Saturday’s selection of Disney tunes. They span The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Beauty & The Beast, Tarzan, Aladdin and Mary Poppins. “It’s a full-length program of about two hours and the conductor (Giuseppe Pietraroia) will talk about it — and there’ll be some projected visuals.” Stawski was stoked.

“Disney movies are still good — you watch one and shed a few tears, but people leave feeling good.” Your ticket What: Victoria Symphony’s Magical Music of Disney When: Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $25, $10 student, $60 family. Call 250-748-7529

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Friday Halloween Haunted House: second-annual Chemainus Secondary School charity event with an all-new, even creepier theme, 6 to 9 p.m., with activities for the kids, a movie playing and the Haunted House. Admission is $2. All proceeds are going toward a Community Outreach program. Halloween Barn Dance fundraiser: to beneďŹ t the friends of Sean Gray, featuring a silent auction, costume prizes and live entertainment by Rig-AJig, 6:30 p.m., Duncan Eagles Hall. Tickets $25 at Buckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Solitaire Press, or by calling 250-715-6527 or 250-2460188. Spooktacular Halloween Train: visit Sleepy Hollow, Dracula, and Frankensteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen on board the steam train at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, with SIMS performing actors adding to the spook and making the haunted areas come alive. Trains leave every half-hour from 3 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Adults $11, seniors/youth $9, children (5-12) $7, under ďŹ ve free.

Saturday Healthy Boundaries for Faithful Living: a workshop with Rev. Brian Burke to help

congregational members to come together and learn how to promote and reinforce the health of the congregation, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd. Call 250-743-4659.

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Downtown Duncan Halloween Spooktacular: the goblins and witches will be roaming the streets of downtown Duncan once again. Trick or treat starts at 10 a.m. until noon. From noon until 2 p.m., head to city square for the annual costume contest and games, spin the Witches Wheel you are sure to win a prize donated by Duncan BIA merchants. For more information contact the DBIAS at 715-1700 or at dbia@ downtownduncan.ca.

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Monday Annual Pumpkin Path: Looking for an alternative to trick-or-treating? Why not take a walk down the Pumpkin Path, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunrise Waldorf School. This annual

Tuesday Mani Mar: the ďŹ lmmaker in conversation 6 p.m., VIU Cowichan Theatre (room 140) 2011 University Way, Duncan. A Creators on Campus event. Free and open to the public. North Cowichan all-candidates meeting: hosted by the Chemainus Residents Association and the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce, 7 p.m. Chemainus Seniors Centre. City of Duncan All Candidates Meeting: hosted by the Duncan Business Improvement Area, 8 a.m. at Dinosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; restaurant in downtown Duncan. The format will be three minutes for all candidates to introduce themselves, followed by open questions from the ďŹ&#x201A;oor.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 A PUBLIC SERVICE in memory of those who have given their lives as a result of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and all subsequent engagements, will be held at the CROSS OF SACRIFICE in Duncan at 10:55 a.m. on Remembrance Day. The general public and organized bodies are requested to be in position at the Cross no later than 10:50 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. the fire siren will sound to commence two minutes of silence and will sound again at the expiration of this time. It is particularly requested that all moving vehicles be brought to a standstill during this time or that vehicular traffic try to avoid the area during the ceremony. All organizations wishing to attend as units and to order wreaths are requested to advise Alice Smithson, Poppy Campaign Chairperson (telephone: 250-746-5013). Any member of the public wishing to lay a wreath is welcome to do so. The form of service will be brief and will ALL be held at the CROSS. It would be appreciated if all dog owners would consider leaving their dogs at home on this momentous occasion. Phil Kent Mayor

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Proud parents Marina & Shane Carroll and sister Zoe are honoured to welcome SoďŹ na Christine into their lives. Born Aug 24th, 2011 and weighing in and at 11lbs 10oz. We love her sweet soul dearly! Thank you to our families and for the excellent care from Kate and Selina at the Cowichan Midwifery Group and help from nurses at Cowichan District Hospital.

December 19, 1914 ~ October 19, 2011

IN MEMORIAM

IN Loving Memory of Albert G. Freemantle May 21,1942 - October 30, 2008. You are forever in our hearts and on our minds. We miss you terribly but seem to survive in spite of it. Love always, Your family and friends.

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Ken passed away early October 19, 2011, at the age of 96, at NRGH Emergency after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his son, Ken (Jacqui); his son, Earl; two grandchildren: Kenneth and Nicole, and great granddaughters: Kristin and Tianna Kane. He was born near Ladysmith, December 19, 1914. Youthful adventures included gold panning, trapping, hunting and logging. The depression caused moves to many locations and 13 schools in just 6 years. At the age of 14 he began a long and successful career in the logging industry, from cutting wood for steam engines to High Rigger to Superintendent, eventually retiring as Divisional Manager. In 1940 Ken married Babe, his wife of 62 years. Babe passed away December 2001. They began life together on a ďŹ&#x201A;oat house at Camp 6 (Caycuse) and later moved to a house on land, in Caycuse, where they raised two sons. After retirement he enjoyed travel, golf, bridge and living at their Nanaimo home. Ken & his bridge partner won gold medals at the 1994 BC Seniors Games in Cranbrook. He continued to play at bridge games, often 3 times a week. His golďŹ ng never achieved any medals but he had great partners and enjoyed every moment of it. Ken enjoyed good health and still drove, gardened, golfed, cooked and maintained his home. At age 94 he began writing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ken Hallberg An Autobiography.â&#x20AC;? Since the ďŹ rst printing, April 2010, he had sold or distributed 460 books and had just ordered more. Ken will be fondly missed by family and friends. A gathering to celebrate his life is planned for October 29, 2011 at The Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo, B.C. at 2:00 pm. Sands ~ Nanaimo 250.753.2032

CAMPBELL, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stewartâ&#x20AC;? Feb 22, 1928 to October 13, 2011 After a lengthy battle with cancer Stewart passed away October 13, 2011 at CDH with his niece Trudi and friend and caregiver Mrs. Sandy Smith at his bedside. Stewart will be dearly missed and remain in our hearts forever. He will be missed by his four children Paul, Katrina, Dominica and Melissa and his four grandsons. He is survived by his sisters Mary Scoular and Elizabeth Johnson in Saskatchewan. His brother William Campbell (Lennis) in Parksville. He is fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children wish to thank Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niece Trudi for all the support and love given to Stewart through his illness and at his bedside. Trudi and Stewart wish to thank all the caring staff at Oceanview Retirement Home in Crofton who gave more love and care to Stewart than anyone could expect or ask for. Trudi and Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to thank Dr. Glenn Robinson of Coleman Clinic; Mary and all the nurses from the VIHA East Clinic Home Care Nurses; and to Bernadette and all the Second ďŹ&#x201A;oor Nurses at CDH. Stewart was pre-deceased by his brother Duncan (WWII), dad William, Mom Annie Hardie (Campbell), step dad Robert Hardie, sister Margaret Welsh and brother-in-laws Emmett Johnson, Garf Scoular and Harold Welsh. Stewart and his brother Bill came to Duncan in 1941 with their parents when they left the farm at Carrot River, Saskatchewan. Stewart graduated from Duncan High School in 1947. He worked many years as a mechanic for Nels Andersen Service Station in Duncan. When Stewart retired he enjoyed lawn mowing and gardening and lived in both Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan. We would like to extend an invitation for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? for Stewart Campbell at Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St (off Roberts Street), Saturday, November 5th at 1:30 pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers please make a donation to a Charity of Your Choice. On line Condolences may be made at www.hwwallacebc.com

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001

CARDS OF THANKS

In Memory of David Jr. We would like to thank all David's friends & our families for the lovely cards, Ă&#x20AC;owers & support in our time of grief. David will be dearly missed by his Mom, Rod, Dad & step mother Cathy, his sister Tina, brother John, nephew Brody, his niece Shian & other nephews, Auntie Karen & his wonderful friends. In David's short adult life he loved boating, working on boat's, cars & trucks with his Dad. I will miss his compassion, honour & his wonderful sense of humour. He was a great son & he was my best friend. He will be with me forever. Love you son. Dad David Sr.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

CRAFT FAIRS

COMING EVENTS

LOST AND FOUND

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Cobble Hill Christmas Craft Sale. Sat, Nov. 5,

10am-4pm. Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Rd., Cobble Hill. For table rental info please email: secretaryschﬁas@gmail.com

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Whereas, David Zabok, is indebted to Somerset Manor, 2556 Dingwall St, Duncan for approximately $1800.00 for rent, packaging, transportation & storage. Notice is hereby given that on November 11, 2011 or thereafter the belongings will be sold according to law. For information contact (250)748-7764

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COWICHAN Cat Rescue’s Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 18 & 19, Spay-Ghetti & No Balls Dinner, Nov. 19, Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan Vendor info & rentals call 250-746-4749 Dinner tickets $40.00 Dinner info & reservations call 250-743-6500

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CHRISTMAS CHAOS Duncan’s GIANT Arts & Crafts Fair Thurs. Nov 10 & Fri. Nov 11 12 pm to 8 pm Sat. Nov 12 & Sun. Nov 13 10 am – 5 pm

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

COWICHAN Valley Highland Dance Association Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, November 15, 7pm. Upstairs at Old Maple Bay Fire Hall on Herd Road.

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Notice is given that the Horseshoe Bay Inn, 9576 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC, has applied to the General Manager of the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for permission to change the Inn's primary liquor licence (#17847) to allow daily liquor sales beginning at 9:00 a.m., instead of 11:00 a.m. Persons wanting to comment on this proposed licence change are encouraged to provide written comments to the North Cowichan Municipal Council. The Municipal Council will assess public input and pass a resolution formally commenting to the General Manager on whether there appears to be public support for the proposed change and expressing other comments. To ensure consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before Nov. 26, 2011. Letters should be addressed to the North Cowichan Municipal Council at Box 278, Duncan, BC, V9L 3X4 or by email to council@northcowichan.ca Petitions and form letters will not be considered.

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We would like to thank everyone for the many thoughtful cards, emails and fond remembrances of Neil Campbell, a caring and respected family man, colleague, coach and friend. Thank you for sharing all of the special memories from over the years, and for your donations to KidSport Cowichan in Neil’s name. The Campbell family

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DEATHS

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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

A local shopping centre is currently seeking a mature, responsible, jolly person who can ﬁll the special role of mall Santa during the month of December. **Santa suit is supplied** The successful applicant will have superior PR skills, an aptitude for working with children and families. A criminal record check and references are required for this position. Send resume through e-mail before November 14, 2011, to lindag@gulfpaciﬁc.ca

VICTORIA- RESIDENT Manager couple for 70+ unit building. Minor maintenance/upkeep & rental. Competitive wage, Beneﬁts (health etc.) Flexible start date. Locally based business. Fax 250-9205437.

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PART-TIME HELP required for busy dry cleaners. Reply with resume to 320 Festubert St., Duncan, BC PERMANENT PART-TIME help, possibly leading to full time, required in busy ﬂower shop. Must be reliable, responsible and able to work Saturdays. Position is physically demanding. Reply to File A 954, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

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TOW TRUCK Operator required, P/T position for weekends & Mon, Wed, Fri. nights. Class 1 DL an asset. Must live in South Cowichan Valley. Mechanically inclined. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 250-743-1525.

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Take a leading role in VIHA’s Cultural Safety Framework for our Aboriginal clients—Victoria, BC As a key member of the Aboriginal Health Program, you will be responsible for implementing VIHA’s Cultural Safety Framework within the health authority. Working collaboratively with the Professional Development Program, Aboriginal partners and other stakeholders, you will help us meet our goal of developing and delivering culturally safe services, and enhancing Aboriginal people’s access to VIHA services. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in adult learning (or a related discipline), you have 5 years’ recent experience coaching, mentoring, training and facilitating indigenous cultural competency curriculums and training. Your background includes delivering specialized educational programs and working with Aboriginal people and communities as well as related government agencies and ministries. Combining highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills with the adaptability to meet changing priorities, you have the leadership abilities to guide your team to achieve its goals, sometimes in challenging contexts. People of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply. Short-listing is scheduled to begin November 16, 2011 so we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible. To learn more and to apply, visit viha.ca/careers (reference #4261).

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Master Industrial Construction Ltd. Is looking to hire journeyman Welders & Millwrights for full and part time employment. The potential employee(s) will be safety orientated with current WHMIS and Fall Protection training, along with forklift and manlift operator’s certiﬁcation. Primary work location is Mid Vancouver Island (Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ladysmith, etc.). Apply in conﬁdence to The Chronicle, File #100, P.O. Box 400, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3 or drop off at 341 First Ave., Ladysmith.

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GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

DUNCAN: 3959 Sahtlam Rd., Oct. 29 & 30, 12-4pm. No early birds! Rain or shine. GARAGE Sale - 6070 Eagle Ridge Terrace, Duncan Sat. Oct. 29th 9am to Noon, Desks, Toys, Child’s bike etc. VICTORIA TOY Show Sunday Oct 30, Sidney, BC. 250-3854292. www.victoriatoyshow.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

LEGAL SERVICES

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FOR SALE BY OWNER CHEMAINUS. STATION Ridge condo #13. 2 bdrm, 2 ensuites, 1070 sq.ft., 128 sq.ft. heated solarium, single garage + extra parking. $269,000. (250)246-3118.

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5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD. SEASONED mixed firewood or Fir, delivered, $180 split & $150 rounds. (250)246-3280

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BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

Pure-bred Min-Pin puppies for sale, 9 wks old. First shots. $400 (250) 701-7483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

DUNCAN - $329,900 Walk to downtown, hospitals & schools from this 4 bdrm home located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Updated with a new kitchen, 2 baths, family rm, large laundry rm & new ﬂooring throughout. Gas furnace and 2 gas fps. Large covered deck & fenced back yard. Workshop, lots of storage. The triple carport has room for an RV. To view, call (250)748-3932

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Mega GL30R 30 watt guitar amp, PS3 160GB, HP and Acer Netbooks with 160 GB harddrives, Xbox with Kinect, Hero Airless paint sprayer, Titan 440ix paint sprayer. 250-746-9810. 430 Whistler www.heritage pawnbrokers.com

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COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm condo, adult oriented bldg. Underground parking, N/S, N/P. $750/mo + util’s. 250-701-2670 CROFTON 2 Bdrm Apartment Includes 5 appliances. No pets and non smoker’s preferred. $750. + utilities per mo. Ref. req. Dec 1. Call 250-246-2473

RENTALS

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

APARTMENT/CONDO $850 2 bd 1 bath, Top ﬂ Sherman Woods Apts, 5 newer appls, insuite laundry room + utilities, cat ok 250-929-2400.

DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, insuite lndry Hospital area. $725 mo. (Immed). (250)704-1251.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appl’s, small pet ok, secure entry, walk to Community Centre, VIU. $830. 250-701-2107

OPEN HOUSE

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LOVELY MAPLE-WOOD rocking chair with arms. Perfect condition. $125. Call 250748-8855 after 6 p.m.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS HEINTZMANN upright grand mahogany piano and bench, circa 1914, excellent condition, $1200. (250)715-0611

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE CHEMAINUS MURAL Tour business. Includes all equipment and horses. Storage and horse boarding available to correct buyer. $35,000. Call (250)246-5055.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Open House Sunday, October 30th 12:00– 1:30

MORTGAGES

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1,064 sq. ft., 2 bdrm Retirement Patio Home with tons of storage!

OLDER 3 Bdrm trailer in 55+ park, Gibbins Rd. Fixer upper. Pet ok. Call 250-709-4444

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CHEMAINUS - Nov 15 - 2 Suites-in park-like setting close to High School overlooking Askew Creek. 1) 1700 SF 2 bedroom, huge kitchen, $1,300 includes all utilities. 2) 700 SF 2 bedroom walk up to second story with deck $600 plus utilities. Call Tiffany to view 250-416-0112

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CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Fast, friendly and efﬁcient. Kathy 250-743-8194.

COME HOME TO A FRESH CLEAN HOUSE! House Cleaning available on Mondays and Fridays. $20.00 per hour. Weekly, Bi-Weekly and Occasional. References Available. Call Krysta 250882-0357

HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584). 250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

FENCING

250-510-4745

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 310.3535

TREE SERVICES

P.M.

DETAILED CLEANING Friendly, reliable and experienced. Have excellent references. $18/hr. Christine (250)710-0423

TREE SERVICES

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M.A’s. CLEANUP, house & yard work, dog walk, rubbish removal. Senior discount. (250)701-0765

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PLUMBING

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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris

CONTRACTORS

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A31 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $825. Call (250)746-5669.

NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, centrally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available November 1, 2011, $750.00 250-748-9622.

DUNCAN- (8 km north) furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $550. (250)748-1310.

Renovated 2 Bdrm Apartment

Quiet, secure & newly renovated Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

DUNCAN, Bach apt avail Nov 1st, $545 Incl’s heat & HW. N/S. Laundry. (250)746-1000

(250)746-6442

DUNCAN: LARGE (850 sqft), 1 bdrm suite in quiet building, bright, spacious, balcony, W/D, F/S, D/W, downtown. NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $725 mo + utils. Call (250)701-7178.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

DUNCAN: STUDIO & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. New paint, new ﬁxtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs. (250)748-3729.

LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront) 1 bdrm, $580 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Avail Nov. 1. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

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PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RECREATION

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

DUNCAN IN TOWN, newly reno’d 2-bdrm duplex, F&S, $750/mo. No pets. Avail now. 250-701-1937.

COBBLE HILL- Serviced cover RV pad on farmland for rent. (250)743-4392.

DUNCAN, on Somenos Lakenear Walmart, large 1 bdrm, living rm/kitchen, bath with shower, shared W/D. Non drinkers, no drugs. $800 incl’s util. Ref’s. Rick (250)748-5640

2001 CHEV MALIBU, 4 door, auto, dark blue, tinted back windows, well maintained. $4200obo. Call Laurie after 6 pm 250-746-4203

MILL BAY: Bright, clean, new windows, blinds, ﬂooring, paint. 3-bdrm, 1 ofﬁce, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full bsmt, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $1200. (250)661-6628

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM bungalow, $1000/mo. Utilities’s not incl.. Available Nov 1st. (250)732-1965 2 BDRM, Chemainus, close to downtown. 4 appl, NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $800+util. 250597-8974. (CHEMAINUS) 9690 Chemainus Rd., $1300 mo + utils, character house + garden, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, pet ok, Nov. 1. Call 250-356-1431.

COWICHAN BAY- furnished modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail now to April 29, 2012. Privacy, view specular views, lrg deck w/hot tub. See photos at: w w w. s h ow p e n . c o m / m i c a s a $1350 + utils. Refs + deposit. Call (250)748-2938.

LAKE COWICHAN, 2 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, ref’s, lease, $695 mo. Avail now. Call Tharin at 1-250-749-6652.

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

RENTALS

CHEMAINUS Rancher - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, country home, avail. Nov. 1. Fenced yard, ample parking/carport/storage. Pet consid. $1100 + util., 250746-7896, 732-7700 after 4pm

DUNCAN- Suits responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $725. Call (250)746-7389.

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

$900 (price negotiable) Split level townhouse, close to all amenities, 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, brand new appliances, ﬂoor, toilet, windows, doors, siding with plans to renovate both bathrooms and kitchen by the end of this year or early next year, 2 parking spots, utilities not included, N/S, N/P. Available Nov. 1. 250-701-8078 ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 2515 Alexander St, Duncan $595 Two 1 BR suites w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 5-100 Gifford Rd, Ladysmith $925 2 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 6 apps, sundeck ¾ 9918 Willow St, Chemainus $950 2 BR home w/ 5 apps, patio, garage ¾ 8094 Queen St, Crofton $950 3 BR plus den home w/ 4 apps, carport ¾ 14-6078 Truesdale Rd, Duncan $1350 3 BR 3 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, pond ¾ 2041 Merrifield Ln, Shaw Lk $1395 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, office ¾ 1450 Haida Rd, Duncan $1450 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, jacuzzi tub For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360. www.shawniganlakebeachresort.com

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

COTTAGES

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher on a quiet flat half acre, (off Lakes Rd.), attached double car garage, detached workshop & carport, all appls incl’d, RV prkg, fenced back yard, fresh updates including paint, windows, hot water tank, carpet & furnace. Walking trails and bus routes nearby, $1400 mo. 250-748-0273. DUNCAN, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, family home w/ bsmt, large living & rec room w/ fireplaces, plus den, 5 appls, private setting, avail immed. Ref’s req. N/S. $1575, (250)746-7935. EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997.

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Possible garden. Call (250)743-4392.

LK COWICHAN spectacular lake views, newer 3Bdrm, 2ba, 1400sqft., 5appls, pets neg, $1095 + utils. 1-250-474-0545

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MILL BAY - Ocean View $1500. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. One block from Thrifty’s. Fenced yard and garden. Shared w/d and utilities with owner in ensuite. N/S. Pets welcome. Available Nov 1. 250-885-5850.

CROFTON: 2-BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. $825/mo. 250748-4253 or 250-715-5810. CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious Lower Duplex!!! 3 bed/1.5 bath, 5 appliances. Please contact Rick @250246-1859 for more information. CROFTON: TOP 2 bdrm, ocean view, balcony, in 4plex. F/S, shared W/D, $675+ util’s. (250)246-3773, (250)324-3430 DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN, NEW 2 bdrm upper duplex, natural gas F/P, 5 new appls, priv ent, french doors onto back porch, beautiful yard, storage & prkg, walking distance to town, N/S, Dec. 1, $1200 + utils. (250)746-8182. DUNCANNEWLY built 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, fenced yrd, close to town/schools, 5 appls, pets considered. $1250. (250)597-3362.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 2 bdrm, mountain views, W/D, $850. N/P, N/S. 250-743-8268. SHAWNIGAN WATERFRONT Sm house, year round. $950+ utils. NS/NP. 250-743-7785. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance. Youbou, lake view, sunny, 2+ bdrm,1 1/2 bth, w/d, n/s, refs, Dec 1st or possibly sooner, 950.mth,1-250-248-6316, amcmullin@sd69.bc.ca

DUNCAN: Very private and spacious 1/2 duplex near hospital on bus route. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. New paint, hardwood in living room and kitchen cabinet re facing. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room. 1 car garage with remote, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, REDUCED! $1400/m $1350/m, includes utilities. 250-748-3539. Pet considered. N/S. References required. Available Nov 15.

DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1250 incl’s util. Nov 1st. 250-748-9059

TWO 2ND Floor commercial suites available Nov. 1. Great downtown location,approx 500 sq.ft. each. Reasonable rent, ample parking. (250)701-7517.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.

ROOMS FOR RENT NORTH COWICHAN- Large private room with own access and washroom in brand new home. Mountain views, near Tansor Elementary. Laundry, internet, parking. $500./mo. Seeking N/S mature adult. Available now. Call (250) 7323341. (250) 715-8281. Room for rent in a large 3 bdrm house on acreage. 4837 Cowichan Lk Rd. $350/m plus utilities. ALSO: 2 rooms for rent in downtown, 163 2nd St $375/m each, hydro, phone, cable incl. 778-422-1976

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING THE GATEHOUSE Adult Care (Ltd.) Licensed Facility. Come join our Family! We have room for two full time “clients” in our family home environment. We are a level entry home with easy access to all rooms and two outdoor patios with seating. Safe and secure...private individual rooms. Home cooked meals and snacks, special diets if needed. Hair, nail and foot care provided. All care is provided by on site trained staff. For more information please call Rae Marie, Manager/Supervisor at: 250-7434913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email:

YOUBOU WATERFRONT, semi furn/unfurn, 1bdrm grnd level, garden, N/S, W/D. $650 hydro incl’d. 250-217-1173. MAPLE BAY, bright, clean, private, 2 yrs old, 1 bdrm + den, F/S, W/D, no stairs, sep. entrance & parking, nice neighbourhood. Incls: heat, hydro, h/w, wiﬁ, N/S, pet neg. $750. Avail Nov 1. Call Erin 250-748-7476.

NORTH COWICHAN- ground level 2 bdrm suite, own W/D, D/W, full kitchen in bright living space. Available now. N/S. $875+ utils. Call (250)7323341, 250-715-8281.

SUITES, UPPER DUNCAN: RENO’D quiet cozy bachelor. Heat, H/W, electric & parking incld’d. Laundry avail. NS/NP $450. 250-597-3756. MAPLE BAY. Large, bright, bachelor. nice view, skylights, full kitchen. D/W, incls hydro, A/C, sep ent & parking, N/S, N/P, quiet, mature, $675 mo, Nov. 1. Jennifer 250-746-5404

4 BDRMS Large suite. 1 bdrm available: $400 inclds utils. Wood F/P, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. 250-740-5619. DUNCAN: FEMALE roommate wanted to share accommodation with other female, Oct. 1 or ASAP. Close to town, on bus route. 250-748-3743. ROOMMATE WANTED to share lovely home in Duncan. Large bdrm with en-suite & walk in closet. Walk to town & hospital. (250)746-9678.

SUITES, LOWER BRIGHT 1 BDRM Level entry, very quiet, priv. entrance, NP/NS, no parties, $650 incl util. Avail Nov 1. 250-748-3470 CHEMAINUS: OCEAN View 1bdrm 850sqft, $875 or 2bdrm 1060sqft, $950. Large kitchen/dining/living, 5 appl. Private ent. & large parking. N/P N/S, no drugs/loud parties. Util’s incl. Ref’s. Now (250)246-1408 CHEMAINUS: RENO’D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & ent., Walk to town. $650./mo utils incld. (250)246-1546. COBBLE HILL- bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite, $650. New fridge, stove, carpet, lino. Hydro & water included. Nonsmoking, N/P, no partying. Call (250)743-8166. COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, newly reno’d, bright, ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810. CROFTON: 1 bdrm, W/D, gas F/P. Avail. Dec. 1st. Sea view, all util’s incld’d + satellite, $625. Call 250-709-0447. DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Available now. 250-246-1933. DUNCAN 1 bdrm, grd lvl, hdwd ﬂrs, sep ent, shared lndry, lrg shared yard, N/S, 1 cat ok. $650 +utils. 250-7109769. (OPEN HOUSE), Sun, 12-3PM. 3158 Sherman Rd. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D hookup, NS/NP. $700+utils. 250-748-8214, after 6pm. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterﬁeld. $595./mo. + utils. Text me at (250)896-4248. DUNCAN, AVAIL Nov. 1, good neighbourhood, 3 bdrm above ground suite, W/D, utilities incl’d. N/P, $1000 mo. Call (250)510-0993. DUNCAN, LARGE 2 bdrm suite, shared laundry, carport, N/S, N/P, $800 mo utils incl’d, avail Nov. 1, 250-748-5456. SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 1bdrm, unfurn basement, NS/NP. $550 + hydro. (250)743-6966.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 - 35’ ALPHA SEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $32,000 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993 2009 CARDINAL 35’ 5th Wheel, 4 push-outs, 0 miles. Designed for total comfort & livability. Fully furnished and equipped. Reduced to only $34,900. 250-597-3062.

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2006 FORD Five Hundred Sedan - One owner, low klms, like new. V6, CVT trans, PS, PB, Loaded, Leather. New Tires. Asking $10,900. Phone 250-743-3128 and leave a message.

MAPLE BAY/The Properties bach suite, wonderful view, all conveniences, priv level entry, Quiet, responsible, N/S N/P. Ref’s req. $625. 250-597-3851

TOWNHOUSES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

3 BDRM Townhouse, new ﬂoors, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat, incl cable. Avail now. Call 250-748-7992, 250748-2727. 250-709-7992.

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

DUNCAN 3BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000. 250-748-4484, 250-748-1088.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

1994 FORD Explorer Limited Edition. Great condition, safe 2nd family car. $1,900 Call 250-709-2608 2000 DODGE Durango SLT, 4x4, V8, leather, 286k, new brakes, + 4 snow tires. $5995. All records. (250)748-3316

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2002 CHEV Astro van, 8 passenger, white, auto, A/C, 106K, good cond. $5995. (250)701-7770 83 CHEV Durango S10 4x4, longbox, auto, V6, runs well. 130 Km. $700 obo. 250-7464203

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A32 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, October 28, 2011

Forward play Äne, but backs too quick

Langley, Frost Äre up the Titans’ scoring machine Youth soccer: Core of last season’s team from U16 doing the same damage to opponents in U17 Silver Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

Cowichan rugby: Norsemen use their speed and youthful energy to full advantage in a 34-14 win News Leader Pictorial

he Cowichan Rugby Club’s First Division Piggies were expecting a visit from the UVic Jutes Saturday. But the UVic Norsemen showed up instead. The trade-off didn’t work out too well for Cowichan, as it lost 34-14 to the speedy Norsemen at the Herd Road Grounds. Despite the score, Cowichan had plenty of sustained pressure in the ¿rst half. “We killed them in the forwards,’’ said Cowichan coach Ian Murray. “But every one of their backs is faster than ours.’’ Led by valley product Kane Wyatt,

Don Bodger

Defensive stand is made by the young UVic Norsemen, as the Cowichan First Division men hammer away at the goal line trying to score Saturday. the youthful UVic back¿eld left Cowichan in the dust whenever some space opened up. “We didn’t play that well again,’’ said Murray. “We scored right off at the start of the game.’’ But as soon as the Piggies gave up possession, the Norsemen made them pay. “I said, ‘hang onto the ball, slow it down and we’ll be ¿ne,’’’ said Murray. But Cowichan didn’t heed the advice of its coach nearly enough. Cowichan was awarded a penalty try after blasting the UVic line for the better part of 10 minutes. Louis

Gudmundseth scored the other Cowichan try and Andrew Gudmundseth kicked two conversions. There was a mix-up in the time and the duration of the game actually got cut short by about 15 minutes. Murray wasn’t necessarily upset about that because a comeback didn’t seem to be in the works. “They were probably going to score more,’’ he quipped. Cowichan still managed to ¿nish ¿rst heading into the next round after Nanaimo upset Port Alberni. Cowichan is at home again Saturday at 1 p.m. against the Castaways Wanderers.

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massive crowd turned out at the Cowichan Sportsplex Sunday. The Mid-Island Lightning ¿eld lacrosse association hosted the U8/U10 jamboree and it was a rousing success. A great deal of effort has gone into recruiting players into the sport at the younger age levels for future development and the results of those efforts could readily be seen. A total of eight teams from all over the island participated. “What an exciting time was had by over 100 ¿ve to 10-year-olds on a beautiful sunny Sunday,’’ noted U8/U10 commissioner Marnie Evans. “I think we had that many fans out as well.’’ Two games were played simultaneously throughout the day. Evans explained the teams played as many mini games against each other as the four-hour time limit

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Bantam Bulldogs steamroll another opponent

Still undefeated: Only three games remaining in Cowichan football team’s quest for a perfect season and a shot at VMFL supremacy Don Bodger

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Group of Äve solid at UBC ProliÄc play: Valley products a key to success in ﬁeld hockey nationals Don Bodger

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ig contributions from Cowichan players have propelled UBC into top spot for Canada West ladies’ university ¿eld hockey. Shawnigan Lake’s Sarah Keglowitsch was named rookie of the year last week as the UBC squad that also includes valley products Kirsten Bertsch, Miranda Mann, Caitlin Evans and Katrina Waldron prepares to head to the national championships in Calgary. “I was surprised,’’ Keglowitsch said of her award. “There’s a lot of really good rookies.’’ It’s been an enjoyable season for the UBC women who ¿nished ¿rst in Canada West with eight wins, two losses and two ties. “I loved it,’’ said Keglowitsch, who scored ¿ve goals while playing mostly at forward this season. “It went by really fast. All the rookies felt like that.’’ Mann and Bertsch were both named Canada West all-stars. Waldron and Evans were instrumental in the success of the UBC defence that allowed just 13 goals in 12 games, including ¿ve shutouts. UBC ¿nished the season against Alberta last weekend and won both games. The previous week brought out a large crowd, as UBC invaded UVic, with Chelsea Morton the lone valley player left on the Vikes. Keglowitsch scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win during the ¿rst game and the rematch ended 1-1.

o hum. Another game, another big victory for the Cowichan Bantam Bulldogs in the Vancouver Mainland Football League. The Bulldogs, coming off their toughest game of the season the previous week in a 10-0 victory over the South Delta Rams, have made most of their games look routine this season. They ran their record to 7-0 by clobbering Cloverdale 34-0 on the road Sunday. “We were doing everything in our power not to run up the score,’’ said Cowichan coach Doug Williams. The Bulldogs are tied for ¿rst with the North Surrey Tigers, but “they’re running into the toughest part of their schedule and barely beat Victoria 17-14,’’ Williams pointed out. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, continued to roll with the defense forcing Cloverdale to concede two safeties. Riley Caljouw led the team in tackles with four while Brock Gowanlock and Clayton Key were close behind. Curtis Gronnestad made an interception from the defensive line. Williams shufÀed his lineup in the second half with the game well in hand. Landon Conville went into quarterback while Brandon St. Clair assumed the running back spot to start the fourth quarter. Drayson Price still managed to run for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Mitchell Hinton went ¿ve-for-seven passing and ran for 12 yards. Bobby MacWatt had a great game at fullback with 32 yards rushing while opening up holes for Price and Gowanlock. Nick Thomas scored a TD and had fun ¿lling in at linebacker for Conville. Kain Melchior scored the ¿rst TD on a quick pass from Hinton while Eric Williams made a great kickoff runback after the defense forced Cloverdale to concede its second safety. The punt team cornered Cloverdale into giving up two

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Drayson Price is a constant running threat for the Bantam Bulldogs. singles on punts by Price into the end zone. Cowichan plays Nanaimo in its last regular season home game at McAdam Park Sunday at 1 p.m. “They didn’t have a team last year,’’ said Doug Williams. “It’s a steep learning curve for them.’’ The ¿nal two league games will be played on the road against Chilliwack and Langley in the quest to remain undefeated. “We’ve got to be on our top form to play them,’’ said Williams. “We can’t take them lightly.’’ The Cowichan Midget Bulldogs, meanwhile, went down to their second straight shutout defeat, losing 28-0 to North Surrey.

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North Surrey sits fourth in the standings so Cowichan battled hard to keep the score down to four touchdowns. “North Surrey displayed speed on both sides of the ball and held our offense in check for most of the game,’’ pointed out Cowichan coach Joe Lobo. Cowichan did manage to move the ball, with running back Blake Torok-Both eating up 120 yards, but North Surrey somehow managed to bring him down short of the end zone all the time. Cowichan got into the red zone eight times. “We never gave up,’’ noted Lobo. “We kept pounding the ball down¿eld but just could not ¿nd the ¿nal touch to ¿nish off the drives.’’ The Cowichan defense was somewhat shellshocked trying to stop North Surrey’s fast running backs. When Cowichan missed tackles, North Surrey wound up in the end zone. North Surrey had a 14-0 lead before Cowichan settled down. The defense woke up on a resounding hit by R.J. Piche and that gave the Bulldogs some momentum. Defensive end Adam Marchetti Àushed out the quarterback and stalled the running backs in the back¿eld for losses. Cornerback Cory Lewis dominated the secondary with textbook tackles that prevented the receivers from gaining extra yards. “Unfortunately, our offense just could not ¿nd the right combinations to help out the defensive team’s effort to get us back into the game,’’ summed up Lobo. The Cowichan Peewee Bulldogs played a great allaround game to defeat Nanaimo 36-6 in a playoff game. Damian McCuaig-Jones scored two TDs in the ¿rst quarter, covering 27 and 40 yards. Carter Price and Tanner Cairns-Haire added to the total in the second quarter with TDs of 12 and two yards, respectively. McCuaig-Jones had a 42-yard TD in the third quarter and turned an interception into another TD in the fourth quarter. Dylan Taylor and Jonah Morgan were defensive players of the game.

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Cardinals can’t convert chances Gaping net: Sailors boast a goalkeeper brought in from Baltimore while Div. 2 Cowichan ladies’ ﬁeld hockey side is forced to play without one Don Bodger

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he Cardinals went sailing into uncharted territory and couldn’t take the wind out of the Sailors’ sails. The Cowichan Div. 2 Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association team faced a goaltending mismatch. The

Cardinals didn’t have one, forcing them to play the tightest possible defensive game, while the Sailors showcased a goalie they picked up from Baltimore. The result was somewhat predictable, with the Sailors winning 5-1. Cowichan’s goal was scored on a short corner by Alex Kellar, with an assist to Claire Seeliger. Cowichan had some other chances

to keep the score closer, but couldn’t convert. Seeliger hit the post and Cheryl McCreary was sent away on a breakaway. Other great plays for Cowichan were made by Sarah Cross, Crystal Lockhart, Tina McNeil and Michelle Pewarchuk. Indoor play will be starting soon for the ladies as the weather turns.

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Inside edge is gained by Jenna Ellison of Quamichan in the race for the ball against Mark Isfeld during the Shawnigan Lake Junior Field Hockey Open Änal.

Quamichan girls impressive Junior Äeld hockey: Tournament teamwork yields great results Don Bodger

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ineteen goals scored and none against propelled Quamichan Middle School to ¿rst place in the Shawnigan Lake School Junior Field Hockey Open. Quamichan beat Shawnigan B 7-0, St. Michael’s 4-0, Brentwood College 5-0 and Mark Isfeld 3-0 in the ¿nal. “That was our biggest competition,’’ Quamichan player Maddie Smith said of the ¿nal.

Isfeld had beaten Quamichan 3-1 before, said coach Peter Luff, but his players were ready for the rematch. “Overall, I was just impressed by how our team came together and how we’ve been executing what we’ve been doing in our practices,’’ said Luff. After a slow start to the season, the team seems to be going full throttle. “We’ve improved over the season and now our hard work is starting to pay off,’’ Luff told the girls. “We’ve won our last four or ¿ve, trying to get ready for the islands in three weeks,’’ said Smith.

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Grizzlies pull away in the third to hand Caps their second road loss The Cowichan Valley Capitals ran into a red-hot Victoria Grizzlies team Wednesday night and lost just their second road game of the B.C. Hockey League season. The Grizzlies broke a 4-4 tie in the third period with three unanswered goals to beat the Caps 7-4 at Bear Mountain Arena. The Grizzlies started the season 0-5, including 6-2 and 5-1 losses to the Caps, but have since gone 7-1.

They’ve catapulted one point past the Caps in the tight Coastal Conference standings. The Caps’ record dropped to 6-5-1. They’re just three points off the division lead but also a mere three points up on last-place Langley. Matt Grant doubled his season goal total, tallying twice for the Caps. Brandon Mistal scored in his second straight game and Travis Stephens added the

other marker. The Caps led three times in the game and the teams were tied on four separate occasions. But Victoria took over just before the midway mark of the third period with two goals in 39 seconds. The Caps are at home to Interior Conference opponents Westside Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Trail at 3:30 p.m.

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eing part of the Vancouver Island Raiders’ junior football program in Nanaimo is something special for players and Cobble Hill’s Whitman Tomusiak is enjoying every minute of it. “It’s just a really tight team,’’ said Tomusiak, 20, a wide receiver who’s in his second season with the Raiders. Raider Nation is buzzing, with the biggest game in the organization’s history on the horizon Saturday at 1 p.m. The famed Saskatoon Hilltops will be at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park for the ¿rst time ever to contest the Jostens Cup against the Raiders in the national semi¿nal. “We played them last year and it’s a lot of the same guys,’’ said Tomusiak. “I know what to expect.’’ That game brought plenty of pressure playing on the road in Saskatoon. “It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of — over 5,000 people,’’ said Tomusiak. “I did my job that game. I didn’t have an unreal game. I’m more of a deep receiver. I got ¿ve short balls that game.’’ The Hilltops won that national semi¿nal last year 34-23. The only previous meeting between the famed franchises was also in Saskatoon in 2008 when the Raiders prevailed 27-25. This is the rubber match and it promises to be a doozy. With last year’s experiences under his belt, Tomusiak ¿gures to be a favourite target of quarterback Jordan Yantz, who ironically is from Regina. Cowichan has maintained a long connection with the Raiders. Cam Hoffman was a key member of the squad for many years and Raiders’ coach Matthew (Snoop) Blokker lived here and is well-known for his ties to the valley football community. The Raiders even held their preseason training camp in the valley at McAdam Park numerous times before moving it to Port Alberni this year. The current Cowichan crop is left to Tomusiak and Elliot Jones, who is

working his way up the depth chart at defensive back. Tomusiak started in the Cowichan football system with the Cowichan Chiefs in pre-atom and atom under coach Wes Marrs, but then didn’t play for ¿ve years. He resurfaced in bantam and then wound up going to Nanaimo to play with the Redmen for coach Sean Rodin when the Cowichan midget team folded. When Cowichan rejoined the midget ranks, Tomusiak decided to keep playing in Nanaimo. “I just liked it up there,’’ he said. “I liked the coaches. I liked the situation I was in up there.’’ Tomusiak was excited about trying to catch on with the Raiders at training camp last year. “I was taken up to the ¿rst team by the end of it,’’ he said. “I was basically a starter out of training camp. I didn’t expect that. I thought I’d be a sixth receiver.’’ Tomusiak remembers his ¿rst B.C. Football Conference game against Surrey went well. “It was interesting. I had a pretty good game,’’ he said. “I didn’t know what to expect yet. I didn’t know what to do. I managed to make a few plays.’’ Tomusiak actually made four catches for 150 yards. “After that game, they thought, ‘we’re going to keep him out there,’’’ chuckled Tomusiak. “I just sort of grew with the team. I just really liked it out there. It came like a family to me. I just really liked the organization and the team.’’ Tomusiak, who’s six-foot-one but with an outstanding leaping ability, quickly became a big part of Yantz’s arsenal of four main receivers. “I couldn’t ask for much more as far as touches on the ball,’’ said Tomusiak. He won the BCFC rookie of the year award, the ¿rst Island product to earn the honour, and ¿nished second in the league in receiving yards. The team marched all the way to a ¿fth consecutive Cullen Cup championship last season. “I obviously had watched them win it before,’’ Tomusiak said. “I wanted to be part of it.’’ The loss to Saskatoon in the na-

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