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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

ECO Depot dumped, CVRD asks now what?

North Cowichan Mayor-elect Jon Lefebure smiles at a well-wisher after his regular Monday morning swim in the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Lefebure returned to ofÄce by edging incumbent Tom Walker by just 16 votes Saturday.

Voters reject Cameron-Taggart site: Selling property back to its original owner is no longer an option News Leader Pictorial

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aring hearts and open ears to citizen concerns may be the hallmark of North Cowichan’s new council boasting what may be the municipality’s record of four female councillors elected Saturday. “I hope the difference with this council is around communication,” said fresh councillor Kate Marsh, starting her three-year term. “Four women elected, and the (new) mayor all indicated in their platforms good two-way communication is what they’d like. “I’d like to see a council corner column in the newspapers to share plans and ideas, plus town-hall meetings.”

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money to buy back the land. “We’re absolutely thrilled,” she said. “I wish they would have listened from the beginning, but that’s how it goes.” ith south Cowichan “The three of us still owned two pieces, residents clearly saying “No” to a waste transfer so my brother and I have bought (their sister) out so we don’t have the money to and recycling centre on Cameron-Taggart Road, purchase that property back,” Williams CVRD planners are left wondering where explained. The longtime Cobble Hill residents to go next. said they would never have sold the land One place they won’t be going is back they owned for more than 60 years had to the Williams family. The family’s offer to buy back the prop- they known the CVRD planned to build a waste transfer station on it. erty it sold the CVRD in 2010 is no lonMeanwhile, site supporter and returning ger on the table, Judy Williams Cobble Hill Director Gerry con¿rmed Monday, following Giles said she is not sure where results of Saturday’s ECO Depot the board will go from here. site referendum. “I know the board is comThe controversial transfer stamitted to achieving zero waste m tion was rejected Saturday in a and providing a recycling vote of 2,669 to 1,451. depot in the south Cowichan While the vote was not bindarea for achieving that goal, ing, no one expects the CVRD but b it will be up to the new to push ahead with the project Bruce Fraser: board to determine what those b now. Instead, the district is left Shawnigan win next n steps will be in ¿nding to ¿gure out how to enhance another location,” she said two recycling services in the south days after convincingly defeating chalend, and what to do with the property it lenger Dara Quast 903 votes to 468 in the spent $651,000 to acquire. Cobble Hill race. Bruce Fraser, who rode the anti-ECO “I’ve never tried to second guess the 15 Depot wave to a landslide victory in directors that sit around the table and I the Shawnigan Lake director’s race this don’t think that this is a good time to start weekend, has an idea. second guessing them.” “I think we need to work as collaboraGiles ¿gured those talks wouldn’t start tively as we can with the private sector,” brewing until after the New Year and was he said Monday after trouncing incumphilosophical about voters rejecting the bent Ken Cossey 1,020 votes to 379. CVRD’s plan. “If there are going to be supplementary “You can never be disappointed in activities paid for by the taxpayer, they democracy,” she said Monday. “The refershould be more carefully sited in indusendum results show the majority of people trial areas,” Fraser said. were not supportive of that location.” “The most important thing is to listen “This has been a year-long struggle to what my colleagues think, but I don’t for the community and the board, and think that there’s any prospect of the ECO the referendum vote puts ¿nality to that,” Depot going in the Cameron-Taggart Giles said. Road area.” “A lot of work and due diligence went Williams was rejected in a March offer to buy the property back from the CVRD. into the Cameron-Taggart site and I cerShe is tickled with the referendum results tainly understand residents in that area felt very differently than the CVRD did.” but said her family no longer has the Ashley Degraaf

Marsh will serve under new mayor Jon Lefebure, who defeated incumbent Mayor Tom Walker by an of¿cial count of 16 votes (2,344-2,328). Lefebure agreed women would bring a more amicable mood to council. “I started on an all-male council (1999-2002), then got on a council with three women (2002-2005), and they helped us make better decisions having that balance,” he said. “We now have four very strong women with great backgrounds. They’ll listen to everyone around the table and bring forth opinions of their own.” Public opinion Saturday saw incumbent Councillor Ruth Hartmann top the polls with 2,910 votes. Then came new female councillors Jennifer Woike (2,827), Barb Lines (2,777) and Marsh (2,645). Marsh was just behind incumbent John Koury (2,758) and ahead of incumbent Councillor Al Siebring (2,482 votes). “The new council will be really full of energy and good collaborative

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discussion,” Hartmann said. “There’ll be no disrespect shown and these women want to work for their community. It’ll be ‘If I disagree with your opinion, let’s be amenable to discussion.’” Walker was gracious about the result. “The electorate chose an excellent council and I’d have been proud to serve with them,” he said, acknowledging the four females will bring a new mood to council. “Debate may tone down a bit — I think councils should be at least 50 per cent women.” Marsh said issues facing Lefebure’s council ¿rst could include a public hearing date for the Echo Heights forest, public ideas of holding evening council meetings, and North Cowichan’s rising legal bills. “I’d like to see better communication so we can avoid ¿ghting things out in court,” she said. Lefebure seem to agree, moneywise. more on A5

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rson is not suspected as a third home in as many days was damaged by ¿re Thursday night, North Cowichan’s southend ¿re chief said. “No, none,” Rob MacDowell said when asked if there was a connection between the three blazes. Rob Clark, North Cowichan’s assistant to the ¿re commissioner, was unavailable for comment about possible causes of the trio of recent ¿res. The couple that owns a home 6496 Diana Drive, off Wicks Road, was not injured during Thursday evening’s blaze believed to have started in the garage, MacDowell said. The ¿re saw 20 North Cowichan Andrew Leong ¿re¿ghters, plus 10 from Duncan’s A volunteer North Cowichan South End ÄreÄghter battles last night’s blaze at 6496 Diana Drive. The structure Äre was reported at 6:49 p.m. Duncan hall, ¿ght the blaze that erupted at Fire Department was called for mutual aid with their pumpers and manpower. Thursday’s Äre marks the third house Äre in as many days in the around 7 p.m. Cowichan region. A boat and trailer, plus a car in the

double garage, were toast as was a camper unit in the driveway, he explained. Fire swept into rooms above the garage, but the blaze was contained to the garage due to a ¿re wall between the garage and the main part of the home, the chief said. “There was heavy smoke damage to the rest of the house,” MacDowell said Friday morning as crews cooled smoldering hot spots on scene. Fire crews stopped the blaze from affecting nearby properties, he said, noting a fence was charred. Thursday’s ¿re follows two others last week. On Tuesday, a home on McKinstry Place in Duncan received signi¿cant ¿re damage to the home’s back entrance. On Wednesday, a log home in Sahtlam was destroyed by ¿re, leaving its owner homeless. Investigation continues into all three ¿res.

North Cowichan hoping ten-year tax break for investment brings in the business Peter W. Rusland

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new 10-year tax holiday in North Cowichan for investments in cutting industrial greenhouse-gas emissions by 25 per cent is a B.C. ¿rst, Councillor John Koury said. Beside the property-tax break for ¿rms sinking $50,000 or more into GHG reduction methods, council’s also offering companies a decade-long tax vacation for investing $250,000 or more in light or major industrial lands. It’s about creating jobs and boosting environmental protection, Koury explained of Wednesday’s landmark bylaw. “This’ll be a ¿rst for North Cowichan for sure,” he said of the land-investment tax break, “and a ¿rst in B.C. — maybe in Canada — for reducing

GHGs.” And other tax holidays are also being booked by council, he signalled. “This is only one of two bylaws. “The other one we’re working on, in its infancy, is a revitalization bylaw providing incentives to developers to develop core areas under Chemainus’ revitalization plan, in (VIU) university village, Crofton waterfront and its town revitalization.” Why haven’t these types of tax breaks been broached by council before? “We live in different times from when North Cowichan can depend on one taxpayer (Crofton pulp mill) paying 40 to 50 per cent of the tax bill,” Koury said of luring new business here. “These are highly competitive times.” He couldn’t name speci¿c businesses he aims to lure. Still, the new council must honour the tax-break bill or rescind it, Koury explained.“The

sky’s the limit. We’ll have to see response from industry on this bylaw. “We’d look at the types of industries looking to build capacity in in the forest industry, small mill operations, small manufacturing, and small distribution operations.” John Koury: Koury said he’d travel to Attracting business pitch the tax break to corporate bosses. “If council gives me a mandate to be active in that way, absolutely.” Anchoring action in North Cow’s three deepsea ports — supporting Victoria’s recent big ship-building contract — is on Koury’s radar for Cowichan Bay, Crofton and Chemainus. But he recognized eco-issues near each port.

“There’s always a number of environmental issues that needed to be mitigated when it comes to industry’s footprint. During re¿ts, those environmental issues would be addressed. m But measuring less greenhouse-gas pollution is harder than noting an investment in industrial land. “How they measure it, I don’t know. “If they feel they can reduce GHGs and become more m ef¿cient, using less energy, they’re actually contributing to their bottom line. “Leading-edge companies are what we’d like to see set up shop here.” Koury was unaware of other councils offering greenhouse-gas tax breaks. “We’re raising the Àag. “We’ve already had one business call us on this. “This is about attracting business where we want it to happen.”

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rumbles about huge lineups, waits and no parking at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre on vote day Nov. 19 might not be such a bad thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing that was really evidentâ&#x20AC;Śthere was this sense of camaraderie and purpose with that many people gathered, and it was truly inspiring,â&#x20AC;? Shawnigan directorelect Bruce Fraser said. But some folks werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too tickled about the turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It simply overwhelmed the facility,â&#x20AC;? Fraser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were only four tables for people to check in and four voting booths, and there was such a strong turnout that people were lined up right outside the building on some occasions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether they expected that turnout, or whether they thought they could handle it, it did turn out to be a bit slow, with some people waiting for 40 minutes to an hour, and some people left, I think, without voting because they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend the time,â&#x20AC;? Fraser said.

CVRD election notes â&#x20AC;˘ Gerry Giles held on to her seat in Cobble Hill, 903 votes to 468 over Dara Quast â&#x20AC;˘ In the Shawnigan race Ken Cossey lost to Bruce Fraser 1,020 votes to 379. Roy Davies ďŹ nish third with 280 votes, and Kelly Musselwhite fourth with 54 ballots.

According to Shawniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new top dog, some seniors took one look at the lineup and made a beeline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So that was a bit unfortunate, and obviously you want to do a better job in the future, accommodating especially for people who are either short on time or Âżnd it difÂżcult physically,â&#x20AC;? Fraser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they just simply didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipate that level of turnout.â&#x20AC;? According to CVRD chief elections ofÂżcer Kathleen Harrison, 1,733 ballots were cast in Shawnigan, up from 405 in 2008, when there was no race for director. There were 1,539 voters in 2005 and 1,198 in 2002. She said staff did what it could. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also had two advanced voting opportunities where everybody in the valley could go and vote on Nov. 9 and Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre,â&#x20AC;? Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also had mail ballot voting opportunities and that was expanded this year for people who expected to be away on all three voting days, plus the usual with regard to people who have a disability, illness or injury that â&#x20AC;˘ Mike Walker regained a seat in Mill Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; after a one-term hiatus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with 564 votes compared to Angela Auchinclossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 329, and Balu Tatachariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Bay director Lori Iannidinardo easily slipped back into her seat thumping Greg Hunt 627 votes to 275. â&#x20AC;˘ And in the closest race of the evening, Pat Weaver defeated Youbou incumbent Klaus Kuhn by a vote of 177

would prevent them attending the voting place on general voting day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So there were a number of opportunities besides Nov. 19,â&#x20AC;? Harrison said. But only 280 south-end residents voted in the ECO Depot referendumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advanced polls. Harrison noted access wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an issue at the Shawnigan Community Centre, as â&#x20AC;&#x153;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheelchair access there,â&#x20AC;? but admitted she did receive a grievance about wait times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did have a complaint from one elector who said he was standing in line for some time, and with regard to signage,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He felt there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adequate signage directing people with disabilities to go to the front of the line.â&#x20AC;? The community centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest hours were between noon and 6 p.m., she added, noting the CVRD employed 14 staff members, which was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the largest amount of staff weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had at any voting place at any time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue was we had a huge voter turnout in a short amount of time. There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really a whole lot you can do about that,â&#x20AC;? she said.

to 173. â&#x20AC;˘ ECO Depot referendum action saw the most â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; votes (1,223) cast from the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ CVRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other southâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;end referendum saw 709 people give a nod to the Mill Bay-Malahat Historical Society receiving up to $15,000 in annual regional funding for artifact preservation and more. Only 252 people voted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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uncan Mayor Phil Kent returned to the big chair for his third term during Saturday’s civic election that gave city hall three new faces. Kent hinted his council comprising three females and three male councillors — to be inaugurated Dec. 5 — could spell fresh thinking. “You get people coming with different perspectives, which means new views on old problems,” said Kent who earned 829 votes to challenger-councillor Paul Fletcher’s 362. “With fresh energy and new skill sets, we’ll see different approaches and excellent input.” Kent noted having three female councillors — newcomers Michelle Staples (444 votes), Michelle Bell (486), and incumbent Sharon Jackson (590) — is an ideal mix. “Having that (male-female split) on council gives a reasonable

Analyzing the vote Re-elected city Mayor Phil Kent and challenger Paul Fletcher offered different views about about why Kent landed more than double the ballots managed by Fletcher. Kent earned 829 ballots to Fletcher’s 362. Reasons aside, they basically agreed a 33.6 per cent voter turnout — just 1,221 votes of a possible 3,702 — didn’t give the full picture of Duncanites’ political leanings. “I think it was because the same voters came out,” Fletcher said of his loss.

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Jenn George congratulates Duncan Mayor Phil Kent Saturday outside the Craig Street Brew Pub, site of Kent’s victory celebration. representation of the real comBell hoped the female-male ratio now,” he said. munity.” brings a balance to council. He predicted it’ll take at least a year for the new councillors to wet His male councillors include “It’s just some new ideas and new councillor Martin Barker (472 views of looking at things.” their feet in the city’s complex issues and said he won’t run for city votes), and incumbents Joe Thorne She cited fresh ideas could help (584) and Tom Duncan (698). bring clarity about amalgamation of¿ce again. with North Cowichan, and forging “It’s not about the quality of job you’re doing, but who you know.” stronger partnerships with south “There wasn’t any great issue for Cowichan and Cowichan Tribes. The other Duncan hopefuls them to focus on.” gained the following votes: Judy Kent said the low 33.6 per Kent declined to comment about why cent voter turnout Stafford, 411; Jen Fletcher lost. indicated citizen Holden, 402; Ranjit “There’s wasn’t any one issue they satisfaction with city Dhami, 382; Cassandidn’t like about Paul. hall leaders. dra Bar¿eld, 368; Bob “I only talked about my positive vision 2008 was 36 per Brooke, 296; and Dana of where we’re going.” cent, in 2005 it was 30 Arthurs, 220. Newly elected councillor Michelle per cent. Councillors Ray Bell said she heard on the hustings that “Its almost bang on Cadorette and Jesse Fletcher was a popular councillor “but the last (2008) elecWinfrey did not seek people wanted to see Phil in one more time.” tion. Higher voter turnouts typire-election. “He has some momentum so people cally mean people want change.” Balloting results came from wanted him ﬁnish what he’s working Fletcher was disappointed. just 1,221 votes cast out of 3,702 on.” “It’ll be the same-old, same-old registered voters in the city.

Analyzing the vote Chemainiacs seemed to have forgiven Jon Lefebure during Saturday’s election. The man who served as mayor between 2002 and 2008 edged incumbent mayor Tom Walker by 16 votes after Lefebure gained big in Mural Town — 495 votes for Lefebure, 324 for Walker. But it was different story in the 2008 election when Chemainiacs claimed they were angry about Lefebure’s levies to pay for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Back then Walker gained 724 Chemainus ballots to Lefebure’s 478. But candidates agreed with such a close race, it’s tough to say what swayed voters, who posted a 32 per cent turnout (up from 29 per cent in 2008). Toss in ideas of vote splitting as mayoral hopefuls Joyce Behnsen, Scott Baker and Clayton Balabanov gained 941, 916, and 415 respectively. Lefebure said having five mayoral candidates definitely split the vote while concerns about rising municipal spending also worried voters. “It’s tough to speculate where the votes came from but there was definitely a change in Chemainus.” Walker was unsure why he was shaded by Lefebure. He cited votes gained by the three “unknowns”, and folks upset about council’s tax shift that bumped residential levies up and reduced Crofton mill’s taxes.

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“We have to look closely at our ¿ve-year ¿nancial plan.” Incumbent councillors Dave Haywood and Garrett Elliott fell short of re-election with 2,230 and 2,101 votes, respectively. Rounding out the list of contenders and their vote totals were Robert Douglas (2,000), Roger Hart (1,764), Tom Masters (1,750), Rob Lowe (1,630), Geoff Hincks (1,377), Pat Barnes (1,186), Hilary Huntley (865), Jagtar Singh Mann (607) and Michael Ruge (381).

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Overseas phishing fraudster nets Cowichan woman in credit card scam

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

caution. “One shouldn’t give information out to people over the phone or through electronic means without doing their homework and con¿rming that the entity requesting the information is valid,” Day added. “In this case, one can be assured that ‘Microsoft Windows’ will not call you personally to advise you that you have a virus on your computer system.” — Krista Siefken

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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District’s new school board soon to be old school board? Vote 2011: 2011: Majority of new trustees fully intend to pass an illegal deﬁcit budget Krista Siefken

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hat was once a far-fetched possibility has become a likely probability at School District 79’s board table — a de¿cit budget. Saturday’s election results have shifted the board’s dynamic considerably. Those who are in favour of submitting a de¿cit budget — an illegal undertaking, according to the provincial School Act — now make up the majority of those on the board. In the no-cuts corner are Hannah Seymour, Deb Foster, Eden Haythornthwaite, Duncan Brown and Ellen Oxman. Rounding out the board are Candace Spilsbury, Ryan Bruce, Cathy Schmidt and Amrik Prihar.

SD79 results Candace Spilsbury Ryan Bruce Cathy Schmidt Hannah Seymour Deb Foster Eden Haythornthwaite Duncan Brown Ellen Oxman Amrik Prihar Keith Chicquen (not elected)

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“I think (the results) are a clear message from our community that a more progressive approach to the budget process needs to be taken,” Foster said. “We’re down to the marrow of the bone, and it’s really the people working in the system who are making it work — but at what expense?” The majority of trustees have long held that more money is needed from the provincial government to cover rising inÀation costs and other downloaded responsibilities. The past several budgets have seen a variety of programs and services — including those for vulnerable learners — pruned or cut altogether. The majority of the board elected in 2008 sought to advocate for more funding, rather than doing anything drastic. Some, however, have pushed to submit a budget that restores programs and services, even if it it’s in the red. It’s an approach last undertaken in 1985 — and it saw the board of the day ¿red, with a ministry-appointed trustee taking its place. But as Oxman points out, that was 26 years ago. “To say the outcome (of submitting a de¿cit budget) is we’ll all be ¿red is a little premature,” she said. “I think we’re in a very different climate, and we’ve got a provincial election on the horizon.” Haythornthwaite said any board action would be the result of extensive community consultation. Brown agreed. “We’ve said that from the beginning — we want the community’s support in taking this initiative,” he said. “We wouldn’t do it without community support.” Seymour suspects the community will be

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A sparse crowd, including Diane Cacciato, takes in a School District 79 all-candidates’ forum at Quamichan Middle School earlier this month. very much in favour of a no-cuts budget, based on what she’s seen in past budget talks. “The community has spoken for years about the need to pressure government to do what’s right for kids, and elected a majority of trustees willing to do that,” she said. “The approach we’ve been taking has not been working for our children, and that’s the bottom line.” There are those, however, who believe it’s irresponsible of trustees to take a course of

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owichan teachers meet tonight to decide whether they’ll assist with evening winter concerts during job action. The ongoing phase one of job action — which sees teachers boycotting administrative duties in protest of deteriorating contract talks — could prevent teachers from organizing the annual holiday concert series popular with elementary students. Elementary schools typically host a handful of daytime and evening winter concert performances to accommodate parents’ busy schedules. “Some of the challenges are that during job action teachers aren’t doing supervision, and the traditional format for elementary concerts re-

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It’s unclear if evening school Christmas concerts will go ahead in the Cowichan school district this year. quires teachers to be at school supervising children while other classes are on stage,” explained Shellie Trimble, president of the Cowichan District Teachers’ Association. “That becomes a bit problematic in that we’ve committed to not doing supervision.” However, Trimble added, teachers’ voluntary, extra-curricular activities aren’t limited under job action.

“The challenge is around whether this is an extra-curricular activity — music and performance is embedded in the curriculum, so there are a couple of different issues that need to be worked out.” Tonight’s meeting, including representatives from each of Cowichan’s schools, will also consider whether a decision should be district-wide, or on a school-by-school basis. “Most districts in the province are not having elementary concerts outside of school hours,” Trimble said. Of the 57 districts she polled, 42 are not organizing evening winter concerts. “It’s a double-edge sword in that teachers love to work collectively and do things for the children, but in job action, sometimes things cannot always happen that way,” she said. But regardless of Wednesday’s decision, many schools are still slated to host daytime holiday performances as part of students’ curriculum. Cowichannewsleader.com will have the CDTA’s decision as soon as becomes available.

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Chemainus woman says Grey Cup party should be punted off B.C.’s priority list Krista Siefken

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on’t count Mary Dolan among those excited about this weekend’s Grey Cup celebration in Vancouver. The Cowichan advocate wonders why $550,000 taxpayer dollars are being spent on the three-day festival when so many segments of the population are struggling with reallife challenges. greycup.cÀ.ca “It’s shocking the premier would While many will be celebrating the Grey Cup this weekend in Vancouver, a local woman sign this cheque in the middle of says the homeless will not be among them. B.C. homelessness week,” Dolan She requested the Ministry of in revenue in Vancouver, in addition said. Community, Sport and Cultural to generating opportunities for busiThe province announced the Development make the documents nesses. public-private party on Oct. 13. Dolan is skeptical, though. Since then, Dolan has been search- public without Dolan having to resort to a freedom of information “Will the money serve the people, ing for documents about the event. request. or will most of it circulate into the “Transparency in ¿nancial matters Community, Sport and Cultural pockets of the ¿nancially advantaged builds trust, yet I have been told Development Minister Ida members of society?” she wondered. that because it is a Chong was unavailable The festival starts Friday and private-public ¿nancial for comment last week, includes a variety of free, family transaction, the content b a ministry spokesman but events, leading up to Sunday’s Grey of the proposal is concon¿ rmed that information Cup game between the B.C. Lions ¿dential,” Dolan wrote w would be sent to Dolan pend- and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. in a letter to the premier, ing a review of the docuThe province’s $550,000 contribuvarious ministries and m ments by ministry freedom tion toward the event comes from media. of information staff to ensure the arts and culture component of the “We have been told n proprietary details are no 2010 Sport and Arts Legacy fund. Mary Dolan: that this is a time of disclosed. The festival includes free concerts, austerity measures and wants numbers He also noted the three-day football and other family activities, evidence of cuts to festival and Grey Cup event are such as a parade, in various downB.C.’s social programs are causing i expected to generate $100 million town Vancouver locations. anguish to families.”

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Community does not need this to be repeated ECO Depot: South Cowichan needs to understand what went wrong and ﬁnd a better way

he most immediate reaction in this newsroom to Saturday’s ECO Depot vote is a vast, heartfelt sigh of relief. Part of that is personal, from no longer having to deal with the anger, innuendo and recrimination that accompanied this story like a bad smell for more than a year. Part of it is for a fracturing community, which needed relief from an issue that was pitting neighbour against neighbour. There have been few issues that brought out the worst in people like this one did. This was not about life and death, sickWe need to ness or health, wealth or poverty. It was about a recycling drop-off facility. And learn from too many people seemed to forget that. this ordeal The fact that many on the no side took a strong stand on an issue that was important to them and refused to let it go is a credit to democracy. However, we hope the celebrations of some are tempered by a twinge of regret about the vehemence with which they attacked. The CVRD, meanwhile, put a lot of work into ¿nding a site it really believed in, for a facility it really believed in. But we hope many on the yes side understand they stepped over the line between consulting the public and trying to sell them something months ago. And we hope they are slightly embarrassed at their self-deception and for not hearing what the community was really saying. It was the rare person in this debate who was opposed the facility itself, which would have been a wonderful upgrade to the mix of sloppy bins and long drives south Cowichan recyclers use now. A lot of people put a lot of work into ¿nding what was right and what was wrong about the Cameron-Taggart site. Can their skills and their ¿ndings be employed to ¿nd a better location? Together? Next time, we hope the community can ¿nd a better way.

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The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like The rejection of funding for the Mill Bay Historical Society in a counterpetition was puzzling when it ﬁrst happened. What community is against helping preserve its past? Thankfully the overwhelming results of Saturday’s referendum have shown that counter-petition was an abberation. We need our past preserved.

Balu Tatachari spearheaded the counter-petition that killed the Ärst bid to fund the Mill Bay Historical Society.

We should be happy, right? Voter turnout was up in the valley. Heck, in Shawnigan Lake, the polling station was overwhelmed by people wanting to have their voice heard. We’re sorry, but it still translated into just one in three people making their way to the polls. These people make decisions that affect you. This is your community. Why be an absentee landlord?

Campbell’s climate plan vanishing into smoke Tom Fletcher Black Press

.C.’s carbon emission trading plan died last week at the age of four. No service was announced. The end came as the B.C. capital hosted politicians from neighbouring U.S. states and western provinces for their annual economic conference. Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico followed through with plans to withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative, leaving California, B.C., and theoretically Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to come up with a trading system to put further costs on greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel kingpins Alberta and Saskatchewan wanted nothing to do with the WCI from the beginning, when it set a goal of 15-per-cent reduction in emissions by 2020. This leaves B.C. as the only jurisdiction in North America with a carbon tax, and an emission reduction target twice as ambitious — 33 per cent by 2020. Because of that tax, all B.C.’s border

states and provinces have an economic advantage for emitting industries. And with natural gas development booming and population growing, B.C.’s emissions continue upward. Industry representatives gave the legislature ¿nance committee the view from ground level. “None of our competitors have a carbon tax,” Garnet Etsell of the B.C. Agriculture Council told the committee’s Chilliwack hearing. “This has cost us, to date, with the last increase, $45 million a year. With the increase that’s anticipated in 2012, that’ll be $65 million. Keep in mind that the agriculture industry last year had a cumulative net loss of $80 million.” B.C.’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters are the petroleum and cement manufacturing industries. They only pay the tax on fuel. Signi¿cant process emissions are tax-exempt. But even that is stimulating demand for cement imported from outside B.C. This not only hurts domestic producers, it adds emissions via trucking or rail shipping. Then there is B.C.’s “carbon neutral public sector,” where provincial and local governments are forced to buy carbon offsets. The Paci¿c Carbon

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Trust then funds emission-reduction projects for big emitters such as gas plants in the northeast. So ¿ve years on, that’s the upshot of Gordon Campbell’s lofty goal to lead the world in climate action. We’re hurting our own agriculture and manufacturing, and transferring scarce funds from hospitals, senior care homes and schools to subsidize pro¿table energy corporations. And emissions are still rising. It’s no wonder the ¿nance committee has recommended major changes to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. He should cap the carbon tax at the 2012 rate. He should “address the inequity for B.C. cement producers,” and also consider immediate exclusions for agriculture, including the greenhouse sector, and public institutions. Falcon allowed last week that B.C.’s competitive position must be considered, now that U.S. President Barack Obama has reversed himself on the need for an emission trading system that would have levelled the North American playing ¿eld. Look for changes when Falcon tables his ¿rst budget in February.

Does this mean B.C.’s climate strategy is dead? No. Delegates from U.S. states and Alberta gathered in front of the legislature to kick the tires on B.C.’s newest weapon, natural gas-powered vehicles. Garbage trucks, school buses and milk truck Àeets have switched from diesel to natural gas, and thanks to its abundance and low price, they’re saving 50 per cent on fuel bills. The trucks and buses eliminate particulate pollution and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to gasoline or diesel. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says natural gas is being considered for BC Ferries, the largest public-sector emissions source of all, which is exempt from the carbon neutrality rule. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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YOUR TURN

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A11

What do you think of the new North Cowichan council? “I’m just really happy Jon Lefebure’s in as mayor. We need some forward planning and vision, and that’s what Jon brings.”

Frank Hartmann, North Cowichan

“Having mostly women on council now brings me great hope. I think they bring human interest to the table, instead of businesses’ interests. Women are nurturing and compassionate.”

Shawn Sanders, North Cowichan

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.

Our Legion’s goal is to pass the torch, be proud it is accepted

Do these people want to be lobbyists, or school trustees?

Dear editor I try to vote in local elections, so I have talked to a few school trustee candidates, and read their positions in the papers. I asked one what her priorities were. She said, “The children.” That seems redundant, so I asked, “What would you cut to maintain your priorities.” She said “B.C. Place Stadium.” Really? You’re running for school trustee, and those are the answers you give to the two most important questions pertaining to that job? School trustees are elected to allocate the budget they are given. If you want to lobby, become a lobbyist. If you want to help decide what the provincial government spends its revenues on, run for the provincial legislature. Budgets are about choices, not fantasies. If you are going to give the electorate something to vote for, differentiate yourself in some way other than who can say the most meaningless platitudes. Democracy shouldn’t be about trying to ¿gure out who’s the least worst for the job. I asked that candidate if there were any people running who thought their job consisted of choosing where to spend, rather than just demanding more — presumably from the provincial health care budget. Her answer? “We certainly hope not.” When the only choice is between Utopian Wingnut Lobbyist A and Utopian Wingnut Lobbyist B, what difference does it make who we have as school trustees? Drew Shaw

In my opinion: Hockey team welcomed in Remembrance parade

e must respond to Peter Brost’s letter Nov. 18 letter “Remembrance Day belongs to our Veterans.” Remembrance Day belongs

to all Canadians. First, we must point out this annual parade is Peter W. Rusland/¿le not a military parade, it is the Royal Canadian Readers are expressing their support for youth and non-military organizations participating in local Remembrance Legion’s Remembrance Day Parade organized Day parades. by the Legion members to honour veterans and serving members of the military. Several community organizations are invited to Cowichan Valley were ¿nally posted. ApThank you to Branch 53 of the Royal Canaparade with us to honour our veterans. We do not proximately 1,700 people voted in Shawnigan. dian Legion for organizing another successful That is still only about 33 per cent of the voting Remembrance Day ceremony, and for allowing exclude our youth, such as the Capitals Hockey Team, the Scouts, Girl Guides, St. John Ambupopulation. What would have happened if we us to take part. lance and other groups who we invite to parade. Stewart Gordon, President had had even 50 per cent or more? The people The youths are our future and our Legion manCowichan Capitals Jr. A Hockey Team who manned the polls did their best but the Duncan date is to support not only the veterans, but our lack of preparation for an important election youths as well. like this needs to be addressed. I don’t like the You probably don’t know how much support idea of anyone walking away from the polls This veteran was thrilled by players’ Shawnigan polls not prepared for the Capitals’ hockey team gives the Legion, so when they’ve gone to the trouble of turning out participation Shawnigan voters we will tell you. — particularly those who have dif¿culties and Dear editor Dear editor They provide free hockey tickets to Legion obviously put greater than normal effort into As a veteran and member of the Cowichan There’s got to be a story in the voting procemembers and veterans each year and supply a showing up. Legion I have been pleased by the respect the dure and how it worked, at least in Shawnigan. Roger A. Painter private viewing room so the veterans will be local hockey team has shown the veterans over comfortable while they watch the game. We had huge lineups all day, even at the close Cobble Hill the years. In years past the hockey players have of the polls, sometimes out the front door. They always show their respect each year by greeted the busload of veterans either at ease or inviting our colour party to parade at their hockey Talking to a number of people, there were a with a handshake. number, including seniors and physically chal- Caps honoured by this chance to game just before Remembrance Day. I am reminded that in two world wars the lenged people, that turned away and did not We march onto the ice to thunderous applause take part in the ceremony soldiers were no older than these youths (even and that recognition from the community helps vote because of the long lineups. I, for one, had Dear editor in some cases younger than them). They were to wait 50 minutes. I asked many others and our poppy campaign. I totally disagree with Peter Brost’s Nov. 18 sportsmen in many cases, ¿lled with all the ¿this was very typical. The funds raised during our poppy campaign comments regarding jerseys at the parade. bre and zest of life. For our youth to know and help our veterans and youth all year long. They Given that we had an electronic counting I believe having a sports team at the service participate in the meaning of Remembrance system for the ¿rst time, one would think it provide their Capitals bus and driver free of in jerseys shows young people care about Day: we the veterans ¿nd heartwarming. We would have gone more smoothly and quickly. charge before and after the parade so our veterans and support our military. It sends a positive are pleased to see the youth on parade: Cubs, This was not the case. As it was, it wasn’t who have been marching and are unable to make message that both military and non-military Scouts, Guides, St John Ambulance. We are no it otherwise, can get to and from the celebration at until 10:30 p.m. that the ¿nal numbers for the organizations are aware of Remembrance Day less proud to see the hockey players. If some the Eagles Hall. and a its importance to all Canadian citizens. object to seeing their hands in the pockets, let Some of the young men parading with the The Cowichan Capitals have attended the Capitals team might have had their hands in their Duncan service at the cenotaph for many years. the Sgt. at Arms give them a half-hour drill. D By their presence, we veterans are thrilled. pockets. This T year military folks were asked prior to Padre Bill Allen They have had no military training, and they are Remembrance Day about the players coming R “Would you support concrete centre medians dividing Cowichan not expected to know military rules. and a supporting like they have in the past — all of the Malahat Drive?” The fact they honour us by marching in the t time in their jerseys. All who were spoken this You answered: (153 votes) parade, wearing their uniforms and being with us, to t were very happy about it. The players felt More letters online 88 per cent YES is far more important than where they put their honoured to be able to show their respect and h Also, read fresh stories every day and share hands. support to all the men and women who gave s your thoughts immediately through the comTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Without our youth to ¿ll in when the aging their t lives in order for us to live in this great ments function. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com veterans pass on, there will no longer be a Royal c country. at cowichannewsleader.com Canadian Legion and a Remembrance Day Parade. 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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A13

Schutz pitching massive monument to Carr as latest Chemainus attraction Peter W. Rusland

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anada’s not big on celebrating its artistic heroes. Chemainiac Karl Schutz and his team — including Festival of Murals’ brass — aim to change that by honouring island painter Emily Carr with a massive monumentsculpture Schutz said is likely the world’s ¿rst. A maquette minimodel of the life-size Carr creation — called Klee Wyck — being made by artists Charlie Johnston of Winnipeg, and Penelakut Island carver Dennis Nyce, will be publicly unveiled Tuesday at noon in the Chemainus Theatre. “It’s not a statue,” town mural pioneer Schutz said. “Think of the (archway) entrance to the Paci¿c Rim Artisans Village — it’s steel frame inside and stucco with ¿bre mesh as a skin.” Emulating Emily — who painted on the west coast, and in Chemainus — will happen in the 20- by 45-foot cement-

Peter W. Rusland

Dennis Nyce shows a maquette of a planned 45-foot monumnet celebratedthe work of Emily Carr. based monument. sions.” Schutz hopes it can be The idea-man said he built where a locomotive simply envisioned a Mural currently sits near the Town monument to Carr town’s south roundabout. after seeing her statue in “Emily will be small in the capital. the piece — she painted “We’re just not celebratthe (mythical Native) ing our heroes in Canada thunderbird and everylike in the U.S. and Euthing in the monument’s rope, but we’ll de¿nitely dominated by the thunder- make Emily Carr more bird on top. known — and that can “We’re using that and drive up the value of her giving it three dimenart.”

Schutz was stoked Ucluelet tribal President Charles McCarthy was scheduled to attend Tuesday’s launch. Creative artist Simon Warne is part of the monument’s creative team. Nadine James will also help with painting. “They’re coming because Emily visited Ucluelet at age 15 and they called her Klee Wyck, so we wanted to use that name on the monument, and wanted their permission to do so — we’d like to have their blessing.” The project is still seeking funding and formal approval from North Cowichan. “We have 10 months to build it, and ¿ve months to raise the funding,” Schutz said. He said Victoria’s Emily Carr statue at the Empress Hotel cost $400,000. “I think we can do it for less than that.” Schutz was sure having seen past funding scarcities when aiming to get Chemainus’ world-famous murals painted. “Everything just comes together.”

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A15

Seniors Good Life

Cowichan pair pedal their way across Europe

Don Bodger

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here’s no better front-row seat for viewing and experiencing a prime part of Europe for two valley seniors than on a bike. Hans Walbohm, 72, and Laird Carruthers, who turns 60 in December, had the time of their lives on a cycling excursion with Eric Chislett, 69, of Grande Prairie, Alta., that took them from Munich, Germany Sept. 28 to Florence, Italy Oct. 6. George Blumel, another valley cycling a¿cionado, was also supposed to go on the trip but had to bow out for personal reasons. Walbohm, Carruthers and Chislett covered about 800 kilometres during their nine days on the road for an average of nearly 90 kilometres a day. “We had full days,’’ said Carruthers. “We had the same routine most days. We were usually on our way just before 8:30 (a.m.) and we were done just before dinner.’’ It was a new experience for Carruthers, going more than a day or two at a time, but not Walbohm, who did a 3,000-km trip three years ago in extreme conditions from Turkey to China. “I like these kinds of trips,’’ said Walbohm. “It gives you a good challenge. You have a lot of fun.’’ They weren’t exactly doing a Tour de France type race, taking time to enjoy the spectacular scenery and the fruits of their labour in wine country, of course, but “I still try to push it a little bit,’’ Walbohm said of the cycling pace. Planning for the trip began just after Christmas last year, with Walbohm doing the legwork.

“We decided not to camp,’’ he said. “We wanted to make sure we got hotels on the way. We booked eight different hotels.’’ The trip started in a spirited fashion amid Oktoberfest celebrations. “We always had a good lunch everywhere and took our time, beautiful scenery,’’ said Walbohm. Both Walbohm and Carruthers were quick to point out the logistics of riding in Europe are completely different than North America. “In Europe, they respect the bike,’’ said Walbohm. “Big trucks, they don’t push you off the road. “It’s transportation. Here, people do funny things to bikers. Laird was worried about traf¿c. I said, ‘don’t worry about it, people take care of you.’’’ “I felt a lot more comfortable on my bike there, even in Italy,’’ said Carruthers. “It’s a biking culture. They will patiently wait until they get a chance to pass.’’ Much of the travel during the early part of the trip was done on bike trails, with the rest on secondary roads. “We would be parallel to the Autobahn or Italian version at times,’’ said Carruthers. “We followed rivers or bike trails. It was beautiful.’’ Among the many highlights was negotiating the Brenner Pass through the Alps along the border between Austria and Italy — connecting Innsbruck with Bolzano — that reaches an altitude of nearly 1,400 metres. Looking way down at Innsbruck, the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, left a lasting impression on Carruthers.

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Medieval bridges are everywhere in Florence, Italy. The famed Ponte vecchio is in the background from the bridge where Hans Walbom, Laird Carruthers and Eric Chislett are standing. Whenever the hills became too steep, they would all push their bikes. “I felt walking goes as fast as biking on a low gear,’’ said Walbohm. After riding eight days consecutively, the trio

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drawn into it like a vacuum draws you in, so naturally you draw on your own experiences, and people you know,â&#x20AC;? he said. Writing under the pseudonym Ron Rosewood, Meszaros got his start just two years ago, after joining the Cowichan Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group that meets twice a month at the Duncan library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m retired, and I needed something to do,â&#x20AC;? the former accountant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have weekly assignments, starting with short stories and evolving from there, and that graduated to tackling this project.â&#x20AC;? Melissaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish List is an adventureromance following Melissa Miller through her Âżrst year of retirement. Everything from a romantic

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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for the ¿rst time. “These are the generations raised in or from the Depression era — they saved and scrimped and gave up a lot to make sure they’d have enough when they retired,” Smith said. “People who have always been frugal and extremely selfsuf¿cient have been shocked by a worldwide collapse of the system.” Smith has found senior women to be hardest-hit, considering women have made, on average, 10 per cent less than men, and therefore have accrued fewer savings. But plenty of senior men are also struggling to get by. “Many are feeling betrayed by a system they were raised to believe in,” Smith said. “There’s certainly a sense of shame because different generations were raised to take care of themselves, and if something happened they considered it their own fault — but that’s certainly not true. “We need to be more sensitive as a community, with a greater sense of understanding, because it’s going to get worse before it gets better — this winter will be one of the worst we’ve seen in a long time.” For more information, contact Cowichan’s Seniors Resource and Support Society at 250-748-2133.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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tradition may just be brewing in Chemainus. A small smattering of beautifully lit and decorated Christmas trees will be seen along River Road in Chemainus. And that’s thanks to Gloria Schiller of Chemainus Garden Holiday Resort, who’s in charge of its ¿rst-ever Chemainus Festival of Trees, of¿cially launching Saturday, Nov. 26 “It’s because of Len Wansbrough of the resort,” Schiller said. “He got the idea for the festival and really put it into swing.” So far, eight local businesses and groups have snagged trees for $150 a piece to be donated to the Chemainus’ Harvest House Food Bank. Monies coming in from tour donations and “bribing judges” will be split between the Chemainus Seniors Centre and Chemainus’ annual holiday hoedown, the Little

Town Christmas. “We were hoping to sell 10 Christmas trees, so we’re not far off the mark,” Schiller said, giving kudos to Jeff Mosdell of Island Savings Centre Chemainus. Last week, organizers were feeling a little glum, as there weren’t a lot of folks interested in the festival, but thanks to Mosdell and businesses and groups like the Saltair Pub, Hansel and Gretel Candy Company, Red Hat Glitter Gals, Real Results Training, B.C. Auto Wreckers, and Artisan Properties, organizer were able to make a go of it. “We’re also looking at putting members of the Seniors Centre in charge of judging,” Schiller said, noting judging and tours take place during the weekend. The decorated trees will chill around the resort’s pavilion until Jan. 5. “I think this should be done every year,” Schiller said. “It’s really been a lot of fun.” The resort is located at 3042 River Rd. in Chemainus. For more information, call 250246-3569.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Roadshow is now in Duncan: 4 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, After very successful shows in Williams “The Roadshow is great because it puts Lake and Kelowna, The Roadshow is money in people’s pockets, especially now in Duncan. So you had better search during such hard times. Lots of items through your attics and garages, go that are just sitting around collecting dust through your lock boxes and jewellery, in basements and jewellery boxes can be because you may be sitting on a small exchanged for money, on the spot!” fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your At another Roadshow event, a woman, antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with

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content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”.

Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF a tin full of hundreds of old coins that CHARGE, as well as educate you on During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come people during a one week event, and had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he they have been travelling across Canada don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn to different cities and towns, searching Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late for your forgotten treasures. come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over pocket watches, porcelain and bisque explains “We had uncovered an 1871 $2,100 for jewellery she was never going Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at dolls, pretty much everything can be to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadof coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have she was able to sell them for their silver show collectors, as well as a variety of noticed a substantial increase in the

Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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y the way, did you hear: • Joanne Gaudreault tells us all but two of the 25 men working at Duncan Auto Parts are growing their mustaches for the month of November. The group’s lips will be getting hairier until Nov. 30, when the month-long prostate cancer awareness campaign wraps up. • Petronella van Oyen offers this disheartening news about the nature trails from Auchinachie through to Lane Road. Donations are needed to replace a smashed rainwater collection cistern at the Heron’s Wood Food Forest. However, volunteers from the Heron’s Wood Community Association will be able to rebuild the sign with reused wood that has been salvaged. And good people have helped pick up garbage, plant trees, put up bird houses and hold nature walks to educate our children about the bene¿ts of protecting the food forest and the riparian zone of Raphael Creek. To help, call 250-737-1717. • A shattered Telus pole fronting Cowichan hospital was recently replaced after a reminder call to former News Leader Pictorial summer staffer Shawn Hall. The Telus communications executive put a bug in the ears of his crews who replaced the wooden pole hit during a Sept. 11 street-racing crash. • Tony Lloyd of Nambour in Australia’s

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Name: J. Robert Whittle Occupation: author, former coal mine engineer Age: 78 Hometown: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, U.K. If you get a chance go see: Edgar Hoover, for the history Right now I am reading: Lake People: the History of Lake Cowichan I’m listening to: country At least once everyone should: try salmon fishing Most people don’t know I: died in 1961 (on the operating table) Proudest or happiest moment: my first coal mine rescue Most embarrassing moment: peeing in Tang Ling Park, Singapore If I was appointed king of the valley I would: make sure everyone has a library card so they can read my book. Before I die: I want to write a blockbuster novel Hollywood can’t refuse Words I live by: luck is where preparation meets opportunity

Queensland said he would be most grateful for the following posting: “After many years we have ¿nally found the last resting place of Kenneth John Cartwright Lloyd who died Oct. 16, 1976 in North Cowichan. I would be grateful if any family members could contact me at tonylloyd6@ gmail.com.” • While reminding us that Nov. 19 was International Men’s Day, Grant Waldman of the Cowichan Men’s Centre tells us the centre has been re-branded as the West Coast Men’s Support Society to reÀect the greater geography it impacts with its programs. Waldman says International Men’s Day include focusing on men’s and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. • Roger Hart may not have got the result he was looking for at the polls this weekend, but he did get some great news on another front. Hart was named a Fellow of the Canadian Information Processing Society. Hart’s career includes being a university professor, senior college administrator, and associate partner with Deloitte & Touche. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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Sissy Cornwall (Jennie Neumann) and her boyfriend Kyle (Anton Lipovetsky) share a Christmas moment with Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall (Stephen Sparks and Joelle Rabu) in Chemainus Theatre Festival’s Countryside Christmas.

Chemainus Theatre serves up a Countryside Christmas turkey Peter W. Rusland

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chlockin’ Around The Christmas Tree could be the subtitle of Chemainus Theatre’s musical romp Countryside Christmas. A clever set — rigged with collapsible furniture and a crumbling banister — in the Cornwall family’s Vancouver Island cabin helped director Julie McIsaac’s nine-member cast coax jolly jokes out of this stuffed-turkey. Imagine a tacky present from Aunt Mabel you politely acknowledge then stash under the bed for re-gifting. It’s the thought that counts. One piece of shiny tinsel is Countryside’s trio of polished musicians perched above the stage. Keyboardist Nico Rhodes, bassist

Marisha Devoin, and string veteran Nathan Tinkham perfectly accompanied the schmaltzy action as the corny Cornwalls toasted yuletide with needy neighbour Whisky Joe Nelson (Mark Hellman), and young Kyle (Anton Lipovetsky) — boyfriend of spunky Sissy Cornwall (Jennie Neumann). Not much happens in this pudding of pranks set in the 1980s. That’s just long enough ago to dress Sissy and wise-guy brother Tom (Benjamin Elliott) as if they’re going to a Led Zeppelin concert — complete with big hair, and tight jeans. The sniping siblings comically contrasted to straight-but-loving parents Judy and Harry (Joelle Rabu, Stephen Sparks). Generation gaps did provide some laughs as family and guests hammed it up with ‘80s rockin’ tunes, including the perennial Run, Run Rudolph.

It was also a treat hearing Hellman strum and sing The Eagles lonely Desperado, and John Denver’s lovely Christmas For Cowboys. But those cool touches fell among the Cornwalls’ merry melodramatics, inane traditions, Harry’s anal whining, and Sissy’s cooing for philosophical Kyle. Still, Countryside nicely reÀected some of the silly Noel traditions many families haul out long after their charm has faded. Countryside seemed like professionals were mounting an elementary-school Christmas play. It could have been much more if wrapped in sincerity and gentle humour, instead of cheesy cheer from this talented cast. Countryside Christmas runs until Dec. 31. Christmas musical-comedy rating: 6.5 gizzards out of 10

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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hat a fantastic Night! Mill Bay Pharmasave hosted their annual Ladies Night on Sunday November 13th and it was a huge success. The event, which has now been running for over ten years was attended by 100 ticket holding customers, many of which have been returning year after year since its inception. The staff at Pharmasave have worked especially hard this year to achieve a wonderful Christmas atmosphere with the store decorated very stylishly and tastefully – offering cosmetics, gifts and decorations to accommodate every budget. Customers were able to enjoy some early, leisurely Christmas shopping while also beneﬁting from a little pampering – for free – in each aisle. There was also wine, juice and a delicious buffet at the pharmacy counter – all of this was included in the ticket price which was only $5! It’s hardly surprising the evening was a complete sell out with a huge waiting list!

Ladies Night seems to grow each year with many local businesses attending to support and offer a sample of their services. Some of these included the Thrix Hair Salon Team, DJ’s Esthetics, Jewellery by Leta, Mini-Makeovers with Margaret and Katie as well as some of Mill Bay Pharmasaves’ multi-talented staff offering Eye Lash Application with Shannon, Nails with Sarah, Becca and Janelle, Skin Analysis with Dawna, Parraﬁn Hand Waxing with Amy and Henna Tattoos with Rekha and Priyanka. There were also shawls and scarves and fashion accessories and expert advice on how to wear them effectively. Each aisle of the store was buzzing with excitement, their were queues for everything on offer and a great all round feeling of fun and genuine enjoyment by all. Wendy Hiebert, General Manager, said “I am always happy to see so many familiar faces on Ladies Night. Vanya our Cosmetics Manager always does a great job. All of the staff have

worked really hard together to make the evening a great success. It’s one of those nights where it really doesn’t feel like work at all. Everyone’s here who wants to be here and generally having a really good time”. The give aways were fantastic, there were around 20 prize baskets for ticket holders and they were really amazing baskets! One very lucky customer won an awesome $500 shopping spree to spend in the store! Everyone went home with a “goodie bag” which had a tasteful, wooden, privacy door sign, eye pencil and various cosmetic samples, so really everyone who attended was a winner!

The evening is supposed to ﬁnish at 9:00pm but the reality was that the customers were enjoying their evening so much that the store ﬁnally closed it’s doors at nearly ten o’clock. It was a great evening. If you missed it this year, make sure you get your name down early for next year’s event - you won’t be disappointed! Pharmasave are also supporting the Children’s Charity for Canucks Place Children’s Hospice and the BC Childrens Hospital – so don’t forget to buy your calendar next time you visit the store. Pharmasave will be donating a minimum of $40,000 to the charity this year!

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Doug and the Slugs’ concert booked for the Cowichan Theatre on Nov. 26 has been cancelled due to inadequate advance ticket sales, Island Savings Centre staff said Friday. For details, call 250748-7528.

St. Joseph’s School presents Ken Lavigne in concert at the Cowichan Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 10. All funds raised from the concert will be used for the enrichment of St. Joseph’s music program. Andrew Leong

Kaatza kids making The Best Christmas Ever Unwrapped for the holidays: holidays: Massive cast of kids keeps the holidays hopping during annual Kaatza Players Christmas play Ashley Degraaf

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f the Bradleys can pull it off, so can the Kaatza Lakeside Players. The Players are pulling together a 28-member cast, made up of 21 kiddies, in a Christmas play about a Christmas

play. The Kaatza clan’s dressing up Barbara Robinson’s book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever about the Bradley family’s daunting challenge of casting the horrendous Herdman kids. “It’s de¿nitely one of the biggest casts we’ve ever dealt with,” Judith Quinlan, assistant to director Dena McPhee, said. “It’s been tough with so many of them being children and you know, keeping attention and organizing the chaos.” KLP’s evening performances kick off today at 7 p.m. The gig is centered on the Herdmans, six delinquent children who go to church for the ¿rst time after being told the place of worship offers snacks. Despite the dismay of church regulars, the Herdmans are given roles in the Sunday school’s pageant. The siblings, played by Bailey Callihoo (Ralph), Sian Maichen (Imogene), Kristin Berry (Gladys), Dakota Carlow (Leroy), Alanna Beaudry (Claudine) and Gilbert Lewis (Ollie), are dogged around the community for lying, “It’s a great way to stealing, roughing up people, cussing develop theatre and teachers and other get young people authority ¿gures, setting things involved.” on ¿re, and, in general, causing no-good. “These are awful kids and everyone thinks they’re going to ruin the pageant,” Quinlan explains. “Everyone is up in arms about it.” The most obvious transformation is in character Imogene, who plays Mary in the pageant, Quinlan explains.

Quinlan

“She starts to see this doll she’s been Àipping around by the legs and stuff like that, as the Baby Jesus. This is the family’s ¿rst introduction to the Christmas story. “She suddenly starts to treat this baby with a lot of reverence and she has this sweet little song when she’s alone in the manger with the baby and from there the pageant starts.” Mrs. Bradley (Jessica Kato-Koch), along with hubby (Brandon DePol), is handed the task of taking on the play after the original director breaks her leg. Their daughter Beth (Lauren Frost) acts as the play’s narrator. And there’s another narrator in the mix. “It’s so confusing because it’s a play within a play,” Quinlan said. “So there’s Beth who’s narrating the play but in the pageant there’s another narrator, Max, played by Evan Croteau.” Comedy, chaos and more confusion mix when the Herdmans’ get all up-in-arms about how the Christmas story works. “They create all these alternate things they want to do and they want to call the play Revenge of Bethlehem,” she explains. “They want to kill King Herod and get the shepherds in line.” Mrs. Bradley just about falls off her rocker when the other kids become intrigued by the Herdmans’ adaptation. “They’re all getting sucked into the Herdmans’ way of thinking.” Another key role is that of real goody twoshoes Alice (Brooklyn Kruk). “She’s Beth’s best friend and she’s a real tattle-tale,” Quinlan describes. “Alice at the end is really the only one who doesn’t transform. She’s still a fussbucket all the way through.” The kicker of the story is when the church circle is proven wrong. “The ladies’ opinions completely change at the end,” Quinlan said. “They realize the Herdmans were the perfect people to play them. “People are very quick to judge this family who has a lot of problems. But they realize by the end of it, this message of Christmas applies just as much to them, perhaps more so.” Quinlan gives kudos to stage manager Barb Simkins who keeps tabs on all 28 KLP cast members.

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Gladis (Kristin Berry), Claudine (Alanna Beaudry) and mom Grace Bradley (Jessica Kata-Koch) get into the Christmas spirit with the Herdmans during The Best Christmas Ever. “I think there’s only one place where we have three pages where nobody comes in or out. It’s constantly moving.” This isn’t the ¿rst time KLP’s done Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. “We have done it before a long time ago and it was a favourite,” Quinlan explained. “We also usually do Pantomime because we really do enjoy having these large groups of kids. “It’s a great way to develop theatre and get

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar third CD. Admission $5.

Wednesday Joey Wright: all you acoustic guitar players get your butts down here for one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faster and ďŹ ner guitar pickers; he also writes sensitive, introspective ballads, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Thursday Learn about Islam: Cowichan Intercultural Society warmly invites youth, families, and other interested community members from throughout the Cowichan region to join Dr. Mohammad Fazil and other Muslim community members for a panel presentation about Islamic beliefs, practices and experiences, 3:15 to 4:30 pm (followed by a social time), Quwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;utzunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cultural Centre, (across from Super Store). Music at the Lake: McKeen and Jones play Lake Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lower Centennial Hall during a 7:30 p.m. open stage, then a 9 p.m. feature with harmony heaven by this well-known and beloved valley duo. McKeen is recording her

Nomad, Michael Waters and Kinobe: suďŹ acoustic guitar meanderings with west African rhythms, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246. The Regional Strategy for a Sustainable Economy for Cowichan: including tourism, agriculture, clean technology and more, presented by Cowichan Economic Development manager Geoff Millar. Sponsored by the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 3515, Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill. $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Cowichan Valley Retired Teachers: meeting and lunch, 10:30 a.m. at Cowichan Golf and Country Club. All retired teachers welcome. RSVP 250748-0867 or 250-746-5384. Autumn Leaves Reading Tour: The Vancouver Island Regional Library presents award-winning writers Theresa Kishkan and John Pass for readings from their newly released books of memoir and poetry, 6:30 p.m. at the Co-

encourages all in the room to want to dance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kinda gyspy/swing/indie/acoustic/ novelt, but mostly fun, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $15 Call 250-324-2245.

wichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan. Free and open to all. Call 250-746-7661 for more. The Devan Bailey Quartet: Thursday night jazz, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bay Pub in Cowichan Bay.

Friday

Ryan McMahon: singer/songwriter from Ladysmith giving up a solo concert before Christmas, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Lara & Jolene White: country roots-folk act splits the bill with Brad Lundquist, playing blues, 7 p.m., Noodles of the World, Duncan. Call 250-5970313 for information. Kids Craft Fair: featuring handmade crafts, baking and music from Cowichan Homeschool kids, 3 to 7 p.m., Vimy Hall, 3968 Gibbins Road.

Dr. Gabor MatĂŠ: The Inside Scoop video session workshop with McGill University guest lecturer professor works at a clinic in Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Eastside where extreme drug addiction, mental illness and HIV challenge his patients, 8:30 p.m. at the Matraea Centre classroom, Duncan. Suggested $5 donation. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Kick Off Downtown Duncan: celebrate the start of the holiday season with your friends and neighbours in downtown Duncan with live entertainment, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit and the magniďŹ cent ďŹ reworks from the roof of city hall. For more information contact the DBIAS at 250-715-1700 or at dbia@downtownduncan.ca. Blackberry Wood: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to describe what it is they do musically in concert that

Concert for a Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve: a beneďŹ t concert for the Mill Bay Food Bank featuring music, song and dance from Brentwood College ďŹ ne arts student. Admission by food or cash donation, 7:30 p.m. T. Gil Bunch Centre 250-743-8756.

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baskets, refreshments, food bank box and more at this fundraiser for the school, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school, 2204 McKean Rd. Shawnigan Lake. Chemainus Bluegrass Evening: An evening of great bluegrass at the Legion Hall in Chemainus, starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring Bluegrass Fever (one of Vancouver Isandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most in-demand bands), and the popular Backporch Banjo from the Qualicum area. Admission is $10 at the door. Islanders Jazz Group: This ensemble of Vancouver Island University Jazz grads shares some of ďŹ nest tunes in the valley in a cool jam at the Dancing Bean Cafe. The music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 250-2465050 for information. Seasonal Dinner and Dance: The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites you to dance the night away to the popular music of Double Play! at 6 p.m. at the Fuller Lake Arena Tickets are

only $12.50 each but must be reserved in advance by calling 246-3401.

Adult: $23.50 | Senior: $21.25 | Student: $16.00 | Child: $15.50

Cowichan/Duncan RCMP auxiliaries will be there in uniform collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations from citizens that go directly to the Cowichan Valley Food Basket, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thrifty Foods parking lot.

Chemainus Firehallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Craft Fair Event: 9901 Chemainus Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chemainus Firehall. Doors open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for table rental call 250-246-3121 and leave a message.

Sunday

Queen Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Bazaar: White elephant, used books, baking, kids games, crafts, lunch & refreshments and the Artisans Corner featuring locally made jewellery, soaps, cards and sewing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queen Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School.

Tim Williams: this gentle man plays a mean acoustic blues guitar and sings a powerful roots/blues song â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a storyteller for sure, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Christopher Arruda: this Nanaimo singer/songwriter is making waves vocalizing over the keyboards or his acoustic guitar. See why those in the industry are taking notes 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Youth Dress Rehearsal: a Tuesday night open mike for those under 16. Bring a CD or iPod with your songs (maximum three) and take to the stage. $5 per person, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $5. Call 250-748-7246 for more information.

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A25

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

DEATHS

CARDS OF THANKS Thank you very much to the people of Duncan for placing your faith in me for the 6th time. I will continue to give you my very best. Sincerely, Sharon Jackson

Happy 17th Birthday to Evin Moore November 23, 2010 Love Nana, Grandpa Don and Chico

COMING EVENTS TZOUHALEM WEAVERS ANNUAL SALE now at the Loft Art Gallery in Mill Bay Centre to Dec 1. Ph. 743-4116 for info.

IN MEMORIAM In LOVING MEMORY of

INFORMATION TO the person/people who witnessed the incident with the young man and the RCMP in the soccer ﬁeld by McAdam Park on Nov. 10th . . . Thank you! Please contact us at BurdenOfTruth@shaw.ca. We look forward to speaking with you.

DAVID (Doc) EVANS January 8, 1928 November 24, 1990

In loving memory of Helena Palasz, January 13, 1924 – November 22, 2004

LOST AND FOUND LOST in Duncan, ladies small gold ring with stones. REWARD. (250)246-9907

Dear Mom: You can only have one mother Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same as you.

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will turn, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

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DEATHS

DICKSON, Ernest Frederick VE7BBH April 4, 1919 – November 1, 2011 A life well lived, Ernie passed away on November 1st in Ladysmith, B.C. Ernie was born in South Hammersmith, London, England. He served in World War II with the British Royal Sussex Regiment; POW captured at Dunkirk. Ernie immigrated in 1948 to Prince George, B.C. He worked as an accountant in Prince George and Hospital Administrator in Nelson. Ernie was Hospital Administrator of Chemainus General Hospital for 15 years and retired in 1984.

DEATHS

Memory of Stephen H. Randall Nov 29, 1952 - Nov 15, 2010 Survived by Christine, Mum & Dad, sisters Alanna - Ben, Christeen - Ted, brothers Philip - Penny, Paul. Missed by all

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Ernie was predeceased by his parents John William and Grace Cecilia Dickson, brother Stanley William Dickson, and niece Jacqueline (Ernie) Johnston. He is survived by his nieces Frances Dickson and Geraldine (Claude) Mailhot, his nephew Robin Dickson, and great-nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held on Saturday November 26th at The Horseshoe Bay Inn, 9576 Chemainus Road, Chemainus at 1:30 pm. In lieu of ﬂowers the family encourages donations to Doctors Without Borders. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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DEATHS

Everitt

Ann Hilary Lillian (Brookes), aka Hilary (Ya-Ya) Everitt of Chemainus BC passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on the 18th of November 2011. She leaves husband Wes Everitt, children Sandy Jasper Tozer (Steve Tozer), Kerrie Vockeroth (Darren Doherty), Chris Brookes (Meghan Brookes) and Curtis Everitt; Grandchildren Jesse (Courtney), Carrieanne, James, Tabi, Adam, Megan, Jamie and Dylan; Great grandchildren Tony, Gabe, Sadies, Alex, Kadance, Lexly and Scarlette; Sister Michéle Brookes and nephew Michael (Gayle) and niece Leeann (Mike) as well as numerous great nieces and nephews including; Amanda (Steve) , Tisha, Jessica, Caitlyn, Tamara, Evan and great, great nephew Izayah as well as over 30 foster children. Predeceased by her parents Ann Robertson (Lang) Brookes and Thomas J.W. Brookes and her son Rodney Keith Mathew Jasper. Hilary was born on August 11, 1943 in Prescot England. As a teen she was an avid horse rider and jumper. She and a group of friends formed “Tramps” which would be the first of many theatre groups. After the death of her father, Hilary’s mother was watching a television show, the Saint staring Roger Moore who was in a canoe on Lake Louise. She turned to her teenage daughters and asked, “how would you like to go to Canada?” Six weeks later they were on a boat. Calgary and area would be Hilary’s home for the next two decades where she lived life to the fullest training horses, mountain climbing in the Rockies, writing for newspapers and beginning a family. In 1980, Hilary and family moved to the Vancouver Island and they knew they were home. Hilary quickly embraced the life of a West Coaster. She fixed up a sail boat named the Wee Robbie in which she won numerous prizes for racing. Hilary was an avid writer authoring more than one book on history and genealogy for which she had a passion. She was a journalist and helped found the Airdrie Echo in Airdrie, as well as writing for the West Coaster in Ucluelet and the Chemainus Courier. Hilary was a member of Mensa with an IQ of over 150. She was an amazing artist who loved to paint in oils as well as volunteering as an art teacher. She was an actor, director, script writer and set designer for numerous plays, some of which received air play on TV. A founding member and musical director for The Orange and Green Band of Chemainus, Hilary played numerous instruments including the piano, accordion, banjo, fiddle, bodhron, tin whistle and the spoons. Hilary was a one of a kind, she never did anything halfway and will be remembered for her drive, determination, sense of humor and enormous heart. She will be missed by all who knew her but will live on within our hearts. She is an example to all who knew her of how to live life large and taught us that you don’t have to share blood to be family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 on Wed, November the 23 in Chemainus at the Legion Hall. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hilary’s name to the Royal Canadian Legion or the SPCA. Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN

CHRISTMAS CORNER

LEGALS

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

Babysitter available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 3 years experience babysitting. I am 15 years old and am very responsible from a Christian upbringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

RECEPTIONIST: Physiotherapy clinic looking for a P/T Evening Receptionist – 4 evenings and Friday day shift (20+ hours). Medical ofﬁce experience required, certiﬁcate an asset. Must be competent in computer skills, typing, managing phones and handling cash. Applicants must be able to work independently, yet able to be a team player. Must also have the ability to work with and enjoy dealing with the public. Flexibility to cover day shift and holidays an asset. Please reply to File #A957, c/o Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4.

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INFORMATION

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Craft Fair Guide 2011 Have a Craft Fair you want to advertise? Listings will be published in date order of the event in the News Leader Pictorial + Daily Classiﬁeds!

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Bench Elementary’s Christmas Extravaganza & Breakfast with Santa! Sat, Nov. 26th 9am-Noon. Breakfast 9-11am Shopping 9-12 Noon Kids - shop in secret at the $1 -$5 Emporium of Gifts! Everyone - shop local vendors with unique gifts. Pancake Breakfast Santa & Mrs. Claus visit the breakfast table! Photos with Santa Gift Wrapping

Sat. Nov. 26, 10 am-2 pm 660 Brownsey Ave. Baking, Silent Auction, Books, White Elephant Sale, Games, Artisans Corner & Lunch in the Country Kitchen

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QUEEN MARGARET’S SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

CHEMAINUS FIRE DEPT, 16th Annual Xmas Craft Fair, Sat Nov 26th, 10-3. Unique gifts - well priced Multi-venue artisans 5700 Menzies Rd Sat., Nov 19th, 10-4 Sat. & Sun. Nov 26 & 27, 10-5 Refreshments Damali Lavender Farm & Winery A truly unique Christmas shopping experience! Choose from bath & body products, gift baskets, culinary products and wine. Something special for everyone on your list. Open Fri - Sun until Dec 18. 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill 250 743-4100 www.damali.ca KIDS CRAFT FAIR. Vimy Hall (on Gibbins Rd.), Fri, Nov. 25, 3pm-7pm. Handmade crafts, baking, music and lot’s more.

Pots & Paraphernalia Applicant should have some retail experience and be prepared to work part to full time. Apply in person at

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Trial By Fire Pottery 6th Annual Solo Show

at Clements Centre Duncan 1 block west of Library, just off James St.

Nov. 26th-27th, 10-5 Seconds included More info at www.TrialByFirePottery.ca

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HELP WANTED

Christmas Help Needed

531 Herbert St, Duncan, BC Sat., November 26, 11-2pm Lunch, Baking, Crafts, Plants, Books. Please come to back entrance.

By Lee Wolf (250)746-5668 ldwolf@shaw.ca Salad bowls, fruit bowls, cutting boards, salad tongs -

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

HELP WANTED

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Craft & Art Sale

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Saturday, November 26th 10 am to 3 pm. Mill Bay Community Hall (next to Kerry Park Arena) 25 tables of crafts, baking, etc. Lunch served, coffee & snacks. Come out and see us! Sponsored by the Lake Bay Hill Hospital Auxiliary.

PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer beneﬁts package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Sat., Nov. 26th 9-2 pm 750 Trunk Rd

MILL BAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

MILL BAY McDonald’s Restaurant. Now hiring Full Time, day and night staff. Apply in person at 2730 Barry Rd., Mill Bay.

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Dec. 10th & Jan. 28th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

To book a table call Linda @ 748-2324 Tel 250-748-2134

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Kiwanis Christmas Craft Sale

A good selection of Baking, ﬂoral arrangements, jewelry & baby things and much more. Refreshments, please park on Trunk Rd, thank you

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B ﬂatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneﬁts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

29th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

Saturday November 26th 9-3 Come join us for fresh cinnamon buns, coffee, desserts, hotdogs. Rafﬂe’s & more!

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CRAFT FAIRS

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Kevin Owens Manager

RESPITE worker needed for man with special needs, total care experience required. Approx 12 hrs/wk. 250-701-1191

CRAFT FAIRS

Bake Sale Cowichan Bay Firehall Discount is on all guaranteed goods and services for Pre-paid Funeral Arrangements written November 1 until November 30, 2011

HELP WANTED

PERSONALS

Warm-hearted man, early 50’s, wishes to meet a gentle, warm-hearted woman from the Cowichan Valley area.... Respond to ﬁle #A-956, c/o News Leader Pictorial, 2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

SEMI-RETIRED Homecare Workers needed. Please apply with resumes by email to: angelhelpinghands@hotmail.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL

RN’s & LPN’s Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the Duncan and Nanaimo areas to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager - generates sales for existing products/services and identiﬁes new opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, plus additional training in sales, management, communications; 5+years demonstrated success in business development and sales. How to apply: see http://www.ethoscmg.com/opportunities.html for full details.

TRADES, TECHNICAL BODY MAN fully qualiﬁed or 2nd or 3rd year apprentice. Beneﬁts. Wages dependent upon experience. Call (250)287-8258 or fax resume 250-287-2432. CARPENTERS WANTED, 2nd & 3rd year apprentices, immediately for residential construction projects in the Cowichan Valley. Fax resume to (250) 743-6161.

DUNCAN/COWICHAN Hooktender wanted. Machine experience an asset. Wage and beneﬁts as per USW Collective agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or starlake@shaw.ca

VOLUNTEERS Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111 INTERIOR HOME maintenance, 30 years carpentry exp Pensioner rates. Small jobs welcome. Call (250)709-9965

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A27

PERSONAL SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

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HOME CARE: So you or a loved one can stay at home. 53 years young with 15 years experience, ﬁrst aid, CPR and current criminal record check. Excellent references. $15/hr. Linda 250-597-7778

HUGE CHERRY TREE, FREE....Take down and haul away at your expense. Call 250-710-2908

C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Nov 27, 2011. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

LEGAL SERVICES

SONY 32” TV with stand, $50. (250)748-1667.

CHEMAINUS 2-BDRM, 1.5 baths, townhouse style. 4 appliances, quiet location, near all ammenities. $685. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 15. (250)416-1457.

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

WILD ROSE Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre, large 1 bdrm, top ﬂoor, faces south, lrg balcony. New carpets, appliances, paint. Rent inclds heat & hot water. $675. (250) 748-1304.

CLEAN 2 bdrm, bright, spacious, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker, ref’s req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545.

YOUBOU- 2 bdrm, garden, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ? laundry. $575. (250)210-0756

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FRIENDLY FRANK

5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069.

Firewood $200/cord, split & delivered

HERITAGE PAWN CHRISTMAS BARGAINS! 30% OFF all Jewelry! Three’s Company DVD Series Set, Wii Fit Family Fun Bundle, ExoPC Slate Tablet, PSP game systems, Rona X-Pert table saw. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

CROFTON- 2 Bdrm Apartment 5 appls. NS/NP. $750+ utils. References req’d. Available Dec 1. 250-246-2473.

Ikea - TV/Media stand. Sturdy build and smart minimal design. Gunmetal grey ﬁnish with 3 tiers, castors, easy to move. Measures 31” wide by 19”. $40, OBO. (250) 748-3539

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

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DUNCAN: 2524 Lewis St. 2 bdrm condo, second ﬂoor, corner unit, 5 appls, new laminate ﬂoors. N/S. Avail. Dec. 1st $900./lease. Call (250)4778046, (250)883-3204.

**all proceeds toward Duncan Red Hots Fast pitch** Fir ﬁrewood, $170/cord. Cedar available. Call (250)749-4180

Adorable males, hypo-allergenic, non-shedding, under 15 lbs, parents can be viewed. 1st shots done. Avail. mid-December. $350. 250-748-0227

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Kenmore dryer, good condition, offers. (250) 748-5095

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

Advertising Representative TEMPORARY POSITION This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. We currently require temporary display advertising sales help. This is an excellent opportunity for a longer term position. The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is a division of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁts package. Please forward your resume with a cover letter by November 25, 2011 to: The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: Bill Macadam #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 email: publisher@cowichannewsleader.com A driver’s license, the use of your own vehicle and valid insurance are required. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

DUNCAN DOWNTOWN. New York style STUDIO w/ french doors open to the market square. 5 appls, gas F/P, hardwood ﬂoors. Incls. utilities. $850/mo, N/S. Avail Dec. 15 or Jan. 1. Call 250-510-4503.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

Bakers rack, 50” tall x 30” wide. 2 glass shelves, with wine bottle rack and wine glass holders. Contemporary design, brown/grey hammered metal. Like new condition. $75, OBO. (250) 748-3539

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Duncan Business Improvement Area Society The Duncan BIA is a non-proÀt society representing the downtown Duncan Business community and is managed by a 12 member board. We are looking for a MANAGER to start in late January 2012. The successful candidate must be a good communicator, both verbal and written, able to accept responsibility and work independently and be passionate about downtown. Business experience would be an asset. Amongst other duties, the position involves the design and placement of advertizing, the organization of downtown events, and the representation of the downtown community to the public and to other agencies. Salary range is $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience. Some evenings and weekend work will be required. Respond to the Duncan BIA ofÀce #203 – 111 Station Street Duncan BC, V9L 1M8 By December 23, 2011 www.downtownduncan.ca square@downtownduncan.ca

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm Renovated Apartments Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts 2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442 2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Dec 1. $800. (250)7011919 or 250-701-1914 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). CROFTON- 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, parking. Avail now! $780+ utils. 250-210-0756.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Duncan: Studio & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs.

(250)748-3729 DUNCAN- SUITS responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm + den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $700. Call (250)746-7389. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm, clean & spacious, river front, walk to shops & bus, $595 + utils, N/P. Call 250-749-6857 or 250-708-0703. LAKE COWICHAN: (waterfront) 1 bdrm w/ balcony, $580. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Call 250708-0703 or 250-749-6857. LOOKING FOR a responsible tenant to rent a 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo on Brae Road. Laminate ﬂooring, fresh paint and counter tops with 6 appliances. Close to all amenities with secure underground parking. $1000/mth utilities not included. N/P N / S. 1 ( 2 5 0 ) 7 0 7 - 0 1 7 2 - l e ave messages.

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Call (250) 710-7515 to view 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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SHAWNIGAN LAKEFRONT 1 bedroom furnished condo. Fireplace, S/S appls, W/D, ﬂat screen, bbq, beach, golf, tennis, dock. Dec - June 2012 NS/NP, $850/mo inclusive. 250-888-3865 reo@shaw.ca

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810. DOWNTOWN DUNCAN. 4 bdrm, avail Dec. 1. W/D, D/W. Close to library, community centre, UVI and schools. Smokers do not apply. N/P. $1300/mo, doesn’t incl. utils. Refs req’d. (250)709-0720. BRAND NEW 1/2 duplex. 3 bdrm, full yard, unﬁnished bsmnt - great for storage, hobbyist or playroom. 5 appl’s. $1550., long term tenants. 250-516-8881, 250-732-1756. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail 15th. $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. $1100. (250)746-8182. 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. 250-748-5060. Pet considered. N/S. References required. Available Nov. 15. DUNCAN: WALK to park & town. 55+ gated, N/S, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, den, garage, 2 lvls, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, open modern plan, like new. Ref’s, small pet considered. Avail. Dec. 1. $1250+ util’s. (250)746-7435. HONEYMOON BAY, 3 bdrm Caretaker Unit. 1000 sq ft + deck, recently reno’d, on bus route & across from park, w/s, + newer appls. Small rent reduction for light caretaker/gardening. Only responsible, N/S with ref’s need apply. $700 mo + utils. Call 1-250-749-0134. LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Dec 1, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $870. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253

(250)710-7515 250-748-3412

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, $975. (250)661-6628

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

STORAGE

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

MUST BE SEEN! Ocean view 2 bdrm, large kitchen, living & dining room, walk to town. F&S, W&D hookup. $775/m. 250-246-4231, 250-715-5524

8 KM north of Duncan on 8 acres, trailer for rent, $425 mo, ref’s req’d. (250)748-1310.

3 bdrm, 2 bath Carriage house, 1300 sq ft w/1 car garage, new home. Miller Rd, next to bus stop. $1200/m, hydro/utilities incl. (250)748-1864 or (250)710-1560

DUNCAN- (GLENORA area) Country home with quality finishes. 3-4 bdrms, W/D, quiet rd, 4 appls, wood stove, fir flrs, thermal windows. N/S. $1350+ utils, avail now. 250-715-0799 johnkaty@shaw.ca

STORAGE GARAGE for car. Cement ﬂoor, keyed entry, $100 (Mill Bay). 250-743-5090

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 1bdrm, unfurn basement, NS/NP. $550 + hydro. (250)743-6966.

4 SNOW TIRES with rims & hub caps, Volvo, tread 99%. 195-60R/15-88T M&S Radial tubeless, $550. 250-749-3709

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin. Also, serviced RV pad on farmland. Call (250) 743-4392

2 BDRM, Chemainus older home, fenced yard, close to downtown. 4 appls, NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $750 mo + utils. Call 250-246-7939.

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COBBLE HILL- upper level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pets ok, all utils incld. $1300. (250)710-9738.

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3 bdrm rancher near hospital, 2 full bath, 1100 sq ft, lrg fenced yard with newer deck, F/S, W/D, oil/wood heat, 2 bay shop, N/S, small pet ok, ref req, will be checked, $1400/m, avail. Jan 1. (250) 746-6544 CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm upper lvl duplex. Bright, open ﬂoor plan, 180 degree ocean view, built-in vacuum, 5 appl’s, large deck, ﬁreplace $900. NS/NP. Call (250)416-0062. CHEMAINUS. ON golf course. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1760 sq.ft. rancher. .42 acre, 5 appl’s, heat pump, sauna, RV parking, large shed. Avail. Dec. 1. $1150./mo. no lease. N/S, deposit, ref’s. 1(250)656-4702. CHEMAINUS Rancher - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, country home, avail. now. Fenced yard, ample parking/carport/storage. Pet consid. $1100 + util., 250746-7896, 732-7700 after 4pm CHEMAINUS- Stunning ocean view. Older well-maintained 1200sq ft, with basement, on 1/3 acre. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, sunroom, 4 appls, wood/oil/electric heat, patio, work shop. Call 250-246-9799 for details. Cherry Point ocean view suite for rent. Remodelled one level, 1600 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, available Dec 1st or later depending on most suitable applicant. NS. Small pet OK. $1300/mo. includes utilities. (250) 743-5646. COBBLE HILL/Cow Bay, rural living, 3 bdrm+ den, 1.5 bath Rancher. F/S, D/W, W/D. Recently reno’d, fenced back yrd. N/S, 1 yr+ plus rental. Refs. Avail Jan 1. $1275+ utils. (250)743-1829. COWICHAN BAY- Short term rental. 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.

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CROFTON, 1 bdrm house, close to shops/ocean, F/S, $750/m. 250-246-4257

250-388-3535

DUNCAN, 5 miles west, 1 bdrm suite 32’x28’ single bay shop attached. Great for home business. Electric/wood heat. 4 appliances, located on 2.5 acres, N/P. $1000/mo. Available Dec 1. 250701-1919 or 250-701-1914.

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DUNCAN, Rent or rent-toown, 3 or 4 bedroom mobile, F/S, W/D, big lot. Immed. occupancy. (250) 510-9442 or (250) 748-2719 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. NEWLY RENOVATED Shawnigan Beach Estates 3 bdrm 2 bath, FS/DW, WD hookup. NS/NP. $1400/mo util incl. 250-743-2608 OLD TOWN Chemainus. Main ﬂr. 2 Bdrm + den. Lrg kitchen, mudroom, garden, deck, parking, 5 appl’s. $1100/mo incl util N/S, N/P. Deposit & ref req’d. 250-709-2156. Available now.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671 Mill Bay: Approx. 720 sq ft of office/retail. Phone 250-7433881 or 250-748-7266 TWO 2ND Floor commercial suites available Nov. 1. Great downtown location,approx 500 sq.ft. each. Reasonable rent, ample parking. (250)701-7517.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1bdrm furnished cabin. Cable & hydro incl. Ns/np. Dec. 1-June 30. $650. Call 250-743-6966.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room avail., Dec 1, $500, Hydro/Tel incl. Close to college & amenities, living space detached from main house. DD & ref. req. (250) 737-1982

SUITES, LOWER 1 Bdrm basement suite. Private entrance, laminate ﬂooring. Shared W/D. Suitable for one person. Lakes Road area. N/S, cat neg. $650/mo utilities included. 250-748-3425 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). 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

SHAWNIGAN BEACH ESTATES 2bdrm plus storage, very clean & bright. FS/WD, NP/NS, $850/mo util incl. 250743-2608

SUITES, UPPER COBBLE HILL 1 bdrm upper suite, includes electricity, water, heat and washer dryer hook-up. $700/mo. Avail now. Call 250-743-2726. Duncan, 2 bdrm lrg suite, F&S, washer, on bus route near Mt. Prevost School. N/P. Avail. now.$850/m includes hydro. (250)715-7293 DUNCAN, AVAILABLE Dec. 1, large 3 bdrm upper, family room, 2 ﬁreplaces, W/D, garage, N/P, utils incl, $1500 mo. Call 250-510-0993.

CHEMAINUS: RENO’D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & ent., Walk to town. $650./mo utils incld. (250)246-1546.

LADYSMITH- 2 bdrms above shop, private yard, driveway & entrance, all appls, hydro/water/heat incld. NS/NP. $1000. 250-739-9028 after 4:30pm.

COBBLE HILL/SHAW LAKE, walk out bsmt suite, quiet area, lrg backyard, covered parking, close to all amens, new F/S, W/D, avail immed, N/S, refs req, $1000 mo utils incl’d. Call 250-743-8284.

LAKE COWICHAN: spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath, covered porch, pets allowed, F/S, shared W/D. Dec 1. $800 heat/hydro incl. 250-716-6175

Duncan: 2 bdrm ground level suite close to bus stop, schools, mall. N/S, N/P. $825/m, includ. heat, hydro, water. Ref. req. 250-710-8612

DUNCAN- 2 BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterﬁeld. $595/month. Text me at (250)896-4248. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, sep ent, freshly painted, F/S, W/D hookup, NS/NP. $700+utils. Call 250-748-8214 or 250-7018011 after 6pm (leave mess). DUNCAN. AVAIL immediately. 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 now, 250-748-5456. LARGE 3-BDRM on Marsh Rd., avail Jan. 1st. Inclds F/S, W/D, storage shed. Close to schools, parks, stores & bus. N/P,N/S, no partiers. $900./mo + 1/2 utils. 250-701-7623. MILL BAY, 1 bdrm suite, close to highway, easy commute, $750 mo. Call 250-743-5090.

TOWNHOUSES 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. $950. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 DUNCAN 2 & 3 bdrm townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000 & $1100. 250-516-8881 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, F/S, W/D hookup, N/S, N/P, Dec 1. $950. Ref’s. Damage Dep. (250)748-1047 after 5pm

WANTED TO RENT WAREHOUSE RENTAL required- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises preferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil labeled as hazardous material. asif_sadeque@yahoo.com 604-440-6663.

AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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CARS 2006 SPRINTER 3/4 ton cargo van. 5 cyl. Mercedes diesel, tall ceiling, short wheel base. Excellent condition. $25,000. obo. (250)597-2424. 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.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 DODGE Durango SLT, 4x4, V8, leather, 286k, new brakes, + 4 snow tires. $5995. All records. (250)748-3316

TOWING BEAR LAKE SALVAGE

$$$ CASH $$$ For Scrap Cars also free scrap metal removal

250-710-7278 TRUCKS & VANS 83 CHEV Durango S10 4x4, longbox, auto, V6, runs well. 130 Km. $700 obo. 250-7464203

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

HILARY’S HOUSECLEANING Wkly & bi-wkly, move-in/out. Environmentally friendly commerical products supplied. 778-422-2016 HOLIDAY CLEAN-UP? Get ready for visitors? Exp’d with ref. $20/hr. 250-597-1068 HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194 M.A’s. CLEANUP, house & yard work, dog walk, rubbish removal. Senior discount. (250)701-0765

Rick’s Computer Help & Help Computer Services. Desktops and laptops. At home or inshop repairs. 250-748-5640

PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

A1 Hauling/Delivery

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

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

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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

Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

INTERIOR HOME maintenance, 30 years carpentry exp Pensioner rates. Small jobs welcome. Call (250)709-9965

FENCING

MULTI TALENTED - Jack of all Trades! $25/hr. Work guaranteed! 250-510-0234

ADD ON ACCOUNTING

Accurate, Reliable, Affordable & Conﬁdential... • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Cashﬂow Management • Gov. Remittances • Taxes • Set-up/Training on Simply Accounting Full or partial service, on-site or free pick-up/delivery. Call Bev (1)250-740-5954 E-mail bev@addon.ca Visit: www.addon.ca

COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Fast, friendly and efﬁcient. Kathy 250-743-8194. EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

CLEANING SERVICES GERMAN HOUSECLEANER 25 years of experience, very clean and reliable excellent references call Brigitte 250508-9215

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS WATCH/CLOCK/JEWELRY Repairs, Appraisal Michaela’s (beside Safeway) has a qualiﬁed Goldsmith/Watch Repairman (250)746-1658.

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

Quality Landscape Construction

250-510-4745

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(250) 701-8319

PLUMBING

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

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

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

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STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassiﬁed.com

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Breakers settle for Ă&#x201E;fth spot Island volleyball: Playdowns for AAAA senior girls intense Don Bodger

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top-three placing seemed like a distinct possibility, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen for the Frances Kelsey Breakers in the Island AAAA senior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; high school volleyball playdowns at Spectrum Secondary in Victoria. The Breakers wound up Âżfth of the eight teams and out of the running for a provincial challenge position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls went in ranked third,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Kelsey coach Mark Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d beaten some teams like Oak Bay and Carihi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For them to end up below those two teams was obviously a little bit disappointing.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vanier won the tournament and Dover Bay placed second to earn the two provincial qualifying spots from the island. Oak Bay was third and in a position to challenge while Carihi grabbed fourth ahead of Kelsey. Belmont, Claremont and Mount Douglas Âżnished sixth through eighth. The Âżeld was so close â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially among the top six. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were so close to Dover in other matches,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could have on a good day worked out.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kelsey opened pool play by losing a tight match to Belmont 25-22, 19-25, 8-15. Abby Carfantan was the Breakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; player of the match with eight kills for an efÂżciency rating of .692 while passing at 80 per cent accuracy with 13 perfect passes and nailing 10 serves at 63 per cent toughness. Next up was Claremont that resulted in a three-set win for the Breakers, 25-22,

15-25, 15-10. Monica Whitney-Brown made 10 kills, Leight Borrett tallied 11 perfect passes and Kelsie Schnellback contributed some great serves. Kelsey gave top-ranked Dover a run for its money but lost 22-25, 21-25. Borrett was a standout with her amazing passing and digs. The quarterÂżnal pitted the Breakers against Oak Bay and they lost 14-25, 13-25. It was a lacklustre game for the Breakers, who were unable to get anything going. Facing Mount Douglas next, the Breakers went to the Âżfth-sixth place game with a 25-15, 25-21 victory backed by Whitney-Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 kills. Schnellback turned in another great serving performance. Her eight serves were delivered at 75 per cent toughness. In the battle for Âżfth, Kelsey avenged its previous defeat to Belmont 25-15, 25-16. Jackson noted it was a great win for the team, saving its best for last. Whitney-Brown and Emily Jones each had six kills. Carfantan and Julia Norman were the top servers. Whitney-Brown was selected to the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-star team. The Âżne line between winning and losing was evident in so many of the Breakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; games this season. In one match on the Lower Mainland, they gave powerhouse McMath all it could handle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls had a wonderful season,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They competed with the best teams.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; There was just one thing that kept the Breakers from being among the elite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think consistency was a bit of an issue,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Jackson.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

A winless three-game set drops Caps out of top spot Two points better than none: Penalty shot results in overtime loss to Victoria Don Bodger

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he Cowichan Valley Capitals didn’t maintain their hold on ¿rst place in the Coastal Conference for long after settling for two points in three B.C. Hockey League games during consecutive days. The Caps lost 5-3 to the Powell River Kings on home ice Thursday and salvaged single points from 2-1 and 6-5 overtime losses to the Nanaimo Clippers and the Victoria Grizzlies, respectively, Friday and Saturday. The Caps fell one point back of division-leading Surrey’s total of 29. Division placings look like they’re going to Àip-Àop for a while with Nanaimo at 27 points, Powell River and Victoria at 26 and Coquitlam at 25 compared to the Caps’ 28. Coming up winless in the division battles was a bit disappointing to the players themselves. “De¿nitely, not what we were looking for,’’ said Caps’ forward Brandon Mistal, who scored what has to be the goal of the season so far in the Victoria game after a bang-bang play with David Pope and Steven Iacobellis. “We had a good week of practice,’’ added Mistal. “It was the big test for us, ¿rst time in ¿rst (place). We wanted to make a statement that we deserved to be there.’’ The Caps are well aware of the importance of every game, with just four teams making the playoffs. “All the teams in this league are so good, you can’t take any nights off,’’ said Mistal. The Caps have actually been better overall on the road so far this season than at home and know they need to change that. Their record is 6-2-2 away from Cowichan Arena but just 6-4-1-1 where they know they need to make more of a statement in front of the home crowd. For some reason, Powell River is one of those teams that frequently comes out of Cowichan Arena with points and Thursday was no exception. The game got away from the Caps late in the second period when Powell River turned a 3-2 de¿cit into a 4-3 lead. A shorthanded marker early in the third period by Daniel Schuler was the backbreaker. Matt Brown, Devin Gannon and Brayden Sherbinin scored goals in vain. The Caps went into Nanaimo and managed just 18 shots, but forced overtime thanks to the great goalten-

Caps’ forward Brandon Mistal

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Caps’ forward Matt Brown gets all tangled up with his check in the middle of the ice during Saturday night’s game against Victoria at Cowichan Arena. ding of Brady Rouleau. Iacobellis broke a scoreless game in the last two minutes of the second period on a power play, only to have Nanaimo tie it with a goal from Luke Gordon with nine seconds left in the period. After a scoreless third, Kyle Kramer beat Rouleau for the winner just 15 seconds into overtime. The Caps’ meeting with Victoria was another of those games where no lead was safe. The Caps put three pucks past a shaky Jamie Tucker in the Victoria net during the ¿rst seven and a half minutes. There was some question about the net being off the moorings on the ¿rst goal by Mistal, but he said it was a good goal. “It was on, for sure,’’ he said. Tucker also took a penalty after the ¿rst goal for unsportsmanlike conduct but the Caps failed to keep him rattled for long. Instead, the Grizzlies launched one of their patented comebacks from a big hole with their high-powered offense. Victoria got back within one by the six-minute mark of the second, but Mistal’s spectacular goal when he hammered a one-timer past Tucker seemed to electrify the crowd and the Caps again. It didn’t last long. Victoria tied the game within the next three and a half minutes with a pair of goals, including a shorthanded marker from Cowichan Bay’s Sean Robertson. The Caps regained the lead again in the third on a Keyler Bruce goal and seemed ready to ride out the game for a 5-4 win, but Victoria had other ideas.

After a crazy sequence when Victoria hit the goalpost and a crossbar, pint-sized defenceman Taylor Pernerowski blasted a shot from the point past Rouleau — making his second straight start for the Caps — with just 1:50 left in regulation. The Caps had a man advantage at the end of the ¿rst overtime that carried over into the second, but couldn’t take advantage. That proved costly when David London was called for tripping. Penalties in the second overtime call for an automatic penalty shot and Chase Kaiser wired in the game-winner. “I just pushed him on the hip and he fell over,’’ said London of the play that led to the penalty call. “I didn’t even touch him with the stick. It was a terrible way to end the game.’’ “We had times we could have put them away earlier in the game,’’ said Mistal. London echoed Mistal’s remarks about the Caps’ mindset heading into the three-game set. “It was a big test for us this weekend,’’ he said. “We didn’t come out like we wanted to. We just didn’t put it all together this weekend.’’ Mistal didn’t think it had anything to do with fatigue. “Victoria, the night before, they came back with four straight goals (against Alberni),’’ he said. “They just hang around.’’ “I think it was more them getting back into it,’’ said London. “We knew they’re a come-from-behind team. They just got on the power play a couple of times and chipped away at it.’’ Victoria made some quick transitions, Mistal added. “We de¿nitely sat back. I think we need to keep pushing and keep going. De¿nitely, a full 60 minutes is really important.’’ After being almost unbeatable in his previous ¿ve starts when he allowed just seven goals, Rouleau was burned for almost that many in the one game by Victoria. The Caps have another big week ahead with Nanaimo coming in to Cowichan Arena Wednesday and back-to-back games with Victoria Friday and Saturday.

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Double digit losing streak averted Nine is enough: Islanders ﬁnally record a victory with six unanswered goals in Parksville Don Bodger

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Bennett King-Nyberg and Josh Klassen of Duncan Christian School attempt a block on Riley Botting of Ucluelet. DCS won 25-21, 25-9.

DCS tops on the island The right mix: Strong and tough starts mark team’s tournament Don Bodger

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ooking strictly at the statistics, everything seemed to go according to plan for the Duncan Christian School Chargers in the Island senior boys’ A volleyball championships Thursday. DCS appeared to breeze to ¿rst place in the ¿ve-team tournament on its home Àoor, sweeping games from Ucluelet 25-21, 25-9, Dwight International 25-12, 25-16, Campbell River Christian 25-19, 25-9 and Chemainus Secondary 25-20, 25-20. Upon closer examination, DCS actually fell behind in some of the games but managed to battle back. “They stayed together, they stayed positive,’’ said DCS coach Roger Kim. “It’s the ¿rst time all season that has happened for us.’’ Fast starts were more typical in the ¿rst two matches before that trend occurred. “Our very ¿rst game against Ucluelet, we got an early lead and the boys seemed to relax a little,’’ said Kim. It was 10-2 at one point for DCS, but “at the end, they really let up,’’ said Kim. “The second game the guys got into

their rhythm and played well. “It’s (Ucluelet’s) ¿rst year as a team. They’re young. They got a little rattled.’’ Dwight played well to ¿nish second overall, but couldn’t rise to the occasion against DCS and the 25-12, 25-16 scores told the tale. “We basically steamrolled them,’’ Kim said. “We got ahead of them and they got down on themselves.’’ DCS then struggled to beat Campbell River Christian 25-19 but took the second game handily 25-9. Chemainus presented one of those challenges where DCS needed to dig deep. Chemainus came out strong in the ¿rst game to take a 10-3 lead, but DCS rallied to win 25-20, 25-20. Josh Klassen of DCS was the tournament’s most valuable player. All-stars included: Riley Botting (Ucluelet), Donnie Otteson (Campbell River Christian), Sean Lefebure (Chemainus), Geoffrey Thom (Dwight), Jacob Ready (Dwight) and Bennett King-Nyberg (DCS). DCS will represent the island in the provincial tournament at Kelowna Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. Dwight played Lower Mainland No. 2 in a challenge game at DCS Monday. Chemainus ¿nished third and out of the running for a provincial berth.

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ow do you spell relief? For the Kerry Park Islanders, it’s spelled w-i-n. The Islanders ¿nally snapped their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League losing streak one short of double digits with an 8-3 victory over the Generals in Parksville Saturday night. “It’s about time,’’ said Islanders’ captain Cole Thomson. “It was good in the (dressing) room afterward.’’ After enduring nine losses in a row, the Islanders were clearly at their wit’s end trying to snap out of it, especially since they hadn’t played too bad in many of the games. “The last three games we’ve played pretty good,’’ said Thomson. “We just had tough losses — just the bounces and little things went

our way at the start of the year and kind of fell apart.’’ The Islanders were charged up for the annual Nick Collins Memorial game Thursday night at Kerry Park Arena, but still couldn’t hit the win column. “It was probably one of our biggest crowds since home-opener,’’ said Thomson. “It was a good turnout for Nick and his family.’’ But the Generals played the spoilers by beating the Islanders 6-4. Things appeared to be going the Islanders’ way when they scored three goals in four and a half minutes early in the second period to take a 3-2 lead. But the Generals went ahead 4-3 with two power-play markers late in the period. Thomson completed the hat trick early in the third on an Islanders’ power play. Special teams eventually decided the issue, as the Generals clicked on the power play again midway through the period

and added an empty-netter. Eric Mansueti continued his hot streak by scoring the Islanders’ other goal. It took the Islanders a while to get untracked in the rematch. They were trailing 3-2 after the ¿rst period but erupted for four unanswered goals in the second and two in the third. Jake Newman and Conner Morgan each scored twice for the Islanders. Thomson has remained positive all along despite the recent skid. “I’m not too worried,’’ he said. “We’ve had suspension problems and injury problems and everyone’s getting back.’’ However, Thomson will be suspended for Thursday’s game at Victoria for rushing to the aid of teammate Trevor Yee after he was checked from behind. Thomson is back Saturday when the Islanders host Campbell River at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena.

Cowichan plays down to Gorge level Soccer shocker: Dependable record goes out the window against lesser teams Don Bodger

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owichan United coach Lorne Chahal is mysti¿ed why his team seems to have so much trouble with teams lower in the

standings. The Div. 2 Island Soccer League squad took on last-place Gorge United Saturday at Victoria’s Hampton Park and lost 3-2. Playing teams higher in the standings has tended to bring success for United. “We seem to be doing that, playing down to the level of the easy teams and then outplaying the better teams

in the division for some reason,’’ said Chahal. Cowichan had a 2-1 lead on Gorge United at one point but couldn’t sustain it. Even with the lead, Chahal wasn’t impressed with the effort. “We didn’t come out well, we were Àat,’’ he said. “We were just weak the whole game. We couldn’t get anything going.’’ Doug Nestor scored Cowichan’s opening goal on a penalty kick and Kevin Smith put Cowichan in front 2-1. “They came right back after we went up 2-1,’’ said Chahal. Other than Jordy Wallace’s opening goal for Gorge, the other two weren’t pretty.

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“Two of their three goals were lucky goals,’’ said Chahal. “It was just one of those games. I don’t know why. we played down to their level.’’ Cowichan returns to action Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Ladysmith turf against the Gordon Head Blazers. “I expect our guys to bounce back,’’ said Chahal. Meanwhile , Div. 1 Cowichan LMG Pringle’s game in Sooke Friday night was postponed due to a frozen ¿eld. Cowichan heads to Braefoot Park Friday for a game against Lakehill. Cowichan’s Glen Martin has been named one of the two coaches for the league all-star game on Jan. 7.

Chantal Bouchard Chantal Bouchard is typical of many students involved in sports at Duncan Christian School who have to learn fast against older athletes. Bouchard, 16, a Grade 11 student, is now starting to reap the benefits of joining the DCS senior girls’ volleyball team at an early age. She was only in Grade 9 when she got thrust right onto the senior team. “My friends wanted me to join,’’ said Bouchard. “I really like it. It’s slow when you look back. You can see how much you’ve changed. I had never played before.’’ The five-foot-11 player is now a key member of the DCS team. “I think I’m pretty good at blocking,’’ she said. Bouchard is looking forward to playing in the provincials at Prince George. “It’s going to be a good experience and we’ll probably learn from it,’’ she said. Don Bodger

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Lightning battles hard to overcome a two-week layoff Field lacrosse: U16 players striving to become a tight-knit group again at the urging of their coach Don Bodger

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here are bound to be ups and downs when Âżeld lacrosse teams play doubleheaders constantly. Such is the case with the Under 16 Mid-Island Lightning, who looked like worldbeaters at times Saturday at the Cowichan Sportsplex but were mistake-prone during other sequences in back-to-back games against Vic Field 1. The Lightning started well against its Tier 1 opponents in the Âżrst game but eventually lost 7-4. A huge comeback in the late stages of the second game, with two big goals by Kelvin Philp, salvaged a 10-10 tie when the Lightning appeared doomed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fourth (quarter) was

good,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said the Lightningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keony Magnan of the second game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Âżrst half wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t great.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lightning coach Josh Van Wieren preached to his players the need to became a tight-knit group again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have is not based on just skill, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming a family,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were losing sight of that, for sure.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Lightning built a 3-2 lead at halftime and held a 4-2 advantage before Vic Field scored Âżve straight as Mid-Island ran into penalty trouble. Luke Frost, Adam Golia and Brennan Stothers scored for the Lightning in the Âżrst half. Golia added his second goal in the third quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just got away from the fundamentals,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Van Wieren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We deÂżnitely got

away from making it easier on ourselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That team has a solid defence, a solid â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keeper and two guys up-front.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Lightning was coming off a two-week break that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help the team in its bid for consistency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only so much you can do in practice,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Van Wieren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can only do sixon-six so many times and it gets old a little bit.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The second game was riddled with mistakes, particularly in the third quarter. Players on both teams made sloppy passes and gave the ball away far too easily. The teams were tied 5-5 at halftime, with Lightning goals coming from Frost, Ryan Taylor, Philp, Stothers and Golia. Vic Field pulled ahead 10-7 with only four minutes

remaining when the Lightning launched a successful comeback to tie it. Markers by Frost, Golia and Chris Branting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; called up from the U14s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; complemented Philpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late pair. Big sticks Magnan, Kristian Mousseau and Mike Habscher were solid in both games. T.J. Prokop provided stellar goalkeeping. The Lightning also played PaciÂżc Rim 1 at UVic Friday and lost 10-6. Van Wieren said PaciÂżc Rim was the pre-season No. 2 team in B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the talent they have on the team.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But Mid-Island hung tough with a lineup depleted by injuries and stayed in contention on two goals by Taylor and singles from Frost, Jamie Jensen, Golia and Philp.

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Local karate athletes are all smiles after qualifying for the Karate B.C. provincial championships. Six students from the Fernando Correia School of Karate tried out and four made it. Three have conﬁrmed attendance.

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Geoffrey Newell won gold in kata and kumite for junior black belt; brown belt Jean Newell claimed gold for kata, kumite and a higher kata division, with a bronze for higher belt kumite; and Josh Fernandez took bronze for kata, kumite and weapons in

blue belt. Lake Cowichan Shito-Ryu had three students make the selection for competition at BCIT. Jacob Marcelic, Josh Hill and Madison Garbish all earned bronze medals in their katas and silver in team kata.

Undefeated season ends abruptly for Bulldogs Can’t win ‘em all: Playoff battle gets away on Cowichan in the third quarter after Langley mounts a comeback from a 28-14 deﬁcit Don Bodger

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ou can never take anything for granted in suddendeath football. That’s why they play the games The 5-5 Langley Mustangs seemed to be overwhelming underdogs against the 10-0 Cowichan Bulldogs, especially after a 49-7 result in Cowichan’s favour the previous week. What played out during the rematch at McAdam Park Sunday in the Vancouver Mainland Football League quarter¿nal playoffs was nothing short of a complete reversal. The Mustangs, seemingly with nothing to lose, came out gunning and never stopped taking chances while the Bulldogs ran a far more conservative offense. After many momentum shifts and some brilliant plays on both sides of the ball, the Mustangs executed at the key moments for a thrilling 36-31 victory. No matter what side you were cheering for, this was bantam football at its best. The Cowichan players obviously took the result hard, expecting to at least reach the league ¿nal and not anticipating having to endure the bitter taste of defeat at this stage after an unbeaten regular season. “Langley has a well-coached team,’’ said a philosophical Cowichan coach Doug Williams after the game.

“They’re not defending champions for no reason at all. We made a couple of mistakes and they capitalized on them. They saw ¿lm on us and they picked us apart.’’ Langley took an early 6-0 lead that held up until the end of the ¿rst quarter and you could sense a little panic in the Cowichan players. The Mustangs converted a third-down play for a touchdown early in the second quarter and the ensuing two-point convert made it 14-0. Then the Bulldogs got it going. Drayson Price ran the ball close to the goal line before being brought down and then quarterback Mitchell Hinton went over for the TD on the next play. Darian Slater converted. Price found plenty of real estate down the sideline for another TD on the next possession and Slater’s convert tied it. Price was unstoppable in the quarter, breaking another run for a 40-yard TD that put Cowichan ahead 21-14 at the half with Slater’s convert. Cowichan picked up right where it left off on the ¿rst drive of the third quarter, as Price scored yet again and Slater converted. With Cowichan in front 28-14, that’s when the game changed. The Mustangs launched a long drive that culminated in a TD and convert, cutting the margin to seven. That’s the way the third quarter ended and Cowichan added

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“I told the kids don’t dwell on this game,’’ said Williams. “One game does not dictate the season. “I’ve got to give kudos to the guys. They gave it their all.’’ Brock Gowanlock and Clayton Key were tackling demons for the Bulldogs. But the Cowichan defence overall had its roughest game of the season against a Langley offense that operated with precision. “The ¿rst round hurts,’’ conceded Williams. “I love the players, a wellbalanced team.’’ Langley parents were celebrating their team’s revival on the sidelines. “Last week was just a big meltdown,’’ said one.

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Original Caps an instant hit Glory days: Hockey fans packed Cowichan Arena to see a talented team Don Bodger

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Original Capitals included hometown products David Branting, above left, and Tony St. Denis, above right. Future Canadian Football League player and wrestler Glenn Kulka, below left, and eventual National Hockey League player Dan Hodgson, below right, were also part of the original team. Both Kulka and Hodgson were born in Edmonton.

t’s been more than 30 years since the Cowichan Valley Capitals stirred up considerable fanfare with their entry into the B.C. Junior Hockey League. Valley fans were immediately star-struck by the team and the players got caught up in the atmosphere to immediately become a contender during the 1980-81, 81-82 and 82-83 seasons before the wheels came off in 83-84 and the Caps won just six of 52 games and relocated to become the Sidney Capitals a year later. But the initial three glory years were something special, especially for some of the hometown valley products like David Branting who made the team. Memories will be Àowing this weekend when the BCHL commemorates its 50th anniversary with celebrations around the league. Branting, now 49, just returned to live in Duncan in January. He looks back fondly on the formative years of his hockey career and the excitement that revolved around the Capitals during his tenure with the team. “It was a unique opportunity for me with the Capitals starting at the age we were,’’ said Brant-

ing. “I got a chance to play in my hometown. It was a lot of fun.’’ Tony St. Denis, Ken Trousdell and Len Meyer were others who made the jump from Fuller Lake Midget and Junior B into the Junior A ranks with the Capitals. “Having that many guys from the Cowichan Valley, the arena most nights was packed,’’ said Branting. The team also provided a great opportunity for some of the best Junior B players from the Victoria area. “It had the feeling like being a South Island Junior B all-star team,’’ said Branting. Tracy Patterson, Doug Thornton (who stayed to live in the valley), Darrel Wavryck, Marty Irvine, future NHLer Geoff Courtnall, Phil Varcoe and Marty Wakelyn were among the prominent players from down south to don the Capitals’ jersey. “We grew up as opponents,’’ recalled Branting. “Coming together and knowing each other, it was kind of unique. “People who knew hockey around here knew all the other guys, too,’’ said Branting. The Capitals also brought in some top-notch recruits from the Prairies to ¿ll out the roster. “Coming out of the gate and winning a few games caught everybody by surprise,’’ said

Branting. “We made the playoffs both my years there.’’ Dan Hodgson of Edmonton, Prince George’s Darryl Reaugh and Dean Evason — born in Flin Flon — used the Capitals as a stepping stone to the NHL. Hodgson was just 15 and Evason 16 at the time. And then there was Glenn Kulka, a hulking six-foot-three 16-year-old defenceman from Edmonton. Kulka went on to fame and fortune in a completely different arena. He played in the Canadian Football League with four different teams and wound up joining the World Wrestling Federation. Branting turned his experience with the Capitals into a National Collegiate Athletic Association scholarship to Northern Arizona for four years. His hockey career wasn’t over after university and Branting got the call to join the Nelson team of the Western International Hockey League that made the Allan Cup ¿nal but lost to Brantford. He still laces ‘em up with the Shooters in Duncan’s No-Hit League. After the Capitals moved, the franchise went full circle and returned as the Cowichan Valley Whalers in 1988 and the Warriors for two seasons after that.

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The inaugural Caps’ 1993 program featured valley players Doug Bodger and Robin Bawa who made the NHL, lacing up the skates with Randy Barker. Some of the subsequent covers, above from left, are from 1995, 2000 and 2008.

Inaugural season of the Caps’ revival yet to be matched Don Bodger

Grand Änale: Team turned a .500 season into a long playoff run

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he second wave of junior A hockey in the valley began during the 1993-94 season with a performance by the Cowichan Valley Capitals that no one saw coming. After a .500 regular season, the team overcame some rough waters and caught ¿re in the playoffs to make it all the way to the B.C. Junior Hockey League (junior was still part of the league name at that time) ¿nal against the Kelowna Spartans. The Capitals haven’t been back to the BCHL ¿nal since. The memories will be Àowing when the BCHL celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend. Clayton Wright was part of the original local

ownership group that brought the Caps back and served as general manager of the team for 13 years. He remembers that inaugural season fondly from such humble beginnings. The purchase of the former Victoria Warriors’ franchise from Bob Lynn included just one player, Randy Barker from Saltair. “It grew from there,’’ said Wright. “We went back after the deal was done. We bought the rest of the players. There was about eight or 10.’’ Wright did some fancy wheeling and dealing to bring in a team that blossomed quickly under the direction of coach Bill Bestwick. “We’ll have a pretty good balance and depth in the scoring position,’’ Bestwick said at the time. “We’re not terribly concerned about our scoring

power. Offense wins games and defense wins championships.’’ The Caps quickly emerged with the best of both worlds. Brent Murcheson, obtained from Nanaimo, was a scoring machine — one of the most proli¿c in Caps’ history to this day. Wright already had Shawn York, Shawn Gendron and a pair of players from Powell River who turned out to be exceptional talents — Jason Zaichkowsky and Cam Knox. When Wright picked up Jason Sanford from Nanaimo early in the season, a powerhouse team began to emerge. It all came together in the playoffs with an upset of the Paper Kings (the team name at the time) in Powell River where the local fans weren’t thrilled. The Caps went on to win the Coastal Conference

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before tangling with the almost-invincible Spartans. The Caps went down 3-0 in the best-of-seven, but Barker brought the house down at Cowichan Arena with an overtime goal in game four to send the series back to Kelowna. “It was great Randy scored, but geez, it cost us a lot of money,’’ said Wright of the extra road trip. The Caps were pummeled 9-2 in game ¿ve in Kelowna that brought the Cinderella run to an end. “They said we were the most successful franchise in the BCHL in the ¿rst year,’’ said Wright. Fans have enjoyed memorable moments over the years and also endured some tough times. “I remember the good times well, Brent Murcheson scoring 110 points and Jay Hamel scoring a ton of points,’’ said Wright. “You look back at those quality players we had. There was some good memories.’’

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