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It’s the visionary versus the caretaker in Duncan Election 2011 2011:: Duncan voters facing a choice between two very different leadership styles Peter W. Rusland

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Among the participants in Remembrance Day ceremonies in Cobble Hill and Duncan Friday were: (clockwise from bottom right) Dwight Grieve of the Malahat District Legion barking commands; a patriotic lad waving the Canadian Åag; War veteran Stan Creelman pausing to look at a collection of wreaths; and Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Carlee Costain standing at attention,

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or the voters of Duncan, the choice may boil down to what they think their city needs most at the helm. The idealist, or the pragmatist? The artist or the engineer? Paul Fletcher or Phil Kent? “Visionary” Fletcher and “caretaker” Kent are labels that can be comfortably applied to to the city’s mayoral candidates, locals said. No one interviewed questioned either man’s commitment, just their style. “They have very different personalities,” said Just Jake’s co-owner Lance Steward. “Phil really studies and does his homework, making himself fully knowledgeable about the city, workings of council, and the hall. “Paul just wants to see change, and to get things done with his vision he wants more of a leadership role.” Right, former administrator Paul Douville said of two-term mayor Kent, and six-year councillor Fletcher. “They’re both careful listeners. Paul’s a visionary and an idealist; Phil likes to get projects done and on budget.” Both men seemed to accept their monikers with caveats: incumbent Kent, 52, called himself a practical visionary; Councillor Fletcher, 58, touted idealoaded action. Kent’s platform shows fruitful projects under his watch: a new of¿cial community plan, Cowichan Place, Evans and Cowichan Exhibition parks, the Centennial Park and Craig Street overhauls, new trails, and action on graf¿ti and panhandling. He aims to ¿nish diking, a university village, urban forest and transportation plans, sewerage upgrades and sustainable growth. “I have the patience and the time to work toward collaboration. I’m not in a panic,” he said.

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“We work toward the goals in the OCP. We’ve made tremendous progress by not getting overzealous about speci¿c projects, or things that put us out of balance with taxpayers’ ability to manage.” Fletcher saw Kent as an administrator. “His direction and dedication are very different from mine — I’m very actionoriented.” Countered Kent: “You have to balance ideas with priorities.” Fletcher’s priorities include corking river stormwater that’s killing ¿sh and he would sink committee-of-the-whole meetings and move debate into regular meetings. Phil Kent: He is also promising a core parkade; probing the engineer amalgamation with North Cowichan; less developmentt hoops; fresh h f h traf¿c plans; a landmark building at Trunk and Canada; alternate sewage treatment and shutting the lagoons; closing downtown streets Sundays; an economic development committee; street art; busting highway gridlock; and tying taxes to inÀation. Kent said Duncan is already doing a good job on the latter. “We’re one of B.C.’s few cities that kept our spending close to inÀation,” Kent said pointing out 2010 tax hikes were caused by new policing Paul Fletcher: costs downloaded by the the artist province. “Leveraging (government cash) h) iis kkey and we’re not encumbered by debenture debt.” Still, Somenos Marsh society president Fletcher wanted the 2011 budget surplus for tax relief, not reserves. “We need to purchase a lot more carefully too,” he said, citing a non-tendered, $65,000 centennial drinking fountain. more on page 15

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Valley weathers outages from Nov. 11 storm Power was quickly restored to parts of Cowichan between Thursday and Friday, BC Hydro ofﬁcials say. Hydro records show birds, plus trees and high-wind debris, unplugged service in Duncan and North Cowichan, especially around Chemainus. Warm Land losses twinned blackouts

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on Gabriola, and Salt Spring islands, and in Nanaimo and Parksville-Qualicum. Thursday’s local 11 a.m. outage — caused by a bird on the lines — along Hatchery, Sahilton, and Tzouhalem roads, and along the Island Highway, were reconnected by around 12:30 p.m. Remembrance Day spelled trees and

debris hitting lines between 2 and 3:30 p.m. on Spring and Mary streets, plus Swan’s Nest Drive, and Drinkwater, Cowichan Bay, Corﬁeld, Chippewa, Mays, and Stoney Hill roads. All of those areas were reconnected by about 5:30 p.m., Hydro’s Ted Olynyk said.

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Other recycling centre takes centre stage in Cobble Hill Election 2011: Quast called to task for her support of Fisher Road

Worth repeating Notable quotes from the Cobble Hill all-candidates forum

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On the site for the ECO Depot:

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Quast: “Constructing an ECO Depot on farm land — and do not be confused, it is farm land — in a quiet, rural residential area makes no sense whatsoever.” Giles: “It’s hilly, fully treed, has a rock quarry in it, and I would challenge anybody to grown a carrot on it.”

he bitterness brewing over the South Cowichan ECO Depot bubbled but didn’t boil over at the Cobble Hill all-candidates’ forum. Instead, one of the most contentious issues Thursday evening at Cobble Hill Hall — where incumbent Gerry Giles faced off against challenger Dara Quast — was the Fisher Road Recycling facility. Quast came under heavy scrutiny for supporting that facility while simultaneously condemning the proposed ECO Depot. She made an obvious attempt to keep her cool during several pointed audience questions, but the ¿rst-time candidate started to let her frustration show while speaking to the second question on the topic. “I guess I would say that, do you support some things, and not other things?” Quast answered. “Do you have opinions one way or another? I’m quite clear: I say what I mean and I mean what I say. I don’t sit the fence. I am clear about where I stand on things. You don’t have to wonder about it. “There were 1,420 signatures on the ECO Depot. Do you support them, or do you only support you? Right? People have opinions. People have different levels of knowledge about different issues. “If we shared and were more communicative and had all the information so that we could make informed decisions on both sides, I think that is what would help heal this community.”

On the Nov. 19 referendum:

Quast: “If the Supreme Court comes back and says the CVRD does not have the legal authority to place this on agricultural land, then the referendum is meaningless. The CVRD should have waited until that question is answered before they used our tax dollars irresponsibly to run this referendum.” Giles: “I support the referendum vote. I think it’s important to ﬁnd out what people have to say, and a referendum is a democratic way of ﬁnding out what the community wants.”

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Cobble Hill challenger Dara Quast responds to a question while incumbent Gerry Giles listens during the all-candidates’ debate at Cobble Hill Hall. Quast also came under criticism for saying she would not let the results of the ECO Depot referendum sway her from her opposition to the project. Giles, meanwhile, had her fair share of critics in the crowd — conspicuous in their neon-green scarves — and got a few (presumably unwanted) laughs for comments such as, “There has been some comment made about the CVRD board working in a toxic environment. That is not true.” Giles appeared unfazed by the derision, though, and was able to answer crowd questions in detail.

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Quast didn’t have Giles’ board experience to draw from when answering questions about speci¿c issues and CVRD initiatives, but said her priority, if elected, is “healing the community” so that it can move forward on matters such as growth, water and taxes. She’s a staple critic at CVRD board meetings and is supported by local government watchdog, former Cobble Hill director Richard Hughes, who sat front and centre in the audience Thursday evening. There’s no love lost between Quast — known for her outspoken stance against the proposed recycling facility at Cameron-Taggart Road — and Giles, who has championed the

facility as chairwoman of the CVRD board. It created a few tense moments at the meeting, but the forum ran relatively smoothly thanks to proactive moderating from Mike Hanson. Giles, meanwhile, pitched better groundwater management, growing Cobble Hill’s agricultural industry, and a long-range plan for a local hub for seniors and youths in the Cobble Hill Commons, with ¿nancial assistance from the federal and provincial governments. Other issues for the community members in attendance included agricultural initiatives, opportunities for youths and seniors, traf¿c, cell towers and incorporation.

On process at the board table:

Giles: “We have undertaken initiatives that have not been able to be done before because of the controversy around the table. You can work in a collaborative and cooperative way without acrimony, and you can work in a collaborative and cooperative way without people grabbing each other’s throats and threatening to take them outside to beat them up. That’s not what local government is about.” Quast: “I don’t think it’s acrimonious from what the public gets to see at all. I think they go along in a lovely and friendly manner. I said I wanted to bring more debate back to the table, because I don’t think questions are getting fully examined, but that could be because I don’t see what goes on behind the closed doors. What the public gets to see is a very lovely and get-along sort of group.”

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Five police cruisers were seen in the Cowichan District Hospital parking lot Monday at about 5:30 p.m. as ofÄcers with guns drawn successfully dealt with a man armed with a knife.

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Duncan man was successfully talked out of harming himself with a knife during an incident in the Cowichan District Hospital parking lot. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP of¿cers arrived at the hospital at about 5 p.m. on Monday. A Duncan man in his 50s was sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot, threatening to commit suicide with a

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knife he had with him. Cpl. Jon Stuart spent the better part of an hour persuading the man to put the knife down and exit the vehicle. The man was then admitted to the hospital. “It ended well,” Cpl. Markus Lueder said yesterday. *** Police are asking for public assistance in capturing whoever broke into the Eagles Hall on Boys Road

and stole an undisclosed amount of money. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP members were called to the scene of the break-and-enter on Saturday morning. It’s believed the thief, or thieves, broke in sometime during the night. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the local detachment at 250-748-5522 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Is incorporation Shawnigan Lake’s future? Election 2011: 2011: Residents association would like community to stand alone Krista Siefken

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he members of the Shawnigan Residents’ Association have decided to see a possibility instead of

a problem. Unhappy with the current model of governance in their community, they’re actively working to change the status quo. “This is not about how (Area B directors) do their job,” SRA president Garry Horwood stressed. “It’s about the structure they work within.” The group of Shawnigan Lakers wants to have direct control over Shawnigan-speci¿c issues — such as the watershed, logging and development — without the inÀuence of other jurisdictions within the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

That’s why they’re pushing for municipality status in Shawnigan Lake — sans other south-end communities. “We have the potential to be outnumbered,” Horwood explained. “Certainly Mill Bay is going ahead with development in a huge way, and so their needs and their vision and focus as an area would be much different than ours. “We’d be right back where we started from, where we are with the CVRD model.” In fact, it was the SRA that initiated phase one of the — currently stalled — south Cowichan incorporation study a few years ago. “It started out to look at Area B, Shawnigan Lake, as a standalone municipality, and we were the ones who started it and got the funding, and that was our baby,” Horwood said, adding that “morphed into” a study of incorporating Mill Bay, Malahat, Cobble Hill and Shawnigan together. The SRA isn’t interested in that concept, though. “We need to look at and search out other models that we feel might be better suited to the needs

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of Shawnigan Lake,” Horwood said. Models such as the one employed by Metchosin. The SRA recently hosted Metchosin Mayor John Ranns at its AGM to talk about the bene¿ts of thinking small. Metchosin, Horwood pointed out, is a community of less than 5,000, with just ¿ve full-time staff members and not a single parcel of land rezoned since incorporation It also has no debt, and can build what it needs when it needs to with money it has set aside. Horwood suggests a similar approach would allow Shawnigan to preserve its rural lifestyle, and prevent being swallowed by the urban areas proposed for an incorporated south Cowichan community. “We’ve been keeping the provincial government informed and have met with them a couple of times during the past 2 1/2 years,” Horwood added. To learn more, visit www. shawniganresidentsassociation. com.

What the candidates think Shawnigan’s candidates have an appetite for incorporation but before they dig in, discussions on money and boundaries need to take place. All three Area B director hopefuls, Bruce Fraser, Roy Davies and Ken Cossey, agree financial homework has to be filed before reaching out to the community on amalgamation. Incorporation is both a hefty and hot south-end issue, but one that’s dogged with wrinkles and lingering questions. Members of the Shawnigan Residents’ Association are pushing for Shawnigan to incorporate on its own, meanwhile a governmentfunded Phase 1 study has taken a glimpse at meshing Shawnigan, Cobble Hill and Mill Bay, while a Phase 2, to include costs and boundary figures, sits stagnant. “Living here, what I’d really like to see is Shawnigan be in charge of its own character and not be amalgamated with other places that are fundamentally different, socially and environmentally, but that’s a preference without the numbers,” candidate Bruce Fraser said.

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Canada needs to turn treaty talks into treaty action Get a move on: Too much time and money wasted on fruitless, inconclusive talks

t’s rare to see a strong consensus among all candidates in an election. And it’s especially rare to see a strong consensus when the topic happens to be First Nation treaties. But that’s exactly what happened during the Cowichan Tribes chief candidates’ forum last week. All eight candidates mulled other options in response to what they consider the failure of the treaty process. Simply asserting land and title rights is one popular option. Buck stops And it may indeed come to that. Because we doubt any informed with the fedperson would call B.C.’s treaty process eral governa success. At best, it’s struggling and in major ment need of a jump-start. There are, of course, a variety of factors contributing to the limping process, but we can’t fault the local Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group — which has worked tirelessly in its efforts to get the other partners to the table — or the province, which has seemed sincere in its overtures during the past decade. So our eyes turn to Ottawa, where we doubt B.C.’s First Nations treaties are at the top of anyone’s priority list. And meanwhile, our local bands are becoming more and more in debt from a process that they don’t even seem to want to be a part of anymore. We hope that the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group’s petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will put some pressure on the Canadian government to solve this lengthy, expensive problem. But we’re not holding our breath. The pressure needs to come from Canadians, and it’s got to be a lot stronger than anything we’ve seen so far.

We say:

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

This we like It’s been a task and a half keeping up with all the comments popping up on our website this past month — and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Candidates and the public are actively engaging in an online dialogue about the issues that matter most in our local elections at cowichannewsleader.com. We hope the activity continues after Nov. 19.

Tyeshia Jones would have turned 19 on Nov. 12.

Not enough people care about local government Tom Fletcher Black Press

he red-headed stepchild of democracy is shivering on the doorstep again. Most won’t open the door. Local government elections are always overshadowed by louder events, and this year is no different. The “occupy” nonsense, the teachers’ strike, the precarious economy and the media’s ¿xation on them are part of the problem. But let’s face it. Public indifference to local government has left it mainly to self-serving politicians and special interest groups. Community newspapers soldier on through the three years between elections to highlight issues and choices, but few people join the debate when it’s time to vote. The recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention demonstrated this. Local politicians love to tell senior governments what to do. They’d much rather debate smart meters or bad old Ottawa’s RCMP costs than talk about their own performance.

Most of the mayors and councillors on hand were unhappy with the province’s plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general to examine the ef¿ciency of municipal spending. Just another layer of bureaucracy, according to these experts on the subject. At the convention, I asked NDP MLA Carole James about this. A veteran of local government, she observed it would be awkward for local politicians to go back to their communities and campaign against accountability. There is much that is not discussed and it goes beyond technical details like performance auditing. How about amalgamation in places where there are clearly too many municipal boundaries, policing is fragmented and administration is duplicated? You won’t hear much about that, unless a lot more voters insist on it. Business groups and community newspapers raise it, and it fades away. Not enough people care. Few challengers and even fewer incumbent politicians signed the taxpayers’ pledge offered at local election time by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It’s a modest proposal to match

spending growth with real growth. Candidates don’t want to talk about the fact B.C. municipal spending, adjusted for inÀation, is growing almost four times as fast as population growth. Pay and bene¿ts for municipal employees grow much faster than private sector rates. Not enough people care. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is campaigning against contracted private development of water utilities. They prefer their high-cost monopoly. And outside their special interest support, not enough people care. School board elections have become even more of an insider activity. To take one example, a school trustee candidate forum in Abbotsford last week started with a protest march by 18 teachers. They carried their message inside, demanding smaller classes, more special needs support, the familiar list of demands in their dysfunctional relationship with the provincewide bargaining agent. Of course school trustees have no actual authority over these huge and costly issues. The province took away school board taxing authority long ago, be-

Tyeshia Jones would have celebrated her 19th birthday last Saturday, had she not been murdered here in her home community. And 10 months later, we’re still waiting for justice. The police told us repeatedly at the start of their investigation that this would not be an unsolved murder. We’re starting to have our doubts. We hope that doubt is proved wrong.

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cause the teacher and support staff unions have the money and voting numbers to control low-turnout local elections for their own bene¿t. Now the unions have to settle for vetting candidates according to their willingness to lobby the B.C. government on behalf of unions. If anyone has attended a trustee forum that wasn’t taken over by teachers, please e-mail me. I haven’t heard of one for years. There are still things you can do to compare candidates, and it doesn’t take long to sort through a dozen or two hopefuls. Please, check this paper’s website for recent surveys and stories on the local candidates, and take some time on Saturday to back the people you think have the best experience, independence and understanding of the community’s needs. Occupy the voting booth. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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Hijacking trampled on other concerns

Dear editor Maureen Alexander and her gang at the Mill Bay Historical Society should feel very satis¿ed. They succeeded magni¿cently in hijacking the all-candidates’ meeting in Mill Bay with a wellconceived, orchestrated effort. Members were strategically positioned for maximum effect. A good half of the time allocated for residents to have their concerns addressed was taken up with their sel¿sh behaviour. They interrupted the presentations with loutish heckling and tried to lecture the audience when supposedly asking a question. Not satis¿ed with asking for funding and having an undeserved, unfair place on the ballot paper they still demanded that they have their wishes ful¿lled, going as far as trying to bully the candidates into submission. One ungracious supporter comically questioned the democratic values of the candidates, all the while acting like hooligans trampling on their neighbours. Maybe they can record this shameful episode in their historical display. The ¿nancial lunacy beggars belief, spending $5,000 to seek approval for $10,000 on a project that has been soundly rejected by more than 400 in a recent petition. When does it end? D. Hewson Mill Bay

Not just the loud voices matter

Dear editor The ongoing debate around the ECO Depot has become issue number one in Saturday’s election. We have all been drawn into this issue by the misleading “Say No to Dump” signs, vocal opposition, and allegations of illegal conduct by our elected representatives. It has been dif¿cult to separate fact from the misconceptions, speculation, and strongly held opinions. A loosely formed special interest group, that has opposed the locating of the ECO Depot on Cameron-Taggart Road, would like us all to vote no on the referendum. At the same time they have found an angle around the democratic process. “Their” candidates will not respect. nor advocate the results of the referendum, regardless the outcome. Bruce Fraser said the referendum was undemocratic because it would result in the larger community imposing its will on those directly involved. I couldn’t disagree more. That is democracy. We all deserve a voice on this issue. It will be our tax dollars spent or wasted if the project is canned or relocated unnecessarily. Sure, punish the politicians if that is how you

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Who is your Canadian war hero? “Tommy Prince.”

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feel. Come to the polls and cast a ballot for director and the referendum. Demand that your candidate respects and advocates your voice. In a democracy every voice matters, not just the loudest ones. Elijah Fraser Shawnigan Lake

ECO Depot spending concerns us all

Dear editor Taxpayers should be absolutely disgusted with the spending of $50,000 on public relations by the CVRD on the ECO Depot referendum, in order to give taxpayers the “right” information. Something is desperately wrong when a government is so worried about a small community’s impact on public opinion that they have to go to such lengths to sway the voters. Can the people who oppose the ECO Depot be that wrong when this kind of approach is being used? People in the south end need to think carefully about this whole matter. Remember the last Kerry Park referendum? Is this yet another poorly thought-out project? My compliments to Ian Morrison for being the only CVRD board member to question this overthe-top PR spending. It is not just the south end paying for all of this. One way or the other it’s coming out of all our pockets. Roger Painter Cobble Hill

Bullying behaviour will be recognized at the polls

Dear editor Recently I received an email asking me to vote on the referendum on Nov 19 ‘with my head and my heart!’ The referendum is about the location of the ECO Depot in Shawnigan Lake. No, I would not like it in my immediate back yard, or on active farmland, but I see a greater damage that has occurred by the protesting group and that is the message members have sent to the youth of our community. There have been lies, threats, rudeness, deceitfulness and above all, bullying — all tactics to get attention to their cause. The media has emphasized the message by publicizing it. When these actions are performed by youth, they receive discipline or punishment in order to teach them to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences. As adults we are the role r models of the younger generation, therefore, w also must take responsibility for our actions we a accept the consequences! The actions I have and witnessed w have been totally unacceptable. Yes, I w be voting ‘with my head and my heart!’ will M. Davies M SShawnigan Lake

TThese guys aren’t listening I left the special North Cowichan council meeting m dealing with Chemainus revitalization

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both sad and angry. What I saw were six councillors and a mayor (none of whom live in Chemainus) making decisions for all Chemainiacs but not listening to the very people who live and work here. The vast majority of the people were against the library being built on the Waterwheel parking lot with the subsequent loss of valuable parking spots, yet it was passed. When we vote on Nov. 19, at the very least I know who I will not be voting for! Let’s remove all of them, and get some new, honest blood on council, a council that will not put us further in debt and will not just provide “dog-and-pony show” style meetings while doing whatever they please! We need leadership not a rubber stamp council that does not listen to the residents. Johanna Reymerink Chemainus

Half the trustees running to abuse trust

Dear editor Five of 10 school board candidates are openly determined to submit a de¿cit budget to the provincial government, which will result in the board being ¿red and a public trustee being appointed by the province to run the district for the remainder of the three years. Apparently in their minds that is preferable to them pitching in and working with the substantial budget they receive. One must ask why incumbents Deb Foster, Hannah Seymour and Eden Haythornthwaite along with hopefuls, Duncan Brown and Ellen Oxman are running for election if they don’t plan to ful¿ll their mandate? Vicki Boschman Crofton

North Cowichan has to stop spending now

Dear editor I feel like hockey coach Roger Neilson and waving my white towel in surrender to the referees. What is the matter with our candidates? Only Scott Baker seems to have a grip on money; and unfortunately he seems like he could be a loose cannon to me. The others are frightened to put a clear position forward. We do not need any more multi-million dollar swimming pools, baseball diamonds, libraries, municipal hall expansions (approved with reverse polling), curling clubs, astro turf and lighted soccer ¿elds, theatre expansions and failed property developments (Cliffs Over Maple Bay). Heck, I think we have enough traf¿c circles for now. What we need is some common sense. Common sense is ¿xing the diking/Àooding issue in our Àood plain — I approve. Our municipality is carrying a large debt. We increased our taxes this year to put money in reserve. For what? Certainly not to pay down the debt. We are paying our staff too much — and provide them with never-ending wage increases — stop it; the economy is Àat, people are unem-

How to reach us We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. Here’s how to send it to us: • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4 • Fax it to us at 250-746-8529 • Log onto www.cowichannewsleader.com and use the feedback button. For more information, call the newsroom at 250-746-4471

ployed or doing without, our property taxes keep going up at uncontrolled rates. For heaven’s sake, get a grip on it. Stop the spending please. Bryan Wallis North Cowichan

North Cowichan well in hand

Dear editor I have been voting for more than 55 years. Never have I seen such negative attacks in the letters to the editors as this year. Many readers think these are facts because they are in your paper. These are only malicious attacks designed to make an opponent look like they could do a better job. What trouble would we be in with a council with huge egos and no experience? The truth of the matter is we will always pay taxes. North Cowichan residential taxes are ¿fth lowest of the 50 comparable towns in B.C. This after we pay for our pool and adjusted industrial taxes to save 600 jobs at the pulp mill. Tom Walker and our council are doing a great job. Be sure to vote on Nov. 19, one of our four freedoms. Betty James Duncan

Can’t they just leave well enough alone?

Dear editor Why is it that every person who seeks of¿ce thinks they must leave their mark at the expense of taxpayers; like our one special street, and no parking, or a fountain that will be a real source of trouble as we have experienced in the past, or a new Àag designed that has nothing to do with the pioneers of this valley. We already have a city Àag that requires only a darker background that will allow the city crest to stand out, and it would much better represent our city than dead ¿sh and a couple wavy lines. Wouldn’t it be nice for a change to have a mayor and council that stopped spending our tax dollars on their own private projects and quit trying to change Duncan into a large city with all these oneway streets and traf¿c lights that lack synchronization, and a downtown that has very little parking, making it dif¿cult for the elderly and handicapped? G. Chaster Duncan

Campaign promises Echo in our ears

Dear editor Tom Walker on Echo Heights in 2008: “I have publicly said that decision was made in camera by seven people when that property is owned by the 28,000 people of North Cowichan,” said Walker. “When I get elected, I will meet with the new council and I will recommend rescinding that decision and start again.” Now, fast forward to Nov. 1, 2011. Walker pointed out Echo Heights has been zoned for R2 development for the last 30 years and the public didn’t ask for it to be removed from the previous or current community plan. Council can develop Echo Heights without going to a public hearing. “I don’t know what percentage should be protected, but I can tell you that the majority should be protected. I don’t know if it should be 60, 90, or 100 per cent.” What happened to “rescind?” Did I miss something? What happened to the democratic rights of the other 27,993 owners? Well, if council doesn’t realize concepts of conservation, and ‘greenness’ hasve changed dramatically in the past ten years, never mind 30 years, how can councillors consider themselves ¿t to represent the rest of us? G.T. Croy Duncan

More letters online

The election has inspired far more feedback than even this extended letters page can keep up with . Read more at cowichannewsleader.com

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Mayoral candidate involved in dispute with municipality Scott Baker’s concerns with North Cowichan go beyond that of observer. The mayoral candidate, who has repeatedly criticized North Cowichan during the campaign for standing in the way of business, is embroiled in a bylaw enforcement dispute with the municipality. “I’ve had stop-work orders — who hasn’t?” he asked, citing what he saw as glacial permitting. “It’s crazy what it takes to get anything done; it’s everyone’s personal agenda at North Cowichan.” Administrator Dave Devana said a stop-work order on a warehouse on Baker’s Henry Road land was issued to Baker on July 8. On July 11, B.C.’s Assessment Authority started reassessing Baker’s spread. A higher assessment could boost his 2012 land taxes, depending on the findings, Devana said. As for an earlier run-in with authority, Baker explained he’d bring the lesson learned from the error of his ways to North Cowichan council, if elected mayor Saturday. In 1998 he disobeyed a B.C. environment ministry order banning burning of hazardous construction wastes, tar paper, roofing singles, and metal. He was fined $750 by the courts in 2001. “I burned my garage in my backyard and that’s it,” he said of a stump pile. “It was a stupid thing to do. “I thought I wasn’t doing anything wrong and fought it in court.” He noted environmental laws have changed “and we wouldn’t be doing anything like that now. “We all learn from our mistakes.”

— Peter W. Rusland

Cowichan election candidates move campaigns into the home stretch JJohn McKinley

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andidates are bringing forward the following ideas as the local government election campaign enters its ¿nal week: • North Cowichan mayoral candidate J Lefebure writes about how co-operaJon t not amalgamation is what Cowichan tion, needs n to improve relations between local g government authorities. • Duncan council candidate Jen Holden d nes what “most livable small city” de¿ s should really mean. • North Cowichan council candidate T Masters talks about steps the municiTom p pality should take to spark an economic b boom in wood crafting. • North Cowichan candidate Robert Douglas D writes about how the internationa trade deal CETA could threaten local al government g autonomy • North Cowichan candidate John K Koury says the municipality’s new of¿ o cial community plan will open it u for economic development through up c construction. He also says he has a plan

to solve the two-tier funding issue at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre at no further expense to North Cowichan residents. • Youbou candidate Klaus Kuhn writes about how motorized vehicles users should show more respect to Bald Mountain Park. • Douglas and fellow North Cowichan candidate Roger Hart offer their shared vision for a revitalized, empowered Chemainus. • Finally, Duncan council candidate Judy Stafford has a bit of a different take on the issue of vandalized election signs. For more details on each of these items, go to: http://www.cowichannewsleader. com/news/election/ In addition to these items, the website is also a perfect one-stop-shop for anyone seeking to review the more than 60 Cowichan civic election candidates prior to the Nov. 19 vote. Not only can you can ¿nd all the election stories put together by the News Leader Pictorial’s news team, you can also read each candidate’s platform in his or her own words, see the online questions they were posed and read their responses (or lack thereof).

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Kent versus Fletcher in Duncan

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Investigators examine the scene of a crash involving a police car on the Trans-Canada Highway in Saltair Thursday.

Cop, young driver OK after highway collision Krista Siefken

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olice are investigating a crash between an RCMP cruiser and a civilian vehicle. The wreck happened just before 1 p.m. on Thursday on the Trans-Canada Highway near Chemainus. The police cruiser was travelling northbound in the left-hand lane near Porter’s Farm, with lights and siren activated in an attempt to catch a motorist identi¿ed as a possible violator. “A series of civilian motorists were travelling in the right lane, allowing the police vehicle to pass,” Sgt. Andre Dentoom, of South Island Traf¿c Services, said in a media release Friday. “While passing this series of vehicles, a single

(2003 beige Toyota Corolla) vehicle operated by an 18-year-old woman from Duncan, moved from the right lane to the left lane, into the path of the police vehicle. The driver of the Toyota appears to have attempted to return to the right lane, but lost control of her car.” Dentoom said the of¿cer attempted to avoid colliding with the Corolla, but was unsuccessful. Both drivers sustained minor injuries — they were examined by B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics at the scene, and released. A stretch of the highway in the northbound direction was closed for about 1 1/2 hours as investigators detailed the scene, and the damaged vehicles were cleared. Anyone with information about the crash can call South Island Traf¿c Services at 250-416-0352.

“The difference between Phil and me is I have plan of action, and he’s had six years to put something into action, and hasn’t.” Said Kent, “I tend to take an optimistic view and continually work for it — you don’t have to push too hard.” Retiring Councillor Jesse Winfrey served two terms with both men. “One’s de¿nitely an engineer (Kent), and one’s de¿nitely an artist (Fletcher).” He doubted Fletcher’s ready for the big chair. “I’d say three (council) terms to experience all that goes on, and the larger reality stuff with UBCM, Cowichan Tribes, and the CVRD.” Steward said business blocking “has improved in baby steps.” But improvement haven’t come fast enough for Excellent Frameworks’ coowner Janet Martinez. “We’ve lost more business and parking spaces downtown than in any other mayoralty rein and lost the con¿dence of locals because of continuous construction. “City hall’s running at a turtle’s pace. That’s not acceptable — we’re a small town that needs to be moving forward.” Douville didn’t think the current council is working well enough. He also said people are looking for a change. That said, that doesn’t mean he thinks change necessarily has to come at the top. “I’ve worked with lots of good ones and lots of bad ones,” he said. “It would be interesting to see either one of them in the chair.”

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KidSport among cash recipients

y the way, did you hear: • The Saunders Foundation handed out a total of $3,500 in funding to Cowichan sports organizations during a presentation last Wednesday at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Bob Saunders of Saunders Subaru in Victoria donated $2,000 to KidSport Cowichan, represented by Deb Savory; and $500 each to the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association, represented by Bill Keserich; the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association, represented by Lorne Winship; and Cowichan Thunderbirds’ basketball, represented by Ted Webb. • During November, the Cowichan Historical Society is taking part in a Paci¿c Steel Recycling Scrap Metal Drive to raise funds for new lighting at the Cowichan Valley Museum & Archives. The museum’s Kathryn Gagnon says mention the drive while dropping scrap metal at the old Harper’s operation and proceeds go to the drive. Call 250-746-6612 or 250-748-8612 for collection. • Valley soprano and actress Rachel Perkyns, and husband-pianist Dwight Siemens toast the ¿rst birthday of their son, Theodore, on Nov. 25. • Roger and Marie Ballegeer tell us Lucille Labossiere (nee Kocurek) has published her ¿rst book. The Duncan native, now living in Terrace,

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Valley people Name: Daniel BenyaminiLamb Occupation: labourer Age: 20 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: Hanna, because it’s awesome Right now I am reading: A Short History of Progress I’m listening to: D.J. Champion At least once everyone should: try out the local bowling alley Most people don’t know I: rode a camel once Proudest or happiest moment: ﬁnishing my university program Embarrassing moment: sharing the “fact” that Woody from Toy Story is voiced by Woody Allen If I was appointed king of the valley I would: put together a free music concert Before I die: an extensive Euro-trip Words I live by: conquer your fear and live life to the fullest

has written novel called The Switch — a tale of a young girl in a small coastal B.C. coping with the loss of her mother. • The Chemainus Business Improvement Association announced the appointment of Dee Kinnee as its marketing and event co-ordinator. • The Cowichan Folk Guild has unveiled its new board for 2011-2012: president Bill Davey, treasurer Michelle Favarger, secretary David Lowther, and members-at-large Tom Duncan, Cynthia Montgomery, Paul Ruszel, Ernie Tomlinson, Donae Capps, Marilyn Weland, John Thomson and Harvey Maser. • The Cowichan Consort is seeking musicians and singers under age 26, who would like to perform with the orchestra at a May 12 concert in Duncan. Auditions for the Young Musicians Competition will be held on Jan. 22. Call Jean Moore at 250-743-7445 for details. • Jeff Hyslop, the man who portrayed The Phantom of the Opera during tons of Canadian productions, recently returned to Cowichan’s Chalkboard Theatre to instruct young stage students of Tilly Lorence. 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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aw-dropping musical technique and complex, honeysmooth vocals — who says it has to be either or? It certainly doesn’t have to be when Mae Moore and Marc Atkinson tour together. Described as two of Canada’s ¿nest musicians, the pair perform at the Cowichan Theatre on Friday. “We chose to create this mix because I’ve played on Mae’s last two or three albums — we’ve known each other for about 15 years — and there’s a similar harmony in our music,” Atkinson said. “This is actually the ¿rst of many tours we’re lining up now.” Each will perform as part of a trio, but plan to back each other up on a few tunes. “My trio is pretty ¿red-up guitar music,” Atkinson said. “It has high energy and I’ll be pulling

Mae Moore out all the stops on guitar.” Boasting bassist Joey Smith and Brett Martens on rhythm guitar, Atkinson’s trio boasts stunning instrumental sounds. Moore, meanwhile, has a voice that’s frequently described with the words “warm honey.” She’s just been nominated for a pair of Canadian Folk Music Awards and is thrilled to be doublebilling a show with her pal, Atkinson. “We’re very familiar with one another — we’re good friends — and my music is fairly folk based but jazz inÀuenced, with a bit of a pop element, too, and what Marc brings

to my music is his jazz sensibilities, and I really appreciate that in his playing,” she said. Atkinson plays on Moore’s latest disc, Folklore, which Moore has been touring this past year with Rick May on bass and percussionist Bill Hicks. “I do a fairly intimate show,” Moore added. “I like to invite people in. I think my songs have a certain universal quality that people can relate to.” And she says the double-billed show has balance, with her vocals and instrumentalism from Atkinson. “I think people who are fans of acoustic music — and there’s certainly a bit of a West Coast sound — I think they’ll really enjoy the show.” Your ticket What: Mae Moore and Marc Atkinson When: Friday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $25, eyeGO $5

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Putting your Foote down Pipi Tustian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I bought a paisley shirt from Value Village then said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I love my new shirtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and started singing that with my guitar in my kitchen in Mill Bay.â&#x20AC;? Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-hour act for all ages may also star his â&#x20AC;&#x153;props with an attitude that blossomed from puppetry.â&#x20AC;? Everyone enjoys innocent gags. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I often hear â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thanks, you made my mascara run.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just try to engage the audience.â&#x20AC;? Including TV fans. Footeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing music for a live Busy Town show created by illustrator Richard Scary. Footeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also written for the musical Max and Ruby that hit Broadway in spring. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always laughs for Foote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I played for years in clubs and hotels since I was 21, then got into kids entertainment,â&#x20AC;? the former forestry engineer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never had the ambition to be Fred Penner, Ernie (Mr. Dressup) Coombs, or the Friendly Giant.â&#x20AC;? Instead, Foote got his kicks hearing Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul and

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ust about anything can become a song in big kid Norman Footeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. He stitched together a Juno-winning song after buying a shirt. Songs and antics from I Love My New Shirt will be tucked into Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cowichan Theatre show backed by a 100 Duncan Elementary School singers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on risers and do various melodies and sound effects to my songs,â&#x20AC;? the ex-Cowichanian said from Vancouver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not your typical choir. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students add a colourful wall to my show, and it becomes an experience for the kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It proves music and performance is fun.â&#x20AC;? Fun for Foote too. He won a Juno award for Shirt, pressed with art from Cowichan painter

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Wednesday I Ain’t Dead Yet: a one man show about Woodie Guthrie, using a unique blend of storytelling, spoken word and live musical performance, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $20. Call 250-748-7246.

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Andy Sheppard: Find The Others is the name of his new project and he is bringing it on a cross country tour, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Crofton welcomes the pub punk fury of the Mahones A Great Night: Veteran Celtic rockers mature like ﬁne whiskey Ashley Degraaf

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et’s see if Cowichan’s capable of transforming the Crofton Hotel into a rocking, good-times, cool Celtic pub. Visiting Celtic punk rock band The Mahones might make that task easier. The Canadian rockers are stopping by the Crofton Hotel this Friday as part an extensive international tour of 25 countries. Their tunes easily make listeners thirst for cold beverages and fun times. And picture beer-clanking cheers, and sloppy swaying amidst some serious head bobbing and drunk dancing. The gang’s grooves, A Great Night, The Queen and Tequila and A Drunken Night in Dublin, guarantee getting folk on their feet. Slower songs like London may see some shed a salty tear or two. Then there is a whole whack of a good-times tunes like One Last Shot likely to leave patrons craving more. The Mahones are currently promoting their seventh studio album The Black Irish, as well as Whiskey Devils – A Tribute To The Mahones, a collection of 18 classic Mahones tracks covered by a variety of international artists. “Raised on The Clash and a student of Paul Westerberg’s writing with The Replacements, Finny (front man Finny McConnell) has been bestowed with the immortal secret to creating shout-out-loud hooks, chimey power-pop melodies and hoarsely told tales of lovable drunks, cigarette-stained walls and unforgettable gigs he’ll never remember,” writes World Beat reviewer Cal Koat. “As a matter of fact, if The Mahones drank Jack instead of Jameson, they’d pretty much sound like The Replacements (with an accordion in place of the second guitar). “Speaking squeezes, not only did Finny ¿nd and marry his punk-rock princess, she doesn’t mind him spending all his time with the band because she’s a Mahone too,” Coat explains. “On stage to his right you’ll see Katie McConnell; raven hair and ruby lips, one arm a sleeve of ornate ink, she’s mostly obscured by the bellows of her squeezebox.” The Black Irish, 12 rounds of Mahones materi-

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Relentless Canadian pub rockers the Mahones bring their 20th anniversary tour concert to the Crofton Hotel Friday. al, including a 2010 remix of Paint The Town Red (featured in Oscar-nominated The Fighter) will be on Friday’s play list, as well as their track A Little Bit of Love from Take No Prisoners, which is featured in Ecstasy, the upcoming feature ¿lm based on Scottish author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. “Finny’s a perfect voice of the underdog, telling it straight through folksy verse like this from the bonus track, Here Comes A Regular: ‘Summer’s past, it’s too late to cut the grass, there ain’t much to rake anyway in the fall,’” Coat cheers. “The compilation, Whiskey Devils – A Tribute to the Mahones showcases 19 different Celt punk out¿ts, covering the ground from Spain to

England to Ireland to the U.S.A. “In turn, their varied performances showcase the resilience and resonance in Finny’s writing. It’s also a charge to hear how many other Celtpunk bands have singers who sound like they gargle with sandpaper,” Coat describes. “So, in summation, The Mahones travel the world contributing to simple celebrations of life, making people happy with their music and winning the respect and admiration of their peers.” The Mahones have spent 20 years building their reputation with a nod to inÀuences like The Clash, The Replacements, The Who, The Dubliners, The Pogues and Social Distortion Dublin-born McConnell formed the band in

1990 at an Irish pub in Kingston, Ontario. “The Mahones’ relentless touring schedule has seen them circle the globe on countless occasions, playing some of the world’s largest festivals and sharing stages with the likes of Billy Bragg, The Buzzcocks, The Damned, The Tragically Hip, Against Me!, The Prodigy, Steve Earle, Sinead O’Connor, Blue Rodeo, Flogging Molly, and Van Morrison,” press material reads. Your ticket Who: The Mahones When: Friday, Nov. 18, 9 p.m. Where: Crofton Hotel Tickets: $15. Call 250-324-2245

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Wednesday Travel and Adventure: the Somenos Women’s Institute presents a fun presentation by Wells Gray Tours, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Somenos Community Hall, 3248 Cowichan Valley Highway, Duncan. Light lunch, Door prize, Basket Rafﬂes. Tickets at door $10. Info: Irene 250-246-4015 or Jan 250-746-4389. All proceeds go to Somenos W.I. Bursary Fund.

Thursday Reading Rocks: Evergreen school in Cobble Hill hosts a scholastic book fair, 3 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase the latest and greatest popular books including preschool, children, teen and adult titles during this fundraiser to obtaining new books for Evergreen library. The Economics of Happiness: with Nov. 19 municipal elections, Occupy social movements, and global ﬁnancial shifts affecting each of us, Eye Opener Educational Films with Transition Cowichan presents a ﬁlm on the need to dissolve corporate power and encourage sustainable and equitable local econo-

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to move your soul, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250748-7246.

Christmas Bazaar: a full Christmas Tea, baking, gifts, mincemeat and much more at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Artisans Market and Craft Show: fundraiser for the family resource/youth centre at Cowichan Neighbourhood House in downtown Chemainus, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information at 250-2463203, cnhofﬁce@shaw.ca

Tim Williams: A blues-based 40-year veteran of the roots music scene, Williams possesses a warmth and humility that draws listeners in as he shares songs and stories, 8 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St.,

Evergreen students get a read on the situation during a book fair Thursday and Friday. mies and communities, with a post-ﬁlm community discussion, 7 p.m., Duncan United Church. Council candidates have been invited to attend.

Friday Coco Jaffro: original tunes in a driving funk-based tradition, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Saturday Christa Couture: with Cris Derksen and E.S.L in an evening of diverse original music designed

Tracing Your Family Tree For Beginners: begin working on your family tree right away with a free one-hour genealogy class at the Cowichan library, starting at 2 p.m., with additional time for questions. Call 250-746-7661 ext. 5 for information.

Sounds Like Treble: St. Michael’s presents soprano Rachel Perkyns and pianist Dwight Siemens, 2 p.m., St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus. Tickets $20 at the door or $15 in advance at: Toad Hall (Chemainus), Ten Old Books (Duncan), Ocean Soul Book Caffé (Crofton), Salamander Books (Ladysmith), Valley Vines to Wines (Mill Bay) and Chemai-

Sunday Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook: bring their funkiﬁed urban jazz, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street.

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LOST. YORKIE Shitzu. 5 yr old male, not neutered, on Nov. 5th, Whippletree area. (250)709-1572, (250)466-7091 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

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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Happy 51st Anniversary! Norm & Addie Nehajwich “You 2 have made the word commitment seem like a walk in the park”

BIRTHS FOLKMANN, Hellen & Hans are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Holly, August 9, 2011, weighing 7lbs 1oz, delivered at home into Daddy’s waiting hands.

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

LOST AND FOUND

Christmas Antique Retro & Collectible Show and Sale

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 David 250-746-4236 Pam 250-749-4165 Diana 250-246-4463 Business & Professional Pam 250-749-4165 Welcome: Myrna 250-746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

Let’s get personal… the right person is out there somewhere! let us help you ﬁnd them... We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ﬁle numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

Don’t Miss It! The 3rd Annual Cowichan Cat Rescue’s Fundraiser Dinner And Christmas Fair CHRISTMAS FAIR Nov. 18, 10am-6pm Nov. 19, 10am-4pm Formerly Moose Hall $2 or cat food donation. Gifts, baking, home accessories, artwork, Rhinestone jewelry, fabrics, wool, books & more books. Sat evening, 6pm-11pm $40 per plate. Adults only. “Spayghetti and

no balls dinner.” Beer & wine, live music & auctions.

For tickets call 250-743-5193 or 250-746-4749 Duncan Pets Trans Canada Hwy., or at the door. WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Call toll free 310-3535 2 Wednesday & 2 Saturday issues Leader Pictorial Daily 8 issues PLUS - receive a free bonus… ad will also be placed on our website!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Contact David at 250-744-1807 or dnlock@shaw.ca

When detailing your event do not forget to include: Name of Craft Fair ✔ Dates and Fair location ✔ Admission fee ✔ Wheelchair accessible ✔ Contact name & phone number ✔

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LOST FEMALE yellow lab x. Last seen on Nov 6 off Wilson Rd. “Lucy” (250) 748-7351

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For only plus HST max. 55 words 12 issues - you pick the days!

BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbﬂa.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.

www.cobblehillfair.ca

Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471 PERSONALS

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

LET’S TALK man-to-man. If you’re a man who’s had sex with a man we want to hear what’s on your mind. Be part of our conﬁdential survey and help us build a healthy community. Call us toll-free: 1-855846-MALE (6253) Learn more at malecall.ca

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

SELF EMPOWERED woman interested in having healthy, balanced friendships with men & women in the Duncan area. (250)732-9050

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!

Craft Fair

TRAVEL

Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society AGM Monday, Nov 28, 2011 7:30 P.M. Cobble Hill Hall 3550 Watson Road

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

Sunday, Nov. 20th, 9:30am - 4:00pm, $3 ‘Early Birds’ @ 8:30am, $20 Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Meet over 85 retro & collectible enthusiasts at this 120 table sale. Free parking; children free with adult.

Craft Fair Guide 2011

CRAFT FAIRS 18th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR at the Duncan Fire Hall 468 Duncan St.

Sat Nov 19th,

from 10am-3pm Rafﬂes, Concession, Photos with Santa on Antique Fire Truck Proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy

29th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR and

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

To book a table call Linda @ 748-2324

A FEW spaces left for vendors at Cowichan Cat Rescue Christmas Fundraiser. Call Maureen (250)746-4749.

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

CRAFT FAIRS

Craft & Art Sale

Unique gifts - well priced Multi-venue artisans 5700 Menzies Rd Sat., Nov 19th, 10-4 Sat. & Sun. Nov 26 & 27, 10-5 Refreshments

HELP WANTED

CITY OF DUNCAN Accountant / Office Manager The City of Duncan is looking for an Accountant / Office Manager for the Finance & Administration Department who will work closely with the Director of Finance in managing the financial strength of the City. The responsibilities of this position include the supervision, direction, and administration of the day-today operations of the Finance Department and the general oversight of the front office. Other duties for this position include assisting with preparing year-end financial statements and supporting schedules, assisting with budgeting and preparing the financial plan, reconciling and balancing accounts, preparing journal entries and government reporting, performing account analyses, and other related tasks. As the ideal candidate, you will have completed the third year towards a professional designation in accounting such as the Certified General Accountant or the Certified Management Accountant Program with a minimum of two years’ prior experience, ideally in a municipal environment. You will have a thorough knowledge of the principles, best practices and concepts related to financial management and accounting. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, and a solid knowledge of computer systems and financial programs. A detailed job description and list of qualifications are available on the City’s website www.duncan.ca. This is an exempt position with a 35-hour work week. The starting salary for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually (commensurate with experience) with a very competitive benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience, date available, and three references, IN CONFIDENCE by 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 to the attention of Peter de Verteuil – Director of Finance, City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3 or by email to peter@duncan.ca

HELP WANTED

Kiwanis Christmas Craft Sale Sat., Nov. 26th 9-2 pm 750 Trunk Rd

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

MILL BAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

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.

QUEEN MARGARET’S SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

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

is looking for YOU! Need some extra money? Have a reliable vehicle? Like working outdoors in all types of weather? Available on Wednesdays and Fridays? We require adult relief carriers in the Cowichan Valley. What you must have: • Must have insured, reliable vehicle What you’ll be doing: • Door to door delivery of the News Leader Pictorial • Pickup papers from warehouse and deliver papers to homes on assigned route(s) When we will need you: • Be available on-call for Wednesday and Friday deliveries

Bench Elementary 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd. CHEMAINUS FIRE DEPT, 16th Annual Xmas Craft Fair, Sat Nov 26th, 10-3.

COBBLE HILL SUNDAY SWAP MEET & CRAFT SALE in BIG HALL 3550 Watson Ave, November 20 & 27 Dec 4, 11 & 18th, 10am-3pm Venders selling: Large amount of Barbies, Doll clothes, Candles, Scrubbies, children’s bonnets, dog jackets Gluten-free baking, Postcards, Eggs, Feather art, Children’s toys, Jewellry, Regular Baking, and much, much more. Refreshments available. For space, Call Heather (250)743-7018

HELP WANTED

What you receive: • Each route is paid a per piece rate • Fuel bonus • A HUGE THANK YOU! If this is something you are interested in, please contact:

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Lara Stuart Circulation Manager 250-746-4451 x224 circulation@cowichannewsleader.com

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small ﬁrms seeking certiﬁed A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

WORK FROM Home. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. Free information. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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. 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 FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Nov. 19th, Dec. 10th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. POST RN Certiﬁcate in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, AB; www.gprc.ag.ca, 1-888-539-4772.

HELP WANTED

FARM WORKERS HORSE farm in Glenora area looking for farm help 5 mornings a week, $11/hr, 15 hrs a week, pls call Angela, 250-710-6811 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ISLAND HAIRCUTTINGbusy salon is looking for P/T or F/T stylist. 250-746-7114.

HELP WANTED

Wescon Doors

Is currently hiring 3 new production employees. Dedication to your job plus a strong desire to learn and excel in producing a high quality custom product is essential. Strong math skills are an asset. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time is required as is a keen eye for detail. Come join a team of long term employees who work hard and who take pride in their work. If you are looking for a long term job - with a competitive beneﬁt package please drop off your resume to: Wescon Doors 5120 Polkey Road Duncan, near ICBC CASUAL POSITION available for day program, servicing adults with high needs. Experience an asset. Send resume to movinon@shaw.ca GORD SMITH Mechanical requires a ticketed heavy duty mechanic. Reply with resume to PO Box 1452, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0.

HELP WANTED

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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

PLANNING / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of office and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties. A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin

HELP WANTED

WORK WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 #A947, c/o Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4.

CABINETMAKERS/Carpenter Reasonable rates. References available. Call Michael O’Brien at 250-748-2142.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

MILL BAY McDonald’s Restaurant. Now hiring Full Time, day and night staff. Apply in person at 2730 Barry Rd., Mill Bay. NEED ENTERTAINERS for Cowichan Cat Rescue daytime Fundraiser, November 18th & 19th. Please call Maureen 250-746-4749. 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.

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HELP WANTED

Insurance Manager Position Available The Insurance Manager is responsible for managing the overall operation of the Insurance Services division and will have extensive knowledge of ICBC, personal lines, and commercial lines. Experience with ICBC Driver Services is also preferred. The successful candidate will have completed all courses to hold a Nominee Insurance license as well as related experience within the industry. If you are interested in this position, contact John DeLeeuw PO Box 430, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 or jdeleeuw@ldcu.ca by Nov. 18, 2011.

GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NEED CASH TODAY? EXP. MATURE woman, N/S, will provide light housekeeping. $15 per hour. 250-748-0284

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVErdTECH. th

Journeyman or 3 /4 Year

Prince Rupert Top Wages Paid

View Details at: www.rainbowchrysler.ca Call: Brian Musgrave 1.877.624.8207 or e-mail: bmusgrave@ rainbowchrysler.ca AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires FullTime journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com fax: 250-832-5314.

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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PETS

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PETS

HOLISTIC HEALTH BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Adorable males, hypo-allergenic, non-shedding, under 15 lbs, parents can be viewed. 1st shots done. Avail. mid-December. $350. 250-748-0227 CUTE ENGLISH BULLDOGS. 9wks CKC, shots/health paper. $700. Email: babapk1@yahoo.com

FEMALE SEAL Point Ragdoll Kitten. Vet checked, healthy, ﬁrst shots and ready to go, $400. Call 250-748-9898.

ADVANTAGE ENGINE & COMPRESSOR SERVICES LTD. has an immediate opening. 3rd & 4th year apprentices will be considered depending on experience. Successful candidate will operate a service vehicle in northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime and/or long hours. Exp. in natural gas compression a deﬁnite asset. We offer very Competitive Wages, Bonuses and Beneﬁt Plan.

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or Fax to: 780-622-4409

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

HOME CARE SUPPORT

PERSONAL SERVICES

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright

VOLUNTEERS

✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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

TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Journeymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full beneﬁts. Investment Program. Moving/training/tool allowances. Apply now! careers@goauto.ca, or www.goauto.ca

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

Firewood $200/cord, split & delivered

Brian 250-746-8698 **all proceeds toward Duncan Red Hots Fast pitch**

Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NEED CASH Fast? Get a loan any time you want! Sell or pawn your valuables online securely, from home. Apply online today www.pawnup.com or call toll-free: 1-888-4357870.

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

OTHER AREAS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

ARIZONA BUILDING Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/mo! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

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.

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

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.

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.

CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm upper lvl duplex, F/P, beautiful ocean view, lrg deck, $900 + util’s, NS/NP. Call (250)416-0062.

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

HERITAGE PAWN CHRISTMAS BARGAINS! 30% OFF all Jewelry! PS3, Xbox 360, Wii systems on sale, Toshiba laptop, Nuance Surround speaker system, Epiphone Emperor Regent guitar. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BOOKS FOR Sale. Cowichan Cat Rescue, formerly Moose Lodge, November 18th & 19th.

Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance, rock bottom prices. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

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).

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

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

CARPETS wrinkled? Restretch ﬁrst room $75/$25 additional. Also tiles, laminate ﬂooring installed. Semi-retired tradesman, reliable. Joe, 250701-8985.

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

REAL ESTATE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

DUNCAN, Clean 1 bdrm condo, newly reno’d, 5 appl’s, close to all amenities, 1 stall. $99,500. (250)709-2350

DUNCAN

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WE’RE ON THE WEB Thousands of ads online updated daily Call 310.3535

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

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

COWICHAN BAY. Nice 1 bdrm condo, w/patio. $700. Avail now. NP/NS. Refs. 250245-0835, 250-246-4999.

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

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. 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. DUNCAN: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appl’s, small pet ok, secure entry, walk to Community Centre, VIU. $830. 250-701-2107

CROFTON, Ocean view 2 bdrm, F/S, laundry, Jan 1st. $790/m. (250) 246-4257

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

CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810.

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, NEAR Downtown. 55+ gated, N/S. Large 3-bed, 2.5 bath, garage, 2-levels, 5 appl, ﬁreplace. Like new. Refs. $1200+utils. 250-746-7435.

LAKE COW: (waterfront) 1 bdrm, $570. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857.

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

CROFTON- 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, parking. Avail now! $780+ utils. 250-210-0756.

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(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.

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

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

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

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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 town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1250 incl’s util. Avail Nov 15th. 250-748-9059 LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Dec 1, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $870. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253 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

SHAWNIGAN LAKE (BEACH ESTATES) 3 Bdrm & den, 2.5 baths, workshop area in basement. Large decks with hot tub. Bordering on green belt with natural trails. Close to schools and on bus route (including daily bus to Victoria). Pet friendly. $1800/mo. Call (250)743-6683 WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.

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).

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

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM bungalow, $1000/mo. Utilities’s not incl.. Available Nov 1st. (250)732-1965 2 BDRM, Chemainus older home, fenced yard, close to downtown. 4 appls, NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $750 mo + utils. Call 250-246-7939. 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. Month to month, 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 1200 sq.ft. with basement, on 1/3 acre. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, sunroom, 4 appl’s, wood/oil/electric heat, patio, work shop. Call 250-246-9799 for details. COBBLE HILL- upper level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pets ok, all utils incld. $1300. (250)710-9738. 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. CROFTON, 1 bdrm house, close to shops/ocean, F/S, $750/m. 250-246-4257 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.

DUNCAN, avail now, older 2 bdrm home near Duncan Elem School. WD hookup Quiet tennants. $1000/mo. 250-2466626 or (250)746-4016 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 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. MILL BAY: Completely reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm mobile home in senior’s section (45+), Cedar Creek Trailer Park. Hrdwd flrs, 1.5 bath. No Smoking, N/P, only pad rental included. Avail Now, $975/mo, leave message @ 250-7433431 or 1-250-477-6155. YOUBOU, lake view, sunny, close to park & school, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth, w/d, n/s, refs, Dec 1st, 850.mth, 1-250-2486316, amcmullin@sd69.bc.ca SHAWNIGAN LK Road- (1 mile south of village) 2 bdrm house. Available Dec 1. NS/NP. $1150. 250-598-3929.

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Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, or Acupuncturist, looking for office space in Downtown Duncan? Join Duncan’s newest Wellness Centre. Ph (250)748-8783 for info 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

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DUNCAN. AVAIL immeditately. Good neighbourhood, 3 bdrm above ground suite, W/D, utilities incl’d. N/P, $1000 mo. Call (250)510-0993. CHEMAINUS- (Fuller Lake) small 1 bdrm, large yard. N/S, pets negotiable, $550 inclds utils+ shared laundry. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-246-9211. MAPLE BAY. Bright, private, clean 1 bdrm + den, 2 yrs old. W/D, no stairs, sep. entr & parking. Nice neighbourhood. N/S, pet neg. $750. inclds utils wi-ﬁ. Avail now. 250-748-7476. MILL BAY, 1 bdrm suite, close to highway, easy commute, $750 mo. Call 250-743-5090. SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 2 bdrm, fully reno’d, close to all amenities, 5 appls. NP/NS. $870 inclds hydro. 250-7435513 or (250) 213-3681.

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

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SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE: Reno’d 1 bdrm sunny ground level, incld’s util’s. Suits quiet person, NS/NP, on bus lines, walk to village/lake. $675/mo, avail. Dec. 1st. Call (250)743-7336 evenings.

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COBBLE HILL 1 bdrm upper suite, includes electricity, water, heat and washer dryer hook-up. $700/mo. Avail now. Call 250-743-2726.

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

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

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

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). $900 - 2 bedroom newly renovated, ground level suite of house with large living area for rent! Located on quiet street near Queen of Angels school. Includes dishwasher, washer/dryer, brand new kitchen, and very close to bus stop. Hydro included in price. Small pets negotiable. Lease required. Please call Chelsea for details: 250-588-3011

AVAILABLE Dec 1. Ground ﬂoor 2 bedroom legal suite, by Berkeys Corner. F/S, blinds & W/D hookup. No Pets, No Smokers or partiers. Only quiet persons! Ref’s required. Rent? Plus utilities. (250) 7483472 or 250-709-1838 CHEMAINUS: OCEAN View 1bdrm 850sqft, $875 or 2bdrm 1060sqft, $950. Large kitchen/dining/living, 5 appl. Private ent. & large parking. N/P N/S, no drugs/loud parties. Util’s incl. Ref’s. Now (250)246-1408 CHEMAINUS: RENO’D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & ent., Walk to town. $650./mo utils incld. (250)246-1546. COBBLE HILL/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. DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, NP/N/S, hydro & cable incl; Dec 1. $800. (250)748-2892 or 250-709-0335 DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, very clean, quiet, large patio. $800/mo util’s incl. Dec 1. (250)748-3937 DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterﬁeld. $595./mo. + utils. Text me at (250)896-4248. DUNCAN, LARGE 2 bdrm suite, shared laundry, carport, N/S, N/P, $800 mo utils incl’d, avail now, 250-748-5456.

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CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 6 appl’s, N/S, small pet ok. Lots of storage. $1100/mo + util. Avail now. (250)709-8606 DUNCAN. Split level townhouse, close to all amenities, 2 bdrm, 1 & 1/2 baths, new appl’s, ﬂoor, toilet, windows, doors, siding with plans to renovate both bathrooms and kitchen by the end of this year or early next year. 2 Parking spots. N/S, N/P. $900 (price negotiable) Utilities not incl’d. Avail now. Ph. 250-701-8078

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Power struggle ensues

Vic West plays spoiler Double trouble: Familiar foe ends Cowichan soccer streak Don Bodger

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Game plan: Ranking decision puts Brentwood on top Don Bodger

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t was lights out for the competition, even though Brentwood College didn’t turn up the level of intensity in its lineup to the highest power. The North Island AA senior girls’ high school volleyball tournament at Kwalikum turned out to be a power struggle for an entirely different reason. “We came away with the No. 1 ranking without having to play,’’ said Brentwood coach Jill Fougner. On the other hand, Shawnigan Lake School endured four games in succession — winning all four — just to make the No. 3 spot. The oddity occurred when a storm surged across the island Friday that knocked out power at the tournament for an extended period. There’s no way all the games were going to be made up in time once power was restored so a plan had to be devised to settle the score and the qualifying spots for the Island tournament this week at Woodlands. Brentwood was leading Gulf Islands 20-9 in the ¿rst game and that turned out to be the end of its tournament stay. The lights were out for two hours when organizers decided to shut play down for the day. The next step was to decide what to do for a scaled-down tournament Saturday when the power would presumably be restored. It was agreed Brentwood would advance from the North Island as the No. 1 team and Highland as

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John McKinley

Waiting game is played by Brentwood College during a tournament blackout at Kwalikum. Players taking an extended break that actually turned out to be the end of their tournament stay, from left, are: Kendra Stoner, Emily Hindson and Spencer Manton. No. 2. 29-27, 25-18 and LadysPasquale. “We’ve had “Highland and ourselves mith 25-21, 25-19. some great tournaments. I were told ‘you don’t need “It was good we won our just have to say we came to play,’’’ said Fougner. games in two straight,’’ off a break. We hadn’t “We’re ranked ¿ve, they’re said Shawnigan coach played in two weeks. It ranked six in the province. Cathy Pasquale. “We worked in our favour. We It would have been nice to didn’t have to go to three just had to push through.’’ play Highland, for sure.’’ and expend any extra Strong serving seems to No agreement could be energy.’’ make the difference for the reached on placings for The rapid-¿re schedule Shawnigan girls. the other ¿ve teams in the was tiring enough, but “We’re pretty young tournament. “The rest of the Shawnigan players in the setting area,’’ said them had to go back the responded to the challenge. Pasquale. “Strong servnext day,’’ said Fougner. “It was a good competiing, passing well usually “It was the shortest tour- tive day,’’ said Pasquale. means we can ¿nish pretty nament I’ve ever been in.’’ “There was some collecwell.’’ Shawnigan Lake School tive effort by the team.’’ Kwalikum eventually was generally regarded as Captains Tanis Avery and ¿nished fourth, Ladysmith No. 3, but had to prove it Emily Alexander kept the ¿fth, Woodlands sixth by playing four straight team focused. Pasquale and Gulf Islands seventh. matches Saturday. only has one regular sub Woodlands needs to win a That’s exactly what it and one libero, but everychallenge game with South did, beating Woodlands one pulled through. 3 to make the Island tour25-14, 25-21, Kwalikum “I think we actually rose nament while Gulf Islands 25-7, 25-16, Gulf Islands to the occasion,’’’ said was eliminated.

here’s no particular reason, but Vic West seems to have Cowichan LMG Pringle’s number. After losing 1-0 to Vic West in the Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 season opener, Cowichan reeled off eight straight wins before coming across Vic West again Saturday. Vic West ended the streak and made it two in a row over Cowichan with a 2-0 victory. “Both times we’ve been extremely shorthanded, missing about four or ¿ve guys,’’ said Cowichan assistant coach Kevin James. “You can’t make excuses. Vic West got it done and we didn’t.’’ The most signi¿cant absence was Brian Carriere, who was injured at the end of training Thursday. “He’s an impact player for us in the middle of the park,’’ said James. Both goals resulted from Cowichan defensive miscues. Vic West scored once in each half, with the insurance marker coming during the last ¿ve minutes of the game. “They were up 1-0, we had a lot of chances,’’ said James. “As soon as they got that goal, they went into a defensive shell. They did what they needed to do and they got that result.’’ The teams won’t play each other the rest of the regular season so Cowichan will have to wait for another opportunity beyond league play — such as the Jackson Cup — to avenge the defeats. “The guys aren’t happy the way both

games went,’’ said James. The standings are also very tight so Cowichan has to be wary of teams breathing down its neck. “We’re still in ¿rst place,’’ said James. “They’ve got one game in hand. They still have to win that and they’ll be behind us by a few points.’’ Cowichan is now 8-2 for 24 points with 37 goals scored and ¿ve against. Vic West is now at 6-2-1 for 19 points, but with just nine goals scored and six against in much tighter results overall than Cowichan. Cowichan expects to have a full roster available when it travels to Sooke Friday. Brad Archibald and Kevin Brown are both expected back from Vancouver Island University. “It gives us the opportunity to attack even more,’’ said James. “Both are so fast and so ¿t.’’

Crichton scores in 1-0 Div. 2 win

Div. 2 Cowichan United got back on the winning track after a rare blip on Powell River’s cramped ¿eld the previous week by beating Bays United 1-0 Saturday at the Ladysmith Turf. “That turf’s a nice size,’’ said Cowichan coach Lorne Chahal. “That’s more our size. “We were pretty much dominant from beginning to end. We had at least eight corner kicks and couldn’t put it in the back of the net. We had tons of chances.’’ Connor Crichton scored the lone goal in the second half, set up nicely by Stevan Zoric. Darian Achurch recorded the shutout. “He commanded the box well,’’ said Chahal. Cowichan now boasts a 5-2-2 record heading into a weekend game at Gorge. R E TO GIS D TE AY R !

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Tenth place: Frances Kelsey Breakers break out after getting rid of the butterﬂies Don Bodger

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Cherie Cleemoff

Awards presentation is made by Jenny John of Field Hockey B.C. to the Kelsey Breakers for their 10th-place Änish. Team members include: Mysteri Enger, Sydney Kearns, Jordan Kearney, Kelsey Sanford, Brooklyn Strand, Kyla Trinczek, Rachel Williams, Sara Bhandar, Marina Cunningham, Lauren Kellar, Casey Leech, Jessica MacLean, Sarah Cross, Tiara Enger, Claire Seeliger, Jordan Barrett, Tenneh Bieberdorf and Chelsey Cleemoff. Right, Strand battles for the ball against Chilliwack.

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On Trunk Road across from the Duncan Mall Notice of Proposed Revitalization Program Bylaw North Cowichan Council gives notice, under sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter, that it proposes to adopt “Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Program” Bylaw 3463. With this bylaw, Council proposes to establish a revitalization tax exemption program to issue tax exemption certificates to grant property tax exemptions for major and light industrial areas of North Cowichan. By so doing, Council hopes to support the investment and revitalization of industry to foster North Cowichan’s future economic and social health by stimulating the rejuvenation of major and light industrial areas within the Municipality. To be eligible for a tax exemption under the program, an applicant must construct improvements that either (a) have a minimum value of $250,000 or (b) have a minimum value of $50,000 and have resulted in a 25% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The kinds of property eligible for a tax exemption under the proposed program are all Class 4 - Major Industry, and all Class 5 - Light Industry land and improvements located within the Municipality, except the area in Chemainus known as the Chemainus bench lands (which is about 28 acres, along the East side of Chemainus Road, South of Victoria Street, and North of Bare Point Road). The extent of the proposed tax exemption will be 100% of the value of the municipal portion of the said new construction. (For certainty, property owners will continue to pay taxes on the value of their land and existing improvements). The tax exemption amount for each calendar year (during the period for which the tax exemption certificate is issued) will be equal to the municipal taxes payable on the amount of any increase in the assessed value of the land and improvements due to the construction of improvements. The tax exemption for all years combined will not exceed the total cost of improvements, or the increase in municipal taxes payable due to the revitalization. The maximum term of a tax exemption provided under the proposed program is 10 years. Persons wishing to review the proposed Bylaw 3463 may do so at the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays), or by visiting the Municipality’s website (www.northcowichan.ca). Written comments may be sent by email to council@northcowichan.ca; or by fax to (250) 746-3133, or mail to the address below no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 16, 2011. Mark Ruttan, Director of Administration

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nce they got the jitters out of the way, the Frances Kelsey Breakers started to play and made it a memorable stay at the provincial AAA senior girls’ high school ¿eld hockey championships in Kelowna. The Breakers overcame a couple of losses the ¿rst day and rebounded well with only one loss in the next four games to place 10th in the 16team tournament. “I loved it,’’ said Kelsey player Sarah Cross, a Grade 10 student who will help form the backbone of the team for two more years. “It was so much fun. “I felt a bit nervous just because the calibre was much higher than anything else I’ve done before.’’ Kelsey opened play last Wednesday with a 3-0 loss to West Vancouver, last year’s provincial runner-up, and a 2-1 defeat against Eric Hamber, with Cross scoring the lone goal. The Breakers concluded pool play Thursday with a 1-1 tie against Gleneagle and then topped North Surrey 2-1 in the ¿rst game of the consolation round. Friday’s schedule brought an exciting 3-2 victory over Chilliwack on strokes and Kelsey’s tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to Heritage Woods. “They did really well,’’ said Kelsey coach Wendy Erickson. “All the games were so very close. Even the West Vancouver game, they scored two goals right near the beginning.

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Slick stick skills allow Frances Kelsey’s Tenneh Bieberdorf to protect the ball. “We just looked so nervous for the ¿rst time. The rest of the games, it was back and forth.’’ “I think the whole team felt really good about how we did,’’ said Cross, who was among several other upand-coming Grade 9 and 10 players who were prominent in the tournament. “It wasn’t that bad,’’ Cross added. “I ¿nd it easier to play against teams that are better. It just pushes me a bit more.’’ After giving up the two early goals against West Vancouver, the third didn’t come until the ¿nal minute. The second game was a bit of a disappointment since Eric Hamber eventually ¿nished last. “They dominated play, but they just couldn’t ¿nish,’’ said Erickson. Tiara Enger suited up in goal for the Gleneagle game the next day when her sister Mysteri couldn’t

go due to illness. Enger played a tremendous game in the back-andforth battle and Casey Leech scored the Kelsey goal. The consolation crossover brought an exciting victory for the Breakers. North Surrey scored early in the game, but Kelsey turned it around with goals off short corners by Chelsey Cleemoff and Claire Seeliger. Play continued in consolation against Chilliwack, with Kelsey Sanford tallying twice for Kelsey in the 2-2 tie after regulation time. Seeliger scored on the ¿nal stroke to win the game. Facing eighth-ranked Heritage Woods in the consolation ¿nal, Kelsey had trouble ¿nishing. Trailing 2-0, Kelsey’s Cross scored a beautiful goal on a pass from the back line by Marina Cunningham 14 minutes into the second half. That turned the game around, but Kelsey couldn’t tie it up. The team thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Games were played in a range of different conditions, typical of this time of the year. “We had snow and torrential downpours,’’ said Erickson. “The other days it was sunny.’’ The team also had a bit of a harrowing trip home, having to stay over an extra night due to heavy snow on the Okanagan connector highway. Kelsey will have 11 players returning to the team, joining others from the junior program next season. Graduates include: Brooklyn Strand, Sanford, Rachel Williams, Kyla Trinczek, Mysteri Enger, Sydney Kearns and Jordan Kearney.

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Chelsey Cleemoff Field hockey is life for Chelsey Cleemoff. The Grade 9 Frances Kelsey student spends a lot of time at it, playing women’s indoor and outdoor and with the Kelsey Breakers juniors and seniors. Cleemoff, 14, also does Rising Stars training with Krista Thompson in Victoria and is on the team for Cal Cup 2012. Coming up at the end of the month are High Performance tryouts that lead to the B.C. team in the summer. “All this makes my week really packed, as you could imagine,’’ Cleemoff noted. Field hockey started for her when she was just six. “I used to like to come and watch the older girls play,’’ she said. “I looked up to them.’’ Cleemoff is coming off a banner year that included a silver medal with B.C. Under 16 White during the nationals at Eric Hamber. Don Bodger

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View from the top mighty Äne Caps’ hockey: Road trip yields two more wins and a place just ahead of the pack Don Bodger

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Awkward collision occurs along the boards between Kerry Park Islanders’ Alex Milligan and Desmond Bast of Comox Valley.

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o say the Kerry Park Islanders are a streaky team would be an extreme understatement. The Islanders started the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season 6-1, but have gone 1-11 since Oct. 1 and sunk to the bottom of the South Division. Ironically, their only victory during that time was against the Victoria Cougars — the top team in the south — in overtime on Oct. 13. A current losing streak reached eight games when the Islanders lost 6-2 to the Storm in Campbell River Friday and 4-2 to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings Saturday at Kerry Park Arena. “We just didn’t show up to play,’’ Islanders’ assistant coach Geoff Pears said of the Storm outing. “Campbell River just outworked us. “Saturday, we played a lot better.

Comox is probably the best team in the league right now.’’ The Islanders held their own against Comox with second-period goals from Conner Morgan and Eric Mansueti, but ran across the puckstopping prowess of Cameron Large. “Their goalie played very well, I thought,’’ said Pears. “We outplayed them, for sure. We’ll take every positive we can out of everything. “It’s hard. The guys have been pretty good. They’ve been pretty positive. If we play like that against most of the other teams, I think we’ll be ¿ne.’’ Mansueti scored both Islander goals against Campbell River. The Islanders continue to tinker with their lineup. They’ve brought in sixfoot-two defenceman Brett Leidl from Sicamous and he made his debut during the last two games. “We’ll probably make a couple of more moves,’’ said Pears. Your Community

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itting atop the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference standings is obviously a tremendous feeling for the entire Cowichan Valley Capitals’ organization. The Caps took over ¿rst place after sweeping two games on the Lower Mainland, 5-4 in overtime at Coquitlam Saturday and 4-1 over the Eagles in Surrey Sunday. The Caps are smart enough not to get too high over their lofty status, as they approach the one-third mark of the season Thursday night at Cowichan Arena against Powell River. By the same token, they don’t want to get too low if things aren’t going well. There’s still plenty of work to be done to stay in a crowded pack of teams. The Caps have 26 points and the next four teams down to ¿fth-place Victoria are separated by a single point, not taking games in hand into account. The Caps also faced a Surrey lineup with absences for the World Junior A Challenge in Langley and prospects’ game that put the victory in perspective. “They had some guys away, we just went about our business,’’ said Caps’ associate coach and general manager Jim Ingram. “We also showed good character in

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Coaches Dale Purinton, left, and Jim Ingram have the Cowichan Valley Capitals sitting atop the Coastal Conference. the Coquitlam game.’’ The Caps have quietly risen to the top through a determined work ethic that requires everyone to be making a contribution. Defenceman David London supplied another new scoring source with his ¿rst goal of the season against Surrey. But Matt Brown is clearly carrying the team right now with his veteran leadership, particularly during road games. The 20-year-old bagged seven points in the two games. “He’s been good for us all year,’’ said Ingram. “He’s just got a lot of experience to draw from.’’ The Truro, Nova Scotia native played in front of such large crowds

in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for so long, nothing he faces in the BCHL can bother him. “It’s not a big deal for him,’’ said Ingram. “He’s just got a calm demeanour about him.’’ Brown, Jake Charles and Devin Gannon caused the opposition ¿ts whenever they were on the ice. Brown has put up the kind of numbers the Caps expected in his ¿nal junior season. Brown’s 16 goals are twice as many as the nearest Capital, linemate Charles. But the supporting cast is doing its part in so many ways. “It’s a broken record,’’ said Ingram. “It’s just a good feel around the team. Everyone’s contributing. It’s a different approach to things now and a different attitude. “We wanted a good start, for sure, and we got that.’’ Ingram said it starts at the top with majority owner Stew Gordon. “The head guy is always cheerful and positive. It just has a trickledown effect to the rest of the team.’’ The Caps are still waiting for the support to match the team’s record. “Hopefully, we’ll start seeing the crowds come in here,’’ said Ingram. “I think we do have a real good hockey team and a good group of kids to watch.’’ The Caps have nine home games coming up in less than a month. They won’t play a single game at home between Dec. 15 and Jan. 10.

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Frances Kelsey Breakers ﬁnished third and Cowichan Secondary sixth in the North Island AAAA senior girls’ high school volleyball championships Thursday and Friday at Dover Bay. The Breakers lost to top-ranked Vanier in its ﬁrst match 13-25, 15-25. They beat Cowichan 25-14, 25-9

with libero Leigh Borrett tallying eight perfect passes while Monica WhitneyBrown (pictured) hit seven kills and Emily Jones had 12 serves at 83 per cent toughness. The ﬁrst day concluded with a close 16-25, 26-28 loss to Dover Bay. Jones was player of the match with seven

kills and 11 serves at 72 per cent toughness. Kelsey secured third with a 26-24, 25-19 win over Carihi and beat Alberni 25-9, 25-13. Whitney-Brown hit nine kills, Abby Carfantan made seven perfect passes and Julia Norman was tops with 11 serves against Carihi.

Cowichan connection a big part of UBC title blitz University champs: Group of ﬁve shines amid a chilly reception from Calgary’s faithful and weather Don Bodger

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here ¿eld hockey championships are awarded, Cowichan players are bound to be involved. The UBC Thunderbird squad that won the Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s ¿eld hockey championship enlisted the services of no less than ¿ve Cowichan players. The winning tradition followed them from high school to university. UBC coach Hash Kanjee was fortunate to have such gifted well-trained athletes in his lineup. Miranda Mann, Sarah Keglowitsch, Kirsten Bertsch, Caitlin Evans and Katrina Waldron were all towers of strength in the championship run that culminated during the national tournament in Calgary. UBC swept through ¿ve tough games while scoring 13 goals and allowing just four. A 2-1 victory over the University of Toronto was closer than the score indicated. Keglowitsch scored the eventual winner in the 41st minute. Game two was a 2-0 win over Alberta and Mann hit the scoresheet off a penalty corner, as UBC defeated CIS West rival Calgary 4-2. With a guaranteed place in the ¿nal, UBC went to work against Guelph and prevailed 2-0. Keglowitsch scored the winner again and Kanjee credited the defence for another stingy effort.

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The gold medal game was played in front of a rabid Calgary crowd pulling for the home team. But UBC silenced the masses with a 3-1 victory that was a ¿tting end to Bertsch’s sterling ¿ve-year career. Mann, a third-year student, also won the nationals with UBC in her ¿rst year and this one was just as sweet. “It was a bit of a rebuilding year with our team last year,’’ she said. UBC still came second, losing the national ¿nal, and returned even stronger this season with redemption in mind. “We just had a lot of team chemistry, both last year and this year,’’ said Mann. Both schooling and ¿eld hockey at the university level require time to adjust, according

Cowichan gals set the table for UBC to win the CIS women’s Äeld hockey championship. Clockwise from above left: Katrina Waldron makes her move up the Äeld; Sarah Keglowitsch plows up the Äeld in a snowy game; Caitlin Evans and Miranda Mann, longtime teammates, get their hands on the championship trophy; and Kirsten Bertsch completes a successful Äve-year run at UBC that ends in the ultimate prize. to Mann. “First year’s a bit of a shock,’’ she said. “Now you’re more prepared for it.’’ Mann said playing with Waldron quite a bit on defence was a treat. Not only was she a familiar face, her play spoke for itself. “She played absolutely unreal the entire year,’’ said Mann. Mann and Evans have been best friends forever, Keglowitsch was also solid as a rookie and Bertsch made the Cowichan connection complete. “It’s so nice having that Cowichan crew there,’’ said Mann. She added it was quite a process to reach the team’s goal of

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playing in the national ¿nal. “We had to work really hard to get there,’’ said Mann. “Each player de¿nitely put in their part.’’ “It is basically the coolest experience ever,’’ said Waldron of the championship. “For the most part, I started every game. I moved around in the back¿eld. “Our team really started to come together a lot more than we did earlier in the season.’’ She’s already missing the constant team connection. “I’m in a little bit of team withdrawal at the moment. I’m not seeing them every day like I used to.’’

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Roadshow is coming to Duncan: 6 Days Only! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer

After very successful shows in Williams Lake and Kelowna, The Roadshow is coming to Duncan. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

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noticed a substantial increase in the 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, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have

she was able to sell them for their silver 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 CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Road-

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