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go where the garbage should go in the first place.”

But Duncan urges people who find piles of garbage not to clean it up.

Cowichan Valley tourism businesses are questioning the timing of planned ugrades to the Malahat Highway that runs between Victoria and Mill Bay, afraid they will see a huge drop in business like they did last summer when the highway was under construction.

“We definitely noticed the difference last year,” said Mark Holford, owner of Rocky Creek Winery in Cowichan Bay. “We did see a big drop.”

“We’re also very worried about it happening again. It seems like they picked the worst time possible for tourism to be shutting it down and kinda scaring off everyone from making the trip up-Island.”

The provincial government announced this month that they have awarded an $8.3 million contract to Dawson Construction Ltd. to carry out construction designed to improve safety on the highway.

The work to be done incudes widening the highway and installing 2.3 kilometres of median barrier

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Brian Duncan, manager of the Inspection and Enforcement Division for the CVRD displays a photo of the pile of trash dumped recently onto a farmer’s field on Koksilah Road. If the illegal dumping of garbage doesn’t slow, Duncan said fines may skyrocket. [ANDREA RONDEAU/CITIZEN]

Illegal trash problem ‘appalling’ ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

The brazen dumping of a load of garbage into a farmer’s field on Koksilah Road last week has Cowichan Valley Regional District officials up in arms and

contemplating raising fines for littering.

“We’ve got to do something about this, this is crazy,” said CVRD Inspection and Enforcement manager Brian Duncan. “I was just appalled when I saw this

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“It takes a lot of time and a lot of money to do this [clean up] and I don’t know why people just don’t

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Lake Cowichan is looking at a three per cent increase in municipal taxes, Mayor Ross Forrest announced at the council meeting April 22.

“Capital expenditures this year will include completion of the South Shore Road streetscape, the Town Square project, preliminary work on the town hall and council chamber upgrades.”

They will also include purchases of a new garbage truck and a new rescue truck and a pickup truck for the Lake Cowichan fire department.

There will also be some paving and new signage that will include an anti-graffiti coating, according to Forrest.

General residential tax rates in Lake Cowichan are pegged at $4.24 per $1,000 of assessed value, with an additional 25 cents per thousands going to general debt, 28 cents to the Vancouver Island Regional Library, $2.33 to the CVRD and 51 cents to Cowichan District Hospital.

Recreational land is taxed at a similar rate.

However, in Lake Cowichan, heavy industrial will pay $75.76 per $1,000; utility use will pay $23.71; managed forest will pay $15.91; light industrial will pay $14.43 and business is looking at $11.03 per thousand.

All of this is to support a budget of $8,133,110.

Lake Cowichan council decides on grants-in-aid recipients for 2014 Lake Cowichan councillors approved $5,486 out of $11,000 worth of applications for grants-in-aid for 2014.

These include $2,986 for equal access to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre and $2,500 divided among Cowichan Rocks, Honeymoon Bay Lawn Bowling, Kaatza Lakeside Players Society, LCSS Dry Grad Committee and Cowichan Lake Lady of the Lake.

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Must-haves versus nice-to-haves: core services get focus LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Zero-based budgeting has been on the lips of many taxpayers’ groups and governments at all levels in recent months.

One of the ways to achieve a zero increase is to refocus on core services.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District board has been focusing on what it can do to put a tight rein on regional functions, according to CVRD board chair Rob Hutchins.

“Staff was given the direction to come back with a zero per cent lift in regional functions. There are many functions that are not regional in nature and various commissions that provide input to the board on those functions and so direction was given to staff last year to maintain a zero per cent increase on those functions that the whole board has a part in.”

Zero has not quite been possible, even for those, he said.

“I believe because of some necessary increases in some services, for example, 9-1-1,” he added.

Going for no tax increase has proved difficult, even for a single electoral area, according to Ian Morrison of Area F (Cowichan Lake South).

“What’s happening on the ground is this is the second election year in a row that the changes to the assessments have conspired to make it almost impossible for Area F to achieve a zero per cent lift to the residential taxpayer,” he said recently.

“Preliminary numbers for my electoral area indicate that I’ve actually had a real dollar reduction in the range of about $50K to the number of dollars taxed but that equates to an overall 1.4 per cent increase to the residential property taxpayer because the forest industry is not picking up the slack like it used to.”

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“The taxpayer tolerance for large increases has evaporated.

I’ve heard it loud and clear,” Morrison said.

Shawnigan Lake area director Bruce Fraser said regional districts also face downloading from federal and provincial levels of government and funds must be found to deal with difficult situations.

“A good example there is a water system that was put in by a developer in the 1970s, adequate for the rules of the day. It’s now aged out, people want to transfer it to the regional district and have it properly managed. But the regional district has to adhere to federal and provincial standards and therefore you suddenly have to renovate those systems up to modern standards, which costs an arm and a leg. It’s a public safety or a public health issue. You’re required to do it so away you go.”

There’s also a huge discussion about the must-haves versus the nice-to-haves, he said.

“People at the local elected level are right smack up against this with their constituents and so are sympathetic but face the tax pressure on one hand and the need on the other,” Fraser said.

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SIA ‘not going anywhere’ RUMOURS: Company cutting back but not out, says owner LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The City of Duncan has passed its budget with a 2.54 per cent increase. [CITIZEN FILE]

‘Pretty average’ 2.5% tax increase for City assessment decrease will see a 2.54 per cent increase in municipal taxes or $28.52 on a home valued at $251,535. The average strata home that saw a 3.21 per cent assessment decrease will see a 4.45 per cent increase in municipal taxes or $27.59 on a home valued at $141,559. The average commercial property that saw a 3.95 per cent assessment decrease will see a 2.44 per cent increase in municipal taxes or $123.46 on a property valued at $429,143.

A number of major projects are factored into the 2014 budget, including: • $695,000 for upgrades to the firehall including seismic upgrading and the replacement of the roof • $465,000 for paving, spot repairs to the sewer main and upgrades to the water main on Dogwood Avenue between Arbutus and Hemlock • $535,000 for paving, storm main improvements, curb repairs, spot repairs to the sewer main and upgrades to the water main on Cedar Avenue between Government and Arbutus • $518,000 for the beginning of the residential water metering program • $300,000 for upgrades to City Hall heating and cooling and repairs to the flat roof

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Tax rates in the City of Duncan will go up 2.54 per cent in 2014, a number that isn’t out of line with other increases in recent years.

“It’s pretty average,” said Duncan Director of Finance Talitha Soldera, noting that the increase was 2.3 per cent in 2013.

Duncan city council gave the first three readings to the 2014 tax rate bylaw and the six-year financial plan that includes the 2014 budget.

“We do a six-year plan just so we can try to look a little but farther,” Soldera explained.

“It helps us plan so we don’t end up having to borrow.”

The 2.54 per cent increase is largely due to projected wage increases, the hiring of an engineering technologist, an increase in the city’s contributions to the library and Cowichan Aquatic Centre, and an increase in the transfer to the Police Bridging Capital reserve to lessen the effect of the city’s likely return to responsibility for policing costs in 2017.

Homes and businesses will feel the increase in different ways. The average single-family home that saw a 4.89 per cent

Despite rumours circulating in the Valley Wednesday, April 23, South Island Aggregates is not closing down.

Marty Block, owner of the company that is hauling contaminated soil to its Stebbings Road site in Shawnigan Lake, said April 24 that his company is still going strong.

The Citizen received an email from a Shawnigan Lake resident who was following an Environmental Appeal Board hearing online about SIA’s permit. The email claimed the company had gone out of business and was selling equipment.

“Absolutely not,” Block said Thursday.

“It’s unfortunate that we’ve actually had to go through some layoffs of our key people but it’s just a matter of economics and the economy. It’s just very, very slow up there right now.”

Constant protests about the trucking in of so-called dirty dirt from Victoria into the Shawnigan Lake watershed has stirred up the Shawnigan Lake population to the point where they’ve rallied at the Legislature as well as holding many protests closer to home.

Block admitted the furor is being felt at SIA. “It’s mainly to do with our permit,” he said. “There are contractors that don’t want their trucks picketed, they don’t want to be in the news. And it’s really, really hurting us. So, like any prudent business, we had to downsize a bit. We’re definitely not closed. We are open for business, on a

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limited basis of course.

“We’ve gone down to a skeleton crew and we’re just going to hunker down, if you will, and get through this appeal and then we’ll see where the wind takes us,” he explained.

The company has argued and continues to do so at the EAB hearings into an application to haul even more material to its Shawnigan site, that it is following all the provincial requirements.

SIA is selling off some equipment.

“We are taking some stuff to the auction.

We have a lot of gear. But, we’re also keeping a lot of gear. We are still going to have 10 employees. We’re not going anywhere,” Block said.

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Raise fines for illegal dumping of garbage hat on earth makes people think it’s acceptable for them to just dispose of their garbage wherever they wish?

As long as it’s not on their own property, of course.

Someone else’s property? Well far too many people in the Cowichan Valley seem to think that’s fair game.

The latest incident of note is the dumping of a whole truck bed full of household debris onto a farmer’s field.

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unloading their unwanted refuse.

Clearly whoever did it has no respect for their neighbours.

How would they like it if someone did the same on their property?

They’d be up in arms.

But when it comes to disposing of their own trash all they can think of is saving a couple of bucks — by making someone else pay the tab. In this case, an innocent farmer who just happened to be there.

Properly disposing of this material, some of which could undoubtedly be recycled and thus would not cost a cent, would

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likely only set the owner back a small amount.

Instead, the individual was willing to risk the $100 to $500 fine to dump it onto somebody else.

While this incident is particularly egregious, because it was done somewhere clearly owned by a particular person, it is far from a one-off.

People regularly toss their litter onto the sides of our rural highways and roadways, with forest service roads being particularly popular among the illegal dumping crowd.

Everything from old furniture to tires, clothes and shingles are

being found discarded.

It has so frustrated some of our local government employees who are having to pick up the mess that they’re suggesting raising the fines involved from a couple hundred dollars to, say, a couple thousand dollars.

It would be an easy sell to our local government representatives, they believe, and we concur.

In fact, they should go ahead and do it.

Maybe if these folks get hit in their bank balance they’ll financially see the sense of actually taking the stuff to a transfer sta-

Don’t treat marijuana users as criminals

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It astounds me that in this day and age we as a society are willing to throw people in jail for marijuana possession.

Our youth are being alienated every day and taught to hate police officers because society considers them criminals for smoking pot.

Yes, marijuana is a drug, and some people may abuse it, but pushing these people to the margins of society is no way to help.

I put it to you that if the money that is now spent enforcing marijuana laws went to prevention, education and treatment, our society and communities would be far better off, and that’s not even mentioning the revenue that our government would be getting and taking away from organized crime. Monetary issues aside, ask yourself this... are we willing to lump people in with criminals for using marijuana?

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tion. If they can’t be convinced to be good citizens because it is the right thing to do, then convince them to be good citizens because it will cost them if they aren’t.

A pretty good portion of dumpers are actually caught because something in the trash identifies them — and yes, workers do comb through it to identify the offenders.

The message is obviously not getting through: The public is not responsible for your garbage.

Knock it off.

The Cowichan Valley is not a garbage pit.

Tax increases have to go; now is the time for thrift Your headline of “Increase of 2.46% will steady tax rates: mayor” is a misrepresentation.

It will not steady tax rates but may steady tax rate increases.

The presumption that North Cowichan taxes have increased each year over the past 10 years and will continue to increase over the foreseeable future is nothing short of outrageous.

Taxes have doubled over the past 10 years while population has increased by about 10 per cent. Taxes have risen at 10 times the rate of population.

North Cowichan, according to the stats on the B.C. Government Ministry of Community site has

David Wilson Duncan a value of about $250 million, higher if you consider the land valuations are at the book value of when they were acquired, and funnels a total of about $55 million through the books in various taxes, fees, and other charges from the 12,700 home owners and various businesses.

Is it really conceivable that it’s impossible to find $500,000 in savings, representing the roughly 2.5 per cent increase, in an operation of that size?

In addition, North Cowichan also has over $4 million worth of property for resale.

That property was seized for non-payment of taxes and that tax shortfall was made up by increases in everyone else’s taxes. That money should be

returned to us by selling that surplus. That alone would support almost eight years of 2.5 per cent increases that the mayor wants.

In closing, I’m tired of the same rhetoric from the local government about limiting increases.

There should be no assumption that government can’t trim costs, especially after a decade of rampant growth in taxes in North Cowichan.

Now is the time for some thrift; I’m sure the tax payers would appreciate it. And if the current mayor and council can’t, November isn’t far away. At least John Koury and Al Siebring get it.

Nick Caumanns Duncan

Government too busy with court to bargain Dear Mr. Fassbender: That’s rich that you think the teachers are too busy planning job action to do some serious bargaining when you and your colleagues seem to be too busy taking the teachers back to court to challenge a ruling they’ve already won rather than bargaining in good faith. Your government seems to be too ideologically driven to fund public education to the level necessary for every child in B.C. to receive a good education. Shame on you.

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Kind theatre patrons help after fall On Saturday, April 12, I had a fall when exiting the Chemainus Theatre with the other theatre patrons.

I cannot recall how it happened, but there I was on my back on the concrete dazed and disoriented.

That miserable nemesis of the elderly “the fall” had claimed me once more (very embarrassing).

While making a futile attempt to get up and recover my balance I was grasped under my armpits and put back on my feet. At the same time a young lady enquired if I was all right, and could I walk back into the theatre and sit down. She helped me into a chair inside the door.

At that time I believe the young man that stayed with her was the strong arms that had raised me up earlier. She discovered I was bleeding from the back of my head, so I offered her my clean handkerchief which she used to staunch the flow. There were others there wishing to help, in particular my partner and someone from the theatre staff who offered me a bottle of cold water.

Mary, my daughter-in-law, decided that she would get the car and take me to the Duncan hospital, and went to get it. My care person was still holding the handkerchief to my head, so my partner took over that job relieving the young lady. Thankfully the young lady (red jacket) and the person that helped me stand up knew what to do and without any delay DID IT! For all this help I am very grateful and appreciate them taking the time to care enough and offer their assistance.

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Consider growing list of notables who oppose Act You asked: “The Fair Elections Act. Is it fair, or unfair?”

Harry Neufeld, the very person the Conservatives hired to report on the proposed legislation, said the bill should be significantly amended or killed because it would increase party spending, decrease voting, and fail to provide the powers needed to investigate election fraud.

There is a growing list of notable Canadians who are concerned. Sheila Fraser, former Auditor General, said the bill is, “an affront to democracy.” Chief Electoral Officer, Marc Mayrand and, former Chief Electoral Officer, JeanPierre Kingsley, have both been critical of the government’s attempt to eliminate vouching and muzzle the chief electoral officer. Some 465 academics from various disciplines at Canadian universities have sent an open letter asking for the bill to be withdrawn or redrafted.

Organizations like the Civil Liberties Association, Canadian Association of Retired Persons, Council of Canadians, Canada Without Poverty, Canadian

Centre for Policy Alternatives, Assembly of First Nations, and many other respectable organizations have expressed serious concerns.

Internationally, a group of scholars from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and Ireland have weighed in saying it threatens Canada’s global reputation as a “guardian of democracy and human rights.” They said, “We believe that this Act would prove to be deeply damaging for electoral integrity within Canada, as well as providing an example which, if emulated elsewhere, may potentially harm international standards of electoral rights.”

So do I think the Fair Elections Act is fair? No, I don’t.

I think it is best to listen to those experts, scholars and organizations who have no other motive than to ensure the playing field is level rather than those who seek reform only to enhance their party’s chances in the next election and make it even more difficult to investigate real election fraud.

Cathie Camley Duncan

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Young golfer’s achievement significant Re: Callum Davison Having played golf since I was the same age as Callum, my view is that his recent achievements (and likely legion others) are truly remarkable.

Rounds of 71 and 67 at Northview are significant.

I have played that track and, more to the point, watched some of the finest pros in Canada and the USA play there in the Air Canada Open and subpar rounds are a real achievement. Even though the course(s) were likely not at Air Canada Open length, to say the least, rounds of 71 and 67 are outstanding. Hope I have a chance to buy a share when Callum turns pro.

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Friday, April 25, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH COWICHAN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3604 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT, ELECTORAL AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE AND ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL)

SOUTH COWICHAN ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3656 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT AND ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS TO CONSIDER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AMENDMENT BYLAWS

DATE: May 1, 2014 TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Denis McLean Room, Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay BC South Cowichan OfÀcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3604 proposes to amend South Cowichan Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510 as follows.

• The Plan Text is amended by: 1. General typographical errors and similar minor issues are corrected.

2. Clarifying policies around the water zones on Saanich Inlet and Satellite Channel, stating where uses other than marine conservation will be permitted (for example, Mill Bay Marina and the BC Ferries terminal in Mill Bay).

3. Improving the policies concerning amenity contributions, clarifying that they only apply through zoning provisions.

4. The various names of zones that the Of¿cial Community Plan suggested are changed to reÀect the actual zone names as adopted in the South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw.

5. In both the “Agricultural Resource” and “Rural Resource” land use designations, sites within these areas that will have special zoning appropriate to their existing uses (for example, the Sol Sante property, Cedars at Cobble Hill and the Benedictine Monastery).

6. Policy concerning bed and breakfast operations will be changed by raising the maximum number of guest bedrooms from 3 to 4.

7. Manufactured Home Park Policy is enhanced to match the new R-4, R-5, RR-4 and RR-5 Zones that were developed for the Electoral Area A, B and C Zoning Bylaws, and a new policy is developed that discourages the conversion of rental manufactured home parks to subdivided/strata parks.

8. Many other general policies in the Plan are added to or otherwise amended in order to further clarify their purpose.

9. A new policy is developed regarding landlocked parcels on Saanich Inlet in which water access is the only option, setting out a process for rezoning to allow a small dock to access such lands.

10. A new Shawnigan Lake Watershed map with corrected boundaries is inserted into the text as Figure 5A. • The Service Area Maps are amended by: 1. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is altered by showing an area on the east side of the Trans-Canada Highway as “Possible Future Braithwaite Improvement District Service Expansion Area”.

2. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is altered by showing an area in between Fern Ridge, Kerry Village and Carlton community water service areas as being “Possible CVRD Community Water Service Expansion Area”.

3. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is altered by showing part of Block 1239 to the southeast side of Shawnigan Lake as “Possible CVRD Community Water Service Expansion Area”.

4. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is altered by updating the actual present day service area boundary for Wace Creek Improvement District.

5. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is amended by showing the present day service area boundary for Burnham Community Water Service Area, as well as showing lands to the east and west of the present service area as “Possible Burnham Community Water Service Expansion Area”.

6. The Community Water and Sewer Service Area map is altered by showing a “Possible Satellite Park Community Water Service Expansion Area” to the west of the present service area.

7. The Cobble Hill Village Sewer Service Area Map is amended by showing all lands within the Village boundary as being eligible for connection to community sewer services.

• The Plan Map is amended by: 1. Redesignating six properties at 875, 895, 900, 911, 915 and 917 Whittaker Road in the Malahat area to “Rural Residential” from “Rural Resource”.

2. Redesignating two small parcels at 1555 and 1539 Baldy Mountain Road from “Agricultural” to “Rural Residential”.

3. Redesignating the site of the former Aerie Resort at 600 and 642 Ebadora Lane from “General Commercial” to “Tourist Recreational Commercial”.

4. Correcting the designation of a small portion of Kerry Village Manufactured Home Park in Mill Bay that was originally designated as “Village Residential” in error, but should be “Manufactured Home Park”, the Strata Lots being at 1097, 1099, 1101, 1103 and 1105 Bourbon Road.

5. Redesignating that part of the Brentwood College lands that lie to the west of Lashburn Road from “Village Residential” to “Institutional”, speci¿cally at 2756 and 2790 Lashburn Road.

6. Redesignating the eastern portion of the Cobble Hill Baptist Church property at 3625 Cobble Hill Road to “Village Residential” from “Parks and Institutional”.

7. Redesignating a parcel at 1714 Thain Road from “Rural Resource” to “Rural Residential”.

8. Redesignating all lands (approximately 45 parcels) in the eastern portion of Shawnigan Village from “Village Suburban Residential” to “Village Residential”.

9. Redesignating a small parcel at 2660 Decca Road at Shawnigan Lake from Village Commercial to Village Residential.

10. Redesignating the parcel of land at 670 Shawnigan Lake Road near the South Shawnigan Road/Trans-Canada Highway from Rural Residential to Industrial. There is a subject property map for this parcel under the lower section of this advertisement.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3656 proposes to amend South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw No. 3520 as follows.

• The Zoning Bylaw Text is amended by: 1. Adding the P-2A Private School Institutional 2A Zone.

2. Adding the W-5 Marine Docks and Moorage 5 Zone.

3. The general regulation for Bed and Breakfasts is amended by increasing the permitted number of guest bedrooms from 3 to 4.

4. The Rural Service Commercial 3 and Village Commercial 7 Zones are amended by adding the following two permitted uses: “Of¿ce use” and “Personal services use”.

5. The Rural Tourist Commercial 4 Zone is amended by making “Gift shop”, “Convenience store” and “Recreational facility” principal permitted uses, as opposed to accessory uses.

6. The Village Tourist Commercial 8 Zone is amended by making “Gift shop” a principal permitted use, as opposed to an accessory use.

• The zoning Bylaw Map is amended by: 1. Rezoning the entire Brentwood College Campus in Mill Bay located on the east side of the Trans-Canada Highway, from P-2 Institutional 2, to the new P-2A Private School Institutional 2A Zone.

2. Rezoning to the area presently leased to Arbutus Ridge Strata Corporation for the purposes of boat moorage from W-1 Marine Conservation to the new W-5 Marine Docks and Moorage Zone.

3. Rezoning the parcel of land at 670 Shawnigan Lake Road near the South Shawnigan Road/Trans-Canada Highway junction, as shown on the map below, from Rural Residential 2 to Rural Transitional Light Industrial 1F. At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the bylaws by: Fax: 250-746-2621 Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca Mail and/or deposit at the Regional District of¿ce, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014 The public should not assume that correspondence submitted on the proposed Bylaws prior to commencement of the statutory noti¿cation period on, April 17, 2014, will be made available to the Regional Board. Please be advised that the CVRD Board cannot receive correspondence or comment following the close of the public hearing. For further information, please call the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.

Please note that all correspondence submitted to the CVRD in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda that is posted online when this matter is before the Board or a Committee of the Board. The CVRD considers the author’s address relevant to the Board’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence IF the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. Please contact the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955, or the Recording Secretary at the time of submission. For more information on disclosure, contact the CVRD FOI Coordinator at 250-746-2507 or 1-800-665-3955.

The Public Hearing is to be held by Director M. Walker, Director B. Fraser and Director G. Giles as delegates of the Board. Decisions concerning the adoption of Bylaws No. 3604 and 3656 will not be made until the record of Public Hearing is presented to the Board.

A copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Regional District Planning & Development Department ofÀce: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC From Thursday, April 17, 2014, to Thursday, May 1, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Friday, April 18, 2014, and Monday, April 21, 2014, being the Good Friday and Easter Monday statutory holidays. A copy of the bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Mike Tippett, Manager, Community & Regional Planning Division, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620

Opinion

Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, April 25, 2014

Appalled by killing of wolf To conserve or not to conserve...

According to the Chambers English Dictionary, the term conserve means to keep entire, to retain, to preserve. Thus a Conservation Officer would be actively interested in preserving wildlife. The designation appears to be a misnomer because experience has shown these officers are far too quick to kill wildlife.

Such has been the case with an injured falcon (endangered species) that could have been rehabilitated for breeding stock, but was euthanised; a domesticated wolf that rightfully defended its owner, should be put down; and now, a wolf in the wild has been shot!

To say I am appalled at this action is an understatement. This two-year-old female wolf would simply have been looking for a mate. She could have been relocated. It is a lame excuse to say that the wolf could not be relocated because it had become “habituated” to people and locale. This simply is not true.

May I remind these Conservation Officers that people walking along Haul Road in the Rat Lake area of Mill Bay are encroaching on the territory of wild animals, and should thus be aware they might confront a bear, a wolf or a Roosevelt elk. It should be their responsibility to walk their dogs in “safer” areas.

Perhaps these “Conservation Officers” should stick to finding out who is killing Roosevelt elk, rather than destroying what little wildlife we have left. I am sick

and tired of some primitive societies perpetuating the fear of “the big bad wolf”.

Jane Matheson Cobble Hill

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Friday, April 25, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Dumping is due to sheer ‘laziness’: Duncan ILLEGAL TRASH, From Page 1

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They should call the regional district, he explained, and they will send out a team with needle-proof gloves to come and pick through the trash, in hopes of finding something that will identify the culprits.

They do find their smoking gun surprisingly often, Duncan said, estimating they track down the dumper about 50 per cent of the time. “People that do this aren’t bright enough to go through every last thing to make sure there are no marks on it or identification,” he said.

He recalls one incident where a man was seen dumping garden waste and plant pots. A witness got his licence plate number, Duncan said, and reported it to the CVRD. Duncan phoned his home and spoke to the man’s wife, who was less than pleased with her husband’s behaviour, and the potential fine ($100 to $500) that could result. Duncan gave her the option that her husband could clean it up by the end of the day or be billed.

When Duncan went to the site it was so clean you could have had a picnic on the ground, he said.

The locations and types of garbage dumped vary widely.

While this latest incident took place at a farm, the sides of

“We’ve had water tanks dumped in creeks down by Shawnigan Lake...”

BRIAN DUNCAN, CVRD

Cowichan’s rural highways and roadways, as well as forest service roads are a frequent target, Duncan said.

“We’ve had water tanks dumped in creeks down by Shawnigan Lake and you know it’s ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous,” he said.

The problem is so pervasive, that Duncan says they’re now trying to broadcast and shame perpetrators in hopes of deterring like-minded dumpers.

But if things continue on as they are, he said jacking up the fine may be the only option left.

“One hundred dollars is going to be nothing,” he said. “I’d have no problem convincing the board to up these fines to $1,000. I’d probably get a unanimous decision on that.”

Duncan said the illegal dumping is due to sheer laziness.

The garbage left at the farm, for example, he estimated might cost $10 to $15 to take to a waste transfer station.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, April 25, 2014

Work had ‘massive impact’ last year LOCALS, From Page 1 from Shawnigan Lake Road north to the Malahat Summit.

“This will improve safety in an area known to locals as NASCAR Corner,” the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said in a press release.

Work will also be done to construct a one-kilometre southbound passing-lane extension and improving Whittaker Road and Holker Place intersections.

The work will start in May and finish next spring.

The timeline means that work will be going on throughout peak and shoulder tourist season.

The ministry said in an email to the Citizen that they are working with Dawson Construction to finalize schedule for the road work.

“The ministry is committed to providing the public with advance warnings about this work and minimizing delays by not stopping traffic during peak periods, or on weekends,” the email states.

The assurances don’t allay Holford’s fears. When the Ministry talks about minimizing disruptions during peak periods, he said, they are referring to rush hour — the opposite of when tourists are likely to be travelling.

“I think the timing that they’re going to do it is basically smack

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N. Cowichan launches household challenge ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

Linda and Mark Holford show off one of their award-winning wines from Rocky Creek. They’re worried tourists will be put off from travelling to the Cowichan Valley this summer with construction on the Malahat. [CITIZEN FILE] dab in the middle of when people would want to be travelling upIsland to come visit us, so I don’t think that stopping for rush hour is going to help us a whole lot,” Holford said.

Janet Docherty of Merridale Cider said they, too, saw a big drop in business last summer due to the Malahat construction.

“It had a massive impact on our business,” she said. “Last year we basically got shut down at various points in the year because they chose to do the work in prime tourism season and even advised people not to travel unless it was absolutely necessary.”

They’re worried about another

year of disruptions.

Rocky Creek and other Cowichan tourist businesses do a lot to market themselves to people who are visiting Victoria, Holford said, and those people are a big piece of their business.

“Anything that discourages people is a huge concern to us because we know people have choices and they can choose to do something in Saanich and stay on the peninsula rather than make the trip up over the Malahat to the Cowichan Valley.

“We think we’ve got some really cool things to offer but it’s tough when they know there could be this major log jam getting here,” Holford said.

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Can you beat out four other households to reduce your energy consumption and become the champ?

If you think the answer is yes, get ready to enter the Municipality of North Cowichan’s Climate Change Advisory Committee’s first community for climate Household Challenge, which will be launched by Mayor Jon Lefebure this Saturday, April. 26 at Earth Day celebrations in Charles Hoey Park in Duncan.

“The community for climate Household Challenge provides a great opportunity to learn about energy use in your home and find ways to reduce how much you use. This can have a significant positive impact on your household budget in a time of rising energy costs,” said Lefebure.

The challenge will begin Sept. 21 and run for five weeks, finishing up on Oct. 26.

If you would like to be considered to become one of the five households in the challenge complete the application form at www. northcowichan.ca/communityforclimate-household-challenge after April 28 and before Sept. 10.

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Mayor Jon Lefebure Partnering in the challenge is Transition Cowichan, which will provide support for the chosen households. The households will receive: • a baseline assessment to establish their energy consumption and GHG emissions • an energy audit of their home which will help to identify ways in which they can improve the energy efficiency of their home • an electricity monitor that will measure how much electricity is used by appliances and other electronic devices • mentoring and support from Transition Cowichan members • reduced energy costs • community notoriety Top prize for the winning household will include a six-month food supply from a local community supported agriculture program.

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Friday, April 25, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Rev. Chris Stoker, David Lowe and the Rt. Rev. Logan McMenamie enjoy visiting the new Stations of the Cross at historic St. Peter’s Anglican Church. [SUBMITTED]

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After building, painting and installing them, the congregation at historic St. Peter’s Church saw their Stations of the Cross blessed by the bishop last week, just in time for Good Friday services.

“These stations were built, painted and installed by the families at St. Peter’s and by our children and young people,” said Rev. Deborah Rivet.

“The stations, in our churchyard depicting the walk that Jesus made to the cross, are open year round and we invite the public to come to this beautiful place and take this spiritual journey anytime they are in need of some respite or peace.”

The tiles on the stations, hand-painted by children and families of the parish, are placed at various locations around the cemetery.

There were 122 people on hand on Good Friday to take their spiritual pilgrimage and walk the Way of the Cross in this new way at St. Peter’s.

“The idea of building these Stations was born from the need to repair and restore our beautiful historical church. We wanted a spiritual practice to accompany the funds needed to bring this project to fruition. Our newly elected bishop, The Rt. Rev. Logan McMenemie, came for the blessing of the Stations Wednesday, April 16 so they would be ready for Good Friday.”

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Friday, April 25, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Love vintage machinery? Swap meet May 4

The swap meet always brings a crowd, and some great finds. [CITIZEN FILE]

Tractors, engines, trucks, farm antiques, parts — they are all part of the 15th annual Duncan Vintage Machinery Swap Meet Sunday, May 4.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the park-

ing lots outside OK Tire at 6482 Norcross Rd. will be buzzing with the enthusiasts who come out every year to enjoy this unique event.

Vendors pay $10 each to take part

but admission is free for buyers.

An onsite concession makes the event family friendly, too. For more info, call Ron at 250-748-7353, John at 250-746-7292 or Geoff at 250-246-9661.

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Preserve throws open gates for In Bloom On Saturday, May 3 the Nature Conservancy of Canada is inviting all nature lovers, native plant gardeners and curious ecologists of all ages to come out and experience the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve at the height of the spring wildflower bloom at the 8th annual In Bloom Wildflower Festival.

The family-friendly event offers guests the chance to walk around the normally closed-to-the-public preserve and to discover the preserve’s many natural and cultural wonders from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Workshop is being offered in advance of the festival.

Starting at 8 a.m., the workshop will take advantage of the morning light and will feature tips and techniques for taking great nature photos. Participation is by donation. Call or email to register: 1-888-404-8428 or bcoffice@natureconservancy.ca After the workshop, visitors are able to wander among displays, storytellers and hands-on discovery stations that will bring to life the world of the iconic Garry oak ecosystems.

Whether you are interested in birds and bees, splashy wildflowers, scientific research, native plants or wetland bugs, In Bloom will have something for everyone.

Children’s programming includes hayrides, face-painting and nature crafts.

The Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve is located at 1241 Maple Bay Rd., Duncan.

Please park on Maple Bay Road, then walk to the end of Aitken Road to enter the preserve.

There is no entry fee, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

The wildflower meadows should be in bloom for the festival May 3 at the Garry oak preserve. [SUBMITTED]

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ISLAND round-up ◆ TOFINO

Wolf likely killed in wolf-on-wolf attack A dead wolf found on the outskirts of Tofino last Tuesday is believed to have been the victim of a wolf-on-wolf attack.

A pedestrian walking through a wooded area between the Pacific Rim Highway and South Chesterman Beach stumbled upon the wolf and alerted Pacific Rim National Park staff who reported

the finding to the BC Conservation Officer service at around 12:30 p.m.

Visible injuries to its body suggest the wolf was taken out by another wolf or wolves, according to Conservation Officer Brittany Mueller.

“We did locate some puncture wounds and cuts on the hindquarter, neck and foot,” she said.

“From what I could see it looks like it did get in a scrap with another animal.”

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arian will perform a necropsy to confirm the cause of death and determine if there were any underlying reasons to explain why it was attacked.

“Wolves are very interesting animals so there could be a number of reasons as to why they did go after it,” Mueller said.

She said wolf-on-wolf attacks are not uncommon but it is rare for the victim of such an attack to be found.

“It probably happens a lot more often than we know.,” she said.

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Youths cause explosion making cannabis oil The Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department and Oceanside RCMP were dispatched to a trailer court on Shawn Road in Coombs after reports of an explosion on Thursday evening last week [April 17].

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ISLAND round-up ◆ CAMPELL RIVER

Eagles snatching up cats in Campbell River Alice Marie Warner has witnessed what she called the horrifying sights of two eagles attacking cats in her neighbourhood.

“Over the last 10 days, three cats, an orange tabby, a grey and white and a black and white cat, have been carried off by these young eagles,” said Warner, who lives right across from the Anchor Inn

on the Island Highway. “Same goes for my dad, he saw it too.

The eagles went right over our house and then flew across to the rocks on the beach in front of the Anchor Inn and dropped the cats.”

According to eagle experts, a bald eagle capturing a cat is not impossible, but highly unusual.

Their main diet is fish, but they are opportunistic and will eat squirrels, ducks, seagulls, turtles and Canada geese. They will also eat carcasses, including deer.

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Two teen boys arrested after tire slashing spree Two teenage boys have been arrested by the Port Alberni RCMP after a vandalism spree in South Port that saw the tires of at least 32 vehicles slashed and flattened either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

According to RCMP Sgt. Dave Paddock, the reports of the vandalism came in early Sunday

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One Seventh Avenue resident, who requested not to be named, said his wife’s Volkswagon Jetta had its tires slashed Saturday night and it cost approximately $400 to repair.

“I wasn’t happy,” he said.

Another resident phoned the Times to say it appeared the vandals used a screwdriver to do the damage.

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◆ COMING UP IN COWICHAN

Fishing Derby promises family fun at Quamichan

Catching a trout is just part of the family fun at the annual fishing derby scheduled for Saturday at Quamichan Lake. [SUBMITTED]

The lure of catching some fish will bring families to Art Mann Park for the Quamichan Stewards 4th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Registration is $5 and there will be prizes for men, women and children. Bring your rods, lawn chairs or boats and enjoy the great fishing at Quamichan Lake. The local fishing community is reporting five-pound trout being caught out of the lake regularly.

On the shore, derby spectators and participants can take part in activities including the Freshwater Fisheries Society’s Learn to Fish program, kid’s activities with the Cowichan Land Trust and a barbecue hosted by the Rotary Club of Duncan.

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â—† COMING UP IN COWICHAN

Day of Mourning event comes to Lake Cowichan In 2014 The Annual Day of Mourning will be held on Monday, April 28 and a ceremony in Lake Cowichan will mark the occasion.

The Day of Mourning has now grown into a worldwide event observed by unions, central labour bodies, labour councils, municipalities and national governments. It is observed in nearly 100 countries worldwide; it has been formally endorsed by the Inter-

national Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and the Parliament of Canada officially recognized the Day of Mourning in 1991.

The Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council will host three Day of Mourning ceremonies on Monday, April 28 at three different locations: Lake Cowichan in the Woodworkers Memorial Park at 10 a.m., Nanaimo in Pioneer Plaza on the waterfront at 1 p.m., and at the rear of Parksville City Hall at 4 p.m.

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fatality claims in British Columbia, including six young workers.

On average, more than two workers die every week instead of going home to their families.

Representatives of the Labour Council, other unions and a Worksafe BC safety officer will be speaking about the hazards of the workplace, and what can be done to improve worker safety.

In Lake Cowichan, the Kaatza Museum will open by 9 a.m., and will serve refreshments after the service. The Wilmer Gold forest photos will be on display.

The Annual Day of Mourning will be marked in Lake Cowichan this year Monday, April 28. [CITIZEN FILE]

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he Sooke erupted, and it was school board there that he wrote was to decide his navy entrance this week whether examination. to turn John Stubbs In August 1942, Memorial School while commanding into a French immerthe destroyer HMCS sion-only facility in Assiniboine, he and 2015.—Times-Colonist his crew distinguished CHRONICLES You won’t find his themselves in “one of T.W. Paterson name on the Duncan the most memorable Cenotaph. Kaslo-born single-ship actions of John Hamilton Stubbs was the...war”. attending Brentwood College Built 11 years before for the when the Second World War Royal Navy as HMS Kempenfelt,

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While acting as escort at the mid-ocean meeting between Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt, the former was so impressed with Stubbs’ manoeuvring of his ship in Iceland’s choked Reykjavik Harbour that he “had the Canadian Chief of Naval Staff informed to [that] effect”.

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When last seen, he’d given away life jacket SCHOOL PROPOSAL, From Page 22 for “the charmed circle where the destroyer’s guns would not bear and she would be unable to ram”.

For 35 minutes they swerved, dodged and fired at each other at point-blank range. “We threw everything at them but the potato masher,” one of the destroyer’s company was later quoted. “The cook was busy on the starboard depth charge thrower and had no time to look for it!”

The late RCN historian Dr. Gilbert Tucker, himself a veteran of German fire, and aboard for that voyage, vividly described Stubbs’ stoic role throughout the arm’s-length engagement: “In the Assiniboine nothing was left undone which might add to the discomfiture of the enemy. Even depth charges were lobbed over the side, one of them actually landing on the submarine’s deck. The U-boat was too close for the destroyer’s torpedoes, and too far away to be smacked with an oar; but everything else was tried...”

The battle finally ended with U-210 being rammed and sent to the bottom.

“Throughout the action,” Dr. Tucker marvelled, “the captain, high on the bridge, stood fully exposed down to his knees.

Time and again, the bridge was deluged with machine-gun bullets, most of which were probably aimed at him. Yet he never took his eye off the U-boat and he gave his orders as coolly as though he were talking to a friend at a garden party...”

“Old Bones” was heavily damaged and lost a seaman that day. Stubbs was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and later given command of the new Tribal-

Lt.-Cdr. John Stubbs, DSO, DSC, RCN, right, and Admiral Murry. —RCN photo class destroyer HMCS Athabaskan. Aug. 29, 1944, while on patrol in the English Channel, she and sister destroyers were screening British minelayers off the French coast when ordered to intercept two German ships. As they closed, “a huge sheet of flame shot from [Athabaskan’s] after part into the early morning darkness”.

Struck by a torpedo (there has been some controversy over the exact circumstances), her magazine exploded, creating a cauldron of smoke and flames that could be seen for 30 miles. Forty-four of Athabaskan’s company were rescued

by HMCS Haida, 83 taken prisoner, 128, including Lt-Cdr. John Stubbs, were lost.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously and Belmont area’s John Stubbs Memorial School honours the officer who, when last seen, had given away his life jacket and was swimming among his men, urging them to sing, shout and to move about in the water. His last signal to Haida had been to dissuade her from risking stopping to pick up survivors for fear that she, too, would be torpedoed. www.twpaterson.com

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Delights of edible landscaping — it’s gorgeous and delicious JEFF DE JONG SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN

I am looking forward to speaking at the Cowichan Valley Garden Club Flower Show & Plant Sale, Saturday May 10, 10 – 2:00 p.m. Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. t’s the little things that make a big difference. Many people are of the belief that in order to grow your own food a large open space of rich fertile soil is required. The advent of many new developments of dwarf fruit trees and shrubs and exciting vegetables are perfectly suited for an unused tub or half barrel.

In fact the way to success with the edible landscape is to go small regardless of the size of the garden space.

A small space means something different to every person. Years ago I experimented with changing my method of gardening on the open ground to testing with three raised beds in the vegetable plot. I soon discovered that the raised beds were far more productive and easier to maintain than toiling in the ground. It was at this time where the hot crops such as peppers and tomatoes also found a home in containers tucked in close to a sunny warm sheltered wall that retains heat during

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Growing vertical makes use of space that allows for those rambling crops to find the light and conserve valuable surface space.

Beans, peas and small squash varieties are more than happy to climb and reward you with clean tasty vegetables.

The biggest concern when planting an edible garden is how to make best use of every inch. We want to fit in our vegetables, herbs, berries and fruits and be able to enjoy viewing them from an important window in the home. The edible garden is meant to be savoured for its visual appeal as well as its practical use.

Small Garden Basics Small spaces present their own unique set of challenges. This means that some creative thinking might need to take place.

Fruit and vegetables require sunlight in order to grow, produce flowers and fruit.

Generally six to eight hours of direct light is needed. Evaluate the garden space to determine if the area will receive ample light all through the gardening season of the crop you plan to grow. Remember that the light hours start to diminish after June 21 when hot crops necessitate dirSmall raised beds are a good way to use space and get good results. [SUBMITTED]

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ect light to produce the energy for fruit production. A simple way to retain high light levels is to place your containers on rolling casters in order to move the plants to receive valuable light hours. A moveable garden can also find shelter close to a building wall during inclement weather.

Fruit production need not be only for the open garden space. Espaliered fruit trees, deciduous vines and grapes are perfectly content to grow along a south facing wall in a large container.

Look around your home for other opportunities to grow food. All too often the side yard is an unused space that is ideal for small raised beds. A raised bed should always be accessible without having to ever step on the soil inside the raised garden. Compaction is one of the most limiting factors of root growth and healthy plants. Therefore the raised bed should stay within 1.2M (4ft). The length of the raised area is not as important as the width.

Everyone wants to have the best results when growing plants. Some plants seem to be more productive and are better

suited for the small garden area: • Plant mesclun salad and stir-fry mixes; they produce plenty in a short time.

• Choose plants that produce over a long period of time, such as chard, kale and tomatoes. Indeterminate tomato varieties produce more fruit over a longer period.

• Plant pole beans, and vining cucumbers, which are more productive than bush types.

• Choose day-neutral strawberries that bear from early summer through fall in smaller batches.

• Include plants that are in and out of the garden quickly such as radishes, lettuce, arugula and green onions.

There is always time to start to grow something edible in our mild gardening climate. The joy of watching your plants produce delicious food is only exceeded by harvesting and tasting the results of your care and attention. Big tastes only require a small space.

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Cowichan’s Peter Budina prepares to make a pass during the Island semifinal against Port Alberni. [CITIZEN FILE]

Island rugby comes down to Cowichan vs. Velox X2 Saturday KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Fans can expect “two very, very competitive matches” this Saturday when the First and Third division Island finals are played at the Cowichan Rugby Football Club.

“In both games, we’ll be taking on very good Velox sides who are the reigning champions of the First and Third divisions for the Island,” Cowichan head coach Gord McGeachy said. “We’ll be able to capture league titles in both divisions this year, but we’ve got to get business done in the playoffs.”

There’s no doubt that, in both cases, the final has come down to the top two teams on the Island, and nothing short of going all-out will win the game.

“In both games, particularly the Firsts Division game, it will take a full team effort for 80 minutes,” McGeachy said.

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The First Division Piggies have been well-matched with Velox all year, going 1-1-1. The Cowichan Firsts’ advantage is in the speed and skill of their backs, which McGeachy hopes can neutralize Velox’s size-advantage in the forwards.

“I don’t think our forwards will be pushed around, but if we can get [Velox] moving around the field and tire them out that way, that will help us,” McGeachy said. “And when we have scoring opportunities, we need to take advantage of those.”

The Velox Thirds will be a little harder for the Piggies to prepare for, as they aren’t sure what the team will look like.

“They brought up a weak team a couple of weeks ago, but I don’t think that will be much of a reflection on the team they’ll be bringing this week,” McGeachy said. “We’re expecting a much better team for sure.”

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The key for both the First and Third division Piggies will be in the backs.

“We want to be able to move the ball around the field a bit and score some points that way,” McGeachy said. “Both teams are young. We’re a bit on the small side, but we have speed and skill.”

Both Cowichan teams will be playing for a berth in a B.C. semifinal. The Firsts will play UBC if they advance, while the Thirds’ opponent is yet to be determined.

That won’t matter unless Cowichan can vanquish Velox.

“We’re not looking past this weekend,” McGeachy emphasized.

“Velox has been our toughest test all year. They’ve been the numberone team on our radar all season, and until we beat them, they will be the number-one team.”

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Shawnigan’s Hannah Darling pushes past the Cowichan defence during last Thursday’s girls rugby game. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Shawnigan takes battle with Cowichan T-Birds KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Shawnigan Lake School didn’t control the ball much during their senior girls rugby match against Cowichan Secondary last Thursday, but took full advantage when they did and finished on top, 12-0, in a close battle.

“The Cowichan game was an interesting one with Cowichan not the same team as they were last year,” Shawnigan coach Mark Hall said. “Having said that, they were well organized and they played to their strengths. They dominated possession for most of the second half but didn’t seem to be able to mount a threatening attack.”

Cowichan head coach Brad Skene wasn’t disappointed with what his team accomplished in the game.

“I thought we played with a lot of intensity and heart,” he said. “We have a very strong record against Shawnigan with many close, hard games and this was another in that series.

Unfortunately, we didn’t come out on top.”

Skene gave full credit to Shawnigan, particularly a group of experienced senior players, led by national sevens team member Hannah Darling, who made a big difference.

“From my perspective, it was great to play a difficult game with a number of athletes who challenged us and it was great preparation for the playoffs,” he said. “We had a lot of possession

“The Cowichan game was an interesting one with Cowichan not the same team as they were last year.”

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and territory but couldn’t turn it into points. After making a few corrections, I am sure that these positives will become points at Islands and B.C.’s.”

Hall hoped his team learned some lessons from the game.

“What our players didn’t do in the second half was use the small amount of ball they had wisely,” he said. “They kept running back into the Cowichan forwards instead of using the space available out on the backline, particularly when making positive tackles and turning the ball over.

This is something we can correct but must get it right by the time provincials come around.”

The Shawnigan coach identified a few other areas where his team needs improvement.

“The other things we need work on are scrummaging, lineout work and cutting down on penalties,” he said. “So lots to do.”

Both Shawnigan and Cowichan will head to the provincial sevens tournament at the University of British Columbia this weekend.

The Cowichan Thunderbirds are the defending provincial champions and are seeded seventh going in.

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Law catches up with Ravens in CWFL play KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A late touchdown and a twopoint convert by Leanne Closson gave Moo’s Law a narrow 28-27 victory over the Ravens in the Cowichan Women’s Football League last Sunday.

Kim Scafe had a pair of touchdowns for the victorious Law, while Closson and Rachel Hastings had one each. Closson also recorded a single-point convert and an interception, while Jackie Poznecov had a convert, and Crystal Gotto had two picks.

For the Ravens, Rikki Wylie scored three touchdowns, including one on a 45-yard run that came off one of her two interceptions.

Dana Thorne had a touchdown and a convert, and Lauren James had two converts.

The other Sunday morning contest wasn’t as close, as the Crew defeated the Roofco Sirens 40-7.

Alita Mattin and Jessica LinesWikkerink each had two touchdowns for the Crew, while Janelle Mould and Jade Scott had one each. Mattin, Mould, Scott and

Willy Toews had one interception each, and Mould, Toews, Jennie Hittinger and Marilou Sullivan each registered a convert.

Christine Switzer had the only touchdown for the Sirens, with a convert from Tara Brooks. Tara McCaffery had an interception, and Sabby DesRochers recorded two sacks.

The afternoon game was also a blowout, as the Blue Steel Brew downed the Wild 19-1.

The Wild dominated the first half of the game, racking up a ton or yardage, and Sue Glenn’s rouge gave them a 1-0 lead at halftime.

BSB switched up their offence and defence in the second half and took over. Quarterback Holly Graham connected with Heidi Padjen for two touchdowns, and Padjen’s twin sister Mila Main collected a tipped ball for the team’s other major. Kara Espeseth recorded a convert, and Main, Padjen and Sam Miiller had interceptions.

The Wild got four sacks from Ginette Bilina and picks from Rhiannon Kemmler and Keri McKelvie.

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Kim Scafe of the Law tries to elude Ravens flagger Veronica Smith during last Sunday’s game. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Cowichan Secondary School’s senior boys rugby team suffered a pair of defeats to North Island rivals over the past week, including a game that head coach Ron Glass felt was in the running for the team’s worst in a decade.

The Thunderbirds lost 50-7 to Alberni District Secondary last Thursday (April 17), then fell 21-7 to G.P. Vanier on Tuesday.

The weather didn’t help Cowichan against Alberni, but that wasn’t the only problem.

“In torrential downpour conditions, Cowichan could not do anything right,” Glass said. “The TBirds could not keep possession of the ball and it showed on the score sheet. This was perhaps the worst team performance in the last 10 years of TBird rugby.”

Amish Dobson had Cowichan’s lone try, with Kyle Joe kicking the conversion.

The T-Birds played a much better game on Tuesday, even if they were unable to come away with a victory.

Brock Gowanlock scored for Cowichan, with another conversion by Joe. Glass called it “a greatly improved effort in which Cowichan showed tremendous improvement in individual and team defence.”

Cow High’s development team did manage to beat their opponents from Vanier on Tuesday, winning 15-10. Joe, Justin Young and Nathan Yu recorded tries.

“Continuing on with the first match, Cowichan continued to defend very well,” Glass said. “As the T-Birds gained confidence, gaps appeared in the Vanier defence and the T-Birds were able to capitalize on this.”

The T-Birds hosted Frances Kelsey on Thursday, and will play an exhibition against Calgary’s Crescent Heights High School at noon on Friday. This weekend, the team will head to UBC for the provincial sevens championship.

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Closely pursued by an opponent, Cowichan Valley novice Thunder player Josh Macdonald escapes with the ball during an intermission exhibition between periods of the junior A game between the Victoria Shamrocks and Nanaimo Timbermen at Fuller Lake Arena on April 16.

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Breakers’ first Splash n’ Dash fundraiser a ‘magical’ event “We had dads running with five-year-old daughters for their first race, after racing themselves. We had older swimmers mentoring younger first-timers.”

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The Cowichan Valley Breakers’ first ever Splash n’ Dash duathlon fundraiser at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre earlier this month attracted athletes of all ages and from a wide range of sports backgrounds.

Participants included soccer players from the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association, rugby players from Cowichan Secondary School, track and field athletes from the CVAC Jaguars, first-time triathletes and Ironman veterans, and of course swimmers, hailing from the host Breakers, the Duncan Stingrays and the Nanaimo White Rapids.

“We had dads running with five-year-old daughters for their first race, after racing themselves,” Breakers spokesperson Sara Lowe said. “We had older swimmers mentoring younger first-timers, all after doing their own races.”

The event ran similar to a triathlon without the cycling component, sanctioned by Triathlon BC and sponsored by the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon.

Assistance was also provided by the CVACs, experienced triathletes, Breakers parents, Aquatic Centre staff, and a handful of Stingrays parents.

Bowlers take part in the 2013 Canada Day Jitney. [CITIZEN FILE]

Lawn bowling slate set for summer 2014 The Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club has announced a busy schedule for summer 2014.

Events at the club get under way in June with the Ken Armour Tournament on June 7 and 8, followed by the Women’s Two Bowl 6-Pack on June 10 and 11.

July will begin with the traditional Canada Day Jitney on July 1. The Men’s Singles Tournament will go on July 8 and 9, followed by the Women’s Singles Tournament on July 15 and 16.

The lone event on the slate for August is the Club Mixed Pairs Tournament on Aug. 28 and 29.

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U8 athletes did a 50m swim and 500m run, U12s did a 100m swim and 1km run, and two open categories had a 200m swim and 2km run or 500m swim and 5km run.

“It was truly a community effort and the CV Breakers are so grateful for it,” Lowe said.

“The true winners in all of this were the kids and the athletes.

Our athletes ranged in age from four to 50-plus.”

The Breakers plan to bring back the fundraiser next year, making it bigger and better.

“Not much money was made this time for the team, but that’s okay,” Lowe said. “Something much more important was accomplished at the first annual CV Breakers Splash n’ Dash: experience, pride, and a sense of community. It was truly a magical day.”

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FREE ESTIMATES

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Phone: (250)

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Once per week $4500 Twice per week $8000

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(250) 748-2666

Wednesday & Friday Circulation 24,500

www.cowichanvalleycitizen Rates Effective Feb 15, 2014

Marie Strong 251 Jubilee Street Ph: (250) 748-2666 Duncan, BC V9L 1W8 Fax: (250) 748-1552 e-mail: mstrong@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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Call to place your ad:

Business at a

GLANCE

250-748-2666 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Email: classifieds@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

HD800HW • 5.5 HP Honda Engine • 22” Variable Speed Rear Drive Mower • High Rear Wheels • Single Lever Height Adjuster • Heavy Duty Deck • Wash out Port

$

549

99

Get a $25 THREE YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY Gas Card 6489 Norcross Road, Duncan

250-748-4341

(Between Honda & Toyota Car Lots)

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat. 10am-4pm

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www.guttergator.ca • GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS • NEW GUTTERS • INSTALL SOFFITS AND VINYL SIDING

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HOME OFFICE: (250) 597-1488

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CELL: (250) 216-7724 Investors Group Financial Services Inc., L.G. Insurance Services Inc.

Proudly serving the Cowichan Valley since 1996 and we have now expanded to the Nanaimo area.

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Call Gutter Gator today for a FREE ESTIMATE on gutter cleaning, or repairs, vinyl siding or gutter installation!

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VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • Learn from Cowichan Green Community how to grow perennial food plants no matter how much space you have. Free. Friday, April 25, 4-6 p.m., Duncan library.

• Frances Kelsey Dry Grad garage sale and silent auction fundraiser, Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop off donations Mill Bay Storage, Tuesday-Saturday during business hours.

Parents and students needed for setup Friday, April 25, 3-9 p.m. and work at sale 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Info: Deanna 250-715-6816.

• Reel Alternatives showing British comedy Le Week-End, Monday, April 28, 7 p.m., Cowichan Theatre, Duncan.

Tickets $12, students $5 rows A-C. Proceeds to Cowichan Valley Hospice.

• Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through teaching of Bruno Groening, Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m., Island Savings Centre boardroom, Duncan. Admission free, donation appreciated.

• Cowichan Fish and Game Association are hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL and RPAL) starting Friday, May 2, in Glenora. Details and to register: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca • Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society 2014 Cowichan Garden Fair, Saturday, May 3, free admission, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition grounds. Gifts for first 100 customers.

Free coffee and donuts for first 200.

More than 3,000 rhodos, companion plants and gardening supplies. Info: 250-746-6419.

• Black & White Gala Save Shawnigan Water fundraiser, dinner, dance and auction Friday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.,

STUDENTS AND SWORD FERNS SIGNAL EARTH DAY

Recreation • Cowichan Intercultural Society free family dance May 2, 7-9 p.m., St. John Church Hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan.

Features music from around the world and free snacks. Info: 250-748-3112.

Meetings • Cowichan Valley Council of Canadians ‘Plan an Action Meeting’ for raising awareness about Fair Elections Act (Bill C-23), Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m., Nitinat Room, Island Savings Centre.

Info: Donna 748-2444 or dcameron@ seaside.net or Cathie 250-597-2417 or ldabctri@shaw.ca • Chemainus Garden Club plant sale Mother’s Day, May 11, Dayliner 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Craft table, books, seeds, divisions, seedlings, cuttings and door prizes. Proceeds to local charities.

• Chemainus Garden Club meeting Tuesday, May 13, 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 3319 River Rd., Chemainus. $2 drop-in fee. $15 yearly membership. Info 250-245-2464.

Arts The Cowichan Land Trust had many helping hands from Julie-Marie Harris’ Grade 2 class of Ecole Mt. Prevost Elementary. In celebration of Earth Day, the eager students planted over 50 sword ferns in the riparian area alongside the Cowichan Valley Trail bridge over Bings Creek. This work is part of a larger project that has seen streamside restoration completed along Bings Creek and a tributary of Averill Creek at 8 ½ Acres Farm. [SUBMITTED]

Arbutus Ridge banquet room. Music

by Maria Manna. Speakers Sean Hern and John Anderson of Farris LLP. Tickets $75 each, available online www.thesra.ca and Dewar McCarthy & Co. Proceeds to SRA legal action fund.

• Saving St. Peter’s Fundraising Gala,

dinner, dance and silent auction, May 31, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Duncan Meadows Golf and Country club. Music by The Paul Wainwright Band. Tickets $100 with tax receipt, call 250-746-6262 (Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.), email stpeterschurch@shaw.ca. Proceeds to restoration of the church.

Seniors • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre choral concert, April 27, 2 p.m., featuring the Centre Belles & Men’s Choir.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Pancake Breakfast May 17, 9-10:30 a.m., cost $5.

• Sixth annual Youth Art Show at the Youth Artworks and U Fix-It Bikeworks, open May 6-24, 51 Trunk Rd., during regular shop hours. Showcasing art by youth participants to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week.

Show is free.

• Crofton Art Group celebrates 60th anniversary with show and sale Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Crofton Senior Centre, 1507 Joan Ave., Crofton. Friday, May 9, 2 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony of the Crofton Art Group Kiosk.

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0

%

†

FINANCING

YOU PAY WHAT THE DEALER PAYS* †

On select models. *Dealer is reimbursed for holdback included in invoice price.

GLS model shownʕ Selling Price: $19,140

2014

ACCENT 4-DOOR L DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

OWN IT FOR

WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

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14,220

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ACCENT L 4-DOOR MANUAL. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $779 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KMʈ

Limited model shownʕ Selling Price: $23,754

2014

ELANTRA L DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

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WITH

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$

16,352

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79

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AND

0

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ELANTRA L MANUAL. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,197 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.6L/100 KMʈ

Limited model shownʕ Selling Price: $38,225

2014

SANTA FE SPORT DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

27,053

$

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WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

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AND

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SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L FWD. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,306 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KMʈ

GLS model shownʕ Selling Price: $27,000

2014

TUCSON GL DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

OWN IT FOR

WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

118 1.9%

$

22,797

$

HWY: 7.2L/100 KM CITY: 10.0L/100 KMʈ

YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE PLUS GET

‡

0

%†

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

OR

†

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0

$

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TUCSON 2.0 GL FWD MANUAL. DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $462 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION.

FINANCING FOR

96 MONTHS

HyundaiCanada.com

TM

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/ Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $69/$79/$135/$118. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual are $14,220/$16,352/$27,053/$22,797. Prices include price adjustments of $779/$1,197/$1,306/$462 and includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760.

Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback fee for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $779/$1,197/$1,306/$462 available on in stock 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/ Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual on cash purchases. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrice of models shown (with Price Adjustments): 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/Elantra Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD/Tucson 2.4 GLS FWD are $19,140/$23,754/$38,225/$27,000. Prices include Price Adjustments of $1,109/$1,445/$2,434/$1,659, Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM); 2014 Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City10.0L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †‡ΩʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

DUNCAN HYUNDAI

2801 ROBERTS ROAD , Duncan HOURS: • MON. - THUR. 8:00-7:00 pm • FRI. & SAT. 8:00-5:30 pm • SUN. 11-4 pm

250-746-0335

1-800-461-0161

Browse our inventory online @ www.duncanhyundai.ca

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Odds of winning the Grand Prize at the outset of the promotion are 1: 860,698. Skill-testing question is required. Visit flipthelid.com for more contest details and to read the full rules and regulations. Offer applies to specially marked packages only.

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300-360’s, 350 mL selected varieties

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Jamieson Mega Cal Calcium

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Nice’n Easy, Root Touch Up or Natural Instincs haircolour 1 each, selected varieties 528973 38151900309

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L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur facial skincare 15-50 mL, selected varieties 327870 7124926264

98

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78

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No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, April 25th until closing Thursday, May 1st, 2014 .

Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item.

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Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.).We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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Lower Payment Levels with

Lower Commitment Levels it’s like having your cake... and eating it too!

SAVE

40¢

per litre

on any NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE @ Peter Baljet GM

Lease for only...

2014 Equinox LS $ * 157 2.4L FWD

Purchase from

%

@0

Bi-weekly for 48 mths, $0 down

2014 Spark LS 5Door

$

26,745

INCLUDING LOYALTY

• 2.4L EcoTech 4 cyl • 6 speed manual trans • Full power package

2014 Cruze LS Sedan

Purchase for only...

Lease for only...

89* @ 1.99%

$

87* @ 0%

Bi-weekly for 84 mths, $0 down Purchase from

12,297

• 1.25L EcoTech 4 cyl • 5 speed manual trans

$

16,547

INCLUDING LOYALTY

• Full power package • 5.3L Vortex V8

113* @ 0.9%

• 15” Aluminum alloy wheels • 5.1L/100 kms

• 1.8L EcoTech 4 cyl • 6 speed manual trans • 16” wheels

Bi-weekly for 60 mths, $0 down Purchase from

$

INCLUDING LOYALTY

• AM/FM CD player • OnStar • 5.7L/100 kms

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Double Axe 4X4

169* @ 1.99%

$

Bi-weekly for 60 mths, $0 down Purchase from

Lease for only...

$

2014 Spark LS 5Door Lease for only...

$

$

• Air conditioning • Bluetooth technology

19,245

• 1.4L EcoTech 4 cyl • 5 speed manual trans • 16” wheels

• OnStar • 5.7L/100 kms

2014 GMC Sierra Crew LTD 4X4 Lease for only...

Bi-weekly for 48 mths, $0 down or purchase from • 6 speed auto • Bluetooth technology

$

29,995

INCLUDING TRUCK LOYALTY

• HD trailering equipment • 9400 lbs towing

$

175* @ 1.99%

• Full power package • 5.3L Vortex V8

Bi-weekly for 48 mths, $0 down purchase from

$

31,495

• 6 speed auto • Bluetooth technology

INCLUDING TRUCK LOYALTY

• HD trailering equipment • 9400 lbs towing

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Cowichan Valley Citizen Wrap | Friday, April 25, 2014

GOT A TRADE? PUSH IT! PULL IT!

DRAG IT!!!

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PERIOD

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Cowichan Valley Citizen Wrap | Friday April 25, 2014

WE WANT YOUR CAR! No need to negotiate on new, used or demo Chrysler Vehicles. THE AREA’S LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION......

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$

42,990

Stk# 6238

2014 Dodge Avenger SXT Stk# 6234

$

18,990

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$

19,990

2014 Dodge Dart SXT Stk# 6237

$

19,990

VISIT WWW.BOWMEL.COM TO VIEW OUR RAM TRUCKS WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT THIS EVENT

YOU COULD WIN

$5,000 CASH

$5,000 Monthly Giveaway

*$5000 DRAW NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. We will beat any written and accepted offer signed from a franchise dealer on the exact vehicle. May have to factory order if not in stock. Quote must have VIN. If offer cannot be beaten customer will receive $1,000.

Trade-in guarantee must be a written and accepted offer signed from a franchise dealer. Quote must have vin number, kilometers and signatures. If offer cannot be beaten customer will receive $500.”

only at

BOWMEL CHRYSLER DUNCAN!

ATTENTION FORD AND GM OWNERS

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$

24,990

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23,990

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$

23,990

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$

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WE WANT YOUR CAR! DUE TO RECORD BREAKING SALES BOW MEL

RUNNING LOW

CHRYSLER IS ON PRE-OWNED INVENTORY!

SELL US YOUR RIDE AND GET A

HUGE DEAL! BOWMEL

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