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Ferries surcharge a ‘real blow’ for Islanders: advisory LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Firefighters use flashlights to illuminate the waters under the Silver Bridge Wednesday night during the supper hour after receiving a report a youth had possibly jumped into the river. For video, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Teen found safe in search for possible jumper SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A concerned citizen’s 911 call prompted a full-scale effort to locate a seemingly distraught teenager in the river near the Silver Bridge Wednesday night. The youth was later found dry on shore.

“Basically, somebody walking across the bridge noticed somebody on the other side of the bridge on the outside of the railing,” North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesman Cpl. Jon Stuart explained Thursday morning. The worried walker kept moving but used his mobile phone to call

for help. When he turned his head back to confirm what he thought looked like a youth about to jump, the teen was gone. “The caller thought that they’d gone in the water,” Stuart said. “So, all the troops are rallied, See Person had • page 3

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Adding extra ferry surcharges is only piling fuel on the fire for irate Island residents, according to Keith Rush, chair of the Thetis and Penelakut Island ferry advisory committee. “This is a real blow to our community and just really speaks to the fact that the current model that governments are continuing to push is broken and really does need fixing,” Rush said. When fuel prices get higher than what the ferry commissioner allows for fare increases, Ferries is allowed to add a surcharge. The surcharge, Rush said, is three-and-a-half per cent on the minor routes, but that’s only on a cash fare. For regular riders, the increase will be more. “For many of us, on these ferrydependent islands we have what is called an e-card [an experience card]. You get a bit of a break in terms of fare price. But the surcharge on that is more in terms of four- to five-and-a-half per cent,” he explained. “So you add that to the four per cent that’s coming up on April 1 and that’s somewhere between an eight and a nine and a half per cent increase over this time last year for ferry-dependent commun-

ities. It’s brutal.” “Can you imagine if the cost of going across the Lion’s Gate bridge went up 10 per cent, or if the Lion’s Gate bridge was shut down at 9:30, like is going to happen on Gabriola, for instance? As of April 1, the last sailing is going to be 9:30 from Nanaimo to Gabriola. That’s ridiculous. Just imagine if you worked till 11:30 at the hospital; you’re not going to get home? And that’s a real commuter community,” he said. Island residents are continuing to push the provincial government and BC Ferries to listen to coastal concerns. “We’ve just finished this 18month-long community consultation process so the letterwriting has been fast and furious and all sorts of people have voiced their disapproval about the lack of consultation with communities.” No one is going to let this drop because the effect of schedule cuts and fare increases is hurtful, he said. “Of course, our ferry here, the MV Kuper, goes to Penelakut Island as well and again the Penelakut Tribe continues to be hard hit by these ferry increases. And this one has sort of come out

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No serious injuries after semi-truck hits bridge Mounties darted out to the Chemainus Bridge crossing the Trans Canada Highway just north of Mt. Sicker Road on Tuesday night after learning a southbound semi-truck had struck the span. Nor th Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesman Cpl. Jon Stuart said police got the call about 8:50 p.m. “He clipped the bridge with his mirror and then hit the bridge and then hit the barriers,” Stuart explained. Traffic was stopped for a short time, while the scene was cleaned up. “Highways attended and said there was no structural damage

First responders attend to the pedestrian struck by a vehicle while crossing at a marked crosswalk at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and Coronation Street Tuesday evening. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Charges are unlikely after a car struck a pedestrian Tuesday evening. The driver of the car says the pedestrian was at fault and the pedestrian believes it was the driver’s error and witnesses couldn’t help authorities determine who is right.

Police, fire and paramedic crews were dispatched to the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and Coronation Street about 6:30 p.m. after reports the pedestrian was struck. The car was turning left onto the main drag from Coronation Street when it collided with the pedestrian. “The male crossed the crosswalk

as the car proceeded to turn left onto the highway and the crosswalker said they had the right of way and the driver said they had the right of the way and witnesses were unable to corroborate,” North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesman Jon Stuart explained. No serious injuries or major traffic delayed were reported because of the crash.

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to the bridge,” Stuart said. The driver was not seriously injured. Sarah Simpson, Citizen

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A semi-truck came to rest just north of the bridge it clipped.

everybody attends down there. They do a massive search and find some clothing next to the river.” The clothing turned out to be unrelated. Investigation on land and in boats by police, the Duncan and North Cowichan-South End firefighters and Cowichan Search and Rescue personnel went on to reveal the youth had reconsidered the jump. “This person was identified

later and had admitted to being the person. They had decided not to [jump] and had come back over the railing and walked off the bridge the other way. The person on the phone didn’t see that they had walked away.” Stuart said authorities had to err on the side of caution and throw all of their resources at the case. “It turned out that it was a nothing file but everybody was involved and it was for a good reason,” he said.

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Valley assessments down except for rural Lake area LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Only so-called “rural” properties at Lake Cowichan bucked the downward trend as BC Assessment announced its annual look at assessment trends around the province. This time of year always sees homeowners anxiously opening their assessment notices to find out what’s happened to property values. “Most homes in the Cowichan Valley are worth less in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Vancouver Island Regional Acting Assessor Bill Dawson. “Most home owners in the Cowichan Valley will see modest changes in the minus 10 per cent to plus five per cent range.” Lake Cowichan Rural (which includes Youbou and Honeymoon Bay and a lot of pricey waterfront) bucked the trend a little.

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The average single family dwelling on under two acres went up a little from an average assessment of $277,926 for 2013 (valued July 1, 2012) to $291,000 for 2014 (valued July 1, 2013). But that’s an anomaly for the Valley, and most of the Island, north of Victoria, according to Dawson. Overall, Cowichan Valley’s assessment roll decreased from $11,006,821,659 last year to $10,751,961,341 this year. This overall 2014 roll value is slightly lower despite an increase of almost $132,600,000 from subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. In the City of Duncan, single family dwellings have gone down from $262,300 in 2013 to $247,447 in 2014. Average strata condominiums in Duncan will go down from $146,200 in 2013 to $139,900. In the Municipal District of North Cowi-

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Rural areas around Lake Cowichan, such as Honeymoon Bay, are some of the only property owners whose assessments have risen this year. [CITIZEN FILE] chan, the average single family dwelling assessed at $325,400 for 2013 has gone down to $314,700 in 2014. In the Town of Ladysmith, an average single family dwelling in 2013 was valued at $288,500; for 2014 it will go down to $285,100. Average strata condominiums in Ladysmith on average will go down from $178,700 to $170,000. In the Town of Lake Cowichan, single family dwellings assessed at $219,100 have gone down in 2014 to 202,700. Under the category of Cowichan Rural, which includes areas like Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, and Cobble Hill, —“pretty well everywhere south of Duncan,” according to Dawson — single family dwellings on under two acres of land went down from $375,200 to $357,000 and single family dwellings on over two acres went down from $499,600 to $488,000. In Lake Cowichan Rural, single family dwellings on more than two acres were unchanged with the average assessment of $383,000 staying the same in both years, Dawson said. According to BC Assessment, in general, commercial property assessments have remained stable in the Cowichan Valley with a taxable commercial assessment roll of $816,135,916. A total of almost $19,212,142 in new commercial value has been added due to various changes including subdivision, rezoning and new construction. Dawson has seen values rise and fall. “I’ve worked for BC Assessment for about 23 years now. I started in 1991 and I have been through some exciting assessment rolls: some with increases of 25 or 30 per cent. They caused a lot of concern, a lot of interest from the public, the phones were ringing off the hooks. But in the last couple of years, it’s been a pretty stable situation all up and down most of the Island. “This year in the Cowichan Valley, we’re looking at changes similar to what we’ve seen in other communities like the City of Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum — the Oceanside area and the Comox area. “In Campbell River, however, the majority of people are receiving increases in their assessments this year. They’ve also received an increase in their overall assessment roll

over last year due to new development like new houses being built, new subdivisions occurring,” Dawson said. The other oddity is Ucluelet. “They have seen quite a drop in their vacant land values: up to 15-20 per cent in both the residential and commercial sides. I think what’s happened is it’s twofold: they have a huge stock of development land and have a decrease in the overall demand for that development land: building lots that already exist. “Tofino is in a whole different situation because they have those water restrictions: they’ve never been able to build lots so they don’t have that over-supply of vacant land. I think Ucluelet is looking at some longterm growth but they’re just going to have to weather this storm,” he said. “The one thing that is different for the Cowichan Valley, especially the southern portion, is that there is more of a tie with that Capital Regional area. There are more people doing that commute, especially in Shawnigan Lake,” Dawson said. “Let’s hope that one day we have that rail service that makes it easier for people. They’re doing their best with the Island Corridor Foundation. I imagine that the rail would have a positive effect on real estate in the Cowichan Valley. It just makes commuting easier,” he said. “But, when you compare what we deal with on the Island to what my colleagues and friends deal with in the Lower Mainland, I think we live in quite a paradise already,” Dawson said. “I like to send emails to my colleagues saying it took me seven minutes to get to work today and I hit the red light,” he said. According to BC Assessment figures, the top-valued residential property in the Cowichan Valley is a piece of acreage on Thetis Island ($3.16 million), followed by Dayman Island ($2.71 million) and then some Cherry Point acreage ($2.68 million). “Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Dawson. After that, there is a review process available for changes.

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New site in running for RCMP station SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A little closer to Chemainus with quick access to the Trans Canada Highway, North Cowichan council has confirmed it has eyes on a site near Cowichan Commons for a replacement RCMP detachment. While a parcel carved out of the Somenos marshland has been the prime contender (and remains in the running) the municipality announced Wednesday it entered into a conditional purchase agreement on Option B: a 1.21-hectare (3-acre) plot at the northwest corner of Ford and Drinkwater Roads, immediately north of Cowichan Commons. There’s still a long way to go before a decision is made one way or the other. “Because of the difficulty in finding a suitable location, council felt it was in the best interests of the community to pursue the purchase of the Ford Road property as an alternative option,” Mayor Jon Lefebure said in a press release. “The conditional purchase of the Ford Road property as an alternative option puts us in a much better position to carefully consider the merits of each site and not be limited to focusing on just one potential site,” Nothing is set in stone and council is moving ahead with both options as the costs and benefits are weighed. On Jan. 3, North Cowichan learned the Agricultural Land Commission approved its application to exclude Option A: the municipally owned property on the north side of Beverly Street

North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure announced this week that they are in the process of a land purchase. [CITIZEN FILE] between the Trans Canada Highway and York Road, from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The plot had been identified as one of high potential after a dike was built that separated the 1.78-hectare site from the Somenos Marsh. Community members rallied in defence of the marshland, prompting council to continue looking for other options, despite having applied for the exclusion. Council now needs to ponder which

site would be the most suitable. Both are centrally located within the RCMP service area with quick and easy access to the highway, and close to the City of Duncan and University Village core areas. It’s been no secret that the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP’s Canada Avenue detachment was falling apart at the seams, unable to hold the number of officers, prisoners and support staff to meet the needs of a growing community. The municipality has spent four years scouring the area for a suitable property. There’s still much work to do. In order to complete the purchase of the Ford Road site, which is not in the ALR, council needs to consider an application to rezone the property from its current zoning (A2 – rural) to PU (public use) for the 1.21 hectare portion of the property included in the conditional purchase agreement, and R1 (residential rural zone) for the 0.89 hectare portion of the property (which contains the existing single-family dwelling) which will be retained by the current owner. Council will consider first and second reading of a bylaw at it’s meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. If the rezoning application is approved following the public hearing scheduled for Feb. 5, and council decides to proceed with the Ford Road site purchase for the RCMP building, then the property will also need to receive subdivision approval to complete the purchase. Lefebure anticipates council will further review and analysis of the two sites in February.

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New site for RCMP detachment a no-brainer he Municipality of North Cowichan has announced the location of a new site that’s in contention for development of a new North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP detachment. We say, finalize the sale, approve it, and run. It’s a no-brainer to pick this one over the other proposed site on Beverly Street adjacent to the Somenos Marsh. We know it’s going to cost more because they have to purchase this land when they already own the other land. But here’s the key point: nobody wants the new station

built on the Beverly site. We haven’t heard or seen a single opinion backing development there. On the other hand, we’ve heard from plenty of people who hate the idea with a passion including those worried about building on farmland (the land is in the ALR, though an exclusion has been granted by the Agricultural Land Commission), those who are worried about encroaching further onto the marsh, and those who just think it’s a stupid idea to build any more structures in a natural floodplain, new dike or not.

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Heck, there was even an Arms Around the Marsh event, partly in protest of the very inkling that a new RCMP station might go there. So really, why would North Cowichan even consider doing something that nobody wants, when they have another viable option? The new site in contention seems like a really good fit at first glance. It’s opposite the Cowichan Commons mall and close to the brand new Ford dealership. (We’re sure there will be some jokes about its proximity to a Tim Hortons.)

It’s clearly an area where development in occurring. It’s also a spot that’s still central enough to Duncan to satisfy those who were worried about the possibility of the police moving too far out of town. There is easy highway access, due to all of the aforementioned new development at the site, and alternate routes should the highway become blocked for any reason. It’s not that far from the old site, and sits considerably higher and drier. This one sounds like a winner to us.

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Justin Trudeau not a serious person The many reasons why Justin Trudeau will never be Prime Minister (or even leader of the opposition) in 300 words or less. 1. Before winning what was arguably a Liberal safe seat in 2008, Justin never had a real job. It’s not because he’s “young” (in fact he’s middle aged) it’s because he’s not a serious person. 2. He was a terrible MP — fourth worst attendance record in the House of Commons, least spoken member of the Liberal caucus and zero private members bills in five years. Aside from that little boxing match Justin was only known for foot in

mouth disease. 3. He has zero substance (a vague commitment to legalize pot and that gimmick about MP expenses don’t count as serious policies), he hasn’t given anyone a reason to vote for him and that will not change in any way. 4. Every single time Canadians get exposure to the real, unscripted Justin Trudeau they walk away disappointed and annoyed. Whenever he makes an effort to sound profound whether it be musings about supporting Quebec sovereignty, analysis of the Boston marathon bombings, his thoughts on Chinese totalitarianism or blaming Canada’s problems on people from Alberta, he only reinforces his reputation as a ninny who’s

famous for being famous. 5. Lastly, Trudeau will be facing off against two serious and intelligent opponents in 2015. Mr. Mulcair has more than proven his worth as leader of the official opposition, Justin Trudeau has yet to even prove himself as a backbench MP. In response to an earlier editorial in this newspaper, no Justin Trudeau will not become leader of the opposition in 2015 or prime minister in 2019. The novelty of Justin Trudeau is beginning to wear off and Canadians will never vote for someone whom they don’t respect. Chris Gilmore Nairobi, Kenya (originally Ottawa)

I fully support the Cobble Hill recycling depot on Fisher Road. I have heard some individuals are complaining about the odour. My response is that I chose a home near the sewage treatment lagoon at end of Marchmont Road in Duncan, and am aware of odours from time to time. In my view anyone who complains of odours from nearby facilities, recycling plants, pubs, ponds, rivers or bays needs to rethink that complaint. Moving into the agricultural belt is going to have odours of chicken or cow manure. Moving near a pub is going to have noise “odour” from late night activity. Moving near the Cowichan River is going to have the odour of rotting fish after spawning season. Moving near an industrial zone may have odours and noise pollution. Moving near the Crofton pulp and paper mill is going to have the presence of odours. Living near someone who drives a diesel car or truck will mean experiencing odours. Living near the highway will mean the odours of car exhaust and the noise of traffic flow. On and on it goes. A few individuals will attempt to close down a necessary and important part of our community, namely the Cobble Hill recycling depot on Fisher Road, claiming it smells. Well I say, you can’t be a consumer and expect someone else to recycle your waste. Recycled waste has an odour. Big deal! So does cow manure and car exhaust. Let us not forget the extra jobs this recycling plant is creating for the already poor economy of the Cowichan Valley. Keep these thoughts in mind. Bill Woollam Duncan

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A dark age dawning At Brentwood College this afternoon, I sat and watched the people gathering and waiting, for almost an hour, in a softly falling mist, waiting to be admitted to the hall where they would hear Stephen Harper speak. Hundreds of them, nicely in line, nicely dressed, nicely behaved. All these many people, nicely willing, but perhaps naively, to pretend, or perhaps to hope, that the ills of our lives on Earth were addressed best by principles of business: profits, prosperity, stability, security. It all would seem so nice, to have it continue in that way: so clean, decent, and civil. Such a pleasant façade. I wouldn’t suppose that many of the gathered faithful there were thinking about less pleasant conditions created by businesses and industries that support their nicely cocooned middle class wealth. But, I do suppose that far from their thoughts, as they waited for their leader to preach the gospel of continuing profits, prosperity, stability and security, were the toxic wastes destroying the living watersheds of Northern Alberta and threatening pristine

mountain valleys, the Pacific coast and ocean waters. Nor, I suppose, were they thinking of collapsing glaciers and polar ice sheets, the scores of living creatures extinct each month, our dying oceans, our dying forests; and so: humanity on a brink of devastation, possibly extinction, along with myriad other creatures of the delicate natural balances upon which depends our living, destroyed by our avarice, our ascendant wit, and our abysmal lack of wisdom. To those gathered faithful, amidst the grand design of accumulated wealth of Brentwood, amidst their manufactured culture of endless growth and consumption, perhaps it never occurred, that their effort towards their material salvation, in fact, would be the cause of the demise impending upon us all. When humanity thus by its own hand has been silenced, it will not matter, for there will be no one left to care. O, but what a sadness now, as we might feel, for all that thus is to be lost. How best can we help one another? John Mowat Steven Cowichan Valley

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I’ll honour my dead however I want Re: new cemetery bylaw My 17-year-old son and 15year-old daughter (and several friends) are buried at Moutainview Cemetery. I paid for their plots. I will bring them whatever I want to. North Cowichan can spend $2 million-plus on an ugly tourist information centre and God

knows how much on Evans Park, plus a yearly expense that is probably unbelievable, (to name but a few), but cannot let people respect and honour their dead in a way each individual wants to. It’s unforgivable and disgraceful. Wait till you walk in my shoes! Johanna Mellor Duncan

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Workshops aim to bring residents together With the help of a $20,000 grant from Embrace BC, Social Planning Cowichan is offering five

one-day workshops aimed at cross-cultural awareness.” There are three parts to the workshops: understanding the effects of colonization on First Nations; defining where we are

now; and looking to the future. Workshops are Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 14, 28, and March 1. Info and registration: call 250-709-7972 or www.social planningcowichan. org

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District is accepting applications from interested persons wishing to serve as a member of the Community Safety Advisory Commission in 2014. The Commission advises the Board on community safety issues of regional, sub-regional and interagency importance. The Commission has a leading role in providing advice and support to safer communities’ initiatives across the region. Persons interested in volunteering their time to sit as a member of the Commission should submit a letter of application to Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary, Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 by mail or by email to jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Corporate Secretary at (250) 746-2506 or toll free at 1-800-665-3955. The following information is requested in the letter of application: name, address, postal code, home and/or business telephone number, email address, history of community involvement, other relevant history, technical or special expertise, and reasons for seeking appointment. Applications are to be submitted by 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Black Ties nominations: who’s ‘above and beyond’? LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s time to send in your nominations for excellence in business and customer service. Yes, the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its 18th annual Black Tie Awards. Nominations opened Dec. 5, 2013 and will be accepted until Jan. 31. The Awards Banquet and Auction take place April 5. The Black Tie Awards is a community event put on by the chamber but both chamber members and non-members are eligible for nomination. For the first time this year, nominees will be automatically notified that they have received a nomination. Categories include Customer Service, Volunteer of the Year, Young Entrepreneur Award, Business Achievement (with subsections for businesses of different sizes), Green Award, and Art in Business. Elizabeth Croft, membership and events manager, Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, said last week that she’s thrilled with the way the celebration has grown. “It’s something, isn’t it? We have come a long way. It started out with just a few nominations and a few winners and now we’ve got the eight categories, 260 people coming and sellout crowds. It’s been an exciting almost two decades.” The glamorous affair was a little long last year, though, and she and her team are working to remedy that. “We had a couple of hiccups in the program last year. Basically, we integrated the silent auction and that took up more time during the breaks. We are taking a really, really close look at the script and we are going to make some efficiencies. We want to get everybody home a lot earlier. I’m committed to shaving an hour off. I’m working

The Black Tie Awards gala has become a sell-out hit. Nominations are now open in a variety of categories to award some of the community’s best and brightest. [CITIZEN FILE] really hard to do that,” she said. Croft also pointed out that the categories are unchanged from 2013. “Of course, we always have the most nominations in customer service. I would say about 40 per cent of the nominations are in customer service. People are very passionate about all the places they go to shop and all the people that provide them with services and products. They have very profound relationships there. They feel very strongly.” Of course, she said, that’s what a chamber of commerce is all about as well. “The Black Tie reminds us that business is people too. You’re not just talking about capitalism you’re talking about relationships and people going above and beyond,” she said. Croft did point out one thing about the Black Tie Awards.

“We’d like to remind people: it’s not a voting situation. It is a nomination. There’s a difference between those two things. Once we receive a nomination, we actually phone the nominator and give them the opportunity to expand on that a little bit.” The chamber uses a form with standardized scoring for the awards. “That way we’re always comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges when we’re talking to everybody. It’s a good system. From there it goes to the round table panel and they select the three finalists in

each category. “So, just because you’re nominated doesn’t mean you’re in the running to win. The finalists are in the running to win,” she said. Those three finalists have an in-person interview with a pair of judges. “One judge is a director from our chamber of commerce and the other one is a sponsor. So, they get a chance to participate. It’s a standardized form there, too. Everyone has the same interview,” Croft said. “Then we pack up all the marks and send them to the auditor. The judges don’t actually know. They may think they know but there is always the possibility that the highest score in the interview may not be the highest score in the end,” she said. “The finalists are always so close. They are all fantastic, and that’s why we work so hard to make them feel like a million bucks. That’s my job,” Croft said. So, if you have thought about nominating a person or a business, why not do it now? You can easily start by visiting www.duncancc.bc.ca/pages/BlackTieAwards/ and following the directions there. You can submit your nomination with an online form or download the form and submit it by fax to 250-746-8222 or email to chamber@duncancc.bc.ca or take a hard copy to the chamber office. It’s located at the new Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, 2896 Drinkwater Rd., adjacent the BC Forest Discovery Centre so if you haven’t seen that great facility yet, here’s your chance.

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Musical Little Shop the ticket for ‘experimental year’ LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Little Shop of Horrors, a favourite production for high school groups, hits the stage at Shawnigan Lake School’s own Wilkinson Studio Theatre Thursday, Jan. 16. This year’s show is directed and choreographed by Samantha McKenna-Currie, with Shannon Tyrrell as music director. “This is absolutely a great show for a teenage cast because it’s got the fun but also the dark side which they like to play with a little bit,” said Tyrrell. “It’s an experimental year in many ways: we lost a lot of Grade 12s last year. I think about 26 stellar kids graduated so this is a growing year for us. Also, it’s a chance to see what we can do here, and have a real success with this cast.” Currie and Tyrrell are both really excited about Little Shop for a variety of reasons. First, they’re doing the show at home, on campus. Second, it’s a way smaller cast and a much different show than last year’s blockbuster, Hairspray, and third, there are lots of new faces in it. And it’s being held in January, rather than March or April as has been the school’s previous practice. There was a great chance to try

Seymour (Sean Buckley), left, and Orin (Michael Kim), right, and Chiffon, Crystal and Ronette (Hannah Reynolds, Tai Williams and Danielle Tija) look on as Audrey II ingests Mushnik (Isaac Higgins). For more photos from the show, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] something different in 2013/14, Currie said. “We were looking at the year and they have a lot of breaks — reading breaks and winter

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Show combines horror, comedy From page 10 Tyrrell is directing the band, which will probably be behind the set. Combining comedy and horror in a rock musical is often a successful enterprise and composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman knew what they were about when they took the idea from a low-budget black comedy film and penned this fascinating take on the tale about Seymour, a wimpy worker at a florist shop, who finds a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The music echoes 1960s rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop and even early Motown, and several of the songs have become fairly well known in their own right, including the Little Shop of Horrors, Skid Row/ Downtown, Somewhere That’s

Green, and Suddenly, Seymour. Although the musical has seen considerable success on stages big and small, it was also, in 1986, made into a film starring Canadian comic Rick Moranis, plus Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, and Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops as the voice of Audrey II. Performances of Little Shop of Horrors will be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly Jan. 16-18 with a 2 p.m. matinee scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19. Tickets for the evening shows are $15 for adults and $5 for children, but for the matinee these are reduced to $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reserve your tickets online at www.shawnigan.ca/ tickets and get ready to enjoy this rollicking and surprisingly scary show.

Musical director Shannon Tyrrell, left, leads Danielle Tija, Hannah Reynolds and Tai Williams in rehearsing some of their intricate three-part harmonies for Little Shop of Horrors. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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ne of CowiMarch 10, 1867, the chan’s oldest, late church historian most scenic and and author David Wilmost historic landliams noting a collecmarks ended 2013 with tion of $3.60. a public appeal for help (It’s worth pointing in raising $300,000 for a out that the diocese vitally needed restoraoriginally ranged from tion project. Mill Bay-Shawnigan, CHRONICLES That St. Peter, Quato the south, to CheT.W. Paterson michan should require mainus and Saltspring repairs and renovaIsland, meaning that tions should come as no surprise Reece had to cover 450 square as it’s even older than Duncan. miles on horseback, on foot and How many other buildings, pubby canoe!) lic and private, can you think of Bishop Hills was impressed that date back to 1865? by the choice of a building That’s when the visiting Bishop site which he described as George Hills enjoyed a lunch of “beautiful[ly] situated on a risvenison, potatoes and tea with ing ground near the parsonage”. local settlers. “All were anxious The church was small, 20ft. by for a church,” he wrote, “and 30ft. (about the size of a double thankful for the promise of a garage), designed to seat 45 resident clergyman, promisand cost $275. Its raw logs were ing to do their part towards his squared after they were set in income...” place. Furnishings consisted of In the spring of 1866, many an altar, lectern, reading desk, of the English settlers living in open benches and a stove — but “Cowitchen Valley” (there being no font, and the bell was only no Protestant church) pledged hung in time to ring in the New up to five pounds sterling per Year, 1874. annum towards a minister’s salThe present church, described ary and a church. Ninety-eight as “early English” and originally acres were purchased from Wilbuilt to seat 100 parishioners, liam Beaumont for $800, thanks has since been enlarged and to funding advanced by the Dioremodelled. Designed by Viccese of Columbia’s wealthy Engtoria architect E. Mallandaine lish benefactor, Angela, Baroness and three years in the works, it Burdett-Coutts. Construction of replaced its humble predecessor a 600-square-foot log church was after just nine years. After the begun and the Rev. W.S. Reece last service was held in the old appointed as resident minister. church, Aug. 29, 1875, work was Its first recorded service was on begun on its demolition and the

construction of its successor whose first service was held on Septuagesima Sunday, Feb. 13, 1876, with Rev. David Holmes and Bishop Hills officiating. An estimated 200 people, many of whom came from Victoria by chartered steamship ($1.50 return!) attended its June 14, 1877 consecration, followed by a picnic on the grounds. In just 12 years parishioners were considering adding on, although it took a further four years for a committee to approve plans drawn up by parishioner John Humphreys, Jr., who also won the building tender for $570. Upon its completion the church looks much as it does now with further additions of a belfry (1906), the south porch and the vestry. The porch, steps, landing and south door were renewed in 1921, the good ladies of the St. Peter’s Sewing Society covering contractor O.C. Brown’s bill for $277. It cost $25 to enlarge the north door to accommodate funeral biers, in 1917 (again, thanks to the sewing ladies). The vestry became contentious

“The vestry became contentious when opposing budget-conscious camps argued for three years over whether to enlarge it (to allow for a pipe organ) or to shingle the exterior and panel the interior.” T.W. PATERSON, columnist

when opposing budget-conscious camps argued for three years over whether to enlarge it (to allow for a pipe organ) or to shingle the exterior and panel the interior. As it happened, the vestry was enlarged (Douglas James, architect), the old siding repainted and the inside panelled, once again thanks to the ladies of what had come to be called the Sewing Guild. Unfortunately, a plaque in the vestry to honour these unnamed heroines’ many contributions to St. Peter’s apparently never “happened.” And there was no pipe organ until one was donated in memory of Carlton Stone and

Ellen Stone by their children, in 1965. (Stone’s Hillcrest Lumber Co. donated the exterior doors on the south porch and much more.) The roof was replaced in 2006 with shingles made from a thousand recycled tires, this project including new copper work on the bell tower and even repairs to the bell. The original seven-room rectory served for 30-odd years until replaced in 1898; in turn, this rectory was later sold, along with 12 acres, and replaced by the present rectory which no longer serves as such. The much newer parish hall, which dates only to 1951, was substantially enlarged and renovated in 1992. The latest challenge is the church’s sandstone foundation which is crumbling to the point that, in the event of a cataclysmic earthquake, the structure’s wooden frame has greater chance of surviving than the stone foundation! As the uneven floor also needs replacing, this would be a good time for both to be done as one. See St. Peter • page 15

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St. Peter, Quamichan is asking residents of the Cowichan Valley for help in fundraising for some major renovations planned for this spring, summer and fall at the historic church. [T.W. PATERSON PHOTO]

St. Peter one of Cowichan’s oldest, revered institutions From page 13 To date, St. Peter’s parishioners (the children having been particularly active) have raised $175,000 towards an estimated total cost (which includes replacing the oil-guzzling furnace) of $300,000. Why should the outside community get involved? As stated, St. Peter is one of Cowichan’s oldest and most revered institutions. Its rural setting and cemetery make it one of the most beautiful on Vancouver Island.

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Co-coach Jim Nugent felt that Cowichan Secondary School’s senior girls basketball team gave up too much ground on Tuesday night in a 46-26 loss at home against a physical Carihi Tyees squad. “As I said to the girls, the only thing I was disappointed about in that game was that Campbell River pushed them around on their own floor,” Nugent said. Cowichan looked good in the early going, jumping out to an 8-4 lead in the first quarter. Carihi switched things up at both ends of the floor in the second quarter, and Cowichan didn’t have an answer. By halftime, it was 20-15 for the Tyees. “They changed their defence, and our girls would not adjust,” Nugent said. “They just went into panic mode.” Nugent understands that he and fellow coaches Michele Keserich and Danielle Nugent have a young squad on their hands, Cow High’s Ashton Aumen carries the ball up the court against Carihi on Tuesday night. and there will be mistakes as the team [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] adjusts to a higher level of play. “It was a worse result,” he said. “They have to learn what senior girls ball commitment on their part.” is all about,” he said. “We have some kids Eight different players scored at least one “Because Dover is a far better team that may have to learn the hard way by sit- point for the T-Birds on Tuesday night, led than Carihi.” One particular highlight for Nugent ting on the bench.” by six from Crystal Brandt and five from on Tuesday was the play of Sonja Because the team is young, the coaches Grade 9 point guard Ashton Aumen. have a long-term plan that Nugent believes The game was Cowichan’s second league Manhas. Manhas scored just two the players have bought into. game following a 77-27 loss to powerhouse points, but made a difference with her “We have to work hard to do the best we Dover Bay before Christmas. While the score determination. “She goes in there flying against their can for the seniors on the team, but it’s a on Tuesday night was closer, Nugent wasn’t big players,” said the coach. “They two-year program,” he said. “That’s a big any happier. knock her down and she just gets back up.” The T-Birds will try to bounce back from Tuesday’s loss on Thursday when they head to Courtenay to face G.P. Vanier. They’ll be back at home next Tuesday against Alberni at 5 p.m., in the first game of a double-header with the senior boys playing at 7 p.m.

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Emily Zurrer is bound for a new home. After spending last season with the Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League, the Canadian national team soccer star from Crofton is heading back to Sweden, where she played in 2011. “Tis true! I’ve signed with Jitex in the Swedish Damallsvenskan for next season,” she confirmed on twitter. “Tough decision but I am excited for this next venture!!” “I want to say a huge thank you to @ SeattleReignFC!” she added. “First class organization and I wish them nothing but the best next season!” Zurrer had previously played in Sweden with Dalsjöfors GoIF. Zurrer, who turned 26 in July, has represented Canada in the last two Olympics, notably coming home with a bronze medal from the 2012 games in London. She was inducted into the North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame later that same year.

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Deciding one big victory wasn’t enough, Duncan golfer Callum Davison won a pair of tournaments on the Future Collegiate World Tour over the Christmas holidays. In short succession, the 13-year-old topped the 13- and 14-year-old division at events in Scottsdale, Arizona on Dec. 21 and 22, and La Quinta, California on Dec. 30 and 31. Davison came from behind at Scottsdale’s 6400-yard Grayhawk Golf Club, shooting 75 — the low round for the event in his division — on Sunday to tie the leader from the first round and force a playoff. Davison then won with a par on the first playoff hole. Moving over to two more 6400-yard courses in La Quinta, Davison shot 74 on the PGA West Nicklaus Tournament course on Sat-

The pool at the Island Savings Centre will include Richmond Christian, Langley Christian, Unity (Chilliwack), Gateway (Comox Valley), and Credo (Langley). The tournament continues on Saturday with games starting at 9 a.m. Placing games start at noon: fifth/sixth at the ISC and third/fourth at DCS. At 1:30 p.m., the ninth/10th game will go at the ISC and seventh/eighth at DCS. The final will be played at DCS at 3 p.m. The DCS senior girls are playing in the Provincial Cross-Zone tournament at Mulgrave Secondary in North Vancouver this weekend, and the senior boys are at their own provincial Christian tournament in Surrey.

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Duncan’s Callum Davison won a pair of events on the Future Collegiate World Tour over the Christmas break. [SUBMITTED PHOTO] urday and 72 on the TPC Stadium course on Sunday for a two-stroke victory. “It was a nice way to finish the year after coming in 20th in the BCGA Junior Championship and 6th in the BCGA Juvenile Championships,” Davison’s dad, Robert, commented.

Duncan Christian School will play host to the B.C. Christian Schools junior girls basketball championships this Friday and Saturday. Games in the 10-team tournament will be played in two pools: one at DCS and the other at the Island Savings Centre. The DCS Chargers will play in their own gym, opening against Campbell River Christian at 2 p.m. on Friday. The winner of that game will face Mennonite Educational Institute of Abbotsford at 5:30 p.m. Also in the DCS pool are a pair of Surrey teams: Pacific Academy and Surrey Christian.

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Jason Montgomery skipped his Duncan Curling Club rink into the BC Men’s Curling Championship via the Vancouver Island regional playdowns last month. Montgomery was joined on the team by second Miles Craig of Shawnigan Lake, lead Will Duggan of Mill Bay, and third Jody Epp of Victoria. The Duncan rink beat the Victoria foursome skipped by Jay Tuson 9-1 to win the B event on Dec. 16, bouncing back after a loss earlier in the day. “I thought we played well this morning, just lacking a little bit of precision on rock placement. We were just on the wrong

side of the inch a few times,” Montgomery told the Victoria Times Colonist. “Things obviously went better this afternoon. “The guys definitely were making the shots and getting the rocks in the right spots to set up the angles in our favour.” The provincial championship in February will be the fourth such event for longtime teammates Montgomery, Duggan and Craig. “Last year we played really well at provincials, we played some tough teams, and didn’t come through, so I think we can build on that this year,” Duggan said. “We have a little bit more experience. We’ve got Jody now, with more experience at the provincial level, and I think that’s huge.”

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VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • Friday, Jan. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. how to download ebooks onto kobos, computers and older e-readers. Info and register: 250-746-7661. • Cowichan Fish and Game Association hosting Canadian Firearm Safety Course (non-restricted and restricted) starting Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319. • Free showing of Blackfish, 2013 Oscar contender for Best Documentary, Monday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m., Duncan library. Film tells story of orca Tilikum who lived at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, then SeaWorld in Florida. • Free short film “On the road…to find out” Monday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., Cowichan library, Duncan. Film discusses what happens when people are taken out of their social setting after becoming mentally ill; looks at people taken from communities on Vancouver Island to Nanaimo for mental health services. Discussion with Tom Grauman, Columbian Centre Society. • Raffle tickets at South Island Fireplace & Spas for Tansor Elementary fundraising for earthquake preparedness supplies and emergency shelter. Tickets $20 for chance to win 3 cords of split wood and 7 prizes of 1 cord of split wood. Only 1,500 tickets available. Info: tansorfirewood@shaw.ca • Volunteer tutors for adults returning to school. Share knowledge, gain skills, help others. Subject areas include: English, math and science. Training free, starts Jan. 20, VIU Cowichan Campus, call 250-746-3534 for info and schedule interview. • Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133. • ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thurs-

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Meetings • Cowichan Valley Chapter, Council of Canadians meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan office, basement of Duncan City Hall. Discussion: water issues, trade agreements etc. Info: Donna Cameron 250-748-2444. • Cittaslow Cowichan Bay Society annual general meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, Hilary’s Cheese, 1737 Cowichan Bay Road, registration: 7 p.m.; AGM 7:30 p.m.; wine and cheese: 8:30 p.m. RSVP: cittaslowcanada@gmail. com or 250-732-3541. • Support group for stroke survivors and caregivers every Friday, 1-3 p.m.,

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Arts • Ladysmith Camera Club next meeting takes place Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Ave., Ladysmith. $5 drop-in fee for non-members. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com • Warmland Calligraphers 16th annual calligraphy show and sale, Jan. 25-Feb. 27, The Loft Gallery, Valley Vines to Wines, Mill Bay Shopping Centre, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m.5 p.m.

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HYDRAULIC 12 TON reg 199.99 PRESS SALE

20 TON reg 299.99

SALE

22999

369

HD 1/4” DIE GRINDER SAVE WITH TOGGLE SWITCH $ • 4.5 AMP HD MOTOR • 21,000 RPM • ALL BALL ROLLER BEARINGS

SALE

229

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1 TON reg 149.99

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5192/5194

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$ .99

50%

Reg. 39.99

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HONDA POWERED SAVE AIR COMPRESSOR $

200

• 8 gallon dual tanks • 9 CFM @ 100 psi • PSI range 116 to 145 Premium Tool at a • 3/8” bore size Hot Price Honda GX motor

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999.99

HALOGEN LIGHT SAVE

119

SALE

149

SALE

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Load tested to 150% of rated capacity with certiﬁcate

ORIGINAL SWEDISH SAW 21” 24” 30” 36”

SALE

SALE $16.99 SALE $18.99 SALE $21.99 SALE $24.99

• ¾” hard point raker tooth blade BE2600WT • Premium quality

Reg. 799.99

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Also Available 100’ -

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reg 249.99

200

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MULTI MASTEL SPECIAL EDITION KIT $ .99 $SAVE 100 SALE

369

SALE

159.99 $599.99

Trail Blazer 500 WATT HALOGEN LIGHT 1000 WATT DUAL

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159

PRICE

Trail Blazer

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99 HOISTS

2 TON reg 189.99

1.5 TON reg 239.99

3/4 TON reg 199.99

79 $ 99 SALE 119 3 TON $ 99 SALE 169 SALE

• 360° handle rotation Load tested to • Powder coated ﬁnish 150% of rated • Surface hardened gears capacity with certiﬁcate • GRD 80 Chain 21013

14” METAL 2600 WATT HONDA CUT OFF SAW GENERATOR SAV $ E HOTTEST

SALE $55.00 SALE $65.00 SALE $75.00 SALE $89.99 SALE $119.99 SALE $139.99 SALE $179.99

BIG

3 TON reg 289.99

SAVE $

SAWHORSE/TRESSEL LADDERS 2’ 2½’ 3’ 4’ 5’ 6’ 8’

1.5 TON reg 199.99

• AC/DC Switch • guide plates adjust 45˚ left or right • Adjustable Depth Stop • 15 Amp Motor • Quick Release Clamps

5 YEAR

WARRANTY

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50%

SAVE UP TO

30 TON reg 499.99

SALE

22128

139

1 TON reg 139.99

LEVEL HOISTS

• Adjustable to ﬁt various widths of “I” beam • Ball bearing wheels for smooth operation • Spacer washer • Power coated 21032

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149.99

Reg. 259.99

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SALE

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Reg. 59.99

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SAVE

SAVE OVER

SPECIAL PRICE

$89.99

15OZ MIG WELDED FRAMING HAMMER

SALE

33%

Reg. 129.99

AMAZING HAMMER

789

25.99

• Used for fast installation or carpeting, PHT150C rooﬁng or insulation materials • HD Construction • Loads 2 full strips of T50 staples

SAVE

2 PC HD 2” X 27 RATCHET STRAP KIT

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50%

Reg. 79.99

DWHT51138

• Keyless blade change • Variable speed • 4 position orbital action • 0° to 45° beveling shoe

89.99

Reg. 129.99

Reg. 119.99

• Keyless chuck CONSUMERS CHOICE

DW317

• Metal gear housing • Helcal cut steel gears • Light weight w/ excellent ergonomics

DW272

SALE

79.99

SAVE

DW304PK

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STHT46033

SALE

ELECTRIC 1/4” IMPACT DRIVER

50%

SAVE

200

DWP849X

BLOW OUT

469

SALE

189.99

SALE

199.99

557

SALE

69.99

Reg. 99.99

PC700D

SALE

.99 Reg. 79.99

SAVE

38%

• 6 amp motor PC600D • Keyless 3/8” chuck • V/S 0-2500 RPM • Lock out button for prolonged uses

SALE

PCE201

.99

• Powerful 12 amp motor • All ball bearing construction • Electronic speed control • 600-3500 RPM • Heat treated precision cut steel gears

Reg. 279.99

Reg. 669.99

POWER PLANNER SALE

• HD 6 AMP motor • Double dust shute & dust bag included • Standard blades • Case included

Reg. 299.99

• 7 amp VSR motor • 0-800 RPM • Cast metal gear housing • Triple gear reduction for max power to weight ratio

19.99

SAVE

.99

HD BISCUIT JOINER

$ 7”/9” VARIABLE 90 SPEED POLISHER W/SOFT START

SAVE

3/8”VARIABLE 3/8” VARIABLE SPEED DRILL

SPECIAL PRICE

SALE

Reg. 29.99

• Integrated XPS cross cut positioning system • Powerful 15 amp motor • Cuts up to 2”x16” dimensional lumber @90° • Cuts up to 2”x12’” dimensional lumber @ 45° • Super efﬁcient dust collection system

30 $

SAVE

Reg. 109.99

40%

HD RECIPROCATING SAW 12” DOUBLE BEVEL • 10 amp HD motor SLIDING COMPOUND SALE position blade clamp release lever action MITRE SAW DW5780 $ .99 •• 4Quick

5.5 AMP ORBITAL JIG SAW

SALE

33%

SAVE

EXCESS HOT DEALS

SAVE

1/2” HD VARIABLE SPEED DRILL

14.99

Reg. 24.99

SALE

Reg. 13.99

7”/12” COMBO SPEED SQUARE SET

SHOPRO

.99

6.3 AMP DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER

47-502

Reg. 39.99

SALE

BLOW OUT

Reg. 29.99

$ .99

DUAL COLOUR 7” & 12” COMBO SQUARE PK. SALE

.99 Reg. 29.99

OVER 1000 BLADES in stock... MUST GO!

SALE

.99

SALE

• Strikes like a 28oz hammer • Magnetic nail starter • Vibration absorbing handle

SAVE

2 PC. FIBERLGASS HANDLE HAMMER DEAL

SAVE

.99

SALE

50%

DW3578B10

Reg. 16.99

SAVE

89.99

Reg. 139.99

HOT DEAL PC60THPK

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Reg. 119.99

• 1450 in. lbs torque • 4.3 AMP • Small & compact design • Only 3.25 lbs

BLOW OUT

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100

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MEASURING “STEEL” “STEEL”TAPES TAPES WHEEL 20% OFF 100’ $ .99 SALE $ .99

Don’t Stretch!!

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Others also Available at

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ALL GERMAN MADE LEVELS

200’

$ MK3112

PITBULL

Reg. 49.99

49.99

Reg. 69.99

1 3/4” ROOFING NAILER SALE

SAVE

2 HP 6 GALLON $ AIR COMPRESSOR 60

179

• 4.2 cpm @ 90 psi • Includes wheel • 2 year warranty

23 GAUGE MICRO PIN NAILER SALE

.99

Reg. 249.99

.99

2” 18 G BRAD NAILER SALE

• Shoots standard 18g brad nails (any brand) • Shoots 5/8”to 5/8” to 2”brads 2” brads

Reg. 99.99

.99 Reg. 59.99

ADJUSTABLE SAW HORSES SPECIAL 34100 PRICE

SAVE

24.99 EA

35% $

SALE

129.99

Reg. 189.99

5 PC SPADE BIT SET

FOLDING KNIFE YOUR CHOICE

ALL

POLISHING COMPOUND SAVE 20%!

$ .99

3 PC VISE GRIPS

DEALS

3 PC GROOVE LOCK/VISE GRIPS YOUR CHOICE

.99

$ .99

TOOL SHARPENING SYSTEM

• Professional system • A complete dry wood tool, sharpening system • 2”capacity 2” capacity • Sharpens to 20°, 25°, 30° & 35° bevel angles • Integrated heat sink cooling SAVE WS3000

4” SOFT/HARD 6” SOFT/HARD 8” SOFT/HARD

DRILL DOCTOR 500X

$ .99

SALE SALE POLISHING WHEELS SALE SALE CWC 170 PC HSS TITANIUM 8 PC JUMBO DRILL SET • Includes: 1/2”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”, 13/16”, 7/8”, 15/16”, 1” COATED DRILL BIT SET • Reduced 1/2” 1/2”shank shank WELDING EXTENSION

SAVE

CORDS

SAVE UP TO

SALE

189.99

Reg. 229.99

SPECIAL PRICE

SALE

139.99

Reg. 189.99

500x

59.99

SPECIAL PRICE

49.99

50’

25’

119.99 $79.99 Reg. 189.99

Reg. 119.99

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included

Supports from 5’ to 8’

SAVE

24 SALE

.99 PRO 18 MM 50 PK

OLFA PRO 25 MM 20 PK

.99

Reg. 59.99

31049

SAVE

30%

SALE

• Cut fabric, paper, steel straping, copper pennies etc.

SALE

.99 Reg. 34.99

12.99

Reg. 17.99

HD PARALLEL BOX CLAMPS

PRO 18 KNIFE

BLOW OUT OVER STOCK BLOW OUT OVER STOCK

• Parallel Jaws stay 90° • Forged locking mechanism • HD I-beam design • 2” wide face

108229

22.99 $ .99 SALE 26 $ .99 SALE 29 $ .99 SALE 32 $ .99 SALE 36 $ .99 SALE 39

• 12” Reg. 44.99 SALE

5016

SALE

25.00

SALE

• 24” Reg. 52.99

Reg. 32.99

.00

• 31” Reg. 57.99

SALE

• 40” Reg. 64.99

$ .99

Reg. 30.99

• 50” Reg. 69.99 • 60” Reg. 72.99

DIAMOND HOLE SAWS & PADS

SAVE O UP T%

50 F OF

TELESTEP

BLOW OUT

14” SEGMENTED DIAMOND BLADE

SAVE

%OFF

20 HD RECIPROCATING SAW SAVE

PC75TRS

• HD 7.5 amp motor • Quick release chock • Variable speed motor

.99 Reg. 99.99

SALE

199.99

SALE

229.99

HOLE SAWS

SALE

99.99

18 VOLT HD 1/4” IMPACT DRIVER • 2 x 18 volt batters • Charger • Kit bag PC1801DK-2

SAVE

50% SALE

89.99

SHOPRO 100’ POLY ROPE ROLL SPECIAL

$ .O0

MR HEATER

• Perfect for: - Wall tent - Camping - Hunting - Indoor/outdoor use • Low oxygen safety shut off • Tip over shut off

20 LB ADAPTER AVAILABLE SAVE

Reg. 179.99

OFF

• High Quality locking ssytem and oval tubes • 14’ extended. Reg. 269.99 • 16’ extended. Reg. 289.99

Reg. 179.99

$ SALE

TELESCOPING LADDERS

3” X 21” DRAGSTER BELT SANDER SALE SAVE

40%

59.99

Reg. 99.99

SALE

109.99

Reg. 169.99

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