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Jean Crowder felt a long way from her Nanaimo-Cowichan riding during the shocking events in Ottawa on Wednesday.

“It was pretty scary,” she said over the phone as she completed the 30-minute walk to her home in the capital.

The usually urbane Crowder was at a loss for words for a moment.

“The word I find myself using most to describe it is unnerving,” she said. “You just don’t anticipate anything like this.”

Crowder was not on Parliament Hill itself when an armed man broke in after shooting a reserve soldier who was one of two ceremonial guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

She was at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal a couple of blocks from Parliament Hill on Elgin Street, reporting to her colleagues about the proceedings at the tribunal.

“I wasn’t in the thick of it but we also ended up being locked down.

At one point they weren’t letting us leave the building and asked us to stay away from the windows.

That was pretty scary.”

Some of her colleagues were in a caucus meeting in the Parliament Buildings themselves and late in the day Wednesday, some of them

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“I’m almost home. They just let us get out the building with the understanding that we couldn’t get back into the building once we left. You were basically on your own hook.”

It was not her normal walk home.

“There really isn’t much traffic on the streets. Out at my end of town things are, not normal, but more normal. But downtown, there’s lots of police and other vehicles. Roads are barricaded off.”

Crowder first heard about the shooting on Twitter.

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After a passionate plea from Ken James, North Cowichan council has decided to postpone further consideration of any changes in the municipal fireworks bylaw until January.

They had been poised on Oct. 15 to adopt a bylaw that would have stopped fireworks displays by families and even neighbourhoods, relegating permits to incorporated groups.

James began by telling councillors of his own early history at Paldi where Rajindi and Joan Mayo would crown their big evening party for the community with an exciting fireworks display.

“I swore once I got old enough to do so, I’d make kids happy on Halloween, too. And I’ve been doing that for 30-plus years.”

James said he was dismayed at the way the public was notified about the bylaw changes.

“I don’t know how many months you guys have been working on this bylaw but to allow the public from Friday’s paper notice to Wednesday noon to respond is completely unacceptable. If you truly want feedback we need more time. I had to give a week’s notice just to appear here.”

He also pointed out that if the bylaw had been adopted that day it only gave incorporated bodies two weeks to put a plan in place, get a permit and notify the public of the event.

“It’s ridiculous,” he said James also pointed out that limiting

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“I’d like to know over the past 10 years or so how many people that have taken out a permit have created a problem?” he continued.

Another question pointed out a flaw in the bylaw.

“There is no definition of what constitutes a public event. How can you enforce a bylaw that has no definition?” he asked.

On the subject of fees for permits, James was equally blunt.

“Why is a fee needed? If it’s to stop the misuse of fireworks as this bylaw is supposed to, it will be completely ineffective. Those who misuse them won’t be getting a permit anyway.”

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There are three all-candidates meeting scheduled for hopefuls to fill the area director seat in Shawnigan Lake.

The first will take place Saturday, Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the Hub at Cowichan Station, located at 2375 Koksilah Rd. The second is set for Monday, Nov. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Dwight International School at 2371 Shawnigan Lake Road.

The third is Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m. at the Hugh Wilkinson Theatre at Shawnigan Lake School.

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“In all of the years that I’ve been taking out permits I have never once had someone come out and see the area where I’m letting off the fireworks or question my ability to do so,” he said.

James said that in the more than 30 years he’s been hosting Halloween parties on his property, which culminate in a fireworks display, he’s had several hundred kids attend them.

Through those displays children have learned many lessons, he said, including that it’s a good idea to keep a safe distance away and that adults should handle fireworks but that it is possible to safely enjoy a great time presenting a fireworks display.

Councillors responded quickly to James’s call.

Coun. Al Siebring said the idea for the bylaw originally came from the protective services committee, which he chairs.

“I expressed concern there that this bylaw was using a sledgehammer to kill a fly,” he said.

Siebring said that council’s problem is in trying to strike a balance.

“We all have the staff report with respect to some fires that caused considerable damage that were caused by fireworks that were deliberately aimed at cedar shake roofs and those kind of things,” he said.

Council took Mayor Jon Lefebure’s advice and postponed it to January so a newly-elected council could look at the issue again.

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Cowichan Valley School District SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY) FOR QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN November 5 and 12, 2014

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) that an election by voting is necessary to elect seven school trustees for a term of approximately four years commencing in December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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Arthurs, Dana Barrett, Kayla Marie Buckner, Connie Marie Chicquen, Keith Gary Chin, Roger Stephen Croft, Elizabeth de Groot, Barb de Lure, Joanne Doman, Randy Harvinder Foster, Deb Hutchins, Rob Matamba, Amy Elizabeth Oxman, Ellen Prihar, Amrik Singh Schmidt, Cathy Spilsbury, Candace Thorne, Joe

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General voting will be open on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC FOR QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT November 5 and 12, 2014

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VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS D – Cowichan Bay Voting for School Trustee will be held in conjunction with elections conducted by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the City of Duncan, the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Town of Lake Cowichan E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/ and the election bylaws of each respective jurisdiction will apply to this election. The list of electors of Glenora the above-noted jurisdictions will be used as the list of electors for the School Trustee elections.

FOR QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DUNCAN F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls November 5 and 12, 2014 Advance voting opportunities will be open to qualified electors of the City of Duncan on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC.

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General voting day will be open to qualified electors of the City of Duncan on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Duncan Fire Hall, 468 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC.

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V ting b M Voting by mail is available for people who will be away from the Cowichan Valley on all three voting days (November 5, November 12, AND November 15). Voting by mail is also available for those who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at a Voting Place. Electors from the Gulf Islands including Thetis Island in Electoral Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands and those west of the E&N Railway land grant in Electoral Area F - Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls are also able to vote by mail.

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Special voting opportunities will be available for qualified electors of the City of Duncan who for medical reasons, or because of infirmity, cannot leave their residence to vote may request a City of Duncan voting official to attend their residence on either Wednesday, November 5, 2014 or Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 pm.

Note: Requests to have a voting official attend a residence must be received by the City of ELECTOR REGISTRATION Duncan’s Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer or designate, by calling 250-746- If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the applicable voting place at the 6126 no later than Friday, October 31st at 4:30 p.m. (for the November 5th voting opportunity) time of voting by completing the required application form. To register you must meet the or Friday, November 7th at 4:30 p.m. (for the November 12th voting opportunity). following qualifications: MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH COWICHAN • 18 years of age or older For qualiFied electors oF school district No. 79 cowichaN Valley • Canadian citizen November 5 and 12, 2014 • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Advance voting opportunities will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, • resident of OR registered owner of real property in School District No. 79 (Cowichan November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at North Cowichan Municipal Valley) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

November 15, 2014 General voting will be open on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

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GUNFIRE, From Page 1 “I was at the tribunal for the closing arguments on this child welfare case. I was sending tweets out about what was happening there.

And then I saw the early reports.

It was pretty difficult for the first 10 minutes or so to get any additional news.

“Of course, you didn’t know what was happening to people.

But quickly there were messages coming out that our caucus was safe and urging us to pay attention to the messages from security.”

Crowder didn’t know if she would be returning to work the next day but by Thursday morning everyone was back in the House.

The three party leaders embraced each other before going to thank Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers, who shot the gunman who made his way into the buildings.

Across Canada Wednesday, many official areas were shut down with the country on heightened alert and Crowder didn’t know what to expect when she eventually returned to the Hill. “There is some rumour that they are breaking down doors to our offices to make sure no one is hiding in them but I can’t confirm that.”

She agreed that many, many people would not be doing much

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Murray Theirauf of Duncan leaves poppies at the Duncan cenotaph on Thursday morning in memory of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, killed Wednesday in Ottawa, and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, killed Monday in St-Jean-SurRichelieu, Quebec. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] sleeping in Ottawa that night.

“I think people are feeling pretty shell-shocked because this is so far out of their experience. What

I’m seeing people do is reach out to each other because we’ve all had a similar experience today,” she said.

Lake Cowichan is not about to lose its food bank.

That was the message from Mayor Ross Forrest Tuesday.

Food bank workers have been nervously looking over their shoulders recently, though, as their present home in a local church will be gone when the building sells.

Forrest has been watching the story, too.

“I read on social media just like everyone else that there was an offer. I phoned the church to confirm it. Nothing’s official yet. They should know Friday,” he said.

That means there’s a chance the food bank will have to find a new location very soon.

“If that goes ahead, then we need to be out by Nov. 15,” confirmed Betty Sanddar, president of the food bank society.

But the Town of Lake Cowichan has been waiting in the wings, offering the Mildred Child Building on South Shore Road, next to the municipal hall, according to Forrest.

“When the question arose a few

months ago, the town assured the food bank that we had a temporary location for them if they had no place to go to. We didn’t want them to be left high and dry. They were aware of this.

There is a location for them,” he said.

A clearout of the building was postponed earlier in the year.

“As soon as there’s confirmation we’ll move our bylaw officer and our building inspector from there to a different location.

Then the food bank will have that building if they want it.

They’re not stuck; there’s been no question of losing the food bank,” Forrest said.

Meanwhile, the Lake Cowichan Food Bank Society has been actively soliciting votes towards an Aviva Community Grant to help establish the service in another site.

“We’re still looking for a permanent home because the town is apparently hoping to tear that Mildred Child Building down next year, but they’ve offered it to us for a year if we need it. It’s better than nothing, better than being on the street,” Sanddar said.

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What’s next must balance security, freedom hat we have to do now is not go overboard.

We must take to heart the words of Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he addressed the House of Commons Thursday morning, saying, “We will not be intimidated. We will be vigilant, but we will not run scared. We will be prudent, but we will not panic.”

We must follow the example of our federal politicians who showed up for work on Parliament Hill Thursday morning, not allowing one man with a gun to put a crack in our democracy.

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must continue to prevail in the weeks to come as our governments begin to consider security and procedures.

Perhaps there are changes that will need to be made, but we must not let fear dictate what those changes will be.

There are many questions that remain about Wednesday’s events. Who was the shooter, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, and what were his motives?

We know he has a criminal record, but we don’t yet know if he was some kind of religious radical sympathetic with a group such as ISIL, or whether he had

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some other agenda.

It is unknown if there’s any link to Martin Rouleau-Couture, the zealot who deliberately ran over and killed a Canadian soldier on Monday.

It doesn’t seem likely there’s a direct connection, though a shared extremist ideology that glorifies violence and bloodshed would not be a surprise.

Right now it is important to remember that these are but two men, both now gone.

They are not the first to commit terrorist acts against Canadian institutions.

They will likely not be the last,

either, which is why we do have to consider what can be done to better try to head this kind of thing off in the future, before lives are lost — though there will never be a perfect solution.

But we must also duly consider what it is that we’re trying to safeguard. Our citizens, our country, our democracy. Our freedom.

Freedom is one of the great and proud traditions of our nation.

Any increased security must be balanced with the desire to preserve that cornerstone, too.

Our public buildings have always been just that.

Parking lot changes not an improvement

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The dictionary defines a plaza as “a public square, marketplace, or similar open space in a builtup area.”

Steve Parson has it absolutely correct in his comments regarding Waterwheel Park.

Instead if the open plaza nature of our parking lot that made it amenable to many uses we now have an area cut up by curbs and planters that are obstructions in and of themselves not only for cars and buses but for those who require scooters and wheelchairs to get around. It precludes effective use as a concert venue when the stage is not sufficient and of course the market will be interesting to see.

With the plan to revitalize our downtown, which this admittedly is part of, one would expect the experts at municipal hall to give more thought to the design and usage, including the impact on parking. Perhaps a visit to Maffeo Sutton park in Nanaimo would have been useful but clearly too much to ask.

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There is existing security; we don’t live in a perfect world. Perhaps there will have to be more.

But these are our institutions, and we hope they will continue to be open to us. Otherwise, fear has won a hand.

We’ve also seen the opinion that our government should be given the power to arrest people because they might commit a crime.

That’s a dangerous, slippery slope. We don’t arrest people for their thoughts. Nor should we.

That kind of argument is giving in to terror. What we must do now is stand firm against it.

Former resident weighs in on Shawnigan election Democracy is active in Shawnigan Lake (Area B). Six candidates are competing for the area director’s position in the coming election. Being director of Shawnigan Lake is not a sinecure. Shawnigan Lake is the largest and most populated unincorporated region in B.C. The candidate that is elected must start work immediately. No time is available for preparation before work begins. Dr. Bruce Fraser, the current area director, has served us well. His ongoing work requires continued attention. Shawnigan Lake faces a full spectrum of challenging issues.

Issues such as the environment,

transit, public utilities, land use, the 2015 budget, and taxation.

The candidate chosen as area director requires a solid understanding of Shawnigan Lake and these issues. Shawnigan Lake voters simply cannot afford to elect a single-issue candidate on Nov. 15.

Only one candidate campaigning in the Shawnigan Lake election is capable of effectively representing Shawnigan Lake at the CVRD board meeting in December and thereafter. That candidate is Lois Morrow. Lois is my friend. I have worked with Lois for years starting with our successful effort to stop the eco depot or dump on Cameron Taggart Road. I admire her intelligence, her capacity for hard

work, her knowledge of Shawnigan Lake issues, and her knowledge of how the CVRD operates.

This knowledge comes from her attending scores of CVRD and Shawnigan Lake meetings over several years and being in touch with her neighbours.

Lois has prepared herself well for the position of Shawnigan Lake’s area director. Shawnigan Lake deserves to have a competent, well prepared, full time, and hard-working representative looking after their collective interests at the CVRD board starting in December. Vote Lois Morrow for Shawnigan Lake director on Nov. 15.

Joseph Gollner Former Shawnigan Lake resident

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Don’t want city’s bylaws infecting N. Cowichan People who live in North Cowichan who think it’s a good idea for North Cowichan to amalgamate with Duncan should ask themselves whether they would want all Duncan’s bylaws suddenly applying to them. Those bylaws aren’t going away. Personally, I do not want Duncan’s bylaws infecting North Cowichan at all.

April J. Gibson Duncan

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ello. My name is Judith Quinlan and I live in Area F. Until recently I was the physiotherapist in Lake Cowichan.

Last spring I suffered a stroke, and that was followed by other health problems, leading to a number of surgeries, with more to follow. By September I found myself in the worst shape of my life, and decided it was time to practise what I preach.

I availed myself of the services of our Primary Health Care Team, including some circuit training and regular walks.

We are so lucky to have this team available to us. Once a week I also go to the pool, where I join one of the many water exercise classes.

As a physiotherapist I am well aware of the benefits of water-based therapies.

Water can both resist and assist exercise, depending on the speed of movement.

One of my problems is impaired balance, and I’ve had several falls so I’m a bit cautious about dry land exercising.

This isn’t a problem in the pool, and I can challenge my balance in the water, including trying to walk in the lazy river!

After the exercise class I swim laps for a while, giving myself a good cardiovascular workout. The lap pool is always open as is the hot pool where I relax my muscles after the exercises, and use the water jets to massage my sore joints.

Overall this is a very healthy and exhilarating experience, and is a key component in my rehabilitation.

Now here’s the rub: As an Area F resident I pay double every time I use the pool ($8 instead of $4). Since I can’t work anymore, I can only afford this once a week. I’d really love to go to the pool twice a week. So I am appealing to my friends and neighbours in Area F to help my rehabilitation by donating just $4. I

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know this is a caring community full of generous people — I’ve seen this in action many times.

But instead of asking you to give me $4 directly, I’m asking you to vote “yes” to supporting the Aquatic Centre in the Nov. 15 referendum!

I know that many of you feel stubborn about voting “yes” for a lot of historical and principled reasons. I’m asking you to put aside these objections for the sake of the benefits that this centre offers.

Maybe you don’t know me from Adam — fair enough. But I’ll bet you know someone who would benefit as much as I do from using the Aquatic Centre. Someone who lives with arthritis, or MS, or has had a hip replacement. Someone with a chronic back problem or, like me, has had a stroke. A senior perhaps with balance problems, or someone who’s trying to lose weight or improve their heart health.

Maybe you have kids who would love to play in the wave pool, or would benefit from swimming lessons that last longer than a season.

I invite you to check out the Aquatic Centre’s website and see all the activities that go on there, including an exercise room that’s open all day and offers a wide range of classes for every level of fitness, a baby-minding service, a sauna and steam room, and much more — all for an affordable $4 per visit (less if you get a card).

So I am pleading with you to help me, and hundreds of other Area F residents.

For an annual donation equal to the cost of a single swim you could do so much good for your neighbours, your children, and perhaps for yourself.

Thank you for listening to me.

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Small business takes the spotlight Friday ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

A celebration of small business in the Cowichan Valley is set for Friday in Duncan with the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce’s second Annual Business Showcase.

The event, set to take place at the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn from 1-4:30 p.m., marks Small Business Week.

“Small businesses make up a major part of Cowichan’s business community and play a critical role in driving our local economy and creating jobs,” said Julie Scurr, president of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce.

“Small Business Week is a great opportunity for our community to celebrate these hard-working businesses that bring great ideas and entrepreneurial spirit to our area.”

The showcase will feature more than 30 Cowichan entrepreneurs with samples of their products and services. These will include everything from office technology to organic beds and bedding, health products, dog training and business services, said organizers.

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It’s a great place to get ideas to support local businesses, something the Chamber is encouraging residents to do.

“Celebrate local small businesses this week by purchasing goods from local shops, dining at local restaurants, or buying local services,” said Scurr.

Admission to the event is free, and there will be hourly prize draws, along with a grand prize for a Victoria getaway package.

Strap on a toolbelt, ladies ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

Traditionally, men have often been the ones in the family who take on the home repairs.

But with more women remaining single, getting divorced or finding themselves widowed, and women who simply want to take on a more active role in fixing things up around the house, the division of labour by gender isn’t cutting it anymore.

A new series of workshops being put on by Dan Nugent of Ease Ability Renovations along with Dom Daviau of Handy Mum Home Improvements, is designed to show women where to start and get them comfortable with some of the basics.

The goal if for women to leave with the attitude “I can do that,” said Dan’s wife Barb Nugent.

“Even for younger couples that are maybe buying a home for the first time, the home that they’re purchasing might need some home repairs and when they’re buying their first home all their dollars go into the downpayment or small renovations that might be needed for their new home and any jobs that they can learn on their own…they just need some small guidance on how to

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The first session in the series, entitled “You Can Do It”, took place on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and addressed the subject of hand tools.

Sessions are also scheduled for Oct. 28, Nov. 4, and Nov. 18, from 7-9 p.m., and Barb said there are also sessions planned for the new year.

Attendees on Tuesday night covered a wide age range from women in their mid-30s to late 60s.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING AND ASSENT VOTING (REFERENDUM) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area, that an election by voting is necessary to elect ONE DIRECTOR IN SPECIFIC ELECTORAL AREAS and TWO TRUSTEES IN THE THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are listed below in specific electoral areas. PUBLIC NOTICE is also given that assent voting (referendum) will be held on the questions listed below in specific electoral areas.

TAKE NOTICE that the synopsis provided for each proposed bylaw is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaws. The full bylaws may be inspected at the CVRD Office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan during regular office hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, or on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact Joe Barry, Chief Election Officer at jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca or (250) 746 - 2506; or Kathleen Harrison, Deputy Chief Election Officer at kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca or (250) 746-2507 or toll-free at 1-800-665-3955.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors within the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who: expect to be absent from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on November 5, November 12, AND on November 15, 2014; or, reside on any Gulf Islands situated in Electoral Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands; or, reside west of the E&N Land Grant located west of Cowichan Lake in Electoral Area F Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls; or, would be unable to attend a voting place due to physical disability, illness or injury; may vote by mail.

Applications for mail ballots may be arranged by contacting the CVRD Legislative Services Division at (250) 746-2508 on regular business days between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays, or online at www.cvrd.bc.ca. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

ADVANCE VOTING ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors at the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 12.

SPECIAL VOTING A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held at Forbes Hall located at 292 Mission Road on Thetis Island between the hours of 9:30 am and 5:30 pm on Saturday, November 15 for qualified electors of Electoral Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area.

GENERAL VOTING GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors on Saturday, November 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, (except on Thetis Island), at the locations noted below. On general voting day, qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place designated for their Electoral Area.

ELECTORAL AREA A MILL BAY/MALAHAT DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

DAVIS WALKER

Kerry Michael

Electoral Area A Mill Bay/Malahat Electoral Area A Mill Bay/Malahat

November 15 voting at George Bonner Elementary School, 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3831 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area A) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,840 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01451 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3831 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area A) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area A the greater of $12,840, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01451 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA B SHAWNIGAN LAKE DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

Jurisdiction of Residence

ARNDT BEACH FURSTENAU JORGINSON MORROW SAVAGE

Robert Brent Sonia Larry Lois Bill

Electoral Area B Shawnigan Lake District of Saanich Electoral Area A Mill Bay/Malahat Electoral Area B Shawnigan Lake Electoral Area B Shawnigan Lake Electoral Area B Shawnigan Lake

November 15 voting at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3832 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area B) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $21,550 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01427 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3832 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area B) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area B the greater of $21,550, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01427 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

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ELECTORAL AREA C COBBLE HILL DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

CLEMENT QUAST

Matteus Dara

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area C Cobble Hill Electoral Area C Cobble Hill

November 15 voting at Cobble Hill Community Hall, 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3833 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area C) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,460 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.014566 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3833 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area C) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area C the greater of $12,460, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.014566 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA D COWICHAN BAY DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

ELLIS IANNIDINARDO

Currie Lori

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area D Cowichan Bay Electoral Area D Cowichan Bay

November 15 voting at Bench Elementary School, 1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3834 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area D) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $7,900 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01521 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3834 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area D) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area D the greater of $7,900, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01521 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA E COWICHAN STATION/SAHTLAM/GLENORA DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

BARKER DUNCAN FERGUSON MACALISTER NICHOLSON

Nathan Loren Dan Janice Alison

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area E Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Electoral Area F Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls Electoral Area E Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Electoral Area E Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Electoral Area B Shawnigan Lake

November 15 voting at Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacob Road, Duncan (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3835 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area E) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $9,360 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01680 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3835 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area E) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area E the greater of $9,360, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01680 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA F COWICHAN LAKE SOUTH/SKUTZ FALLS November 15 voting at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3836 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $7,960 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01964 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3836 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area F the greater of $7,960, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01964 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3840 Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02468 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3840 Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area F) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area F the greater of $10,000, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02468 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility.

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ELECTORAL AREA G SALTAIR/GULF ISLANDS DIRECTOR One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name

DOREY HOCKIN SHERRY

Mel Tom John

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands Electoral Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands Municipality of North Cowichan

November 15 voting at Chemainus Elementary School, 3172 Garner Street, Chemainus (8 am to 8 pm) and Forbes Hall, 292 Mission Road, Thetis Island (9:30 am to 5:30 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3837 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area G) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $8,340 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01490 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3837 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area G) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area G the greater of $8,340, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01490 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA H NORTH OYSTER/DIAMOND November 15 voting at North Oyster Elementary School, 13470 Cedar Road, Ladysmith (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3838 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area H) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $9,860 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01839 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3838 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area H) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area H the greater of $9,860, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01839 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

ELECTORAL AREA I YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK November 15 voting at Youbou Community Hall, 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou (8 am to 8 pm) CHESTERFIELD SPORTS SOCIETY REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3839 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $8,000 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01664 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3839 Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area I the greater of $8,000, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.01664 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex.

COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE REFERENDUM Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting "CVRD Bylaw No. 3842 Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02080 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility?

YES or NO? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW: "CVRD Bylaw No. 3842 Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area I) Establishment Bylaw, 2014", would allow the CVRD to annually requisition from Electoral Area I the greater of $10,000, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.02080 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility.

THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA TRUSTEE Two (2) to be elected Surname COTTELL HUNTER LUCKHAM

Usual Name Stephanie Ken Peter

Jurisdiction of Residence Thetis Island Thetis Island Thetis Island

November 15 voting at Chemainus Elementary School, 3172 Garner Street, Chemainus (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) and Forbes Hall, 292 Mission Road, Thetis Island (9:30 am to 5:30 pm)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following qualifications: 18 years of age or older on general voting day; Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area in which you wish to register for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident Electors must provide 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (title certificate), and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

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Transit, environment key to Lois Morrow’s campaign LAMB LOIN LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The environment and transit are key subjects Shawnigan Lake candidate Lois Morrow wants to address in her first ever campaign for area director.

But, don’t get the idea that she doesn’t know much about what’s going on at the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

“I started in the political world in the fight over the Eco Depot. I always drove by that location and saw the farmer taking two or three hay crops a year off that land and to convert it into an industrial facility didn’t make sense to me.”

Then when the contaminated soil permit came up in Shawnigan she saw similarities.

“It was the wrong thing in the wrong place,” she said.

Another issue for Shawnigan Lakers is transit, Morrow said.

“When people talk about transit in

Shawnigan Lake they roll their eyes. We saw an increase in taxes for that function but that increase went to pay for the increased service to Ladysmith. Our service was cut back.

“A lot of people would like improved commuter service to Victoria. There are about 650 navy personnel families who live in Shawnigan and work in Esquimalt. They would like a commuter bus that goes to Esquimalt. That’s not in the control of the CVRD but that kind of improvement would be most welcome.”

The transit that goes back and forth to Duncan and across to Mill Bay is really not working for Shawnigan, either, she said.

“I’ve attended Transit meetings and on the maps they’re using Area B is cut off about halfway down the lake. We have no hope of getting service in those areas farther south under that sort of system but we’re still paying taxes to pay for transit,” Morrow said.

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Martin Barker, candidate

If Martin Barker gets a second term on Duncan city council, he’s already got some goals in mind.

“For my next term, I would like to see us continue with near rate-of-inflation tax raises, step away from activists’ activities outside of our control and concentrate on civic responsibilities, and most importantly, ensure that amalgamation has a fair chance, should the non-binding referendum question pass,” said the incumbent, who is running again this fall.

Barker was a driving force behind the amalgamation question, which voters in Duncan and North Cowichan will be asked when they head to the polls on Nov. 15, and he remains vocal in encouraging voters to agree to study the possibility.

“There are many questions that arise

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with the question of amalgamation,” he said. “However, my belief is that we are already one community. A resident of Chemainus will use the local pool, and I have often attended the Chemainus Theatre; we already share many resources. It is time to acknowledge our true community and support a study for amalgamation.”

Barker has tended to provide a unique voice on council with regard to many of the major issues they’ve addressed.

“The last three years have been exciting, with lots of hot topics,” he said.

“We started by discussing the first raise for council in a number of years, discussed legalized chicken coops, community murals, banning [genetically modified] products and lastly the working of a non-binding referendum question on amalgamation, on top of all the normal budget and operational responsibilities.”

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Friday, October 24, 2014

City residents overtaxed, says candidate Nielsen KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

George Nielsen says he and his wife, Juleen, consider Duncan to be the best place to live in Canada, but he thinks some things could still be improved, which is why he is running for city council.

“I believe the citizens of Duncan have been overtaxed for a number of years,” he said, noting that the City has run surpluses between $700,000 and $4.3 million over the last five years. “The 2013 financial statements show a total of almost $14 million in cash and short term investments alone.

This is money that came from each one of the taxpayers of Duncan. You are all part-owners of the City of Duncan. This is money that you could have used to pay for groceries, or daycare, or for heating your home.”

An accountant by trade, Nielsen is currently the controller for a group of companies that includes the Beverly Corners Marketplace, the Beverly Corners Liquor store, and a number of other businesses. He has also been involved in the community as treasurer of the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce and as chair of multiple United Way campaigns.

The amalgamation question that voters will be asked about on Nov. 15, and the potential for financial benefits, is also of interest to Nielsen.

“I am in favour of exploring amalgamation with North Cowichan further to see if

All-candidates meeting coming up in Chemainus Nov. 4 An all-candidates meeting hosted Tuesday evening by the Maple Bay Ratepayers was only the first chance residents have meet the hopefuls running for seats on North Cowichan council.

Another all-candidates meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Chemainus, at the Che-

George Nielsen, candidate there are possibilities to save the taxpayers of the Valley money through reductions in duplications of services and the creation of efficiencies,” he said.

Nielsen says he will bring a “commonsense, no-nonsense attitude” to council.

He is also pro-development, but wants to pursue development in an intelligent way.

“I am for development that makes sense, both from a fiscal and environmental view,” he said. “But I think we need to entice new businesses to the Valley to fill the current empty commercial spaces before developing very many new ones.”

mainus Senior Centre.

The meeting will take place starting at 7 p.m. in the downstairs hall.

There are three candidates running for mayor. They are incumbent Jon Lefebure, John Koury and Damir Wallener.

There are 20 candidates for six council seats, with only two incumbents, leaving the field open for a lot of new faces to fill the vacancies.

Jim Fane

A new face for North Cowichan Council

I truly believe in Common Sense Governance.

Not all those involved in governing have Common Sense. The truth is that Common Sense can not be taught. Either you HAVE IT or you DON’T. It makes NO SENSE to: • Increase taxes to the level where it affects the daily lives of taxpayers • Spend money you do not have • Have debt you don’t need • Build on a floodplain – Somenos Marsh • Have bylaws that hinder growth in the community • Re-elect incumbents who have shown the lack of common sense

On November 15, 2014 elect a NEW FACE with common sense to North Cowichan Council.

VOTE JIM FANE Authorized by Financial Agent Jim Fane – www.jimfane.ca

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“I’m proud to be a part of the positive, solution-oriented leadership provided by our council,” he said.

“I will continue to work for the betterment of our community.”

Duncan also wants the city to carefully explore all its options regarding amalgamation or boundary restructuring, which voters will be asked about on Nov. 15.

“The city currently provides water and fire services to areas outside the city boundary,” he pointed out.

“I believe our city needs to review all our options before moving forward with any type of boundary changes or amalgamation. I fully support a complete study of the costs and benefits for both amalgamation or boundary restructuring to be voted on by the citizens of Duncan. I support the principle of a citizens assembly to review the study and provide recommendations to city council.”

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Duncan is the place to be for family-style Halloween fun Oct. 25.

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This is a great day with trick or treating in the historic downtown area, a creepy zombie walk through the city core, and games, activities and contests at City Square, followed by a free Halloween Skate at the Island Savings Centre.

Later in the day, there are two scary swims at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

In the downtown core, the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society will be partnering with the Cowichan Community Options Society to really put the spook in Spooktacular.

Families love taking the kids trick or treating at downtown businesses who are setting up their baskets at 10 a.m. and handing out goodies until noon.

DBIA activities include mummy-

wrapping and, according to the DBIA’s MaryAnn Hartley, pumpkin bowling, a game of musical pumpkins and a photo booth.

“We start with the costume contest at noon sharp in City Square.

It takes about an hour,” she said.

The downtown candy crawl is always exciting, as it draws a crowd of costumed youngsters into the city core where everyone can enjoy the spooky but safe atmosphere and meet friends.

Then there are Fright Nights at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

Those actually start on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. where they promise that “spine chilling horror” awaits all that dare.

That fun continues twice on Saturday with a special “less scary” event for sensitive children from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and then the full-on fright night from 7-9 p.m.

There’s also a chance to stroll, trembling, through the main attraction: the pool’s three-room haunted house. Tickets are $5 per person for each session.

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T he walk itself be gins a t 10:30 a.m., starting at Charles Hoey Park, but anyone who wants morbid makeup done in advance for a $2 donation can start showing up at 9:30 a.m.

This is the fourth year for the Zombie Walk, which is held in conjunction with the Downtown Business Improvement Area Society’s Spooktacular.

Targeted for the haunting is the

area around the Duncan Farmer’s Market.

“We skirt the market and go around downtown Duncan and back to the park,” COS youth support and outreach worker Jarred van de Mortel said.

“Everybody in the market likes to see us shuffling our way down the street.”

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Editor’s note: The Municipality of North Cowichan has chosen five households who will compete to see who can lower their energy use the most over the five weeks from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 in the Community for Climate Household Challenge. The Citizen is checking in with the participants each week for tips, tricks and to find out how it’s going.

The Cowichan Carbon Busters are sponsoring a Solar Energy Workshop at Duncan’s Heritage Hall in the Island Saving Centre on Oct. 25, 1 to 4 p.m.

Peter Nix, spokesperson for the Carbon Busters, will introduce the speakers.

“Once we get past a few myths, you and I will soon drive home in electric cars, recharge them using our own solar energy panels, and store the electricity in our car battery to be released into the electric grid when needed — just like a BC Hydro water reservoir,” Nix said. “An energy revolution is coming.”

Solar energy has now become profitable for the individual homeowner, he said, and costs for installation have decreased by about 90 per cent in the last few years.

The workshop will open with the mayor of North Cowichan, Jon Lefebure, who already has installed solar panels on his house. It will have technical speakers and contractor booths to explain how to participate, either as homeowners or as members of a planned Solar Cowichan Co-operative.

And, there will be a question and answer session to help people understand how to install solar power.

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Tyrone Mills, Somenos Week four has been a lot of fun for us. We are “regulars” at the Farmers Market, but have made a greater effort to try and eliminate as much packaged/processed or “long distance” food as we can. We have a modest garden (which we are looking forward to expanding next year) and supplemented that with veggies from the market and local farms.

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by B.C. grown. We are used to checking the labels of what we buy to see what is in it; it was in interesting twist trying to determine where it came from as well. Thankfully, between the Farmers Market, Community Farm Store and the grocery stores that feature Island Grown and B.C. Grown food, we managed to do pretty well.

It was really quite eye opening to see just how far some of our prior food choices had travelled.

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Auditions on for winter pantomime LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Laura Faulkner has exciting news.

“The Shawnigan Players will be doing a pantomime again this year,” she said.

Auditions will be held Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Mercury Theatre, from 2-5 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, from 7-9 p.m.

Faulkner is directing the show.

“I think we’re going to do Rumpelstiltskin by Joy Davis. It’s not totally carved in stone but that’s the favourite right now,” she said.

There are roles available for all ages; some could be doubled up depending on

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owichan Valley Hospice Society is a strong partner with United Way Cowichan. United Way provides funding that gives practical and emotional support to those facing a life-threatening illness and to their family and friends before death and after bereavement.

In 2009, the reality of a diagnosis of ALS and what lay ahead was becoming an overwhelming burden for Raymond, his family and his friends. With his partner, Julie, they decided to learn more about the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. It was the beginning of a connection that helped them through Raymond’s illness and supported everyone around him.

Raymond needed to talk with someone to help him face the challenges his illness presented and to help him grieve the losses he faced every day. With counselling, volunteer companioning, and therapeutic touch from Hospice staff and volunteers, Raymond felt both understood and comforted. He learned to find a new peace with himself. Until his last day, Hospice volunteers were by his side, offering him unconditional love and support. Raymond died Jan. 6, 2012. He was 50 years old.

Julie and her children were grieving and unprepared in so many ways to deal with the diagnosis and then with Raymond’s passing. Their family and friends also needed a place to go for comfort. Someone from Hospice was always available to talk with them or to provide a much-needed hug. Julie’s daughter attended a grief group at the Community Options Society co-facilitated by a hospice volunteer.

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who auditions, she said, reminding actors that not all roles require singing but there is a great chance to do some really silly singing, if that strikes your fancy.

“A n y o n e c a n a u d i t i o n ,” s h e encouraged.

But, like any English style panto, this will be over-the-top acting and then some so bring every bit of ham you have in you when you get ready to strut your stuff.

The show itself will be scheduled for that wonderful time period between Christmas and New Year’s Day, when everyone is only too delighted to get out of the house.

“Everybody is always so full of turkey then, lying around and wondering what they’re going to do,” Faulkner said.

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The family continues to receive ongoing grief support from Hospice as they cope with the loss of Raymond. They are so grateful to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society for giving them hope, peace, love and understanding. A donation to United Way will help us increase the amount of funding we are able to give families like Raymond and Julie. Call 250-748-1312 today to make your donation.

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Don’t be afraid to talk about death.

That’s the whole point of the Death Café, which is returning to the Cowichan Valley this fall.

The second Death Café in the region will take place at the Cowichan Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m.

The first such event, hosted by the Cowichan Valley Hospice at its annual general meeting last spring, attracted a large, enthusiastic crowd, prompting a second edition this fall.

“The response was clear — having a safe place to discuss death and end of life matters is important,” read a news release from the organizers.

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The current format of the Death Café was developed in London by Jon Underwood in 2011. It was based on the work of sociologist Bernard Crettaz, who created the “Café Mortel” in Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 2004.

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1956 plane crash news again in 1994 when site threatened “What really ticks me off... to be left undisturbed, unless to is that the government of the be exhumed and buried someday promised that [the crash where else.” site] would be set aside in perpeHe wanted the minister to protuity as a graveyard.”—Jim vide documentation showing MacMillan-Murphy the proximity and extent of the n sifting through my files for proposed logging to the crash Remembrance Day, I found site. If Petter couldn’t provide this story with its semi-parassurance that his ministry CHRONICLES allel to last year’s discovery of would protect the site, “then T.W. Paterson the wreckage and remains of close down the logging operthe four-man crew of a Second ation in the area”. MacMillanWorld War Anson that vanished beyond Murphy copied his letter to Petter to the Cowichan Lake in 1942. secretary of state for veterans in Ottawa This story dates back to 1994, 38 years with the request that he have his departafter 62 people died in what was then ment “pool all your resources to ensure Canada’s worst aviation accident when that this fallen comrade [Gower], who was their Trans-Canada Airlines North Star a hero of D-Day and died returning home crashed into Mount Slesse, southeast of from peacekeeping duty, be protected.”

Chilliwack. Alerted by hikers, the victims’ Gower wasn’t the only casualty of this families had expressed concern that logDec. 9, 1956, tragedy, of course. Among ging companies were working close to the those on board were five Canadian Footcrash site. ball League stars, returning home from an “We need to know exactly what’s going East-West all-star game. Ironically, Winnion there because it’s hallowed ground,” peg Blue Bomber Calvin Jones had missed said Jim MacMillan-Murphy of the an earlier flight by sleeping in. Although Victoria-based Canadian Peacekeeping Flight 810, flying east from Vancouver, Association. His group became involved slammed into 2,500-metre Mount Slesse because Peacekeeper Philip Edwin Gower just 100 kilometres from take-off, likely was one of the victims; he was returning because of severe icing and turbulence, home to Calgary from a tour of duty with the crash site was outside the North Star’s the UN Command Military Armistice flight path and wasn’t discovered until Commission. Because the bodies remain five months later. The bodies remain at at the crash site it’s hallowed ground the site, some in a common grave. and shouldn’t be disturbed, MacMillanAs of May 1944, logging operations were Murphy wrote Forestry Minister Andrew said to be “right up to the base of the Petter: “Their last resting place became a peak, the area supposed to be a permacemetery, not unlike those who died and nent cemetery. It’s desecration. I wonder [lie] within the USS Arizona in Hawaii or how the families of these victims would the Titanic off Newfoundland. They are feel?” asked Brian Cooles who, with fellow

hiker Rob Dulmage, raised the alarm.

A check with the forest ministry and the provincial archives failed to turn up any formal declaration of a permanent cemetery on Mount Slesse although then Att.Gen. Robert Bonner had “started the cabinet procedure to put a reserve on most of the mountain under the Land Act”.

Doug Wright of Victoria, whose father H.E. Wright was a victim, expressed anger at the news of logging to within a kilometre of the wreck site. He was particularly concerned that a cairn at the base of the mountain not be disturbed: “What really ticks me off and other members of the family I’ve talked to, is that the government of the day promised that [the crash site] would be set aside in perpetuity as a graveyard.”

He said it made him appreciate the concerns often expressed by First Nations people for their own burial grounds.

A month later, Forest Minister Petter wrote MacMillan-Murphy that logging would be kept at a “respectful distance” of 2.5 kilometres and the site preserved: “I want to assure you that there will be no encroachment by [logging] and that steps are being taken to further protect the site.” An archaeologist had been assigned to map the crash area, identify appropriate boundaries and recommend a suitable buffer from harvesting operations.

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Run, then wine with Ceevacs’ Cowichan Autumn Classic KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZENS

Relocated from the Shawnigan Lake area to Glenora, the Ceevacs Roadrunners’ Cowichan Autumn Classic will showcase the Valley’s wineries this year, with Vigneti Zanatta stepping up as a major sponsor.

“As far as I know, our event is the only wine-sponsored event on southern Vancouver Island,” race director Dave Vanderlinde said. “They are quite popular in the Okanagan, so with all the wineries in the Cowichan Valley, it seemed like a natural fit.”

Starting at the Glenora Hall, the event includes a half marathon and 10k along quiet rural roads and the Trans Canada Trail, with the finish line at the vineyard.

This is the first year the races will be held in Glenora.

“After 38 years, Ceevacs Roadrunners Club decided late last year that it was time to look into another venue to hold our annual fall half marathon and what became 10k races,” Vanderlinde said. “The main reason was that Renfrew Road, over which our Shawnigan Kinsol Half Mara-

Undefeated weekend for Cowichan field hockey teams KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley teams went undefeated in Vancouver Island Field Hockey Association play last weekend.

In Div. 2, the Cowichan Cardinals got their lone goal from Shylayne Davidson

Help the Caps turn the rink pink KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Hockey fans are encouraged to wear pink this Saturday as the Cowichan Valley Capitals host “Pink in the Rink Night” as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Caps’ game against the West Kelowna Warriors starts at 7 p.m. at the Island

thon and Half-a-Half races had started and ended, was becoming very busy with vehicle traffic. Each year, there appeared to be more and more cars using that road to access the park area west of Shawnigan Lake.

As part of the partnership with Zanatta, participants will receive, instead of a medal, an unbreakable, stemless 12-oz. wine glass with 1.5 oz of Zanatta wine, or juice or coffee.

The Ceevacs are working once again with KidSport Cowichan, donating $2.50 from each registration to KidSport. After raising $1,400 through last year’s races, they are hoping to beat that mark this year. They are also partnering with Glenora Farm, which will be running the water station at Glenora Trailhead Park.

The race begins at 10:30 a.m. for halfmarathon runners who expect to take more than two and a half hours, 10:45 for all 10k runners, and 11 a.m. for the rest of the half-marathon runners.

Registration is still available on race day, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Glenora Hall.

as they topped the Rebels Blue Jays 1-0.

In Div. 3, the Cowichan Stellers also won 1-0, beating the Oak Bay Devils on a goal

by Hannah Murray. Teresa Gregus scored twice and Sharyn Higginson had one goal as the other Div. 3 entry, the Kestrels, beat the Oak Bay Demons 3-1.

In Div. 1, the Cowichan Flickers tied the Rebels Patriots 2-2 thanks to goals by Sara Lowes and Kyla Toljander.

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Eric ‘Wheels’ Williams gets a big block from Mitch Hinton after taking a handoff from quarterback Kain Melchior during last Sunday’s game. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Midget ’Dogs stay in hunt with win over Coquitlam KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The midget Cowichan Bulldogs held onto their hopes for hosting a Vancouver Mainland Football League playoff game with a 14-7 win over the visiting Coquitlam Falcons at McAdam Park last Sunday.

“It was a very nerve-wracking game,” head coach Opie Williams said. “But it was a key win. We still have a chance for fourth place. Win the next two games and Nanaimo beats North Delta, then we will have a home playoff game.”

The Bulldogs got off to a superb start on their first drive, moving the ball down the field and building momentum with a touchdown by Eric (Wheels) Williams.

Williams, who finished the game with 100 rushing yards, also played a role in Cowichan’s second major, throwing to Eddy Walt on a tailback option. Not content to put up big numbers on offence, Williams also played safety on defence and recorded two tackles and five assists.

Quarterback Kain Melchior had 127 rushing yards, with one 80-yard push ending just short of the goal line.

The Cowichan defence had three huge goal-line stands, ending one on an interception by Braemon Conville on the twoyard line. Mitch Hinton moved to Mac linebacker and had his best game, leading the team with three solo tackles, eight tackles and two assists, and chipped in on offence with 28 rushing yards. Andrew Ketola also had three solo tackles, two tackles and one assist. Landon Conville returned to the defensive line and recorded five tackles, while Tyler Hudson forced a third down by batting down a Falcons pass attempt.

The Bulldogs will get a much-needed rest with the bye this weekend. The following week, they will visit the league-leading North Surrey Bears. The Bulldogs have defeated the Bears twice in the last two seasons, 19-14 in 2012 and 25-9 in 2013.

“I am confident that we can carry on with this tradition,” Williams said.

Also at McAdam Park last Sunday, the junior bantam Bulldogs lost 24-7 to the Victoria Spartans — the first defeat for the youngest Cowichan squad.

“Right from the start of the game, there was a different feel to it,” coach Tim Maertz said “Mentally, I felt we were all ready and prepared for the game; physically, though I think we were flat. The first half felt and looked like we were playing in slow motion, and Victoria was running in normal speed.”

The Cowichan defence continued its strong play, making the Spartans work hard for every point, and the ’Dogs were down just two touchdowns at halftime.

Maertz and fellow coach Stephen Bowler rallied the troops at halftime, and were rewarded with a stronger performance.

“The third quarter was a great testament to how good both teams are,” Maertz said.

“It was a back and forth battle that lasted well into the fourth quarter.”

Midway through the third, Carson Maertz ran a quarterback keep 45 yards to score, then used the same play for the convert.

“That got the whole place going,” coach Maertz said. “Our guys needed a shot in the arm, and that gave it to them. You could feel the momentum shift in our favour after that.”

Unfortunately, the Spartans ran the ensuing kickoff all the way back to score, and the Bulldogs were unable to get much done on their next possession.

“I am so proud of these kids,” Maertz said. “They faced a situation they haven’t seen this season, being down a couple of TD’s. They didn’t quit. They played their hearts out in the second half, until they heard the final whistle that signified the end of the game.”

The junior bantams will look to return to the win column this Saturday when they visit Ladysmith.

The bantam Bulldogs had last weekend off, and will head to Victoria this Sunday to play the Spartans at Westhills Stadium.

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Cowichan women take it to Nanaimo Hornets in First Division rugby opener KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After going 1-2 in the Vancouver Island exhibition season, the Cowichan Rugby Football Club’s senior women’s team opened the province-wide First Division regular season last Saturday by beating their arch-rivals, the Nanaimo Hornets 5114 at Piggie Park.

I t h e l p e d t o h ave t h e t e a m a t full-strength.

“Cowichan brought out a full squad this

Another 1- 0 loss for soccer team KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Peter Budina looks for an opening in the Nanaimo line during the first half of last Saturday’s game, a 35-19 win by Cowichan in the Cowichan Cup opener. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN

Kicks all miss, but Piggies hit mark against Nanaimo KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After two weeks off, the Cowichan Piggies opened the Cowichan Cup season by swatting down the Nanaimo Hornets 35-19 last Saturday afternoon.

“We were a bit undermanned, but we still got 15 good guys on the field and came away with a good victory,” head coach Gord McGeachy said.

Admittedly, the Piggies stumbled out of the gate, but still managed to hold a 15-14 lead at halftime.

“We got off to a bit of a flat start,” McGeachy allowed. “We weren’t playing our best rugby in the first half. We made a few too many mistakes and put ourselves under too much pressure.”

Dan James, Jenner Teufel and David Cowie scored tries that went unconverted as the Piggies got out of the first half with a one-point edge.

Cowichan turned things around in the second half, getting a try from Peter Budina within the first 15 minutes, then

three more from Malcolm Sacht, new addition Dan Smith, and Cam Jervis. Nanaimo managed one more late try to make it 35-19.

One blemish on the Piggies was the fact that they went 0-for-8 in the kicking department, leaving 17 points on the field on seven missed conversions and one missed penalty as first Budina, then Teufel, tried to fill in for the team’s absent regular kickers.

“We should have at least got 10 of those points,” McGeachy said. “Fortunately, it didn’t play a factor.”

James and Gregor Grantham played strong in the forwards, and Smith, recently arrived from Saskatchewan, fit in comfortably with his new teammates, as did Mike Roberts, who returned to the Cowichan fold after a couple of years away.

Cowichan will head to Port Alberni this Saturday to play the Black Sheep.

Although the Piggies beat the Sheep handily earlier this year, the Sheep are always a handful for Cowichan on their home turf.

‘Old guy team’ lacks ‘maturity’ compared to competition KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After getting off to an excellent start in their first four games of the Vancouver Island Soccer League season, the Masters B Cowichan Steelheads suffered their second straight loss last Sunday, falling 2-0 to Castaways Juniors.

According to player-coach George White, it all comes down to Cowichan being a newcomer to the league.

“I really don’t think we played poorly, and I don’t think they are a better team,” White said. “Midway through the first round of play, I think what we are facing is a lack of maturity. We came out strong at the start of the season and caught the established teams off guard but they have been together for years and we are coming up on two

months together, less than a month with our final roster. We just need to age a bit: our old guy team is too young.”

Rick Juliusson became the third goalie to step between the posts for the Steelheads this season and performed well, both in terms of stopping and distributing the ball. The Cowichan back line also played well, refusing to back down from the larger Castaways front line, and the Steelheads’ midfield also had a strong game, demonstrating plenty of composure.

“Overall it was a fun and clean game and I am pretty sure they won’t beat us next time if we keep going the way we are,” White said.

With a record of two wins, two draws and two defeats, the Steelheads remain in the middle of the pack, seventh of 12 teams.

For the third week in a row, Cowichan’s senior women’s team had to settle for the same result, falling by a single late goal to Prospect Lake last Saturday.

“Well, it seems we are on the 1-0 loss train,” head coach Marilyn Pugh said. “At least this time it wasn’t in the last couple

Big jump for DCS junior boys KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Duncan Christian School’s junior boys volleyball team vaulted seven spots from their finish last year to place sixth at the B.C. Christian School Tournament in Langley last weekend.

The Chargers started the tournament

time, and it showed on the score board,” captain Sherry Spence said.

Six different players recorded points for Cowichan, led by Carolyn Gudmundseth, who had four tries. Rebecca Kerswell had two tries and two converts, Quinn Battie, Amoray Aloisi and Jenna Bugden scored one try apiece, and Michelle Moore kicked one convert.

“A tough game nonetheless,” Spence said. “A lot of big hits and hard running by both sides. It was Cowichan’s great off-loading in tacking and strong rucking that won them the game.”

The defending provincial First Division champions, Cowichan will head to Kelowna this Saturday for their first road game.

minutes of the game, I think there were actually 10 left this time.”

Cowichan goalie Kerynne Bain kept her team alive with a highlight save on a penalty kick after a handball in the box.

After splitting their first two games of the Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association season, Cowichan is now 1-4, and sits last in Div. 1. The team is hoping for a better result this Sunday when it hosts Lakehill Reds at noon at Evans Park.

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