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All-night vigil honours slain men KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

When a 92-year-old veteran approached Bob Collins and told him he couldn’t sleep knowing that there was no honour guard at the Cobble Hill cenotaph overnight in honour of the two soldiers killed in Eastern Canada last week, and that the veteran himself was going to stand watch, Collins decided he wasn’t going to let that happen.

So beginning on Saturday, Collins started taking the night watch, standing by the cenotaph for hours, in the dark, cold and rain to honour Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

Other veterans and cadets had been at the cenotaph during the daytime, but, until Collins took up the job, no one was there overnight.

“I’m doing this because it’s the right thing to do,” he said.

A former member of the Queen’s Own in Winnipeg, Collins is a member of the Malahat Legion, but didn’t recognize the veteran who spoke to him, although the veteran knew him by name.

Shawnigan Lake resident and veteran Bob Collins provides an honour guard at the Cobble Hill cenotaph on Monday night in memory of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who were killed in separate incidents in Quebec and Ontario last week. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Rick Lobb isn’t the only one frustrated by the change in bus service from Duncan to Lake Cowichan in the evenings.

Henry Landry of the Buddhist Nichiren Peace Centre, which is located on Johnny Bear Road, has taken his frustration a step further and, with Lobb’s help, is circulating a petition to have the bus service returned to the way it was. “It’s much more than one person,� Landry said. “I want to gather enough strength that when we go to ask them to tweak it and put it back that I’ve got at least 300 signatures.�

He hopes that number will open the eyes of officials in charge at the Cowichan Valley Regional District and BC Transit.

The changes that recently went into effect turned the #7 6:35 p.m. bus from Duncan to Lake Cowichan into an express bus that takes Highway 18 instead of Cowichan Lake Road.

The route along Cowichan Lake Road includes stops at many intersecting roads along the way, including providing service to the Buddhist Centre. “There’s people that go to the library, there’s people that are working,� Landry said. “It’s a pretty important route and we’d like to see it re-established.�

Lobb’s complaint centres on his inability to get home from work with the new bus schedule, and he also pointed out that nobody living between Duncan and Lake Cowichan can now get the bus home if they arrive from Victoria on the commuter or the Greyhound from Nanaimo.

Henry Landry is circulating a petition to get bus service back. [ANDREA RONDEAU/CITIZEN] BC Transit has said they will continue to monitor responses to the new schedule and do their best to make refinements if required.

Landry thinks the public is going to make that necessary sooner rather than later. “The feedback from the people that have been signing the petition are all in tune with that particular route,� he said. “There’s several of them that got on the bus last night that said ‘oh, God I want that bus back.’�

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Nomination deadline Saturday for Chemainus Golden Brush Awards It’s time to vote for who’s the best in Chemainus.

The Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce is asking its area residents to nominate businesses and employees for the annual Golden Brush awards.

“Last year I had people telling me that they wanted to nominate a favourite business, but it was too late,” Chamber coordinator Jeanne Ross said.

The area covered includes Chemainus, Saltair, Thetis Island and Crofton.

All nominations must be received by the Chamber Nov. 1 in order for the selection committee to choose the winners before the big Golden Brush Awards dinner Saturday, Nov. 29.

Paper nominations may be dropped off at the Chemainus Visitors Centre, 9796 Willow Street, faxed to 250-246-3251 or mailed to Box 575, Chemainus, B.C., V0R 1K0.

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Community stepping up for Walker LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The BC Pulmonary Hypertension Society’s Vancouver Island Support Group is stepping up to help Tami and Norm Walker of Cobble Hill as they try to raise $25,000 to allow her to qualify for the double lung transplant she desperately needs.

The Society’s Margaret Lehmannn said that the group’s head office is actually located at Lehmann’s home in Duncan.

The Society has a Vancouver Island Support Group because there are a lot of patients and caregivers that have banded together to help and support each other.

“We have all chatted and we are going to have a fundraising bottle drive for Tami and Norm Walker,” she said.

The drive is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1. It will be at Java World on the Trans-Canada Highway. It will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“If people cannot get their bottles to us, they can contact me by email [marg@ bcphs.org] or telephone [250-597-7992] and we can arrange for pickup.”

Lehmann is also going to the Return It depot on Norcross Road on Saturday and setting up an account there as well so anybody who takes their bottles there can also tell them at the till that they choose to have the money from their bottles go towards that fundraising account.

Lehmann is concerned about Tami Walker but has not actually met her yet.

“I have sent out an email to the fam-

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Everything has happened so fast in Tami’s life that she hasn’t had a chance to attend the support group meetings,” she said.

“But some of the members of the support group have spoken to her and her husband via email.”

The members all know about having to find a big chunk of cash to maintain both patient and caregiver in Vancouver after the lung operation.

“It’s very stressful,” Lehmann said.

“Not only do you have your own health issues to deal with on this. Now you have to deal with all the pressure of having to come up with all this money financially. And people just don’t have $25,000,” she said.

“It’s that or you lay down and, you know, basically waste away until you pass away.”

Lehmann is keenly interested in spreading awareness of pulmonary hypertension.

“My girlfriend, Liz McCall, had this disease diagnosed 14 years ago and there wasn’t any support available in the province of B.C., maybe not even in Canada.

There was one telephone number that they didn’t even bother to answer.”

Her friend bravely took up the challenge.

“When she was diagnosed, the fear of the diagnosis was extreme so she just decided it was too much to bear. She was a nurse but she couldn’t work; she took it upon herself to start the society, with three of us sitting around a coffee table. She got charitable status. She was

instrumental, too, in sitting on a board with pharmaceutical companies to get that society going with support and information available to people.”

November is pulmonary hypertension awareness month, too, so look at www. bcphs.org to find information.

“With most people, it takes up to three years to get a diagnosis and of course by that time their condition has quite often deteriorated substantially so that a lot of the options for giving them a better quality of life have passed by. So it’s still a work in progress,” Lehmann said.

••• On the fundraising front, Peggy Hunt, a close friend of the Walkers, reported that the Duncan Lions Club is also ready to add their efforts to help the family once they’ve had a chance to discuss it.

Ron Peck of the Lions said he would take the subject to the club’s next meeting.

“We will definitely be helping them out, but as to how much and what the best way has not been determined yet,” he said.

Peck said his group might look at joining forces on the bottle drive.

“I’m on the allocations committee that looks into how we can best help out in the community,” he said.

Hunt also shared that some local businesses are helping.

“Curves has said they will and the casino is donating all their bottles and cans,” she said.

“But the government has still not said to Norm and Tami, ‘We will take care of you,’” she said.

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New development aims to fill longtime-empty corner KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A new mixed commercial-residential development in downtown Duncan inched closer to reality last week as city council gave the first three readings to a rezoning application.

If council gives final approval next month, developers hope to begin construction of Dakova Square at the corner of Canada Avenue and Government Street early next year.

“The next step is to get the final zoning amendment approved, then we’ll proceed with further drawings,” developer Vlado Brcic explained.

The current plans for Dakova Square are for a five-storey, 36unit building, with underground parking for 36 cars. The main floor will be dedicated to commercial use, and will be divided based on tenants.

Brcic is confident that Dakova Square will fit in with downtown Duncan, improving the space and increasing the tax base.

“We’ve done our homework on this, and we think that, given the community, this will be welcome in downtown,” he said.

Mayor Phil Kent A number of conditions are attached to council’s approval of the rezoning application, including one from the Ministry of Transportation that a study be conducted on traffic volumes.

The developers will also share the cost of installing underground utilities with the city, and repair sidewalks.

The application proved controversial in some councillors’ eyes, with the third reading passing by a vote of 4-3.

“I think there were probably different reasons for different councillors,” Mayor Phil Kent said, explaining that there was some discussion about the lack of public input, and that some councillors didn’t like the design of the building.

Aspects like the design, character and materials of the structure can be dealt with when council addresses the development permit application, which is separate from the rezoning application.

It’s all part of the process, Kent noted.

“There was good dialogue [at the council meeting],” he said. “It was good to have people out; a lot of good things were brought up.”

If council gives final approval in November, the developers plan to begin construction in January, and with a 13-month timeline, they hope to have units ready to move into in January or February 2016.

According to Brcic, there has already been a lot of interest in the residential units at Dakova Square. Brcic plans to buy one of the units for himself.

“I’m excited about this project,” he said. “Duncan is a great community.”

Sunday night hardest ALL-NIGHT, From Page 1 He did show up, briefly, during one of Collins’s night shifts at the memorial, getting out of his car and walking up to him, saying “thank you,” and leaving before Collins could respond.

The staff of the nearby Cobblestone Pub kept an eye on Collins during his vigil, bringing him coffee and food, and the Shawnigan Lake RCMP checked in with him regularly, either stopping by in person or calling his cell phone. Family members, friends, and strangers also dropped by.

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Sunday night was the hardest night, when temperatures dropped to freezing levels, but Collins persevered.

On the final night, he was there from 6 p.m. on Monday until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, when a memorial service was held to coincide with Cpl. Cirillo’s funeral in Hamilton.

Anyone who wants to pay their respects to Warrant Officer Vincent and Cpl. Cirillo can sign a memorial book in the lobby of Sands Funeral Home in Duncan (187 Trunk Rd.), until Saturday, Nov. 1.

District board is scheduled for the Hub at Cowichan Station on Nov. 2.

The meeting will run from 3-5 p.m. There are five candidates running for the seat.

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Buses must be as easy, convenient as possible f we want more people to take the bus, we need to make sure the routes are serving the riders’ needs.

We live in a car society.

That may change in the future, but right now most people own, or have access to, a vehicle to take them where they want, when they want.

We all know the arguments about why it’s good to use public transit.

It’s environmentally friendly, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions.

It helps to unclog the roadways, and diminish the need to build

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ever-bigger roads and highways.

But it’s hard to tempt people out of their cars and onto a bus.

They have to wait for a bus.

It can take longer to get somewhere, because there are stops to be made and it’s not all about just one person’s destination.

Riders may have to walk a portion of the way to where they want to go. (Though in our sedentary world, this can only be a good thing.)

People have to plan their day around the bus schedule.

So if, on top of all of that, people have to wait many hours because there aren’t that many

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trips scheduled, or because they go at wonky times that don’t seem to connect up to anything else, then there’s a problem.

It’s an even bigger problem if they can’t get where they’re going at all, as has happened with changes to the #7 to Lake Cowichan in the evenings.

It would be ideal if all of our bus routes could have more frequency of trips. Every 10-15 minutes would tempt a lot more people onto local public transit; even every half hour or hour would be palatable to quite a few.

Unfortunately, many of our runs are considerably farther

apart than that.

It takes some dedication to be a bus rider in Cowichan.

Of course it’s a bit of a chicken and egg scenario.

The more riders, the more trips.

But the more trips, the more riders are likely to us the system.

Which comes first?

We have to be realistic about cost when we consider this question.

Sadly, we cannot always offer more runs. Financially it doesn’t make sense.

But what we can do is make tweaks to the system when we learn it is not working for people

Waiting for candidate to address recycling in south end

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— particularly when those people are dedicated riders.

Changing the 6:35 p.m. #7 to Lake Cowichan from an express that bypasses almost everything between it’s starting and ending points back to a bus that services all points in between seems like something that can be done quickly to improve things.

The last thing we want to do is drive people away from the service.

That’s the opposite of what’s needed.

We don’t have the millions to make it perfect, but we can make it as good as we can.

Sportsplex completely open with financials Re: Sportsplex is proud to provide full disclosure In response to Mr. Dumont’s letter on Oct. 22 indicating that “a third party (the Cowichan Sportsplex) wanted more taxes from the public yet did not offer full disclosure”: On Oct. 19 the Sportsplex received an email from Mr. Dumont requesting financial information and within four hours he was sent a copy of our most recent audited financial statements, a copy of our 2014 2015 operating budget including a breakdown of wage totals for our administration and maintenance staff, a description of the

number of employees in each department and how many are full and part-time.

In addition we provided current wage details and a comparison to other similar wages in our industry.

The only thing Mr. Dumont requested that we didn’t provide was our employees’ names. This is not required by the BC Society Act and we are committed and obligated to protect our employees’ privacy. The Sportsplex has also provided the CVRD with audited financial statements every year since 2008.

Our mission is to create an environment that supports better health and vitality in our community.

We are extremely proud of our

track record when it comes to saving taxpayers millions of dollars in capital and operating dollars since the Chesterfield Sports Society was formed in 1996.

When the community invests here, there is a huge return on their investment both financially, socially and in terms of quality of life.

We view any inquiry as an opportunity to share our good news story, so we invite the public to contact our office with questions or concerns: 250-7465666 or askus@cowichansportsplex.com Renee Desautels President, Cowichan Sportsplex www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Re: Joseph Gollner’s letter Friday, Oct. 24 First, I believe you set a precedent in publishing a letter favouring one candidate. I think that obligates you to publish anyone’s letter supporting a given candidate.

Second, Ms. Morrow does not get my vote. Her opposition to an eco centre in the south end is the reason, and no suggestion of an alternative to the mattresses etc. that lie on the roads around Shawnigan, the most recent of which I saw on my way to Victoria last Monday.

You won’t clean up the Lake until you provide for clean-up of the by-ways and highways.

I wonder what her stance is on providing place or places for glass, batteries, film plastic etc.?

We have now reduced ourselves to bins only and limited material only.

I wonder what any candidate’s solution is. It is not sufficient to oppose an eco centre to save farmland on which only hay is produced.

How about a bylaw that would have the merchant selling recyclables, providing storage to take them back when their life has expired. After all, a recycling fee went with the original purchase.

I’m still waiting for a candidate to address recycling in our community.

Reg Blackmore Shawnigan Lake

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Furstenau has what it takes to be director

understands our community priorities and concerns and will do this for us.

We need someone who can negotiate with all stakeholders (often at provincial levels), advocate for us on governance issues, and work in a positive way with CVRD staff. Collaboration and cooperation are essential to increase community participation, build a better vision, and influence board level outcomes for Shawnigan. Some of our issues have been broadly political with the legal battles against contaminated soil dumping and land use governance with the province — these issues will require ongoing advocacy strength to be successful. Sonia Furstenau is the only candidate equipped to advocate for us in this context.

Sonia Furstenau has already been a strong advocate for us in media communications battling contaminated soil dumping and attending Environmental Appeal Board hearings. She has the background in advocacy to continue to manage the complex political issues surrounding governance issues (in this case, with the province). Sonia has also directly concerned herself with our priorities and concerns as a community while she works, plays, and keeps her heart in the future of Shawnigan Lake.

Overall, we need leadership that deal with differences diplomatically and choose a winning approach every time to achieve the best outcome. This requires a positive focus on the right issues and the background to advocate for us in all stakeholder relationships. This also helps bring our community together.

Sonia has demonstrated her ability to do this for Shawnigan and is increasingly receiving the understanding and support of the community for her positive and constructive approach. I look forward to seeing her as our next Area B director.

Parking lot changes unnecessary

Ian Caesar Shawnigan Lake

David Ridley Lake Cowichan

Re: Former resident weighs in on Shawnigan election I am a current resident of Shawnigan Lake.

I have been a member of the Shawnigan Advisory Planning Commission since February 2013.

The Advisory Planning Commission receives applications for development and provides a community perspective in its recommendation to the CVRD board for consideration in their decisions on the applications.

More recently, I have been participating in the south sector liquid waste management planning committee, a committee of technical and community representatives to provide input to the plan for liquid waste management in South Cowichan.

I have worked a lot with Dir. [Bruce] Fraser over this time and have seen firsthand the great contribution he has made to our community from innovative approaches, open and transparent communication, and community participation. He has been an educator and facilitator to me and others who have participated. We have worked to make more objective decisions and better contributions to the community. I have learned of the issues that contribute to board decisions but are not included in board meetings and discussions.

They are part of the complexity of the job managed by an area director every day.

Now we need someone who can take us to the next level in community planning. We need someone with a positive and constructive vision for the community and with a focus that is directly aligned to our priorities and concerns as a community.

We need someone who will use our current foundation of work and advance our progress on watershed protection, economic development, governance issues, and positive and constructive community participation.

Sonia Furstenau is someone who

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Alex Currie and Steve Parson are right on the money (our wasted tax money, that is) in their criticism of the current work being done on the Waterwheel parking lot.

The old parking lot was just fine as it was. Space for cars, space for tour buses and a nice open lot which was easy to navigate. Now we are spending tons of money to reduce the number of spaces and put in obstructions to make it difficult for all vehicles to get around in the lot. Sometimes I think the council figures out what makes sense and then makes a point of doing the exact opposite just because they can. I have lived all over

Unconvinced by merger arguments Re: Credit union merger Is bigger better?

Not in my experience.

The directors of Island Savings tell us that we will all benefit by being absorbed by a larger conglomerate on the mainland.

The advantages, we are told, are numerous. We will get free chequing accounts, we will be able to compete more efficiently with the big banks and there will be no jobs lost.

On top of this we will still control Island Savings. Not so!

Make no mistake, this is a merger not a partnership, despite the glib advertising. This merger means that our members lose control of our credit union.

All of our considerable assets are handed over to First West. Instead of electing a full board of directors we will only be able to vote for three.

These three will themselves appoint a committee to help them in the task of keeping up-todate on our needs. So we get more bureaucracy in exchange for less input into the decision making process.

If this merger is approved then Island Savings ceases to be a legal entity. We may keep the name, but what happens to any agreements made with members and staff? It will take a team of lawyers to work out if those promises are still valid when Island Savings ceases to exist.

I am unconvinced by the arguments made by our board of directors and shall vote ‘no’!

Canada during my working life and never encountered such a wasteful local government that displays such contempt for their citizens and such poor decision making. Is this somebody’s “legacy project”? (Like the white elephant swimming pool, perhaps).

Before I cast my vote I plan to learn which council members voted for this parking lot debacle and be sure to leave them off my selections for the new council. Let’s work together as voters to get rid of the tax and spend mentality that has seen our property taxes rise through the roof.

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AREA E Challengers

Ferguson focused on farming, business ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

Dan Ferguson, candidate

Water, agriculture and small business are all key topics for Dan Ferguson, who is running for the seat for Area E on the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

“I want to see small business treated a little bit better in my area,” Ferguson said. “The biggest one is I’m very concerned about agriculture in the Valley.”

He says there are a bunch of new farms starting in Cowichan, but the Valley needs to do more to hold them here.

“Once we get all of these busi-

nesses started, what are we doing in the Valley to help our farmers maintain the quality of life and increase agriculture for future generations?” he questioned.

Ferguson said agriculture also ties into his concern about water and allocation of water, as well as development around the agricultural land reserve, which he identifies as essential to protect.

“We need to be leaving this Valley in better order than we came into it,” he said. “To my mind that’s through making development work around agricultural land instead of on top of it.”

We have to be able to grow our own food, he said, and reduce our dependence on California and the southern U.S. where drought conditions have created real worries.

He says he brings “a whole lot of common sense” to the table, as someone who has built two successful organic farms, including Dragonfly Farm here in Cowichan.

He says he also brings the desire and ability to negotiate and listen, important qualities when working on a large board of directors.

Nathan Barker, candidate

Time for a change says Barker

Nicholson targets community consultation ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

Alison Nicholson, candidate

Alison Nicholson aims to lead Area E in more collaboration with other areas in the Cowichan Valley Regional District to address regional issues if she is elected as area director in November.

Nicholson, a management consultant, and her partner have lived in the area since 2001.

She became interested in community building, and got involved in the project to create the Hub at the former Cowichan Station School, a venture that has seen marked success.

“I found that really, really

inspiring that so many people in the community care about the community and are willing to get engaged and involved,” she said.

Her professional experience lends itself well to the kind of work that directors do, Nicholson said, and she’d like to bring a m o r e c o m mu n i t y - b a s e d , grass-roots approach to local government.

“I feel a lot of improvement could be made in that area,” she said. “I haven’t been satisfied with the level of community involvement and consultation.”

Area E must better work with the regional district as a whole,

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she said, to address the serious issues facing the Valley, such as steps to take to protect Cowichan’s vital watersheds.

“I think a lot of issues, like water, are regional in nature, so we really need to have those conversations and think about what’s best for the region as a whole,” Nicholson said.

She sees the upcoming review of the Area E official community plan as a real opportunity set the area up for a solid future.

Nicholson said she also brings the ability to listen to the table.

“I think we need to do a lot more listening,” she said.

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Nathan Barker says he can bring youth and energy to director’s chair for Area E on the Cowichan Valley Regional District board.

“It’s something I’ve been thinking about for quite a few years,” said Barker, who grew up in Area E. “I think it’s time for a change, for a new perspective in the area.

Loren’s [Duncan] been in there a long time, acclaimed, and I think it’s wrong for so many decisions to be made without the citizens actually actively voting for somebody to represent them.”

He also brings a knowledge of the area to the table and a definite stand on a number of key issues.

Barker said it is vital to preserve the agricultural and rural feel of the area, as well as encouraging small local businesses, as they are key to a sustainable local economy.

He’s also critical of how the issue of Area E contributing to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre has been handled. He’s in favour of Area E paying a share and not being hit with two-tier fees, and that it has taken too long to get to a resolution ensuring that.

“That should never have been in question,” he said.

Barker’s philosophy on taxes is simple: “We should take what we need and leave the rest for the people.”

“We should not support a topheavy government and unnecessary spending,” he said.

Barker also promises an open door policy, and to be available on social media to hear residents’ concerns.

“I can bring renewed passion to Area E. I can bring a new perspective,” he said.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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.

J.E. Barry, Chief Election Officer

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Notice of Election by Voting 2014 General Local Election Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the City of Duncan that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for approximately a four‐year term beginning December 1, 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

OFFICE OF MAYOR ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING

SURNAME

GIVEN OR USUAL NAME(S)

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OR AREA OF RESIDENCE

KENT

Phil

320 Ypres Street, Duncan, BC

GORDON

Peter Lockhart

North Cowichan, BC

SURNAME

GIVEN OR USUAL NAME(S)

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OR AREA OF RESIDENCE

COLE

Bobby

Area E Sahtlam/Glenora/Cowichan Station, BC

BRUCE

Roger

North Cowichan, BC

HORGAN

John

2433 Bidston Road, Mill Bay, BC

BEALE

Katelyn

Duncan, BC

NIELSEN

George

North Cowichan, BC

DUNCAN

Tom

Duncan, BC

BELL

Michelle

Area C ‐ Cobble Hill, BC

STAPLES

Michelle

247 Cairnsmore Street, Duncan, BC

THORNE

Joe

3083 Kakalatse Road, Duncan, BC

GARRISON

John B.

114 Campbell Place, Duncan, BC

JACKSON

Sharon

Duncan, BC

BARKER

Martin

741 Coronation Avenue, Duncan, BC

HEPPELL

Gordy Gordy

North Cowichan, BC

PETERSON

Travis

North Cowichan, BC

RESIDENT ELECTORS To register as a resident elector, you must meet the following qualifications:  age 18 years or older on Voting Day;  a Canadian citizen;  a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding Voting Day [since May 13, 2014];  a resident of the City of Duncan for at least 30 days immediately preceding Voting Day [since October 15, 2014]; and,  not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

You will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary.

The identification must prove both residency and identity.

OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING NON‐RESIDENT ELECTORS

In addition to voting for Mayor and Councillors, qualified electors will be asked the following non‐binding community opinion questions:

COMMUNITY OPINION QUESTION 1. Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the costs and benefits of the amalgamation of the municipalities of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan?

2. Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the options, costs, and benefits of realignment of the existing boundaries of the City of Duncan, either separately, or together with an amalgamation study?

Yes No Yes No

To register as a non‐resident property elector you must meet the following qualification:  age 18 years or older on Voting Day;  a Canadian citizen;  a resident of BC (as per s.52 of the Local Government Act) for at least 6 months prior to Election Day [since May 13, 2014];  must not be entitled to register as a resident elector;  must have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Duncan for at least 30 days immediately preceding Voting Day [since October 15, 2014];  not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

The identification documents must prove both residency and identity, and at least one must contain your signature. Types of acceptable identification are the same as for resident electors. In addition, if more than one individual is the registered owner of the real property, only one of those individuals may register and the person registering must do so with the written consent of the number of those individuals who, together with the person registering, are a majority of registered owners.

Persons qualifying as Non‐Resident Property Electors who will be applying to register at the time of voting, must complete an application form, must provide at least two documents that provide evidence of the applicant's identity and must provide a copy of Land Title registration or a Tax Notice which provides proof of ownership. At least one of the documents must contain the applicant's signature, such as a Driver s Licence.

Note:

Only an individual is eligible to register as a Non‐Resident Property Elector.

Corporations, or those holding property in trust for a Corporation, are ineligible to vote as a Non‐Resident Property Elector.

EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION FOR IDENTITY         

    

BC I.D. Card Driver s Licence Social Insurance Card Credit Card/Debit Card (with the name embossed on it) Old Age Pension I.D. Card Passport/Citizenship Card BC Care Card/BC Gold Care Card Continued Assistance Form SDES8 Owner s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration

FOR RESIDENCY BC I.D. Card Driver s Licence Utility Bill or other similar Credit Card Statement Real Property Tax Notice or BC Assessment Notice Owner s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration

GENERAL VOTING DAY GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Duncan on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm at the Duncan Fire Hall, 468 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES 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 am and 8 pm at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES (SENIORS/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES) SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be provided for qualified electors of the City of Duncan who are residents, patients, or who are employed at the following facilities: Place Duncan Kiwanis Village Sunridge Place Cairnsmore Place Sherwood House Wedgwood House Duncan Manor

Location 355 Day Rd. 361 Bundock Ave. 250 Cairnsmore St. 280 Government St. 256 Government St. 280 First St.

Date Nov. 5th Nov. 5th Nov. 5th Nov. 12th Nov. 12th Nov. 12th

Time 8:00 am ‐ 10:00 am 10:30 am ‐ 12:30 pm 2:30 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 8:00 am ‐ 10:00 am 10:30 am ‐ 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 4:30 pm

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES (FOR MEDICAL REASONS OR INFIRMITY) 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. Such persons 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 pm and 8:00 pm.

Note: Requests to have a voting official attend a residence must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer or designate, by calling 250‐746‐6126 no later than Friday, October 31st at 4:30 pm (for the November 5th voting opportunity) or Friday, November 7th at 4:30 pm (for the November 12th voting opportunity).

For further information on the 2014 Municipal Election, please contact: Karen Robertson, Chief Election Officer, or Tricia Mayea, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250‐746‐6126 or visit our website at www.duncan.ca

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Collaboration is key for Maguire LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Maguire has no special axe to grind with the current council.

Maeve Maguire is a different “I’m pretty impressed over kind of candidate for North these last three years with what Cowichan council. these guys have finished. I would She’s a young parent. hope to find resolution in future “Politics is the essence of our using some of the processes they community, though and I find it used towards the end of their fascinating,” she said. term, like consulting more with “I love politics. I’m so intrigued citizens,” she said. with the process, the way people “They brought in a communicommunicate. When someone Maeve Maguire cations plan and have started to has to be brave and talk to counapply it. Now things are becomcil, those are intense moments. And then ing more collaborative. That’s how to get to you’ve got the big ticket items like Echo resolution in a shorter amount of time.”

Heights, Stoney Hill, University Village and Maguire said she’s in favour of responSomenos Marsh where everybody gathers,” sible development but wants to ensure the she said. “I’m aware of some of the issues, official community plan is followed. like Chemainus’s water situation are pretty She said she has received encouragement critical.” from some of this year’s council.

Thomson focused on the bottom line LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

chan staff. “If a project has merit, show me. If it’s a bad idea Laurence (Laurie) Thomson is a and/or too expensive, it deserves retired resource sector employee to be cut.” who hopes his next steps will take Thomson said he wants to see him to North Cowichan council.

North Cowichan appoint an “I have had the good fortune to outside auditor to completely work for one of the world’s top review the current budget and resource firms and what is as projects. true now as it was then, we selHe’s also interested in “focused, dom made the news [because] we orderly execution of the comLaurie Thomson did it right,” he said. munity plan” and “no more ad It can be done while paying hoc, piecemeal pet projects.” close attention to the bottom line, too, he He also wants to reschedule council meetsaid, pointing out he’s against “excessive ings to evening hours. taxation and wasteful spending”.

Finally, Thomson will be pushing “for a Respect for cultural heritage and the simple, modest office in central Duncan environment are important, he said. where council members can be more conHe’s used to working with experts and veniently available and approachable to would be comfortable with North Cowi- citizens of North Cowichan.”

Steady progress.

Better outcomes.

Under my leadership we have made a great deal of progress in North Cowichan, but there is still much to be done. With your support, I will keep our municipality moving in the right direction.

Re-elect

vote yes! v

Kirsten Waller, 8 year employee, Mill Bay Branch

stop by your branch and ask your trusted island savings advisor why this partnership is good for our members, our communities, our employees and our islands.

Island Savings has proposed a non-traditional merger to our members where we’ll retain our local head office, make our own decisions and have our own president, joining with like-minded credit unions like Envision Financial and Valley First who have been using this model successfully for 5 years. We are so excited to have found this opportunity—and we have to take advantage of it now, because it won’t come around again.

Our regulator is demanding more from credit unions all the time and this costs Island Savings millions of dollars every year. Unlike banks, we can’t issue shares or debt to increase our reserves. So I look at this merger with First West Credit Union like we’re moving in with a roommate: it’s a lot more cost-effective to share the rent, utilities and groceries than to pay for them on your own.

This merger guarantees that Island Savings will have meaningful representation on First West’s board of directors and will establish a regional council that is focused on what is best for Island members and communities—opening up a new opportunity for members who love Island Savings and want to help shape our future.

We want to keep our culture, our name, our people and our values.

We want to be able to focus on serving you better than any bank can—and we want to make our own decisions. With First West, we get that without having to make any uncomfortable changes.

We want a yes vote. We need it.

Kirsten Waller 8 year employee, Mill Bay Branch

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Safety first in kids’ Halloween costumes Dressing up and engaging in role play is an important component of childhood learning and having fun.

Although costumes are regularly used in day care centers, schools and at home, they become the center of attention when Halloween arrives.

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itching or a rash forms. This could indicate an allergy to the costumes are made overseas and may contain materials product. that are toxic or off-gas volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), particularly plastic and vinyl products. Breathing in the * Check makeup labeling. There are many safe Halloween * Keep eyes open. Masks are popular components of fumes can be dangerous to young children. By making the cosmetics on the market, but some should not be used Halloween costumes, but some designs can obstruct costume yourself, you can control what fabrics and other around the eyes or mouth because allergic reactions could vision or even impair breathing. Masks always should materials are used. occur. Double-check all ingredients lists and package The practice of wearing costumes dates back at least be comfortable to wear and offer good forward and 2,000 years to ancient Europeans and Celts. These cultures warnings before using makeup on children, who tend peripheral views. * Go organic. There are a number of companies that are to have more sensitive skin than adults. Also, it is a good celebrated a holiday called Samhain, which represented now making Halloween costumes from organic fabrics and * Choose natural materials for costumes. Buying a preidea to do a test patch of the product. Put a their new year. Samhain fell on November 1 and marked recycled materials. A simple online search can give you a made costume at the store may save you small dab of the makeup in the the first day of winter after the summer harvest. These host of prospects for purchasing these costumes. time and money, but there crook of the inside of the ancient people associated the winter with coldness, may be safer options * Make it visible. Trick-or-treating at night can be, well, darkness and death and believed the day before Samhain child’s elbow. Wait if you construct tricky.

Darkness can make it hard for drivers and other -- October 31 -- established a distorted boundary between 24 hours and a costume pedestrians to see costume-clad children. If going door-tosee if the living and the dead. Therefore, individuals wore yourself. door will be happening at night, consider giving children any costumes and masks to avoid being recognized by the Many glow sticks or flashlights to carry. There also are reflective ghosts that came out on the night of Samhain. They would tapes that can be attached to costumes that make them also place bowls of food outside of their homes to satisfy light up when lights shine on the tape. the ghosts and keep them from entering the home. ‘’What are you going to be for Halloween ?’’ These words and their response are * Avoid choking hazards. Many costumes come with Although Halloween has transformed more small detailing or accessories that may be hazardous buzzing about the valley like a busy bee spreading nectar amongst ready flowers. Have you into a commercial holiday than one associated to young children. Youngsters who do not yet thought about it lately – what will you be ? with death and the afterworld in the literal know what items should and should not be put sense, many adults and children continue to Travelling thru life, we have to wear so many costumes to make a go for the ‘event’ (of life) – mom, busyin their mouths should not wear costumes with participate in the rituals that were set forth superhero-provider, fashion-specialist, jock, calm-collected-cool.....to name a few. We are always putting on a removable or small detailing. Also, avoid the many years ago, most notably wearing face, so we can hopefully fit in blend in be one not-be-none. Our ‘’clothes’’ can scream ‘’see me!’’ or they can say, ‘’I costumes. Parents may want to ensure use of fake teeth (such as vampire fangs) and wish you wouldn’t see me at all.’’ that the costumes their children wear fake blood or goo capsules that are meant We choose what we wear, how we act, what we will be, when we walk up the stairs to knock on the door of life. We are safe to help make Halloween a day to be bitten, so they won’t be swallowed. without injury. choose often based on our experiences, be it a good memory or one of trauma. We choose that coat, that scream, that long Halloween is meant to be a time of fun quiet sad face – to respond to our environment and elicit protection or much-needed attention. * Create a cape that doesn’t choke. and adventure. Ensuring costumes are A long cape can be stepped on and safe for children can help make the day Take the coat off, go behind the face, and who are you ? Needing of affirmation. Support. Encouragement. Healing from that then tug at a child’s neck. Instead, even more enjoyable for all involved. relationship. Empathy. Understanding. make a cape that has arm loops to

The Perfect Halloween Costume A reflection by Melissa Faye Paul

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Needing to know and remember Who You Are. Inside, underneath all the costume lies a wise being of All-knowingness. Found in this place lies total peace and security. An eternal, always-accessible never-ending never-changing place of deep Knowingness. Deep beingness.

It is here that you can finally just be.

What if for Halloween this year you wore this costume, Unashamedly and Daringly, The Costume of your True Nature ?

The clothes that represent your True Self, once encountered ?

It could still mean to dress like a nerd, jock, entrepreneur, or super-model...you choose ;)

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Time to enter Consort competition for young musicians under age 26 The Cowichan Consort is back with its annual competition for young musicians.

They are seeking musicians and singers under the age of 26, who would like to perform with the orchestra at a concert on March 7, 2015.

Auditions will be held on Nov. 30, 2014, when entrants will be expected to perform all or part of their chosen piece with their own accompanist.

The deadline for applications is that same day.

For more details please check www.cowichan consort.com or call 250-743-7445.

◆ ON STAGE IN COWICHAN

Comic Strippers promise laughs LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Lexi Bainas, Citizen

Comic Strippers promise more laughs than skin in Duncan show. [SUBMITTED]

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 – 7 PM COWICHAN THEATRE - DUNCAN Tickets now on sale at the Cowichan Ticket Centre, or charge by phone: 250-748-7529. www.cowichantheatre.ca www.rocklandsentertainment.com

COWICHAN THEATRE PRESENTS AN ARTS CLUB THEATRE PRODUCTION

Avenue Q T H E B R OA DWAY M U S I C A L F O R A D U LT S

Wednesday, Nov 12 | 7:30 PM

Parental Guidance

Not a children’s show

CONTEST - ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS Draw 4 PM Fri, Oct 31 | Must be 19+ years

Are you up for it?

The Comic Strippers, who describe themselves as “a fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) that perform a sexylarious improv comedy show.”

You may just call them hilarious.

When you can finally stop laughing.

They’re coming to the Cowichan Theatre Saturday, Nov. 1 for a show starting at 7:30 p.m.

The men try — really hard — to be sexy, but there’s no extreme nudity in this show. The result instead is just wildly funny.

The audience will see the actors constantly grooving and gyrating and in

between their improv scenes they’ll be bantering with the crowd, perhaps giving new meaning to the term stand-up comedy.

Oiled up and ready for an exciting performance, the Comic Strippers offer an unscripted turn on the sexy show and then some.

If women say the most attractive thing about a man is his sense of humour, well, here’s the chance to test that theory.

But for you gents out there: don’t worry, this is definitely a parody of male strippers. Some of the performers are not exactly buff.

This is a show for all genders but definitely for adults only.

Tickets are $25 each. Get them online at cowichantheatre.ca or by calling 250-748-7529.

Valli, Four Seasons inspire stage show LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Jersey Boys, first a musical and then a movie, brought back the days of the rise of the Four Seasons, that special time just before the British Invasion of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, when street-smart-in-a-cool-suit ruled the pop airwaves.

Now a special tribute show, entitled Oh What a Night! brings the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the stage of the Cowichan Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 5 starting at 7 p.m.

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Margaret Martin, Ian Harmon, Norma Dirom David Cooper Photography

Hilarious & irreverently witty with a warm, fuzzy heart

of the band’s hits in a captivating noteperfect performance.

The songs span the two decades of the group’s major hits from the early 1960s to the late 1970s disco era.

Fans will hear chart-toppers such as Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Working My Way Back To You Girl and My Eyes Adored You in a high energy, must-see theatrical show.

George Solomon, the production’s creative consultant says Oh What a Night! is not a carbon copy of the musical or film.

“The Jersey Boys is a great biography, but we are playing ourselves in the

show,” he said recently of himself and his fellow performers.

“We have children and grandparents coming up to us after the show to tell us how much they enjoyed it. Everybody loves these songs. The melodies and harmonies are great to sing and the songs are always a special memory for somebody.”

The troupe honours the talent and style of the legendary Valli and the Four Seasons by staying true to the original recordings.

Visit cowichantheatre.ca to book tickets online or call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529.

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Word and Vision on the table

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Crofton Museum hosting open house The Crofton Old School Museum is holding an open house and fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. To raise funds for the museum there will be sales of the latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada signed by two local contributing authors, Robyn Gerland and Liz Maxwell Forbes. The Crofton history book is also available. The museum is at 1507 Joan Ave.

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If the word print makes you think of Currier and Ives, check out this exciting how. [SUBMITTED]

Browse prints and see how it’s done LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

A special group of talented Valley artists are back as the Printmakers Only Group presents their 23 annual show and sale, entitled Pressed and Pulled, starting this week at Portals Gallery.

The event, which runs until Saturday, Nov. 8, Monday through Saturday from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature a variety of original, hand pulled prints including etchings, linocuts, woodcuts, serigraphs, embossing, collagraphs and monoprints.

Show visitors can watch printmaking demonstrations on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They take place in the Island Savings Centre lobby, outside the gallery.

Choral workshops feature Con LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Come sing with us!

That’s the call from the Encore! Women’s Choir and they’re not asking you to join them, but instead to take part in two special singing workshops for male and female voices on Saturday, Nov. 8.

They’ll feature UVic’s Dr. Adam Con, who is highly regarded in choral circles in Canada and the U.S. as a conductor and music teacher.

A third generation Chinese Canadian, he describes his approach to choral singing as “holistic through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole body movement and eastern philosophy”.

He said his aim is “to provide inspiration

to singers of all ages in mind, body and spirit.”

Con’s motto: “Music is more than notes in motion; music is notes in emotion.”

An SATB workshop will begin at 1 p.m. and run until 2:45 p.m. at which time the sopranos and altos will be dismissed.

Then, the workshop will continue for tenors and basses from 3-4:15 p.m.

Prices are $25 for tenors and basses for a full day, $15 for the tenor/bass afternoon session and $20 for the morning SATB alone.

Music used at all workshops will be provided.

For more information, please contact Ann Yelland (250-748-1010 or yla@shaw.ca) or Christine Dandy (250-715-1568 or cdandy@ shaw.ca) or encorewomenschoir.com

COWICHAN THEATRE PRESENTS

THE COMIC STRIPPERS A male stripper parody and improv comedy show.

Must be 19+

If you’ve enjoyed the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s Verse and Vision shows in past years, now’s your chance to come out and talk about a new future for writing as part of the community scene.

In a series of events called Writers’ Table Talk, everyone is invited to come out and enjoy an informal conversation about writing in the fine arts.

Bring a smallish piece of writing for the joy of sharing and then have a chat to envision events around the Valley for a renamed Word and Vision event and more.

The second of these convivial evenings will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 at Hilary’s Wine and Cheese in Cowichan Bay, and the final one Thursday, Nov. 6 at the The Hub in Cowichan Station. All events will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.

For more information call Wendy or Gail at 250-746-1633.

The call is on for submissions of writing to kick off the annual pairing of artists and writers.

ay Sund 2pm Crofton Hotel & Pub 1534 Joan Avenue - Crofton 250-324-2245

All shows $10 at the door November 2 Shades of Shearing with Tom Vickery November 9 Marisha Devoin Trio November 16 Vocalist Ralph Barrat with Tom Vickery and friends November 23 Nanaimo Musicians Assn Big Band

Directed by Bryon Stovell November 30 the Nick LaRiviere R&B Big Band

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These guys try to be sexy…it just comes out funny.

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Tickets $25 / 250.748.7529 / www.cowichantheatre.ca

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Prime Time

Intelligent Aging event offered tons of great tips for later years

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his past week, some friends and I hosted an Intelligent Aging event at Cowichan Golf and Country Club.

It was the day of the tremendous rainfall and we still saw a terrific turnout.

The event is successful because among the presenters were a lawyer (who does home visits), an accountant, an audiologist, a pharmacist, a financial planning consultant, a pre-planning funeral con-

sultant, a home safety equipment expert, a renovation specialist, a personal trainer for seniors (in their homes!), the Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation, and a home care specialist. This group of people gave away all their best tips — for free! No wonder the attendants’ comments after were filled with gratitude.

So in case you missed it — here are some of my favourite takeaways from this event

Spend time with friends and enjoy life more!

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• Hearing loss in research is statistically • There is a brain fitness program here in linked (significantly!) to fall risk and even the Valley running with great success depression. Free hearing tests are simple • Funeral pre-planning is high on the list and effective and may reduce fall risk and of things that organized people do, as well depression. as having a will in place, a Power of AttorThis is just my off-the-cuff info. There is ney, and a Representation Agreement so much more that each expert could add • Power of Attorney only addresses legal to each point above. and financial matters; while a RepresenThis event will be taking place again in tation Agreement empowers a trusted early October 2015, so keep an eye out. So person to make health care decisions on many gems of information came out of your behalf this year’s conference and more will come • Home visits by the lawyer are incrednext year as well. ibly convenient for seniors After all, we all just want to help each • Home care specialists not only look other age intelligently. after planning for a loved one’s care Chris Wilkinson is the owner/GM for Nurse Next — they provide a holistic plan that speaks Door Home Care Services for Cowichan and cento a spouse’s (or other family member’s) tral Vancouver Island. For questions or a free inneeds and health, while coordinating home caring consult call 250-748-4357, or email other needed resources in the community Cowichan@NurseNextDoor.com • Personal training for seniors in their

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Every B.C. senior is unique ISOBEL MACKENZIE SENIORS ADVOCATE

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geism can take many forms, however like any discrimination it has, at its core, a desire to stereotype an entire group of people.

On Oct. 1, 2014, we celebrated the United Nations International Day of the Older Person. This year’s theme “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” should be a reminder to practice inclusion by resisting the temptation to stereotype anyone, including seniors.

To this end, there has been much discussion in the media recently about the increased and relative affluence of seniors. Some, such as Maclean’s Magazine have baited divisiveness with the headline “Old. Rich. Spoiled”.

Throughout the various articles and headlines of late, I have struggled to find the voice of actual seniors reflected. What I have found instead is incomplete information that has resulted in a misrepresentation of the economic plight of many seniors.

Statistics Canada pegs the 2011 median income for those over 65 at $23,700.

This means that 50 per cent of seniors in Canada are living on less than $23,700 per year, with the majority living alone. Compare this to the median income for 35-44 year olds at $43,300 with the overwhelming majority living in a two-person household sharing costs that are often borne by the single senior. Here in British Columbia alone, we have over 52,000 seniors who are living on $16,300 per year or less.

While it is true that some low-income seniors live in a home with no mortgage, they still face property tax, insurance and maintenance and repair costs all on a fixed income that is often not guaranteed to keep pace with inflation. Their equity in some cases has either been borrowed against, or is an insurance policy for future care costs.

Additionally, let’s not forget the 20 per cent of senior households that are rented and face annual increases against an often stagnant income. Seniors face health care costs related to drugs, mobility aids, den-

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tal care, eyeglasses and hearing aids with no workplace benefit plans to defray costs.

Householders today are enjoying record low interest rates. While this is a boon for some homeowners, it can be a hardship for the overwhelming majority of seniors who do not receive a defined benefit pension plan and must produce an adequate retirement income from savings and investments.

It is important to remember that, whatever wealth seniors might have (outside of their primary residence) they are usually required to produce an income from it, unlike people who receive their income from employment and can allow their wealth to compound.

The issue of the low income and poverty of some seniors is only one part of the picture. Seniors also make significant contributions to our communities and our health care system. We know that the greatest amount of volunteering is done by seniors. More significantly perhaps is the millions of hours of care that is provided every year in this country by seniors to their spouses, and in some cases, their parents. If seniors didn’t step up each and every day to the needs of their community, the cost to all levels of government would be staggering.

The contribution of unpaid caregivers over 65, alone is an estimated $4 billion savings to the Canadian health care system.

In addition to their contributions of unpaid labour, seniors also contribute to the costs of their care. In B.C., seniors pay: 80 per cent of their income toward the cost of residential care to a maximum of $3,092.66; 70 per cent of their income toward the cost of government subsidized assisted living with a maximum that varies according to local market conditions; and they co-pay the costs of their home support on a sliding scale based on income. While it may be fair to question whether a minority of higher income seniors should benefit from the caps, it is also very evident that the majority of seniors are surrendering significant amounts of their income to subsidize their care needs.

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The seniors of today, like the seniors of tomorrow, are unique individuals. Some have money, some do not. Some have good health, some do not. Some contribute to their community, others less so. Some need our help, others do not.

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Isobel Mackenzie was appointed as Seniors Advocate for B.C. in March 2014. Prior to this role, Isobel spent two decades working with seniors in home care, licensed dementia care, assisted living and volunteer and community services.

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Case of defaulting bank accountant (Part 1) It wasn’t as if Cruickshank was the first citizen or colonial administrator to be charged with dipping into the till in those early years of Vancouver Island as a Crown colony. rrest. Mr. George Cruickshank, formerly holding the position of accountant in the Bank of British Columbia in this city, was apprehended yesterday under circumstances of an extremely painful nature...”

Painful indeed! According to this gently worded paragraph in The British Colonist of May 12, 1865, he’d been charged with the willful appropriation of $5,000 in gold coin, the property of the said bank, as far back as June 1863.

That was a lot of money in those days and Cruickshank’s arrest shocked those who knew him as a married man with a family and a previously unblemished reputation. That pedigree, and the fact that he was recovering from a serious months-long illness, explains the editor’s initial reticence in “entering into particulars of the case” other than the dropping of a single hint: Cruickshank had suffered “reverse in business.” This suggested business outside his bank-

ing duties; whatever, first citizen or colonial his “estimable wife” administrator to be was said to have widecaught dipping into spread sympathy. the till in those early The next issue of years of Vancouver the paper carried Island as a Crown cola lengthy report of ony. But he’s the only Cruickshank’s appearone to receive such ance in police court, velvet-glove treatment CHRONICLES headlined, The Bank from the authorities.

T.W. Paterson Defalcation. George James D. Walker, Cary, acting for the now an inspector for bank, accused the accountant the BBC but manager of the of having embezzled $5,000 in Victoria branch at the time in American gold coin. He did so, question, deposed that there he assured Magistrate A.F. Pemwere two keys for the safe; he berton, with extreme reluctance. had one, Cruickshank the other.

This would be one of the most There were two different locks painful cases he’d ever conand two sections of the safe, the ducted (normally he acted as the so-called Treasury for surplus colonial attorney-general) and funds not required for the day’s the bank, despite its being the use (which wasn’t to be accessed victim, “shrunk from this prosby the accountant), the other ecution”. But it had no choice, part of the safe was for daily use. being bound by charter to pursue To open the vault required both prosecution and restitution, and keys; when Walker took up resialso wishing to clear the reputadence in Esquimalt, he gave his tions of its other employees. key to Cruickshank who in turn Before proceeding, Cary gave his key to another bank declared that, should Cruickemployee named Rushton. shank be found guilty, he hoped Upon the cashier being transthat the sentence reflected the ferred, Cruickshank seems to extenuating circumstances have managed the bank until “which greatly mitigated the Rushton’s appointment when offence”. he became both accountant and All of this is so out of character cashier. for criminal cases of the day. It To this point, Cruickshank wasn’t as if Cruickshank was the had been on his feet in the dock, as was customary, but at the request of his counsel, D.B. Ring, he was allowed to take a seat in Think about it. the courtroom.

Can you really afford some of the promises being made The daily receipts, Walker in this election campaign? continued, were deposited in Re-elect the safe which was opened at 10 o’clock next morning when the Al Siebring manager or, in his absence, the to North Cowichan Council accountant, doled out a “float” to the cashier. He stated that “the www.alsiebring.ca accountant was always accompanied by someone else”.

So, how could Cruickshank pilfer $5,000 if he had but one key and was never alone?

Moving on, Walker explained Authorized by Anne Siebring, Financial Agent - siebringcampaign@shaw.ca how, when doing his quarterly audit in October 1863, he found that $5,000 had gone missing on Sept. 30. He’d questioned all ROYAL CANADIAN employees individually, taken legion brancH #53 down their replies in writing then had them sign copies of 25 K h S , d their statements. At that time, he 250-746-5013 said, Cruickshank had admitted his guilt.

Where were the statements?

Where was Cruickshank’s confession? Inexplicably, Walker couldn’t “lay his hands on Sunday november 2, 2014 • 12:00 HourS them”. This drew an objection from Mr. Ring to their being alluded to in court without their Duncan United Church being available as evidence. Cary thought that Walker’s recollecSunday november 9 • 10:00 HourS tion of the general content of the statements was admissible.

Pemberton disagreed: Cary was to “exhaust all direct evidence before producing secondary Friday october 31 • Saturday november 1 [evidence].”

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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:

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Seven (7) to be elected Candidate’s Name

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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

103 – 330 Brae Road, Duncan, BC 9384 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC 3217 Cook Street, Chemainus, BC 1769 Elford Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC 6610 Pemberlea Road, Duncan, BC 6814 Kensington Road, Duncan, BC 915 Chapman Road, Cobble Hill, BC 1820 Herd Road, Duncan, BC 2427 Seine Road, Duncan, BC 4061 Cowichan Lake Road, Duncan, BC 33 Methuen Street, Ladysmith, BC 577B Noowick Road, Mill Bay, BC 5183 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC 3255 Gibbins Road, Duncan, BC 6147 Edgehill Place, Duncan, BC 6671 Beaumont Avenue, Duncan, BC 3083 Kakalatse, Duncan, BC

Advance voting opportunities will be held at the Town of Lake Cowichan Municipal Office, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

November 15, 2014

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

Advanced voting opportunities will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Island Savings Centre – 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC November 15, 2014

General voting will be open to qualified electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Electors entitled to vote in the Cowichan Valley Regional District may only vote at the location specified for the Electoral Area in which they reside or own property.

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George Bonner Elementary School 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake Cobble Hill Community Hall 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill Bench Elementary School 1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacob Road, Duncan

B – Shawnigan Lake

C – Cobble Hill

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.

G – Saltair/Gulf Islands

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H – North Oyster/Diamond

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.

I – Youbou/Meade Creek

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Duncan Kiwanis Village 355 Day Road November 05, 2014 Sunridge Place 361 Bundock Avenue November 05, 2014 Cairnsmore Place 250 Cairnsmore Street November 05, 2014 Sherwood House 280 Government Street November 12, 2014 Wedgewood House 256 Government Street November 12, 2014 Duncan Manor 280 First Street November 12, 2014 sp V ting opp n ti (f M r n infi m )

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Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan Chemainus Elementary School, 3172 Garner Street, Chemainus North Oyster Elementary School, 13470 Cedar Road, Ladysmith Youbou Community Hall, 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou

sp V ting opp n – t ti i n A special voting opportunity will be held at Forbes Hall located at 292 Mission Road on Thetis Island between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 for eligible electors of CVRD Electoral Area G – Saltair/Gulf Islands.

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.

For more detailed information about mail voting procedures, contact the Cowichan Valley Regional District Legislative Services Office at 250-746-2508 or 1-800-665-3955 or by e-mail at: scarlow@cvrd.bc.ca

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.

V ting P a Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at Chemainus Senior’s Drop-In Centre 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in Quamichan Campus of Cowichan Secondary 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Crofton Elementary School 8017 York Avenue, Crofton, BC Robert Harper Ecole Mount Prevost 6177 Somenos Road, Duncan, BC Chief Election Officer Maple Bay Elementary School 1500 Donnay Drive, Duncan, BC North Cowichan Municipal Hall 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley)

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Old and new Caps boost Field hockey team back to win column teams shoot for provincial tourney KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley Capitals’ longest-tenured player and newest addition came through bigtime last weekend as the B.C. Hockey League team broke a four-game losing streak, but head coach Bob Beatty wasn’t ready to celebrate yet.

“We’re not giddy with ourselves, but it was a lot better weekend, for sure,” the coach said. “It’s only one game, so we’re not getting too carried away, but it certainly was a never-give-up game that finally went our way.”

Captain Kyle Horsman recorded a natural hat trick, scoring twice in the last five minutes of regulation and again three minutes and 22 seconds into overtime, as the Caps edged the visiting West Kelowna Warriors 6-5.

“It was good to see Kyle finally get rewarded,” Beatty said. “He works so hard, night in and night out.”

Opening the scoring in that same game, and assisting on two of Horsman’s goals was Darien Craighead, who the Caps acquired from the Langley Rivermen on Friday morning.

Craighead also potted both Cowichan goals in a 3-2 loss to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday, scoring his first goal as a Capital just 17 seconds into the contest, despite not arriving at the rink until after warm-up.

Craighead, who had 22 points in 49 games last season, came to the Caps along with the rights to forward Brendan Gulka in exchange for forward Colten Kehler and defenceman Charlie Pelnik.

The 17-year-old Craighead had been playing with the junior B Langley Knights — where he had 13 points in five games — since asking for a trade from the Rivermen early in the season.

“We’re excited to have him,” Beatty said. “And he’s excited to

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Capitals players celebrate Mitch Stapley’s first BCHL goal during Saturday’s 6-5 overtime win over the West Kelowna Warriors. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] be playing. We don’t expect three goals from him every weekend, but we do expect him to chip in offensively, for sure.”

The Caps battled back and forth with the Warriors on Saturday, but trailed 5-3 with less than five minutes to play before Horsman went on his tear.

Also scoring for Cowichan on Saturday were Daniel Wanner, and defenceman Mitch Stapley, who recorded his first BCHL goal, while Skylar Pacheco recorded assists on two of Horsman’s markers. Lane Michasiw got the start between the pipes and made 36 saves on 41 shots for his second career win.

“We did give up five goals, but we don’t want to rain on the parade,” Beatty said. “We have to keep improving our play in our own end, for sure.”

Gelsinger also set up both of Craighead’s goals on Friday night. The teams were tied at two goals apiece with less than two minutes to play before Alberni’s Dylan Haugen broke the deadlock. Michasiw also played that game, stopping 47 of 50 shots.

The Caps play host to the Nanaimo Clippers on Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m., and Beatty is hoping to carry some of the positive feeling from Saturday over to that game, especially with their next game not until next Sunday.

“Hopefully we can rally and get some momentum off that big comeback,” he said. “Obviously, it’s great to get back in the win column, but we have a ways to go before we’re back in the playoff hunt. We have to put some wins together before we can do that.”

With a handful of tune-up tournaments now behind them, the Cowichan Valley’s AAA girls field hockey teams will be taking aim at berths in the provincial championships at the Island tournament coming up this weekend.

The three teams all had excellent showings at the Bridgman Cup in Victoria on the Thanksgiving weekend, where Shawnigan Lake School placed second, Cowichan Secondary finished third, and Frances Kelsey was ninth, despite losing just one game.

Shawnigan and Cowichan squared off in the Bridgman semifinals, where Shawnigan prevailed 2-1. Cowichan coach Perri Espeseth would have liked to hold off the meeting with Shawnigan a little longer.

“It was too bad we had to come up against Shawnigan in the semifinal,” she said. “We see them as one of our biggest rivals on the Island, so it would have been nice to play them in the final.”

Espeseth saw improvement from the team throughout the tournament, which was really their first of the season, having used the John Ferreira Tournament that they hosted to help determine the final roster.

Seniors Kelsey Goodman, Sara Lowes and Beth Corish set a tone for the tournament that their teammates gladly followed.

“They’re all real leaders on the team,” Espeseth said.

After getting by Cowichan, Shawnigan faced Handsworth in the final, where they lost in penalties. Not a bad result for their first Bridgman appearance.

“We would have liked to win the trophy, but we took a huge

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developmental step,” coach Kelly Koepp said. “It was a great experience.”

Shawnigan led for much of the final, but an unfortunate error led to a late breakaway and Handsworth’s game-tying goal.

Shawnigan couldn’t match their opponents in penalties.

The Frances Kelsey Breakers lost just one game all tournament, going 1-1-1 in the round robin tied with another team. Thanks to goal-differential, Kelsey ended up in the consolation bracket, where they went undefeated.

“We developed as a team throughout the tournament,” coach Ali Andersen said. “The players started to trust each other more and felt more comfortable as a team.”

Grade 12 player Tenneh Bieberdorf and Grade 10 Helen Brancato stood out on defence with their strong play.

The three teams will head to Victoria this weekend for the Island tournament. The top three teams are guaranteed to play in provincials, while the fourthplace squad will get a chance to play for a wild-card berth.

The Breakers are looking for one of those three spots.

“That is an attainable goal for sure,” Andersen said. “Hopefully our girls are up for the challenge.”

After winning the provincial AA championship in 2011 and 2013, and placing second in 2012, Shawnigan will be looking to play for the AAA title for the first time, having opted to move up a notch.

Winning a provincial title isn’t on their minds, yet.

“No. 1 is to qualify and get there,” Koepp said. “I’m confident the girls can do it.”

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Darby McIntyre of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club was honoured by Gymnastics BC last Saturday as the Karen Kelsall Provincial Stream Athlete of the Year.

The award goes to the highestranked Provincial Level 5 or prenovice gymnast.

McIntyre began 2014 by winning the all-around title and three event medals, including two golds, at the BC Winter Games in Mission.

At the 2014 Artistic Gymnastics BC Championships, she placed second in the Provincial 5 Novice category, again winning three event medals, including two golds.

Finally, she won the all-around title at the 2014 Western Canadian Championships and again came home with three event medals.

A strong start and a spectacular goalkeeping effort in the second half propelled Cowichan LMG to a 2-0 victory over Gorge last Friday, keeping the team’s perfect record intact.

Cowichan started the game well, getting their first goal, the eventual game-winner, from Tyler Hughes on a free kick at eight minutes, and adding some insurance at 28 minutes when Paddy Nelson scored his league-leading 10th goal of the season on a breakaway.

“We were doing really well,” head coach Glen Martin commented.

So well, in fact, that Martin made just one change at halftime, opting to keep things consistent after the strong first-half performance.

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All the momentum from the opening 45 minutes was lost, however, and Cowichan struggled to hold on to the lead.

“I don’t know what happened, but we let them off the game,” Martin said.

The only saving grace was goalkeeper Joel Wilson, who didn’t miss a beat in his return after serving a one-game suspension the week earlier.

“Joel was great in the second half,” Martin said. “If it wasn’t for him, things would have been different. He earned the shutout.”

Now 8-0, Cowichan leads second-place Saanich Fusion 24 points to 17. The club will play host to third-place Bays United in Ladysmith this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

“We have to be better,” Martin said. “We have to play a complete game against Bays.”

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Arlene’s success and leadership has been recognized with multiple honours and awards including: Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100.

Nick Kean steals the puck from a fallen Storm player last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Isles’ commitment questioned KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After three losses last week, including back-to-back blowouts at the hands of the Campbell River Storm, Kerry Park Islanders owner Mark Osmond is wondering how committed his players are to junior B hockey.

“If they don’t want to play at this level, they should maybe tell us,” he said.

The Isles lost to the Saanich Braves 5-2 last Wednesday, both their goals coming on the powerplay, from Nick Kean and Zack Smith, while Ty Rennie turned in a 34-save performance.

They then went on to lose to Campbell River Storm 10-5 in Campbell River on Friday and 8-3 at home on Saturday, both times giving up five or more unanswered goals.

Although the Storm scored the only two goals in the first period on Friday, the Isles came back and tied it with goals from Ryan Paisley and Braedan Cross just 15 seconds apart early in the second.

Then the Storm took control with five straight goals before the period was over.

Both teams scored three times in the third period, but the gap was too much for the Isles. Cross was in on every Kerry Park

goal, finishing with a hat trick and two assists, while Paisley had a goal and two helpers, Zack Smith had a goal and an assist, and blueliner Chris Carpentier had two assists.

Leighton Williams went the distance in net and made a respectable 59 saves on 69 shots.

The Isles briefly held a one-goal lead on Saturday before allowing the Storm to surge back with six in a row.

The teams finished the first period tied 2-2, with all four goals coming on the powerplay. Paisley put the Isles up midway through the second, but the Storm evened the score before the end of that frame, then dominated the third with five goals.

“For two periods, we played some of the best hockey we’ve played, but in the third, we shut down. I’m not sure if it’s conditioning or what.”

Paisley and Cross both finished with a goal and an assist, while Matt Osmond also scored. Williams again did all he could to keep his team in the game, making 66 saves on 74 shots.

The Isles visit the Westshore Warriors at the Q Centre on Wednesday, then play host to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Sunday at 3 p.m.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, October 29, 2014

DCS girls 11th at Christian championships KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Currently sitting 10th in the provincial 1A girls volleyball rankings, the Duncan Christian Chargers finished tied for 11th at the B.C. Christian Championships in Surrey last weekend.

The Chargers split their opening match with seventh-ranked Cedars Christian of Prince George, 25-22, 13-25, but lost 47-38

on overall points. Their fate was better in the second match as they once again split, this time with eighth-ranked Credo Christian of Langley, 25-23, 21-25, but won 48-45 on overall points.

Wrapping up the round robin against eighth-ranked Campbell River Christian, the Chargers split once more, 25-23, 21-25, and lost on overall points to place third in their pool.

In the first round of the playoffs, DCS faced yet another provincially ranked team, fourth-slotted White Rock Christian, and lost 259, 25-16. They won their first consolation games 25-14, 25-15 over Vancouver’s Carver Christian, then fell 25-14, 27-25 to Pacific Christian of Victoria.

The Chargers’ key Island rival, Campbell River Christian, also tied for 11th place.

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Stellers and Cardinals win as Cowichan dominates Div. 3 Cowichan’s Div. 3 ladies field hockey teams both picked up wins last weekend.

The Stellers got goals from Jill Dayton, Haley Koers, Rayanne Pearson and Ashlyn Toljander as they shut down the Rebels Renegades 4-0. Teresa Gregus scored twice and Shylane Davidson and Alyssa Davidson had one goal

apiece as the Cowichan Kestrels edged the Ravens 4-3.

In Div. 1, Sophie Murray, Kristi Sykes and Kyla Toljander scored as the Cowichan Flickers tied the Mariners 3-3, and in Div. 2, the Cowichan Cardinals were edged 4-3, their scoring coming from Shylayne Davidson, Jill Roberts and Taylor Wainman.

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