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Labour dispute snarls testing at Cowichan hospital Health sciences action: Affected local patients to be rescheduled as soon as possible Peter W. Rusland

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Gavin Murray, 3, is the Ärst to hop aboard Champ a mechanical horse that has been entertaining Cowichan children for more than 50 years. Champ was recently restored to mint condition by Gavin’s dad Scott Murray, left, and grandpa Dave Cahoon, right. The horse will makes its second debut at Duncan Mall tomorrow.

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hen Dave Cahoon was a young boy, he used to ride a coin-operated horse named Champion in the old T.W. Eaton’s building in downtown Duncan. “I used to ride him every other Friday night. We’d come down off the mountain every two weeks to get our supplies. I would ride him while my parents shopped. That was when you could get everything in one place, including groceries.” In the late 1970s, the Champion was moved from Eaton’s (now the Merchants building), to a the Duncan Mall. It was then people nicknamed the horse the Champ, which has been his name every day since.

When Cahoon was employed as a security guard at Duncan Mall in 1990 he recognized his old playmate. “I spotted the Champ and thought, ‘Now I know where he went.’” Seeing him brought back childhood memories.” At the time, the Champ, who was built around 1960, wasn’t making much money. Cahoon suggested to the mall of¿ce that they move the horse from in front of Fields to centre court. There, Cahoon said, “he started producing nicely.” Cahoon inÀuenced that revenue growth by offering kids an occasional free ride so they would fall in love with the Champ too. “I can’t count the number of kids I got hooked on this thing. I would plunk in a quarter at least once per day to get them hooked. When it’s a kid’s ¿rst time ever, their faces lights up and

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they know how brilliant he is. That’s when I know I’ve got another one.” Cahoon tried to buy the Champ for himself, but he couldn’t agree on terms with the owner. Instead, the Merchants Association bought it with a plan to restore it. But the restoration project took a back seat to renovations in the mall. Champ’s condition deteriorated to the point the mall’s owner wanted it gone. Cahoon asked his son-in-law, Scott Murray — who works in the paint body shop at Peter Baljet’s car dealership — if he could restore it. “Peter Baljet said we could bring it into the shop. He allowed Scott to do the work outside work hours. Scott and I spent the ¿rst weekend grinding out all the cracks and re¿lling it. Scott reworked the whole thing. The Champ is absolutely gorgeous now.” more on A4

owichanians whose long-awaited CTscan dates are bumped by this week’s hospital labour strife will be re-booked quickly, health brass promised Thursday. “Those dates will be rescheduled as soon as possible; they won’t go back to the bottom of the list,” said Suzanne Germain of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “If someone has not been called (by re-booking staff), come to where you were supposed to get the procedure,” she said of medical imaging that also includes X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs. She and other medical of¿cials indicated Cowichan District Hospital’s surgical and other services basically got off lightly, comPeter Fahey: a bit pared to some larger hospitals where operations were scrubbed more ﬂexible as B.C.’s Health Sciences Association member unions staged job action yesterday and planned more for today. Thursday saw hospital pharmacists do legislated essential services — but no picketing — between 9 a.m. and midnight. Today involves a 24-hour slowing to weekend-service levels by medical-imaging workers. “Local sites are a bit more Àexible,” said CDH’s site manager Peter Fahey. “This is job action; it’s not business as usual,” added Germain regarding CDH’s nine pharmacy staff, plus 36 medical-diagnostic workers. HSA president Reid Johnson agreed, as veteran mediator Vince Ready was hired Tuesday to grease talks between the HSA and the province’s Health Employers’ Association. Johnson believed the HSA’s wage demand of a four-percent hike, across two years, was fair after his members’ contract expired on March 31. “It’s two and two, and no concessions on bene¿ts,” he told the News Leader Pictorial. “It’s like what other public sectors have gotten already.” Johnson hoped Ready’s raft of mediation smarts leads to a deal soon. more on A5

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Judge set to rule in assault trial of Duncan cop who shot Chemainus man Jan. 17, 2013 is set as the date for a decision in the aggravated assault trial of Const. David Pompeo (left). The officer appeared in Duncan Provincial Court briefly Tuesday to find out that’s when Judge Josiah Wood would render his verdict. Pompeo’s charges stem from an incident near Chemainus in September 2009 when Bill

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cts of kindness are wonderful at any time of the year, but especially during the Christmas season. An emotional Val Phelps greeted four good Samaritans at her Miller Road home Wednesday morning. They were there as part of the Island Savings Credit Union’s Waves of Kindness program. “What we do from time to time, we’ll just show up and do some Wave of Kindness,’’ said Felice “What we do Iorio, one of the crew from time to that included time, we’ll just Shaun Dale, Jamie Pashow up.” kos and Wes Lancaster. “I just had this huge tree taken down in my front yard,’’ explained Phelps. “When I came back from

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Dwindling doctor count has some Lake Cowichan residents calling 911 Going, going...: Community meeting scheduled to address the issue Peter W. Rusland

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iring ¿ve more doctors is patient Laurie Johnson’s prescription for curing Lake Cowichan’s physician shortage. “It’s a crisis,” she said. “I’m scared if we loose one more doctor, we will start to loose our community.” Her fears will be aired during Tuesday’s 5:30 p.m. public meeting in the lake’s Centennial Hall where agents with the Vancouver Island Health Authority have been invited. While Johnson said the lake needs two or three

more docs immediately — to replace one that’s already left, and another leaving in the fall — her community ideally needs some six physicians. “There were three doctors, but we’re down to two after Dr. David Froese left in the spring,” said Johnson, who must now take a day off to see her new doctor in Duncan. “That left us with doctors Peter Postuk, and Philip Kerswell. “Then we read in the Lake Cowichan Gazette Dr. Postuk is leaving as of September 2013. That’ll leave us with just one doctor serving the Cowichan Lake area of 3,500 people.” courtesy Bob Day And it won’t take long for Kerswell to burn out Brookside Medical Clinic in Lake Cowichan recently lost while more folks seek physicians elsewhere too, one of its three doctors and another is expected to depart Johnson signalled about the draining Brookside next year. Medical Clinic. That’s why she’s booked Tueslike ours. day’s house call by VIHA. “Other communities are hurting as well. My “We need to work as a team to ¿gure out what concern is once we lose our second doctor, we’ll we can do to bring doctors to small communities

start losing our facilities like our pharmacy, Life Lab, and health centre.” To ¿ll the doctor shortage, Johnson suggested Victoria make it mandatory graduating physicians ¿rst serve in a small community “like they do with RCMP postings.” “Once you get them here, I’m sure a few will get attached to a small community and stay. If not. we’d at least get another doctor coming in after them.” That’s also why it’s critical to keep medical services in the lake. “Doctors want to be stationed where all the amenities are, because time is everything for a doctor,” she said, hoping Tuesday’s meeting is well attended. “If our town shows up, it’ll show VIHA we care, that this is a crisis, and we want to work together on a solution. “I want to come back to Lake Cowichan for my doctor.”

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tay back from gravel trucks — they may spit rocks at you. Also, avoid Allenby and Boys roads where big rigs are hauling ¿ll to dike work along Lakes Road. That’s the moral of the near injury ducked by a local driver who said a softball-size rock Àew from the wheels of a blue JBC truck last Thursday along Allenby. “All I saw was this rock come bouncing down the road at me,” Lara Stuart said. “It was like a rubber ball. “It came from under the truck, from between the sets of wheels. “It bounced ¿ve or six times and the last bounce sent it over to the bush on the river side,” said the relieved motorist, well aware of a recent logging-truck rock-throughwindshield tragedy on the Lake Cowichan Highway. Thursday’s stone joined a trail of other rocks and mud along Allenby and Boys, witnesses said, before the JBC trucks headed along the highway to Lakes dike work.

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Local mayors urge motorists to stay back from gravel trucks such as this one hauling Äll to Lakes Road dike work, after residents reported rocks and other debris leaving the contracted rigs. One witness saw debris clean-up happening along Allenby. Dave Johel, of dike-contractors Johel Brothers Contracting, was unavailable for comment by press time. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure was concerned after hearing JBC rigs were loading ¿ll on a rocky, muddy Qulshemut Road, off the reserve’s Indian Road, tarping the load, then hauling it along publicly used roads, some on Cowichan Tribes territory. “It’s my ¿rst time hearing about this,” he said of Thursday’s rocktossing. “My ¿rst thought is that every modern dump truck I’ve seen has a screen over the top as a safety precaution to keep stuff from Àying off.

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No job action was planned for Monday, noted Johnson, sympathizing with patients frustrated by a bump in imaging work after booking months ago. “Those wait lists were there already because of medical-imaging staff shortages,” he said. “If we don’t get a good collective agreement now, it’ll just get worse.” Making things better, he said, involves VIHA starting to boost training of health sciences professionals, as was done for B.C.’s doctors and nurses. “You have to train people over ¿ve or six years. International recruitment hasn’t worked. We need B.C. students trained at competitive wages.”

“I’ll have to direct this to our engineering department. I’m sure they’re (JBC) following the rules.” “In any case, you’re well advised to stay back from large trucks,” said Lefebure. “With those big tires, they could pick something up, and it could come off.” North Cowichan is leading the multi-million-dollar diking project — along Lakes and Tzouhalem roads — being shared with the City of Duncan. City mayor Phil Kent said last Friday he’d had no complaints of rogue rocks, mud and other diking debris, but offered similar advice as Lefebure. “Don’t follow gravel trucks very closely.”

Vehicle break-ins plague Lake Cowichan A rash of incidents of vehicles targeted by thieves was reported to Lake Cowichan RCMP on back-to-back days. Police responded to a complaint of someone entering a vehicle parked in the Lakeview Avenue area Saturday. A suspect was apparently interrupted by the barking of the car owner’s dog. Nothing was taken from the vehicle. A police dog was called to the scene but police could not locate the suspect. Sunday, police responded to several complaints of someone entering vehicles parked in the areas of Arbutus Street, Nitinat Avenue and Somenos Street. An undisclosed number of items was taken from the vehicles. “RCMP would like to remind people to lock their vehicles and ensure that valuables are kept out of sight,’’ noted Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Larry Olson. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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ersonalized Learning is a term you’re going to be hearing a lot. It’s the wave of the future in education, including in Cowichan School District 79 where steps were taken Nov. 7 into determining how it might ¿t into the curriculum. Dr. John Abbott, a foremost authority on the subject, was in the valley to offer his perspective on how it will take shape. Personalized Learning, as the name implies, means tailoring education to meet the speci¿c needs of students as they move toward making career choices in ¿elds that interest them. It provides greater choice, increased student engagement, moving beyond teachers simply providing facts but a greater understanding of how things relate and more. Some of these models already exist but it’s a matter of putting principles into widespread practice. “We’re looking at the best possibilities for them to learn effectively,’’ said Ron Nunweiler, School District 79’s acting director of middle/secondary education. Most parents and older students can relate to the traditional way of teaching. “Generally, it was a lot of stand and deliver,’’ said Nunweiler. The focal point is changing so students can offer their thoughts and ideas, and learning can be conducted in a multitude of ways. “There’s a lot of ways students can demonstrate their learning,’’ said Nunweiler. That’s one small piece of Personalized Learning, he added. Another piece is presentation.

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Personalized Learning is aimed at directing students in Äelds that interest them. “There’s a lot of students who don’t want to present that speech in front of the public and their peers,’’ said Nunweiler. That doesn’t mean the student is any less knowledgeable than anyone else. The traditional test is also where some smart students simply fall apart under pressure, not a true indication of their abilities. “It’s respecting students to demonstrate their learning in many different ways,’’ said Nunweiler. Learning doesn’t have to be con¿ned to the classroom, he added. Elementary students can get outside to bring nature into perspective while middle school students can demonstrate and develop their skills in many different ways. Nunweiler cited an example where Quamichan and Mount Prevost Middle School students can prosper from an exchange by sharing facilities. Quamichan has sound studios and production facilities for the audio and visual arts where an exchange can give other students exposure to

those areas that might not normally be available to them. Nunweiler conceded these types of changes aren’t going to occur overnight, but can be developed as time goes on. “It’s changing the way we look at things, but it’s personalizing or customizing learning for a student,’’ he emphasized. Independent Directive Studies, through the Ministry of Education, is a way students at the senior level, in Grades 10 through 12, can identify an area they want to focus on within a credit course. In the ¿nal analysis, none of this is rocket science, Nunweiler said. “It’s how to keep our young people interested in school and how do we continue that passion for learning? “Everybody’s got their strengths and weaknesses. How do we work with these things and not punish our kids?’’ Abbott and school district members met with Abbott and student representatives of middle and secondary schools for ¿ve hours Wednesday. “They gave us a tremendous amount of feedback,’’ said Nunweiler. Abbott, he said, “provided an opportunity to stimulate their thinking. These kids are just vibrating with excitement.’’ A evening forum involving parents and Abbott revolved around ¿ve discussion themes — Personalized Learning for Every Student, Quality Teaching and Learning, Flexibility and Choice, High Standards and Learning Empowered by Technology. It attracted about 130 people, Nunweiler said. He said it was a very positive session and some good suggestions were made during round table discussions about how education can move forward in the valley.

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It’s time for B.C. residents to stop demonizing pot Marijuana legalization: beneﬁts outweigh the costs

ormer NDP leadership candidate Dana Larsen appears to have a thoughtful, well-considered plan to force the powers-that-be to reconsider their stance on marijuana. It is matched by his rationale as to why this potential policy shift is a good idea. Let’s hope these two simple facts can coincide in such a way that we can ¿nally get one of our country’s more ridiculous laws off the books. Legal marijuana is not a panacea for all that ails our society. It is not going to cure cancer, halt global warming or make us all just get along. But making it legal is not going to cause life in the valley to come to a screeching — or better make that shamLarsen’s take bling — halt either. a good one, In fact, legalized pot will probably have very little impact on life in the we hope it valley at all — unless of course you catches on talk about the money pulled out of the underground economy and injected into the legitimate ecomony, the tax revenue generated to fund local public services, the police and court resources freed to target things that really threaten public safety and the emancipation of ordinary people made criminals by a simple desire to make their heads feel funny. There is nothing particularly amazing, nor threatening about pot. It is a weed that some people smoke because they like the way it makes them feel. It can make you say and do stupid things. And if you imbibe too frequently it can lead to health and/or personal problems. In many ways, it is reminiscent of french fries or automobiles. Why we invest so much time and money in an ineffectual effort to stamp out its use is beyond ridiculous. We’ve got more important ¿sh to fry. Let’s stop denying society’s unhealthy desire for this plant. Let’s stop ¿ghting it and let’s start using it. The bene¿ts of that policy clearly outweight the costs. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

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The case for Like it or not, you will spend a signiﬁcant portion of your discretionary income this time of year. Like it or not, Christmas is make-orbreak time for the retail industry. Like it or not, they need to tell you about their product if you are going to have any chance of enjoying it or beneﬁtting from it. If it really bothers you, just change the channel, or walk by the store.

Duncan kicks off Christmas the last Friday of November, but decorations are usually up earlier.

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former Conservative candidate who suffered a drubbing from Jean Crowder in the past federal election recently launched a bitter attack on the Nanaimo-Cowichan MP in a column published in the News Leader Pictorial Nov. 14. John Koury accused her of voting against the federal government’s economic stimulus initiatives, and therefore, against pubic infrastructure spending in her own riding. The truth is Crowder has consistently voiced her support for federal investments within Nanaimo-Cowichan, from repairing the E&N railway line to constructing VIU’s new Cowichan Campus. Crowder did, however, vote against the most recent federal budget, as she did with previous budgets introduced by the Conservative government. And considering what these budgets

proposed, she had little choice. The 2012 federal budget, for example, was introduced as an “omnibus bill” and rammed through Parliament without proper debate. It resulted in radical changes to more than 70 pieces of legislation — changes that gut the environmental review process for major projects, raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67, reduce the Auditor General’s oversight, cut the operating budget of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and make it easier for government to deny employment insurance to laid-off workers. As you can see, it was a real gem of a budget. Omnibus bills like this are pieces of proposed legislation that alter dozens of unrelated laws, stuf¿ng them all into a single bill, rather than allowing Parliament to vote on each amendment or set of amendments separately. Traditionally, budget bills introduced in the House of Commons have been about 30 pages long. The Harper government’s omnibus budget bill was a staggering 425 pages.

Christmas is supposed to be about caring, sharing and appreciation for the things that are really important in life. And the barrage of businesses encouraging you to buy, buy, buy so early, and the crush of people rushing to comply simply saps the spirit out of too many people long before the actual holiday arrives. Dec. 1 please — no earlier.

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Critics argue this method of presenting legislation undermines the democratic process, squeezing too many legislative changes into a single bill and limiting parliamentary debate. And they are right. Members of the opposition repeatedly asked the government to break its omnibus bill into several separate pieces of legislation so proposed amendments could be properly debated. Sadly, these pleas were ignored. The result: Crowder and fellow MPs in all the opposition parties listened to their constituents and voted against the omnibus budget bill – a bill that undermined environment protections, social programs for workers and seniors, and ultimately the democratic process itself. They should be congratulated, not ridiculed, for voting as they did. Unfortunately, this required voting against certain public infrastructure investments that Crowder and her colleagues would have likely

supported had they been broken apart from the rest of the bill. But whose fault is that? MPs vote on a single federal budget that covers government priorities for the entire ¿scal year. They don’t vote separately on infrastructure spending in individual ridings. That’s not how it works. Blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the Conservative government for refusing to compromise, rejecting opposition amendments, and limiting debate on dramatic legislative changes what will have a profound impact on the lives of millions of Canadians. That’s the score. And you can be sure many of us will remember come next election. Rob Douglas writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. He can be reached at douglas.robert.g@gmail.com

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When should Christmas advertising start? “December 1. I was in Superstore in mid-November and heard Christmas music, and it made me angry because I thought it was just too soon.”

Hannah Lishman, Cobble Hill

“It should be Dec. 1 because I felt this year (ads) took away from Remembrance Day (Nov. 1), and it’s really important we recognize the freedom we have in Canada.”

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Chemainus aquifer water decision just reinforces colonial elitism

Dear editor Re: the Chemainus aquifer court ruling. The interests of a marginalized people on the last piece of land set aside for their interests suffers a setback for the bene¿t of settlers who expect unwarranted privilege on lands never ceded for them, federal lands. Injustice continues to this day! Taking, stealing and having the support of the biased courts to support the thievery, never considering that Halalt needs water for its future generations. The age-old colonial beliefs of supremacy is alive. Consultation? More like take it or else — we’ll build it anyways. Suck it up! And so the municipality sucks it up. North Cowichan should be ashamed of itself for taking advantage of the disadvantaged. They are probably happy with themselves: “whoopee, we could develop at the expense of Indigenous people still. Damn, we’re still privileged!” Calvin Claxton, Duncan

In my opinion: Many questions remain

he Island Corridor Foundation, the non-pro¿t society that owns the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, recently started asking Vancouver Island regional districts for $3.2 million to repair bridges along the route. Island taxpayers need to be concerned. A CRD staff report states the $3.2 million won’t cover the upgrades needed for commuter and freight rail services. Worse yet, the ICF has not obtained any commitment from VIA Rail to resume basic passenger service. comments submitte at cowichannewsleader.com Regional districts should think twice about handPeter W. Rusland/¿le Letter writer Dale Peng writes Cowichan would be much better off if Vancouver Island University could put aside ing over funds without asking hard questions about Cowichan VIU must invest in how the ICF will spend the money, and how the labour strife and start focusing on attracting foreign students. ICF is governed. attracting foreign students Valley. Our VIU must create the programs that have already bought will need to be recycled. First of all, the ICF’s claim that it will cost only Dear editor foreign students want to study in Cowichan. If This also limits us to one big bin, whereas we $3.2 million to get all 48 bridges and trestles up Since our beautiful Cowichan Vancouver we only get 2,000 foreign students each year, can put out as many recycling bins as we want to basic operational level strains credibility. A Island University campus opened last year, that is up to $100 million in investment for our now. I am totally opposed to this. We don’t February 2012 report conducted for the Ministry there have been two strikes. Lack of funding local economy each year and growing. Think need the CVRD acting like mini-dictators and of Transportation said it would cost at least $8.7 may be the root of all issues. The boom in the about how many low-carbon jobs will come imposing this on us. We need proper consultamillion to get the bridges operational and operating city of Kamloops is partially due to more than along with it. The list of bene¿t goes on. tion and that is only done via a referendum for 10 years. Has the ICF got any estimates from 3,000 foreign students currently schooling in Dale Peng on this issue. Just as it was mistaken with its contractors? that city. We were told each foreign student Crofton local recycling depot for the Cobble Hill area, Where is its business plan for this work? It seems may contribute up to $50,000 each year to local it is mistaken on this issue. We need to recycle the ICF has decided only its board members and economy. More than $150 million per year is elected politicians who don’t seem to employees need to know what its plan is for this poured into the economy of Kamloops. All dogs and all horses are going to those get it and want to continually spend, tax and money. The public is supposed to provide cash, How many foreign students are now studying borrow more. respond according to instinct and not ask any questions — even though serious at Cowichan VIU? What made those students Hal Adam Dear editor questions need asking. choose Thompson University, but not VIU Mill Bay Re: the recent dog attack that resulted in the I was a member of the ICF’s rail operations comin Duncan? Even Prince George hosts many death of a horse. I’ve seen many dogs chase mittee for several years after it acquired the E&N foreign students now. Our Cowichan VIU livestock. I, being a horse owner and rider, from Canadian Paci¿c in 2006. must have missed the key elements that attract How can the CVRD believe public have had many experiences with dogs of all In 2010, our committee began questioning the foreign students. Why are they not coming for breeds being very unpredictable, actually. I garbage pickup will save money? poor condition and overall safety of the railway, their post-secondary study? The answer may Dear editor but were told by ICF chief operating of¿cer Graexist in the courses and diplomas VIU offers to have had a retriever bite my horse ( I guess I should have called the news, right?), and had I ¿nd it interesting that the CVRD has the ham Bruce that this was none of our concern. the world. a boxer chase and attempt to do the same. As impression bringing garbage collection under In January 2011, Bruce told our committee Our beautiful Cowichan Valley has everysoon as a horse or other ‘À ight’ type animal its control will save money. This week CBC that it was no longer needed, but never exthing for foreign student to live and study. For engages in trying to Àee or even kick out, the reported on a test-case decision made by Toronto, plained why. Two months later, VIA stopped example, there are many foreign students in dogs response heightens. I trust no dog around (Canada’s largest city), in May 2011. Privatized passenger service due to the poor condition of Shawnigan Lake School and Queen Margamy horse, no matter what size. Stuff happens garbage collection to 165,000 homes resulted in the track. ret’s, as well as many local high schools. But and at the end of the day, they are all animals an estimated $60 million in cost savings. So if The problems have been known for some time: in most of them will go on to post-secondary and going to respond accordingly. Toronto is able to save money using private busiOctober 2010, a consultant submitted a report about study somewhere else, other than the Cowichan Angela Dodge-Fredrickson, Cowichan A ness, then why the need to put a number of our the state of the E&N’s bridges. That report, however, comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com c local entrepreneurs out of business? Is this really has remained a secret. just a thinly veiled plan to move one step closer The ICF refused to provide the report to our operatoward incorporation, or another agenda t.b.a. tions committee, and Southern Railway of VancouCVRD C plan to make garbage pickup Gord Boisvert ver Island (SVI), the current operator, has tried to “Should pit-bull dogs be banned in Cowichan?” Mill Bay block media freedom of information requests for it, public is an unwanted waste p You answered: (84 votes) claiming its disclosure would “unnecessarily diminDear D editor ish public con¿dence.” The CVRD’s new garbage pick-up plan is 63 per cent YES More letters online What don’t they want the public to see? aanother money-wasting boondongle. We need The 2012 Ministry of Transportation report covless government spending and less governl To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Also, read fresh stories every day and share ers some of these issues, but regional districts need ment borrowing. 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CITY OF DUNCAN PUBLIC WORKS 11TH ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE December 11-13, 2012 The City of Duncan Public Works Crew will be picking up donations of non-perishable food items for the local food bank again this year. Please place your donations, clearly marked FOOD BANK, at curbside on your scheduled garbage collection day. ****OR**** You can drop off your donations at City Hall or the Public Works Yard during business hours. ****OR**** Give us a call during these days and we will personally drop by to collect donations. PUBLIC WORKS YARD 1091 MARCHMONT ROAD

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Call off B.C.’s police from busting folks with pot for personal use, then lobby Ottawa to legalize and tax marijuana. That’s basically the three-year, two-step plan being pitched by decriminalization advocate Dana Larsen who’s visiting the Cowichan Library Monday at 6 p.m., then Mill Bay’s Kerry Park Recreation Centre Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pivotal to Larsen’s push — called Sensible B.C. — is the province’s Sensible Policing Act. It could order all B.C. cops to stop spending time or resources searching, seizing or arresting anyone for simple cannabis possession, explained the director of Vancouver’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary. “Lawyers at Elections B.C. have con¿rmed this (act) legislation is within provincial jurisdiction and suitable for a referendum,” said Larsen, 41, a former B.C. NDP leadership candidate. But staging that referendum means

plan to start the clock ticking in September.” If successful, Elections B.C. would hold a Sensible Policing Act referendum in September 2014 — then bring on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s federal Conservatives, who’ve stated they won’t legalize cannabis. “If we win the referendum in 2014, I don’t expect Stephen Harper would be that supportive (of legalization) but there’s an election in 2015,” said Larsen. “If Harper’s defeated, it would de¿nitely make it easier for us to make change on this in B.C.” His drive follows recent votes to legalize ganja in Washington and Colorado states, lending the Danielle Pope Sensible B.C. campaign a boost. Dana Larsen, founder of Sensible BC, is on a “Our legislation would also mission to give B.C. the right to vote on can-decriminalize possession in B.C., nabis regulation. and set up a commission to ¿gure out the rules and regulations needed of¿cially collecting 10% of voters to create a legally regulated system signatures in each of B.C.’s 85 proin our province, when the feds say vincial ridings, a feat similar to what ‘Yes’,” Larsen said of issues spanwas done two years ago to dump the ning medical-cannabis dispensing, HST. labeling, tax rates, marijuana shops, So Larsen’s touring and ashome-growing and more. sembling volunteers to gain those Legalizing cannabis would also 400,000-some names needed within unclog B.C.’s courts, steal money a 90-day window, between Septemfrom gangs, and hand Victoria an ber to November 2013. estimated $500 million in annual “We’re registering people, and revenues, Larsen said.

Public Hearing Notice North Cowichan Council gives notice that it will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, North Cowichan, BC. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow Council to receive public input on the following two bylaws: 1. “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (No.2 – Text Amendment), 2012,” No. 3492, proposes to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2011,” No. 3450, to provide that Council may support exclusions from the Agricultural Land Reserve where a clear net benefit to agriculture can be demonstrated and there is no net loss to agriculture. The final decision will remain with the Agricultural Land Commission. 2. “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 8 – Residential Medium Density Multi-Family Zone [R3-MF]), 2012,” No. 3495, proposes to amend "Zoning Bylaw 1997," No 2950, to create a new zone, “Residential Medium Density Multi-Family Zone (R3MF),” for multi-family residences. In addition, this bylaw proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950, to reclassify 8083 Arthur Street (Lot 2, Section 20, Range 2, Comiaken District, Plan 26400; Parcel Identifier 002-756-561) shown outlined and in bold on the map below, from Residential One and Two Family Zone (R3) to Residential Medium Density Multi-Family Zone [R3-MF] to legalize an existing triplex. The permitted use in the R3-MF Zone is multi-family residential; permitted accessory uses are Limited Home-Based Business and Accessory Building.

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February 15, 1923 â€“ November 27, 2012 Margaret is survived by her son Norman (Sue) of Kamloops BC, and grandson Paul of New Westminster. She was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas and her son Gordon; her sisters Letty (Jim) Long, Lilian (Harold) Pledger, and Dorothy (Mike) Dwyer, and by her brother Al (Dorothy) Norman. She is survived by her sisters in-law Maude Atkinson and Agnes Morelli, many nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Lyn Kumpala. Margaret was born in Camp Caycuse on Cowichan Lake, BC, where the children roamed free beneath summer skies. Her father, Henry Norman, was a high rigger logger who was in high demand as he taught and worked in the bush. During the depression he went to Russia, taking all his family, but promises meant nothing there and conditions were poor. When Margaret got scurvy he quickly moved his family back to the woods in the Cowichan Valley. Margaret absorbed the Russian language easily while there and acted as an interpreter for the adults. Henry carried Margaret to the sea where he found a boat willing to take the family to Canada. Margaret worked in a plywood plant in Victoria for 19 years and after her retirement she became a champion golfer, winning many trophies on the island, the mainland and other points in Canada. She was competing until the age of 75, also playing Bridge until then. It was not very exciting to just play golf until she was in her 80â€™s but she sure had fun having her pick-up games at the Seniors Center where she played and whupped most of the men. Mom loved to travel to Europe and met relatives in Finland. She and Dad spent many happy winters as snow birds in Arizona and Southern California. Special thanks to the Sherwood House staďŹ€ in Duncan, Jill Thomas and Kelly Norman for their excellent care. Lyn for her weekly visits during the summer and the many drives to the beaches and byways with mom. Special thanks to Paramedics Luke and Bobbi, ER and 3 West staďŹ€ and Dr. Ranier and Dr. Stoltze. Our Thanks to the staďŹ€ at Kamloops Seniors Village for their care and compassion during the past few months. There will be no service by request. A wake will be held in 2013, in Duncan, BC, date to be yet determined. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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FUNERAL HOMES

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& Afforable cremation and burial options including natural services & Bronze & granite headstones & Pre-arrangements

250-701-0001

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DEATHS FRANCOEUR, Guy Anthony Clarence (Clarence) July 17, 1921 â€“ Nov 29, 2012

Clarence was born in Star City, Saskatchewan and passed away in the Cowichan District Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Velma, sons Brian (Dawn), Rod, and daughter Lisa (Rick), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was proud to have served our country in the Canadian Army during World War II and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1948. He worked as a longshoreman for many years and was able to enjoy nearly 30 years of retirement in his own beloved Chemainus home. Clarence loved to travel, was an avid reader, enjoyed nature, loved hockey, loved to talk to people, and enjoyed going to â€œcoffee rowâ€? daily. Many thanks goes to the excellent staff of the Cowichan District Hospital for their special care they gave our husband, father, and grandfather. A private family gathering was held to celebrate his life. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001

A20 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, December 7, 2012

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INFORMATION

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND

TRAVEL

HELP WANTED

St. Anthony’s Dental Clinic

You can make a difference...

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses in case, Upper Valley View parking lot, Dec 4. Reward! If found please call (250)7465257.

CONDOMINIUM HOTEL 1-2-3 bdrm condominiums 8251850sq ft. Convenient Beach Access, Heated Pool/Hot Tub In-room Washer/Dryer, Flat Screen TV’s, Free Wi-Fi, Private Balconies, Daily Housekeeping, Handicapped Rooms Available. Weekly/Monthly Rates, Free Local Calls, Free Local Beach Transportation. Conveniently Located to Shops and Restaurants. www.crystalpalmsbeach resort.com 1-888-360-0037. 11605 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island FL 33706.

AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Save the Bread Van!

Dr. Loumbardias and staff are very pleased to have Dr. Heather Smith join our Family Dental Practice on Fridays.

New patients accepted and welcome Our new hours are: Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30

We are located at: #110-582 Goldstream Ave

(250)474-4322

Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to ﬁnd out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.

“Digniﬁed access to food for all”

Craft Fair Guide 2012 Have a Craft Fair you want to advertise? Listings will be published in date order of the event in the News Leader Pictorial + Daily Classiﬁeds!

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Re: Estate of GRAHAM LESLIE ANDERSON, Deceased, formerly of Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of GRAHAM LESLIE ANDERSON, Deceased are hereby notiﬁed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the Executor, R. Brian McDaniel, c/o McDaniel & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 201-64 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M4 on or before the 21st day of January, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate amongst the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Holiday Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

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DAYCARE CENTERS

Interested in opening a family child care business? The Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral, a program of the Clements Centre & funded by MCFD is now accepting registrations for the Family Child Care Training course that starts in February 2013. Find out more at http://clementscentre.org/children/child-care-rr/ Sundrops Centre for Child Development

Clements Centre for Community Living

PERSONALS

Creating Change • Bereavement • Self-Discovery • Anxiety/Panic Attacks • Fears & Phobia Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE

BARBARA ADELBORG C.M.H., H.T. Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist

Tables? 250-743-7018 SYLVAN UNITED Mill Bay Christmas Tea with Santa & Bake Sale Sat, Dec. 15th, 2-4 PM 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road. A few craft tables available $10 per table. For information call Lois 250-743-0569

INFORMATION

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

• Auto • Home • Business

Windshield Replacement Quality Brand Name • Auto •Windshield Home • Business and Repair Replacement

and Professional Chip Repair

Serving the Cowichan Valley since 1903

Fax: 250-746-4642 186 Ingram St., Duncan opposite Post Ofﬁce

OWN A Homecare business! Full Training/Support. A great income potential by helping others. Canadian based. $80K req’d to start. Qualicare.com 888-561-0616.

RED SEAL Diesel Truck and Trailer Mechanic wanted in Northern Alberta. Full time, permanent position. Initial accommodation supplied. E-mail: johnwb@telusplanet.net for immediate response.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

VOLUNTEERS

LOG TRUCK drivers with offroad experience wanted in Northern Alberta. Immediate openings, good wages, accommodation supplied. Forward resumes: johnwb@telusplanet.net

Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Nov. 17th & Dec. 15th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

FARM WORKERS DAIRY, BEEF, Crop, Sheep, Swine, Horticultural work. Live and learn in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia or New Zealand. 4-12 month AgriVenture programs available. 1-888598-4415 www.agriventure.com Canadian farmers may also apply for overseas trainees.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

HEALTH PRODUCTS Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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250-746-4824 Glass, Mirrors, Steamed Thermal Pane Replacement, Thermal Panes & Screens

HERBAL MAGIC. With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800-854-5176.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Quality Control Coordinator Sales Rep Trainee Fuel Truck Driver Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneﬁts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net

ACCOUNTING & Tax franchise. Start your own practice with Canada’s leading accounting franchise. Join Padgett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222.

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Baby Welcome Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 David Duncan 746-4236 Chemainus & Crofton Diana Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Pat Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Robyn Lake Cowichan 932-4664 Robyn Lake Cowichan 746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

Last Craft & Swap until February 3550 Watson Ave. Toys or Food Donations to Food Bank accepted

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250-746-1969

Community Welcome

Sundays Dec 9 & 16 9am-2pm.

Sarina Top Fundraiser Silent Auction and Bake Sale Chemainus Legion, Sunday, December. 9th, 1PM-5PM. Great gift ideas. Something for everyone. To see her story go to:

106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Craft & Swap Meet Cobble Hill Hall

DRAGONFLY DREAMING Natural Organic Care for Body & Spirit - 12th Annual Christmas Open House! Dragonﬂy’s latest body care treat- Faeries’ Chocolate Orange Body Lotion - edible! - is worth the trip itself! This year we’re introducing beautiful bijoux by Ms. Stones, so please join us for a relaxing Local Shop and visit! Cobble Hill Village, 3616 Garland Ave, Phone: 250-7438036. Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 December, 11am - 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 15 & 16 December, 11am - 4pm.

FOOD counter Attendant Wanted. FT position avail. Starting wage $10.50 hr. Apply in person at Smitty’s Restaurant, 5325 TCH, Duncan or email to smittys@super8duncan.com

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Inspiring Beyond Belief

CRAFT FAIRS Damali Lavender, Wine & Cheese! December 8 & 9, 10 am - 4 pm Nothing goes better with a variety of wines than cheese. We will have locally made cheese and sausage to sample with your tastings of Damali wine. Pick up your favourite wine and lavender products and then visit ‘Hilary’s Cheese’ and the ‘Cowichan Meat Market’ to complete your basket. 3500 Telegraph Rd Cobble Hill (250) 701-8903

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

CRAFT FAIRS

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

Duncan, British Columbia.

HELP WANTED

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

Friday, December 7, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A21

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

LEGAL SERVICES

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. now, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765. CHEMAINUS- RENO’D lrg bright 2 bdrm suite, 2 levels, 4 appls, 1.5 bath, sm pet considered. N/S. Refs. Avail Jan 1. $700. Call (250)246-1457. DOWNTOWN LADYSMITH Affordable housing- 1 bdrm apt. Hydro & cable incld. Rent starting at $450/mo. (250)246-7557. DUNCAN: 2bdrm adult oriented condo, second ﬂoor (no elevator), bright, 5 appl, f/p, balcony, quiet neighbours. N/S, no pets, walking distance to shopping. $750. Avail now. Ref’s req. 250-748-1388 DUNCAN 1BDRM, $650 per month. Non-smoker. 3 References & damage deposit required. Back apartment above Island Mediquip next to 49th grocery store. (250)748-0190 DUNCAN - BRIGHT one bedroom suite for rent. $750 month includes Fridge/Stove, all utilities, cable, internet and shared laundry. N/S, NP. Suitable for quiet mature person. Please contact 250-7010121. DUNCAN, new 2 Bdrm apartment, 2668 Dingwall, elevator, sprinkler system, elec. fp. Small pet N/S. $750 + utilities. Avail. Dec 1. 1 (250)477-4524 DUNCAN- sign 1 year lease get 1 month free, 2 bdrm condo, insuite laundry, N/S. $850mo + utils. Avail Now. Call 250-732-0379. DUNCAN SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look! Fresh paint and TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners, includes heat and hot water. Non-smokers only; no pets. Renovated 1 bdrm suite, $590

DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

BIG BUILDING Sale. This is a clearance you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

FAGIN’S ANTIQUES is located near the Duncan Wendy’s, 5835 York Road. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. Tel: 250-701-10588 Come to Fagin’s for unusual & affordable Christmas present ideas such as Jewelry from Thailand and Mexico, Mardi Gras Masks from the USA, Certiﬁed Life masks of Actors & Actresses from Angelina Jolie, Jack Nicholson to Arnold Schwarzenegger, African Tribal Masks, Russian, Canadian, German & Japanese Military items, Original Oil & Watercolour paintings, books, Persian Carpets, furniture etc. Fagin’s is like a free Museum, come & browse our items from over 30 Countries.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206, www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

PETS FEED & HAY HORSE PASTURE, 35 acres in Maple Bay. Use of barn, hay and grain storage also included. $125/mo per horse. Avail. immed. 1-780-381-4217.

PETS EASY CHRISTMAS Shopping for pets! No line ups, no cold weather. Deals to Bark about!! Receive 10% off with coupon code: Clubpet10 1-855-8390555 www.petland.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $400 OIL FURNACE, Olson, 8 yrs old. Avail at end of December $400. Pls call (250)746-9793.

FLOORING FLOOR INSTALLER looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, restretch & repairs. No job too small. Jerry (250)715-5852

FOOD PRODUCTS FRESH FREE-RANGE Christmas Turkeys, ready Dec. 14, $3.50/lb. 250-746-7124.

39’ 2004 TRAVEL Trailer, park model, “Terry model” asking $11,900. Propane furnace, 2 yrs old, full size, asking $700, worth $2000 new. 30’ pressure treated power pole, $200. Call (250)735-3258. CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! 25% OFF Christmas Sale! Bryson 3B ampliﬁer, NAD 1600 preamp-tuner, Bass bin 2 x 15” JBL speakers, Klipsch surround speakers and sub, 23” computer monitors, Pearl 22” kick drum. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STONE MANOR Brand new Rancher! Open house every Sat & Sun noon-4pm. 5942 Tower Place, Duncan. No Strata, open concept, no steps, 3-bdrm, 2-bath. 1406 sq.ft., 4 SS appl’s., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Gord 250-710-1947

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

www.webuyhomesbc.com

SEASONED ﬁrewood $200 cord . Split & delivered, locally. (250) 510-0412.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets. 2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 appl’s. $29,900. (250)748-2863

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GREAT CHRISTMAS Gifts Nature’s Gifts Rocks and Gems Jewelry, beads, rocks, gifts and more... Open Saturdays and Sundays, 765 Hutchinson Rd., Cobble Hill, BC.

(250)748-3729

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

HELP WANTED

Get your wallet and your LEGS

in SHAPE

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes: CHEMAINUS

455950 – Channel Blvd, Echo Hts, Humbird St, Sunset Dr (89 papers)

SHIMPO POTTERS wheel, bats included, $600. Olympic klin model# 2327h, 23”wx27”d, new wiring, needs some new bricks, also included klin sitter dial, thermometer 1 full shelf, 8 1/2 shelves, posts and stilts, $700. Ohaus chipper beam scale, 2610 grams, $35. Open to reasonable offers. 1(250)2478152. (Gabriola Island).

MID 70’s dbl wide on .28 acre, in Mill Bay. 2-bdrm w/den. 2 baths. Good cond. Propane stove & dryer, newer roof $205,000. Call (250)746-9658.

MORTGAGES Large 2 BDRM corner unit & 1 BDRM 3rd ﬂoor. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W incl’d. Small pet OK. On-site managers. Call 250-748-1304.

SNOW TIRES, P215/60R15, steel belted radials, used one season only (Dec & Jan). As new. (250)748-4658

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 BED, 2 bath Condo for sale. #3-370 Cairnsmore St., new roof 2004, small dog/cat allowed. Ground level patio. Open house Sat & Sun, Dec 8 & 9, 10am-3pm. New kitchen, paint, ﬂooring & more. $146,000. 250-597-8070

Under New Management Mountain View Terrace Estates

COWICHAN BAY

1 (250)748-90901 (250)748-9090

253440 – McGill, Rondeault, Simon, Willow Glen (55 papers)

OTHER AREAS

MAPLE BAY

153945 – Kingsview, Magnolia, Nimpkish, Selkirk (56 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (56 papers) 354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (41 papers)

EVERGREEN PLACE mobile home, $49,900, 800sf, complete reno in & out, small pet ok. (250)710-8985 or email

250-856-0047

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HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

*all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN900sq ft, 1 bdrm suite, new W/D, range & D/W. Newly reno’d. Street level entry. $850. To view: (250)245-2283.

Lantzville Estate Sale: below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, waterfront beach access, suite potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. 7 mins from Woodgrove. $550,000. 250713-2270, 250-585-2620.

$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, 5 appls, 2nd ﬂoor above quiet Dandy Mini Storage on Joan Ave, $750. Refs req, 1 pet considered. N/S pref. Dec 1. Call or text 250-709-1379.

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241. CENTRAL DUNCAN- newly reno’d. 2-bdrm, 5 appls. NS/NP. Quiet, yard. Avail now. $875.+ utils. (250)619-4225. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 bdrm. No pets, No smoking. $556/mo. Avail now. 250-246-4221 Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground ﬂr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966. CHEMAINUS CONDO, 3000A Oak St., Creekside. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage.Senior bldg. NS/NP. Avail. Jan.1st. $775. (250)246-3755. DUNCAN in town, avail now, quiet 2 bdrm apt. 5 appl, $850-$900. 250-246-6626 or 250-746-4016

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious

Affordable 2 bedroom suites -----------------------------Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking

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To view call 250-748-3321 APARTMENTS FURNISHED CHEMAINUS: FURN, sep ent, patios, all util incl. Pets OK. Some with WD. - Bach, $650/m w 1 yr lease or $750/m Avail now -2 bdrm, $850/m w 1 yr lease or $950/m Avail Dec 1 -1 bdrm, $750/m w 1 yr lease or $850/m Avail Dec 15 250-3242424

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1700 SQ’ warehouse w/ retail and office space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view. 80A TRUNK ROAD, DUNCAN Avail Immed. $12 sq/ft/mth Approx. 553 sq/ft of retail/ office space. Great location! Rowan Property Management Ltd. (250) 748-9090 AVAILABLE NOW 1000 sq’ 7000 sq’ store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622 SHOP & OFFICE, rear overhead door, fenced, in-pound, paved, prime location, Allenby & Boys Rd, main road, $900/m, triple net, beside Cowichan Rental. (250) 2465606 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/office, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811 or 250-474-3585.

COTTAGES CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR cottage, Inclds util’s. N/S, N/P. $650. Call (250)246-4609. COBBLE HILL: Small, unique 1 bdrm cottage with large deck, on acreage. Newly furnished; includes 4 appl. Cherry Point area. $850 all inclusive. NS/NP. Ref’s & credit check req’d. Call 250-7486633 or 250-743-4502 MILL BAY- Near shopping centre, waterfront bachelor furnished cabin. NS/NP. $700 utils included. Avail Now. Call (250)743-5199. SKUTZ FALLS area of Lk Cowichan: Cottage on 3 acre fenced property. $850. Incld’s propane heat/satellite TV, pet nego. Avail January. 1st. Call 250-749-4780.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS DUPLEX, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/ the second being an ensuite off the master. Ocean view, lights of grouse Mtn at night, 6 appls, shared laundry. Heat & hydro. incl’d. $990 mo. N/S, N/P, ref’s req. Avail Jan. 1st. Call 604846-5519 or 1-604-798-3412, leave message or email: sandrahall11@gmail.com DOWNTOWN DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, avail now. W/D. Close to library, community centre, UVI and schools. Smokers do not apply. N/P. $735/mo includes heat. Refs req’d. Call (250)709-0720. DUNCAN 2-BDRM, clean, bright 2-level, close to schools, bus route, park, on cul-de-sac. 5 appl’s, propane F/P. fenced backyard. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $895 mo. (250)477-5859 (250)746-8128. Duncan: 1800 sq.ft. 1/2 duplex. 6 years old, all appliances (new stove, new d/w), gas fp. Living/dining/kitchen/laundry/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bdrms plus master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus. Easy access to highway. $1150/mo + utils. N/P, N/S. Avail. now. Call 250-746-7480 leave message. DUNCAN, 3 Bdrm suite, incl F/S,W/D. Refs req. $800+util. 250-748-7808 leave msg. DUNCAN Duplex - upper level 3 bdrm 1.5 bath F/S/D, shared laundry, close to schools and bus routes, $1100 (incl utilities) avail immediately 250-710-0359 or 250-7010404 DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Avail. now. (250)748-9059 DUNCAN, SPACIOUS 3 bdrm upper, bright, newer appls, W/D, double garage, huge deck, near bus stop, N/S, pets neg. $1200 mo incls utils, avail Jan. 1st. Call 604-614-7423.

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Friday, December 7, 2012

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DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 inclâ€™s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 HOSPITAL area, s/s, bright, clean, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 6 appl, gas f/p, sgl garage, QUIET neighbours & street. N/S, small pet cons. $1300 + utilities. Avail Jan 1. Exc ref reqâ€™d, 250-748-7476 or bekm@shaw.ca SHAWNIGAN LAKE area. 1bdrm + den duplex. Ground level, carport & storage, quiet area. Heat, light, laundry incld. $700/mo. Call (250)743-2261 after 5pm.

HOMES FOR RENT CHEMAINUS. 4-BDRM, 2913 Rose St., 2 bath, full bsmnt, new lam ďŹ‚oors. $1300. + utils. Avail now. (250)210-1648. CHERRY PT- Clean, quiet 2 bdrm, storage room, waterfront mobile home. NS/NP. $950 inclds utils 250-743-2370 COWICHAN STATION, almost new 2 bdrm Carriage house, 5 applâ€™s, N/Pets, N/S. $975 + util. (250)746-8376 DUNCAN. 55+ Strata Devâ€™p. New 2-bdrm home. Garage, 6 applâ€™s, free-standing gas F/P. Wheelchair access, near town, 1 yr lease preferred. NS/NP. $1225. + utils. (250)743-3140. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ďŹ‚oor, 3 applâ€™s, shared laundry. Avail Dec 1. $1100 inclâ€™s hydro. Pet considered. Refâ€™s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN, NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. (250) 246-8318. DUNCAN- OLDER 2 bdrm house, avail Dec 1, (Hospital Hill area), $800/mo. Serious enquiries only. Refs. 1-250658-3463 or 250-246-6626. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

HOMES FOR RENT

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

SHAWNIGAN. 3-bdrm, 2 bath Large lot, hardwood/ tile ďŹ‚oors Near lake & Village. $1250.+ utils. Avail now (250)886-1953

OFFICE/RETAIL 201-5855 YORK ROAD DUNCAN Available immediately $7/sq.ft. triple net Approx. 664 square feet of 2nd ďŹ‚oor ofďŹ ce space, with client parking at door. Rowan Property Management Ltd. 250-748-9090 500sqâ€™ ofďŹ ce/retail space for Lease with highway exposure and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view. DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ďŹ‚oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671 DUNCAN, ofďŹ ce/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground ďŹ‚oor, completely renoâ€™d, or consulting. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929 WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ďŹ‚ooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

ROOMS FOR RENT SAHTLAM: 1 bdrm, female pets ok, $400 incldâ€™s utilâ€™s. Call (250)597-4067.

HOMES FOR RENT

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Âž 102-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $600 1 BR suite, 2 apps, coin ldry, ht water incl. Âž 1405 Haida Rd, Duncan $625 1 BR lower suite, 2 apps, heat & hydro incl. Âž 8-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps Âž 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps Âž 608 Charlotte St, Duncan $850 2 BR character home w/ 4 apps, hdw floors Âž 7621 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan $895 2 BR 2 bth upper suite w/ 4 apps, RV prkg Âž 163 Third Street, Duncan $950 3 BR + den upper level home w/ 5 apps Âž 3162 Golab Pl, Duncan $990 2 BR duplex w/ 5 apps, gas fp, fenced yard Âž 102-241 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $995 3 BR 2 bth condo, very quiet building, 19+ Âž 625 Walkem Rd, Ladysmith $995 3 BR uppr level home, 3 apps+shared w/d Âž 5996 Lakes Rd, Duncan $1095 2 BR 2 bth rancher w/ den, 4 apps, garage Âž 2195 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan $1100 3 BR 1.5 bth rancher, 5 apps, gas fp, shed Âž 835 Alget Pl, Mill Bay $1250 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, ocean view Âž 7092 Norcross Rd, Duncan $1395 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 6 apps, den, office Âž 2447 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lk $1400 3 BR 1.5 bth log home, 1.5 acres, 5 apps Âž 2711 Shawnigan Lk Rd, Shaw. Lk $1495 3 BR 3 bth home on .5 acre w/ 5 apps, fp For updated info please visit our website at:

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2 BDRM bsmt suite. F/S, blinds, W/D hookup. N/P. $750 250-748-4383; 709-8880 $900 Avail. immed, 2 bdrm suite in Shaw. Lk. laundry, separate entrance and parking, Utl incl. N/S, pet okay. Call 250-510-5588 BRIGHT, CLEAN 1-BDRM suite, ground level. Sep. entrance, shared W/D. NS/NP. Hydro & wi-ďŹ incld. $675. Avail Jan. 1st. (250)746-6893. Cabin w/camper attached on Chemainus river, woodstove, deck. N/S, pet consid. Util. incl. $750/neg. (250) 210-0339 CHEMAINUS 1 bdrm ground level garden suite, priv ent, shared laundry, heat & hydro inclâ€™d, NS, NP. Avail Dec. 15, $675 mo. Call 1-604-846-5519 or 1-604-798-3412, leave message or email: sandrahall11@gmail.com COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810. COWICHAN BAY: furnished 1 bdrm bachelor suite, quiet & private lower level walkout with beautiful views. $750/mo inclâ€™s hydro, satellite & high speed internet. Refâ€™s & DD req â€˜d. Call (778)679-9173. Crofton: 2 bdrm basement suite, W/D, partial hydro included. Separate entrance, large yard, newly renoâ€™d. $800/m. (250) 331-1465 DUNCAN- FRESHLY painted 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Avail now. 250-246-1933. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $750 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail now. (250)642-3707. LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3-bdrm level entry suite, priv ent. Incls W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat inclâ€™d. Avail immediately. Call 250-923-6170.

SUITES, UPPER LARGE UPPER suite on acreage. Tansor School area. Generous living areas, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, ďŹ replace w/ heat fan. D/W, W/D hook-up avail. N/S. $950 + hydro. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Alex (250)597-8355. DUNCAN- 3 bdrms on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $1000. NP/NS. Avail Jan. 1. Call (250)510-5526.

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250-710-7278 1958 DODGE MAYFAIR, 2 dr. Hardtop, Duncan car, V8, push button, runs excellent, 78 K-miles, needs some restoring. $5,000. (250)715-3721

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

â€˜06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. Ready for winter on the Malahat. 2.7L V6, power windows/locks, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around on the original alloy wheels, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $5500 (250) 7151236

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SUNSET PAINTING.CA Interior Painting, Renovations. Free Estimates. 250-710-8338

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Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates

Larryâ€™s Cleaning (250)701-1362 CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded reasonable rate. Call ReneĂŠ 250-701-7301

From concrete to rooďŹ ng & everything in between! All Interior & exterior. Work guaranteed. 40 years Experience. Free estimates.

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

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TOWNHOUSES 2 BDRM townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, $1000/m plus utilities, N/S, pet considered. Avail. now. (250) 709-5765

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ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584). 250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

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A well established Cowichan non-retail business requires the following for a long term and renewable lease: *ground ďŹ‚oor 2,200+ sq foot ofďŹ ce with nearby or adjoining 1,200+ sq foot warehouse *min 15 parking spaces; or min 8 on site & min 7 nearby *central to Duncan location (within 5 KM to downtown) Our operation will not suit any residential occupancy nearby as we ship & receive at all hours. Your location must allow access for a 5 ton single axle truck. Required for April 2013. Please contact: leaseapril2013@gmail.com

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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23

Cowichan Food Connection Fundraiser Eight dollars from every puchase of this beautiful E.J Hughes 2013 Calendar will be donated to the CFC to keep the bread van rolling. Delivering bread for school lunch programmes, bread & veggies to food banks and bread for valley seniors.

Makes a great gift!

United Way Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters Cowichan

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Story by: Erin Generous

Find the 2013 E.J. Hughes Calendar at these local businesses Merlot’s Restaurant Sears Alexander School Startline Physiotherapy Village Chippery Chemainus Visitor Centre Ladysmith Rexall Pharmacy OK Tire Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Solitaire Press Cowichan Green Community Station Street Gallery The Salvation Army Farmhouse Poultry Uncle Albert’s Home Furnishings Coffee on the Moon Cowichan Towing M&M Meats Shops Duncan Peter Baljet

Kidz Co Day Care Khowhemun School Brentwood College School Shawnigan Lake School Ladysmith Chronicle Chemainus T.D. Repairs Maxwells Auto Parts Cobble Stone Barber Excellent FrameWorks & the E. J. Hughes Gallery Mill Bay Baptist Church Oilcheck Greg’s RV Serious Coffee (Cowichan Commons) Duncan Christian School Isherwood Autobody Galletta Market, Crofton

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in our community for over 30 years serving children who need a positive mentor in their life. The programs have grown along with the need for more mentors. We now offer In School Mentoring programs where a volunteer spends time with a “Little Buddy” for one hour per week at a school for the duration of a school year. Matches enjoy a variety of activities such as playing sports, reading, participating in arts & crafts, hanging out on the playground or playing board games etc. Male mentors are the highest in demand. Boys waiting for a match can wait anywhere from 2-4 years for a Big Brother. This is too long! Being a Big Brother is simple. No experience is required. All that is required is dedication to a relationship for a minimum of one year. A volunteer spends 2-3 hours per week with their Little Brother engaging in a variety of activities they both enjoy. Matches are carefully selected and volunteers participate in a rigorous screening program. The challenge….busy lives. These days everyone

seems to be moving at such a fast pace we rarely stop to remember what is important to us. Connection with others. Many of the children in our programs are looking for someone to give them their undivided attention, to be heard, an opportunity to build on their skills, someone to have fun and laugh with. We all have people in our lives that have impacted us at one point or another. Stop and think about why they were important to you! Your answer will likely be something to this effect… you know they cared about you, you know they listened to you and you felt important in their eyes. This person was a role model to you! They had a positive inﬂuence in your life and changed something inside of you for the better. Big Brothers Big Sisters is here to assist you in giving back what someone gave to you. Be a mentor … Start something. With Cowichan United Way’s support, Big Brothers Big Sisters are able to provide quality-mentoring programs to children and youth who are considered “at risk”. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters please call 250-748-BIGS or visit our website at www.bbbscowichan.ca.

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Ditidaht youth in glory Assorted sports: Chance to learn from Olympians Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

pirited competition from here, there and everywhere: • Five select Ditidaht First Nation youth travelled more than 15 hours on logging roads, highways and ferries to show their determination and learn from Canada’s best paddlers. They were treated to a team-building workshop, inspirational speeches from Olympians Mark Oldershaw — a bronze medalist in the London games — as well as Hugues Fournel and Brady Reardon. The Ditidaht youth presented the Olympians with prints from elected Chief Jack Thompson, brother of world-famous Northwest coast native artist Art Thompson. The Olympians took time to help prepare the athletes for the 2014 North American Indigenous Games in Regina. After getting some valuable tips, the youth had a three-person race with two of them and an Olympian in each canoe. Tyra Johnston, Brandon Edgar and Reardon came ¿rst. Robin Mack Jr., Taro Anson and Fournel were second while Sebastion Sutherland, Josh Watts and Oldershaw took third. • Cowichan Golf and Country Club’s ladies’ division wrapped up its season with a par round. Christa Robson and Val Anderson were the handicap division winners. Melinda Spoor had three birdies on No. 6, 9 and 16 while Pat Molyneaux birdied No. 17. Anderson was the No. 6 and 8 K.P. winner. Spoor took the K.P. honours for No. 15. The captain’s teams overpowered the vice-captain’s teams in a fun round the previous week. Robson went on a binge with birdies on No. 1, 8 and 16. • Cowichan United of Div. 2 in the Island Soccer League lost 2-0 to the Lakehill Reds Friday. Cowichan has fallen back a bit after a hot start to a record of 5-4-2.

Andrew Leong

This is going to hurt you a lot more than it’s going to hurt me. Action sequences from Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling at the Cowichan Exhibition’s Mellor Hall included Azeem the Dream losing to local hero BJ Laredo, a.k.a. Brent LaPlante, while the Cremator closed out the night by winning his match against Scotty Mac.

Wood cuts down Velox

Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

owichan Rugby Club’s First Division men hit the seasonal break on a winning note, beating Velox Academy 24-7. “It was kind of a nasty game, too,’’ said Cowichan coach Ian Murray.

Owen Wood accounted for 14 points on four penalty goals and a conversion. Patrick Large and Cam McCulloch scored tries. Compared to the last meeting of the teams, “they were more of an Academy team,’’ said Murray. “They didn’t really look like they were going to score that much. We had the better of them on the day.’’

Christmas colours win out ‘Tis the season: Green and Red prevail in one-goal decisions Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

reen and Red teams eked out one-goal victories in Cowichan Indoor Hockey League games Sunday at the Island Savings Centre. Shylayne Davidson and Emma Dame each had a pair of goals, as Green defeated Yellow 4-3. Tai Williams, Marina Ellison and Madelyn Smith accounted for the Yellow scoring.

The Red team posted a 4-3 win over Royal on two goals by Sophia Murray and singles from Kim Smith and Brittany Smith. Stefanie Langkammer, Kyla Toljander and Kayal Carlson replied for Royal. Yellow lost its second game of the day, 7-2 against Navy, despite two goals from Madelyn Smith. Chelsey Cleemoff set the scoring pace for Navy with four goals. Nicole Monks contributed a pair and Krystyna Neal added a single.

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ilver or Gold, Tiara Enger comes out shining. Electrifying performances previously seen by Enger in U18 Silver are continuing since the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s U18 girls moved up to the Gold division. Enger scored all four goals Sunday, as Cowichan defeated Bays United 4-1 at Evans Park. “We destroyed other teams in Silver so they put us up to Gold,’’ said Enger. “It’s better because now we can do smarter passing and stuff.’’ Cowichan now has a 2-3 record since moving up to Gold. Enger put Cowichan on the board in the ¿rst half with a great hard shot from long range. Coach Nigel Large then sat Enger out for much of the ¿rst half. Bays tied it 1-1 at the half and Enger went to town in the second half with three more goals. Julianna Price and Emma Aichelberger

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Playing keepaway and controlling the ball for Cowichan Valley’s U18 Gold girls’ soccer team works well for Carlie Cameron against Bays United Sunday at Evans Park. shared the goalkeeping duties. “The team played a good game, especially the second half,’’ noted coach Nigel Large. Great performances in support were turned in by Marina Cunningham and Holly Robinson. In other youth soccer action, the U18 Silver Titans boys, after losing 1-0 to Lakehill, came up with their best effort of the season to win 3-2 over ¿rst-place Prospect Lake as they continue to battle for the league title. There were few chances in a scoreless ¿rst half.

Aaron Frost calmly put the ball away after being sent in alone early in the second half, but Prospect quickly tied it. The Titans went ahead again on a diving header by Colin Langley. Frost chipped the ball over the ‘keeper for his second goal. That turned out to be the winner, as Prospect scored on a penalty kick just before fulltime. “We were extremely proud of the effort the kids put in as they all knew what was at stake,’’ noted coach Jim Frost. “If we had lost that game, we would have had to gain seven points on them in the last half of the schedule.’’

he results don’t always show it, but the Kerry Park Islanders are de¿nitely better than their record in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League indicates. Goalie Jackson Jane has a bird’s eye view of the action and is in as good a position to assess the situation as anyone. “We’re de¿nitely getting a lot better,’’ said Jane, who’s faced a lot of rubber this season but not nearly as much in recent games. “We’re young, too.’’ The Islanders just released a 20-year-old and added 18-yearold defenceman Anthony Gilbert. Jane said he’s de¿nitely going to improve the fortunes of the team on the back end. The Islanders also added a backup for Jane in Jordan Hospes from the Paci¿c International Junior Hockey League and he was thrown right into the ¿re against the ¿rst-place Victoria Cougars last Thursday night in a 5-1 loss. “He played good,’’ said Jane. “I think that’s one of the closer games we’ve had with them.’’ Victoria’s Evan Roch didn’t

have an easy night, facing 31 shots, and Braeden Cross was the only player to beat him. “He had to step up his game and he did, I guess,’’ said Jane of Roch. Jane returned to the net Saturday at Kerry Park Arena when the Islanders lost 4-2 to the expansion Nanaimo Buccaneers. “It seems like I’ll have a good game and I’ll let in three or four goals and we’ll score one,’’ said Jane of the typical situation. When the Islanders manage to score three or four, the opposition seems to put away six or seven. That’s one reason the team is just 2-21-2 on the season. “Out of 25 games, 13 of them have been against Victoria and Saanich and they’re the top two teams,’’ said Jane. “It should go uphill from here.’’ The Islanders have two more games with Victoria this week, Thursday at Esquimalt and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena, and then they’re done with the Cougars for the season. The Islanders have not faced the Campbell River Storm, the lastplace team in the north division, yet this season. The ¿rst meeting will ¿nally happen Friday, Dec. 14 in Campbell River.

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rennan Stothers is the ultimate lacrosse player. He’s given his all to the sport in ¿eld and box lacrosse for many years and it’s paid off with a scholarship to Ohio Valley University in West Virginia in 2013. The Shawnigan Lake resident is a Grade 12 student at Claremont Secondary School and part of the Claremont Sports Institute. “I’ve been going there since Grade 10,’’ Stothers said. “I found out you could get scholarships just for lacrosse. “Lacrosse is actually our P.E. block during the day. It’s not just lacrosse, though.’’ The scholarship in the ¿eld variety of the game is just the icing on the cake for all of Stothers’ hard work. “At one time, I had six of¿cial visit offers to different schools around the states,’’ he said. “During the summertime, I had a lot of communication with a lot of different schools.’’ Stothers visited Ohio Valley

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“Unfortunately, this year for Mid-Island, we didn’t have enough players to put out a U19 team,’’ said Stothers. He was also striving to wear the green and white of the Shamrocks since he was ¿ve years old and it ¿nally happened in the spring when he made the Intermediate A box lacrosse team. That was a big moment for him and his family. On top of everything else, Stothers has been a willing volunteer, helping to referee and coach his brother’s U12 team. “It’s just cool watching my brother grow up and to see how good he is now,’’ said Stothers.

rentwood College volleyball coach Jill Fougner hates Pool B. Her reasons for that are simple and worst fears came true again during the provincial AA senior girls’ high school volleyball tournament co-hosted by Cedar and John Barsby School. “We get a wild-card team and the wild-card is not a weak team,’’ explained Fougner of her Pool B disdain. The wild card team that wound up in the same pool as Brentwood this time was York House. Sure enough, it played the spoiler and ¿nished eighth overall while Brentwood wound up below that in 11th. Brentwood went winless in pool play, losing 18-25, 23-25 to St. Patrick’s, 17-25, 14-25 to Surrey Christian and 23-25, 2514, 8-15 to York House. The dif¿culty of those results were a playoff round opener against Kalamalka, the team that went on to win the tournament. It ended in a 15-25, 17-25, 1925 loss for Brentwood. “Those scores were not indicative,’’ said Fougner. “I didn’t think they were going to go and win.’’ Brentwood got its ¿rst victory Friday by beating Sa-Hali of Kamloops 25-19, 25-15. Saturday’s ¿nal two placement games ended in losses by margins of 25-27, 22-25 to St. Thomas Aquinas and 12-25, 2517, 12-15 in a battle with island rival Lambrick Park. “This is the ¿rst time I can remember an island team didn’t make the top eight,’’ said Fougner. Lambrick was one spot ahead of Brentwood in 11th and Cedar

came 14th. “Top eight you play that big match Friday morning,’’ said Fougner. Matching up with Kalamalka wasn’t the most desired at that point. “We put ourselves in that position after some really inconsistent play Thursday,’’ said Fougner. “We just underperformed — a little bit of nerves, a little bit of lack of con¿dence.’’ It didn’t help that Brentwood’s star player Spencer Manton was feeling a little under the weather. Andrew Leong/¿le “She played her lights out,’’ Brentwood’s Spencer Manton had to said Fougner. “She was battling battle through illness at the provincial a pretty good bug. I think we tournament. still managed to get her in ¿ne “Everybody was pretty happy form.’’ just to make it to provincials, I “It was a bit disappointing,’’ think.’’ Manton said of the outcome. Manton was happy with her “We knew going into the tournament the competition was personal play and how the team evolved. going to be tougher than it was “I had an awesome season,’’ last year.’’ she said. “I was a bit worried Manton agreed with Fougner coming into this season there about the ¿rst-day jitters. was a lot of new girls on the “We thought we could pull it team.’’ together,’’ Manton said. “The The return of former player second day it was an earlyLiz Cosulich as an assistant morning game and no one was coach really helped bridge the too into it.’’ Kendra Stoner also had a great gap, Manton felt. “The new girls kind of felt like tournament for Brentwood. The they ¿t in right away,’’ she said. team overcame some adver“It was fun and I think we sity to mark Fougner’s eighth were competitive at island.’’ straight provincial appearance Manton added playing bigger as coach of the senior program. “I knew going into this season teams over in Vancouver would de¿nitely have helped the team anyway this was going to be a get a feel for the competition at struggle for us,’’ she said. “We just didn’t go to enough compet- the provincials. “This year, every team that itive tournaments. Those teams was there was good,’’ she over there (Lower Mainland) are constantly getting it. They’re conceded. With her high school volleyplaying at that level all the time. ball career concluded, Manton “We’re going to have to go will be turning her attention to back to the drawing board a rowing. She has locked up a little bit.’’ full-ride scholarship in rowing “I think island we had an at the University of Indiana at awesome game to qualify for Bloomington next year. provincials,’’ said Manton.

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Former Cowichan chief Dennis Alphonse received the City of Duncan’s scroll of honour and noted he risked $300 on his campaign to become the ﬁrst Cowichan Tribes member elected to council in 1978.

With the Chemainus River considered at high risk for steelhead extinction and the Koksilah River at moderate risk, both rivers were closed to ﬁshing for steelhead until the following summer.

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2002: ferries

The provincial government announced it was considering privatization of some routes during its ﬁve-year restructuring of BC Ferries but planned to retain the Salt Spring, Kuper and Thetis Island schedules.

Women make their presence felt

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Barb Lines (left) and Ruth Hartmann joined Jean Crowder on a 2002 North Cowichan council that had its largest female presence ever. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@ cowichannewsleader. com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www.cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

Dateline 2002: Three elected in North Cowichan Ann Andersen

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y recent research on gender in politics and a visit last month to a North Cowichan council meeting sent me scurrying to the museum archives. That con¿rmed the four women at the table are the largest group of females on council since North Cowichan was incorporated in 1873. The previous record was in 2002 when Ruth Hartmann, Barb Lines and Jean Crowder were elected. In December that year, they were asked by the Leader to comment on the milestone. Crowder, then a human resources consultant, said age and professional visibility may have made a difference. “We’re all active working women, when in the past, council has been predominantly made up of older retired people.” Lines, who, at the time was principal at Drinkwater Elementary School was glad there were more women. “But the bottom line is we’re individuals, and we’re coming to the council table with diverse skills and life experiences.” Hartmann, a past community development co-ordinator for Future Corp Cowichan, said the strong female presence on council said more about informed votes than about gender equality. “It’s a new choice for citizens seeking change,” she said. Women were far better at building consensus, commented Mayor Jon Lefebure.

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hat says Christmas more than Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? And what says Christmas in Chemainus more than hearing the classic tale read aloud by a crosssection of arresting speakers? The 2012 edition of what has become a Chemainus Christmas staple is scheduled to happen Tuesday. Familiar voices including CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers and JoAnne Roberts will be reading excerpts from the novel in the comfortable environment of the Chemainus United Church.

“For many people, Dickens’ Christmas Carol readings signal the start of the festive season. Until 2009 CBC sponsored and presented these readings and Christmas music nationwide,” an event media release states. “You are invited to support this wellloved Christmas tradition. Take time to help yourself to prepare.” The Cowichan Valley Youth Concert Choir, conducted by Sheila Johnson, is also scheduled to perform. In addition to the familiar voices from CBC radio, speakers include Chemainus Theatre Festival artistic director Mark Dumez, actor and voice coach Erin Ormond, retired professor of literature David Thomas, and actor and Shawnigan Lake School drama teacher Gregg

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North Cowichan gives notice that it intends to adopt “Pearmine Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw, 2012,“ No. 3502. The purpose of Bylaw 3502 is to: (1) close approximately 0.245 hectares of Pearmine Road in Section 12, Range 5 (shown outlined in bold and labelled “Pearmine Road Closed” on the map below), and (2) remove its highway dedication. North Cowichan Council also gives notice of its intention to dispose of the closed road: Description of Land: that part of closed road (shown outlined in bold and labelled “Pearmine Road Closure” on the map below. Nature of Disposition: Fee simple Persons Acquiring the Property: Perry C. Kursteiner, owner of adjacent property (7374 Trans Canada Highway) Consideration to be Received by the Municipality: Nil.

If you believe your interests are affected by this bylaw, or if you wish to comment on the proposed property disposition, you may express your views to Council at its Regular meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012. You may also write to Council at the address or fax number shown below, or email council@northcowichan.bc.ca before the meeting begins. If you have any questions or wish to inspect a copy of the bylaw, please contact the Corporate Officer at the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 7, 2012 to 2:00 p.m. December 19, 2012. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Lease Cowichan Sportsplex North Cowichan gives notice that it intends to enter into a new lease with the Chesterfield Sports Society to use the following Municipal properties: Description of Land: Lots 1 and 2, Section 18, Range 7, Quamichan District, Plan VIP73093 Nature of Disposition: Lease (until May 31, 2013) Authority Acquiring the Property: Chesterfield Sports Society Consideration to be Received by the Municipality: One Dollar ($1) and limited public access. For more information, contact Mark Ruttan, Corporate Officer, 250-746-3100.

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Mt. Tzouhalem Golf Course Part 2:

Maple Bay Peninsula Golf Course; The Sequel (by Icel Jane Dobell)

COMING SOON TO THE PENINSULA IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD IF WE DO NOTHING TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN!

Friday, December 7, 2012

Paradise Not Yet Lost!

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B9

SAVE MAPLE BAY PENINSULA! ONLY ONE WEEK TO VOTE!

PART 3

only one month, before Christmas and exams, to submitted to the Municipality by 2 p.m. on learn what is at stake, what is about to be lost for- December 14th, 2012. Forms can be downloaded off the Municipal website www.northever, what it’s really all about? cowichan.ca and roadlesspeninsula.wordpress. Why is the North Cowichan Municipal Govern- com. Forms can also be picked up and left at ment racing through this new road with no public the Municipal Hall north of town, (7030 Trans Canada Highway) and the Community Farm consultation and no community plan? Store in the yellow Garage across from the Why is there no mention of an alternative road, for Duncan train station. For more information: instance a park road that would allow no hydro and roadlesspeninsula.wordpress.com. no development? After the environmental catastrophe on Mt. Tzouhalem, why the rush? Stop Cowichan Council from selling off our publicly Why does the Lefebure Government insist on the owned waterfront land to pay for road. cumbersome electoral form requirements for anyone to oppose this plan? This seems designed to Save Maple Bay Peninsula From Development ensure that electors cannot be heard. Voters, who Demand that our public land becomes Public Park- may be elderly or handicapped or without cars must land, not sold to pay for a road to enable subdivi- be able to hand in forms without traveling north of Duncan to the Municipal Hall. Petitions should be sions! acceptable. What if 500 people signed an online Say No To The Government Manifesto: Act Now, petition stating that Councillor Hartmann’s motion Ask Later (or Approve Now, Ask The Public Later) for more time should be amended to 2 months? On November 27th, Councilor Hartmann proposed a motion that the deadline for electoral forms, December 14th, be extended a month to give the public time to understand the complex issue of the new proposed road that will bring hydro and development onto the protected, rare, mostly public-owned Maple Bay Peninsula. Hartmann’s motion was defeated.

What follows is an online petition that will take a few moments to read and send. It will go directly to the Mayor and Council. (It can be downloaded on our blog: roadlesspeninsula.wordpress.com): https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/northcowichan-mayor-and-council-save-the-maplebay-peninsula-from-development

Why is the Mayor and Council giving the public NOTE: this petition does not take the place of the Elector Response Forms that must be

Sansum Narrows Maple Bay Peninsula

There is a song that parallels the story of our valley. It begins: “Listen children to a story that was written long ago, about a Kingdom on a mountain and the valley far below. On the mountain was a treasure...and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own.” Witness Mt. Tzouhalem. We have no choice but to see it, the violation of the land that we did nothing to stop, though it was in our power to do so. Witness The Peninsula. Drive to Maple Bay and look out at Paddy’s Milestone and the point that rises to the cliffs far beyond. We have the choice to see it, what is here now, what may be gone tomorrow, to protect it, or to do nothing. The choice again is ours to make. This time most of the land is ours to protect, as is the road. We may act as tin soldiers or as foot soldiers. We need to work together to inform our neighbours. We need your help. Please go to roadlesspeninsula.wordpress.com to learn what you can do.

If the land had a voice what would it say? And if you could hear the voice, and hearing meant believing, would you want to listen?

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There is a green gate in Qu’wut’sun, this Valley Of The Sun, and a key. It is no ordinary key that opens the gate but rather one of those special, elaborately carved and contrived dense keys that cannot be replicated by anyone save the holder of the master key, in this case forged not by a troll or mythic being and sentry of the woods but belonging to the much celebrated and written-about, also sued, maligned, and threatened (over the road), Bird’s Eye Cove Farm. Beyond the gate lies faerieland that you cannot enter unless you have been granted the right to a duplicate key. For this to occur you must sign a pact and you must pay for it. Not with your blood, life, or anything so dramatic and yet, to be presented with the key is to feel oneself leave everything ordinary, to enter a fellowship, to be granted admittance to a fabled realm on the other side that is known as The Peninsula. The Peninsula of Maple Bay is about to open to the citizens of the valley. The Peninsula belongs to the valley and yet most of the valley hardly knows it. The future of The Peninsula, its character and preservation, is suddenly at stake. Timing is imminent. For decades the gate has served to protect this unique wilderness. When it opens, who will walk through ﬁrst? Who will decide its’ fate? Those who would develop this unique wilderness for personal proﬁt? Or those who would protect it as a rare coastal parkland and preserve? Will the road be widened, straightened, lined with poles? Will it become a little urban highway that leads to development? Or it will be a winding, country byway that leads to the bay, the narrows, the cliffs? And where will it end? Will the acres of public waterfront be maintained as destinations at the end of bike trails and walking paths? Or will the municipal waterfront be sold off to pay for the developers’ road? Will the Peninsula become a rich man’s paradise, or it will belong to the people? The choice does not belong to them—the developers, or the government; it belongs to you. It is up to the voters of the valley to decide. Please Vote before December 14th.

B8 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, December 7, 2012

Mt. Tzouhalem Golf Course Part 2:

Maple Bay Peninsula Golf Course; The Sequel (by Icel Jane Dobell)

COMING SOON TO THE PENINSULA IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD IF WE DO NOTHING TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN!

Friday, December 7, 2012

Paradise Not Yet Lost!

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B9

SAVE MAPLE BAY PENINSULA! ONLY ONE WEEK TO VOTE!

PART 3

Why is the Mayor and Council giving the public NOTE: this petition does not take the place of the Elector Response Forms that must be

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heyâ€™ve got your Handelâ€™s Messiah and your Tchaikovskyâ€™s Nutcracker Suite. If you need music to get you into the holiday mood, you might want to stop by Duncanâ€™s Christian Reformed Church Saturday night. The Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir proudly presents its annual December Sing-a long, where you can blend your voice with some of the Âżnest singers and musicians in the valley in cornucopia of holiday staples. Guest operatic soprano Alexandra Hill, originally from the Cowichan Valley, will be featured on courtesy Cowichan Consort O Holy Night, as part of evening Alexandra Hill sings O Holy Night with the Cow- that will feature talented singers ichan Consort Saturday. of all ages.

â€œChild, teen and adult soloists for this concert include Alison Bendal, Marlee Clark, Richard Cunningham, Joline Deveault, Anita Elphick, Alexandra Hill, Joshua Lovell, Grace MillerDay, Cassandra Lemoine, Sam and Noah Mellemstrand, Robert Weston and Sarah Wilke,â€? Laura Mills said in a media release. â€œAudience participation to sing along with the orchestra, soloists and choir make this a fun evening for all music lovers.â€? The Dec. 8 Christmas Classical Singalong starts at 7:30 p.m. in Duncan. Tickets are $15, $12 for kids under 12 at the door and at Volume One Bookstore in Duncan. Call 250-748-6459 for more.

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Youth choirs bring Joy to the World (and to Chemainus) St. Michael’s Presents wants to bring more joy to your world this holiday season. Fresh off a show last weekend in Duncan (left), the Cowichan Valley Youth Choirs are headlining a holiday show in Chemainus on Sunday. Sheila Johnson and her charges are staging Joy to the World as the monthly concert series tries to hit the right holiday note in its December

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installment. “Come and enjoy the pure, sweet voices of forty young singers as they portray the essence of all we most love about Christmas,” promoter Maisie Barnett said in a press release. The junior and concert choirs, as well as the chorale will take turns in the spotlight and join forces for a mix of holiday hymns, including

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hirteen artists are displaying their work at their Christmas Show and Sale at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s PORTALS Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Island Savings Centre. The artists are members of the Visions Studio Art Tour Society, a group of artists who open their studios once or twice a year for the public to view their work. Susan Whyte, Visions treasurer and organizer of the event, said it is a Christmas sale but it’s also a chance for the artists to show their work, and a chance for the public to buy meaningful and personal gifts for their loved ones. “It’s all locally made — all artists are local. We have ¿ve painters or photographers, three artists who are doing either woodwork or pottery, and ¿ve jewellers.” Whyte said she hopes having the exhibition in a gallery will bring more exposure to what the Visions members offer, and gives an opportunity for new people to see their work, those who haven’t visited a studio tour. Though the PORTALS gallery is relatively small as compared with other galleries in town, the artists are able to exhibit about 15 pieces each. As a bonus, some of the artists will be demonstrating their work, including silk painter Karen Nelson, and Whyte, who is a jeweller working with silver, copper and bronze. “I do a series called Impressions of Trees, where I’ve taken the texture off local trees and incorporated them into my pieces. I’ve been working on this series for about a year and a half.” Whyte is organizing the event and volunteering at the gallery during the show. She

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Jewelry artist Susan Whyte is among the local artists displaying their work at PORTALS in the Island Savings Centre this month as part of the Visions show. said for the most part the artists are showing new pieces that have yet to be shown to the public. Whyte said visitors to PORTALS include people dropping in while they visit the library or other Island Savings Centre facilities. Art prices reÀect this eclectic audience, ranging from $10 to $900. “There are a lot of prints in the show trying to keep the prices down for the painters.” Visions president Terri Harrison said the Visions group is a loosely knit non-pro¿t, non-charitable registered society of artists and artisans. It all began when a small group of artists came together about 18

years ago to start a studio tour. “Sometimes there were three tours in a year. There are more tours than years. It’s maybe 18 years. Now we’re doing the PORTALS show instead of a tour at Christmas.” Harrison said it’s rare for the artist to show their art together in the same place. “This show is an example of us reaching out a little further than just our studio doors. We get to see each other’s work. It’s wonderful, because we usually don’t get the opportunity.” Visit the Christmas Show and Sale at 2687 James St., Duncan. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. The show runs until Dec. 20.

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Friday Christmas Express at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre: Train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission $7 per adult, $5 per child. Chemainus Gardens Festival of Trees: Wander through the magical forest of decorated Christmas trees. Listen to carollers and storytellers. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 3042 River Road, Chemainus Kendall Patrick and the Headless Bettys: Band from Ladysmith, 8 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., 250-748-7246. $15 door, $12 advance.

Saturday On Mindfulness: Paintings, assemblages and drawings by H.B. (Barry) Strasbourg-Thompson in the Cowichan Theatre Lobby Gallery third ﬂoor, Island Savings Centre. Cram a Cruiser Toy Drive at Walmart: Accepting cash donations as well as new, unwrapped toys for the Cowichan Valley Basket Food Bank. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folk Guild Member Christmas Potluck and Songcircle: Duncan United Church. Doors open early at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Free for members and guests. Amnesty International Write For Rights: Write a letter to ﬁght tyranny around the world. Bagel Street Cafe, 48 Station St, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Carol Ship Cruise: Tickets are $6 in advance at: Chemainus Foods, Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery & Lito’s Cafe, (Crofton) For info call: 246-3947 SD79 Community Consultation Sessions: Participants are encouraged to preregister at communityconsultation@sd79. bc.ca and will receive a copy of presentation material in advance of the session. Lake Cowichan Secondary School from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chemainus Secondary School from 1 to 3 p.m. David Gogo: Nanaimo bluesman, 8 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., 250-748-7246. $25 door, $23 advance Food Bank Fundraiser at the

Crofton Hotel: Admission of $15 includes your choice of selected dinners, 50/50 draws and a host of local talent, starting at 6 p.m.

Sunday Silent Auction for Sarina Top: Chemainus Legion Branch #191, 1 p.m. To donate an item or service to this event, please email jonesey_179@yahoo.ca. Last Minute Christmas Market: Clements Centre, 5856 Clements in Duncan 11 to 3 p.m. Free admission.

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Tuesday Little Warriors Prevention Workshop: Learn how to help prevent child sexual abuse, 9 a.m. to noon. Cowichan District Hospital, $25. Call 1-888-4401343 for info. Blues Tuesday: With Thor and the Thundercats, 8 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., 250-748-7246. $10 audience, $5 players.

Ed Peekeekoot kicks off a Crofton Hotel dinner and music fundraiser for local food banks Saturday. He joins bands like the Cookie Monsters, Joint Chiefs, 99Buck and Little Head donating their time to help Äll local shelves. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 6 p.m.

Community Turkey Buffet: Clubhouse Restaurant at Mount Brenton Golf Course. An affordable dining event to support the Chemainus Community. 250-246-4948. Cowichan Valley Chapter, Council of Canadians Meeting: Valerie Russell will give a presentation on the many successful projects which combat our dependence on fossil fuels. Volunteer Cowichan Ofﬁce, Duncan City Hall basement, 1 Kenneth St at 7 p.m.

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Excited Duncan getting ready for centennial pole Peter W. Rusland

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weekly compilation of facts, ¿gures, and Cowichan culture: • Duncan’s Centennial Totem Pole by master carver Calvin Hunt will be unveiled during a rare mask and dance ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. in Charles Hoey Park. The 34-foot cedar masterpiece, honouring all women, will occupy a concrete pad that formerly held a gazebo, explained Councillor Sharon Peter W. Rusland Jackson. Hunt’s ¿gures Valley photographer Neil Fatin (left) presents a keeper photo to Rande Cook, Richard Gibson, and include The Eagle, The Lauren Holman Monday for the City of Duncan Arts Trophy. Co-winner Peter Lewis was unable to make Guardian Spirit, William the ceremony. Chalmers Duncan, the

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Thunderbird, the Orca, and the Chief Maker. • Want to perform with a local orchestra? Cowichan Consort is again seeking musicians and singers, under age 26, to perform with the orchestra at a May 4 concert in Duncan, spokeswoman Jean Moore tells me. Auditions happen Jan. 20 when hopefuls will perform all or part of their chosen piece, with an accompanist of their choice. The application deadline is Dec. 31. Visit cowichanconsort.com or call 250-743-7445. • Oklahoma! is South Island Musical Society’s 2013 February show in the Cowichan Theatre. Lesley Croghan directs Rod-

ARTSBEAT gers & Hammerstein’s smash Prairie romance, with Hilary Coupland and her orchestra supplying the title tune, plus Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ and many others. Sarah Lane plays Laurie, beside Graham Brockley as Curly, Josiah George as Will Parker, and Georgia Bennett as Ado Annie. Choreography will be by Cathy Schmidt. • Youbou lensman Neil Fatin proudly donated a photograph, through the Cowichan Valley Arts

Council, as the keeper piece for Duncan’s 2012 Perpetual Arts Trophy. “Any community without the arts is really a dead community,” said the retired Aussie, shooting with a Nikon D300. He saluted the News Leader Pictorial’s hosting of the arts trophy won by Duncan’s centennial Quench drinking fountain team led by Peter Lewis.

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atie could be your little sister, your anorexic daughter, or your confused classmate. She could also be your dream girl. Emotional complexities of those situations are explored in Frances Kelsey Highâ€™s drama Little Sister, running Monday and Tuesday in the Kelsey Theatre. Delphine Menu, 17 â€” co-directing Sister with Haley Kuecks â€” explained how Joan MacLeodâ€™s script applies to many people she knows. â€œThis play is easily attached to any studentâ€™s life because lots of people deal with these situations, and selfimage trouble. â€œThere are so many friends of mine whoâ€™ve dealt with these kinds of things, so it really touched me.â€? Sisterâ€™s plot pivots on Katie (Kalenta Menu), a stressed rich kid Delphine Menu whoâ€™s transferred from a private high Austin Frykas (Jay) and Kalenta Menu (Katie) star in the Frances Kelsey Secondary School school to a public one. drama program student play Little Sister. â€œHer lifeâ€™s crashing around her,â€? said Menu. â€œHer parents have separated, and sheâ€™s become anorexic.â€? with strong actors and a timely plot secret, haywire world of thin illness. Enter Katieâ€™s part-time pals in teacher Anna Robertsâ€™ Script Writâ€œThese high school kids are dealTracy (Sarah Elliott) and Bella ing and Directing class. ing with all these problems, and they (Helene Daviau); Jordan (Aren â€œThe moral could be that accepall change by the end,â€? he said of the Beagley) â€œa friend to all women, tance is something we all strive for, gripping script. heâ€™s friend-zonedâ€?, and Jay the but we have to accept ourselves â€œItâ€™s real life. You could relate this jock (Austin Frykas) who â€œdoesnâ€™t Âżrst,â€? Menu noted. play to so many situations, and apply care about school, but cares a lot â€œThatâ€™s the best way I could put it it to your own life,â€? said Frykas. about Katie â€” itâ€™s unrequited too,â€? agreed Frykas. lust,â€? explained actor Menu, who Your ticket â€œJayâ€™s really narcissistic and, like, gained directing experience at What: Little Sister â€˜lâ€™m so good looking. Iâ€™m a bit musKelsey last year. When: Dec. 11 and 12, 7 p.m. cley, and can get any girl I want.â€™ Menu was stoked about boosting Where: Frances Kelsey Theatre â€œHe thinks Katieâ€™s classy.â€? her directorial cred, while working Tickets: By donation. That class catapults Jay into Katieâ€™s

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