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Another Malahat crash and closure renews median call Monday crossover: Sooke driver taken to hospital after crossing the centre lane and colliding with Ladysmith pair in Jetta Peter W. Rusland

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Sooke driver and two Ladysmith folks are lucky to be alive after Monday evening’s cross-over crash along an non-medianed stretch of the Malahat, of¿cials say. The wreck also tossed fuel on Malahat ¿re chief Rob Patterson’s demand for concrete barriers along the Malahat, particularly on the section

called NASCAR Corner, near where three folks died in October during a cross-over accident. No charges have been laid in Monday’s incident while investigation continues into why the Sooke driver’s southbound, 2003 Chev Cavalier crossed the centre line, then collided with a northbound 2004 VW Jetta at around 5:20 p.m. on wet pavement. The wreck sent the 31-year-old Sooke driver to Victoria hospital with what Malahat ¿re chief Rob Patterson said was suspected head trauma and a possible broken wrist. The Jetta’s male driver and his female passenger, both from Ladysmith, were shaken but uninjured, Patterson noted of the crash that closed rush-hour traf¿c for an hour in both directions. That delay saw Malahat ¿re¿ghters use the Jaws of Life to remove the Sooke male from the

crumpled Cavalier. Its fuel tank was also ruptured, prompting fuel mopping by Patterson’s crew. “Once again, I’m calling for medians,” said Patterson, whose crews took trauma counselling after dealing with the Oct. 14 triple fatality, just 300 metres from Monday’s crash site. RCMP say the two-car collision happened north of Whittaker Road as two vehicles were merging southbound near the summit. That’s where a Slegg Construction truck was passed by the Cavalier in the slow lane, explain Shawnigan Lake RCMP. The Cavalier touched the front end of the large truck causing the Cavalier to go sideways, and cross the centre line, where it was hit by the northbound Jetta. Patterson said both vehicles were totalled

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Police ofﬁcers blitzed the Trans-Canada Highway Friday night, including the Cowichan Valley, resulting in numerous violations. The campaign was intended to remind drivers police will be stepping up enforcement during the holiday season. More than 7,000 vehicles were checked across Vancouver Island as part of the Light

Up The Highway campaign. About 60 ofﬁcers from multiple agencies, in partnership with ICBC, took part. Preliminary results of the campaign included: three Criminal Code impaired driving cases, 18 three-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, 12 90-day IRPs, one prohibited driver, 14 drug seizures, two Criminal Code

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A question of access Stoney Hill Road: As residents mount last-ditch attempt to block project, supporters ready to welcome something they say was promised to them 50 years ago Peter W. Rusland

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toney Hill preservationists were ready to plead with North Cowichan council Tuesday for more time to gather signatures against a proposed public road

project. But folks fearing a new Stoney Hill Road will spawn sprawl, traf¿c, vandalism, trash dumping, nature loss and more may have settled for singing Christmas carols unless council had a change of heart after nixing Councillor Ruth Hartmann’s motion last week to push the alternative approval process into January. That AAP concerns removing land from the municipal forest reserve for the new Stoney Hill Road. The effort to halt it requires 2,150 North Cowichan residents to hand legal forms to staff by 2 p.m. Dec. 14. It was unknown at press time how many forms had arrived regarding the $2.5-million gravel road system between Genoa Bay Road, and 73 peninsula properties along Sansum Narrows. The Stoney Hill Road project is an outgrowth of a June 2009 mediated legal settlement reached between North Cowichan, Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, and Paul Bourke, owner of 39 landlocked acres abutting Sansum Point Park. courtesy North Cowichan “I want access to my property, that’s Public access to 73 lots on the northern edge and southwest corner of Maple Bay Peninsula is at the crux of a road building project under my main motivation,” Bourke said of his consideration in North Cowichan. land, that he has applied to subdivide into

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â€œIâ€™ve never heard council say itâ€™s a public road; we have municipal logging roads. I suspect the legal case was about the merits of (the public road) arguments.â€? Recently, 63% of Stoney Hill owners â€” including council, which owns six lots â€” petitioned for the road, starting the AAP. If the AAP green lights the road, the municipality will pay $500,000. North Cowichan plans to bankroll that by selling road timber,

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â€œThe process has been very disrespectful to the farm; thatâ€™s what hurts the most,â€? Skoretz said of her 300-acre spread. She frets her fencing and cattle will be impacted by road building and use, plus trespassing ushering dogs, Âżres, 4x4â€™s and more. â€œOur Âżrst option is to have no road. We really care for the land and environment; weâ€™re just stewards,â€? said Tataryn, noting he and Skoretz learned of Bourkeâ€™s legal action when papers were served. Legal proceedings cost Skoretz some $80,000 in

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chool District 79 community consultation meetings began in Lake Cowichan and Chemainus Saturday, with impassioned pleas from both communities about retaining schools. “Enrollment and validity of the high school, the secondary programs, certainly was a key theme of both those meetings,’’ said School District 79 secretary-treasurer Bob Harper. About 100 people attended the Lake Cowichan meeting and 50 in Chemainus. “At the Lake, it’s obviously a community that’s facing some real challenges,’’ said Harper. “There was a level of angst that was expressed.’’ Harper added there was also a lot of discussion at Lake Cowichan about a new elementary school and elementary program. Of¿cial trustee Mike McKay and other school district personnel also attending the meetings. “This is the beginning of discussions

Bob Harper said enrollment and validity of secondary programs were key themes. with the communities,’’ said Harper. “One of the things we’re expecting in the next couple of weeks is a draft of the facilities plan. We’ll roll that out as soon as we get it.’’ Chris Rolls, president of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’Association, was pleased with the turnout in Lake Cowichan on a busy day with hockey tournaments and all sorts of Christmas activities going on. “A lot of people came to listen, a lot of people came to ask questions,’’ she said. “The community was very passionate, very calm.’’ The two-hour time limit put on the meeting de¿nitely left many people feeling they didn’t get their questions answered, Rolls said.

“They were clear. We need schools, we need churches, we need doctors. We need everything we can to make the community viable.’’ Rolls didn’t want anyone to be left with the impression the Lake communities aren’t aware of what’s going on district-wide. “I know we’re not the only community facing these meetings and what needs to be cut,’’ she said. Rolls felt some creative suggestions came from the meeting. As far as empty buildings within the district are concerned, “maybe start ¿lling them with those that are at the board of¿ce right now — maybe bring operations to the schools.’’ But the primary concern remains the new elementary school Rolls said the community was promised and maintaining Lake Cowichan Secondary School, rather than look at any busing option to Duncan. “The community was very concerned that that not happen,’’ she said of the high school situation. “The school is very much a part of the community and the community is very much a part of the school.’’ “What we’re doing now is consolidating all the feedback we got and then we’ll be responding to that feedback,’’ said Harper. Additional consultation meetings are planned Jan. 12 at Cowichan and Frances Kelsey secondary schools.

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owichan School District 79 is in the process of turning the former Chemainus Elementary School property over to the Municipality of North Cowichan. District secretary-treasurer Bob Harper said ¿rst and second reading has been given to transfer the site for $1. Before that happens, “we have some survey work to do on the site,’’ said Harper. The reason it needs to be subdivided is the current secondary school and the old elementary site are on the same parcel of land,

Harper said. After third reading of the bylaw, it will go to the Ministry of Education for approval. “Once that approval is given, it’s done,’’ said Harper. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure said the third reading is scheduled for Jan. 25. Uses for the site remain undetermined, though ideas include a skate park, dog park, youth centre, and a housing development. “It’s premature to go into detail. Once we have it, we’ll look at what we can do, and I’ll ask council for a neighbourhood meeting,” said Lefebure. “Council hasn’t dealt with this (uses) yet because we haven’t actu-

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Malahat Ă„reĂ„ghters snuff Sundayâ€™s car Ă„re along the Island Highway at Aspen Road. There were no injuries in the blaze that erupted after a fuel leak ignited, and toasted this Impala, Ă„re chief Rob Patterson said.

Four face over 100 charges: series of break-ins in Greater Victoria and Cowichan areas

n investigation launched by the RCMP regional crime unit has led to one of the biggest seizures of stolen property on record on southern Vancouver Island. Four people are facing more than 100 charges related to break-andenters and vehicle thefts, following an investigation launched in Mill Bay six weeks ago. â€œOne of the positive aspects of this investigation was how much stolen property investigators were able to return to the original owners,â€? states a Regional Crime Unit press release. â€œThis was the largest investigation in the 4 1/2 year history on the Regional Crime Unit, in terms of the amount of stolen property recovered and the number of charges laid.â€? The property recovered include laptops, iPods, GPS devices, digital

cameras, cell phone, wallets, purses, ID, jewelry and many other items. Derek Ernest Fast, 26, a â€œproliÂżc offender,â€? according to RCMP, became the target of the investigation after RCMP discovered items stolen from the Mill Bay vehicle â€” along with evidence linking Fast to other crimes â€” in his girlfriendâ€™s vehicle. A search of a residence Fast was seen leaving from also turned up stolen items. On Nov. 8 West Shore RCMP arrested Robert Joseph Iverson, 34, in connection to a break-in in Langford. Police found evidence linking Iverson with Fast, who was arrested on Nov. 13 in Colwood. Fast has been charged with 46 counts of criminal offences, including break and enters, theft, possession of stolen property, possession of a prohibited weapon and breach of probation. He remains in custody and is due in Western Communities Courthouse

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on Dec. 13. Iverson faces 28 charges of theft, possession of stolen property and offences related to the possession of a Âżrearm. Iverson is also in custody and will appear in court Dec. 20. Also charged is Fastâ€™s girlfriend, Tannya Kathleen Barnes, 27, who faces 28 counts of possession of stolen property and charges related to the possession of a Âżrearm. She was released on a promise to appear in court Dec. 19. Iversonâ€™s girlfriend, Jennifer Priscilla Hermans, 33, is charged with four counts of possession of stolen property and four counts of breach of probation. She has been released on a promise to appear on Jan. 3. Charges stem from crimes committed on the West Shore, Ladysmith, Shawnigan Lake, Sooke, Sidney, Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay. â€”Goldstream Gazette

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PLEASE DONATE! 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. â€œOfficial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (No.2 â€“ Text Amendment), 2012,â€? No. 3492, proposes to amend â€œOfficial Community Plan Bylaw, 2011,â€? 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. â€œZoning Amendment Bylaw (No. 8 â€“ Residential Medium Density Multi-Family Zone [R3-MF]), 2012,â€? No. 3495, proposes to amend "Zoning Bylaw 1997," No 2950, to create a new zone, â€œResidential Medium Density Multi-Family Zone (R3MF),â€? 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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CMS food bank helping south Cowichan residents help each other There’s the gift bag program in conjunction with Thrifty’s: you can buy so much to donate toward the food bank. People around here are quite good about knowing what we need and trying to help us out.” On top of the hampers, the food bank has a Toy Drive to provide gifts for families with children. “People don’t ask for a lot, they just want something for their kids. They want to be able to put something under the tree. We do about 200 kids, who must be in school.” Eden tries to gather gifts on each child’s wish list. There is a tree at Thrifty’s and one at Curves in Mill Bay. People can pick a name off the tree, buy the gift, and bring it to the food bank so Eden can bring it to the families before Christmas. “I distribute the gifts unwrapped in a gift bag and the family can wrap it. Then they know exactly what they are giving the children. I usually try to get an article of clothing as well. These kids don’t have a lot.”

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outh Cowichan residents are taking care of each other and this holiday season Terry Eden, president of the South Cowichan Food Bank, is grateful. “We couldn’t do anything without the community. The community is just awesome. We put the call out and everybody is there. We really appreciate it.” Last year, the food bank provided 250 food hampers to those in need living south of Koksilah Road to the Malahat. Eden said it is thanks to the many contributions by local schools, organizations, businesses and the 50 regular food bank volunteers. “(There are) donations from the community to ¿ll hampers. We get food from the schools.

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The South Cowichan CMS Food Bank is located at 2740 Lashburn Rd. in Mill Bay. Hampers go out every Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bread is available every Tuesday. The last hamper goes out Dec 13. The food bank is open for emergencies the week of Dec. 17 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The CMS Food Bank accepts donations of non-perishables and produce. Call 250-743-5242.

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For all programs at the food bank, privacy is paramount. “We code everything. No real names are given. Their privacy is respected.” Eden said there is a misconception those who live in Cobble Hill, Mill Bay and Shawnigan aren’t in need. “We have a lot of working poor. They’ve lost one job. They can’t make it anymore. Rents are expensive. We are here to help them.” Eden said pride is a barrier for some people to come into the food bank but once they do, they are considered part of the food bank family. “A lot of people don’t come unless they really have to. There is the issue of pride, and I can’t blame them. They realize Christmas is here and they can’t make it.” The food bank can help anyone who has proof they are residents of South Cowichan. “We have to have proof of address. We work together so there is enough for everyone in the community.”

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Cowichan Valley home smart meter installation program nearly nine-tenths of the way there BC Hydro: says no decision made yet on dealing with customers refusing installation Peter W. Rusland

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mart-meter installation rates in Cowichan almost match the success level across the province. BC Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk said 27,416 of the controversial meters have been installed on Duncan and Cowichan homes and businesses since early 2012. “That’s about 87% of valley users. That’s compared to over 93% across the province. “The other 13% of those (in Cowichan) that don’t have a new meter also includes commerAndrew Leong/¿le cial installations, customers we couldn’t access Olivia Waugh, 10, gets the attention of a motorist during a smart meter protest near the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre the ¿rst time we came to install, and people in April. who’ve asked us to delay installation.” ers who’ve said they don’t want one installed, Corix can access property as they’re allowed to Some local folks fear claims of radiation irrespective of having the correct information.” access the meter. emitted from the meters — being installed by He pointed to corporate progress propelling “The meter is our property that’s attached to Corix for the Crown corporation to replace the new meters. the house,” Olynyk explained. “We need unfetdigital units Hydro says are less ef¿cient and “They’ll be standard equipment, like utility tered access.” more expensive — and have refused to have a poles and power lines.” Smart meters, he said, will help crews restore smart meter installed. And Corix staff can cross a citizen’s property power “faster and safer during outages because “We’re still working with those customers to to install a smart meter, unless folks attach a we can see where the outages are occurring address their concerns,” Olynyk said. signed note, with their customer account num- exactly.” “We know there’s a lot of misinformation ber, to their old meter. Customers can call 1-888-poweron with and fear that’s been promoted. No decision’s “As part of a customer’s contract with Hydro, questions or outage concerns. been made about how we’ll deal with custom-

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Notice of Road Closure, Removal of Highway Dedication and Proposed Property Disposition (Pearmine Road)

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.

www.pratzbookkeeping.com 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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Economic Development Advisory Committee Volunteers are needed to serve on North Cowichan’s newly-created Economic Development Advisory Committee. This committee will advise Council on ways to (1) support, co-ordinate and promote economic development efforts in North Cowichan; and (2) implement North Cowichan’s Economic Development Work Plan. Participation will require approximately 4 to 6 hours of your time each month. If you have expertise that you feel will be of benefit this committee, please visit our website or call 250-746-3116 for an application. Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012. 7030 Trans Canada Hwy Box 278, Duncan, BC V9L 3X4 Ph: 250-746-3100 Fax: 250-746-3133 www.northcowichan.ca

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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Make Christmas connecting your holiday priority Savour the season: you won’t ﬁnd the true meaning of Christmas driving at full speed

oes the voracious spirit of the holiday get you down? Have you fallen prey to the overkill yet? Are you buried in decorations, frantically treading water stocking your holiday pantry, and breathless from chasing the perfect present? Do yourself a favour and take a deep breath. The proper approach to the Christmas season is not an exhausting marathon of preparation followed by an uncomfortable performance of forced tradition. Christmas is not about putting your Don’t lose foot to the accelarator in a mad dash to sight of what’s brieÀy touch on some arbitrary illusion of a reality that will never be yours. most imporAnd it’s not about turning off your self-control on spending only to awake tant in January to a pounding credit card hangover. No, Christmas is about stepping away from the rat race and drinking deep in those things that are most important to you. It’s about doing things for others — and with others — not because you have to, but because you want to. It’s not about spectacle, it’s about intimacy. By all means invest some extra effort in ¿nding that special gift. However, before you do, make sure you aren’t doing it because it will impress, but because it will be appreciated. And go ahead and drag the kids to hunt for Christmas trees, or to cousin Gertrude’s house for fruitcake, or to that community choral show. However, do it not because it is expected of you, but because it will help you to be connected. In all this bustle, take a pause, dial it back and make some quiet time to connect with those people most important to you. Because connection, ladies and gentlemen of Cowichan, is the best present you can get.

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This we like It’s not just the season for Christmas lights, and holiday concerts and sleighbells jingling. It is also the season when the Cowichan Valley pulls out all the stops in our bid to make life in the valley a bit better for our less fortunate neighbours. To all those out there making a difference through their charity efforts, thank you.

Every year we are overwhelmed with the amount of holiday generosity displayed by this community. But at the same time, we are quietly troubled by the need. It’s a rich and blessed corner of the world in which we live. Is there anything we can do to share the wealth to a degree that our annual outpouring of December generosity is no longer necessary?

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How about poverty solutions instead of posturing? Tom Fletcher Black Press

.C.’s ritual day of shame about child poverty has come and gone once again, with politicians trading blame and time-worn talking points. The occasion was an annual gathering staged at the B.C. Teachers’ Federation of¿ce in downtown Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella group sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded antipoverty activists, as they describe themselves in their latest report. The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterprets federal income statistics from two years ago and calls for a long list of uncosted, but hugely expensive measures that they assert will make B.C. the ¿rst jurisdiction in human history to eradicate poverty. A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all levels of government until they are making an unspeci¿ed “living wage,”

because we all know how public sector workers uniquely suffer from pay and pension inequality. Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inÀation. Establish universal public dental care, prescription drug and eye care programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that already provide this). Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for employment insurance. Cut tuition and provide more student grants. Eliminate homelessness. And so it continues toward a socialist utopia and certain bankruptcy for provincial and federal governments already deeply in the red. I wrote about these numbers when Statistics Canada released them back in June. They showed a modest improvement nationally and provincially in what they measure, which is not poverty, but the relative relationship between income groups. First Call dismisses that improvement as “a dismal record.” The report states: “Statistics Canada said the child poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in 2010 …” No, Statistics Canada didn’t say that. They said what they always say, that

“Low-Income Cut-Off,” or LICO ¿gures, are not an accurate measure of poverty. The political response was equally predictable. Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in Ottawa. The government must establish a national anti-poverty strategy with ¿rm annual goals, she said, reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP. Davies didn’t mention that Manitoba is among the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only province that ¿nished below B.C. in the percentage of children living in low-income homes. These plans are mainly gesture politics, providing the appearance of action. Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux spoke on behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, too, stuck to a familiar script. The best path out of poverty is a job, she said. This is true, but also obvious. Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs Plan,” which has its own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics. Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headings: “Child poverty con-

BC VIEWS centrated in big cities.” No kidding. The whole population is concentrated in big cities. Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most expensive places. If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job and receiving a provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relocate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper? There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incentive to relocate could help big and small communities. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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Should graduating doctors be forced to do a stint posting in a small community? “Yes. It’s really important to have medical services in rural communities, but maybe ﬁnd some other incentive rather than forcing doctors to go there.”

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Pay attention to the warning signs and you could save a life

Dear editor I am writing as a call to action to all my brothers and sisters armed with hockey gear and reaching beyond the age of 45. Last week after playing a somewhat rigorous game at Kerry Park Arena, I was enjoying the aftermath in the dressing room. One of the guys sitting between myself and a local doctor complained he wasn’t feeling very well. To make a long story short he was in the midst of a heart attack. If not for the presence of Dr. J.M. Wilson (left wing extraordinaire) this friend and hockey compatriot would have died. An ambulance was called and after a very intense 30 minutes, and several manual and electrically generated re-starts of his heart, he was rushed to Victoria where he has since made a dif¿cult but successful recovery. After the ambulance left Dr. Wilson said the problem really is that guys like me would normally have slapped the guy on the back told him to have a beer and get home. “You’ll be ¿ne,” I would say. Frighteningly this was absolutely true. We are all warriors and neither want to admit injury to ourselves or our teammates. Never again will I take indigestion, chest pain or otherwise, lightly. Get it checked out, do not let the guy drive home and understand how to keep a person alive until help arrives. I will be taking a ¿rst-aid course, but at our age we all have to take this very seriously. Many thanks again to Dr. Wilson for staying calm, keeping his center-man alive, and teaching a life lesson that will never be forgotten. Doug Robb

In my opinon: Residents want road, council considers rural preservation

his letter is to inform of recent developments in connection with North Cowichan’s response to requests by landowners in Stoney Hill for improved road access to their properties. On Nov. 21, council provided a summary of the terms of the petition negotiated with representatives of Stoney Hill property owners, which was supported by a clear majority (63%) of them. Reference is also made to outstanding issues arising from council’s decision to support the petition. To meet the terms, council proposes to adopt a bylaw that would permit the removal of six hectAndrew Leong ares of land from the Municipal Forest Reserve — A logging truck ignores the “road closed” warning sign on Cowichan Bay Road last week. Heavy rain continues to mainly along an existing logging road — in order to construct to basic standards a 7.3-kilometre make road closures in the area a common occurrence. gravel road varying in width from eight meters to pride themselves in keeping our taxes going up. for the classic threat-and-rescue scenario and ¿ve meters. Sadly, the CVRD is addicted to taxation. those who should know better are biting hook, As the ¿rst step toward the implementation of the For the ¿ve-year period from 2007 to 2012, line and sinker. road improvements and the shared costs, counthe CVRD has raised taxes by 47.1 percent or It is getting middle-aged I admit, but we pres- cil on Nov. 9 published an alternative approval about 9.4 percent per year. Not to be outdone, ently pour $3.7 million into what not’s there process notice in the local media, giving the public North Cowichan has done the same — in every year now. Like all local government the opportunity to oppose the proposed bylaw. Shawnigan Lake addition to the 30 percent tax shift from major these days there are no boundaries as to how According to this notice, council will proceed with industry to residential in 2012. To put this in deep they want to dig into the property taxpay- its adoption unless 10% (2,150) of North CowIt’s about needs, gentleman and perspective, these tax increases are 12 times the ers’ pocket. I am not fooled one bit myself. ichan electors submit individually signed elector rate at which private sector wages are increasLoren Duncan response forms by the 2 p.m. Friday. ladies of our treasuries, not wants ing. The local governments don’t even pay CVRD director, Sahtlam/Glenora. These forms can be obtained at the municipal Dear editor any attention to the demographics that indicate Hall or on the municipal website. If the AAP The CVRD wants to replace the Island the only growing age group in the area is the should fail, council would have to consider Savings Centre just as we ¿nish paying its Sometimes a government just has process retired age group, which can least afford these its next steps, including the possibility of going to a mortgage. It is inconceivable that North tax hikes. to disappoint some people referendum to seek the formal assent of electors. Cowichan’s reps on the CVRD (Councilors Taxpayers also wildly subsidize the existing Dear editor Council’s bulletin comments on two issues arisRuth Hartmann and Barb Lines and Mayor Jon facility. Why should we increase taxes for a I attended a North Cowichan council meeting ing from the proposed bylaw that did not appear in Lefebure) and commission reps (councillors new facility if the old one is such as loser? For late in November. We are facing yet another the AAP notice. Jennifer Woike and Al Siebring) would allow each $100,000 of assessment on your property, property tax hike unless cuts are made someFirst, it provides a summary of the division of this madness to get this far. Would they tear where. Chief administrative of¿cer Dave Decosts of road improvements between the municidown their own homes and rebuild them when a resident of North Cowichan’s south end is vana presented options but warned if staff is to pality and the affected landowners in Stoney Hill. the mortgage is paid off? Who wants this other paying $65.26 per year because the facility cannot produce enough revenue to meet its exbe reduced, morale would be greatly affected. It is proposed that a portion of the municipal costs than the bureaucrats at the CVRD? Don’t these penses. It is time for local government to focus So, by that same logic: Let’s build a pool so the be covered by the sale of municipal residential lots bureaucrats want to give the taxpayer reduced on needs, not the wants of a few bureaucrats. kids won’t be sad. Let’s expand of¿ce space to in Stoney Hill. taxes when the mortgage is done? Or, do they Don Swiatlowski make employees happy. Let’s build a road into Second, it is reported that council engaged in a North N Cowichan Maple Bay Peninsula so developers won’t be “vigorous debate” about concerns that a new road angry. Dear Dave: I am frustrated by all the tax might encourage subdivision contrary to proviincreases. How will you make me feel better? sions of principles in the of¿cial community plan. Don’t D fall for the stories about a Cheryl Trudell The Stoney Hill area is zoned A2, permitting falling-down f community centre Duncan “Should Christmas advertising be banned prior to Dec. ¿ve-acre lot sizes. It also permits the construction 1?” Dear D editor of two residential buildings on each lot. You answered: (81 votes) If you spend enough time around the Island Three large privately owned holdings in the area More letters online S Savings Centre, you know it is not going to fall total some 200 acres, which may potentially permit 62 per cent YES ddown in 16 years. The structure is as sound as the construction of 80 homes. One land owner Also, read fresh stories every day and share w when it was built — actually much better in with a 40-acre parcel has submitted a sub-division To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the your thoughts immediately through the comm many ways with the many upgrades that have application. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com ments function. hhappened over time. People are being set up In its effort to reach agreement, council has diat cowichannewsleader.com rected staff to prepare options as to how to preserve the rural nature of the Stoney Hill area. The Maple Bay Community Association will try to keep members informed of developments affecting the future of this area, and particularly to advise you when council will next convene to discuss Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. this issue. 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Dwight students stage human rights write-in

embers of the community joined students and faculty from Dwight International School in Shawnigan Lake for an Amnesty Write for Rights event earlier this month. Teacher Sonia Furstenau’s class led the way. “This is the second year we are doing this event,’’ noted Furstenau. “Last year, we wrote more than 160 letters.’’ Twelve students each represented one of the Amnesty cases. There was also a short presentation on the work Amnesty does around the world. The actual Human Rights Day was marked Monday by Amnesty International members, letter writers, and human rights supporters across Canada and around the world. “With your involvement, Human Rights violators will know that they can’t get away with their actions,’’ it states on the Amnesty International Canada website. “They’ll know that ordinary people are watching and will hold them accountable.’’ The project of writing a letter is part of the world’s biggest global movement taking action to demand justice, respect and protection for human rights and an end to human rights violations. It was hoped more letters would be written than last year, save more lives, reunite more families and gain more dignity and respect for human rights globally. — Don Bodger

CVRD waste crews have slammed the door on annoying seagulls at the Bings Creek transfer station. courtesy CVRD

Annoying gulls shut out of Bings Creek facility Idea hatched: Remote control gates keep hungry scavengers from devouring garbage

everal hundred seagulls have taken Àight from their winter home at the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Bings Creek Transfer facility on Drinkwater Road. But not by choice. It began with one gull, who told two friends and so on. It wasn’t long before several hundred hung around from October through April. With the facility handling 23,000-plus tonnes of

garbage a year, it was just too rich of a paradise for the gulls to ignore. The gulls were problematic for operation of the site, not to mention the mess. “I had several complaints from my customers and commercial operators when these guys loomed overhead,’’ said facility supervisor Brett Chester in a press release. “We attempted several initiatives to combat the problem before

¿nally showing them the door.’’ Air horns, professional falconers and other ideas didn’t work. Innovative thinking by staff, with help from DSS Welding, found an answer to the problem. Automated seagull gates were built. Equipment operators activate the remote control gates when commercial vehicles need to access the building. The gulls have since disappeared. There are still three or four stubborn holdouts, but not nearly the massive Àock that had become the norm. — Don Bodger

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Maple Bay Peninsula: A Test Of Democracy VOTE For Information VOTE For More Time VOTE: Sign The Electoral Response Form Before Friday, December 14th, 2 pm

Sansum Narrows Maple Bay Peninsula

• Will we cave into bullying tactics or do we insist on community-based planning? Will the taxpayers, be borrowing up to $2,000,000, with no public consultation, to pay for a big, new and expensive road, to accommodate less than 15 full-time residents? We have the power in our community to make a difference. We, the taxpayers, can vote to say how our money is spent. This is not about the oil ¿elds and distant foreign powers; it’s about our own forest reserve, and a little road that should be for the public, an entranceway onto the mostly public-owned Peninsula and parkland.

• VOTE for time for all the facts to come out. • VOTE for public consultation. • VOTE to send a message. • VOTE to stop Mt. Tzouhalem Part 2, the next ecological disaster in our valley from occurring.

• VOTE to stop the sale of your public waterfront for private beneﬁt. Vote to stop the removal of 13 acres of land from our municipal forest for a road without public consultation. Such decisions belong to the public and not land speculators.

• VOTE now while your vote still counts. (by Icel Jane Dobell) On Nov 27th, Councilor Hartmann proposed a motion the deadline for electoral forms regarding the new road on The Maple Bay Peninsula be extended one month. Hartmann said the public needs more time to understand the complex issues, including development of the Peninsula. The motion was defeated.

• Why the rush to sell public waterfront to pay for a road that provides private pro¿ts?

Did two out-of-town speculators sue a farmer and the taxpayers of North Cowichan to have a private farm road and forestry road changed so they could develop their land? So why are 500 metres of forest land about to be converted, (if we don’t vote against it), into a road that will lead to one developer’s land, at relatively little cost to him, supported by taxpayer’s dollars? When were you, as a taxpayer, consulted? What is the message we want to send to developers?

“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.” Moliere All eligible voters in a household have the right to sign an electoral form. Download Electoral Response Forms off the Municipal website or off roadlesspeninsula.wordpress.com Ignore all reports to the contrary: YES, YOU CAN HAND IN AS MANY SIGNED FORMS AS YOU WANT, as long as they are signed by eligible voters (and when handed in they do not have to be submitted in envelopes). All forms must be submitted to the Municipal Hall on the Highway north of town, (there is a night drop-off box), or at the Community Farm Store in the yellow garage across from the train station in town. If you are unable to deliver the forms or, contrariwise, to all of those who have expressed interest in helping, we’re down to the ﬁnal few days: if you are able to help pick up forms, man stations, go door-to-door, email us at colindoe@gmailcom.

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ld-fashioned Christmas values and the traditional holiday spirit will be in the air in Chemainus this weekend. The Little Town Christmas celebration is back, promising all the fellowship, fun and excitement of the season. Organizers promise to take you back. “We’re all about old-fashioned values and making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without breaking the bank,” Little Town Christmas chair Robyn Gerland said in a media release. “All our events are by donation thanks to the generosity of local organizations like the Rotary, Legion, Eagles and many, many businesses. “As well, we’ve got a tremendous group of volunteers who run the games, crafts, events and other activities, as well as sell rafÀe tickets and help us raise funds to put on Little Town Christmas.” Gerland says the fun is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Saturday in Waterwheel Park and will continue until about 6 p.m. “Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m. and that will certainly be a highlight, but there’s entertainment, games, a ¿sh pond, hockey shoot-out, a cake walk, live nativity scene and so much more going on,” she added. There will be hot dogs and hot chocolate, music and a chance for youngsters to have their photo taken with Santa. This year’s Little Town Christmas will feature some very special musical performances, according to Gerland. “We’ll have performances by the Concenti Singers, the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, St. Joseph’s Choir and several others,” she said. “The music will be fantastic.”

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t’s Christmas time and guess who’s back under the tree for an Encore? Excuse the bad pun, but it can only be Encore! Cowichan’s women’s choir will answer to the musical question: “what do The Nutcracker Suite and Jingle Bells have in common?” during a pair of shows next weekend. “Conductor, Christine Dandy, and her spirited ensemble of 25, accompanied by the incomparable Rykie Avenant, are abuzz with anticipation as they get ready to present an eclectic program of traditional and culturally inspired Christmas music,” event promotional material reads. “The program includes a generous sprinkling of contemporary seasonal numbers with a hit of jazz to add a bit of spice! Perennial favourites from the English composers/arrangers, David Wilcox and John Rutter feature strongly as well as contemporary works from Mary Donnelly and George Strid. “Encore! is particularly proud and excited to premiere an original work composed for the choir by their very own, Deborah Sumner entitled Winter Gifts. We also have it on good authority that the ladies will reveal their fun-loving side with one or two humourous seasonal selections. “Encore! takes great delight in introduc-

ing soprano, Alissa Lennox, this year’s mentorship student, in a solo presentation of the beautiful Domine Deus from Vivaldi’s Gloria. The choir is thrilled to have Alissa singing with them this season who, in addition to her vocal abilities, is an accomplished equestrian. “The audience will be in for a musical treat with a performance by the quartet, Coru featuring Rykie Avenant, Beverley Holmes and Deborah Sumner of Encore! and well-known music teacher and vocalist, Laura Cardriver. The audience will also be treated to a sneak preview of the South Island Musical Theatre Society’s upcoming production of Oklahoma. The performance will be rounded out with a community carol singa-long accompanied on the pipe organ by Trish Dandy, music teacher at Quamichan Middle School.

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The magic of Christmas. The magic of Mozart. Put them together and expect a magical evening tomorrow as the Cowichan Camerata stages its Mostly Mozart Christmas Concert. Garth Williams, who has played with the

Mozart’s Exultate, Jubilate and Alleluia. Listen to the music between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Tickets for this all-ages show are $20 family, $10 adults, $5 children For more, call 250-701-0748.

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Pop rock innovators Mother Mother come to Cowichan riding a wave of increasing popularity that began on Quadra Island. ing.” The band, which consists of Guldemond’s sister, Molly, on vocals and keyboard, Jasmin Parkin on keyboard and vocals, Ali Siadat on drums, and Jeremy Page on bass, takes its inspiration from The Beatles and The Pixies. B.C. born and raised, Mother Mother is excited to return to Vancouver Island. “The island has a nostalgic feel to it, like we are all connected to each of those parts. I’m looking forward to the nostalgia and the similarity,” Guldemond said. If you’ve seen Mother Mother perform before, you haven’t seen them like this. The band has revamped its show to add more interest to its

music. “Everything’s been elevated on tour, we’ve invested in the sound and the aesthetic value of the show. I think the music has evolved and not just our new music but the old songs, too. We’ve tried to rejuvenate them with new interpretation,” Guldemond said. Beginning in Halifax, Mother Mother has been on tour since Nov. 17. The tour ends in Vancouver on Dec. 19. But after nearly two months of touring, the band isn’t complaining. A new city every night and a lack of sleep might tire some musicians but they keep going with a guitar in hand and a smile on their faces.

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Friday Lynnea Bruce & Friends: Local country singer, 8 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., 250-748-7246. $12 door, $10 advance. Live Music in the Cowichan Library: Paul Ruszel at 2:30 p.m. Christmas Carol Sing: Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers’ Institute hosts a family evening of Christmas carols and songs with refreshments and a visit from Santa. Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Acoustic Jam: at Twisted

Duncan ÄreÄghter Corky Adams mans his City Square post during the FireÄghters Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy during the Duncan Christmas Kickoff. This year’s campaign raised $17,654.85.

Winter Wonderland Skate: Fuller Lake Arena, 5 to 8 p.m. Music, light show, games, prizes, decorations & more. 250-246-3811.

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wheel Park, Chemainus, 3 to 6 p.m. Old fashioned family fun. Games, crafts, food, Santa & more. Free! Community Pot Luck: Cowichan Neighbourhood House in Chemainus at 6:30 p.m. 250-246-3203. Couples Night Out: With

For the Joy of Singing: A connecting, uplifting, and familyfriendly concert of songs at Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave. in Shawnigan village, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Christmas Fair at Glenora Farm: Gifts handmade by local crafters at 4766 Waters Rd., Duncan from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, www.glenorafarm.org or call 250-715-1559.

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Guitar Showcase Christmas Concert: Conor Searl’s guitar students play their annual Christmas concert! Two shows, held at 2 and 3 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St.

Duncan Centennial Totem Dedication: Calvin Hunt dedicates the pole he carved to the City of Duncan. At Charles Hoey Park, 1 p.m.

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pastor and comedian Steve Geyer. New Life Community Baptist Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Rd., at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.

Child Care Council Hosts Middle Years Workshop: At Social Planning Cowichan, 231 Third St., Duncan. RSVP to Social Planning Cowichan at 250-746-1004 ext 250 orinfo@ socialplanningcowichan.org.

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SUSTAINABLE ACTION SURVEY Tell us your vision for the future of Duncan Please help us create the vision for a successful and sustainable Duncan. The City of Duncan, in cooperation with community partners, has undertaken Duncan’s Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP) process that will lead our community to a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable future. The word “sustainability” has become a popular buzzword, but it’s an important part of community planning. The development of a sustainable community – not only environmentally, but economically, socially and culturally – is critical to Duncan’s long-term success and prosperity. Learn more about Duncan’s ICSP process: www.duncan.ca DUNCAN IS AWESOME! Come participate in Duncan’s ICSP process and share your ideas for the future of our town in the following workshop.

ACTION PLANNING WORKSHOP Tuesday, Dec 18th, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cowichan Green Community offices, 360 Duncan Street (Phoenix Hotel). A workshop to form actions towards creating a sustainable and successful future for Duncan. RSVP to michelle@duncan.ca. Stay in touch: Find Sustainable Duncan on Facebook and keep checking our website www.duncan.ca

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GRATTAN, Marjorie Eleanor (Meg) On Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the age of 98, Marjorie (Meg) Grattan joined her beloved husband Roderick and their ďŹ rstborn daughter Judith in heaven. She is survived by her sons Peter (Rilla) and Ron (Judy), daughter Pam (Bill), grandchildren Marshall (Jill), Tricia (T.O.) and Mike (Kate), and great grandchildren Tristan and Malcolm. Meg was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she met and married Roderick in 1939. As Rod was a bush pilot in northern Quebec and Ontario, she accompanied him to many remote locations, often living in a 12 foot square tent. During this time, Meg and Rod were blessed with two sons. In 1947, Rod retired and the family moved to Duncan, B.C. Soon after settling on Quamichan Lake, their daughter Pamela was born. Meg was very involved as a volunteer with community organizations. She worked with the Scouting Movement for many years and was also a member of the Cowichan District Hospital Womanâ€™s Auxiliary, St. Peterâ€™s Anglican Church Womanâ€™s Auxiliary and the Cancer Society. Throughout the years Meg and Rod sponsored many underprivileged children overseas. Meg and Rod moved to Chilliwack in 2000 to be closer to family. Rod lived in the extended care unit at Chilliwack General Hospital and passed away in 2001. Meg lived in the Lynnwood Retirement Residence for ten years and in Glenwood Care Home in Agassiz for the past two years. Meg requested her body be donated to UBC for medical education, exemplifying her giving nature. Her ashes will be placed with Rodâ€™s at St. Peterâ€™s Anglican Church in Duncan. Meg was a strong, wise, loving woman who taught many values and life lessons that are still part of all of us who knew and loved her. A special thank you to the staff at Glenwood Care Home for the wonderful care and support given to our mother and us over the last two years. There will be no funeral at this time. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Norman J. â€œPeteâ€? Prest Dec. 9, 1920 â€“ Dec. 5, 2012 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cairnsmore Place, Duncan BC, just short of his 92nd Birthday. Pete was born in Drumheller, Alberta and grew up in the Cowichan Valley. He joined the RCAF in 1941 as a pilot and was discharged from the service as a Flight Lieutenant September 1945. He was active in sports, a member of the Cowichan Golf and Country Club, Duncan Curling Club, Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, the Kingâ€™s Daughtersâ€™ Hospital, the Zenith Gyro Club and the Victoria Chapter of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers. Pete was involved in Real Estate, insurance, mortgages, an appraiser and co-owner of H.W. Dickie Limited for over 20 years. Pete is survived by his beloved wife Elaine, and his 3 children, Jim (Suzanne), Janice (Bruce) Leaman, Valerie (Bruce) Anderson, and his grandchildren Wendy Anderson, Kathy (Neil) Bouma, Lori (Kevin) Wright, Trevor (Nicole) Prest, and Ryan Leaman. He delighted in his great grandchildren; Alexis & Carter Bouma, Will and Emma Wright, and Luke, Sage and Jesse Prest. Pete is also survived by his sister-in-law Jo-Ann Prest and several nieces and their families. Pete was predeceased by his sister Dorothy (Gordon) Stone, and brother Doug Prest. A memorial service will be held at the Duncan United Church on Friday December 14th 2012 at 1pm. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers donations to Cairnsmore Place or the Canadian Diabetes Society would be greatly appreciated. The family would once again like to extend their deepest gratitude to the dedicated staff at Cairnsmore Place for their tender loving care of Pete, husband, Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad. On line condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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ACHURCH, Mavis (nee Pollard) 3 June, 1929 â€“ 8 Dec., 2012 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt and friend, Mavis Achurch. Mavis leaves her sons David (Marion), Peter (Daria); brother Allan Pollard, sister Nora Richards; grandsons Adrian (Amie), Darian (Joeleen), Remington, and Graeme, together with a much loved extended family. Mavis was born in Warmington, England and emigrated to Canada with her husband Dick and a young family in 1954. They put down roots on Vancouver Island, living ďŹ rst in the Cowichan Valley, with periods in Nanaimo and Victoria, before returning to Cowichan where they felt at home and happy to be a part of the fabric of the community. Mavis will be remembered as a beautiful, intelligent woman, with a strong will and work ethic, with a ďŹ nely tuned morality. Her convictions were strong, but her touch could be gentle and loving. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, and share in some fun when the work was done. The family would like to recognize the staff at Cairnsmore Place for their capable, compassionate attention. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, one may choose to make a donation to the Parkinson Society of Canada (www.parkinson.ca), the Alzheimer Society of Canada (www.alzheimer.ca), or the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca). A Celebration of Life will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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Celebrations BIRTHS

Introducing with love Macey Scarlett Marie Hind. Born November 20th, weighing 6lbs 13 oz to proud parents Marie Miller and Kevin Hind. Excited grandparents are Gary and Kathy Miller & Dale and Donna Hind. Huge thanks to midwives Summer, Selina and Kate. We love you baby Macey.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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

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

Re: Estate of GRAHAM LESLIE ANDERSON, Deceased, formerly of

LOST: PURPLE fabric reusable bag containing ďŹ les and papers. Tuesday, Dec. 4th in Cobble Hill Rona Parking lot. Call (250)743-7738.

HELP WANTED

You can make a difference...

St. Anthonyâ€™s Dental Clinic

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 INFORMATION

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 ďŹ nd out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.

â€œDigniďŹ ed access to food for allâ€?

INFORMATION

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn

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

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 ClassiďŹ eds!

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Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of GRAHAM LESLIE ANDERSON, Deceased are hereby notiďŹ ed 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.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND in Duncan approx the ďŹ rst week in December, a disposable camera. The photoâ€™s have been developed. Pictures look to be from an oil or gas line site (?) in possibly Alberta. Also a photos of a grey house, people and one of a black & white Border Collie. They can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce, next to BuckerďŹ elds, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan call 250-746-4471 to identify. FOUND: Insulated Camelbak water bottle (with blue/green pattern), in a black reďŹ‚ective holder, found Nov. 8 across from new Maple Bay Firehall. Item was dropped off at the News Leader Pictorial, Unit 2-5380 TCH (between BuckerďŹ elds & the Brick). To identify phone 250-746-4471.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING isnâ€™t done yet? Maybe it hasnâ€™t even started! Donâ€™t worry! Come to the Last Minute Christmas Market 2 Sundays in December - 16th & 23rd 11-3pm, Clements Centre, 5856 Clements in Duncan. Fine Food * Beautiful Art * Skilled Craft * All Local & Hand-made* Free admission! DRAGONFLY DREAMING Natural Organic Care for Body & Spirit - 12th Annual Christmas Open House! DragonďŹ‚yâ€™s latest body care treat- Faeriesâ€™ Chocolate Orange Body Lotion - edible! - is worth the trip itself! This year weâ€™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.

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 The Full Damali Basket! Dec. 15 & 16, 10am-4pm Tastings of Wine, Lavender Preserves, Chocolate & Cheese! The grand ďŹ nale for those who want to do all of their shopping at one time (and maybe left it until the last minute) This oneâ€™s for you. Ho Ho Ho!! 3500 Telegraph Rd Cobble Hill (250) 701-8903

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HELP WANTED

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ€™s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com. FOOD counter Attendant Wanted. FT position avail. Starting wage $10.50 hr. Apply in person at Smittyâ€™s Restaurant, 5325 TCH, Duncan or email to smittys@super8duncan.com HI my name is Vandy, $1000 reward for anyone who can author a life story about the ups and downs of my intriguing life...Creativity and imagination is an asset, short and sweet on the poetic spectrum preferable, whilst keeping within the guidelines of fact overriding ďŹ ction, embellishment an option but not most likely not necessary as my life is interesting enough to be authored and published within local newspapers without exaggeration as a necessity. You can reach me @ 778677-5446 or 885-8002 or e-mail vandybuck@hotmail.com

NEED PERSON to clear snow off driveway when required, located in The Properties. Please call Jim (250)737-1176 or leave message.

HELP WANTED

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HAIRSTYLISTS

TRADES, TECHNICAL HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full beneďŹ ts in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.

CHEMAINUS

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COWICHAN BAY

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MAPLE BAY

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354252 â€“ Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (56 papers) 354275 â€“ Ravenhill, Skrimshire (41 papers) *all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW

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LEGAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS 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 www.volunteercowichan.bc.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

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PERSONAL SERVICES

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

HEALTH PRODUCTS

FAGINâ€™S ANTIQUES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

in SHAPE

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

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

NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld 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.

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CRAFT FAIRS

The News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce is holding several sets of â€œfoundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the ofďŹ ce and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED TUITION-FREE TRAINING AT COWICHAN CAMPUS Employment Skills Access Program

Are you unemployed? x Introduction to Culinary Arts - Starts Feb. 4 x Building Service Worker - Starts Feb. 12 Eligibility: x Unemployed: Cannot be attached to EI in the past three years or past five years for a Maternity/Parental claim. For more details check our website: http://www.viu.ca/ce/courses/esa.asp

Seats are limited â€“ Act NOW Interested parties should contact: Krista Convey, ESA Client Manager Telephone: 250 740-6163 Email: krista.convey@viu.ca

is located near the Duncan Wendyâ€™s, 5835 York Road. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. Tel: 250-701-1058 Come to Faginâ€™s for unusual & affordable Christmas present ideas such as Jewelry from Thailand and Mexico, Mardi Gras Masks from the USA, CertiďŹ ed 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. Faginâ€™s is like a free Museum, come & browse our items from over 30 Countries.

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.

FRIENDLY FRANK DESKTOP OLDER model video magniďŹ er, read books, etc. $200. 250-748-5713.

BUYING OR SELLING?

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

WE BUY HOUSES

CROFTON: BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, ground level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, $650 + utils. Available now. 250-416-0053

AVAILABLE NOW 1000 sqâ€™ 7000 sqâ€™ store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811 or 250-474-3585.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! 25% OFF Christmas Sale! Bryson 3B ampliďŹ er, NAD 1600 preamp-tuner, Bass bin 2 x 15â€? JBL speakers, Klipsch surround speakers and sub, 23â€? computer monitors, Pearl 22â€? kick drum. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOUSES FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

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 applâ€™s., fully landscaped, dbl garage. Only $365,000. inclds hst. BEST VALUE! Gord 250-710-1947

BIG BUILDING sale... â€œâ€?This is a clearance sale you donâ€™t want to miss!â€?â€? 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

SHIMPO POTTERS wheel, bats included, $600. Olympic klin model# 2327h, 23â€?wx27â€?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 70â€™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. 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.

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RENTALS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

FENCING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious

Affordable 2 bedroom suites ------------------------------

Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design

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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CLEANING SERVICES

(250) 701-8319

HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded reasonable rate. Call ReneĂŠ 250-701-7301

PLUMBING

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, EfďŹ cient. (250)508-1018 or (778)356-1018.

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

DRYWALL Instalwall Instalations Framing, drywall, taping and t-bar. (250) 885-8883 instalwall@gmail.com.

ELECTRICAL

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

JOEâ€™S HANDYMAN SERVICE 30 yrâ€™s Experience

We ďŹ x everything No HST

250-748-5062

HOME REPAIRS

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

(250)748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca

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

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ€™s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

REPAIRS NIGHTINGALE AUTOMOTIVE All mechanical work at money saving rates since 1991 Phone (250)743-3765 Ask for Herb or Chase

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883

TREE SERVICES

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

Lowest Price Guarantee

INSULATION

LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70â€™ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, CertiďŹ ed Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449

250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

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Adrian Lepitre OfďŹ ce: 250-748-3304 Fax: 250-709-2223 adrianlepitre@shaw.ca

Large 2 BDRM corner unit & 1 BDRM 3rd ďŹ‚oor. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W inclâ€™d. Small pet OK. On-site managers. Call 250-748-1304.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

LADYSMITH DOWNTOWN900sq ft, 1 bdrm suite, new W/D, range & D/W. Newly renoâ€™d. Street level entry. $850. To view: (250)245-2283.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

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 in town, avail now, quiet 2 bdrm apt. 5 appl, $850-$900. 250-246-6626 or 250-746-4016

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DUNCAN: 2bdrm adult oriented condo, second ďŹ‚oor (no elevator), bright, 5 appl, f/p, balcony, quiet neighbours. N/S, no pets, walking distance to shopping. $750. Avail now. Refâ€™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

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Free Cable Hook up -------------------------------------Resident managers on site 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath Condo in Dingwall Street, Duncan. Rent $750 per month. Phone 250743-6266. $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). CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241. CENTRAL DUNCAN- newly renoâ€™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 CONDO, 3000A Oak St., Creekside. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 applâ€™s, gas F/P, storage.Senior bldg. NS/NP. Avail. Jan.1st. $775. (250)246-3755. CHEMAINUS- RENOâ€™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.

To view call 250-748-3321 SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look! Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water. No pets. 1 bdrm suite, $590.

(250)748-3729. 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 DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1700 SQâ€™ warehouse w/ retail and ofďŹ ce space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view.

COTTAGES 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. Refâ€™s & credit check reqâ€™d. Call 250-7486633 or 250-743-4502

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. inclâ€™d. $990 mo. N/S, N/P, refâ€™s req. Avail Jan. 1st. Call 604846-5519 or 1-604-798-3412, leave message or email: sandrahall11@gmail.com DUNCAN 2-BDRM, clean, bright 2-level, close to schools, bus route, park, on cul-de-sac. 5 applâ€™s, propane F/P. fenced backyard. NS/NP. Refs reqâ€™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 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 applâ€™s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 inclâ€™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. DUNCAN: SXS duplex, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W. Small pets welcome. Close to schools. Avail. immed. $1200. (250)818-1913 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

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, 1 bdrm mobile on acreage, W/D inclâ€™d, N/S, small pet ok, avail immed, $650. (250)715-0177. COWICHAN STATION, almost new 2 bdrm Carriage house, 5 applâ€™s, N/Pets, N/S. $975 + util. (250)746-8376 CROFTON, renoâ€™d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view, 2 blocks to ferry, private covered back deck overlooking large fenced yard with fruit trees & ďŹ‚owers, N/S, small pet considered. Refâ€™s. Jan 15th or Feb 1st. $1,400/mo. (250)701-3186 DUNCAN, 2400 sq.ft. home in desirable area, 2 full baths, 1 ensuite, 3 bdrms up. $1500/mo negotiable. Jan 1st. (250)732-4413 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.

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DUNCAN, NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. (250) 246-8318.

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Happy to help are members of the Cowichan Strikers U15 Silver girlsâ€™ soccer team, who devoted their money and time to assemble baskets for the food bank to help those who might need it during the holiday season.

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SUITES, LOWER 2 BDRM bsmt suite. F/S, blinds, W/D hookup. N/P. $750 250-748-4383; 709-8880

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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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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.

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1991 Chev Silverado 2500, 4x4, 140 km. Drives ok. $1050 OBO. (250)748-0814

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.

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NEAR SHAWNIGAN Village, 1 bdrm, own electric meter, W/D, F/S, dishwasher. Quiet, parking. NS/NP. $695./mo. Avail now. (250)361-6193.

ensued.â€™â€™ Robinson noted a Christmas party, a dinner out, a pizza party and a movie, and a secret Santa gift exchange were some of the ideas bandied about. â€œIt was here where the conversation changed and the discussion about giving began to emerge, a conversation about how lucky we were to be together as a team and how others may not be as fortunate as we are,â€™â€™ noted Robinson. â€œI watched in admiration at how quickly these young ladies took to the notion of giving.â€™â€™ With their new direction determined, the girls tossed around some other ideas until they decided on lending support to the local food banks and any monies normally spent on each other could be pooled

together for building and donating food baskets. â€œThese remarkable young ladies took no time at all to put together two large food baskets with everything from appetizers to desserts and coffee, complete with two large turkeys and two black forest hams,â€™â€™ noted Robinson. â€œNeedless to say, I am extremely proud of these young ladies, their kind hearts and community-mindedness extends beyond this act of caring and is present on the Âżeld in every game.â€™â€™ Robinson pointed out heâ€™s had the privilege of coaching most of the players for the last three years and watching them grow into good soccer players, a better team and, even more, an understanding group within the community.

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2009 CHEV Silverado 4x4, ext. Cab, auto, 48,000km, ex. cond. $19,995. (250)710-4573

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DUNCAN- 3 bdrms on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $1000. NP/NS. Avail Jan. 1. Call (250)510-5526.

ll the Cowichan Valley Soccer Associationâ€™s Under 15 Silver team wanted for Christmas was to lend some helping hands to beneÂżt others during the holiday season. They could have decided on something else to do mainly for themselves, but took the completely opposite unselÂżsh route. â€œA number of weeks ago during practice, I had suggested to the girls that we should be thinking about what they might like to do to celebrate the upcoming holiday season,â€™â€™ explained Jeff Robinson, coach of the Silver Strikers. â€œThe usual ideas and conversations

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erry Park Islanders definitely hit the lowest point of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season when they were bombarded 10-1 at Kerry Park Arena Saturday night by the Victoria Cougars. That followed a 10-0 whitewashing from the Cougars Thursday at Esquimalt. The results showed the large gap that exists between the Âżrst overall Cougars, who possess a record of 27-1-1, and the 2-23-2 Islanders. It seemed like as good a time as any for Mark Osmond to jump in and Âżnalize a deal with Stew Gordon

to buy the Islanders (see related story Page A26). â€œIt really wasnâ€™t going the way it should,â€™â€™ said Osmond. He decided to approach Gordon to see if heâ€™d sell the team and the two worked out a deal. The good news is the Islanders donâ€™t play the Cougars again during the regular season so they expected to be competitive with the other teams in the league. The Islanders gave up a ridiculous 20 power plays in the home-ice loss to the Cougars so Osmond expected new coach Dale Purinton would be addressing that issue right away. â€œDisciplineâ€™s going to be the key,â€™â€™ said Osmond. He said you canâ€™t do that against the No. 1 team in B.C.

â€œTheir power play took us to town.â€™â€™ The Cougars scored seven of their 10 goals with the man advantage. Corey Peterson had the lone goal for the Islanders late in the Âżrst period. Osmond has all sorts of ideas to bring the Islanders back into the mainstream, particularly in the south end of the valley where their main fan base is located. â€œIâ€™m going to work on making it a professional outÂżt â€” make it a bit more of a show,â€™â€™ said Osmond. He also planned to have a better afÂżliation with minor hockey and emphasize more local talent. â€œRome wasnâ€™t built in a day and weâ€™re going to start brick-by-brick,â€™â€™ Osmond said.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A25

Slim victories keeping Cowichan in top spot

Setting the standard: Set piece produces the lone goal needed “I’m sure glad we signed him,’’ said Martin of Cato. News Leader Pictorial “He played really well (Saturday) night.’’ owichan LMG Cowichan and Vic West Pringle isn’t went through a scoreless ¿rst winning by big half. scores, but it’s “Very even teams,’’ said still winning to Martin. “They had quite a bit maintain its hold on top spot of possession. So did we. It in Div. 1 of the Island Soccer wasn’t a high-Àying end-toLeague. end game.’’ While Saanich Fusion and Ryan Andre eventually Bays United Liquor Plus scored the game-winner with have been pulverizing teams Andrew Leong/¿le 20 minutes left on one of in recent weeks, Cowichan is narrowly getting by in games Jesse Winter earns man of the those patented Cowichan set pieces from Tyler Hughes. like Saturday’s 1-0 decision match for Cowichan. “It was good to get the over Vic West at Victoria’s shutout,’’ said Martin. “Last Finlayson Park. year, they beat us 2-0 this game.’’ “We can’t worry about that,’’ said CowCowichan achieved what it set out to do. ichan coach Glen Martin about what the other teams are doing. “We’re not going to “It was pretty uneventful overall,’’ said Martin. go around smashing teams like we did at Jesse Winter was the player of the match the start of the year.’’ for Cowichan. Cowichan’s revamped squad that lost Chris Arnett just came off a suspension the likes of snipers like Kevan Brown is and will be sitting out the next two games getting the job done with tight defence, an opportunistic attack and the goalkeeping of after picking up another yellow card. Cowichan is off technically till the new Joel Wilson, who recorded another shutout. year, although a make-up game against The team is also now losing defensive Sooke has been tentatively set for New stalwart Riley Taiji, who’s returning to Year’s Eve. That’s unlikely to happen. Cornell University. Cowichan United Div. 2 dropped its third Dan Cato has been one of the great addistraight game, 4-1 to Gorge United Friday, tions so Cowichan’s nearest rivals haven’t and fell back to .500 for the season at 5-5-2. gained any ground. Don Bodger

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High-Åying Cowichan junior boys start a productive week against Shawnigan Lake Thursday, with Tyler Hudson, above, going to the hoop while guarded by Shawnigan Lake’s John Mitchell. Right, Josh Charles palms the ball to get past Nathan Rice. Cowichan led 32-23 at the half and blew the game open for a 61-42 victory.

Junior T-Birds a powerhouse No stopping them: High-scoring attack features production from several players Don Bodger

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owichan junior Thunderbirds are off to a great start to the basketball season. The T-Birds remained on a roll by winning the Victoria Tipoff Tournament. Cowichan tuned up with a game against Shawnigan Lake School

Thursday and won 61-42 behind 20 points from Josh Charles, 14 by Tyler Hudson and 13 from Travis McDonald. Cowichan crushed Mount Douglas 59-26 in the Victoria tournament quarter¿nal. Charles led the way again with 18 points while McDonald had 12 and Jordy Frost added 10. The semi¿nal brought a rematch against Shawnigan Lake and Cowichan prevailed again 57-34 in

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convincing fashion, with 17 points from McDonald, 13 from Charles and 12 from Hudson. The championship game was no contest, either, as Cowichan blitzed Sullivan Heights 43-21. Scoring for Cowichan was led by Hudson’s 17 points. Charles contributed another 10. Cowichan was ranked No. 5 in the pre-season provincial poll, but is sure to move up.

Riley Buckner Riley Buckner was only 22 months old when she started skating and four years old when she first competed. That makes the 13-year-old Fuller Lake Skating Club member and Grade 8 Chemainus Secondary School student a veteran of the ice. “Back then, it was kind of more playful and I just did it for fun,’’ said Buckner. “I always wanted to be at the arena the first chance I got and wouldn’t leave till the last hours. Now it’s more serious and, with school and other sports, it’s taken very seriously among me and my family. I always try my hardest and have fun when I’m here.’’ Buckner recently earned first in Senior Silver freeskate during the island interclub competition. “She’s a very, very talented girl,’’ said coach Blaine Moore. Buckner is also dancing again and will be taking her Gold freeskate in February. She’s on the ice three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to perfect her skills.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Cowichan players among selections on team being co-coached by Skene

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Cowichan Secondary School and Cowichan Rugby Club coach Brad Skene will be the co-coach of the B.C. Rugby Union Under 18 women’s sevens team travelling to the Las Vegas sevens invitational in February. The coaching staff of Skene, pictured, and Pat Fleck ran weekend

trials in Nanaimo and Burnaby. The ﬁnal camp ahead of the trip will be on Jan. 12-13. Fleck has been a regional High Performance coach for the B.C. Rugby Union since 2006. He was head coach of the Women’s Canadian Maple Leafs at the 2011 Dubai sevens.

Cowichan players Adrienne Saari, Brittany Reid, Allie White and Leah Theobald were all selected to the team. Darien Hobday was made a non-travelling reserve. Sam Jory is travelling to the same tournament with a separate B.C. team called the B.C. Banshees.

Osmonds new owners Kerry Park Islanders: Black Swan Pub and Liquor Store tandem hires Purinton as coach Don Bodger

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Rolling puck comes dangerously close to the Caps’ net, above, guarded by Connor LaCouvee Saturday night in Merritt. Below, push comes to shove for the Centennials’ Brent Fletcher in a crowd of Caps that includes Karver Everson and Teal Burns.

Caps suffering scoring drought It don’t come easy: First long road trip long overdue for young team Don Bodger

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taying the course is becoming Cowichan Valley Capitals’ head coach Jim Ingram’s motto for the season. Yes, the team is mired at the bottom of the B.C. Hockey League’s overall standings. Yes, the team is inexperienced and continues to lose close games. No, he’s not pushing the panic button and planning to totally revamp the roster. Ingram doesn’t see any quick ¿x for the Caps’ predicament other than to keep working hard. Their 7-17-2 mark for 16 points is very deceiving. They’re only -13 in the goals for and against department. Compare that to Vernon’s -12 but with 11 more points, Langley’s -12 with nine more points or even Salmon Arm’s -16 with a dozen more points than the Caps and you can understand their frustration. They’re just not getting the results from the close games and it happened again during a weekend road trip when they lost 3-1 at Prince George Friday and 4-1 at Merritt Saturday. Both the Spruce Kings and Centennials scored empty-net goals in those narrow victories. “We need to really look at where our organization is and go from there,’’ said Ingram. “We can’t keep turning over that number of players.’’ The Caps turned over a bunch from last season, including some key personnel to the Salmon Arm SilverBacks to land Brett Knowles for a playoff run. It doesn’t make sense to Ingram to continue along that type of path.

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“It’s easy to look at us and say we’re brutal, we’re close and we’re young,’’ said Ingram. “We just keep working hard and doing what we can do.’’ It may not be paying dividends right now, but the Caps are also still trying to formulate a team around the unexpected loss of Ryan Hanes to the Western Hockey League and Mikael Jung to injury. “It’s a good opportunity for the young kids,’’ said Ingram. The biggest fact that remains is “we need some guys to start scoring goals,’’ he added. Luke Gordon had the lone marker in Prince George and defenceman Tyler Mueller added one in Merritt. Gordon has three goals and Jesse Neher one since joining the Caps in a trade from the Nanaimo Clippers. “Mike (Vandekamp) said both these kids can play and they’re buried right now,’’ said Ingram of the scenario in Nanaimo for the two players that prompted the trade. Ingram said it was ridiculous we’re so far into the season before the Caps went on their ¿rst long road trip. He said it was good to develop some camaraderie. There’s a scheduling change coming up for the Caps so they can go on their Christmas break earlier. Saturday’s game at Cowichan Arena against Prince George will be followed by a game in Victoria Sunday, moved up from Dec. 21. The Caps’ home game of Dec. 28 has also been changed to Wednesday, Jan. 2.

he Kerry Park Islanders are under new ownership. The torch was of¿cially passed from Stew Gordon, who’s also the majority owner of the B.C. Hockey League’s Cowichan Valley Capitals and retains that post, to the husband-and-wife team of Mark and Denika Osmond of Black Swan Pub and Don Bodger/¿le Liquor Store fame. Stew Gordon drew plenty of praise for his handling of the Kerry Mark Osmond said he’d Park Islanders’ ownership before adding the Capitals to his workentertained thoughts of load. Gordon is delighted Mark Osmond and his wife have taken taking over ownership of over the Islanders. the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Islanders “He did a lot for junior hockey in the for a while. Cowichan Valley,’’ outgoing assistant “Someone planted the seed in my brain coach Wayne McComb said of Gordon. at the very start of the season,’’ he said. “He made sure the boys had a place to One of his sons was with the team for a play hockey in Kerry Park. while and later cut. “For the Kerry Park team, it’s the end of But Osmond has been around the rink an era. A lot of people should be appreciaat Kerry Park frequently over the years tive of what Stew did.’’ through his two sons and one daughter Gordon said the Islanders will be in playing hockey and his business supgood hands with the Osmonds. ported the Islanders so it seemed a natural “He’s a great guy, a huge community ¿t. guy,’’ said Gordon. The ¿rst order of business for Osmond Osmond fancies himself as more of a was to hire a new coach to replace interim soccer guy so he’ll be leaving the operacoach and minority owner Brad Scafe, tion to the people who know hockey best. who was happy to relinquish the duties to “Me and my wife bought it, not as a concentrate on his family. business,’’ said Osmond. “We bought it to Dale Purinton, who formerly coached put back. the Capitals, will take over the Island“Our main mandate for the team is local ers immediately with Jason Jubenville kids. We wanted to be a predominantly and businessman Robert Davison, who local Àavour team.’’ assisted Osmond in the transaction, as Osmond is under no illusions of granassistant coaches. deur of taking this investment to the bank. Gordon is thrilled to be passing the reins “I’m not expecting to jump in and make over to Osmond. money,’’ he said. “We’re expecting to lose “It kind of came up suddenly,’’ said for a year or two. Gordon. “We’ve been talking to Mark for “If we do happen to make money, our a little bit.’’ plan is to put that back in for scholarships The deal was ¿nalized Saturday after for kids that are leaving the team.’’ the Islanders took a 10-1 drubbing from Osmond has lots of other plans and the powerful Victoria Cougars at home. would like to see a better fan base than the That followed a 10-0 shellacking from the 75-25 % split in Victoria’s favour seen at same Cougars Thursday. Saturday’s game. Gordon conceded it’s been tough to As an icebreaker, Osmond said anyone devote his time to two hockey teams. He bringing an unwrapped gift or food item was at the helm of the Islanders for seven for the food bank to the next home game years. Dec. 22 will be admitted free.

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owichan Thunderbird senior girls won their ¿rst two games of the season, but coaches Jim Nugent and Michelle Keserich aren’t holding illusions of grandeur. Cowichan defeated Carihi in a league game and then Kwalikum 45-28 in back-to-back home action. There’s still plenty of work to be done, especially when Cowichan comes up against some of the better teams, because many of the girls still don’t have a lot of basketball experience. “Some of the kids are starting to come along,’’ said Nugent, who’s back in the game after many years. Nugent was a member of the coaching staff of the ¿rst Cowichan girls’ provincial championship team in 1979-80. “It’s fun to be back with them right now,’’ said Nugent. Allie White and Sam Jory both bring considerable athletic ability to the

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Sentinel. Dorby took charge with a whopping 37 points plus 24 rebounds. Braydon Aumen added 11 points and four assists. Saturday’s second game brought another victory, 77-58 over H.J. Cambie, for the T-Birds. Dorby’s 35 points and 20 rebounds set the pace. Larson poured in another 29, as the big two continued to carry the team’s offense. The Welcome Back tournament tips off Wednesday at 5 p.m. with a game between Duncan Christian School and Ladysmith. DCS won its ¿rst game of the season Saturday over Dwight 95-33, with 19 points and nine rebounds from Doug Groenendijk, 18 points and 13 rebounds by Nick Kapteyn and a triple-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for Josh Klassen. The team has everyone returning, other than Eric Seo, and added rookies Andrew Mitchell (Grade 12), Anthony Neufeld (Grade 12) and Chaz Milne (Grade 11). Cowichan plays its ¿rst game at the Welcome Back Thursday at 1:15 p.m. against the DCS-Ladysmith winner.

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this week. The senior boys’ AAA high school basketball squad opened with a 52-42 loss to Centennial despite 17 points from Andrew Larson, who added a pair of rebounds. Jerod Dorby managed nine points and pulled down 21 rebounds while Marcus Morano had a strong game, contributing a pair of three-pointers in key situations. The T-Birds’ second game at the tournament resulted in a close 48-42 loss to Sentinel. Larson burned up the scoresheet with 31 points and tacked on ¿ve rebounds, accounting for all but 11 of Cowichan’s overall total. Dorby chipped in with ¿ve points, 14 rebounds and six blocks. The T-Birds got into the win column Saturday by beating Seaquam 64-55 at

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Join us at the Lodge for our first ever Santa Clause Brunch! Come down for a festive feast with jolly ol’ Saint Nick himself! Also, enjoy Christmas carols performed by Victoria’s favourite crooner, Tom Watson and his band. The wee elves will get their customary children’s buﬀet as well as an area to watch holiday season movies. Santa will be here to greet you all as well and spread his Yule tide cheer! All the children will receive a free photo with Santa which we will email to you that same day! These dates are sure to sell out, so please make reservations in advance!

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Sahtlam Tree Farm

4901 Conifer Way (4800 Block Old Lake Cowichan Rd)

250-748-6326 Lakes Road Tree Farm

6673 Lakes Road (on Google Maps)

250-746-4364 Reservations Recommended

Travelodge Duncan 140 trans canada highway travelodgeduncan.com | 250.748.4311

Brunch – 10AM to 2:30PM Adults $19.95, Seniors $15 Children 6-10 $10.50, Under 6 free

Thrift Store 521 Canada Ave Joint Charity Fundraiser 75% off clothing; 25% off everything else

Sale

Friday Dec 14

9am to 9pm

Celebrating our partnership in supporting the Cowichan Family Life thrift store. Donations of quality used clothing and small household items will benefit CWAV Society

Cowichan Women Against Violence

Cowichan Family Life Thrift Store

103– 255 Ingram Street Duncan BC

521 Canada Ave. Duncan BC 2 doors down from Coffee on the Moon

250Ͳ748Ͳ7000

Mon—Sat 10—5pm Ph:250Ͳ597Ͳ1117

Middlemiss Farm

3560 Glenora Rd. www.middlemissfarms.com 5 min. from Downtown

250-715-0029

Visit the display and Angel Tree at Centre court in Duncan Mall for further details

• Jiffy Lube • Nature’s Place • Sport Chek • Staples • Lee’s Chicken • Ardene’s • Winners • Northern Reﬂections • Petsmart • Pack Your Bags • Tim Horton’s • Great Canadian Dollar Store • The Source • Island Savings Credit Union Visit our web site at: www.shopduncancentre.com

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elegant christmas 6. Metallic Square Charger Plates, 12â€?, Gold or Silver

2. Metallic Silver Ball Taper Holder, 10â€? or 11â€?

7. Deluxe Christmas Crackers, 12â€?, Assorted Designs, Box of 6

3. Metallic Square Coasters, Gold or Siver, Set of 6

â€˘ Steam Prewash option

â€˘ SaniWash cycle

Helps to loosen tough baked-on soils before any cycle virtually eliminating the need to soaking or pre-rinsing dishes.

Sanitizes dishware by eliminating 99.999% of bacteria

â€˘ Quiet Power sound package

â€˘ Dedicated silverware jets

Quiet components and a hidden vent seal in sound.

Provide a spotless cleaning of all utensils.

â€˘ Nylon coated racks

â€˘ Visible heating element

Offer a long-lasting durability and resist chaipping and peeling.

Keeps wash water hot and helps speed up drying.

â€˘ StemSafeâ„˘

â€˘ Heated dry with fan-assist

Gently secures stemware to avoid chipping or breaking.

Helps heat the air inside the tub, and a small fan helps circulate the air for fast dry performance.

4. Glass Ornament Place Card Holders, Box of 4

Just In Time For The Holidays

Set an inviting table

1. Holiday Taper Candles, 8â€?, Gold or Silver, Set of 6

Gift Guide

GEÂŽ Tall Tub Dishwashers

5. Napkin Rings, Gold or Silver, Set of 6

starting at

Mill Bay Centre Mill Bay BC

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

499

Where GE Appliances Come to Life!

250-743-9011

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm

USE YOUR REWARDS CARD EVERYDAY FOR GREAT SAVINGS

R.A.M. APPLIANCE CENTRE We Service What We Sell

460 WHISTLER ST. 748-4368 OPEN 8-5 MON.-SAT.

DECEMBER EVENTS C H R I S T M A S I N C O W I C H A N B AY SAIL PAST

Dec 1 | 4pm - 9pm PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOOD DRIVE

Dec 5 | 6am â€“ 9am

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14 | 10am-2pm

LOCAL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR

Dec 8 | 10am - 3pm

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec 9 & 16 | 8am - 11am

SMALL BIZ CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY Dec 15 | 5pm - 11pm | $37 per person CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Dec 25 | 10am- 2pm NYE DINNER & DANCE

Dec 31

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Gift Guide Eve Santa Cn lau Shops s Here!

Big Cityith w Pricing own Small Tce Servi

KNITTED NEPAL SWEATERS

BACKCOUNTRY SNOWSHOES Starting at

Direct from Nepal, no middle man

$69.89

Super Sale

$69.89

Reg. price up to $169.89

OLD TOWN SARANAC 146 XT CANOE

SWA SWAGMAN KAYAK CARTS

$69.89

Voted Canoe of the year by Cottage Life Magazine

$599.89

CROSS COUNTRY SKIS NOW IN STOCKK Complete packages from

$289.89

SHERPA HAND K KNITTED TOQUES Ton’s of styles to choose from.

No HST.

RAINFOREST STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLES

SLACK LINES BY GIBBONS

500 & 750 mL.

$1.99 Regular Price

Limited supply, hurry in!

up to $19.89

For the ﬁsherman in your family

Stohlquist Flowter PFD

50% OFF

A great gift for the paddler in your family.

SMARTWOOL SOCKS

Everyone wants warm socks for Xmas

Starting at

$18.89

TILLEY HATS

HOBIE PRO ANGLER 12

A Canadian Tradition

Perfect for the Backpacker

PRIMUS STOVES Best selection & price guaranteed!

YAK or YETI SWEATERS from Sherpa Men’s and Ladies

Sale Price

$59.99

108-109 TRANS CANADA HWY. DUNCAN VILLAGE 250-597-2727

Shop Online at www.albernioutpost.com Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 9:30-8:00 • Mon. - Wed. plus Sat. 9:30-6:00 • Sun. 11:00-5:00

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B11

Most played songs

Famous birthdays

Most rented movies Bestsellers

1) We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

1) Frank Sinatra

1) Ted

Taylor Swift

singer would have been 83

2) Locked Out of Heaven

2) Bob Barker

Bruno Mars

game show host is 88

Rolling Stones

Oscar-winning actor is 41

3) Doom and Gloom

Jonas Jonasson

2) Ice Age 4

2) 419

Will Ferguson

3) The Bourne Legacy

3) Jennifer Connelly This week on SUN/FM

1) 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window

courtesy famousbirthdays.com

3) No Sailing Waits and other Ferry Tales

This week at Pioneer’s Video

Adrian Raeside

This week at Volume One

by John McKinley

Valley people

View makes national tour video

y the way, did you hear: • From the credit where it is due deparment, a story on Island Savings Waves of Kindness program in the Friday, Dec. 7 News Leader Pictorial included an incorrect name. Shaun Mann was part of a four-man crew that included Felice Iorio, Wes Lancaster and Jamie Pakos that packed and stacked wood for Val Phelps at her Miller Road home after she had a large tree taken down. • A warm welcome to new B.C. Forest Discovery Centre manager, Anthony Bone, who takes over from Vicki Holman. Bone, who lives in Shawnigan Lake with his wife Jennifer and two children, moves over from the Department of National Defense where he worked as a conÀict resolution practitioner. • Sharon McLeod tells us Cittaslow Cowichan Bay has a new logo, thanks to Maple Bay artist Judy Lowood — a watercolour landscape of Cowichan Bay village positioned on the back of the internationally recognized Cittaslow snail. • Rolf Leben of Chemainus is thanking his guardian angel after losing his wallet from the roof of his car, as he drove off after refueling at the Chemainus Co-op. All his ID and credit cards were in the wallet and needed for his passport application in Victoria that same afternoon. An anonymous

Name: Chris Loscerbo Occupation: self-employed Age: 56 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB If you get a chance go see: The Life of Pi Right now I am reading: Art of the Deal I’m listening to: Steely Dan At least once everyone should: go sailing Most people don’t know I: was owner and cook at a Winnipeg restaurant Proudest or happiest moment: my daughters’ graduation Biggest fear or most embarrassing moment: getting embarrassed by a colleague If I was appointed king of the valley I would: cure spinal cord paralysis Before I die: I want to get back on my feet Words I live by: One day at a time

man turned it in at the station, although the money was missing: Lebens’ message: “Thank you for not taking my credit cards and I’m sure you had enough cash, after this, to celebrate so that I don’t have to worry about the amount to compensate you for the return of my wallet!” • Cowichan has a presence in a new national crowd-sourced travel video from the Canadian Tourism Commission thanks to Madeline Brown of Vancouver. Her winning footage of Saanich Inlet, shot from the heights of South Cowichan was chosen from more than 8,000 submissions and 65 hours of video through a nationwide competition called 35 Million Directors. See the video at keepexploring.ca/canadashared • Canadian Federation of University Women Cowichan Valley president Maureen Shayler and VP Sue Rudolph are grateful for the community support at the club’s recent bridge luncheon, a fundraiser that this year helped award a total of $4,000 to four young women pursuing goals at the post-secondary school level. Recipients were: Samantha Wetzel, Julia Bristow, Jordanne Jasman-Brooks and Isabela Seabra. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

Andrew Leong

OFF

December 3 - 31, 2012 Glidden PRO Paints

*Offer applies off the regular retail price of 3.0L - 3.78L Glidden PRO products. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. See store associate for more details. At participating locations only.

BONUS OFFER 50% OFF* Dulux Club Membership See instore for details

5311 Trans Canada Highway, Unit 2 Duncan, BC V9L 5J2

dulux.ca

Tel: (250) 701-8492

3303A Tennyson Ave Victoria, BC V8Z 3P5 Tel: (250) 382-3114

109-2924 Jacklin Rd. Langford, BC V9B 3Y5 Tel: (250) 915-1016

4630 Adelaide St. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6N6 Tel: (250) 724-1229

424 N. Terminal Ave. Nanaimo, BC V9S 4J9 Tel: (250) 754-4248

2599A Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2L5 Tel: (250) 331-0522

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You’ll feel like family!

C Grade A O Turkey U N T R Y ¢ V $ 39 1 A L Dandy Navel U Oranges E FROZEN LILYDALE

Broccoli Crowns

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FLYER EVERY FRIDAY in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

$ 97

8 Lb Bag

Lb 2.14 Kg

All Purpose Flour

$ 97

10 Kg

Limit 1

ISLAND FARMS

Milk • Homo • 2% • 1% • Skim

$ 97

Overlimit:

CALIFORNIA

COUNTRY GROCER

Under 9 Kg:

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Limit 1 per $25 Order (Excluding the Turkey).

Lb 2.14 Kg

Help Fill a Dream for Island Kids this Holiday Season

Lb 3.06 Kg

2 L Jug

IN THE DELI

Emma Canadian Goat Feta

$ 37

100 g

GREA SAVINGT S!

Regular Retail $2.39 100 g

IN THE BAKERY

Mini Strudel

2/ $500

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Specials in effect Wednesday December 12th- Saturday December 15th, 2012

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Offers valid at Lake Cowichan and Cobble Hill Country Grocer locations only.