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oters in Mill Bay won’t be pondering any surprises from unfamiliar candidates before marking their ballots in the civic election Nov. 15. The positions of incumbent Mike Walker and challenger Kerry Davis for the job of representing Area A on the Cowichan Valley Regional District board are wellknown. Current director Walker served two terms from 2002 through 2008 before taking a break and then returning for another term from 2011 until the present. Davis ran for the Green Party in the provincial election last year, losing the seat to the NDP’s Bill Routley. Walker vows to continue on the same path as the past several years and residents know what to expect from him. There are some significant issues at the front of his long list of duties that need attention. “For me, I’ve been focusing on our storm water management and sewer issues,’’ Walker said. “We’re finding some of our older subdivisions here in Mill Bay, septic systems are starting to go.’’ With that in mind, Walker would like to see something similar to what’s being done in the Capital Regional District where there’s a mandatory pump-out required within a certain period of time and charges are added to taxes.
“A lot of our residents are on that eastern slope and everything goes to the water,’’ Walker said of the importance the issue places on the environment. Maintaining and even expanding the connection with the Malahat Band also ranks high among Walker’s prioriMIke Walker: ties. incumbent Walker intends to keep working toward accountability at the CVRD offices. “We’re still going to have to be dealing with the management salaries,’’ he said. “It’s something we’re going to have to get our hands on.’’ On the positive side, there will be money for the community to spend through Community Works Funds and Walker will be anxious to hear from residents about priorities. Mill Bay stands to receive $100,000 every six months or about $1 million over a five-year period. “The elected director now has a direct say in where Kerry Davis: these funds are challenger going,’’ said Walker. “Before, it was thrown into the pot. “It now gives us an opportunity we can go to the community and say, ‘What do you want to do with that?’’’ Davis, 41, has lived in Mill Bay
since 2006 and was appointed to the Area A Advisory Planning Commission in 2011. This gave him insight into local development issues, Davis indicated, in addition to what he learned during the 2013 provincial election campaign. “I think Mill Bay needs some more community consultation,’’ cited Davis as one of the reasons he wanted to run. “It seems like there might be an appetite for change. Some new blood around the CVRD table is necessary, I think, to get us into the 21st Century.’’ Davis said he’s been hearing about all sorts of issues while going door-to-door and talking to residents. “I just had a question about the (Cowichan) Sportsplex,’’ said Davis. “I had someone who wants the (swimming) pool. I had someone who has concerns about the local sewer system. Environmental concerns are important to Davis. “I will work on community awareness of water and contaminated soil issues and their potential impacts. We need a plan to ensure sewage is being handled effectively, and particularly for checking and replacing older septic systems.’’ Davis pointed out Mill Bay/Malahat’s tax requisition has increased in the past decade from $928,700 in 2004 to $2,342,039 in 2014. He identifies CVRD wages and benefits as the main reason for the increases. “Wages are now the single largest CVRD budget item and account for nearly two-thirds of the CVRD budget,’’ Davis noted. He plans to push for a freeze on exempt salaries above $100,000 a year, signalling that spending must be carefully monitored.
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It’s Destination Down Under for Lavigne After Carnegie Hall: Ken Lavigne sets sights on Sydney Opera House
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Cowichan’s most noted crooner, Ken Lavigne, has two local shows scheduled for early next month. opera house,” Lavigne said. He’s also partnering with a travel The singer is in talks with PBS, company, which is giving away a free which will triple the costs, but in trip to see the tenor down under. return they’ll broadcast and sell the People can enter for the draw at a concert to its 750 affiliate stations concert or online. during one of its pledge drives. The singer, who’s recently been Lavigne hopes to recoup what he’s touring in Ohio, Oregon and spent that way. Saskatchewan said he’ll be touring He’ll know whether the PBS deal up and down the island around is a go by the end of November or Christmas. early December, he said. Two local shows are already schedFor his Carnegie Hall gig, he raised uled before then: the money through private donors, • Nov. 7, 7 p.m. at Shawnigan Ala Christmas album from his 2008 liance Church. Proceeds go the Mill tour, concerts and a big fundraiser in Bay Food Bank. Tickets cost $25 Victoria that raised $82,000. and are available at the church office This go-round, Lavigne hopes to in Shawnigan Lake or at Inspire! raise money via an Indiegogo camShawnigan. paign, private patrons, local concerts • Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m at the Duncan and sales from his latest Christmas United Church. Tickets cost $25 and album, Comfort and Joy, which are available at the church office. is available Nov. 1 at his website, For more information call Melanie kenlavigne.com. at 250-812-4765.
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Members of Cowichan Tribes trucked adult and juvenile chinook salmon to Cowichan Lake earlier this month and released the 30 fish into the lake.
Belanger was surprised to hear of a possible new weir, but hoped to explore more lake storage — though level numbers were pending. “My understanding was they’re looking into getting some engineering work done and costs of what it would take to raise the current weir. We store the full (provincial) allotment of water tied to our permit. My understanding is we don’t have the ability to store any more water under our permit.” That’s why the CVRD is analyzing how much water storage will be needed “over and above Catalyst’s existing licence”, Hutchins explained about raising the weir. That’s a hot topic among some Cowichan Lake landowners who are awaiting a court ruling on how more storage could affect their property. “There have been a number of proposals put forward and we want
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1982: field hockey
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Cowichan ladies field hockey team I picked up a 2-0 win over Sandpipers with goals scored by Lynn Derry and Lynne Beecroft. Scoring in a Team II 2-2 tie against Sanderlings, were Cheryl Pickard and Kathy McNeil.
1982: ice hockey In minor hockey pee wee play, Glen Posey and David Dales scored twice to lead Image II to a 6-4 win over Dairy Queen; in a pup game, Jamie Goodman rapped in four to lead Rick’s to a 14-3 victory over Weight’s.
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1982: golf
In golf, winner of the season’s Medal Cup competition was May Steeves with Winnie Finnie as runner-up. Lee Budden won the Par Cup with Jane Fall and Jean Kerrone in second and third places.
Duncan athlete had the heart of a Lion
Dateline 1982: Al Wilson among top CFL centres
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My name is Greg Robson. I was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley. I am married to Carli and have two children Delaney (15) and Grady (13). I own Greg’s RV Place as well as R&L Investments. I am running because I feel my business has thrived from the people of the Cowichan Valley and I would like to give back.
TAXES & SPENDING: North Cowichan residents have seen horrendous tax increases that are way above inflationary percentages. There is no reason for this. Inflation should be the benchmark for any tax Increase and I will recommend this be the measure. Furthermore I feel there is no need for any increases for the foreseeable future. ECONOMY: The role of North Cowichan should be to provide businesses with the courtesy of making all processes speedy and efficient. An “Open For Business” attitude will provide growth and jobs. The result will increase our tax base which will allow extra revenue for our community. ACCOUNTABILITY: The role of councillor is to steward tax dollars. This revenue is hard earned money from the constituents and budgeting should be crucial. I will use sound business practices.
Greg Robson: 250-748-6111
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ENVIRONMENT: There should be a balance between community financial well being and the environment. Sound environmental sustainability can be achieved with a healthy economy. Increased tax base due to growth can subsidize environmental feasibility. Authorized by Greg Robson, Financial Agent 250-748-6111
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North Cowichan: Mayoral candidate will attend debate after conciliatory email exchange John McKinley
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orth Cowichan mayoral candidate John Koury was worried he was going to be walking into a lion’s den Nov. 4 in Chemainus. Kathy Wachs of the Chemainus Residents Association has assured him that is not the case. The pair copied the News Leader Pictorial in an email exchange tied to Tuesday’s all-candidates’ forum at Chemainus Secondary School, sponsored by the CRA and the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce. “Earlier this year I was the target of a hostile letter by the CRA over opinions of mine that CRA disagreed with and for the mistake I made by identifying CRA as ‘rate-
payers,’” Koury wrote. “Past-president Bernie Jones (then president), on behalf of CRA demanded an apology and retraction from me to the whole community. “I did not then and will not now apologize and I stand by my words save mistaking the name. Do we have unfinished business? Is the CRA still waiting for an apology, or can we put this behind us now? “I am not looking for special treatment. I am not asking the CRA to Kathy Wachs says the CRA wants to move on. change their views of me nor am I Trivial slights came to feel like morasking CRA to withhold questions, tough questions, they have of me on tal blows. That issue was resolved, issues that concern them. I need you that era has past and you can take to ensure that I will be accorded with it from me that we all want to move the same and equal treatment as the on,” she wrote. “Please be assured John that you other debaters by your board and will not only be treated fairly by the organizers of the debate. My hunch CRA Board, the Chamber of Comis that you will be able to give me merce representatives and the event comfort on this and I will attend.” organizers but you will be welcomed Wachs responded with reassuring warmly and appreciated for your words. “The past eight years were stressful contribution to the democratic process” for members of the Chemainus The meeting is scheduled to run Residents Association who worked from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Nov. 4, at the toward the preservation of Echo Heights Forest. Emotions ran high. school, 9947 Daniel St.
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here is a large portion of the Cowichan Station region that is politically part of Shawnigan Lake. A pair of area candidates want to make it easier for residents of that area to vote. Shawnigan Lake candidate Sonia Furstenau and Sahtlam/Glenora candidate Alison Nicholson are collaborating on a free shuttle from the Kinsol Trestle to the Shawnigan polling station on Election Day.
It’s designed to help voters from the remote Mountain and Riverside Roads area to avoid a long, roundabout drive through Cowichan Station to vote in Shawnigan. Though politically they live in Shawnigan, they have no direct road access to the lake or village. Furstenau said the shuttle will allow them to make the much easier trek to the Kinsol, where transportation to the Shawnigan Lake Commuity Centre will be waiting on the other side.
“They can walk or ride their bikes across the trestle, and we will take them from the parking lot to the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, then back again,” she said. There has been talk about the properties in question eventually being transferred from Area B (Shawnigan) to Area E (Sahtlam/ Glenora). Residents who would like to use the service can call 778-748-0606 or email VoteFurstenau@shaw.ca to arrange a pick up time. —John McKinley
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A checklist for making your vote Election 2104: Here’s a lens to view your choices
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e’ve all got tough choices to make on Nov. 15. Here is a checklist I follow to help me make mine, in order of priority. Character: first and foremost, I ask myself “do I trust this person?” Are they open to and respectful of any and all ideas and points of view? Will they put the needs of the greater community ahead of their own interests and the interests of their friends? Do they have the fortitude to make the tough decisions? I’m about to give them the keys to my community. Will that responsibility get the respect it deserves? Love for community: fly-by-nighters and people looking to boost their own egos or forward their own agendas and careers need not apply. I want people whose roots go deep, who love this place, and whose motivations are preserving what they love, and improving what needs to be improved in order to make this a better place for the next It may not generation. Competence: if they pass A and B, work for you, I look at the skill package: what kind but find one of knowledge and experience do they have dealing with local issues? With that does local government operations and regulations? Can they lead? Do they relate well with others? Have they demonstrated an ability to get things done? Am I comfortable they will be able to match wits with slick, high-powered developers, lobbyists and bureaucrats? Policies: I am uncomfortable with fixed ideologies; for communities they are disruptive and divisive. I don’t dismiss or embrace candidates based on their affiliations, but I avoid zealots. But ideas? Ideas are wonderful things. I want independent thinkers who don’t just want to make things better, they actually have creative ways to make that happen. The team: finally, my community isn’t made up of just one kind of person and my council shouldn’t be either. Conflicting viewpoints aren’t things to be avoided, they are the crucible in which good policy is formed. I want my team to have a variety of backgrounds, strengths, priorities and approaches. And I want it to be able to work together. —John McKinley, editor
We say:
Seeing both sides of: Halloween hijinx The case for
The case against
Do we really think it is appropriate to celebrate a holiday that encourages our youngest citizens to walk around at night begging for candy, then supports them gorging on that candy until the sugar rush has them bouncing off the walls? Or one that encourages our older kids to vandalize and blow stuff up while the entire community revels in the sick and the macabre?
The Zombie Walk lurched across Duncan last weekend.
Parliament Hill different from what I remember Grant Mellemstrand
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n Oct. 22, I, along with millions of other Canadian citizens, was stunned to hear of the deadly shooting and attack on the House of Commons in Ottawa. These events not only shocked me, but recalled personal experiences that made me realize how times have changed. In the fall of 1986, I started a job as a page in the House of Commons. I was there for the official visit of Ronald Reagan on April 5, 1987. I thought security was more than adequate. However, it wasn’t until the pending arrival of President Reagan that I got my first exposure to what high level security looked like. Security preparations included the removal of all sidewalk mailboxes and the welding of manhole covers along the motorcade route. When I arrived for work, the view on Parliament Hill astonished me.
There were squads of uniformed RCMP officers on every sidewalk. In the air were two low-flying helicopters. Security boats patrolled the Ottawa River behind the House of Commons. Snipers were positioned on every roof surrounding the Hill. When President Reagan finally arrived in his motorcade, upon exiting the limousine, he was immediately surrounded by Secret Service agents to walk him up into the Centre Block of Parliament — ironically the same set of stairs that Michael Zehaf-Bibeau walked up uncontested, without security delay, last Wednesday. I clearly remember wondering why so much security was needed and why anyone would even think of attempting attacking an American president in such a peaceful country as Canada. The events of Oct. 22 made me reconsider. Obviously, there are people in this country who would attack our national symbols of government and security. A second event brought even stronger memories.
Are you kidding? Halloween is not dangerous or inappropriate. Halloween is fun. It’s about shaking the routine for a while, stepping outside of our regular shackles and simply having a good time. Loosen up, get into the mood and enjoy yourself. There are plenty of things in this world that are worth complaining about. Go find one.
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In 1986, before the invention of the Blackberry or iPhone, pages delivered hand-written messages to the MPs. As I walked behind the curtains located on the sides of the House of Commons to deliver a message to an MP, I heard a loud shouting noise. I turned to see an unarmed man standing in front of the clerk’s desk in the centre of the House. He started shouting, then grabbed the golden mace which lies on the clerk’s table while the House is in session. Immediately, the deputy Sergeant-at-Arms and security guards arrived, firmly grabbed the man, and escorted him immediately from the floor of the House of Commons. At the time, I was, again, shocked to think why someone could enter the House of Commons, uncontested, and protest in such a manner. Twenty-eight years ago an unarmed man entered the floor House of Commons, uncontested, and peacefully protested in front
of Members of Parliament. On that day, the man was escorted by an assistant Sergeantat-Arms into custody and tried and convicted for his actions. Last Wednesday, a man carrying a rifle entered the Centre Block of Parliament Hill, again uncontested, and began shooting at people within steps of current Members of Parliament inside their caucus rooms. This time, Kevin Vickers, the current Sergeantat- Arms and now national hero, used lethal force to kill the shooter and, in the process, saved many lives. Two similar days in Canadian history with two very different outcomes. Times have certainly changed and I wonder if Ottawa and our national psyche will ever be the same. Grant Mellemstrand is a Cowichan Valley resident.
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Does Halloween still have any cultural significance, or is it just a sugar grab for kids? “Halloween brings out some traditional superstitions that somewhat glorify the dark side, but you can have fun with it. Let’s bring it back to a more fall-harvest celebration.”
“North America has forgotten the reason behind most of our holidays. Halloween should be about fun and expressing who you are, not an excuse to binge on junk food.”
Butch Maxwell, Cobble Hill
Kristin Allan, Duncan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
This Halloween consider the best costume
Dear editor ‘’What are you going to be for Halloween?’’ These words and their response are buzzing about the valley like a busy bee spreading nectar amongst ready flowers. Travelling through life, we have to wear so many costumes: mom, busy-superhero-provider, fashion-specialist, jock, calm-collected-cool, to name a few. We are always putting on a face, so we can hopefully fit in, blend in, be one not-be-none. Our ‘’clothes’’ can scream “see me!” or they can say “I wish you wouldn’t see me at all.” We choose what we wear, how we act, what we will be, when we walk up the stairs to knock on the door of life. We choose often based on our experiences, be it a good memory or one of trauma. We choose that coat, that scream, that long quiet sad face to respond to our environment and elicit protection or much-needed attention. Take the coat off, go behind the face, and who are you? Needing of affirmation. Support. Encouragement. Healing from that relationship. Empathy. Understanding. Needing to know. Remember Who You Are. Inside, underneath all the costume lies a wise being of allknowingness. Found in this place lies total peace and security. It is here that you can finally just be. What if for Halloween this year you wore this costume, unashamedly and daringly, — the costume of your true nature? It could still mean to dress like a
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be lost here. That is what always happens in mergers. The loss of having Island Savings centred in Duncan will also hurt our business community as fewer and fewer staff will be retained locally. Our Island Savings will be history with a ‘Yes’ vote. The best bet for all of us is to vote ‘No’ and shut this sellout down! Richard Hughes Cobble Hill
My trust is in Island Savings management
Store manager Al Watson of Thrifty Food Duncan poses with Duncan Christian School educational assistant Alisha Deschamps and students Gavin Murray, Brandan Price, and Keisha Daniels to promote the ninth year in the school’s Rice Raiser Project. When customers purchase a bag of rice for the food bank, a built-in subsidy, courtesy of Thrifty Foods Duncan, helps to pay for additional international hunger relief projects. Last year, the project collected more than 1,840 kilograms of rice for the local food bank. nerd, jock, entrepreneur, or supermodel. You choose . Melissa Faye Paul Cowichan
Let me translate the political language for you
Dear editor If I am reading the reports correctly, a raise of $4,022 to $25,000 (19.17%) is what directors have graciously awarded themselves. How is it possible, in any sane and democratic society, for anyone to defend this level of increase regardless of their supposed importance in the community? Director Gerry Giles said “We’re not setting our own wage, we’re setting the wage of the next board.” My translation: “This will probably be us, so let’s grab what we can for the next four years. Then the CVRD directors can vote for more and we can all play the catch-up game again. What fun!” Giles then points out that the adjustment simply brings the
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is trying to merge with Langley, B.C. based First West Credit Union. Truth is that it is not a merger at all, but an acquisition, a takeover, a sellout. Members have been swamped with ‘yes’ messaging, yet there is nothing shared of substance, only a threaten and rescue campaign. Yes, we need changes. We need to regain democratic, accountable control of our credit union, end the secretive back room dealings and run an open efficient operation in the best interest of Island Savings members and staff. If this takes place and the power and administration shift to Langley you can bet local jobs will
compensation up to the same level enjoyed by municipal representatives on the CVRD board, she says “We are trying to level the playing field.” My translation: “If they get that amount then so should we.” Notice that ‘Raise’ has become ‘adjustment’ and that it ‘simply’ brings the compensation up.” Director Loren Duncan said “We get paid very modestly.” But so do minimum wage earners and others, but a 19% raise? Doesn’t anyone find that abhorrent? The only way to stop these spendthrift officials is to vote them out of office. Sadly, given the low level of voter turnout and apathy in the past, this is highly unlikely to happen. And even more sadly, is that they know it. Mike Wilson
Dear editor Island Savings Credit Union
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It’s not a merger, it’s a sellout
Dear editor I have been active in the credit union movement for longer than I can remember and for the life of me do not see how Island Savings can be transitioned from a stand-alone operation into the partnership model proposed and at the same time meet the six non-negotiable criteria identified by the directors. I’ve read the information package, submitted several questions and attended a member meeting, each of which struck me as more ‘ glam than grit’. Nevertheless, I will be voting ‘Yes’ because I’m persuaded that our CEO and directors are principled managers. While I have no great confidence in the partnership proposal, I will support the recommendation of a management which I trust will continue to act in a principled manner. Gregg Shoop
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As part of an ongoing program of providing quality water to our customers, please be advised that the Municipality of North Cowichan, Utilities Department, will be undertaking routine watermain flushing in various areas of the South End water system between Friday, October 31 and Friday, November 7, 2014 inclusive. Users may experience some chlorine odour and flavor. There may be short periods of low pressure and discolouration of water. Commercial establishments, such as laundromats and beauty salons will receive advance warning of flushing in their area if a request for such notification is received. Municipal staff will try to minimize any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated. For further information, contact the Operations Department at 250-746-3106. In no case can responsibility be accepted for any damage arising out of the use of discoloured water. 7030 Trans-Canada Highway | Box 278 | Duncan, BC V9L 3X4 T 250.746.3100 F 250.746.3133 www.northcowichan.ca
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Yikes, maybe trick or treating wouldn’t be that bad. The experience — especially appealing for those who have done it all — has so far appealed to groups including RCMP detachments, Crown counsel, large corporations, sports and roller derby teams. Are the Mounties trying to tell us something? Is this a drill for the real thing? The event runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $600 for a group of 12, $50 each plus GST. Those with smaller numbers will be paired with other groups. To book, visit www.companyzpaintball.com or call 250-361-5124.
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Preventing Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Importance of Proper Footwear For Children The Montessori Classroom Rainbow Snow People and Flashlight Fun Parent Gathering Appreciation
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owichan Kids is published in the Cowichan Valley by Success By 6 and is distributed three times per year to over 22,000 businesses and households across the Cowichan Region. Additional copies can be found at many child and family agencies. Cowichan Kids continues to support the vision that all children receive the nurturing and care they need in the first six years and that they are ready to learn and succeed as they enter school. The articles, information, photos and resources in this publication are from the Cowichan region and reflect the voice of our unique community. For more information on this publica-
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The Cowichan Valley CCRR has been helping families, child care providers and communities for over 20 years! Consultants give families: Free referrals for child care programs where you live, work or go to school. Assistance to apply for child care subsidy to help offset the high cost of child care. Help with information & resources to local child care related agencies.
Consultants help child care providers: Access resources and info. on how to set up & operate family and group child care programs. Register as home-based License Not Required (RLNR) to receive enhanced child care subsidy. Access Professional Development courses & workshops.
Consultants advocate for quality child care at community parenting groups and events For more information contact: (250) 746-4135 local 231 Email: mthompson@clementscentre.org visit: www.islandfamilyinfo.ca The Child Care Resource and Referral Program is a program of the Clement Centre Society, funded by the Government of BC
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Council of Partners Ellisha Blackburn Leslie Cochrane Laura Court Betty Exelby Jason Horn Heather Joe Phil Kent Sheryl Koers Kate Marsh Ada Mawson Delta McDonnell Brenda Reed Adrianna Soler Carol Stenberg Joy Stott Peter De Verteuil Chris Waddell Leslie Welin
Message From: Laura Court, Coordinator Cowichan Success By 6 cowichansuccessby6@shaw.ca Ada Mawson, Coordinator Aboriginal Success By 6 ada.mawson@csets.com
Community member and new mom Ts’ewulhtun Health Coordinator Cowichan Success By 6 Early Childhood College Professor Community member Lu’lum’uy’lh Daycare Chair Sby 6 -Mayor of City of Duncan SD79 Assistant Superintendent Municipality of North Cowichan Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator Sundrops Centre for Child Development SD 79 Early Learning Coordinator Parkside Academy Cowichan United Way Vancouver Island Health Authority City of Duncan Representing Island Savings Credit Union Community Member
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on’t let the fall weather keep you in the house. We’ve all become accustomed to a fast paced, electronically driven lifestyle, but what we all need to remember is that every child needs free time in their day, a time to play outdoors. Outdoor play benefits children physically, socially, and emotionally. Children’s play can be encouraged and extended by offering up simple everyday tools to help them explore their surroundings. Children love to paint, so why not offer them a bucket of water and a paintbrush. Give a child a stick and you’ve given them endless ways to play. Have you thought about walking the next time you need to do an errand? It’s a great way to encourage exercise and to spend quality time together. Make the most of the seasons and take advantage of opportunities to get outside and explore. During the fall rake up a big pile of leaves and let the children jump in them. Learn to skate, build a snowman, or spend an afternoon sledding. There are many opportunities to create family fun memories and they don’t have to cost you a penny. On the days that the rains have come, take time to head down to our new Children’s Play and Discovery Centre, Wendy’s House. You will find a warm and welcoming fun filled, child friendly play space where the creativity, play and friends are endless. Wendy’s House is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 to 2:30, located on University Way, next to the Island Savings Centre and Vancouver Island University. Wendy’s House is a free fun filled drop-in centre for families with children birth to age 6. It is an Early Learning Centre developed by the community for the community.
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“Together – Today”
We Can Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
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hildren in our Cowichan community and in the global community deserve to have beautiful, healthy teeth, gums, and smiles that last a lifetime. It begins with the all important BABY TEETH AND YOU! BABY TEETH are important for speech development, chewing, space maintenance for second teeth to come in and for self-esteem. Small changes in your daily routine can make big difference and help you and your child to have and maintain healthy SMILES for a lifetime.
1. From Pregnancy
2. To Baby: 6 to 12 months
3. To Toddler: 1 and 2 Years
4. To Preschool: 3, 4 & 5 years
dental professional by age one Give drinks in a regular lidless cup, toddlers don’t need bottles Offer water between meals for thirst. Toddlers don’t need juice, offer fresh fruit and a glass of water. Give snacks like fruit, vegetables and cheese that DO NOT stick to the teeth. TAKE THE ROAD LESS SWEETENED.
Begin Early!
From Pregnancy – Infancy up to 6 months To Baby – 6 months to 12 months To Toddler – 1 and 2 years To Preschoolers – 3, 4, and 5 years
1. Mouth Care During
Pregnancy
Eat a variety of healthy food Baby teeth start to form by 5 weeks and need vitamins and minerals Limit the frequency of sticky or sugary snacks Dental Care is safe during pregnancy A healthy mouth reduces the chance of decay- causing germs being passed to baby Pain, swelling or infection should be treated immediately. Keep your teeth and gums healthy Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and floss once per day.
2. Infant Care
Wipe gums daily using a clean wet cloth Avoid putting the baby’s soother into your mouth, this can pass the bacteria that cause cavities to your baby.
Baby Care 6 – 12 Months Brush baby’s teeth with a grain of ricesized amount of fluoride toothpaste 2 times a day Start brushing when the first tooth appears Introduce a regular cup at meal times to breast-fed and bottle-fed babies Hold baby when feeding. Give only water if a bottle is used in bed. Offer water for thirst between meals Avoid putting the baby’s soother into your mouth, this can pass the bacteria that causes cavities to your baby.
See A Dental Professional By Age 1 Year
It is important to have your baby’s teeth checked by a dental professional by age One or 6 months after your child’s FIRST tooth erupts. Your dental professional will have you sit knee-to knee. You will have your child facing you and then gently lay your child back. The dental professional will check your child’s teeth and advise you as to what is seen and will offer suggestions. Your child may also be seen in the dentist’s chair with your child sitting on your lap Good experiences at the dental office begin early. Do not wait until the child has all their baby teeth. Prevention Is The Key To Lifelong Oral Health And Overall Health And Wellness And It Begins ‘Early’
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3. Toddler Care - 1
And 2 Year Olds
Brush child’s teeth with a grain of rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste twice a day Have a child’s teeth checked by a
4. Preschooler – 3, 4, And 5 Year
Olds
Brush your child’s teeth with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Let them finish brushing to encourage independence. They need your help until they are about 8 years old and have the dexterity to be accurate Offer snacks like fruit, vegetables and cheese. They do not stick to the teeth. Offer milk at meals. Offer water for thirst. Article and Photos by: Colleen Davy, Island Health, Community Dental Hygienist.
CowiChan women against ViolenCe soCiety Providing a range of services that assist women and children in their response to violence.
(250) 748-7000 www.cwav.org Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Strengthening Families Group Workshop Strengthening Parents Group Workshop Teen Healthy Relationship Program Community-based Victim Services Holding Your Own In Relationship Support Group Stopping the Violence Counselling Somenos Transition House Horizons Pre-Employment Program Safer Futures Community Development
Healthy Beginnings 10:30 am –Kaatza Health Unit, Lake Cowichan for children 3 years old and younger Community Resource Books n’ Bubbles Strongstart Bus stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Crofton El School 8:45 – 11:45 am Wendy’s House Free, Fun and creative opportunities to learn through play. Drop in centre for birth to 6 years of age. 10:30 am -2:30 pm at University Way, next to Vancouver Island University in old ball fields. Parent-Child Mother Goose For children ages 2-4 yrs at South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. September 29th to November 24th Contact Bonnie Potter 250709-3050 for more information.
Drop In Programs:
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FREE OR LOW COST
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Free Prenatal Classes Sessions are ongoing in a series of eight classes. Contact Margaret Moss Health Unit to register 709-3050
Tsewultun Health programming from 10-1:00 daily (free child minding and rides) 746-6184 Monday Healing and relationships 10- noon Tuesday Parent child drop in 11-1 Also offered by registration: Prenatal Group for first time pregnancy’s, Bringing Home Tradition Parenting, and Developmental Screening for 18 months and Three years. Call to register.
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Healthy Pregnancy Class at Margaret Moss Health Centre 250 709-3050 to Register Celebrate Your Pregnancy! As soon as you know you are pregnant sign up for the Healthy Pregnancy class at Margaret Moss Health Centre and learn about healthy eating for pregnancy, stress reduction, how to adapt to the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, baby’s development and ways to create the healthiest environment for your baby to grow in.
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Wendy’s House Free, Fun and creative opportunities to learn through play. Drop in centre for birth to 6 years of age. 10:30 am -2:30 pm at University Way, next to Vancouver Island University in old ball fields. Mothers Morning Out 9:30-11:00 246 Ingram Street –Free Drop in Program for mothers and children from birth to 5 years Healthy Beginnings 10:30 am Margaret Moss Health Unit, Duncan- Infants one year old and younger. Breastfeeding Clinic 1-3 Margaret Moss Health Unit, free, drop in, or call for appt 709-3050 Family Story time 10:30-11:00 Duncan Library- drop in stories songs and rhymes for 0-5 year olds. Older siblings welcome Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 0-5 with Adult @ Chemainus Elem, 9-11am (except school closures) Community Resource Books n’ Bubbles Strongstart Bus stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Penelakut Island 10:20 – 1:15 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose For children ages 0-2 yrs at Cowichan Lake Library in Lake Cowichan from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. September 30th to November 25th Contact Bonnie Potter 250-709-3050 for more information.
Wendy’s House Free, Fun and creative opportunities to learn through play. Drop in centre for birth to 6 years of age. 10:30 am -2:30 pm at University Way, next to Vancouver Island University in old ball fields. Immunization clinic 9-11:30 Margaret Moss drop in Community Resource Books n’ Bubbles Strongstart Bus program stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Malahat First Nations 10:00 – 1:00 pm Parent-Child Mother Goose For children ages 0-4 yrs at Crofton Community School from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. October 1st to November 26th For children ages 0-2 yrs at South Cowichan Library, Mill Bay from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. October 1st to November 26th For children ages 2-4 yrs at St. Andrews Presb. Church, Duncan from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. October 1st to November 26th
Wendy’s House Free, Fun and creative opportunities to learn through play. Drop in centre for birth to 6 years of age. 10:30 am -2:30 pm at University Way, next to Vancouver Island University in old ball fields. Healthy Beginnings 9:30- children three years old and younger & 11 am children one year old or youngerShawnigan Lake Community Centre Breastfeeding Clinic 9:30-11:30 Margaret Moss Health Unit, free, drop in, or call for appt 709-3050 Family Story time 10:30-11:00 Duncan Library- drop in stories songs and rhymes for 0-5 year olds. Older siblings welcome Community Resource Books n’ Bubbles Strongstart Bus stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus St Andrews Church Cairnsmore 9:30 – 12:30 am Parent-Child Mother Goose For children ages 0-2 yrs at Cowichan Library in Duncan from 10:15 am – 11:15 am. October 2nd to November 27th Contact Bonnie Potter 250-709-3050 for more information.
Healthy Beginnings 1pm Margaret Moss Health Unit, Duncanchildren three years old and younger Immunization Clinic & Healthy Beginnings First & third Fri -9:30-11:30 am, Chemainus Elementary Community School Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 0-5 with Adult @ Chemainus Elem, 9-11am (except school closures) Community Resource Bus Strong Start stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Lake Cowichan Saywell Park 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Family Story time 11:00 am Duncan Library- drop in stories songs and rhymes for 0-5 year olds. Older siblings welcome
Event Activities Fun Family Literacy Nights Fun free activities including music, stories, crafts, cooking, science, healthy snacks and much more. Fridays –November 14th, December 12th, January 16th, February 13th and May 8th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Duncan Mall.
KinFarm Family Drop In Centre
Cowichan Green Community 250-748-8506 Free Activities Wednesday, November 12th and 26th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, story time. Children/caregiver story time led by children’s Librarian Nariel followed by a garden inspired activity. Wednesday, November 5th, 19th, and December 23rd, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Elder Connections. Connecting with elders and randparents with children and youth. Thursday, November 6th, 13th, 21st, 28th from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm, crafternoon with strings, beans and beets. Crafts and music for all ages to enjoy.
Christmas Express at Forest Discovery Centre
December 5th -7th, December 12th – 14th, December 19th – 22nd , from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Be enchanted as you ride through our decorated forest on a 1910 steam locomotive! Enjoy the season’s laughter and twinkling lights on the Christmas Express. Take a ride on the Christmas Express, visit with Santa Claus; dance to live Christmas music; make a Christmas tree craft in the schoolhouse; watch the model train display; and warm up with hot chocolate or a snack in Train Station Treats. Something every family should experience! Santa Claus will ride the first train, leaving at 4:30pm, and then will reside in the main museum for pictures and visits!
Resources: Child Care Resource & Referral ..................... 250-746-4135 Sundrops Centre for Child Development ......... 250-746-4135 Cowichan Lake Community Services .............. 250-749-6822 Healthiest Babies Possible ........................... 250-748-2242 Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship ............... 205-748-2242 Literacy Now Cowichan ................................. 250-597-1776 Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre ............................ 250-746-6184 To be included in the Activities Guide please contact: cowichansuccessby6@shaw.ca
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The importance of proper footwear for children
The cute factor when it comes to footwear for children is out of this world. The blinking lights, the pink stars, the fancy stripes. It’s all too cute but is it appropriate footwear for the developing child? When it comes to choosing footwear for young child there are three main factors to consider; Safety/Protection Physical development of the foot Skill development of the child Of these factors, safety or protection is the most obvious concern. As with adults, the choice of shoes should fit the situation. The birth to one year old child usually doesn’t need shoes as much as just something to keep the feet warm like socks or booties. As children start to take their first steps, a non-skid sole is called for. If the environment is safe and warm, barefoot is best for early walkers. If walking on cement, concrete or asphalt is one of the activities then families will want to make sure their child’s foot is protected with a shoe that covers the toes, is secure around the heel and top of the foot and a sole that offers some protection from the hard surface. A well fitted light weight sneaker or running shoe would fit the bill for walking and for playing at the playground, especially if
the children are going to be on equipment. Flip flops, crocs and other spongy type shoes are not usually appropriate for any activity because there is no protection, the foot slips around in the shoe and this type of shoe can be slippery when damp. Like all bones in young children, the bones in the foot are still malleable and can be adversely effected by ill-fitting or inappropriate shoes. Generally shoes that are too restrictive can be as much of a problem as those that are too spongy. Both scenarios have the foot bones being impacted. Ill-fitting shoes for children may lead to problems like in grown toe nails, bunions and hammer toes, in adulthood. The shoes children wear can effect developing motor skills such as running, kicking, balancing and so on. It’s pretty
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hard to practice these skills safely in flip flops. I’ve seen children play in flip flops but it’s hard on the feet and ankles. A well fitted shoe that offers protection without being restrictive should be the go to option for day to day activities. Shopping for shoes that fit can be expensive when little feet seem to grow overnight. Check out the thrift store as all families are in the same boat. Make sure to try on shoes before purchasing. They should fit snugly at the heel preventing forward movement while walking. There should be enough room for the toes, in both width and length. Well-fitting shoes appropriate to the activity can still be cute, we just need to be more mindful of the 3 main factors of development of the foot, development of skills and safety/protection of the foot. Go ahead and buy those cute shoes with the rhinestone daisy on the buckle for the family wedding but pack the sneakers for the running and jumping once the formalities are over. Submitted by Delta McDonell Program Director, Sundrops Centre for Child Development Clements Centre Society 250 746-4135 local 234, 5856 Clements St., Duncan, V9L 3W3 www.clementscentre.org www.islandfamilyinfo.ca
Today I want to do crafts, sing, learn, ...have fun!
Parent-Child Mother Goose Training What? Why? How? When? Where?
Do you like to play, sing and have fun with children? Do you want to support the growth, development and well-being of children and families in the Cowichan Valley? Become a Parent-Child Mother Goose Facilitator! Fall 2014 or Winter 2015 (December or January) Somewhere in the Cowichan Valley (TBD)
Parent-Child Mother Goose (PCMG) is a program for parents and children to learn songs, rhymes and stories. This program is designed to nurture parent-child relationships and foster family wellness, while enhancing communication skills, parenting strategies, socialization and healthy child development. The cost of this 2 day training program is being funded through the Cowichan Valley Mother Goose Community Collaborative (CVMGCC), Success by 6 and SD79 funding dollars. We are looking for committed individuals to receive this two-day facilitator training at no cost, in exchange for a commitment of facilitating 3 programs over a 2 year period in the Cowichan Valley. If you are interested in this training, but do not plan to facilitate three traditional PCMG programs in the Cowichan Valley, you can still participate in this wonderful training opportunity for the cost of $225.00. Each Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is 8 – 10 weeks, one hour in length, with time needed for both pre and post program preparation, clean-up and record keeping. An honorarium will be provided for each facilitator and program delivered. A partnership between SD 79, CCSA, VIRL and VIHA will provide for ongoing support and coordination of the PCMG programs. Facilitating a Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is fun, rewarding and invaluable to children and their parents!! Please contact Wendy or Bonnie for an application form! Thank you.
Bonnie Potter Child and Family Services Consultant Island Health 250-709-3050 Bonnie.Potter@viha.ca
Wendy Lambert Chemainus /Crofton Community School Coordinator 250-246-3588 ccsa@sd79.bc.ca
Information on PCMG: www.nald.ca/mothergooseprogram/
Learning Links
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We invite you to tour our friendly campus and learn more about the enriched Early Childhood Education Program available to 3 and 4 year old boys and girls.
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● Toys for Babies ● Craft and Science Kits ● Educational Toys ● Playmobil and Lego ● Toys for Special Needs ● Child and Adult Puzzles ● Eco-Friendly Toys ● Dolls, Strollers, Doll Houses ● And other Fascinating items
Visit us in Downtown Duncan 250-748-5545
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It’s Time Again...
A Parent Gathering
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n October 4th 2014 parents and their children from around the region joined together with local early childhood professionals, child care providers and community partners for a day filled with culturally enriched celebration, education, relationship building and local information. We would like to thank everyone for making this such a great event and we look forward to the next Family Gathering! Special Thank you, Huy ch q’u to our community partners: Aboriginal Success By 6, Child Care Resource and Referral and Coast Salish Employment And Training Society
Further Recognition to: Barb Nugent – Discovery Toys Consultant Childcare Resource and Referral Columbia Water Cowichan Cycles Cowichan Family Life Cowichan Tribes Cowichan United Way ECEBC Cowichan Experience Cycling Farms Gate Catering Gibby’s Gourmet H’ulh-etun Health Society Hiiyye’ Lelum House of Friendship Hul’quni’num Health Hub Island Savings Credit Union
Le’lum’uy’lh Child Development Centre Literacy Now Cowichan Margaret Moss Health Unit Mary Dolan Real Canadian Superstore Reflections Dental Rhoda Taylor School District 79 Staples Starbucks Success by 6 Thrifty Foods Tyson Thomas United Way Cowichan
Huy ch q’u to our many volunteers and our fabulous presenters who made this event successful!
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The Montessori Classroom
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he Montessori classroom is arranged with great care. The specially designed Montessori materials are organized into five areas. As Maria Montessori explains, learning to keep the classroom in orderly beauty nurtures the process of “normalizing” behaviour. “A part of the normalizing process is to help the child understand and be comfortable with the things of nature. Working with growing things – planting bulbs, collecting and identifying leaves, is an important part of the Montessori environment.” Practical Life –“Activities here build on the child’s natural interest and help him develop good work habits, concentration, eye-hand coordination, a lengthened attention span and control of his body.” Eg tabletop washing uses a circular motion that will be a base for later hand exercises such as drawing and writing. Pouring exercises and other kitchen work helps develop control of self and environment. Practical life activities also promote kindness, courteous communication, and conflict resolution, which are critical everyday life skills that promote a peaceful and caring community. Sensorial Area – “Since ‘nothing comes to the intellect that is not first in the senses’, the Montessori environment provides a wide range of sensorial materials designed to help the child develop his ability to make judgments, to compare and discriminate on the basis of size, shape, weight, texture, color and temperature, to store up impressions in his ‘muscular memory’, and to develop the use of certain muscles and certain motions. There are jars to be scented for their aromas, sounds cylinders to be listened to, colour tablets to be arranged in gradation, block towers to be built and knobbed cylinders to be put in their places.” The sensorial activities refine the senses so as to enhance the child’s appreciation and to foster a deeper awareness of his/her experiences. Language Area – “In the language area, tracing the outline of metal insets prepares the hand and arm muscles for drawing and writing. Working with the individual letters of the movable alphabet, the child can match these with the sandpaper letters, tracing their shape on the sandpaper with his fingers, thus reinforcing his visual recognition of the letters. Using small pictures the child will then sound out and
construct words with the letters. “ Language skills are taught through a specific progression of phonological lessons, with a well-rounded program that includes active listening, public speaking, singing, rhyming, reading, and writing. The Montessori approach to language development is unique in that writing is taught before reading. The cognitive process required for reading is more complex; it is easier to encode rather than to decode. It is easier for a child to take a known word apart than to put sounds together to make a new word. Mathematics – Math is taught with the use of hands-on materials that make abstract concepts clear and concrete. Numbers and number operations are taught with concrete representations thus giving the child a solid foundation in understanding mathematical concepts. Eg, materials such as the numerical rods enable the child to get a physical sense of quantity and then to associate this with the numeral that is the symbol for that quantity. The spindle box gives them a chance to reinforce this skill, counting from zero to nine, and introduces the concept of sets. The decimal beads lets them build up to the quantity of 1000 in a visible way and to learn the value of decimal place. Culture & Science – Children learn that they are a part of an interconnected system, ie. the world or the universe. Culture and Science activities help develop a global perspective through the study of history and world cultures. “One of the most interesting and unexpected discoveries in our schools was the love and diligence with which children who acted on their own carried out their tasks. A child who is free to act not only seeks to gather sensible impressions from his environment but he also shows a love for exactitude in the carrying out of his actions. His spirit then seems to be suspended between existence and self-realization. A child is a discoverer. He is an amorphous, splendid being in search of his own proper form.” Quotes from Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood - Ballantine Books 1972 Submitted by Janet Cundall, Shawnigan Lake Montessori Child Care (including preschool) at 1979c Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, 250 709 0522, www. shawniganmontessori.com
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Growing Together Child and Parent Society 250-748-9754 A Ministry designated Young Parent Program. Offering child care to young parents (under 24) who are attending school to finish their basic education. Early Childhood Educators provide early learning and care for children aged 0–3yrs. Parenting support and mentoring is provided and encouraged. Some community spaces may be available. Located at 490 Cairnsmore Street Duncan. Operating Sept – June. 8:30- 3:00 pm.
Arcadian Early Learning licensed preschool 250-748-3922 Mon, Wed, Fri. 9 – Noon. Reggio inspired, child-centred with art, music, and nature as our focus. Enrolling year round Sept to June. www.arcadianchildren.com
Kidz Co. Learning Centre Inc 250-746-4020 A licensed Group Day Care Centre/ Pre School/ After School that provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children 30 months to 12 yrs. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child’s uniqueness, and ensuring school readiness.
Cowichan Lake Recreation Playschool. AGES 3 & 4 Monday to Friday 9:00 - 11:30 am CLSA Playschool Room, Lake Cowichan. Drop-in available. Cost per session: 12 week period $87 - 1 day/wk $142 - 2 days/wk $185 - 3 days/wk $228 - 4 days/wk $282 - 5 days/wk Call 250-749-6742 for registration & information.
Parkside Academy Child Care Centre 250-746-1711 Offering quality, affordable literacy focused childcare and early learning programs for children ages 0-12. Licensed and Teacher qualified. Visit www. parksideacademy.ca for more information on programs. Continuous enrolment preschool programs available at Alexander El and Khowhemun El. Ensure your child’s readiness for school and love for learning by enrolling today.
Eagle Wings Preschool @ Chemainus Elementary Community School 250-246-3588 “THROUGH THE MAGIC OF PLAY CHILDREN LEARN AND GROW” at Eagle Wings Preschool, a branch of the CCSA. Our licensed preschool follows standards set by the Early Learning Framework and offers a child based program with a focus on social skills, emotional readiness and exploration. Creativity, art, maths, fitness, nature and literacy are all a foundation for learning. Parents choose two, three or five half days per week. ccsa@sd79.bc.ca 250-246-3588 website: chemainuscroftoncommunityschoolsassociation.ca
Shawnigan Lake Montessori Child Care (includes preschool programming) 250-743-6279, cell 250-510-3428 Licensed age 3-5. 1979C Shawnigan Lake Rd, (Shawnigan Lake School Campus), Program includes a prepared environment for self discovery, creative purposeful play and respectful social interactions. Explore practical life, sensory refinement, literacy, numeracy, multicultural including art, geography, science and music. Montessori, ECE, and M.ED qualified staff. shawnigan.montessori@ gmail.com Cherry Tree Early Learning Centre 250-324-4203 Located in Chemainus.Preschool Program nurturing creative play and engaging learning activities. 30 months to age 5. Qualified and Experienced Early Childhood Educator. Website www.cherrytreeearlylearning.com Email: enma@cherrytreeearlylearning.com Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource and Referral 250-746-4135 ext 231 The CCRR offers free rererrals and child care information for families and support to child care providers. “The Cowichan Valley CCRR is your community’s best source of child care information and resources. “
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Cowichan Preschool 250-748-4112 Parent owned preschool offering creative, developmentally appropriate preschool programs for children aged 3-5. Centrally located in beautiful park setting. Serving the Cowichan Valley since 1977.
Queen of Angels Early Learning Centre 250-701-0433 We believe that the development of the whole child (physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually) encourages each individual to develop to their full potential. We offer an enriched full day program for 3-5 year olds based on Kindergarten readiness. www.qa@cisdv.bc.ca Saint Josephs Preschool 250-246-3191 Licensed centre located at St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus. We offer opportunities for children to develop as a whole child, (physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually). Our program believes that children learn through play and are given many opportunities to learn in a hands on environment. By using age appropriate means our program teaches early literacy, numeracy and social skills. www.stjosephselem.ca Shawnigan Christian Preschool 250-743-4970 Provides a licensed Pre-Kindergarten Program offering a fun and educational experience. Classes are offered Tuesday through Friday for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old, from September until June. Contact Rita Martin email: preschool@ shawniganalliance.org. Licence No: 1381133.
pRE-sCHooL Sunrise Waldorf School, Kindercottage Nursery 250-743-7253 A morning program for 3 and 4 year olds available as a 2, 3, or 5 day a week option. A warm nurturing atmosphere where a sense of wonder is celebrated and outdoor playtime is abundant. Organic snacks included. Aftercare available til 5:30pm. We also have a Parent child program for children under 3.5yrs. www. sunrisewaldorfschool.org Queen Margaret’s School – Preschool & Junior Kindergarten: 660 Brownsey Avenue, Duncan BC 250-746-4185 ext. 107 A morning program for 3-4 year-olds with afternoon daycare option. We offer nurturing and play-based programs enriched with a wide variety of age appropriate activities that promote social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development. Parents choose two, three or five days per week. Snacks and hot lunches included. www.qms.bc.ca
fAmILy pRogRAms Chemainus Crofton Community Schools Association 250-246-3588 The CCSA connects its schools to its communities through a variety of user paid and free programs for individuals of all ages and families. We offer after-school programs, early years activities, kidZ summer camps, workshops, family programs, special events and more! Check out our face book page (search our name) or email us with your questions and ideas. Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 250-246-3588 Wednesdays at Crofton 10:00-11:00 am $2.00. This drop-in Family Resource Program provides an opportunity for adults and children ages 0-5years to connect in a social atmosphere of play and child based activity. Special events and guests provide alternatives to the weekly norms and give parents insight into topics such as nutrition and parenting. Come for the fun, stay for the information, keep coming for the bond! ccsa@sd79.bc.ca 250-246-3588 website: chemainuscroftoncommunityschoolsassociation.ca Healthy Beginnings 250-709-3050 Relaxed and informal drop in for moms, dads, grandparents and friends- all welcome! Free! Healthy snacks provided. Taxi provided where available. We meet weekly except when a statutory holiday occurs in the week. Sessions at Kaatza Health Unit, Margaret Moss, and Shawnigan Lake Community Centre.
sCHooLs Queen of Angels 250-746-5919 We are committed to providing a quality education for kindergarten to grade nine in a safe and nurturing environment. We are dedicated to the continual development of the whole individual as a lifelong learner: spiritually, physically, intellectually, culturally, emotionally, and socially. website: www.queenofangels.ca.
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It definitely has become the fall season out there. But you can sample all four seasons next week in Duncan. On Wednesday, the Cowichan Theatre hosts Oh What a Night!, a musical tribute to ‘60s legends Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. “The show brings to life 30 of the Four
Seasons’ hits. It’s a captivating tribute to the songbook of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame super group with note-perfect renditions of the iconic Jersey boys,” an event media release states. “The songs span the two decades of the group’s major hits from the early 1960s to the late 1970s disco. Packed full of hits such as
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 23 Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Working My Way Back To You Girl and My Eyes Adored You, the cast of Oh What a Night! offers a high energy, must-see theatrical show.” The show is scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Cowichan Theatre starting at 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 250-748-7529 or log on to cowichantheatre.ca
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From left: Ken Lawson, Chris Casillan, Roman Danylo, David Milchard are Chip Stick, Chip Otle, Chip Rock and Chip Munk, members of the Comic Strippers
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Stripped down comedy coming to Cowichan The Comic Strippers: Comedians take aim at shirtless dudes in tight pants
delighting crowds since they started performing in the summer of 2012. After a few gigs at Vancouver’s Theatre Sports, the troupe travelled to Adelaide, Australia’s fringe festival where they were greeted enthusiastically. Why not in Canada? Why not indeed. Six shirtless dudes named Chip, wearing nothing but tight black pants and coloured bow ties perform a variety of improv routines. A shower scene and a private table scene (“it’s not a lap dance,”) are part of the fun. “We do something with ping pong balls that has to be seen to be believed,” Danylo said, laughing. Spoiler alert: it’s much tamer and not what you’d think. For those who might blanch at the previous sentence, the troupe’s website has a warning, “no extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.” The show isn’t comedians stripping; they’re playing fake male strippers who are putting on a comedy show. As to their critics who might wonder whether the male stripping phenomen has exceeded its “best by,” time, Danylo said, “We wonder why we’re doing this ourselves sometimes.”
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sk anyone in show business and they’ll tell you comedy is a tough way to make a living, especially in Canada. After Comedy Inc. went off the air in 2009 after a five-year run, comedian Roman Danylo was looking for his next gig. His wife mentioned something that led to his next big thing. “I was looking for that thing to get people in the door when my wife came home from seeing real strippers at a sold-out show and the light bulb went on,” he said. “I thought to myself, ‘We have torsos. No one’s parodied it. We can do that too.’” Ladies and gentleman: the Comic Strippers. The fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of improvisational comedians — Danylo, Ken Lawson, Chris Casillan, David Milchard, Pearce Visser and Michael Tiegen — have been
The audience, not so much, given the reviews on YouTube video on their website: “This is better than Las Vegas;” “We really liked the booty shake;” “I don’t think any men should be threatened by it. One look at the comic strippers and you’ll realize there’s no threat.” Despite the great reviews, Danylo jokingly said no-one’s thrown underwear at them yet, only flowers. For him, the gig is a comic’s dream. “Distraction is the enemy of comedy, so this is great,” he said of performing in a theatre, on a stage, not a bar where drunks interrupt at times, or working at a corporate gig, often without a microphone. Next up for the strippers, a mocumentary, which chronicles the show’s insanity.
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• Ivonne Hernandez (above) is a reigning Grand North American fiddle champion. It’s an honour she’s earned no less than five times. Jeremy Walsh is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Their talents merge in the November Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse, next weekend in Duncan. “This duo has a winning chemistry,” Bobbie Blue of the folk guild says in a media release. “Their material includes Irish, Scottish and French Canadian traditional tunes, as well as their own contemporary original songs. “Ivonne has a real feel for the Celtic fiddle, but her music also reflects a marriage of cultural influences.” The show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. and includes the usual open stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 or $5 for CFG members. • Cowichan choral singers are being offered a great opportunity to hone their skills next weekend. The Encore! women’s choir presents Come Sing With Us!, two workshops with Dr. Adam Con, assistant professor of music at the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Music Education. “Dr. Con is highly regarded in choral circles in Canada and the U.S. as a conductor, a visionary, a respected teacher of conducting and a leader in the advocacy of music education,” an event media release states. “(He) describes his approach to choral singing as holistic through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole body movement and eastern philosophy. Dr. Con’s motto is: ‘Music is more than notes in motion; music is notes in emotion.’” The workshop is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m. at the Duncan United Church. For more, call 250-748-1010 or 250-7151568 or cdandy@shaw.ca or go to encorewomenschoir.com. • Metal art and photography take centre stage next month at Imagine That! Duncan’s artists’ co-op. Metal artist Brad Allen and photographer Bryan Harvey are the featured artists. The display runs until Nov. 23 at 251 Craig St., Duncan. Call 250-748-6776.
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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Travelling Quilt Show: The Canadian Quilters Association brings you, “It’s Time for Colour” presented at Kaleidoscope Quilt Company in Whippletree Junction #2 4715 Trans Canada Highway until Nov. 16.
4-H Poultry Club members having a meeting with their chickens. You can meet with 4H organizers Monday during a Meet and Greet Evening for anyone interested in finding out more about from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cobble Hill Youth Hall. Email marynoakes@ gmail.com for more information. To add your event, go to cowichannewsleader.com/ calendar/submit/
Friday Dancing and Ghoulish Fun with DJs Morgwan & Adam Gagne: At the Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 8 p.m. No cover. Blues Cubed Halloween Bash: Come on out in costume to the Shipyard Pub in Maple Bay for a rocking evening of dancing and great music, brought to you by Cowichan’s premier blues and rock power trio. No cover, 8 to 11 p.m.
Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: Tom Vickery Quartet from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.
Monday All Candidates Meeting-Area B Shawingan Lake: Dwight International School, 2371 Shawnigan Lake Road, 7 to 9 p.m.
Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group Meeting: A discussion and demo of yoga conducted by Karen Belyea of Bliss Yoga, 1 p.m. at St John’s Church hall, 486 Jubilee St, Duncan.
Tuesday All Candidates Meeting-City of Duncan: Sponsored by the DBIA, 8 to 10:15 a.m. at the Cowichan Green Community meeting room. All Candidates Meeting-Chemainus: Co-sponsored by Chemainus Residents Association and the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Chemainus Secondary School, 9947 Daniel Street.
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Passed away peacefully on Monday October 27, 2014. Born in Shawnigan Lake, B.C. on August 13, 1919. Predeceased by her husband Simon, daughter Josephine Marlow and her faithful companion Groucho. Lovingly remembered by her family, children Mary, Patricia, Roberta, Donna (Jurgen) and Michael, nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. No service by request. Private family interment to take place later. On line condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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TRUCKERS WANTED!
Come be a part of the Campbell River Starlight Big Truck Parade November 28th. Contact Jan 250-287-8642 janpwale@outlook.com
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS needed! Soon government law will mandate every bar provide a breathalyzer. Learn how to be the first in your area to cash in. Call 1800-287-3157 ext 3 breathalyzerineverybar.com.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca
FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Nov. 15th & Dec.13th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
HELP WANTED
DUNCAN # 102350 (77 papers) Gibbins, Upland
MAPLE BAY # 153951 (44 papers) Thomson Terrace # 153952 (48 papers) Haida and Belcarra
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca
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HELP WANTED
BURIAL PLOTS
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TWO FULL-sized burial plots, each also will hold 3 cremations; Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Selling for $1,000 each. Call 250-743-2054
NORTH COWICHAN ROUTES AVAILABLE
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COWICHAN BAY
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# 253435 (27 papers) Vee and Wilmot
5 CORDS of Mill ends, delivered, $325. Or you pick up, starting at $30 for small pick ups. Also full bundles of cedar side cuts now avail for $20. Call (250)416-0069.
CHEMAINUS # 455950 (81 papers) Channel, Echo, Humbird, and Sunset
CROFTON # 503600 (61 papers) Athabasca, Atlin, Chilco, Osborne Bay, Tatlo # 503602 (27 papers) Babine, Osborne Bay, Peterson
MILL BAY # 304052 (44 papers) Bay, Partridge, Seaview
SHAWNIGAN LAKE
# 503603 (43 papers) Adelaide, Arthur, York
# 354205 (63 papers) Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, and Worthington
# 503650 (68 papers) Arthur, Coronation, Edmund, Emily, Musgrave
# 354250 (51 papers) Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane
INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com
# 354270 (85 papers) Damascus, Larsen, Robertson, Terrace, Ward
Investment Specialist Wealth Management
INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com
An opportunity for a full-time Investment Specialist is available within our Wealth Management subsidiary. To meet the requirements of the position, you will have a passion for financial planning and helping customers with proven sales success in the financial services industry. For a full job description and educational requirements, please see Careers at www.ldcu.ca This position will commence as soon as possible. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume outlining your qualifications by 4:00 pm November 7, 2014 to: Kimberley Judson, CHRP Manager, HR & Communications Ladysmith & District Credit Union kjudson@ldcu.ca
Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
# 354302 (51 papers) College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview
HOME SUPPORT worker needed. Mill Bay area 2 days /week possibly more. 15 hours bi-weekly. 250-710-6092 MAPLE BAY MARINA is seeking a Customer Service Associate for our coffee bar & market - regular P/T. Friendly attitude, cash handling experience, Food Safe certification and reliable transportation essential. Barista experience an asset. Please email resume to: info@maplemarina.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant Needed. Reflexions Dental is looking for part-time & on call CDA help. Must be interested in assisting and reception work as needed. Drop off resume to office manager, Megan. Suite 300 - 2640 Beverly Street - 3rd floor of the Landmark Building.
TRADES, TECHNICAL NEEDED immediately: Ticketed Gas Fitter / Plumber for work in Mid Island area. Great work environment, company paid benefit package, company vehicle and clothing, E-mail resume to info@ldplumbingheating.ca .
WORK WANTED SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
# 153953 (72 papers) Chippewa and Lower Chippewa INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com
REAL ESTATE
HELP WANTED
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Start your career in only 6-9 months Next Class:
Jan. 26, 2015 Bursaries and scholarships available
COWICHAN BAY- 1 bdrm patio condo. Avail now, $775. includes utils & covered prkg. Furnished if desired. No pets. Call (250)246-4999.
FREE ITEMS Ladysmith Press 940 Oyster Bay Drive (North end parking lot)
DUNCAN: 5887 Stonehaven Drive. Perfect location, exceptional design, quality finishing, 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, open concept, oak floors, custom kitchen, s/s appl’s, super-sized rec room, woodstove, covered deck, large RV space. Beautiful, new custom home with king-size value for only $364,500. (250)710-1947.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 5 SPD drill press, $40. Professional 12â€? compound mitre saw, $150, all like new. 2 bike car rack, $50. 66gal fish tank, w/all accessories, $150. 7.5’ Artificial Christmas tree, $40. Womens Ariat leather riding boots, sz 8.5, tall, slim calf, brand new, $200. Womens Alpine Star leather motorcycle boots, sz 8.5, leather Icon gloves, small leather jacket, all for $400. (778)269-2252. ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHere’s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address.
LAKE COWICHAN- Large studio apt. Reno’d, covered deck, laundry, elevator, covered parking. N/S. Age 55+. $475. Short or Long term. Call (250)284-3434 to view.
HARMONY ESTATES- 1851 Sandra Place, 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths Rancher. Lovingly updated with heated floors, new windows, new carpet, 6 fairly new appliances. Fenced yard boasts a workshop, storage unit, separate office/playhouse, RV parking. Wheelchair accessible. To View call Roz 250-701-5751. HARMONY Estates, 1851 Sandra Place. 4 bdrm,2.5 baths + Den. 1754 sq.ft rancher. Heated flooring, new windows, new carpet, fully renovated. Fenced backyard boasts wired workshop/storage/heated office/RV parking. Asking $349,000 To View call Roz 250-701-5751 photos on usedcowichan.com
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities
Call (250)710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm top floor ocean view $740/mo avail Nov 1st, 1 bdrm 3rd floor ocean view $720/mo avail Dec. 1st, 2 bdrm 4th flr $860/mo avail now. Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-9246966. www.meicorproperties.com NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, centrally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, NS/NP. Available December 1st. $750 250-748-9622 SHAWNIGAN LAKE Beach front- 1 bdrm, completely furnished, inclds heat, W/D. NS/NP. $800. Avail Nov 1 until June 30, 2015. Call (250)2034020 or 778-418-4020.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336. SHOP/WAREHOUSE for lease. 3000 sq. ft. or can be divided into two 1500 Sq. ft. units Includes, washroom, office, and easy access to the island HWY 250-245-9811 or 250-474-3585
COTTAGES 2 BDRM Cabin for rent. W/D F/S incl. $750/mnth + util. Avail Dec 1 (250) 709-7180
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON: LARGE Bright 3 bdrm. Covered deck, parking, storage, W/D. N/S, pets nego. $1000/mo. (250)210-0756 DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools & town, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. Pets? Available now. Call (250)748-4285. CHEMAINUS: LRG 1 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 6 appls. Refs req’d. $975. 778-227-2704.
HALLS
Hall Rentals
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes
CHEMAINUS LEGION Flea Market, Every Sunday, 9-2pm. All day breakfast! Vendors welcome! (250)924-8481.
LUSSIER Soil & Bark Inc. Dry, screened topsoil & lawnsand. Real dirt, no wood fillers. We have been making topsoil for 3 generations. Discount given if we do the delivery. Call 250758-1877 OR 250-468-9994 or email lussierandson@shaw.ca
DUNCAN: TOP floor, 2 bed, 2 bath. 5 appl’s. Near hospital, $795. Call 1 (250)474-0545.
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412
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DUNCAN: BACHELOR, upper unit in small quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, parking incld. Laundry avail. NS/NP. $465. Ref’s. (250)597-3756.
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CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625 & $825. Please call Cory at 250-7320342.
NASCAR COLLECTABLES: 1/24 scale diecast; some in boxes. 250-715-8856
CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764
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Freshly Painted Hall 300 Person Capacity Large Kitchen Available Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns Centrally Located
Duncan Eagles 2965 Boys Rd. Call Dave with Questions 250-746-5611 HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Repairers Lien Act Whereas Chinook Power Vac-Nelson Lawlor:#8-2935 Sprott Road Duncan BC V9L6B5 is indebted to Kal Tire A Corporate Partnership on a (2005 GMC5500 Vacuum Truck VIN#1GDE5C1225F528485). There is presently and amount of (NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS 52/00) plus any additional costs of storage,seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given on (November 7, 2014) or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold according to the law. For more information contact J.McMillan Bailiff & Collection Ltd. Phone#1-250-753-7729
U Fix-It BikeWorks & ArtWorks This is a 1 year part-time position in a busy Child and Youth Outreach Program. The successful applicant will possess a diploma or degree in child and youth care, or related field, plus 3 years of experience. Other requirements include: passion and experience with arts and crafts; and experience working with diverse age groups and ethnicities, and an understanding of the Circle of Courage model would be an asset. Send cover letters and resumes by Nov. 12, 2014 to: dave.ehle@cmha.bc.ca.
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DCS ties for 11th after close volleyball matches in Surrey Don Bodger
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Coach David Vanderschaaf’s squad placed tied for 11th with Island rival Campbell River Christian out of 20 teams. DCS went in ranked No. 10 in provincial A volleyball and split the two sets played in all three round robin matches for third place in
the pool. DCS lost in overall points 25-22, 13-25 to Cedars Christian of Prince George; also split with Credo Christian of Langley but took the overall points 23-25, 25-20 and dropped the overall points in a split with Campbell River
Christian 25-23, 21-25. In the playoffs, DCS fell to White Rock Christian, the No. 4-ranked A team provincially, 9-25, 16-25. Consolation play resulted in a 25-14, 25-15 win over Carver Christian of Vancouver and a 14-25, 25-27 defeat against Pacific Christian of Victoria.
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Handy man Mike Brandsma of Duncan Christian School puts up a blockade against Josh Clark of Gaglardi Christian Academy in the DCS junior boys’ and girls’ invitational volleyball tournament. DCS won 26-24, 17-25, 15-7.
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uncan Christian School’s junior boys’ and girls’ invitational volleyball tournament produced plenty of great action and a close finish. Host DCS placed second to champion Claremont in the boys’ competition. A 24-26, 25-20, 11-15 result against Claremont was the lone DCS loss. “Everyone stepped up and played the best they have played all year against Claremont,’’ noted DCS coach Jim Brandsma. “It was a close game all the way through and the team that made the least amount of mental mistakes was the team that won. “Our game play is great now. We are just fine-tuning everything to minimize mental errors. The boys are peaking at the right time as we head toward North Islands and then onto Islands.’’ The DCS boys won their other matches over Gaglardi Academy 26-24, 17-25, 15-7, Gulf Islands 25-3, 25-13, Ucluelet 25-5, 25-11 and Abbotsford Christian 25-19, 25-11. Trevor Copp of Claremont was the boys’ MVP. Mike Brandsma of DCS was named to the boys’ all-star team along with Lorenz Vogel (Claremont), Josh Clark (Gaglardi), Kaid Funk (Abbotsford Christian), Diego Corlazzoli (Ucluelet) and Sander Kell (Gulf Islands). Shawnigan Lake School topped the junior girls’ event, with Brentwood A second, Ladysmith third, Brentwood B fourth and DCS fifth. The girls’ MVP was Mikhala Findlay of Shawnigan Lake. Clarisse Owen (Shawnigan), Debra Chima (Brentwood A), Piper Doerkson (Ladysmith), Hannah Marof (Brentwood B) and Emily Neufeld (DCS) were all-star selections.
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Autumn Classic runs take root in Glenora area
Switching gears: New routes for 10K and Half Marathon Don Bodger
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Cowichan’s Sara Goodman doesn’t budge to give Shawnigan Lake’s Caecilia von Georg even an inch of space.
Girls in a close contest Don Bodger
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Shawnigan Lake School scored an early goal Thursday and beat Cowichan Secondary School 1-0 on its home turf in a tune-up for the Island AAA girls’ high school field hockey finals. Shawnigan coach Benjamin Koepp noted Shawnigan dominated the first 15 minutes and got what turned out to be the lone goal from Lilly Wehrhahn. But Cowichan stepped it up after that and made it a challenging game. “Once we gained our composure back after the goal, we started to move the ball better between our mids and defence,’’ noted Cowichan assistant coach Perri Espeseth. Sara and Kelsey Goodman distributed the ball well for Cowichan.
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change in direction is exactly what the CeeVacs Road Runners needed for their fall half marathon. And the newly-formed Cowichan Autumn Classic provided it in so many ways, replacing the former Shawnigan Lake and Kinsol Trestle Half Marathons with an event in Glenora given the ‘Run Now, Wine Later’ label that resonated with participants. “The primary reason to move the event from Shawnigan Lake was to make sure our runners were safe,’’ said race director David Vanderlinde. Renfrew Road, he said, “was just getting too busy. We just decided maybe we should try something new, go to an area still within the Cowichan Valley and see what we could do. “Glenora came to mind as a nice quiet rural area. We prefer rural as opposed to downtown.’’ And so the Autumn Classic debuted Sunday, combining running, entertainment and a little wining at the finish at the Zanatta winery. Instead of a medal, finishers received
a stemless glass and a choice of red or white wine. “It was well-received,’’ said Vanderlinde, noting the idea was patterned after the MS Grape Escape ride that stops at wineries. Jim Zanatta came on board when the idea was presented to him in January and the Glenora community responded in kind with the use of the hall as a base. “We got a lot of comments about the beauty of that Glenora area and a lot of people didn’t even know it existed,’’ said Vanderlinde. There were three different start times, with the early marathoners who generally run slower times going at 10:30 a.m., the 10K at 10:45 and the regular half marathon at 11. Jennifer Lally sang the national anthem at all three starts. A total of 370 people registered, with 197 of the 220 starters completing the 10K and 130 of the 150 in the half marathon making it to the end. CeeVacs’ own Richard Light was the 10K winner in 37:00. Logan Roots of Victoria’s Prairie Inn Harriers came first in the half marathon in 1:14:46. Claire Morgan, also of the Harriers, was second overall and the fastest female in 1:24:32.
Brentwood girls second to York House Don Bodger
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Keeping her eyes on the ball, Hannah Colbourne of Brentwood College challenges Alex Franiek of York House School Friday.
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The Cowichan Valley Capitals were showing signs of coming around, but got thrashed 8-1 by the Nanaimo Clippers in a B.C. Hockey League game Wednesday night at Cowichan Arena. It’s the second time in the last two weeks the Caps have lost 8-1 at home. Kyle Horsman scored the lone goal against the Clippers in the third period that made the score 3-1 at the time. The Clippers went on to score five unanswered goals. The Caps host Alberni Valley Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Front runners burst from the starting line during Sunday’s inaugural Cowichan Autumn Classic. Race director David Vanderlinde, above left, said a lot of positive feedback was received from participants. The weather looked iffy on the mornIt was a very spectator-friendly ing of the race, but rapidly improved. course with the half marathon runners “The early start just caught the end of completing two loops so they came into the showers,’’ said Vanderlinde. “I could view another time besides just the start see blue sky to the west.’’ and finish. Being a new course, the routes had to Vanderlinde noted that slightly more be entirely mapped out again to get the than $2,100 was raised for KidSport exact distances. Cowichan from the event. CeeVacs con“There were many hours that go into tributed $2.50 from every registration planning and measuring the race,’’ said and runners made additional donations Vanderlinde. on-line.
t came down to the wire for host Brentwood College in the Independent Schools Association volleyball tournament. Brentwood made the final of the six-team senior girls’ high school event, eventually settling for the silver medal behind champion York House. Crofton House, St. Michael’s University School, Southridge and West Point Grey Academy also took part in the event. Cowichan Valley Branch 50+ years of service in our community
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