Cowichan Valley Citizen, October 28, 2015

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PICKING THE PERFECT PUMPKIN

Kieran Fields enjoys climbing on the huge pumpkin pile beside the Trans Canada Highway outside the Old Farm Market. For many families, visiting a market to pick out a pumpkin is a Halloween tradition. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Firefi ghters pluck man from cliff after bad fallSARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A wife and her cellphone rule can take the credit for prompt-ly alerting authorities after her husband fell 100 feet down a steep cliff on their Malahat property Thursday afternoon.

Malahat Volunteer Fire Depart-ment Chief Rob Patterson said his crew was notified about 2 p.m. of the incident at the residential property.

After assessing the scene, Pat-terson had Shawnigan Lake Fire Department’s high angle rescue crew paged out to help, followed up a short time later by Mill Bay Fire Department’s volunteers as well.

“So we had two other depart-ments come to help get this gentleman back to the top of the cliff,” Patterson said.

“His wife had the rule that if you’re going to go work in the yard, you must carry your cell phone, just in case,” he added. “And sure enough this happened and the phone stayed with him the whole ride down.”

The man had been doing some

land clearing on the property, located just north of the Malahat and on the east side of the road, when he got tangled up with his dog.

“His dog kind of got around him and jumped up and kind of pushed him off balance and he did the big 100-foot drop,” Patter-son explained.

The 63-year-old man came to rest on a little bit of a flat spot but found himself stuck between a tree and the face of a rock.

“He was wedged in there pretty good,” Patterson said.

Despite the steep drop, the man was able to use his mobile phone to call his wife and she in turn called 9-1-1 and a neighbour to help direct rescuers to the site where her husband waited.

“Nobody could see him until they got down over the edge,” Pat-terson said. “It took some time to get rigged up and safely respond over the bank.”

Alert but getting cold, the patient had no immediately life-threatening injuries.

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DUNCAN, BC – Craig Sabourin, General Manager of Peter Baljet GM, today announced plans for a one-day sales event that will feature cars selling for as low as just $99. This incredible event is called the $99 SlashDOWN Sale for the simple fact that the posted prices on every pre-owned vehicle will be slashed by $3500 to $7500, with some selling for as low as just $99! There will be Over 10 vehicles selling for under $10,000!

The one-day sales event is scheduled to take place thisSaturday, with registration starting at 9:00AM. When asked what prompted the idea, Sabourin explained, “Due to an overstock of pre-owned inventory resulting from a surge of recent late model trade-ins, our inventory levels are at a high. In order to immediately reduce current inventory levels we will be slashing posted prices by thousands for ONE day only. On Saturday, June

27th auto shoppers can expect vehicles marked at $25,000 to be slashed below $14,000, vehicles marked at $25,000 to be slashed below $14,000 (eg; 2014 Chevrolet Cruze), vehicles marked at $12,000 to be slashed down below $8,000 (eg; 2006 Pontiac) and vehicles marked at $9,000 to be slashed down below $5,000 (eg; 2005 Dodge) – and of course a few $5,000 vehicles will be slashed down to the incredible price of just $99 (eg; 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 1988 GMC S Truck, 2002 Buick Century).

We’re confident that everyone will get an incredible deal... and have fun in the process!”It couldn’t be easier to participate: Simply visit PeterBaljet GM to register and “for those shoppers looking for the $99 cars, you better come early, as an offer like this rarely happens,” says Sabourin. Clearly this is no ordinary car sale, and everything about this event is designed for customers to have a great time and get a great deal. On Saturday refreshments will be made available for all. Sabourin asserts, “Everyone will

have a great time and buyers should drive off with a big smile on their face, having saved thousands!” This SlashDOWN event is the exact opposite of an auction, where bidding drives prices up. Posted prices will be marked down ONE time to a Rock Bottom price that will delight auto buyers and eliminate any need to haggle! In short, this event will provide buyers the perfect opportunity to purchase a quality used car at the lowest possible price.This event will feature around50 preowned cars, trucks, vans

and sport utility vehicles, assuring shoppers an excellent selection of many different makes and models. Customers will be able to choose from a wide selection of makes and models on hand, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC and more. All vehicles will be on display at Peter Baljet GM with registration beginning Friday, June 26th, 2015.On Friday, June 26 registration begins at 8:00AM. At approximately 9:00 AM Saturday gates will open, and

prospective buyers will have been given a personalized pass allowing them to inspect the vehicles that interest them. At 11:00AM, the slashing starts! Slashed down prices will be posted on each vehicle, one vehicle at a time. Those wishing to beat the rush should get registered early Thursday at www.duncan99autosale.com.

Customers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for personal comfort and dress appropriately for weather conditions. For further info on Peter Baljet GM’s $99 Slash Down, please call Toll-Free 1 (877) 821 6882. The event will be held rain or shine. *There will be at least 3 cars selling for $99 on June 27th, 2015. First come, first served. Sale price does not include taxes, administration fee. Buyers must be at least 18 years old. Limit one $99 per family. See dealer for details. This is a paid advertisement.

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Cars to sell for $99 THIS SATURDAY ONLY!!On Saturday, October 31st Island GM will slash downused car prices by $3500 - $7000, some to just $99!*

DUNCAN, BC – Craig Sabourin, General Manager of Island GM, today announced plans for a one-day sales event that will feature cars selling for as low as just $99. This incredible event is called the $99 SlashDOWN Sale for the simple fact that the posted prices on every pre-owned vehicle will be slashed by $3500 to $7000, with some selling for as low as just $99! There will be Over 10 vehicles selling for under $10,000! The one-

day sales event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, with registration starting at 8:00AM. When asked what prompted the idea, Sabourin explained, “Due to an overstock of pre-owned inventory resulting from a surge of recent late model trade-ins, our inventory levels are at a high. In order to immediately reduce current inventory levels we will be slashing posted prices by thousands for ONE day only. On Saturday, Oct

31st. Auto shoppers can expect vehicles marked at $21,000 to be slashed below $14,000, vehicles marked at $12,000 to be slashed down below $8,000, and vehicles marked at $9,000 to be slashed down below $5,000– and of course a few $5,000 vehicles will be slashed down to the incredible price of just $99. We’re confident that everyone will get an incredible deal... and have fun

in the process!” It couldn’t be easier to participate: Simply visit Island GM to register and “for those shoppers looking for the $99 cars, you better come early, as an offer like this rarely happens,” says Sabourin. Clearly this is no ordinary car sale, and everything about this event is designed for customers to have a great time and get a great deal. On Saturday refreshments will be made available for all. Sabourin asserts, “Everyone will have a great time and buyers should drive off with a big smile

on their face, having saved thousands!” This SlashDOWN event is the exact opposite of an auction, where bidding drives prices up. Posted prices will be marked down ONE time to a Rock Bottom price that will delight auto buyers and eliminate any need to haggle! In short, this event will provide buyers the perfect opportunity to purchase a quality used car at the lowest possible price. This

event will feature around 50 preowned cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles, assuring shoppers an excellent selection of many different makes and models. Customers will be able to choose from a wide selection of makes and models on hand, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC and more. All vehicles will be on display at Island GM with registration beginning Friday, Oct 30th, 2015. At approximately 8:00 AM Saturday gates will open, and prospective buyers will have been given

a personalized pass allowing them to inspect the vehicles that interest them. At 10:00AM, the slashing starts! Slashed down prices will be posted on each vehicle, one vehicle at a time. Those wishing to beat the rush should get registered now at www.duncan99autosale.com. Customers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for personal comfort and dress appropriately for weather conditions. For further info on Island GM’s

$99 Slash Down, please call Toll-Free 1 (877) 821 6882. The event will be held rain or shine. *There will be at least 3 cars selling for $99 on Oct 31st, 2015. First come, first served. Sale price does not include taxes, administration fee. Buyers must be at least 18 years old. Limit one $99 per family. See dealer for details. This is a paid advertisement.

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THE OPENING OF THE 2015 POPPY CAMPAIGN to support Veterans is Friday, October 30th! You are invited to visit your local Legion Store Stations and pick up a very cool “Lest We

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Although the annual Poppy Campaign lasts for only a few days each Fall, poppy funds assist Veterans and their families all year long. Here are a few examples of your poppy donations at work:

‡ Legion Veterans Transition Program (at UBC): a relief and recovery program for trauma-related stress from military service.

‡ Equipment needed in Duncan by Hospital, Cerwydenn, Sunridge, Cairnsmore, Duncan Manor, plus many more local Veterans, school Bursaries, ect.

‡ Housing homeless veterans- Cockrell House in Victoria. ‡ Legion Service Dogs for PTSD and trauma sufferers. ‡ BCIT Military skills conversion program allows soldiers to transition

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ｷ Legion Veterans Transition Program (at UBC): a relief and recovery program for trauma-related stress from military service.

ｷ Equipment needed in Duncan by Hospital, Cerwydenn, Sunridge , Cairnsmore , Duncan Manor,plus many more local Veterans ,school Bursaries ect.

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SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Cobble Hill resident Bill Dumont is cry-ing foul over the CVRD’s refusal to offer unlimited Alternative Approval Process Electoral Response forms to anyone who asks.

In an email exchange with CVRD cor-porate secretary Joe Barry, Dumont blasted the CVRD for its “unreason-ableness” and “how undemocratic it is” for the CVRD to restrict the supply of AAP forms to those who ask for them, thereby rendering them unable to “com-bat a process that the CVRD continually abuses as an alternative to a real test of public will on tax increases.”

Dumont wrote “If I or anyone else wants 1,000 or more copies of the forms I should be provided with that many or more so I and others can mount an offen-sive against the AAPs being imposed on the taxpayers of the Cowichan Valley by the CVRD.”

His argument is that the regional dis-trict “prints hundreds of thousands of pages of agendas, budgets and every-thing else annually and you are now going to go cheap on providing 20 or 30,000 copies for a process that you already control and is stacked against the public will?”

Dumont informed the CVRD board he intends to file a complaint with the B.C. Ombudsperson and the B.C. Minister of Community, Sport and Culture about this matter “as it is akin to refusing to provide adequate numbers of ballots to voters in a referendum or election.”

Barry noted the forms are indeed avail-able at the CVRD offices and 10 at a time can be picked up by any given resident.

“This allows a person to pick up enough forms for family members and perhaps a neighbour or two,” Barry wrote. “This is NOT ‘akin to refusing to provide adequate numbers of ballots to voters’. When you vote in an election, you only receive one ballot; not 10, not 50, not 100.”

Residents don’t necessarily need to vis-it the CVRD’s Ingram Street headquar-ters to get a form either.

“Elector Response Forms are publicly available online on the CVRD’s website. Links are provided on the centre of the front page of the CVRD’s website for any Alternative Approval Process,” Barry noted.

Residents can also call and have the forms mailed to them if they don’t have

computer access.Barry said it’s not up to the regional

district to supply unlimited forms.“If a person wishes to download or

photocopy more forms, they can do so at their cost,” Barry said. “It appears, based on your comments, that you want the CVRD (i.e. all the taxpayers) to pick up the cost to print as many forms as any person wants. There will be other taxpayers who disagree with you.”

Dumont had contacted Barry after speaking to another resident who, during the Area E pool contribution AAP, asked for and received 300 AAP forms from the CVRD office.

That man confirmed to the Citizen he had taken those forms to Area E news stands and stuffed the forms into Citizen newspapers without the approval from the paper to do so. His aim was to do the same with the upcoming AAPs.

How many each? Resident raises ruckus over AAP forms

People can pick up forms at the CVRD offices in Duncan. [CITIZEN FILE]


Escaped inmate Tyler Desmond Fong is back in police custody.

Fong had been incarcerated at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre but fled from correctional officers while at Victoria General Hospital for medical treatment on Sunday, Oct. 4.

He was arrested on Oct. 21 at about 3:50 p.m. in the 10200 block of King George Boulevard in Surrey.

“West Shore RCMP received information of Fong’s whereabouts and proceeded to coordinate an effective response with their counterparts at the Surrey RCMP detachment, including the Auto Crime Unit,” said Wests-hore RCMP spokesman Const. Alex Bérubé. “Fong was successfully arrested following a brief foot pursuit. Neither Fong nor any offi-cers involved were injured.”

Fong now faces new charges of escaping lawful custody, assaulting a peace officer, mischief (x2), theft of vehicle and dangerous operation of a vehicle.

Escaped convict back in police custody


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Notice is hereby given that North Cowichan Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 pm on Wednesday November 4, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, to allow Council to receive public input on the following proposed bylaws which will amend “Zoning Bylaw 1997”, No. 2950:

“Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No.6 – Creegan Drive), 2015,” No. Bylaw 3594, proposes to reclassify 3326 Creegan Drive from Residential One and Two Family Zone (R3) to Residential Multi-Family Zone (R7) as shown on MAP A. The permitted uses for R7 are: Apartment, Congregate Housing, Limited Home-based Business, Secondary Suite, Single-Family Dwelling, Townhouse, Two-Family Dwelling. If approved, this bylaw will regularize and permit a community care facility. “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No.8 – Text Amendment), 2015,” Bylaw 3596, proposes to amend the Comprehensive Development Zone – Mixed Family Zone (CD4) by increasing: (1) the floor space ratio for single-storey, single-family dwellings with a habitable basement from 0.5:1 to 0.7:1; (2) the maximum lot coverage for lots 400 m2 or smaller in area from 40% to 45%; and (3) the height at which increased setbacks apply from 5.5 m to 6.5m. If you believe your interests are affected by the proposed bylaws, you may express your views to Council at the public hearing. If you cannot attend the hearing, you may write to Council at the address or fax number shown below, or send an email to [email protected] before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Your submission will become part of the public record. Copies of the proposed bylaws and related information may be inspected in the Development Services Department, North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, from Wednesday, October 23, 2015, to 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

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REMINDER ‐ The City of Duncan’s contractor will be picking up recyclable glass and yard waste (as described below) from all houses within the city limits on Tuesday, November 3rd, Wednesday, November 4th, and Thursday, November 5th. To participate, simply put out your yard waste and recyclable glass on the same day as your garbage or recycling pick‐up day.

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The complete federal election numbers are finally in, having been validated Oct. 20 by the riding’s returning officer and released by Elec-tions Canada.

Of the 62,008 votes cast, 230 ballots were reject-ed bringing the total to 61,778 valid ballots in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford after the final count.

The victor was clear on election night — NDP candidate Alistair MacGregor. He ended up with a tidy 22,200 votes, good enough for 35.9 per cent.

The race for second place flipped back and forth on Oct. 19 but when the dust settled Liberal candidate Luke Krayenhoff was the runner up with 14,685 votes, or 23.8 per cent.

His Liberals went on to steam roll through most of the country and make up a majority government, despite a strong NDP showing on Vancouver Island.

Conservative candidate Martin Barker ended up third, with 14,091 votes, or 22.8 per cent while the Green Party’s Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi made strides for her party, eclipsing the 10,000-vote mark with 10,462. That means 16.9 per cent of all voters in the riding opted to choose Green.

Support for the greens in the Nanaimo-Co-wichan and Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca ridings hov-ered around eight per cent in the 2011 election.

Rounding out the list of candidates, Marx-ist-Leninist candidate Alastair Haythornthwaite received 340 votes, or 0.6 per cent of the total bal-lots cast.

In the end, the voter turnout for the region was 77 per cent — up more than 10 per cent from the 2011 election and significantly above both the provincial and national averages of 70 and 68.5 per cent respectively.

Final federal election vote tallies are in

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Watershed Service AAP postponedSARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

One of the three Alternative Approval Processes has been tem-porarily postponed, according to the CVRD.

The AAP for adoption of Bylaw No. 3930 – Cowichan River Water-shed Management Service has been

dropped for now as the “projected service area did not identify all of the proposed properties,” according to a news release.

“The properties in question, which include Catalyst Paper, are located in the Municipality of North Cowic-han but fall outside of the geograph-ic boundary of the Cowichan water-

shed. These properties were to be included in the service area due to their reliance on water from the Cowichan River,” said the release.

The properties were inadvertently omitted during the process of incorporating property data from North Cowichan into the legal description of the CVRD service area.

The public won’t see the AAP again, likely until early 2016.

The establishment of a watershed manage-ment service would involve a maximum tax hike of $9.13 per $100,000 of residential assessed value for residents of the whole of the City of Duncan, the whole of the Town of Lake Cowichan, portions of the District of North Cowichan, Electoral Areas B (Shawn-igan Lake), D (Cowichan Bay), E (Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora), F (Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls) and I (Youbou/Meade Creek), and those North Cowichan properties still to be added.

The watershed management service has been a main topic of discussion at local gov-ernments ever since community group One Cowichan raised the profile of the issue and the CVRD board began to investigate the far reaching impacts of the Cowichan River run-ning dry, CVRD chair Jon Lefebure said last week.

According to the CVRD, the AAP provides an opportunity for residents to register their opposition to establishing a given service.

In this case, if more than 10 per cent (2,992) of the estimated 29,916 eligible voters within the proposed service area oppose Bylaw No. 3930, the board must hold a referendum if they wish to proceed.

Two other AAPs are proceeding as planned.

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It was just in August that the Cowichan Valley Regional Dis-trict added nine new sites to its Community Heritage Register, but the CVRD board was at it again Wednesday night adding another five to the growing list, established in 2009.

“ T h e H e r i t a g e R e g i s t e r can be added to at anytime,” explained CVRD Vice Chair Lori Iannidinardo.

The board voted unanimous-ly that the Shawnigan Lake Museum, the McLay House at 5241 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, The Masthead, and Cowichan Lake Research Station join the region’s other 17 heritage sites, bringing the list to 22 in total.

Located in Shawnigan’s core, the Shawnigan Lake Museum was built as a fire hall in 1950 and functioned in that role until 1983. Since then it’s housed the history of the area through a variety of artifacts and through the distinctive character of the building itself.

The McLay House at 5241 Kok-silah Rd. is believed to have been built in the early 20th century and the building’s integrity is what landed it on the register.

“The character of this building speaks to the Arts and Crafts movement that swept through the Cowichan Valley during this time period,” said a statement of significance. “Heritage value can be found in the well-preserved character and design.”

The home retains its original floorplan, Douglas fir flooring and exterior materials includ-ing river rock masonry, half log siding and wood window frames.

The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre was constructed around the 1930s as a Chevron Oil ware-house but was abandoned by the company in the 1970s. It was con-verted to the Maritime Centre in the 1990s and was added to the list on its educational merits, its pos-ition in the original location and exterior weathered character and design of the original warehouse.

Built in 1868 as the Columbia Hotel, The Masthead is one of the oldest buildings in Cowichan Bay.

“This building provides a clear representation of the early char-acter and design of Cowichan Bay,” said the statement of sig-nificance. “The historic integrity of the original materials, such as the glass window panes, [means] the building character is of great heritage value.”

The Cowichan Lake Research

Station is described as “a large government forestry research facility of several bunkhouses, offices, and other amenities.”

Built in 1929 and added to in the 1950s, “The station represents sig-nificant development in the Cow-ichan Lake communities,” said the statement of significance. “The relief programs operated at the station aided the econom-ic development of the local area and an increase in funding also benefited local infrastructure, with the development of road networks.”

Surrounded by old growth trees, the various buildings from multiple points in history give a glimpse of how growth pro-gressed in the area over time. The site is valuable for its educational programs as well.

Despite the addition of these five, the Register is far from com-plete. More than 80 sites through-out the regional district are listed as “under consideration.”

Community and regional plan-ning staff plan to continue identi-fying and documenting the Cow-ichan Valley’s significant herit-age sites as a long-term project.

Visit www.cvrd.bc.ca/heritage to view the full register, to nom-inate a site, or to learn about the Cowichan Valley’s heritage.

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The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, with its long pier extending into the bay, is now officially on the Heritage Register. [CITIZEN FILE]


Blocking footpaths with vehicles selfi sh, dangerous

I have to speak out as a prob-lem is cropping up too often.

Again, I had to struggle to access a footpath that was cre-ated to keep pedestrians off the road. FYI, the access into this or any other footpath is not where you park your vehicle. What if I had a disability and used equip-ment like a scooter or walker to get about or was pushing a pram? Do you think it is fair that I should have to risk tipping over into a ditch trying to access this path because you selfishly and completely block its access with your enormous truck?

And as for the motorists and service vehicle operators who think they have the right to actually park on a footpath for-cing pedestrians and scooters to pass by in the middle of the road, just who do you think you are?

That important that you can park anywhere you please? And what if it is a child on a bicycle who has to swerve out and around your vehicle and maybe into an oncoming car? Would such an event add satisfaction to your already selfish, thoughtless way of functioning?

This business of blocking foot-paths with vehicles is becoming a common occurrence and it has to end. It is wrong to pre-vent people with disabilities from having full access to these paths. There ought to be a bylaw and your licence plate number enough to condemn you.

Gillian SandersCowichan Bay

Fireworks can badly spook animals

Most people don’t realize how much suffering fireworks can cause to animals, particularly horses and dogs.

Horses have acute hearing and can pick up vibrations. The unfamiliar sounds and vibra-tions can be very frightening and cause a horse to panic. Hors-es are prey animals with instinc-tual behaviours that make them aware of their surroundings. Horses can respond unpredict-ably to unfamiliar sights and sounds. They have tremendous power with quick reflexes when their flight instinct is triggered. Run now — look later! is the usual formula for a horse’s sense of safety.

It is my hope that you might consider this when and if you are planning to light off fire-works. Please pick up a free licence with the CVRD office or at least put a note up on the mailbox that you are planning a display. Not all horses and dogs are bothered by fireworks, but for those that can’t cope, the results of a fearful panicked reaction can be catastrophic. The potential to cause life altering injuries to property or persons can be the unfortunate outcome or a horses’ flight-sur-vival instinct.

One of the reasons fireworks are allowed on specified nights is to allow animal owners to prepare. I have to make sure my terrified horse is tranquilized and is in a safe place. I also have

to stay up late that night to be prepared for any trouble. When fireworks go off on other nights I have no warning and no time to prepare — a very dangerous situation for me. Please be respectful of the rules for the animal’s sakes. Please, please only light off fireworks on the designated evenings Oct. 31, Dec. 31 and July 1.

My intention is to not stop people from having fun but to be aware this is a rural area with a lot of outdoor livestock that really suffer when fireworks are going off. You may be enjoying them but there are lots of your neighbours that are panicking with crazy animals in distress.

Lynn WangDuncan

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What with the muzzling of Canadian scientists by the former federal

government, and the difficulty media have these days getting anyone from a ministry — feder-al or provincial — on the phone we have been aware for some time that access to information and government transparency were at an all-time low.

But, shockingly, the provincial government managed to lower the bar yet again last week with the “delete, delete, delete” scan-dal (thank you NDP opposition leader John Horgan for the great quote that’s now defined

the subject).It all stems from a scathing

report from Information and Privacy Commissioner Eliza-beth Denham.

It’s so bad that a political staffer, George Gretes, has resigned and his conduct has been referred to the RCMP over things he said under oath.

The particular deletions in question cover emails requested under a Freedom of Informa-tion request for records related to public hearings on risks of travelling along Highway 16 in northern B.C.

Transportation Minister Todd

Stone also went on record stat-ing that he triple deletes emails, and disagrees with Denham’s interpretation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Triple deleting refers to mov-ing an email into the “deleted” folder, deleting it from that fold-er, then manually overriding a backup that allows the system to recover deleted items for up to 14 days.

That’s not just deleting emails like everyone does on a daily basis.

That’s making sure they are obliterated from the face of the

earth as if they never existed.It’s an extremely troubling

practice for a democratically elected government.

Clearly in damage control mode and trying to distance her-self from the scandal, Premier Christy Clark said that she had no idea what triple deleting was until last week’s report and that she’s now ordered all political government staff and ministers to keep their sent emails.

But her own deputy chief of staff Michele Cadario was singled out for criticism in Den-ham’s report.

Denham cited her for contra-

vening freedom of information laws by bulk deleting emails on a daily basis. Apparently, Cadario has very, very few email records and the ones that do exist are seemingly only there because she didn’t realize she hadn’t completely deleted them. This after working in Clark’s office for two years.

Even with the broadest def-inition of what a “transitory” (allowed to be deleted) email is, one would think you’d have kept something in two years.

It makes one ask, what are they hiding? The whole thing stinks.

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MS Society of Canada needs redirection of funding

My most vivid memory as a member of a local MS chapter concerns the tension between the needs of the local people with MS and the insatiable demand from the provincial office for fundraising so that more and more funds could be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) of Canada (MSSC) national office.

In 2014 the MSSC raised a little over $50 million according to publicly accessible information on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. Of this, almost $20 million was used in their fundraising activity — that is right, 39 cents of every dollar you donate goes to fundraising and does not directly benefit people with MS.

Where this money goes baffles me since there are so many volunteers fundraising. Over $3 million went to com-pensation for senior management and administration with compensation for 10 individuals ranging from $120,000 to more than $350,000.

Further, they paid more than $800,000 in professional and consulting fees and more than $1.6 million was spent on polit-ical activities.

Only $5.5 million went to research pro-grams and scholarships in Canada. It is not possible from the CRA website to determine how many dollars went direct-ly to help people with MS.

Perhaps it is time that the Cowichan Valley forms its own MS chapter. This way it could decide what proportion of the almost $400,000 raised in the Cowic-han Valley is used to help people in the Valley with MS.

One might argue that this leaves less money for research. To this I would argue that despite all the monies going towards MS research over the decades we still do not know what causes MS and certainly not one of the very expensive MS ther-apies developed have yet been proven to slow progression to disability. That is right, something not generally talked about by your MS Society and your neur-

ologist: to date, no MS drug therapy has been proven to slow progression to dis-ability, and some have caused severe dis-ability and even death of people with MS.

We do know, however, that there are many stories out there of people with MS having remarkable improvements in symptoms when they make major changes to their diet and other aspects of lifestyle. There are people diagnosed with MS who, by changing their lifestyle, regained much of their lost function and have discarded their wheelchairs.

Of course this occurs only in a subset of people with MS but one would think that the MSSC upon hearing this would fund research in this area. This has not happened. According to the MSSC web-site, since 1999 there has not been one research proposal funded examining how diet can improve the symptoms of MS, this despite the fact that Dr. R.L. Swank published many decades ago in Lancet, one of the top medical journals, that a diet low in saturated fats greatly slowed the progression to disability. To learn how lifestyle changes can ameliorate MS I would encourage readers to go to the website of Dr. Bill Code of Duncan as well as the websites of Dr. Terry Wahls, Matt Embry and Direct MS. You can then pose the question to the MSSC Society and ask why there is so little attention to lifestyle in MS research programs.

Only local pressure can change the direction of MSSC so that the research focus is aimed at actually improving the lives of people with MS and that more of the money raised is used to directly help people with MS.

Bernhard H.J. JuurlinkMill Bay

Against CVRD takeover of organics/garbage

I am strongly against the proposal that CVRD take over garbage/organics collection in Areas A, B and C. In fact, the opportunity for ticket purchase throughout CVRD should be expanded.

Paying a flat annual fee is a disincen-tive for households to reduce their gar-bage. To its credit, CVRD has promoted the use of composters by offering them for sale at a reduced price. We bought one and it has helped reduce our gar-bage significantly. Everyone should be strongly encouraged to compost as much as possible. We recycle everything possible, even if it is not collected by CVRD.

We put out a full recycling tote every 12 weeks, which means we pay $10.85 each time, based on the $47 annual fee.

We have reduced our garbage collec-tion to two, or rarely, three times a year, using one large yellow bag each time. The last batch of tickets cost $22, so our yearly total for garbage collection is only $7.33, or $10.98 if it’s collected three times a year.

If CVRD embarks on a new collection system for a flat fee of $102 or $165 annually, there is no incentive to reduce household garbage. When we put a ticket on each bag to be collected, we know exactly what it costs. We do not want to subsidize those who don’t care about how much garbage they produce. We would fight hard to be exempted from the new program, and continue our collection by the private business which now serves us so well.

Martha FraserMill Bay

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BE SEEN. BE SAFE. It’s fall again and a busy time espe-cially for children as they settle back

into their normal school routine. At Eye Design Optometry, we want everyone

to be aware of Children’s Vision Month and to also provide free “BE SEEN. BE SAFE” re ec-tive stickers for Halloween so kids can continue

to have a safe and successful school year.About 80% of children’s learning comes through their eyes and statistics show 1 in 4 school-age children have an un-derlying vision problem that can interfere with learning and development. Children’s vision month is designed to bring awareness to parents of the importance of comprehensive eye exams to children of all ages. As Doctors of Optometry, we recommend a child’s rst exam at 6-9 months, particu-larly if there is a family history of eye conditions. Annual exams are generally recommended thereafter to make sure the eyes and vision are developing normally and keeping up with the demands of everyday learning.Our of ce is also proud to participate again this year in the Eye See…Eye Learn program. This program pro-vides a comprehensive eye exam and, if needed, one pair of FREE eyeglasses to all children born in 2010 who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten in the Cowichan Valley. Feel free to call our of ce for details. Halloween is just days away and we want everyone to be aware that about 10 per cent of all pedestrian traf c injuries involve children six to 15 years old and occur between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Traditional Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating can be risky because there are more chil-dren on the street than usual, and they tend to be excited and pay less attention to traf c safety.

Our of ce is among those that have partnered with RCMP detachments to provide free “BE SEEN. BE SAFE” re ective stickers that children can apply to their costumes or coats, making them more visible to drivers. Please nd some additional safety tips below so that everyone can enjoy a vis-ibly safer and happy Halloween this year. Halloween safety tips from Eye Design Optometry and BC Doctors of Optometry • Avoid decorative or cosmetic contact lenses, which may

obscure vision and increase the risk of complications like eye infections. If your child is very adamant on wearing them, make sure to take them to a Doctor of Optometry for a proper eye health assessment and tting.

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Recycler operating within the rules

Re: Lamp Trashing Prompts Recycling Question

Island Return-it has been a part of the Cowichan Valley for over 20 years.

In that time, we have evolved from a simple bottle depot into a recycling centre. We are under the umbrella of 15 dif-ferent stewardship programs which are government regu-lated. Each program that we are signed up for has to follow B.C.’s environmental regula-tions regarding responsible recycling procedures.

Electro Recycle, EPRA (Elec-tronics Producer Recycling Association), Regeneration, to name a few, are all steward-ships that provide the public with avenues to properly recycle their small appliances, electronics, and paint at no cost.

Other than paint, which we are allowed to set aside for people to re-use before it gets recycled, for us to partici-pate in the Electro Recycle and EPRA programs, we are required to sign contracts that specifically state that under no circumstance can we redistribute, dismantle, or resell program items to any-one other than the contracted recycler.

You can find this informa-tion on our website as well as

the stewardship websites. When you bring your items

to Island Return It, they are handled according to industry standards.

In the case with Mrs. Gen-ereaux, the staff member at the counter made a mistake by allowing her to take the lamp, harmless as it may seem. It had been relinquished to him by another customer.

Our manager, tried to explain the recycling process and Island Return It policies to her. [Manager Jen] Crabbe also apologized for the misunder-standing that the employee had caused. We do not blame her for being upset, and we understand that it’s a shame to see what appears to be per-fectly fine items be sent off to be dismantled. At least these items will be fully recycled and turned into something new.

“Recycling isn’t recycling there,” she is quoted saying. Mrs. Genereaux is confusing recycling with reusing or repurposing. Close to 100 per cent of items we collect are recyclable items (electronics, bottles/cans, microwaves, light bulbs, etc). This means we send them off to a processor to be dismantled and separated into their raw material.

You can visit the websites of all stewardships groups we work with to see how each individual group works. These

are companies built on recyc-ling and they take it seriously. Island Return-It Duncan col-lected and sent to get recycled, over 25 million refundable containers last year. We also collected, and sent for recyc-ling, roughly 330 metric tonnes of electronics, and 25.3 metric tonnes of small appliances.

As Crabbe was quoted say-ing in previous article “Lamp trashing prompts recycling questions” at Island Return-It, we try to encourage people to take their working items to a thrift store or to give them away before bringing them to us. People must understand that we are here to collect end of life items. We strongly believe that this throw-away society that has been created is truly unfortunate. Elec-tronics, small appliances and other items are not built to last. Items become out of date and we see so much stuff come through our depots that may be good or need a small screw to fix says Vince Spronken, owner operator of Island Return-It. Fortunately, there are recycling depots around in order to recover these products.

We at Island Return It are proud of what we do, for the environment and the community.

Jen Crabbe is the manager of Island Return-It Duncan location.

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Burden shouldn’t fall just to Cowichan residents

In regard to Jon Lefebure stating the need to raise taxes for ratepayers to make improve-ments to the Lake Cowichan weir.

This would in turn improve the community’s water supply. In the late 1950s the weir was constructed by B.C. Forest Products to assure a reliable and continuous water supply in order to insure it’s business viability. The community was much smaller then, and there was enough water for everyone.

Now Catalyst is the owner of the mill. They are by far and away the single largest consum-er of water. The water licence they have from the B.C. government allows them to extract 60 million U.S. gallons per day. Although through water saving efforts they do not normally extract the full amount it is in the tens of mil-lions daily.

Since the weir was constructed, the Crofton mill has implemented no permanent improve-ments to increase water capacity. Catalyst has in the last several years successfully lobbied local government to lower their taxes signifi-cantly. They receive a lower electricity rate from BC Hydro. They have permits from the province to release pollutants into the air, the ocean and to bury waste in the ground. I believe they are a stakeholder in the water sup-ply along with the ratepayers.

The burden of this initiative should not fall completely on the people of the Cowichan Val-ley to insure the viability of the Crofton mill.

Peter ColquhounNorth Cowichan

Change good, majority badCharles Dickens would write, “It is the best

of results, it is the worst of results”. Proud of Canada — most people saw the writing on the wall and were looking for light at the end of the tunnel, voting for change, but watch out, absolute majorities are not good for democracy.

Martin BestMaple Bay


The Owners of Cowichan Liquor Store, Ryan and Kim Smith, opened up Great Greens Farm Market on June 1st at the corner of Koksilah Road and the Trans-Canada Highway and it’s been busy from the get go.

Both Ryan and Kim have been in retail since 2002 and founded Great Greens Farm Market to pursue their passion for cooking, providing healthy choices for their family and supporting the amazing variety of locally farmed and produced food on Vancouver Island.

“We feel that Great Greens meets the community’s growing need for a one stop local market. We chose this location because of the safe and easy access in both directions at the intersection and the proximity to both the Trans-Canada Highway and to the liquor store. The newly paved parking lot is large and allows for easy parking for cars, RV’S and trailers,” says Ryan.

Great Greens Farm Market is a 5,000 square foot full service grocery store with Produce, Grocery, Meat, Deli, Dairy, Frozen Food and Nursery Departments that employs 40 people. Inside the market is a café that offers homemade soups, sandwiches and specialty coffees, which can be served to go or enjoyed on the patio.

Many choices offered at Great Greens are made in-house such as rotisserie chickens, cordons, patties, marinated meats, party platters and many deli items that offer convenience if you don’t feel like cooking or if you want to pick up an easily prepared meal.

“It is surprising how much organic and non-organic produce is imported.” Says Kim. “We choose to source our produce and organic produce from local farms first and then if it is not available or out of season we expand our boundaries to ensure we have enough product to satisfy demand.” As much as 70% - 80% of all organic produce in large box stores are imported from outside of Canada.

Great Greens Farm Market offers over 1,400 local products. Stroll down the Produce aisle and you will find many Island grown & harvested products including cranberries, pumpkins, squashes and garlic to name only a few. The Meat department has chicken from Farmhouse Poultry (just down the road), pork from Notta Farms as well as local beef. Our sausages and stuffed meats are made in house using Great Greens Farm Market recipes and the in-store bakery is turning out pies, brownies, muffins and cakes that sell out daily!

The all-new refrigeration equipment at Great Greens is energy efficient and exceeds all standards set out by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The Market also has a back-up generator that kicks in when the power goes out as it occasionally does in the Cowichan Valley.

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The Cowichan River is chilly this time of year.

That didn’t stop a group of 12 search and rescue volunteers from the Central Island area from jumping in this weekend and learning to rescue themselves and others.

“Three different SAR groups spent the weekend together training for their certification on swift water rescue operation,” explained swift water rescue team leader Shauneen Nichols on Monday.

The group was made up of members from Cowichan, Ladys-mith and Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue teams.

“We always like to make sure our communities are well looked after,” Nichols said. “With the fact that we’ve got El Niño supposedly moving in, as all the weather fore-casters are predicting, we want to be as well prepared as possible.”

The swift water rescue oper-ations course teaches rescuers how to remain on land to search for and pluck victims from fast

moving waters without com-promising their own safety.

The course included classroom work and practical exercises on, near to, and in the water.

“Once the river starts getting higher and riskier, these are the members that would be deployed to search beside the river,” Nichols said. “They would not be deployed into the water but they would be available to do search-ing and simple rescues beside the river,” Nichols added, noting the biggest thing now is, with the way the rivers are running, should the rescuers fall in, they now know how to rescue themselves as well.

Cowichan SAR hosted the course, delivered by Craig Ger-rard of Raven Rescue.

“The Cowichan River is actual-ly a really good river to use. In that one stretch from Skutz Falls down, there are a lot of different hydrologies,” she said.

And Cowichan SAR gets called to that river a lot for rescues.

“The more these people are heading out into the bush and the river, the more we’ve got to step up,” Nichols said.

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“He may have a broken ankle and a broken shoulder, is what I’m hearing second hand, I don’t know for sure, but he was alert conscious and communicative when he passed by me,” Patter-son said.

The man spent about four hours over the bank, lying there wedged, unable to move and in shock, Patterson explained.

“I would venture to guess a mild stage of hypothermia might have been setting in because it was cooling off down where he was quite rapidly in the afternoon with no direct sunlight.”

All told, a crew of nearly 30 worked to rescue the man.

Later, an ambulance super-visor briefed Patterson on the patient’s condition.

“He was improving dramatic-ally and doing much better so he was going for some [tests],” Patterson said.

Initially he was going to be airlifted out but because of the time it took to extract the man,

he was instead stabilized and taken via ambulance to hospi-tal in Victoria. Patterson said it could have been much worse.

“It was quite a cliff,” he said. “He’s a very lucky guy. He should go buy a lottery ticket.”

‘He should go buy a lottery ticket’FIREFIGHTERS, From Page 1

Rally and march to protest log exports

Everyone is invited to join in a BC Sustainable Forestry march and rally on Friday, Oct. 30 in

Duncan.Sponsored by the Public and

Private Workers of Canada and Ancient Forest Alliance, the march starts at 11:45 a.m. at Trunk Road and the Trans Can-

ada Highway. Demonstrators will make their way to Charles Hoey Park by the Duncan train station where speakers will address the theme Exported Logs = Exported Jobs.

Malahat fire chief Rob Patterson said the man got very lucky. [FILE]

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KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Enter if you dare — but remember, this scare is for a good cause.

Doug Scott and his family have been running a haunted house at their home in Duncan for several Halloweens. This year is different only in that they are asking for donations to help a local family get through a hard time.

“I think the best adrenaline is when you scare people and you can get away with it,” said Doug, who puts together the haunted house with the help of his wife Lindsay and sons Riley and Morley.

Although they have never asked for anything in return, this time they are asking for cash dona-tions from visitors to the 100-foot maze.

“We’ve been doing it about five years,” Doug said. “This year we wanted to do something more with it.”

Proceeds will go to the Crawford-Starter family. Jody Starter, who battled Crohn’s disease most of her life, died of cancer earlier this month, leaving behind her husband, Josh Crawford, and their two young children. The farm family also provid-ed assistance to individuals with mental health challenges and their families.

Josh had coached Morley in baseball and soccer, so the tragedy hit home for the Scotts. A Gofund-me account was set up to assist during Starter’s battle with cancer, and the Scotts felt they could still help out.

The haunted house is already up and running, and ready to frighten anyone brave enough to come close.

“We did a trial run last Thursday with about 30 people from the neighbourhood,” Scott said. “It was 30 people who were scared.”

Scott estimates that he and his family have built 90 per cent of the props themselves, sup-plementing them with a few store-bought items. Off the top of his head, he figures about 1,000 man-hours have gone into putting the haunted house together. “We’re always trying to make it a little better,” he said.

The Scotts’ haunted house is located at 6269 Fearview — pardon me, Fairview — Way, not far from Drinkwater Elementary School. It will be open this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m.

Scotts scaring up cash for local family in need

Doug, Morley and Riley Scott are ready to welcome you to their haunted house on Fairview Way this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

BC Liquor Stores collect $700,000 for Syrians

British Columbians supported Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Syria with donations at BC Liquor Stores of more than $700,000.

Donations were collected in 196 stores throughout the province from Sept. 16 to Oct. 17.

The donations have helped the

Red Cross provide food, water, household items and life-saving health services to Syrians impact-ed by the violence in their home-land, according to a news release.

It’s also helped neighbouring countries deal with the huge influx of refugees from Syria.

The federal government com-mitted to support relief efforts by matching eligible dollars up to $100 million until Dec. 31.

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The Duncan Community Lodge is gearing up for two Halloween events at the end of the month.

On Friday, Oct. 30 the lodge will play host to a Halloween Dance.

Tickets are $20 and the event features four live bands — all from Vancouver Island — guest DJs and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. and things really get rock-ing around 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.deadfest.ca or by visiting the lodge at the end of Moose Road, just outside Duncan.

While that event caters to the 19-plus crowd, the following Hal-loween evening, Oct. 31, the lodge is hosting a more family-friendly

event for all ages.For younger kids, the 3rd

Quamichan Scout troop has been hard at work preparing to host games and fun inside the lodge.

The scouts will also man a hot dog stand for those needing a nibble that isn’t chocolate that evening. Proceeds of those sales will go to the scouts’ upcoming trip overseas.

For those who want something a little more frightening, out-doors, an extra spooky haunted trail runs around the lakeside property from 6:30 to 8 p.m. where the goal will be to scare those who dare!

“It’s going to be a spooktacular time,” said the Duncan Lodge’s Stasha deLure, noting more than

two dozen volunteers have put countless hours into making the annual event a success.

Jack-o-lanterns lining the trail and a bonfire will make sure there’s at least some light to go by.

There’ll be lots to see and do for those of all ages.

The big draw, however, will be the fireworks display which begins at 8 p.m.

Visitors can settle in and pre-pare for about 30 minutes of fun in the night sky. Bring a lawn chair if you wish and settle in for some family fun by the lake.

Admission to the Saturday night festivities is by donation.

For more information call the lodge at 250-746-1991.

Fireworks and a spooky Halloween trail lit by the light of jack-o-lanterns are the big draws to this year’s annual Spooktacular event at the Duncan Community Lodge. Volunteers have been hard at work caving pumpkins and decorating for Saturday’s festivities. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

Happy Halloween Cowichan!Lodge getting into spooky spirit

House goes all out to Scream Away Cancer

A Halloween Scream Away Can-cer fundraiser is being held on Saturday, Oct. 31.

From sunset until 9 p.m. people are invited to 2372 Robertson Rd., in Shawnigan Beach Estates where there will be giant blow-ups and lights on display. Hot dogs and water will be available for purchase. And of course there will be free treats for kids in costume.

All proceeds go to the Canadian

Cancer Society, and donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.

Haunted Hall highlights Oct. 31 in Cobble Hill

Halloween Haunting takes place at the Cobble Hill Hall from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

“Gather round the fire to enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, chips and more. Fright Night is happening, so beware, and be there if you dare,” says Gerry Giles, in shar-ing the news.

Get ready to Scream Away Cancer in Shawnigan Beach Estates. [SUBMITTED]

TAKING A DUNK IN A HAUNTED POOL

Families enjoy one of two Fright Night events at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre on Saturday, Oct. 24. There was also a Fright Night the previous evening. This popular offering by the Centre always draws a full house with tickets selling out very quickly. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

HEADING FOR THE HALLOWEEN TRAIN

All aboard! It’s a sunny October evening at the BC Forest Discovery Centre and happy families swarmed the facility for the super popular Halloween Train rides. The train rides the rails from 3:30 to 9 p.m. nightly right up to and including Friday, Oct. 30. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


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My Little Buddy would ask if I could come every day, as she thoroughly enjoyed our time together. She couldn’t wait for Monday morning because she knew I would be coming. At first I was nervous to meet with her. I wanted her to like me, and enjoy our time together, and that she did. When it came to decid-ing what to do, I never told her what we were going to do; I always let her choose our activities. She loves to be outside,

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Halloween can be great fun, and fol-lowing a few safety tips can make it even better.

Police are reminding parents that kids shouldn’t go trick or treating alone. Young children should be accompanied by a responsible adult, and even older teens should use a buddy system rather than going out alone.

It’s also a good idea to wear bright-col-oured costumes and carry a flashlight or glow stick so that drivers can easily see you coming.

Masks should have eye holes big enough so that it doesn’t obstruct the wearer’s view.

Kids shouldn’t eat treats until an adult

has inspected them, and unless you know the person that gave them out well, kids shouldn’t eat treats that are not wrapped in a manufacturer’s package.

Kids are reminded not to approach homes with the lights off and not to enter the home or vehicle of someone they don’t know.

They should also let their parents know where they are going and when they will be home.

Fireworks and firecrackers should also be avoided, as these are not toys and can cause serious injury. It is illegal in Cow-ichan to set them off without a permit.

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Duncan: ‘Where everyone takes in his neighbour’s washing’It’s always interest-

ing and illuminat-ing — perhaps even

disconcerting — to turn the telescope around and to see our-selves through others’ eyes.

Duncan cit-izens were given that opportunity, unsolicited, in 1921 when an anonymous visitor from the Old Country (as he identified and signed himself) filled almost two columns in the Cowichan Leader with his observations of Duncan, home to so many “fellow countrymen in such different environment and living under such different conditions”.

His visit to Canada had been inspired during the Great War and hundreds of Canadians whom he’d met serving over-seas. Duncan, B.C., he’d been told in a chance conversation, was the home of egalitarianism: “the place where everyone takes in his neighbours’s washing”.

After several weeks here, Visitor wholeheartedly agreed: “Surely what my informant meant was, that the great god ‘Money,’ or rather the super-abundance of it, held no sway [here], for I [found] a most excel-lent community, composed of all sorts, everybody or nearly every-body, doing some sort of work,

no one ashamed of any work he can find to do, no loss of caste, in fact the absence of snobbery.”

Visitor, who obvious-ly opposed class-con-sciousness, was impressed: “...To one who has spent many years in trying to impress on his neigh-

bours that no honest labour should be looked down upon, that all snobbery should be, once and for all, abolished from the face of the earth,” Duncan and environs proved to be a “truly refreshing experience”.

Now, he couldn’t say with absolute certainty that the evil of snobbery didn’t exist here, he simply hadn’t encountered it. Most outstanding of local vir-tues, he thought, was residents’ willingness to help each other (to take in their neighbour’s washing), “general unconven-tionality” and lack of formality that quickly put a visitor at ease.

Not to mention the Valley’s great outdoors which he experi-enced through trout fishing and living in a tent for a month. Despite a damp summer, he particularly liked Maple Bay although he thought it needed a hotel to accommodate those who didn’t have their own or rented cabin. In fact, “There

seems to be little or no accom-modation for the would-be visitor...and I am quite sure there are few spots that can show more attractions or more natural beauty.”

Getting back to Cowichan society, he noted: “Undoubtedly [frontier] life is much harder for the women folk than for the men; there is more monotony, less variation of occupation, less fresh air in their life. For the women of some houses that I became intimate with (sic), I felt very sorry. Their work seems to be so incessant, but I think this is partly due to lack of system, for with more method the work could be done quicker and so much more free time obtained.

“There is no doubt, however, that it is a hard life for the

women, and I admire them for their general cheerfulness, and for being happy and contented in it all.”)

(It would be interesting to know how some of the home-makers he alluded to received his efficiency advice and sur-mise of their state of humour.)

At least they weren’t slaves to fashion as were the women of larger, more cosmopolitan communities: “Clothes on Van-couver Island seem to be very expensive, and the purchase of only what is a necessity must help to encourage the simplicity of Duncan life and fashion.”

Commodity prices generally, he thought to be slightly over-priced and on a par with those in England thanks to the CPR’s “unreasonable” freight rates.

But he wasn’t done even though it meant possibly offend-ing his former hosts. He thought Canadians in general to be untidy, their houses surrounded by uncut grass and weeds. But Duncan! “There are some very nice gardens, with good plots of turf kept mown, but they are very few; more often than not, the place is hideously untidy and overgrown. This gives the traveller, landing in Duncan and taking a walk around, a bad impression. It is not what he expects of a colony of many English people.”

Yes, life and working condi-tions were hard here but, surely, residents could do better with their yards and around their homes — it was just a matter of priorities! So wrote our effi-ciency expert who would hear no excuses: “No, I cannot forgive you for all this; it spoils the general outlook and...gives the traveller a bad impression: the impression that so many Brit-ishers have left pride of home and garden behind them.”

Overall, however, his memories of the Cowichan Valley were of “delightful freedom, the absence of so many conventions, and the simple life and the friendliness of the inhabitants...” He would, he concluded, be back; next time for a longer stay.

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Dazzel deLure is 14 years old. He attends Cowichan Secondary School Grade 9, and plays alto sax in band directed by Mr. Poole. He plays in the Grade 9 band and the Grade 10-12 concert band classes. His favourite music is orchestral music and he enjoys playing the Hawaii 5-0 theme music in band class.

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Show aims to bring history of Tommy Douglas to lifeLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The one-man show, Tommy Douglas: the Arrows of Desire, returns to the Cowichan Valley for three perform-ances Nov. 6, 7 and 8, on the Lake Cow-ichan School stage.

This presentation is being brought to the community as a “living museum” fundraiser for the Kaatza Station Museum, because “our museums remind us of our rich heritage,” said actor John Nolan.

He portrays Douglas in this Phantom Poets Touring Company production and wants to breathe life into the Doug-las legend the way museums breathe life into history.

“We must honour our past by learn-ing from history. Getting things right about our past is the key to making the judicious choices necessary to influ-ence, positively, an uncertain future,” Nolan said.

The show was last presented in the Valley in 2013.

Many Cowichan Valley residents will have met Douglas, the revered Can-adian leader who is the subject of the play, because he finished his parlia-

mentary career by representing the old riding of Nanaimo, Cowichan and the Islands in Ottawa.

Asked how he prepares to take on the Douglas persona, Nolan said, “I’ve read

nine biographies, and researched Doug-las for more than 20 years. It’s all about channeling Douglas during the play.

See DOUGLAS BELONGS, Page 21

John Nolan plays legendary Canadian politician Tommy Douglas in three performances at Lake Cowichan. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Pure classics is the name and the game at the Nov. 14 Victoria Symphony concert at the Cow-ichan Performing Arts Centre.

This is the second in the Cow-ichan Symphony Society’s 60th anniversary season.

The orchestra, under maes-tro Jayce Ogren is also set to perform Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto in E Flat, otherwise known as Dumbarton Oaks, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550.

Between these two works, solo cellist Desmond Hoebig, will join the musicians for Haydn’s Concerto in C for Cello and Orchestra.

The Stravinsky work was commissioned by a pair of wealthy American patrons of the arts and its nickname refers to their beautiful home in Washington, DC.

Written for a small number of instruments, it showcases the composer’s neo-classical period.

Haydn’s concerto is one of his early works, thought to be lost long ago, but discovered in Prague in 1961. It has proven to be popular with cellists as it

gives them a chance to shine in a masterwork.

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550, while not as romantic as those by later com-posers, is a true representative of the classical period.

Canadian cellist Hoebig has toured widely in North Amer-ica as well as appearing in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Columbia. Many music lovers will have heard him performing with the Orford String Quartet and the

Hoebig-Moroz Trio.Conductor Ogren hails from

nearby Washington State but his talents for conducting and composing have seen him studying and working at many exciting locations.

The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for students. Children get in for $5.

Call the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 or go to cowichanpac.ca to book seats online.

Cellist takes centre stage at Duncan symphony show

Desmond Hoebig joins the Victoria Symphony for a performance of Haydn’s Concerto in C for Cello and Orchestra. [SUBMITTED]

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The Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre welcomes The Banned Council Bingo Hall Tour for a frank and funny evening of what it calls “native stand-up comedy” Friday, Nov. 13.

Comedy fans can enjoy Chuck Cease and Dustin Hollings, with special guest emcee Brian Majore.

“Chuck Cease” is the stage persona of Vancouver-based comedian and workshop facili-tator Colin Bird. Bird attended the Indian Teacher Education

Program at the University of Saskatchewan and is a member of the Mistawasis First Nation but has lived in the Vancouver area for the last 14 years.

Chuck Cease is a father of four children and is working towards establishing his own streaming TV comedy special this year.

Dustin Hollings grew up in the remote back woods of Nish-nawbe-Aski territory Treaty 9 on Chapleau Cree First Nation of northern Ontario.

He was always a class clown in school but comedy is some-

thing he takes very seriously,according to his bio.

“I’ve always been able to makepeople laugh, but I’ve onlyrecently started to acknow-ledge it as the powerful andunique gift that it is,” Hollingssays.

He has opened for RyanMcMahon’s Redman Laughing live podcast and for world classDJ team A Tribe Called Red.

Tickets for this adult-orientedshow are $20 each at the doorand there will be two perform-ances, the first at 8 p.m. and the second at 10:30 p.m.

Banned Council heads to cityAboriginal comedian Chuck Cease and pal Dustin Hollings are on tap for an evening of comedy at the Quwutsun Cultural Centre. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


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Without that resource which museums so richly provide it would be difficult for us to hon-our any of our ancestors.”

Douglas died in February 1986 and his landmark progressive ideas, such as universal health care, are still the watermark for solving some of society’s critic-al problems with a humanitar-ian focus, according to Nolan.

Douglas’s route to fame was unusual.

Three quarters of a century ago as a young Baptist minister he found a home at a church in Weyburn, SK.

The stock market had crashed and the Saskatchewan popula-tion, silenced by starvation and deprivation, found a powerful

voice and a passionate advocate in Tommy Douglas.

After seven years as a Sas-katchewan MP, Douglas made history in becoming the first major social democratic govern-ment leader in North America as his CCF party swept to vic-tory in 1944.

Nolan founded Phantom Poets in 2004, opening with the world premiere of Tommy Douglas: The Arrows of Desire in Wey-burn that same year.

It’s been worth the effort ever since, he said.

“Tommy Douglas belongs to the ages. His undaunted dedica-tion, self-sacrifice and humani-tarian gifts to the people of Can-ada are legendary. There are many great Canadians worth writing about but there is no

one who comes close to match-ing the criteria of personality, character, eloquence, accom-plishment, and longevity in the face of powerful opposition in men, than Tommy Douglas.”

This one-man play, which is presented in a story-telling format, offers him a chance to open the eyes of a new genera-tion to the accomplishments of a celebrated Canadian.

The shows on Friday and Sat-urday, Nov. 6-7 start at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Adult tickets are $20 each. Seniors and students can get in for $15. Purchase tickets at the Kaatza Museum at Saywell Park on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan or call 250-749-6172 for more information.

SHOW AIMS, From Page 18

‘Douglas belongs to the ages’

LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Comedy is taking centre stage at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this season.

A three-night comedy series sure to get you howling with laughter includes “parodies, improv and goofy, spoofy fun,” according to the venue’s Shel-ley Johnstone.

It all kicks off with the Comic Strippers who return with their “sexylarious” brand of improv on Friday, Nov. 6.

The members of this fictitious male stripper troupe include some of Canada’s best impro-visational comedians.

“They received such rave reviews from last season’s performance; we had to bring them back,” Johnstone said. “Semi-undressed and complete-ly unscripted, the Comic Strip-pers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions creat-ing a whole new genre of com-edy. This show is for adults only and is suitable for all genders.”

Next up, on Sunday, Nov. 15 is

a performance of One-Man Star Wars TM.

Written and performed by Charlie Ross, this is sure to please anyone whose funny bone is located in a galaxy far, far away.

“Spin Magazine described this performance as ‘funnier than you could possibly imagine.’ Reviews don’t get much better than that,” Johnstone said.

A self-confessed Star Wars

junkie, Ross single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just 60 minutes.

Lightspeed indeed.Wrapping up the comedy

menu is Peter n’ Chris’s Mys-tery of the Hungry Heart Motel.

You’ll have to wait until Fri-day, March 11 for this one, but mark your calendar or con-sider a Christmas gift for the comedy lover on your list. In it, three-time Canadian Com-edy Award winners Peter Car-lone and Chris Wilson offer an hour of goofy fun featuring manic performances and clever characterizations.

All three shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are $34 for the Comic Strippers and $28 for the other two shows but if you buy the series of three at the special rate of $72, you’re saving $18. Check cowichanpac.ca or the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 today and get ready to laugh away those winter blues.

The Comic Strippers are ready to bare more than their sould in the opening night of a trio of funny shows coming to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. [SUBMITTED]

Cowichan stage the place for crazy comedy in November

Charlie Rose is the star in One Man Star Wars. [SUBMITTED]


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Avoiding penalty points toughTIM SCHEWE SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN

One of the recurring themes in the DriveS-martBC discussion

forum involves avoiding pen-alty points after a driver has received a traffic ticket for committing a hazardous mov-ing violation.

Often the driver realizes that they have erred and are will-ing to pay the fine but want to avoid having penalty points assessed for the transgression. Avoiding penalty points is par-ticularly important to drivers in the Graduated Licencing program who will be pro-hibited from driving at a low point threshold, but profes-sional drivers and those with a poor driving record are also concerned.

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To state the obvious, the best way to avoid penalty points is not to be the recipient of a violation ticket in the first place. However, once you have a traffic ticket in hand, there are really only two ways to avoid penalty points. The

first is to try and convince the officer who issued it to you to withdraw it and the second is to have the ticket dismissed in court. Once convicted, either through paying the penalty or having been found guilty at trial, penalty points will be assessed. The justice cannot impose a fine but reduce or eliminate penalty points.

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St. John Ambulance is cur-rently recruiting volun-teers for the Medical First

Responder Division. An open house is being held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John Training Centre at 158 Craig St.

What’s it all about? Some dis-asters strike all at once and grab your attention. Other disasters are smaller and not so news-worthy. The St. John Ambulance First Responder Division usually looks after the latter. At sporting events, public events, fairs and concerts, people with injuries and illnesses are treated by our advanced medical first response volunteers.

Members are tra ined as advanced medical first respond-ers with CPR for health care pro-fessionals. A two-day standard first aid course is prerequisite and anyone with OFA3 can chal-lenge the course. There is a reci-procity agreement for certified paramedics. All St. John Ambu-lance volunteers are covered by a national insurance policy.

This dedicated group provides

patient care at many community events in the Cowichan Valley. They normally cover about 30 public duties per year and as a group will give more than 2,500 hours of volunteer time to our community. The program will give you the opportunity to vol-unteer in the community as well as train you in advanced first aid. The division is small but well equipped, including a mobile first aid post vehicle.

If you are 18 or older and inter-ested in volunteering in the com-munity, St. John First Respond-ers might be for you. It requires a minimum of 60 hours annually of volunteer time and a criminal record check.

Started in 1996, the Cowichan Valley First Responder Division follows a long tradition of help-ing people. The Order of St. John started more than 950 years ago. It is the oldest charitable organiz-ation in the world and began with giving aid to pilgrims during the Crusades. Our volunteers are part of a worldwide organization found in 22 countries.

Valley’s St. John Ambulance needs fi rst responders

FINDING TREASURES

Organizers are thanking the businesses, organizations and volunteers who supported the Garden House Foundation book sale held recently at Bonner School. Close to 1,000 book lovers attended the two-day event and, including donations, the sale raised $11,548. Over 160 people, including 132 students, volunteered, alongside Ten Old Books, Bibles for Missions and Gallowglass Books, whose donations made the sale possible. ‘We hope to see everyone again next October,’ said organizers Jackie and Jim Barker. [ANDREA RONDEAU/CITIZEN]

For kids, few holidays are more anticipated than Halloween. The chance to dress up in costume and patrol the neighborhood with friends while collecting treats is the highlight of many a child’s autumn.For parents, anticipation is replaced by anxiety. While kids are out trick-or-treating, parents may be home or at work hoping their kids are safe and sound. Because Halloween is so popular among kids, it’s hard for parents to forbid trick-or-treating. But parents should instruct kids on the following tips to ensure this Halloween is as safe as it is fun.

• Strangers’ homes are off limits. Make sure kids know they should never enter the home of a stranger, no matter how friendly or welcoming that stranger may seem.

• There’s no going it alone. Kids should not be permitted to go out alone. When trick-or-treating, kids should always be accompanied not only by their friends, but there must be at least one adult chaperone present at all times. Parents should get together several weeks before Halloween to determine who will

chaperone, where kids will be trick-or-treating and during what hours.

• Stay close to home. Kids should stay in their own neighborhood and only visit homes of neighbors they know. Advise kids to steer clear of homes whose doors are hidden from street view. Chaperones should accompany kids to the front door if visibility is poor.

• Choose safe costumes. Kids should wear costumes made of light colored material. If a child insists on a favorite costume that uses largely dark material, attach reflective tape to the costume so your favorite reveler is easily visible to motorists during twilight and nighttime hours when it’s not always easy for drivers to see.

• No toy guns. Toy guns are just asking for trouble, as many of today’s replicas are easily confused with the real thing. Play it safe and choose costumes that aren’t accessorized with toy guns.

• Bring a flashlight along. Night falls quickly in late October, so kids and chaperones alike should carry a flashlight to improve their

visibility and make them more visible to passing motorists.

• Stick to the sidewalks. Trick-or-treaters should stick to the sidewalks and always cross the street at corners. Don’t walk in the street, and never walk between parked cars when crossing the street, as it’s especially difficult for motorists to anticipate pedestrians walking or running from behind parked cars into the street.

• Be wary of masks. Many masks restrict a child’s vision, so look for one that provides sufficient visibility. If a child’s favorite mask is low on visibility, make children agree to remove their mask when crossing the street.

Parents understandably worry when kids go trick-or-treating. But a few simple safety lessons shared with children can ensure everyone gets home safe.

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN THE COWICHAN RIVER WATERSHED AREAOF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 3918[Cowichan Flood Management Service]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), proposes to adopt “CVRD Bylaw No. 3918 – Cowichan Flood Management Service Establishment Bylaw, 2015 “.

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COMING up in the arts

Tijuana Brass tribute band pays homage to Herb Alpert in Crofton

Herb Alpert’s music is alive and well and com-ing to Jazz at Crofton Sunday, Nov. 1.

Jake Masri’s Tijuana Brass tribute band from the Comox Valley will bring that bold, brassy, South-of-the-Border sound to the Crofton Hotel starting at 2 p.m.

Masri, who plays lead trumpet, was a fan of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass at age 11, even before he took up playing the trumpet.

A graduate of the jazz programs at the Uni-versity of Victoria and the University of British Columbia, Masri has played with a variety of bands in the Comox Valley since he moved there in 2002, including Quintessence Brass, Georgia Strait and Arrowsmith.

Alpert, one of the most successful performing artists of the 20th century, was inspired to co-write his first of many hit singles, The Lonely Bull, in 1962. The brassy yet sophisticated sound really took off.

He formed The Tijuana Brass two years later, with the best session musicians in Los Angeles. They soon became one of the highest paid acts in show business.

The band’s awards and honours included five No. 1 hits, 28 albums on the Billboard charts, eight Grammys, 14 Platinum albums, 15 Gold albums and, as of 1996, a total of 72 million albums sold.

The group also holds a Guinness world record for producing five top-20 albums in one year, out-selling the Beatles in 1966. It’s just great music to listen to.

Other tribute band members include trumpeter Jay Havelaar, guitarist Rick Husband, keyboard-ist Michael Eddy, bassist Grahame Edwards and drummer Neil Clark.

The pub is located at 1534 Joan Ave. and admis-sion is $10 per person.

Film Co-op presenting performance night at Duncan Showroom

The VI Film and Entertainment Co-operative present a Film and Performance Night at the Duncan Showroom Sunday, Nov. 1.

Doors open at 6:30 and everyone must be seated for the start of the first film at 7 p.m.

(Remember to set your clocks back the night before so as not to miss a minute of this event.)

You can watch short films and live perform-ances by members of the co-op.

Both audiences and performers are welcome to wear costumes so if you’re still in a Halloween state of mind, go for it.

The co-op has been really busy; members have shared and learned new skills, rehearsed and then made all sorts of films. Now it’s time to show off a little and Longevity John Falkner is making the Showroom available for this special event.

Among the films are a documentary on the co-op, and films like the Writer’s Club, the Anni-versary Date and more.

Organizers are also hoping to line up some of their members to perform live with singing, dan-cing, and even a monologue or a “radio play”.

Tickets are $10 each but “please feel free to contribute more if you can spare it,” the co-op’s Lynn Hale Jacquemin said, adding, “Let’s fill the place until the floors sag!”

Compiled by Lexi Bainas, Citizen

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It was the tale of two teams last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Capitals were blown out by the Nanaimo Clippers last Friday night, then kept pace with the Penticton Vees — far and away the most dominant team in the B.C. Hockey League so far this season, having won 14 consecu-tive games — in a tight 5-3 defeat on Saturday evening.

The back-to-back defeats were the first for the Capitals since the Showcase games in Chilliwack at the end of September, and the loss to Penticton marked the first time this season that the Caps were beaten in their own barn.

“I didn’t think we played well Friday night,” Capitals head coach Bob Beatty said. “I think we were a little lackadaisical

going into Nanaimo, riding a bit of a wave. We were out-played; it was the first time we’ve been out-played in a game from start to finish. Nanaimo is a quality team, and we came out flat.”

After falling behind 3-0 in the first period, the Caps got quick goals from Kade Kehoe (on the powerplay) and Jared Domin to get back within a goal. By the end of the frame, the Clippers were back up 5-2, and the hosts added two more unanswered goals in the third.

Starting goalie Storm Phaneuf was chased from the net for the first time this year after allowing six goals on 33 shots over 44 min-utes and 40 seconds. Backup Michael Lenko played the bal-ance and stopped four of five.

“We’re learning some valuable lessons,” Beatty said. “We cer-

tainly need to be playing from the drop of the puck every time.”

Against Penticton, the Caps battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to tie the score only to see the Vees go ahead once and for all midway through the third period, then add an empty-netter with 10 seconds remaining.

“The effort was much better,” Beatty said. “Obviously, they’re a top-end team. They’ve won 14 in a row, and that’s not by accident. Five-on-five we were right there with them, but we took some untimely penalties. They were three-for-eight on the powerplay. They’ll do that.”

Daniel Wanner, Ryan Burton and Luke Santerno did the scor-ing for the Caps, while Phaneuf made 33 saves on 37 shots.


Coming off a season-best three-game winning streak, the Kerry Park Islanders were unable to extend that roll into last weekend.

The Isles split a home-and-home series with the Peninsula Panthers, then ended the week-end with a 5-0 loss at home to the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League-leading Victoria Cougars.

The Isles got goals from David Bittner and Keenan Eddy on Friday as they lost 5-2 to the Panthers.

“They weren’t ready to play,” owner Mark Osmond said.

The team managed to turn things around on home ice on Saturday, putting together a 60-minute effort — with the exception of a 20-second lapse at the end of the second period — in a 3-2 victory.

Tanner Browne opened the

scoring in the first period, and Corey Peterson had two goals twice in the second. Bittner chipped in with two assists.

On Sunday, the Isles played a solid first period, but took a pen-alty at the end of the frame, and the Cougars smelled blood. With just 30 seconds left in the penal-ty to start the second period, the Cougars capitalized, beginning a four-goal frame.

“It shouldn’t be an excuse, but it was our third game in three days, and we’ve lost a few players lately,” Osmond said.

Nick White has stepped away from the team, and Abe Lamon-tagne has moved to Ontario to play junior A. Keegan Bissett is out with an injury, and Kyle Green was unable to play the whole game Sunday after hurt-ing his elbow on Saturday.

The Isles have just one game on the schedule this weekend, host-ing the Nanaimo Buccaneers on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.See READY, Page 27

Caps push Vees to limitCowichan forwards Matt Hudie and Patrick Geary hound a Penticton player during the Caps’ 5-3 loss to the Vees at the Island Savings Centre last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Kerry Park forward Ryan Paisley in action against Peninsula last Saturday night. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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A brief lapse and an unfor-tunate decision by the referee forced Cowichan LMG to settle for a 2-2 draw with Bays FC in the battle for first place in the Van-couver Island Soccer League’s top division last Friday.

“It felt like we gave the game away,” head coach Glen Mar-tin said. “It was disappointing we didn’t come away with the victory.”

Playing on the UVic turf — the fourth different field on which Cowichan has played Bays in their last four games — Cowichan got off to an excellent start, but so did Bays.

“They came ready to play,” Mar-tin said. “They had all their play-ers there.”

Cowichan striker Paddy had a great chance to score early on, but the ball was cleared off line by a big play from one of the Bays defenders. By and large, play went back and forth.

About 30 minutes in, the ref made a call that a Bays player told him he didn’t like, using lan-guage colourful enough to earn himself a red card. Ten minutes after that, Cooper Barry opened the scoring for Cowichan with his league-leading seventh goal of the season.

At halftime, Cowichan was look-ing good with a 1-0 lead and Bays

playing a man down.Nelson was foiled again about

five minutes into the second half, this time when the Bays goalie stopped him on a breakaway. Still, Martin thought his team was looking pretty good.

All of a sudden, Bays managed to clear the ball down the wing into the Cowichan end, then whip it over to Jordie Hughes, the high-scoring brother of Cowichan defender Tyler, and he headed it into the net to tie the score.

“It came out of nowhere,” Mar-tin said.

A few minutes later, Bays was awarded a penalty shot after one of their players took a dive in the box, making it look like Tyler Hughes had accosted him.

“Tyler never gives up a penal-ty shot,” Martin said. “He hasn’t done that in seven years that I’ve been coaching him.”

Bays scored on the penalty shot and suddenly led 2-1.

“We had a lapse [on the first goal], but the ref was completely fooled by that,” Martin contin-ued. “It shouldn’t have been a penalty shot.”

With about 15 minutes left in the game, Nelson finally scored the goal he had been so close to all game, his sixth of the year, salvaging a point in the stand-ings for his team. Cowichan still pushed to get the victory, but had to make do with the draw.

“We played as hard as we could, but we couldn’t find the winner,” Martin said. “At least we showed some character and came back to tie it. It would have been easy to just pack it in.”

With the tie, Cowichan man-aged to retain first place in the division, a point ahead of Bays and four ahead of Nanaimo and Saanich Fusion.

The team will have another big game this Friday against Lakehill at the Ladysmith turf, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Lakehill is near the bottom of Div. 1, but that doesn’t take away from the importance of winning.

“There are three points on the line,” Martin said. “We need to bounce back.”

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Shawnigan Lake hockey player Cierra Paisley is taking a big step in the pursuit of her dream of playing for Team Canada.

Paisley is one of six Vancouver Island players to make the cut for the team that will represent B.C. at the National Women’s Under-18 Cham-pionships in Ontario early next month.

Paisley came up through the Kerry Park minor hockey system and went on to skate with the female midget AAA Vancouver Island Hurri-canes and the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy in Kelowna before suiting up this year with the female midget AAA Vancouver Comets.

Paisley will fly out Friday for pre-tournament preparations, including an exhibition game against Manitoba on Nov. 2. The tournament itself, featuring eight teams from across Canada, starts on Nov. 4.

This will be Paisley’s first trip to a national championship, and she’s looking forward to it for a few reasons: playing with a new team, in a new environment and, with Team Canada scouts in the stands, some valuable exposure.

The process for making Team BC started with 80 players invited to camp. That was whittled down to 40, then 25, and finally the team of 20 was selected. Paisley is comfortable with the final group.

“I know them all,” she said. “I’ve been with them for like eight months.”

The final 20 took part in a strength and con-ditioning camp earlier this month, and played two games against the UBC women’s team and a boys team.

Some of the UBC players Paisley faced could be her teammates next year as she has signed a letter of intent to play for the Thunderbirds next fall.

This is Paisley’s Grade 12 year, and that’s why

she came back to the coast to play after spending last year in Kelowna.

“I wanted to be here for graduation and before moving away for four or five years,” she said.

Paisley set to don Team BC jersey “I thought we had the momentum

going our way a few times, but we didn’t get the equalizer at the end,” Beatty said. “It was a better game than Friday. It was our first loss on home ice, but that was going to happen at some point. If we play a solid game Friday, we go into Satur-day with more momentum.”

Next up, the Caps will play their first mid-week game of the season

as they host the Powell River Kings Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Kings are a point ahead of the Caps in the Island Division standings, although the Caps have a game in hand. The Caps beat the Kings 3-0 in their last visit to the Island Savings Centre.

“We’ve got to find a way back in the win column,” Beatty said. “We have to be ready for them, for sure. No question they’ll be hungry for a rematch.”

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Cierra Paisley skates with Team BC against the UBC Thunderbirds. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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ROGER BURGESS June 1947 – October 2015

Surrounded by loving care in Victoria hospice, Roger died peacefully on Oct. 19th 2015, after a short battle with brain cancer. His many friends, colleagues and family will miss his strong leadership and competitive spirit.

Born in England, Roger immigrated to Canada as a young man. He had varied careers in marine and oil insurance, construction management and quantity surveying. Throughout his working life he was always active – renovating the family house, sailing, hiking, camping and partaking in many other pastimes. He was a supportive and caring father for his two sons, Michael and Stewart and loving husband to his wife, Marie.

After retirement he volunteered for many organisa-tions, helping update constitutions, bylaws, designing plans to rebuild and restore old and new buildings, planting apple trees, always planning with an eye to the future.

Wildwood and the Eco Forestry Institute, Wace creek improvement district, Mill Bay tennis club, Camp Fircom on Gambier Island, several Cowichan Valley Region-al District committees, the Mill Bay Historical Society, Keating farm estate, the Victoria MG car club, and Ross Bay Villa among others have all benefitted from his work on their behalf.

An avid gardener, skier, tennis player, MG racer and tourer, he was never still except when reading for hours at the library. He always had a project going, his or some else’s, and it was always accompanied by a dry sense of humour. He will be thoroughly missed by his family, his many friends and his community at large.

A heartfelt thank you for all the gentle care and counselling from the volunteers and nurses at Victoria Hospice. Also thank you for the good professional care from the doctors and nurses at VGH, Jubilee and the Canadian cancer agency. And a big thank you for all the support and good wishes from friends and family.

Sunday November 1st 2015 from 12pm to 4pm in the garden at 454 Goulet Rd. Mill Bay.

Wear your coat and your boots!

If you would like to give a gift in Roger's memory, please consider making a donation to

Camp Fircom or the Eco Forestry Institute. Donations, tributes and memories can be shared

online by visiting www.earthsoption.com.

DONNA GAIL SCHLIEKELMAN

Schliekelman, Donna Gail (nee Pepin).Donna was born October 12,

1944, passed away peacefully at home October 19, 2015 with her husband by her side.

Predeceased by her parents Ed (1994), Isabel (1999). Survived by her husband Wayne, daughter Deanna (Mark), son Carl, brothers Eddie and Brian.

Donations to SPCA or Children’s Hospital.No service by request ~ Celebration of life at a later date

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Jurrit (Jerry) Kuipers Passed away peacefully on October 20, 2015 to be with the Lord.Jurrit was born December 14, 1931 in Oosterzee, Netherland, immigrated to Canada in 1952 where he married his soul mate and raised 5 children. Jurrit was a long time busi-

nessman in the Cowichan Valley with his patio decking and railing company. Jurrit is predeceased by his wife Frances Kuipers, his brother Wopke Kuipers and grandson Steven Bouthillier.Jurrit is survived by his children: Jane (Bill Bomhof), Irene (Paul Bouthillier), Wendy (Gordon Roberton), Francine (Philip Bailey), and Rick (Tina Mcllroy) Grandchildren: Tara(Jeff) , Julie(Tim),John (Kristen), Jeremy (Tara), Elaine(Kent),Denise (Travis), Erin (Ben),Lora (Jeff), Calvin , Drew and 12 Great grand-children with 1 on the way, siblings: Frank Kuipers and Rinnie (Nick Hoekstra).The Family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Cowichan District Hospital for their kindness and care. A celebration of Life will be held at Duncan Christian Reform Church 930 Trunk Road, Duncan, November 03 at 2:00 pm.

Darnel: Marguerite Adele(formerly Griffith)

Predeceased by Husband Harley, parents Charles and Dorothy Defieux; dear sisters-in law Queen (Alan) Paugh; Nel Armella.Survived by son David (Val) Griffith and daughter Brenda Griffith-Bichel (Elmer) most beloved grandchildren Kristyn, Matthew, Rayna, Kieran, Ben and Anna; as well as 5 lovely great granddaughters and 3 great grandsons.Sister Doreen Burns. Nieces Susan; Janice; Merry. No service by request.Donations to The Multiple Sclerosis Society.

“ It’s morning o’er the islands I loveAnd the wild seas are deep and blue.

Though life has sent me troubles, I’ll feel no painIf I never spend a morning without you.

When hope was an ocean – pounding heart

Then love was the ship that carried me through.And now I’ve reached my island, I’ll find peace again

If I never spend a morning without you.

Has five years slipped away since your passing?Though sorrow lingers, so do our cherished memories. And though

your absence is always felt, know that we are better for having been a part of your life, and that we will forever hold you close to our hearts.

What would I give for your rough embrace,Your kindly face to see,

To hear your voice and see your smileThat meant so much to me.

Jake BendickAugust 19, 1932 –October 23, 2010

JOHN WILLIAM KEITH – KING1939-2015

John died on the evening of October 19th after a long

struggle with leukemia.Architect, developer, creator of museums, fi sher-

man, pond-maker, and poet, he is also the much loved husband of Sherry and father of Callum, Jonathan (Kristie), and Max.

He is survived by his sister Gaynoll Elms, in Girouxville, Alberta.

Friends will be welcomed to celebrate his rare spirit onthe farm he loved in the Cowichan Valley,

4158 Hillbank Road (west of the Highway), on Sunday, November 1st

at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or so. If rain threatens please bring gumboots and umbrella.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Howard Atkinson on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Born on April 30, 1921 in Burlington, Ontario. Predeceased by his eldest son Charles Douglas Atkinson (Pat) in 2009. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 73 years, Kathryn Elizabeth Atkinson, son David Howard Atkinson, daughter Nancy Kathryn Bissillion (Dan), 9 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Howard and Betty met in 1934 and married in 1942. They raised their family in Hamilton, Ontario until 1952 where they moved their family to Southern California where Howard was a Senior Account Agent for Allstate Insurance. They returned to British Columbia in 1974, where they have lived in Shawingan Lake since their return. Although winters you would find Howard and Betty enjoying the sun in Yuma Arizona with many friends. Howard loved to work on small engines and could always be found tinkering with someone’s lawnmower or chainsaw. He spent a few years sharpening skates or serving drinks at the Kerry Park Arena and working on engines at the Mill Bay Marina. Those that knew him will tell you that next to his family his other true love was golf and fishing. He spent many days and hours on the golf course or in the boat. There will be no service at Howard’s request. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com.

ATKINSON, Charles HowardApril 20, 1921 – October 12, 2015

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Roy Terje RosenlindJune 19, 1932 - October 23, 2015

Roy was affectionately known by many names, Big Roy, Oy Oy, and The Big Swede. Larger than life at 6ft 4” , handsome, blond and blue eyed he commanded any room he was in with his Viking presence. Last Friday night he passed peacefully with family by his side.He was pre-deceased by his father, Olav, his mother, Rachel and sister Eva. Left to greatly mourn his loss is his devoted wife, Bodil. (Mom at 5 ft 2” and Dad at 6ft 4” made a striking pair when they twirled the dance floor in their younger years. Mom was the perfect mate for Dad). Also left to mourn are his two

daughters, Marita Rosenlind and Barb Olender (Kevin); his much loved grand-children, Troy Rosenlind (Jayme), and Skye Olender and great grandchildren, Mya and Owen Rosenlind; Dad was particularly proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought him many hours of joy and laughter. Also missing him will be his many dear friends who had become like family over the years.Born in Olso, Norway, Dad grew up during the lean war years and knew what it was like to eat turnips for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He lost his mother at 12 years of age and was sent to boarding school until age 15. At 15 he joined the Norwegian merchant marines and travelled the world enjoying years of adventure at sea and many ports of call in Africa, India, Japan, Cuba, Western and Eastern United States and China. He once told of how he broke his arm at age 18 and was left behind in New York which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he was then shipped out on an American freighter which paid him better wages and the trips from New York to Cuba had calmer seas! It was also a crash course in English.Dad first met mom in Sweden while still a seaman. Once he started a family he brought us to Canada to make a better life. They settled at Fairbridge, Cowichan Station, where they made many life-long friends. Dad was never afraid of hard work and in the beginning he walked 5 miles from Fairbridge to Duncan to catch a ride to work at the Chemainus Mill. He carried a stick after night shifts as he walked home to fend off packs of roaming dogs. After a few months he was able to purchase his first car for $50 and the grocery shopping on Saturdays became easier. Dad was an excellent provider and saw to it our family never wanted for anything. Being very bright and good with numbers he took the PLIB inspector course early in his career. Later he was hired on at Crofton Mill in the newsprint section where he remained until his retirement never taking a sick day in his life. Dad loved his job and the people he worked with. Our Father was the poster boy for the immigration process. He became a Canadian Citizen who appreciated his job and loved the opportunities Canada gave to him. He was grateful to spend his life in the Cowichan Valley where he fished, golfed, skied and swam on his days off. He enjoyed memberships at the Maple Bay Yacht Club, March Meadows Golf Club, Legion, VSO and many other valley organizations. In his declining years he particularly revelled in his morning swims at the community center and all his “girl friends” there. It was heartwarming for us his family, that when he missed a morning swim, one of the girls would call to check how Dad was.Dad was blessed to have had so many friends to support him through his illness. We especially thank his best friend since 1964, Al Edkins. Al, thank you for being the good Samaritan who saw a stranger walking on a dark road so many years ago and offered our father a ride that turned into a lifelong friendship. Dad loved those fishing trips to Port Renfew with you.We would like to make special mention of Betty and Joe, Joan and Gordon. Your friendship helped make Dad’s excursions to Silver Reef and the VSO possible and that meant so much to him. We thank John, for the many crib games and Kathy for the special chowder. He always said how lucky he was to have such friends.We extend our deepest gratitude to Drs. Pullan and Thomson. Your exceptional care balancing Dad’s lung and heart condition enabled him to enjoy life longer. We also thank the nurses at CDH, especially Emma, who stayed late to journey with Dad and us through his final hours. The family would like to invite Dad’s friends to join us in in a celebration of his life at the Duncan Community Lodge (formerly Moose Lodge) from Noon until 2:00 pm next Sunday, November 1st. If you have a picture or a story please come share it.Dad wanted no fuss and no flowers so instead please give your loved ones a hug and tell them you love them.

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With sadness we announce the passing of Gindo Dodd on October 3, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1955 in Duncan and was predeceased by his father Joe Dodd in 2014.

He is lovingly remembered by his family; wife Judi and her children Jason (Amanda) and their children Emma, Hannah and Crosby; Trevor (Melissa) and their children MacKenzy, Lyndvi and Ainsley; his mother Georgina Dodd; brother Pudge (Laurel) and their children Jackie (Mandeep) and Krista (Steve) and their son Levi Joe; sister Celia and her daughter Baylea and sister Robin (Greg) and their children Emma and Carly. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Mellor Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC from 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Gindo DoddAugust 17, 1955 - October 3, 2015

JEPPESEN, Willie July 7, 1918 - September 25, 2015

Passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Hospital, September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Willie was born in Denmark, immigrated to Canada and became a Canadian citizen in 1959. Willie lived in her beloved Maple Bay for many years. She was a loyal friend with a lovely quirky sense of humour and an infectious laugh to match. She was an avid folk dancer and loved dogs, especially Curly. Willie is survived by Martin, nieces and nephews in Denmark and numerous friends of all ages. We would like to thank the staff at La Rosa in Ladysmith for their kindness and support over the last years. A thanks also go to the staff at Nanaimo Hospital.

A celebration of Willie’s life will be held at La Rosa, November 7th at 2 pm.

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9385 TCH, Chemainus, BC. 250-246-4010 will be disposed of on November 15, 2015 un-less rent owing is paid in full.

DEATHS


PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSWhen you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us. Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

LOST AND FOUND

LOST KEYS in the Costco area or possibly Crofton. If found please call (250)898-1384.

LOST woman’s black & gold Zodiac scarf; sentimental val-ue. Downtown Duncan or ISC parking lot on Tues Oct 20th. Reward. Call 250-246-2325

TRAVEL

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ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPERLADYSMITH

MARITIME SOCIETYis seeking a P/T bookkeeper and general offi ce worker for 15 - 20 hours per week in the LMS offi ce. Specifi c times are fl exible.

Applicant must be exp. in Simply Accounting including Payroll, A/Rec. A/Pay Bank Reconciliations, Month End Statements etc.

Please email resume by November 9th to

[email protected]

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

5 BED adult care nursing home for sale in Ladysmith. Will sell equipment or full busi-ness. Leased building, but can be bought. (250)668-4433.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year.All cash-locations provided.Protected Territories. Interestfree fi nancing. Full details callnow 1-866-668-6629 Websitewww.tcvend.com.

HIP OR knee replacement?Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit$2,000 Tax Credit $20,000Refund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employershave work-at-home positionsavailable. Get online trainingyou need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for yourwork-at-home career today!

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FOODSAFE COURSES Lev-el 1. Nov. 14th & Dec. 12th.$75/person. Location: IslandSavings Centre. Register on-line: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

HUGE DEMAND for MedicalTranscriptionists! CanScribe isCanada’s top Medical Tran-scription training school. Learnfrom home and work fromhome. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com [email protected]

START A new career inGraphic Arts, Healthcare,Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have aGED, call: 855-670-9765.

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GRAVEL HILL Supplies is looking for Ready-mix TruckDrivers, Class 3, Air license isrequired. Also looking for aPart Time Mechanic. Drop offresume at 1455 Cowichan BayRd. Call (250)743-2314. [email protected]

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Applicants for On Call Aboriginal Support Workers

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NO TELEPHONE OR PERSONALSOLICITATIONS ACCEPTED

Applications are now being accepted for the following on-call positions:

Applicants for On Call Cultural Teaching Assistants

and contact information of three references

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WFP is currently seeking a Certified Millwright to join our Cowichan Bay Sawmill Division located in Duncan, BC.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Chargehand, you are required to safely perform quality work, provide support services and preventative maintenance processes to maintain optimum performance at our facility. Strong mechanical industrial experience, preferably in a sawmill or similar industry, along with strong skills in hydraulics and welding preferred.

This is a USW hourly union position with a current rate of $37.62 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Shift work, including graveyard, as per the USW contract, is required. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

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Duncan, BC

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We are currently looking to build the Food & Bev-erage team at our Mill Bay McDonald’s location. We are looking for en-thusiastic team mates for daytime shifts. If you are looking for part-time or full-time, mornings or afternoons, shorter or longer shifts – we have the schedule to fi t any need. Apply today! Visit us at www.McDonalds.ca/Careers OR drop off an application in person.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE WORKER for woman with physical disability. 2 Part Time po-sitions. W-F 9-11pm & Tue-Sat. 4:30-6:30pm. Minimum 1 yr. direct expe-rience required. Closing 31 Oct. noon; resume and ref. to [email protected]


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PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES

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For all your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Do-mestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offi ces and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, In-sured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomesticservices.ca

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

Are you looking for an cleaner with 15 years

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or one-time deep cleaning.

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HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Senior’s

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICAL

Licensed #LEL0203619. Bonded.

Commercial & Residential. New construction, renos,

and maintenance.Call James: 250-710-4714

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CUSTOM TILE WORKSProfessional installation

of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass

blocks, etc. Repairs. 30 yrs experience. FOR ESTIMATE

CALL 250-710-5712.

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, fl ooring, plumbing, eaves trough-clean-ing & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

RENOVATE NOW! Expanding or Renovating

your home/bathroom/kitchen/basement?

Painting, Roofi ng & Finish Carpentry also available.

No job too small.Free estimates.

Richard 250-732-1701

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

EXPERIENCED RELIABLE Janitor. References, Attention to detail. Terry, 778-429-9089 [email protected]

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

PETS

SEAL-POINT SIAMESE KITTENS for sale. Born Aug. 24th; have fi rst shots/ deworming. Litter-trained; eating solid food. Please call 250.597.1935

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SEAFOOD STORE/restau-rant/retail opportunity for sale in Cowichan Bay. Inquire: 250-510-4950.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BEDROOM Renovated Apartment

Quiet & Secure Overlooks lovely gardens.

Seniors Welcome!Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan (250)710-4256

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CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls. Refs req’d. 1 pet con-sidered. N/S preferred. AvailNov. 1st. Call 250-709-1379.

LOVELY 2 bdrm suites in sen-iors oriented building, CentralDuncan. Heat incld. NS/NP.$800. Please call ResidentManager at 250-732-0342.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2-BDRM, LOWER duplex. 5 appls, storage, French doorsto back yard; walking distanceto town, no stairs. $1100./moAvail Nov. 1st. (250)746-8182.

HOMES FOR RENT

PRIVATE country home; raised garden beds & orchardtrees but w/in 1km of HW#1.Cobble Hill, 3 bdrm / 2.5bthrm, 2610 sq.ft. N/S only,pets considered. Dec 1. $2200+util. See http://bit.ly/pri-vatehome

SUITES, LOWER

DUNCAN 1Bdrm. Nov. 1. Incl. heat/power. W/D, F/S, D/W.Private yard. Sm. pet consid-ered w/pet damage deposit.$900./mo. 250-360-7871.

LAKE COWICHAN- 3 bdrm ground fl r suite, $750. AvailNov 1. F/S, W/D wood stove.NS/NP. Refs. Call 250-245-8942, 250-710-8816.

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Arts• Ladysmith Camera Club pre-

sents The Naturalist as Photog-rapher with Ladysmith-based nat-uralist, author and photographer Bruce Whittington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m., Harwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-mem-bers $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

• Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30

p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fair-grounds. Experienced and begin-ners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Linda 250-597-1108.

Music• Country gospel artist Belly

Chernoff presents a concert Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Lake Cowichan Baptist Church, and Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Lake Cowichan Fellowship Church. No cover charge. Info: Gary Dyck 250-745-3808.

• Inviting female voices, teens to seniors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Cor-onation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728.

• Like to sing? Join Medford Sing-ers. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Duncan United Church. Men welcome. Director Simon Leung. Info: Michele 250-748-0287.

• Cowichan Consort Choir Wed-nesdays, 7:30 p.m., Sylvan United Church. Info: 743-7445.

Miscellaneous• Living with Stroke, eight-week inter-

active program to help stroke survivors and caregivers, Oct. 2-Nov. 20, Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Duncan library. Register: 1-888-473-4636.

• Glenora Haunted Hall Oct. 30-31, 6-8 p.m. Beware and bring a food bank item.

• Craft Fair, Oct. 31, Duncan Sen-iors Activity Centre, 198 Government St. Book your table now, $15. Info: 250-746-4433.

• Lake Cowichan Golden Agers’ Fall Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At 50 Plus Activity Centre, 55 Corona-tion St. Vendors needed, table rental $15. New and used items, baking, crafts. Info: 250-749-6121.

• 8th Veteran Tour, Tea and Display, Nov. 11, St. Peter Quamichan Cemetery and hall, doors open 1:30 p.m., tour 2 p.m., display till 4 p.m. $5 admission, includes all three events. Take part in all three or just one or two. Funds to support new Cemetery Sign with maps.

• Canadian Firearm Safety course (non-restricted and restricted) starting Friday, Nov. 13, Duncan. Registration and information: Mike 250-748-0319 or [email protected]

• Cowichan Intercultural Society pre-sents basic automechanics and tips on how to buy a good used car with Ryan Gough, automechanics teacher at Cow-ichan Secondary. Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. Info: 250-748-3112.

• Cobble Hill Christmas Variety Show, Sunday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Cobble Hill Community Hall. Entry is a donation to the Mill Bay food bank.

• Mill Bay Christmas Variety Show, Sunday, Dec. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Mill Bay Com-munity League Hall. Entry is a donation to the Mill Bay food bank.

• Love horses? Cowichan Therapeut-ic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email [email protected], website www.ctra.ca

Seniors• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre

Halloween Dinner and Dance, Oct. 31, 6-10:30 p.m., tickets $20, on sale starting Oct. 1 at the centre, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 250-924-4865.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fri-days 9:30-11 a.m. except Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre flu clinic Monday, Nov. 2, 9-11 a.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast Sat-urday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m., $5.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre blood pressure clinic Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich Wed-nesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre annual general meeting, Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. Elections to take place.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Drop-in Centre pot luck birthday party, Saturday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m.

• Lake Cowichan’s 50 Plus Activity Centre hopping from Monday to Fri-day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Home-made lunches 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Tuesday savoury pie day, Thursday sweet pie day, Friday din-

ner specials. Fall Bazaar Nov. 7, Christ-mas Banquet Dec. 5. Info: 250-749-6121.

• Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Govern-ment St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433.

Recreation• Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club

meetings second Tuesday each month except July and August, 7:30 p.m., social-izing time 7-7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. Refreshments pro-vided. Info: cowichankayakandcanoe. wordpress.com

• Cowichan Intercultural Society pre-sents Art Healing Series, Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Mill Bay Library. Meet to paint, draw, sketch and create art pieces. Info: Francoise [email protected] or 250-748-3112.

• Duncan Badminton Club, Tues-days and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., October through March Multi-purpose Hall, Island Savings Centre. Recreational and competitive. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380.

• Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955.

• All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gath-ering place or available tables.

Meetings• November meeting Cowichan Valley

Arthritis Support Group Monday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., St. John’s Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan. Speaker: Jill Amy about programs available at the Cowic-han Aquatic Centre.

• Cowichan Valley Garden Club annual general meeting Nov. 11, 7 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Jubilee St., Duncan.

• Cowichan Historical Society meet-ing Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan. Speaker: military historian Bill Hampson on the history of the Canadian Scottish Regi-ment and its 100th anniversary.

• Alpha at Duncan Christian Reformed Church, dinner and conversation, ask anything about life, faith and God, Thursdays, Sept. 24-Nov. 19, info: 250-748-2122 or [email protected]

• Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings held the last Thursday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Cancer Society office, 394 Duncan St. Info: Gord Thomas 250-743-6960 or Brian King 250-748-5785.

• Is food a problem for you? Overeat-ers Anonymous is here to help. Meet-ings Sunday morning, Thursday even-ing. For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/find-a-meeting/

• Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership infor-mation: www.probusduncan.ca

• The Diggers Club of Cowichan meets the second Wednesday of the month, Chemainus United Church, 7 p.m. Come meet other collectors and see and hear about collections. Refreshments served. Info: 250-748-5707.

• Chemainus TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets week-ly, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., boardroom Chemainus Health Care Centre, info: [email protected]


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