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toney Hill residents opposing a new public road through their forested neighbourhood see last week’s failed petition as a starting point for talking about expanding parkland. Several folks plan to address North Cowichan today about the municipality’s $2.5-million gravel road. Some, signaled resident Icel Dobell, will ask council to halt the process to gain more opinion about the project’s impact on nature and privacy. Those comments will come before council votes on a plan pulling municipal forestland to make way for the public road, and borrowing $2-million from Victoria to be repaid at $1,700 annually, over 25 years, by 73 land owners. The other $500,000 will be paid by council through timber sales, and selling two of North Cowichan’s six lots fronting Sansum Narrows. Today’s vote was paved by Friday’s failure of the alternative approval process, which netted 919 forms, far short of the 2,150 — 10% of the municipality’s population — needed to stop the road across Maple Bay Peninsula, or force a public referendum about it. Still, council shouldn’t ignore the 919 forms gathered, noted Dobell, whose pleas for more time to collect signatures were rejected by council. “Two more weeks for the electoral forms would have been suf¿cient. The AAP doesn’t allow public access to the information.” But Mayor Jon Lefebure explained time was legally appropriate, and citizens have a community responsibility. more on A8

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Kwagulth carver (and Chief) Calvin Hunt poses with his handiwork after a blessing ceremony of Duncan’s centennial totem pole — Duncan’s largest — which was installed Thursday and unveiled Saturday in Charles Hoey Park. For more, see page A19.

hristmas angels saved three Nielson family members left homeless by last Tuesday’s mobile-home ¿re in Mill Bay. Now coping with injuries, and no home insurance, brothers Bill and Randy Nielson and their mother Gladys need cash, plus furniture and clothing donations, to rebuild their shattered lives. “They need everything to start small, humble homes in two apartments,” said Randy’s daughter, Brandy. She started a BMO cash-donation account, and opened mini-storage doors for needed furniture and clothes, while her relatives are staying with other family members in the capital. “Our family’s been through a lot of things, and it takes awhile for things to sink in,” said Randy, 61, who, along with brother Bill, suffered smoke inhalation. “You just accept it; you carry on and start over,” a raspy-voiced Randy said as Brandy translated. He aims to resettle in Cowichan. His mom Gladys, and his brother Bill, want to ¿nd digs in Victoria after the early-morning Dec. 11 blaze — of unknown cause — in Cedar Creek Trailer Park awakened every homeowner’s nightmare. “By the grace of God, mother Nielson (Gladys) was in the front of the trailer, away from the ¿re, when she smelled smoke and shouted the alarm,” Brandy explained. “Fire’s terrifying — you go into shock,” Randy said of the smoke-¿lled confusion. Bill made it to the kitchen to Gladys, Brandy said, and quickly grabbed some warm clothing. Randy — smelling smoke about the same time — con¿rmed his mother was OK out front, before jumping out his bedroom window, suffering several broken ribs in the process. Bill called 911, then the boys then used Randy’s wheelchair, left handily outside, to roll Gladys across the road. “They woke good friend and neighbour, Danny Jones, from a peaceful sleep, and he kept them warm, and with tea, while the trailer burned,” Brandy related. Smoke inhalation has postponed Randy’s Dec. 13 throat surgery until January. The Nielsons thanked Mill Bay ¿re¿ghters’ fast response, and the Provincial Emergency Program that provided three nights of post-inferno lodging. But without home insurance, the family also faces bills to remove the mess at Cedar Creek. more on A8

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Mugging leaves Duncan man with broken ankle A male was left lying in the road after an assault on Cowichan Way after 11 p.m. last Wednesday. North Cowichan/Duncan received a call to assist B.C. Ambulance. The male was unable to get up. The victim stated he was hit on the head from behind. He told police he was then held down

while another male searched him and took cigarettes, cash and alcohol. The victim suffered a broken ankle when one male stomped on it. He was taken to Cowichan District Hospital and needed immediate surgery. Police conducted an extensive patrol of the area without locating the suspects. The suspects, last seen running toward the

black bridge, were described as First Nations males in their 20s, with slim build, dark clothing and wearing ball caps. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information can contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Christmas leaving nice gifts under the tree for merchants Business is good: Merchants in Duncan and Cowichan Bay share their views on retail holiday shopping season Maeve Maguire

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olume One Bookstore’s owner Gary MacGregor said it’s business as usual downtown this Christmas. “We are busy and Christmas is shaping up the way it usually does. It is more frenetic for us this time of year. Like other years, books are important to most people.” MacGregor said since 2008 people have been a little more careful with their Christmas spending. But he credits a good selection of books at Volume One that keep his customers happy and coming through the door. That, and a good shopping experience in downtown Duncan. “What draws people downtown is the good collection of stores. I really like the downtown. It’s a pleasant place to be and I like the size and scope — a lot of people do. When Eaton’s closed, things could have gone quite differently down here. Four or ¿ve signi¿cant stores decided to stay and it built from that.” MacGregor, who is on the Downtown Business Improvement Association board, said people are getting their Christmas wish lists from friends and family and are showing up at the store with their requests. The Young Adult section is the most active in the store. Lisa Hykaway, co-owner of the Garment District and President of Duncan’s Downtown Business Improvement Association, said business was slow in November but since the beginning of December it has improved. “I’m very pleased with what’s going on downtown. The Christmas Kick Off was well attended. Duncan does a great job of promoting downtown and helping our Andrew Leong/¿le merchants.” Hykaway said Duncan is a quaint little Ben and Dawson Ollson admire the Christmas window display at Embellish! home decor store during the Christmas Kickoff, one of the town that attracts shoppers from Victoria attractions drawing holiday shoppers into downtown.

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to Nanaimo. “It’s a great atmosphere downtown and all of our merchants make people feel welcome.” Patty Abbott, owner of Hilary’s Cheese, had a similar business report from Cowichan Bay. “We’ve had a really good shopping season so far. If it’s not busier, it’s the same. It’s a funky seaside village and if you are looking for unique local gifts and that’s what they are going to ¿nd down here.” Abbott, who is president of the newly formed Cowichan Bay Merchants’ Association, credits events at the Oceanfront Suites for attracting shoppers to Cowichan Bay. “The hotel has been fantastic. They had a craft fair last weekend, the Sea Lion celebration a few weeks ago, and this Saturday they are hosting a Breakfast with Santa.” Abbott said in the past few months there has been a change in how business owners in Cowichan Bay are working together. “Our goal is to promote Cowichan Bay, not just our own businesses. We’ve been out, cleaning up and power washing the streets, and keeping open communications about how to keep our village prosperous for everybody. We are more of a community.” Evidence of this change can be found in the twice-held Ladies’ Shopping Night in the bay. Women were invited to shop until 9 p.m. on two different nights in the month before Christmas. Abbott said the event was a success and showcased new and old businesses that are tucked away in the nooks and crannies of Cowichan Bay’s older buildings. “All I heard all night long was ‘Oh look at this! I didn’t know that was here.’ There were over 100 women walking around that night. The girls who were instrumental in organizing it, Lara from Spinning Ninny and Catherine from Zoe’s Coffee Shop, did an excellent job.”

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A Thousand Votes Are Worth A Hundred Thousand Words, Or More

(by Icel Jane Dobell) DEMOCRACY: DEAD OR ALIVE, AND STILL KICKING?

(An excerpt from roadlesspeninsula.wordpress.com)

To The Bay, To The Valley, To Everyone who is Shocked and Dismayed that The Mayor said No, (to More Time for the Public)— Last Friday the Municipal Government announced that “less than 1,000 Electoral Response Forms” were handed in. That so many people should come together in so few days: what well-planned, lengthy, election could boast such a turn out? These days, if 25% of voters turn out for a civic election it’s an accomplishment. According to a retired elected of¿cial, 200 ERFs would have been signi¿cant. How many thousands do the nearly one thousand represent, people are wondering. If only there had been another week. Imagine if there had been another month.

given nearly enough time Last Tuesday, for the second time, Hartmann asked for more time for the public. The Mayor unilaterally said, No. Now, with such numbers, how can the Mayor and Council continue to move forward with plans to take land out of the The public was just hitting critical mass. The forestry reserve for the new road that will bring timing indicates that the public was just learning development and hydro onto the Peninsula? about the complex issue. The public was not TO BE CONTINUED . . . IN FRIDAY’S PAPERS

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Over 700 forms were rushed into the muni the last 3 days. Given only a month, this is an enormous number; we believe it is unprecedented in this valley. We are re-organizing. We are not giving up just because we are told to. There are still procedures to be followed before the land is ofﬁcially, ﬁnally and forever more, taken out of the forestry reserve, the waterfront sold, and the irreversible process of development on The Peninsula begins.

Whatever you hear and read about the proposed road on the Maple Bay Peninsula, and the nearly 1,000 Electoral Forms, don’t believe it is over. This is not nearly over. This has just begun.

There are still many unanswered questions, including, ﬁrst and foremost, what does the public want? The issue of the road on The Peninsula has become more than just about The Peninsula and yet is very much about The Peninsula. The public is demanding reasonable access to information, all the facts, time to consider to vote, a democratic process.

Several stores and cafes that were collecting forms before the deadline have offered to continue to serve as pick up and drop off locations. (Check around, you’ll ﬁnd them. It will take us a couple of days to get forms out). What if another 1,000 forms are signed? Or more? Would our elected ofﬁcials continue to refuse the reasonable request for more time to allow for public consultation? Wednesday, December 19th, 3 pm, there is a Council meeting at the Municipal Hall north of Duncan. The Peninsula is on the agenda. Public presence means political pressure.

Our elected ofﬁcials tell us it’s too late, they have decided. What if we decide it’s not too late?

There will be an opportunity to ask questions. If you are at all interested in the Peninsula or the Democratic process we urge you to attend this meeting and ask questions or just listen to the presentations.

What if eligible voters continue to sign electoral forms past the ofﬁcial deadline, as way of a peaceful public demonstration?

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Kid hurt crossing TCH Use crosswalks to cross the Island Highway, or risk injury — or worse. That RCMP advice follows Friday’s accident when a local boy suffered a possible broken leg while crossing the Island Highway with his family at around 8:20 a.m. The nine-year-old lad was hit by an SUV, driven by a valley resident, and taken to Cowichan District Hospital, explained Cpl. Greg Pask of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP. The incident happened in the southbound lane, somewhere between the Fan Fever store and the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn. “The mother was walking across the Trans-Canada Highway with three kids. One child got farther ahead and was stuck by the

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vehicle,” Pask said, noting the SUV’s driver and passenger were shaken by the collision. The mother was ticketed $109 for failing to use a crosswalk, he noted. “Another 100 yards or so, and they’d have been at a crosswalk.” A witness told the News Leader Pictorial she saw police covering a person with a yellow blanket while other Mounties directed traffic around the site. Cop cars and private vehicles also provided a ring around the scene. Pask indicated jaywalking accidents are preventable along Duncan’s busy strip, and elsewhere. “The whole Duncan corridor’s a problem with people crossing the highway. “I recommend that crosswalks are there to be used,” said Pask.

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teve Housser knows he has a big uphill battle to win the traditionally strong NDP riding of Cowichan Valley. But the PR man acclaimed a B.C. Liberal candidate Thursday has high hopes of beating incumbent MLA Bill Routley, Green hopeful Kerry Davis, and any others who may surface for the May 14 vote. “There’s no question it’ll be a tough battle,” said political freshman Housser, 63. “There was a separation of 3,000 votes in the last election, so the tactic is to go out and ¿nd 3,001 votes.” That optimism saw former Shawnigan Lake director Ken Cossey nominate Housser as the local Liberal choice during a meeting at the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn in Duncan, where Housser felt a “buzz in the room.” “There was a sense of momentum. We’ve got a good shot at it,” said the ex-reporter who covered Parliament and B.C.’s legislature, and was former bureau chief of CBC-TV News, Victoria. The political animal outlined planks he’s building with campaign manager Pat Hrushowy. “The whole idea,” said Housser, “is to hit the ground running as of Jan. 1.” His election turf covers a new Cowichan District Hospital. “It’s time to replace it. That’s at the top of my list.” So are concrete medians all along the deadly Malahat. “Right off the bat we can do concrete

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Steve Housser was acclaimed Cowichan provincial riding’s Liberal candidate Thursday. medians, top to bottom.” “I want (trains) better utilized with A new Cowichan high school is also some of Graham Bruce’s ideas for on Housser’s hit list. ridership. I gather there’s quite a con“CSS has been in line for replacetroversy about exactly how much it’ll ment for some time, so I think that has cost. It can’t just be sources of funding to get moving.” from the province,” he said, citing But moving contaminated soil to federal cash pools. Cowichan from elsewhere — unBut banning raw-log exports, and der provincial permits, and against nixing the proposed Enbridge oil pipeCowichan regional directors’ wishes line, have left Housser fence sitting. — didn’t make Housser happy. “I’m conÀicted because I understand “Putting it on top of an aquifer of a we need access to logs domestically stream leading to Shawnigan Lake?” for our lumber mills, but there has to the laker said of South Island Aggrebe some raw-log exports to get money gate’s proposed quarry dump. “I don’t for timber companies.” even know why it’s under considerAnd with Enbridge, “it’s not just the ation. It makes no sense and I’ll ¿ght pipeline, but what it carries.” that little bit of lunacy, tooth and nail.” “If it’s to ship tarsands bitumen on South Cowichan Rotary Club’s the ocean, I’m not very thrilled. If it’s past-president also pitched more trades to ship bitumen to Kitimat for re¿ning, training at VIU. like David Black’s plan, I’m OK with “If expanded, we could keep more that. If the ¿ve conditions (pro¿t sharyoung people on the island.” ing to spill response) Premier Clark put And the island’s economic engine out can’t be met, forget it.” could be agri-tourism. Housser’s attention doesn’t really “We need continued emphasis on follow polls. tourism. We have just so much to offer “Judging entirely by current polls, it in Cowichan, whether it’s our wineries, would be dif¿cult for the Liberals to cheeses, or local foods, the valley’s just win, but polls change and seem to be an agricultural treasure, and the more moving in a positive direction. that’s promoted, the better.” “Our party is able to attract some Moving goods and people means good strong candidates. It’ll be tough, getting island trains back on track. but it’s absolutely doable.”

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t’s the ¿nal push for pennies. Kim Sayer is hopeful the News Leader Pictorial’s Pennies for Presents and fall book sale fundraisers will reach a combined $10,000 this year, a lofty goal considering the latest tally is just above $6,000. But this happens every year. “Every year we end up getting a huge inÀux at the end. We always think we’re going to be short and every year we’ve always thought there is no way we’ll beat last year’s total and we’re always surprised with the amount Pennies for Presents brings in each and every year.” Sayer, of¿ce manager at the News Leader Pictorial for the past eight years, said the name is deceiving. The money isn’t for presents. Funds raised are distributed to ¿ve different food banks, with the majority going to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. “The money has never gone to presents. Five different food banks and the Salvation Army get $500. We started a couple of years ago giving $500 to

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Evan Menzel, 10, brings in his collection of 1,743 pennies from the year to the News Leader Pictorial ofÄce for the Pennies For Presents campaign. He’s been donating the past several years, starting out with $64 the Ärst time. Women Against Violence. It is one of the main fundraisers each year for the basket society.” Sayer said Cowichan schools and the local Bibles for Missions are consistent every year in collecting and donating their pennies. She said the public can bring pennies into the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial headquarters next to The Brick on the Trans-Canada Highway, or throw their coins in the Pennies for Presents bins placed at different companies around the valley. “They are gallon-sized bins and most come back full. A lot of people save all year round and give it to us at Christmas.” Last year, between the Pennies for

Presents and News Leader Pictorial’s annual fall book sale, $17,000 was raised. Sayer doesn’t think they will beat that mark this year. “We had a $7,000 book sale last year and this year we got $4,000. I’m personally disappointed because I’ve been able to raise the bar every year. The money is going to a fantastic charity and it’s all local. We don’t want to let anybody down.” Sayer said they are going to rethink their strategy for next year’s book sale with the hope of increasing revenue, starting with cleaning out the books they have now and starting fresh. Sayer volunteers with the campaign because she knows how appreciative and thankful the basket society is each year. “That’s thanks enough.”

Police looking for man in picture after Playstation stolen

olice are requesting citizen help to ¿nd a male suspect who allegedly stole a Playstation Vita computer game from The Source store in Duncan Mall on Dec. 6. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP was told by Source staff that a male, who’d been in the store at 6:15 p.m., had taken a Playstation Vita. Police attended and viewed video surveillance footage of the alleged theft. “Several items had been scanned and put into bags that the male had selected for purchase,” Cpl. Jon Stuart’s press release RCMP released this picture in reads. connection to a Duncan shoplift“But when the associate was distracted ing investigation. and turned away, the male selected the

hand-held Playstation Vita, and concealed it in a large plastic bag he had brought with him. “After the transaction for the items doesn’t go through, the male leaves without paying for the PS Vita, indicating he would be back after he goes to the bank.” The male suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, with a thinning hairline of short brown hair, and a large nose. He was wearing a black sweater, jeans and camouÀage backpack. Information about this, or any other crime, can be reported to the RCMP at 250-748-5522, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Council felt AAP reasonable

Wrong, explained Lefebure. “Council supported the petition coming forward. Our six were put in as bene¿ting properties, and we’ll pay the annual $1,700 fee, times six.” Dobell also argued for time to study the idea of transforming much of the peninsula into a massive park, with properties bought from landowners, then joined to the region’s 100-acre Sansum Point Park. “This land is of national parks quality,” she said. Lefebure understood, but with reservations. “The question is where will you get the funds, and will landowners sell? While we’re keeping Stoney Hill as a rural area, having parkland out there is a perfect ¿t.” Today’s vote isn’t a fait accompli. “These are motions to be voted on. Council can change its mind,” he said.

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“On balance the majority of council decided people were given a reasonable chance to register their approval or disapproval. If someone’s concerned it not proceed, they have to obtain a form and hand it in. The AAP isn’t designed for an individual to go door to door.” He also denied council is motivated by fear of more legal action by area landowner Paul Bourke. His 2009 action saw council, and Bird’s Eye Cove Farm owner Heather Skoretz, agree to this road project, based on Bourke’s claim a road was promised to Stoney Hill folks decades ago. Meanwhile, Dobell cried foul about council’s six-lot vote on a petition that ushered the AAP. “Given council cast its six votes for the road, it seems like a conÀict of interest.”

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Clean-up costly from A1 Some clearing equipment has been donated, and the family has called Mill Bay Director Mike Walker about regional board help on debris tipping fees. Randy chalked the lack of insurance to a communication gap between his mom and brother and offered folks a moral to his family’s near-tragic tale. “Try and have insurance, and when disaster strikes, take care of each other ﬁrst because they’re all still alive; everyone’s thankful for that.” The BMO donation account, at any branch, is under the Nielson Family Support Group, account 8983-030, transit 0783. Furniture and clothing can be dropped at Mill Bay’s Stronghold Eco Storage, 2892 Horton Rd., or Victoria’s U-Haul, 644 Queens Ave.

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RCMP charity drive crams a cruiser to the breaking point

Cash offered as woodstove replacement incentive

$24,750 grant received by the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be used to encourage valley residents cram two cruisers and one pickto replace their old wood stoves with up truck full of toys. cleaner-burning models. Mariana Sass, Darcy Bouvier, The funding is being made available to 14 comAuxiliary constable Chris Clark munities and regional districts by the Ministry of and other members of the deEnvironment to support wood stove exchange tachment staff came out to help goals in 2013. collect the donations on their B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake anown time. nounced the cleaner-burning models will improve The Duncan Volunteer Fire health and air quality and the goal is to have Department was really ¿red up nearly 700 stoves exchanged across the province about the fundraiser, arriving in the coming year. with almost $1,000 in toy donaIn ¿ve years of the Provincial Wood Stove tions. Exchange Program, more than 5,000 stoves have The basket society held a been replaced with cleaner-burning models. dinner Saturday for nearly 400 It’s estimated there are still 116,000 older model people. About 170 of those in stoves still in use in B.C. The major concerns are attendance were children, who Andrew Leong how the older stoves affect the health of homeownreceived one of the many gifts Lieutenant Chris Irving of the Duncan Äre department helped cram a RCMP cruiser with toys at the ers, their neighbours and overall airshed health. donated. — Don Bodger — Don Bodger Cowichan Commons on Saturday, Dec. 8.

he cruisers did indeed get crammed. The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP’s Cram-ACruiser toy drive in the parking lot of the Duncan Walmart Supercentre Dec. 8 was a huge success. The community was invited to donate unwrapped toys in a bene¿t for the Cowichan Basket Society and responded in droves. “The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP wish to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s toy drive,’’ said Cpl. Jon Stuart in a press release. Const. Mike Doyle noted there was enough stuff to actually

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Two-tier deal good, but don’t expect any more Regional recreation: Issues will not be resolved soon

t’s hard to know whether it’s best to simply congratulate the various Cowichan of¿cials who ¿nally negotiated a solution to the embarrassing two-tier pool problem. Because the temptation is to use this deal as a reason to rekindle hope for a regional recreation deal. And we all know how often those hopes have been dashed against the cold, hard rocks of political reality. For those fortunate souls who generally ignore the ins and outs of local politics, the regional recreation debate focuses on which Cowichan taxpayers should pay for which recreation facilities. Right now, our various pools, parks This is not and arenas are paid for through a complithe ¿rst step cated hodgepodge of tax functions. Which ones you pay taxes on depends toward a on where you live, who intially built breakthrough the facilities in question, and what deals have been struck by politicians since. In a nutshell, those who are paying more resent those who are paying less, who they regard as getting a free ride. Those who are paying less generally respond with: “you built it, why should we have to pay for it?” Polticians have proposed a variety of models in order to address the situation: everyone shares equally; everyone pays a rate set by how close they live to a facility; everyone pays a rate based on how often their community uses the facility in question; and many variations to the three. All such proposals have failed, because none have been able to improve the situation for a majority of CVRD communities. The two-tier deal passed simply because it did. Therefore, we are going to offer the CVRD directors responsible for last week’s deal a hearty congratulations on a job well done. And then we will stop right there. Hoping for more progress would merely be wishful thinking.

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like North Cowichan was right to reject a bid to extend the period for residents to collect signatures from people opposed to the proposed Stoney Hill Road. To be taken seriously, the Alternate Approval Process needs to have a concrete framework outside of political manipulation and interference. Extending the petition window would be like adding a fourth period on the end of a hockey game if you didn’t like the score after three.

Sansum Point Park could be accessed more easily with the creation of a new Stoney Hill Road.

Will the worry of being a mom ever come to an end? Ashley Degraaf

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hen does the paranoia ever end? When will the “will he touch the ¿replace?” the “I really hope he doesn’t choke on that?” and the, “I can’t forget to shut the baby gate,” end? Paranoia has evolved from what was hardly a factor in old-fashioned parenting to a daily, even hourly snippet in the new age parent’s life. Paranoia is inevitable, especially for a ¿rsttime mom. I ¿nd myself constantly cringing at thoughts of things like accidentally letting go of the stroller while walking down a hill and my son, Jack, hitting his head on the cement. Or I play again and again the close calls, like the time he was just about to grab my hot coffee.

Your heart just about explodes. But when you really think about it, it’s common sense, common sense that clicks most of the time, but not always and you learn from experiences. What interests me is the generational gap where paranoia spawned and multiplied to where it is now, at its all-time high. I recently read a blog post on this subject. “It’s an amazing and exciting time to have a baby right now, but always keep in mind, no one has ever done it like this before,” said Amy Morrison in a post called ‘Why you’re never failing as a mother,” in a blog dubbed Pregnant Chicken. “You are in the trenches when you have a baby. To the untrained eye it seems pretty straightforward and easy — you feed them, you bathe them, you pick them up when they cry — but it’s more than that.” She recounts a story her grandmother told her about how she forgot her daughter at the grocery store in the early ‘40s.

North Cowichan is wrong in not having scrutineers in place to monitor the counting of counter-petition signatures. The democratic process demands transparency and part of that transparency is having independent people there to witness the process. We are not suggesting anything untoward happened. We are suggesting this gap should be closed.

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“She walked up to the store with my mother sleeping in her carriage, parked it outside with all the other sleeping babies (I’ll let that sink in), went inside to do her shopping, then walked home forgetting that she’d taken the baby with her. “She quickly realized her mistake and walked back and retrieved my mother who was still sleeping outside the store.” So what’s the difference from now and then? Why are us modern moms so uptight? Back in the good ‘ol days, when everybody knew your name, there must have been the same dangers, cement slabs, creepy men, hot coffees and small items to choke on. Maybe it’s all the hype, the baby books, manuals, informational classes, movies, the what-to-expects, the I-told-you-sos. Information is key, but information can also be a killer. Information is less private as it was then too.

And from my own worries almost suffocating me, I’ve come to the realization paranoia may not have been as prevalent in the past but it should most de¿nitely be something of the past. You live and you learn. But sadly for me, whose son is now 11 months old, paranoia has only just begun. Before you know it, my wee-one worries will turn into “is he smart enough to use a condom?,’ and “does he remember to wear a seatbelt?” to ¿nally the, ‘I hope he didn’t inherit his mom and dad’s expertise at shot gunning beers.

Ashley Degraaf is a News Leader Pictorial reporter who writes here monthly while on maternity leave.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A11

What would you put into a 25-year time capsule?

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YOUR TURN

“A list of predictions. The things we predict today are really surprising down the road.”

Miro Francisty, Duncan

“I’d put in glow stars because I think they’re comforting.”

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What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

Local authorities endorse plan to work toward a more Åexible weir

Politicians not respecting our wishes, paper not respecting our stand

Dear editor In Friday’s “Our take” the News Leader Pictorial stated the road should go through on the Maple Bay Peninsula, and not to worry about development because there are “elected of¿cials who respect the wishes of their constituents,” and also there are “people willing to stand and ¿ght for the protection of their community.” And when these people stand and ¿ght to try to spread information not reported by the newspapers, some newspapers may call it “rhetoric,” and certain politicians will call it “misinformation.” How gratifying it would be if newspapers and of¿cials would engage in an open debate about the road without resorting to mildly veiled accusations. For instance, how many “wishes,” pre-Christmas, did the of¿cials grant their constituents as far as the peninsula is concerned? Did constituents say they wished for public waterfront to be sold to pay for a road that will lead to hydro and development in a mostly publicly owned wilderness that could be parkland, where about 12 residences are full-time? How much information and time did of¿cials give the public to make their wishes known? The NLP reported 63% of “residents” on the peninsula voted for the road. But 63% of residents did not vote for the road. Six votes were cast by the government. This is a fact, not “rhetoric.” The fact was reported by neither the government, nor the newspapers. The mayor and I have argued the point. I say, “Take away six votes, you have 59% of residents.” The mayor repeats “63% of property owners.” To which I say, “So if the six votes represent property owners, why wasn’t the public, who are the “property owners,” consulted about the road?” And why is the Leader reporting government rhetoric rather than questioning it? Icel Dobell

In my opinion: Better way possible

Andrew Leong

Quamichan middle school’s Megan Smith and Sam Blair-Speirs of the District Student Advisory Committee, were among the student volunteers who Älled 50 backpacks with toiletries, school supplies and warm clothing for homeless and needy youth during their annual backback project on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Cowichan Valley School District Annex.

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Don’t take anger about bosses’ decisions out on front-line workers

Dear editor While it’s great that our beautiful community centre will now be more accessible, it was dismaying to read people have been berating pool staff about this issue. This is unacceptable, and I challenge the people doing it to get down there and apologize, if they’re able to muster the necessary class. That staff is nothing but

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friendly and helpful, and anyone berating them for something so obviously out of their control is acting like a sel¿sh loser. And while I’m ranting, let me add that we don’t get to berate the girls at the bank because of the bank’s disgusting user fees. We don’t get to abuse a server just because we’re dropping a big $30 on dinner and a $5 tip. And if some item in a store seems overpriced, how about whining to the manager and giving the salesperson a break? Or does that just seem too hard? Most of us are guilty of this abysmal behaviour at least occasionally. In the spirit of Christmas I say go and apologize now to someone you were needlessly rude to. It’s cheap and it’ll make both your days. John Brackenbury Cowichan Bay

Can the CVRD ride this wave to a regional recreation deal?

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Dear D editor Regarding two-tier pool fees remaining in pplace for Sahtlam/Glenora and the Cowichan

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Lake area. I was so looking forward to using the pool in the new year! But we didn’t make the cut. Come on, Area E, get on board. Sheron Chrysler, Duncan comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Brave move on pool has us swimming in the right direction

Dear editor The new deal for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre is still not ideal but certainly a stroke in the right direction. Congratulations to the courageous CVRD board members for doing good by their citizens. John Koury, Duncan comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

North Cowichan taxpayers never wanted this white elephant

Dear editor When the politicians and bureaucrats get ¿nished patting themselves on the back, perhaps they could share some praise for the beleaguered taxpayers of North Cowichan who have been contributing $200 or more a year to pay for a white elephant that 49% of us voted against. Mark Kiemele Chemainus

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t a recent Cowichan Watershed board meeting, Craig Sutherland of the KWL engineering ¿rm gave an interesting comparison between the current rigid “rule curve” weir management rules and the proposed new Àexible “rule band” approach. The rule curve is a strict approach to water levels in the lake. It essentially keeps the lake at certain prescribed level, regardless of precipitation or other lake inÀow conditions. The proposed rule band protocol allows much more Àexibility. It will allow the operating group to compensate for changing inÀows and take advantage of any summer rainfall by keeping it until it is needed late in the summer. Both protocols have the weir at zero storage at the end of the summer management period. Summer water inÀows have dropped by thirty ¿ve percent since the mid-1980s. It is clear the Àexible rule band would have resulted in considerable improvement in river conditions in many years. It is also clear summer inÀow conditions are decreasing quickly and that just managing our current weir as well as possible may not be enough to ensure suf¿cient late summer water in the future. If this trend of decreasing summer precipitation continues, as many in the scienti¿c community expect, we may need to store more water than our current weir can provide. CWB member Tim Kulchyski indicated Cowichan Tribes supports immediate movement to the rule band approach but would consider this to be a temporary measure. He did not want to prejudice any other options to store more water in the summer and to get more local control. There was also discussion from CVRD board members regarding what would have happened this year if we had applied the rule band. It was con¿rmed we would have had enough water with rule band protocol for the minimum seven cubic meters per second Àow rate required for salmon migration, plus extra 24 hour pulses to encourage the ¿sh to go up the river. There would have been no low Àow crisis and we would not have been trucking salmon this year if we had used the rule band. There was a sense of urgency about getting control of our water quickly in order to mitigate climate change effects on our watershed in the future. Both the Cowichan watershed board and the CVRD board voted to support adoption of the rule band, as an amendment to the Catalyst water licence. Pending Catalyst approval, the next steps will be taken in January with public meetings. It is very encouraging that the provincial government has taken notice of the crisis we had this fall and is willing to help us to facilitate the changes necessary for us to better manage our water resources. We can now see what must be done this winter to ensure we start to manage our weir much more ef¿ciently next summer and into the future. Parker Jefferson is a member of the Cowichan River protection lobby group One Cowichan.

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• • • FAMILY FUN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cowichan families are invited to celebrate the 21stannual Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints free live nativity production this weekend. The live nativity pageant — at 1815 Tzouhalem Road — is a beautiful re-enactment of the ﬁrst Christmas, accompanied by the music of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

The cast and crew are made up entirely of local volunteers with individuals and families of all sizes and ages, including adults and children and live animals. Shows run at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 22 and 23. Admission is free. But donations for the food bank will be accepted on site. Call 250-746-4454 for more.

Understanding the internet

Holiday fun Cowichan offers plenty of activity for you and your family to indulge in this Christmas

Parents need context: Getting behind your teen’s thirst for social media

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Maeve Maguire

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Dear Santa, I would like an iPad and cellphone this Christmas. Love Johnny, age 6.

re you nervous about the effect these new technologies will have on your children? Lisa Read offers some perspective on introducing these devices into your home. Read is the information technology teacher at Mount Prevost Middle School and with two teenagers of her own, this is a topic she knows well. Read said parents feel uncertain about computers and the internet because they didn’t use these tools in their youth. As such, they don’t have a clear idea about how and when to let their children use it. “It’s all about context. When I was a kid there was weed, alcohol, sneaking into movies so I have context to set rules. Parents don’t have the experience of using social media as a teenager in the way they do understand experiences with like music, clothing styles, dating, etc.” When Read’s children were young, the family computer was in the kitchen. They didn’t have computers in their bedrooms. If they accessed the internet, someone was most likely watching. Read doesn’t believe parental controls are the answer to restricting a child from accessing inappropriate material. She said it is a learning opportunity. “I think it’s a false sense of security and any kid with his salt will ¿gure out the workaround. It doesn’t encourage the parent to know and understand what’s going on. When my kids would ¿nd something inappropriate it would be no different to them watching

As the information technology teacher at Mount Prevost Middle School, and the mother of two teens, Lisa Read is well-versed in the topic of teens and the technology of social networking. something R-rated on TV or reading an inappropriate magazine at a friend’s house. Kids will look for the information, then you have the conversation.” Read said parents need to understand how to use the internet and why kids are attracted to social media. She said there is a good side to the internet, contrary to what is often depicted in the news — the stories of cyber bullying and predators. Being informed will help parents decide how to use computers and internet in their home. “If you don’t sit down as a parent and understand the culture around the internet you

will only be guiding them through fear. Parents need to ¿nd a way to inform themselves to what’s going on. That might mean those painful hours of sitting through Webkins and Club Penguin, and other things that might not appeal to adults.” Social media is another level of interaction ction that can concern parents. Read said social al media plays an important role in a teenager’s ger’s social life. “We all know how important socializing ng is for teenagers. When I was a teenager it was talking on the phone for hours and hours.

Now it’s texting and tweeting or updating Facebook. Kids these days don’t differentiate between virtual friends and face-to-face friends. They just have friends. That connection is huge for them.” Read said like curfews, staying up late, and deciding what movies your child is allowed to watch, rules around computer use should honour your values as a parent. And, like the rest, these rules should change as your child grows up. “It has to change. Maeve Maguire There are different rules according to age. young children, the For youn computer should be compute in a main traf¿c area, bedroom. It’s also not in their bedr easy enough to turn off Wi¿ at, say, 10 p.m., if you feel their devices older kids and th structure.” need more structur parents and Read encourages pa teachers to teach kids how to be discerning consumers. “It’s the process of being a critical thinker, cri understanding the difference of hype and isn’t tech-savvy, content. So even if the parent is they can still help children understand right from wrong, truth from ¿ction.”

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Chemainus Änds education in psychosis Prevention and intervention: Touring band combines with speakers to create better understanding of mental health Nick Bekolay

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touring band with a twist recently paid a visit to Chemainus Secondary School. Proud Animal dropped by the school recently to back up Barbara Adler, Gavin Youngash and Mike Young, spokespersons for the ReachOut Psychosis tour, as they spoke to students at CSS regarding psychosis prevention and intervention. Through music, humour and student participation, Adler and Youngash stripped away students’ misconceptions about psychosis — de¿ned by Adler as a “cluster of symptoms that include hallucinations, behavioural and personality changes, paranoia and delusions.” They then taught them how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental illness and obtain help for themselves or their friends. After a comical exchange of novel high-¿ves between Adler and a student volunteer, the band rocked out during one of several musical interludes. Youngash then invited a handful of teens to participate in a demonstration designed ned to convey to students what someone suffering

from psychosis might experience. He asked one volunteer to play the role of the afÀicted person and had them tell the audience about their day. Meanwhile, the remaining volunteers were asked to dance around the “victim,” touch them on the shoulder or whisper in their ear to mimic the effects of visual, tactile and auditory hallucinations. When asked how someone might feel after coping with these types of distractions for a day or even a week, Youngash said students often answer with “exhausted,” a reaction echoed by the day’s “victim,” a student named Elizabeth. Adler put the exercise into context following its conclusion. “We like to point out,” Adler said to the audience, “that even though that demo is often very funny — we see some amazing dance moves — if this were happening in real life, if all of these hallucinations were real, it obviously wouldn’t be funny.” She segued into a discussion regarding the signs and symptoms of psychosis, referring to the exercise to help draw answers out of students. Adler then reviewed a variety of ways in which students ca can help maintain a healthy balance in their lives, sharing the stage wit with Young as he disclosed the ris risks to a person’s mental health pposed by drugs and alcohol. The show conc concluded with a review of support and intervention services availab available to students, and judging from the num number of students approaching the stage following follow the show, it

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JANUARY BOARD MEETING The next public meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the School Board Ofﬁce Board Room.

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Keyboardist Mike Young of Proud Animal plays during a recent presentation by the ReachOut Psychosis tour at Chemainus Secondary School. was well-received. Adler has been involved with ReachOut for “six or seven years,” she said. They tour for six weeks each school year and play additional shows while at home in Vancouver. Touring as extensively as they do has helped their message reach a multitude of students. “We hit our 100,000th student last February,” Adler added, “and since then, we’ve seen a few more thousand people.” “We start the presentation asking if anyone’s heard of psychosis,” she added. “A lot of them put their hands up. We ask them if any-

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Want to keep the kids active during the holidays? Maeve Maguire

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chool is not even ofÂżcially over yet and Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again. Looking for activities to do with the young people in your home over this 16-day holiday break is not always easy. But here are a few ideas to get you and the kids out of the house for a change of scene and possibly start new family traditions. â€˘ Santa Claus is going for a swim at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. For anyone looking for an alternative to sitting on Santaâ€™s knee, get your picture taken with Santa underwater in the pool from 1 to 5 p.m on Dec 22. â€˘ The B.C. Forest Discovery Centre is running its Christmas Express every 20 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Dec 23. Get there early to get a seat on the 1910 steam locomotive. â€˘ The Island Savings Centre and the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena are both hosting a Winter Wonderland on the ice on Dec 23. â€˘ Duncan Dynamics offers parents a Christmas Shopping drop-in camp on Dec 22 from noon to 6 p.m.

After Christmas Day, there are 12 days until the kids go back to school. That can feel like an eternity to parents whose money is spent and whose kids are bouncing off the walls. Consider these activities to keep everyone sane. â€˘ What better way to bond with the kids than diving into ice-cold water? Ladysmith, Cowichan Bay and Maple Bay offer New Yearâ€™s Day Polar Bear swims. Registration at 11 a.m. Full-body freeze at noon, for Ladysmith and Maple Bay. Cowichan Bay takes the plunge at 11 a.m. â€˘ In Chemainus, the grand Âżnale of the Festival of Trees at Chemainus Gardens at 3042 River Rd takes place on Dec. 28. Paint a ceramic tree decoration, participate in a poetry contest, and listen to carolers singing. Entry is by donation with all proceeds going to the Harvest House Food Bank. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. â€˘ Let your kids burn off some energy at Duncan Dynamics, open for drop-in gymnasts for kids ages three to 12 at different times from Dec 27 to 29, Jan 2 to 5. Cost is $5 per hour.

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Looking for a family outing that involves fun, exercise and is 100 per cent winter? Try a family skate at one of the four local arenas. â€˘ The Raptors is open until Dec. 31 from Thursday to Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. with a Ă€ying demonstration at 1:30 p.m. Dress warm and bring an umbrella for the outdoor show. The close-up view of vultures, eagles, owls

and other birds of prey is worth it. â€˘ Family skating times are available at Fuller Lake Arena, Kerry Park Arena, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, and the Island Savings Centre. Each location has blocked

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uncanâ€™s newest â€” and tallest â€” totem pole got royal Aboriginal treatment during Saturdayâ€™s soggy unveiling in Charles Hoey

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f I could write the review for Mother Mother in three words I’d simply say they kicked ass. But unfortunately that won’t do. So let’s try “Originality is huge.” That was the idea guitarist and vocalist Ryan Guldemond hurled at the crowd during the indie band’s performance at the Cowichan Theatre Saturday. Their crazy lyrics, rhythms, beats and light show exempli¿ed just that, delivering a crazy good time for a near-full theatre. But I wasn’t surprised. I’ve been following Mother Mother since my heart strings were tugged by the song Body of Years from their second album O My Heart. I had to get the CD and I had to see them live. And that I did when they opened for Matt Good in 2009 at the Cowichan Theatre. I was hooked like (just as they sing) “a ¿sh out of water.” They played a delicious smor-

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Cowichan painter makes an ofÄcial Point

ARTISTS A Cowichan Theatre tradition returns If you judge it by the amount of local appearances he made, Steven Point may have been Cowichan’s favourite B.C. lieutenant-governor. So it is only ﬁtting his ofﬁcial portrait was painted by a Cowichan Valley artist. Two portraits of Point painted by Shawnigan Lake artist David Goatley were unveiled last month following the retirement of B.C.’s 28th-

Lieutenant Governor. One of the portraits will hang in Government House and the other was purchased by the Government House Foundation as a gift for the Point family. “It has been a great privilege to paint a man who has given so much to our province and whose great wisdom and good humour is apparent not only in his words but in his face,”

Goatley said in a press release. “(He’s) a big man with a huge heart.” The official painting features the traditional uniform of the Lt. Governor as well as Aboriginal art that emphasizes Point was the first B.C. Lt.-Governor of First Nations origin. Goatley also did official portraits of Iona Campagnolo and James Dunsmuir.

The Nutcracker: Inspiring young dancers and the Christmas spirit for 125 years

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fter 120 years, The Nutcracker still keeps audiences on pointed toes. The Cowichan Theatre presents The Royal City Youth Ballet performance of this timeless Christmas classic this weekend. New tutus in this year’s performance add new energy to The Nutcracker, so even if you’ve seen it before, you haven’t seen it like this. “With new dancers comes new energy, new interpretations, new expressions and although you might have seen The Nutcracker before, it’s portrayed differently by the new dancers,” Nikki Nilsson, acting programmer at the Cowichan Theatre said. “I like the new dancers and seeing how they interpret their roles.” There is local talent in this year’s production. Isabella Lyons plays the principle role of Clara and her aunt and uncle live in the Cowichan Valley. Lyons, who has been dancing since she was two, has spent months practicing for the show. She is excited to perform in front of her family at the Cowichan Theatre. The Royal City Youth Ballet gives young dancers the chance to perform with veteran professionals. “This is a young group and the Royal City Youth Ballet, they bridge the gap between dancers who come from the top of their classes going into professional dance. It’s a chance to dance for a professional company but they aren’t the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, yet,” Nilsson said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for them so the young dancers can work with professionals.” Nilsson says The Nutcracker is inspirational for aspiring dancers in the community. Little girls and boys might split jump and plie out of the theatre.

The annual Royal City Youth Ballet production of The Nutcracker has been getting Cowichan into the holiday spirit for years. “A dancer who is in dance school can see what she or he can aspire to because of the level of dancing in The Nutcracker. There are some tricky duets and dif¿cult pieces that they so seeing and that is inspiration for a student.” Nilsson said. The Nutcracker, originally performed in Russia, is loved all over the world and has been presented by many different ballet companies. It follows the story of Clara. She is given a nutcracker, who comes to life and takes her on an adventure in the Land of the Sweets.

“I think people really get into the Christmas spirit when they see The Nutcracker. There’s a lot of action with The Land of the Sweets, the exotic people, Clara and her nutcracker solider see on their nutcracker voyage,” Nilsson said. “It’s just so full of activity and it’s charming. It kind of takes you back to a gentler time.” Some families make it a tradition to go every year. Nilsson says people who haven’t seen it will recognize Tchaikovsky’s music and still enjoy it, even if they aren’t familiar with the story. “It appeals to all ages. The music is very

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recognizable. They will recall the music and it will make sense to them visually when they see the performance. There is better connection of the choreography when there is an expression of music that goes along with it,” Nilsson said. Your ticket What: The Nutcracker Where: Cowichan Theatre When: 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and, 1 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $23 or $70 for a family of two adults and two children. Call 250-748-7529.

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mprovisational jazz singer Cari Burdett is joined by Sara Marreiros and other musicians for the second-annual An Evening of Winter Solstice Music. The event takes place on Dec. 21, the year’s shortest day with the sun at its lowest point at midday. Burdett said they will sing and play diverse and eclectic songs that bring light into the heart of winter. “We have a mixture of old Gregorian chant, a classical Bach version of Ave courtesy Cari Burdett Maria which we are turning on its side Cari Burdett and Sara Marreiros are turning their annual Winter Solstice show into a Cowichan tradition. and presenting in a more upbeat man-

ner, and a Wailin’ Jennies tune. “ Burdett said they will present standards they love to sing like Joni Mitchell’s River and Nina Simone’s Wild is the Wind. There will be a quiet moment of dedication to those who have passed and a singalong with the audience. This year the duo has collaborated with the talented Leah Hokanson, a gifted pianist and singer from Gabriola Island, Massimo Pintus on guitar and hand-made metal gongs; and Chris Bertin on world percussion playing bells, shakers, Àutes and didgeridoo. If last year’s concert is anything to go by, the Winter Solstice Music celebration is expected to sell out.

Burdett said last year’s event was standing-room only. She and her fellow musicians hadn’t anticipated how popular the event would be. This year they are holding it in a bigger venue and they will keep track of ticket sales so everyone in the audience gets a seat. Your ticket What: Winter Solstice When: Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Where: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door, $5 for kids, at Ten Old Books or the Community Farm Store in the Duncan Garage, and Lila Music Centre on Gibbins Road.

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Your Cowichan events calendar Thursday Free Christmas Swim: Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn from 12 to 3 p.m. One adult accompanied by a minimum of two and a maximum of four kids. 250-246-4181. Mitch and the Barroness: with special guest TBA, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $12 advance $15 door.

Friday An Evening of Winter Solstice Music: Cari Burdett and Sara Marreiros and special guests at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. at 7 p.m. Tickets

at Lila Music Centre, Ten Old Books, Community Farm Store, $15 advance $20 door, children up to 12 years $5. Call 250 701 0978 for info. Clearcut: Limited tickets, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $20 includes snacks.

Saturday The Mother Tongue Band Christmas Concert: performing songs from “The Nate Before Xmas” as well as from “Sweet Dreams and all the Rest,” 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $12 advance $15 door.

David Gogo performs to a sold-out Duncan Garage Showroom audience on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Sunday Last Minute Christmas Market: Clements Centre, 5856 Clements in Duncan 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Bill Levity’s Electric Kandy Kane Variety Show: Proceeds to the Meals on the Ground 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $10 advance $12 door.

Christmas Day Annual Christmas Breakfast and Movies: for those who wish to be alone with people who feel the same. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., 10:30 a.m. By donation.

Boxing Day Cougar Annie Tales: Back by popular demand at 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $15.

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December 27

Andrew Leong

Senior dancers Lily Miller and Alyssa Koniuk (left) dance to Jingle Bells, while Kristin Denis, Hanna Pachet, Mackenzie Dickson, and Shaylynn Sullivan dance to Winter Wonderland during Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers presentation of A Merry Celtic Christmas at the Cowichan Theatre on Friday, Dec. 7. mic for kids under the age of 17 at 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., by donation.

330 Duncan St., $15 advance $20 door, partial proceeds to the Food Basket Society.

Melody Diachun: Jazz singer from the mainland, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom,

Lennon / Wes Paul: Global hip hop at 8 p.m., Duncan Ga-

Cougar Annie Tales: Back by popular demand at 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $15.

December 28 Kids’ Dress Rehearsal: Open

COWICHAN THEATRE AND ROYAL CITY YOUTH BALLET PRESENT

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December 29

rage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., $10 advance, $12 door.

December 30 Zuzu’s Petals: Local indie band, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St.,

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December 31 Masquerade Ball: Shoe Pub New Year’s celebration. Food, music, prizes. 250-416-0411.

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he family of Kathaleen Nelson would like to thank all who attended the Celebration of Life Tea for our Mother. Thank you too for all the cards of sympathy, Ă€owers, words of condolence and the sharing of your memories of her with us. DEATHS

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âœŚ Affordable cremation and burial options including natural services âœŚ Pre-arrangements âœŚ Approved Funeral Provider for Memorial Society of BC Betty NIEUWEBOER, Catharina (Catrien) February 19, 1926 - December 11, 2012 Catharina passed away peacefully with family members at her side. She will be dearly missed by her family, especially Simon, her husband of 68 years; her children Trudy (Bob Rochon), Emmy (Bruce Sampson ), Lia (Murray Woods), Catrina (Steve Nezaticky), Patsy (Trevor Comis) as well as 6 grandchildren: Rob, Chad, Ben, Lia, Simon and Emily and 2 great grandchildren, Cara and Rogan and one on the way. Catrien was born in Grootebroek, Holland where she met her husband, Simon. They immigrated to Canada in 1951 with their ďŹ rst born baby girl, Trudy. They settled in the Cowichan Valley and raised ďŹ ve daughters while ďŹ nding the time to build two homes and maintain huge vegetable and ďŹ‚ower gardens. Catrien was a devoted wife and mother. Those who knew her beneďŹ ted from her quiet wisdom and ability to make everyone feel special. She had an amazing sense of humour. She loved to hear us laugh and brought us together through card games, puzzles, and board games. The Queen of Ping Pong was wickedly strong from years of kneading bread for a family of seven. This led to many spontaneous arm wrestling competitions . A favourite family story is the time her twelve year old grandson decided it was time to test his mettle and challenged his grandmother to a match. He was quickly defeated and has still not lived it down! Her precision, quiet determination and attention to detail was most evident in intricate knitting projects. Whether it was a Cowichan sweater or a complicated cable knit, we were amazed at how she could knit, watch TV, and keep an eye on ďŹ ve girls all at the same time! The way she lived her life was a gift to her family. She gave us a lifetime of love, grace, generosity, gentleness, and humour. Dementia took Catrien from us a few years ago, but even under its debilitating inďŹ‚uence, Catrienâ€™s eyes still twinkled. She spoke with her eyes and her smiles. She still loved and was loved. Many thanks to the caring staff on 2 South at Cowichan District Hospital and more recently, Sunridge Place which provided Catrien with a safe, comfortable home during her ďŹ nal months. Thanks also to Dr. Tom Rimmer for his able and kind care of our mother and us. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Edwards Church at 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan on December 21st at 12 pm, with reception to follow downstairs. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn

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

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CRAFT FAIRS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING isnâ€™t done yet? Maybe it hasnâ€™t even started! Donâ€™t worry! Come to the Last Minute Christmas Market 2 Sundays in December - 16th & 23rd 11-3pm, Clements Centre, 5856 Clements in Duncan. Fine Food * Beautiful Art * Skilled Craft * All Local & Hand-made* Free admission!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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

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

“Digniﬁed access to food for all”

LOST AND FOUND

LOST DOG

Quil, a female Vizsla went missing Dec. 3 on Gibbins Road while visiting Duncan. She is very shy, scared and avoids people so will not come if called. She is 2.5’ tall, has short reddish-brown hair. Last positive sighting Riverside Road Dec 14. Last unconfirmed sighting at gas station Bench Rd & TC Highway at 5:30 Friday Dec 14. Please contact us with any information and sightings. Sarah 250704-6824 LOST SMALL yellow sports alarm, left I believe on the Trans Canada Trail, McGee creek area. If found please call (250)929-5580. The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Jan. 26th & Feb. 23rd courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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

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FOUND in Duncan approx the first week in December, a disposable camera. The photo’s have been developed. Pictures look to be from an oil or gas line site (?) in possibly Alberta. Also a photos of a grey house, people and one of a black & white Border Collie. They can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan call 250-746-4471 to identify. FOUND: Insulated Camelbak water bottle (with blue/green pattern), in a black reflective holder, found Nov. 8 across from new Maple Bay Firehall. Item was dropped off at the News Leader Pictorial, Unit 2-5380 TCH (between Buckerfields & the Brick). To identify phone 250-746-4471. LOST: ALFRED Sung prescription glasses, tinted progressive lens, greenish-navy blue in colour, Alexander/Beverly Arms area. (250)748-8749

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED Lyackson First Nation 7973A Chemainus Road Chemainus BC V0R 1K5 Telephone: (250) 246-5019 Fax: (250) 246-5049

Director of Operations – Job Posting

The Director of Operations position is a full-time position. The Director of Operations contributes to the ef¿cient day-today operations of the Lyackson First Nation and is responsible for providing support to, and be accountable to the Chief and Council of the Lyackson First Nation. The following is a list of the main duties associated with the position: • Implement Chief and Council strategic plans; • Implement and plan for Community Services and Community Engagement • Provide Administrative Leadership to Lyackson Administration • Oversees, plans and implements policies and procedures for all areas of the Lyackson operations; • Oversees and provides direction and support to administrative staff, contractors and consultants; • Ensures all funding requirements, including reporting for all funding sources received are ful¿lled; • Ensures Lyackson budgets are executed and managed as directed and intended by the Lyackson Chief and Council within appropriate accounting guidelines; • Actively seeks funds for operations, projects and programs outside AANDC programs; • Provides input into the long-range planning and short-term (annual) Lyackson operational requirements, and develops and implements budgets accordingly; • Organizes and establishes internal (in-of¿ce) and external communications; • Confers closely with Lyackson Chief and Council to coordinate and prioritize planning and overall objectives and ensures that Lyackson Chief and Council Resolutions are being adhered to; • Represents Lyackson’s Administrative interests on various boards/committees for organizations that Lyackson has an association with as necessary. Quali¿cations • Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or Public Administration as well as at least 5 years Senior Management experience working with First Nations organizations/governments; • Strong track-record for acquiring funding; • Strong oral and written communication skills is a necessity; • Work cooperatively and effectively with others; • Ability to motivate, inspire and lead a small but focused team; • Must be able to maintain strict rules of con¿dentiality and be loyal to the of¿ce of the Lyackson. Working Conditions Lyackson First Nation is small community with of¿ces in the Chemainus area. The Director of Operations usual work arrangement is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. As well as attend evening Chief and Council meetings, and occasional meetings on weekends. Salary will be commensurate with experience. CV’s will be accepted until Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 4 pm. We appreciate all interested applicants however only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. In accordance of Section 16 (1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, persons of aboriginal descent may be accorded preferential treatment. All resumes shall be made to the attention of: Lyackson Chief and Council email: admin@lyackson.bc.ca or mail to: 7973A Chemainus Road Chemainus BC V0R 1K5 Please visit www.lyackson.bc.ca for more information about Lyackson First Nation

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CHEMAINUS Bright 1 bdrm level entry, sep entrance, shared W/D. Only quiet mature person need apply. Long term preferred. N/S, N/P & no parties. Avail Jan 1. $800/m, heat & hydro incl. Ref Req. (250) 246-3354

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

ACOUSTIC GUITAR wanted for grandson, reasonably priced please. Call 250-7106568 or (250)743-6543

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

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

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1700 SQâ€™ warehouse w/ retail and ofďŹ ce space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view. AVAILABLE NOW 1000 sqâ€™ 7000 sqâ€™ store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622 Lantzville Estate Sale: far below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900. Call 250-585-2620.

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

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$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

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RENTALS

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SHIMPO POTTERS wheel, bats included, $600. Olympic klin model# 2327h, 23â€?wx27â€?d, new wiring, needs some new bricks, also included klin sitter dial, thermometer 1 full shelf, 8 1/2 shelves, posts and stilts, $700. Ohaus chipper beam scale, 2610 grams, $35. Open to reasonable offers. 1(250)2478152. (Gabriola Island).

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

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

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

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LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241. CENTRAL DUNCAN- newly renoâ€™d. 2-bdrm, 5 appls. NS/NP. Quiet, yard. Avail now. $875.+ utils. (250)619-4225. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 bdrm. No pets, No smoking. $556/mo. Avail now. 250-246-4221

SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce. $7.25 sq ft Call (250)245-9811 or (250)474-3585.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS, 1 bd 1 bth, F/S/DW, W/D, utilities incl., nicely ďŹ nished, patio, quiet area, walking trails, pet on approval, mature single/couple, NS, ND, refs. Avail Jan 1st 250-246-1789 (leave message) $850. DUNCAN 2-BDRM, clean, bright 2-level, close to schools, bus route, park, on cul-de-sac. 5 applâ€™s, propane F/P. fenced backyard. NS/NP. Refs reqâ€™d. $895 mo. (250)477-5859 (250)746-8128.

HOMES FOR RENT Chemainus: 3 bdrm house, available now, N/S, $800/mo. Call 250-416-1343. CHERRY PT- Clean, quiet 2 bdrm, storage room, waterfront mobile home. NS/NP. $950 inclds utils 250-743-2370 COWICHAN STATION, 1 bdrm mobile on acreage, W/D inclâ€™d, N/S, small pet ok, avail immed, $650. (250)715-0177. COWICHAN STATION, almost new 2 bdrm Carriage house, 5 applâ€™s, N/Pets, N/S. $975 + util. (250)746-8376 CROFTON, renoâ€™d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view, 2 blocks to ferry, private covered back deck overlooking large fenced yard with fruit trees & ďŹ‚owers, N/S, small pet considered. Refâ€™s. Jan 15th or Feb 1st. $1,400/mo. (250)701-3186 DUNCAN, 2400 sq.ft. home in desirable area, 2 full baths, 1 ensuite, 3 bdrms up. $1500/mo negotiable. Jan 1st. (250)732-4413 DUNCAN, 5 bdrm house for rent on large lot fenced for dogs. Attached garage/workshop. Some nice upgrades. Jan 1. $1500. Also Available for sale. Inquire - no agents please. Call (250)746-4749. DUNCAN, NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. (250) 246-8318. DUNCAN- RENT or rent to own, 3/4 bdrm mobile. F/S, W/D, big lot. Avail immed. (250)510-9442,(250)748-2719. LK COW. 2640 sq.ft. 3-bdrm (2 up, 1 down). 3-pc main bath, 3-pc ensuite off master 2-pc ensuite off bdrm 2, 2-pc bath in utility room next to lower level bdrm. Ultra heavy insulation, EnerGuide certiďŹ ed & new heat pump/ A/C system (lowest heating costs). Large yard, covered concrete patio area off rear of house, new roof, new paint in & out, new ďŹ‚ooring, 5 applâ€™s, $1200.+ utils or $1100./mo with 1 yr lease. N/S, approved pets, refâ€™s reqâ€™d & veriďŹ ed. Call (250)749-3555. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, private 2 bdrm, 5 appls, lake view, $995 mo. Refâ€™s. Avail immed. Call 250-652-6407 or email: paulmcg@shaw.ca SHAWNIGAN. 3-bdrm, 2 bath Large lot, hardwood/ tile ďŹ‚oors Near lake & Village. $1250.+ utils. Avail now (250)886-1953

OFFICE/RETAIL 500sqâ€™ ofďŹ ce/retail space for Lease with highway exposure and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view. DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ďŹ‚oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671 DUNCAN, ofďŹ ce/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground ďŹ‚oor, completely renoâ€™d, or consulting. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929

Duncan: 1800 sq.ft. 1/2 duplex. 6 years old, all appliances (new stove, new d/w), gas fp. Living/dining/kitchen/laundry/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bdrms plus master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus. Easy access to highway. $1150/mo + utils. N/P, N/S. Avail. now. Call 250-746-7480 leave message.

WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ďŹ‚ooring, A/C

DUNCAN Duplex - upper level 3 bdrm 1.5 bath F/S/D, shared laundry, close to schools and bus routes, $1100 (incl utilities) avail immediately 250-710-0359 or 250-7010404

DUNCAN: Room & Board, fully furnished, includes internet wiďŹ & cable. Close to town & schools. $750. N/P, outside smoking only. Call Shelly or Arnie 250-597-3913 after 3 pm or lv msg - weâ€™ll call you back!

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ROOM & BOARD

COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810. COWICHAN BAY: furnished 1 bdrm bachelor suite, quiet & private lower level walkout with beautiful views. $750/mo inclâ€™s hydro, satellite & high speed internet. Refâ€™s & DD req â€˜d. Call (778)679-9173. Crofton: 2 bdrm basement suite, W/D, partial hydro included. Separate entrance, large yard, newly renoâ€™d. $800/m. (250) 331-1465 Douglas Hill- Feb 1- 1800sq ft, 1bdrm, own entry, ocean views, new laminate, 5 appls, wood stove. $900+1/2 utils, 2 refs. 250-743-3507 after 6pm. DUNCAN- FRESHLY painted 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Avail now. 250-246-1933. DUNCAN 2 bdrms, private driveway and entrance F/S,W/D $850 utils incl. N/S, N/P Ref reqâ€™d. 250-7328377

DUNCAN - Clean 1 bdrm basement suite, $640, N/S, Shared W/D, cable included. Avail now. Call 250-597-7697 LOVELY BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite in quiet area near Duncan. N/S. $700 incl util. 250748-0881

SUITES, UPPER COBBLE HILL (Kingburne Rd.) Self contained bright & sunny bachelor suite on acreage, F/S, tiled bath, utilities included. $550. 250929-8228 DUNCAN, newer 3 bdrm, 4 applâ€™s, W/D hookup N/S, pet considered. Available now. $950/mo + util. (250)732-8922 NEAR SHAWNIGAN Village, 1 bdrm, own electric meter, W/D, F/S, dishwasher. Quiet, parking. NS/NP. $695./mo. Avail now. (250)361-6193.

TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $875./mo. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. CHEMAINUS- RENOâ€™D lrg bright 2 bdrm suite, 2 levels, 4 appls, 1.5 bath, sm pet considered. N/S. Refs. Avail Jan 1. $700. Call (250)246-1457. LK COW: 3 bdrm townhouse (#5-215 Madill), 1.5 bath, 5 appls, single carport, newly painted. $750+ hydro. N/S, sm pet ok. Call 250-477-4524.

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

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1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,300. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A29

Capitals welcome a break

Islanders lose a close game in Purinton debut Starting fresh: Team coming around since coaching change Don Bodger

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Rest period: Halfway mark nearly reached with more frustration in two games Don Bodger

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t’s not the way the Cowichan Valley Capitals wanted to head into the B.C. Hockey League’s Christmas break on a six-game losing streak, but they’ll recharge the batteries over the holidays and hope for better things in the last half of the season. The Caps are 7-19-2 after 28 games, two short of the halfway mark for them, after dropping a 4-3 decision to the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday night at Cowichan Arena and a 5-2 decision to the Grizzlies in Victoria Sunday night. The Victoria game was moved up from Dec. 21 so the teams could enjoy an extended break over the holidays. The Caps cleared their schedule even more by putting over their Dec. 28 home game against Victoria to Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. The Caps don’t return to action now until Dec. 31 with a game at Port Alberni. Caps’ coach Jim Ingram won’t summon the troops back to Cowichan Arena until Dec. 28 to get back to work. The break, he said, is “muchneeded.’’ The Caps jumped into a 3-0 ¿rst-

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Taking a tumble is the Prince George Spruce Kings’ Cameron Lawson in a collision with the Capitals’ Brett Seldon Saturday night at Cowichan Arena. period lead on the Spruce Kings on goals by Teal Burns, Kyle Horsman and Hayden-James Berra, but gave up four in the second and that settled the score. “You make your own breaks, I guess,’’ said Ingram. “Right now, the second period seems to be a kick in the ass for us. We come out and play a good third. Too little, too late.’’ The Caps also got all their goals in the ¿rst period in Victoria, leaving the ice locked in a 2-2 tie. But the Grizzlies replied twice in the second and once in the third for the win. Jesse Neher and Keyler Bruce tallied for the Caps. The Caps held a wide edge in shots against the Spruce Kings but were badly outshot by the Grizzlies. It doesn’t seem to matter about the territorial play. Nothing has been going the Caps’ way.

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“It’s tough,’’ said Ingram. “There’s no other way to describe it. We’re seeing some good things out of the kids. They’re not giving up. “Right now, the kids do work hard and that’s all we can ask of them.’’ Ingram conceded the loss of Ryan Hanes, whom he just happened to run into at the Vancouver airport on the way to Trail during the break Monday, to the Western Hockey League has been dif¿cult to overcome. “We’ve de¿nitely given up some age,’’ said Ingram. “We’re looking at scoring by committee. We’ve got to ¿nd a way to be better.’’ January and February are going to be extremely busy for the team. “The ¿rst half of the schedule, it left a lot to be desired,’’ said Ingram. “We didn’t get out on the road till two weeks ago. That limits you. I don’t care what anybody says.’’

ale Purinton took over as head coach of the Kerry Park Islanders without the bene¿t of having his leading scorer in the lineup. The Islanders still put in a decent showing in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action at Campbell River in a 4-3 loss Friday to the hometown Storm. The Islanders could thank their lucky stars for the goaltending of Jackson Jane, who was spectacular with 38 saves. He held the team in a 3-3 tie until the last 1:18 when Joel Wheeldon scored the winning goal to spoil Purinton’s debut. Kyle Peterson, who leads the Islanders with 30 points, had to watch the action from the pressbox as he served the ¿rst of a three-game suspension. He’s not eligible to return until Dec. 29 at home against Peninsula. After Peterson, Alex Milligan has 26 points and then it drops way off to Connor Krupa, with just 15. The team hopes some other players will get going to propel the 2-25-2 Islanders

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Spencer Manton Great athletic ability took Spencer Manton into new territory when she moved from Ladysmith to Brentwood College in Grade 10. Her Grade 12 year is proving to be a memorable one, mainly because of the rowing scholarship she has received at Indiana University to start in 2013. Manton had no background in rowing prior to her arrival at Brentwood. When told she should row, Manton said, “I thought about it and I said, ‘why not?’ I tried it and I liked it.’’ She picked it up so well in just three short years there were numerous other university offers. Volleyball also came into her life in a big way at Brentwood, particularly last year as a starter with the team that captured a bronze medal at provincials and this year as captain of the squad that qualified for the B.C. championships again. “This last year was crazy,’’ said Manton. “There was some great players at provincials. I think me knowing about them already gave me a big advantage when I came into my senior year in playing.’’ “I couldn’t have asked for a better leader,’’ said Brentwood senior girls’ volleyball coach Jill Fougner.

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into the win column more often. Braeden Cross, Kyle Green and Milligan scored the Islanders’ goals in Campbell River. The Islanders also lost the preceding night, 5-1 to the expansion Buccaneers in Nanaimo, with Purinton unavailable for that contest. “Actually, I like it a lot,’’ said Kyle Peterson of the revived spirits since Purinton took over as coach. “It’s going to be a lot better and start winning a few more games.’’ The Islanders started the season under new head coach Trent Brandvold before Brad Scafe took over. Purinton came on board after majority owner Stew Gordon sold the team to Mark Osmond. “They all have different methods of coaching,’’ said Peterson, 19, the most experienced player on the team with VIJHL championship status from his days at Peninsula on his resume. “It’s pretty hard, but you get used to it. “We’re trying a little bit harder now since we got our third coach and working harder as a team.’’ Purinton makes his home debut for the Islanders Saturday against Westshore.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Rebuilding teams have something to shoot toward DCS tournament: Host Chargers possess plenty of ﬁrepower that leads to some lopsided scores Don Bodger

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Air force is applied by Lauren King-Nyberg of Duncan Christian School, as she shoots over April Van Pelt of Ladysmith in the DCS senior girls’ Welcome Back Basketball Tournament.

uncan Christian School Chargers senior girls’ basketball team coach Michelle Nederlof can certainly sympathize with Chemainus and Ladysmith. Both schools were hard-pressed to keep pace with host DCS and Cowichan Secondary in the DCS Welcome Back senior girls’ invitational tournament. “One thing I really appreciate is teams like Ladysmith and Chemainus are trying to build programs again,’’ said Nederlof. “We want to see girls playing basketball again. “It doesn’t seem like that long ago it was DCS at the bottom end, too.’’ DCS is in good shape now, with plenty of experience among its mere seven players on the roster. DCS defeated Ladysmith 83-11, Chemainus 84-14 and Cowichan 50-26 in the four-team round robin to take top spot. “We hadn’t practiced yet so it was a good way to show the rookies how it works for real,’’ said Nederlof. With only seven players, Nederlof said quite obviously she can’t run a complete offense against a

complete defence in practice. The Bazinets — Becky and Brenna — and the Bakker twins — Olivia and Rachael — make up four-sevenths of the roster. Victoria Neufeld, Carli Paterson and Lauren King-Nyberg are the other members of the team. Nederlof gave all seven a chance to shine in a more relaxed atmosphere during the lopsided games. It’s sure to get a lot tougher down the road. “It was a really good way to practice some fundamentals, court position, those sorts of things,’’ said Nederlof. Rachael Bakker, Courtney Jones (Cowichan), Kaylie McKinley (Ladysmith) and Emily Adams (Chemainus) were the all-stars of their respective teams in the tournament. Becky Bazinet was the MVP. Rachael Bakker scored 30 points, Becky Bazinet had 21 and Olivia Bakker added 14 in the win over Ladysmith. Rachael Bakker (26), Becky Bazinet (22) and Olivia Bakker (17) led the way against Chemainus. Becky Bazinet netted 21 and Rachael Baker had 15 against Cowichan. Cowichan beat Chemainus 82-7 on 15 points by Jones, 12 from Aleah Grier and 11 from Dar-

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Tight defence is played by Carly Jahelka of Ladysmith against Olivia Bakker of Duncan Christian School, who uses her experience to make a wise decision after driving to the hoop at the DCS senior girls’ Welcome Back Tournament. ian Hobday while Katie Porter’s In the DCS game, Nugent said 22 points, 13 from Jones and 11 Cowichan only trailed 18-12 at more by Chelsea Dunaway set the the half. scoring pace in a 75-14 win over “We were right in it, but we Ladysmith. couldn’t score. We missed 30 shots Cowichan was without two of its the ¿rst three quarters so we got best players. our shots. “We tried not to talk to the kids “Michelle’s team had more ¿nish about that,’’ said Cowichan coach and it showed in the end. It wasn’t Jim Nugent. “If they were hurt, we disappointing at all, other than the wouldn’t have them either.’’ ¿nal we didn’t win.’’

“Make Some Noise!!” Shawnigan squash player successful Athlete’s feats: Bransten Ming wins the U-17 boys’ division during prestigious event • Shawnigan Lake School’s Bransten Ming clinched the U-17 boys’ title in the Jesters junior squash tournament at Calgary. The prestigious tournament attracts top

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young players from across Canada. Ming has been playing squash since he was seven years old. He started at the Paci¿c Athletic Club in San Francisco. “My dad sort of forced me to start playing, but then I ended up really liking it,’’ said Ming. “My coach at Shawnigan, Mike, is awesome — one of the nicest and most calm coaches I’ve ever had. He is really good with ¿tness training and pushes us beyond what we think is our limit.’’ Mike Johnson always elicits the best in players with his dedication, perseverance and belief in their ability. His international level of coaching talent is a big reason for the success of the Shawnigan squash program. Ming came to Shawnigan this year and is loving it. His well-deserved victory in the Jesters tournament served as great preparation for the Canadian Junior Open in Ontario. • There’s a valley Àavour to the Pat Sanders rink from the Juan de Fuca Curling Club that quali¿ed for the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship. Sarah Wark of Shawnigan Lake plays third for the Sanders team and Roselyn Craig is the coach. The team earned its spot in the second of three women’s quali¿cation events at the North Shore Winter Club. The Scotties takes place Jan. 14 to 20 at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey. • George Lukas won silver in senior men’s -66 kg, Kristal Lukas earned silver in U20 -70 kg and bronze in senior women’s -70 kg and Jonathan Lukas got bronze in U18 -55 kg at the Canada West Invitational judo competition in Burnaby.

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Roger Pick and his curling team are the pick of the crop. Team members have more than 100 years of combined curling experience and been in too many bonspiels to count. And, yet, this was the ﬁrst time in each of their curling lives

that they achieved the elusive eight-ender. The team of John Fraser, Roger Pick, Georges Bombezin and skip Dave Smith curl at the Esquimalt Curling Club. Pick lives in Parksville and the other three are from Victoria.

They managed the feat during the senior open curling bonspiel at the Duncan Curling Club Dec. 4. “Absolutely unbelievable,’’ said Pick of the achievement. “We were able to take something off our bucket list.’’

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he Welcome Back basketball tournament at Cowichan Secondary School is a great gauge of where teams stand in the early stages of the senior boys’ high school season. Twelve teams from the A to AAA levels competed in the event, including the host T-Birds who ¿nished fourth and the upstart Duncan Christian School Chargers who came sixth. The Claremont Spartans swept through the tournament undefeated to win the championship. They beat Gulf Islands 74-45, Lambrick Park 76-68 and Belmont 71-64 in the ¿nal. DCS decided to give the higher-calibre tournament a shot because the senior boys’ team is deemed to be one of the best the school has ever produced. It proved to be a worthwhile endeavour, as the Chargers won two of their four games and were competitive in all but one against the T-Birds. “The Cow High game was a bit of a rough one for us,’’ said returning coach Heidi Padjen. “But we only had three practices.’’ Most of the team members were just coming off the volleyball season and only starting to get into the swing of basketball again. “I’m happy with the way they played,’’ said Padjen. “It’s a good start to the season for us.’’ DCS trounced Ladysmith 78-52 in its opening game Wednesday. Eight teams played preliminary games while four others received byes and awaited the winners in the next round. Josh Klassen led the way for DCS with 23 points, ¿ve assists and nine rebounds. Doug Groenendijk contributed 18 points and 17 rebounds and Nick Kapteyn still put up 13 points despite getting into foul trouble that reduced his minutes. The two local teams battled in an afternoon game Thursday,

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Elbow room is scarce for Doug Groenendijk of Duncan Christian School as he plows toward the Ladysmith basket, with Dustin Jordan resisting the advance. Cowichan’s Shoya Yamaguchi, right, Åies through the air but is up against a challenge from Duncan Christian’s Josh Klassen. Bottom right, Cowichan’s Andrew Larson Äres up a shot while defended by Belmont’s Owen Vaags. with Cowichan winning 57-23 over DCS. Andrew Larson scored 26 points to lead the Cowichan scoring. DCS did well on defence to limit Jerod Dorby to six points but couldn’t generate any offense. DCS went on to play North Surrey and lost a heartbreaker 69-66. Klassen’s 23 points, 14 rebounds, seven steals and eight assists topped the charts for DCS while Groenendijk added 17 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. “That game we played North Surrey, we were up by 20 at one point,’’ said Padjen. “North Surrey hit a couple of threes. The boys started getting frantic, lots of turnovers. “It was a good learning experience.’’ Cowichan faced Belmont in the semi¿nals and lost 61-46. Larson’s 17 points and seven

rebounds, Dorby’s eight points and 12 rebounds and a tough defensive game with strong drives to the basket by Shoya (Air Japan) Yamaguchi were the Cowichan highlights. The T-Birds also played an exhibition game against W.J. Mouat Saturday and lost 64-63. The Hawks hit two deep threepointers in the last 20 seconds to win. Larson led the Cowichan scoring again with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists; Dorby contributed 16 points and 17 rebounds and Braydon Aumen managed 11 points. DCS closed out the tournament with a solid 65-32 win over Woodlands behind Klassen’s 29 points and 10 steals. Groenendijk managed 12 points and 14 rebounds while Kapteyn got into the act with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Padjen has more bench strength compared to last year,

with only two players not returning and extra reinforcements who’ve joined the team. “We’re having players last year who weren’t really scorers, this tournament they’ve showed me they can step up,’’ she said. Jon Climie is a prime example. He’s improved immensely from last season. Cowichan lost 53-49 in the third-place game to Lambrick Park. Larson put another 23 points on the board while Dorby had 22 points and 13 rebounds. “I thought we played pretty well compared to the competition out there,’’ said Aumen, a Grade 11 player who’s made the jump from the junior ranks to the senior T-Birds this season. “I thought it went well for our team.’’ Of course, there’s always

more for Aumen individually and the team as a whole to learn. Coach Sandeep Heer used the tournament to try and reach a consensus on his starting ¿ve for the season and who will ¿lter into the No. 6, 7 and 8 man roles off the bench. “We’ve got lots to work on and we should be good by the end of the year,’’ said Aumen. He said it will be a ‘defence ¿rst’ mentality. “That’s the base. If we have good defence, the offense will come. “It’s a really good mix, guys that are coming up from the junior team and seniors that have been there for a year. They know what to expect.’’ The T-Birds head back into tournament action Thursday through Saturday at Oak Bay.

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Name: Georg Stratemeyer Occupation: teacher, parent, community developer Age: the nicer side of 50 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: Inception Right now I am reading: IQ84 by Murakemi I’m listening to: Requiem At least once everyone should: volunteer for anything — it’s good karma and you feel better about yourself Most people don’t know I: failed in my career as a waiter Proudest or happiest moment: becoming a parent Biggest fear: heights If I was appointed king of the valley I would: make downtown Duncan a car-free zone Before I die: I want to learn how to play the bagpipes Words I live by: Saw that! karma

Bushby Mustang ll and has recently started using airborne video cameras to record some of his Àights. He’s sharing the beauty of some of his Àights at https://vimeo.com/user4994439/videos/ sort:newest/format:detail • Students at Quamichan Middle School and Chemainus Secondary recently received conservation grants from BC Hydro for their commitment to advancing sustainability at their school. Quamichan received $1,625 and Chemainus was awarded $2,955 for conservation efforts. Students at Quamichan will install occupancy light sensors in 13 washrooms and custodial and storage rooms. The team at Chemainus will replace a paper towel dispenser with a hand dryer, install motion sensors on taps and reduce electrical consumption in computer labs by installing special power bars that turn off computers when not in use. • Tourism Vancouver Island announced Geoff Millar was appointed for a one-year term to ¿ll the South Central/Cowichan vacancy on its board of directors. The economic development manager for Cowichan takes over following the resignation of Jason Lowe of Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com.

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