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Toy train collector Vies Szalanski sets up his scale model of a 1953 Lionel train set up at the Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives. His train collection is part of the museum’s contribution to the annual Downtown Duncan Christmas Kickoff Celebration, which begins today at 5:30 p.m. The All Aboard! will be on display at the musuem until Dec. 23, Wednesday through Saturday.

Cowichan greets gradeless report cards with a collective yawn Without a mark: Cowichan Valley School District reporting minimal complaints to the implementation of teachers’ job action Krista Siefken

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onsidering Cowichan’s superintendent of schools has received just one concerned phone call about irregular report cards, it would appear parents aren’t too fussed about this particular component of teacher

job action. In fact, several parents actually prefer the alternative method being utilized by some teachers.

As part of ongoing job action, teachers are boycotting administrative duties — such as submitting data for Ministry of Education-mandated report cards. Those reports are still going home, but will include little more than students’ attendance records, plus a list of students’ teachers and classes. However, many teachers, especially at the elementary school level, have been regularly corresponding with parents and even sending home data more detailed than the conventional report cards.

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“I love that teachers are creating their own report cards, which are more relevant to parents,” said Mari Ann Nissinen Rockson, a parent at Ecole Mill Bay Elementary. Janet Power, president of the school’s Parent Advisory Council, agreed. “I’ve heard two things — ¿rst that some parents are disappointed that we’re getting these attendance sheets coming home.That seems like a waste of time and energy,” she said. “But I’ve heard other parents say they like the reports the teachers have written because they have more speci¿c details, and are easier to read.” more on page 12

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vening winter concerts will not be taking place at Cowichan’s public schools this year. Cowichan District Teachers’ Association representatives made the decision during a meeting Wednesday evening. Repeated calls to CDTA president Shellie Trimble were not returned yesterday, but Cowichan’s superintendent of schools con¿rmed the association’s decision on Thursday afternoon. “We’ve just been noti¿ed that (evening concerts) will not be taking place this year,” said Joe Rhodes. “We’ve just heard that the position of the union is that evening concerts won’t be happening. It looks like they’ll be during instructional time only.” Schools, particularly elementary schools, typically host two or three concerts at varying times, to allow all parents a chance to see their children perform. However, ongoing teacher job action — which sees instructors boycotting administrative duties in protest of deteriorating contract talks — limits what teachers can do in and out of the classroom. In fact, most districts in the province have opted not to organize evening winter concerts this year.

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North Cowichan may still be involved with an ongoing bylaw enforcement dispute with unsuccessful mayoral candidate Scott Baker. But it seems a previous dispute may have ended with the municipality on the short end. North Cowichan senior staff have acknowledged a settlement reached in another disagreement with Baker, but refused to speak to

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suggestions that deal involved a cash payout to Baker on the taxpayers’ behalf. All calls were referred to administrator Dave Devana, who said he was unable to comment about settlement costs — or any case details at all. “I’m not at liberty to say anything due to a conﬁdentiality agreement,” Devana said Thursday. “A settlement was made a couple of years

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wo hairy friends carried former North Cowichan councillor Melissa Hailey to a Sidney town council seat Saturday. Miniature horses Buckley and Winnie helped Hailey on the hustings where she earned 1,347 votes — and a chair on incumbent Mayor Larry Cross’ six-member council. “People absolutely loved them,” Sidney’s youngest councillor said of helping hooves from her neighbour’s horse Winnie, and Hailey’s live-in buddy, Buckley. “Most people who voted for me really voted for Buckley,” 20-something Hailey said. Some folks, she noted, remembered her and Buckley from media stories, starting in 2007, about councillor Hailey Àouting North Cowichan bylaws banning a farm animal, Buckley, in a residential neighbourhood. Hailey was elected in 2005 as North Cowichan’s — and Canada’s — youngest councillor. She sought re-election in 2008 and lost during the Buckley fracas. Before, during, and after that vote, North N Cow taxpayers spent about $11,000 in legal bills combatting Hailey’s bylaw infraction. Eventually she and Buckley moved to their present Saanichton m home in the municipal District of of h Central Saanich. Melissa Hailey: Central Saanich’s bylaw of¿cer now in Sidney con¿rmed Hailey lives on agricultural land properly zoned for having Buckley at home. North Cow’s mayor-elect, Jon Lefebure, wished kayakcompany owner Hailey well on Sidney council. “She got another chance and will hopefully do very well.” Hailey was thankful for election help from her equine friends. “Politics is supposed to be a horse race,” she joked. “With horses, it made it a lot more user-friendly for people to approach me and start conversations, on a friendly note, about their issues in Sidney.” Buckley was unavailable for comment by press time.

nother eight counts of sexual assault have been laid against local physiotherapist Campbell Crichton, bringing the total to 23. He appeared at the Duncan Law Courts to answer to the new charges on Monday. Crichton, 51, is not currently practising. He was initially charged in March with ¿ve counts of sexual assault for alleged offences that occurred while practising at Cowichan Physiotherapy. Police said those alleged assaults involved ¿ve different female clients between 1996 and June 2009. Another 15 counts were added in the summertime, and the new total of 23 charges dates back as far as 1994, according to court documents. The allegations involve various forms of inappropriate touching during physiotherapy treatments, police said in March. At the time of Crichton’s arrest this past spring, police said they believed there were other victims, who they urged to come forward. Now there are 23 separate charges against Crichton, and police continue to investigate allegations, North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP Cpl. Kevin Day con¿rmed on Wednesday. In May, the News Leader Pictorial reported that the College of Physical Therapists of B.C. had reprimanded Crichton and suspended him from practising for two months. The complaint details noted Crichton had not admitted liability for any alleged wrongdoing, and disputed the allegations. Crichton is next scheduled to appear in B.C. Provincial Court in Duncan on Dec. 13.

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VIU Pennies for Presents collectors Penny Plumbly, Henrietta Dessombes, and Melanie Tschritter show off their goods Wednesday. VIU’s pennies contribution wrapped up Thursday.

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t took a careful recount, but Pat Weaver has emerged victorious as the Cowichan Valley Regional District Youbou director. She managed to unseat incumbent Klaus Kuhn by just four votes. Weaver is relieved the campaign trail is behind her but is eagerly anticipating the task at hand. “It has been a heavy month. It was a lot of work. We worked hard. The people that I had with me worked really hard. I knocked on doors. I like people to know who I am, there are a lot of new people out there and I want them to know how genuine I am about this job,” said Weaver. Kuhn served as area director for the past three years. He said he enjoyed the time he served as a

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ike Walker couldn’t wait to get back to work as Mill Bay’s regional director. Even before being sworn in Dec. 7, the director-elect was back in the saddle at CVRD headquarters Wednesday, getting a grip on Area A’s reins for the next Mike Walker speaks during the Mill Bay allthree years. candidates’ forum. Walker was proud his popularity among Mill Bay’s 3,243 registered But that was enough to land voters earned him 564 votes — 58 Walker a win. per cent of 1,014 votes cast. He credited heavy door knocking, “My wife, Shirley, and I were a phone committee, signage, and fairly well known in the Mill Bay community,” the Thirty Foods staffer campaigning on Twitter and Facesaid, citing the couple’s involvement book for boosting his chances. Now Walker, 57, is focused on in Rotary, community policing and exploring funding for Kerry Park more. recreation centre upgrades, plus Of course, it helped Walker was other area issues. Mill Bay’s director for two terms, “We’ve been on hold for Kerry 2002 to 2008, before stepping aside Park funding for nine years,” he told for a break. The area’s outgoing director, Brian the News Leader Pictorial. “We have to ¿nd out if Cowichan Harrison, didn’t run in Saturday’s Bay wants in or out (of south-end vote where Mill Bay’s polls lured a rec funding), then we can plan what 31 per cent turnout.

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Iannidinardo credits door-knocking for holding onto her seat in Cowichan Bay More than 1,000: 1,000: Re-elected leader expects to dive back into the pool issue Krista Siefken

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e-elected Cowichan Bay Director Lori Iannidinardo credits experience, community involvement, and plain old hard work for her victory at the polls on Saturday. The second-term director Âżgures she knocked on more than 1,000 doors prior to Nov. 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really valuable experience for me,â&#x20AC;? she said. Assisted by a team of 40 dedicated campaigners, Iannidinardo successfully got her message out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she trounced her opponent, Greg Hunt, 627 votes to 275. And now she returns for another three-year stint at the board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the main pieces of my platform was community engagement and completing our ofÂżcial community plan, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important to me,â&#x20AC;? Iannidinardo said of her goals for the next term. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the complicated issue of regional recreation. Iannidinardo said she consistently

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Revisiting the fees Cowichan Bay residents pay at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre is an item on the agenda of re-elected area Director Lori Iannidinardo. heard concerns about the Cowichan Aquatic Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and how Cowichan Bay residents pay more to use it in the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-tier system â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while door-knocking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had so many families talk to me about this, and seniors, and swim teams,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope I can relay that message and that we can Âżnd some kind of solution.â&#x20AC;? A more regional approach overall would be preferable, too, Iannidinardo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to encourage all of the communities to work together a little more,â&#x20AC;? she said. Teamwork is where the rubber hits

on the road on other matters, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consistently heard about roads on the doorsteps, and I know people are talking about parking in the bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this is something we can come up with a strategy on, but ultimately itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the (responsibility of) Ministry of Transportation,â&#x20AC;? Iannidinardo explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with them all along during the past three years, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just had a stafÂżng change so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be working with the new person thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in charge of Area D (Cowichan Bay) and hoping to have some real solutions to this.â&#x20AC;? The inaugural meeting for the new CVRD board is Dec. 7.

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Park the buses with too many empty seats Cowichan Transit: if demand isn’t there, why are the buses so big?

hanks should be offered to Paul Williams. The armchair transit critic from Ladysmith has been questioned for his choice of numbers in his study on the effectiveness of Cowichan’s transit system. But no one can fault him for noticing the obvious, and trying to draw it to the community’s attention. Cowichan buses are regularly roaming the streets with far too many empty seats. Williams compared the numbers and found Cowichan has the lowest number per capita and the highest Smaller buses ofcostrides per ride of any jurisdiction in the province. seem to make B.C. Transit counters that its data more sense shows the local system is operating at three per cent lower cost than other similar B.C. systems, and 23 per cent less than other systems across Canada. Which set of numbers is correct is not really the point. The point is ¿nding ways to do things better. Transit is not in the business of making money. It is in the business of providing a social equalizer — the cheap, reliable transportation necessary for those with physical and income challenges to access the services and opportunities available to those fortunate enough to have cars. The fact that it also leads to less traf¿c on the roads, and fewer greenhouse gasses is highly desirable, but it is a secondary focus. But public service also has an obligation to be ef¿cient with our tax dollars. And we’re not sure how having a bus cruising through Maple Bay with 50 empty seats is being ef¿cient. Why aren’t we using more small buses that are cheaper to buy and cheaper to run? Cowichan Transit may come off looking highly ef¿cient when compared to other similar transit systems across the country. That does not mean it can’t be even better.

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Seeing both sides of: paying for a Grey Cup party The case against

The case for Not every tax dollar collected needs to be spent on health care and peacekeeping. Some also needs to be spent on culture-building and connecting the average people of our country. The Grey Cup is real Canadian culture. It connects the nation and binds the community together. It also injects a lot of money into the economy of the host city. Events like this are worth investing in.

Cowichan’s Mary Dolan is upset by the money being invested in a Grey Cup party this weekend.

Investment tax break a real community builder Patrick Hrushowy

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ast week’s focus on the run-up to the election on Saturday took attention away from an important new industrial tax incentive approved by North Cowichan council. At the very least I glossed over the signi¿cance of the development. North Cowichan “What could result council passed a is well-paying local bylaw that offers a jobs that enable young 10-year tax holiday for investments of families to remain in $250,000 or more for improvements the community” on light and heavy industrial land in the municipality. For existing industrial operations, North Cowichan is offering a

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similar 10-year tax holiday on investments of $50,000 or higher to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The scale of this could be downright astounding. In an example provided by staff, an industrial operation investing $10 million in new facilities would save $452,000 per year in property taxes for 10 years — a total of $4.52 million. If that isn’t an incentive, I don’t know what is. That would cover at least half of a company’s ¿nancing costs if it borrowed the total amount for the project. Here is how it would work: Using the example offered by the municipality, a company would build a new wood-processing or other qualifying facility. The B.C. Assessment Authority would provide a new property assessment that would reÀect that $10 million investment that would normally be subject to the $45.20 per thousand heavy industrial tax rate — that’s where the $452,000 per year tax comes in. For the ¿rst 10 years of that operation it would

Come on — do we really need to invest $550,000 to help people have a good time in Vancouver, during the Grey Cup? Doesn’t the city provide enough opportunities for fun on its own? Isn’t the game itself enough of a drawing card? Aren’t there enough social issues and community infrastructure projects in more need of our money?

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be exempted from paying that tax. That’s money goes straight to the bottom line and signi¿cantly improves the risk environment for the people considering the investment. The same goes for the GHG investments but I wish they weren’t being so politically correct on this. There is a whole range of environmental improvement investments that could be made that cannot be measured by carbon emission reductions, and would reduce that operation’s environmental footprint. I think it is downright foolish to focus on just a GHG number when any number of environmental investments should be able to qualify for his tax holiday. North Cowichan is the jurisdiction with the largest industrially-zoned land base in the Cowichan Valley. This tax exemption policy has the potential to spur economic growth throughout the whole valley, creating millions in spinoffs that lead to job creation across the whole of the local economy.

This policy could attract primary investments that provide genuine wealth creation, which has a far greater multiplier effect than other economic activity. Rather than just spinning local money through the economy over and over again, this policy brings new money to the community. What could result is well-paying local jobs that enable young families to remain in the community and perhaps begin to reverse the depopulation of our schools. People would start moving back into the community, providing opportunities for home builders to provide accommodations for these new families. This is what stable communities are made of. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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What should the CVRD do now the ECO Depot site has been rejected by referendum? “They need to abide by that result, and whatever the second site choice is, they should also take that to the people.”

Wes Johnson, North Cowichan

“Abide by it absolutely. I grew up in Shawnigan and I wouldn’t want someone else’s garbage going in my backyard. There’s got to be another location.”

Roland Sartini, North Cowichan

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Cowichan Place access an attack on green thinking

Dear editor I would like to know which elected of¿cials allowed the paving of the greenspace on the Vancouver Island University campus. I am talking about whoever condoned the access road to the limited access Island Highway. Not only will the paved area offset any value the grass on the roof of the LEED-designated building gives to the environment but will snarl traf¿c on the highway. Anyone who banks at the TD bank knows how much gas they burn up idling as they wait to get into the traf¿c stream. I do not know if they are going to install traf¿c lights to slow traf¿c on the Island Highway or whether there will be more emergency vehicles rushing to clear up the accidents caused by impatient or inattentive drivers trying to get onto the highway. I do not think the access road is at all environmentally sound and is symptomatic of the lip service politicians give to being “green” while blithely carrying on with paving the planet. Gerald McVeigh

In my opinion: Cody a classic

wanted to take a minute to say thank you and pay tribute to a family and an organization I am not sure too many people in the valley know much about. Fourteen years ago Wes and Jen Swain Don Bodger/¿le received the most devastating news a A player hits the dirt during the Cody Classic, an annual cancer fundraiser being praised by one of today’s writers. parent could get. Duncan Their son Cody was diagnosed with submitted by the historical society based on theory takes a beating. Working only with the leukemia at a very young age. numbers quoted by Mr. Williams’ we lack enough Referendum vote proof that Mill Bay proposed expenses. As a not-for-pro¿t society Cody and his family battled the disease and charity run by dedicated volunteers, all funds hard data to come to any conclusion on this with the help of the B.C. Children’s honours its past are used for recording, preserving and presenting subject. Transportation ef¿ciencies are a function Hospital but it became vitally clear how Dear editor local history in order to create a better community of distances and ridership. A more user-friendly important family and friends were during The Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society would for today and a valuable legacy for the future. transit system would increase ridership and this period. like to thank Area A voters for their overwhelmMaureen Alexander reduce CO2 emissions. That is my theory. Wes is one of those rare people who, ing support of the annual funding referendum. It MBMHS President Cal Bellerive unlike most of us, has the best of intenaf¿rms our belief local residents value history and Cowichan Bay tions when he acts on an idea. appreciate the work we are doing to honour and Knowing ¿rsthand the hardship Concrete medians could make the celebrate the lives of those who came before us. childhood cancers put on families, both Thanks to you, Area A is no longer the only distrafÄc jams worse Can you please Änd a place for all emotionally and ¿nancially, Wes decided trict in the Cowichan Valley that doesn’t receive Dear editor to organize a ball tournament every Sepyour signs? funding for historic purposes. If a concrete centre divided the medians tember to raise money to assist families Dear editor This resounding endorsement of the historialong all of the Malahat Drive how could Now that the local elections are over I would in the Cowichan Valley that were dealing cal society proves the counter-petition previanyone turn around and go back when the with childhood cancer. like to ask the “Vote No” to the ECO Depot ously circulated did not represent the wishes traf¿c came to stop? It could last many hours The Cody Classic tournament named people to please take down all their signs. Vote of the community. It is extremely unfortunate or even longer than a day. Think of the oil after his son, who today continues to be No and Stop ECO Depot Signs still litter the that petition forced a referendum that cost the delivery truck that Àipped in Goldstream Park involved with this endeavour, has raised south end. I would take them down myself – taxpayers of Mill Bay $5,000 and turned out to be for example. Perhaps there is some other ways tens of thousands of dollars for the cause. but, oh, I forgot, we now have no ECO Recycle totally unnecessary. I only hope the results of this to make the drive safer. This year there were two beautiful Centre to take items to. referendum will put an end to the nasty comments J.R. Dibb young women who shaved their heads Tom Harkins and false innuendo the MBMHS has endured this Cobble Hill and raised more than $10,000 alone. Cobble Hill past year and which accomplished nothing but It was just one of so many heartnegativity. wrenching stories of generosity that go Numbers thought-provoking, but I would like to take this opportunity to point Just because you can go into debt on within this weekend. out the funding mentioned in the referendum probably lacking in data There are many volunteers who help does not mean you should does not mean the MBMHS is simply handed Dear editor Wes and Jen make this weekend a sucDear editor up to $15,000 per year in perpetuity. The amount Lies, damn lies and statistics. Paul Williams’ cess. B.C. municipal operations spending has received each year depends on an annual budget numbers on transit ef¿ciency are thought-provokWes would be the ¿rst to give them i but based on some statistical averages that are increased 46 per cent from 2000 to 2009 while praise, but his efforts alone make you ing the population has grown only 12 per cent in p probably not relevant to our community. Since wonder where he ¿nds the time and the t B.C. average commuting distance of 6.5 kilo- the same period. Low taxes now are not the energy to pull it off. metres m is primarily based on an urban population, whole story. At some point if we continue to I know the biggest reward he receives de¿ cit spend, large tax increases must follow iti is probable a rural average commuting distance “Did you vote in the civic election?” is to be able to help a family in this way. w would be greater than the B.C. average. The other to cover the debt down the road. Just because You answered: (59 votes) I can speak to this as we have just you have the ability within government guidea average quoted is the gasoline fuel consumption brought our son home from Vancoulines to go into debt does not mean you should 77 per cent YES of o private vehicles. There are far more heavy ver after nine months of treatment at increase that debt to the limit. d diesel pickup trucks in use in our valley than Vancouver Children’s Hospital, and were Judy Adam To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the in i Vancouver. If an average valley commute is one of six families that this organization Chemainus web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com 10.5 kilometres and the average private vehicle has helped this year in the Cowichan c consumes 14 litres/100 kilometres, Mr. Williams Valley. Until we received the call from the doctor we were like most families, thinking this only happens to other people, doesn’t it? 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1956: phones

DATELINE: COWICHAN

by Ann Andersen

Since the purchase by B.C. Telephone Company in 1947 of the once privately owned Lake Cowichan telephone system with its 85-phone capacity, the number of telephones in the lake area increased by 659 to 744.

1956: Äelds

1956: felines

Youbou’s Mike Kral moved one step closer to the construction of a Little League ballﬁeld in the community when the Parent-Teacher Association agreed to put funds aside for him to buy grass seed.

Of 29 stray cats, 15 had been given homes and 40 of 64 dogs had found new homes during the past month said Mr. C. R. West of Cowichan branch SPCA. He said the branch had won every case of cruelty it had brought to court.

Power play made in Chemainus Dateline 1956: 1956: Generating station starts a buzz Ann Andersen

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eorgia Generating Station near Chemainus closed in the mid-’80s, but in 1956 the community was agog with the excitement of seeing the construction of a 100,000-horsepower gas-turbine plant on the Bare Point site by the B.C. Power Commission. By the beginning of the month, general contractors Northern Construction Co. and J. W. Stewart were busy erecting quarters for 200 men. Two H-type bunkhouses would accommodate 90 men each, and an additional building would house some two-dozen staff men. Plans were for a fully modern cookhouse and dining room that would operate cafeteria style. First work would be construction of the main powerhouse — 464 feet long and 40 feet wide. The tank farm’s three huge towers with 55,000-barrel capacity would be 110 feet across and 32 feet high. Four smaller tanks would complete the fuel storage system. A contract for two 1500 kvs transformers for the Georgia plant was awarded to Vancouver’s Vivian Diesels and Munitions at a total cost of $14,451. Water for the new plant would be provided from North Cowichan’s Chemainus system at an approximate cost of $45,000 for a water line to the plant, said Reeve C. A. P. Murison.

Pictures of the Past

Chemainus Hospital was built in 1900 on the site of the current health care centre, on land donated by the Victoria Lumber Co. This is how is looked in 1907. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Anti-vandal security cameras going in outside Lake Cowichan secondary

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ouths with a yearning to sound off about the state of Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment are wanted for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere video contest. Cash prizes in four age slots are offered by the Cowichan Valley Regional District brass wanting videos of non-professional quality, up to two-minutes long, by Dec. 12. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the CVRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest asking youths, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up with the environment?â&#x20AC;? Movie submissions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; made on smart phones, digital cameras and iPads â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to a judging panel must come from youths age eight to 24. They should try to tackle issues of: what makes you hopeful?; what worries you?; and how can you help? Answers will add to data already collected in the CVRD Environment

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Young Ă&#x201E;lmmakers are being asked for footage of opinions and environmentalism in action. Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 226-page, during our 12 Big Ideas science-based report about process, we got more than the valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-health, 1,000 responses during a explained commission two-week process. manager Kate Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One area that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t She noted that report will a big part was the whole join similar ones probing youth component. Cowichan farming, water, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to know the energy and transportation. whole state of the environInformation will eventu- ment for this region.â&#x20AC;? ally dovetail with a sweepPrizes of $500, $300 ing valley sustainability and $200, for Âżrst- to strategy starting early next third-place videos, will be year, Miller explained. awarded in each of the age And youthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinions are categories spanning eight major in mapping Cowto 10 years, 11 to 14, 15 ichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, she said. to 18, and 19 to 24 years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A year-and-a-half ago Miller explained.

Views about Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-state depend on the young movie-makers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re leaving it up to those putting the videos together to put that into perspective,â&#x20AC;? she said. Judges will likely involve Film Cowichan, local government staff, and valley Âżlm makers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want this (video contest) to be an open question. From that material weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll develop a strategic response to the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there are things that could be investigated for a strategy, we can do that,â&#x20AC;? Miller said of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;community conversationâ&#x20AC;? involving youthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; videos. Creations will be screened during a video night being planned, Miller said. Winners and their works will be honoured during the CVRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec. 15 environment commission meeting. Videos can be uploaded to www.12things.ca. Visit that site for more details, or call Miller at 250-746-2530.

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Providence Farm gingerly saluted Ashley Degraaf

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owichan’s iconic redand-white Providence House is a brilliant site for the eyes. Now it’s a treat for the

tastebuds. Thanks to Zoe Jordon, a local pastry chef, the 1921-farm dwelling at Providence Farm has been transformed into a giant gingerbread house. “With over 28,000 square feet spread across four stories and over 100 outside windows and doors, this is no small feat,” Providence Farm staffers wrote in a press release. According to Jordon, creating the rustic farmhouse replica wasn’t easy, but extremely rewarding. “The process started about a month ago,” the 29-year-old explained. “Probably all-in-all it took about 40 hours. There was de¿nitely a lot of fretting and thought going into just making the template and cutting it out and building the roof. It was really about the process going into it and wrapping my head around how I would structurally make it.” The house was placed on a board that’s about 24 by 28 inches and includes red licorice candy roo¿ng, indoor lighting and Rice Krispies shribbery. “It looks absolutely fantastic,” Providence Farm’s Leah Boisvert said of the complete candy house, which is set to be unveiled at the farm’s annual Christmas Craft Fair Satuday, Dec. 3

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Providence Farm executive director Karen Bittner takes a peak at Zoe Jordon’s creation Wednesday. The Providence House replica will be on display at the farm’s annual craft fair Dec. 3. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boisvert said Jordon came up with the idea after a summer-long stint of volunteering at the farm. “She had heard about our Christmas Craft Fair and brought up the idea,” Boisvert said. Jordon, a part-time Maple Bay resident, put the ¿nal touches on the house before heading off to a winter gig at a heli-ski lodge in Valemount, B.C. “When I ¿rst saw Providence Farm, my family friend’s father works there and they took me on a tour and the second I saw it, I thought to myself ‘this building should be a gingerbread house,’” she said. “It’s a really special spot and I really like what they’re doing there.” A New Denver, B.C. native, Jordon has spent the past 10 years working all over Vancouver Island.

Making seasonal-sweets-turneddelicious-dispays isn’t new to her either. She held a job at the Wickaninnish Inn in To¿no where she created its sugar-and-gingerbread displays. The replica Providence House will be on display during the craft fair and a donation box will be placed nearby for viewers, with dough going to Providence Farm programs. Staff has yet to decide the house’s fate post-fair. “I think we’re going to keep it as a non-edible piece but we haven’t decided yet if we’re going to try and preserve it for another year. We’ll see how it fares through the season,” Boisvert said. For more information about the fundraiser fair, contact Providence Farm at 250-746-4204.

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rom piano and jazz to choirs, Brentwood College’s aural elves unwrap it all during tonight’s Concert For A Winter’s Eve. Music director Phil Newns and his students unload a sleigh of seasonal numbers showcasing the private college’s musical gifts polished all year. Soloists and duets include pianist Michael Oh on Rustle of Spring by Christian Sinding, and Liam Kelly playing Chopin’s Nocture in E Minor. Paige Marvel will sing Ave Maria before Newn’s

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luegrass Fever infects the Chemainus Legion with the Backporch Banjo band next Saturday, unloading 120-odd traditional and original tunes. But organizer-guitarist Bob Johns of Fever explained the Legion date is a taster for next summer’s bigger bluegrass festival in Mural Town. “All the bands have been hired,” he said. “We’ll hopefully put it over two days.” Meanwhile, Johns was jacked about the Nov. 26 gig with Backporch, two of the island’s bluegrass pillars supporting the legendary Coombs Bluegrass Festival. “There’s also a new festival in Qualicum Bay,” the former Back 40 Boys player said, noting Backporch’s 30-year picker Linda Thorburn organizes the Coombs and Qualicum festivals. “Most bluegrass players on the island know each other,” he said. “The main attraction is that people like the sound of bluegrass. “When pros are playing, it sounds fantastic and amateurs can play along — there’s an awful lot of jamming. “Once you learn a few chords on guitar or bass, you can get in and start playing.” Saturday’s picking will hear Backporch ¿rst,then Fever, then they’ll repeat that order, ending around 11 p.m. Backporch Banjo boasts banjoist Thorburn, Bob Slater on lead vocals and guitar, Kaz Sokil

Barrie Hemmings, Kim Turner, Guy Langlois and Bob Johns are Bluegrass Fever. on mandolin and clawhammer banjo, and Earl Purvis on upright bass. Fever features capital banjo wizard Barrie Hemmings. “It’s worth a visit just to enjoy Hemmings’ mastery of the three-¿nger bluegrass style, and the traditional mountain clawhammer banjo,” noted Johns. Fiddle and mandolin work by Ladysmith’s Kim Turner, and upright-bass duty by Port Alberni’s Guy Langlois rounds out their roster. “We play a varied show of old traditional mountain numbers, and our own stuff — and

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newer stuff by rock bands given bluegrass treatment,” he said citing Grateful Dead’s Hot Corn, Cold Corn, and The Byrds’ Mr. Spaceman. Johns compared a bluegrass band to a team. “Our personalities go well together and we like the same things musically.” Your ticket: What: Bluegrass Fever, and Backporch Banjo When: Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Chemainus Legion Tickets: $10. Call 250-246-1389.

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Lara & Jolene White: country roots-folk act splits the bill with Brad Lundquist, playing blues, 7 p.m., Noodles of the World, Duncan. Call 250-597-0313 for information

Friday in Crofton Blackberry Wood: (right) it’s hard to describe what it is they do musically in concert that encourages all in the room to want to dance. It’s kinda gyspy/swing/ indie/acoustic/novelt, but mostly fun, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Tickets $15 Call 250-324-2245.

Saturday in Cow Bay Groove Social: featuring vocalist/ guitarist Scott McGill, Phil Newns and Thomas Kinzel on keys and Charlie “Super Smooth” Wade on percussion, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Bay Pub,1695 Cowichan Bay. Call 250-748-2330. No charge to dance or listen!

Warm (land) words and more Published work: Cowichan writers given a voice Out of the Warm Land Peter W. Rusland

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arm Land wordsmiths’ newest anthology of stories and poems is hot off the press and ready for Saturday’s Cowichan Library reading session. Ten Old Books owner Claudia Tenold co-edited the Cowichan Valley Writers’ third-annual edition of Out of the Warm Land, with writer Enise Olding as a voice for unsung thinkers. Tenold wasn’t surprised at the ink-well of local talent — some 50 Cowichanians submitted entries to OWL3, selling for $12. “This year for the ¿rst time we started a youth segment to encourage young people to write,” she said. “Poetry submitted can be personal; there’s also some local stories — some true.” A half-dozen entries from young pens joined

others of all ages in 200 copies of the anthology printed by Duncan’s Printcraft shop, rather than a Chinese press that handled last year’s book, she said. The idea of OWL was to provide a free way for authors to get their work published. “I made lots of people interested in books and lots of them write,” Tenold said. “It’s not a competition or work that’s judged — if you want to write a poem, you’ll be in.” One guy who got two works into OWL3 was Lake Cowichan butcher’s apprentice Randy Liboiron. “My short story is Polaroids from the Mind of a Vinyl Junkie,” he said of his “life-long obsession” of collecting records. While listening to his stack of some 2,000 records, Liboiron penned his poem World Watching Through Hofmann’s Lens, tracing the life of LSD inventor Albert Hofmann. Liboiron thought OWL’s publishing opportunity was cool. “You’re paying your dues, and it’s good exposure. Claudia’s very good at supporting local

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Artist Britanny Fraboni (left), Claudia Tenold and Enise Olding with copies of Out of the Warm Land 3 anthology of Cowichan authors’ stories and poems being read Saturday at the Cowichan Library. writers with a venue to be published and have your work read.” Ditto for Maple Bay writer Tony Parr, who penned the poem Retro. “It refers to a historical event — the end of the fellow who shot Jesse James,” Parr said, calling James’ assassin, John Ford, “a rat.” “He got off. The Missouri governor wanted Jesse James out of the way so he let this be known to Ford and his brother.” Ford shot James in the back but was later released. Parr noted Ford opened a bar in Colorado. and a decade later. was ironically killed by a shotgun blast to the back from a man named Kelly. Getting tales such as that in print thrilled Parr. “Great, wonderful,” he said of his OWL debut. Other authors in the anthology — punctuated with pen-and-inks from hobby artist Brittany Fraboni — include Susan Martin, Tina Foster, Sean and Jessica O’Connell, and many others.

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Frances Kelsey high school grad Fraboni said she “just drew illustrations that ¿t into the stories and poems.” “It’s a great idea to get people exposure and con¿dence,” said Fraboni, who also illustrated OWL’s ¿rst two editions. Meanwhile, Tenold was happy her Duncan Garage bookstore fronted $1,775 for OWL’s local printing. “We’ll sell books until we reach that (printing bill), then donate proceeds to a literacy project in the area,” she said. Your ticket: What: Out Of The Warm Land anthology readings When: Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Where: Cowichan Library, Island Savings Centre Tickets: Free. Call 250-715-1383.

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University Jazz grads shares some of ﬁnest tunes in the valley in a cool jam at the Dancing Bean Cafe. The music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 250-2465050 for information.

Kids Craft Fair: featuring handmade crafts, baking and music from Cowichan Homeschool kids, 3 to 7 p.m., Vimy Hall, 3968 Gibbins Road.

Dr. Gabor Maté: The Inside Scoop video session workshop with McGill University guest lecturer professor works at a clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where extreme drug addiction, mental illness and HIV challenge his patients, 8:30 p.m. at the Matraea Centre classroom, Duncan. Suggested $5 donation. Everyone welcome.

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Polish pianist Krzysztof Jablonski performs a selection from Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23 by Tchaikovsky with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Cowichan Theatre. Chemainus Festival of Trees opening: the Pavilion at Chemainus Garden Holiday Resort transforms into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees. Local businesses purchase and decorate a tree. Funds raised go to the Harvest House Food Bank,

the Seniors Centre and Little Town Christmas. Until Jan. 4 you can cast a ballot for your favourite tree and win a prize. Chemainus Garden Holiday Resort into 3042 River Road. Call 250-246-3569 Islanders Jazz Group: This ensemble of Vancouver Island

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Saturday

SHOW CANCELLED Doug and the Slugs: The ‘70s Canadian rock icons soldier on without their late singer, Doug Bennett, 7:30 p.m. Cowichan Theatre Tickets $34.50 Call 250-748-7529.

Cram A Cruiser: North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP auxiliaries will be in uniform collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations from citizens that go directly to the Cowichan Valley Food Basket, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thrifty Foods parking lot.

Sunday

Chemainus Firehall’s Annual Craft Fair Event: 9901 Chemainus Road — Chemainus Firehall. Doors open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for table rental call 250-246-3121 and leave a message Queen Margaret’s School

Tim Williams: this gentle man plays a mean acoustic blues guitar and sings a powerful roots/blues song — a storyteller for sure, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets

are $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246. Advent Spiral: a meditative walk for the whole family to kindle our inner light for Christmas and the winter season, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Island Oak High School at 5414 Banks Road in Duncan.

Monday Lena’s Living Room: Lena Birtwistle and invited guests are bringing a sense of koolio in the singer /songwriter

Potiche: a Reel Alternatives presentation as part of Film Circuit, a division of Toronto International Film Festival beneﬁtting Cowichan Valley Hospice Services. For tickets, call 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

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Mill Bay Centre Light-up: sample the chili cook-off and maybe win a shopping spree as south Cowichan welcomes the holiday season. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m.

Discover School winter craft fair: free admission, rafﬂe baskets, refreshments, food bank box and more at this fundraiser for the school, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school, 2204 McKean Rd. Shawnigan Lake.

Christopher Arruda: this Nanaimo singer/songwriter is making waves vocalizing over the keyboards or his acoustic guitar. See why those in the industry are taking notes 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Seasonal Dinner and Dance: The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites you to dance the night away to the popular music of Double Play! at 6 p.m. at the Fuller Lake Arena Tickets are only $12.50 each but must be reserved in advance by calling 250-246-3401.

Christmas Kick Off Downtown Duncan: celebrate the start of the holiday season with your friends and neighbours in downtown Duncan with live entertainment, Santa’s visit and the magniﬁcent ﬁreworks from the roof of city hall. For more information contact the DBIAS at 250-715-1700 or at dbia@downtownduncan.ca. Ryan McMahon: singer/songwriter from Ladysmith giving up a solo concert before Christmas, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Bazaar: White elephant, used books, baking, kids games, crafts, lunch and refreshments and the Artisans Corner featuring locally made jewellery, soaps, cards and sewing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queen Margaret’s School.

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JONES, Marie Dec. 09, 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. 22, 2011 Passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 22, 2011 at Sunridge Place. Marie is predeceased by her husband Bill Jones, her son Brian Jones and her partner of many years Sam Bruvold. Survived by her children daughter Sandra Jones, son Bob (Cindy) and her grandsons Bill Jones (Amanda) and Chris Jones, as well as Allan, Ann, Raymond, Wynette and Gary Bruvold and their families. After the loss of her husband Bill at a young age, Marie raised and supported her 3 children by becoming a hairdresser and opening up Jubilee Beauty Salon in her home. Through out her years in the valley Marie made many wonderful friends and acquaintances. After her retirement from hairdressing Marie and Sam moved to Kamloops for a short while running the Iron Mast Trailer Park. The call of the Cowichan Valley and their families brought Marie and Sam back to Duncan where they ďŹ nally did retire. They spent many years traveling in their motorhome through out Canada and the States and always stopping in their favorite place Reno for a few pulls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grammieâ&#x20AC;? always enjoyed the time she spent with her grandson and all of their friends and made a point of attending all their school and sporting functions. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at the Cowichan Lodge and Sunridge Place for the love and dedication to Marie and the family through out all these years. At the request of Marie, the family will have a private service at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

DOIDGE, Hazel 1919- 2011 On November 22nd at Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House in her 92nd year with family by her side. Born in Melfort Saskatchewan on April 18, 1919 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she was the youngest of 5 siblings. Mom believed in civic service and was active with the Lake Cowichan O.O.R.P. and the Lake Cowichan Hospital Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her ďŹ rst husband Roy Linn, her second husband Bill Doidge and is survived by her children Donna (Bob) Simpson and Doug (Pat) Linn. Three grandchildren Rory (Bear), Rusk, Brad Rusk, Lisa Giles, four great grandchildren Britt Giles, Bryan Rusk, Cheyenne Rusk and Teresa Melchoir, 2 Great Great grandchildren Teegan Albertson and Grace Rusk. She will be missed. Special thanks to Sandy, Keith, Kerstin of Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House for all their love and care during her stay there, Dr. Kerswell, Dr. Terlein and their staff. A private graveside service was held Thursday November 24, 2011 at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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McINTYRE, Donald Walker

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March 6, 1923 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 20, 2011 He passed away suddenly but peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital, at 9:05pm, Sunday November 20, 2011. Born to Emily and Albert McIntyre on March 6, 1923 in Edmonton AB, he moved to Ontario to join the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII where he met and married his wife Doreen. They packed up their two daughters and moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1959 where he owned and operated the local Texaco Station and then went on to manage the farm and heavy equipment department of Duncan Garage. A longtime resident of Cherry Point, Cobble Hill at his beloved property â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lochbraeâ&#x20AC;?. He was an avid woodworker and gardener and enjoyed ďŹ shing and boating and tinkering with anything mechanical, and always enjoyed good neighbours, friends and family. He is predeceased by parents Emily and Albert McIntyre and sisters Miriam Armstrong and Jean MacLean, but is survived by and always remembered by his wife of more than 60 years Doreen McIntyre, Sunridge Place, Duncan BC; daughters Melanie Nicholson (Jack) of Clinton BC, Wendy Kroon (Peter) of Campbell River BC; grandsons Ryan Nicholson (Brenda) of Vancouver BC; Matthew Nicholson of Surrey BC, Adam Kroon of Campbell River BC; great-grand daughter Paige Grace Nicholson of Vancouver BC; niece Judith Armstrong and family; nephews Ronald Armstrong (Karen) and family; and Ian MacClean. The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to all the staff at Sunridge Place in Duncan and to doctors and nurses in Cowichan District Hospital (in particular, Dr. Wong and Dr. Velasques, Dr. Lowther and nurse Alison) for patience and compassionate gentle care. Cremation with no service by Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. Those wishing to remember him are encouraged to make a donation in support of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research or to the Canadian Lung Association, recognizing the long and hard battle Don fought related to these issues. Telfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

IN MEMORIAM SHEPPARD CD, Lindsay (Lynn) Ernest 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2011 Lynn passed away on November 18, 2011, at the age of 89 at his home in Mill Bay with his devoted wife of 16 years, Phyllis, by his side. He is pre-deceased by his ďŹ rst wife, Dorothy , with whom he shared 50 years of happy marriage. He will be dearly missed by his six children, Gary, Darlene, Bruce (Paula), Dorothy, Susan (Dennis) and Ann (Dale), 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Lynn was born in Portsmouth, England, and immigrated with his family to Canada when he was six years old. This was a great adventure for him and he recalled that he was the envy of his school mates as he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;going to live with the Indians in the wildsâ&#x20AC;? of Victoria, BC. Lynn joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939 at the tender age of 17 by falsifying his age to enlist. He proudly served in WWII and later in the Korean War. He rarely talked about his war years, but occasionally related stories of serving on the HMCS Huron in the dangerous North Atlantic campaign escorting the convoys between England and Murmansk, Russia. Lynn was proud to serve his country and retired a Chief Petty OfďŹ cer after serving 25 years 67 days and 3 Â˝ hours. Lynn spent the next twenty years with the Provincial Government in the then Department of Mines and Petroleum. He retired to Mill Bay, BC, with his ďŹ rst wife, Dorothy, built their dream home on the hill and taught communication and navigation with the Power Squadron. After losing Dorothy to a long battle with cancer, Lynn was lucky in meeting and marrying Phyllis with whom he happily shared the last 16 years of his life. Lynn was an avid sport ďŹ sherman and owned a number of pleasure craft throughout his life. He loved plying the waters along the east coast of Vancouver Island and he could tell the most implausible, hard to believe ďŹ sh stories. He sometimes left his family and friends in quizzical disbelief while he maintained his straight face at any such incredulity. But if you looked closely, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see his quick wink and his little smirk at his ďŹ shy tale. In keeping with his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the sea he loved so much, with close family in attendance. Ready Aye Ready FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory Of Our Husband, Dad & Grandpa

Gerald Odegaard

June 26, 1937 - Nov 28, 2010 A year has passed since the day God took one of his angels away Your time on earth was Âżlled with love And now you watch from up above. I know you are near, I always Feel your strong presence is real Until we meet again. I love you & deeply miss you Aloha! Mary We wish that we could see you Dad For just a little while We wish that we could hug you And see your lovely smile But wishing gets us nowhere And longing is in vain So we will hold you in our hearts Until we meet again Love & Miss You Everyday Dad (Grandpa) Leanne & Rick, Lana & Dave, Keli & Kelly, Kim & John & your 9 Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandsons

Friday, November 25, 2011

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CELEBRATIONS

CRAFT FAIRS

IN MEMORIAM

PALMER, Lois May (nee Timothy) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Lois on November 16, 2011. She is survived by her ﬁve children John Adams, Deborah (John) Holley, Linda (Stuart) Elliotte, Vicki (Stanley) Holman and Dean (Annonay) Adams. She is predeceased by her husband Rick Palmer who loved dearly. Lois’s life was ﬁlled with the joy of her grandchildren, Christopher and Donavan Adams, Jordan (Keltie), Amanda, and Lyndsay Holley, Felan, Stuart and Stephanie Elliotte; Adam and Mary Holman; Kale and Kyran Adams and her great grand daughter Poe Holley. For many years Mom enjoyed the sunshine of Kamloops and her winter home in Arizona where she shared her life with Rick. We cherish the time we spent with her for the past six years here on Vancouver Island and are grateful for the support of the Chemainus Health Care Centre staff. Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Celebrations

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CRAFT FAIRS

29th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

Damali Lavender Farm & Winery A truly unique Christmas shopping experience! Choose from bath & body products, gift baskets, culinary products and wine. Something special for everyone on your list. Open Fri - Sun until Dec 18. 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill 250 743-4100 www.damali.ca

and

Bake Sale Cowichan Bay Firehall Saturday November 26th 9-3 Come join us for fresh cinnamon buns, coffee, desserts, hotdogs. Rafﬂe’s & more!

To book a table call Linda @ 748-2324

Annual Shawnigan Lake Community Centre

Craft Fair

2804 Shawnigan Lake Road Saturday, Dec 3rd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm *Wide variety of Local Talent *Concession Open *Coffee/tea, light lunch and goodies

250-748-2134

Bench Elementary’s Christmas Extravaganza & Breakfast with Santa!

ANTON, FRANCES MAY

(Di Chaworth-Musters) (nee Porter) May 1, 1925 - October 27, 2011

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Love Joanne, Don and Chico

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A joint Celebration of Life for Michael & Diana will be held December 11 at the Union Club in Victoria. Diana’s family may be contacted at diana.fm.anton@shaw.ca.

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Happy Birthday Dolores Hawkins November 29, 2011

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

Predeceased by husband Michael J. G. Anton, her first husband Pat ChaworthMusters, sister Violet Stamp and son Phillip. Di is survived by son Robert Chaworth-Musters (Barbara), daughter Susan Arkwright, grandchildren Patrick and Tessa, Shawn and Robyn. Born and raised in London, England, Di served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service from 1943 - 1946, leaving as Petty Officer Wren. After marrying Pat in 1947, they immigrated to Canada in 1951 and started farming in Cobble Hill, BC. There she enjoyed participating in local theatre productions, playing field hockey as well as becoming the first woman President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Cobble Hill branch. In 1969 Diana and Pat moved to Victoria (and later Vancouver) with Di becoming a successful realtor. Moving back to Victoria and continuing her real estate career, Diana later married Michael Anton in 1991. Together they helped with fund raising for the BC Cancer Foundation, the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and the Victoria Hospital Foundation. They enjoyed many years of gardening, dining, dancing, ship cruises and vacations, eventually moving to Mexico in 2009.

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CELEBRATIONS

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 TARTINI, Norie Mary Born in Vancouver in 1915, passed away November 12, 2011 at the age of 96 in Chemainus. Predeceased by husband Gino and brothers Stanley and Guido. Survived by her loving family, daughter Rosemarie(Paul), grandchildren Ron(Cheryl), Gordon (Cindy) and Anita (Calvin) and great grandchildren Kristin, Kelsey, Eric and Troy. Service to held on November 25th at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 10th Avenue and Kingsway in Burnaby. Internment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to charity of your choice. Special thanks to all the staff at the Chemainus Health Care Centre for the wonderful care they gave to Norie over the past three years.

Craft Fair Guide 2011

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Sat, Nov. 26th 9am-Noon. Breakfast 9-11am Shopping 9-12 Noon Kids - shop in secret at the $1 -$5 Emporium of Gifts! Everyone - shop local vendors with unique gifts. Pancake Breakfast Santa & Mrs. Claus visit the breakfast table! Photos with Santa Gift Wrapping Bench Elementary 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd. CHEMAINUS FIRE DEPT, 16th Annual Xmas Craft Fair, Sat Nov 26th, 10-3.

COBBLE HILL SUNDAY SWAP MEET & CRAFT SALE in BIG HALL 3550 Watson Ave, November 27 Dec 4, 11 & 18th, 10am-3pm Venders selling: Large amount of Barbies, Doll clothes, Candles, Scrubbies, children’s bonnets, dog jackets Gluten-free baking, Postcards, Eggs, Feather art, Children’s toys, Jewellry, Regular Baking, and much, much more. Refreshments available. For space, Call Heather (250)743-7018

Kiwanis Christmas Craft Sale Sat., Nov. 26th 9-2 pm 750 Trunk Rd

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

Annual Christmas Bazaar 531 Herbert St, Duncan, BC Sat., November 26, 11-2pm Lunch, Baking, Crafts, Plants, Books. Please come to back entrance.

A year has passed so quickly Since the day you went away We think about you daily But would not make you stay. The last few years were difﬁcult As illness took its toll It robbed your body and your mind But it could not steal your soul. We would not trade a moment Of the time we spent with you An unexpected wave good-bye or a smile we knew was you. We love you, and miss you, Mom

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS CORNER

A good selection of Baking, ﬂoral arrangements, jewelry & baby things and much more. Refreshments, please park on Trunk Rd, thank you

MILL BAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Saturday, November 26th 10 am to 3 pm. Mill Bay Community Hall (next to Kerry Park Arena) 25 tables of crafts, baking, etc. Lunch served, coffee & snacks. Come out and see us! Sponsored by the Lake Bay Hill Hospital Auxiliary.

QUEEN MARGARET’S SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

COMING EVENTS

Sat. Nov. 26, 10 am-2 pm 660 Brownsey Ave. Baking, Silent Auction, Books, White Elephant Sale, Games, Artisans Corner & Lunch in the Country Kitchen

GET PAID - Grow marijuana Legally. Educational seminar, Victoria. December 3 & 4 th. Legal/medical/cultivation MMj. Tickets - 250 870-1882 or greenlineacademy.com

Trial By Fire Pottery 6th Annual Solo Show

GIANT BOOK SALE held at the Farmers’ Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Island, Dec. 2nd - 4th, 10am to 4pm. Over 12,000 books. New books out each day, prices $1 to $3, with many “Unique” books specially priced. Cash only. www.ssicommunityed.org

at Clements Centre Duncan 1 block west of Library, just off James St.

Nov. 26th-27th, 10-5

Seconds included More info at www.TrialByFirePottery.ca

250-746-6893

Tzouhalem Guild Weavers Sale on NOW till Dec. 1st., at the Loft Art Gallery, Mill Bay Centre, 10am-5pm. Demonstrations.

Craft & Art Sale

Unique gifts - well priced Multi-venue artisans 5700 Menzies Rd Sat., Nov 19th, 10-4 Sat. & Sun. Nov 26 & 27, 10-5 Refreshments

Pauline James

January 23, 1922November 25, 2010

Wolf Woodcrafts

By Lee Wolf (250)746-5668 ldwolf@shaw.ca Salad bowls, fruit bowls, cutting boards, salad tongs -

GREAT GIFTS!

(All bowls 25% off!)

INFORMATION

After 23 years,

Dr. Murray Woods announces that

Dr. Natalie Jahnke

will be taking over his Family Medicine Practice at the Valley Medical Clinic,

335 Jubilee St., Duncan, BC, effective November. 30/2011.

Dr. Woods wishes to express his appreciation to patients and colleagues for their trust and conﬁdence over the years and extends his best wishes for continued good health. TO the person/people who witnessed the incident with the young man and the RCMP in the soccer ﬁeld by McAdam Park on Nov. 10th . . . Thank you! Please contact us at BurdenOfTruth@shaw.ca. We look forward to speaking with you.

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INFORMATION

Chris Hearsey CONGRATULATES

Todd Wratten Winner of our $100 furnace oil draw. You could be a winner too. Call for details!

746-4511

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

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 David 250-746-4236 Pam 250-749-4165 Diana 250-246-4463 Business & Professional Pam 250-749-4165 Welcome: Myrna 250-746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOST BROOCH, silver Hummingbird, around Klem Klem long house. Sat. Nov. 19. 250701-8211.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

LOST in Duncan, ladies small gold ring with stones. REWARD. (250)246-9907 LOST: PANDORA bracelet, Thrifty’s Foods parking lot Nov. 23, very sentimental (Reward). Call 250-701-7685. 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

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Babysitter available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 3 years experience babysitting. I am 15 years old and am very responsible from a Christian upbringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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LEGALS

INVITATION TO TENDER CITY OF DUNCAN PHASE 3 – MARCHMONT STORMWATER PUMPING STATION UPGRADE TENDER NO. 244.008 – P3 The City of Duncan invites tenders for the Marchmont Stormwater Pumping Station upgrade works, which includes the installation of two (2) stormwater pumps (supplied by the City) at the Marchmont Stormwater Pumping Station, supply and installation of all associated mechanical and control components and commissioning of the completed systems; and the supply and installation of the new emergency genset to accommodate the new pumps and commissioning of the completed systems. The Tender Package will be available (starting at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 17, 2011) for pick-up Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at: City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C., V9L 3Y2; or Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., Suite 210 – 889 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver, B.C., V7P 3S1 Payment of a non-refundable amount of $112.00, including HST, is required. Payment will be made to the City of Duncan. The Tender Package will be available for viewing at: City of Duncan - address as above Dayton & Knight Ltd. – address as above Vancouver Island Construction Association: 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, B.C. V9A 3S6 A voluntary Pre-Tender meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 23, 2011, at the Public Works Yard located at 1091 Marchmont Road, Duncan, B.C. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and shall be responsible for their own personal safety attire. Tender Closing Time:

3:00 p.m. local time

Tender Closing Date:

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Delivered to: Abbas Farahbakhsh Director of Public Works City of Duncan

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. POST RN Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta; 1-888-5394772. www.gprc.ab.ca. TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WORK FROM Home. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION. 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com

HELP WANTED

Submission Enquiries: Abbas Farahbakhsh, Director of Public Works Telephone: (250) 746-5321 Fax: (250) 746-5898 The lowest or any part of any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The City of Duncan reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award or reject any tender in whole or in part.

SECURITY GUARDS required immediately. Footprints Security is currently seeking licenced security guards for our Duncan operation. Permanent, Full-time and Part-time positions available. email: hr@footprintssecurity.com or fax at 250-756-9598

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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. MILL BAY McDonald’s Restaurant. Now hiring Full Time, day and night staff. Apply in person at 2730 Barry Rd., Mill Bay. RECEPTIONIST: Physiotherapy clinic looking for a P/T Evening Receptionist – 4 evenings and Friday day shift (20+ hours). Medical office experience required, certificate an asset. Must be competent in computer skills, typing, managing phones and handling cash. Applicants must be able to work independently, yet able to be a team player. Must also have the ability to work with and enjoy dealing with the public. Flexibility to cover day shift and holidays an asset. Please reply to File #A957, c/o Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4. RESPITE worker needed for man with special needs, total care experience required. Approx 12 hrs/wk. 250-701-1191 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT SEMI-RETIRED Homecare Workers needed. Please apply with resumes by email to: angelhelpinghands@hotmail.com

INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL

RN’s & LPN’s Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the Duncan and Nanaimo areas to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training.

pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Technical Enquiries: Bengül Kurtar, P. Eng. Project Engineer Telephone: (604) 990-4800 Fax: (604) 990-4805

DUNCAN/COWICHAN Hooktender wanted. Machine experience an asset. Wage and beneﬁts as per USW Collective agreement. Fax 250-746-0388 or starlake@shaw.ca

ACE CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING POWERLINE TECHNICIANS AND INDENTURED APPRENTICES FOR ALBERTA Email schiebel@cana.ca Fax 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Bengül Kurtar Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. North Vancouver

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDREN

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager - generates sales for existing products/services and identiﬁes new opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, plus additional training in sales, management, communications; 5+years demonstrated success in business development and sales. How to apply: see http://www.ethoscmg.com/opportunities.html for full details.

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Pots & Paraphernalia Applicant should have some retail experience and be prepared to work part to full time. Apply in person at

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Duncan Business Improvement Area Society The Duncan BIA is a non-pro¿t society representing the downtown Duncan Business community and is managed by a 12 member board. We are looking for a MANAGER to start in late January 2012. The successful candidate must be a good communicator, both verbal and written, able to accept responsibility and work independently and be passionate about downtown. Business experience would be an asset. Amongst other duties, the position involves the design and placement of advertising, the organization of downtown events, and the presentation of the downtown community to the public and to other agencies. Salary range is $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience. Some evenings and weekend work will be required. Respond to the Duncan BIA of¿ce #203 - 111 Station Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M8 By December 23, 2011 www.downtownduncan.ca square@downtownduncan.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

JEWELS, FURS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca.

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

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OLDER 3 Bdrm trailer in 55+ park, Gibbins Rd. Fixer upper. Pet ok. Call 250-709-4444

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: 2524 Lewis St. 2 bdrm condo, second floor, corner unit, 5 appls, new laminate floors. N/S. Avail. Dec. 1st $900./lease. Call (250)4778046, (250)883-3204. DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $825. Call (250)746-5669. DUNCAN DOWNTOWN. New York style STUDIO w/ french doors open to the market square. 5 appls, gas F/P, hardwood floors. Incls. utilities. $850/mo, N/S. Avail Dec. 15 or Jan. 1. Call 250-510-4503. Duncan: Studio & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. Updated; new flooring, new paint & some new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs.

VOLUNTEERS

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

CRIMINAL RECORD?

WORK WANTED

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PETS PETS

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HOLISTIC HEALTH BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Adorable males, hypo-allergenic, non-shedding, under 15 lbs, parents can be viewed. 1st shots done. Avail. mid-December. $350. 250-748-0227 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222 RESCUE DOG. Lovely male Dachshund/Jack Russell. Loyal & affectionate little guy; gets along with other dogs too. $250. Call 250-709-9977.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: 2 piece, turn table, radio, 8 track, ﬁreplace, works great. Call 250-245-4870.

Independent Business Owner

MORTGAGES

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Call or email for products

(250) 510-6305 email:

shop@cbncanada.com Bakers rack, 50” tall x 30” wide. 2 glass shelves, with wine bottle rack and wine glass holders. Contemporary design, brown/grey hammered metal. Like new condition. $75, OBO. (250) 748-3539 BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Nov 27, 2011. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Dec 1. $800. (250)7011919 or 250-701-1914 Scandinavian 42” ceiling fan with remote, Reg $l50. - $75. Two - TV Tables, folding, solid maple - $20.00 pair, Computer Desk - 64” X 30” blonde colour, with matching shelves $35.00 complete, Child’s Chalkboard/Painting easel $20. “Guitar Hero” kids guitar $l0. All items in very good condition. Call 250-748-7l58

HERITAGE PAWN CHRISTMAS BARGAINS! 30% OFF all Jewelry! Three’s Company DVD Series Set, Wii Fit Family Fun Bundle, ExoPC Slate Tablet, PSP game systems, Rona X-Pert table saw. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

$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).

HOMES WANTED

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CROFTON- 2 Bdrm Apartment 5 appls. NS/NP. $750+ utils. References req’d. Available Dec 1. 250-246-2473.

HOUSES FOR SALE

CROFTON- 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, parking. Avail now! $780+ utils. 250-210-0756.

OPEN HOUSE

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FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Garage Sales

DELTA TABLE saw, 10”, w/ extra motor and on legs, $25. Call 250-245-4870.

delivered

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas

#4 -1861 Maple Bay Rd Saturday, November 26 1 to 3 pm

FRIENDLY FRANK

$200/cord, split &

CLEAN 2 bdrm, bright, spacious, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker, ref’s req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545.

OPEN HOUSE

HUGE CHERRY TREE, FREE....Take down and haul away at your expense. Call 250-710-2908

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

CHEMAINUS 2-BDRM, 1.5 baths, townhouse style. 4 appliances, quiet location, near all ammenities. $685. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 15. (250)416-1457.

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Firewood

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

(250)748-3729 DUNCAN- SUITS responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm + den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $700. Call (250)746-7389. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm, clean & spacious, river front, walk to shops & bus, $595 + utils, N/P. Call 250-749-6857 or 250-708-0703. LAKE COWICHAN: (waterfront) 1 bdrm w/ balcony, $580. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Call 250708-0703 or 250-749-6857. LOOKING FOR a responsible tenant to rent a 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo on Brae Road. Laminate ﬂooring, fresh paint and counter tops with 6 appliances. Close to all amenities with secure underground parking. $1000/mth utilities not included. N/P N / S. 1 ( 2 5 0 ) 7 0 7 - 0 1 7 2 - l e ave messages.

250-748-5000

Sandra Carswell 250-748-4443

WEST COAST REALTY

DUNCAN- 6840 HALL Rd, Sat & Sun Nov 26 & 27, 9am-6pm. Moving Sale! DUNCAN: Sat, Nov 26, 9-2:30 5855 Kinch Ave, off Gibbins. Lots of stuff!! DUNCAN. SATURDAY November 26, 8am-2pm. Xmas items, etc. 3042 George St.

Natasha’s Temple Moving Sale

• Gorgeous, waterfront townhouse

• Waterfront 3 bdrm, 3 bath condo

• 2 bed & den, 4 bath; West Coast design

• Westcoast vaulted cedar ceilings

• Newly remodelled kitchen

• Timeless oak cabinets

Nov 26 & Nov 27,

• New appliances, light ﬁxtures, hot water heater and bathroom updates

• Newer Master ensuite

123 Stations St, Upstairs

• Newer powder room

3-4 Person Sauna, stained glass lamp & shelving unit, unique glass doors, motorized massage table, kitchen sink & cupboards, paintings, assorted mirrors, 4 baseboard heaters, table/chairs, corner shower & sink.

• New roof • New windows, heat pump, deck and railings • New slate patios,

$474,500

• Newer deck stairs and railings • Panoramic lake views from kitchen, living room and dining room

$449,000

Wonderful Woodmere Townhouses

10am - 2pm

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!

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Friday, November 25, 2011

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SHAWNIGAN LAKEFRONT 1 bedroom furnished condo. Fireplace, S/S appls, W/D, ﬂat screen, bbq, beach, golf, tennis, dock. Dec - June 2012 NS/NP, $850/mo inclusive. 250-888-3865 reo@shaw.ca

DUNCAN: WALK to park & town. 55+ gated, N/S, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, den, garage, 2 lvls, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, open modern plan, like new. Ref’s, small pet considered. Avail. Dec. 1. $1250+ util’s. (250)746-7435. HONEYMOON BAY, 3 bdrm Caretaker Unit. 1000 sq ft + deck, recently reno’d, on bus route & across from park, w/s, + newer appls. Small rent reduction for light caretaker/gardening. Only responsible, N/S with ref’s need apply. $700 mo + utils. Call 1-250-749-0134. LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Dec 1, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $870. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253 MILL BAY: Bright, clean. New windows, blinds, ﬂooring, paint. 3-bdrm, 1 ofﬁce, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full bsmt, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $975. (250)661-6628

CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm upper lvl duplex. Bright, open ﬂoor plan, 180 degree ocean view, built-in vacuum, 5 appl’s, large deck, ﬁreplace $900. NS/NP. Call (250)416-0062. CHEMAINUS. ON golf course. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1760 sq.ft. rancher. .42 acre, 5 appl’s, heat pump, sauna, RV parking, large shed. Avail. Dec. 1. $1150./mo. no lease. N/S, deposit, ref’s. 1(250)656-4702. CHEMAINUS Rancher - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, country home, avail. now. Fenced yard, ample parking/carport/storage. Pet consid. $1100 + util., 250746-7896, 732-7700 after 4pm CHEMAINUS- Stunning ocean view. Older well-maintained 1200sq ft, with basement, on 1/3 acre. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, sunroom, 4 appls, wood/oil/electric heat, patio, work shop. Call 250-246-9799 for details. Cherry Point ocean view suite for rent. Remodelled one level, 1600 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, available Dec 1st or later depending on most suitable applicant. NS. Small pet OK. $1300/mo. includes utilities. (250) 743-5646. COBBLE HILL/Cow Bay, rural living, 3 bdrm+ den, 1.5 bath Rancher. F/S, D/W, W/D. Recently reno’d, fenced back yrd. N/S, 1 yr+ plus rental. Refs. Avail Jan 1. $1275+ utils. (250)743-1829.

NEWLY RENOVATED Shawnigan Beach Estates 3 bdrm 2 bath, FS/DW, WD hookup. NS/NP. $1400/mo util incl. 250-743-2608

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

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Call (250) 710-7515 to view

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

WILD ROSE Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre, large 1 bdrm, top ﬂoor, faces south, lrg balcony. New carpets, appliances, paint. Rent inclds heat & hot water. $675. (250) 748-1304.

HOMES FOR RENT

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 307-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $595 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. ¾ 202-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $825 1 BR apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 9918 Willow St, Chemainus $950 2 BR home w/ 5 apps, patio, garage ¾ 8094 Queen St, Crofton $950 3 BR plus den home w/ 4 apps, carport ¾ 2041 Merrifield Ln, Shaw Lk $1395 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, office ¾ 1325 Cherry Point Rd, Cow Bay $1395 4 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, 2 car garage ¾ 1450 Haida Rd, Duncan $1450 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, jacuzzi tub For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

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

YOUBOU- 2 bdrm, garden, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ? laundry. $575. (250)210-0756

CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810. DOWNTOWN DUNCAN. 4 bdrm, avail Dec. 1. W/D, D/W. Close to library, community centre, UVI and schools. Smokers do not apply. N/P. $1300/mo, doesn’t incl. utils. Refs req’d. (250)709-0720. BRAND NEW 1/2 duplex. 3 bdrm, full yard, unﬁnished bsmnt - great for storage, hobbyist or playroom. 5 appl’s. $1550., long term tenants. 250-516-8881, 250-732-1756. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail 15th. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN, NEW 2 bdrm upper duplex, natural gas F/P, 5 new appls, priv ent, french doors onto back porch, beautiful yard, storage & prkg, walking distance to town, N/S. $1100. (250)746-8182. DUNCAN: Very private and spacious 1/2 duplex near hospital on bus route. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. New paint, hardwood in living room and kitchen cabinet re facing. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room. 1 car garage with remote, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, REDUCED! $1400/m $1350/m, includes utilities. 250-748-5060. Pet considered. N/S. References required. Available Nov. 15. MUST BE SEEN! Ocean view 2 bdrm, large kitchen, living & dining room, walk to town. F&S, W&D hookup. $775/m. 250-246-4231, 250-715-5524

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin. Also, serviced RV pad on farmland. Call (250) 743-4392

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 8 KM north of Duncan on 8 acres, trailer for rent, $425 mo, ref’s req’d. (250)748-1310.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM, Chemainus older home, fenced yard, close to downtown. 4 appls, NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $750 mo + utils. Call 250-246-7939. 3 bdrm, 2 bath Carriage house, 1300 sq ft w/1 car garage, new home. Miller Rd, next to bus stop. $1200/m, hydro/utilities incl. (250)748-1864 or (250)710-1560 3 bdrm rancher near hospital, 2 full bath, 1100 sq ft, lrg fenced yard with newer deck, F/S, W/D, oil/wood heat, 2 bay shop, N/S, small pet ok, ref req, will be checked, $1400/m, avail. Jan 1. (250) 746-6544 3 Bdrm rancher on 7 acres, 2 full baths, 5 new appliances, 5 minutes to town, $1400/m, pets considered 250-710-2175 CROFTON, 1 bdrm house, close to shops/ocean, F/S, $750/m. 250-246-4257

DUNCAN, 5 miles west, 1 bdrm suite 32’x28’ single bay shop attached. Great for home business. Electric/wood heat. 4 appliances, located on 2.5 acres, N/P. $1000/mo. Available Dec 1. 250701-1919 or 250-701-1914.

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus attached studio space, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $775 + util. Avail Jan 1. (250)7466383 or (250)510-6383 DUNCAN, Rent or rent-toown, 3 or 4 bedroom mobile, F/S, W/D, big lot. Immed. occupancy. (250) 510-9442 or (250) 748-2719 EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 ﬁreplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015.

OLD TOWN Chemainus. Main ﬂr. 2 Bdrm + den. Lrg kitchen, mudroom, garden, deck, parking, 5 appl’s. $1100/mo incl util N/S, N/P. Deposit & ref req’d. 250-709-2156. Available now. REDUCED! COWICHAN BAY- Short term rental. Furnished modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail now to April 29, 2012. Privacy, view specular views, lrg deck w/hot tub. See photos at: www.showpen.com/micasa $1200 + utils. Refs + deposit. Call (250)748-2938. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671 Mill Bay: Approx. 720 sq ft of office/retail. Phone 250-7433881 or 250-748-7266 TWO 2ND Floor commercial suites available Nov. 1. Great downtown location,approx 500 sq.ft. each. Reasonable rent, ample parking. (250)701-7517.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1bdrm furnished cabin. Cable & hydro incl. Ns/np. Dec. 1-June 30. $650. Call 250-743-6966.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room avail., Dec 1, $500, Hydro/Tel incl. Close to college & amenities, living space detached from main house. DD & ref. req. (250) 737-1982

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Fast, friendly and efﬁcient. Kathy 250-743-8194.

DETAILED CLEANING Friendly, reliable and experienced. Have excellent referChristine ences. $18/hr. (250)710-0423

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

HILARY’S HOUSECLEANING Wkly & bi-wkly, move-in/out. Environmentally friendly commerical products supplied. 778-422-2016

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

HOLIDAY CLEAN-UP? Get ready for visitors? Exp’d with ref. $20/hr. 250-597-1068

HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194

ADD ON ACCOUNTING Accurate, Reliable, Affordable & Conﬁdential... • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Cashﬂow Management • Gov. Remittances • Taxes • Set-up/Training on Simply Accounting Full or partial service, on-site or free pick-up/delivery. Call Bev (1)250-740-5954 E-mail bev@addon.ca Visit: www.addon.ca

TREE SERVICES

P.M.

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

TREE SERVICES

MOBILE MILLING LTD.

Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured NOW AVAILABLE! custom cedar fence panels

250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net

FENCING

M.A’s. CLEANUP, house & yard work, dog walk, rubbish removal. Senior discount. (250)701-0765

WATCH/CLOCK/JEWELRY Repairs, Appraisal Michaela’s (beside Safeway) has a qualiﬁed Goldsmith/Watch Repairman (250)746-1658.

Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167 Rick’s Computer Help & Help Computer Services. Desktops and laptops. At home or inshop repairs. 250-748-5640

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

HANDYPERSONS MULTI TALENTED - Jack of all Trades! $25/hr. Work guaranteed! 250-510-0234

PAINTING PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

250-510-4745

GARDENING

(250) 701-8319

INTERIOR HOME maintenance, 30 years carpentry exp Pensioner rates. Small jobs welcome. Call (250)709-9965

A1 Hauling/Delivery

CLOCK/WATCH/JEWELLERY REPAIRS

Quality Landscape Construction

www.islandpaciﬁclandscaping.ca or follow our page on facebook @IslandPaciﬁcLandscaping

Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

PLUMBING HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

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

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

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

RENOVATING? Find an expert in your community online at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Friday, November 25, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 31

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

STORAGE

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

STORAGE GARAGE for car. Cement ﬂoor, keyed entry, $100 (Mill Bay). 250-743-5090

CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646

SUITES, LOWER

DUNCAN 2 & 3 bdrm townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000 & $1100. 250-516-8881

2006 SPRINTER 3/4 ton cargo van. 5 cyl. Mercedes diesel, tall ceiling, short wheel base. Excellent condition. $25,000. obo. (250)597-2424.

1 Bdrm basement suite. Private entrance, laminate ﬂooring. Shared W/D. Suitable for one person. Lakes Road area. N/S, cat neg. $650/mo utilities included. 250-748-3425

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, F/S, W/D hookup, N/S, N/P, Dec 1. $950. Ref’s. Damage Dep. (250)748-1047 after 5pm

2 Bedroom basement suite in Crofton. W/D. $750/m. Call 250-210-7777. December 1st

WANTED TO RENT WAREHOUSE RENTAL required- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises preferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil labeled as hazardous material. asif_sadeque@yahoo.com 604-440-6663.

$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). CHEMAINUS: OCEAN View 1bdrm 850sqft, $875 or 2bdrm 1060sqft, $950. Large kitchen/dining/living, 5 appl. Private ent. & large parking. N/P N/S, no drugs/loud parties. Util’s incl. Ref’s. Now (250)246-1408

TRANSPORTATION

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Third island spot odd for Brentwood Finding form: Highland comes a long way back to capture higher volleyball berth Don Bodger

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rentwood College’s senior girls’ volleyball team isn’t accustomed to being No. 3 on the island, but it won’t make much difference heading into the provincial AA championships on the Lower Mainland. Some wild games and keen competition resulted in Brentwood ¿nishing third during the island playdowns at Woodlands. Lambrick Park and Highland won spots ahead of Brentwood. “This is the ¿rst time we haven’t gone in ranked one on the island in my time here,’’ said Fougner. Brentwood cleaned up in pool play, winning in straight sets over Kwalikum, Woodlands, St. Michael’s and St. Margaret’s. Brentwood then went straight into semi¿nals and had a marathon match with Highland that slipped away. Brentwood took command with 25-20 and 25-21 wins before Highland came all the way back to prevail in the next three 25-17, 25-19, 16-14.

Brentwood led 14-11 in the ¿nal set and just needed one more point to put the game away, but couldn’t do it. Fougner felt her team Don Bodger/¿le didn’t take Brentwood coach Jill enough risks Fougner. at that stage. “We were playing a little scared to make mistakes,’’’ she said. “That’s just not us. “It was a tough lesson for some of the girls but it’s going to go a long way for us.’’ Brentwood ¿nished off the tournament by beating Ladysmith convincingly in the third-place game. The way things played out, archrival Lambrick Park and Brentwood never crossed paths which Fougner felt was unfortunate. She looked at that as a perfect provincial primer and what should have been a clash for the island title. Instead, Highland took its place.

Tessa Michaels of Brentwood was named to the all-star team and Emily Hindson had a great tournament, according to Fougner. Next stop for Brentwood is the provincial tournament being co-hosted by Notre Dame and St. Pat’s. Shawnigan Lake School, meanwhile, dropped all three of its pool games at the island tournament, starting with powerhouses Highland and Lambrick Park. “It’s a bit dif¿cult ¿nding a rhythm and con¿dence after that,’’ said Shawnigan coach Cathy Pasquale. Shawnigan then lost to Ladysmith in its ¿nal pool game Friday. “It was quite disappointing for us,’’ said Pasquale. “I give credit to them. They certainly rose to the occasion.’’ Shawnigan bounced back Saturday to win its crossover matches against Kwalikum and St. Michael’s. “It was satisfying to see some of our Grade 11s who had some enthusiastic play,’’ said Pasquale. The Shawnigan juniors made it to the islands and “some of them will be coming up to join the Grade 11s,’’ said Pasquale, looking ahead to next year.

Chargers extend Cedar to the limit Volleying for position: Groenendijk leads the charge to second place in Island A girls Don Bodger

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uncan Christian School Chargers are heading to the provincial A senior girls’ volleyball championships in Prince George as the No. 2 team from the island while Queen Margaret’s School ¿nished a strong season in sixth place. The island tournament at Cedar Secondary brought the expected ¿nal between the host school and DCS. Cedar game back after dropping the ¿rst set to beat DCS in three, 2426, 25-12, 15-8. “I think they’re more con¿dent because they’ve won against us more times,’’ said DCS player Chantal Bouchard of the difference between the teams. “We won the ¿rst set and we were really excited.’’ But DCS couldn’t carry the momentum through to win another set. Despite that, the players feel good about their chances at provincials.

“I think we’re pretty good,’’ said Bouchard. “We have a few Grade 9 players. Since they’re playing at the senior level, they’ve really improved.’’ Bouchard is looking forward to competing in the provincials. “I’ve never been there,’’ she said. “It’s going to be a good experience and we’ll probably learn from it.’’ A few factors will make the difference between a higher or lower placing, Bouchard believes. “I think we have potential. If we keep our mental attitude up, we can do pretty good. “We need to work in keeping ourselves together as a team. Sometimes when we lose, some people get mad.’’ And passing, Bouchard added, is another key. DCS also went to three in the island semi¿nal, but used the comeback route to take out Campbell Christian 13-25, 25-17, 15-6 while Cedar swept Lake Cowichan 25-9, 25-13. Campbell River Christian won the bronze medal over Lake Cowichan

25-14, 25-16. QMS coach Sharon Klein was pleased with the performance of her team. “It was probably the best we’ve ever done,’’ said Klein of her nineyear tenure. “We did well in our league, of course, but there wasn’t all the island teams there.’’ The girls still stepped it up led by Nao Tada, a Grade 10 student who’s from the QMS sister school in Japan. “She’s amazing,’’ said Klein. “She’s small, but mighty.’’ Cassidy Griffs-Gonder, a Grade 11 student, was also a solid player for QMS. Three Grade 12 players plus the addition of Tada and Griffs-Gonder gave QMS a good nucleus. “Basically I attribute our success to this is the third year I’ve had these girls in a row,’’ said Klein. Chemainus ¿nished last of the eight teams. Megan Groenendijk and Olivia Bakker of DCS and Lake Cowichan’s Shelby Wilcox were named to the tournament all-star team.

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Lone goal settles the score Silver soccer showdown: Tight battle between Cowichan teams goes down to the wire Don Bodger

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omething had to give in an all-Cowichan Under 15 Silver girls’ soccer battle. Greg Poirier and absent Wes Swain’s Cowichan Valley Youth Soccer Association teams went full tilt Saturday at Sherman Road Park in a great game. Both teams were winners for the effort, but Poirier’s squad eventually prevailed on the scoreboard 1-0. “The game was a very intense game, both teams wanting to prove themselves better,’’ noted Poirier. “Unfortunately from a soccer perspective, it was not the best display of the game. Nerves got the better of some players.’’ The Swain team, coached by George White, had the better of the play in the ¿rst half. Erin Kennedy made a save on its best scoring chance. It was the opposite in the second half, with Poirier’s team taking over. Everyone ¿gured it must have something to do with the slope of the Martin ¿eld. It was looking like the game was going to end in a tie. Keeper Hannah Morten stopped all but one of several scoring opportunities, with Sarah McLeod netting the

game-winner during the late stages. “I think everyone was happy to get that game over with,’’ noted Poirier. “There is always good competition when the two Cowichan teams play.’’ Both Cowichan teams are still the top two in the division. Results of other weekend girls’ games at home were: U13 Silver — Juan de Fuca 5, Cowichan 0; U13 Gold — Saanich Fusion 3, Cowichan 0; U14 Silver — Cowichan (Robinson) 0, Juan de Fuca 0 and Cowichan (Large) 5, Saanich Fusion 0; and U16 Gold — Gorge 3, Cowichan 0. On the boys’ side, Cowichan tied Juan de Fuca 1-1 in a Vancouver Island Premier League Under 15 away game. Cowichan scored a big 4-1 win at Gorge in U13 Gold to avenge a 3-2 defeat at home against Gorge earlier in the season. Boys’ home results were: U13 Bronze — Cowichan Vikings 1, Juan de Fuca 1; U15 Silver — Cowichan 1, Juan de Fuca 1; and U18 Silver — Saanich Fusion 2, Cowichan 0. Cowichan U17 Silver Titans and Saanich Fusion literally didn’t get off the ground. A game between the teams was postponed due to a frozen ¿eld.

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Rival Cowichan players Angelique Amon, left, and Selena Jack go into the corner after the ball during the late stages of an Under 15 Silver girls’ soccer game at Sherman Road Park.

Devils can’t do it in the cold Heat is on: Kestrels’ ﬁrepower too much in Div. 3 ﬁeld hockey Don Bodger

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evils obviously don’t operate as well in the cold. The Cowichan Kestrels took on the Devils Saturday in a Div. 3 Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association game on a partially frozen turf at UVic and won 2-1. The Kestrels didn’t even have their regular goalie, who lives in Nanaimo,

available for the game. Sion Cahoon put the Kestrels on the scoreboard ¿rst, tipping in a pass from Terri Bachynski. Shortly after, the Devils were awarded a penalty stroke for an infraction in front of the Kestrels’ net. Candis Haslam donned a goalie helmet but couldn’t make the save. The Kestrels dominated the second half and got the one goal they needed to win on a nice deÀection by Kyla Young.

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Jumping all over a rock headed to the house are Trish Best, left, and Joanne Macheen of the B event champion Fran Benedict rink during the annual ladies’ champagne bonspiel.

Rocks roll for visitors Champagne bonspiel: Out-of-town rinks victorious in event ﬁnals Don Bodger

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ut-of-town players weren’t kind to their hosts in the 36th Kerry Park ladies’ champagne curling bonspiel. The Valley Vines To Wines A event was won by the Lyn Noble rink of Qualicum over runner-up Gloria Palinkas of Nanaimo. Marilyn Kraeker of Juan de Fuca ¿nished third and Kerry Park’s Penny Kemshaw got into the act in fourth place with her rink of Sue MacDonald, Judy Schultz and Olga Rhoades. In the Mill Bay Ventures B event, Kerry Park teams claimed three of the top four spots but not ¿rst place. That honour went to Fran Benedict of Victoria. Second was the Jan Giles rink with

Lena West, Laurie Arsenault and Sandy Allegretto while Heather Schyf skipped her team of Ann Cox, Sandy Webb and Gail Stroud to third place and the Ivy Bowdige crew of Heather Wake¿eld, Delores Trudell and Dawn Nakatsu claimed fourth. The Cobble Hill Bed and Breakfast C event champion was the Irene Creally rink from Qualicum. Creally curled at Kerry Park for many years before moving. Diane Owens and her Kerry Park rink of Pat Pearce, Gerry Harrison and Sandy McMahon were the runners-up. Taking third place was the Lee Neilson rink of Esquimalt. Rounding out the prize winners in fourth position was skip Christine Fishwick’s Kerry Park foursome that included Christine Macdonald, Heather Broughton and Nas Sicherman.

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Fast food run participants, bundled up to guard against the weather, round the Ärst corner at McAdam Park. Young Desirae Ridenour, right, sprints to the Änish Ärst in the Äve-kilometre event. Ridenour’s sister Christine was the initial organizer of the event.

Fourth fast food run raises $325 Don Bodger

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hey’re having fun when they’re on the run. The Fast Food Run, a ¿ve-kilometre walk or run, marked its fourth year Sunday at McAdam Park with about 70 people attending. “This year we raised $325 and ap-

proximately 200 pounds of food, all going toward the Cowichan Valley Basket Society,’’ noted organizer Sophie Cutt. The event was ¿rst organized by Christine Ridenour. She passed it on to Cutt after the second year to keep it going. “Organizing the run is a great way to give back to my community,’’ Cutt noted.

As Cutt follows in Ridenour’s footsteps and heads off to university, she’ll pass the reins over to her younger brother Miles Cutt next year. Thrifty Foods, Dinter’s Nursery, Starbucks, Sports Traders, Baan Do’s Stir Fry and the Cowichan Aquatic Centre all provided sponsorship support for Cutt to make the event happen.

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Cowichan Rugby Club’s Under 17 boys are in the island ﬁnal Sunday at Oak Bay. Cowichan beat Velox 32-15 at the Herd Road Grounds leading up to the big game. “The boys played really well and got it done,’’ said coach Jake Teufel. Mike Needham and David Jerome were standouts for Cowichan. The return of Jenner

Teufel after sitting out three weeks with a concussion was also welcomed. With 25 players in the ranks when they all show up, Jake Teufel has a huge pool to draw from for his starting 15. The Cowichan U19s played a man short and got knocked out of the playoffs last weekend after a loss to Castaways-Wanderers.

Another Aumen motoring along in stock car races Family fueled: From the pits to the wheel, everyone’s involved Don Bodger

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here’s another Aumen making the rounds in auto racing and he’s already on the fast track to

success. Cody Aumen, 17, has a big advantage over other racers learning the ropes because he’s the younger brother of Western Speedway legend Scott Aumen. Cody has called upon Scott’s experience both in racing technique and car preparation to land a spot among the elite competitors in hornets and now stock cars at Western. “Cody was at all of Scott’s races in a baby carriage,’’ said dad Bill Aumen. In fact. mom Jean and sister Melissa built a plywood cutout of Scott’s sprint car on the side of it. “It looked like he was sitting in a sprint car,’’ said Bill. As time went on, Cody just naturally caught the racing bug. In fact, all of the extended family is into it in a big way. “It’s something we’re having great fun doing as a family,’’ said Bill. “Scott, he’s the one who led the way for it.’’

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Scott’s son Brad, 15, just started in hornets and has about ¿ve races under his belt while Melissa’s son Riley Windsor, who turns 13 in January, is anxious to get going. The family affair runs deep even with Melissa, who was the rookie of the year at the old Cassidy track in 1992. Scott, 42, is still going strong but spends considerable time helping Cody out on a crew with Brad, Riley, Dale Taylor and supervisor and jack-of-all trades Bill. With that kind of support around him, it’s no wonder Cody is doing so well.

Cody, who graduated from Cowichan Secondary School in June, started racing in the winter hornet series in 2009. He’s been part of Scott’s sprint car crew for three years. “I think that’s pretty much what pulled me into it,’’ said Cody. Going from a crew to the man behind the wheel was quite a different story, however. “I’d say it took a while to adapt to it — the mentality of racing,’’ Cody said. “I’d say the racing was all right, it was more paying attention to the Àags and stuff.’’ It didn’t take long for Cody to

start dominating in the hornet class and begin the change in emphasis to the stock car. “It’s quite a bit more powerful and actually quite a bit more technical — just overall more work, more fun,’’ he said. Cody’s driving ability proved pretty astute from the beginning. “There’s 22 (regulars) and 15 of them are experienced drivers who come all the time,’’ said Bill. “He never had a wreck. He pays attention and avoids a lot of wrecks.’’ Cody ¿nished in third place overall in his ¿rst crack at the stock car series. He never won a main event, but placed second

Cody Aumen’s name is becoming well-known around Western Speedway for his racing prowess. He’s become a Äxture atop the standings for hornets and gaining ground on more experienced stock car racers. a few times and won some heat Challenging stock car sensaraces and trophy dashes. tion Ryan Wade is already In hindsight, the game plan for happening and Cody nearly beat Cody to move up in the ranks him in one race. has worked out remarkably well. “Our objective this season is “The hornets is a way you can to be racing Ryan every race,’’ get to the stock cars,’’ reasoned said Bill. Bill. “He started in the hornets To say Cody’s learned a lot in when he was 15. his ¿rst year of stock cars would “Cody’s getting a lot better be an understatement. jump start on things than Scott “I’d say in the beginning I was ever could which is great for paying attention and not hitting us.’’ people or things,’’ he said. “I’d say being consistently “Now, I’m ¿guring out how to good is the main goal,’’ said get by them.’’ Cody. It’s also readily apparent what He’s a good bet to be named he enjoys most about being berookie of the year at Western’s hind the wheel. “I’d say it would awards banquet in December. be the adrenaline rush driving,’’

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he Cowichan Valley Capitals are back in the win column in a big way. Following a winless three-game B.C. Hockey League set Thursday through Saturday, the Caps returned to the ice Wednesday night at Cowichan Arena and

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shellacked the Nanaimo Clippers 6-1. And a Nanaimo product was one of the players who did the damage to the Clippers. Jordan Levesque, an af¿liate from the North Island Silvertips Major Midget team, collected a goal and an assist in just his third game with the Caps. He was named the game’s ¿rst star. Rookie Vinny Muto from Buffalo and Devin Gannon also had a goal and an assist each in the con-

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The Caps scored two goals in each period. Kyle Becker, Matt Brown and Matt Grant had the other markers. It was a nice turnaround for the Caps after they lost 2-1 in overtime to the Clippers in Nanaimo Friday. The next night brought a 6-5 overtime loss to the Victoria Grizzlies. As luck would have it, those same two teams meet Friday in Victoria and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Cowichan Arena.

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