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Aerie sold to Shawnigan developer Krista Siefken

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If you’ve got a sense of adventure, Susan Carter will serve you Doi Chaang civet coffee on this silver platter. The world’s most expensive coffee is available for $20 a cup.

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The crappiest cup of coffee you’ll ever have Pricey too: But this Cowichan couple can’t wait to share their tiny precious amount with the rest of the valley Krista Siefken

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ou might think it strange that a Duncan coffee shop co-owner considered making T-shirts that read “I got a crappy cup of coffee at Slice of Life.” Well, that’s nothing compared to the coffee itself. This rare brew is made from coffee cherries that were ¿rst passed through the digestive system of a wild, cat-like civet. Take a moment to let that percolate. Post-defecation, the beans are collected, thoroughly washed, sun-dried and roasted lightly. The subsequent coffee grounds are said to be much less bitter than traditional coffee, and boast a pleasing coffee aroma.

Wild civet coffee, or kopi luwak, also holds the title of the most exotic — and expensive — joe in the world. At the Slice of Life Café on Jubilee Street, James Watt and Susan Carter are offering the bizarre brew for $20 a cup. But they promise it hardly requires an anomalous, acquired taste “I was pretty surprised — it’s just a very smooth cup of coffee,” Carter said. “It doesn’t have anything really notable about it. I ¿gured it was going to be a really strong-tasting coffee, really earthy, but nope, not at all.” The Doi Chaang brand coffee, imported from Thailand, may appeal to those with a strong sense of adventure. But it could also be the cat’s meow for philanthropists.

Fifty per cent of civet coffee sales at Slice of Life go to the Doi Chaang village in northern Thailand, and the other half go to the Nepal Education Fund, which provides Nepali women and children with an education. Considered “beyond fair-trade,” Doi Chaang is half-owned by Doi Chaang farmers, and fully ¿nanced by Canadian partners in Vancouver. “This coffee comes from the Golden Triangle, which used to be a huge poppy growing area,” Watt explained. “It was incredibly violent — horrible stuff happened there.” But now the region boasts success stories such as Doi Chaang’s, which sent two tiny tins of the coveted civet coffee to Slice of Life. “We waited for it for quite a long time — two or three months,” Carter said. more on A12

he Aerie is set to re-open next year now that a judge has approved the sale of the luxury resort. A numbered company owned by Shawnigan Lake’s Harvey Simons successfully bid $3.1-million for the 85-acre property. The former ¿ve-star resort perched atop the Malahat closed and went into receivership in November 2009. Originally listed for $6.9 million, it was reduced to $4.75 million in February of this year, and ¿nally dropped to $3.95 million in June. Simons’ $3.1-million bid, meanwhile, was subject to court approval due to the conditions of receivership. With the bid approved in court yesterday, Simons’ offer moves into the traditional 30day closing period. “In the ¿rst phase (Simons) will do the work necessary to bring it back up to an acceptable standard,” said Simons’ spokesman, Patrick Hrushowy. “It’s sat idle now for nearly three years, and while the receiver did a good job keeping it whole and intact, weather has had an impact and so on.” Simons expects upward of $2 million will be required to restore the resort to its former ¿ve-star glory, before reopening at the beginning of the next tourist season. Simons, a land developer and local businessman, also plans to re-brand the resort, and replace its Aerie name, although at this time he hasn’t decided on a new moniker. After that, he hopes to develop the property’s upper portion for what Hrushowy called a “high-end wilderness experience” that ¿ts in well with the new South Cowichan OCP’s vision for tourism/commercial development in that region. “He’s taking a look at what the economics might be, but it’s looking like a dozen or more high-end, but rustic, cabins that would be nestled into the natural environment there,” Hrushowy said. more on A12 Head Ofﬁce 951 A Canada Ave 250. 748.484

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Aid sought in weed battle Need for more weed control cash has been sent to the province by North Cowichan council. Plagued by a pod of invasive species, council voted Sept. 21 to ask Victoria to boost its annual $5,000 grant to help rid local ﬁelds of tansy ragwort and other plant pests. Councillors noted the funding request is partly based on North Cowichan’s size and diversity of farmland being affected by the ragwort and other stubborn weeds.

Add Tom Masters to the list of candidates for North Cowichan council. Masters says his platform will focus on alternative sources of funding for the municipality to reduce reliance on residential and business property tax levies.

A Chemainus resident since 1999, he is the founding chair of the Echo Heights Organizing Committee and past chair of the Chemainus Residents Association, and has served as an elected trustee on the Greater Victoria School Board.

Angry email raises CVRD chair’s ire Not with the territory: Giles says content of ECO Depot message ‘simply not tolerable’ Krista Siefken

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Woman gets stabbed, man gets arrested Chemainus incident: Woman recovering from surgery after being stabbed in the leg Krista Siefken

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Chemainus man is in custody on aggravated assault charges after a woman was stabbed in the leg. Jason Conrad, 31, has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and one count of aggravated assault — and is also facing drugrelated charges — in connection with the Sept. 25 incident. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were

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hange the Cobble Hill Road-Island Highway traf¿c light to a controlled southbound left turn — from the current advanced left — before more folks are maimed, or killed. That’s what Cowichan Bay’s deputy ¿re chief wants. “Driver error seems to be the common denominator, but sequencing of the light is a contributing factor,” Cam Ferguson said. Ferguson — fresh from the Valleyview’s recent wreck that injured four locals — has asked MLA Bill Routley to get the province to change the light. “You’ll never avoid all the driver errors,” said Ferguson, “but I person-

ally believe if you eliminate the option of turning left against the traf¿c, you’ll reduce the number of crashes. “That’s a bad intersection because the (approach and turning) distances are greater than other intersections, and it’s easy to be wrong.” He wants the light switched to a controlled left, such as the one at Koksilah Road and the highway. At Koksilah, you get a Àashing green, then it turns red. But Valleyview’s advanced green remains risky, explained the 18-year local ¿reman. “You can turn left after cross traf¿c stops on a blinking green arrow. “When the arrow stops blinking, the light for north- and southbound traf¿c starts, but people are still able to turn left when it’s safe to do so.” That turn onto Cobble Hill Road could have been deadly for three women

during recent crashes at the intersection where rural roads straddle the TransCanada Highway, he explained. Ferguson said road design is an issue. Northbound traf¿c headed downhill passes through a slight curve before approaching the light. “This causes problems for northbound drivers, and southbound left turns.” Northbound drivers can’t clearly see the intersection “and on a couple of occasions drivers have cited sun in their line of sight.” “For southbound traf¿c, the speed and distance of northbound traf¿c is very dif¿cult to judge because of the road design. “The reason we’re not seeing a higher number of fatalities,” he said, “is new car designs and safety features are saving lives but people still come out with bad injuries and longer recovery times. “I’ve spoken to lots of people who rec-

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Vignettes n sought to recreate Cowichan’s past for Duncan anniversary Cowichan has more than its share of heritage lovers and literary types. Anyone able to combine both qualities should get in touch with Duncan’s Downtown Business Area Association immediately. The DBIAS is partnering with the Cowichan Valley Arts Council aimed at creating a special legacy for next year’s Duncan Centennial.

According to a DBIAS press release, Duncan Vignettes is a competition to produce a set of short plays based on local history, which will be performed at next summer’s Duncan Summer Festival. Next fall, master copies will be presented to all Cowichan school libraries for any future educational use they wish. “(We) are looking for up to six different writers (or

collaborative writing groups), who are interested in researching and then drafting, simple plot lines about an historically interesting incident from the history of Duncan,” DBIAS spokeswoman Agnes Caravati said. “The pieces need to be based in fact and need to reﬂect the ethnic demographic of the time.” For information call 250-715-1700.

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Tour de Rock deÄnitely the ride of this local boy’s life Cops For Cancer: Lake Cowichan teen has seen event from both sides Ashley Degraaf

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ake Cowichan’s Matthew Kercher’s been around the block a time or two with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Tour de Rock. Kercher, a 14-year-old Grade 9 student at Lake Cowichan Secondary School, has shaved his head multiple times and organized a whole whack of his own fundraisers for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, which rolls into Duncan Tuesday, Oct. 4. This year is Kercher’s sixth as a tour participant and he’s acting as a spokesperson spreading the word to folk at the fundraiser dinners about cool and positive experiences he’s had at Camp Goodtimes, the Canadian Cancer Society’s summer camp for kids with cancer and the fundraiser’s sole recipient. Kercher was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005, the same year he ¿rst dipped his toes into the tour’s fundraising spirit. As a participant in Camp Goodtimes, Kercher’s been on both sides of the cause, bene¿ting from the funds raised as well as helping collect money. Mom Jenny Fawcett says Matthew is pumped about his speaking engagements lined up at the fundraiser’s Red Serge dinners in Nanaimo and Ladysmith and possibly Duncan as well. “Matthew’s not shy. He loves public speaking and acting,” Fawcett said. Matthew’s also pretty fond of the

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to camp,” she had said last year. Kercher’s 2011 senior rider is Saanich Police Department Cst. Steve Robinson. The longtime ¿tness professional and family man, Robinson was diagnosed with testicular cancer in March of 2009. Fortunately, the disease was caught early and hadn’t spread to areas such as the abdomen and lungs. “Although off work and enduring rehabilitation, Robinson was able to avoid chemotherapy and radiation treatments,” the Canadian Cancer Society’s website reads. “Robinson, a Saanich Police of¿cer since 2007, knows his cancer history leaves him in a unique position on the Tour De

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Compost plant unfairly targetted? Smelly situation: Regional ofﬁcials say odour concerns may be tied to facility next door Peter W. Rusland

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an Lazaro wants to clear the air about what some Chemainiacs claim is a stench from his Chemainus Composting Inc. plant in Mural Town’s industrial park. He said odour is virtually nil from CCI’s 1.5-acre mostly indoor facility. Instead, it seems neigbourhood concerns may be better directed at the septic wastewater transfer facility next door. “That’s the most vile, putrid smell I’ve ever encountered,” said Cowichan Valley Regional District environment manager Bob McDonald, after a site visit. “If I worked across the street and caught a whiff of that — it’s beyond acceptable. “Unfortunately, the sewage transfer operation is not regulated by the environment ministry or the CVRD.”

Lazaro is also general manager of Coast Environmental Inc, which stores port-a-potties near the transfer site. Coast is one of a half-dozen haulers that use the facility to ofÀoad septic and other offal, but it is a separate operation. “That wastewater transfer station has nothing to do with CCI,” he stressed. “That’s part of the confusion. People are attacking our composting facility (CCI), but the property owners didn’t want to be bad neighbours either.” In fact the landlord, Chemainus Park Holdings, acting on complaints, ordered the stink snuffed by owners of the septic pump-out facility, Lazaro said. All haulers helped fund transfer-facility odour ¿xes including a gravity-unloading platform that produces less odour, he said. Tank venting and a bio¿lters for tank and truck exhaust were also installed. Lazaro signaled CCI has been unfairly blamed for odour on the 45-

acre industrial site, saying area farms may also be part of the issue. CCI turns a dewatered sludge cake of treated septic, food and other wastes, into soil-like compost. “We’ve tested the air quality in the building and there are absolutely no odour issues,” he said. McDonald is awaiting results of a regional odour and leachate audit, but indicated his visit seemed to support Lazaro’s contention. “The strongest odour from CCI was from its outdoor, ¿nished materials,” he said. “Inside, there was a heavy, musty smell.” CCI has applied to the CVRD to expand its operation, leading to health fears that are expected to be voiced during Saturday’s protest at the nearby TCH/MacMillan-Bloedel Haul Road intersection. “I think some of those health concerns have been overstated, and a public meeting could put those to rest,” McDonald said.

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Something stinks about the way we deal with waste Green light: More consistent controls needed

omething is rotten in the state of Cowichan. It festers beneath our green facade of eco-friendly behaviour, but should be as plain as the nose on your face. We pay all kinds of lip service to being eco-smart, but we do not know how to properly handle our waste. Shall we count the ways? • Westcoast Land¿ll Diversion sets up shop on Fisher Road in Cobble Hill, sparking years of odour complaints, water supply concerns and litigation. • Its replacement at that site, Fisher Road Recycling, gets snaggled in a licensing dispute with the Cowichan Valley Regional District, then refuses to Public health make well testing results public, amid concerns about nitrate levels in area and welfare groundwater. not highest • The CVRD continues dealing with the hodgepodge of private septic systems priority serving a patchwork of valley subdivisions with questionable reliability. • We’ve heard nothing recently, but we’re assuming the overtaxed septic ¿elds in suburban Saltair are still merrily bubbling away while residents refuse to entertain the expensive notion of sewers. • Despite admirable strides in reduction and recycling, tonnes of local garbage still gets shipped out of the valley because of our complete inability to decide on a land¿ll site here. • A unmistakeable stench frequently hangs over the Chemainus Industrial Park while one operation denies responsibility and the more likely culprit is apparently unregulated. • And, of course, there is the ongoing brouhaha surrounding the proposed South Cowichan ECO Depot. Societies have been dealing with waste disposal issues for as long as there has been societies. There is a slew of tried-and-true methods and more innovations occuring all the time. You’d think we’d have learned how to handle this stuff by now. But what should be about health seems more about self-interest.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: casting a full ballot The case against

The case for Cowichan’s local councils and boards don’t operate like the folks on Parliament Hill. There aren’t caucuses or ofﬁcial oppositions, or two sides lined up across the ﬂoor against each other. There is one unit working together to do what they collectively think is best for the constituency. Your vote should be cast with a look toward the whole, not the individual.

Phil Kent votes during the 2008 civic election.

Best Conservatives can hope for is electing the NDP Patrick Hrushowy

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et’s see now, the B.C. Conservatives are all ¿red up after their convention in Nanaimo last weekend. That’s when 150 delegates — you read that right, a whole 150 — met in annual convention to plot their electoral victory when we next go to the polls in 2013. These are the folks who claim the governing B.C. Liberals are in free fall in terms of “($16,826) is jawvoter support and they are positioned for an droppingly low for electoral sweep that pretensions of an will at least result in the Conservatives electoral sweep.” becoming the of¿cial opposition to an NDP government. Maybe it’s time for a reality check. First, let’s revisit the attendance numbers at

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the recent convention. While 150 fee-paying delegates seem like a big deal to them, that represents less than two people from each of the 85 ridings around the province. That’s not very impressive when it is clear that a political party needs volunteers numbering in the thousands to conduct an effective election campaign and to be considered a serious alternative in all 85 ridings. The Conservatives reported at their convention they have organizations in place in 60 ridings. That’s an accomplishment, I guess, but still 25 short of a full team. The party is also evasive about membership ¿gures, claiming only that it is heartened by growing numbers. Now, let’s consider ¿nances. During the calendar year of 2010, the most recent ¿gures available from Elections B.C., the B.C. Conservatives reported total donations of $16,826. That’s jaw-droppingly low for a political party that has pretensions of an electoral sweep of some kind.

There is nothing requiring you to put your tick next to six names when you step up to the ballot box Nov. 19 to elect your council. No law says you have to cast votes for nine different school trustees. In fact, rounding out your selections with names you have only vaguely heard of in order to ﬁll a quota will inevitably hurt your top choices by giving their rivals more ammunition.

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Heck, that amount wouldn’t even pay for a decent of¿ce in downtown Duncan for a year! The number is even less impressive when it is noted almost 84 per cent of that money came from 10 donors who chipped in $500 or more. What else do we know that should be taken into consideration? The most urgent fact is May 2013 — the next scheduled election — is only 19 months away. That time will disappear in a heartbeat and leave little room for mounting an effective election organization that would include dozens and dozens of people (not just 85 candidates), fundraising millions of dollars, and full-time party staff to make sure things are happening on the ground. To be charitable, the B.C. Conservatives are barely positioning themselves in the starting gate, let alone poised to rack up huge vote gains. Perhaps they have dreams of sugar plums

dancing in their heads. Or is it their version of the Orange Crush in Quebec that boosted the NDP into opposition in Ottawa? Yes, the B.C. Liberal brand was seriously tarnished through the HST debacle but the potent levels of palpable anger have receded with the defeat of the tax in the referendum. I don’t think there is enough discontent out there to boost the Conservatives into second place behind the NDP. What is far more likely is that a group of well-meaning, but seriously misguided, Conservative candidates will bleed just enough B.C. Liberal votes away in this polarized province to put Adrian Dix and the NDP into government. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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Would you ever run for political ofÄce? “No, because I don’t have the public- speaking qualities.”

Tony Raistrick, Cowichan Station

“There’s no way. The major issues are far too complex, important, and need attention and funding — for example, education, unemployment, housing, and child care.”

Carolyn Nelson, North Cowichan

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Changes hurting daycare centres and will result in kids home alone

Economy OK, but caution the word

Dear editor I was excited to see your piece on the subsidy cuts to daycares. I am saddened to hear of Kaatza daycare’s closure but not at all surprised. I am the owner/operator of Hugs ‘n’ Tugs family childcare centre here in Duncan and have been for the past 11 years. The governments changes to childcare subsidy along with changes to the rules and regulations set forth by them and the implementation of all day kindergarten, have now limited my income. A licensed family daycare in B.C. is allowed to have seven children at a time. Now that kindergarten children are all day it is really not ¿nancially worth it for a family daycare to have them enrolled in a child care space for $210 per month when it could possibly earn $700 or more a month from a younger child. Not to mention we get paid less for the older kids and they require transportation to and from school. In my facility that is more money out of my pocket. Last year subsidy paid $550 per month for a kindergarten age child, this year it pays $200. The government has offered a grant to help offset the loss of income for the all day kindergarten spaces but only to group childcare centres not to family centres. We are governed under the same legislation and have the same rules and regulations, so why do we not bene¿t from this grant? Also I have a single parent whose net income last year was $19,000 She was approved for just $41 a month daycare subsidy. She makes just over the threshold amount and I now have to bill her the other $400-plus per month. She doesn’t know how she will be able to pay it. I see our province headed for a childcare crisis or possibly children being left at home alone before and after school due to their parents not being able to afford the child care rates. Julie Grimsson

In my opinion: Many outside forces could arrest mild positive trends

n Vancouver Island communities outside Greater Victoria, a large percentage of our labour force is still employed in resource industries, and our economy is vulnerable to on-going, external economic factors. Last year, B.C. began to recover from the global ¿nancial crisis, thanks to increased global export demand and renewed consumer con¿dence. According to the B.C. Check-Up, a report released by the Chartered Accountants of B.C., our province’s economy performed well in 2010. While the outlook for 2011 is cautiously optimistic, economic gains continue to be tempered by current and ongoing developments. Andrew Leong/¿le In 2010, the province Ontario’s expensive system is proof that Cowichan should not consider privatizing its school busing, according to recorded employment gains one reader. of 1.7 per cent, or 38,600 new positions. Most importantly realm of the private sector, the per pupil cost of are collected. Will the service please share for the Vancouver Island/ transporting students is the highest in Canada. with the public ¿gures on the numbers of Coast region, the forestry and This is true despite the fact Ontario consistently cougars and bears killed and relocated during durables manufacturing indus- Woody Hayes: has the lowest fuel costs in the country. the past 10 years? tries all reported employment expand markets Wade Richardson The public will certainly not save money by gains last year. Saltair contracting out our school busing. It would, C’ According to the report, demandd ffor B B.C.’s however, lose direct control of the delivery and softwood lumber, minerals and coal increased sigsafety levels of the service as the contractor The CVRD should be working to help ni¿cantly. These trends have continued into 2011, extracts pro¿ts from the system. good news for our region’s export base. Duncan Brown cell reception in Cobble Hill So far this year provincial exports of industrial Lake Cowichan Dear editor goods have totaled $3.4 billion dollars, up 20 per Since I read about some reticence on the part cent over the ¿rst half of 2010. Energy exports of the CVRD to having a tower erected on the hit $4.6 billion dollars, an increase of 17 per cent. BeneÄts of chickens far outweigh highway near the Laughing Llama, I believe, Forestry product exports have risen 13 per cent, I have wondered whether the CVRD has ofwhile softwood lumber has seen an increase of any potential concerns fered any alternative suggestions. Rather than nine per cent. Dear editor Duncan stopping an initiative on the part of Telus to Despite these gains, B.C.’s exports of softwood I like the sounds of chickens on my city street provide a better infrastructure to our residents lumber to the U.S. have not recovered to previand very much look forward soon to buying on esthetic grounds, I would hope the CVRD Ontario experience shows private their eggs. Causes of rodents, squirrels and rats could work with them to ¿nd a mutually satis- ously recorded levels and the overall trend is one of decline. etc. abound. Why blame chickens, which at busing a mistake fying solution. The prospect of a renewed recession in the U.S. least give back? Dear editor I have to say that I don’t ¿nd the idea of a cell suggests exports of lumber to this market will not Naomi Abbott In a Sept. 16 letter to the editor, Joe Sawtower at the proposed location to be visually recover to their former level for some time; third Duncan chuck advises School District 79 to save disturbing, given that the highway is mostly quarter economic reports for 2011 indicate the US money by contracting out our school busing. bare, except for telephone wires and poles. I economy is slowing, and job growth and housing If you examine Ontario’s experience with this have also heard that Telus has designed these Can service provide us reason not prices have stalled. approach where school busing is totally in the towers to blend into scenery, but that is unconIn 2010, the province experienced a 1.9 increase tto doubt relocation promise? ¿rmed. in productivity; however, the defeat of the HST DDear editor Every day as I drive to work, I speak with will undoubtedly affect continued productivity A conservation of¿cer from the B.C. Conmy 91-year old father in Calgary, hands-free of growth for our region and B.C. as a whole. servation s Service, which earlier this month course. And every day, as I round the corner at As the government moves to reinstate the PST/ destroyed a non-aggressive young female d Dougan Lake, my call is dropped. I have en“Are you afraid of being attacked by a cougar in GST, it is important it consults with business cougar in Goldstream Provincial Park, and c dured that interruption for ten years now. With and creates a new and improved PST that could Cowichan?” this t summer destroyed a terri¿ed black the proliferation of wireless devices, I hope the include some of the ef¿ciencies found in valueYou answered: (60 votes) bear b in the Gorges, wants to have us know CVRD would agree that it is time to see that added taxes. the t Duncan cougar will be relocated when 76 per cent NO we have uninterrupted coverage all along the While productivity is one piece of our economic caught. The public will have little con¿dence Trans-Canada Highway. c equation, the report also cites the on-going evolui in this promise. Bullets are so much quicker To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Gregg Perry tion of B.C.’s product mix and markets, both in the and a cheaper. 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osemary Georgeson is shining a spotlight on the signi¿cant role women have played in the ¿shing industry — and that includes stories from Cowichanregion women. The Women in Fish: Hours of Water tour Àoats into Cowichan today and tomorrow at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre and Cowichan Theatre. It features free workshops where Cowichanians can listen to personal stories from women in the ¿shing industry, and culminates in performances of the one-woman show, Women in Fish. That’s when Georgeson will share

a real-life story that begins with the sinking of the Loretta B near Galiano Island. On the eve of her 18th birthday, and eight months pregnant, Eileen Lorenz survived the storm tied to ¿sh crates by her husband, who perished. “Women in Fish weaves this tragedy together with the bigger tragedy of the world’s ¿shing history,” reads production company urban ink’s website. “The story reveals women’s contributions to what was once a top industry.” Those contributions were signi¿cant, Georgeson said. “I know women who owned and operated their own boats, and raised their kids on board,” she said. “And it’s not just the ¿shing industry — it’s many other industries.”

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Chemainus woman wants your help in her efforts helping children in Africa Overseas charity: Efforts help the young and disabled Niomi Pearson

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his November, Marion Fahlborg will return to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to pick up where she left off three years ago. The Chemainus resident is currently trying to raise more than $5,000 to help the young and the disabled. Fahlborg said she is hoping to accomplish much with what we, in Canada, feel is so little. “People in Canada just don’t understand how lucky we are to live here,” she said. “The people (in Africa) are so wonderful, but there’s no middle ground. You have your absolutely poor and then the rich. The rich are totally blind to the poor. “It’s dif¿cult to come home because

the ¿rst thing you want to do is get rid of all the things you have because you feel really greedy and possessive.” Fahlborg’s ¿rst trip to Africa took place in 2005, when she helped establish Zanini Bantwana, a ministry for children in hospitals. “We worked primarily in the children’s wards where many of the children have no one, nothing and are palliative. Many are abandoned by their families and are left to die all alone,” she said. “Every morning we would go in and take these big hockey bags of toys into the kids and we’d sing and dance and play with the kids, and they were so happy because they never have visitors.” By the time she returned in 2008, Zanini Bantwana had grown to include three hospitals and volunteers were asked to assist with physical therapy. It was during this trip that Fahlborg began work with disAbility Connexion, an advocacy group for

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far in Africa, volunteers have the purchasing power to provide supplies like warm clothing or repair equipment. “I can go in there with $10 or $15 and take a wheelchair that is absolutely useless and have it repaired so that it’s in perfect condition,” Fahlborg said. Fahlborg, 62, said she is planning to be in Pietermaritzburg by Nov. 1 and has already saved the funds for her Àight and accommodations. While there, she will focus on education within the disAbility Connexion organization and continue her work with Zanini Bantwana. “I’m not afraid, I really believe that this is what I’m supposed to do, and I’ll be safe as long as I’m careful,” she said. A fundraising garage sale Oct. 1 at the Calvary Baptist Church from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and she is looking for donations for a chilli dinner and silent auction on Oct. 15. Call 250-246-3924 for information.

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Friday, September 30, 2011

1976: rugby

DATELINE: COWICHAN

by Ann Andersen

In rugby action at McAdam Park against Trojans, Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barclay Logan scored a try; John Garvey managed to score on a penalty kick; and ďŹ&#x201A;uid passing between Pat Simmons, Dave Bellis and Gudmund Gudmundseth resulted in a Peter Marsden try.

1976: additions

1976: festivals

Construction on the new addition at Chemainus Secondary delayed school start-up by a couple of weeks. The students would attend on a shift system until work was completed by Christmas, said principal Grant Garnet.

Preparation ran late for the Simon Charlie Festival with the 100 or so volunteers who had spent the previous two weeks preparing for the event hustling to ďŹ nish, including placing a carving by Charlie on the top of a new four-storey lookout.

Way back, before the days of SUNfest Dateline 1976: 1976: 10,000 fans for Festival of the Sun Ann Andersen

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efore there was a folk-music festival at Providence Farm or a SUNfest, there was the September 1976 Simon Charlie Festival of the Sun held on 50 acres of Cowichan reserve land off the Trans-Canada Highway, two miles south of Duncan. For 14 hours a day during the four-day festival 80 music and theatrical acts kept sounds blasting from three stages. Billed as an arts-entertainment caravan, with such entertainers as Susan Jacks and the Bruce Miller band, the festival attracted 10,000 people. Admission was $3.50 per day including camping and parking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a loose and free weekend where the people from the land and the cities came to enjoy themselves,â&#x20AC;? wrote Leader reporter Leslie Yates. It could have been the biggest of its kind ever in B.C., he surmised. Even the cold rain that started early Saturday morning and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give way until sunshine Sunday afternoon didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen the spirits. In fact, as Susan Jacks, Mary Saxon and their band Cheese began their Âżrst of four shows over the weekend, the rain was pelting down. But the rain-gear-clad crowd started clapping and bouncing when they did Country Sunshine.

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Do you really think Cowichan Commons Trail is on the right path?

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Blazing a track to the right name: Duncan and North Cowichan seeking new ofďŹ cial moniker for popular walking loop connecting the city, mall and marsh

Krista Siefken

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Support the Cops as they ride for the kids. Tyler Clarke

Forest industry veterans Don Gordon, left, and Wayne Nolan, in half of the old Mesachie School, now located at the Kaatza Station Museum, where both regularly volunteer.

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wo local veterans of the forestry industry, Don Gordon and Wayne Nolan, have committed themselves to preserving the industry’s history at Cowichan Lake. The two can be found every Thursday at the Kaatza Station Museum, volunteering in various capacities; mainly in building and repairing buildings and equipment. Gordon started his forestry career at the Hillcrest Lumber Company in Mesachie Lake. “It was a real sort of family affair. A lot of the fellas who worked there, their fathers worked there,” Gordon said. After the mill shut down, Gordon went on to work in Youbou and Honeymoon Bay,

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Program underway to help deal with feral cat problem in Chemainus Matthew Peterson

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handful of dedicated people is trying to curb the number of feral cats showing up along Esplanade Street in Chemainus. Chelsea Blackwell said she and Pamela Kelly, along with Little Rascals pet store in Ladysmith, have been trapping and spaying and neutering the animals. So far, they have caught and spayed one female and a litter of kittens. Homes have already been found for most of the kittens. One is still at Little Rascals in Ladysmith waiting for a home. The cats that couldn’t be tamed are fed

and released. It costs about $170 to spay or neuter a cat, however the vet in Chemainus is helping with a discount. So it works out to around $136 per cat. The group will be holding a hot dog sale on Oct. 2 in front of the 49th Parallel Grocery in Chemainus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We are just trying to get the money raised so we can get them all caught and get it done before next spring when they all start having kittens.” Other groups are coming forward with the Old Town Bakery kicking in a few dozen cookies to be sold and the 49th is also donating some of the items for the hot dog sale.

Angela Fredrickson at Little Rascals said they’ve been drawing from the local animal fund that accumulates to assist local cases. The animal fund started by collecting donations from trimming pets nails and has taken on a life of its own. In some cases, said Fredrickson, kids will actually ask for donations for birthday gifts and add it to the fund. “It’s kinda nice,” she said, noting the cost of spaying or neutering is going up, even with the discounts. “If someone brings us in a feral cat, we are looking at a hair under $200 to spay and release it. So it’s signi¿cant for an animal you are setting free.”

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Funk and soul where the Rubber meets the road per, bassist Todd Sacerty, plus sax men Colin Perry and Brock Miller, all pursuing personal projects since playing as the Queen’s Hotel’s house band in Nanaimo for years — then touring nationally at pubs, clubs and ski resorts. “This is a one-off,” Spillette said of Saturday’s date with his group that formed in 1989 at Malaspina College. “We’re a funk-soul band in the style of Tower Of Power and the Neville Brothers.” He credited Mural Town music maniac Gary Rivest with helping arrange the gig with local favourites Luv Train, headed by pianist Larry Blatchford and singing spouse, Virginia. Virginia Blatchford said Saturday’s show — her band’s ¿rst with Rubber Soul — is also a reunion of sorts as island bassist Will Cardinal will sit in

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Roadshow is in Duncan: 5 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer After very successful shows in Kelowna and Salmon Arm, The Roadshow is returning to Duncan. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.

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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”

At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have

she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Road-

show collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!

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Tenor Ted Rhodes and pianist Csinszka Redai soak up the appreciation of the crowd Sunday during the Music We Love concert in Mill Bay’s Sylvan United. A packed house took in the pair as well as guest sopranos Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot in a beneÄt show for Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir youth programs.

his old Christmas Tradition is not what it used to be. The Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir’s Sing-Along Messiah will be presented this December with a twist. Instead of Messiah’s typical four soloists, newly appointed Consort musical director Robert Mari wants total community involvement with a multitude of local voices. “There must be many wonderful singers in the valley that should have an opportunity to sing solo with an orchestra for Handel’s most popular Oratorio,” Mari said in a press release. “As usual, the audience sings the

choruses with the choir, but now there is a chance for our local soloists to have a voice. It would be wonderful if every aria had a different local singer.” Although Mari doubts he will attract enough to ¿ll all 30 potential parts, he’s convinced there will be enough to bring a few new Cowichan stars to light. Auditions will be held on Wednesdays in October from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Sylvan United Church, on Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road. Phone Terry Harrison at 250-7433862 to make an appointment. An accompanist will be provided. — John McKinley

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Valley artist showcases an ardent artistic appetite

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A body of recent work from Duncan artist Rachel Cruse, titled A Natural Longing, will be on display at El Centro for the month of October. You can get your ﬁrst look tomorrow. “The paintings and poems which evoke myriad sensations of longing and desire are sure to appeal to nature lovers,

poets, Rumi fans, and anyone who has ever been in love.” Kruse said in a press release Cruse, director of admissions at Sunrise Waldorf School, has been active during her eight years in Cowichan, but said she has kept it relatively understated in the art scene, until recently.

“Life has been so full and overwhelmingly busy, but it’s time I start sharing my paintings. Many of my friends are surprised when they ﬁnd out that I’m an artist on top of everything else.” The opening reception for her show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the El Centro, 150 Craig Street in Duncan.

Keeping that old Äre burning Silver anniversary: Charles Job and the Palm Court Orchestra make it their eternal mission to play matchmaker for the art of light classical Ashley Degraaf

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ll art parallels everything else in the universe. It’s an idea being tossed around by Palm Court Light Orchestra conductor Charles Job. It’s also a reÀection of the group’s passion to preserve classical tunes while celebrating 25 years of Palm Court in Cowichan. And it’s an observation that holds true for not only classical music, but all forms of art that seem to share the same cyclic struggle of luring audiences to shows. PCLO is cheering its silver lining anniversary season of performing whimsical tunes on Southern Vancouver Island with an Oct. 2 season opener with Haydn Wood’s Roses of Picardy. The show features English mezzosoprano Sarah Fryer, epitomizing the Victorian and Edwardian period. PCLO, founded by conductor and former Cowichan school teacher Job in 1986, dazzled Cowichan in its “What we’re debut in April and released involved with is 1987 its ¿rst compact our passion.” disc in 1997. Since then, the 23 to 45-player assembly has performed many shows in Cowichan, and Victoria, wowing audiences with sensitive and affectionate performances. For Job, trends and movements

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change as seasons shift, as does appreciation for different music genres. “When I was 20, I was protesting the Vietnam War,” he said. “It was a different kind of world. People didn’t play Mozart then. It wasn’t in vogue. It hasn’t always been.” What’s always been for PCLO is its passion, which Job said will never fade to black. “Entertainment has changed and technology is changing as well,” Job said. “In this world of promotion, it’s all about pumping it up. What we’re involved with is our passion.” Appreciation for good music usually blossoms during teenage years through discovery and deliberate exposure. Dwight International School music teacher and former long-time Cowichan High band teacher, Devan Bailey weighs in that it’s all about awareness when it comes to getting students pumped about classical tunes. “It’s about making people aware about what’s relative musically out there,” he said. “And we have some great products here too. “That (Palm Court) is kind of a gem for the South Island,” he added. For Bailey, it’s also about educating his young bucks on what’s good entertainment value. “You can’t actually drive them to a theatre, but what you can do is actually just make them aware.” Bailey includes talks about upcoming shows and local groups in his teachings. “Teenagers have always liked their own music,” Job said of kids’ inevitable passion for their generation’s freshly packaged hits.

Some younger folk fall back, though, to mom and dad’s tastes, who also fell back on their parents favourites, leaving lingering Àakes of classical music, which can sometimes break through to the younger generations, Job said. “Sometimes it becomes part of what they remember,” he said. But not always. “Just think of a painting by Picasso. It just might not do anything for them, ever.” Job maintains the Palm Court will keep doing what it does despite early sellouts dwindling to half-capacity shows, or even less. “It’s the age of the tribute band,” Job said, noting popular acts Bill Zaalberg’s Neil Diamond tribute recently taking the spotlight. But that hasn’t discouraged the group, which consists of four original members, including Bill Perriam (violin), Larry Skaggs (cello), Peter Burris (French horn), and Alex Olsen (bass). PCLO’s players consist mostly of members who also share time with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, the Naden Band and the University of Victoria faculty of music. “We’re very lucky here in Cowichan. We have an extremely long tradition in classical music,” Job said, noting Cowichan Theatre was the ¿rst public theatre built on Vancouver Island. The real beauty behind PCLO’s shows, he said, is the chance to take in the tunes accompanied with the visualization of music making, as well the between-songs-banter, mostly by comical conductor Job himself.

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Charles Job Ärst introduced Cowichan to his jovial antics as the Palm Court Orchestra frontman in 1986. “Our ¿rst concert this year is really the kind of music that you’d hear at the Empress — unfortunately as background music — but fortunately we’re live.” “For some, the term ‘palm court’ evokes afternoon tea at the Ritz amid potted palms and wicker furniture, dancing to Geraldo at the Savoy, cruising the French Riviera with the smart set, taking the waters at Leamington spa — a setting and style reÀective of British high society between the wars,” CBC Radio’s Jurgen Gothe said in an article showcasing PCLO.

“One of the few orchestras in the world dedicated to performing season after season of light orchestral music in the authentic, palm court style, Vancouver Island’s PCO is credited with helping to preserve this musical genre.” Your ticket: What: PCO season opener Roses of Picardy When: Sunday, Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $30 ($25 group rate 10+), students $14, available at 250-7487529

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Tim Crofton, Dwight International School’s new principal and theatre arts teacher, with a painting of himself in female costume in the play The Mystery of Irma Vep.

wight International School’s new principal and stage teacher sees common ingredients in the theatre and culinary arts. “A lot goes on behind the scenes, but it’s what comes out that people remember,” said thespian Tim Crofton. The native Londoner, who’s replaced Dwight’s former headmaster Ted Spear, is steering a crew of arts teachers toward stronger cultural components at Dwight, and in the community. “We have a ¿ne arts program with some serious muscle,” said Crofton, who’s also acted and directed in Victoria. Dwight’s muse muscle has been bulked by faculty newcomers Devan Bailey (a saxman retired from Cowichan secondary) heading the

school’s band program, plus local soprano Eve Daniell leading the choir at the Shawnigan Lake private school. Dwight teaches 100 students — including boarders — in grades 6 to 12. Daniell and Bailey join visual-arts teacher Art Brendon and newcomer Yesman Post, plus incoming dance instructor Kim Breiland. “My background’s in ¿ne arts,” said Crofton, 44, “and as school administrator, I believe strongly the arts have to be at the heart of a successful school, not on the periphery. “Through ¿ne arts we learn not only about community and creativity, but how to be problem solvers — and to ultimately use individual skills to create things bigger than ourselves.” For 25 years, Crofton has been teaching theatre, acting and history to students of all ages and cultures. He’s instructed in England, Norway, Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Crofton recently returned to Canada from New Mexico’s United World College of the American West where he was involved with the stage. Crofton’s also worked as a professional designer, producer, administrator, technician, pyrotechnician, and historical interpreter in Canada’s theatre community. Now he’s stoked about Dwight being part of Cowichan’s hefty arts scene. The band and choir will take advantage of the cultural backgrounds of students, so their music programs will represent cultural diversity. “We’re also keen to get our band and choir into in the community’s smaller venues, such as seniors’ homes.” “Dwight’s philosophy is ¿nding everyone’s spark of genius — ¿nd what makes you tick then make that part of your career and life. “Find and follow your bliss; don’t do what you think others want you to do.”

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everal Chemainus artists will be gathering in a Chemainus home this weekend for ReÀections — a showcase of local talent that comes around just once every two years. Rug maker Val Galvin plays host. She said she started the show to promote not only her art, but other local talent who do not always attend shows and sales. “I thought it would be more fun to have some other local artists around. These people don’t normally go out to the Christmas bazaars,” she said. This, the ¿fth edition, features 12 participants. “(They) include David Trabajo, who does unbelievable art using recycled metals; Kathee Todtman, weaver ex-

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Reid Williams: Valley guitarist and songwriter of No Don’t Stop band plays Noodles of the World at 7:30 p.m., Station Street, Duncan. No cover.

On Potato Mountain: author Bruce Fraser, speaks on his murder mystery set in the Chilcotin region of B.C. from 1 to 4 p.m., Volume One bookstore in Duncan. Admission is free.

Silent Spring with Ruskin: rock’n’roll from Vancouver, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

John & Penny Jones’ Studio Tour: Two artists, one show! Penny’s pottery will be shown ‘alfresco’ including garden whimsies, functional pottery, ‘primitive’ ﬁred pots such as raku, fumed ware and horsehair raku. John will feature a selection of original art in watercolour, acrylic and pen & ink. Open for viewing Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1959 Raptor Place, Cowichan Bay. Evan Miller: the 18-year-old winner of the Cowichan Folk Guild’s Island Songwriters contest, with special guest Jesse McNeill, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246. Matt Andersen: a sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid with a sorrowing and soulful voice, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $25. Call 250-748-7529.

Gourmet Gala: sixth-annual Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce fundraiser for the new visitors info centre, showcasing Cowichan’s ﬁne foods, wine and art all under one roof, Mellor Hall Cowichan Exhibition grounds. Call 250-733-2463 or 250-597-8729 for information. Open Mike Song Writers Nite: The hottest open mike on the Island keeps getting hotter with special guests: Celtic Rockers Skellig, 7 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets by donation. Call 250-246-5050. Breastfeeding Challenge: join hundreds of women in Canada for this fun challenge to see which community has the most breastfed babies at one time. This 11th-annual event to promote breastfeeding goes between 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Cowichan Library with songs and stories, door

Sunday Blessing of the Animals: A service for everyone and every creature great and small, 10 a.m. prayer service, St. Peter’s Quamichan Church, 5800 Church Rd, off Maple Bay Road. Many people enjoy the opportunity to take their beloved pet to church and give thanks and ask for continued blessings. Others bring the ash remains of a deceased pet and blessings are offered in memory of the animal that is no longer. The Hope King Hour: 90 minutes of great entertainment, with a local young musician highlighted, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246. Noodles of the World Open Mic: Singer Joey Belanger

for the ﬁrst time (drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening), 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $5 door. Call 250-748-7246.

hosts multi-talented musicians between 1 and 4 p.m. at NOW, 161Station St., Duncan. No cover. Call 250-597-0313. Dave Cambel and friends: Dave sets out on a journey in that search of that eternal funk groove, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Monday An Evening of Abbamania & Bee Gees: Back by popular demand and featuring a 12-piece band that includes members of the London Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $37.50. Call 250-748-7529 or go to www. cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

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Doc MacLean sings with pal Big Dave McLean during their National Steel Bad Boy Tour Sept. 11 at Duncan Garage Showroom. Tara Holloway: just now releasing her debut CD, not necessarily folk but deﬁnitely for the folks, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246. Dirt! The Movie: a new documentary night series begins with a ﬁlm about soil and sustainability, 6 p.m. Cowichan Library. Call 250-746-7661 ext 5.

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PICARD, Michael Phillip March 22, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 23, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Michael Phillip Picard. Pre-deceased by his father Albert and mother Edith, he is lovingly remembered by his step-mother Izola of Maple Ridge, sister Diane (Bobbi) of Coquitlam, son David (Hayley) of Duncan, daughter Lisa Vertefeuille (Kim) of Pemberton and four grandchildren Ethan, Rowan, Marley and Isabella. Born in New Westminster, Mike graduated from Como Lake High School and married shortly afterwards to Patricia Allison. They moved brieďŹ&#x201A;y to Prince Rupert where they had their son David and then to permanently settle in Duncan where his daughter Lisa was born. Mike worked at Domanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Cowichan Bay for over 30 years before retiring a few years ago due to ongoing health concerns.

To indicate your interest or for further information contact the Duncan BIA ofďŹ ce at 250 715 1700 or email us at dbia@downtownduncan.ca

Mike will remain in our hearts and minds through wonderful memories made in Port Renfrew with the Avon Family, at the Duncan motocross track where he spent many weekends with his kids, and in later years with the Victoria corvette club and at the weddings of his son and daughter.

Deadline for draft Submission: November 1st, 2011

Deadline for expression of interest: October 7th, 2011

HARVEST FAIR 2011 Saturday Oct 1 9am - 1:30 pm

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbourhood friends for all their support, love and closeness as well as Dr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley and the entire staff of the ICU at Cowichan District Hospital. Your efforts are gratefully acknowledged and the tireless care extended to Mike will not be forgotten.

Duncan United Church

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2pm to 5pm at the Ocean Front Suites in Cowichan Bay. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to your favourite charity.

CARDS OF THANKS REARDON, Kenneth Andrew Dec. 6, 1950- Aug. 31, 2011 It is difďŹ cult to sum up an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in a paragraph or two; quite often we are so much more than what we let the rest of the world see. In Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case it would take at least a novel, a novel that would certainly make War and Peace seem like a footnote. I will leave that chore up to someone inďŹ nitely more competent than myself. Here I simply wish to share some positive thoughts about Kenny and his life. Kenny came from a difďŹ cult place, it seems like his entire life was a ďŹ ght. From his struggle with polio when he was a child right on up to his battle with drug addiction in his adult life. Through all of that he developed some impressive characteristics. He was a tough individual with a self conďŹ dence that still bafďŹ&#x201A;es me to this day. From riding in the Quebec Rodeos, tromping through the West Coast Rain Forest to sailing around the world with his partner in crime Clive, Kenny never laid down and always refused to hang up his skates. In spite of Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difďŹ culties he was always quick to laugh and in his own way, he was a generous individual. Although some of Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choices and decisions caused some of us pain and beneďŹ ted others, they were choices made by Kenny, whether by accident or design for better or worse, they went a long way in making those of us that were close to Kenny the people that we are today. As I mentioned earlier it is difďŹ cult to sum up an individuals life in a few words. In the end all that we have to mark Kennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passage through this world is what he left us. What Kenny left us besides some memories and a plethora of great stories is two beautiful and accomplished young men, Jesse and Jake, his sons. In death I hope that my brother ďŹ nally found some peace and at last got to hang up his skates. In life he will live on through his sons, brothers, sisters and friends. Whatever Kenny was or wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t he was truly memorableâ&#x20AC;Ś Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a “Smarter than I look” lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh figurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside Buckerfields.

KEYS FOUND, Sat Aug 13th on Mckenzie near Donnay. Has a North American Hunting Club life member medallion on ring. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 TCHwy, next to Buckerfields. 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

KEYS FOUND in News Leader Pictorial parking lot Aug 18 or 19, 2 keys on ring with a plastic tag that has Canadian flags & the number 404 on both sides. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields

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LOOKING FOR WITNESS To MVA between a white car and a cyclist at the intersection of James St and Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, at 9:00am, Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Please contact S. Genereaux, ICBC 250-709-3416 or 1-800-665-6144

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Victoria Truss 3605 Cobble Hill Road COBBLESTONE PUB is seeking P/T line cooks. Some experience is necessary. Apply in person or send resume to davekral@hotmail.com. Position is available immediately. Wage will b determined by experience. Full benefits available as well. 250-743-4295 ask for Don or Dave CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted by professional residential builder. Provide resume and references to: Box #A952 C/O News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Can. Hwy., Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4. HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

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Friday, September 30, 2011 PERSONAL SERVICES

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL black Shih-Tzu Poodles (Shiht/Poo) puppy, 12 wks old, 1 male, $450, includes shots Call 250-709-9977.

USED ITEMS; Shopsmith Mark VI, $600. Honda 5000w generator, $300. Moto riding gear with helmet, $200. Lavarock 4.5’ 3 tier fountain, black, $300. Cargo rack for S-15, $250. Engine hoist, $150. Pallet jack, $100. 701-0716 or 710-5089 VENDORS WANTED for indoor arts and crafts market opening soon in Duncan. Position and location in market is key! Great downtown location, good exposure, plenty of parking, excellent rates! For more details call Linda @ 250-246-1650.

REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

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MORTGAGES

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BRIGHT 2BDRM condo, close to town, f/s, d/w, w/d, 19+, (avail Oct. 1) NS/NP, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-710-0881. CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2Bdrm, 1000sqft grnd lvl, 5appl, private patio, wi-fi, prkg, $1,000. Avail Nov 1. NS/NP. Call 250246-4313 or 250-210-2580. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 floor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221 CLEAN, BRIGHT 2-bdrm, Hospital area. 5 newer appl’s. $795/mo. Call 250-474-0545. CROFTON, 2 bedroom, Available now, $800 mo. Call 250-250-210-0756. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, Hospital area. $790/mo + utils. Avail Oct. 1. (250)704-1251. DUNCAN, newly renovated suites,1 bdrm $725 & 2 bdrms $850, laundry facilities, heat & hot water incl. NP/NS. Available now. (250)701-8818 DUNCAN: STUDIO & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. New paint, new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs. (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. $725. Call (250)746-7389.

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PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing. 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

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CHEMAINUS- 3382 Henry Rd, Sat,Oct 1, 7am-4pm. Large assortment of everything: household items, antiques & collectibles, tools, old farm implements, wood stove, pictures, oak barrels, ﬁling cabinet, corner shelves, waterski equipment, utility trailer & much more!

DUNCAN: Sat, Oct 1, 9-12, Rain or shine, 231 McKinstry Rd (Kensington Place Condos), off Trunk (by the lights). Park on the street and walk up driveway. Driveway entrance across from Watson St. Sale items will be set-up under the covered parking at the back of the building. A great variety of items that include: large canning pressure cooker, axes, shovels, electric power saw, small Hummel ﬁgurines, ladies plus size quality clothing, sizes 20 to 24, new Christmas items including craft supplies, dishes & tea pots, miscellaneous & more!

DUNCAN- 1912 Deborah Dr., (off Frances St.) Sat, Oct. 1, 8:30am - 1:30pm. Multi family! Lots of items to choose from! All proceeds to local charity! DUNCAN: #30-3403 Auchinachie Rd., Sat, 9-2. Backyard sale; 1x-3x ladies wear, antique dolls and much more! DUNCAN, LOTS A GOODIES, Cheap. Sat Oct 1 & Sun Oct 2, 9-2, #323-2885 Boys Rd, Silver Park M/H Park, 1st entrance. Rain or Shine. DUNCAN, Multi family, Sat Oct 1, 8-2, 5922 Highland Ave (off Gibbins). Rain or Shine. Jewellery, tablesaw, tools, BBQ, plants & MUCH MORE. DUNCAN, Multi family, Sat Oct 1st, 9-noon, 5813 Jaynes Rd. Rain or Shine DUNCAN, Sat Oct 1, 8-3, Moorﬁeld & Palahi, off Somenos. DUNCAN: Sat & Sun, Oct 1 & 2, 8-4pm. #13-6172 Alington Rd (Sherman Grove). Please park on Alington. Books, baby items, household, & more !

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

MILL BAY: Bright, clean 3bdrm, 1 ofﬁce, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full basement, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $950. (250)661-6628

CROFTON SWEET 2 Bdrm, 1 bath ocean-view house, $1100/mo or $1000 for long term tenant (util’s extra). Incl’s F/S,W/D, FREE internet/cable till Feb 2011! Nice yard, deck, 1 block to Elementary School, clean, quiet and well maintained. N/S, pet negotiable, avail Nov 1st, early move in possible. 250-896-6800

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

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Possible garden. Call (250)743-4392. LAKE COWICHAN clean 2 bdrm cottage, quiet rural area, large yard, F/S. $600 + util’’s. Oct. 1. Call (250)749-4061. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

WILDROSE

1 bdm main level, laminate ﬂoor Avail Now & Nov. 1 Rent includes Heat & HW $655 mo. Call (250) 748-1304

YOUBOU, SUNNY 2bdrm, garden, lrg yard, lots of parking, pets neg., lndry, avail immed, $610. (250)210-0756.

HOMES FOR RENT

CROFTON: 2 bdrm, beautiful ocean & mountain view, balcony, bright and clean. F/S, shared W/D. $650 + util’s. 250-246-3773, 250-324-3430.

2-BDRM RANCHER, large kitchen, living room, full bath, baseboard heat. Large fenced yard, close to schools & corner store. Pet ok, W/D hookup, F&S incl. Oct 1st. $1200/mo. 250-748-4613 or 701-8333

DUNCAN: Avail. Nov 1 near hospital. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. 1 car garage, minimal yard work, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, $1400/m, includes utilities. 250-748-5060. Pets considered. N/S. Ref. required

DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 bath, island kitchen, ofﬁce/4th bdrm down, lrg rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. 250-888-7088 DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Available Oct 1st (250)748-9059

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DUNCAN- 2 BDRM waterviews, on 1 acre, priv, nice yrd. $1095. Avail Now. NS/NP. 250-746-5527, 250-746-0753.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm S/S, new woodstove, N/P, W/D, F/S, fenced yard. Oct 1st. $950. Ref’s req. (250)746-1936

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DUNCAN: MOBILE home pad in Allenby Road MHP, newer mobiles only. Call (250)4472563 for further info.

DUNCAN: Renovated large 3 bdm TH, 2 lvls, enclosed yard, avail NOW, $950, HT/HW incl. 250 7481304.

DUNCAN, 2/3 bdrm half duplex, F/S, W/D, near MacAdam Park, pets ok, avail Nov. 1, $900 + utils, 250-597-4110.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360.

8 KM north of Duncan on 8 acres, trailer for rent, $325 mo, refs req’d. (250)748-1310.

LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm mobile $750/mo + util’s. Call (250)722-3181.

CROFTON- LARGE 2 bdrm unit, close to ferry, F/S, D/W, W/D hookup. Avail now. $675, 250-668-2772, 250-751-0041.

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, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

DUNCAN- (Sherman Rd) 3 bdrms, 1 bath. Available Oct 1. $885./mo inclds utils. Call (250)797-2411.

(CHEMAINUS) 9690 Chemainus Rd., $1300 mo + utils, character house + garden, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, pet ok, Nov. 1. Call 250-356-1431. COBBLE HILL area, 3 bdrm 2 acres w/horse barn, $1350/mo avail immed, 250-746-4509. COBBLE HILL- built in 2009 (spilt level), 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath, all appls. NS/NP. $1575+ utils. Avail Nov 1. (250)929-3391. COWICHAN BAY- furnished modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail Nov 1, 2011 to April 29, 2012. Privacy, view specular views, lrg deck w/hot tub. See photos at: www.showpen.com/micasa $1500+ utils. Refs+ deposit. Call (250)748-2938. DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $900 mo. Call (250)246-8318.

MAPLE BAY Rd., beautiful large, 4-bdrm basement home, 3 baths, large living & rec room w/ fireplaces, den, 5 appls, heat pump, 5 mins to town, very private acreage with lake view, avail now. Ref’s req. N/S. (250)746-7935. MAPLE BAY- Unique Rental opportunity, spacious modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath ground floor suite/with sun room, fully renovated, beautifully decorated, high end fittings & 6 appls. 1750sq ft, views of ocean & garden. $1595/mo. N/S, pets negotiable. Available Now! Call 250-715-3763. MILL BAY, completely reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm mobile home in senior’s section (45+), Cedar Creek Trailer Park. Hrdwd flrs, 1.5 bath. No Smoking, N/P, only pad rental included. Avail Oct/Nov, $1100 mo, leave message @ 250743-3431 or 1-250-477-6155.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Central. 3-bdrm, close to all amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, NP/NS. $1200. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681 SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Mnt. and lake views, on acreage, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, 5 new appl’s, pet friendly. Ref’s. $1675. (250)665-6527. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance. YOUBOU- LAKE view, reno’d 3bdrm W/D, woodstove, N/S, refs, $1150, 1-250-653-9898.

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, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671

RECREATION

MAPLE BAY, 2 partly furnished rooms to rent. Close to beach & bus route. Share kit., bath, W/D. Ref. & own vehicle. (250)748-6517 leave message ROOMMATE WANTED to share lovely home in Duncan. Will have lrg bdrm with ensuite & walk in closet. Walking distance to town & hospital. (250)746-9678. ROOM on farm (Richards Trail). N/S. Furn $450, unfurn $400. Net/util incl. Need vehicle. Avail now. 250-597-3513

SUITES, LOWER 2-BDRM. New laminate ﬂoors, freshly painted, W/D. N/S, pets OK upon approval. $750. + utils. Close to school & shopping centre. Avail. now. (250)715-1174, (250)746-9454 2 ROOM level entry suite, shared kitchen. On organic hobby farm, Richards Trail. NS. $500. 250-597-3513. BRIGHT 1 BDRM Level entry, very quiet, priv. entrance, NP/NS, no parties, $650 incl util. Avail Nov 1. 250-748-3470 CHEMAINUS AREA. 1-Bdrm lower, separate entrance. Avail Oct. 1. $650./mo. hydro and heat incl. (250)416-0237. CHEMAINUS: RENO’D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D, private bath & ent., walk to town. Avail Oct. 15, $650 mo utils incld. (250)246-1546.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

COBBLE HILL- bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite, $650. New fridge, stove, carpet, lino. Hydro & water included. Nonsmoking, N/P, no partying. Call (250)743-8166.

DUNCAN: FEMALE roommate wanted to share accommodation with other female, Oct. 1 or ASAP. Close to town, on bus route. 250-748-3743.

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Available Oct 1. 250-246-1933.

COBBLE HILL: Serviced RV pad on farmland for rent. Possible garden. (250)743-4392.

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

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

DAVID GALE CONSTRUCTION

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

CARPENTRY A&A GENERAL 250-7469633. Professional, Qualiﬁed and Reliable Carpenters for all your building needs. Licensed, warranty providers, insured and guaranteed workmanship.

CLEANING SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING Filipina lady seeking housekeeping clients. Over 20 years exp. References Available $20 hour Call Lydia (250)743-1850 (250)812-2819

Additions - renovations decks, doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, basement suites, foundations, drywall, plumbing, electrical. ALL CERTIFIED TRADES Trained Architectural Technologist

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ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

ELECTRICIAN LICENSED and bonded. Reasonable rates. Call Kelly 250-7430326.

BEST RATE & Quality guaranteed for cleanup, hedge trimming, lawn care design & installation. Organic Sustainable Gardening. Phone Nazim (250)929-4000. Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com

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FENCING DAVE’S FENCING & Tractor Service. Specializing in farm, deer & horse fences. Also board, chainlink, panel installations & repairs. 20 Years experience. 250-743-9089

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICAL

EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANER has openings for new clients, Mondays, Duncan area. $25/hr. References available. Ph 250-510-0916

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TREE SERVICES

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling 250-510-4745 Appliances ~ Furniture Rubbish ~ Yard Waste Tenant Leftovers ~ Etc

Repaint Specialists Interior/Exterior 25 Years experience in Cowichan Valley. Lots of references & completed projects. Very clean, reliable, fast & efﬁcient. Done right with No Hassels. (250) 710-7376

PLUMBING

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

*YARD CLEAN UP* Hedge trimming, Pruning, Rototilling, Garbage removal, Lime, Grass cutting, Aerating and Fertilizing lawns. Mention this ad and get 10% off *100% Done Right Guarantee*. Contact Rick at 250-510-4769.

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

TREE SERVICES

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Professional Roof Repairs 1 (250) 616-9698

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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343 TRAVELLIN’ COMPANION. I offer Housekeeping, respite, chores & more (250)246-9827

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

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

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Friday, September 30, 2011

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION CARS

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ util. NS/NP, no parties. Avail immed. Call 250-701-3213.

MAPLE BAY- Bachelor suite w/separate bonus room (work shop or studio). Carport, ocean & garden views, newly renovated, 6 appls. N/S pets negotiable. Available now! $695/mo. (250)715-3763.

LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath. N/S, pets considered, Avail Oct 15. Refs. $1000/mo Call 250-246-2957.

DUNCAN 1 BDRM suite- grd lvl, hdwd ďŹ&#x201A;rs, sep ent, shared lndry, lrg shared yard, near hospital, schools. N/S, 1 cat ok. $650 +utils. 250-710-9769. DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, lakefront. Priv. level entry, patio, selfcontained. 5 min to town. 8 appl. inc W/D, DW, freezer, A/C. Jetted walk-in tub/shower. $900/mo utilities extra. Call 250-748-6164. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, F&S, W/D hookup, NS/NP, Nov1st. $950 + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. (250)746-1956 DUNCAN- 3 bdrm side suite plus lrg rec room w/ďŹ replace, 2000sq ft, close to school & amens, 4 appl. N/S, sm pet ok. $1050.+ 1/2 Utilities. 778-4222220 or 604-689-4779. DUNCAN, as new 1 bdrm, A/C, off Lakes, on acreage. F/S, heat, hydro, cable. Suit single mature person. NS,N/P or parties. Avail now $700. (250)710-6391

MAPLE BAY/The Properties bach suite, wonderful view, all conveniences, priv level entry, Quiet, responsible, N/S N/P. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. $625. 250-597-3851

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, UPPER CROFTON, 3 bedroom upper, Available now, $1000 mo. Call 250-210-0756. DUNCAN, BRIGHT newer 2 bdrm, gas ďŹ replace, new carpets, close to schools & hospital, utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, NS, $1050 mo. Call 250-743-7873.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2012 FORD Mustang Club of America Special Edition. 6 cylinder, 305 HP. Grabber Blue, 600 km, satellite radio. Showroom condition. Lottery winner, $25,000. Call 250-956-2977.

DUNCAN: RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D quiet cozy bachelor. Heat, H/W, electric & parking incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Laundry avail. NS/NP $450. 250-597-3756. MAPLE BAY- renovated upstairs suite w/ocean views, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, new kitchen, bathroom & ďŹ&#x201A;oor coverings, 6 stainless steel appls. Available Now. N/S, pets negotiable. $1195/mo. (250)715-3763.

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DUNCAN, BRIGHT newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm bsmt suite, near Mt. Prevost School. Hydro & laundry incl. Woodstove heating & priv ent. Large fully fenced yard. Avail immediately. $875./mo. 250-732-4310.

3 BDRM Townhouse, new ďŹ&#x201A;oors, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat, incl cable, . Avail now. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992.

DUNCAN: LIMERICK Rd, newer 1 bdrm. Avail now. $600 incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hydro. NP/NS. Call (250)709-8960.

CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-709-2646

HOMES FOR RENT

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Âž 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. Âž 2515 Alexander St, Duncan $595 Two 1 BR suites w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. Âž 4-147 Kenneth St, Duncan $625 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps, heat & hydro incl. Âž 7-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town Âž 202-3226 Cowichan Lk Rd, Duncan $750 2 BR condo w/ 5 apps, deck Âž 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan From $825 1 BR apartment w/ 5 apps, patio Âž 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan From $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio Âž 5-100 Gifford Rd, Ladysmith $925 2 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 6 apps, sundeck Âž 9918 Willow St, Chemainus $950 2 BR home w/ 5 apps, patio, garage Âž 2041 Merrifield Ln, Shaw Lk $1395 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, office Âž 550 Noowick Rd, Mill Bay $1550 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, 3 fireplaces Âž 7-1700 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $1550 3 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, storage Âž 2471 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1550 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, fenced yard For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

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97 Harley chopper. Evo motor, rear belt drive, dual disc front brake, 5 spd, wide glide. Black w/ďŹ&#x201A;ames, 16 & 21â&#x20AC;? wheels, ďŹ&#x201A;amed fenders for each. $7,500. (250)746-4151

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CARS 2001 CHEV MALIBU, 4 door, auto, dark blue, tinted back windows, well maintained. $4200obo. Call Laurie after 6 pm 250-746-4203

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2004 KIA Magentis, $7500 obo, great cond, 98,000K, new tires, N/S, auto, 250-514-8860.

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1989 Mazda B2200 pick-up; extra cab; 5 spd; new starter. Needs some TLC but runs well & starts every time. Must sell $975 obo. Bill 250 466 4156

Now in our 21st Year

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Hammering the ball over the net is Doug Groenendijk of the Duncan Christian Chargers against the blocking attempts of Jonathan Salokari and Julian Codoy from the PaciĂ&#x201E;c Christian Pacers. PaciĂ&#x201E;c Christian won the match last Wednesday 25-21, 25-18.

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unday events taking place in Cobble Hill and Victoria will commemorate International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. The South Island Mountain Bike Society is hosting the two events, including one at the Cleasby Bike Park at Quarry Nature Park on Empress Avenue in Cobble Hill from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The eighth-annual international event is being hailed as a great opportunity for

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Six teams entered in Ferreira memorial Äeld hockey event Don Bodger

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ix teams are set to compete in the annual John Ferreira Memorial ¿eld hockey tournament at the Cowichan Sportsplex.

Last year, only three teams took part as the tournament came dangerously close to being cancelled. But the numbers have doubled again to keep it going. Joining the host Cowichan Thunderbirds are the Frances Kelsey Breakers, Brentwood College, Mount Douglas,

Vanier of Courtenay and Magee of Vancouver. The schedule for Saturday is as follows: Cowichan vs. Brentwood, 9 a.m.; Mount Douglas vs. Kelsey, 10 a.m.; Vanier vs. Brentwood, 11 a.m.; Magee vs. Cowichan, noon; Brentwood vs. Kelsey, 1 p.m.; Magee

Grizzlies scratch and claw to win

SOUTH COWICHAN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3557 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3558 Applicable to Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws:

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owichan Grizzlies are in an owly mood at the start of the soccer season. The Cowichan Valley Soccer Association Under 17 Silver boys’ team didn’t want to give anything away to defending District Cup champion Prospect Lake in its season-opener. The Grizzlies managed to hold their own in a 2-2 tie. “The Grizzlies played well but know they need to work on their conditioning and continue to improve their passing and communication on the ¿eld,’’ noted coach Al Longair. “It is a young season with lots of promise based on this, their ¿rst game against a solid well-coached team.’’ The Grizzlies started to put the pressure on the Prospect Lake defence after 10 minutes. That resulted in the ¿rst goal on a beautiful play up the left side of the pitch. It began with a nice clearing pass for outside defender Zander Felton to mid¿elder Jordon Doskotch, who placed a wonderful through ball to striker Liam Lindsay to score. At the midway point of the second half, the Grizzlies went up 2-1 after a goal by Kyle Kononowicz. But Prospect kept pressing and scored the equalizer on a quick corner kick that caught the Grizzlies napping. Fatigue set in late in the game, but the Grizzlies’ defence — led by Sam Gilman — held ¿rm. The Grizzlies played their next game at the Lakehill turf ¿eld and cruised to a 4-1 win. Longair noted it was a much better effort than the ¿rst game, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. The Grizzlies were motivated because Lakehill is the very place where their season ended in the District Cup semi¿nals last year. They went up 2-0 at the half on goals by Kononowicz and Felton.

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Bouncing ball goes off the knee of Cowichan’s Hannah Gallacher, as she Äghts for possession against Prospect Lake in a U14 Silver girls’ game at Sherman Road Park. Cowichan won 5-0. Lakehill was unable to maintain any sustained pressure in the ¿rst half. The game became more evenly-matched in the second half. Lindsay scored against the Àow of the play, but Lakehill came right back to put the Grizzlies’ defence under pressure that led to a goal. After some adjustments, the Grizzlies settled down and got another goal from Kononowicz. Paul Henderson was a standout at outside defender and Ben Slang worked hard at a variety of positions. In other action, Cowichan Under 15 boys defeated Gorge 4-1 and lost 4-3 to Juan de Fuca in the Vancouver Island Premier League. “It’s a pilot league they’re trying this year,’’ explained CVSA president Bill Keserich. Cowichan U14 Silver boys lost 5-0 to Gorge, Cowichan U16 Silver fell 4-1 to Lakehill, U17 Silver edged Salt Spring 5-1 and U18 Silver lost 3-1 to Prospect Lake. In girls, Cowichan lost 6-2 to Juan de Fuca in U13 Gold, Cowichan (Large) blanked Prospect Lake 5-0 and Cowichan (Robinson) lost 2-0 to Bays United in U14 Silver, Cowichan and Gorge were scoreless in U16 Silver and Cowichan beat Prospect Lake 1-0 in U17 Silver.

Kelsey tests a new lineup in tournament Making progress: Coach Jackson starting to ﬁnd out who clicks best in what spots News Leader Pictorial

rances Kelsey’s senior girls’ volleyball team is a work in progress, but coach Mark Jackson feels he’s making headway. “We’re hoping this year we’ll be able to pick it up enough to make it to provincials,’’ said Jackson. The team took a big step in that direction by an intense preparation, entering the 48-team UBC tournament where the competition is extremely tough from top to bottom. “We went into it with a pretty low ranking because we weren’t really on the radar last year at all,’’ conceded Jackson. Revamping his lineup gave Jackson a better idea of who’s going to ¿t best into the various positions. Newcomer Agnes Esser, who just happens to be former Kelsey

wood vs. Magee, 1 p.m.; Vanier vs. Mount Douglas, 2 p.m.; and Cowichan vs. Kelsey, 3 p.m. All games feature two 20-minute halves with a ¿ve-minute halftime. Defending champion South Delta has been a tournament participant from the start, but is not entered this year.

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Lakehill revisited: Site of last season’s District Cup loss motivation enough

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vs. Mount Douglas, 2 p.m.; Vanier vs. Cowichan, 3 p.m.; and Magee vs. Kelsey, 4 p.m. Games on Sunday are: Vanier vs. Magee, 8:30 a.m.; Cowichan vs. Mount Douglas, 9:30 a.m.; Vanier vs. Kelsey, 10:30 a.m.; Brentwood vs. Mount Douglas, 11:30 a.m.; Brent-

star Joanna Franke-Kuhn’s cousin from McBride, moved into middle blocker and shows signs of great promise. “I think she has a huge upside,’’ said Jackson. Abby Carfantan went to power hitter from middle blocker and Leigh Borrett took over at libero and both did a ¿ne job according to Jackson. Monica Whitney-Brown continues to show her experience with several kills in the tournament. Emily Jones assumed a spot on the right side from power and that move seemed to work out well. Kelsey placed third in its pool. “We expected it to be tough with the changes we made,’’ said Jackson. Kelsey lost 22-25, 15-25 to Maple Ridge and 23-25, 25-20, 11-15 against Woodlands before defeating Claremont 25-18, 23-25, 15-9. The crossover match against Killarney ended in a 22-25, 20-25 loss. “Just too many errors,’’ Jackson

said of that result. Kelsey then went into the consolation side that began with a 25-12, 2518 triumph over Carver Secondary, leading into the semi¿nal against Semiahmoo. “Our girls were able to push through there following a tight game plan,’’ said Jackson. The 25-18, 25-23 win put Kelsey into the consolation ¿nal where the Breakers lost a close one to Kitsilano 28-26, 15-25, 11-15. “We were playing much better at that stage of the tournament,’’ said Jackson. “It was a good match. It was a shame to lose it.’’ Overall, he said, it was an excellent weekend for learning the new lineup. Daughter Megan, who played volleyball at Brentwood College during her high school days, is now a fourth-year student at UBC and came along to assist Jackson.

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Of¿cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3557 proposes to amend South Cowichan Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510, by re-designating a portion of the site (Those Parts of District Lot 130, Malahat District, Lying to the North of Plan 591W Except Plans 739-R, 29558, 38364, VIP55979 and VIP61126), as shown on Map 1 from Rural Residential to Industrial. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3558 proposes to amend Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat Zoning Bylaw No. 2000 by creating a new Light Industrial Zone – I-1B Zone, and rezoning a portion of Parts of District Lot 130, Malahat District, Lying to the North of Plan 591W Except Plans 739-R, 29558, 38364, VIP55979 and VIP61126, as shown on Map 2, from F-2 (Secondary Forestry) to I-1B (Light Industrial Recreational Vehicle Storage). Map 1

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The purpose of Amendment Bylaw Nos. 3557 and 3558 is to permit the outdoor storage of boats, travel trailers and recreational vehicles on a portion of the Subject Property. At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District of¿ces up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of hearing. For further information, please call Dana Leitch, Planner II, Development Services Division, Planning and Development Department at 250-746-2620. The public hearing on October 11, 2011, is to be held by Director B. Harrison, Director K. Cossey and Director I. Morrison as delegates of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the amendment bylaws as set out in this notice. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and relevant support material may be examined at the Regional District Planning and Development Department of¿ce, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Friday, September 30, 2011, to Tuesday, October 11, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Monday, October 10, 2011, being the Thanksgiving Day Statutory Holiday. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Caps edged in battle of early undefeateds Don Bodger

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ohen Adairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural hat trick sent the Powell River Kings on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Cowichan Valley Capitals Wednesday night at Cowichan Arena. It was the Âżrst loss of the B.C. Hockey League season in three games for the Caps while the Kings remained unbeaten at 3-0. Both teams were without regular players due

to suspensions from separate brawls that occurred during the BCHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening weekend. Capsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; general manager and associate coach Jim Ingram was among those suspended for the game. He`s already none too pleased how the new 21-man roster limit is leaving teams short. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to affect the level of play,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. The Caps were without their two best defencemen, Darrin Robak due to injury, and Josh Monk with the Âżrst of a two-game suspension from Saturday night`s brawl with

Victoria. Powell River`s Adair inĂ&#x20AC;icted some early punishment on the Caps, scoring the game`s Âżrst three goals before the midway mark. He scored shorthanded twice in the second period. The Caps worked themselves back into the game and closed within a goal twice, but couldn`t Âżnd the equalizer. Steven Iacobellis, Matt Brown and Matt Grant scored for the Caps, who are in Nanaimo Friday to face the Clippers and return home to meet the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

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Soaring bantams remain unbeaten Don Bodger

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owichan Bulldogs are 4-0 in the Vancouver Mainland Football League’s bantam division but 0-4 in midget. The trend of convincing wins for the bantams and tough losses for the midgets continued Sunday at McAdam Park. The bantams rolled to another big victory, whitewashing the Victoria Spartans 30-0 in a game that featured a little bit of everything from the weather. “First it was rain, then the sun came out and then, boom, it was just a monsoon — it was just coming down,’’ chuckled Cowichan coach Doug Williams. Just for good measure, the sun came back out at the end. The Bulldogs had already swamped the Spartans long before the rain came, building a 30-0 lead at halftime. The game went to running time due to the lopsided score in the second half and the Spartans managed to escape without giving up any more points. “We lost a bit of focus in the second half,’’ said Williams. “The weather kind

of wreaked havoc with us as well.’’ The Bulldogs started with a bang, scoring 20 points in the ¿rst quarter. You could tell it was going to be their day when Darian Slater shanked the opening kickoff. “We got lucky and recovered it,’’ said Williams. From there, it only took two offensive plays for Drayson Price to race 40 yards for a touchdown. On the ¿rst play of the next offensive series, Price took off again to score an 80-yard TD. Eric (Wheels) Williams then rambled 50 yards for another TD. Doug Williams said Cowichan met plenty of resistance from the Victoria defense “but Drayson was just on ¿re.’’ Scoring in the second quarter for the Bulldogs consisted of another 50yard run by Price for a TD plus two points for a safety when the Bulldogs sacked the Spartans’ quarterback in the end zone and a convert and a single on a missed ¿eld goal by Slater. “Victoria came out strong in the second half,’’ said Doug Williams. “They were able to move the ball a little bit better.’’ Cowichan moved to the top of the standings along with North Surrey. South Delta is also right there at 3-0, with a game in hand. Cowichan hosts Abbotsford Sunday at 1 p.m. at McAdam Park. Cowichan and South Delta meet in a huge clash of the projected

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Standing up to his man, Cowichan Bulldogs’ Cole Stephenson takes the brunt of a forward surge by Langley’s Reagan Doucette to make the tackle while teammate Sean LeBlanc moves in for support. No. 1 and 2 teams in Dundefensive line. can on Oct. 16. The offense moved the As much as things have ball well and had some been going well for the success against the Langley bantams, the Cowichan defence that resulted in Midget Bulldogs are still TDs by Blake Torok-Both, trying to ¿nd their way Terrence Jones and quarterinto the win column after back Ryan MacDonald. several near-misses. Jones made a brilliant Sunday’s 33-19 loss to catch, snagging the ball the Langley Stampeders on the run and outlegging is another of those games defenders to the end zone. they could have won with a MacDonald showed great little luck on their side. scrambling ability on the “We continue to get better drive that led to his TD. but, unfortunately, injuries Torok-Both and Jones have left us scrambling to both rushed for more than ¿ll in at key positions,’’ 100 yards and MacDonald noted head coach Joe Lobo. added another 75. The absence of lineback“Unfortunately, undisciers J.Q. Lobo and Brady plined play and untimely Radcliffe and halfback R.J. mistakes surfaced once Piche was a huge blow to again to take any positive the defence. momentum away from us,’’ “We had our rookie play- noted Lobo. “We know we ers step up and give it their have the talent. We are just all but Langley’s experilacking the discipline at this ence was just too strong time.’’ for our young defence,’’ They’ll try again Sunday offered Joe Lobo. against North Delta at 3 Adam Marchetti and Ka- p.m. at McAdam Park. men Stewart anchored the

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October 2011 Meetings & Notices Council and committee meetings are open to the public. Council encourages you to attend the meetings and listen to the discussions that help form Council decisions. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change, so please check the Municipal Hall notice board, visit our website, or call for updated information.

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District offers year-round, free disposal of your yard and garden waste (residential loads only) by taking it to the Bing's Creek Solid Waste Management Complex, 3900 Drinkwater Road (Duncan), or the Peerless Road Recycling Drop-off Depot, 10830 Peerless Road (Ladysmith). Contact: CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 Under North Cowichan’s Fire Protection Bylaw, backyard burning is only permitted in all zones March 15 to April 15, and October 15 to November 15. Only clean, dry wood may be burned and only if the venting index is listed as ‘good’ by Environment Canada (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/venting.html) Please review the new requirements and conditions by visiting our website and selecting ‘Residents,’ and ‘Backyard Burning.’ Also, review the Fire Protection Bylaw on our website by selecting ‘Bylaws’ under ‘Quick Links.’ Alternatively, you can call the Municipality and ask to listen to the recorded message. Contact: Bylaw Enforcement Officer

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Team Craig going after the big curling bucks at the Vernon cashspiel

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Cowichan Valley curlers are pursuing the loads of cash that’s out there on the cashspiel circuit. Team Craig, with Sarah Wark (pictured) throwing skip rocks, is in Vernon this week seeking big bucks. “This is a big one,’’ said Wark, who curls with Roz Craig, Michelle Allen and

Megan Montgomery. “There’s deﬁnitely going to be a lot of good teams there this weekend.’’ Team Craig went 3-1 at the preceding Cloverdale Cashspiel. They earned $50 for each win for a total of $150. A tiebreaker prevented them from advancing to potentially earn a lot more.

Each team threw two draws and, unfortunately, Wark’s ﬁrst shock picked and put Team Craig out of the running. “Cloverdale was a practice to try and get on the ice and play some games,’’ said Craig. Winning two of three games in an extra end was a good sign.

Girls bring their good cheer to football game High performance: Fliers part of group’s energetic routine Don Bodger

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heerleading, as a sport, has arrived in the valley amid much fanfare. The Cowichan Valley Allstars Cheerleading group has only been in formation for a few weeks. Its sights are already set high on an ambitious competition schedule, starting in the new year. But, for now, it’s all about learning the intricacies of the sport. Part of that introduction came during a ¿rst appearance Sunday at the Cowichan Midget Bulldogs’ football game against Langley at McAdam Park. Girls don’t just stand on the sidelines and wave their pompoms. Many have gymnastics training that comes in handy for heavy-duty lifts and incorporate energetic dance moves into their routines. The Cowichan Valley Allstars were started in August by coaches Rhonda Dale and Lonni Gamble in consultation with Nikole Simons, who discovered in her search for scholarships south of the border there was a better chance of receiving one in cheerleading than gymnastics. “I’m decent for how long I’ve been doing it (gymnastics),’’ said Simons. “I’m not good enough to get a scholarship from that.’’ That’s where her transition to cheerleading comes in. Simons has already been looking at some schools in the U.S. that offer scholarships and plans to stick with it. “It just sort of happened this year,’’ she said. “I’ve loved every minute of it so far.’’ Twenty girls between the ages of 12 and 18 have taken up the challenge to be on the ¿rst competitive Cowichan team. Cheering at the football game was a great start and a boost for their con¿dence. “I think we did such a good job,’’ said Dale. “They were so nervous. It was a little nerve-wracking for them.’’ “It was fun,’’ said co-captain Missy Lewis. “Lots of football players have already said thanks for coming out and stuff.’’ “It was surprisingly pretty good,’’ said Simons, the team’s other cocaptain. “I was pretty happy with it. It was just our ¿rst try.’’

The great thing about a minute and a half halftime routine is how well it went after just three practices. “Honestly, they only had four hours to put it all together,’’ said Dale. The team will be back at McAdam Park to cheer at midget games on Sunday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 6. This Sunday, they’re booked for an eight-hour workshop, with coaches coming over from Vancouver. “It’s like nine to ¿ve,’’ said Lewis. “We’ll learn lots of new things.’’ It’s all leading up to Allstars Level 2 competition on the Lower Mainland. There’s a competition in Abbotsford in February, Vancouver in March and the Sea to Sky international championships in April. “We’re going to go out there and test the waters,’’ said Dale. Practices are currently being held twice a week on Tuesday nights at Quamichan Middle School and Sundays at the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club facility. Routines for cheerleading competition are complex and take a lot of time to perfect. “One thing we’re really learning is stunting,’’ said Dale. “It’s a new skill they had to learn.’’ In each set of four girls within the group, there are left and right bases and a safety while the fourth is the Àier who gets lifted into the air. “Finding the bases is the most important,’’ said Dale. “You can’t just put anybody on the base.’’ Girls on the base obviously need the lifting strength and it helps to have the lightweight girls as the Àiers — provided they don’t have a fear of heights. “We’re still determining who our Àiers are going to be,’’ said Dale. On the other hand, it wasn’t dif¿cult to decide on Lewis and Simons as co-captains. “They were chosen as captains because of their leadership skills and they’re quick at learning,’’ Dale said. “A good captain is what can hold the team together.’’ That suits Simons, who’s done team sports like soccer and ¿eld hockey and also gymnastics, just ¿ne. “I usually take charge even when I’m not supposed to,’’ she chuckled. Simons, Danielle Henderson and Megan Schneidmiller are the only Grade 12s on the team.

Don Bodger

Fliers are hoisted up by the bases, above, when the Cowichan Valley Allstars Cheerleading group made its public debut during the Cowichan Midget Bulldogs football game at McAdam Park. Below, team members front row from left include: Holly Ellison, Maddy Gareau, Ariel Gamble, Mackenzie Leeman and Dawn Miller. Second Row: Dawson Jury, Danielle Ketola, Ashlee Geero, Katie McAneeley and Megan Schneidmiller. Third Row: Danielle Henderson, Kristi Reynolds, Kaitlynn Woodard, Ali Crossan and Wendy McAfee. Back row: Missy Lewis, Jamie Kennedy and Nikole Simons. Absent: Bailey Murray and Kerri Crocker. Below right, Missy Lewis leads the girls in a spirited warm-up.

Lewis comes more from an individual sport background in swimming and gymnastics. “It’s very different,’’ she said. “You have to rely on your team. I’m not used to that. “We’re kind of like family and stuff. I actually really like it. I’ve done a lot

of coaching. Sometimes, it’s tough. We’re all the same age. Our coach teaches us so then we teach them. I like it. I feel happy to be here.’’ Dale is pleased with the progress. “I’m ¿nding it a deep learning curve,’’ she said. “I’ve been enjoying it, seeing what the girls can do.

“I wasn’t worried about the tumbling. The rest of it I’m just surprised how quickly they’ve risen to the challenge.’’ Dale said there’s still room for more girls. Ideally, she’d like four more to make 24. She can be emailed at cvallstarscheer@gmail.com.

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