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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Duncan doctor named B.C.’s family physician of the yearPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

If Tom Rimmer is your doctor, you’re in good hands.

The Duncan practitioner was named B.C.’s family doctor of the year Mon-day.

He, and his medical colleagues in other provinces, were nominated for the 2013 Reg L. Perkin Award by their peers, local leaders, and the 30,000-member College of Family Physi-cians of Canada.

“You could have knocked me over with a feather when the envelope arrived,” said Rim-

mer, 52.“It happened when I had a heavy patient

load at the (Cowichan District) hospital, but my wife (Mona) opened it. Wow, what a surprise.”

The Perkin award honours family physicians for outstanding patient care, signi� cant contri-butions to community’s health and well-being, and commitment to family medicine, teaching and research.

Rimmer � lls the bill for the award applaud-ing Dr. Reg L. Perkin, the college’s former executive-director.

The 1995 UBC med-school grad is a medical mentor to its family-physician students.

Rimmer is also physician lead of Island Health’s Mental Health Module; mentors in the Cowichan Valley Community of Prac-tice (helping docs shift to electronic medical records); and helped found the Cowichan Val-ley Division of Family Practice Society that’s boosting Cowichan’s primary care.

But he happily shared his award credit with Cowichan’s 80-odd doctors.

“I’d like it to shine a light on my community colleagues because we’re all doing this — working with less, and making due.

“We provide full-service care, and that can’t be said for lots of places. It’s obviously a huge honour, and a bit of a celebration of the role we play in promoting community health, and elevating patient-physician relationships.”

Relationships are vital to Rimmer.

“That’s one of the most rewarding parts of the job; getting to know a patient, their stories, and their role in community.”

Rimmer’s role, since starting his Duncan practice in 2000, is helping heal his 2,500-some patients.

“Its a perfect-size community where family physicians do a bit of everything — we see patients in our of� ces, at the hospital, and in the homes of palliative patients, or patients who can’t get in to see us.”

more on page 4

Andrew LeongChris Irving and Thomas Michieli of the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department are making sure no one is left behind for a fun and safe Halloween.

Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Maggie Feeley’s children meant everything to her.

That’s why close friends, such as Tara

Gran, are astounded how caring Cowichan strangers — and folks in other communities — stepped up to fundraise for Feeley’s young kids after the valley traf� c-� agger’s work-site death Oct. 21 in Duncan.

While WorkSafeBC investigates how Feeley, 29, died under a dump truck, Gran said it’s “unbelievable how people have come out, and com-munities are coming together.”

“I’ve met some of the most amazing women who are throwing themselves into this.”

Gran is grateful locals have raised more than $10,000 so far for an edu-cation fund for Feeley’s kids.

more on page 8

Donations: exceed $10,000 for education fund for children of deceased traffi c fl agger

Community steps up for Maggie’s kids

Tom Rimmer:Perkin winner

Provincial honour: Outstanding community and patient care recognized

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In an-almost Exorcist fashion, these predators turn their heads 270 degrees.

Their creepy toes face for-ward and backward, allowing

better captures.And these spooky creatures have

specialized feathers with fringes of varying softness to help muffle their movements.

“They don’t digest the bones of their prey, so after digesting the meat, the bones are coughed (or cast) up as a pellet,” explained Duncan’s Robyn Radcliffe of the 25 or so owls featured at the Pacific Northwest Raptors Centre on Herd Road.

The centre is currently hosting an Owl’loween event’ featuring nine spe-cies of the spooky owls that call the Herd Road location home, including a fairly new pair of majestic Snowy Owls.

“Owls are nocturnal predators and have often been associated with being spooky,” Radcliffe said. “Years ago people were terrified of owls, and as-sociated them with death and doom, despite them playing such an impor-tant role in our ecosystems as top predators. I suppose this association and their nocturnal habits have made them a perfect fit with Halloween, just like the cat.”

Radcliffe could write a 10-page es-say on the species.

“In general, owls are primarily nocturnal, although some species are diurnal. As a result, they have some great adaptations for hunting at night: excellent night vision, superior

hearing, silent flight.”PNWR’s owl flying demonstra-

tions often include a great horned owl (Spock) and a barn owl (Ollie), and meet and greets are had with their snowy and spectacled (Elton) owls.

“We also have our snowy owls out for the first time,” Radcliffe said. “(They) arrived in the middle of the summer as chicks, and it was too hot for them to be outside, so they were living in a huge indoor aviary with air conditioning that was not on view. So we just moved them down to the cen-tre so people can meet them up close, and we are just starting to get them going. Hopefully they will be flying in the next month or two.”

Owls prey on all sorts of animals, but are most well-known for hunting rodents, and in fact help to main-tain the predator prey equilibrium in our ecosystems, Radcliffe said. “Owls have large eyes for seeing well at night, which gives them often an interesting, questioning or attentive look.”

Maybe Harry Potter’s pet snowy owl Hedwig plays a part in the bird-of-prey’s recent gain in popularity.

“They have recently become incredi-bly popular, which is awesome as long as people don’t start to think of them as pets, as they are not good pets at all,” said Radcliffe. “The old saying ‘wise old owl,’ is likely because they sit so still (primarily to avoid being seen) and watch things intently with large eyes. They are not particularly wise, however. But nonetheless, very good at what they do.”

A barn owl can swoop up to 1,000 mice each year, and many farmers try to attract them to help control their rodents.

“In medieval times people associ-ated owls with death and persecuted them, killing so many the populations dropped significantly enough to see

an explosion of rodent populations, which just so happened to coincide with the black plague,” Radcliffe said.

According to a What’s so scary about owls piece by Mike O’Connor, the Romans “would freak out if they saw an owl during the day.

“A daytime sighting of an owl was a bad omen, especially if a major battle was about to take place,” wrote O’Connor. “In fact, the fall of the entire Roman Empire probably can be attributed to some insomniac owl that left its roost too early one day.

“But why owls? Owls are soft, warm and fluffy, and just because they can

rip the head off a live animal and eat it in total darkness shouldn’t make them scary. Or does it?”

In Malaysia, O’Connor writes, it was thought owls ate newborn babies.

“I don’t think this one is much of a stretch. Great horned owls have been known to take prey as large as a woodchuck; therefore, it is conceiv-able that a large owl could go after a newborn. However, I don’t think that’s a good reason to be upset with the owl. If you have owls eating your kids, it’s time to think about getting a new babysitter.”

In the meantime, Radcliffe wants folks to know owls aren’t all doom

and gloom.They’re the complete opposite

rather.“Basically the goal is to discuss owls

and how incredible they are,” she said, noting demos are available up until Halloween day as part of the event, but can be organized anytime by calling the centre. “...People leave knowing more about owls in their backyard, and why they are so impor-tant to us and our ecosystems.

“Having an owl fly right over your heads is a pretty awesome way to showcase the silent flight of an owl, and the adaptations that make them such excellent nocturnal predators.”

Ashley DegraafPacific Northwest Raptors centre’s Elton the spectacled owl is one of several birds of prey featured in the centre’s Owl’loween event that wraps up on Halloween.

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Peter W. RuslandTom Rimmer (left), B.C.’s family doctor of the year, with Dr. Troy McLeod, a second-year family practitioner-resident at Rimmer’s Duncan clinic.

Rimmer loves good old CDHTree-trimming to delay traffi c on Lake Cowichan HighwayMotorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes, beginning

Wednesday, on a seven-kilometre stretch of Highway 18.Mainroad South Island Contracting crews will be working

on the removal of overhanging trees. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for about two weeks. Numerous trees are hanging over the highway, creating a safety hazard.

Mainroad is removing the trees to improve the safety factor in the event of snow bringing trees down across the highway while giving the road a better chance to dry out and providing motorists better visibility and increasing reaction time when wildlife crosses the highway.

The location for the work is on the west side of the highway, starting at Skutz Falls and ending at the Youbou junction road.

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— Don Bodger

from page 1

Rimmer also assists in C-sections in CDH’s maternity clinic he helped launch in 2011.

“I love the old hospital; we’re the little hospital that could,” the native Ontarian said. “It’s people that make that hospital, and one of the reasons I chose Duncan.”

CDH’s 30 doctors, plus nurses and related staffers, work well together, he noted. “It feels like a community team effort.”

Rimmer’s part of CDH’s popu-lar ‘doctor-of-the-day’ system that basically helps sick folks without physicians.

He proudly helped gain much-

needed doctors for a Lake Cowichan clinic — while beavering to attract and keep doctors to the valley.

“Medicine is a big job, but I con-sider myself very fortunate,” he said of his 50-plus hour week.

“I really love the work, and look forward most days to coming to work; you learn something everyday.”

His biggest fear is making a mis-take leading to patient harm.

“We make thousands of decisions everyday, they can’t all be right. You have to stay current, and stay humble,” he said.

The Perkins Award presentation happens at a Nov. 5 ceremony during the CFPC’s annual Family Medicine Forum in Vancouver.

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The condition of the roads near Youbou, and in particular those in proximity to residential areas, is important to TimberWest. This fall we are moving ahead with the installation of a truck wash station near Youbou. We have researched numerous options and expect that a truck wash will substantially improve road cleanliness and provide relief to the residents of Youbou.

The truck wash station will be installed on a paved stretch of TimberWest private road west of Youbou. Site preparation will include clearing, paving and ballasting. Power will be run to the site and a well will be installed to supply water.

Recognizing the importance of water quality in the area, the truck wash station will operate as a closed loop system that recycles water through a holding tank.

We anticipate installation of the truck wash to be underway in December and operational in late 2013 or early 2014.

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Don BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

A former bookkeeper found guilty of steal-ing $200,000 from the Cowichan Tribes Salmon Enhance-

ment Project was spared jail time and received a conditional sentence.

Ernestine Elliott, 46, appeared before Judge A.F. Brooks in Duncan Provincial Court Sept. 30 to learn her fate after writing some 253 cheques to herself — money she was not entitled to — over a three-year period.

Brooks weighed the numerous aggravating and mitigating factors before passing sentence.

“It is acknowledged by both counsel that the facts are of a seriousness that a jail sentence is warranted,’’ noted Brooks in his written judgement. “The only issue between Crown and defence is whether that sentence can be served in the community under a conditional sentence order or ought to be served in a jail.’’

Brooks decided the sentence of imprisonment to be served in the community should be longer than

what the Crown or defence lawyer Scott Sheets suggested, opting for 18 months.

“This duration will serve as a much lengthier oversight of Ms. Elliott’s behaviour,’’ Brooks indicated.

He imposed numerous condi-tions on Elliott that must be met during the first 12 months, with the replacement of a house arrest term with a curfew and additional hours of community service for the final six months.

In making his determination, Brooks rejected Crown counsel Mark Rankin’s submission that a jail sentence was the only means to properly address the circumstances of the case.

“With the greatest of respect for a careful and thoughtful submis-sion, I disagree with that analysis.

“First, the effect of that analysis in the circumstances of this case would be to focus on the principles of deterrence and denunciation to the exclusion of the other prin-ciples of sentencing.

“Second, the punishment would extend beyond what was fit if Ms. Elliott were incarcerated on the Lower Mainland so far from fam-ily and friends who would assist in her rehabilitation. Third, the conditions attached to a condi-tional sentence would achieve restorative goals that would not be achieved if Ms. Elliott were in an institution removed from her community.’’

Brooks noted there is no jail for women to serve their sentence on Vancouver island which meant she would be taken from the place she’s lived virtually all her life and separated from the ties that sup-port her.

Brooks added Elliott does not have a prior criminal record and suggested circumstances of her upbringing are “not adequately captured by the word traumatic.

“Her absence of criminal record borders on astonishing when her background is taken into account. Despite the presence of many stressors that lead to the com-mission of criminal offences, Ms. Elliott has not until this time com-mitted any offense.

“The only conclusion to draw is that there is at Ms. Elliott’s core a person who can be a strong person that can withstand pressures to commit offenses.’’

Brooks indicated in his sentenc-ing considerations that Elliott had received intimidating phone calls after her conviction and was forced to change her phone number.

The way the case was covered in the media also brought embarrass-ment and shame to Elliott, Brooks added, from information provided by Sheets and not challenged by Crown.

You can read the complete account of Brooks’ findings at provincialcourt.bc.ca.

Conditional sentence: Eighteen months for writing 253 cheques to herself

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written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

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As Che-mainus Vil-lage Square nears completion,

locals raved about the results during a recent taste-and-tour event.

“I’m extremely happy they’re using geother-mal energy to heat all the building,” Diana Hardacker said of the $10-million development bounded by Oak, Pine, Daniel and Chemainus streets. “It’s not burning fossil fuels.”

Bryan Aaberg echoed her sentiments, signalling North Cowichan council could work with other developers to install green energy “if it’s possible.”

“These buildings are nicely spaced, too,” he noted.

Some unique buildings in the glass, metal, and steel village — resembling canneries or warehous-ing — have been leased by anchor tenants 49th

Parallel Foods, Island Savings, Pharmasave, and the Village Liquor Store.

Len Wansbrough, of developer Metropolitan Capital Partners, said some 35,000 of the proj-ect’s 62,000 square feet is leased, and only about 4,000 square feet is left to build on his formerly vacant four-acre site.

Now they’re hunting for more tenants such as doctors, dentists, ac-countants, chiropractors, lawyers, and eateries.

Some folks even sug-gested a brew pub would suit the Village’s upbeat ambiance.

“Things that serve the community,” summed Wansbrough.

Community grocery needs are paramount to 49th Parallel owners Wayne and Peter Rich-mond. Wayne said his new Village Square store, boasting wood beams and industrial metal fixtures, offers shoppers 21,500 square feet of choice. That’s about four times bigger than 49th’s current store in old town

Chemainus, near the ferry terminal.

“We’ll renovate it as a satellite,” he said of the landmark waterfront location being renamed the 49th Parallel General Store.

He aims to continue serving nearby folks and ferry traffic, while keeping town character with his circa-1940s building.

Son Peter said the new operation, which opened for business Monday, will

employ close to 50, after current hiring.

The Village Square concept also impressed George Gates, interim president of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce.

“I love the idea,” he said, applauding the ac-cent on keeping dollars, jobs and municipal taxes in Mural Town by filling local needs.

“A White Spot in here would be awesome.”

Peter W. Rusland49th Parallel’s Kathy Richmond and Peter Richmond are celebrat-ing the opening of the family’s new Chemainus Village store.

Grocery open, more coming: Community gets a sneak peek as shopping centre gets ready for business

Chemainus Village gets warm welcome

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White wainscot-ing, fresh blue paint, and cheery curtains greeted locals touring

some $600,000 worth of room renovations at Cairnsmore Place Wednesday.

New fixtures, bedside tables, some new flooring and walls, plus energy-efficient windows were all part of work that also saw hazard-ous mould and asbestos pulled from rooms that are currently home to Cairnsmore’s 96 senior residents, explained Darren Titus of Island Health project services.

Makeovers of the 33 rooms will be done by next year, he said of what Island Health brass said breaks down to $18,000 per room from taxpayers.

Folks from the Tea and Tour saw tired-looking rooms slated for revamps, then those already finished by carpenters, plumbers and painters.

The idea explained by Titus, and Linda Gary of Gary Interiors and Window Treatments, was to give residents a home-style abode.

“We went for an old-time style rather than an institutional look,” said Titus.

Susan Leslie, president of the (Duncan) Auxilliary to Cowichan District Hospital — who was born in the former Kings Daughters’ Hospital on Cairnsmore’s site

— indicated money donated to date, through some 14 community groups and families, was a good bang for the buck.

“It looks wonderful,” she said.Cowichan District Hospital

Foundation’s Amy Trippe Brophy explained $34,000 of a $46,000 goal for draperies had been raised, with more money coming in.

The foundation, and partner the Duncan Auxilliary, will split any shortfall, she said. Folks can donate by calling 250-701-0399.

Denise Brownlee of the Order of the Eastern Star’s Sunset Chapter, that contributed $500 toward room draperies, agreed the room results are great.

“It looks clean and fresh and lovely. It’s an investment for

people in something they may (eventually) use.”

Titus explained the makeovers started about 18 months ago involving as little disruption to residents as possible.

Mould in some walls adjacent to janitors areas, plus some asbes-tos, saw some crews in haz-suits remove the potential toxins.

Asbestos was also found in drywall mud and elsewhere, he explained.

Still, Brophy was satisfied with the work.

“Cairnsmore is a wonderful facility, with a dedicated caring staff creating a great residence and homelike environment for our friends, neighbours and family members in this community.”

Peter W. RuslandSheila Hobbs (left) and Susan Leslie of the Cowichan District Hospital Auxilliary tour a renovated room at Cairnsmore Place.

Cairnsmore Lodge gets a makeover

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She had a boy and two girls who lived with their mom in Cobble Hill (not Lake Cowichan, as authorities said previously).

Now she’s hoping to raise money for Feeley’s funeral.

“I am reaching out to the community for help. If any of your organizations are able to financially help the family to cover funeral expenses, we would greatly appreciate it.

“We are struggling to give Maggie a service she deserves, and to give some closure to her children family and friends,” states Gran’s email.

Funeral costs and service details were pending at press time, while Gran was grieving the loss of her pal.

“She was one of my extremely close friends. Her children and my daughter go camping all together — it’s been a tough go.”

Feeley was a sweet gal, Gran said.“She was a really fun-loving gal, and

a very hard worker. She worked hard to make sure her kids had what they desired in life.”

Feeley’s kids are her legacy, Gran said.“It was them that she woke up for in

the morning.”Feeley was also proud to be a flagger

on risky roads.“She loved her job and the people she

worked with, but came home in tears about how people (drivers) treated flag-

gers,” Gran said.“People are in such a rush to get

somewhere that they don’t realize that’s a human being they’re whizzing by.”

For more, contact Gran at [email protected], or donate to the Feeley Family ‘in trust’ at Coast Capital Sav-ings.

courtesy Norm SowdenA bottle drive hosted by Island Return-it at Cowichan Secondary School on Saturday for Maggie Feeley was a huge success. The total raised was still pending at press time.

courtesy Feeley familyFriends and family are raising funds for the funeral of traffic-flagger Maggie Feeley, who was killed Oct. 21 on a Beverly Street worksite.

Fundraising now focused on Feeley funeral

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Thursday 7:00 pmMid-Week Service :

7:00 pmFor more information

Call 746-7432 orwww.bethelbaptistduncan.ca

Sunday Service 10 am

Sunday School (Nursery through Youth Group)

Monthly Jazz Vespers

www.sylvanjazzvespers.com

985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd

Mill Bay

(next to Frances Kelsey School)

250.743.4659 (HOLY)

Rev. Dr. Murray Groom

www.sylvanunited.ca

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SYLVANUNITED CHURCH

We are a progressive,ecumenical,

interfaith community rooted in the Christian tradition.

Sundays 10:00 amAsk us about:

Sunday SchoolJazz Vespers, Labyrinth

Chant & Meditation985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd,

Mill Bay(beside Frances Kelsey School)

[email protected]

Rev. Dr. Murray Groom250.743.4659

ALLIANCE CHURCHES

SHAWNIGAN1603 Wilmot Rd.

Sundays: 10:00 a.m.Ph. 743-4454

DUNCAN - NORTH COWICHANDuncan Christian School

Sundays: 10 am Ph. 929-7229

CHRISTIAN SCIENCESociety, 6118 Lane Rd. Duncan

(off Sherman)(250) 709-3630 (lv. message)

Sunday Service 10:30 amSunday School

(teaching 10 commandments/Lord’s Prayer)

Testimony Meetings ( 1 hr)2nd Wed. of Month 12:30 pm4th Wed. of Month 7:00 pm

www.christianscience.bc.caSentinel Radio Program

on AM 650, Sundays 8:30 am

DUNCAN CHRISTIAN REFORMED

CHURCHCorner of Trunk & Campbell

Worship Services10am & 7pm

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ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH2085 Maple Bay Road,

Duncan 746-6831

Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm

Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am

Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm

www.stedwardsduncan.com

ST. ANN’S CHURCH1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am

ST. CLARE’S MONASTERY2359 Calais Rd, Duncan

748-2232 Wed to Fri Mass Times: 9 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Duncan United

United Church of Canada (Corner of Ingram & Jubilee)

Sunday CelebrationContemporary

Worship Service at 10 am

Sunday Journey Program for children and youth

Taize Service1st Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm

A progressive faith community, nurturing peace, working for justice, exploring and celebrating our faith together.“We warmly welcome you”www.duncanunited.org

746-6043 [email protected]

First Sunday of the month – one service at 10 am with Communion All other Sundays – services at 9 and 10:30 am

www.standrewsduncan.org 250.746.7413 531 Herbert Street (off Government)

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First Nations ChurchSunday Service – 11am

Pastor: Joey Cho250.732.5735

[email protected]

5530 River Road, Duncan(behind the Native Gym at the round about)

Welcome All! (Rev 7:9-10)

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The Anglican Church of

St. John the Baptist South Cowichan

3295 Cobble Hill Rd., Cobble Hill Office 250-743-3095

A Community of Compassion and Hope

Sunday Services: 9:15 am – Holy Communion 11:00 am – Choral Service

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BRAE ROAD GOSPEL CHAPELSUNDAY:

9:15 a.m. Remembrance Meeting11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School

6:30 p.m. Evening ServiceFor information 746-5408

First Sunday of the month-one service at 10 am with Communion.All other Sunday Services at 9 & 10:30 amwww.standrewsduncan.org 250.746.7413

531 Herbert Street (off Government)

CHURCHSUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 amDirections Bus Schedules & More Online

KIDS CLUB (Fridays) 6:00 pmYOUTH GROUP (Fridays) 7:30 pm

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FIND US 5070 Riverbottom Rd. Duncan BC Ph 250.746.8457

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57 King George Rd. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Celebration, Kids Church (3-11 yrs)

Tuesday 7:00 pm-Bible StudyFriday 7:00 pm Rev -Youth Group Gr 6-12

SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPCommunity Welcome

Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com CentrePastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722

First Sunday of the month – one service at 10 am with Communion All other Sundays – services at 9 and 10:30 am

www.standrewsduncan.org 250.746.7413 531 Herbert Street (off Government)


Malcom Chalmers News Leader Pictorial

Are the days of dusty whiteouts and splattered mud finally over?

Youbou residents have been promised a truck wash by the end of December, or early January of next year.

Even though the CVRD rescinded a $5,000 contribution to help build the truck wash earlier this year, TimberWest along with the other logging companies that use Youbou Road, have decided to build one on their own.

TimberWest has confirmed construction of a closed-loop truck wash on its land approxi-mately two kilometres west of Youbou.

Despite a long battle to get to this point, or perhaps because of it, some are still taking a wait-and-see position.

Youbou resident Trish Wad-dington said she remains tenta-tive about starting any celebra-tions.

“It took a long time coming,” she said.

“Anything is better than noth-ing but it has to do the job, if it doesn’t do the job then we are back to square one.”

Pat Weaver, director for You-bou/Meade Creek, however, is elated, and said the news comes with a bonus.

“Because the logging trucks are not the only vehicles using the road they (TimberWest) will continue to seal-coat four to five kilometres of their road and sweep Youbou Road when needed,” she said.

The proposed closed loop system should be environmen-tally sound, it will be able to recapture the used water and contaminants washed off the trucks then filter and reuse it.

That will keep oil and greases from contaminating the lake and use much less fresh water.

TimberWest declined com-ment prior to a media release that had yet to be issued by press time.

The issue of summer logging truck dust billowing and winter mud splattering on Youbou’s main road and residential prop-erties has been plaguing Youbou since the closure of its sawmill more than 10 years ago.

Youbou Director Pat Weaver is elated.

At long last: TimberWest says community should have a truck wash by early next year

Light emerges from Youbou’s 10-year dust cloud


Karl YuBlack Press

Based on the headlines, a lot of war veterans are feeling slighted and disrespected that a number of Veterans Affairs of� ces across the country are set to be closed.

War veterans are expressing unhappiness at the closures and feel a sense of betrayal as they served and sacri� ced for the country.

It’s easy to see why. They put their lives on the line in foreign

and dangerous environments, and suffered a number of physical and mental ailments because of the traumatic situations they endured.

Remembrance Day is approaching and the number of veterans from the Second World War is dwindling, a symptom of the passage of time.

Since survivors from those wars are passing on, it makes it all the more important not to

forget their sacri� ce.Children are taught about the wars in

school, people buy poppies and that is a good thing.

But there is something more than just life lost when a veteran passes away – someone with a genuine experience of war is lost as well.

War is often glamourized, whether in mov-ies, television programs or video games.

But it is one thing to have virtual or computer-animated bullets whizzing by one’s head.

It is another to have actually experienced � ghting in Kandahar, Normandy, Dieppe or Passchendaele, with people dying around you, and the fear that you might be the next to die.

It is key that the memory of those who serve the country is not forgotten and thank-fully, the sacri� ce of local soldiers is not being forgotten locally.

Local members of the Royal Canadian

Legion say veterans are in demand to make presentations to schools in the weeks leading to Remembrance Day — their tales giving students a small snapshot into what it is like to serve the country.

The Legion in Lantzville and the Dis-trict of Lantzville are doing its part to ensure the sacri� ce of soldiers is not forgotten.

This small community is taking a step many other communities took years ago. It is working on a war memorial that will consist of a cenotaph and a path of remem-brance, which will have plaques bearing the names of veterans (living or dead) as well as names of � rst responders.

The memorial is located in Huddlestone Park on Lantzville Road, an area that sees a fair amount of traf� c and will not only serve as a reminder during Remembrance Day ceremonies but also during the other 364 days of the year.

The physical and mental wounds that

members of our armed forces suffer don’t heal in a day and in fact, some never fully heal, adding to the importance of never forgetting the sacri� ce of veterans living, and veterans that have passed on.

It takes a lot of courage to enlist and go into battle, whether it’s the First World War, Second World War or Afghanistan.

Soldiers and members of the armed forces risk their lives and well-being, and it’s good to remember them.

There is a difference between actually experiencing war and battle and watching a movie or playing a video game.

There isn’t a substitute for real life in this situation.Karl Yu writes for the Nanaimo News Bulletin.

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Pompeo sentence must confi rm the system’s integrityPolice shooting: Judge must walk a fi ne line

Starting tomorrow, in a Duncan courtroom, the com-munity may � nally be able to observe a conclusion to one of the more troubling local court cases in recent memory.

We say “may � nally” because the investigation, trial and sentencing of David Pompeo has been stretched, post-poned and rescheduled so often, Pompeo may be collecting his police pension before it wraps up.

The basic facts of the case are well-known: Pompeo, a North Cowichan/Duncan of� cer, was eventually con-victed of aggravated assault after he shot Bill Gillespie during a relatively routine traf� c stop.

What is still unknown, more than four years after the shooting, is what consequences a police of� cer may face for shooting an unarmed, non-threat-ening man in his own driveway.

Suggestions of political in� uence will inevitably dog such a case, and in this case they have been fed by the frequent delays. But delays are part of the system, and until that system changes we will have to live within its con� nes.

The question of justice will ultimately rest with the sentence.Marvin Antoniuk Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced for the

exact same crime in December (less than a year after he shot his father with an arrow in Maple Bay).

And comparisons need to be made.The circumstances may be different, but the crime is the same. Police of� cers work in a risky, stressful environment. We

want our court system to recognize that. At the same time, we want our court system to also recognize cops are highly trained professionals who are expected to be able to recognize a threat — or lack thereof — and respond accordingly.

The community needs to be watching this decision closely.

We say:Community needs to be watching closely

This we likeAfter the success the Ecole Mt. Pre-

vost school community had improving Duncan Elementary when it was at that location, it comes as no surprise to see them already in the semi-fi nals of the Aviva community fund competition.

Come Dec. 2, when the next round of voting occurs, we expect the community to be online in full force bidding to win a large grant and build a community park at the school.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThe good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tIt’s always tough when tragedy hits

the community.Perhaps it was the fact she was a

young mother of three, perhaps it was kinship many feel for the smiling fl aggers they frequently pass on our roads, but the death of Maggie Feeley seemed to really strike a chord with Cowichan residents. The response to a number of charity drives in the community is all the evidence you need.

Prevost students lobby Aviva for grant money.


YOUR TURN “No. They’re renowned for spreading diseases into

wild fi sh. It’s too hard to farm them effi ciently without spreading diseases.”

Duncan Joy, Duncan

Do you eat farmed salmon?

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

“No. A big part of that is due to the diseases spread by farmed salmon. We want to keep farmed salmon out of rivers.”

Cynthia McCreery, Hazelton, B.C.

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Kind smile will be missed on Beverly StreetDear editor

I live on Beverly Street. Throughout this construction the � aggers have all been kind and conscientious to the residents of Beverly Street. Most wave you through with a wave and a smile. I can’t help but wonder which one of these nice people this horrible thing happened to. My family’s thoughts go out to their friends and family. It’s too early to talk about strengthening of safety procedures. It’s a sad day.Natacha Rushtoncomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

North Cowichan still in archaic growth is good mindset

Dear editorGood on you, Rob Douglas. Questioning

the Cowichan Commons (a most unfortu-nate name indeed) was done by some prior to its construction. But North Cowichan had (and still does) an insatiable appetite to grow its tax base.

Sustainable developments, let alone cooperative planning with its neighbours in Duncan, was far from its mind. The ‘growth is good’ mindset is still there; just look at the plans for Echo Heights Forest and Somenos Marsh. North Cowichan needs to reign in its spending and start dealing with 21st-century realities. Compare municipal taxes before the Commons to today, and you will see things need to change.Mark Kiemele, Chemainuscomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Climate change raises big question about fl ood plain developmentDear editor

Thanks for the coverage of Somenos Marsh, but one issue needs to be discussed more fully: the comment that putting more people in the Duncan area is a good objec-tive. A � ood plain may not be a good place for high-density development. The tough choice for politicians is to decide to focus development away from the � ood plain and forgo what appears to be the obvious choice of densifying the Duncan/VIU area. Remember, although the science of climate change cannot predict on such a micro land level, very severe � ood events are probable.

The dikes are built for a 1/200 year � ood but this guideline is now meaningless since storm events are changing and we have no data to provide a baseline for � ooding events.Peter NixMaple Bay

More time needed at crossingsDear editor

I’d like to take the issue of highway cross-ing one step further. Change the timing on the walk signals. Just try walking over the crossing in the time allotted on the walk sig-nal. It’s impossible. It changes before you’re one-third of the way across. Which brings up another point: can I be charged with jay-walking? What if a vehicle hits me, who’s to blame? I’m too old to run across the road to beat the signal.Georgina KnightChemainus

Employers should follow the living wage policyDear editor

The answers to our affordable housing issue might be tough but � nding them is vital for our community. Social Planning Cowichan’s long-term commitment to address the many aspects of affordable housing is a year-round effort, not just during Homelessness Action Week, and it will involve all of us.

Your article references a living wage (not to be confused with a minimum wage). We think it is worthwhile to explore the concept of a living wage further. The cost of living as a family in the Cowichan Valley is far higher than which an employee can earn at the pro-vincially legislated minimum wage rate. How

much higher is calculated annually by orga-nizations such as Volunteer Cowichan using a standardized approach. A living wage rate is calculated based on an average family of four with both parents working 35 hours a week, one child at school and one child in day care. The calculation includes basic expenses such as food, accommodation, transportation and health care. Recreational activities, travel and saving for education or retirement are not included. We calculated the rate for 2013 as $17.45 per hour.

There are many reasons to consider a living wage. A healthy, reliable and well-educated workforce provides stability to employ-ers and reduces costs related to employee turnover. Extensive research into the link between the person’s living circumstances and incidence of disease demonstrates a link to improved health outcomes. A living wage rate contributes to physical health and well-being of families. For Volunteer Cowichan, a living wage rate is not only good human resource management; it also is a good pub-lic health policy and adds to the prosperity of our region.

Volunteer Cowichan has adopted a living wage policy, posted on our website, outlin-ing our approach to calculating the rate and how we implement it. We hope other employers will follow our example.Ann AndersenPresident, Volunteer Cowichan

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Showroom a treasure worthy of more supportIn my opinion: it’s a downtown icon

I write in a strong heartfelt appreciation of Longevity John Falkner’s Showroom endeavours in the Duncan Garage.

It was a pleasant surprise to move out here and � nd a feast of delights in music

of many genres to be heard at the Showroom. Long John truly knows the arts and particu-

larly the music scene. His contacts across this country through the past decades is legendary. Many well known and often recorded acts turn up in Duncan at his behest, as they have heard so much about the acoustics and ambiance of that special, intimate coffee house atmosphere.

In late September, the Showroom hosted a fundraiser to celebrate its 10th anniversary and what John proudly describes as some 2,600 shows. It’s a staggering feat in one short decade, surely unparalleled outside the likes of Broadway. Those of us who listen to CBC2 have heard so many of these names, and to think they will drop in to our backyard for a mere pit-tance is a treat many would sorely miss if it was to disappear.

On that Saturday, I was quite unprepared for the quality of performance from this group of very � ne players who were dedicating their time and full efforts to what they knew is a tremen-dous cause.

And therein lies the problem. The number of people who came out to support this amazing show was OK, but as a fundraiser, it was very disappointing.

The nuts and bolts of budgeting such a labour of love cannot live on air when there are bills to pay and performers who need more than token appearance fees when they are of such national, and even international level of appeal and stature.

John does an amazing job for supporting up-coming and local talent. His ability to recognize and foster such talent in our valley is incredible. The 39 Days of July is an excellent forum for many artists in varied callings, genres and idi-oms to share the love and passion of their work with a wider public.

Unfortunately, it is all free and John has been hoisted by his own petard in that the same peo-ple are usually unwilling to come to the regular, late evening performances in the Showroom during that extended July run. He is “competing against himself.”

His 39 days is a source of so much entertain-ing pleasure at the height of gorgeous summer weather to so many locals. It also acts as a tremendous � agship to supporting the cultural efforts of this valley and promoting the tourism in this City of Totems. I am baf� ed that the city and Cowichan region cannot support this im-mense treasure more robustly.

Can ‘no man be a prophet with honour in his own country’ and at least eke out a living when providing such a tremendous public service?

John is no longer as young a man, and it can be a dispiriting � ght to toil almost thanklessly in this � ne labour and end up not putting much bread on the table.

As an outsider I can testify that such a cultural icon of widespread talents contributing such � ne amusement for our artistic senses is a rare, rare commodity indeed. I hope we as residents do not wake one day realizing we “don’t know what we’ve got ‘til it’s gone” to our sore surprise. Robin Lawson retired to Duncan from Ottawa two years ago.

We asked you:“Has the Warmland Shelter reduced Cowichan’s home-

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Peter W. RuslandBethel Baptist Church members serve Meals On The Ground Oct. 11 where dozens of locals in need receive hot food near the former Mound on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. Others serving meals include Bistro 161 and Just Jake’s.


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George Weeks’ soft blue eyes behind spectacles betray a bittersweet-ness about the loss of Fisherboy II, his

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42-foot Fisherboy, in the bay’s estu-ary log-boom area, stung Weeks.

“It was just lousy luck,” he said. “It was like the Titanic.”

But Fisherboy’s salvaging, through generosity from locals, deeply touched Weeks, who has been a bay salt for nearly three decades.

He aims to continue calling the bay home aboard his new craft, 32-foot Sea Gypsy.

She was bought with some $10,000 raised by his many friends who supported a campaign dubbed Let’s Keep George A� oat.

“Fisherboy had no insurance, and it was a total loss,” said Weeks, 76, grateful for local help that started the moment Fisherboy sunk.

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“People in this community down here are absolutely wonderful, the pub was packed.”

Requiem for Fisherboy: Friends rally to help local sailor replace his capsized home

George Weeks’ unin-sured boat Fisherboy is being replaced thanks to the generosity of the Cowichan Bay com-munity.Peter W. Rusland

Celebrate Eating Local: Saturday at the Somenos Community Hall, 3248 Cowichan Valley Highway 18, Duncan, $12 Guest speaker: Bruce Stewart of True Grain Bread. Doors open: 12:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Somenos Women’s Institute Bursary Fund.

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The summer’s Bay Pub bene� t helped Weeks shop for Sea Gypsy. She’s sitting on a trailer in Chemainus where Weeks is swap-ping its big Chrysler gas motor for a diesel one. Donations are helping that re� t.

“Lots of people just send me money. Ap-parently I’ve helped a lot of people in this area in the past 25 years, and they say it’s payback time; good news from a helluva community.”

That seagoing community worked all of

June 5 trying to get air bags under foundered Fisherboy, while some $3,000 was raised for Weeks within 24 hours.

Those were tense yet blurry hours for Weeks. He thanked God no one aboard was killed when sturdy Fisherboy keeled over in the freak accident.

“I was taking some Chinese people out for a couple of hours around the bay, and took them to see baby seals on the (Western For-est Products) booms.

“They’d been yard-ing sinkers (logs) out of the alleyways, and two didn’t get to deep water.”

Somehow Weeks drove Fisherboy onto the low-tide apex of those two soggy logs.

Weeks � gured Fisherboy would do “a bal-ancing act’ on the logs until the tide nudged her free.

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Cowichan Station Community Conversation on St. Andrew’s Church: Closed two years ago, this church is an historical gem in the heart of Cowichan Station. Come discuss its future at this forum, with a repre-sentative from the Anglican Diocese, 7 p.m. Friday at the HUB, 2375 Koksilah Rd.GOOD LIFE

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Cowichan Val-ley Hospice and the Co-wichan Valley Regional

District recently went all in, asking the provincial government if it would change legislation to fund both local hospice care’s capital and operational costs.

Unfortunately for them, it didn’t get the support

it wanted from local government. A motion recently brought to the September UBCM conference table, was passed but stripped of the operational funding portion. That means local hospice funding is � nding

itself back in its present funding situation.

“It would be very inter-esting to have an option for hospice funding in this budget line and we are hopeful that this will open a door for a regional part-nership with the health

authority,” executive director Gretchen Hartley said before the decision.

“Cowichan Valley Hospice has received regional-grants-in-aid in the past two years from the CVRD,” explained Hartley. “We have

asked that they consider providing some ongoing operational funding.

“The CVRD is very supportive of the work of hospice but would also like to encourage increased partnership with our health authority. Therefore, CVRD direc-tors voted in the spring to take a motion to the Union of B.C. Munici-palities that, if passed by the members, will ask the province to allow regional hospital boards to also support hospices with operational and capital funding.”

That didn’t play out.“There was apparently

some resistance to this resolution at the UBCM on the part of municipali-ties who see this motion as downloading from provincial to local govern-ments,” Hartley said. “For our part (hospice), we are very interested in the opportunity for this type of partnership between our community and VIHA.

“We received a $50,000 grant-in-aid from the CVRD last year as anchor funding for our services, which have received limited funding from VIHA thus far, also in the form of one-time grants. I hope that we will be able to secure hospice services in the future with ongoing funding from both these sources, naturally with VIHA as

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But at the same time, Duncan is 100% behind giving the feds a little push.

“We’ve certainly kicked the ball over to them,” Duncan said. “We should have a nice hospice facil-ity.

“If we had a nice hospice facility, and a new hospital, couldn’t our new hospital be built smaller?” Duncan asked.

“What would the size and cost difference be, if that hospital wasn’t plugged up with hospice candidates? The logic is sound, but it’s so far out there. But it needs to be said.”

Cowichan Valley Hospice serves about 800 people a year.

Ten years ago, it had fewer than 100 people use its services per year.

“We work closely with other partners in the com-munity including VIHA’s hospital and community based services for people living with advancing illness and at the end of life,” Hartley said.

“Our bereavement ser-vices also provide care for people referred through VIHA’s mental health programs.”


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“It fell on its side and � lled with water almost instantly.

“It went over in a big lurch. Everything in the boat tore loose: all the cupboards opened and drawers shot out; all the tools went � ying to the other side; the deep freezer tore loose and went over the side,” he remembered sadly.

“Everything was lost.”Salt water ruined his

electronics. It also buck-led the wood paneling in the vintage 1942 boat Weeks bought in ‘98.

All his possessions are coated in thick, black oil — including “every tool imaginable” collected by Weeks, his father and grandfather.

Weeks’ stunned pas-sengers were rescued by another boat. Three days of pumping out water were needed before Fish-erboy was dry enough to � oat her back dockside.

“We’re stripping out any stuff good enough, then sending her to salvage,” he said.

But buoyant Weeks is salvaging his beloved seagoing life.

“I’ve bent a few boats, but never sunk one before.”

His 50 seagoing years span census taking and patrolling for federal Fisheries, mixed with steam-engineering shifts at various coastal mills, including Crofton where he ran the recovery boiler.

Weeks appreciated the $500 good omen, donated by his rescued passengers.

“They � gured they caused me bad luck, and by paying for it, it changes back again.”

Meanwhile, Weeks expected slightly bigger living quarters aboard Fiberglas, single-deck sedan-cruiser Sea Gypsy.

“There’s no 30-tonne hold for all my junk,” he noted. “What the hell did I need all those tools for?”

Weeks can be called at 250-709-5496. Cheques toward his project can be sent to: George Weeks, Box 27, Cowichan Bay, B.C., V0R-1N.

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Folks involved in the recent Intelligent Aging Advisory Panel think they’ve found their place assisting Co-

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was quite pleased this week follow-ing a conference the group hosted Oct. 24 featuring a plethora of seniors-related topics.

The event — marketed to meet the challenges of aging by access-ing specialists who provide services to seniors and open to anyone over 50 years of age, folks preparing for retirement, or those caring for a loved one — was a smashing success with close to 100 Cowicha-nians in attendance.

It was the panel’s second year hosting the free event.

“When we � rst set out to do this event, it was meant to be a home show-style event, where people could drop in at whatever time suited them,” said Peterson. “They might catch a talk or two.

“But what we’ve been � nding through the event and through feedback is people are staying for the entire day.”

The conference ran from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured several 20-minute talks on things such as taxes, the connection between hearing loss and dementia, medi-cine cabinets and incorporating exercise into daily routines.

“When I � rst moved to the valley, I looked for seniors-focused health and wellness events,” said Peterson, a registered audiologist and owner of

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“There’s kind of something for everyone,” said Peterson. “It’s the start of a network of referrals and providing seniors in the valley a good referral base.”

For more information on the IAAP, contact Peterson at 250-597-4228.

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• Barbara Coleman and Tina McKinlay, wardens of the parish of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Duncan are among the many celebrating the new ministry of the Rev. Clara Plamondon at her induction service tonight at 7 p.m. The church is at the corner of First and Jubilee streets.

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• Finally, some good news for fright fans. Thanks to the sponsorship of a number of local businesses, the annual Chemainus Halloween Tour is on again. Children will be trick or treating in a 24-passenger bus that leaves hourly from Waterwheel Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chemainus Tours, Sandpiper Gardens and Glass, Twisted Sisters Tea Room, Chemainus Foods, Flowering Tree Natural Spa, Owl’s Nest Café, Top Hat Antiques, Etc!, Grapefully Yours, Chemainus Valley Courier and Chemainus Health Food Store rescued the event from possible cancellation. To reserve seats, contact Jim at 250-246-5055. Bring a donation for Harvest House Food Bank.

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The Cowichan Theatre feels like home to International Guitar Night’s host-fretman Brian Gore.

“It’s the place where it all started,” he said from Vancouver about

Saturday’s bill starring Italy’s Pino Forastiere, Argentina’s Quieque Sinesi, and the U.K.’s Mike Dawes.

“I think the � rst time we played in Duncan was 1998 or ‘99.”

That’s when Gore and Cowichan Folk Guild’s former artistic director, Brent Hutchinson,

spawned a fret event that’s truly gone global.“We’ve used the theatre to record our live

CDs,” the Santa Cruz-based composer said. “They’re fantastic, and they’ve been a big suc-cess.”

IGN 2013 sees the guys perform 10 Canadian dates, plus 21 next year across the states.

Saturday will hear solo work, and varied pair-ings of the quality quartet.

“Each player has his own style, and an instru-ment to match his style,” said Gore, 50. “Mine’s from (luthier) Carter Poulsen of Santa Cruz.”

Forastiere is described by New York critic John Schaefer as “a mix of Steve Reich’s interlocking rhythmic patterns meets Michael

Hedges’ techniques, all while admiring Eddie Van Halen.”

“Pino is very intricate, with an extended technique,” said Gore.

Press material says Sinesi “is considered one of the most im-portant guitarists in Argentina for his personal style that incorpo-rates elements of jazz, classical, improv and world music.”

“Hearing Quieque will be really special — with folkloric music and some tango,” noted Gore.

Brit Dawes, a 20-something player, is said to be “completely spellbinding,” remarked the Evening Post. The International Guitar Foundation simply called Dawes’ skill “incredible.”

“Mike’s up-and-coming with youtube footage with millions of views,” Gore said of the “very tasteful arranger.”

Gore described his own � nger-style playing as “very smooth and melodic.”

News & Review said Gore’s got “one of the most unique new acoustic guitar styles on the scene today.”

His booking of stellar talent has evolved after IGN1 was successful in Duncan, he explained.

“When we � rst started out doing the shows in Duncan, we kind of pieced things together just for that particular night.

“From Duncan, I got a booking agent. Now we’re a touring act on two continents,” Gore said of North America and the British Isles.

“That means we have to pick players well in advance, and keep one lineup for each season.

“There’s also a synergy created when people commit to doing a tour — that creates a bond between the players and makes the show better.”

His three guests are likely mak-ing Canadian debuts Saturday in the string-genre with loyal fans.

“The misconception is that the guitar is something not a lot of people are into — but next to the voice, it’s the most popular instru-ment out there,” Gore said.

“We’ve shown that working under a collective banner we can have a good turnout, and we do that in lots of different places.

“One thing we really proved early on in Duncan was that people thought guitar was an insider sport for fellow guitar geeks like me, and no one would come to a large-scale show — or they had to be a headliner to draw a huge crowd.”

Part of IGN’s popularity spills from Gore and his guests doing their homework “well in advance” by talking about songs, compar-ing ideas, then practising together.

“We’re � exible enough for us to bring out our own style and sensibility to it — you’ll hear something at the show you may never hear again.”

“We won’t blast your ears out, but we will blow you mind,” said Gore.

Extra! The News Leader Pictorial is running a contest to win two IGN tickets — plus a private guitar lesson with a performer of the winner’s choice the following morning. Call 250-746-4471.

Your ticket:What: International Guitar NightWhen: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.Where: Cowichan TheatreTickets: $28, Cowichan Folk Guild members

and students, $22.50. Call 250-748-7529.

courtesy IGNAmerican Brian Gore, Italy’s Pino Forastiere, Quieque Sinesi of Argentina and the U.K.’s Mike Dawes (right, from top) are the maestros ready to unleash their guitar wizardry Saturday at the Cowichan Theatre.

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Hunter’s lines grace theatre lobbyTammie Hunter’s Common Threads: The November show at the Cowichan

Theatre lobby explores Hunter’s unique style in which she uses black lines in her paintings. Although her style has progressed through the years, this common thread is still recognizable in her work, a signature that often fi lls the canvas. The Cowichan Theatre Gallery is open for public viewings one hour prior to show times or see Tammie’s work at whitecapart.com. To contact the artist: [email protected] or call 250-709-9690.ON STAGE

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Trick or treatsScary Halloween Screenings:

Scary fi lms leading to the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight, 7 p.m., Duncan Garage Show-room, 201-330 Duncan Street, Duncan. Tickets by donation. Call 250-748-7246.

Nick BekolayKen Morrison, Marie Chambers, George Davison and Barry Patchett guarantee laughter will be had when their Halloween Spooktacular takes centre stage at the Mount Brenton Golf Club Oct. 31–Nov. 3.

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A crew of Chemainus seniors is planning a tribute to Halloween that’s as sultry as it is spooky.

Spooktacular — a comical Addams Family tribute infused

with a touch of burlesque — premieres Hal-loween night, director and producer Dawn Adams said.

The show revolves around Fester Addams’ return from the Bermuda Triangle — via a seance — with an entourage of supernatural friends in tow.

Comic hijinks ensues when Fester and

company pay a visit to This Blood’s For You, a Transylvanian burlesque club staffed by vampires.

The hip-shaking, rump-smacking dance number that follows is guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows as a cast of “vamps and burlesque queens” snakes its way through the crowd, draping boas around audience members’ necks.

Cameos by witches, ghouls and familiar Addams Family members — including Michael Pickard as “gorgeous” Gomez and Carol Fowler as the “marvelous” Mortisha — round out a show that’s “so comical you’ll die laughing,” Adams said.

Spooktacular will feature a costume contest,

too, Adams said, offering one and all a chance to “dress up, dress down — scare all the folks in town!”

Spooktacular runs from Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Mount Bren-ton Golf Club.

Sunday’s show has already sold out, but tickets are still available for the troupe’s � rst three showings. Cocktails will be served at 5 p.m. with a deluxe buffet dinner — crafted by Clubhouse Catering — scheduled for 6 p.m. The curtain rises at 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 per person and are avail-able at the Mount Brenton Golf Club, Che-mainus Foods and 49th Parallel Grocery in Chemainus.

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Andrew LeongDuncan embraced the macabre this weekend during the lead-up to Halloween. Among the spooky sights (clockwise from bottom left): Pyramid Head goes after a zombie (Josh Sinclair) during the Co-wichan Community Options Society’s annual Halloween Zombie Walk fundraiser Saturday at Charles Hoey Park; Beny Langa was among 20 Canada World Youth program visitors from Mozambique carving 100 pumpkins last Wednesday to decorate the B.C. Forest Discovery Cen-tre; a machine gun-toting member of the Umbrella Corporation West Coast Operation participates in the Zombie Walk; Fred Jimmy portrays a witch doctor, Kieran Bainbridge, 10, plays dead as a zombie and Sas-quatch had his hands full with nine-month-old pirate Taylor Lachman at the Downtown Duncan Spooktacular costume contest at Duncan city square on Saturday; Zombie Bride (Kira Keir) makes a visit to the cem-etery site, one of the popular attractions at the Halloween Train event at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre.

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WednesdayGals Who Write Songs: Bobbi

Schram, Laurel Circle, Lydia King, host Beverley McKeen, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $10. Call 250-748-7246.

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Cowichan Men’s Circle: Where men come to be supported in all aspects of their lives without fear of blame or judg-ment, at the HUB in Cowichan Station, 7 p.m. $5 donation.

Thursday1920s Evening at Firehouse

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Cowichan Spirit Drummers: Meet every Thursday at the Clements Centre, 5856 Cle-ments St. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.

Multicultural Leadership Group: For youth every Thurs-day, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Active, energetic, creative, fun and inter-cultural. For more info www.cis-iwc.org.

South End Seniors Social Club: join us for lunch the third Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call Gloria Davies at 250-743-9485 or Gloria Solley at 250-929-8592.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly): Meets every Thursday, 4:30 pm, Kidz Co 2 - 2731 James St., Duncan.

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Jazz Band: Kira Carroll sings her brand of jazz favourites with Phil Newns on keys and Denis Berger on percussion, 7 to 11 p.m., Minstrels Music.

Tower of Song: Oliver Swain

and Glenna Garramone’s tribute to Leonard Cohen, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $18 advance, $20 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Hands-On at the Library Sugar Skull Workshop: Dia de los Muer-tos/ Day of the Dead is about celebrating those we fondly remember and keeping them in our lives. Decorate a sugar skull to take home and put in a place of honour, at the Cowichan branch of the library at 4 p.m.

SaturdayKelly Girvan: original folk rock,

8 to 10 p.m., The Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 40 Ingram St., Duncan.

QMS Dressage Show: Specta-tors and horse lovers are invited to enjoy two days of dressage testing at the QMS Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre at 8 a.m.

International Guitar Night: An inventive evening of contempo-rary guitar music from around the globe with IGN founder Brian Gore (USA) and featuring Italy’s Pino Forastiere, Mike Dawes from England and Quique Sinesi from Argentina, 7:30 p.m. Cowichan Theatre. Tickets: $28, students & Cowichan Folk Guild members: $22.50. Call 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowchantheatre.ca.

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CFG Youth Jammers Night: Cowichan Folk Guild hosts a youth open mike, 7 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $4, $2 for players. Call 250-748-7246.

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Lynn Miles: Juno / Folk Music Awards winner, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $25 advance, $27 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Beer and Burger Fundraiser: For the Encore Women’s Choir at the Cow Bay Pub, 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets $20 from choir mem-bers or call 250-746-9778.

Flea Market: at the Che-mainus Legion Hall 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For table rentals call 250-924-8482.

The Stunt Pilots: Blues jam in Maple Bay’s Brigantine Pub, Sundays at 8 p.m. No cover.

Andrew LeongLarry Haviland and Moe Copiak admire a fl oral art piece created by Andrea Strachan of Leaf and Petal fl oral shop during the Un-der the Red Umbrella event. Downtown businesses — 21 of them — opened their doors Oct. 17, and showcased an artist of their choice.

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FORREST, Charles JFIMI

Oct. 8, 1938 – Oct. 16, 2013

Charles was eldest son of John and Christina Forrest, born in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. He passed away quietly and with dignity in the Cowichan District Hospital after a short intense illness. He is survived by his one true love, Sheila, his daughters Karen (Mark) Turner and Elaine (Richard), his grandchildren, Kathryn and William Turner,

his brother Ian and several cousins, nieces and nephews in Scotland and Canada.

Charles had a long and distinguished career in the Automotive Industry beginning in 1957 when he graduated from the Engineering College in Auto Mechanics. He was a heavy truck mechanic in the RAF and did a tour of duty in Cyprus. After immigrating to Victoria in 1970, he became a Marine Power Mechanic on the W.J. Stewart for the Hydrographic Department of the Federal Government. In 1971, he returned to the Automotive Industry when he joined Metro Toyota Ltd., a career that lasted until he retired in 2008. An important member of the team at Metro and with the Jim Pattison Automotive group, Charles received many awards for Excellence in Parts and Service Management and Customer Service from Toyota Canada. For himself, a highpoint in his career was when he achieved his FIMI, Fellowship in the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Charles Forrest was so much more than a knowledgeable and distinguished ‘car’ guy. First and foremost he was a devoted and loving husband, marrying Sheila on June 6, 1961. A great father to Karen and Elaine, he was not above a good snowball fight, piggy back rides or camping in Tofino. He supported and encouraged his daughters, grand-children and “guid-sons” to be the very best they could be and was proud of all the achievements they made. An avid photographer, he pursued photography and darkroom techniques with the same enthusiasm that he approached life in general. He loved RC models, building, flying and driving them. He enjoyed woodwork and helping his neighbors with special projects.

He will be missed the most for his wry sense of humor, laughter and the light that he brought to everyday life. Always positive, although sometime stubborn, he was the best of fathers, the greatest of mentors to many and a man of great character and integrity. All of these things made him successful in life. We say good-bye, with love and know that in our memories, Charles will always be with us.

In lieu of flowers, if wishing, donations may be made to the Cowichan Hospital Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 2, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Vancouver Island Greek Community Society Hall, 4648 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria BC.

SWAN, Leonard Edward26 Jan. 1926 to 23 Oct. 2013

This beloved man, the patriarch of his family, blessed many lives for 87+ years.

Left to miss him is Margaret, his wife of 60 years; Joanelle (Ken), Brian (Pat), Wendy (Nick), and Reginald (Tesa); his grandchildren: Alisa, Janina (Morgan), and Andria Wiebe; Bill and Kristy Fielding; and one great grandchild, also his namesake, Silas Edward. He

leaves his siblings Wesley, Donald, and Mary and many dear cousins—both Burdges and Swans—and friends in Alberta, BC, and England. A man of faith, he had many church friends as well as associates in the farming community.

Although born in England, Dad loved Alberta where he spent his childhood. Always conscientious and hard working, he started milking cows at 8 years of age. Dad, his father, and Wes had the last raw milk home delivery route in Victoria. He then moved to Cobble Hill where he continued to dairy farm until his “retirement” when he kept chickens and gardened until the last month of his life.

A celebration of his life is to take place on 9 November at 1 p.m. at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church; reception following on site.

Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace5285 Polkey Rd.250-701-0001

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HUTCHINSON, William Jeffery15 Dec., 1928 - 16 Oct., 2013

Survived by his wife, Dr. Sandra Sudmant, and family members who reside in British Columbia, Scotland and England.

Jeff was born in the house of his parents at Gosforth, Newcastle, Northumbria, England on the 15th day of December, 1928.

As a young man he joined the Royal Navy, serving from 1947 until 1949. He immigrated to

Canada in 1950 and joined the R.C.A.F. His military career as a transport pilot took him around the world. Flying the Hercules Transport C-130 on missions to trouble zones like Korea, Kashmir and Cyprus, he became part of the renowned Canadian Peacekeepers. In 1988 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, and Jeff, along with those who served with him, was named as sharing the honour. A modest man, he rarely mentioned the recognition of his contribution, and many who knew him were unaware of this part of his history.

In 1974 he ended his military career, retiring as a Squadron Leader. During the ensuing years, (1974-1986) Jeff flew for the Department of Transport as a check pilot. Flying across the country, he felt a particular attraction to the Arctic and Coastal B.C., hearing the siren call of ocean scattered with islands, and determined to live on the Pacific side of the continent. He landed into full retirement on Saltspring Island, then later in Duncan.

He loved to look out across the water and monitor the passing boats. His life settled into happy quiet routine, the enjoyment of literature, travelogues and walks along native trails. He was a learned reader as well as a devoted cryptic crossword player. He loved the hunt for words, and kept a reference library devoted to the cause. All who knew him recognized him as a gentleman of thoughtful good taste and kind consideration.

His last days ended as he wished, shared lovingly with Sandy beside him. He walked along the beach watching the water lift the boats at their mooring. He settled into his favourite chair. Just as life began for Jeff at home, so too, it quietly ended, his last breath taken in the comforting surround of home.


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Always RememberedGeorge A. Morris

Dec 1, 1923 ~ Oct 26, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing George Morris at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on October 26, 2013. George was the last of his generation and predeceased by his four siblings. He was also predeceased by his eldest daughter Janis in 2005. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Muriel of 64 years; children Penny (Douglas), Dale

(Rita) and Sandy (Maureen); six grandchildren Cathy, Chris, Steven, Kelly, Christina and Nathan; four great-grandchildren Tyler, Austin, Matthew and Konor. George was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted with the Canadian Army and served in Europe for five years during WWII. His regiment was the first on site to liberate a death camp. After the war, he returned to Winnipeg and became an electrician, working at Burns Meat Packing, Pine Falls and the Crofton Pulp Mill. George met his wife Muriel in 1949 after a courtship of three months, married and raised four children. The family moved to BC in 1967. Dad was active in Air Cadets, teaching target shooting to many young men. He was also active with the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #53. A memorial service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan, BC on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in memory of George may be made to a charity on ones’ choice. A private family interment was held at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens.

STACEY, Doreen MayAug. 5, 1936 - Oct. 19, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Doreen Stacey.

Mother was predeceased by our father Bill Stacey in 1984. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Barbara Raabe (Ray) and Cathy Smith (Wade). She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Christopher Raabe, Jennie Raabe, Victoria Smith and William Smith. Also

three great grandchildren, Haiden, Lucas and Lily Raabe. Mother will also be missed by sisters, Joan Minor & Betty Lee of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Lenore Fletcher of Lethbridge, Alberta.

She was an active member of the First United Church of Ladysmith and volunteered at the Ladysmith Hospital Auxiliary. She was also an avid bowler in Chemainus and Duncan Lanes, and carpet Bowling with the Ladysmith seniors.

Family graveside service November 1, 2013. Celebration tea to follow November 1 at 2:30 pm at the Ladysmith United Church Hall, 232 High Street - everyone welcome.

We miss you Mom!Love you.

BROTHERSTON, WendyEnough tears and grief to fill an ocean leaving heavy hearts washing on shore.Looking to the sky we see an eagle clutching a soul as it soarsWith a dip of its wing & the shrill of its cry it releases that soul way on highCaught by an angel and taken above to feel nothing now but peace and love.The tears of sorrow will go away, the eagle we will see another day,

but you we know have gone to stay....with the angels <3

In loving memory of Wendy Brotherston (Silvaggio)March 26/ 1955- Oct.20/2013

Predeceased by parents Wynn & Lawrence, and husband BrydenSurvived by seven brothers & sisters, seven children, eight grandchildren & many nieces, nephews & friends. Celebration of Life for Wendy will be held at Gordon Bay Provincial Park group site on Saturday Nov. 2nd/20131p.m.- 4p.m. with words of remembrance at 2Call 749-3415 to speak with Carmen for any other information

Sylvia Eha BlighMarch 15, 1939 - October 23, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia following a courageous battle with cancer.Survived by her loving family; husband Gordon, daughters Sandra and Kathryn; and her brother Bob.Sylvia was devoted to her family and had many happy memories of trips taken, particularly to Long Beach and time spent at home and in her garden.Always thoughtful, Sylvia never forgot a birthday or special occasion. Throughout her illness she maintained her typical determination and unique sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.At Sylvia's request, there will be no service. Flowers and donations gratefully declined.

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McGUINNESS, Shirley LouiseAug. 9, 1953 – Oct. 23, 2013

Shirley Louise McGuinness passed away peacefully October 23, 2013 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was accompanied by friends and family at the Chemainus Health Care Centre. She is survived by her partner of more than 40 years Fred, her treasured sons Frederick (Manda) and Todd, brother Murray (Muriel) Davidson, sister Lorraine (Larry) Franz and brother Wesley (Kathy) Davidson.

Born in Swan River, Manitoba and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and later relocated with her family in 1991 to the Cowichan Valley. She was an active participant and leader in the Duncan Business Improvement Association. She was an avid lover of art and a great proponent of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council and Printmakers Only Group. Her Station Street Gallery prides itself in supporting local artists. She thoroughly enjoyed Sunday morning hikes and the friends she made through her hiking club. She was also a supporter of the Cowichan Hospital Foundation Society. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and supporters and she will forever be in our hearts.A special thanks to the nursing staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and Chemainus Health Care Centre for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the BC Cancer Foundation.A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 2 at the H. W. Wallace chapel from 2- 5pm.


BARRICK, Josephine Raymonde (Claes)May 12, 1930 ~ Oct. 22, 2013

Josie was a woman of determination and courage. Full of fun and laughter, she never grew old.Predeceased by her sister Leontine, Josephine is survived and lovingly remembered by her sisters Francine and Bertine, and brother René. Josie will also be dearly missed by her children; Ron, Francine, Michelle, and Michael; her grandchildren, Crystale, Steven, Nathan, Aaron, Sterling, Devon, Lukas; and her great-grandchildren Oliver and Lyndon; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family Remembrance 1pm, November 3, 2013No service by request.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND COMFORT JOSIE.

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DAVIDSON, Jean Clubb

Jean Clubb Davidson, Loving Wife, Mother, Nana and Great-Nana. Born in Victoria, BC on September 24, 1925 and died in Duncan, BC on October 11, 2013. Survived by her daughter, Pat (Tom); sons, Bob (Hedy), Ian (Sheri); grandchildren, Janine (Chad), Robert, Karen (Travis), Ashley Alyssa, Shylayne; great-grandchildren Julia, Seneca, Robert and Orion. Predeceased by her loving husband, George. She was a wonderful wife, mother, cook and baker! She was a woman of great faith and was a life long member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and then Trinity Presbyterian Church. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. T. Stephenson, Dr. Evaschesen and Dr. J. Eberhard and RN’s Tim and Michelle for going above and beyond in the treatment of Mum. A special thank you is also extended to Mr. Ken Hampton for keeping an “eye on Mum” and Colleen (RCA) for her love and care of Mum and for the 5 years Mum lived in Sherwood House she had wonderful HSWs “Thank You” Nicki, Kinowe & Susan.A funeral service was held in Victoria at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Monday October 21, 2013 with Rev. Reid Chudley officiating. Following the reception interment took place at Royal Oak Burial Park. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Ave., Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 or to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2964 Tillicum Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2A8 would be greatly appreciated.Condolences may be offered to the family at

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THANK YOUOn October 7th we ap-proached the LCVFD about joining in to assist us with a fundraiser for the Newman Family. Without hesitation they were on board and that night the NEWMAN Family Fundraiser was in the works. We simply cannot express our thanks to each and everyone of you for helping make this such a success. Our goal was 3 months worry free for the family or about $12,000.00. The total reached in those 12 days was $33,644.00. Thank you to the businesses, the indi-viduals, the service clubs, and the volunteers. It warms our hearts to know that along with the Cowichan Valley it was Vancouver Is-land as a whole that has come together and shown support in a time of need.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSRe: the estate of SHIRLEY ANNE JAMES, also known as SHIRLEY A. JAMES, also known as SHIRLEY JAMES, also known as SHIRLEY ANNE WEST, also known as SHIRLEY A. WEST, also known as SHIRLEY WEST, deceased, formerly of 46-3497 Gibbins Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6C9.

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Full timeAccounting TechnicianWe are searching for an accounting technician for a rapidly growing construction company. Strong data entry, bookkeeping and payroll experience is required, as well as experience recording accounts payable and accounts receivable. Familiarity with payroll in a union environment would be a plus along with excellent telephone and reception skills. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping related to the construction industry and be able to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft applications and accounting software packages, preferably QuickBooks. Additionally, experience as a safety coordinator would be an asset. Please send your resumes to the attention of the HR Partner at:

Hayes Stewart Little & Co.823 Canada Avenue

Duncan, BC V9L [email protected]

HELP WANTED

CARE AIDE Worker needed for Mill Bay area, 2 days/wk, causal, female only. Kent (250) 746-0917

Experienced cook needed, Arbutus Cafe, ph. Shelley or Miles (250)746-5443

SPLIT ENDS HAIR SALONis looking for a part-time fully qualifi ed Esthetician to join

our team. Call 250-597-2020 or

drop off a resume in person

on Beverly Street next to

Mr. Mike’s.

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

Requires a retired or semi-retired business person to assist with fund raising and overall management duties of this worthwhile charity. This individual should have some business background and preferably experience with grants and/or fundrais-ing. This is a part time volun-teer position with opportunity for compensation based on performance. Please contact Bill Macadam c/o Cowichan News Leader Pictorial at 250-856-0048 or email: [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, nego-tiable depending on experi-ence. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban cen-tres. More info at: hannach-rylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; or send an email to: [email protected].

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefi ts. Further details can be found atwww.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PETS

PETS

5 yr. old neutered male cat long haired SiameseX. Must give up due to allergies. 250-246-4496

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BURIAL PLOTS

FOUR BURIAL Plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. $600. each or all 4 for $2000. Call (250)752-3711.

TWO FULL burial plots, plus six cremations at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Price $2400.00 OBO. (250) 743-2054

FOOD PRODUCTS

GRASS FED Beefsides $3.75/lb rail weight

mince & stew $5.50/lb steaks & roasts $5-$18/lb

[email protected]

HELP WANTED


FUEL/FIREWOOD

DRY SEASONED FIR, $200/cord, split & delivered. 250-510-0412.

Seasoned Fir cut to order Split or Rounds 250-746-0995 [email protected]

FURNITURE

EUROTOP! QUEEN MAT-TRESS BRAND NEW - NEED TO SELL ASAP!. $200. (250)713-9680

QUEEN ANN leg 4 seater sea foam green French Provincial sofa tufted back, w/matching chair, like new, $600. Tea wagon fruit wood, w/2 drop leafs & drawer, $99. Comput-er swivel chair, $45. Large fi la-gree mirror, $100. Wrought iron sofa table, (tiled top), $40. RV cover, 34’ to 37’ Class A or C, new, $300. (250)758-6975.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

10” RADIAL ARM SAW, #740 Powershop, on cabinet base w/ casters, great working or-der, $125 obo. 10” ROCK-WELL Table Saw, includes 24/24 Align A Rip guide, new enclosed Baldor 1.5 HP motor, 115/220V, all on a cabinet w/casters, $425 obo. Will con-sider a package deal. 250-246-4409.

A1 MOVING Sale! Barbie Doll collection. Antique oak side board & parlor tables. Ikea dining rm set, 3 piece wall unit, upright freezer and other misc furniture and household items. Call (250)760-0004.

ELECTRIC BED, twin-size, older style, in excellent shape. $150 obo. 250-748-9804

Grape press, wood w/ metal stand, 21”w27”h. Grinder, fi ts wheelbarrow. 4’x2’ plastic con-tainer. 5gal clear glass bottles. $500 for all. 250-709-9979

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

20% OFF all tools, Laptops, Flutes, and Guitars!! PLUS Much Much More all at low low bargain prices. Ladders, pressure washers, genera-tors, professional and home audio equipment, video games and systems, power and hand tools, single sock-ets and wrenches, pellet smoker, Pearl kick drum, toomuch to list!!!!Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

OLDER ELECTRONIC receiv-ers, tape decks, turn table, fax machines, speaker, electric fi replace, lamps, entertainment cabinets, professional meat slicer, etc. Call (250)741-1555.


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

INDUSTRIAL BUILT log split-ter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-246-8111

LARGE COLLECTION of re-built bicycles. Large quantity of fi shing gear. Antique china cabinet w/glass front & other furniture items! 250-748-8270

LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. ALSO, 4x4 Ford $1200.; Radi-al arm saw $100; GMC High up, 20’ lift, $2500; Log cabin, can be moved, 14x16’, cedar logs & shake roof $12,000. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198

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Only $29.98 plus tax Runs for 8 weeks!

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Bring in your 1” photo (op-tional) + 5 lines of text (.99

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Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers

STEP 3Wait for your phone to ring!

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Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial offi ce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535

TECHNIQUE ELECTRIC or-gan, good condition, paid $1100. sell for $300. 36 cup coffee Urn, $15. Call (250)754-7534.

REAL ESTATE

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

DUNCAN: NEAR Hospital. 3 bdrm SxS duplex. F/S; W/D hook-up. N/S, N/P. $900./mo + utils. (250)743-1519.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BEST DEAL in Lake Cowich-an! 1100sq ft Rancher, 2 bdrms possible 3rd, carport, borders creek. Bright, clean, well built w/recent upgrades. $175,000. Call 250-749-6629 or 250-510-6877.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CUSTOM BUILT- this house is in its own category! Featur-ing a covered cedar back deck, stamped concrete sur-face, accessible from living, kitchen and master bedroom. Granite counter tops, dual wall ovens, 5 burner gas range proudly stand out in an open layout to the living room, for-mal dining and breakfast nook. 3 bedrooms, main bath, pow-der room, ensuite & laundry on main fl oor. Flooring is hard-wood & marble. Master bed-room is exotic hardwood and heated marble in the ensuite. Basement boasts 9’ ceilings, walk out, 3 framed bedrooms, two rough plumbed bathrooms & ample space. There is a large concrete room under-neath the garage accessible from main area in basement. Above the garage is an attic room just for storage! Homes heating/AC system is geother-mal. Basement walls are con-structed with ICF (insulated concrete forms) as well as spray foam joist ends, creating an extremely energy effi cient home! This home will not dis-appoint! 1749sqft main fl r, 1749sqft bsmt+ 400sq ft con-crete rm under garage. Elaine, 250-964-7434, Elenore, 250-743-4477.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm mobile, 55+ Park, no pets, 5 appliances, some furniture, new light and bath fi xtures, steel roof. Price $23,200. Call 250-597-3319

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764

CROFTON: 2 bdrms new paint, lrg priv patio. Avail Now. $750+ util’s. Refs req’d. Call 250-510-5488.

DUNCAN downtown condo, 2 Bdrm, 2 baths, fi ve appl’s, gated underground parking, $950/mo & 1 Bdrm, 2 bath, $850/mo. Call 250-748-6679

From $675 -Large 1 & 2 bdrms

2nd fl oor & top fl oor, new counter & applsCentral location near

Mall & Aquatic Centre. On bus

route. Heat & H/W included.

Call 250-748-1304.

Hospital Area- 2 bdrm condo Sherman Wood, $700+ utils. 250-704-1251, 250-889-0637.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE GROVE APTS.3271 Cowichan Lake Rd2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

_____________________

*Heat & Hot water included*Family oriented*Clean & quiet

*Renovated units*Indoor Pets welcome

*Onsite Laundry Facilities$100. off

fi rst month’s rent_____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

www.meicorproperty.com

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious,

newly renovated. Available now!

Free heat & hot water.------------------------------

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & li-noleum, window cover-ings, fi replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

www.meicorproperty.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PARKLAND PLACE620 Dobson Road250-748-1978 (Sylvia)250-748-0596 (Art)

FREE heat, hot water and parking.

Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants,

Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino.

Quiet building with video security.

Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including

playing fi elds, walking trails, swimming holes and fi shing. Small pets considered close to a

leash free park.

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly

Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water.

N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suite $590

Available NowCall Harold (250)732-1839

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUNCAN (8 km north) Studioapartment, furnished, on 8acres. Laundry, satellite, heat,hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

FULLY FURNISHED 1 & 2bdrm condos. Long term. Mid-dle of Duncan. W/D on siteUtils, wi-fi , cable & prkg incld.Starting, $1095/mo. Call(250)746-7082.

MILL BAY: Near shopping centre, furnished waterfront bachelor suite, above garage.NS/NP, $700. utils incld’d.Call (250)743-5199.

Garage SalesGarage Sales

GARAGE SALES

Fundraiser Garage/Book sale!

All proceeds for the Cowichan Food Connection (aka: The Bread Van)! Saturday, Nov. 2, 9-4pm. Located just south of the silver bridge between Buckerfi eld’s & The Brick. Furniture, books, golf clubs, sporting equipment & more! M & M Meats on location with burgers & hotdogs by dona-tion!

(FUNDRAISER SALE). Sat, Nov. 2nd, 9am to 2pm at the Duncan Christian School Ele-mentary Gym, 495 Beech Ave off Trunk Rd. Too many items to list, mostly new. Something for everyone! Proceeds for Duncan Christian School and local charities. For more info call (250)246-9917.

**TOOLS GALORE**, Sat. Nov 2, 9 to 2pm, 2260 Murison Pl, Duncan, off Jaynes. South Bend Lathe, drill press, scroll saw, many hand tools, 5x8 pool table, 6HP outboard, in-frared BBQ, leather, wood furnish-ings, lamps and more. Cash only pls. Photos on: www.bellieve-art.com

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!

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RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1500 Sq. Ft. Shop/Warehouse for Lease. Includes wash room, Offi ce and Easy access to the Island Hwy. $7.25/sq. Ft. Net 250-245-9811 or 250-474-3585

---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

---------Please call (250)748-9622

to view

3000 SQFT, 50’ frontage, can divide to suit. 89 South Shore Rd. (across from new Library). Search ph # 250-900-7127 on UsedCowichan.com

For Rent Great space for boot camp, dance studio, gym. Wall to wall mirrors. 250-701-7923

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHEMAINUS: LRG 1 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 6 appls. Refs req’d. $900. 778-227-2704.

DUNCAN: quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/shop. N/S,N/P. $925 incl util. Nov 1. 250-748-9059

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT






CALL NOW250-748-3321

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM house, $725, F/S, W/D, fenced lrg yard, storage shed, N/P, N/S. (250) 748-6614 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tues-Fri. Avail. Nov 1.

AVAILABLE Wharncliffe Rd Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, fi ve unit complex. FS/WD, fenced small garden. 1 yr lease $1100 Pet considered. Call 250-701-7217.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 4 bdrm, near all amenities. New house, 2000 sqft, 5 appl’s. Avail immed. $1650/mo, NP/NS. Call 250-213-3681.

OFFICE/RETAIL

Retail/Offi ce and Commercial rental space at different locat-ions in downtown Duncan. 60sqft storage spaces available, retail/offi ce space 530 sqft, warehouse/offi ce space up to 2700 sqft. For more informatiuon phone 250-710-8961 or 250-709-7593

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

Affordable Duncan Offi ce Space

Affordable business offi ces in Duncan centre available to rent on a monthly basis. Exte-rior window offi ces available. Separate phone lines, some business services can be ne-gotiated for support. $350 per month plus any negotiated services. For details call Cliff 250-748-5000

DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway ex-posure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,

monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking,

fi shing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area.

www.resortonthelake.com250-754-1975 or

[email protected]

RV PADS

COBBLE HILL: Small service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SHARED: Chemainus/Lady-smith executive home on 2 acres, lrg ocean view room with full ensuite. Must be seen to be appreciated. N/S. $700/m. (250) 709-3872

RENTALS


DUNCAN, wanted male/female to share two bedroom duplex with gar-age close to Walmart $575.00 month includes hydro cable Internet phone unlimited long distance must have some furniture, clean reliable mature small pet OK. Call Mike 250-732-8486

DUNCAN, share large bright & sunny home, near Walmart. $500 incl’s util. (250)709-1595

NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Profession-als: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

STORAGE

DUNCAN: GARAGE 11.5’ x28.5x8’ w/7’ door, $125. On site manager, storage only. Call 250-597-3756

SUITES, LOWER

2-BDRM lower suite in Tudor house. New paint,new lami-nate. 3-acre lot. Ocean view. Heat included. $875/m. Cherry Point Rd. Cowichan Bay. 604-460-0662

2 bdrm. suite. Incl. hydro. no pets $750/mo 250-466-4959

Cozy 2 bdrm level entry suite in a nice home on bus route close to Maple Bay School. Private ent., quiet neighbor-hood. NS, no partiers. Small pet considered. $850/mo incl. utilities. 250-748-3174

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm, bright semi-furnished suite, lvl entry, $700/m, incl., heat/hydro, in-ternet neg., private patio, park-ing, NS/NP. Liz 250-732-6110

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, fully contained, incl’s heat, A/C, cable & internet. No pets. $750. Dec 1st. (250)748-8020

DUNCAN- 3 bdrm basement, large, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen. Partly furnished. Car-port with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils. Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.

LAKE COWICHAN bachelor, 600sq ft, hydro, heat, cable incld, priv entrance, level en-try. Avail Oct 1. $560. Call (250)923-6170.

MAPLE BAY- 1 bdrm bsmt suite waterfront house. $650 inclds utils & W/D. NP/NS. 1-604-936-0277, 604-787-6470.

SUITES, UPPER

LAKE COWICHAN. 1 bdrm, 2 bath. Beautiful, private, cen-tral. Long-term $700. Short-term OK. Search ph# 250-900- 7127 on UsedCowichan.com

TOWNHOUSES

CHEMAINUS: RENOVATED 2 bdrm town home, 4 appls, bright, clean, quiet, close to schools, shopping, buses. $725. Refs. 250-416-1457.

LK COW: 3 bdrm townhouse (#12-215 Madill), 1.5 bath, 5 appls, single carport, newly painted. $750+util. N/S, sm pet ok. Nov 1. 250-477-4524.

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED: REASONABLY priced accommodation for 3 responsible, sober & respect-ful adults, ages 70 - 45. Please phone (250)597-3861.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

2004 PONTIAC Sunfi re, 93,000 km. Good condition ex-cept chip on windshield. $2800 obo. (250) 746-4264

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

2001 MERCURY Grand Mar-quis. Silver, new Michelin tires, 147,000 km, tinted windows, leather, loaded, dual exhaust. Drive in luxury, exc. condition, $5500. OBO (250) 727-1122

2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 4 dr. Immaculate condition, Gold color, 104K, AM/FM w/CD player, garage kept. Ask $4250. (250) 715-0875

2005 Ford Mustang Retro GT, 5 speed, mineral gray, great shape, low miles. $14,000. (250)858-8300

SELL YOUR...Car - Truck - RV - Boat

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for FREE!!!!!***********************


RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2008 FOREST RIVER Micro-Lite Trailer (18’): tandem axle, full bath, 3-burner stove, hood exhaust, oven, microwave, full fridge w/freezer, dinette, dble bed, AC, loads of storage. SUV can pull. $12,500 obo. 1 (250)758-9939

5TH WHEEL: 2001 22’ Kom-fort, 1 owner, 1 slide, sleeps 6, full bath w/tub & shower, full size fridge w/freezer, $9700 obo. 250-748-8202

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS!www.bcclassifi ed.com

TRANSPORTATION

TOWING

CASHFor Scrap Vehicles

Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

VTRUCKS & ANS

1991 Mazda MPV, seats 7, V6, fully loaded, 1 owner,218,000 km, $995. Runs well.250-748-1528 or 250-732-7090

1992 DODGE Cummins, die-sel truck. 2-wheel drive, ex-tended cab. Exc. condition.$6000 fi rm. (250) 597-1108

1995 SUZUKI VAN 4x4, new tires, body in good shape, hasleaking head gasket, $850.250-746-6054

1996 DODGE 2500, re-built transmission, new water & fuelpump, good tires, well main-tained. Asking $4200(250) 748-3473

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, auto, tow hitch,running boards. 52,000 km,lady driven. $23,000. OBOCall (250)732-5928.

CHEV high-up 5 ton & Ford4x4 bush box, for cash ortrade on small 2 wheel drivepickup. (250)732-3239

MARINE

MARINE ACCESSORIES

Mariner Boat Motor, 30 HP,does not run, $150. Call 250-245-2456.

BOATS

CAL-20 Sailboat. Greatshape, 5 sails incl. new genoa.Bottom painted Aug.’13. VHF.Keel upgraded. $2700 or$3200 w/ Yamaha motor, obo.250-709-5089

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

FAST AND easy loans! All Credit Scores Accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equip-ment. 1st and 2nd Mortgages. www.bhmcash.com. 604-229-2948.

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

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.


HAIRSTYLISTS

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

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

MASSAGE $30-1/2hr, $50-1hr, $65-1 1/2hr. Call, text or tell a friend. 250-510-1963

CARPENTRY

Window WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingYard Cleaning

Junk Haul awayFree estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

HANDYPERSONS

Handiman Service, 40 years experience, home & yard, ref. available. Ken (250)746-8280

JOE’S HOME REPAIRS

& PAINTING 30 yr’s Experience

We fi x everythingNo HST

250-748-5062

HAULING AND SALVAGE

GCD Junk Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal Over 400lbs. Call for a quote, rain or shine. 250-710-GONE (4663)


HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHANHauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335Hauling/Junk RemovalMoving/Large or Small

Estates Welcome

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.69/sq ftEngineered - $1.99/sq ftHardwood - $2.79/sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com1.877.835.6670

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss Removal

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Inground sprinkler repairs, relocations, new installations

(250)701-8319

LANDSCAPING

www.islandpacifi clandscaping.ca* Stone Retaining Walls

* Landscape Design (250) 701-8319

WESTHILL GARDEN Service. Fall Clean-up, Pruning, and Hedges. 250-709-4742


MASONRY & BRICKWORK

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully in-sured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

& MOVING STORAGE

Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362

PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTERInterior specials! No Job Too Small

25 years experienceSeniors discount

Call 250-246-0248

PLUMBING

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

STUCCO/SIDING

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

TELEPHONE SERVICES

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Re-fused! Low Monthly Rate! Call-ing Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. Or online at www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Service Directory

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RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1500 Sq. Ft. Shop/Warehouse for Lease. Includes wash room, Offi ce and Easy access to the Island Hwy. $7.25/sq. Ft. Net 250-245-9811 or 250-474-3585

---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

---------Please call (250)748-9622

to view

3000 SQFT, 50’ frontage, can divide to suit. 89 South Shore Rd. (across from new Library). Search ph # 250-900-7127 on UsedCowichan.com

For Rent Great space for boot camp, dance studio, gym. Wall to wall mirrors. 250-701-7923

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHEMAINUS: LRG 1 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 6 appls. Refs req’d. $900. 778-227-2704.

DUNCAN: quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/shop. N/S,N/P. $925 incl util. Nov 1. 250-748-9059

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT






CALL NOW250-748-3321

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM house, $725, F/S, W/D, fenced lrg yard, storage shed, N/P, N/S. (250) 748-6614 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tues-Fri. Avail. Nov 1.

AVAILABLE Wharncliffe Rd Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, fi ve unit complex. FS/WD, fenced small garden. 1 yr lease $1100 Pet considered. Call 250-701-7217.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 4 bdrm, near all amenities. New house, 2000 sqft, 5 appl’s. Avail immed. $1650/mo, NP/NS. Call 250-213-3681.

OFFICE/RETAIL

Retail/Offi ce and Commercial rental space at different locat-ions in downtown Duncan. 60sqft storage spaces available, retail/offi ce space 530 sqft, warehouse/offi ce space up to 2700 sqft. For more informatiuon phone 250-710-8961 or 250-709-7593

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

Affordable Duncan Offi ce Space

Affordable business offi ces in Duncan centre available to rent on a monthly basis. Exte-rior window offi ces available. Separate phone lines, some business services can be ne-gotiated for support. $350 per month plus any negotiated services. For details call Cliff 250-748-5000

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Natural gas is no longer needed exclusively by professional chefs and high-end homes. Homeowners are increasingly choosing natural gas in their kitchens, living spaces and even outdoors.“A lot more people are choosing natural gas these days, especially in the kitchen,” says Stephanie Malhas, interior designer at Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI). “People like the quality and evenness of cooking with a natural gas cooktop.”Natural gas appliances can be found in many styles, including traditional free-standing ranges, built-in ranges, professional-looking cooktops and single or double wall ovens.“It’s a more professional kind of cooking,” says Sarah Gallop of SGDI.It’s also faster. FortisBC notes that natural gas cooktops heat up instantly and provide precise temperature control. Natural gas ovens are naturally convection ovens, circulating air continuously around your food and ensuring that it cooks or bakes evenly.But it’s not just the kitchen that can benefit from a natural gas makeover. Outdoor spaces and living areas are also tops on the list.“Everybody likes an outdoor firepit now,” says Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design Inc. “You want to create an outdoor space that you can use for three seasons of the year.”When it comes to that outdoor space, you have many more options than just the firepit. Doise says she’s recently designed entire outdoor kitchens, which can be easily connected to your home’s natural gas supply. She and Gallop also note the increase in people installing patio heaters so they don’t have to head inside as soon as it starts getting a bit chilly.“It’s kind of like camping in your own backyard,” says Gallop. “You get the informality of outdoor space with the convenience of natural gas.”And convenient it is. Natural gas is available at the push of a button, so you no longer need to wait for your fireplace or cooktop to heat up or worry about running out of propane for your outdoor barbecue. It’s also more energy-efficient for space and water heating, saving you money on your heating bills.FortisBC offers an online energy calculator that will help you compare the cost of fuel sources and their energy efficiency, demonstrating that natural gas is the most affordable choice for homeowners. Find it at www.fortisbc.com/energycalculator. Fortis BC natural gas customers are continuing to benefit from some of the lowest prices in a decade. As of Oct. 1, customers will see a decrease for the cost of natural gas to just over $3 per gigajoule. More information can be found at www.fortisbc.com/rates.Other outdoor options that Gallop, Doise and Malhas have

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Shawnigan Lake School rowers will be talking about this experience for a lifetime.

Participating in the world’s largest two-day regatta tends to leave a lasting impres-sion.

Shawnigan sent a boys’ and girls’ eight with coxswains to race in the youth eight events at the Head of the Charles in Boston.

“You get accepted into the race via lottery and we were lucky enough to get in,’’ noted coach Tim Coy.

“There were 85 boats in each race from all over the States and from England as well.’’

The girls placed 27th in competition against clubs as well as schools while the boys came 48th.

The girls’ crew included: An-nabel Irwin, Sierra Farr, Danielle Schmidt, Shanti Thurber, Alex Lubbe, Maria Wallace, Georgia Stadnyk, Anna Koehler and cox Maia du Toit.

Boys’ crew members were: Liam McKay, Mykael Hughes-Mussio, William Laumann Wallace, Bailey Walker, John Mitchell, Bayley Wells, Cody

Sayer, Morgan Stade and cox Lauren John.

“The whole town, there’s regatta stuff everywhere,’’ said Sayer. “It’s a completely different experience to the regattas around here.’’

Coy indicated the coxswains had a difficult job navigating boats through six bridges and opposing teams.

In head races, boats go one at a time and race against the clock.

“Shawnigan has never done a head race season so this was a first for us in many ways,’’ noted Coy. “Many lessons were learned about this style of racing and the kids enjoyed a fantastic experi-ence.’’

The regatta featured 9,000 ath-letes and 300,000 spectators.

Flags are flown proudly by the Shawnigan Lake School boys’ row-ing crew that attended the famous Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. It was a great experience for the eight boys’ and girls’ crew members plus two coxswains.

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Travis Paterson (Victoria News)Comfortable margin is ob-tained by Desirae Ridenour at the front of the girls’ pack.

Head of the Charles: Crew members enjoy an incredible regatta

Shawnigan rowers bask in the glory of Boston

Ridenour retains island cross country titleDon BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

Desirae Ridenour successfully defended her cham-

pionship in the island high school cross country championships.

The Grade 9 Frances Kelsey School student topped the girls’ field in 15:55.29.

“I think I was a second slower or something like that,’’ said Ridenour, comparing it to last year’s event when she turned heads by winning the event while only in Grade 8.

Everyone knew who

she was this time during last Wednesday’s race at Beaver Lake Park in Victoria, but still couldn’t catch her.

“I felt a bit of pres-sure,’’ said Ridenour.

But she got in front where she likes to be and completed the approxi-mately 4.5-kilometre course with nearly a four-second margin over run-ner-up Chloe Hegland of Parkland. Madison Heisterman of Queen Margaret’s School came third in 16:26 and Tata Blundell of Brentwood College also got into the top 10 in eighth place by finishing in 16:54.02.

Kelsey’s Miranda Nyah and Katey Farley were

13th and 21st, respec-tively.

Since she won for the first time at such an early age, Ridenour has a chance to sweep first place throughout her high school years. That would be an unprec-edented accomplish-ment, but her odds are only going to improve as she advances in high school and becomes one of the older participants, rather than one of the youngest.

Ridenour will be entering the provincial championship at the Aldergrove Lake Re-gional Park in Langley Saturday.

She said she doesn’t

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Belmont emerged with the championship from a highly-competitive field in the Duncan Christian School Invitational senior

boys’ volleyball tournament.Belmont defeated Nanaimo District

Secondary School 25-22, 25-17 in the championship match Saturday afternoon.

Credo Christian took the bronze medal by virtue of its comeback 18-25, 25-23, 15-9 victory over Highland.

The match-ups were determined following the semifinals when Belmont edged Highland 25-20, 25-19 and NDSS fought back to beat Credo 18-25, 25-12, 15-13.

Coach Peter Day’s host DCS squad placed second in Pool A during the round robin, but then lost to Credo in the crossover with the third-place Pool B finisher 17-25, 20-25.

A total of 10 teams took part in the tournament, split up into two pools of five.

DCS won three of its four round robin games in straight 2-0 sets, beating Gulf Islands, Abbotsford Christian and Parkland. The team’s lone loss also came in two straight against Belmont.

Tournament MVPs were Kishan Parhar of Nanaimo District and Jaden Mandy from Belmont.

Players named tournament all-stars from their respective teams were: Doug Groenendijk (Duncan Christian); Luke Hylands (Gulf Islands); Mitch Saunderson (Ucluelet); Caelen MacE-wan (Parkland); Brady Andjelkovic (Woodlands); Eric Vaags (Abbotsford Christian); Jared Collin (Highland); Chris Schneider (Credo); Ryley Kaza-nowski (Nanaimo District) and Taran Silas (Belmont).

DCS girls in lucky 13th spotThe Duncan Christian School Char-

gers senior girls finished tied for 13th out of 20 teams at the B.C. Christian volleyball tournament at Abbotsford

Christian Friday and Saturday.“Had we beaten Pacific Christian, we

would’ve had a chance to end up tied with Cedars, which would have helped out the rankings end of things quite a bit,’’ noted DCS coach David Vander-schaaf.

“I’m very happy with how we played and look forward to working on what it will take to win some of these similar lost matches at the provincials.’’

DCS faced Vernon Christian in its first match and gave up the first set 25-19. The second was much better, with DCS winning 25-14.

The second match against Regent Christian came after a nice break fol-lowing the opening ceremonies.

“What we wanted was to come in first in our pool and so we needed to win both sets against Regent,’’ noted Vanderschaaf.

The girls came out with energy and finished strong with a 25-19, 25-18 final.

DCS needed to win at least one set from Carver Christian to have a chance at first in the pool, but couldn’t pull through and lost both by 25-16 margins.

After placing second in the pool, DCS had an extra match Friday night against Nanaimo Christian. DCS went into it with just six players, as Victoria Neufeld was injured and Becky Bazinet had back pain.

Juliet King and Miranda Wood had to play all rotations. They held their own and finished the match quickly 25-8, 25-18, with Danielle Groenendijk serving 12 in a row.

The No. 3 seed in the tournament, Surrey Christian, provided a tough challenge.

“I told the girls they would have to play the best they possibly could, that they would have to be the louder team, and that with a few bounces our way we could surprise them,’’ noted Vander-schaaf.

The first set got away 25-14 and DCS pushed in the second but lost 25-19.

The last match with Pacific Christian was a thriller, ending 19-25, 25-23, 13-15.

Andrew LeongBig blocks are set up by Luke Hylands (15) and Ryan Gray (14) of Gulf Islands Secondary on Alan Park of Duncan Christian School Friday during the DCS Invitational senior boys’ volleyball tournament. DCS won 25-23, 25-13.

Volleyball tournaments: Boys push the limits in their own invita-tional tournament but can’t get past Credo

DCS teams set the bar high against opponents

Youth Athleteof the Week

Lauren BarnesLauren Barnes carries a huge weight on her shoulders as the captain of the Frances Kelsey Breakers senior girls’ volleyball team and leads by example. “Lauren is the whole package,’’ said coach Mark Jackson. “She looks like a volleyball player, moves like a volleyball player. We look to her in the tough moments to dig us out of trouble.’’ Barnes, 17, a Grade 12 student, came up through the ranks slowly. She started with spring volleyball training in Grade 9. “I was very hesitant on coming back for the Grade 10 season because I was scared, but they convinced me to do it which was the best decision I ever made,’’ said Barnes. “I played in the Grade 10 season as a rookie, sat on the bench a lot and then Grade 11 was kind of my year with a couple of the older girls, but still hanging in there as one of the leaders. This year, I’m having a great time. I love the team and who I play with.’’ She knows very well about the great history of the team at the school. “There’s banners everywhere for all these great volleyball players,’’ Barnes said. “It definitely raises the bar for us and tries to get us to that point.’’

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Jackson Jane must have felt like he was in a flashback to last season.

The 55 shots fired at him by the Peninsula Panthers Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena was an average night during the 2012-13 Van-

couver Island Junior Hockey League campaign.But the load has generally been much lighter so far

in 2013-14. The Islanders were simply caught short-handed due to injuries on defence and the Panthers took full advantage, only to run into a huge roadblock put up by Jane.

He held the Islanders in the game and earned them a point with 52 saves, but the Panthers still took the vic-tory 3-2 on Braeden Pearce’s goal at 3:46 of overtime.

“They made a good play in overtime,’’ said Jane.Before that, the Islanders had several golden op-

portunities to win, including Alex Milligan’s shot

that hit the post in the third period and his overtime breakaway where the puck slid through the five hole on Peninsula Joey Karrer, but just missed the net.

“We just didn’t get any breaks late in the game when we could have scored,’’ said Jane.

The Islanders only had four regular defencemen dressed and dropped another forward back that put added pressure on Jane. He was up for the task.

“The third period felt like a lot of shots,’’ said Jane.“Peninsula’s always a shooting team anyway,’’ said

Jane. “No matter how short your lineup is, you want to win the game.’’

The Islanders actually led 2-1 after the first period on goals by Milligan and Corey Peterson. Peninsula’s Nick Kean tied it on a second period power play and the score stayed that way till Pearce’s overtime heroics.

The Islanders host Westshore Saturday at 7:30 p.m.


The Cowichan Valley Capitals were less than a minute away from earning at least a point in both their weekend B.C. Hockey League road games

when the unthinkable happened.Jeremiah Luedtke scored with only 44

seconds remaining in regulation time in Prince George Saturday night to give the Spruce Kings a 3-2 victory over the Caps, who were coming off a 2-1 win against the Chiefs in Chilliwack Friday.

“I don’t think we were too bad either game,’’ said Caps’ coach Bob Beatty. “I think we could have better, but we got a split.’’

Goalie Robin Gusse was the story of the Prince George game, holding his team in the game with 36 saves.

“The Prince George game, it was back and forth,’’ said Beatty. “They were outshooting us and Robin was playing well. Just the same, you get that close, you hope to take a point out of it.’’

Defenceman Jarrett Brown broke the ice for the Caps on a power play in the last minute of the second period, tying the game at 1-1.

Prince George took the lead again early in the third, but Jesse Neher responded for the Caps just 19 seconds later. It stayed that way until Luedtke struck in the late stages.

The Caps tallied a mere eight seconds

after the Chiefs’ Quentin McShane opened the scoring in the first period at Chilliwack.

The eventual game-winner came from Sam Curleigh just past the midway mark of the second period.

Gusse also had a great game in Chilli-wack, stopping 36 of 37 shots. He gives the Caps a chance to win most nights.

The Caps were without Steen Cooper for Saturday’s game. He left after the Chilliwack game to attend the Canada West selection camp in Calgary.

It was a strange road trip for the Caps with such a huge distance between games. They spent Friday night in Cache Creek and headed all the way home after the Prince George game, spending the night on the bus before catching the 8:30 a.m. Sunday ferry.

The Caps have a rare light schedule this week, with just one game on the agenda — Sunday at 2 p.m. at Co-wichan Arena against the Nanaimo Clippers.

Beatty is taking advantage of the time to prep the players for a busier stretch ahead.

“I think we can brush up on a num-ber of things,’’ he said. “Our neutral zone needs a little work and our defen-sive zone can always get better.’’

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The Caps have a new defenceman, Matt Foster, coming in from Calgary of the Western Hockey League.

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rep hockey team went 2-1-1 on the Thanksgiving weekend during a tourna-ment at Comox.

Cowichan beat Peninsula and Victoria and tied Alberni Valley. Its lone loss was a big one, 7-0 against Semiahmoo.

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playing against them,’’ said Caps’ coach Aaron Spotts. “We got in too much penalty trouble and it cost us.’’

It was only 1-0 at the halfway mark but then the roof caved in.

The Caps played to a 1-1 tie last weekend in their lone game against Saa-nich, thanks to the brilliant play of their

goaltender Ty Rennie, pictured.Rennie played last year for the Bantam

Caps, who hosted the provincials.“In my opinion, we were lucky to get

away with the tie,’’ said Spotts, who vowed to get some line combinations clicking to boost the team’s offensive production.

Andrew LeongBreakaway attempt by the Kerry Park Islanders’ Alex Milligan is thwarted, as he fights to get a decent shot at goalie Joey Karrer while all tied up from behind by peninsula panthers’ defenceman cody Breitenstein.

holding down the fort: Overtime goal doesn’t tarnish point earned from 52-shot barrageJane in the zone for Islanders

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