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Warm Warm Land welcome for waterlogged riders Tour de Rock: Riders slog through the wet West Coast on way to collecting tens of thousands for kids with cancer
Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer staff Dave Giles pumps up the spirits of the riders with their traditional highfives before leaving Mill Bay Centre and heads for the Malahat on Wednesday. Shawnigan Lake School field hockey coach Kelly Koepp has her long locks cut at Shawnigan Lake school where the Tour was greeted by students in pink Connect T-shirts. Cst. Jennifer Prunty of Island District RCMP with her junior rider Amelie McLean of Queen Margaret’s School on Tuesday.
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t’s been the worst of times and, yet, the best of times for the 2013 Tour de Rock Cops For Cancer cyclists. The weather has been by far the worst in the history of the tour, including showers when the fundraising entourage came through the valley Tuesday and Wednesday. The riders haven’t caught much of a break throughout the final week of the 14-day odyssey. “It’s been brutal,’’ said Kyle Slavin of Black Press, who rode on the tour last year and is serving as media coordinator this time. By comparison last year, “we had an hour and a half of rain the entire tour and it was light, light rain,’’ said Slavin. Somehow the weather has made the resolve of the cyclists stronger. First and foremost on their minds has been the children who’ve experienced cancer or are still enduring it. Tuesday’s valley visit included stops at Chemainus Elementary School, Lake Cowichan School, Palsson Elementary, Drinkwater Elementary, Tansor Elementary, Queen Margaret’s School and Beverly Corners in Duncan. At each stop, tour riders presented a plaque that read; “A person never stands so tall as when they kneel to help a child.’’ Amelie McLean, a Grade 4 student at QMS, and Matt Kercher, 16, of Lake Cowichan were honourary junior riders for valley portions of the tour. Both know the trials and tribulations of cancer from first-hand experience. The Tansor stop marked the first-time ever for the tour at the school. “They’re pretty pumped,’’ said principal Joseph Boudreau. “It’s good for the community.’’ The students had a busy time fundraising for both the Terry Fox Fun and Tour de Rock. Tansor student Breanna Mayea was Chicken Wrap Meal “We all know Grilled or Crispypicked to sit on the back of rider Kevin Nunn while he completed 50 the world needs pushups. At Queen Margaret’s School, people to put proceeds from Civvies Day, a bake others before sale and donations amounted to $1,891.70 for the campaign. self.” “In actual fact, we managed to bring that up to $2,000 this afternoon,’’ announced Susan Cruic. Chicken Strip Meal kshank of QMS Tuesday afternoon. “The great thing is we had a lot of fun raising that money for you.’’ The riders arrived at Beverly Corners slightly ahead of schedule. Upgrade Deluxe Cheeseburge Cheeseburger Mealof head shaves Q4 – “We OCTOBER 2013 a– bunch CANADA were–doing before we were
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Malahat included Frances Kelsey School, Shawnigan Lake School and the Mill Bay Centre. Shawnigan students were out in full force for a rousing reception to greet the riders. “We had our housekeeper two years ago, Elaine, got cancer,’’ said Clare Addison, part of a supportive group from Stranthcona House. Inside Mellor Hall, there was a sea of pink as students wore shirts with the word “Connect’’ on the front. The back provided a definition: “to be or become joined, to unite, to establish a relationship between.’’ “We all know the world needs people to put others before self,’’ said headmaster David Robertson. more on page 12
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ohn and Jeri Wyatt are law-abiding folks. So the Chemainus River Campground owners were shocked to learn, through their realtor, their 23-acre spread was illegally allowing camping; North Cowichan council had scratched campground use from its A-2 zone. “There was no notice, so we just carried on as normal,” Jeri said. That campground cancellation also hit Country Maples, and Bald Eagle campgrounds, plus Chemainus Gardens Holiday Resort. The four owners fought the zoning change started under North Cowichan’s previous council. Their voices were heard Wednesday when council gave third reading to an amendment returning campground use to A-2 (agricultural) zones, Mayor John Lefebure explained. Likely by year’s end, staff will also hand council recommendations defining shortterm and seasonal camping stays, and types of visitors — such as park model RVs — allowed in A-2 campgrounds. The Wyatts simply want a return to all camping uses — from tents to RVs — allowed before council began fine tuning its campground zoning in 2010. Even with Wednesday’s return to campground status,
Chemainus River, Bald Eagle and Country Maples were still restricted to 28-day stays. “We can’t survive on a 28day limit,” an angry Jeri said. “Who’s gonna monitor that? People will (stay) illegally; this is so stupid.” John agreed. “North Cowichan wants campgrounds for the travelling public, but we need a certain amount of permanent or long-term visitors.” The Wyatts accept any site upgrades need municipal permits. In July 2012, Chemainus Gardens was allowed to keep its various park-model RVs, and campground status. That’s because its property sits outside the agricultural land reserve, Mayor John Lefebure explained. It’s also hooked to municipal water and sewer services. Park-model RVs — with about 400 square feet of yearround living space — probably prodded the past council to address weak campgrounduse definitions, and what staff saw as “a proliferation of permanent structures, and a movement away from being proper campsites,” the mayor said. While Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley viewed park-models as an affordable housing option for seniors and others, Lefebure cautioned “the agricultural land reserve doesn’t allow residential neighbourhoods.” “A campsite is not a residential neighbourhood.”
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John and Jeri Wyatt say they need to have a percentage of long-term stays to make their Chemainus campground viable. But council’s zoning tweaking tossed a wrench into the Wyatts’ plans to sell their property — it devalued their campground, by an unknown amount, from their current asking price of about $1.6 million. Their decision to sell was prodded by John contracting cancer, and Jeri’s wish to enjoy her golden years after retiring from school-board janitorial duty. Their plans have been rocked, aside from spending some $1,000 so far on lawyers, they explained.
They suggested council’s campground zoning allow all types of camping, but dictated by a percentage of each property’s size. Lefebure seemed open to ideas. “We definitely don’t want to restrict legitimate campground businesses. “Council wants to be as helpful as possible to see these businesses survive, without them moving from campsites to residential developments,” he said, noting staff will likely mull park-models for shortterm stays.
Duncan man was arrested Thursday after special forces and local police raided an Upland Avenue home, and a place on Hawkes Boulevard, and seized a small arsenal of guns and ammo. The 32-year old Duncan resident has a criminal record for violence and property crime-related offences, Cpl. Jon Stuart of the North Cowichan/Duncan detachment, says in a press release. “He was released from custody on a promise to appear, and has not been formally charged as the investigation continues. “The man potentially faces a number of firearmsrelated charges, ranging from unauthorized possession of firearms, to possession of firearms for the purpose of trafficking, and firearms trafficking.” The searches, under two search warrants, saw seizure of a number of guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition. The Sept. 26 bust followed information supplied to local cops in August concerning a Duncan-area man illegally selling firearms. “Additionally, it was discovered both residences had medical marijuana licences, with evidence of small grow ops found at both locations,” Stuart says. “While there were no children found in the houses at the time, of great concern to police was there was evidence children had been, or were
Weapons seized in North Cowichan. currently, living in the Upland Avenue house.” Local Mounties are working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding items found, and associated safety concerns. “It is believed ... these guns were destined to be sold to criminally-involved people on both Vancouver Island and the mainland,” Stuart states. Investigators are determining the weapons’ origin, and any connections to gangs and organized crime. Guns and items seized at the Upland home included a loaded Springfield .22-calibre revolver; a .22-calibre Model 6 handgun; an AP-9 machine pistol; and SKS 7.62-mm semi-automatic assault-style rifle; a Marlin .22-calibre rifle; a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun; a Marlin .22-calibre rifle; a crossbow; three prohibited, high-capacity magazines, plus thousands of rounds of ammunition. The 6200-block Hawkes Boulevard home yielded a Savage Mark II .22-calibre rifle; a Cooey Model 600 .22-calibre rifle; a Mark .308calibre; various calibres of ammo; a police-style vest with fake a radio, and a balaclava. The suspect has yet to be charged and his name was not released.
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life-size statue of Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher Confucius will be erected in Duncan’s Government Street China Gardens Park Friday. The statue, donated to the city by the family of Chinese pioneer, the late Wah Sing Chow, will commemorate Duncan’s once thriving Chinatown, which existed nearby for more than 70 years. Chow is known in Duncan’s history books as a “dynamic and gentle” fellow who settled in Duncan not long after the First World War and worked in his father’s grocery store. “After graduating with honours from high school, he studied law under barrister MacKenna. Armed with his knowledge of Chinese, he subsequently became a court translator dedicated to aiding Chinese families with their legal needs,” states Chow’s obituary. “During the head tax and exclusion period, he voiced his concerns via many letters to newspaper editors.” In 1923, Chow met and married Helen Lai Yee Lowe who immigrated to Victoria at the age of three in 1906. The city is unveiling the statue at 242 Government Street at 2 p.m. on Friday. Corporate services coordinator Tricia Mayea said members of Chow’s family, including grandchildren and great grandchildren, were planning on attending the ceremony. “He was one of the founding members of the Chinese com-
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Early Chinatown pioneer Wah Sing Chow at his graduation from Zenith School in 1917. Duncan’s Chinatown, as it looked in is heyday. munity, over 100 years ago, in Duncan. He had many siblings as well,” said Mayea. A reception/tea is also being held at the Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives at the Duncan Train Station following the ceremony. Their new exhibit, Duncan’s Chinatown, will be on view in the temporary gallery and features artifacts and images from the Chinese community in the Cowichan Valley and from the museum’s collection. “Duncan’s Chinatown once occupied the southwest corner of the city, just off of Government Street, and was a vibrant community in the early years of the 20th century,” states a museum press release. “Hundreds of Chinese workers and merchants lived in and around this unique enclave. Like Chinatowns established in other major economic centres, it provided cultural insularity and relief from the overt racism that was often experienced by Chinese immigrants.” In 2010, the museum was commissioned by the Duncan Business Improvement Association to design a permanent outdoor exhibit featuring images from the
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Death of a Taxpayer
“Death of a Taxpayer” sounds like an old movie,
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Friday, October 4, 2013
On TV: QMS Grade 3 student plays Global TV meteorologist Ashley Degraaf
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ueen Margaret’s School Grade 3 student Alexander Munro’s weather prediction last week as a Global TV B.C. junior meteorologist was spot on. “Rain, rain and more rain,” the eightyear-old said, from Duncan city square Thursday, assisting Global’s weather girl Kristi Gordon. As part of the news crew’s regular News Hour program, Gordon, Chris Gailus and Squire Barnes visited several Cowichan attractions, including Duncan’s Pacific Northwest Raptors Centre and Cobble Hill’s Unsworth Vineyard, and also broadcasted live from city square. Munro was selected as the winner of a contest through Global to read the forecast. “I was excited at first but when I saw all the people I got a little nervous,” said Munro, who had lots of friends and family members cheer him on among the hundreds of folks who showed up downtown. “Kristi asked me a few questions and she was a very nice person. She asked me why I like the weather and I said, ‘Because without the weather, the world wouldn’t be a world and it wouldn’t be hot or cold.” Munro was also able to cheer folks up who might have been in the dumps about the forecast when he said live, “It’s a good time to go fishing, because fish like it when it’s wet.” He’s pretty pumped about the experience. “It looked like a movie set, but not quite as complex,” the Shawnigan Lake kid explained Tuesday. “They were filming for about a couple hours.” The Sept. 26 Global program also featured Cowichan Tribes Tzinquaw Dancers as well as Town Crier Ben Buss. Global also did a piece on Cowichan’s Tea Farm.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3728 Applicable to Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora
As per Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board of Directors has reviewed the above noted bylaw and found it to be consistent with the policies of the Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/ Glenora Official Community Plan No. 1490, therefore, the Public Hearing has been waived and the Board has directed that this Public Notice occur in its place. Bylaw No. 3728 received first and second reading at the July 31, 2013 CVRD Board meeting. NOTICE is hereby given that the CVRD Board of Directors will consider reading a third time and adopting the above noted Amendment Bylaw at the regular Board meeting of October 9, 2013.
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Junior meteorologist and Grade 3 student Alexander Munro, poses with Global-TV meteorologist Kristi Gordon. Munro, 8, donned his Queen Margaret’s School blazer to read the weather Sept. 26 during Global’s live broadcast from Duncan city square. And Munro, dressed in his QMS garb, may have also out-dressed broadcaster Gailus. “If he’s wearing a tie, I’ve got to wear a tie,” said a tie-less Gailus live. And Munro’s weather cast stint has already got him some fans. “We were in Home Hardware the other day and someone came up to Alexander and said ‘Did I see you on TV? Can I shake your hand?’ said Munro’s mom, Kirsty Grant. As part of the Global contest, Munroe won an iPod touch as well as several other goodies including a foam microphone. He’s already thinking of ways he can rig it up to his iPod, so it sounds like he’s actually broadcasting live from his very own bedroom.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3728 proposes to amend Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Zoning Bylaw No. 1840 by deleting the list of permitted uses presently in the Heavy Industrial (I-2) Zone (summarized as follows): (1) auction grounds; (2) automotive repair, sales, body repair, painting, wrecking, storage, salvage; (3) café, restaurant, take out service, catering; (4) clothing and garment manufacturing, laundry, dry cleaning, repair and storage; (5) contractor’s workshop, yard and storage; (6) electric and electronic equipment manufacturing; (7) equipment repair, sales, storage and rental; (8) feed, seed and agricultural supplies, sales and storage; (9) food and candy products manufacturing, storage, processing, packaging, frozen food locker, cold storage plant, but excluding fish cannery and abattoir; (10) industrial processing, manufacturing, repair, storage and packaging; (11) kennels for the keeping, boarding, raising, training and/or breeding of cats and dogs and animal hospital; (12) laboratory; (13) lumber and storage yards, sale of wholesale and retail building supplies; (14) modular or prefabricated home structure and truss manufacturing and sale; (15) parking garage, recreational vehicle storage and sale; (16) processing and sale of gardening and landscaping supplies and materials; (17) publishing; (18) retail and wholesale sale of petroleum products and accessory storage of petroleum products not exceeding 455,000 litres; (19) secondary processing and manufacturing of wood products, including the making of cabinets, furniture, plywood, lath and particle board and similar products; but excluding sawmills, pulp and paper mills and log storage and sorting; (20) recycling, sorting and storage of substances or materials, including in-vessel composting; (21) warehouse, including mini-warehouse, freight handling and storage; (22) welding shop; (23) retail sales accessory to a principal use permitted in Section (1) to (22); (24) dry land log sorting; (25) forest products processing, milling, and storage, excluding pulp and paper mill; (26) manufacturing, processing, repair, treatment and storage of products, materials, fabric or compounds; (27) office accessory to a principal use permitted in Section (1) to (22) and (25) and (26); (28) one single family dwelling per parcel accessory to a principal use permitted in Section (1) to (22) and (25) and (26). and replacing the above list with the following list of permitted uses: (1) Dry land log sorting operation; (2) Sawmilling; (3) Storage and maintenance of forestry machinery and equipment; (4) Uses customarily incidental to forestry operations; (5) Single family residence; (6) Buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use. The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3728 is to bring the list of permitted uses into compliance with the Cowichan-Koksilah Official Community Plan. If Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3728 is adopted, the range of permitted uses on the two parcels that are in the Heavy Industrial 2 (I-2) Zone would be considerably narrowed; however, single family residential use would become permitted as a stand-alone use under the proposed amendment, something that is not permitted in the present I-2 Zone. The subject properties or portions thereof that are in the Heavy Industrial 2 Zone are identified on the maps below:
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Two sides of green collide in Somenos Marsh
Two ecologies: Both sides have enviro-motivation
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ny regular newspaper reader is more than familiar with the ongoing battle between developers and the citizens who oppose them. What makes development plans around the north end of Duncan so unusual is that proponents of both sides are proudly wearing green. On the left, you have the Somenos Marsh conservationist crowd. These are the people who love the birds and the fish and appreciate how the wetlands act as an ecological filter for the local environment. They believe humanity has encroached on the marsh too much Common already; a firm line must be drawn, ground is and it must be held to protect nature. On the other left ,you have commuthere if they nity planners, some North Cowichan care to find it councillors and advisors, and the people who are concerned about global warming. They adhere to the latest watchword in the fight against climate change: density. The theory goes that climate change is fueled by too many people in too many cars. The solution is letting them work, live and play in one place. Let people walk, cycle and — if they absolutely must — take transit everywhere they have to go and you should be able to cut CO2 emissions from cars dramatically. The thrust of North Cowichan’s award-winning climate action plan is to encourage future development into the existing urban footprint in order to densify our way to a critical mass. These two visions are now colliding along the banks of the newly contructed dike and the first battleground is the proposed new RCMP station. From where we sit, neither vision is mutually exclusive. But until both sides realize they want different versions of the same thing, we could be in for quite the battle.
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Seeing both sides of: fighting in hockey The case against
The case for When you hop aboard your mountain bike you know there is a risk a branch or a root might throw you off. When you race cars you know there is a chance you aren’t going to make that corner. And when you pick up a stick in a high-level hockey game, you know there is a chance you might have to drop it. It’s part of the game and the players understand that.
The debate about fighting in hockey has reignited.
Superstition still trumping science in public debate Tom Fletcher Black Press
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rom Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science. In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming. As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average increase. The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down. The IPCC went from “very likely” to “extremely likely” to affirm its belief in humancaused warming, even as its own core evidence went the other way. Again and again, we are told that the vast majority of scientists believe in human-caused
warming, and those who don’t are labeled “skeptics” or even “deniers” with hidden agendas. The problem is science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests, or assertions of faith like those that greeted Galileo’s wild claim Earth is not the centre of the solar system. Before the angry mail starts to arrive, let me hasten to add I am not arguing for or against the theory of human-caused climate change. You can label me a “skeptic” as I view the temperature readings and the shifting theories advanced to explain them. Speaking of temperature data, David Suzuki had a problem with that at a TV town hall in Australia. Polite, well-informed questions soon revealed while Suzuki rails constantly about global warming, he doesn’t actually know much about the latest science. As I’ve written before regarding his CBCfunded attacks on Canada’s oil and gas industry, Suzuki is not only behind on his homework, his tactics are identical to the
It may be part of the game and many in and around the game may enjoy it. But fighting is, at best, a side dish to the main course that is a hockey game. Kids pick up a stick with dreams of scoring the winning goal, and the reason most drop that stick is simply because the culture of the game demands it. We’ve all seen great, fight-free hockey. There’s no need for it. Why keep it in the game?
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U.S.-financed environment groups that obsessively target Canadian petroleum. Back in B.C., local politicians gathered in Vancouver for their annual convention. One of the most intense debates was about a call to the provincial government to declare B.C. “genetic engineering free.” The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility toward Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed. Speakers warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food supply for profit. The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business. Others pointed out the province has no jurisdiction and scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion. The session ended with a classic: A woman who used to have a couple of bee boxes said someone’s bees died and there was a Roundupready canola field next door. Case closed. The
misguided “G.E.-free B.C.” motion was supported by a narrow majority. As it turns out, there are agricultural pesticides that may be harmful to bees. The David Suzuki Foundation is part of an effort to get one of them banned in Canada. The problem is, it’s not Roundup, and it’s got nothing to do with genetic engineering. They’re called “neonicotinoids,” because they’re similar to nicotine. Old sheep farmers may recall using a crude version: tobacco soaked in water to kill insects on sheep. It’s ironic that as the “information age” accelerates, our society, overwhelmed by conflicting messages, slips back toward superstition.
Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Would you become a local volunteer firefighter? “Potentially. Service and community are good things.”
David Anderson, Duncan
“When I was younger I would have. Isn’t it time the government seriously started paying these brave people a serious income for what they do? They leave their job or home in the day or night to help people in need.”
Peter Smith, Duncan
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Mill Bay school has had real impact
Roundabout expense is puzzling
Dear editor It is puzzling why North Cowichan would decide to spend this kind of money at a time when fiscal responsibility should be front and center. Rumour has it ICBC is funding these new roundabouts. If this is true, then a representative of council would do well to confirm this was the motivation. If not, an explanation by council would still be appropriate. (Editor’s note: ICBC partially funds each roundabout) John Bovard, Duncan
In my opinion: Part two of a look back
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opulation in Mill Bay area was growing and in 1918 the Shawnigan School District divided into four separate districts: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnicomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com gan and Sylvania. The school’s name was officially changed to Mill Bay School. So many reasons for traffic circles By 1929, the former 1896 schoolhouse,had Dear editor been sold to Thomas Wilkinson for lumber. Your recent editorial questions the need for At the end of 1928-1929 the four school roundabouts, or rather how many are really districts were consolidated into one to have one necessary in North Cowichan. Seventy perlarge, central school to meet all needs. cent of all accidents occur at intersections, The name “Plantagenet” was chosen for this light controlled or otherwise, if Saanich is new district because “planta genesta” was the any example. There are 32 crash-points at a Latin term for the broom that abounded in the typical intersection, whereas with a roundarea. A provincial order-in-council created the about only eight. An accident at a roundPlantagenet School District and dissolved the about, should one occur, is usually of the four previous districts. glancing variety at a reduced speed. Andrew Leong There was much opposition to the new district Compare this with the high speed driver Cowichan Valley Capitals players Kyle Horsman and Reilly O’Connor shave the leg of their goalie Robin Gusse, while from ratepayers who were also facing a substanrunning a red light, cars turning left into on- Gusse is getting his head shaved during Tour de Rock festivities at Beverly Corners Tuesday. tial increase in taxation. The dispute ended up in coming traffic and intersections can be scary the B.C. Supreme Court. indeed. Stop signs are fine if drivers actually nership with First West Credit Union. remain a local business that is island-based, On April 29, 1930 Mr. Justice Murphy ruled stop. The City of Carmel, Indiana, is replacFirst, we wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Mer- making decisions locally, by employees resident the consolidation of the four districts was illegal ing, where feasible, all light controlled interon the island. edith that we should never take our members because of improper notice. sections with roundabouts — more than 75 We believe that the First West Credit Union support for granted and never ignore their conPlantagenet School District was abolished as of at last count. France has more than 30,000 business model offers the best of both worlds. cerns. We never will and we think that is part July 1, 1930. The districts of Bench, Cobble Hill, roundabouts. The U.K. probably more. of what differentiates us from banks and other Access to new financial and technology reMill Bay and Sylvania were re-created. Years ago I was a victim of a driver runsources to allow us to grow with our members, financial institutions. We know our members The next big question for Mill Bay School ning a red light. Luckily I survived. Other while protecting all employee jobs, keeping and we care about their concerns. ratepayers was school lighting. In a 1935 meeting close shaves I’ve experienced, either as a our brand, and making local decisions as we Mr. Meredith goes on to talk about the relotrustees debated adding more windows or install pedestrian or as a driver, have occurred at in- cation of our flagship Duncan branch to the always have. electric lighting. The board chairman broke a tied tersections. Going around in circles can save Duncan Centre. This move was necessitated We have some further work to do to vote in favour of electric light. us lives and a lot of money. I say the more by the condition of the former branch and the complete our due diligence process and gain During Mill Bay School’s annual Christmas roundabouts the better, for all the good rearegulator approval. Once this work is comdetermination by engineers that the branch concert in 1935, Tierney Patrick Barry, a former sons well established and well known. Keep pleted, we will be bringing the findings and could not be brought up to current building student and son of land donor John Barry, now a up the good work North Cowichan. facts to our members and seek their support. grandfather, was Santa Claus. code standards, and that continued use of the Peter Dawson Rod Dewar, President and Chief Executive Officer building could put our employees lives at risk In 1946 the school came under the authority Duncan Island Savings in the event of an earthquake. Once informed, of School District No. 65 (Cowichan) which we acted swiftly. had closed Sylvania School and transferred its students to Mill Bay School. Great consternaIsland Savings working with and for Like all successful businesses, they must The point is you can’t trust the remain relevant and current when compared tion was expressed by parents due to generally its members to competitors. Banking, insurance and wealth Liberal government inadequate space. Dear editor management advisory services are highly com- Dear editor Bayview School on Deloume Road in Mill Bay In a recent letter to the editor, one of Island petitive in today’s soft economy, and our deciYour Sept. 20 Both Sides on smart meter opened as a new K-7 school in 1950 and took off Savings former employees, Craig Meredith sion to refresh our brand image with a more opt-out fees has not taken all the facts into some pressure. raised some concerns about recent changes modern logo font and colours was intended account. Have you ever wondered why In 1958 a new addition was made to Mill Bay made by Island Savings managers and board, to respond to similar competitor actions, and the opt-out options were not made public School. Residents pitched in by providing four as well as the recently announced future parttheir investment in our key trade areas. until the day after Christy Clark won her bulldozers, a one-wheel tractor and a grader. Finally, Mr. Meredith makes reference to by-election? Have you ever wondered why Students helped by picking roots and stones. The the potential loss of administrative positions the Liberals came up with 60,000 customers whole clearing job was completed in seven hours being moved to Victoria or Vancouver. Island when shortly before it was in the 150,000 at no cost to School District No. 65! Savings has had an administrative office in range? Do you really believe they are shutBy 1977, an open-area classroom complex Victoria for more than three years and admin- ting off the transmitter and can charge had been added to the school, which now served “Do you regularly go to or participate in live arts events in istrative positions in Duncan and Victoria have almost half to read the meter? Grades 3 to 7 only. The 1914 schoolhouse continCowichan?” been growing in recent years as we respond to I don’t want to belabour the point but ued as a music classroom. You answered: (44 votes) member growth and their needs. aren’t you just a little bit suspect of the School District 79 (Cowichan Valley) was 68 per cent NO Most importantly, all these jobs and branch numbers that the Liberal government has created in 1996. By the 2000’s, Bayview, Cobble employee jobs as well, are fully protected from supplied given its past record? Hill I and Cobble Hill II schools had been closed To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the any merge impact. Additionally, all decisions Tony Whiteley and sold off, and Cobble Hill Elementary School web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com will remain locally based. Island Savings will Chemainus constructed. A French Immersion program was moved into Mill Bay School and its name changed to École Mill Bay Elementary. This brings us to 2013, and the permanent closure of the school. What a history this school has had! How many teachers, students, parents and community memHere are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. bers have passed through its doors over the past response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: century? 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Carolyn Prellwitz is a retired SD79 teacher, and secretary of the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society. The first half of this pieces ran Wednesday. Look for it on Cowichannewsleader.com.
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DATELINE: COWICHAN
1980: hockey
1980: poster Top winners in a Duncan Volunteer Fire Department poster contest were Sonja Keserich, Derek Heskin, Andrea Kinisky, Annelisa Hansen, Joanne Sisson and Allan McMurdo.
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1980: movies
Cowichan ladies division one field hockey team defeated Rebels 3-2 at Pioneer Park when with the game tied at 2-2, Nicki Bryans took advantage of a gap in the Rebels’ defence in the dying seconds of the game and drove a hard shot into the net.
Construction began on a $1 million single core concrete block structure housing two auditoriums with a 681 total seating capacity at the corner of Duncan and Queens. The Caprice Twin Theatre was scheduled for completion March 1981.
Remember when you could smoke in CDH? Dateline 1980: Discrimination, smokers cry Ann Andersen
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ard to believe smoking was once allowed in the patient rooms at Cowichan District Hospital. I know. I was there. And I was a smoker. During fall 1980, a month after smoking was banned in patient rooms, complaints were lobbed to hospital brass about the rule’s “harshness.” One former patient said she felt sick people who smoke had enough to worry about when in hospital without feeling guilty about smoking, too. The rule was undemocratic, said another, when a handful of people could impose their values on others. One patient who said she was hospitalized mainly to get rest and build up her strength discovered she had to go down the hall to the smoking room each time she needed a cigarette. Consequently, she got little badly needed rest, she said. Another patient saw the new rule as a reflection of a general move in society towards discrimination against smokers. “Now smokers are being made to feel like second-class citizens and that’s not fair…” she said. However, word from hospital administration was that although the rule seemed difficult, its benefits outweighed the drawbacks: after confrontation with the hospital rule, a male 1x6-leader net ad.tfnto- Composite patient decided quit smoking.
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Warmland local governments honoured for battling global warming Duncan saluted: North Cowichan honoured for its climate action plan
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arbon-busting by North Cowichan and Duncan has landed provincial awards for both municipalities. North Cowichan’s Climate Action and Energy Plan earned residents the top award of the Community Energy Association’s Climate & Energy Action Awards at the Union of B.C. Municipalities’ recent convention in Vancouver. The honour falls into the association’s Community Planning and Development category.
The idea is for B.C.’s cities, towns, region, residents and businesses to cork carbon sources — such as car emissions, power use, and other carbon culprits — that jack greenhouse gases fueling global climate change. North Cowichan’s award followed council adopting its taxpayer-funded Climate Action and Energy Plan on Feb. 20. It outlines emission reductions and energy conservation targets, plus strategies and recommendations enabling the municipality to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy and save money during the next three decades. Councillor Kate Marsh, chair-
“Densification is the number-one strategy that’ll help us meet our targets,” Marsh said. “People can walk two blocks for milk. Carbon emissions add up over time. We want more walkable dense communities in future.” She was proud the association “singled out” North Cowichan for its dedicated .5% tax plan that gained tons of community input about energy-saving initiatives. “As savings are reaped, the fund will be replenished,” Marsh said of the kitty holding about $112,000. The climate-action plan is tailored to North Cowichan’s energy saving goals. “It’s not a cookie-cutter plan. We all have to work at this together,”
woman of North Cowichan’s climate-action committee, explained how the sweeping plan — launched June 8 at an eco-education fair at VIU — aims to measurably conquer carbon through urban densification, community education, and other programs funded by the municipality’s dedicated .5 % annual tax. “We discovered close to 80 per cent of (North Cowichan) emissions are from private homes and vehicles,” she said of plans to use revitalization tax breaks to prod pedestrian living in Chemainus, Crofton and the University Village area. The University Village spans North Cowichan and Duncan.
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Students welcome Tour from page 1
“We’ve got some T-shirts to give to you to connect you to us. It means to connect to the cause, connect to others, connect to possibilities.’’ “Every year when the Tour de Rock comes cycling through our front gates, I Don Bodger am truly amazed by what Breanna Mayea takes a ride on the back of Tour de Rock Cops they do,’’’ said Head of For Cancer cyclist Kevin Nunn while he completes 50 pushSchool Max Whiffin. “The ups during the Tour’s first-ever stop at Tansor Elementary. Tour de Rock is something they do to raise awareness two close friends have survived it. for a cause that everyone can connect “It was amazing how many people to.’’ came out to support it. I had donations Student Sierra Farr presented the from people I haven’t seen in years.’’ tour with a $30,000 cheque from At Mill Bay Centre, the community Shawnigan fundraising. Head poured out more money to the tour shaves on students Mac Dewar and in large and small chunks, with $3,200 Clark Finley and field hockey coach from the Kerry Park Islanders hockey Kelly Koepp accounted for more than team and $3,100 from the Shawnigan $13,000 of the total. Lake RCMP among them. Five-year“I’ve always wanted to do it since old Antonio Iannidinardo donated $53 I was a teenager,’’ said Koepp of her that he raised selling rice krispie squares head shaving. “My mom is a survivor at his home in his driveway. of cancer and I lost an aunt to it and
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owichan School District 79 restructuring, it seems, has created some creativity among parents. A prime example is at Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary where there’s a lack of playground equipment that suits the transition from a middle school to elementary. The Ecole Mount Prevost Parent Advisory Committee found out about a unique way to potentially receive funds through an Aviva community fund grant for more playground space and put in an application. The process is tied to on-line voting and Prevost is doing very well so far, maintaining fifth position out of 661 Canada-wide applications, and third in its category, according to Mona Kaiser, chair of the outdoor classroom committee.
The first qualifying round is under way this week. Those among the top 30 ideas that receive the most votes automatically go into the semifinals in December. There are other qualifying rounds from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 to Nov. 25 for those that don’t get into the top 30 the first time. “We’re feeling pretty confident about at least making it to the semifinals,’’ said Kaiser. Prevost now has 430 students in kindergarten through Grade 7 and not enough playground equipment to meet the need. “It’s overwhelmed their six swings and not a teeter-totter or monkey bars in sight,’’ said Kaiser. Prevost’s application is in the large category for $100,000 to $150,000. The project takes into account not just the school, but the greater community. “We started thinking about the inverted demographics we’re finding in the Cowichan Valley,’’ said
Kaiser. “There’s more seniors and less children.’’ With that in mind, the school has a large field full of potential that could benefit many people. “School’s only in session six hours a day, 190 days out of the year,’’ said Kaiser. “It would seem to make sense to use these resources better and bring the community in.’’ The plan is to take that empty field space and turn it into an area for play equipment for students, an exercise area for seniors, an outdoor classroom for teachers, a community garden for neighbours, a sandbox for toddlers and a picnic space for everyone. The PAC has invited neighbours and community groups to help build on the idea, municipal government for support and the school board for assistance. And, of course, the public can help by registering a vote at avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf17520.
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weekly compilation of facts, figures, and fascinating Cowichan culture: • Former valley guitarist/songsmith Marty Daniels spent a month looking for the right place to buy in Cowichan. He also got a chance to jam at the Bay Pub and the Willow Street Cafe with Lonesome Don Wilkie and Dave Martin — and twice at the Brig with the Stunt Pilots house band. Marty resumes his local house hunt after his current stretch playing music aboard a cruise ship in the Mediterranean. • Maple Bay artist
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Glenn Spicer reports his wife Diane Doucet has retired from her longtime teaching job at Duncan Elementary School. Diane is now pursuing her artistic interests. Good luck Diane! • Cowichan costumier Mindi Howatt, who own downtown’s former Magic & More, tells me she’s now making clothes and outfits for a New York City movie producer. • Kerry Davis — Co-
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wichan’s recent Green Party candidate — is now president of the proactive Cowchan Valley Arts Council. CVAC’s 2013-14 board of culture-vulture directors is vice-president Sheila Badman, pastpresident Judy Brayden, treasurer Lynette Colvin, and secretary Melanie Higgs, plus membersat-large Cory Towriss, Rodger Hunter, Renske Sagar, Dan Mullins, Gail Robertson, Marie Strong, and Pauline Thompson. • Locally based Shaw Cable reporter Jen Muranetz says she’s off to a new post with Shaw in Vancouver. Congratulations Jen and good luck. • Condolences to family and friends of Les Mann, father of Cowichan guitarist Colton Mann. Les died suddenly last weekend. He was a strong supporter of local arts, particularly young musicians. Les spearheaded Cowichan’s 2012 Moonfest at Providence Farm too. I last saw Les happily filming Colton’s band at SunFest. We’ll miss you, Les.
Peter W. Rusland has been covering Cowichan’s arts and entertainment community for two decades. If you’d like to add to this column, reach him at arts@ cowichannewsleader.com.
Other ways of reducing your chances of getting the flu (besides the yearly flu shot) is to ensure you are getting enough zinc and vitamin D in your diet. Zinc seems to strengthen the immune system. Beef, lamb, chicken, oysters and pumpkin seeds are good sources. Multivitamins contain 7.5 to 15mg of zinc. Vitamin D in doses of 2000 units daily from food and supplements is now a recommended minimum. Research indicates that many of us are turning away from the over-the-counter medicines we grew up with and prefer to try natural cold and flu remedies, like vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and other supplements that boost immunity. We have a qualified Natural Health Consultant in-store who can help with any questions you may have about trying these supplements. Always seek professional advice before taking any vitamins and herbal remedies. These are recommended for prevention rather than cure! Pharmacists are often asked if it’s safe for a pregnant woman to get a flu shot. The answer is a definite yes. The flu can put stress on the heart, lungs and the immune system as well. Having respiratory problems while pregnant can cause complications. So by all means, if you are pregnant, get a flu shot.
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ON STAGE Theatre to make your skin crawl Crofton Jazz: The weekly series of Sunday jazz favourites this weekend features Easy Street, with guitarist Rob Cheramy and vocalist Linda Wright, perform mellow stylings of jazz standards. 2 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10. Call 250-324-2245.
Boogie to Broadway Burger & Beer: happens Sunday in support of Steps Ahead Dance. Food & entertainment, complimentary babysitting FCFS, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cobble Hill Pub, 3566 Holland Ave,, Cobble Hill. Tickets $20 per person, until Oct. 3. No tickets at door. Call 250-743-4232.
Folk trio Trinitude: plays Oct. 12, not Oct. 5, in Duncan United Church at 7:30 p.m. during Cowichan Folk Guild’s coffeehouse. We regret any confusion that may have been caused by the erroneous Oct. 5 date printed in Wednesday’s edition of the News Leader Pictorial.
Chemainus: Screams and howls will echo across mural town as Dracula aims to be an authentic gothic horror show
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ernard Cuffling wants to take the audience to an other-worldly realm, one that’s very gothic, yet also very authentic. He wants the crowd to hear bats flying, water dripping, and to feel cold mist surround them as they watch the actors traverse into the crypt. All the pieces in the Edwardian, Sherlock Holmes-style world Cuffling’s creating as part of the Chemainus Theatre’s production of Dracula are coming together quite nicely, he said Wednesday. “To me, when you think of Dracula, people expect it to be scary and creepy and they want the thrill to it, and that’s what I wanted,” said director Cuffling who’s received many awards including the the Sam Payne Award (ACTA), B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame, and is a three-time Jessie Richardson award winner. Cuffling’s also worked on several other productions, including The Importance of Being Earnest and Charley’s Aunt and has acted in You Never Can Tell, Queen Milli of Gault, An Inspector Calls, and The Perfect Wife. It’s his first time directing Bram Stoker’s immortal legend. But he isn’t new to the classic 1920’s-set script. In fact, Cuffling acted next to Eric McCormack, of Will and Grace fame, in the 1996 Passion of Dracula Arts Club version. “I’m very tired, but it’s all very exciting,” said Cuffling, noting the “hard work” is just about to start, synchronizing the 200-or-so cues in his two-hour (including intermission) adaptation. “The challenges are to make this play as convincing as possible,”
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Chemainus Theatre is approaching Dracula as a straight horror — a grown-up vampire story with suspense, mystery and drama. Cuffling said. “To make it a gothic thriller. If I’ve got a scream or a wolf howling, I’ve got to get the timing right.” Cuffling’s pumped about Chemainus Theatre’s “intimate” qualities, where he can bring action right to the audience. “I’m really excited with the company as well. They’re getting along really well.” Cuffling has worked with several cast members and has nothing but good things to say about his crew.
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“The first premise is get a good Dracula. I think we’ve got a really good Dracula,” he said of actor Ian Butcher (of past Chemainus Theatre productions Saint Joan, South Pacific). “He looks menacing. He’s got quite the presence on stage.” Also on stage will be Erin Ormand (Steel Magnolias, The Christmas Carol, Enchanted April, An Ideal Husband) as Dr. Seward, who’s normally played as a male, but in Cuffling’s take she’s the mother to daughter Lucy, played by Masae
Day (A Pretty Girl). Lucy’s fiance, John Harker, is played by Daryl King (Hay Fever) and Dr. Seward’s patient, Renfield, is Ian Harmon (KidzPlay, Gifts of the Magi, The Sunshine Boys, Munsch Ado About Nothing). The crew also consists of Ted Cole (Amadeus) as Van Helsing and Michelle Liefferertz (Delicious Lies, Charley’s Aunt) as Miss Wells. It was Dracula’s “rich content, enjoyment, and hair-raising theme that earned the play a coveted spot in the theatre’s fall lineup,” states a theatre press release. “As the days get darker and chillier, a mysterious feeling inhabits this foggy time of year,” said artistic director Mark DuMez. “Our fall show provides a great way for teenagers and adults to enjoy the same classic mystery and thrill, especially together. “At the festival, we regularly try to inspire the imagination of our theatre-goers, and what better way than with a little mystery, suspense and drama. “Dracula is a grown-up vampire story which looks, through a classic and iconic lens, at good and evil, light and dark and will endeavour to put young and old on the edge of their seats this fall.” Cuffling said he’d be remiss if he didn’t give kudos to musical director Nico Rhodes, set designer Pam Johnson, lighting artist Marsha Sibthorpe, costumer Mara Gottler, sound technician Paul Tedeschini, and stage manager David Baughan.
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Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $5 at the door, $2 for jammers. Call 250748-7246.
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Cowichan Eldercare Meeting: Discussing co-ops in eldercare at St. John’s Anglican Church, Duncan, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information on the community meeting, contact Rick Juliusson at rick@ freerangeconsulting.ca or visit cowichan.coop/events/. Travelling World Community Film Festival: Social justice film festival, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., VIU Campus. Tickets $20 for a full day pass, $8 for the Saturday evening screening only. Early bird passes available for $17. Tickets through the Island Savings Centre box office: call 250-748-7529 or buy online at
Blu and Kelly Hopkins: Singer/ songwriters, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.
Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge: an international event to highlight the importance of breastfeeding by setting the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time. Cowichan Library, 10 a.m. to noon.
Family Meals Event: Bring your children to enjoy a free family meal. Activities for children & parents to enjoy together, Clements Centre 5856 Clements St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Meal served at 5 p.m.
Live at the Met—Tchaikovsky “Eugene Onegin”: Deborah Warner’s new production of Tchaikovsky’s fateful romance between the love-struck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin. Live at the Met from the Metropolitan Opera, broadcast live in HD from New York city, 9:55 a.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets at the Cowichan
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MANN, Leslie Philip Feb 12, 1959 - Sept 28, 2013
SOMERVILLE, William Arthur June 3, 1924 to Sept. 28, 2013
It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, and father, Les Mann. Â Les recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Lana, and leaves behind two wonderful children, Miranda and Colton.
Bill was born in Montreal and moved to Winnipeg at a young age. He was the only son in a family of 5 sisters. He will be loving remembered by his wife of 65 years Isabel, his daughter Catherine, son Jim and wife Allison, granddaughter Jolene and husband Marshall and great granddaughters Kendell, Sydney and Jordan.
Les was born in Duncan, BC the youngest of six, Chris (Wendy); Brian (Vicki); Bill (Bonnie); Judy (Terry Bayes); and Richard (Nancy).  He is survived by his father, Quinby, and predeceased by his mother, Ruth, and has many, many nieces,/nephews and grand nieces/nephews. Les grew up in the valley heavily involved in sports both playing and coaching, and was a huge influence in the lives of many.  He was very involved in the lives of his children and could be seen cheering them on the sidelines, or running a sound board for his sons’ band.   “We love you and miss you so much.  You were the best father and husband anyone could ever ask for; you were our rock, and you will never be forgotten.  Lana, Miranda & Colton� A Celebration of Life will be held at Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Friday, Oct 11 at 2:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Les Mann Memorial Fund at the CIBC Duncan for the benefit of  Cowichan Junior Field Hockey. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001
He attended Gordon Bell High School and then joined the Navy for WW2 as a Communicator and took part in the D Day Invasion at Gold Beach. He had varied careers with CN Rail, Duncan and District Credit Union, Pat Bay Cadet facility and Inland Security but the true joy of his life was his involvement in all of his extracurricular activities - Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Navy League of Canada, the Legion, the Masonic Lodge and all its concordant bodies, the Shrine, the United Church AOTS and the Royal Naval Association. Bill embraced all of these organizations with commitment, enthusiasm, pride and a desire to serve. He made everyone feel welcome and important in his life and was always interested in hearing the stories and remembering the details. Everyone who was lucky enough to cross his path was enriched by his friendship. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001 DESCOTEAU, Dustin Raymond March 16, 1984 - Sept. 25 2013 Dustin left us far too soon due to a tragic motor vehicle accident.
PRIME, James Evered Age 83, passed away on September 26th, 2013 at Duncan BC. Jim was predeceased by his wife Mary in January 2013. He was born on May 18th, 1930 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to May and James Prime. At the age of one year his family moved to Hamilton ON and then onto Surrey BC when he was six. Jim married Mary Faith Hemming in 1952 in Vancouver. They were happily married for 60 years. In 1963 the family moved to the Kootenays settling in Rossland. After retirement Mary and Jim moved to the Lower Mainland, Ladysmith and finally Duncan. Mary and Jim spent many a happy days sailing on the Arrow Lakes and the Gulf Islands. They enjoyed sailing so much they even did the circumnavigation of Vancouver Island in June and July of 1980. Jim did volunteer work with the Canadian Power Squadron in Castlegar. He was also a long time Ham Radio operator as VE7BDD with time spent with the original Civil Defense. Jim also enjoyed his time as a leader with the Boy Scouts of Canada in Rossland. In his life Jim’s greatest joy was his four children - Kathy, Tom, Vince and Glenda (Bagg); 17 Grandchildren and 13 Greatgrandchildren.
He leaves behind his beloved children : Austin, Steven, Isabella and Kaleb. Parents Brenda and Steve Smith ; Paul Descoteau (Amy). Sister Paula, Nate and Farrah Phillips, brother Derek Descoteau. Grandparents Ray and Irene Ellison and Alice Descoteau. He is predeceased by grandfather Paul Descoteau and great -grandmothers Violet Carlson and Jean McPherson. Dustin shared his magnetic personality and contagious smile with everyone he met. He deeply loved his children and he treasured every moment he spent with them. Austin, Stevie, Isabella and Kaleb adored their Daddy with all their hearts. Dustin enjoyed playing his guitar around a campfire, fishing with his kids and his new found life as a cowboy in Kamloops with girlfriend Leslie. Dustin was at a very happy place in his life and he experienced more in his 29 years than most do in a life time. He was an extremely hard worker and very talented at his trade as a fabricator. His mom will deeply miss his 6 am phone calls just to chat, his big hugs and smiles. Dustin will be sadly missed by his many relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Crofton with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
An outside Celebration of Life will be held on Friday October 4th at 4:00pm at Maple Grove, 3800 Gibbins Road.
British Columbia Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V2
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a trust account at Island Savings for the 4 Descoteau children, account# 2314961
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GREENHALGH, Archdeacon William Edward (Ted) May 25, 1918 - Sept 28, 2013 Ted passed away peacefully on September 28, 2013. He is survived by his son, Barry (Mignonne) and daughter, Nancy; his grandchildren, Nathalie (Adam), Jason (Melissa), Mark (Keoma), Danielle (Kaylan), Nicole (Kelsey); his 6 greatgrandchildren; his sister, Joyce; sister-in-law, Wilma and nieces and nephews. Ted’s funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Our family would like to thank Dr. Cuthbert, Dr. Stigant, Dr. Peppler, Dr. Cavers and the nursing staff on the 8th floor of the Royal Jubilee Hospital for the kindness and care given to our Father. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad’s name to Christ Church Cathedral or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family atwww.mccallbros.com. McCall’s of Victoria, BC (1-800-870-4210)
HEIN, Ida Jean (nee Paulson) Born May 3rd, 1943 died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 29, 2013. She leaves behind her beloved husband Wesley of 53 years, daughters Corinna Hein and Barbara Sieben(Barry) and grandsons Justin, Dallas, Graeme and Matthew and many neices and nephews. She was predeceased by her Parents Sven and Sarah Paulson, brothers George and Richard, sisters Isabelle, Doreen and Shirley and granddaughter Emma. The Family would like to thank Dr. Wong for his kindness and compassion during Mom’s illness. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Flowers graciously declined FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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GREEN, Irene Langdon Langdon OctGreen, 19, 1923Irene – Sept 27, 2013 Oct 19, 1923 – Sept 27, 2013 It is with great sadness that the Itfamilies is withofgreat the Irenesadness Langdonthat Green families of her Irenepeaceful Langdon Green announce passing announce her peaceful passing on the morning of September on morning of September 27. the Irene was predeceased by 27. Irene wasHoward predeceased by her husbands, Langdon her husbands, Howard Langdon and Albert (Bill) Green. and Albert (Bill) Green. Irene was born in Kieghley Irene was in 19, Kieghley England on born October 1923 England on here October and it was that 19, she 1923 was and it was was to meet herhere first that love she Howard to meet herIrene first love Howard Langdon. arrived in in Canada Canada in 1944 as a war Langdon. bride andIrene overarrived the years Irene in 1944 as a war and over Irene and Howard and Howard livedbride in many partsthe of years Canada, finally settling lived in many parts of Canada, finally settling in Duncan. in Duncan. Irene loved music and dancing dancing and and seldom seldom did did she she and and Howard miss a dance. Many Many aa wonderful wonderful times times was was spent spent dancing to the sounds of the big big bands bands at at the the Copper Copper Room Room at Harrison Hot Springs. In 1995 Irene met her last love, love, Albert Albert (Bill) (Bill) Green. Green. They They were were married in 1996 and Irene and and Bill Bill enjoyed enjoyed many many happy happy bus bus trips to Skagit to the casino, concerts concerts in in Vancouver Vancouver and and family family Irene enjoyed enjoyedher herfamilies extended circle outings. Irene andfamily large and circlelarge of friends. of friends. Irene loved life and had a great sense of humor and quick Irene loved life hadlifea with greatgrace senseand of humor quick comebacks. Sheand lived dignity, and accepting comebacks. livedWe lifehave with been graceleft and dignity, all that came She her way. with many accepting wonderful all that came her way. We have been left with many wonderful memories. memories. We would like to thank the staff and caregivers, especially We would like to thank the staffand andAndy caregivers, especially Lorna, Sabrina, Jeanette, Dennis at Sunridge Place Lorna, Sabrina, Jeanette, Dennis and while Andy she at Sunridge Place in Duncan for the care given to Irene was there. in Celebration Duncan for the carewill given to Irene she was there. A of Life be held at awhile later date. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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COBBLE Hill Fine Furnishings is looking for a full time person and one part time person who is capable of moderately heavy lifting of boxes and doing sales who have good decorating skills both capable of doing stairs, must have a good decorating sense. A resume delivered in person to the store would be great. FAMILY Resource Association requires an Behavioural Consultant Worksite: Parksville & Port Alberni. For details go to www.d69fra.org HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. $1000 HIRING BONUS. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-715-1779.
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HELP WANTED P/T COMMUNITY POLICING COORDINATOR The Coordinator will focus on duties related to education & crime prevention for the South Cowichan area. Preferred background experience, good knowledge of the local community and understanding of community policing. Experience recruiting and working with volunteers, demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well both orally and in writing For the full job description and the list of duties please visit our website: www.southcowichan communitypolicing.ca Please email your resume to: ccpas2013@gmail.com REQUIRED immediately, Feller-Buncher Operator, Port Alberni area, close to town, Union rates & benefits, contact don@islandfibre.ca, fax: 250597-2554, phone: 250-5972555.
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT TRUSTFUL, MATURE lady with a big heart is looking for a companion job in Duncan. Help with shopping, light housekeeping, conversations, walks... Jola, 250-510-6335.
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CLIMBERS Wanted. Tree Climbers for Single Stem Harvest and Windfirming needed throughout Coastal BC. Contact Jason 250-701-1911
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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) 7432054
FOOD PRODUCTS GRASS FED Beef sides $3.75/lb rail weight mince & stew $5.50/lb steaks & roasts $5-$18/lb 250-715-1291 cowichan.farm@gmail.com
90 boxes = 720 bricks = $200 Pick up at 5120 Polkey Road near Windsor Plywood. Local Deliveries available. 250-748-5595
Entertainment Centre, solid oak, with speakers, $200.00. Call 250-618-8736. QUEEN MATTRESS & BOX. New in plastic. Pillowtop. Only $200. (250)713-9680
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DUNCAN: 3280 Renita Ridge Rd., Sat., Oct. 5th, 9am-3pm. Rain or shine! Downsizing. Lots of freebies.
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BEST DEAL in Lake Cowichan! 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.
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INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111
LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. ALSO, 4x4 Ford $1200.; Radio 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 OLDER ELECTRONIC receivers, tape decks, turn table, fax machines, speaker, electric fireplace, lamps, entertainment cabinets, professional meat slicer, etc. Call (250)741-1555.
COUNTRY COTTAGE in Port Renfrew. Sep. garage, workshop & woodshed. Recent reno’s. Air-tight insert F/P. 1.5 baths & 1 bdrm on main flr w/ 4 beds in loft. Sale inclds entire contents. Also incld 24ft. Monaro on trailer loaded. $356,000. Call 250-647-0028 glenlyon@islandnet.com
SAT. OCT 5, 10am-2pm. Household items, dressers, kitchen table set, bikes, electric prawn puller, hampster cages, antiques, 2 GO quads (for parts). 5939 Highland Ave. No early birds.
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TECHNIQUE ELECTRIC organ, good condition, paid $1100. sell for $300. 36 cup coffee Urn, $15. Call (250)754-7534.
DUNCAN: Sat Oct 5, 9-2. 940 Marchmont Rd, off Trunk. Lots of great stuff!
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DUNCAN: Renovations done! Dishwasher, floor tiles, stove hood, push lawn mower, furniture, clothing, books, toys, kids helmets, car seat, tools. Sat., Oct 5, 8-2pm. 2277 Quamichan Park Rd. Rain or Shine!
GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.
20% OFF all tools, Laptops, Flutes, and Guitars!! PLUS Much Much More all at low low bargain prices. Ladders, pressure washers, generators, professional and home audio equipment, video games and systems, power and hand tools, single sockets and wrenches, pellet smoker, Pearl kick drum, too much to list!!!! Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
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FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Photos upon request.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS LAMBOURNE Mobile Home Park, 55+, shed w/220 amp wiring, 1145 sq ft mobile, 2 bd, 2 bath. $77,500. (250) 5971265 or (250) 744-0000
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2-BDRM 1200sq.ft. 2nd floor apt./private entry. Covered sun deck. 5 appl’s, geo thermal heat system complete w/AC, indoor storage area. 5 mins from town in Tansor Industrial Park on Cowichan Lake Road. Ref’s a must. $1200./mo. Call (250)701-1919, (250)701-1914 2 BDRM reno’d & bright condo. W/D, NS, NP. Ref. $850 + util. 250-732-3289 Avail. now.
WANTED, fill dirt, any amount. End of Gibbons area. Will pay for trucking. 250-748-7773
Hospital area, 2 bdrm condo Sherman Wood, $775 plus util. 250-704-1251, 250-889-0637 LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S, D/W. Open floor plan. Hardwood & tile. Close to transit & downtown. 1 yr lease, $975/mo util’s incld’d, ref’s req’d. Call 250-246-0637. LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean view. Full wall of windows. Executive style adult oriented. Own entry+ patio. Reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas F/P, 5 appls, garage. Pet ok. $995. Avail now Call (250)245-1342. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm upper, reno’d, new appls, F/S, W/D, D/W. N/S indoors, sm pet? No parties. Ref’s. $650+ utils. Oct 1. (250)701-0975.
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White serger, $100. Lrg wood picture frame, $75. New lamp, $10. Sears blender, $10. 250748-8101
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LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688
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Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. $100 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH RENT! CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apartment, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310. FULLY FURNISHED 1 & 2 bdrm condos. Long term. Middle of Duncan. W/D on site Utils, wi-fi, cable & prkg incld. Starting, $1095/mo. Call (250)746-7082.
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Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
LAKE COWICHAN: Upper suite, avail. Aug 1, 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, F/S, W/D, fp, lrg deck & backyard. Walking distance to town centre. Dead end street close to river. Very large, approx. 1300 sq ft. Ref. req, pet considered. N/S, no partiers. $850/m + $100 hydro. (250) 701-7731
1989 27 ft Terry 5th wheel. Needs some TLC! $3500. (250)748-4873
2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639
1500 Sq. Ft. Shop/Warehouse for Lease Includes wash room, Office and Easy access to the Island Hwy. $7.25/sq. Ft. Net 250-245-9811 or 250-4743585 --------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view
COTTAGES CHEMAINUS BACHELOR cottage, partially furnished, inclds utils. N/S, N/P. $700. Avail now 250-246-4609 COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin (not fancy), on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BDRM, 4 appl, NS, NP, Close to Hwy 18, Avail now, $650 + utilities. Reference required. 250-507-5577 CHEMAINUS: LRG 1 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 6 appls. Refs req’d. $900. 778-227-2704. DUNCAN: 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, 1900 sqft, secured garage, mature NS, NP. $1200 no utils. Oct 1. 250-748-9059 DUNCAN: 5 BDRM SxS duplex, 2 1/2 bath, 2400 sqft. FS, WD hookup, up/down fireplace.$1300. 250-701-8797 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 HONEYMOON BAY: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appl’s, near park, lake & bus. Large yard & deck. Avail now, $750 + util’s. Call 1(250)380-2026 or call or text 1(250)891-2803. SHAWNIGANLARGE 2 bdrm upper level, rural 3/4 acre, high ceilings, wood floors, bright, clean, W/D, no smoking, no pets. Oct. 15th. $850. Call (250)743-2994. SHAWNIGAN: RURAL 3/4 acre, 2 bdrm main level, high ceilings, wood floors, bright, clean, W/D. No smoking, No pets. Oct. 15th, $700. Call (250)743-2994. @ VIU, 1 bdrm suite, $675. @ Crofton, 3 bdrm duplex, ocean view. $975. 250-715-8468
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT Low rent mobile home, help with hobby farm, horse OK, 250-709-2044
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2 BDRM house, $725, F/S, W/D, fenced lrg yard, storage shed, N/P, N/S. (250) 7486614 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tues-Fri. Avail. Nov 1. 3 BDRM, near Cowichan Commons. F/S,N/P. Ref’s. $900. Oct 1st. (250)748-9909 DUNCAN: 3 bdrm, garage and workshop, fenced yard. Near Hospital, bus routes and schools. W/D. Ref’s Req’d. $1175. Call eves and wknds (250)709-2651. DUNCAN: 3 bdrm rancher with den in town. F/S, W/D, D/W, fenced yard. $1100+ utils. Call (250)748-6574. DUNCAN- COWICHAN Riverwaterfront wood home, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, reno’d, modern interior, acreage. N/S, cat ok. Avail Nov. 1st. $1295. Call (250)715-0571. Maple Bay 3 bdrm ocean view home. Immediate possession $1275/mo. 250-746-6999
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DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671
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.
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COWICHAN BAY: Beautiful newer home, upper level, large living space, private bdrm and own bathroom. Shared kitchen and laundry. Must like dogs and cats. Quiet, clean, responsible. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. $800/mo. Call (250)732-8103. NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: 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 ROOMMATE to share 3 bdrm house, beautiful inside & out. $450, utilities included. N/S, no parties. 250-210-3004 or 250-597-7710
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Bright, 1 bdrm basement suite, lrg kitchen, level entry, priv. entrance, utilities incl., $700/m. Lots of storage. N/S, N/P. 250-746-6549, Avail now CORNER SUITE, 2 bdrm southern exposure. $1 wash $1 dry, Resident & visitor prkg. 55+ bldg $875. 250-748-7764 DOGWOOD AVE. Bright, cozy, quiet, part furnished, 2bdrm suite in N/S home. Large garden area, off street parking. Wi-fi & utils incld. Pets negotiable. $775. (250)815-0190. DUNCAN 2bdrm ground floor suite, util. incl, NS, NP. $750, available now. Call 250-7013652 DUNCAN- Nice 1 bdrm grd level walk-in, new laminate flooring, near hospital, dwntwn, F/S, W/D. $750. Avail now. N/S, no partiers. Call 250-701-0865. EXECUTIVE 1-BDRM Quamichan lakeview, private deck, for quiet & responsible tenant, Absolutely NS/NP. $795 incl utils. 250-748-1163 LAKE COWICHAN bachelor, 600sq ft, hydro, heat, cable incld, priv entrance, level entry. Avail Oct 1. $560. Call (250)923-6170. MILL BAY, 1/2 block from Thrifty’s, 1 bdrm, level entry, F/S & W/D, $750/m incl’s hydro/water, Avail Nov 1. 250715-5007
SUITES, UPPER Cobble Hill (Kingburne Rd.) Self contained bright & sunny bachelor suite on acreage, f/s, tiled 3 pc Bath, laundry, hydro/cable included. N/S & N/P. $600. 250-929-8228
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1993 Dodge Ram: 4x4 diesel. Ext. cab. 2 sets of wheels, 223,000k’s, auto. $14,000 obo. (250)753-6426
1981 27’ CATALINA Sailboat in good condition. Mooring available. Was asking $8,500, but sadly, in today’s tough market conditions, reduced to $5,500 obo for quick sale. Specs & Pictures avail. (250)753-8867 PS: Lady not for sale!
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1992 DODGE Cummins, diesel truck. 2-wheel drive, extended cab. Exc. condition. $6000 firm. (250) 597-1108
1998 MALLARD Fleetwood, 26L, 1-slide out, fully loaded, sleeps 4-6. $10,000 obo. (250)753-6426
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TRUCKS & VANS 1975 - Ford 3 ton dump truck. 12 yrd metal box, needs 1 new ram. 36,000 orig. miles. Asking $4500. Call Vanessa (250) 538-8985
2008 FOREST RIVER MicroLite 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 2001 MERCURY Grand Marquis. Silver, new Michelin tires, 147,000 km, tinted windows, leather, loaded, dual exhaust. Drive in luxury, exc. condition, $5500. OBO (250) 727-1122
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2007 FORD Ranger sport quad cab. 3L V6, automatic, A/C, new tires & brakes, 93,000 km. Asking $8900. Call (250)709-7180, in Duncan. 1995 SUZUKI VAN 4x4, new tires, body in good shape, has leaking head gasket, $850. 250-746-6054
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1996 DODGE 2500, re-built transmission, new water & fuel pump, good tires, well maintained. Asking $4200 (250) 748-3473 2001 Honda Civic, 183,000 km. Very clean, runs perfect. New brakes. $4500. (250)7326166.
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, auto, tow hitch, running boards. 52,000 km, lady driven. $23,000. OBO Call (250)732-5928.
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cott Aumen seems to have the magic touch on the wheel this year. The Duncan sprint car racer couldn’t end the year with just his fifth Daffodil Cup in seven years at Victoria’s Western Speedway and an American Speed Association main event victory at Vernon so he ventured into uncharted territory to West Valley City, Utah — outside of Salt Lake City — and won again. “We fluked out and won another one,’’ joked Aumen. Victory in the first-time 200-lap event brought a payoff of $7,500. “It paid our ferry bill and everything,’’ said Aumen, who took a large crew along with him. “A 200-lap sprint car race is not a normal thing to do. It might be the one and only.’’ Racers came all the way from Indiana and other states so it was an entirely different field for Aumen to test himself against. “When you race around here, you get all the Washington, Oregon guys,’’ he pointed out. The 20 cars in the field essentially ran a four-quarter football style format of 50 laps due to the consumption of fuel and tire wear.
“Sprint cars, you can’t fuel them on the go,’’ said Aumen. He said he almost went down a lap after the first 50, but “we made some changes to the car and then the driver got better, too — just more accustomed to the track.’’ Aumen took the lead on Lap 152 but endured a few tense moments to hang onto it over the next 48. “I’ve never led a race that long in my life,’’ he said. Eventual runner-up Mike Murgoito actually passed Aumen at one stage by a few feet, but he gained the lead right back and brought the victory home. “You always go to win,’’ said Aumen. “I had no idea if we’d get destroyed.’’
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Another Aumen is making a name for the family. This time, it’s Ashton Aumen in action for the Cowichan Secondary School senior girls’ field hockey team against Vanier Wednesday. Cowichan rested all its Grade 12s and still won handily. Frances Kelsey also played Vanier immediately afterwards.
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Girls on the ball in U18
Winding it up: McDonnell scores three tries in 29-5 victory
Athlete’s feats: Wheels will be turning on Cobble Hill Mountain Sunday
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pirited competition from here, there and everywhere: Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s U18 girls were one of the few teams in action on a rainy weekend. They were in Victoria Sunday on the Finlayson Turf against Bays United and lost an evenly-played game 2-1. Bays didn’t have any substitutes and Cowichan had just two so the girls were going full bore in the rain on both sides. It was 1-1 at the half, with Bays scoring off a corner kick in the second for the winner. Kiana Campbell played in goal for Cowichan and did a great job in making the transition from defender. “The defence came together well to make Bays work hard to earn each goal,’’ noted Cowichan coach Carina Heyes. “Our midfield and forwards worked together as a whole, moving the ball well through the middle and distributing it up both wings for many scoring chances on great crosses created by Caisa Heyes and Cassidy Fernandes, who work exceptionally well together on the left side.’’ Cowichan expects to have its whole team available for game action this weekend. • South Cowichan’s third-annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day event takes place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cleasby Bike Park in Cobble Hill. “This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids,’’ noted South Island Mountain Bike Society director for South Cowichan Matthuw Ronald-Jones. It’s a free event, but organizers would appreciate pre-registrations at www.simbs.com to help with organizing guides, food and prizes. All ages are welcome from tykes on run bikes to teens.
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Barging ahead through rain and wind and muck, Cowichan’s Louis Gudmundseth faces resistance from Nanaimo’s Akira Takekawa and Cam Hoffman during a soggy Saturday game at the Herd Road Grounds.
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rances Kelsey Secondary’s senior girls’ volleyball team is staying the course and playing the toughest competition for a potential payoff down the road. The girls were at the Vancouver Island University tournament in Nanaimo and it was another rough weekend. “We’ve certainly got our work cut out for us this year,’’ said coach Mark Jackson. “But we are certainly putting ourselves in all the good tournaments this year.’’ Kelsey lost 8-25, 16-25 against York House and 20-25, 22-25 against D.W. Poppy in pool play and then split with Kwalikum, but fell short on total points. “We’re not bailing to a safe plan to try and win a match — just sticking to the program,’’ said Jackson. Passing continues to be a struggle, with only about 30% accuracy. But Kelsey looked very exciting at times, particularly with Lauren Barnes pummeling some back row hits. Kelsey dropped the crossover to McNair of Richmond 18-25, 16-25, but then finished with two wins over Bodwell 25-11, 25-21 and Alberni District 25-22, 26-24. Next up is the Vanier tournament.
he Cowichan Rugby Club’s Piggies made like Duckies for their First Division men’s game in the pouring rain against the Nanaimo Hornets at the Herd Road Grounds. The Piggies kept their heads above water much better than their opponents and floated to an impressive 29-5 victory. Horrendous conditions prevailed pretty much the entire game. “We chose to battle the wind in the first half which really nullified any type of kicking game, but some steady ball handling saw us exert constant pressure upon them throughout the first half,’’ noted Cowichan coach Gord McGeachy. Robbie McDonnell crashed his way over for the first try of the game that turned out to be all the scoring in the first half. “With the wind at our backs in the second half, we were able to pin Nanaimo in their end for the majority of the half,’’ McGeachy indicated. “The forwards really switched it into high gear and asserted their dominance and were able to roll over Nanaimo for three more tries.’’ McDonnell added a pair for a hat trick while Jenner Teufel also scored a try and Owen Wood’s late try sealed the deal. Cam Hall kicked two conversions. “Defensively, we played by far our best game of the year,’’ noted McGeachy. “Constant pressure neutralized what is usually a very good Nanaimo attack and also forced countless turnovers. “The weather was never going to permit a free-flowing offensive game, but good decision-making allowed us to hang onto the ball and maintain a huge possession percentage advantage, which in turn eventually wore down the Nanaimo defence.
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Blocking brilliance is shown by Danica Avery when Shawnigan Lake senior girls’ A volleyball hosted Brentwood College’s B team.
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The Cowichan First Division women’s team also tangled with Nanaimo and an anticipated evenly-matched game didn’t quite materialize. Cowichan lost 27-10, with tries in vain from Ashley Smith and Nenagh McCulloch. “Short on the scoreboard as well as on the pitch, commitments and injuries had Cowichan starting with only 14 players which didn’t help the scrums at all,’’ noted Cowichan captain Sherry Spence. “We got pushed around quite a bit by a stronger, bigger pack. “The ball didn’t get out to the backs very cleanly. But due to the wet, windy weather conditions, the game was played with a lot of heart and no one ever gave up.’’ Nanaimo picked scrum half Tanja Ness and Spence as Cowichan players of the game. Cowichan is now off for a couple of weeks with a bye and then the Thanksgiving holiday before tangling with Nanaimo again on Oct. 19 in Nanaimo.
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Moment of silence to honour Mann at weekend field hockey games
A moment of silence will be observed for Duncan’s Les Mann before all Vancouver Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association games this weekend. Denise McGeachy of Duncan, the president of the VILFHA, made the announcement this week that games
played Saturday and Sunday would be in honour of Mann’s memory. Mann, 54, died Saturday in Victoria. He was there watching daughter Miranda playing field hockey for UBC against UVic in Canada West university women’s action. Miranda is in her fifth and final year
Tuck considers fifth a missed opportunity
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Fine form: VIU player returns to familiar surroundings for university volleyball
World championships: Disabled skier says his best race would have put him on the podium, but he returns from Italy with a renewed dedication to Team Canada
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art Two of college volleyball night brought a familiar face back to Duncan Christian School Monday. DCS grad Megan Groenendijk, in her second year at Vancouver Island University, enjoyed being back in her old stomping grounds and enjoyed it even more as VIU won all four sets from Camosun 25-23, 25-20, 25-18, 25-9. The fourth set went ahead to give everyone more playing time, with the match already decided. “Megan did very well,’’ said current DCS coach David Vanderschaaf. “It’s always nice to see her playing. “It’s nice to have (sister) Danielle on the team, too, being from that volleyball family.’’ Megan saw partial action during the first two sets but then played most of the third. She made some big blocks on the right side. VIU “looked really strong and their passing’s amazing,’’ observed Vanderschaaf. DCS returned to action after nearly two weeks off in the preliminary high school match against Pacific Christian and dropped a 22-25, 22-25, 9-15 decision. “I think the team overall, we didn’t play the best we could play,’’ said Vanderschaaf. “It took a while to get into it. For the first game back, I think we just forgot a few of the rules we want to play by.’’ The team shut down play while Becky Bazinet went on a Mexico Missions trip and Sam Davison, Lauren King-Nyberg and Victoria Neufeld hiked the West Coast Trail. “Everyone came back safe,’’ Vanderschaaf raved.
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Happy homecoming for Vancouver Island University’s Megan Groenendijk, right, includes a heavy shot, top, against the blocking of Morgan Marshall (4) and Erika Morris (8) of Camosun. Above, Alex Sadowski and Alex Wolf of Camosun attempt to block a shot by Leanne Gildersleeve of VIU.
QMS riders show-stoppers at Thunderbird Championship parade: Go Shorty the horse of choice for success Don Bodger
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soggy start to the season didn’t rain on the Queen Margaret’s School equestrian team’s
parade. Weather conditions aside, the B.C. Hunter Jumper Association fall finals at Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park were a challenging competition for riders of all levels and the QMS contingent made its presence felt. “We enjoy taking team members to this show in Langley because of the great facilities,
at UBC and her dad has been with her every step of the way. The death came as a shock to many in the community. Mann had a strong coaching background in field hockey and football and, along with brothers Chris and Brian, formed a well-known valley sports family.
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QMS head coach Cheryl Keith rode Go Shorty to a BCHJA Canadian Hunter Derby win while student Catherine Rankin, the horse’s owner, rode him to Champion and Reserve Champion status at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley. wonderful riders and team atmo- professionalism were there each sphere,’’ noted QMS head coach time they entered the arena.’’ Cheryl Keith. “Their poise and Grade 10 student Christine
Coels continued her win streak on Clockwork with a championship in the 2’3’’ Short Stirrup Hunter and Reserve Champion 2’6’’ Pre-Children’s Equitation. Kassidy Keith rode Wallabee to a championship in the B Equitation division. Grade 10 rider Catherine Rankin’s horse Go Shorty continues to show well. Rankin rode him to the 3’ Children’s Equitation Championship (14 and under) and claimed Reserve Champion for 3’ Children’s Hunter. Cheryl Keith also competed on Go Shorty and won the 3’3’’ Pre-Green championship in the BCHJA Hunter Derby division by earning a score of 93 plus 20 bonus points for a total of 113. It’s the highest score seen all year in the Canadian Hunter Derby series at Thunderbird.
ord Tuck returned from the World Disabled Waterski Championships empty handed, save for a renewed sense of commitment to his fellow Team Canada skiers. Competing in the preliminary rounds of the WDWC’s slalom event — hosted at a “beautiful, world-class site” in Milan, Italy Aug. 29 — Tuck “blew it” while approaching his first gate. “I was hoping for a top-three finish,” Tuck explained, “and if I would have skied as I normally do, I would have ended up (on the podium).” Unfortunately for Tuck, he started his first pass late, a miscalculation veteran skiers make on “one in a hundred” runs, he said. “I blew it, but you pick yourself back up and carry on. I ended up fifth overall in the slalom.” Tuck may not have achieved the goals he’d set for himself in slalom, but competing alongside his Canadian teammates instilled in him a newfound sense of national-team spirit. Commenting on Team USA’s tendency to win competitions through the sheer size of its squad — Team USA fielded 13 skiers compared to Canada’s five-man squad — Tuck said he’s planning on expanding his skiing repertoire to better Team Canada’s chances of a future top-three finish. Canada finished fourth overall this year, Tuck said, and if he “would’ve tricked and jumped — even if I hadn’t posted podium results — we probably would’ve moved into third place as a team.” Tuck’s strategy moving forward includes a visit to Radar Lake in suburban Seattle in the coming weeks. While there, he and coach Shawn Shorsky will work with Radar Skis, a Washington-based manufacturer, to test and modify a new custom-built, carbon-fibre slalom ski designed specifically for Tuck’s right-footed stance (he lost his left leg in a logging accident at the age of 18). “We’re going to experiment with some designs and build a bunch of skis we like before we come on home,” Tuck said, acknowledging that he feels incredibly fortunate to do what “nobody else in his world” gets to do. As summer slowly fades to fall, Tuck said he plans to spend considerable amounts of time out on Cowichan Lake polishing his slalom performance while dusting off his jumping and trickskiing skills. Through his newfound devotion to the full skiing trinity, Tuck hopes to propel Team Canada to new heights at future competitions. “I don’t know that I’ll train hard enough to be a top-three trick skier or jumper,” Tuck said, “but if I can finish in the top 10, it’ll be good for Team Canada. “I’ll train this winter and we’ll test it out in the Pan Am (Games) next year.”
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ting access to the event of a fire, or a crash or bush fire,” the veteran chief said. “There are traffic concerns with a divided highway — we can’t get out and around vehicles; there’s no room to pass in places, so we downgrade to routine (speed). “It’s about responding safely, and not posing a risk to the rest of the public.” But the public can pose risks to his firefighters answering calls on the hazardous ‘Hat. “Generally, the police aren’t there until long after we’re there, and people still have the mindset that ‘Dammit, I have to get through.’ It happens all the time,” he said. “One woman complained to me about missing a plane: I said, ‘I’m sorry ma’am, but this (injured) man could miss the rest of his life.’ “There’s a litany of issues to be mitigated once we arrive on scene; some people just don’t get it.”
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Most people think of the risk firefighters face battling blazes, but car accident scenes come with their own dangers Getting vehicle fires snuffed while controlling traffic can be a hassle too. “Car fires are a big thing because they never happen in an appropriate spot,” said Patterson. “One big truck turned into a ‘carbecue’ right under high tension lines. We’ve also got some risks about apparatus placement. With a straight stream of water to hydro lines, someone could get cooked.” Firefighters could also get hurt, maimed or killed when vehicle parts get hot.
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“When five-mile-an-hour car bumpers get hot in a fire, they can release and throw the bumper out under pressure.” Gas tanks in vehicles are plastic now, “so they melt, then they have fuel running everywhere.” “Tires explode when cooked and heated — and what’s in buddy’s trunk?” Patterson asked. “We’ve got a gun club on our hill,” he said of risks when ammo heats. “Campers can also have one or two propane tanks, and camping fuel. “Air bags can blow, and there’s cylinders of com-
pressed gas stashed throughout a vehicle.” Lift struts for holding lids and trunks open can also become little missiles, he explained. “One American firefighter had one go through his leg.” And those are just roadway risks Malahat’s crew faces. Patterson said poisonous gases — such as hydrogen cyanide produced when plastic-type materials burn — could be lethal. “There’s enough bad stuff (gas) in one VHS video tape to kill a family, and cans of food can also heat up and explode.”
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B4 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
• • • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fire Chief, Rob Patterson; Captain/Training Officer, Tanya Patterson; Lieutenant, Nick Patterson; Firefighters, Bob Bell, Cameron Patterson; Mechanical Officer/Firefighter, John Halliwell; Junior Firefighter, Cassie Wincott; Probation Firefighters, Tracy Littlefair, Tim O’Quinn, Rob Neil, Brenda Phillips, Tom Morrissey, Tina Bell, Cody Tetley-Littlefair, Betty Johnstone, Ryan Carveth, Mike Hladky; Recruit Firefighters, Lizz Plumpton, Matt Higley, Hubert Bourne; Radio Operator, Ann Nightingale; Supporting Member, Michelle Philpott.
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B5
• • • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Chief, Keith Shields; Deputy Chief, Mike Wright; Captain, Dave Bremner, Cam Fries; Lieutenant, Stu Trotter, Derek Porter, Wes Hyde; Firefighters, Bud Brazier, Dave Ceck, Heather Plumb, Alan Sutherland, Tom Cook, Paul Mead, Chris Gingell, Sabio Arsenault, James Dickinson, Scott McMillan, Grady Lindner, Paul Gallagher, Tiffany Newman, Brett Malcolm; Probationary Firefighters, Dave Clark, Kecia Bremner, Ken Napier, Nathan Boyne, Trevor Pyne-Mercier, Tim Taylor, Jesse Leech, Peter Grey; Junior Firefighter, Owen Cook.
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Fire Chief, Ken Bulcock; Deputy Chief, Cameron Ferguson; Captains, Gordon Fraser, Paul Randall, Darin Forrest, Pat Hoskins, Charlie Brown; Lieutenants, Steve McCaffery, Steve Frueh; Secretary, Graham Frueh; Firefighters, Phil Cuthbert, Bob Thomson, Brad Logan, Dave Frueh, Thierry Larminay, Rod Ketola, Rob Miller, Scott Mackenzie, Wes Richens, Norm Swift, James Shepherd, Curtis Frueh, Andrew Bernatchez, Pam Stemler, Andrew Frueh, Michael King; Auxiliary, Glen Smith.
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B6 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
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NORTH COWICHAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B7
The Volunteer Fire Departments of the Municipality of North Cowichan invite the residents of the Cowichan Valley to participate in
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 6-12, 2013
STOP FIRES BEFORE THEY START
Smoke detectors save lives!
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Be sure your family is protected. Check batteries regularly.
If you do have a chimney fire - be sure to call your local fire department.
Please support your volunteer fire fighters in December during their boot campaign to fight
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MOST FIRES ARE PREVENTABLE By following the tips below, you can help make sure that your home is fire-safe, and help ensure your safety if a fire does occur.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Never leave your stove unattended while cooking. Keep curtains, dish towels, potholders and other combustibles away from the stove. Have your furnace checked by a reputable service company at least once a year. If you have a fireplace, have it cleaned every year. Use a firescreen to prevent sparks from flying. Check cords and plugs frequently for signs of broken insulation or frayed wires. Buy appliances having approval of Underwriters Laboratories or another nationally recognized testing laboratory. 7. Teach children not to play with matches or cigarette lighters. 8. Install at least one smoke detector on every floor of the home. 9. Keep a fire extinguisher in the home and one in the car. 10. Have an escape route and alternate route planned in advance in case of fire, and designate a safe meeting place for family members once outside.
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We would like to Thank the following employers for their continued support... Aggressive Fire Safety BC Ambulance Service BC Ferries BC Government BC Hydro BC Liberal Party Beverly Corners Liquor Store Bridge Way Transport Built 2 Last Construction Canada Safeway Canadian Tire Catalyst Paper Cedar Grove Roofing Cooper Boating C.V.R.D. Discovery Honda District of North Cowichan Duncan Paving Co. European Specialties
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B6 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
Friday, October 4, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
NORTH COWICHAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B7
The Volunteer Fire Departments of the Municipality of North Cowichan invite the residents of the Cowichan Valley to participate in
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 6-12, 2013
STOP FIRES BEFORE THEY START
Smoke detectors save lives!
It’s time to have your Chimney Cleaned
Be sure your family is protected. Check batteries regularly.
If you do have a chimney fire - be sure to call your local fire department.
Please support your volunteer fire fighters in December during their boot campaign to fight
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MOST FIRES ARE PREVENTABLE By following the tips below, you can help make sure that your home is fire-safe, and help ensure your safety if a fire does occur.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Never leave your stove unattended while cooking. Keep curtains, dish towels, potholders and other combustibles away from the stove. Have your furnace checked by a reputable service company at least once a year. If you have a fireplace, have it cleaned every year. Use a firescreen to prevent sparks from flying. Check cords and plugs frequently for signs of broken insulation or frayed wires. Buy appliances having approval of Underwriters Laboratories or another nationally recognized testing laboratory. 7. Teach children not to play with matches or cigarette lighters. 8. Install at least one smoke detector on every floor of the home. 9. Keep a fire extinguisher in the home and one in the car. 10. Have an escape route and alternate route planned in advance in case of fire, and designate a safe meeting place for family members once outside.
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We would like to Thank the following employers for their continued support... Aggressive Fire Safety BC Ambulance Service BC Ferries BC Government BC Hydro BC Liberal Party Beverly Corners Liquor Store Bridge Way Transport Built 2 Last Construction Canada Safeway Canadian Tire Catalyst Paper Cedar Grove Roofing Cooper Boating C.V.R.D. Discovery Honda District of North Cowichan Duncan Paving Co. European Specialties
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B8 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
• • • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fire Chief, M McKinlay; Deputy Chief, A Sanderson; Assistant Chief, R. Olaussen; Captains, R. Starke, D. McDevitt; Lieutentants, W. Watson, C. Irving; Firefighters, W. Elvins, L. Closson, B. Maheu, G. Wikkerink, C. Adams, T. Michieli, K. Woodley, S. Ollson, B. Cannon, J. Kerrone, J. Van Wieren, P. Darling, A. McKinlay, A.D. McKinlay, C. Tromp, D. Martin, J. Baan, Z. Harris, H. Hatcher, W. Ruiter, R. Currie, A. Leonard, R. Lacerte, D. Hamilton, L. Shigeoka, K. Olfort.
Duncan
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Fire Chief, Rob MacDowell; Deputy Chief, Scott Henning; Captains, Craig Douglas, Malcolm Vale; Lieutenants, Jay Hammerer, Brad Coleman, John Poland; Firefighters, Russ Penner, Rick Dey, Ralph Mayea, Bob Logie, Gord Stone, Perry Bracken, Mike Smith, Barry Hoag, Todd Simonson, Ron Delcourt, Rob Sutton, Jeff Lane, Dave Tucker, Nehru Manak, Adam MacRae, Steve Finch, Rob Windsor, Scott Neen, Thyren Jacobs; Secretary, Darrin St. Amand; Treasurer, Kyle Rezansoff.
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Malahat Fire Rescue We would like to thank our Volunteers and their families for all their support and dedication. We also want to thank those that employ members of the emergency services community.
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B9
• • • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Maple Bay
Fire Chief, Gary Wicklund; Deputy Fire Chief, Mike Dunn; 1st Captain, Bob Taylor; 2nd Captain, Kim Nichol; 1st Lieutenant, Kelly Paddle; 2nd Lieutenant, Greg Kinnell; Secretary, Andy Hutchins; Treasurer, Ian Milne; Firefighters, Andy Stewart, Bill Schuckel, Don Grantham, Dave Sim, Greg Palmer, Len Bonar, Ken Carter, Martin Kamma, Jay Rozen, Henry Sirkia, Todd Etherington, Tom Downey, David Andrews, Phil Williams, Bill Cook, Stu Taylor, Greg Sutfin, Evan Wicklund, Florian Prenz, David Lowes, David Hitchcock, Michael Beaveridge, Greg McCrea.
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B11
• • • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Steve Allenby, Meghan Bailey, Mike Bewcyk, Cliff Browne, Darryl Brouwer, Brad Constable, Richard Crawford, Ken Denham, Maria Devesa, Shea Dewit, Dan Dusseault, Aaron Edgell, Dave Elley, Scott Fair, Kevin Hardy, Al Irwin, Brady Irwin, Nick Kornet, Kevin Millard, Jeff Moore, Brandon Pickard, Michelle Rodger, Andrew Rozenboom, Krista Rukus, Neil Rukus, Rob Sharp, Rick Sketchley and Eric Thomsen
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o you have an escape plan if your house was to suddenly burst into flames? Sadly, not a lot of folks do. But Crofton fire chief Lee Burridge is urging everyone to sit down and draw one out. “Most parents of elementary schools will see escape plans every year at the Fire Prevention Day that Crofton Fire Department holds in October,” Burridge said. “We usually give them a sample plan for them to take home and draw their house plan then pick the best escape routes.” Although most homes are laid out differently, there are some basics to keep in mind. “It’s important to teach children to get out of the house and not hide in a closet or bathroom,” said Burridge. “And to also have an outside
meeting area that’s drawn on the plan.” Everyone should know the quickest, easiest way to get out through the nearest door or window. According to the National Fire Protection Association’s escape advice, plans should have two escape exits in each room with windows. “Everyone in the household must understand the escape plan,” states the NFPA website. “When you walk through your plan, check to make sure the escape routes are clear and doors and windows can be opened easily.” Burridge agreed. “Every home should have front or back doors that should be unobstructed with clutter,” he said. Windows and doors on second levels or third floors aren’t ideal for easy escapes, he added. “Second story windows are approximately 10 feet from the ground and jumping out should be the last option.” “In the case of a fire, there’s no time to get anything out. Get every person out of the
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house and stay out. Do not go back in for pets.” He also advised folks to have smoke alarms in every bedroom. “Smoke kills well before fire burns people. So many TV and films show people run about with flames all around them, but in reality, black toxic smoke from burning household contents makes it impossible to breathe and people are overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning. “If smoke alarms go off, stay low to the floor where the air is clearer, arouse everyone in the household and leave the building. Phone 911 and do not go back into the building.” “Once you’re out, stay out,” advises the National Fire Protection Association. “Under no circumstances should you ever go back into a burning building. If someone is missing, inform the fire department dispatcher when you call. Firefighters have the skills and equipment to perform rescues.” Burridge said the biggest misconception he’s come across in his time as a firefighter is folks thinking it won’t happen to them. “Fires can happen anytime, anywhere,” he said.
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