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Platforms delivered: housing, education, health as top issues Peter W. Rusland

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Belle White and Hannah Morten admire the Christmas decoration window display of Wishes gift shop during the annual Downtown Duncan Christmas Light Up festivities on Friday.

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bout 24,000 folks have signed a petition supporting maximum sentencing against a Duncan man facing animal cruelty charges related to an April 21

incident. On behalf of petition creator and animal cruelty advocate Charlene Myers, Crofton’s Brandon Meyer handed the signatures to Crown counsel Monday. The accused, Brandon Harrison, is due to make his plea Dec. 17 relating to the beating incident of a Boston terrier-French bulldog witnesses have named Terry. “I’m writing this letter and including the

signatures of 23,952 people from a petition to respectfully request that, in the event Brandon Harrison is found guilty of ‘causing an animal to continue to be in distress,’ Crown counsel recommend to the judge the maximum sentence for this offence,” Myers, founder of Animal Cruelty Legislation Advocates Canada, wrote in a letter to Crown. “I would like to draw your attention to the fact that, at the time the petition was drafted, this was the only animal cruelty charge Mr. Harrison was facing, but now that he has also been charged with or ‘causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal’ in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada, I ask that, if Mr. Harrison is found guilty of that offence, you please consider the maximum penalty for that offence instead when

making your sentencing recommendation.” The petition — which went viral when it was created in September — also makes another request: if Harrison is found guilty, and in accordance with the British Columbia Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, “he be prohibited ‘from owning or having custody or control of an animal’ for the rest of his lifetime.” The April 21 incident saw witnesses Chris and Leigh Davies come across the dog while driving down Cowichan Lake Road. Terry stepped with caution onto the road at the Gerz Road turnoff. The Davies pulled over, flashing their lights to warn oncoming traffic to stop. That’s when the situation turned ugly. more page 9

ousing, health, education and Cowichan Tribes management were the top issues among eight candidates for chief during Thursday’s forum in the Si’em Lelum Gym. Former chief, Philomena Alphonse, translated into Hul’qumi’num candidates’ answers to written questions from dozens of Tribes members. Their new chief will be elected Dec 5. The eight were asked by the News Leader Pictorial to describe the most important issue facing their people, and what sets them apart from the other hopefuls. Outgoing chief Harvey Alphonse said housing shortages are what he’s asked about most. “If we could address housing, education issues would fall into line; members don’t feel they’re treated fairly when they send their kids to school.” Alphonse hoped to see members gaining job training in Alberta, and construction skills here to help build Cowichan homes. Sharon Ann Lewis said mold in Tribes homes is a prominent problem. “Mold causes debilitating illnesses with our elders, families and children. We have to come to terms with our housing problems, and roads that go to our homes.” Cowichan people also face challenges to sovereignty from corporations, and federal and provincial governments trying to grab their land, and erode their rights, she said. “We’re equal to Canada (citizens); we just have to believe we’re equal.” Lewis also wanted equal access to tobacco-tax money, as other bands have. “Across Canada (government) gives tobacco taxes back to the people: they need that to fix their cars and homes, and buy clothes.” more page 8

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Developers honoured for new and revamped properties The greening of Duncan continued with energy-efficient developments honoured with city awards Monday. Howard Meakin’s revamp of the former Doman office building (435 Trunk Road), and Will Duggan’s Build Green townhome (472 Chesterfield Avenue) received kudos in city hall during

council’s inaugural service. Duncan’s commercial development award of excellence went to Meakin and architect Peter Jan de Hoog who helmed upgrades of the landmark three-story ofﬁce building. It was recently sold, and formerly owned by Western Forest Products. It was transformed into the Cowichan

Health and Wealth Centre. Meanwhile, Duggan accepted Duncan’s residential development award of excellence. It cheers the four-unit townhouse, ﬁnished in January, on Duggan’s behalf by Dwayne Perry — from a design by Glen Calihoo of Built 2 Last Construction.

Two names added to Duncan’s historic scroll of honour

Scroll of honour: Years of volunteering for countless group’s earn McKinlay city salute Peter W. Rusland

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Denise McKinlay and Chuck McCandless were the latest citizens added to Duncan’s Scroll of Honour during a city hall ceremony Monday.

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huck McCandless’ well of compassion for Cowichan’s homeless folks landed him Duncan’s Scroll of Honour Monday. The tireless outreach worker, and beloved Irish banjo man, was touched by the honour, yet shared his kudos with the many who support him and the valley’s needy. “It’s not just me,” said McCandless who was instrumental in seeing Cowichan’s Warmland Shelter built. “It’s this community. “I’m really grateful, and obviously moved.”

McCandless’ family was in city chambers witnessing him receive one of Duncan’s highest honours as the go-to guy about homelessness in recent years. He can often be found downtown hosting Meals on the Ground at the former Mound site, or helping needy folks 24/7, explained Councillor Martin Barker, himself a Warmland volunteer. “His advocacy for those who need help from society is continuous,” said Barker. “I often see on his Facebook laments about funding for the homeless — Chuck’s contributions go well beyond doing his job.” McCandless started work with Victoria’s John

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stunned Denise McKinlay threaded her way to the spotlight in city hall chambers Monday, where she received one of Duncan’s top honours. McKinlay was presented her Scroll of Honour by Councillor Sharon Jackson. The blushing valley volunteer pillar admitted feeling “bamboozled” by friends and family who got her to the city’s inaugural ceremony under false pretenses. “I’m honoured, surprised, and shocked,” she said. McKinlay’s long list of selfless efforts include helping the Cowichan Bay Fire District, Duncan Curling Club, Cowichan Golf and Country Club, Cowichan District Hospital Board and Foundation, Duncan Dabber Bingo, and protocol chair for the 1990 B.C. Games, and 2000 B.C. Senior Games board. She was Duncan’s representative at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics too. Helping the Duncan High School Reunion Group for eight years helped round out the political animal’s time. McKinlay’s valley life saw her family erect many local buildings, including the heritage Guide Hall, and chapel at Queen Margaret’s School. She helped support her family by working at Hayes Low Cost, and Duncan Safeway. “She’s an all-round remarkable woman,” summed Jackson. Two more honoured

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raduation rates for Cowichan Secondary and all of School District 79 are above provincial

averages. Statistics show rates for all students eligible to graduate are nearperfect at Cowichan Secondary at 99% and 98% for the district as a whole. The provincial rate for both public and private facilities sits at 95% for those eligible to graduate. For first-time students in Grade 12, Cowichan boasts a 92% mark and the district is at 82%, compared to the provincial average of 81%. “This is a celebration for the whole system, K to 12, not just for the high school,’’ noted Cowichan principal Charlie Coleman. “It should be particularly satisfying for folks who have worked at Prevost, Quamichan and Cowichan over the last few years. Keeping kids engaged in school is the key to improved grad rates. “Special thanks to the folks who helped us get the Grade 12s all the way to grad. Please note, this is just one measure of success.

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lenders like to see a payment history of at least two years on at least two accounts, such as a car loan and a credit card. • Make all your payments on time – the cleaner your credit history, the better your chances of being approved. It’s good to know how lenders use your Beacon Score – but it’s even better to know your score is good because your financial life is in order and on track. That’s where a professional advisor comes in. Talk to one today. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Quebec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Insurance products and services are distributed by I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Quebec – a Financial Services Firm). Insurance licence sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company outside of Quebec.

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Fixing addictions among Natives was Lorissa Peters’ primary concern. She demanded more after-care such as half-way houses for recovering Natives. “They go right back to the liquor store or drug dealer,” she said, urging more abuse education. Some substance issues stem from abuse in residential schools, such as ones Peters survived.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 “The cycle of harsh abuse goes on in our community. Some people just can’t understand what we went through in residential schools.” Finding a balance of sustainability in Cowichan’s economic plans was Patrick Stock’s message. “Without a band run like a business, we can’t operate sustainably.” He cited food and fisheries-management concerns, noting he has “a good background” to run the Tribes. Dick Williams explained education can help members keep their homes, while CMHC could help build more. “Let’s sit down with VIU,” he said of trades and construction programs for Natives. “The government wants to throw money our way; let’s do it.” Tribes needs skills to escape dependency on government, he said. “Our kids have to be proud.” Howie George was proud of Cowichan members’ resiliency to stay healthy and solve problems. “We created jobs before, we’ll do it again. We’re a very, very smart people,” he said, sure those smarts can answer Tribes housing crunch. “The harder we work, the luckier we’ll be. We have to work together to make things happen.” Things such as better communication by chief and council, explained William (Chip) Seymour. “Members coming into our offices say they aren’t getting answers from anyone. They’re getting shuffled around. “Let’s deal with these issues,” he said, citing youth concerns, housing and education. “We need $20 million to build a youth wellness centre. Let’s get the dollars to get that built.” Education about heritage awareness among his people was Ron George’s drive. “It should be compulsory to have Cowichan 101 in our curriculum.” Textbooks tell of residential-school abuse but “teachers choose not to use those.” Instead, he wanted students taught Cowichan myths about Mount Tzouhalem and Mount Prevost, and connect kids to their traditional lands. “It’s all out there on the land.”

Malahat crash curbs Friday commute for 40 minutes

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Petitioners urge court to find redress for Terry’s suffering from page 1

According to Chris, the accused pinned the terrier by the neck to the road and punched him three times in the head. “Mr. Harrison’s dog is a sentient being who was completely reliant upon Mr. Harrison for the most basic necessities of life,” Myers wrote. “If news reports are accurate, Terry was let down. Instead of being provided with the care to which he is entitled by law, he was allegedly punched in the head three times and flung across a road and into a ditch. “I have no doubt that Terry suffered distress as a result of this alleged act. Whatever Mr. Harrison’s rationale for his apparent crime, Terry’s suffering must be redressed. I hope that redress will come from the courts.” Harrison is also facing charges of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (as a result of an alleged altercation at the scene) and criminal harassment.

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Rachel Peppler, a fitness trainer, decorates a pine tree representing the Cowichan Fitness Trainer’s Alliance, Nov. 27 at Duncan city square. A dozen trees of The Community Christmas Tree Forest were decorated by local businesses and organizations.

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inor injuries and rush-hour gridlock resulted from Friday’s crash that closed the Malahat Drive in both directions for about 40 minutes. Malahat fire chief Rob Patterson said the wreck happened at about 6 p.m. when a vehicle made a left turn out of Aspen Road into the southbound lane, and hit a southbound vehicle. Three people were taken by paramedics to Victoria hospital with what Patterson believed were minor injuries.

The smash damaged a Ford pickup truck and a car, and involved three other vehicles. The mess spanned the northbound lane that has no dividing median at Aspen, the fire chief said. “There was shrapnel all over the road,” he said. “For safety sake we shut the highway down.” Patterson suspected a distracted driver as the crash’s cause as hundreds of commuters — including Victoria Symphony players headed to the Cowichan Theatre — were stalled. “It was beautiful out; clear and dry. There was no excuse for this accident other than driver inattention.” Police investigation continues into the collision’s cause.

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When will tax payers get what they pay for? Priorities: Strangled by a bloated bureaucracy

en years ago, we saw homeless people shivering on the street and asked for a roof and some blankets. Instead, we got the $8.5-million Warmland Shelter, jobs for social workers and as many — if not more — homeless. It’s a prime example of how government projects so often miss the mark for the people who pay for them. We operate a theatre that sits empty five or six nights of every week while denying dedicated funding for our arts and culture groups. We build a limited access pool in Duncan while allowing our existingKerry Park rec centre to decay. It’s timeto We operate buses that often cruise return power the valley with no one in them. We hire more and more civil students to the people without ever asking for them. And because of that unwanted gift, we also got the magnificent CVRD complex and a massive expansion at the North Cowichan municipal hall to give them a place to work. This while downtown office buildings sit vacant. Then we hand our indispensible civic work force double-digit raises to make sure we keep them here and happy. This while the taxpayer struggles to keep up with inflation; Local government tax bills have risen at such an astonishing rate that it is difficult to argue anything other than restraint — or indeed, cutbacks — are in order. Yet worthwhile project after worthwhile project seems to go wanting. Few of these are bad, or wrong; on the contrary, most are welcome additions to our community. It just seems what we are provided inevitably fails to match what we are paying for. Isn’t this evidence it is time to bring some sense to the system? Isn’t it time to give it a radical redesign that somehow takes power away from the bureaucrats and gives it to the people? Isn’t it time for a change?

We say:

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

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There are a lot of traditions in this community worth having. But one thing the Cowichan region does particularly well is welcome the holiday season. Ladysmith’s light up continues to rank among B.C.’s most notable, but it’s hardly unique. Communities in every corner of our region step up to get residents into the spirit.

Fumina Fujishima and Maiya Parker enjoy Friday’s Duncan light-up.

Two presents sure to make someone happy Maeve Maguire

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h, December. You can’t swing a Santa hat without hitting someone asking for a donation. How does one choose which efforts to support? Let me unburden you of that decision by recommending with complete bias two local campaigns: one costs less than $10 and the other is free. In return for your good will, and in the spirit of this season of giving, I will reveal a secret many have coveted for the past three years. The goal of Operation: Underpants was to collect 100 pairs of brand-new underwear. We destroyed it. Last December, while interviewing homeless outreach worker Chuck McCandless for a story, I asked if there was anything specific he was in short supply of. “Underwear,” he replied. McCandless said people are great at handing over their used coats and toques, but no one gives away pre-

loved ginch — obviously. Stepping into a pair of fresh briefs is our first act of dignity in the morning and no man, woman, or child in this community should miss that. Thanks to social media, announcements on SunFM radio, and the generosity of Cycle Therapy, the Cowichan Green Community, and Wendy Bowen at Start Line Physiotherapy, our haul totalled 542 pairs, a toothbrush, 71 pairs of socks, a scarf, six pairs of longjohns, seven packs of Maxipads, and $10. At Fatima da Silva’s Boxing Day dinner for Cowichan’s hungriest, half of this bounty was added to the bags of swag dinner guests took away with them. The rest of the skivvies McCandless gave out throughout the year. He could have used double what we collected last year. There’s that much of a need. Buy a pack of underpants for men, women, and little ones, and drop it off at Cowichan Green Community and Cycle Therapy. Like our Operation: Underpants page on Facebook for updates and other locations to drop off new knickers.

We’re all for art and freedom of expression, but there are times when that statement has to come with a “but.” The success of rap music is all the indication you need to see that it speaks to people. But the profanity and lyrical imagery that can accompany the genre is less than ideal for an event like the Duncan light-up. Next time, maybe schedule something a little more suited to the season?

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“Where are the monkey bars, mommy?” Three months into the school year my agile kindergartener still struggles with what to do at recess, and she’s not alone. In the re-configuration of schools last May, these kids moved from Duncan Elementary School to the former middle school Ecole Mount Prevost, which has no monkey bars, or teeter-totters, or trees with falling fir cones that little imaginations turn into fairy homes. These kids are missing out. Our PAC entered a Canadian online-voting competition sponsored by AVIVA Insurance to win between $5,000 and $150,000 to fund a school-yard revitalization project. It has designed a space for kids to play, an outdoor classroom area, a food garden, and exercise equipment for the rest of the community to use. Our school won’t win a cent unless it gets the support of this entire community — the national competition is that tough. This votingfor-funding method is gaining popularity — Palsson Elementary School in Lake Cowichan

is in this same competition. If we all support these campaigns when they arise, we’ll all get monkey bars, or whatever is needed most. As chief Mount Prevost campaigner Mona Kaiser says, “It costs you nothing but a few moments to go online and vote everyday until Dec. 12” Email mtprevostpac@sd79.bc.ca for instructions and for daily voting reminders. If these campaigns don’t suit you, pick a few that do; there are many you can contribute to this Christmas. As a reward for your generosity, I will share a much-coveted secret that good reputations have been built on. Go to cowichandale.com to find out. Merry munching, Cowichan! Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Email her at maeve@describewriting.com.

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Where do we need a Trans-Canada Highway pedestrian over-pass(es)? “There should be one by the Duncan Mall, and by the (Timmy’s-McDonald’s-Wendy’s) fast-food joints. This must be the pedestrian kill-zone of Canada. I think it’s ﬁve (crossing deaths) this year.”

“At Tim Hortons across from the (Cowichan) high school. So many kids are crossing there, and jaywalking.”

Doug Tuttle, Shawnigan Lake

Tasha Pegg, Maple Bay

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Enjoy the stay on soil dumping, but keep the ﬁght moving forward

Dear editor “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” Unfortunately, that quote is credited to Star Trek’s Spock, but it certainly rings true.Thank you to the CVRD and the Shawnigan Residents Association for not rolling over and allowing SIA’s contaminated soils dumping permit to go unchallenged. It is indeed promising to have the cool heads at the Environmental Appeals Board grant a stay against SIA’s contaminated soil dumping at Shawnigan Lake, but the battle does continue. So this is a call to the many, Shawnigan Lake residents, users and supporters, to help protect our community, our lake, our water and our health. Clean water is a very basic need and sharing the legal costs of the SRA campaign is our duty. Join the ranks of the many and fight the good fight. Bruce Stevens

In my opinion: People working in it need to share their pride

t’s time to start telling the full story about B.C.’s coastal forest industry, Coast Forest Products Association along with its member companies are doing just that. With more than 38,000 people whose jobs and livelihoods rely on a healthy coastal forestry sector, it’s clear that forestry is an integral part of the fabric of coastal communities all over Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and up to Haida Gwaii. What’s also clear to me is that there are not enough of us sharing our stories and experiences that demonstrate the significance of our industry — and importance of a healthy Shawnigan Lake and modern coastal forest sector. Our sector has undergone a major transition and made CVRD administrator’s salaries an enormous strides over the recent years. Today it Andrew Leong is a sustainable, modern and innovative industry. insult to our troops Shae Webber, of the Kinette Club of Duncan, ﬁlls a Caravan courtesy of BowMel Chrysler, with food for the Cowichan There are so many reasons to be proud of the Dear editor sector and, because of this, now is the moment A major-general is second-in-command of Valley Food Basket during the club’s food drive and hot dog sale outside Walmart Supercentre on Nov. 24. when we need to start a meaningful conversaall 50,600 full- and part-time combat troops a lack of appropriate accountability to the need it for safety reasons. I saw David one of Canada’s army and earns slightly over tax payers, and blatant nest-feathering. I day at the library shortly after he bought his tion about who we are today so we can build $180,000 per year upon promotion to that sincerely hope the wage freeze announced jacket and he looked so proud to have it. So our future. Need a bit of prompting? Let me first tell you office. The brigadier-general, in charge of all for those in the CVRD upper-echelon is a whoever took it needs to do the right thing why I’m proud to be a part of forestry in coastal land forces in western Canada, earns about precursor to an adjustment to more realistic and return it to David. B.C. $157,000 per year. In Afghanistan, lieutencompensation packages we as taxpayers can B. Wright Our industry is renewable — and sustainable. ant-colonels in command of battle groups live with. Perhaps also, the senior staff of Cowichan We work hard to maintain our position as a of more than 1,000 combat troops earned a CVRD should remind themselves exactly world leader in sustainable forest management base wage of about $120,000. And they earn who they are working for. It’s public transportation, not a and environmentally-friendly building products every last penny! Canadian Armed Forces Russ Meades and that’s good news for the environment. In annual pay adjustments (the word “increase” Shawnigan Lake cruise line B.C., we harvest less than 1% of our forests evis a bit of a stretch) in the past few years Dear editor ery year, and on the coast, we plant more than amount to around 1.5% per year, somewhat Your Nov. 20 “Our take” has hit the nail Recent crimes make me wonder 17 million seedlings annually. less than the annual inflation rate. on the head! BC Ferries has to finally realWe provide important livelihoods for coastal That the glorified desk jockeys, pencil where we are going ize that they are not running a cruise line! communities. Even if you are not one of the pushers and purse-string-holders in CVRD Dear editor There are far too many pigs at the trough more than 38,000 people in forestry, transportashould earn as much or more than those What the hell is happening in this great at head office and very little thought given tion or marine who depend on our industry for who lead our troops into harm’s way on place that we live? War veterans who fought to the people who need this important part your livelihood — directly or indirectly — you international military operations borders for our way of life getting medals stolen by of our highway system. Have you ever still benefi t. Our industry is central to the econoon the obscene. I have no problem at all two-bit chumps, who have no respect for given thought as to why BC Ferries has to with a fair wage for any given administrative what they did for us? Special Olympians hav- advertise its service? If you want to travel to mies of many communities, and we pay taxes position within our municipal government. ing their jackets stolen while training for a or from the main island or gulf islands, you and stumpage that help provide public services And it is of course necessary to attract qual- great event? And all this so close to Christhave to use BC Ferries, so why does it spend and infrastructure across B.C. Forestry is at the root of who we are. As Britity people with competitive compensation mas. It kind of makes you wonder what’s millions on TV ads? It is high time we fought ish Columbians, forestry is where we all came packages. But the self-inflated salaries of the wrong with the system as a whole? back with regard to this poorly managed from. Our sector made possible the transporin-crowd at CVRD smacks of nepotism, Jay Burnham corporation and make it accountable for its tation networks and other services so vital to Mill Bay mismanagment. Forget the slot machines, individuals who enjoy a unique West Coast cut out the ridiculous advertising, dump of the pigs from the trough, and get it lifestyle. We have created a culture of wood that Do the right thing, return the young some has spread around the globe as others appreciright. Enough is enough. ate our sustainable, high-quality wood and Dave Young man’s jacket “Do you like Christmas advertising prior to the last weekpaper products. Cobble Hill Dear editor end in November?” We are all in this together. People on the coast Whoever took special Olympian David You answered: care about their forests, and this includes people Simms’ jacket needs to return it. To take More letters online in forestry. That’s why we make sure we consult 79 per cent NO something from someone is stealing and with coastal residents, First Nations and comwhat you did is not right. There are places To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts munity groups during our planning, and why that can help you if you need a warm jacket. with the community immediately through the comments web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com most of our operations are independently certiWhy take from those who earned it and function at cowichannewsleader.com fied to internationally recognized standards. We are looking to the future. The claim that forestry is a sunset industry is itself, outdated. Every day I see advances in technology, market expansion, and endless possibilities for new products such as sound abatement fencing, nanocrystaline Here 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. cellulose and green building products. response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: We are growing and hiring skilled people. If not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com you are looking for a career with a future, keep You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4 coastal forestry on your radar. reach you during oﬃce hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. • Fax it to us at 250-746-8529

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y the way, did you hear: • The annual tree-lighting ceremony at Cowichan District Hospital returns tonight at 6 p.m. Gretchen Hartley and Shelley Kuecks of Cowichan Valley Hospice remind us the event has become a beloved ritual for any local to remember loved ones who have died. Light Up in Memory includes comforting words and music from the Threshold and Queen Margaret’s School choirs. Following the lighting ceremony, Cowichan Valley Hospice volunteers will serve refreshments in the hospital cafeteria. • Cam Ferguson reminds us that Cowichan firefighters will once again be out Friday and Saturday, raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada in their annual Boot Drive. Members from Crofton, Sahtlam, Maple Bay, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay and Malahat fire departments will be holding out their boots in downtown Crofton, Catalyst Pulp and Paper, Superstore, Valley View Country Grocer, Valley View Liquor Plus, Duncan Safeway, Beverly Corners, Thrifty Foods, Beverly Corners Liquor Store, 49th Parallel Grocery Store, Mill Bay Thrifty Foods, Mill Bay Co-Op and Mill Bay Tim Hortons. Funds raised have a direct impact on the Cowichan Valley, home to 12 registered clients of Mus-

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Valley people Name: Tim Armbruster Occupation: semi-truck driver Age: 49 Hometown: Regina, Sask If you get a chance go see: Man of Steel Right now I am reading: Clive Cussler I’m listening to: Group Love At least once everyone should: try ﬁshing in the river Most people don’t know about: my dancing skills Proudest or happiest moment: watching my kids grow up Biggest fear: old roller coasters If I was appointed king of the valley I would: create better roads Before I die: race a motorcycle Words I live by: enjoy each day outdoors

cular Dystrophy Canada. Cowichan firefighters have raised more than $350,000 through their Boot Drive alone. • Chris Jones, Donna Petrie and the rest of the folks at Duncan’s Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn are giving select customers a chance to put their money where their mouths are. They are launching the Old Fork by Night experience with a few days of special invitation-only meals where guests are asked to eat their fill, then pay whatever they feel is appropriate. They promise tapas dining and live music. • Chemainus Gardens has just published a book of photos by Cim MacDonald, and donated enough copies that one lucky person from each table at the Golden Brush Awards dinner was able to take one home, after a scrumptious dinner from a menu developed by Mike Morgan of Clubhouse Catering. • Your eyes didn’t betray you while driving through Mill Bay the morning of Nov. 21. Those were male members of the Class of 2014 rallying outside Frances Kelsey Secondary School in tutus. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

On Dec. 1, the Canadian AIDS Society asks folks to remember “It’s Not Over.” The number of older people living with HIV has risen steadily in the last 15 years. In 2011 in Canada, nearly one out of every ﬁve new diagnoses was for a person over age 50.

It’s estimated the percentage of seniors with HIV (age 65 and older) will almost double in Canada in the next 25 years. With current treatments, people are living long, healthy active lives with HIV. It is now a chronic disease, not a terminal disease.

Raising awareness about Aboriginal AIDS OMG on HIV: Cowichan group engaging the community

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atthew Louie used popular acronyms among teenagers to target youth recently with handouts to help spread AIDS awareness among Aboriginals. Louie is the program coordinator for Cowichan Tribes’ Kw’am Kw’um S’uli, an organization that facilitates workshops for youth, elders, people who work with and for Aboriginal people in the Cowichan Valley regarding HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Acronyms and facts included “OMG... nearly 1/2 of all new cases of HIV in Canada are

Aboriginal women; IDK... do you know your HIV status? One Aboriginal person in B.C. tests positive for HIV every week; WTH...more women than men are being tested for STIs and HIV;” and, “What’s the 411...1/3 of new cases of HIV in Canada are Aboriginal youth ages 15 to 29 years old.” “I think what’s important is discovering the truth and also knowing this health condition is 100% preventable,” said Louie Monday from Cowichan Tribes Ts’ewulhtun health centre, which offers free and confidential HIV and STI testing from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays excluding statutory holidays. “It’s really about getting the message out there and also addressing the stigmas and that stigmas can often prevent the truth from being discovered.” This week, from Dec. 1 to 5, marks Aboriginal Aids Awareness week, with Dec. 1 also World AIDS Day.

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Louie, a board member of the Red Road HIV/AIDS Network, recently organized a peereducation series of workshops in Cowichan offering training to folks interested in volunteering or facilitating their own workshops with small or large community groups. “It’s the beginning of the training we will be offering,” said Louie. “And we have a lot of work ahead of us.” The 31-year-old got involved with the HIV and AIDS movement through his work as coordinator for the Aboriginal Youth Program at YouthCO. He was then nominated and elected to the Red Road board in 2001. “We can see how much we have learned since HIV was first detected in the early 1980’s — and how much things have changed,” said Louie in a board member profile published in Red Road’s publication bloodlines. more on A15

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Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal aids awareness, Kw’am Kw’um S’uli program coordinator Matthew Louie recently led peereducation awareness workshops in Cowichan. Ashley Degraaf

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• • • HEALTH & WELLNESS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Organization now in its tenth year

Wine-lovers refuse to say no way, Jose Fundraiser: Rare Tempranillo grapes fuel cancer-ﬁghting bottles of local wine Peter W. Rusland

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osé Rodrigo would likely be modestly tickled having his locally grown tempranillo grapes made into a rare Rocky Creek wine named after him. Especially because $10 from every bottle of Jose Tempranillo sold will fund Tour de Rock toward research into curing cancer, the disease that claimed Jose in 2004. “He would have loved it,” wife Susan Yates said of the red variety Jose aimed to plant on his micro-vineyard off Glenora’s Mountain Road. But he died at age 72, before planting the vines from his native Spain. So friends honoured the man from Madrid by sinking tempranillo vines into his two-acre spread, Yates explained. It’s believed Yates’ tempranillo grapes are among the only ones produced on the island. “When José died, friends put in

the first seven rows of pinot noir, voignier in 2004,” said Yates who got tempranillo from the states, and gained a special federal permit to plant the 500 tempranillo vines. “José wanted a vineyard and to make wine and sell it.” Then Rocky Creek Winery owners Linda and Mark Holford met Yates, and wanted to make some unique tempranillo, and help fight cancer. “We knew Sue through the Wine Island Growers Association,” said Linda. “She helped us plant at Rocky Creek and at wine-tasting events, so we helped her with her vineyard — but she doesn’t want to go commercial.” “We believe in giving back what we get,” Linda said. “We’re so honoured Sue gave us her grapes.” Rocky Creek used Yates’ grapes to make 130 bottles of José Tempranillo in 2009. It all sold. “If customers love it, we’ll make more — this year, we doubled our production from last year to our 2011 José Tempranillo just released— it’s a special story. “We could have kept this wine to ourselves, but we want to develop this area as a wine region,” said Linda, noting she and Mark never met José. “If you can do

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some special wines, it’s fun to share: wine making is stories.” Those local viticultural tales now include making the wine from locally grown tempranillo grapes. “(Tempranillo production) is very marginal. It grows in Spain from the centre to the north, but needs more heat than we get here,” said Yates, noting José was determined to see if the variety could grow in the Warm Land. Linda agreed growing the bold, red grapes on the island is the challenge. “Our region is like Germany, or northern France, not Spain. (Tempranillo) doesn’t ripen here every year — it’s a rare wine.” Meanwhile, Yates was delighted her husband’s vision was shared by the Holfords. “José was an incredibly enthusiastic person, but he probably wouldn’t have had the conceit to name this wine after himself.” José Tempranillo can only be purchased through the winery. It sells for $50 for a 500-millilitre bottle. Reserve through the winery, or book online where orders carry a minimum purchase order of six bottles, which can also be a mixed courtesy Susan Yates variety. Visit rockycreekwinery.ca, Jose Rodrigo died before seeing the fruition of his Spanish Tempraor call 250-748-5622. nillo grapes in Cowichan.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

“As the number of people living with HIV grew dramatically, the international community was called into action. “Socioeconomic challenges faced by indigenous peoples contribute to the spread of these health conditions,” he said. “By communicating in a respectful language when educating our children, youth and families about HIV, we have an opportunity to support those living with HIV or AIDS and their families.” Kw’am Kw’um S’uli has been in operation for 10 years and reaches out to the community by attending local events and handing out free condoms, as well as hosts regular, confidential gatherings for folks living with HIV, AIDS, Hep C and their loved ones. More information about the organization can be sought by calling 250-748-2242, emailing mlouie@hofduncan.org, or visiting the website at www.hofduncan.org.

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esearch shows folks who’ve had strokes and get out into the community and connect with peers have healthier outcomes. And that’s mostly due to reducing feelings of isolation and depression, thus overall creating a better quality of life. Just ask folks with the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. “We see the benefits everyday,” said the association’s executive director Tim Readman. “Members not only have access to our programs but they also develop friendships and find strength and support from other stroke survivors.” Starting Dec. 5, the SRABC is offering again a stroke recovery support group in Duncan that willnet meet weekly 1x6-leader ad.tfn - Composite

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Cowichan’s new stroke recovery group is aimed at reducing the isolation that can get in the way of recovery. on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cowichan Regional Library at 2687 James Street. “We’re trying to spread the word out to people in the community who might not have heard

about us,” said SRABC’s Wendy Johnstone, noting the support group’s a revival of one that already existed in the community, but hadn’t been operational for about a year. This group is trying

a new format, with different topics each week, including education, communication strategies, and caregiver support. “Most of the individuals who had attended the support group before will be made aware it’s functioning again, and will be contacted,” said Johnstone. The biggest component of Cowichan’s support gatherings is providing a welcoming place where stroke survivors and caregivers find mutual understanding, acceptance and support. “It’s really about creating an opportunity for that social support system,” said Johnstone. “Those are the two big components of it.” For more information about the group contact the coordinator Chris Rafuse at 778-455-2095 or by email at vancouverislandsrabc@gmail. com.

The Duncan Business Improvement Area Society would like to issue an apology to any in our community that may have been offended by inappropriate content delivered by the local hip-hop band, Subterranean, at their performance at Duncan’s Christmas Kick-Off Event on November 29. The DBIA’s intention was to bring a youthful, modern type of music to the Christmas Kick-Off Event. Some of the songs performed by Subterrannean were in breach of our signed contract. In addition, Subterranean “apologizes for any confusion, miscommunication or offense that has been taken to our set Friday night November 29th.” Our Christmas Kick Off was otherwise a resounding success. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Santa and Duncan’s Volunteer Fire Department for their time and assistance, our amazing BIA volunteers, the Island Savings Youth Team & Community Crew for their enthusiastic contributions, Queen Margaret’s Choir, Carlson’s School of Dance, Cowichan Valley Concert Band, the BIA Minstrels, and the Wizard & the Enchantress, for the hard work and entertainment they provided. We would also like to give special thanks to The Smiley Band, Mark of Mark’s Instant Sign Shop and Providence Farm for the hayride, the Merchants of Downtown Duncan, Chris Waddell, our technicians (Gord, Brent & Neil), the Cowichan Valley Citizen, Shaw TV, Lake Cowichan Country Grocer, the RCMP, Volunteer Cowichan, and the City of Duncan’s Staff, Commissionaire & Public Works Crew. Thanks also to those who greatly assisted with the incident on Craig Street.

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Messiah returns courtesy Cowichan Consort

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How can you have Christmas without the Messiah? Or without the Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir, which is hosting its annual Christmas Singalong to Handel’s Messiah this weekend. Other selections and seasonal carols will also be featured in an event showcasing nine solo-

ists: Marlee Clark, Cari Burdett, Zandra Burns, Robert Weston, Kelly Kumbruch (left), Heather MacGregor, Ann Yelland, Jennifer Lang, and Carol Fetherston. Two carols by popular English composer John Rutter will be featured, as well as selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, traditional

carols and of course the Hallelujah Chorus. “Come sing, relax, and or just listen to your favourite carols,” event promotional material reads. Tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available at the door, Volume One Bookstore, and from members.

Play On forces actors and audiences to wear thinking caps Cowichan High: play within a play offers a comical cargo of stage experience for school’s budding thespians

Cast of CSS’ Play On includes Joseph Pimenta (left) as Henry and Lord Dudley, Amanda Wise as Louise, and Jonah Lironi as Saul and Dr. Forbes.

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ctors and audiences should stay sharp during Cowichan High’s Play On, a play within a play opening Wednesday. Veteran Cowichan actor Tom Browne is familiar with plays within plays. He was production manager for Kiss Me Kate, South Island Musical Society’s 2004 hit. “The biggest challenge is for the actors,” he said of director Rosalynd Roome’s romantic-comedy at Cow High’s Quamichan campus. “They have to be themselves in one portion of the play, then very different character in the other portion. “In Kiss Me Kate, the love interests in the play, and those in their private lives were in conflict, which really made the play outstanding.” Play On traces a troupe trying to stage a play, despite maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act one is a rehearsal of the dreadful show. Act two is the dreadful dress rehearsal. The final act is the actual performance. Anything that can go wrong, does. And when the author gives a speech on the state of modern theatre during curtain calls, the audience should get a madcap climax. Browne suggested a program outline to help folks follow the zany rom-com’s twists. Furthermore, “make sure the cast has two faces — sometimes it’s very difficult being the actor, and their personna.” Play On should test Roome’s 12-member cast. “Most of these students haven’t been on

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stage before, but that’s why we’re here — to learn and give them an opportunity,” she said, confident in her keen actors. “The amount of effort they’ve put in is astonishing, in a short period of time. “I want them to get more confidence, and see what they’re capable of.” So does Grade 11 actress Cenna Parlee. She’s cast as flapper Violet Embray, depicting Diana Lassister in the play within a play. “There isn’t really a conflict here; it’s a full comedy,” she said of the “play that goes completely wrong” due to script high jinks. Humour hops from that chaos. “What makes it funny is the confusion about the lines being rewritten.” Characters lend laughs too. “Polly’s an over-the-top on-the-spot kind

of actress, but she’s overweight,” said Parlee. “Saul Watson (Jonah Lironi) is an actor who is “a sarcastic fellow who constantly makes bad jokes about Polly, and that makes you laugh.” Then there are romantic antics, including those between naive, flirt Violet and Billy. “They start having a thing for each other no one really knows about. “Violet’s very much a ditz; she’ll zone out, or do something stupid that would embarrass a regular person.” Play On has no real moral, but the experienced song-and-dance pupil indicated it lampoons ego. “The entire farce is the fact some playwrights might get too enthusiastic when writing — that’s why there are so many

rewrites.” Parlee echoed Browne’s idea about gaining a thespian’s brain. “I’m learning how to embrace multi characters into one. “I want viewers to leave with a huge smile. Even having the script, we have to control ourselves and not laugh.” Browne understood. “Have a good time,” he advised. “If you’re not enjoying it, it’s not worth doing.” Your ticket What: Play On When: Dec. 4 to 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Secondary School’s Quamichan campus, Beverly Street Tickets: $20, $15 students and seniors.

Mendenhall honoured for key contributions Scroll of honour: longtime music teacher saluted for a generation of music

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nn Mendenhall gratefully lifted Rosemary Danaher’s watercolour Pelicans with the artist at Monday’s City of Duncan inaugural awards night. The gregarious, graceful sea birds perfectly symbolized Mendenhall’s piano-teaching career that earned her Duncan’s 18th-annual Perpetual Arts Award. “I’m blown away,” a shocked Mendenhall said, accepting the award — sponsored by the News Leader Pictorial — from Councillor Tom Duncan. Mendenhall has a UVic masters degree in piano performance. She has taught countless keyboard students

after settling in Cowichan in 1981, and starting a farm with husband, Phillip, in 1985. She’s a 20-year member of the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers’ Association “which is very close to my heart.” Mendenhall’s also assistant director of Chemainus’ St. Michael’s Presents music series. The Kansas native began her piano studies at age three. She and her family later moved to Costa Rica, where she studied piano with the country’s symphony orchestra director. Mendenhall later returned to the states, and studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She started teaching in ‘74 when she and Phillip bought a dairy farm back in Costa Rica. In the ‘70s, she and her family visited

the island. Mendenhall also enrolled in the Victoria Conservatory’s masters program under Robin Wood, later finishing her degree at UVic. Mendenhall and Danaher lamented cuts to school music and arts programs. “Arts should be cut last because they do so much for the human soul,” said Mendenhall. Lake Cowichan’s Danaher — a painter, potter and jewelry maker — who retired from teaching art at Lake Cowichan Secondary, said she’s “just one of those people who supports the arts.” She founded the lake’s Green Heron art co-operative. Her work has been exhibited with the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, and with the Kaatza, Cherry Point, Visions and Crofton art groups. “Art keeps me out of mischief,” she Peter W. Rusland said. Ann Mendenhall, right, gratefully lifts Rosemary Danaher’s watercolour Pelicans.

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Wednesday Hospice Light up in Memory: annual tree-lighting ceremony at Cowichan District Hospital; everyone has an opportunity to turn on a tree light in memory of a loved one, 6 p.m., Cowichan District Hospital. More info, call Cowichan Valley Hospice at 250-701-4242.

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ittle Women handed a big learning curve to 10 Cowichan High actors who waded through the line-heavy family tale during Saturday’s finale in Quamichan campus’ theatre. The simple, single set was well populated by director Rosalynd Roome’s students draped in lovely period costumes by Helen Roome and Langham Court Theatre. John Ravold’s script, based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved book, allowed the actors to stretch their dramatic muscles by bringing the March family to life during the American Civil War era. But with no real conflict, the play leaned heavily on expression, tone, and delivering lines clearly. Expression was fine throughout, especially by March sister artist Amy, depicted by Lynnea Bruce. The local singer clearly had a leg up on stage confidence. Full marks for expression and delivery were also due for Kari Cowen’s chatterbox snob, Aunt March, who lorded her spinster loot over the four sisters struggling to find love, and their place in a chauvinistic society. But line volume and diction dogged this brave production in which hearing lines was vital. Holly Moroz as Jo March, while confidently expressive, was hard to hear in her blur of sound and words. Likewise with Zach Ollett’s solid Laurie, the March’s bold neighbour and Jo’s would-be beau. In contrast, was Joseph Pimenta’s sturdy, accented diction during depiction of European Prof. Bhaer. Heather Markow’s tragic Beth March was also played naturally, though more volume would have helped her ill character in act two. Still, Cowichan secondary’s Little Women was a watchable work. It nicely conveyed the era’s fledgling feminism, war’s wounded home front (in Father March’s PTSD evoked by a bewigged Logan Swain), and the importance of morals and culture to lift one’s life from mediocrity. Dramatic-play rating: 7 snoods out of 10.

Cowichan Agricultural Society meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month at CAS’s headquarters, at 5855 Clements St. at 7 p.m. To learn more about the Cowichan Agricultural Society and future events, check out CAS’s website: www. cowichanfarmers.org.

Thursday Chambers Meeting & Mixer: Ladysmith, Chemainus, DuncanCowichan, South Cowichan and Lake Cowichan Chambers discuss regional issues, 5 to 8

Chalkboard Theatre presents Into the Woods: An imaginative world of fairy tales and the backdrop to this touching story, taking the stage at the T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts (Brentwood College). Tickets available by calling 250743-8756 or email boxofﬁce@ brentwood.bc.ca. L’Ecole Polytechnique Massacre Vigil: in remembrance of the women killed in the Montreal Massacre, and all women and children killed from gender-based violence, noon, Cowichan Campus of Vancouver Island University, 2011 University Way, Duncan.

Ladies’ Night out in Chemainus: draws, games, treats, holiday shopping, entertainment, 4 to 9 p.m., downtown Chemainus. Chemainus Senior Centre Jam: An open acoustic jam, 55 years and older held every week at the Chemainus Seniors Centre, 7:10 to 10:10 p.m. $1 per person.

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Grade 3 student Soveida Daan expresses her creative art in scarf painting at the Sunrise Waldorf School annual Christmas Fair. p.m., Birds Eye Cove Farm near Maple Bay.

Loonie-Toonie Christmas Shopping Emporium for Kids: bake sale, Christmas Wheel-of-Fortune, 5 to 8 p.m., Bench Elementary School, Cowichan Bay Road, 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd. Help your Reluctant Boy Learner: free informative session for parents on how to help their “reluctant boy learner” find success in life, 6 to 7 p.m., Bench Elementary School, Cowichan Bay Road, 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd.

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Cowichan Valley Firefighters Boot Drive: watch for the firefighters from Crofton, Sahtlam, Maple Bay, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay and Malahat Fire Departments holding out their boots to collect money in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada, at various Cowichan locations. Friday and Saturday. Christmas Train: The holidays really start with the first whistle blow of the Christmas Express at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre. The enchanting ride through the decorated forest, the twinkling lights and astonished joy make this outing a family favourite, running Dec. 6 to 8, 13 to 15, 20 to 23. Music, crafts,

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model train display, hot chocolate and snacks are featured. Santa Claus will ride the ﬁrst train leaving at 4:30 p.m., then will reside in the main musuem for visits, 4 to 9 p.m., BCFDC, 250-715-

Elder College: Make Christmas Cards: create beautiful Christmas cards using folded shiny papers, 9 a.m. to noon, Island Savings Centre. $10 plus EC membership, $2 per card to instructor. Contact Jennifer Carmichael, jcarmichael@cvrd. bc.ca or call 250-748-7529.

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DEATHS OLSEN, Sharon Linda Feb 4 1944 â€“ Nov 24 2013

Our family mourns the passing of Sharon Linda Olsen (nee Kernaghan) on November 24th 2013. Loving wife of 50 years to Garry, devoted mother to Wes (Tanis) and Kelly (Ken) and adoring grandmother to Ryan, Kaitlynn, Eric Scott and Taylor. Sharon is survived by her siblings: brother; Gerry and sisters: Joan; Jackie; Norma and Linda and 31 nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents David and Nettie, brothers Mel and Bob and sisters Audrey and Donna. Born on February 4th 1944 in Calgary Alberta Sharon was the second youngest of 10 children. Growing up she was very active in sports and held a school record for high jump at Chestermire Lake High. On November 16th 1963 she married the love of her life and had two children. Garry and Sharon moved extensively over the years in British Columbia due to Garryâ€™s job as an ironworker. In 1979 they decided to set their roots on Vancouver Island and started a successful construction company, Geo-Tech Industries in the early 80â€™s which is still active to date. Sharon was passionate about hunting and fishing and spent weeks on end in the Chilcotin with Garry on their recreation property. It was not uncommon for her to go out and get a Grouse or two for dinner as living off the land is what she loved. With that kind of spirit and passion Sharon would end up facing the battle of her life. In 2008 she was diagnosed with Lymphoma in which she started treatment, and in 2010 was told she had pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. That diagnosis was not an option for her and come hell or high water was going to show everyone what she was made of and show this disease that it had picked the wrong woman. With that said she astounded Doctors and family and lived a productive life for 3 more years, a true fighter to the end. Sharon was a long time member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 191 and the Eagles. No formal service will be held but a celebration of life will take place in the summer of 2014 at the Olsen Duck Lake Ranch. The date will be published when determined. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

It is with heavy heart we announce the sudden death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Susan Finlayson. She passed suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2013. Susan will be sorely missed by husband John, son Jason, daughter Leanne, grandson Matthew Baird and granddaughter Brooklynne Baird as well as her surviving siblings Marilyn (Henry) McNeil Byzinski, Donald (Trudy) McNeil and Laurie (Gavin) Duke (McNeil), in-laws Art (Marilyn) Finlayson, Wendy Hanley (Finlayson), all the nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews all whom she loved and adored, as well as a multitude of friends all over the world. The out pouring of grief and offering of support has been overwhelming and appreciated. We knew she was loved but had no idea of the impact she had on so many people. Also a big thank you to the Maple Bay Fire Department first responders, paramedics, Corner Honey Forbes, RCMP and HW Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre . The family is deeply appreciative of their efforts and sympathy at this tragic time. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Maple Bay Yacht Club on December 19, 2013 from 2 to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maple Bay Yacht Club Sailing School.

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FARRIS, Albert Gerald â€œGeorgeâ€? George passed away peacefully with both his daughters by his side on Sunday, November 24th at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith. George was born on July 15th, 1925 in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia. Being an impetuous young man, he joined the army during the Second World War at the tender age of fourteen. Upon returning to Nova Scotia from his service overseas, he made his way across Canada to Ladysmith where he then took up permanent residence and met his wife Fran. His ďŹ rst job following his service in the army was for the railroad participating in building many of the railway bridges on The Island. He went on to work many years for MacMillian Bloedel, working his way up from choker setter to heavy duty mechanic at both the Copper Canyon and Nanaimo River camps. George was a very skilled carpenter making various items ranging from his own home, a 15 foot pleasure craft boat and furniture, not to mention many small woodcraft items for many of his friends and family. He loved to ďŹ sh and hunt but most of all loved his family and friends and the time spent with them. George was predeceased by his wife Frances. George is survived by his daughters Linda (Derek) Telford and Debbie (Bill) Wood and his grandchildren JennyLynne (Donald) Barber and Lacey Telford. A Celebration of Life tea will be held on December 8th, 2013 from 1:00 â€“ 4:00 p.m. at the Ladysmith Legion.

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McDIARMID, John Neil John passed away at home in Cowichan Bay on November 27, 2013. Predeceased by his wife Karoline, he is survived by his children Melissa (Todd) and John, and his grandchildren Cody, Evan and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother Gary (Joanne) and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Prince Albert, Sk in 1938 he moved to Calgary as a teenager where he met and married his wife. In 1980 he moved to Cowichan Bay BC. An open house memorial will be held at Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Friday Dec. 6 from 2 till 5 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in John's name to the Heart and Stroke foundation. MOSURE, William Larry of Victoria, BC passed away suddenly on November 25, 2013 in the Cowichan District Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Jim. Larry will be sadly missed by his sister Sheila (Tom) and his 5 children, Brenda, Tanya (Don), Cynthia, Sonja (Andrew) and Roy. Larryâ€™s family were his world. He was a proud Grandpa to his 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, Brett, Karissa, Savannah, Breanne (Bella), Amber, Tyler, Nathan, Ryan and Isabella. Larry will be laid to rest privately by his family at Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001 BURKE, Ruth (Margaret) Oct. 20, 1942 to Nov. 24, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Burke; mother, nanny, sister, aunt, cousin and great friend. Just after supper on Sunday November 24th she suffered a brain hemorrhage and was taken to Victoria General where she passed away soon after. Her daughter Kelly, grandson Justin and nephew Dave were by her side to see her on her way. Ruth was predeceased by her first husband Larry Allen Wright in 1986. She is greatly mourned and remembered by two daughters Sheri and Kelly; a son Roger; a sister Sharon; two brothers Richard, Jim; grandkids Justin, Miranda, Ian; special ex-husband and friend Ron; many special nephews, nieces, cousins and especially her faithful dog companion Gibson. Ruth loved to help in the community whether it was with the Chemainus Theatre, South Cowichan Community Policing, Speedwatch, or just having fun with YSAG functions. She loved to laugh, she loved to dance like no one was watching and she had a heart filled full of love. Her favorite place to be was in Tofino where she could listen to the roar of the waves and walk along the beach. She was our anchor, our safety line that we could rely on when the water got rough. In our darkest times she was the beacon of light so we didnâ€™t crash amongst the rocks. She will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered. There is a new bright shining star gazing down from the heavens, guiding us with her light. Rest in Peace Ruth. We love you to infinity. A Celebration of Life for Ruth will be held on Dec 12th from 1pm â€“ 3pm at the Oceanfront Suites in Cowichan Bay. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the 744 Royal Canadian Air Cadets squadron Sponsor Committee, The Canadian Cancer Society, or the BC Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CRAFT FAIRS

INFORMATION

HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET Knitted Items, Pottery, Jams, Spices, Body Products, Baking, Jewelry, Paintings, Stained Glass, Girls Dresses, Soaps, Garden Art, All sorts of unique Up-cycled, Re-cycled and Re-used fashion, and MORE!! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 10 am to 3 pm Oceanfront Suites 1681 Cowichan Bay Road Admission is Free ST. PETER QUAMICHAN Special Christmas Luncheon $10 Sat., Dec. 7, 11 am - 2 pm Silent auction, bake sale, Christmas sales and more! St. Peterâ€™s Church Hall 5800 Church Rd off Maple Bay Rd.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS CORNER

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING!

Hosted by Daughters of the Nile & Eastern Star at Duncan Mall. Dec 13-24.

CRAFT FAIRS DRAGONFLY DREAMING Organic Care for Body & Spirit presents local unique useful things for yourself and those you love! Guest artists Ms. Stones Jewellery. Celebrate the season at our annual @ Home Christmas Show & Sale Saturday December 7th & Saturday December 14th 11am to 4pm or call to book 3616 Garland Avenue in Cobble Hill Village 250-743-8036 www.dragonflydreaming.com

Trial By Fire Pottery 8th Annual Solo Show

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

Dec 7 & 8, 10-5pm

Seconds included More info at www.TrialByFirePottery.ca

250-746-6893 DEATHS

COMING EVENTS

WARREN ROGERS Fundraising Bottle Drive We are raising money to assist the family in this troubling time. Please come out and bring your bottles to the Courts Sports Lounge parking lot, Queens Rd on December 7 from 11 to 4pm. All funds raised will go directly to the family.

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DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directoryectory The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is accepting your penny donations year round!

Please help support

our local Cowichan Valley Charities:

4 Food Banks, Wavaw & The Salvation Army.

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

Baby Welcome 746-4236 Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 Chemainus & Crofton Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca Duncan

COMING EVENTS

We also accept all other denominations as well as pennies.

Wed - Karaoke @ 7 pm Thirsty Thurs - Open Mike, Beer/Burger Special @ 6 pm Fri - Just Jim @ 6 pm Sat - Jam Night - Rock & Blues @ 6 pm Sun - Country Jam @ 2 pm

The News Leader Pictorial, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, #2 â€“ 5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC

Save the Bread Van!

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

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COMING EVENTS

EAGLES LOUNGE

You may drop off your donations to:

You can make a difference...

Members & guests welcome! Meat Draw every Fri, Sat, & Sun pm

Aerie Meetings 2nd & 4th Tues

2965 Boys Rd., Duncan

BIRTHS

Ladies Auxiliary 1st & 3rd Tues

250-746-5611

BIRTHS

Hayley and Tristan Joudrey are pleased to announce the birth of baby girl

Cordelia Constance Joudrey born November 6, 2013, at 3:23 p.m., weighing 7 lbs 1 oz, in Victoria, BC.

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Birth Announcements ROGERS, Warren Kelly

June 8, 1964 - November 24, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Warren Rogers. Warren is survived by his mother Jean (Deloy), father Bill, brother Kent (Della), and sister Crystal (Ward); Warren leaves behind his daughters Morgan and Jordann, sons Kayne and Chase, many extended family members and wonderful friends. Warren is also survived by long term partner/ business partner Amy deWit and partner, friend and supporter, Kris Larose. Warren grew up in Fort Quâ€™Appelle, Saskatchewan and followed his dad to Duncan in the early 90â€™s. Warren was well known in the Cowichan Valley as co-owner of the Courts Sports Lounge and his many committed years to community baseball in both fast and slow pitch leagues. Warren had many talents and hobbies, could fix anything at both the bar and his home, loved camping and road trips, was an avid curler for many years and to everyoneâ€™s dismay, very much enjoyed karaoke! Warrenâ€™s last career was part-owner of the Courts Sports Lounge, a profession he loved. He previously worked for Shaw Cable Systems, but his greatest talent was as a commercial/ residential journeyman painter which he did for most of his life. We know that Warren must have been smiling down the day he passed when his beloved Saskatchewan Rough Riders won the Grey Cup. The family would like to thank Roma Nowicki, Lauren James, Kim Sayer and Elizabeth deWit for all their help and continuing support. A thank you also to all the first responders, doctors, nurses and staff at Cowichan District Hospital and Victoria General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at noon at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Services, 5285 Polkey Rd, Duncan, BC. In lieu of flowers, an In-Trust Donation can be made in support of Warrenâ€™s children, account number 0678-6520767 at TD Canada Trust, 351 Trans Canada Hwy, Unit 1, Duncan, BC V9L 3R3 (cash and cheques payable to both Kim Sayer and Amy Dewit, Trust signees). Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001

DAN and PAT RYAN of NANAIMO, BC and FRANK & MICHELLE WORK of CHEMAINUS, BC are very pleased to announce the engagement of their children Jennifer & Craig. An August wedding is planned.

Live Music & Dancing

Our sincere â€œThank youâ€? to all for supporting â€œPennies for Presentsâ€?

Before the penny is gone, letâ€™s make them count!

Celebrations

As proud parents, you are entitled to one FREE classiďŹ ed ad in The Cowichan News Leader to announce your babyâ€™s arrival! (Photos may be added for $15.00 plus tax) Please visit our ofďŹ ce for a birth announcement form. OfďŹ ce Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Unit 2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, B.C. V9L 6W4 Telephone 746-4471, Fax 746-8529 ofďŹ ce@cowichannewsleader.com

TENDERS

INVITATION TO TENDER COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (CVRD) SITE UTILITIES and PARKING UPGRADES â€“ BRIGHT ANGEL PARK BAP-01-2013 The Project consists of works associated with upgrading Bright Angel Park to accommodate new site utilities and parking facilities. Civil site works include the following items: â€˘ New gravel parking lot and upgrading existing gravel parking lot â€˘ New water and electrical service piping â€˘ New ditching, culverts, and re-grading existing ditch Complete sets of Tender Documents may be obtained as of 9:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2013, from the office of Herold Engineering Limited, 3701 Shenton Road, Nanaimo, BC, (Attention: Paul Perejma, P.Eng., PPerejma@ Heroldengineering.com or telephone 250-751-8558) or the CVRD office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of one hundred Dollars ($100.00) per set in the form of cash or certified cheque in favour of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Tender Documents may also be viewed on BC Bid. Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender package) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than Friday, December 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to: CVRD 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, Attention: Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary Each Tender Form received from a Bidder must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of Tender. A non-mandatory site visit for Contractors is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting place for the site visit will be at Bright Angel Park. Direct all queries to: Michael Miller, Capital Projects Specialist, Parks & Trails Division, CVRD Office at 175 Ingram Street Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 or by email mmiller@cvrd.bc.ca, telephone 250-746-2638 or fax 250-746-2621. Bids submitted will be deemed irrevocable and will remain unchanged for a period of 30 days after closing date. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Tenders, or accept the Tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the CVRD. The lowest price may not necessarily be accepted. COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2581 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LOST AND FOUND

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOUND. CHILDâ€™S Jacket, at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith. Call (250)246-1951.

THE Cowichan Folk Guild and Islands Folk Festival is seeking an arts professional to provide services as Artistic Director. This exciting part time year round contract is responsible for managing programming. Full contract description at islandsfolkfestival.ca. Send CV including references by Tues. Dec 10th at 4 pm to admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca.

GENERAL LABOURERS

PACIFIC ENERGY

WE are a full service dental/medical laboratory moving well into our second decade of operation, weâ€™ve got a solid foundation of many years of experience and dedication to delivering precision and aesthetics to each and every case. Our services and consultation are global and work with many other laboratories around the world in Japan, China, and England. We are seeking an experienced supervisor for our Duncan location to lead, guide, and inspire our elite team of workers. Please forward resumes to: gocrownental@gmail.com, attention: Stanley Yee

DRY SEASONED firewood for sale. 250-510-0412

FOUND: PET rabbit, friendly, Mill Bay Tim Hortonâ€™s. Call (250)743-3684. LOST: $200 reward, black cat, answers to Paddy, gold eyes, Shawnigan Lake School area. Please call (250)929-4213. The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of â€œfoundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE Vending Machines can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629, www.tcvend.com. HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1866-890-9488.

THE Cowichan Folk Guild/Islands Folk Festival, is seeking a highly organized music loving arts professional to fill the important role year round role of Festival Administrator. Full job description at www.islandsfolkfestival.ca. Apply by Tues. Dec 10th at 4 pm to admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

CHILDCARE GROWING TOGETHER Child and Parent Society is seeking to hire 2 new team members, a Cook/ECE Assist 20hrs/wk for Jan â€˜14, due to a retirement. Wages & job description available on request. Some training hours will be required between Dec 16-19. We are also seeking an additional ECE IT Educator, 35hrs/wk. E-mail: growing@shaw.ca for job description/wages. Closing date: December 6.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Dec 14th & Jan 25th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED DUNCAN TAXI Ltd hiring P/T night dispatcher. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987. NO DROP INS PLEASE.

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EXPERIENCED MOA required full time for four physician Family Practice in Shawnigan Lake. Looking for an enthusiastic, personable, reliable team player. Computer knowledge and ability to multi task will be necessary. Please fax resume to 250-743-0754

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

â€˘ Labourers â€˘ Tradesmen â€˘ Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Tuesdays or Wednesdays or both. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.

Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive benefits program fully paid by the company are all reasons to consider a career at PaciďŹ c Energy. Please deliver your resume in person to

2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan to the attention of Chuck Richardson or come in and fill out an application form.

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

Requires a retired or semiretired business person to assist with fund raising and overall management duties of this worthwhile charity. This individual should have some business background and preferably experience with grants and/or fundraising. This is a part time volunteer position with opportunity for compensation based on performance. Please contact Bill Macadam c/o Cowichan News Leader Pictorial at 250-856-0048 or email: publisher@cowichannewsleader.com

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SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCERS WANTED - Mitchells Soup Company is expanding its production and is looking to add artisans to itâ€™s team. No experience necessary - training provided for candidates with positive, willing attitude. Competitive wage - great working environment. Please email resume to mitchellssoupco@gmail.com

INFORMATION

PaciďŹ c Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate openings for production metal workers.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘Boom man â€˘Chasers â€˘Hooktenders â€˘Grapple Yarder Operators â€˘Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â€˘Hydraulic Log Loader Operators â€˘Processor Operators â€˘Hand Buckers â€˘Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Fulltime camp with union rate/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; or email us: chrysler@telusplanet.net SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OPERATORS WANTED WKM is currently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email davidfontaine@shawcable.com or phone 250-364-1541 for more information

WORK WANTED

Where:

Ladysmith Seniors Centre

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630 Second Avenue, Ladysmith

November 30, 10 am to 12:00 Noon

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Cowichan Lake Arena

311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan November 30, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Kerry Park Arena 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay

December 7, 10 am to 12:00 noon

PET CARE SERVICES HUGGABLE Hounds Dog walking, puppy & senior visits, grooming available Call 250715-1084

STANDARD POODLES- Big, beautiful, healthy puppies. Smart, calm, hypo-allergenic. Vet checked, vaccinations, house trained. Males, females, Blacks, Apricots, Reds. Delivery available. $1000, 250-5450158. Hiddenhills@shaw.ca

2011 University Way, Duncan

December 7, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Light refreshments will be provided

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

Grape press, wood w/ metal stand, 21â€?w27â€?h. Grinder, fits wheelbarrow. 4â€™x2â€™ plastic container. 5gal clear glass bottles. $500 for all. 250-709-9979

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

25% JEWELRY SALE! Layawayâ€™s available for Christmas. EcoPed electric bicycle, Fender Stage 100 Amp Head, Pearl kick drum, Evolution Walker, Goalie equipment and skates, Video game systems, Laptops, Generators, Pressure washers. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

ELECTRIC MEDICAL bed, foot, head and height raise, mattress new, has only been used with foam topper and mattress cover on it, has 2 sets of foot and head boards, 1 set dark other light, has attachable side rails. Retail$2500, excellent condition. Sell, $1000. (250)751-1714.

INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111 KING SIZE MATTRESS & BOX SPRING, 9 years old, excellent condition, c/w headboard, mattress protectors, sheet sets. $300 obo. 250748-5427 leave message LARGE COLLECTION of rebuilt bicycles. Large quantity of fishing gear. Antique china cabinet w/glass front & other furniture items! 250-748-8270 LARGE GLOBE w/light, $20. Webster dictionary 4x11, on stand, $20. Goose down duvet, queen size, $50. Portrait of a pretty lady, gold framed, 30x20, $20. Antique car collection displayed in frame, $50. Hospital bed, hardly used w/linens, $750.(250)751-2142. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HELP WANTED

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CARPET: clean, like new, neutral colour, approx. 2x3 yards, $12. 250-733-2630

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

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Job Description

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-Required Immediately-

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Strata Plan 1601, a large, private residential community located north of Victoria in Cobble Hill, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant. This position is full time, plus seasonal, after hours on-call. The successful applicant must possess a thorough working knowledge of the operation, installation, repairs and maintenance of irrigation systems. The position also supports the day-to-day maintenance of the common property grounds, buildings, facilities, dock area and roads. General knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, pool/hot tub maintenance and landscaping will be an asset. A valid drivers license is required. The full scope of the position is available, and will be provided upon request. References will be required.

VIU Cowichan Campus

NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET. Brand new. In original plastic. $200. (250)713-9680

PETS

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FURNITURE ESTATE FURNISHINGS: Free standing Rifle cabinet, approx 25â€?x55.5â€? $50. Round oak table, pedestal base w/ 2 leaves & 4 matching chairs $500. Computer desk, approx 50â€?x23â€? $10. TV stand, corner unit, approx 22â€?x36â€?, $45. 27â€? TV, Sanyo, corner unit $25. with Panosonic VCR $15. Portable mini bar $30. Reclining armchair, taupe $25. Wingback parlour chair, pink/blue multi fabric $25. Sofa, black leather, full size $400. Sunburst Canada #3 crock $75. Chest freezer $15. Call (250)245-7767, 12-8pm. Ladysmith.

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PETS

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split & delivered. $200/cord. 250-701-1964.

Please forward resume with cover letter to: Strata Plan 1601, Administration Office arbutusadmin@shaw.ca; Fax: (250) 743-3692. Closing date is Friday, December 6th. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

Position Summary: Perform a wide range of duties within the plant including, but not limited to: setting up formwork, installing reinforcing, strip and clean concrete formwork, placing concrete, vibrating concrete, finishing concrete, and detailing concrete while maintaining good housekeeping and safety regulations on the shop floor. Job Requirements Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills: â€˘ Be able to work shiftwork and overtime when needed â€˘ Ability to read and interpret project drawings will be considered an asset. â€˘ Use of hand power tools, tape measure, level, etc required. â€˘ Ability to follow company production, quality, and safety procedures. â€˘ Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills. â€˘ Some heavy lifting required up to approximately 50 lbs. â€˘ Good attendance and positive attitude is a must â€˘ Have a driverâ€™s license with reliable transportation â€˘ Forklift and Safety/First Aid tickets will be considered an asset. We offer competitive pay and benefit packages based on performance and responsibility. Drop off a resume in person to: 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, B.C. -or â€“ Fax resume to: 250-746-8011

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Cowichan NewsPictorial Leader Pictorial 29 Wed, Dec 4, 2013 Cowichan News Leader A29

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

MILL BAY waterfront: 1 bdrm, all electric, NS/NP. Avail. Jan 1st. Refâ€™s. $850/mo. Call (250)743-4797.

3000 SQFT, 50â€™ frontage, can divide to suit. 89 South Shore Rd. (across from new Library). Search ph # 250-900-7127 on UsedCowichan.com $750. FREE Month with signed lease. 720 sq. ft. newly renovated Office Space with highway exposure in Duncan area. Call (250)732-3054.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, priv entry, grnd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $750+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Avail now. 250-701-3213.

1992 BUICK REGAL, must sell! Ex. running order. Tilt wheel, cruise control, 2 new tires. New alternator, water pump, serpentine belt. AC & heater totally redone. $1100 obo. 250-748-0066 lv msg

RECREATION

TOWNHOUSES

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

CONDO FOR RENT

L-SHAPED jewelerâ€™s showcase, 72â€?x72â€?Lx22â€?Dx44â€?H, comes complete with lockable display area plus drawers and shelving in one area. The cabinet is very solid however it needs some TLC. Price as is $195 or ask us for a price quote to restore it to its original beauty. (250)246-4409 SEARS â€œFREE Spiritâ€? treadmill, $800 obo. Entertainment centre, solid oak, fits 36â€? TV, $135 obo. Delco Car dolly, new tires and tilting ramp, $1000 obo. (250)723-8636.

SELL YOUR...

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Only

$29.98 plus tax

Runs for 8 weeks!

(Private Party only) STEP 1 Bring in your 1â€? photo (optional) + 5 lines of text (.99 cents per extra line) STEP 2 Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers STEP 3 Wait for your phone to ring! *********************** Added bonus....your ad will also be listed on UsedCowichan.com for FREE!!!!! *********************** Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfields or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535 STEEL BUILDING. â€œThe big year end clear out!â€? 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR Blue fabric, in good shape, $8. 250-733-2630

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED CHAINSAWS WANTED: Used Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws and parts wanted, running or not. Top dollar paid for Stihl 066 saws and parts. 250-748-5427.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

CUSTOM BUILT- this house is in its own category! Featuring a covered cedar back deck, stamped concrete surface, accessible from living, kitchen and master bedroom. Granite counter tops, dual wall ovens, 5 burner gas range proudly stand out in an open layout to the living room, formal dining and breakfast nook. 3 bedrooms, main bath, powder room, ensuite & laundry on main floor. Flooring is hardwood & marble. Master bedroom is exotic hardwood and heated marble in the ensuite. Basement boasts 9â€™ ceilings, walk out, 3 framed bedrooms, two rough plumbed bathrooms & ample space. There is a large concrete room underneath the garage accessible from main area in basement. Above the garage is an attic room just for storage! Homes heating/AC system is geothermal. Basement walls are constructed with ICF (insulated concrete forms) as well as spray foam joist ends, creating an extremely energy efficient home! This home will not disappoint! 1749sqft main flr, 1749sqft bsmt+ 400sq ft concrete rm under garage. Elaine, 250-964-7434, Elenore, 250743-4477. 956 Gillespie Place in Mill Bay, BC

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, Nov 23 & 24 1-4pm. New Duplexâ€™s For Sale 5909 & 5911 Stone haven Rd in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $209,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

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APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BDRM Condo, 5 appl. & fireplace. Level entry, adult oriented in city of Duncan near bus stop. Ideal for older single or couple. $800/m. 250-7465615 cell: 250-710-2756 3 BDRM ground floor, 1200+ sq.ft. corner suite, 5 appl, prkg, storage, central location. 250-746-5049

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

CONDO FOR RENT

Quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top floor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with deck. New flooring and paint. Wood burning fireplace, lots of storage, insuite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker. No pets. Available January 1st $850/m. References required. 1-250-818-0678 after 5 pm DUNCAN: 2525 Dingall St, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. NS/NP. $800 + utils. (250)597-1417. ONE BED Suite Avail. Jan. 1st. $750. 650 sq ft, Everything incl. Laundry incl, pets negot. close to bus, nice neighborhood in the properties, Maple Bay, 11â€™x12â€™ bdr. Unfurnished. (250)732-4463 trevor.dan@hotmail.com. Dan.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.

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Resident managers on site

CALL NOW 250-748-3321 HOMES FOR RENT

1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.

COWICHAN BAY - 3 bedroom waterfront house avail Dec 1st. 5 applâ€™s, 1 bath, newly renoâ€™d, huge deck & private dock, n/s, pets OK with deposit. $1,400 per month plus utilities. 250-748-2222

CALL NOW 250-748-3321

RENTALS

DUNCAN 3-BDRM SxS duplex. F/S included; W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. $850./mo + utils. (250)743-1519.

Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------

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DELUXE 1329 sqft rancher. 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, dbl garage home. Spacious master bedroom has walk-in closet, ensuite has heated tile floors. Open living concept w/ gas fireplace, house also has a heat pump. Appliances & window coverings included. Landscaped front & back yard w/sprinkler system. Close to hospital & downtown Duncan. 10 yr New Home Warranty is in effect. 1 (778) 429-8645

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 BDRM ranch style, quiet area near hospital. W/D F/S. Avail Dec 1. 250-746-9205.

Resident managers on site

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

ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866

From $625 Large 1 & 2 bdrms main, 2nd & top flr new counter & appls Central location near Mall & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W included. Call 250-748-1304.

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-1978 (Sylvia) 250-748-0496 (Art) FREE heat, hot water and parking. Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes and fishing. Small pets considered close to a leash free park.

NEWLY RENOVATED house on Marsh Rd. Avail. immed. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D hookup, fully finished downstairs. Rent negotiable. (250)748-3662 or (250)709-1838

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250-701-7923 COTTAGES

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm BUNK house, like mobile home, not fancy, but warm. On farm property. (250)743-4392.

SUITES, LOWER 7 minutes north of Duncan. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $750. incl. heat/hydro. Small pet consid. Now. 250746-6481. CHEMAINUS: 1 bdrm, lower level, new kitchen cabinets & carpeting, private entrance & patio in quiet setting, ocean view N/P, N/S util. incl. $725 (250) 416-0062 CROFTON- 1 bdrm, D/W, micro-wave, W/D. Private entrance. Patio, garden area. Quiet. At least 2 refs. $650. Call (250)246-2661. SHAWNIGAN- LRG updated 2 bdrm above grnd, 1150sqft, prkng, W/D, NS/NP. $800+ utils incld. 250-715-6951.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

4 MOUNTED snow tires, Goodyear. 205-65 size, 15â€?, fits Honda Accord. $300. Call (250)246-6499.

AUTO FINANCING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

MEDICAL HEALTH VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

PSYCHICS

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For Rent:

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

2004 PONTIAC Sunfire, 93,000 km. Good condition except chip on windshield. $2800 obo. (250) 746-4264

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Great space for Boot Camp, Dance Studio, Gym. Wall to wall mirrors.

RV PADS

2003 5 speed PT Crusier- timing belt, A/C, Michelin tires. $3400. Call (250)746-0007.

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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. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

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

Service Directory

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

SHAWNIGAN BEACH Estates: 2bdrm plus storage, very clean & bright. FS/WD, NP/NS, $850/mo util incl. Avail. now. Call 250-743-2608.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HOME CARE SUPPORT

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CARPENTRY

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates

RETIRED NURSE available for personal care, errands, appointments, companionship for seniors. 250-748-6492

Larryâ€™s Cleaning (250)701-1362

HAIRSTYLISTS

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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I CLEAN â€˜TILL YOU BEAM! Itâ€™s Christmas time...get ready for the holidays! 50% off first visit. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-732-4423

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

HANDYPERSONS

JOEâ€™S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING

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

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Inground sprinkler repairs, relocations, new installations (250)701-8319

30 yrâ€™s Experience

LANDSCAPING

No HST

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250-748-5062 HAULING AND SALVAGE Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335 GCD Junk Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal over 500lbs, Call for a competitive quote. 250-710-GONE (4663)

HOME REPAIRS TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Roofing, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing

â€œYou Name Itâ€? â€œWe Do Itâ€? Insured 250-748-9150

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MOVING & STORAGE Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335 Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ€™s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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

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magine an organization which has donated funds for more than 65 consecutive years to support cancer patient care, research and equipment. Now imagine the commitment of thousands of members hosting socials and teas, bazaars, raffles and other fund-raisers, as well as giving freely of their time to meet their charitable goals. According to Ruth Foster, Director of Cancer Activities for the O.E.S., â€œThere are four categories of annual giving: educational bursaries, equipment, supplies and Cancer Dressings.â€?

1996 SPORTSMASTER 23.5â€™ 5th Wheel. Lrg 2-door fridge, stove w/oven, microwave, lrg shower, AC, awning, new rubber roof, metal siding. $6,400. 1 (250)740-3935

1998 23â€™ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent condition. $6000 OBO. 250-748-1304

Last year, $8,362.29 was collected from the sale of cancelled stamps and postcards throughout British Columbia and Yukon to be distributed for Cancer Research or Cancer Dressings, wherever it is needed. (We must thank our friends in the community for keeping us well supplied with stamps.) Sunset Chapter #44, Duncan has one of our 39 Cancer Dressing Stations, located downstairs in the Mercury Theatre on Brae Road, Duncan. Last year, throughout our jurisdiction, 170 dedicated members volunteered 8120 hours producing 69,708 cancer dressings at a cost of $9,599.91. (Weâ€™ve used up inventory on hand, which once again reduced expenses. There is a need for dressings in Northern BC, so these numbers will likely increase next year.)

p m a t S Out r e c n a C

Presently, sterilization is only being done by certain Hospitals and Clinics by trained and qualified staff in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna andd Prince George. The present method of distribution on is - the hospital staff will give the patient a supplyy of cancer dressings to take home. Local cancer patients requiring dressings are asked to contact the Canadian Cancer Society Office at 250-746-4134. 5TH WHEEL: 2001 22â€™ Komfort, 1 owner, 1 slide, sleeps 6, full bath w/tub & shower, full size fridge w/freezer, $9700 obo. 250-748-8202

â€˜97 SOUTHWIND STORM.34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/Câ€™s. Levelers, gen.set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. 778-455-4589

Cancer is a dreadful disease without the added burden of the expense of dressings often required. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENT. All that is required is a doctorâ€™s referral. By supporting our Stamp Project, attending bazaars and teas, the Cabaret Night or buying tickets on our annual Cancer Draw, you enable us to continue our efforts in the fight against cancer. Weâ€™ve had a Polar Swim each February since 2005, first at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith and starting this year, at Departure Bay in Nanaimo. Thanks to pledges/donations, the members willing to brave the chilly water, have raised over $50,000.00 for Cancer Projects. Please drop off your used stamps at the Cowichan News Leader/Pictorial Office between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Mon. to Fri., #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy., the United Steelworkers Office, 351 Brae Road, or the local Cancer Office, #100-394 Duncan Street. NB: Our Stamps Dealers dictate how the stamps are to be trimmed, so we are asking our friends in the community NOT to TRIM stamps off envelopes. Just leave the stamps intact and weâ€™ll do the rest. We donâ€™t want any stamps to be spoiled. Thanks.

Cowichan Food Connection Fundraiser

TOWING

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TRUCKS & VANS

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For Scrap Vehicles

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692 1991 Mazda MPV, seats 7, V6, fully loaded, 1 owner, 218,000 km, $995. Runs well. 250-748-1528 or 250-7327090 1999 DODGE Pickup- 6 new tires, front end joints replaced, Cummins diesel engine. 250758-8930, 604-815-9075.

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and scroll down to the bottom. Click on our paper icon! 2004 MAZDA B2300, 72,000 km. Mint condition inside & out. Runs perfectly. Automatic, canopy, A/C, overdrive, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, framemounted trailer hitch, AM/FM/CD player, passenger air bag on/off switch. Price $10,500. Bob at 250-743-6686 to view or for further info. CHEV high-up 5 ton & Ford 4x4 bush box, for cash or trade on small 2 wheel drive pickup. (250)732-3239

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ATHLETICS

Cowichan Valley’s Top 20 Youth Athletes of the Year for 2013 unveiled The News Leader Pictorial’s Top 20 Valley Youth Athletes of the Year for 2013 have been announced. Selected from Cowichan Secondary School are: Adrienne Saari, Lindsay Hodgins, Natalia Garriock, Chicago Bains, Liam Lindsay, Darien Hobday, Stefanie Langkammer, Taryn Smiley,

Brock Gowanlock and Josh Charles. From Frances Kelsey: Drayson Price, Jed Leech, Claire Seeliger and Tia Baker. From Shawnigan Lake School: Casey Crowley, Michael Henderson and George Barton. Pictured: Henderson and Barton with Shawnigan

Headmaster David Robertson and Don Bodger. From Claremont Secondary: Braylon Lumb and Adam Golia. From Duncan Christian School: Doug Groenendijk. The final order will be announced during a luncheon in January.

Kelowna Christian champions, host DCS 13th

Provincial girls’ A volleyball: Little to choose in many games between evenly-matched teams Don Bodger

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ixteen teams competing over three days produced some intense volleyball in the provincial senior girls’ A championships at Duncan Christian School. Kelowna Christian took the provincial crown with a 25-21, 26-24, 19-25, 25-12 victory over runner-up Immaculata in Saturday night’s final. Host Duncan Christian finished down the line in 13th, but had a great season and was in contention during a couple of tough losses at the provincials. “Provincials is always a tournament to definitely grow and learn as a volleyball player,’’ said DCS player Brenna Bazinet, who’s only in Grade 10 and will be an even brighter star in the next two years under the direction of coach Dave Vanderschaaf. “This year I definitely learned to make my serves and hits more consistent,’’ Bazinet added. “Dave helped me with a different approach so I could get higher in the air and consistently hit the ball.’’ There were pleasing aspects to the DCS Chargers’ games, Bazinet conceded, but the players know a couple of games got away on them. “I think we could have done better than we did,’’ she said. “The way we played together in the games we didn’t do our best in really helped to grow as a team. Everyone on our team’s pretty strong in our own ways.’’ Bazinet’s sister and captain Becky is the only player in Grade 12 who won’t be back next season so it should be a promising point of development for the Chargers. Becky went out on a high note, giving everything she had to lead her team. “I’m not disappointed about it,’’ she said. “We’re in the top

16 teams in the province.’’ When you consider there’s about 51 A teams in the province, Bazinet felt DCS did very well in the big picture. “Looking at the beginning of the season, I didn’t think we would have done as good,’’ she said. DCS could easily have placed higher with one more win and it was a bit tough to take seeing Island rival Campbell River Christian in ninth place. “One game kind of decides it all when you cross over,’’ said Becky Bazinet. “Losing that puts us in the bottom half.’’ DCS lost to Carver 15-25, 19-25 and Kelowna 7-25, 19-25 Thursday before beating Chetwynd 25-16, 25-19. Friday’s results included three-set losses to Langley Christian 22-25, 9-25, 18-25 and Bulkley Valley 25-21, 1925, 13-15. A pair of victories Saturday — 25-15, 20-25, 15-12 over Vernon Christian and 25-14, 23-25, 16-14 over A.L. Fortune — ended the tournament on a high note. “I was very happy with how they played for the most part,’’ said Vanderschaaf. “We’ll definitely look to improve on 13th, for sure. We won’t have host berth so we’ll have to earn our way to provincials.’’ Vanderschaaf enjoyed working with the girls, who gave it all their all in every situation. “It was a fun team,’’ he said. “I think they gelled pretty well together. We had a lot of good moments throughout the season.’’ The Chargers’ Danielle Groenendijk, still only in Grade 9, was an honourable mention for all-star status. Michaylee Pucilowski of Kelowna Christian was named the most outstanding player of the tournament. The first team all-stars included: Kelowna Christian’s

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Human roadblock is applied by Duncan Christian’s Juliet King and Becky Bazinet, above, to stop an attempt by Flora Badi of Bulkley Valley Christian Friday. Below from left: Brenna Bazinet of DCS has a close encounter with the ball; Danielle Groenendijk prepares to serve; and Clare Thiessen (3) of Vernon Christian challenges Emily Haber of Immaculata.

Cheyenne Heidebrecht and Hailey Blaskovits; Immaculata’s Megan Hart and Caroline Livingston; Langley Christian’s Sarah Kunst and Cedars Christian’s Kristin Anton. Named to the second team were: Megan Karpenko and Hannah Pudlas (Cedars);

Natalie Livingston (Immaculata); Brooke Mothe (White Rock Christian); Kaitlyn Falk (Campbell River Christian) and Marieke De Vyncka (Langley Christian). Kelowna Christian’s Amanda Hardy was the outstanding libero.

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Welcome Back tourney puts T-Birds to the test

Big point totals by Khan, Charles Junior basketball: Cowichan scores two big wins in exhibition openers

Tough competition: Mainland teams among the eight taking part in Thursday through Saturday event at Cowichan Secondary Don Bodger

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elcome Back to another high school basketball season. The 36th annual Welcome Back senior boys’ tournament at Cowichan Secondary School is ready to roll. Eight teams are taking part. “We hope to show well at our own tournament,’’ said Sandeep Heer, who’s back as head coach of the Cowichan senior Thunderbirds after a hiatus partway through last season. Cowichan opens against Gulf Islands at 2:15 p.m. Thursday. Belmont and North Surrey then hit the court at 4 followed by Wellington against Brookswood at 5:45 and West Vancouver against Dover Bay at 7:15. The tournament will be preceded by a junior game at 12:15 between Cowichan and Gulf Islands. The Welcome Back continues with Friday games at 2, 3:45, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Saturday action takes place at 9:30 a.m., 11, 12:45 p.m. and the final at 2:30. The T-Birds tuned up with a couple of exhibition games on the road last week. “I kind of did that on purpose,’’ said

Heer of getting his team accustomed to playing on the road right off the bat. “They might as well get used to it.’’ None of the playdown tournaments along the way are at home this season. The T-Birds went to Wellington last Friday and won 65-46, but then lost at Claremont Saturday 67-56. Heer likes the looks of the personnel on this year’s team. “I’ve got a keen group,’’ he said. “We have some very talented kids playing with us this year. I think we’ll be very competitive. The goals are set high to make provincials.’’ The T-Birds are led by Grade 11 sensation Josh Charles. “He plays way above the rim,’’ said Heer. Two other Grade 11s, Travis McDonald and Tyler Hudson, are six-foot-six and six-five, respectively. “The Grade 11 group has been successful, done quite well in working together,’’ said Heer. “What they lack in experience, they can rely on the success they’ve had.’’ Just for good measure, Brayden Aumen, who’s not quite as tall, patrols the backcourt. Heer feels the mainland teams will provide a challenge for the T-Birds this week.

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Arms fly everywhere, as Darrin Smith and Noah Charles of the Cowichan junior T-Birds fight for a rebound with Tyler Knopp of Vanier Towhees during a three-team junior boys’ basketball exhibition jamboree. Lambrick Park was the other participant at Cowichan Secondary School. Cowichan won 45-16 over Vanier.

he Cowichan junior boys’ Thunderbirds basketball team started the season like a house on fire in exhibition games Saturday at Cowichan Secondary School. Cowichan burned up the court in a 46-16 victory over Vanier. Humza Khan (11), Noah Charles (10) and Connor Hayer (10) all hit double digits. Hayer’s total included three three-pointers. Cowichan then turned up the offensive spark to defeat Lambrick Park 81-52. Khan hit for 24 points, Charles was right behind with 23 and Jamie Friesen added 10 while Hayer made two more three-pointers. “All the way down the group, they’re at practice,’’ said Lucky Walia, co-coach with Graham Scargall. “They’re keen. They want to be there.’’

Islanders’ snipers remain on fire Hitting the target: Uomoleale and Lapierre-Slicer keep producing offensively Don Bodger

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he Kerry Park Islanders are closing the gap on the Victoria Cougars. The Islanders stayed close to the Cougars in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League action last Thursday at Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Arena, losing 5-3. It was just a one-goal gap until the last three minutes of the game when John Kretzschmar scored an insurance goal for the Cougars.

Armand Uomoleale, Braeden Cross and Francis Lapierre-Slicer scored goals for Kerry Park. Jackson Jane was superb in goal to give the Islanders a chance to win until the bitter end with 43 saves. The Islanders got right back on the winning track Saturday at Kerry Park Arena when they defeated the visiting Oceanside Generals 6-2. They opened up a 4-0 lead in the first period and never looked back. Uomoleale continued his hot streak with a five-point night on

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two goals and three assists. Cody Short also scored a pair of goals while Cross and Lapierre-Slicer were the other marksmen. The Islanders again received superb goaltending, this time from Leighton Williams with 39 saves. It’s a busy weekend coming up for the Islanders with three games on successive days. They’re at Campbell River Friday and then host the Peninsula Panthers Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and the Victoria Cougars at 3 p.m. Sunday in back-to-back home games at Kerry Park Arena.

Darien Hobday Everyone has to start somewhere. For Darien Hobday, that meant a steep learning curve from her beginnings in the Cowichan Secondary School girls’ rugby program before she realized tremendous growth as a player. “We made some jokes about how we used her a lot as a decoy runner in Grade 10,’’ said Thunderbirds’ girls’ rugby coach Brad Skene. “In Grade 11, she really matured.’’ Now in Grade 12, Hobday is one of the go-to players on the team. “She has a really good mind for the game, knows what we need to do and her power and pace is really key to our backline attack,’’ said Skene. Hobday loves the team environment created by all the girls. “It sounds cheesy, but we’re like a family,’’ she said. “Everyone’s there for each other. You meet best friends through it that will be there for the rest of your life.’’ Being part of the first provincial high school championship team from Cowichan was a great experience for Hobday. “Everyone was communicating, everyone was where they were supposed to be,’’ she said. “Everyone just came out and gave it their all and that’s what I think made us win.’’

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Trading places: Four new players to make their debuts this weekend in a huge lineup shuffle Don Bodger

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Breakaway speed is shown by the Caps’ Dane Gibson to pull away from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ Kurt Gosselin and Craig Martin in Friday night’s 6-0 win.

Third-period explosion ends Caps’ nine-game losing skid Back on track: Goaltender Gusse receives full support of the team for his shutout

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hen the Cowichan Valley Capitals break out of a slump, they go big. The Caps ended a nine-game B.C. Hockey League losing streak Friday night at Cowichan Arena, blanking the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 6-0. “It was a long time coming,’’ said Caps’ coach Bob Beatty. “We never like to lose,’’ said Caps’ goalie Robin Gusse, who recorded the shutout. “When it’s going like nine in a row and it’s just rolling, you want to stop it at nine in a row.’’ Gusse made 18 saves through two periods and had a busier time in the third, facing 12 more shots for a total of 30 without giving up a goal. “I didn’t give up any goals but all the team was doing what it takes to stop goals and block shots,’’ he said. “We did well defensively.’’ Despite flawless goaltending, the game was scoreless through two periods as the Caps’ offense continued to struggle. All of a sudden, everybody started to light the lamp with six different players scoring in the third

period: Dane Gibson, Mitch Ball, Brayden Gelsinger, Mason Malkowich, Jordan Topping and Myles Powell. “When we explode, we just kept on going,’’ said Gusse. “That was surprising,’’ he added of the six-goal outburst in one period. “I think that was a first. “I was thinking the game would end up 1-0 or 2-0 with a goal in the empty net.’’ The victory was a huge relief. “For the better part of three weeks we missed some great scoring opportunities,’’ said Beatty. “Just getting a couple of goals finally relaxed a little bit of pressure. Players were not gripping (the stick) quite as tight and guys are making

plays.’’ Gusse cautioned the Caps can’t suddenly think of themselves as world-beaters. “We all know we didn’t win the Cup,’’ he said. “We can’t let ourselves go. We have to still be conscious of the work we still have to do. We’re still one-and-nine in the last 10 games. We still have a lot of things to work on. “You try to get the momentum from winning that game. It’s a big win after being in a slump like that.’’ Gusse, who has extensive Major Junior experience, said he can’t recall a time when any team he’s played for came close to losing 10 in a row. Streaks like that are such an arbitrary thing, he conceded, because

there are games the Caps might have won under ordinary circumstances. “Personally, I think in the first couple we didn’t play good enough,’’ Gusse said. “I don’t think we were working hard enough and applying the details. “By the second half of that slump, we started to play a better game and we got some unlucky bounces.’’ There’s never any guarantee trades are going to work out for the better, but Gusse acknowledges it was probably necessary for the Caps to make a fresh start. “Only time will tell us,’’ he said. “We’ve got to work hard to get points,’’ said Beatty. “Again, we just reset six games before Christmas.’’

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he Cowichan Valley Capitals shuffled the deck before the B.C. Hockey League’s Dec. 1 cut-down date and hope all the cards fall into place. Among those dealt in three transactions was valley product Steen Cooper, 18, who played for the Canada West team in the recent World Junior A Hockey Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. He went to the Penticton Vees in exchange for defencemen Clint Filbrandt and Matt Berry-Lamontagna and future considerations. Cooper is in his third season with the Caps. He’ll finish this season and one more with the Vees before heading to Minnesota State Mankato, a Div. 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association school, for 2015-16. “It was a very difficult move,’’ said Caps’ head coach Bob Beatty. “It was one I frankly had no desire to make.’’ Beatty likes the puck skills and solid defensive play he’s getting in return from Berry-Lamontagna and Filbrandt. “They will solidify our back end and will contribute at both ends of the ice,’’ Beatty indicated. Berry-Lamontagna is a 20-year-old with plenty of experience who will provide a veteran presence and leadership. Filbrandt, 18, has a year’s experience in the Western Hockey League with a great future and potential. The Caps also acquired another blueliner, Valik Chichkin, from the Trail Smoke Eaters for the Ball brothers — Mitch and Rylan. “Chichkin is a player we really wanted,’’ said Beatty of the six-foot-three, 206-pound 19-year-old. “He fits in well with what we are looking for. Valik is a big body presence. He has a very good skill set. He will be a great defender and possesses a great shot.’’

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Valley product Steen Cooper got dealt to the Penticton Vees in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ flurry of trade activity. One other deal brought Ambrose Firkus to the Caps from the West Kelowna Warriors for Taki Pantziris. Pantziris provided plenty of offense from his defensive position with 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in 30 games. He was the third highest goal-scorer on the Caps behind Dane Gibson and Myles Powell. Firkus, who’s from Irma, Alberta and turns 19 Dec. 27, has six goals and 15 assists for 21 points in 23 games. “Ambrose is one of the most skilled players in the BCHL,’’ noted Beatty. “He is a pure sniper that will complement our top line well. “He is known as a fierce competitor. We are extremely excited to welcome him to our team.’’ The Caps are at Alberni Valley Friday and fans will see the new-look Caps for the first time at home Saturday night at 7 against the Vernon Vipers. “We certainly want to upgrade our product and make a push for this year,’’ said Beatty.

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our rinks tuned up for the Island men’s curling championships during a mini cash spiel at Kerry Park Recreation

Centre. Neil Dangerfield’s Victoria Curling Club rink of Denis Sutton, Darren Boden and Glen Allen cashed in the most after a narrow 6-5 victory over VCC rivals Chris Peter W. Rusland Baier, Josh Hozack, Corey Chester Saturday’s scene in the former NAPA Auto Parts store as hundreds of page-turners perused a plethoand Andrew Komlodi in the rafinal. of titles during the Leader’s annual charity book sale, opened by Town Crier Ben Buss. Kerry Park’s Wes Craig and Duncan’s Jason Montgomery also participated. Craig skipped another rink under the VCC banner consisting of Blair Cusack, Tony Anslow and Kevin Britt. Montgomery turned over skip Andrew Leong duties to Jody Epp following knee The eyes have it for Miles Craig as he takes aim at his target during a mini cash at of all ages to the former NAPA Autospiel Parts Peter W. Rusland surgery, but still called the game Kerry Park. store where dedicated volunteers and News Leader Pictorial while throwing lead rocks. Miles staff spent weeks sifting titles into various Craig and Will Duggan were the The teams are the top four on thesections. competition against each other. aturday’s grand total was a cool other members of the foursome. Island and all sit at or near the top Proceeds “Hopefully, expand to eight will helpwe’ll valley food banks, $4,710.90 from the Cowichan The rinks played a round robin, of the Victoria Select League. seniors teams next year,’’ said organizer and others. News Pictorial’s annual with the top two advancing to the TheLeader four will slug it out again Cash Wes Craig. “That we could donations to localway, charities are autumn Huge Book Sale, helpfinal. Each win was worth $100, during the Island finals Dec. 13 towelcome still rattle it off in oneLeader, day.’’ during year round at the ing local charities, publisher with $500 going to Dangerfield 15 at the Victoria Curling Club tobusiness The Montgomery and Craig hours at 5380 Trans-Canada Bill Macadam and hisqualifiers staff say. for the profor his team’s effort in the final. determine rinkssouth went of right from there tobeHighway, the silver title-fest, under sun- the Seattle for another cashbridge Dangerfield’s total for the day The was bargain-loaded vincials. The cash spiel allowed spiel to set tween The Brick and Bucker¿ eld’s. ny skies, drew hundreds of bookworms $800. teams to get ready with high-level them up further for this weekend.

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