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As you’ve probably guessed: this summer the warmest, longest and likely sunniest summer in 25 years Don Bodger

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owichan Valley students will be back in class Monday, pending the anticipated acceptance by teachers of a tentative contract agreement reached between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government. School District 79 staff has been diligently preparing a plan for the late start-up to the 2014-15 school year and will put it into action once results of the teachers’ vote were known at around 9:30 p.m. after press time Thursday. “Assuming it’s ratified, schools will be open Monday,’’ said SD79 superintendent Joe Rhodes. “It’ll be a two-hour early dismissal day. “Friday becomes a preparatory day for teachers to get back in. Tuesday, we’re back and full into it.’’ Rhodes advised parents to Joe Rhodes: bumps and wrinkles check the SD79 website Friday for all the pertinent details about back to school they’ll Andrew Leong need to know. Buses will be running Monday for the shorter day and then it’s full steam ahead back Todd Heard does a little waterskiing on Shawnigan Lake on Aug. 9, just one of the many people enjoying the warmest Cowichan summer in memory. into the regular routine. “There’s going to be lots of bumps and lots of wrinkles,’’ warned Rhodes. “All in all, we’ll get kids into school Monday and get it sorted out.’’ Exact timetables will certainly require an adjustment period, among other things. Some of the components of the new teachers’ contract, and reasons for acRhodes acknowledged Friday will be hectic, but cepting it, according to the BCTF website are: not as bad for support staff as it could have been. • More teaching positions. “The Education Fund will mean hundreds of new “Because they didn’t picket the actual school sites teaching positions. The new fund negotiated will see $75 million this year, in the summer, the schools are pretty clean,’’ he said. building to $85 million, go exclusively to hiring more classroom and specialist I'm moving! You can find me at my new office located in teachers.’’ Some of the maintenance issues will be dealt with the old at in110 - 80pockets. Station Street in remedy to Immediate funds teachers’ “By using the grievance as time goes along, but there are no leaking roofsEaton's• building downtown Duncan. I look forward to seeing you there. get more money on the table, it takes the uncertainty around court rulings in or anything requiring major work at the moment, the future and turns it into meaningful financial gains in the present. The $105 according to Rhodes. million can be used as a one-time payment to members that will be distributed “I’m optimistic we’re in as good a shape as we can equitably.’’ Chris Schultz, CFP®, BBA, RRC® be under the circumstances of being behind picket • Prep time gains forAdvisor most elementary teachers. “Most locals only have 90 Investment lines all summer,’’ he said. minutes of prep time per week. This agreement will increase that to 100 minutes Scotia Capital Inc. On the teachers’ side, Cowichan District Teachers’ and then again to 110 minutes.’’ 110 80 Station Street Association president Naomi Nilsson said voting • Benefi ts improvements. vast majority of teachers will have access to Duncan (BC) V9L“The 1M4 on the tentative agreement was being conducted at betterTel.: extended health and dental coverage, and Teachers Teaching on Call will (778) 422-3240 various sites Thursday afternoon. see improvements in lieu of benefits.” chris.schultz@holliswealth.com more on page A3

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he calendar summer of 2014 ends Tuesday and is going down as the warmest and sunniest in the last quartercentury, maybe longer. Chris Carss, a volunteer weather observer for Environment Canada, doesn’t have data prior to 1991 when he came to Chemainus, but since that time, nothing compares to this never-ending summer. In fact, Carss pinpoints this long stretch of weather actually goes back to May 12, which he terms the beginning of our meteorological summer. Based on statistics from the main two summer months of July and August, summer 2014 beats the previous warmest summer in 2003 by slightly less than one degree Celsius. “The daily mean summer temperature...was 20.6 this year in Chemainus while inland localities — which are significantly cooler at night — were lower at 19.8,’’ Carss pointed out. The mean monthly temperature, an average of daily low and high temperatures, was 19.8C for Chemainus in summer 2003. In 2014, the mean monthly value for Chemainus reached 20.6C, almost a full degree warmer. As for mean maximums, in Chemainus it was 25C in 2003, with the daytime shoreline cooling effect, while slightly higher inland at 26.1C away from the shoreline effect. “In 2014, the mean maximum at Chemainus was 25.6C for the summer which was about 1.5C warmer than in 2003,’’ Carss indicated. “Communities farther inland were also warmer at 26.1C. However, the warmer inland daytime highs were the same at 26.1C both years. “Whether the summer of 2014 was warmer or the same as 2003 depended on where you were and if you are comparing afternoon high temperatures or daily means based on the maximum and minimum temperatures. “What seems likely is that this meteorological summer — or period of summer weather — is going to be longer than in 2003 for a new record, and the core summer months of July and August of 2014 are a bit drier and sunnier than in 2003.’’ Rainfall for the two years from June to Sept. 18 comes out as a dead heat, with 26 days with rainfall during the same period both years. “For the core summer months of July and August, there was 12 wet days in 2003 and 10 wet days this year,” Carss noted. Carss does not keep official records of sunshine hours. “But during the summer in our climate, there is usually a good inverse relation of the number of wet days to the number of sunny days,’’ Carss indicated. “So based on that, I think 2014 had the sunniest summer as well. If the summer weather continues into early October, it will also be the longest summer weather in the can past quarter century.’’ I'm moving! You find me at my new office locate

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Coast is cleared in majority of ongoing Chemainus-area stink complaints Survey says: Operation the stench source on Smiley Road, but most offensive odours elsewhere are coming from farms and other operations Peter W. Rusland

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ost of the chronic manure-style stench in and around Chemainus is not wafting from Coast Environmental Ltd., Though the sewage treatment firm is responsible for issues in its immediate neighbourhood, other complaints are being caused by nearby farms and other sources, a fresh study shows. A press release from Rob Hutchins, Cowichan Valley Regional District chairman, says odour complaints from residents and businesses were traced by SENES Consultants, hired by the CVRD in partnership with North Cowichan taxpayers. SENES’ job was to measure the magnitude, and possible source, of the reek reported in Chemainus, and in Chemainus’ industrial park. “Odour complaints have originated from two main areas of the community;” Hutchins says, “from businesses (owners and staff) on Smiley Road in the Chemainus industrial park, and from residents living in the community of Chemainus. “In most cases, complainants have assumed Coast Environmental Ltd.’s operations are the source of the odours.” There is no standard definition in B.C. of what constitutes a nuisance odour.

However, the World SENES determined Health Organization defines odours in the commua nuisance-threshold level nity of Chemainus did — when more than 5% of not come from Coast. the population experiences “Instead, odour annoyance for more than complaints and odour 2% of the time — was used observations in these as a benchmark, as recomareas appear to be mended by SENES. related to nearby farm Rob Hutchins: An eight-week odour activities,” reports conclusions survey occurred in May and Hutchins. June 2014, says Hutchins. Based on SENES’ Findings show odours classified findings, the CVRD and council predominantly as ‘offensive’ were have asked Coast to voluntarily observed in five areas in Chework to reduce the frequency of mainus, according to the following nuisance odours detectable beyond frequencies: at River Road up to their property. 46% of the time (expected source “Coast has expressed its commit– agricultural); at MacMillan ment to continue to reduce odours Bloedel Forest Service Road up to from its onsite operations and have 6.7% of the time (expected source planned, with assistance of two – industrial); along Smiley Road independent experts, a number of up to 4.9% of the time (expected improvements to its facility operasource – Coast); in the community tions, including amendments to the of Chemainus, between the ferry composting process, ventilation and terminal and Old Victoria Road biofilter systems, and the wasteup to 3.7% of the time (expected water pump-out system,” says source – agricultural); and, on Bare Hutchins. Point Road up to 2.4% of the time All system upgrades are expected (expected source – Chemainus to be in place by September’s end. wastewater treatment plant). Still, Mayor Jon Lefebure cau“The report concluded the tioned those fixes may not totally majority of odours observed along sink the stink. Smiley Road originate from Coast. “It is unlikely operations in “In addition to the predominantly industrial areas will manage to ‘offensive’ odours that occurred completely eliminate odours at all up to 4.9% of the time, intense times, however, working further to short-term odours typically lasting reduce odour impact on neighbourup to 30 seconds were observed on ing businesses in the industrial park 10 occasions. Overall, the majority is a reasonable request.” of odours were largely recorded as The odour survey report is avail‘barely noticeable’ or ‘noticeable’ able at cvrd.bc.ca/ChemainusOalong Smiley Road,” he says. dourSurvey.

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he long teachers’ strike its took its toll, but the Cowichan District Teachers’ Association is grateful for the support. “Many thanks go out to the public who have been donating unsolicited funds towards the Cowichan Teachers’ Association’s Hardship Fund,’’ noted CDTA president Naomi Nilsson, prior to the strike settlement. “It has been uplifting to see the outpouring of community support we have received in the past few weeks. Many of our members have been without a paycheque and strike pay since mid-June. “We will continue to use those donations to ensure food is on our teachers’ tables during this unprecedented time in public education.’’ The BCTF received $8 million Wednesday from the B.C. Federation of Labour to use as a hardship fund for teachers who have lost more than four weeks’ pay. The B.C. Nurses’ Union put in another $500,000. —with files from Tom Fletcher.

Teachers conflicted about ratification from page A1 It’s unlikely the teachers will reject the agreement because that’s never happened when the BCTF has recommended acceptance (see sidebar, page A1), but many still aren’t happy. “Everyone’s conflicted, if I can be honest with you,’’ said Don Bodger/file Nilsson. “It’s not a fantastic deal, honestly. It looks like teacher Brenda Reed and her colleagues will “Nonetheless, it is a be waving goodbye to the picket lines and hello to the negotiated agreement, classroom. compared to what it could have been in arbitration or legislation, which is something new to us.’’ Nilsson was up until the wee hours of the morning Thursday going over the contract details once they were made available by the BCTF so she could advise Cowichan teachers of the specifics. “If we do ratify, teachers will be in the classroom (Friday) for a paid day,’’ confirmed Nilsson. Starting with the wage increases, 7.25% over six years, teachers are torn on the numbers for the longest agreement ever reached between the parties. “7.25% doesn’t keep up with inflation,’’ said Nilsson. “That’s a sticking point with some of our members.’’

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sland Savings members are preparing for a vote that could see their Duncanbased credit union merge with Langley’s First West credit union by year’s end. Island Savings is asking members to vote on special merger resolutions by mail-in ballot, or in person at any branch, from Nov. 5 to 12. Results will be announced on the Island Savings and First West

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The Annual Tax Sale will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 29, 2014, at the Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Hwy, unless Delinquent Taxes and Delinquent Interest are received at the Municipal Hall before 10:00 am Monday, September 29, 2014. The following properties are subject to Tax Sale: Folio 00192-048 00192-052 00375-010 00752-000 00917-058 01023-000 01049-001 01164-100 01193-000 01400-000 01569-000 01931-000 02076-033 02076-034 02076-035 02076-036 02076-037 02076-038 02076-039 02076-040 02076-041 02076-042 02076-043 02076-044 02076-045 02076-046 02076-047 02076-048 02076-049 02076-050 02076-051 02076-052 02076-053 02076-054 02148-013 02189-000 02266-000 03505-028 03995-023 05083-000 05086-000 05316-014 05373-000 05512-001 05593-000 05790-000 05837-000 05866-000 06362-000 06437-000 06661-010 06746-000 06780-000 08053-061 08543-000 08569-001 08888-002 09086-000 09541-000 09614-000 09752-000 09936-000 12107-055 12267-010 12308-000 15914-000 15944-000 16182-000 16241-010 16472-000 26272-002 26309-001 26339-000 28345-000

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Feline mystery: Humans left wondering how Kamloops cat ended up in a Maple Bay backyard Kathy Santini

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rince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, wasn’t the only prince to grace Vancouver Island with a visit this month. Prince the cat was here too. And while how the Queen’s youngest son and his wife got here is well-known, in the cat’s case, it’s not. As they say in the movie Shakespeare in Love, “it’s a mystery.” The white cat with black markings who hails from Kamloops showed up in Laura Tate’s backyard in Maple Bay Sept. 1. Tate, who said, “I love cats more than anything, I was determined to find its home,” set about doing exactly that, after she fed the young cat on her porch, much to the chagrin of her own indoor cats, Sophia and Leonard. She put posters on mail boxes on Maple Bay Road, and placed ads on a number of Internet sites, including Facebook, Used Cowichan and the Animal Angel Rescue Foundation. With the help of the Cowichan Society for the Prevention of

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Prince is back home in Kamloops after a mysterious jaunt that saw him saunter into a backyard in Maple Bay. Cruelty to Animals, and the tattoo inside his right ear, Tate learned Prince was from Kamloops. The Kamloops SPCA contacted the owner who said no, Prince couldn’t possibly be in Duncan. That evening Tate checked the tattoo again, to make sure she had it right, called the SPCA again and gave a description of the cat. Shortly after, Prince’s owner, who Tate hasn’t talked to because

of privacy concerns, realized that Prince was on the lam! “I’m guessing he’s an outside cat, that’s why she didn’t realize he was missing,” Tate said. After solving the mystery, the Maple Bay cat lover took Prince to Coastal Animal Services until the owner’s friend could come down from the mainland to retrieve him. “He was so friendly, so he most likely jumped into a moving van, or maybe a RV,” Tate said. Or maybe swam across the Salish Sea (it’s not known if the young cat is a good swimmer) or paid for his way as a foot passenger on a B.C. ferry? As we said before, it’s a mystery. ‘I miss the little guy, but am so happy he’s home,” the Maple Bay resident. “If they could only talk.” Lorie Chortyk, a spokesperson for the BCSPCA, said she hears of cases like Prince’s a few times a year. Reunions with owners don’t happen if owners haven’t put ID on their pets. She said the most common reason for stories like these is the pet owner takes their pet on vacation and the pet gets lost before returning home. “People are diligent about tattoos, microchips and collars for dogs, but not so much for cats,” Chortyk said. “We love being able to reunite pets with their owners.” There’s nothing better than a happy ending that involves a prince.

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Latest Station takes flight This fall: meet the woman behind The Raptors

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hat would possess a professional woman with a young family to chuck aside her career and dedicate her life to birds? Find out in the latest edition of Station magazine. More than a decade ago, Gillian Radcliffe set aside her ecological consulting practice to fly with the eagles by opening Pacific Northwest Raptors in North Cowichan. In an in-depth interview with Maeve Maguire, she reveals why she did it, why it has worked and why she feels a little guilty talking about her favourite birds.

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Gillian Radcliffe and her raptors take centre stage in the latest edition of Station. It’s the cover story in the fall edition of Station, which hits the streets this week in select editions of the News Leader Pictorial and in a wide variety of outlets throughout Cowichan. Also in this edition, we tee up a feature on the couple trying to establish Canada’s first commer-

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The community has also responded in a big way, with numerous individuals and businesses making donations. Among them is national women’s soccer team member Emily Zurrer, who is offering one of her Canadian team shirts as a keepsake for a lucky draw prize winner. “My grandmother actually died from Alzheimer’s, so that is something that is close to my heart,’’ noted Zurrer. The Former Drummers of Spinal Tap team from Victoria won last year’s event, but will face a tough field of competition to defend its title. All proceeds from team entries plus individual donations on behalf of loved ones and raffle sales on some big-ticket items will help fund programs and services for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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Honda Fit goes big but in a smaller package new 2015 has 79mm of The subcompact segment additional rear seat room, in Canada had been a bit the largest cargo area, stale, until this past year, class leading passenger when we witnessed a number of new entries into volume and more front this segment. shoulder room than its In 2013, Nissan introduced competitors. That’s all the Versa Note hatchback good stuff but the design and earlier this year Nissan of the rear seats and carThe Fit has the followed up with the Migo floor make all of that cra, the least expensive car space race won. room even more useful. on the market ($9,998). Honda has what they Zack Spencer The latest entry is the call Magic Seats: an Honda Fit, the only vehicle in this comoutrageously simple rear seat design petitive class to come with an amazing that allows the seat bottom to flip up, array of seating options that make it a making the rear seat floor accessible to wonder-on-wheels. store large or tall objects. This would be a great place to transport a dog, almost Looks like a kennel on wheels. Since the fuel In an age where most cars get bigger tank is placed under the front seats from one generation to the next, Honda instead of the typical location under has bucked the trend and actually the rear cargo floor, this allowed the shaved 41mm off the overall length of designers to lower the rear floor offering this new 2015 Fit, but improved interior a much deeper cargo area. Combine this volume. The way they achieved this is by with the ability of the rear seats to fold, stretching the wheelbase and shortening plus the front passenger seat to be rethe front and rear overhangs. This move clined to help transport extra long items also helped in the styling department the Fit has the space race won. by producing more of a wedge front surface with a sleeker front windshield. Drive The Fit now looks longer, sleeker, and Honda has a new line of engines it less top heavy. Priced from $14,495 calls Earth Dreams, a less than subtle $22,595, the Fit, on paper, might not mocking of Mazda’s Skyactiv. The look as attractive as the top selling essence of this new engine technology Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. But when is taking variable valve timing and direct the buyer factors in the versatility of this injection, plus a lighter design to help in vehicle and the fact it has the highest power delivery and fuel consumption. retained value in this class, according to The new 1.5L engine has eleven per cent Canadian Black Book, it can offer good more power, at 130hp, plus more torque value. at 114 lb.-ft. but is 27 per cent lighter than the old engine. The power goes Inside to either an all-new 6-speed manual As attractive as the new exterior is, the that is available on all trim levels or a interior has always been the real story. new continuously variable transmission There is no other car in the subcompact, that expands the gear, ratio range by or even the compact class, that has the fourteen percent. What this means in same functionality and flexibility. This

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The big stories out the of classic car world today are the multi-million dollar rarities that will be offered for sale at the big auctions in Monterey, Ca. With those cars making headlines, it’s easy to forget that there isn’t a millionaires-only policy when it comes to classic cars. Here are four favourite all-American classics that can still be had for less than the price of a loaded new Ford Focus:

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BJORNSON, Jodis Elisabet (Betty) age 94, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday September 4, 2014. Betty was born on November 6, 1919 and grew up in Baldur, Manitoba.Â She was a 1942 alumna of the Misericordia School of Nursing in Winnipeg, and in the 1940â€™s she and her mother Halldora (a trained midwife) operated the Peterson Nursing Home in Baldur, where they attended at many births and provided capable care for convalescing patients. Betty met and fell in love with Baldur Bjornson, and they married in 1946. They resided in Winnipeg and Arborg, MB with their three children, and in 1967 moved the family to Duncan BC. Here she returned to her early passion and talent for music, and served as choir and church organist in the Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. We would be remiss not to mention Bettyâ€™s incredible hospitality. Whether you were a friend, neighbour, family member, or doorto-door salesperson, Betty would not allow you to leave her home without the offer of a meal, or â€œkaffisopaâ€?. A part of her legacy remains in the wonderful recipes she passed down, and in memories of countless dinners with an ever-growing number of family seated around her big kitchen table. To Betty, that was her circle of love. Survived and dearly missed by her sons Derek (Jocelyn), Kim (Dawn), and daughter Dora Leigh, she was also a beloved â€œAmmaâ€? to grandchildren Stefan (Alicia), Erik, Kevin, Julian (Cara), Aris, Cameron, Emily, and Alexi, and a â€œLongammaâ€? to great grandsons Owen, Collin, Thorin, and Archer. Our sincere thanks to the staff of the Alder wing at Sunridge for their wonderful care. In respect of Bettyâ€™s wishes, there will be no funeral. â€œBless bless,â€? Amma

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, after a long courageous battle with cancer, on September 13, 2014 with family by her side. Audrey was born January 4, 1944, in Coronach, Sask. to Albert and Katheen Nelson. She was one of 13 beautiful children. She leaves behind her loving husband and fishing partner of 51 years, Johnny; Daughters, Connie (Jamie) McAllan, Jody (Steven) Kerrone, Grandchildren; Jessica, Jolene, Robert, Justin (Grace), first great grandchild, due in December, and Kayla, plus her four legged companion, Chief. Predeceased by, her parents Auby and Kathleen, brothers Milo and Bobby, and sister Luanne. Mom loved her flowers in her gardens, fishing in Port Renfrew, and walking the beaches looking for treasures. She was famous for her bread, pies and muffins. There was always something baking in the oven. Celebration of Life will be held at the Duncan Eagles, 2965 Boys Road, Friday, September 19th, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or the SPCA would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com GRAVONIC, George Duro It is with great sadness we announce that George Duro Gravonic lost his long time battle Saturday September 13, 2014 at home with his beloved wife of 46 years by his side. George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. Predeceased by his parents Duro George Gravonic and Erica Gravonic Andersen and son, Phillip. George leaves behind his best friend BooBoo and wife Elizabeth Wilkinson (Liz), son George Edward (Dee), granddaughter Georgie Alabed (Basil) , surrogate son Kenny, step-mother Joy Gravonic; sister Brigit Rittinger, brother Nik Gravonic (Julia); sisters in law Nancy Reid (Karl) and Robert Whitney (Al) along with many nieces, nephews and his countless friends and extended family members. George was born in Simbach am Inn, Germany and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1952 landing in Halifax , then moving to Prince Edward County Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy Medical Corps in November 1966, served at CFB Calgary 4 Field Ambulance, CFB Fort Chambly Soest Germany, 1 Wing Lahr-Schwarwald, CFB Esquimalt Base Hospital, CFB Comox Base Hospital and CFBTrenton 8 Wing, retiring as Master Corporal Gravonic CD in 1979. George started a second career with Victoria General Hospital, became an active member of HEU. Many thanks to Dr. Chad Evaschesen and staff for their kind and generous support. Thank you to Dr. Gisela Wenzel-Smith for her kind and gentle care. To Cowichan Home Support, words cannot express our thanks for the care and the generosity of spirit shown to George and his family while providing support at home. A special thanks to all the guys and gals at Cowichan Valley Hospice Society for all of your love and support. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, on Friday September 26, 2014 from 4pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers, if wishing donations in Georgeâ€™s Memory can be made to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society, 3122 Gibbons Road, Duncan BC V9L 1N2. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com

May 11,1934 - September 2, 2014 Henrica Maria Cunnah (nee Roosen), age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Sunridge Place care home in Duncan, BC. Riki, as friends and family called her, was born in Tilburg, the Netherlands on May 11,1934 and immigrated to Winnipeg with her parents and siblings in 1949. She moved to Victoria in 1965, where she raised her family and enjoyed a career in window fashions and interior design. Riki is survived by four children from her first marriage â€“ Gregory (Fiona), Jessica, Christopher (MarieEve) and Jonathan (Debra), eight grandchildren and three great children. She is also survived by her sisters Netty, Anne and Ellie, and brothers Adrian and Harry. Riki is predeceased by her husband Thomas Cunnah, first husband Theodore Bos and her oldest brother Peter Roosen. Private service by request.

RUSSELL, Andrew Wilson January 29, 1938 â€“ September 2, 2014 I am very sad to announce the sudden passing of my husband Andy Russell at our home in Duncan, BC. Andy was predeceased by his younger brother Bill (16 yrs. old) in 1955, his son Billy (16 yrs. old) in 1977, and both his father Herman and mother Irene from Kirkland Lake. Andy was born in Kirkland Lake â€“ a gold mining town in Northern Ontario in 1938. He left home at 17 to join the Canadian Air Force in 1955. He served both sides of the border, including a 4 year deployment at Battle Creek, Michigan with NORAD. He served in the Canadian Air Force as an air traffic controller until he retired with an Honorable Discharge in 1967. Andy had several careers throughout his lifetime, but was proudest of Kakwa Kennels. He started the kennel in Beaver Lodge, AB and continued the business to Calgary, AB where he bred, trained and showed Japanese Akitas. He was successful in breeding the top two Akitas in North America in 1980 â€“ Kakwaâ€™s â€˜Dunkirkâ€™ in Canada, and Kakwaâ€™s â€˜Orcaâ€™ the American Champion. His Kakwa breeding line continues to be passed on to this day. We moved to the US in 1987, settling in Southern California, where Andy worked in the construction industry until 1992. He changed careers to selling RVs and never looked back. We returned to Canada in 2009 retiring to the Cowichan Valley, BC. Andy is survived by Beverley, his wife of 30 years. His children: Keitha Grainger (Rob), Robin Russell (Joe), and Michael Russell (Jenn). His extended family: Brad Oâ€™Connor (Jen), Tanis Hilliard, Kelsey Butler, Michelle Webb (Will). Andy also leaves behind his 20 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-grand Children. Andyâ€™s favorite interest in retirement was golf. He LOVED all aspects of the game â€“ reading about, watching, and playing. Andy was a giving, committed and loyal individual. His largerthan-life personality will always be remembered. Andy would often reply, when asked how he was doing: â€œIf I was feeling any better, there would be two of me!â€? A special thank-you to the BC Ambulance Service, the RCMP, the BC Coroner, and to First Memorial Funeral Services. Please, in lieu of flowers, make a cash/food donation to the Cowichan Valley BC SPCA in Andyâ€™s remembrance.

Walter passed away suddenly at home on September 12, 2014. He was born in Kingston, ON and moved to Meath Park, SK and from there to BC. He walked the streets with his brother Lloyd looking for work and found it in a furniture factory putting cribs together. When that job finished he found work in the forestry industry for 44 years. When he retired he was treated to a helicopter ride which he enjoyed and appreciated. Walter came from a large family and was known to locals as the â€œchicken manâ€? as he used to sell eggs as his hobby. He also delivered local papers when his daughter went off to college. Walter is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 38 years. Walter was a real family man and loved his wife and children; Aldena (Ian) Kovacich and their children Jersey, Alexa, Cameron and Joshua; Celina Bewcyk (Michael) and their children Miah and Marcus; Enid Eriksson (Myron Jones) and their children Hanna and Freya and Verlie Hansen and her children Velvet (son Teagan), Danial (son Eithen), Sierra, Micheal and Matthew. He is also survived by seven siblings Lloyd, Mary Ellen, Robert, May, Susan, Lee and Donald and predeceased by three siblings Frederick, Lavina, Jeannetta. There will be an open house to come and share stories and memories of Walter at 106 Eldred Road, Lake Cowichan on Friday, September 19 from 1:00 â€“ 4:00PM. â€œWe love you dad and you will always be rememberedâ€? In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the The Diabetes Association, SPCA, Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Cancer Society or Sons of Norway. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our brother Tuomo. He passed away peacefully at Cowichan Hospital with his sister at his side. Tuomo was pre-deceased by his parents, Aimo and Jenny and his older brother Riku. He is survived by his brother Kari (Donna), sister Anne (Wayne), his nieces Kirsti (Kayne), Stephenie and Kayla. His nephews Steven (Kiersten) and Shaun, and his great niece Aralynn and great nephew Tobin along with many extended family members. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Sunridge Place for the exceptional care they gave Tuomo while he resided there. Tuomo, you will be forever missed and always remembered. Funeral service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, Duncan, BC at 11:00 am, followed by burial at Mt. View Cemetery.

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Peacefully passed on September 15 at the age of 90. Bill is survived by his 5 children: Willie Harvie, Adrian, Elza Olson (Terry), John (Tanya), Annette MacGregor (Brian) , 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, siblings and extended family in Ontario and Holland. Predeceased by wife Nellie in 1998. Bill and Nellie arrived in Canada in 1951, and in 1956 established Meadow Green Farm in Cloverdale. In 1977 the family re-located to the Fairbridge farm site on Koksilah Road, where the 3rd generation of Meadow Green Farm continues on today. Billâ€™s life was dedicated to his family and his farm, and well into his 89th year could still be found walking among the herd keeping an eye on things. Thanks to Dr. Malherbe and the staff at Cairnsmore Place for his care in his last days. A Funeral Service will be held at St Edwards Catholic Parish, Duncan where Bill sat in his favorite back row seat every Saturday, on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at 1:00 PM . Interment and tea to follow service. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com

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INFORMATION

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ANNIVERSARIES

Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn

Baby Welcome Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740

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

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Quality Brand Name Windshield Replacement Windshield Replacement Windshield Replacement and Professional Chip Repair â€˘ Auto â€˘ Home â€˘ Business and Repair Family Owned & Operated

Justin 11 yrs exp

Lucas Govâ€™t Certified 9 yrs exp

Mike 10 yrs exp Ralph Govâ€™t Certified 38 yrs exp

250-746-4824

186 Ingram St., Duncan Fax: 250-746-4642

Stacie

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COUNTRY CABS is looking for drivers. Class 4 Drivers Licence reqâ€™d. 250-746-9957

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING â€˘ Certified Home Study Course â€˘ Jobs Registered Across Canada â€˘ Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Sept. 20th & Oct. 18th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED

INFORMATION

FUNERAL HOMES

â—† Affordable cremation and burial options including natural services â—† Bronze & granite headstones â—† Pre-arrangements

Licensed Group facility Has openings at its 3-5 Centre, Sherman Rd ECE certiďŹ ed. We are also doing registrations for our pre-school program. (250)746-1655 (250)701-2114

Tori

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HELP WANTED

Help Your Community and Get Paid!

NORTH COWICHAN ROUTES AVAILABLE

SOUTH COWICHAN ROUTES AVAILABLE

CHEMAINUS # 455950 (81 papers) Channel, Echo, Humbird, and Sunset

COBBLE HILL # 203060 (61 papers) Burnham Park # 203100 (35 papers) Allan, Hutchinson, Keeling, Ravencrest

CROFTON

# 203135 (42 papers) Cedarwood, Cowerd

# 503600 (61 papers) Athabasca, Atlin, Chilco, Georgia, Osborne Bay, and Tatlo

COWICHAN BAY

# 503602 (27 papers) Babine Pl/Rd, 7838-7957 Osborne Bay and Peterson # 503603 (43 papers) 1633-1639 Adelaide 7976-8006 Arthur 7944-8106 York

# 253435 (27 papers) Vee and Wilmot

MILL BAY # 304050 (77 papers) Deloume, Handy, Lashburn, Mill Bay, Solarium

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

# 503650 (68 papers) Arthur, Coronation, Edmund, Emily, and Musgrave

# 304052 (44 papers) Bay, Partridge, Seaview

FOXSTONE STABLE requires F/T experienced stable worker for feeding, mucking and turnout. Please Email resume to: foxstone@shaw.ca

INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

# 304145 (33 papers) Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. 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.

LADYSMITH MARITIME SOCIETY has an opening for a P/T Bookkeeper. Must be familiar with Simply Accounting, please email resume to: admin@mls.ca

Help Your Community and Get Paid! ROUTES AVAILABLE MAPLE BAY # 153953 (72 papers) Chippewa and Lower Chippewa # 153954 (39 papers) Salish and Sansum # 154004 (73 papers) Nevilane, Osprey, and Pacific INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

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# 304120 (40 papers) Frayne, Liggett

SHAWNIGAN LAKE # 354205 (63 papers) Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, and Worthington # 354250 (51 papers) Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane # 354252 (57 papers) Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grv, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington # 354302 (51 papers) College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

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HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Inside Sales) Wescon Cedar Products Ltd., a manufacturer of quality wood doors, has an immediate opening for an inside sales person. â€˘ Position responsibilities include data entry, order confirmation and sales promotion to both existing and potential customers. â€˘ The successful applicant will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work directly with a retail customer base and interface with shop floor manufacturing personnel. â€˘ If you have related sales experience or have recently completed a marketing/ sales program this position will be of interest to you. â€˘ Wescon Cedar Products Ltd. is located in Duncan BC and is a recognized manufacturer of premium wood doors. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit program. Interested persons should forward their resume to info@wescondoors.com Or apply in person to 5120 Polkey Rd, Duncan BC.

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HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

$499,000 - New custom 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 2.5 acres in Inwood Creek Estates. Quality craftsmanship by reputable builder, Habanero Homes. Modern finishes including granite countertops, highend cabinetry, walk-in pantry. Attached two car garage, wraparound porch and breezeway. Great views of Mount Prevost! Donâ€™t have a huge down payment? No problem! Call Worthy Real Estate Investments at 250-510-2614 to discuss your real estate investment possibilities!

Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm starting at $700/mo. 2 bdrm 4th flr $860/mo Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Avail. now. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com

$1,250 Âˇ Duncan 1/2 Duplex For Rent 1/2 duplex, Duncan, 1800 sq. ft., 9 years old, $1250 per month plus utilities. All appliances (newer) stove, (newer) dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer, gas fireplace. Living/dining/kitchen/laundr y/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bedrooms plus large master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus. Easy access to highway and Cowichan Commons. No pets, no smoking. Available October 1st. Call 250-732-7485.

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! MEDICAL/DENTAL CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT with reception skills required for a Part time position for a busy general dental practice. Position for Fridays and Saturdays. Please bring resume to 55 - 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill.

WORK WANTED 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 SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383

PETS

Ladders, ladders and more ladders, electric guitars and amps, Mauthe Mantle Clock. 430 Whistler, Duncan

250-746-9810

heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEW AXER IPRO Projector, full high def. IDC-5100. Including all extras. Great outdoors. Compatible with Mac Windows and Android. Listed on Amazon for $4895. Will sell for $1000. obo. (250)749-3280.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS UPRIGHT BURT piano; nice tone, $400. obo. Call (250)246-3616.

REAL ESTATE PETS SEALPOINT SIAMESE kittens. 3 Males, 8 weeks old. $300 ea. Cute! 250-701-8674

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 5 SPD drill press, $40. Professional 12â€? compound mitre saw, $150, all like new. 2 bike car rack, $50. 66gal fish tank, w/all accessories, $150. 7.5â€™ Artificial Christmas tree, $40. Womens Ariat leather riding boots, sz 8.5, tall, slim calf, brand new, $200. Womens Alpine Star leather motorcycle boots, sz 8.5, leather Icon gloves, small leather jacket, all for $400. (778)269-2252. ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHereâ€™s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address.

DESERT AIRE RV Resort Indio California. Lrg lot & 11 yr old park model , top model Chariot Eagle covered deck & lrg patio. Call Bob for more information 250-594-3939 or beford1@shaw.ca FREE: (purchaser to pay all transferring costs). Nanoose Bay; Pacific Shores Resort timeshare. 2 weeks mid season float (red). 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas F/P. 1430 sq ft. Call (250)748-0880.

SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

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 www.meicorproperty.com

EMPTY NEST, Ready to downsize, Bank your Equity? A beautifully renovated Manufactured Home for sale in desirable Evergreen Place MHP $89,900. Private yard, close to hospital, a 55+ community with pets welcomed. Manufactured Home Communitiesaffordable, friendly, secure and peaceful housing. Call 250246-8318.

www.theroyalalexander.ca

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, lower duplex, 5 appls, storage, French doors to back yard, walking distance to town, no stairs. $1050. (250)746-8182.

CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM, water view, in suite laundry, close to new shopping centre. $765. NS/NP. Avail Oct 1. Call (250)246-5352.

DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools & town, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. Pets? Available Oct 1st. Call (250)748-4285.

HALLS

1-BDRM SUNNY Patio condo. Avail now. $775. inclds utils & covered prkg. Furnished if desired. Call (250)246-4999.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1500 Sq. Ft. Shop/Warehouse for Lease Includes wash room,Office and Easy access to the island Hwy. $7.25/sq. Ft. Net 250-245-9811 or 250474-3585

2 BEDROOM

COTTAGES

CHEMAINUS- CLEAN, bright quiet, 2 bdrm townhome, 4 appls, renoâ€™d. $725. Refs. NS/NP. Call (250)416-1457. DUNCAN, 1-BDRM ground floor condo, 5 applâ€™s, large patio, N/P, N/S. $750./mo Avail now (250)709-5721. DUNCAN: near hospital, large 2 bdrm 1 bath, 5 appl, NS, NP, Oct 1, $850. 250-710-0653

GATED EXECUTIVE Home. $2200/mo. Ocean view, 3BR, 2BA. Master has ensuite & walk-in closet. Full deck w/ hot tub. Full kitchen w/ appliances. 2-car garage. Large fenced in yard. Utils. extra. No pets. Available Oct 1. Contact maplebayrental@gmail.com HOSPITAL AREA: 2 bdrm condo in suite W/D. Refs $740+ utils. 250-889-0637.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes OPEN HOUSE: Weekends 1-4pm. 5887 Stonehaven Drive. Perfect location, exceptional design, quality finishing, 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, open concept, oak floors, custom kitchen, s/s applâ€™s, super-sized rec room, woodstove, covered deck, large RV space. Beautiful, new custom home with king-size value for only $364,500. (250)710-1947.

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HOMES FOR RENT

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appliances. NS/NP. $800. Available now. Call 250-746-1019, 250-7464509 after 6pm.

OPEN HOUSE every weekend, 1-4pm. 2978 Tower Ridge Rd. Custom home with legal suite, gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms, 3 bths, rec rm, den, heat pump; fenced & landscaped. Plus 1 bdrm fully selfcontâ€™d legal suite. $515,900. 250-710-1947.

CROFTON- 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg deck, newly renoâ€™d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810 CROFTON- 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg yard, newly renoâ€™d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810

DUNCAN: 1 BDRM Cottage. W/D. Recently renoâ€™d with all new appls. 2961 Allenby Rd. $750+util. Days 250-737-1876, Eves 250-748-6483

RENTALS

(250)746-6442

755 Marchmont Rd, Duncan. 1511 sq ft adult oriented patio home. 3 BDRM, 2 BA, lrg kitchen w/ eating area, separate dining room, laundry, single garage + extra prkg space. New floors & paint throughout. Bare land strata detached home (only $125.00 Annually). $299,900. 250-746-7706

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

COBBLE HILL: 2 Bdrm House, 5 appl. $1100 +hydro. N/S Avail Oct 1. 250-743-7689 DUNCAN: 220 McKinstry. 4-5 BDRM house w/ carport. Full basement, includes W/D, F/S, Blinds. N/S, N/P, $1,300 /mth. 1 yr lease. Call 250-748-2424 DUNCAN (2km south) 2 bdrm trailer w/lrg shop, quiet rural setting. NS/NP. F/S, W/D, $1050. + utils. Avail now. Call (250)748-5290 after 9am. DUNCAN: 3 bdrm home, 3131 Cowichan Valley Hwy, 1 km off TCH. WD, FS, $1200/mo. Nov 1. 250-748-0393 GATED EXECUTIVE Home. $3300/mo. Ocean view. Approx. 5000 sq. ft. 4BR, 4BA. 2 kitchens w/ appliances. Master has ensuite & walk-in. Full deck w/ hot tub. Large fenced in yard. 2 car garage. No Pets. Avail. Oct 1. Contact maplebayrental@gmail.com LAKE COWICHAN- Lake front house in Youbou, updated 3 bdrm, W/D, D/W, lrg deck with views, fenced yard. Avail now until June 15, 2015. N/S, no lrg dogs. $800/mo, free wi-fi and cable. (250)589-3198. WESTHOME: OCT. 1st; 1 bdrm cottage, 5 applâ€™s, rural, no drinks, smokes or drugs!!! Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $650/mo. Pets? Call (250)416-0403.

Royal Alexander Apts

FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, delivered, $325. Or you pick up, starting at $30 for small pick ups. Also full bundles of cedar side cuts now avail for $20. Call (250)416-0069.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

Quiet & Secure Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

AUCTIONS

MASSIVE September 27th Food Equipment Auction Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigeration, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter. www.KwikAuctions.com

LOTS COMMERCIAL LOT in fringe area of Duncan core 89 x 57ft $129,000. 250-247-7208

PRESTIGIOUS MAPLE BAY Gated Executive Home $1250/mo. 1 BR / 2 BA, kitchen & appliances. Washer/Dryer. Large living/dining area. Free Parking. Utils. extra. No Pets. Available Oct 1. Contact maplebayrental@gmail.com

Renovated Apartment

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LA PETITE AUCTION HOUSE 9686 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, B.C. Next Auction action: SUNDAY, SEPT 21, 1-3PM Viewing same morning 11am-1pm. Partial list: Sofa cushions, lamps, sewing machine, dressers, dishes, unusual things, vanity with mirror, oddities, hooks, wall art, futon frame, cooler, china cabinet and much much more! Need cash? to consign call (250)701-2902 and ask for Dawn or send email to: dawngeddie@gmail.com

Friday, September 19, 2014

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

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available Sept. 1st. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com

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Freshly Painted Hall 300 Person Capacity Large Kitchen Available Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns Centrally Located

Duncan Eagles 2965 Boys Rd. Call Dave with Questions 250-746-5611 HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

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3URSHUW\ 0DQDJHPHQW 3URSHUW\ 0DQDJHPHQW For updated info visit: www.rowanproperty.ca Office: (250) 748-9090 Weekends: (250) 246-0110

TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES $800 #1-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $995 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $995 #4-1090 Marchmont Rd, Duncan $1100 #10-2121 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan DETACHED HOUSES $950 127 Queens Rd, Duncan $1100 3627 Braemar Rd, Cobble Hill $1400 2310 Evergreen Rd, Shawnigan Lake $1475 10936 Sea Vista Rd, Saltair $1800 5962 Salish Rd, Duncan

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

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR CARE....................... Deertrail Cottage is a private, licensed, 24 hour senior facility located in a quiet setting near Duncan, BC and has rooms available for residents that require full or long-term care. Call 250-701-5217 for details.

SUITES, LOWER COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm bsmt walk-out, $750 inclds utils+ cable own W/D, covered patio. Pets ok. 250-710-6730. DUNCAN: 1 bdrm suite in very desirable area. Heat, AC, cable, WIFI incl. No pets, No smoking. $750/month. Avail October 1. 250-748-8020

DUNCAN: LARGE 1,000 sq.ft. bsmnt suite. 2BR. Bright & private, insulated ceilings, wood stove, newly finished, new W/D, F/S, minâ€™s to town; N/S N/P $750 + hydro 710-4679 LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170.

TOWNHOUSES DUNCAN: NEWER quiet 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 applâ€™s, central location. NS/NP. Nov. 1st. $1100. Call (250)597-2568.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED HOUSE to rent. Contractor with 30+ yrs exp. in renoâ€™s relocating. Will renovate your vacant home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-240-8755.

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DUNCAN (in town)- 1 bdrm, near amenities. NS/NP. $650 inclds utils. Call 250-732-8564.

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GARAGE SALES

Chemainus- 10036 Beach Dr, Sat, Sept 20, 8-5, New stuff; Antiques, collectibles, tools, clothing, ladies XL clothing.

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CHEMAINUS: GOOD selection of items incl. antique round mahogany dining table, lrg round oak coffee table, parlour tables, tea wagon & lots of finds for the shabby chic enthusiast. Tables full of needful items. Starts 8am Saturday, 9566 Front St. (off River Rd). CHEMAINUS LEGION Flea Market, Every Sunday, 9-2pm. All day breakfast! Vendors welcome! (250)924-8481. COW BAY. Sat. Sept. 20. 9am-noon. Lots of good stuff! By donation to Cat Rescue. 4649 Alderglen. DUNCAN: 5805 Jaynes Rd, Sat. Sept 20, 8am - 4pm. Handmade fiberglass fly rod (mint), lrg collection rods, reels, tackle. Motor driven potterâ€™s wheel, tables, chairs (oak) many rebuilt bicycles, musical stuff, violins, guitars, amps, misc. Lots of items!!

FUNDRAISER FOR

Somenos Community Hall 3248 Cowichan Valley Hwy Sat Sept 20, 9-3 Huge Garage Sale & Bottle Drive Concession will be open!

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

DUNCAN: 6321 Wicks Road Sat Sept 20th, 9-2. Furniture, leftover reno supplies, old VW parts, kids toys +equip, household items & much more!!! DUNCAN: ESTATE, downsizing, moving & donâ€™t need it. Sat Sep 20 9-2. 6267 Meadow Park Cres off Meadow Park, Roome, Lakes. Itâ€™s all gotta go! DUNCAN: Sat., Sept 20, 9-2, 1561 Tzouhalem Rd. Boys jeans sz 7-8, girls clothing (11 yr old) all good cond. Mink blankets & lots of other stuff!! DUNCAN: Sat Sept 20 9-2, 1655 Maple Bay Rd. Garage/Moving Sale. Hunting, fishing, tools, furniture, nick nacks, washer & dryer, queen bed, single bed, & collectibles MILL BAY: Huge Multi-family Mill Bay 2520 Kinnoull Cres (take Frayne Rd off Hwy & follow signs) Sat Sep 20; 8:30-3. Estate items, art, clothes, household misc, tools, toys, books & something for all!! GIANT GARAGE sale; Duncan United Church, Sat., Sept. 20th, 9am-1:30pm (corner of Ingram and Jubilee St). Proceeds support Community Outreach Programs.

MAPLE BAY: 1391 Kingsview 9-3, Sat Sep 20. Electronics, hardware, tools, antique cabinets, leather purses-cases, steeltoe boots, massage table, Nintendo DSI. NO Early birds! MULTI-FAMILYTOOLS, household and lots more. Saturday, Sept 20, 8am-2pm. 6345 Woodgrove Way, off Maple Bay Rd. YARD SALE, Fund Raiser Saturday 20th September, corner of Vimy and Cambrai Road, lots of good stuff Info: 250-710-7594

Friday, September 19, 2014

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

TOWING

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 TOYOTA Camry LE. Silver, 4 cyl, 4 door, 395,000 km, motor replcâ€™d at 200 km. PS PB PW PM PL A/C. Runs great, looks good inside & out. Good tires. $1,595. 250-7464192 or 250-709-1095 2003 DODGE Caravan, A/C, DVD player, 170,000 kms, $3,200 OBO. 250-748-0066

MOTORCYCLES

CASH

For Scrap Vehicles Call

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

1994 FORD Econo Van, 306,222 kms, auto., commercial, roof racks, shelves, radio. $4,500 OBO. 250-715-0875

CASH for Scrap and

MARINE

Unwanted Vehicles â€œPrompt Serviceâ€?

BOATS

Cowichan Valley Area

25â€™ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $320 each. Call (250)7435827.

(250) 252-1224

2004 ROADSTAR. Low kms, lots of custom parts, very nice bike. Asking $7000 OBO 250338-0095

TRUCKS & VANS

2008 HONDA Jazz Scooter with 900 Kmâ€™s. Just like new. One owner. $2,400 OBO 250748-0927 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARS

1995 Luxury Aurora Oldsmobile (98000kms). Garage kept, mint condition, recent receipts for over $3,000 in updated repairs and service. $2,500 obo. 250-743-4392. 1996 PONTIAC Grand Am, low mileage, excellent condition. 250-597-3089.

1989 Citation 24â€™ 5th Wheeler. Canadian made, great condition! Features; spare tire, rear ladder, awning, oven, stove, double sink, fridge, flush toilet, shower and tub, skylight, queen bed, hide abed, cocktail chair and more. $5,900 hitch included in price.

2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $59,900. Phone:250-898-8718

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1993 Dodge Ram- 4x4 Cummings diesel. Extented cab with canopy, 223,000 km, automatic, $4500 obo. Call (250)753-6426.

36â€™ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744 SAILBOAT & TRAILER â€œFlying Juniorâ€? Class No. 5905. New paint and new parts. Main & jib sails. $2,000. Call: 250-246-9061

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1993 VOLVO Diesel. Air brakes, single axle, new extâ€™d deck, over 20ft. Farmers Special $5,200 obo. 250-7434392. Will consider trade for sm garden tractor, bobcat, etc.

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1997 CHEV 1/2 ton, V6, standard, short box, extended cab, 333,000 km, no rust, runs good. $2500. 250-746-6054.

Don Bodger

Part of the starting lineup set to hit the ice at the new Shawnigan Lake School Arena once itâ€™s completed in January, from left, includes: Kieran Furlonger, Noah Crumb, head coach Kevin Cooper and Triston Lebrun.

Shawnigan joins CSSHL

High expectations: First Showcase tournament takes place in Banff at the end of the month Don Bodger

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hawnigan Lake Schoolâ€™s varsity hockey team is hitting the big leagues while the move to an arena on campus waits in the wings for mid-season. Shawnigan will be one of six teams playing in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League along with Banff Hockey Academy; Edge School For Athletes of Calgary; Compete Hockey Academy of Coeur dâ€™Alene, Idaho; Pursuit Of Excellence of Kelowna and Okanagan Hockey Academy of Penticton. Shawnigan head coach Kevin Cooper explained his team will play in whatâ€™s

essentially a Second Division, with the plan to move up to the top division next season. The six teams converge at one site at various times throughout the season for Showcase tournaments. The first one will be in Banff Sept. 26 to 28. Cooper started looking over combinations among the four forward lines, seven defencemen and two goalies during the first exhibition game in Victoria last weekend. â€œThe teamâ€™s picked,â€™â€™ said Cooper. â€œEvery kid I brought in for a reason and fit a certain spot on the team.â€™â€™ With the new arena due to be completed in mid-January, the Varsity Showcase for Shawnigan Lake School is scheduled for Feb. 6 to 9.

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well ahead of runner-up Snappin’ Dragons’ time of 2:35.51. Abreast of Life came third in 2:37.54 and the Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas rounded out the top four in 2:38.18. In the Women’s Blue B final, Ladysmith’s Poetry in M’Ocean was third in 2:52.54.

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Outpouring of support: Organizer’s ordeal makes teams mindful to keep coffers growing

Playing the field results in some remarkable performances by third baseman Chad Pywell, left, and Lee Gordon, below, of the Paldi University team while Chris Kline, bottom left, takes a big cut at a pitch that showcases his offensive talents during the Cody Classic slo-pitch tournament at Waldon Park.

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he lead-up to the 16th-annual Cody Classic slo-pitch tournament took a strange twist when news spread of an accident involving Wes Swain. The main organizer of the event since its inception when his young son of three at the time, Cody, had been diagnosed with cancer was working at home when he fell off a gazebo roof. Wes suffered a fractured fifth vertebrae in his neck. He spent a few days in Victoria General Hospital and is now wearing a collar around his neck. “I landed nine feet away from the gazebo,’’ said Swain as his instinctive defensive mechanisms kicked in. “I landed right in a lawn chair. I really believe it was my safety net. “I thought I shattered this whole arm and shoulder,’’ he said of his left side. Swain still faces a period of considerable pain but it brought the focus of the tournament into a different light because life is short and none of us knows what’s going to happen around the next corner. “I think the lesson when Cody got sick, that’s the worst thing I’ll go through in my life,’’ said Swain. “You put things in perspective.’’ He managed to still attend a good part of the Cody Classic Friday through Sunday at Glenora’s Waldon Park where teams have shown amazing loyalty over the years toward fundraising for families affected by cancer in the valley. The money was certainly flowing from Dustin Mayo’s Paldi University team. “I guess we were just over $1,000,’’

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said Mayo of tournament spendings that included buying their way into the final with expenditures at the right time of a semifinal win over the Sandlot team that heavily benefited the cause. It was like that throughout the tournament, with teams being afforded the chance for “buy-backs’’ of certain situations in a game that required cash outlays. “That was probably one of the greatest things I came up with was when they could buy back foul balls,’’ said Swain. Despite Paldi’s best efforts, the Bushwhackers ended up winning the A final 9-1. “We scored the first one,’’ said Mayo. “Our lead-off hitter scored and that was it.’’ Skins won the B Division and Immigrants were first in the C Division. Overall, it was one of the best years ever for the tournament with proceeds of about $21,500, according to Swain.

he unplanned date change for the Kerry Park Curling Club’s summer bonspiel may become permanent. Due to renovations at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre, the bonspiel was moved from July to September. “It seemed to work for most people,’’ said bonspiel chair Lorraine Gagnon. “I think we’ll probably keep it there now. That seems to be the general consensus.’’ There were 27 teams in the event and “I think they all wanted a few games in before the season actually starts,’’ said Gagnon.

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All the event winners were from Kerry Park except C champion Mike Angrove’s team that included the Richardsons — Derek, Lois and Laura. The A event winner was the Rhonda Stoner team of Myrna Proulx, Mike Croft and Rick Shaw, with Gagnon’s team of Graeme Service, Jeff Bird and Mike Lakes taking second. The B event was won by Randy Zinkiew, Scott West, Kristie Zinkiew and Pat Langelo. D event supremacy went to Erdmann Knaack, Mike Harris, Valerie Harris and Shirley Martin.

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It’s a big weekend for squash at Shawnigan Lake School. The Shawnigan Junior Squash Open begins at 5 p.m. Friday and the finals are Sunday afternoon. The tournament, taking place at the Shawnigan SportsPlex, will feature many of the top players from the Island, other parts of B.C., Alberta, Washington and California. Among the competitors entered is Shawnigan’s own Bransten Ming, who is coach Mike Johnson’s poster boy for the burgeoning program.

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Complete turnaround: Div. 2 United refines its game plan and finds the form required to bounce back and beat Gordon Head after an opening-game loss Don Bodger

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owichan United turned things around in a hurry to win its second game of the Div. 2 Island Soccer League season after opening with a loss. Cowichan bounced back from a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Sagres Highlanders in a big way, going into Victoria’s Tyndall Park and knocking off the Gordon Head Blazers 4-2. “We had a good week of training and worked on the system and how we want to

play as a team,’’ noted coach Ryan Flynn. “The guys played it very well. It was a complete turnaround from last week. I had to make a couple of adjustments and the guys stepped up and played awesome.’’ The 15 players who traveled to Victoria each received at least 35 minutes of playing time and bench players were the key to the victory. Cowichan scored on its first possession of the game just 50 seconds into it on a great cross from Kevin Smith to Nick Crichton. “We did not let up the whole game, always pressing and after the first half the score was

3-1,’’ noted Flynn. Kevin Smith, a proud new dad, was player of the game with a goal and two assists in the first half while controlling the midfield in the second. Other goals were scored by Kodi Archbold and Conor Williams. Cowichan has a tough task Saturday when it hosts Vantreights at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park. “We will have a couple of minor adjustments to our team again in hopes to get our first home win of the season,’’ Flynn noted. “It’s a great new venue that allows fans to take in the game from a stadium atmosphere. We hope to see all the fans in support as it is

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alvation work was required to make sure the Friendship Cup high school field hockey tournament still happened. The event was clearly in some jeopardy with the uncertainty due to the public school strike. But Cowichan and Frances Kelsey parents made sure their teams weren’t excluded by stepping in to assist while Alanna Martin and her Brentwood crew managed to put the organizational pieces together yet again. The result was a great pre-season tune-up for senior girls’ teams, even though Cowichan and Kelsey were forced to scramble a bit without regular coaches. The Shawnigan Lake School team looks to be a powerhouse this season and posted victories in all three of its games, 1-0 over Cowichan and Collingwood and 5-1 over Kelsey. “Our team is young with six Grade 12s forming our base, but we have lots of young talent that are stepping into the team nicely,’’ noted Shawnigan co-coach Kelly Koepp. “They played well for their opening games, but still have work to do to become a cohesive unit. With the upcoming ISAs, we expect that the squad will gel more as a team as they get more experience together with our playing system and style.’’ The Shawnigan junior team, meanwhile, competed in the junior draw and also won. Besides the loss to Shawnigan, Cowichan fared well by beating Kelsey 4-1 and Brentwood 3-0 on grass. It was the first time the girls had played as a team after only two practices together so they actually did well. Ian Murray took charge of coaching the team, with assistance from Heather Goodman. Melanie Brancato handled the Kelsey team until Ali Fraser gets back following the end of the teachers’ dispute. Shon Lumb scored Kelsey’s lone goal against Shawnigan and Kyla Toljander had the marker against Cowichan. Kelsey also had a scoreless game against St. Michael’s University School. “We were very short players, only one sub in the first game,’’ noted Brancato. “Then we picked up a Grade 8 sister for the second two games when other players had to leave because of other commitments. “The girls played with a lot of heart in very difficult conditions — extreme heat, no subs, only one practice together.’’ Despite that, Brancato noted it was great to see the enormous potential of the team. Once the players get to know each other and come together as a team, they’re looking forward to taking some big steps forward.

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1957: census

by Ann Andersen

The previous year’s census ﬁgures showed the population of the Cowichan Valley in the area from Chemainus to the Malahat and Honeymoon Bay to Maple Bay was 21,296.

1957: drought To save the best run of spring salmon in the past 10 years during a drought that conﬁned them to Cowichan Bay because of low river water, the federal department of ﬁsheries ordered a partial closure of the bay.

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1957: trees

Delegates to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Victoria travelled to Deerholme to see what were believed to be Canada’s oldest living things — trees more than 1,300 years old.

Parents resist closure of two-room school Dateline 1957: Sylvania parents battle closure Ann Andersen

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n any given area, children grow up, families move away for work or to retire, new families may not move in. Shifting demographics can often lead to school closures. And in September 1957, school trustees D. Peck and P. Mason tried to convince the parents of the 11 students enrolled at Sylvania School on the corner of Shawnigan-Mill Bay and Cameron-Taggart Roads that moving the children to other schools was their best option: larger classes in each grade in a bigger school. As frequently happens, the parents didn’t agree, citing long walks to school in bad weather and possible growth in population. They suggested bringing students from other schools to fill the desks. The 1957 closure was another blip in the school’s chequered history. There had been at least two Sylvanias. The first opened in 1919 and was extended that same year in a hay barn on Franklin Copley’s property. The new two-room school on Cameron-Taggart was built in 1922 by Vancouver contractor F. P. Rogers on land provided by Copley. It closed in 1946, re-opened two years later and closed in 1957. Forced to open again as a George Bonner annex the following year, it closed for good in 1961 and was taken over by Sylvania School Society in 1980.

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Valley institution making a huge reinvestment Shawnigan Lake School: Centennial plans among the community’s most ambitious

here aren’t too many centenarians out there as active as Shawnigan Lake School. Headed toward its 100th birthday party in 2016, the school is a hub of activity and investment as it seems bound and determined to cement and build on its already considerable profile as one of Canada’s premier private schools. Last week, it publicly confirmed plans for an ice rink scheduled to open early next year and a water-based field hockey turf. But these were just appePrivate tizers in the school’s long-term plan. The main course is taking shape school ready right now, transforming the school’s to tackle the main building into a learning commons that will grow to include “a next century signature centennial library, a learning centre, a global leadership centre, a student centre, and a great hall entrance with an atrium linking the library of today to the library of tomorrow.” Earlier this year, it welcomed a landmark $19-million donation from the Shaw family that will provide scholarships for students and help build the new library. The $15-million scholarship endowment fund aimed at ensuring the school is affordable for more than just the very wealthy, coupled with the learning commons plan, adds up to a $40-million investment. You would be hard-pressed to find any ongoing project in the valley anywhere remotely close to that figure, and it comes on top of about $50 million that was invested into the facility between 1993 and 2012. Shawnigan hopes to have its goals fully realized in time for its 100th birthday on April 22, 2016. Sounds like it will be quite a celebration.

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Coast Environmental has received a lot of ﬂack for being the cause of wideranging odour problems in Chemainus. This week we receive word that it is responsible for just a small portion of what some people were suggesting. The ﬁrm, which is in an industrial park, has taken steps to mitigate what issues it has and seems willing to take more. Perhaps it’s time for people to recognize that reality.

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y now the vote by teachers on their new contract should be in. I’m betting they voted to accept the new terms but not by an overwhelming majority. I’d like to believe that this new contract will herald in a new era of co-operation in delivering education in K-12 across the province. But I’m skeptical we will ever reach that point under the existing labour relations model, designed to work in a private sector industrial setting; not a complex teaching and education environment. I’m sure the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive became convinced this agreement was the best they could have achieved under the circumstances. I’m also certain teachers everywhere will probably be happy to be back at work but wondering what all this

has been about. The wage increase they achieved will never make up for the wages they lost and I’m not convinced they gained much ground toward improvements in the area of class size and composition — certainly not on the scale of their beyond-reality negotiation demands. Real labour union operatives, particularly those in the private sector, were embarrassed by the out-and-out amateurism exhibited by the BCTF team. One seasoned labour negotiator told me the BCTF seemed to be stamping its feet and holding its breath until it turned blue in the face in order to gain their contract demands. The teachers didn’t have the foggiest idea what real labour negotiations involve. There are many who credit veteran mediator Vince Ready for the success of last weekend’s marathon bargaining and there is no doubt that is largely true.

The SENES report may have cleared Coast of responsibility for issues elsewhere in Chemainus. But it is still evident that it is creating issues for people in the immediate area. Yes, it is an industrial park, but that doesn’t mean workers should be subjected to foul stenches. We are glad to hear Coast is willing to work to mitigate the issue. Perhaps it will eventually be solved.

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But it took some heavy-duty labour union muscle behind the scenes to force the BCTF to make the moves necessary for mediation to even start. Until big labour intervened, the BCTF was on a crash course to having yet another agreement imposed on it by the government through legislation. Remember, the BCTF has had trouble reaching agreement with all stripes of government. Kids will be back in school next week and life will return to normal for families but the problems in the system are far from over. Education policy should never have been on the negotiating table under a union contract. Teachers are not the only ones involved in the system and should never have been in the position to feather their own working conditions under the guise of “being for the children.” Who appointed teachers, and their union,

to decide what is best for the education of our children? What about education assistants? They became losers in this new teacher contract because funding they got for daily preparation got taken away to hire a token number of specialist teachers who are not even qualified to deal with special needs students. A fundamental rewriting of the School Act to do away with having teachers at the centre of the education system has to take place. Education policy, including class size and composition, should be established collaboratively by all the major players. Patrick Hrushowy is a Cowichan writer and political consultant. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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What do you think about city council ordering the old Red Balloon building demolished?

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“I agree. It’s not a heritage building; it’s not an attractive building. Fix it or tear it down. It can’t stay like this forever.”

“It would have been nice to have reached an acceptable solution. You want to see older buildings preserved to keep the ﬂavour of our downtown.”

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Joan on the street, and the majority of them will say amalgamation needs to be looked into. In fact, a survey done by the City of Duncan itself revealed more than 67% of its citizens are in favour of taking a deeper look at amalgamation. Yet, our councils cannot even agree on the wording of a question to be put on the ballot. Councillors, remember there is an election coming up! I hope that on Nov. 15, voters will voice their dissatisfaction with the current council members who are thinking of their own futures rather than the future of the valley. George Nielen

Dear editor Reading the article about the two men attacked on the Cowichan River trail has left me feeling fearful and angry. My husband and I often hike that trail. What are we to do now? Do we risk it and continue to hike that trail hoping this incident was an isolated one, or do we take precautions? If so, what might those precautions be? Carrying a weapon for self-defense such as pepper spray, or hiking in large groups ( not very likely)? Ideally, these perpetrators will be caught and dealt with but that is not likely to occur without someone coming forward to report them. As long as these thugs are out there we are all prisoners, unable to enjoy the beautiful trails our community has to offer without fear. Karen Belanger Duncan

Deal must give education system what it needs

Dear editor My fingers are crossed that in the new contract teachers and students get everything the BCTF, teachers, and parents have been fighting for. Stand strong, teachers. Don’t sign unless this deal is worth the sacrifices you’ve made. Thereza Mackenzie, Duncan comments made at cowichannewsleader.com

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Andrew Leong THis quartet was among 220 participants who helped raise approximately $5,700 for Terry Fox Foundation.This year’s run started an hour early, but organizers say next year they will go back to the standard start time of 10 a.m. the dispute with teachers. At the core of the confusion is simply why the dispute existed. I’ve always felt any government has key obligations to educate its populace, keep it healthy, and help provide jobs. An educated and healthy populace works and pays taxes, is innovative, and betters society. When we educate, we are trying to teach our students not to repeat the mistakes of the past. We ask our students to see past visible differences, to reach out for the greater good of a shared humanity. The dispute seems so petty and small in comparison to global terrorism, famine on a massive scale, and outbreaks threatening the lives of millions. We educate so our students turn away from terror. We educate our students so they research, develop and innovate in order to save lives. We educate with the promise our students will reach out for the betterment of humankind. We educate so the world will be better. Our schools and teachers carry

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Dear editor What is the current cost per household in North Cowichan and Duncan to run each municipality? Could we lower this cost by amalgamating the two? I’m curious to know if these figures are available and if simple metrics like this could help inform and educate all interested parties. Rob Saare comments made at cowichannewsleader.com

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Dear editor The debate over the amalgamation question is a perfect red herring! Focus on the costs of a “study” and derail any serious debate on restructuring before the

November election. We need a clear question on amalgamation, Mr. Mayor! Can you imagine how Canadians would have voted in the referendum on Quebec sovereignty if they would have been able to vote on the costs beforehand? Alice Killam comments made at cowichannewsleader.com

Investigation, not agendas on amalgamation issue

Dear editor People, it’s just an opinion poll. One Cowichan’s survey is simply asking for your thoughts. If you don’t think environmental issues are important, say so. If you believe something else is more relevant, add it to the list. The questionnaire is not trying to change your beliefs. It is not disparaging other people or organizations. It is not telling you how to vote in the municipal election. However, it is obviously getting people to talk about our community. And, in my opinion, that is a good thing. Cheryl Trudell Duncan

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Blue Tattoo: Original blues, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $10 advance, $12 door. CTRA Round Up: Fundraiser for the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association. All day featuring trail rides, agility dogs, BBQ and dance featuring Thor and the Thundercats at Avalon Equestrian Centre, 2442 Herd Road from 9 a.m. to late. Go to ctra.ca/2014-round-up for ticket info.

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Tuesday Elder College - Ladysmith’s Colourful History: At Island Savings Centre, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost, $12 plus annual $5 Elder College membership.Call 250-746-7529 for info. Class of 1959-55th Cowichan High School Reunion. Wine & cheese at the Duncan Fire Hall.Contact Joyce (Atcheson) Schmidt 250-748-8494 mommajoyce@shaw.ca for information. Girl Power: Guided quest series for Tweens (ages 9-12) led by Clinical Counsellor Sherry Bezanson. At the South Cowichan Library, 310-2720 Mill Bay Rd., 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dress Rehearsal Tuesday: Open mic, 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, Duncan. Tickets $5.

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Orchestra. He will pinch-hitting for Anna Fedorova who had to withdraw because of injury. Cowichan Symphony Society spokesman Ted Rhodes called Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto no. 3, “a thrilling masterpiece that was made famous by actor Geoffrey Rush in

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the movie Shine.” Russia native Kolesnikov is a Honens’ $100,000 Prize Laureate. The music is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Tickets are $40 and $25. Call 250-748-7529, or online at cowichantheatre. ca

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Jennifer Lally is returning to the Mercury Theatre stage next week as Shirley Valentine, a role she last played a dozen years ago.

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ecipes for escaping life’s sticky ruts will be shared by Shirley Valentine this week. Cowichan actress Jennifer Lally reprises her role as an English housewife who’s had it with daily grinds of kids, kitchens and careless husband Joe in Mercury Players’ one-woman work. “I just love this play,” Lally said of Willy Russell’s delightfully insightful script. “Everyone should see it because it tells you you shouldn’t lose sight of yourself. Remember you are an individual. “People get put into categories as the wife, the neighbour, the lover — but remember who you are, and hold on.” Lally’s grip on Shirley slipped after her hit production a decade ago. “There was still a learning curve,” she said of revisiting her brave character. “It’s been 12 years since I did it, and it’ll have a new slant — I’ve had that much more experience in my own life and think that adds to it. “This won’t be carbon copy of the last time.” She sees Shirley as “a bit of an empty nester, and now I am too.” “My own kids have grown up, and I see them when they drop around. It’s just good having a bit of a wake-up call and I’m happy to say I’m not allowing myself to be a categorized.” Neither does Shirley. “I can definitely relate to Shirley; she was me in a nutshell. I didn’t have a great affair in Greece as she did, but wouldn’t that have been nice!” Rather, Lally said she evolved in similar fashion to Shirley. “There’s more to life than just going through the motions.” Men also go through those motions of life’s ennui, she explained. “Shirley touches on that when speaking about Joe; he’s just That Guy; part of her household. He loved her at some time and goes through the motions. Maybe he doesn’t love her anymore. Who knows? He goes to work, comes home, has his supper

and tea, and goes to bed.” Sound familiar? But Shirley’s escape hatch opens when friend Jane offers a holiday ticket to Greece. Shirley waffles until the “chip-and-egg incident when Joe expects steak on Thursday”, pushing Shirley over the edge. Shirley’s journey covers three scenes, laced with 65 pages of lines memorized by Lally . “Basically, I chose a section and read it through three times. I’d do that again and again. Eventually it sticks, little nuances come out and Shirley is part of me.” Lally’s 42-year-old doppelganger depicts “a generation of people.” “At that age, you get to the point you’ve established yourself, raised your kids, and suddenly there’s new opportunities you’re not sure you should take,” she said. “Because you’ve been the peg in a round hole for so long you’re not sure if you should get out.” Enter Shirley to guide Lally and others at a crossroad. “In some ways this is a reminder of what I’m capable of doing, and getting it out there again. I missed Shirley. It was just time to bring her back.” Some people may not like the play’s moral element, she said of the relatively tame script. “Shirley has a fling, and that may offend some; there’s a bit of swearing, and talking about body parts that may make some uncomfortable, but it’s all done with humour,” said Lally, who assumes a British accent for the role. “Shirley’s living in the unknown, but says ‘No matter where you are in life, you can still get caught in that trap — and you can pull yourself out.’”

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he National Theatre Live series at the Cowichan Theatre is invited you to climb aboard the Streetcar. The Young Vic’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire is set to flicker across the theatre’s highdefinition big screen next week starring X-Files actress Gillian Anderson as Blanche. Young Vic opened in 1970 as a place where younger directors, designers, actors, writers and technicians could present exciting productions at the lowest possible seat prices. “It’s intimate auditorium, built cheaply with a rough, light-industrial feel, reinforced by low prices, created in concrete a dream of the inclusive, class-free society to which its originators aspired,” an event media release states. “Visionary director Benedict Andrews returns to the Young Vic following his Critics’ Circle Awardwinning Three Sisters.” In addition to Anderson, other leads include Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella. You know the story: “As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace — but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.” The broadcast happens Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24.50, with discounts for students, seniors and children. More at .cowichantheatre.ca.

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