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Gross negligence or horriÄc family tragedy? Menard shooting: Judge asked to weigh several factors in sentencing
FireÄghters battle pair of forest blazes Peter W. Rusland
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lphonse Brendon Menard must wait another month for a judgement in the manslaughtershooting of his father. The delayed decision by B.C. Supreme Court Judge Nathan Smith upset Menard’s family, who comforted each other during Friday’s sentence-hearing testimony by Crown and defense lawyers in Duncan’s courthouse. “Oh my God,” one family member sobbed upon hearing about court’s next sitting on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. “It’ll be interesting,” Nanaimo resident Menard, 23, told the News Leader Pictorial after court adjourned, leaving him and his family worried a sentence might be given. Judge Smith heard a day of testimony, including various Canadian manslaughter cases — with decisions that can span Peter W. Rusland a suspended sentence to life in Friday’s closing arguments in the manslaughter sentence-hearing of Alphonse Brendon Menard ended with Judge Nathan Smith reserving judgment until Oct. 22. prison — outlined by Crown scribed medication, alcohol, Menard said from the stand, told Judge Smith. sentence, suggested by King counsel Scott Van Alstine, and cannabis and other factors may where his close-shaven head Regardless, Crown counsel and his cited cases, would Menard’s defense lawyer Bert have fogged Menard’s actions. often hung low during the later reminded the court Mecarry continued psychological King. He pleaded guilty to manhearing. nard Sr. was killed in his prime. testing, and medical treatment Testimony premiered publicly slaughter Sept. “I’m sorry for all the pain and “A suspended sentence is for a December 2004 car acFriday focused 11, avoiding agony I’ve caused our family,” a very rare cident. on how and a trial for he said, also apologizing to his outcome,” Van That crash why Menard “This young man will second-degree late father’s friends. Alstine said of left Menard admittedly shot “This is not a mere murder. Menard is not in custody. decided cases of with brain his father, Tony live a life of hell.” accident.” Court staff He has strictly followed “near accident, damage plus Menard, 52, on had trouble earlier-imposed bail condiand we’re far convulsive and July 4, 2010 hearing tions — banning driving and from that line non-convulduring a campsoft-spoken weapons possession — noted here.” sive epileptic ing and targetMenard when King, who asked the judge to He cited case seizures, two practice outing with friends and asked by Judge Smith if he “craft” a three-year suspended precedence, and requested a jail or more of which he had the family west of Nitinat Lake on wanted to address the court. sentence for his client. sentence of between three and weekend of his father’s death, Cowichan’s fringe. “I take full responsibility for “This young man will live a ¿ve years. court heard. Some testimony included what happened,” a dark-suited life of hell, in any event,” King Menard’s suspended more on A4 how epileptic seizures, pre-
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John Cummins will continue to lead the B.C. Conservative party and North Cowichan councillor Al Siebring will be one of his key supporters. Cummins was re-confirmed as leader during a party convention in Langley Saturday, a place where Siebring (left) was elected party president, a role that will see him work closely with party members to prepare to contest May elections in seats across the province.
Siebring is happy with the new board elected by the delegates. Most were part of his A Team group that backed Cummins’ leadership. He said the group initially came together to have an effective board, but publicly came out to back Cummins after a group of dissidents within the party, who ran a slate known as the Friends of the B.C. Conservatives, made it their aim to have a leadership review.
“We will now need to build capacity in the party, build organizational charts and prepare for the campaign,” he said. Siebring was also pleased with the results of the leadership review vote, pointing out 1,104 of about 3,000 members voted. He sees the endorsement as even higher than 71 per cent, saying often those who don’t vote are satisfied with the status quo.
Chemainus to get festive in library-less Waterwheel Park Reversing gears: Decision to put Victoria library at old firehall opens new doors for a town square Peter W. Rusland
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A pedestrian-friendly Chemainus town square is now being planned to complement revamping Willow Street. North Cowichan council is focused on a green, arts-and-culture oriented Festival Square twinning council’s new library-site choice — across Willow on the old ¿rehouse property. After hearing Chemainiacs’ ideas, council aims to build a $500,000 town square in the spring, an excited Mayor Jon Lefebure said, relieved with a win-win ending to the long, library-site saga. “This is big news.” Town square will hold tourist-buses, gardens, artwork, stage and market space, and more, he explained. The town square concept, and the library site-swap, surfaced Sept. 19. That’s when councillors unanimously passed Chemainus Advisory Committee’s recommendation to switch its chosen parkinglot site for the old ¿rehouse space. Their decision was stoked by public heat, including 800 petition names against building the $2-million book-building on the busy Waterwheel parking lot. “Council listened, looked at the petitions, and decided it was far better to proceed with community support rather than battling uphill without it,” said Lefebure. He was proud of his council’s open-minded
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Chemainus’ old Ärehall will be the site of Mural Town’s new library. The visitor infocentre will be relocated. Across the road, a Festival town-square is planned. bent. “Public input was the deciding factor, in my opinion, after council had said it wanted to stay on the parking-lot site. “A strong council is one that can change its mind — it’s a sign of weakness to be inÀexible in changing your mind.” A second motion propelled council toward planning Festival Square, he said, citing Chemainus’ Revitalization Plan calling for a square around the library. Now Chemaniacs have space for both. “The Vancouver Island Regional Library board told us things won’t happen until 2014 with their processes, so we have a year to plan the old ¿rehouse site.
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“That’ll be a separate process from the square, though the designs will be complementary. “We’ll do thorough public consultation and workshops to plan how we can make that space more pedestrian-friendly,” he said, aware of Mexican-style zocalos around which town and city life revolves. “We’ll add more greenery, and hard surfaces for the Wednesday market.” Tourist-bus traf¿c will dovetail with drafting town square, costing about $500,000. “I understand 14 buses came in the other day,” said Lefebure. “It puts pressure on someplace for them to park, and on washrooms.
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“We don’t want a town square that’s just full of buses.” Meanwhile, he’s looked at other island libraries, concluding a Victorian-style facility on the ¿rehouse site would ¿t the town’s heritage Àavour, while the Neighbourhood House and visitor infocentre would be relocated. The ¿rehouse site-choice is being sent to the VIRL board — funding the new library — for consideration. Public meetings about the library’s design will be booked. “People are saying to me ‘Thank God it’s not happening the way it was planned,’” he said of bitter library-site debate, and council’s initial, unpopular, lot choice where a new museum is also planned.
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Menard — who had no criminal record — drank alcohol, and smoked marijuana the night before the shooting, and took about four Advil for a headache at around 10:30 a.m. the day of the shooting, the court heard. From testimony, it seemed Tony Menard was shot from some 35 feet away after he walked toward targets that included bottles and cans. Court heard how Menard had slept in a Ford Explorer, then shouldered a .22-calibre, scoped, semi-automatic riÀe and ¿red ¿ve or six rounds that
morning in his father’s direction, just after others had shot weapons. When he fell, Menard and his brother, Derrick, attempted CPR on their father while 911 responded to the remote scene, court heard. Witnesses described Menard as “surprised”, mumbling, and being in a “zombie-like state” after the shooting, possibly unaware of what had happened as the riÀe was taken from him. Court heard repeatedly how Menard loved and idolized his businessman father — with whom he’d lived since 2005 — and how that love was returned.
But Menard must have been aware stress — such as an argument with girlfriend, Sarah Young, that weekend — lack of sleep, and alcohol may trigger seizures for which he was taking the drug apo levetiracetam, the court heard. Van Alstine said Menard’s condition was self-induced, amounting to gross negligence the day of the shooting. “This is not a mere accident,” the Crown counsellor said. Judge Smith signalled he wanted more time to digest all of Friday’s testimony in what he called a “very unusual case.”
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Pumps keep derelict Chemainus barges aÅoat Politicians continue: federal lobby against derelict vessels while Chemainus eyesores down to two Peter W. Rusland
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sinking feeling continues in Chemainus as barge three founders, and Cowichan leaders demand federal action about derelict boats. A staffer at Chemainus Health Care Centre con¿rmed Thursday support vessels were pumping water from one of two abandoned, Second World War-era docks left in Mural Town’s harbour. Two others sit on the bottom; a ¿fth was towed to Ladysmith months ago. That expensive irresponsibility miffed MP Jean Crowder, and Mayor Jon Lefebure. “Transport Canada has to pay to pump them, to keep them aÀoat,” said Lefebure, who had no exact pump-out costs to taxpayers. Crowder said from Ottawa she aimed to anchor her proposed private member’s bill — to nationally ban and punish owners parking boats — in Parliament during the fresh sitting by working with the transport and ¿sheries ministers.
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Another of these dumped barges off Chemainus is sinking and being pumped using public dollars, while local leaders demand derelict-vessel legislation, with teeth, from Ottawa. “I hope to raise it with the ministers. Overall responsibility is with transport minister Denis Lebel,” she said. The mayor’s personal message to Prime Minister Stephen Harper was simple. “Please recognise Jean’s work, and the fact we, as a coastal community, really need the federal departments to step up and deal with this serious problem. “It can be far better dealt with before these vessels go down, than afterward.” Crowder also aims to approach Fisheries and Oceans minister Keith Ash¿eld, whose turf covers the Coast Guard as environmental watchdogs.
“Lebel’s responsibilities are navigable waters and whether it’s a maritime obstruction. That’s where changes have to happen in Canada’s Shipping Act. Lebel aside, “we also want the Coast Guard responsible as a focal point when vessels get into trouble.” Closer to Cowichan, “This issue may also come up at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (convention),” Crowder said, “because it’s such a serious problem on the coast.” She also cited the fuel-¿lled Dominion sitting in Cowichan Bay for the past ¿ve years. The mayor pointed to a huge abandoned hull that reached Penelakut Island’s Native shores in recent
years. It has since been removed. “That offends me just as it does having a derelict boat in our harbour. “It’s legitimate for us to expect the feds to recognize this situation and deal with it.” Lefebure was sick of buckpassing. “It’s pushed between different federal departments because they don’t necessarily have the budget to deal with (derelict ship laws). “They’re apparently not looking to be responsible. “When this Chemainus Harbour problem started, we immediately got onto the provincial and federal governments.” Transport Canada responded to prevent the barges from becoming a navigational danger, he explained. “Apparently, the harbour’s deep enough so (the two sunk) aren’t navigational hazards. “The two left could affect navigation into Chemainus Harbour if they break loose.” Crowder cited Washington State’s derelict-ship fund to bankroll securing and pumping of dumped boats, then ¿nding owners under U.S. Coast Guard action. “They have a model for us to follow.” An informal inventory of parked vessels, just the south coast, tallied some 200 crafts, she noted.
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Horseback Riders celebrate Cowichan Trails Caitlin McKay
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here was a wide load on the trails of the Cowichan Valley earlier this month. The Back Country Horseman of B.C. Association organized a ride,in support of the Vancouver Island Spine Trail (VISTA) project. Nearly two-dozen riders took their horses from Kinsol Trestle to Cowichan River Provincial Park to celebrate the amazing trails in the Cowichan Valley and to raise awareness about the project. “I think it’s important to recognize that it is a privilege to ride. Part of our mandate is to promote the trails and maintain them — I think that’s really the key for us and we should maintain that access and work with other trail users to keep it for us and our kids.� Said Ybo Plante, president of the Back Country Horseman of B.C and chairman of the Southern Vancouver Island Chapter. The VISTA project aims to construct a single trail from Victoria
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Family needs help in girl’s cancer battle Caitlin McKay
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few weeks ago, Jody Palfy got the worst news of her life. Her daughter, eightyear-old Zoe, has a rare form of cancer, called acute myeloid leukaemia. She will have to undergo eight months of chemotherapy plus a bone marrow transplant at B.C. Jody Palfy and daughter Zoe. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. But the Palfy family does not have so they don’t have to worry about hydro bills and things like that,” said to go through this ordeal alone. Adrienne Richards, whose son was The community of the Cowichan Zoe`s classmate. Valley has raised $3,030 for the The community support has been family. The money will help Jody, a overwhelming. The $3,030 has been single mom, focus on her daughter’s raised solely through online donahealth rather than her bills. tions and Richards said organizers “Jody and Zoe have touched so haven’t even had an event yet. many people and it’s wonderful “It’s not surprising, Jody and Zoe to see everyone coming together
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To learn how the Baha’is are working toward building unity and peace or to attend a tranquil, devotional gathering call 748-6996 www.bahai.org
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A Community of Compassion and Hope THIS SUNDAY ONLY, SEPTEMBER 30th – “Farewell Sunday” Join us in wishing Pastor Scott and Sarah well on their way as they prepare to begin their new ministry in Saskatoon 10:00 am – Contemporary service
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This notice is given pursuant to section 227 of the Community Charter. For more information on proposed Bylaw 3494 contact Mark Frame, Director of Finance, 250-746-3100, or by email: frame@northcowichan.ca.
Duncan Pentecostal Church
Community Welcome Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com Centre Pastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722
9:15 a.m. Remembrance Meeting 11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Service
Bylaw 3494 also revises assessment roll numbers, property owner information, and removes references to properties that no longer qualify for exemption.
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SYLVAN UNITED CHURCH
St. Peter’s Anglican Services Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Thursday 10:00 am
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Testimony Meetings ( 1 hr) 2nd Wed. of Month 12:30 pm 4th Wed. of Month 7:00 pm www.christianscience.bc.ca Sentinel Radio Program on AM 650, Sundays 8:30 am
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ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan 746-6831 Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm www.stedwardsduncan.com
ST. ANN’S CHURCH
1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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This we like We trust your sports jersey has been washed, pressed and polished to its full brilliance? Do you have it just hanging in your closet anticipating the chance to roll out of bed, pull it on and do your part for young Cowichan athletes? Friday is Jersey Day in Cowichan and your job is to wear your team colours while making a donation to KidSport Cowichan. Hope you join us.
Join us in wearing a jersey at the workplace Friday to support KidSport Cowichan.
The saga that is the Chemainus barges passed the mark of embarrassment a long, long time ago. There are places you can be heavily fined for rubbing out a cigarette butt on wet pavement. Yet these ugly old barges are simply left to sit, and rot, and slowly sink to the bottom of Chemainus Harbour. What is wrong with our priorities and why can’t anything be done?
Duncan replaces subjective decisions with a whim Aaron Bichard
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imagine if you were to whisper the words “downtown Duncan development permit” into a room full of contractors and tradesfolk, you’d best steel yourself for an earthquake. The Richter scale’s needle would writhe from the collective groans and shudders. The walls would bend as heads were banged against them, the brains inside weary from trying to guess what will be accepted and what more will be required. Floorboards would shimmy as the steel-toed boots Àed, escaping the impending headache of trying to obtain one. Accessing a development permit within the Downtown Development Permit Area is an exercise in frustration, which can only be attributed to one thing. There is a Àaw in the process, a Àaw that stalls progress. The Àaw is subjectivity. Take, for example, Nicolette Genier’s recent commissioning of colour on a grey slab of retain-
ing wall beside the Duncan Garage. In an effort to breathe life into a concrete-scape and promote working together, the owner of the Community Farm Store had the word “Community” artistically applied in bold, bright paint. Genier decided to circumvent the regulatory process and had the mural created prior to obtaining an of¿cial blessing from city hall because, in her opinion, the “paperwork and path to permission is nebulous,” and “personal likes and dislikes” enter the decision-making process. Of course this move led to more paperwork being thrown her way in the form of a letter telling her it must be removed. I don’t know the exact previous experiences Genier has had with the local bureaucratic machinery that has brought her to this conclusion, but her opinion certainly isn’t unique. I, for one, have been bafÀed by the ambiguity and subjectivity of the process on more than one occasion. Now, I’m not disputing the assertion that decisions are made without council’s opinions or personal taste being tossed in the mix. There is a
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policy that is followed, which is meant to protect the small-town feel of the downtown, and I agree with that sentiment. The personal taste — the subjectivity — is injected at a staff level, which is where the process gets foggy. My most recent experience involved placing awnings on an apartment across from city hall. After hopping through the usual hurdles of meeting urban design requirements, the building owners obtained a development permit to install them. If only the adventure had ended there. Where we ran into dif¿culties was when we discovered the awnings didn’t live up to our expectations, and tried to have them removed. That required another development permit. During this process, it was determined by staff the awnings were an improvement on the building — they liked the look — so in order to remove them we would need to make other improvements, such as painting the trim of the windows a different colour. Prior to the awnings going up, to my knowledge the window trim of our building had never been
discussed by city staff and the building owners. But the process of obtaining a development permit relies on the opinion of city staff, and the staff of the day believed the existing white window trim would look better black. To me this feels more than subjective; it feels random. It’s this randomness that causes development permit seekers to shake their heads in disbelief or, as Genier did, skip the process until after the work is complete. The development permit process is designed to keep individual choices in check. Yet, it relies on the opinions of individuals as to what is acceptable and what isn’t. It appears subjective, and that needs to change. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.
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Are pole-dance classes appropriate for kids? “I have friends who do it for exercise, but it’s a hard question about kids taking it because of the (exotic dance) stigma. If more people were educated about it, pole dance could be a popular form of exercise for kids.”
“I have two girls and I wouldn’t approve of them doing it. It’s too much, too soon.”
Lesley Woods, Duncan
Sharla Duncan, Duncan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
Community comes together to add heat to The Hub
Is Gramma headed to a seedy life in a smoke-Älled room?
Dear editor A number of years ago my mother — in her 70’s at the time — and my sister-in-law took up belly dancing. According to them, it was great exercise, and it was fun. Should my brother and I have been concerned that they could potentially become professional dancers, or even strippers in the future, (because money makes the world go ‘round), as suggested in a recent letter? I wonder what the boys in the home would have said if they had found out what their neighbour in the next apartment was doing? Would they have turned into ‘degenerates’ and “human-traf¿cking monsters’? God save us from self-righteous fear-mongers! Pat Wardell
In my opinion: Geothermal project at point of pride for Cowichan Station
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t is amazing what can happen when you are optimistic. Pole dancing kids Äne if it is only Well, optimistic and willing to work at it with gusto. The whole Hub project has been about the athletics an amazing experience so far, and what hapDear editor pened in September left me exhausted but smiling I have seen lots of pop dance routines that I thought were very innapropriate, and I have Andrew Leong from ear to ear. It began last March when the Cowichan Station seen people doing pole dance routines that are An excavator works on a project to transform the old Cowichan Station Elementary School site into a geo-themal Area Association applied to CVRD for a portion of not in any way sexual. I think every sport/class/ heat source for The Hub community centre. the federal gas tax grant. teacher/etc should be judged individually, not The CSAA became the ¿rst non-government based on what it is associated with. If somedance of good, but often risky, jobs associated either for sale or development as parkland, a organization to receive funds ($125,000), and it put body starts a polka dancing class that somehow with the lumber industry, but as I understand trail system and green space. the association into new territory. teaches very sexual dance moves to youngsters that problem, it is mostly due to offshore For 40-plus years the area around the CaroWhen we started the project, we inherited two is that OK just because polka dancing is not as- processing of lumber and reduced demand and mar property has been developing — people sociated with being sexualized? Obviously if it pricing for paper products — neither of which moving from the city looking for a good place antiquated and inef¿cient oil furnaces. The heating bill last winter was astounding — more than is sexual that is not okay, but if it is not sexual, can be attributed to NIMBY activity. to raise families. Our children and other fami$3,000 per month. That was why we strove for it shouldn’t be stigmatized just for sharing part Consider corporate preference (greed?) by lies’ children grew up and rode bicycles along of a concept. off-shore owned companies, and trade agreethe existing system of logging trails and the old sustainable green geothermal energy, perfect for a large place like The Hub. Ferris Robson ments, for those problems. Perhaps someone Tipperary Road that traversed the “Wimmer” The contract for the project was awarded to comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com could provide a list of companies who were property. Over the years that play has evolved considering the area and have been scared with newcomers into dirt bike and ATV use, in Mercury Refrigeration from Shawnigan. Jason Rockson suggested the ¿eld across the road from off by NIMBYs. While contemplating that a good safe area for kids and young adults to I’d like to see some examples of the buildings was the right place to lay the pipes. information, we might also like to think about play and grow. This also gave us the added bene¿t of an upgraded aging NIMBYs scaring off jobs the abundance of jobs and money brought to The property has now been developed by and now level playing ¿eld. Dear editor the area by the grey-haired bunch, who has Caromar into a subdivision with large resiThe project estimate came in several thousand As a recent (nine years) migrant to the valtypically earned income from other provinces dential lots and roadside trail system. During ley, with grey hair, I guess I am one of the and chosen to spend it here. Aside from the development, the property has been and is still dollars over what we had received from the grant people guest comment writer Trevor Anderson diverse service industries, such as builders, a play area for local kids (young adults) but, as so it was time to lean on the community at large. Now, when I think large job involving earth, believes responsible for the absence of good landscapers, automotive sales and service is the way it is also a party site for young adults I think of the Ellison brothers, Barry and Brian. jobs for younger people, especially men. While and the whole health care system, they also from town getting away from public scrutiny Meeting them on site they remarked on the size of I have never engaged in any NIMBY activity, purchase retail items, which support jobs in of their activities. Damage done to the trail the job. I joked, “Well, we are all working down I would be inclined to feel more guilty if he that area too. The only NIMBY activity with system has been done by motorized activity. here for free, sure you don’t want to get a piece of had pointed out the list of companies who have which I am familiar is the recent south-end I say motorized because there is also major the action?” been attempting to move to the area and been recycling and garbage depot ¿ght, and that evidence of pickup trucks involved in activity After tidying the jobs they were working on, and blocked/discouraged by NIMBY activity of certainly was not going to bring new business in the trail area. It will take public education put the next ones off, they stepped in. A fast and recent migrants. But such was not done. I am to the area. As I recall, it was fought by many to stop the damage and hopefully turn around well aware of the serious decline in the abunyoung and long-time local people. If you are values that have become almost non-existent in furious 10 days followed. I made great lunches, and kept them watered to g going to make generalizations, you really do today’s society; respect for others and respect keep them coming back. Numerous volunteers need n to cite some speci¿c examples to support for property. have helped me and Steve Nixon from Mercury your y case. So we have a trail system that has been lay more than 8,000 feet of pipe in perfect trenches, Brent B Heath transferred by the developer and is now the six feet deep, eight feet wide and 250 feet long. Cowichan C Bay responsibility of CVRD Area E parks and rec“Is Cowichan doing a good job promoting its wineMore community members stepped up, volunreation commission. The money, an estimated and-food industry?” teering their heavy equipment and their time to $10,000 that will be required to repair damages You answered: (45 votes) Money M not going to prevent damage done prior to acceptance by the CVRD of the ¿nish the massive job. Dear D editor Steve even sold tickets he purchased months ago, 51 per cent YES trails will come directly from Area E taxpayers During negotiations around zoning with Car- at a cost to other needy projects. and worked overtime to help get ¿nished so the oomar Developments, certain items were asked To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Ellisons could move on to their next jobs. Michael Lees ffor and graciously included in the Sahtlam web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com The days were long, the air dusty, and the heat Sahtlam ddevelopment: a donation of lots to the CVRD in the 30s. One day it was 38 in the cab of Barry’s excavator. But I know everyone is proud of how the community banded together to do good work for the next generations. As I write this, Brian is still on site. While the 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. rest of us are burnt out, he is tidying up, perfecting response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: another job, before he heads to the next. not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com This project, however, is one in a lifetime. 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 Thanks to all for making it a reality. 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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Sarah Davies-Long is the CSAA director who co-ordinated the geo-thermal project, part of an ongoing process to transform the old Cowichan Station Elementary School into a community hub.
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Valley people Name: Joanne Gorle Occupation: retail manager for Top Shelf Feeds Age: really? Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: Stand By Me I’m listening to: Colt Ford At least once everyone should: check out the Cowichan Exhbition, of course Most people don’t know I: am terrified of spiders Proudest or happiest moment: becoming an auntie — twice Biggest fear: heights If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: put “dually” parking spaces all over town Before I die: go to the Spruce Meadows Masters Words I live by: it will all work out
of Fogy Mountain Forge. The winner of the 50/50 vendor draw was Leigh Parker and Troy Lywood from EmmAlly’s Bakery and Café. • Duncan-born Jack Siemens is a biology student studying at the University of Victoria, who spent the summer as the student employee at Lake Cowichan’s Kaatza Station Museum during the summer. His display on the history of the wildlife around Cowichan Lake is on displau 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday until Dec. 16. • Linda McDaniels of the Cowichan Intercultural Society tells us the Victoria-based organization Surrounded by Cedar and the CIS’s Inclusive Leadership program combined for the Sacred Circles Leadership Camp and Khowutzun 2012 Outdoor Education and Leadership Camp to offer 12 days of leadership fun for 26 youths in August. The youths explored the ancient traditions of the Quw’utsun people, learned leadership skills and learned the steps involved for creating communities based on respect for each other, for the earth and for diverse cultural traditions. 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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Celebrating Culture in the Cowichan Valley MUSIC September 29 Come Play the Steinway & Backstage Tour: A chance for amateurs to share the experience of musicians all over the world who prefer to perform on a Steinway and see what goes on behind the curtain to bring a stage performance to life, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St. September 30 Kids’ Dress Rehearsal Open Mic: An on-stage opportunity for under 17s to showcase their singing, instrument playing or dancing. Duncan Garage Showroom is opening up their stage and production tools to support these young performers, 1-4 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. Proceeds from donations to the Cowichan Food Basket Society.
September 28 & 29 Culture Days Raku Firings and Studio Tours: JoVic Pottery invites visitors and participants to these up close, informative and handson demonstrations. Lava hot pots will be pulled from the kiln at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Experience the excitement and learn about raku and stoneware pottery techniques from master potters. More info at www.jovicpottery.com or call 250-245-8728. Shell Beach Rd., Ladysmith September 29 Veneer Marquetry: As part of Culture Days and in conjunction
with their show of fine craft, three Cowichan Valley Artisans are demonstrating their craft at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Karen Trickett is Saturday’s featured artisan, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1762 Cowichan Bay Rd.
September 30 KilnArt Glass Studio Tour: It’s the last day to take in Culture Days— and what a beautiful way to wind it up, with a tour of this renowned glass studio, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Adelaide St., Crofton.
September 30 Clay Play: As part of Culture Days and in conjunction with their show of fine craft, three Cowichan Valley Artisans are demonstrating their craft at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Cathi Jefferson is Sunday’s featured artisan, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1762 Cowichan Bay Rd.
FESTIVALS, HERITAGE AND EVENTS September 28 Check Out a Local Author: The Cowichan Library is celebrating Culture Days with an opportunity to meet the authors among us. Sign up for 20 minutes with a local
September 27-October 16: Portals presents “A Body of Work”: Show and sale featuring the work of Anne Jarvis, Kaye Smillie and Sharron Campbell. As part of Culture Days, artists will be present Sat., September 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to do portrait sketches of interested participants free of cost and to welcome patrons to the show.
September 30 Kaatza Station Museum and Archives Open House: Another fabulous Culture Days event in the Cowichan Valley. Tour their three open buildings, see the Wilmer Gold photo collection and take in an historic film in the Bell Tower School, Sun., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 125 South Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan.
September 28-30 Live Pottery Making Demos at The Mud Room Clayworks: Experience Culture Days at Cowichan Bay. Three days to drop by to see how the mud really gets flung! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 1725 Cowichan Bay Rd.
September 28 & 29 Create & Participate with the Visions Artists: Visions Artists will be out in force to present a stunning Culture Days event in the Cowichan Suite of the Island Savings Centre. Watercolourist Sue Coleman will give a free class in the lobby, Terry Harrison will demonstrate glass and fabric painting, Neil Fatin will conduct a photography workshop and a host of other artists will be demonstrating their art, giving tips and mini-classes in jewelry making, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 2687 James St.
September 29 Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom for Everyday Life: Gen Kelsang Zopa, a western Buddhist monk and resident teacher at the Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre in Victoria, will read from Modern Buddhism: the path of Compassion and Wisdom by Geshke Kelsang Gyatos, 2 – 3:30 p.m., VIRL, Cowichan Branch, 2687 James St., in the Island Savings Centre. September 29 O.U.R. Ecovillage Site Tour & Cob Building Workshop: Enjoy an informative tour on the history, governance and current projects at the Ecovillage. Then participate in cob--an easy-to-learn earthbuilding technique suitable for all ages. Please pre-register: info@ ourecovillage.org. 1565 Baldy Mountain Rd., Shawnigan Lake.
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September 28 Lost Wax Metal Casting: As part of Culture Days and in conjunction with their show of fine craft, three Cowichan Valley Artisans are demonstrating their craft at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Jo Ludwig is Friday’s featured artisan, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1762 Cowichan Bay Rd.
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September 30 Spontaneous soul singing- vocal improvisation workshop: Vocal improvisation workshop where you can experience the expression of life through song, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 3228A Gibbins Rd.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A17
First Nations carvings about to leave centre stage at Imagine That!
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Time is running out on a great chance to stretch your imagination. The September exhibit at Imagine That! artisans co-op is into its last week. Imagine That Artisans’ Designs window display features a collection of First Nations Carvings produced on the West Coast of Canada.
They are older pieces, carved by well known artisans from Haida Gwaii to Victoria. Also on display in the large window are nature prints by photographers, Doug Gormican and Heather Wade and eagle painting by Linzy Arnott. In the smaller window are stone sculptures of bears, bison, and West Coast images by Des
Pratt. Geoff Hulme’s realistic paintings are of people at work and play. The show ends its run Saturday, Sept. 29. Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs is at 251 Craig Street, in downtown Duncan. Call 250-748-6776 or visit imaginethatartisans.com for more.
Fantasy becomes reality for Cowichan author Check out a local author: Trilogy emerges from bout of ill health Peter W. Rusland
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n some ways, kidney disease changed author Sandie Bergen’s life for the better. The North Cowichan wordsmith turned time dealing with her disease to her advantage by penning fantasy books she’d been developing for years. Results appear during Friday’s 2 to 4 p.m. Check Out A Local Author Culture Days event at the Cowichan Library, where Bergen will explain her new books The Jada-Drau and Tyrsa’s Choice. “Kidney disease put an end to working full-time,” said Bergen, 56, who still works from home helping the local McKinnon Germann Granger accounting ¿rm. The Sprott-Shaw secretarial grad worked for the ¿rm “I’ve had stories from 1998 to 2005, when in my head for she was diagnosed. as long as I can “My kidremember.” ney disease is kind of in remission, but the drugs I was on just wrecked my muscles, and I need blood-pressure medication. “But I’ve had stories in my head
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for as long as I can remember,” the French-born mother of deux said. “My Grade 5 teacher read us The Hobbit. I ran to the library and got it, and was hooked on fantasy ever since. “It just takes over my imagination — it ¿lls a void reality doesn’t.” Her muse nagged Bergen during and after she’d had two daughters. “The stories became more persistent, but I didn’t start putting them down until 2000,” said the radio-and-TV arts studies’ graduate who moved to Cowichan in 1977 for disc-jockey duty with Duncan’s CKAY-AM radio. Jada-Drau started as a dream. “Most of my stories do — my characters talk to me, and it gets to the point I have to write them down.” Bergen’s short stories were published in online magazines, and she began Jada-Drau in late 2004. “I was about half-way through when I got sick.” After hospital care in Victoria, she resumed Drau in 2005 but landed back in hospital. “I didn’t have anything to do, but the story started coming back to me.” Bergen ¿nished Drau in late 2005, and edited it. In early 2010, a senior editor with Marion Margaret Press read Drau and asked Bergen about publishing it. “It was too thick for them to publish as one book, so they split it into two.” The result is The Jada-Drau, and
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Valley author Sandie Bergen with her two fresh books, and doll Baybee made by Cowichanian Avery Shumka. Baybee’s owned by Bergen’s fantasy-heroine, Tyrsa, in Tyrsa’s Choice (right). into his position too soon, and an its sequel Tyrsa’s Choice, with The after Tyrsa’s Choice. The ¿rst book unusual girl (Tyrsa) brought up Angry Sword due in February. is a cliffhanger, the second (Choice) under bizarre circumstances.” “The Jada-Drau is the ¿rst of has an ending with threads that Toss in an incomplete prophecy, a fantasy trilogy,” said Bergen, carry over, and Sword wraps it all inÀuenced by J.R.R. Tolkein, Roger and the man who will do anything up.” to ful¿ll it, and you’ve got a story Zelazny, Terry Pratchett, and Anne After Angry Sword? “I’ve got full of action and adventure, with McCaffrey. a couple more series; one will be a smattering of magic, explained “It’s not just a growing-up story, seven or eight books. it’s all about choices and the effects Bergen. The Jada-Drau and Tyrsa’s “The big rat is Tyrsa’s father, of even the smallest decision. Choice are available on Amazon, “The books centre mainly on two Saulth, whose in both books. at Volume One books and farmers’ “Sword takes place seven years people; a young lord, Cenith, thrust markets, and at sandiebergen.com.
Your chance to tinkle some exclusive ivories as Culture Days comes to Cowichan Caitlin McKay
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laying a Steinway is a rare opportunity for most piano students. But as Culture Days approaches they will get that chance right here in Cowichan. Culture Days is a coast-to-coast movement intended to raise awareness about Canadians in the arts, and the cultural life in communities. And as part of this event, the Cowichan Theatre is giving the community a backstage Andrew Leong tour and the chance to play the theatre’s 1927 Cowichan residents can make like piano virtuoso Anton Kuerti and let their Steinway Grand piano. Ängers dance across the Cowichan Theatre’s vintage 1927 Steinway grand “It is an opportunity to play a piano that piano this week. is one of the few in the world. The piano is
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an important part of history for the area and it’s one of the cultural assets of the valley.`` said Kirsten Schrader, the arts and culture manager for the Cowichan Valley Regional District. This instrument is the pride of the Cowichan Theatre and organizers hope music students will get a feel for what it is like to be a professional pianist. ``With the sound and the acoustics of the theatre, and the piano, for kids learning to play the piano this is pretty exciting. They don`t get to play a piano like this and on stage,” said Schrader. Schrader hopes Culture Days will raise the pro¿le of local artists and let the rest of Canada know that the Cowichan Valley is a
hub of cultural activity. “It`s a national celebration and there are a lot of artists here who work at a professional level and it’s important for us to not be left out of the cultural conversation or off the map,” she said. “We have a lot going on here and we’re trying to seize any opportunity to raise artists’ pro¿les.” This ivory opportunity is just one of the events happening in the valley as Culture Days makes its Sept. 28 to 30 run. Other events include author readings, hands-on pottery sessions and much more at a variety of locations. All events are free and everyone is welcome to attend. For the lowdown, go to culturedays.ca/en.
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HOWARD, June (Cormier) a long time resident of Vancouver Island, died Saturday the 15th of September due to health complications at the Cowichan District Hospital. June was born in 1922 in Vancouver, BC to Felix and Caroline Cormier. After moving over to Vancouver Island, she married Sedley Howard in 1945 and proceeded to raise her children in Ucluelet, Long Beach, and Tofino before settling in the Cowichan Valley. Everyone who knew June thoroughly enjoyed her sense of humor as she always had a quick remark that could put a smile on your face. And combined with sharp intellect and a direct manner, June had an unforgettable personality. June enjoyed cooking, local bus trips, feeding local cats and dogs, sewing, and the finer things in life. She had a passion for moving houses and we would like to thank Uncle Alberts for providing her with an abundance of new furniture over the years, the Shopping Channel for making sure her music library was always current, and Readers Digest for nominating her for Customer of the Year Twice. The matriarch of the family, June was predeceased by her husband Sedley Howard, and is survived by her three sons David, Geoffrey (Brenda) and Stevan (Mercy), and her grandchildren Jennifer, Melanie, Micheal, Spencer, Sara, Amanda, David, Sara, Wesley, Daelyn, Keith, Fauna, Leah and Jake. Her pride and joy were her great-grandchildren Jenna, Amber, Jessica, Isabelle, Bryson, Tinsley, Hayden, Blake, Mia, Kayla, Jayme and Leanne. The family would like to give thanks to all of June’s friends at Georgian Gardens, the staff at Cowichan District Hospital, and Dr. Richard Grimes, of whom she had a special affection. A memorial will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 2pm at the home of Geoffrey and Brenda Howard, 4318 Sunrise Road, Duncan, BC. We ask that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to the SPCA in June’s honor. On line condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY PATRICIA WELLBURN, DECEASED (who died on the 13th day of April, 2012). Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mary Patricia Wellburn, also known as Patricia Wellburn, also known as Pat Wellburn, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at Hart Legal, 300-1001 Wharf Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1T6, on or before October 26, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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Notice to Area Residents – Grieve Road (Duncan) To all affected residents: David Stalker Excavating Ltd. will be installing new watermain and connections to the local residents on Grieve Road (Duncan) beginning late Sept. 2012. During the 4 weeks of construction period: 1. We will require NO STREET PARKING between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) to allow construction procedures to occur while still maintaining vehicle drive access through Grieve Road. ‘Certified’ traffic controllers will be on-site during construction hours to help minimize any disruptions during the alternating single lane flow patterns. 2. There will be slight water service disruptions at times to allow for mainline connections and when individual service connections occur. The mainline connections will occur twice during project for approx 6 hours per connection (advance notices will be door to door delivered), and the individual service connections should only affect each address for an approximate 2 hour disruption (a company representative will knock on residential door at time of connection to inform of service disruption). If any questions or concerns, please contact the following: David Stalker (Project Supt.) 250-616-6675 • Graham Bull ( Project Foreman) 250-739-9026 Daryl Foulds (General Manager) 250-739-9020
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Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice. Fort McMurray opportunities offer a project speciďŹ c rotational schedule and project provided ights. Our Edmonton projects will be offering competitive compensation on a 4-year project. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Employment Coordinator Position The Cowichan Intercultural Society is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been operating in the Cowichan Valley Region for 31 years. We are the leading community resource for immigrant settlement services, and for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities. The Employment Coordinator will contribute to our team in offering employment services to our immigrant and refugee clients. This position is part of the New Employment Program of BC funded under the Ministry of Social Development. The Employment Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that clients are provided with appropriate resources and supports under the guidelines of the Employment Program of BC (EPBC). This position requires demonstrated knowledge in the areas of related federal and provincial programs and all aspects of career counseling and case management, in addition to rigorous database management. The Employment Coordinator will be responsible for developing and facilitating groups in employment workshops. This is a multifaceted position and requires an individual that is able to balance superior client service with other responsibilities and EPBC requirements. The ideal candidate will have: •a sensitivity for intercultural and inclusive communities; • post-secondary education or equivalent in employment counselling - BC CertiďŹ ed Career Development Probationer’s CertiďŹ cate is an asset; • 3 + years of direct experience as an employment counselor with at least two years’ experience assisting individuals and facilitating groups of clients facing challenges and barriers to employment; • excellent knowledge of local labour market, training programs and community resources in the Cowichan Region; • understanding of Employment Standards and Ethical practices; • excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communications; • a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; • ability to work exible hours; • experience with non-proďŹ t organizations and structure; • outstanding organizational and computer skills, particularly working with databases; • conict resolution skills, ability to exercise extreme discretion and conďŹ dentiality; • successfully complete Criminal Records Check.
KDC REQUIRES an Administrative Assistant of Project Management who will primarily be responsible for providing direct administrative and ofďŹ ce management support to the Project Management team. This position assists Project Management staff with various project analysis techniques and in maintaining the entire life cycle of KDC’s project portfolio. The Administrative Assistant of Project Management acts as the ďŹ rst point of contact for all incoming questions, concerns or inquires for the Project Management team. Other duties may be assigned as required. KDC offers competitive salary packages, a progressive work environment, and professional development opportunities. QualiďŹ ed applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and two references to KDC at: resume@ khowutzun.com by October 10, 2012 – No Phone Calls Please.
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SQUARE DANCERS Women, Men, Couples experienced in traditional (not club) square dancing needed, to have fun and demonstrate steps with a long-time experienced caller. 250-929-8226
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Now Hiring! Are you interested in becoming a ďŹ reďŹ ghter? If you have the desire to help out your community, and are committed to working in a team environment, the Chemainus Fire Hall is now accepting applications. Come ďŹ nd out what it’s all about at our
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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofďŹ ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.
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MECHANICAL DRAFTSPERSON PACIFIC ENERGY, a manufacturer of quality hearth products, has a requirement for a Mechanical Draftsperson proďŹ cient in Solidworks. Consideration will be given to candidates with proďŹ ciency in other CAD software. Hands-on skills in sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc would be an asset. Please forward your resume to
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PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive beneďŹ t plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities
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FLOORING FLOOR INSTALLER (retired) looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, re-stretch & repairs. No job too small. (250)715-5852
FUEL/FIREWOOD FURNACE OIL: about 100 gallons of old furnace oil. You pay to have it delivered to you. Offers. 250-246-2305 :
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Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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SEASONED Fir ďŹ rewood, $180 cord split & delivered locally. (250)715-1505
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
FURNITURE LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
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BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
DUNCAN SPRINGRIDGE MANOR has a new look. Reno’d clean and quiet suites: fresh paint, new fixtures and flooring. Well maintained bldg, short walk to Beverly Corners. Incls heat & hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suites $590
1 BEDROOM duplex in character house. 2 blocks to downtown, 2 blocks to Duncan Mall, 2 blocks to Theater and pool, easy walking distance to all amenities, long term tenant, references, $675 utilities not included ph. 250 746-4117 CROFTON. SPACIOUS 2bdrm. F/S, fireplace, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825./mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810. DUNCAN: BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm. 2-level. W/D, 5 appl’s, propane F/P. Priv yard. Safe, quiet cul-de-sac, near park. NS/NP. $950. (250)746-8128. DUNCAN 3BDRM sxs duplex near Drinkwater school, laminate floors, carport, F/S, W/D. $1050 + utils. Small pets ok. ALSO, 2 bdrm in 4-Plex near Hospital, recent reno’d, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, N/P, $950 mo incls utils, avail now. Call (250)537-4319 (Ref’s req’d). DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Avail. now. (250)748-9059 DUNCAN, Stonehaven, 4 yr old duplex, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, laundry room, F/S, $1300/mo. Avail now. N/S. No Pets. On bus route. (604)418-3239 DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 LAKE COWICHAN. 2 bdrm reno’d SxS duplex, private, quiet rural setting, F/S. 15mins to Duncan. $550. + utils. 250749-4061.
COWICHAN BAY, remodelled character home on 1 acre, available now. 4 Bdrms, 1.5 bath, wood/elec heat, fresh paint, N/S. $1,200/mo. (250)743-5646 (leave message)
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Kona Muni Mula & Norco Kokanee bikes, Ducks Unlimited cruiser style bike, Stihl & Husky chainsaws, Troybilt & Stihl weedeaters, Sony, Panasonic and RCA TVs, Takamine acoustic guitar, Peavey PA system. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com KENMORE FRIDGE, $100, Air conditioner, $75, 1 Safe, $40, 1 carport Freezer, $25. All in great condition. Call (250)743-4375 or (250)4806875 anytime.
STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FILL DIRT wanted. End of Gibbons Rd. area. Easy access. Phone 250-748-7773 or 250-701-5920. WANTED - a small apartment size freezer (energy efficient), in good working order and reasonably priced. (250)748-0928
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648
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NO BANK NEEDED! We will “rent-to-own” you this gorgeous executive home in Duncan! Upper Floor: 3Bdrm, 2 baths. Lower Floor: 1Bdrm suite. Monthly Rent $2,000 $2,200. Deposit Required. www.wesellhomesbc.com 1-250-616-9053
DEPARTURE BAY: 2,600 sq.ft, Ocean View; 2 blocks to sandy beach. 3bdrm, 2 full baths + 2bdrm suite, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot, RV pad behind house. $419,000. View by appointment. 250-729-7420 GREAT PLACE to live. Life made easy. No-step 3-bdrm 1400 sq.ft. Rancher. Move-in ready. Peaceful stone manor. Close to hospital & amenities. $365,000. inclds hst. Call Gord at 250-710-1947.
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $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).
New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site
To view call 250-748-3321 CHEMAINUS: 1 bdrm heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $625. Leave msg (250)245-8869. DUNCAN: 2-BDRM Condo, 2nd floor, corner unit. 5 appl’s, new laminate floors. N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Avail now. $850./mo, lease. Pls call 1(250)208-9442, Victoria #. DUNCAN, 3226 Cowichan Lake Rd, 2 bdrm condo, quiet bldg, 5 appl’s, close to town, hospital, schools, bus route, N/S, N/P, damage deposit, references, available now, $800. (250)748-4964
AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/office, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811 or 250-474-3585.
COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392. SAHTLAM- Riverside studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. $650. Avail now. (250)748-2031.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN: $1200 Private Rancher style. 3bdr, 1bath. F/S,W/D,DW. Lg fenced yard. Berkey’s Corner area, on bus route. Util not incl. Avail now. 250-710-5854
HOMES FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM house in Cowichan Bay. $1600 plus shared utilities. Oceanview, large sunny deck. Easy access to the Duncan, Victoria, and Nanaimo. Available November 1! Please call 250-882-6136. CHERRY PT- 1.5 bdrm waterfront mobile home. NS/NP. $950/mo inclds utils. Call (250)743-2370. COWICHAN BAY area, 4 brdms, view, garden, N/S, N/P. $1400. 250-748-8537 marybrian7@gmail.com NEAR COBBLE Hill village, completely reno’d, spacious, 1 bdrm independent inlaw suite, 4 appls, avail Oct. 1. $750./ mo. Call 250-746-4509.
OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671 DUNCAN, office/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929
RV PADS COBBLE HILL- covered service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DUNCAN, SHARE 2 suite, 1-bdrm avail. incld’s utils/telephone. now. (250) 748-7764
bdrm $450 Avail.
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CARPENTRY
ELECTRICAL
HANDYPERSONS
LANDSCAPING
DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584). 250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly. 2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, #25203
JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design
Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away
FENCING
DUNCAN: Sat, Sept 29, 9-3, 1490 Belcarra Rd, off Maple Bay Rd., in The Properties.
Shawna’s Sparkling Touch Home Cleaning Service. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Licenced and Insured. (250)210-0872
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
30 yr’s Experience
We fix everything
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No HST
DUNCAN: 1 bdrm walk out suite, 5 appl’s, hot water incld’d. NS/NP. Oct. 15th, $700+ util’s. (250)733-0735.
MOVING & STORAGE
HAULING AND SALVAGE
BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! (250)743-2714.
DUNCAN, new 2 bdrm suite, bright, F&S, W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. No partiers. Avail now. $850 incl’s util. 250-748-2953
Delivery Guy
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LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3-bdrm level entry suite, priv ent. Incls W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800 mo heat incl’d. Avail Oct 1st. Call 250-923-6170.
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STUCCO/SIDING GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, fully contained, incl’s heat, A/C, cable & internet. No pets. $750. Oct 1st. (250)748-8020
DUNCAN, LRG 1 bdrm, furn’d, close to hospital & downtown, clean, quiet, $650 mo incls hydro. Call (250)701-0865.
250-748-5062
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CLEANING SERVICES
SOLD IN ERROR A large tent weekend of Aug 17th to 19th at the Cowichan Cat Rescue Garage Sale, belongs to Community Policing. Please, if you bought it, we would like it back, your money will be refunded. Phone Pat 250-7486740 or Community Policing 250-701-9145. Thank you.
1700 SQ’ warehouse w/ retail and office space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view.
RENT-TO-OWN in Cobble Hill, Open concept home, fully irrigated landscaped yard w/hot tub. 2Bdrm upstairs w/2Bdrm in-law-suite downstairs. Close to Shawigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria & 20 minutes to Duncan. $2100/m. $500/m rent credit. Apply at: www.Island-Rent-To-Own.com
DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $750 + utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362
PARENTS UNITE
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home, on bus route, close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, Internet & cable incl. Oct 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679
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House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-510-5610
9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $19. For more info call: (250)748-7529
Spacious
Affordable 1 & 2 bedroom suites -------------------------------
Service Directory
EXPERIENCED HOUSECLEANER is accepting new clients, South Cowichan only. Call Heather, (250)743-8833.
Saturday, October 6th
Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------
SHAWNIGAN BEACH Resort: 1 bdrm + 1 bunk room, deluxe furnishings, 6 appl’s, tennis, golf & moorage. NS/NP. Sept to June. $950 Hydro, cable, wifi & local phone incld’d. Call 250-743-1667.
DUNCAN, 3 bd, on 1/2 acre, close to Walmart, F/S. Nov 1. $950/mo. (250)748-3464
DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Avail. Oct. 1. 250-710-8210, 250-710-9444.
DUNCAN, Moving Sale, Sat & Sunday, Sept 29 & 30, 2574 Lewis St, 11-4, small furniture, complete kitchen, exercise equip & more! Pre-sales welcome, call to view, (250)510-4480, Lv message.
GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.
DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.
WE BUY HOUSES
Free estimates CHEMAINUS, Sat & Sun, Sept 29 & 30, 8-2, 9882 Cedar St. Collectibles, Kids clothes, book shelves, movies (DVD & VHS), New Partylite items, etc
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
HOMES WANTED
CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
Garage Sales
(250)748-3729 SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (southwest) clean & adorable 1 bdrm apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available Sept 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.
DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus attached studio space, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $775 + util. Avail Oct 1. (250)7466383 or (250)510-6383
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
NEED NEW GUTTERS? Call Budget for all gutter needs. Free estimates. 250-743-2714
HANDYPERSONS
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing
ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883
TREE SERVICES LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, Certified Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449
MAPLE BAY. 1-bdrm bsmnt. in Waterfront house. Shared W/D. $625 incls utils. NS/NP. 6547 Genoa Bay Rd. Avail Oct. 1 or Nov. 1-604-936-0277 MILL BAY- 1 bdrm legal suite, bright, quiet main floor. Separate entrance, all inclusive. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail now. $775/mo. 250-743-0665. MILL BAY: Clean, quiet, large, bright N/S 1 bdrm. Private ent. with W/D, F/P, yard, ocean view, covered parking. $670. (Immed). (250)748-0028 SHAWNIGAN LAKE 2-bdrm bsmt suite. Bright, 1200 sq.ft., full height, private setting, insuite W/D. Close to Village & bus routes. pets considered, $750. + utils. Oct. 1st. (250)743-7899.
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RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
SUITES, UPPER
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
EXECUTIVE COUNTRY Suite- beautiful architect designed 1 bdrm on 5 priv acres, quality finishes, F/P, executive touches. 6 appls, 9 raised garden beds+ outdoor F/P. N/S, cat ok. Lots of storage. Cobble Hill, $870. Avail Oct 1. Call 250-532-2100. LAKE COWICHAN: 3 bdrm top floor, newly reno’d; kitchen, paint, carpet. W/D, decks. Close to town, bus. Quiet N/S, no dogs. $925 incld’s util’s. Avail. Sept 15. 250-413-7685.
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1991 CORSAIR 5th Wheel. Roof re sealed, running gear serviced. $5000. Ph: 250-7496258.
FALL 2012
LARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cowichan. N/S. $625. inclds utils. (250)749-3854. MAPLE BAY, Great waterfront views, 2 bdrm, on acreage, 4 appl’s. N/S, $1150. Avail now. Ref’s. (250)370-1469
TOWNHOUSES CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Sept 1st, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 LK COW: 3 bdrm townhouse (#5-215 Madill), 1.5 bath, 5 appls, single carport, newly painted. $850 + hydro. Oct 1 NS/NP. (250)477-4524.
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING
SURVEYOR SPORT 2011 20’ SP186 Travel Trailer. High quality, little used, perfect cond. Dry weight 3,413 lbs. Loaded. MANY extras. $17,000. Ph. (250)743-6686 TRAILER suitable for hunting 5’x12’, dual axle, light weight, sleeps four. $2400 obo. Dennis 250-748-3144
TOWING BEAR LAKE SALVAGE
$$$ CASH $$$ For Scrap Cars also free scrap metal removal
250-710-7278 GET PAID For Old and Broken Vehicles Call Tight Line Towing
(250)709-5692 UTILITY TRAILERS
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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Utility Trailer 1979, 120 Volt, 4x8, newly rebuilt, lights working. View at 731 Malone Road Ladysmith. $500/obo 250-245-2384.
MARINE
15.5 FOOT Hourston Glass Craft Boat, 1992 galvanized Roadrunner trailer in very good condition. 1994, 45 H/P Honda 4 stroke motor, runs great. Comes with combined fish finder/depth sounder. Ski ladder and Scotty down rigger. Was $4200, now asking $3200. (250)748-3473.
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in September $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG, 97,000 km, 5 spd. 10 Mo’s left on lease. Take over @ 325/mo. First month free and all transfer fees. 250-210-1788
2009 TOYOTA Yaris 4 door sedan, superior fuel economy, low mileage, 5 speed manual trans. Excellent condition. $9000. 250-653-9978
Special Supplement September
BOATS
26’ Aquastar Command Bridge Cruiser, 1982, fiberglass. Dbl berth forward, dinette converts to a dbl, encl. new head w/9 gal holding tank & macerator. Buss heater, fresh water pump, 3-burner propane stove w/oven, dbl SS sinks and ice box. 260A Volvo gas engine w/2030 hrs, Volvo outdrive 290/2 station hydraulic steering. 12/110 V, 2 batteries. Lots of upgrades - Great Value at $14,500.00 OBO. Please Call Art 250-245-4559 Ladysmith.
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The 2012 Cowichan Wednesday women’s golf season is coming to a fine close for Sandy Buchanan Buchanan won the Sept. 19 PAR Cup, while novelty winners not in the par cup were Melinda Spoor and Shirley Walker. KP’s for the afternoon were Maartje
Reimer, Mazine Klee, Jeanne Wilkinson and Nancy Munro. Meanwhile, Melinda Spoor hit birdies on holes two, three and four, Mary Braithwaite and Nancy Munro did the same on hole five, and Jeanne Wilkinson on hole 17. A week earlier, Buchanan and
partner Kathy Coates shared the Wright Cup with Kathryn Oliphant and Joan Wakelin. Both teams netted 72. KPs that afternoon were Arlene Lepp, Carson Merrick, Oliphant, Wakelin, Pat Molyneaux, Christa Robson, Spoor and Lynda Morrison.
Woman turns personal trauma to Great Lake triumph One step at a time: Personal circumstances gave this year’s trek around the lake a whole new meaning for veteran runner Maeve Maguire
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or 39-year-old Kari Beaudoin, the road to this year’s Great Lake Walk, a 56-kilometre trek around Lake Cowichan’s mostly gravel roads, was as dif¿cult as the route itself. This wasn’t Beaudoin’s ¿rst time running the ultramarathon distance; this was her fourth time participating in the Great Lake Walk, and she has raced the 64 kilometres from Gold River to Tahsis ¿ve times. But this year’s run was different. Beaudoin was doing it to raise money for B.C. Cancer Foundation, speci¿cally for bone cancer research in her mother-inlaw’s honour. In December 2011, Beaudoin’s mother-in-law died within four weeks of being diagnosed with bone cancer. Beaudoin, whose family is based in Cobble Hill, owned a Vancouver-based award-winning Àower decor business providing Àower arrangements for weddings and other large events. Her mother-in-law’s illness changed everything. “My work was so busy I was never able to see family. Once my husband Norman’s mom got sick I stopped everything and I was with her as much as I could. After doing her funeral Àowers, I just needed a time out so I threw everything into storage and closed my business.” Beaudoin hadn’t been running much due to her work load, but working seven days per week kept her physically ¿t. In March 2012, she started training for the Great Lake Walk. Shortly after participating in the Vancouver Sun Run in April, Beaudoin came down with a severe lung infection that halted her training. “I was told by doctors to stop training for nine weeks. I was given the go-ahead at the end of July and since then I’ve been pushing and training.” Beaudoin knows what it takes to focus on recovery, having suffered from Bell’s Palsy, a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. “Eight years ago I woke up one morning to ¿nd that
my face had slid down. I lost speech and hearing on one side for years. Doctor’s said I would recover to 75% and I’m now at about 90%. It was a hard road to recovery; it’s probably why I dumped myself into my work. Norman’s mom was supportive. And I’ve kept running and cycling through it all.” Beaudoin trained for the event by riding her bicycle 30 km through Vancouver during rush hour to and from work. “I live near UBC and work in North Vancouver so I have two nasty bridges to go up and down, and through Stanley Park causeway.” Beaudoin raised nearly $2,500 in total for bone cancer research. She was overwhelmed by the support she received, even at less-than-appropriate moments. “I was still getting donations until 3 a.m. on the morning of the race.” Beaudoin, who said she doesn’t know the words ‘to quit’, was aiming to complete her race in six hours, but having lost nine weeks of training, she didn’t hit her target. Instead, she ¿nished in nine hours. “For the ¿rst half of the race, I was bang on for time. But climbing the hill and with the heat of the sun, I started losing time and overheated. Once I realized my time was out the window, it all became about ¿nishing it.” Beaudoin’s race time was slowed again when she stopped at the Dragon Diva’s Cafe, a check point in the race where Cowichan Valley’s Dragon Divas, a group of dragon boating women living with breast cancer, were handing out pink ribbons. “I lost time at that one. I fell apart and they all came over and gave me a hug. I had to sop up the tears and put myself back together. I gave my mom a hug, and said thank you. It took me about 15 minutes to put myself back together.” Beaudoin concedes this race wasn’t about running it in the best time. “I might not have accomplished the time I was setting out for, but it might have been a journey in closure.” Visit donate.bccancerfoundation.com to contribute to Beaudoin’s cause.
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Aumen top rookie for Hornet racing Don Bodger
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pirited competition from here, there and everywhere: • The regular season of Wednesday Night Fever Hornet events at Western Speedway ended with two Duncan racers in the spotlight. Brad Aumen was named the Rookie of the Year while Tristin Gait, who’s just 14, continued to amaze with his driving skill by winning one of the trophy dashes. Aumen ¿nished a remarkable fourth in the standings for total points. On the other side of the coin, veteran Duncan racer Darren Yates goes into the winter Enduro series as the defending champion. • Fawn Whiting catches on rather quickly when she sets her mind and body to
things. Whiting quali¿ed for a spot in the World Ironman Championships at Kona, Hawaii in October following her ¿rst-ever Ironman triathlon in Penticton. Whiting, known for her gymnastics and ¿gure skating prowess as a youth in Duncan, is a physiotherapist at Synergy Health in Victoria after graduating from UBC. After only starting in triathlons a few years ago, Whiting went to Penticton and placed an incredible ninth overall among a female ¿eld that included pro athletes who’ve been racing for years in a time of 10 hours, 16 minutes and 14 seconds. She was ¿rst in the 25- to 29-year-old age group. Ironman consists of a 3.8-kilometre swim, 180km bike and a full 42.2-km marathon run. • Lynda Morrison was
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Brad Aumen made a great debut in the Hornet racing series at Western Speedway to win rookie-of-the-year honours. in birdie form on No. 9 twice in the ¿nal two Cowichan Golf and Country Club ladies’ division events of August. Annie Dougherty was the only other player with a birdie on No. 7 during an Aug. 22 medal, pin, spoon round. Morrison, Maartje Reimer, Mary Dougan and Pat Davis were the respective handicap division winners. Closest-to-the-pin honours went to Carson
Merrick on No. 6, Melinda Spoor on No. 8 and Andrea Morris on No. 15. A Team Bingo novelty round was played Aug. 29, with ¿ve of the nine teams completing their cards. Besides Morrison, birdies came from Pat Molyneaux and Mary Braithwaite (No. 4), Spoor (No. 8) and Diane Owens (No. 13). Winners for closest to the pin were: Owens (No. 6), Molyneaux (No. 8), Linda Young (No. 13) and Braithwaite (No. 15).
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owichan Valley Capitals head coach Jim Ingram knows exactly why his team suffered a weekend of losses against the Nanaimo Clippers and Powell River Kings. “When you’re not playing a full game it makes it hard to win.” Ingram acknowledges the team is younger than in previous years, but ultimately he said the losses are a result of the players are not focusing on the game for the full 60 minutes. The Capitals lost 4-3 to the Clippers at home on Friday, then 5-2 on Saturday and 3-1 on Sunday at Powell River. Playing three games in a row didn’t help their cause. Ingram said it was a “challenge beyond the word challenge.”
The closest game and most frustrating loss was against the Clippers with the winning goal scored with seconds left. “With 29 seconds to go, a shot from the side of the net hit our defenceman on the back of the leg and went into the net. But we shouldn’t be under that kind of pressure to begin with. We had opportunities we didn’t make the most of.” Ingram said he is working on the team’s focus and work ethic. “We’ve been reminding them what hard work is about. When you’re dealing with young kids you have to wake them up by taking away things that matter to them. Cellphones on the bus matter to them, so now they don’t get cellphones on the bus. Sleep matters to them so we were up at 6 a.m. at the Sportsplex running the track.” The Capitals’ next game is at home on Friday against Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:
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Chemainus Secondary School students scoop ice cream during the school’s Green Day Barbecue Sept. 14.
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Optimizing Aging in Cowichan: Seniors intelligence day happens Oct. 4, featuring a dozen businesses and advisors staging an information day at the Best Western SilverBridge. Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation 250-715-6481 or cscfoundation@shaw.ca
Estate Planning Information Session: help yourself and your family through financial and estate planning with advisor Sara Neely. the event is set for Oct. 13 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. Call 250-743-3095.
There’s a submarine in that yard Battle of the Atlantic Museum: How a Duncan home became home to a German U-Boat
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t started with a off-hand remark between friends. A year later George Cruickshank, owner of Duncan’s Battle of Atlantic Museum, has a full-size bridge and conning tower from a replica Second World War U889 German submarine in his yard. Last September, Cruickshank’s friend and fellow collector of submarine artifacts, John Webber, came up with the idea to reconstruct part of the submarine. Webber recalled the brief conversation that led to their major undertaking. “I said to George we should build a U889. If you build the foundation, I’ll build the submarine. Next thing I know George built the foundation. I stuck with my word.” Cruickshank poured the foundation in the front yard of his home, which is also the location of the museum. Thankfully, his wife is supportive. “She said it was something she’s always wanted was to have a submarine in her front yard.” With the foundation in place, Webber, a Colwood resident who trained as an engineering draftsman, set to drawing detailed diagrams of the U-boat. Webber traveled around the world looking for existing plans for the type-9 submarine but found few.
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George Cruickshank, top, a windguard, while John Webber works on a waveguard on the U-boat replica they are building in Cruickshank’s yard. Inset is a war relic where Canadian soldiers replaced the German eagle with a turkey. Almost all u-boat drawings were destroyed by the Germans at the end of the war. “I had one general drawing, which I got from a U-boat of¿cer, but there were no detailed drawings. There were a few details in the drawing I had: the diameter of the periscope and the distance between periscope and overall height. Everything else I did by photo analysis and scaling from photos.” Webber spent eight months researching and drafting 40 colour diagrams. In May,
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Cruickshank explained why he ¿nds the Battle of the Atlantic such a fascinating subject. “It lasted for the whole six years of the war. At ¿rst the Germans had no opposition. The battle became important to Winston Churchill because if they lost supplies, the British would starve. By 1943, the Allies had developed enough anti-submarine technology to turn the battle in their favour. As the Americans entered the war, and built more ships, the Germans lost more than they won.” more on B4
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Cruickshank said it was this turning point that enabled the Allies to invade Germany when they did. Webber notes the Canadian signiÂżcance of the U889 vessel. “This particular U-boat was surrendered by the Germans and commissioned to the Canadian Navy in May 1945, mainly for trials to test how things worked. In 1946, the submarine was given to the U.S. Navy for evaluation, who then sank it off the
coast of Maine.â€? Webber even discovered something humorous along the way. “The ofÂżcial U889 badge showed a bulldog representing the British on top of an ofÂżcial German Nazi eagle. If you look closely, the Canadians replaced the eagle with a turkey.â€? Visits to the U-boat at The Battle of the Atlantic museum are by appointment only. Find contact information, copies of Webber’s drawings and pictures of the project at thebattleofatlanticmuseum.ca.
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ow do you want to die? The answer to that question is something David Pope, a Mill Bay lawyer and Cowichan Valley Hospice volunteer, hopes people share with their loved ones. It’s not an easy topic so Pope is going to help get the conversation started. “Talking about being incapacitated is something we tend to avoid in our culture, much the same as talking about dying. Intellectually we know we’re all going to die. We are hoping we ay will be completely capable until our last day and die in our sleep.” Unfortunately, this is not always the case.. Pope
said this is why sharing your choices for future health care treatment and arranging your ¿nances is so useful. “I want people to start talking about what their wishes might be if the were incapable of expressing themselves. And I want to ensure they know what the options are.” Pope is speaking on this topic at the CowHospice’ss Adv Advanced Care Planning ichan Hospice Session at the Oceanfront Information Sessio Cowichan Bay on Sept 27 at Suites in Cowich 7 p.m. Hartley, hospice’s execuGretchen Hartl explained advanced care tive director, exp planning is a process proc of making your preferences around your healthpersonal preference known in the event you are care treatments know communicating your wishes. incapable of communicatin Hartley said the island’s aging agin demographic is
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the reason these issues are coming to the fore. But this topic isn’t just for the elderly. At the information session, Pope hopes to help people of all ages understand their options. “I’m hoping to reach a variety of people: those who are aging and thinking this may be happening to themselves, and children who have parents who are becoming aged. It’s about building a level of trust.” Pope is concerned people will avoid making plans, which impacts the people who make decisions about a person’s life. “What happens if you do nothing? It seems to be the easiest path to take. But if we become incapable of making our own decision, then it’s necessary for someone to make a court application to be a guardian for that person. That can an expensive and somewhat involved process and not something you want to have your loved ones deal with in an emergency.” Pope said you can avoid the court application by setting things up in advance, such as a power of
attorney for ¿nancial matters, appointing a representative to make healthcare decisions for you, and ¿nding an advanced directive for health care. As of September, 2011, David Pope: an amendment to a British helping you plan Columbia statute enabled advvanced directives to become an enforceable f bl ddocument. “We used to do a living will, which set out your wishes but it wasn’t enforceable.” Hartley said this is a conversation all of us should be having. “Most of us have wills and many have gone so far to plan their funerals. This is about starting a conversation with people who love and care about you to decide what kind of healthcare you would like. It can happen to any of us at any time.” Call 701-4242 to reserve a seat at the Advanced Care Planning information session. Refreshments will be served.
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arla Davies and seven of her Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas teammates had the great privilege of paddling on the body of water Jesus is said to have walked on — the Sea of Galilee. Davies was invited by the Island Breast Strokers, a competitive breast cancer survivors’ dragon boat team based in Victoria, to join their team on a journey to Israel for that country’s Âżrst dragon boat festival in May this year. With 39 teams, including eight breast cancer survivor boats, the crew knew the competition would be stiff. Davies and her teammates trained in the boat three times per week and in a gym another two or three days a week throughout the winter to prepare for the festival. Their dedication paid off. By the time they left for Israel, Davies said they were prepared. “IBS wanted people who ho they could train to be strong ong paddlers. We were Âżt and strong.â€? ong.â€? The IBS team made it too the Âżnal of the festival’s Breastt Cancer Challenge but fell short off gold when their boat was sidetracked by a competitor. “We were rammed from behind by a competing boat and we
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Members of Cowichan’s dragon boat team the Dragon Divas paddled on the Sea of Galilee with Victoria’s Island BreastStrokers in May. couldn’t correct in time to overtake them. We were conÂżdent we would have had the gold. There was the initial disappointment, but guess what? We paddled on the Sea of Galilee. We were in Israel helping to bring dragon boat festivals to that country.â€? For Davies, the Breast Cancer Challenge is the most important part of th the festival. She said racing other breast bre cancer survivor survivors is like comparing apples to apples. “We’re compet competing against the same type ty of people. Usually bre breast cancer survivors have physi physical issues. They can only paddle oon one side or the other. Plus the ma majority of us are 55 and older.â€? Moreover, Davies said pad paddling shows strength of survivorship to other breast cancer survivors and supporters. “No matter where we place in
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Anniversary-edition book will help see peace in the valley Understanding Buddhism: Cowichan author’s book helping to fundraise for peace centre Don Bodger
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special ¿fth-anniversary edition of valley author Henry Landry’s book Buddha Nature Now has just been released. Landry said he was approached about doing the project by publishers AuthorHouse of Bloomington, Indiana.
“They have a full team at AuthorHouse that reach out to different groups,’’ said Landry. “They said we really want to talk to you about publishing this book.’’ Landry was naturally happy to do it, providing some updates on his previous version released in 2007. The book is described as a layperson’s guide to the Buddhist philosophy. “The principles are still the same,’’ said Landry. “There’s some nice changes to bring it into the current line of thinking. Ten per cent of it is a rework — it’s not a big changeover.’’ Landry said it initially took several years to get the book ac-
cepted for publication. “It’s years of teaching,’’ he said. “The actual book took two years to write. It’s non-Âżction. It’s based on principles.’’ The Buddhist philosophy has appealed to millions of North Americans since the 1950s for its spiritual sustainability and peaceful means. The publishers are intent people will Âżnd the tools for widening spiritual health in the book’s pages as well as the knowledge to make an informed opinion about the 3,000-year-old faith. “The idea is to write a book that’s good for laypeople to be able to say, ‘I can do this, instead of that,’’’ said Landry.
“In the last 20 years, there’s no question in North America the Buddhist philosophy has taken hold among the general public.’’ All proceeds from the book go to the Nichiren Buddha Society that’s working on obtaining land for a permanent Nichiren Peace Centre in the valley. “The really big change, I only made $3.85 on royalties per book on the print ones,’’ said Landry. With E-Books, the margin is far greater. “On a $4 sale, I make $2,’’ he indicated. “That’s really going to help the charity.’’ The book is available in downtown Duncan at Wishes. The Eversion can be obtained through Amazon.com.
Henry Landry is excited about the Ă„fth-anniversary release of his book Buddha Nature Now and the proceeds it will generate for a permanent peace centre in the valley. Don Bodger
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Mark Ruttan hands a box of food to Elder Henry at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Sept. 15 during the fourth-annual B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. The event collected 9,200 pounds of food from Cowichan homes, 3,200 pounds above what was collected last year. One hundred forty-one volunteers helped with the collection. Silver jewellery-making, painting, glass and photography. Cowichan Suite of Island Savings Centre, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Cowichan Valley Capitals: versus Alberni Valley, 7 p.m.,
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