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Gillespie. Judge Josiah Wood pronounced sentence swiftly on the former North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP of¿cer, now with the Nanaimo detachment, and without explanation Thursday morning in Duncan Provincial Court. “I ¿nd you guilty, sir,’’ said Wood to a few gasps from those assembled in the courtroom. “I didn’t see that coming,’’ one of¿cer, who attended the proceedings, said outside the courtroom. Tuesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. has been set as the time to ¿x a date for sentencing. There doesn’t appear to be any guidelines for sentencing recommendations. “Frankly, there isn’t a case like this,’’ said defence counsel Ravi Hira. Gillespie was obviously elated with the verdict. “First of all, let me say I wish “Hopefully this never today there is a happened,’’ he said in message to the a prepared RCMP that they statement for the media. are account“I am very able.” pleased that Judge Wood did not believe Const. David Pompeo’s version of the events of Sept. 18,
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Catherine Pastula listens as her son, shooting victim Bill Gillespie, speaks to the media outside the Duncan courthouse Thursday after Judge Josiah Wood delivered a guilty verdict of aggravated assault against Const. David Pompeo. 2009. And that his life was never in any real danger behind his steel truck door and his bulletproof vest. There will be no ‘shoot-¿rst’ policy. People across Canada should be pleased that the courts are not going to look the other way on police use of excessive force.’’ Gillespie was the driver of a car pulled over during a routine traf¿c stop near Chemainus. He was ordered out of the car by Pompeo while Pompeo’s partner, Const. David Birchett, made the same order to Gillespie’s passenger, Dale Brewer. Gillespie was subsequently shot by Pompeo but survived, with the
bullet still lodged in him. “It’s a bloody miracle I survived,’’ Gillespie told the News Leader Pictorial outside the courthouse. “I”m happy the judge believed me and my version of what happened that day,’’ he added in front of a media scrum. “I guess I’ll have a chance to look at the reasons later. “I get up every day with a reminder of what happened that night. You’re just a nervous wreck. You don’t know what’s around the corner for you. It’s hard to explain the harassment. It’s just been terrible.’’ The reading of the verdict had
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Local bid for World Junior A Hockey Challenge edged by Nova Scotia A joint bid by the Cowichan Valley and Westshore to host the 2013 World Junior A Hockey Challenge was unsuccessful. Hockey Canada decided to stage the event for a second straight year in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce executive director Shauna Benson spearheaded the Cowichan drive. She was obviously disappointed
with the outcome, but grateful to all of the people who helped make the bid possible. Benson was particularly grateful to John Elzinga and Kim Liddle of Cowichan Valley Regional District parks and recreation, Scott McWilliam of the B.C. Hockey League’s Victoria Grizzlies and the CVRD board for its efforts. Gathering the necessary funding and backing to
host the event on the island transpired during the last six months. The World Junior A Challenge comprises six teams in two divisions. Canada East and West are joined by four international teams. Those involved in the bidding process stressed it would have been a huge economic boost for the region to host the event here.
Hudson’s way Top Chef Canada: Duncan chef heats up the kitchen and TV screens across the country wives of Vancouver, Juno-winning singer-songwriter Jann Arden, Top Chef: Las Vegas winner Michael Voltaggio, Restaurant: Impossible host Robert Irvine, Chuck’s Week Off chef Chuck Hughes and chef David Rocco. “It was very big brother-ish, with cameras all the time and celebrities there,” he said. “But it just became part of the daily routine.” Hudson and his competitors participated in challenges designed to showcase their skills as chefs while impressing with original recipes. “The comments, the good and bad, you take them on board and my ethic is you got to use them to your advantage,” Hudson explained. The experience will surely ¿nd its place in his day-to-day routine running his own restaurant. “I wouldn’t have changed anything if I could,” he said. And business at Hudson’s, Duncan’s newest French cuisine ¿ne-dining, is booming. “It’s been smoking busy, even before the show,” Hudson said of the restaurant which opened in November and is located on Duncan’s First Street. Hudson began his cooking career 12 years ago in one of the U.K.’s ¿nest country manor houses, Eastwell Manor. He trained solely from “It’s pretty surreal on-the-job to be on TV and experience, learning and around all those gathering celebrities and information from head chefs.” chefs over the years. He also recently wrapped up a two-year stint with Hilary’s Cheese in Cowichan Bay as an artisan cheese-maker. Top Chef Canada premieres March 18 at 10 p.m. on the Food Network Canada.
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“I can’t speak to his actual daily status,’’ said Hewco. Pompeo had been suspended with pay through the course of the trial. Crown Counsel Todd Patola wouldn’t say what his parameters would be for sentencing at this point. “The range of sentencing for this case will be the subject of our sentencing submissions,’’ Patola said. “That’s going to be particular to the facts of this case. “I would still have to read the decision to say what in particular was of importance to the judge.’’ “I hope that today’s decision of aggravated assault will change the RCMP for the better and we see less and less of this kind of behaviour,’’ Gillespie added in his statement.
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their job. Crews in haz-mat suits caught the attention of hundreds of drivers Wednesday as they were busy stuffing asbestos into bright-yellow bags at the site. People were warned to stay away from the property — where local Island Tractor aims to build — by caution tape strung by Coast Environmental around the Àattened Galaxy building. Cowichan Bay Director Lori Iannidinardo said she was “freaked” after seeing all the activity. But CVRD environmental-waste boss, Bob McDonald, said it appeared removal work was being done properly after a recent site
quarantine period. “It’s very hazardous once it becomes airborne and gets into the lungs,” McDonald said of the ¿reresistant stuff that’s basically stable if left undisturbed inside building walls. “They (removal crews) have to leave the site spick and span.” Measures are necessary to prevent asbestos ¿bres — linked to cancer, lung ailments and more — becoming airborne in the immediate area, he noted. CVRD building inspector Grant Breckenridge said the region issued the demolition permit on Oct. 18. “They got started, then got shut down,” he said of Workers’ Compensation Board concerns about crew safety during the demolition, and the presence of potentially hazardous materials. Breckenridge indicated site remediation is now happening under a different ¿rm. Gregg Gale, of the new ¿rm Enviro-Vac remediation, explained
the operation was expected to be done in about two weeks. It will see the asbestos head to an approved land¿ll. Cowichan Valley Regional District staff said the closest dump that could accept asbestos would be Victoria’s Hartland facility, or Cedar’s land¿ll near Nanaimo. “We refer people to other land¿lls,” an engineering services’ staffer said. “It’s not accepted at our facilities at Bings Creek, Peerless Road or Meade Creek.” Gord Fraser of Island Tractor & Supply, has stated his ¿rm’s new building could take “a couple of years.” The new four-acre site sits off Cowichan Station’s Bench Road, where the Galaxy — now demolished, after being bought from David Chang — stood for decades. The Area E property needs regional rezoning to light-industrial use from the current commercial zoning.
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hese days it’s not particularly usual to hear George Gershwin’s signature piece in the small orchestra setting for which it was originally composed. But Rhapsody in Blue from the Palm Court Light Orchestra and guest pianist Frederick Hodges will change that Sunday. Hodges will provide the solo dexterity for Rhapsody — which has been re-orchestrated twice since it was ¿rst presented in 1924 — as the PCO lays down the original backing. “The Palm Court Orchestra is delighted to welcome back as their guest artist San Francisco pianist Frederick Hodges who ¿rst appeared with the orchestra three years ago when he wowed
the audience with his virtuoso performances of ragtime favourites,” an event media release states. But the concert is more than just Hodges and Rhapsody. It is a showcase for Gershwin’s entire career. It is also expected to feature other familiar numbers including I Got Rhythm, Love Walked In, Embraceable You, But Not For Me and Fascinating Rhythm. The Palm Court will also play selections from his 1935 opera Porgy & Bess. Many of the songs such as I Got Plenty of Nothin’, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, and Summertime have become jazz standards. Rhapsody in Blue will be performed at the Cowichan Theatre, Andrew Leong/¿le Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2.30 pm. Pianist Frederick Hodges entertains the Cowichan Tickets are available at the Theatre crowd during a 2009 guest slot with the Cowichan Theatre Box Of¿ce Palm Court Orchestra. 250-748-7529.
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Cash and Cline brought to life in Crofton
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The authentic Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline have passed beyond the mortal eye and ear. But the Crofton Hotel is offering the next best thing on Tuesday. David James (left) plays Cash and Bonnie Kilroe Cline as the hotel stages a two-for-one tribute act double bill of
country legends. “(It’s) a tribute to two great legends presented in one show. If you like Johnny Cash you will love David James’ tribute and Bonnie does a superb job of Patsy Cline,” event promotional material states. James is described on his website as one of the world’s leading tribute artists.
Kilroe, meanwhile has a whole stable of tribute personas in her repertoire, but she told the Comox Valley Record Cline remains her inspiration. The show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the pub, 1534 Joan Ave. in Crofton. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 250-360-6333.
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ysteries of ordinary lives go under Shawnigan Players’ dramatic magnifying glass during this week’s staging of Albertine In Five Times. Michel Tremblay’s penetrating play — using a stark-set to divide seating in the Duncan Garage Showroom — sees seven female actors directed by Alex Gallacher. “At the heart of the play is a mystery: what happened to Albertine’s children?” he mused. “You’ll ¿nd the answers if you see the performance. “Alone in a nursing home, Albertine confronts her memories. Both comic and tragic, this play is a riveting story of an ordinary, yet extraordinary, woman.” Albertine’s conÀicted life is unraveled by Anna Roberts, Jessie Mann, Sherry Lavoie, Maggie Sullivan, Leslie Sanchez, and Megan Bourns, helped by stage manager Julie Watson. “The concern here,” said Gallacher, “is all about family, self, children and parents — it’s about the mother of Albertine. “Albertine confronts memories of her relationship with her mother and her children, and those relationships were extremely dif¿cult.” So were her family’s actions, reactions and severe consequences. “The mystery is what happened to her She very much children.” Tremblay taps a could be anystory that may seem body — me or familiar. “Every woman will relate to you.” her problems,” Gallacher said, “but men should see this play to relate to struggles women can face.” Sanchez, 53, agreed. “Albertine’s a survivor. She has different ways of dealing with things. She very much could be anybody — me, or you.
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Maggie Sullivan (left) and Sherry Lavoie in Shawnigan Players’ intimately telling drama Albertine In Five Times. “As you get older, you look at regrets of your life and about forgiving yourself. Albertine just didn’t have those skills. “Despite everything, this play gives you hope.” Mann, 33, said some folks wish they could change the past. “But life happens; deal with it the best you can.” Roberts, 34, enjoys how the characters all connect.
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Dynamic girls set bar high
Taylor’s scoring does the trick
Perfect 10: Duncan gymnasts outstanding at Omega meet
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ynamic is an apt description of the start to the competitive season for the Duncan Dynamics gymnastics
team. The club’s 10 athletes who attended the Omega Invitational meet in Coquitlam combined for a total of 12 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals plus an additional 16 placement ribbons for attaining top 10 positions. “To have seven of the 10 athletes on the podium at our ¿rst meet is very exciting,’’ noted Dynamics’ marketing director Karyne Bailey. “It shows the hard work these girls
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Dynamic gymnasts at the Omega meet, back row from left, included: Darby McIntyre, Hayley Baker, Micaylla Broadway, Coral Strugnell, Chelsea Kaye. Front: Samantha Johnson, Trystinna Bailey, Keerstin Arden, Taylor Akerman, Rebeca Bailey. put in throughout the year. Many of these girls train 50 to 52 weeks of the year and the results are showing consistent with their efforts.’’ The 10 team members comprised seven different age categories. Within those categories, three girls came ¿rst all-around, three others were second all-around and another secured third all-around. Trystinna Bailey topped the P2 Tyro division with an all-around score of 48.20. She was ¿rst on the bars, second on beam, fourth on vault and tied for fourth on Àoor.
Rebeca Bailey led the P2 Novice division with a total score of 47.75 that included a ¿rst on beam, a tie for second on Àoor, third on bars and a tie for third on vault. Taylor Akerman ¿nished in a tie for ¿rst overall in P3 Tyro after a ¿rst on vault, a tie for third on Àoor, fourth on beam and ¿fth on bars. Chelsea Kaye (P2 Novice), Darby McIntyre (P5 Novice) and Hayley Baker (P5 Open) were all second overall. Kaye’s breakdown was ¿rst on vault, second on bars, a tie for second on Àoor and fourth
on beam; McIntyre was ¿rst on vault, tied for second on bars, and third on beam and Àoor; and Baker came ¿rst on vault and Àoor, with a second on bars and third on beam. Samantha Johnson placed third overall in P3 Novice, Coral Strugnell took fourth overall for P5 Novice, and Keerstin Arden was ¿fth overall for P3 Tyro. The club’s most senior gymnast, Micaylla Broadway, made the jump to National Open this season. She was eighth overall, with a superb tie for third on bars.
24. The U14s won two playoff games over Oceanside 10-4 and 12-6 Feb. 3. James Taylor scored a hat trick in the ¿rst game while Mathieu Jung and Trey Cleemoff added two goals apiece. Singles came from Michael Shepard, Brian Robb and Patrick Little. Taylor added another hat trick in the second game, with Kyle Page and Robb netting two goals each. Jung, Colton Lidstone, Thomas Vaesen, Jacob Taylor and Tyson Hendra rounded out the scoring. Parker Teufel was outstanding in goal during both games. The Lightning advanced to the island championship against Paci¿c Rim 2 last Saturday and lost 7-4. Robb (2), Lidstone and James Taylor had the goals for Mid-Island. Penalties at crucial times proved costly for the Lightning. The U12s won their island championship game over Vic Field 2 12-2 Saturday.
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Mar. 25 - The Intouchables (French) subtitles An aristocrat with disabilities hires a young man ‘from the projects’ to be his caretaker. Already a huge foreign language hit.
Apr. 22 – Beasts of the Southern Wild Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love as she deals with an impatient father, climate change and an eccentric bayou community.
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Bantams advancing
Olympic omission a shock
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wo big victories vaulted the Cowichan Valley Bantam Capitals’ hockey team into the Island Tier 1 ¿nals. Coming off a 5-3 loss to Nanaimo in the ¿rst round of the playoffs, the Caps went into must-win situations to advance. They accomplished the feat by beating Victoria Racquet Club 2-1 at Cowichan Arena Saturday and whitewashing Comox 10-0 on the road Sunday. Ben Berard and Dawson Haines, with the winner early in the third period, scored goals in the Racquet Club game. “There was lots of chances at both ends,’’ said Cowichan coach Derek Topping. “I thought we carried the bulk of the play, particularly in the second half.’’ The Caps jumped all over Comox with a hat trick by Ben Berard, two goals each from Tanner Tiel and Haines and singles by Connor Bissett, Ryan Hogg and Darian Harris. “Typically, they’re de¿nitely a weaker team, for sure,’’ said Topping.
But Comox had risen to the occasion earlier in the playoffs by tying Nanaimo. The Caps ¿nished the four-team round robin on top with a 2-1 record. Racquet Club was second at 2-1, but the Caps got the higher placing by virtue of the headto-head meeting between the teams. The opening game of the best-of-three ¿nal is set for Saturday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Fuller Lake Arena. The Bantam Caps are hosting the provincial Tier 1 championships at Cowichan Arena March 16 to 22. Planning has been under way for quite some time.
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Midgets out of contention
The Cowichan Valley Midget Tier 1 Caps bowed out of playoff contention after two weekend losses. The Caps were beaten 5-1 in Nanaimo Saturday. Graham Winship had the lone goal, assisted by Andrew Jack. Seth Davis and Connor Sutton had goals in a 3-2 loss to Victoria Racquet Club Sunday. Chayse Elzinga (2) and Landen Bodger earned assists. The Caps ¿nished winless in the round robin playoff, with a tie against Comox in their previous game.
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he valley is a strong wrestling community so it seems inconceivable the sport will be eliminated from the Olympics after 2020. “I was in shock when I heard about it,’’ said Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club and Queen of Angels School coach Nick Zuback. “Getting all the different messages from everybody, it’s really caused an uproar in the wrestling community. “It’s a de¿nite rippleeffect. We’ll see. For wrestling, the Olympics is the highest level you can make.’’ The valley has some prominent wrestlers who certainly would be capable of making the Olympics one day, with Maegan Kuruvita at the top of the list. “2020 would be a very good possibility for her to make the Canadian team and go to the Olympics,’’ said Zuback. Valley wrestlers represented their respective schools in the 30th Alberni wrestling invitational and attained some exceptional results. Kuruvita of Cowichan Secondary won her class easily, even though she was moved up with the 69-kilogram juvenile women. “I think everyone was too afraid to wrestle her,’’ said Zuback of her promotion. Andrea Morris of Queen of Angels lost her ¿rst match of the season but still managed to ¿nish ¿rst in the 41 to 44 school girls’ event. Molly O’Donnell of Queen of Angels was second in cadet girls’ 54-kilogram. Randi Thomas of Cowichan beat out Kelsey rival Olive Kuruiro for ¿rst in 90-kilogram cadet girls. “It’s hard to coach, they’re both your wrestlers,’’ chuckled Zuback. Karol Esquivel won the 53 to 56 kg while Kayden Dorma of Kelsey came second in cadet boys’ 48 kg and Owen Pite grabbed third for juvenile men in 60 kg.
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Jason McKinnon jersey retirement, scholarship fund promo on Friday
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It’s a big night at Cowichan Secondary School Friday. The Cowichan T-Birds senior boys’ basketball team is hosting Vanier at 6:30 p.m., with some additional activities at halftime. The T-Birds will be retiring Jason McKinnon’s jersey. He died a year ago
on Jan. 19. There will also be a ball drop fundraiser for the Jason McKinnon Scholarship Fund. At last count, 340 of the 400 tickets had been sold. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door during the game. There’s a chance for someone among the contributors to win big
money. The rest of the proceeds will go into the scholarship fund. Mitch Knippelberg, pictured, got $1,000 and Curtis St. Cyr and Cameron Chow received $500 apiece last year. “We’re going to give out the scholarships every year,’’ said Larry McKinnon.
U14 girls take their best shot
Loss to West Point Grey a learning experience
Indoor festival: Younger Cowichan players beneďŹ t from game experiences
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n Under 14 girls’ festival was the third major indoor hockey tournament in a row at the Island Savings
Centre. Two teams from Cowichan and one each from Alberta and Victoria took part in the event Saturday and Sunday. “We’ve been trying to do it for a couple of years,’’ said coordinator Jamie Goodman. Alberta team ofÂżcials called about the chances of a tournament and Cowichan obliged by utilizing players from 10 to 13 years of age. “The other teams are older, a lot bigger than us,’’ said Goodman. Cowichan had only four 13-yearolds but all the younger players enjoyed the experience. “Hopefully, the 12-year-olds will come up and keep playing,’’ said Goodman. “They’re all having fun.’’ Saturday, Cowichan 2 and Cowichan 1 played to a 2-2 tie, Alberta doubled Victoria 4-2, Alberta beat Cowichan 2 4-1, Victoria blanked Cowichan 1 8-0, Alberta shut out Cowichan 1 6-0 and Victoria edged Cowichan 2 4-3. Sara Goodman scored all three
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Close quarters on the ball are kept by Jada Hill of Cowichan 1, above, with Alberta’s Ellery Platts right on her back. Below, Chloe Langkammer of Cowichan 2 goes against Anika Way of Victoria.
Cowichan 2 goals against Victoria. Sunday, Alberta defeated Cowichan 2 7-2, Victoria nipped Cowichan 1 2-0, Victoria won 5-4 over Alberta, Cowichan 2 shaded
Cowichan 1 3-2 as Goodman scored twice, Victoria topped Cowichan 2 7-2 and Cowichan 1 upended Alberta 2-1 on goals by Kyla and Ashlyn Toljander.
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uncan Christian School Chargers are right in the mix of teams that will soon be challenging for the provincial single-A senior boys’ high school basketball championship. The Chargers and most of the other top contenders were in a tournament at St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary in Abbotsford last weekend. After dropping their Âżrst game, the Chargers rallied to win two straight and Âżnished fourth in the tough Âżeld. DCS was ranked No. 4 and West Point Grey No. 5 in a tournament opener rematch for the two teams from the previous week’s Glenlyon Norfolk Island Showdown. West Point Grey, formerly ranked No. 1 in the province, avenged a 77-64 defeat to DCS at Glenlyon by taking a 70-66 decision. “They have one real good guy,’’ said Chargers’ coach Heidi Padjen. “He shot the lights out on us both games.’’ Nick Kapteyn was DCS player of the game with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Josh Klassen added 18 points and 10 assists while Doug Groenendijk managed 17 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots. West Point Grey went on to win the
tournament as the other higher seeds were all toppled. “It kind of shows us provincials this year is pretty much anyone’s game,’’ said Padjen. “They did outplay us in that game. I hope this was our one last learning experience for this year. All we have left is playoffs. We can’t take anything for granted.’’ DCS went on to clobber Credo 75-43 and Bodwell 69-37. “Our bench players did get some much-needed playing time,’’ said Padjen. “Everybody contributed which is nice for our last tournament before playoffs.’’ Klassen was DCS player of the game against Credo with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 13 steals. Groenendijk scored 16 points while Kapteyn contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds. Bennett King-Nyberg took player of the game honours against Bodwell with his 13 points. Klassen continued his top form with 19 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. Kapteyn put 16 points on the board and added 11 rebounds while Groenendijk’s contribution included 11 points and 10 rebounds. DCS has a home game, a rarity this season, against Edward Milne Monday night. The Chargers then go into the island tournament they’re hosting at DCS Friday and Saturday as the No. 1-ranked team.
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Pennies can add up in the campaign for a more literate Cowichan Valley
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he penny survives in charities such as Literacy Now Cowichan. While the feds have ordered a stop to coppers, the coins still add up to LNC that’s delivering tutoring programs to adult learners studying basic reading, writing, numeracy and technology. LNC also provides booklets and helps parents when teaching their children basic reading skills. Helping the educational penny-pinching drive is easy. “Stop by your favourite coffee shop during February, and you just might see on the counter a science, math or socials book you used in school decades ago,” Literacy Now’s press release reads. The non-pro¿t society is collecting ‘pennies for change’ in the books that have been transformed into quaint cash boxes. “There is a demonstrated
Literacy Now Cowichan wants your pennies. need for us to expand our literacy programs,” says president Barb de Groot. “And we also want to let people know who we are,
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Beware those who take lightly Cupid’s power The power of Hallmark: holiday may be contrived but few immune to its expectations
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e understand the Àower shops did pretty good business yesterday (nudge, nudge, wink). We also understand a dozen roses can be had in several outlets during the next few days for about half the price they were earlier this week. And we hear more than a few fellows went shopping this week anyway, instead of waiting for next week’s sales. Such is the power of marketing. One would think a kind word or gesture during the courtship dance would have far more sincerity Feb. 2 or Aug. 24 Valentine’s than it does when media of every stripe is saying “do something special.” not a holiOne would think the pressures of day to easily Valentine’s Day should be meaningless to a couple that has proven its devotion ignore to each other time and again, year after year. But Feb. 14 exists as a potential mine¿eld in the world of coupledom, no matter how new or old the relationship, or no matter how tenuous or concrete it may be. And those who carry on oblivious to its realities, and the wants and expectations of their partners, may end up courting another partner — one called disaster. The currents of relationships are unpredictable and it is the unprepared paddler who ¿nds his boat overturned. Valentine’s Day may be the de¿nition of the Hallmark holiday, but it would be folly to not pay attention which way the wind is blowing. True love may exist on a plane far above media pressures and societal expectations. But how many girls out there take no notice of Feb. 14 on their calendars, and were utterly unaffected by the appearance of gifts yesterday, or the lack thereof? And how many guys were truly willing to take the risk?
We say:
Seeing both sides of: Stoney Hill Road delay The case against
The case for Clearly, there are all kinds of issues and concerns that need to be thoroughly examined before a decision is made on this issue. There is a significant consensus the road should be improved and significant agreement rural character be protected. Let’s find out how to do both. A few more months won’t hurt and the end result may be something that unites instead of divides.
Ruth Hartmann made the Feb. 6 motion to delay a decision on Stoney Hill Road.
Restructure talk here until boundaries make sense Paul Fletcher
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s I was perusing a North Cowichan grant application the other day, I read “please note that North Cowichan includes the communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the Duncan area north of the Cowichan River outside the one square mile Duncan core.” Being somewhat informed on local political affairs, I already know North Cowichan’s borders, but does everyone else who lives here? According to one’s postal address, if you live in any of the areas described above outside of Chemainus and Crofton, you live Duncan, not North Cowichan. How confusing is that? Past North Cowichan councils have considered asking for the postal address to be changed to North Cowichan but the idea died on the shelf. The local TV weather, being somewhat politically polite, has a North Cowichan map label instead of Duncan, still not enough for residents to
call home anything but Duncan. In every municipal election that I have been involved in, I am asked: “where do we live, Duncan or North Cowichan?” Many are convinced, thanks again to Canada Post, that they live and vote in Duncan, an important statistic politicians should to pay attention to. Perhaps this is one of the causes of voter apathy in both jurisdictions. It is not an unusual situation where a city, Duncan in this case, is surrounded by another jurisdiction. While this does not appear so bad on the outside, historical differences still simmer in the backrooms of both institutions, sometimes limiting co-operative opportunities between the two jurisdictions. North Cow’s need to identify the City of Duncan as the “one square mile Duncan core” is somewhat misinforming and likely leads to further confusion among residents. If describing North Cowichan borders is so dif¿cult, then why not just redistribute the borders so that everyone can understand better where North Cowichan and Duncan are.
It’s not that complicated. One group of people wants easier access to the peninsula. Another group does not. The first group negotiated a plan, passed all the relevant regulatory hurdles and proved its case. The second is using every tool at its disposal to delay work in an attempt to get that deal reversed. How much longer do these people have to wait?
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Predictably the subject of amalgamation or border redistribution appears on schedule every three years, timed with local municipal elections. Locals, prodded on by political hopefuls and the media, love to imagine amalgamation as a sensible solution to many valley woes sending the issue to the top of the election thermometer. It is now time for the amalgamation discussion to start, as many elected politicians promised it would during their door-knocking days just over a year ago. The bene¿ts that could manifest from a larger urban centre deserve exploration. Climate change that knows no borders, confusion around planning and zoning decisions, and the ongoing competition for resources between jurisdictions is not a positive environment for economic growth. My vision is a city, probably named Duncan, containing the actual urban area as de¿ned by North Cowichan’s well-intentioned urban containment boundary. Chemainus and Crofton can become their own urban areas with individual representation on the CVRD, leaving North
Cowichan to return to its rural roots, and saving them the dif¿cult task of balancing both rural and urban planning. Looking larger, we should also take a hard look at restructuring all Cowichan Valley borders because the current status is not working as well as it could. For example, why does North Oyster have anything to do with the Cowichan Valley when its closer neighbour is Nanaimo? How about if we return to historical times where jurisdictional areas were often based on watersheds? How about a Cowichan Regional District that includes only the lands within the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds? Now that would be really interesting, community planning around life sustaining water rather than managing politically inspired borders. Paul Fletcher is former Duncan city councillor who writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.
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Do you watch televised council meetings? “Yes, but only on occasion. I wish there was a public notice about when they’re on TV, and what’s going to be discussed.” Trefor Digby, Duncan
“No. I don’t watch cable (TV).” Ashley Joseph, Duncan
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The time has come to raise B.C. taxes
Maybe North Cowichan will do better next Family Day
Dear editor I am writing in extreme disappointment and dismay at the lack of activities provided to those living in the Cowichan Valley for our ¿rst annual Family Day. I had read the paper and realized there were very few, if any, big “planned” events for the day, but at the very least I had anticipated that my family and I would be able to go swimming at the Aquatic Centre or skating at the Cowichan Arena. Imagine my surprise to ¿nd not one but both facilities closed! While I wandered from facility to facility looking for a sign, etc. about the day’s closures, car after car pulled in, looked at the dark facility and drove away. As a working parent, weekends are usually taken up with sports and household chores; a stat day actually allows us to have that one extra day to try to do something fun as a family. We ventured over to Duncan Lanes where there was a three-hour wait to bowl — I guess we had the same back-up plan as everyone else who didn’t make it to the pool. Off we then drove to Ladysmith, where its pool was open for the day. While at that pool we learned if we had driven all the way to Nanaimo our entire family would have been able to swim for free! I understand that in order to cut costs the Aquatic Centre has been closed on stat holidays this year, I imagine to avoid paying extra in staff wages. I can understand Remembrance Day, New Year’s Day and stats when we could swim outdoors, but on Family Day? In February? Surely there were a few extra dollars in the budget to be open on this stat. Don’t insult our intelligence by putting a note on the doors saying, “we are taking this time to do minor repairs” or something of that nature. No lights on in the building, no cars in the parking lot, and nobody inside; please, just come out and say it: “Closed for the stat holiday.” How can the best facilities in the area be closed when other surrounding areas such as Mill Bay and Ladysmith all accommodated their constituents? Try to impress us North Cowichan; you have 363 days left to plan for next year. Daniel Mayer
In my opinion: It’s fair and affordable
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ritish Columbians are being inundated with government ads trumpeting that we have the lowest taxes in Canada. But B.C.’s low taxes are nothing to boast about. They’ve starved key services of needed funds and left many of our social and environmental needs unmet. And the kicker is we’ve very little to show for it. Lower taxes have failed to deliver on their promise. B.C.’s economic performance, job creation and business investment levels are all around the middle of the pack compared to other provinces, and no better than when B.C.’s taxes were higher. Taxes have been shifted from corporations to families, and from upper-income families to Andrew Leong/¿le middle- and modest-income ones. As a result, A reader writes the cost of rounding down all exchanges to favour the consumer is, well, pennies to most mer- British Columbians now pay more out-of-pocket chants in the greater scheme of things. for a host of programs, through school fundraisers, post-secondary tuition, seniors care fees and more. delay the Stoney Hill local area service. I do sell, and move elsewhere and buy all the land Consider these startling facts: believe it is possible eventually to have a result around their next property! If B.C. collected today the same amount in tax that the majority buys into i.e. along the lines of Alice Killam revenues as a share of the economy as it did in a reasonably located and low-cost alternative comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com 2000, we’d have $3.5 billion more in public funds, to the present proposal that protects the area meaning, no de¿cit, and the ability to invest in from the kind of mayhem and destruction that Cost of rounding down far less than enhanced or even new public services. occurs on other areas of the municipal forest If B.C. collected the same amount of personal that are ungated. In addition to the cultural and what the card companies charge income tax as the average for other Canadian provpreservation of ecosystems is the very real and Dear editor inces (including B.C.’s MSP, which is unique in severe danger of ¿re that opening the area to With the passing of the penny comes much partiers and joyriders, 4x4’s etc. would bring. consternation on the part of consumers worried the country), we’d have an additional $2.4 billion I understand this area is designated as a severe about the cash grab by retailers “rounding up.” in revenues. Last year, the global accounting ¿rm KPMG forest ¿re danger zone and the more people As a business owner, this also got me thinkexamined business taxes in 55 major cities in 14 allowed in here will inevitably result in the ing about the actual costs of rounding down countries. Their ¿nding: Vancouver has the secondtailgate parties, bon¿res, shotgun shootouts etc. every single cash purchase rather than doing lowest taxes after Chennai, India. that I’m sure the municipal forestry department the split. I did some quick calculations based Simply put, our province’s taxes are too low, and can attest occur on such places as Mount Sicker on the amount of cash I actually deposit, our there is plenty of room to increase them without and Mount Prevost. average sale and what that four-cent discount undermining economic “competitiveness.” A smaller, private gated road with easments per transaction would cost the company over A new report we have authored models an array to property owners, that the municipality main- the course of a year. This was all done in light of options for raising new revenues while reducing tained would be a great solution as it would of the merchant fees charged merchants by Duncan inequality. Some examples could include: achieve both the goals of a more reasonably banks on credit and debit card purchases. The Two new upper-income tax brackets affecting located and priced local area service and a cost of only rounding down works out to about only the highest-earning two per cent of British Protective Stoney Hill pause needed protected area/forest/parkland. $65 per year in our case, based on the worstColumbians would raise about $700 million — Dear editor Jeffrey Birkin case scenario of having to give four cents off enough to build, for example, 2,000 units of new I wanted to thank North Cowichan CouncilStoney Hill every cash purchase. Considered next to the social housing per year, and to restore class sizes, lor Ruth Hartmann for her wise motion to comparatively staggering cost of accepting class composition and specialist teacher staf¿ng to credit cards and debit cards this sum is Maybe M Stoney Hill Road opponents major 2007 levels. paltry. The cost per year on the same volume Add a modest increase to the current top tax can c buy their own parkland of card sales, even though cash makes up less bracket and the amount we’d raise rises to more Dear D editor than 20% of total sales, would be conservaSorry, but don’t we elect representatives to tively 25 times the cost of rounding down ALL than $930 million – enough to also provide muchneeded increases to welfare rates (frozen since “Did you spend Family Day with your family?” make decisions on our behalf? No amount m of my cash sales. 2007). Only the top 6% of British Columbians You answered: (50 votes) oof consultation will resolve all the issues Though the penalty may be slight, it both(those making over $100,000) would be impacted. surrounding the Stoney Hill Road decision. s ers me to take extra from customers whose 66 per cent YES If most people pitched in the cost of a cup of W Wouldn’t it be better to sell all this land to the purchases actually cost the business less. Given coffee a day, with high earners contributing more, ffew people who don’t want any development? all this I think we’ll probably just be rounding To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the together, we could raise up to $2.3 billion per year That way they can make decisions that affect T down. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com – enough to strengthen our communities and build ttheir own property and leave public policy to Duncan Wagner a province we can all be proud of. oour elected representatives. That, or they can Duncan British Columbians deserve a thoughtful conversation about the need for tax reform. This isn’t about soaking the rich or punishing success. It’s about being realistic, taking stock of our unmet needs and asking: What programs should we pay for together through taxes, and how can 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. we raise the money needed in a way that ensures response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: everyone pays a fair share? not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com
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The old Boatland property on Somenos flats bought two years before for $250,000 by North Cowichan was leased to the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce and the Cowichan Naturalists for $1 a year.
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1983: ports
In the midst of an outbreak of street sign vandalism, North Cowichan council decided against constructing its signs of steel rather than wood because there would be extra costs and no guarantees the metal posts would last longer than the wooden ones.
When a controversial lime port was proposed for Bare Point at Chemainus, former mayor Gerry Smith said he didn’t think there was enough space, and council received two letters complaining the proposed port would damage the habitat of sea-bird colonies.
Tough times hit the local forest industry Dateline 1983: Chemainus fights for old mill Ann Andersen
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or forestry and mill workers, the early 1980s were a devastating time in Cowichan. Several small mills closed their doors. And in February 1983 Chemainus sawmill, once the cream of the Commonwealth crop, still lay idle. Formerly owned by forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel, the oft-times Àourishing lumber exporter had been purchased by Noranda, which had taken over MB assets. And it had the potential to make a pro¿t, unemployed workers charged. “If they allowed us to get the better grade log, we could probably make money,” said Joe Hill, spokesman for the Chemainus Sawmill Action Committee. “They’re overextended overseas at the expense of the Chemainus workers.” MLA Barbara Wallace also castigated the company for its lack of action and for shirking its obligation to the community. And at the time, she was doubtful the owners would reopen the mill. Hill was disappointed that during a protest greeting Premier Bill Bennett in Chemainus, Bennett was reluctant to lean on MB to try to get the mill reopened. He pointed out the company had cancelled its planned $50 million expansion program even though the newest equipment in the building was installed in the planer mill in 1951.
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Romey (Rosemary) Pringle, at age 12, poses with first-prize-winning Cobble Hill Fair lettuce, weighing 3.5 pounds. Now a senior, Pringle and Al McMaster were honoured by the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society Thursday for their years of volunteer dedication. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular office hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.
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Local artist Coco Jones unveiled her latest arylic print, honouring the Year of the Snake, on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Teafarm in Westholme to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Sample of Teafarm’s Chinese Zodiac Snake Tea wee served to patrons.
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weekly compilation of facts, ¿gures, and fascinating Cowichan culture: • Shawnigan Lake School actors were charming in a recent three-night run of Matthew Barber’s romantic comedy Enchanted April. Loaded with dialogue, emotion, expression, and accents, director Gregg Perry’s cast nicely illuminated this subtly
muscular script — contrasting dank England’s stiff stuf¿ness with southern Italy’s sun-tanned allure. Characters carved their own personalities here, revealing the importance of life’s simpler pleasures. The interrupted bath scene, starring Zach Woudstra as shyly wooden Mellersh Wilton, was wonderful. Other actors included Serana Wilson, Semele Jansen, Bernice Addison, Jake Gerrie, Rosa Valan, Mekaila Tyrrell, and Ian Hall. Rom-com rating: 7.5 villas out of 10. • Great seeing Shawnigan Lake School grad Jeffrey Tittiger return
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COTTRELL, Hazel Lillian (nee Boggs) Hazel passed away peacefully in the Cowichan District Hospital on Thursday, February 7, 2013 after a very short illness. She went to be forever more with her late husband Dr. Jack D. Cottrell who predeceased her in 1992. Hazel is survived by four children, Judy Holmes (Donald) of Duncan, Thomas Cottrell of Olds, Alberta, Janis Suess of Vancouver and Bonnie Cassidy (Steve) of Wawanesa Manitoba, She has seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Irene Cwihun and Alice Thomson both of Edmonton, and two brothers, Art Boggs of Vermilion, Alberta and Vernon Boggs of Toronto. Hazel was born on April 26, 1921 in Vancouver B.C. but lived her early life in Daysland, Alberta with parents George Arthur Boggs and Anna Boggs. She went to high school in Daysland and studied piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music, and was certiďŹ ed in 1940 in performance and teaching. She then went to Normal School at the University of Alberta and taught in one-room schools in central Alberta for two years. She married Jack in Edmonton on May 15, 1944 following Jack's graduation in medicine at UofA. After the war when Jack was discharged from the Army, they moved to Provost, Alberta where they lived for 11 years then moved to Lethbridge for another 11 years. During this period, Hazel was a member of the ďŹ rst class of Lethbridge Junior College which later became the University of Lethbridge. She also loved to play the piano, taught piano and accompanied singing students for many years. After Hazel and Jack moved to Calgary in 1967, Hazel attended the University of Calgary where she completed her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in French and Western Canadian History. Her love of French and history stayed with her always. She loved to read and enjoyed books on history, novels and true stories plus French langauage magazines. She particularly enjoyed Jane Austen novels, Shakespeare plays and mysteries by P.D. James. Books were her favourite Christmas gifts. Hazel and Jack moved to Mill Bay from Calgary in 1975. They built a house with a view and Hazel built a beautiful garden. Flowers, owering shrubs, trees and vegetables all were a passionate interest. During this period, Hazel was a dedicated member of Sylvan United Church where she was Music Director for 15 years. Hazel moved to Duncan two years ago and lived in Wedgewood House. Hazel also loved to do needle work art pieces and give them as gifts to her family and friends. She won several prizes at the Cowichan and District Exhibition in the cross-stitich division and even won ďŹ rst prize one year for a cross-stich piece entered in the Edmonton Fall Fair.The Cowichan Golf and Country Club captured her interest in 1977 when Jack gave her a membership. She enjoyed golďŹ ng with the Ladies Division for many years before gifting her membership to her daughter Judy. Hazel was a very caring, strong-willed, independent, hardworking person dedicated to her family and church. She was always happy and had a smile on her face. She will be missed deeply and remembered lovingly by her immediate family members, relatives, church members and friends. There will be a memorial service at Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 23rd. The family is very grateful and thankful for all the loving care and attention of staff at the Cowichan District Hospital, and Cairnsmore Transition Unit. The family would be pleased if donations in lieu of owers are made to either Sylvan United Church or Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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First Memorial Funeral Services 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC 250-658-5244 - Fax: 250-658-5699 GILLARD, Grace Lillian Grace passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013, at the age of 97 (6 weeks short of 98). She was predeceased by parents, Milton and Bess Merrill; ďŹ rst husband, Lt. Cmdr. John L. Quinn; second husband, the Rev. G. L. (Lea) Gillard; and his daughter Marie Floyd. Grace was born in Opportunity (Spokane) WA, on March 21, 1915. She spent her formative years there and in Ottawa, where she graduated from Lisgar Collegiate. During World War II, she worked in a coding ofďŹ ce in Ottawa, and then joined the WRCNS, serving at Gloucester, ON, and St. Hyacinthe, PQ. Following the war, she was the civilian manager of the government wireless station in Prince Rupert. While there she married John Quinn. His RCN service took them to Ottawa and then to Halifax, where they lived until John was killed in action in Korea. In Halifax she later met navy chaplain, the Rev. Lea Gillard. After their marriage, they returned to BC and lived in Esquimalt until Lea retired. In 1958 they moved up island to Shawnigan Lake where Lea was called as pastor to the United Church. Grace was a devoted partner in her husband’s ministries. Grace truly enjoyed living at Shawnigan Lake. For several years she worked in the bursary at the Shawnigan Lake School. She was active in the United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion. She was honored to serve as choir director of the Sunset Chapter of Eastern Star and one term as Worthy Matron. Besides her lifelong interest in music, Grace loved handicrafts, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was also an avid baseball fan. She found much happiness in her family and friends and will be remembered with love and affection. Grace is survived by son Charles (Christine) Quinn of Apple Valley, MN; Lea’s children Howard (Loree) Gillard of Surrey and Elthea Dale of Qualicum Beach; and their families. She is also survived by cousins Nancy Feldkamp (Reno); Chuck (Barb) Every; and Bill (Norma) Every, all of Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on February 16th at Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay. Interment, Shawnigan Lake Cemetery. In lieu of owers, memorials may be sent to the church. Her family wishes to thank the staff of Harmony Healthcare and VIHA for many years of care and kindness to Grace. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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DOHERTY, John Joseph Aug 05, 1922 - Feb 09, 2013 John Doherty passed away peacefully on Feb 09, 2013 in the loving care of Cairnsmore Place in Duncan, BC. He was surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years Theresa, his two daughters Judith and Joanne and his grandson Thomas. John is survived by his 4 daughters & 2 sons, Chris Forslund (Wayne), Joe Doherty (Angie), Terry Doherty, Sharon Carlson (Dennis), Josephine Ekart (Barry), Sean Doherty (Liana); 25 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. John was born in 1922 in Ballycrum, Limavady, County Derry, Ireland. He immigrated to Canada in 1927 (via steamship and train). He was raised in St. Brides, Alberta. In 1946 he married his childhood sweetheart Theresa Bell. In 1949 John and Theresa moved to Vancouver Island and settled in Lake Cowichan. John was a hardworking man (Jack of all trades and master of none) and he provided for his family using many of his talents. In the early years on the prairies, he was a farmer and later in Braylorne, BC, a blaster. After moving to Vancouver Island he was a shingle sawyer, then learned the trade of dry walling and stucco. He was known to many in Lake Cowichan as the Stuccoman. In his later years he worked as a logger, dispatcher and night watchman. After retiring, John lived for many years in Duncan, BC. Visitation and Prayers followed by a Reception will be held on Friday, Feb 15, 2013 at 6:30pm at Sands Funeral Home, 187 Trunk Rd, Duncan BC. Funeral Service & Reception will be held on Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Edwards Catholic Church 2085 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan BC. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 6493 Somenos Rd, Duncan BC. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to Cairnsmore Place Fund, #4-466 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BC, V9L 3R6, orhttp://www.cdhfoundation.org/cairnsmore.shtml Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
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Sales Representative Lassonde Industries Inc. is a North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative and distinctive lines of fruit and vegetable juices and drinks marketed under recognized brands such as Oasis, Everfresh, Fairlee and Rougemont. We are currently looking for an experienced sales representative to cover the Vancouver Island area. The Retail Sales Representative will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales and customer service in a professional and efficient manner. This position will assure distribution of all listed Lassonde products, as well as indentify new business opportunities and increase sales in the respective territory. Lassonde Offers a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefit Package & Company Car. This is your chance to join an innovative and forward looking company! www.lassonde.com fax: 1-450-469-3360 email: mathieu.simard@lassonde.com HELP WANTED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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2003 REXAIR CLASS A, 29 ft motor home. Excellent condition. Low mileage. Unique kitchen w/Corian countertops, Garage kept. Tow package & generator, N/P/N/S. $44,900. (250) 746-7808
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EDUCATION/TUTORING Looking for a GOOD home for our 5 year old female cat, spayed & tattooed. Needs a single person and an animal free home. Strictly indoors. Very cuddly. Needs some one who Tai hasChi, timeMath, for her Yoga, needs, someone home a lot. Chem,healthy Bio, Mandarin Very & happy. Comes with litter box, toys, bed, 3 tier perch+ carry case. If interested please lljhs@hotmail.com call 250-324-3465.
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REAL ESTATE
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RENTALS
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WE BUY HOUSES
DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000. (250)597-8070
Mountain View
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412
Affordable 1 and 2 bedroom suites -----------------------------Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails No pets allowed Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking
Call: 1-250-616-9053 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BACHELOR PAD 55+ Park: 980sq.ft. of total comfort. 2bdrms, 6 appli’s, some furniture. Lrg covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in!. (250)754-6436
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DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.
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$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.” SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716
HOUSES FOR SALE
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious
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SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!
Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water. No pets. 1 bdrm suite $590 or Studio $520
(250)748-3729 MORTGAGES
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WATERFRONT (Shawnigan Lake) deluxe furn’d 1 bdrm, 7 appls, NS/NP. Avail immed until June. 30, $800 mo + util’s & wi-fi. Ref’s. 250-743-1667.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 2000 sqft prime downtown Duncan ground floor retail with private parking lot. Ideal for retail or could be converted for automotive shop or similar. Recent renovation. $12/ft. 250-246-8442
RENTALS DUPLEXES/4PLEXES IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hydro incl’d, $950/mo, Mar 1. ALSO 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, hydro incl’d No pets. Mar 1, $1200. 250-701-1937
--------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. available now. --------500 sq’ office retail space for lease with highway exposure and ample parking. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view
LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm renovated sxs duplex. Quiet, rural area. F/S. $550./mo + utils. 250-749-4061. LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail now, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $890. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253
COTTAGES
HOMES FOR RENT
SMALL STUDIO Cottage- with lovely yard, few steps to ocean & bus, open kitchen living rm, 3 appls, hardwood/slate flrs, electric F/P, sm bdrm+ bath w/shower, W/D on site. N/S, no cats. Refs. Furnished $685, non-furnished, $650 inclds utils. Call (250)246-9550.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DOWNTOWN DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, avail now. W/D. Close to library, community centre, UVI and schools. Smokers do not apply. N/P. $735/mo includes heat. Refs req’d. Call (250)709-0720. 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
3 BDRM, near Cowichan Commons. F/S,N/P. Ref’s. $900. Mar 1st. (250)748-9909 BRIGHT CLEAN house, March 1st, 2nd bdrm has separate funky loft area. No dogs. Large front/back yard & driveway for skateboarding & chalk drawings. Opposite Island Oak Secondary, close to the river & surrounded by great neighbours. $950 + util. Contact Rick 250-746-0596
CROFTON Large reno’d house near the school, great area. 4 large bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, fireplace, dishwasher, huge sundeck with hottub! Big yard! $1250/m. Available immediately. N/S, pet considered. (250) 3311465
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FREELANCE CARPENTER Certified Journeyman, 28 yrs. experience. Interior & Exterior Renovations. Kitchen & bath updates New toilets, tubs, showers, taps, flooring & tile installed. Any & all small jobs & repairs. Also mobile home repairs. (250)616-8332
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).
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CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-fi, parking, $1,000. Available now. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313. CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
North Lantzville Estate Sale Virtual waterfront, 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900. Call 250-585-2620.
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Large 1 & 2 BDRM corner unit. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W incl’d. New carpet & appls. On-site managers. Call 250-748-1304.
Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm Feb. 15th or Mar. 1st, $625 incl. heat & hot water, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033. Cowichan Bay, Oceanview Condo, 1 bdrm, adult oriented, no pets. Underground parking. $775/m. (250)748-8175 DUNCAN- 2525 Dingall St, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. NS/NP. $800 + utils. (250)597-1417. FOR RENT April 1st - 2 Bd/Rm, 2 Bth/Rm, 5 Appl, ++ at 330 Brae Road, Duncan. $1000/Mo. Phone/Text 250212-5766 Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, small pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.
Duncan Kiwanis Village Society Who provides seniors subsidized independent living is now taking applications for recent vacancies.
MAPLE BAY - 1Bdrm Suite Private entrance, 1 covered parking spot,F/S, W/D, utilities, internet, included. 1 small pet may be considered. For N/S quiet mature person. Ref’s & DD req’d. $750. Call 250-7468681
Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Small pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.
SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (southwest) clean & adorable 1 bdrm Apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available March 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.
For more info: 250-748-4135
RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and installations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965
Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and eves trough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
30 yr’s Experience
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COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
Delivery Guy
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DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME
Lowest Price Guarantee
CONTRACTORS DAVE’S HANDYMAN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 30 Years, Licensed & certified Top to Bottom
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DAVID GALE Construction for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
ELECTRICAL 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.
GARBAGE CAN Dan Junk Hauling & Free Metal Removal 600lbs+. 250-508-0679.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS A.M.C. Home Improvements will beat any written building centre bathroom estimate on labour by 15%, simple as that. Call (250)743-9920 M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Decks, Fencing, Carports Garages, Painting, Drywall All Interior & exterior Work guaranteed 40 years Experience Free estimates
(250)748-9150
Changing to fresh colours Professionally & promptly with good prices. Interior, Exteriors Residential Commercial sunsetpainting.ca Free Estimates Call Bill or Lore
250-710-8338 PLUMBING
AVS INSULATION REMOVAL Adrian Lepitre
JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362 HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded reasonable rate. Call Reneé 250-701-7301
INSULATION
SUNSET PAINT & RENOVATE
Cell: 250-732-2354 Office: 250-748-3304 Fax: 250-709-2223 adrianlepitre@shaw.ca
MOVING & STORAGE Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STEREO/TV/DVD VHS to DVD. Preserve those VHS tapes - let me transfer them to DVD for you. Reasonable rates. Call Bob - 250733-2180 or email bd-beland@shaw.ca
STUCCO/SIDING
PAINTING
STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
PAT THE PAINTER
TREE SERVICES
Small jobs ok 25 years experience Seniors discount
Call 250-246-0248 TREE SERVICES
P.M.
LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, Certified Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449
TREE SERVICES
MOBILE MILLING LTD.
Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured
250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net
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Friday, February 15, 2013
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
HOMES FOR RENT
OFFICE/RETAIL
SUITES, LOWER
Green Door Society
DUNCAN- LARGE 3 bdrm basement, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen. Partly furnished. Carport with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils. Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.
DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., 100% reno’d, everything NEW incl 4 appl’s! Gas FP, blinds. Deck, patio, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1100. (250) 748-2424 or 250-748-9150 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, Rancher, close to lake, big fenced yard, F/S, W/D, D/W, heat pump, $1400 + utils, N/S, N/P. Call 250-748-6574. LK COWICHAN on Sunset Drive, newly reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath house w/ patio. Lake glimpses, steps to beach & use of dock. 1/2 acre lot w/ garden. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15 or March. 1st. $950/mo. Call Ruth 1-250-812-7578. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (walking distance to bus/village) quiet country acreage 2 bdrms, fruit trees, covered prking, 4 appls. $1200/mo. 1 year lease req’d. N/S. Refs. (250)715-8563. SHAWNIGAN STATIONRancher Style House for Rent. Option of Rent-to-Own! 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1550/mo+ utils. NS/NP. W/D included. Email for more info or pics: lisa.sia@shaw.ca Call us at 250-514-0094.
900 sqft space for rent, incl. 4 office spaces, reception, washroom and 2 prkng spaces. Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds. Incl. triple net, $1600/mo. 250-748-3701,250-510-1209 ‘a house, a garden, a place for people’
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PRIME OFFICE Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 1200 sqft, parking, wheelchair accessible. (250)2171944 michelle.mark@shaw.ca
CHEMAINUS DUPLEX, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 decks. Ocean view, lights of grouse Mtn at night, 6 appls, shared laundry. Heat & hydro incl’d. $950 mo. N/S, N/P, ref’s req. Avail now. Call 604-846-5519 or 1-604798-3412, leave message or email: syon@shaw.ca DUNCAN, 1 Bdrm, F/S,W/D, satellite, heat pump, private deck, $775. (250)746-8070 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm newly reno’d, 4 new appl’s, W&D hookup, NS, NP. $950/mo + util. Avail now. 250-709-7180 SHAWNIGAN: CLEAN bright and spacious 2 bdrm in Village Avail. Feb. 1st, $850, NS/NP, W/D. Security system incld’d. Call 250-743-5434.
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2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. March. 2. Priv ent, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $595 mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.
3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $875./mo. Call 250748-7992, 250-748-2727, 250709-4825. LK COW. 2-bdrm townhouse. $700./mo. NS/NP. Avail immediately. (250)886-2720.
Office,Retail & warehouse space for rent. Downtown Duncan. 2600 sq ft offices with 1600 sq ft of warehouse. Separate entrance for warehouse, with large overhead door. (250) 710-8961 (250) 709-7593
CABIN w/camper attached on Chemainus river, woodstove, N/S, Util. incl. $750 or For Sale. (250) 210-0339 CHEMAINUS, nice lower suite, close to town. 1 bdrm, small pet ok, N/S, W/D, split utilities. $650/m.250-732-3702 COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810.
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DUNCAN, office/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 offices. $1050/month. Avail now. 604-820-8929 WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C
Crofton: 1 bed, 1 bath, above ground basement suite, very bright, spacious (1500 sq ft), 5 appl., gas fireplace, private entrance. Utilities incl., N/S, pet negotiable $950.250-246-3233 CROFTON - quiet cul-de-sac, bachelor suite (for one person), nicely furnished. N/S, N/P, W/D, built-in vac, no partiers, ref’s req. & dd. (250) 246-4192
ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca
¾ 1405 Haida Rd, Duncan $615 1 BR lower suite, 2 apps, hydro incl. ¾ 8-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ¾ 6163 Grieve Rd, Duncan $675 1 BR cottage w/ 4 apps, landscaping incl. ¾ 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ¾ 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps ¾ 10124 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $850 3 BR rancher w/ 4 apps, ocean view, shed ¾ 102-241 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $995 3 BR 2 bth condo, very quiet building, 19+ ¾ 2195 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan $1100 3 BR 1.5 bth rancher, 5 apps, gas fp, shed ¾ 3036 Juniper Rd, Chemainus $1100 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, sundeck, carport ¾ 1771 Robert St, Crofton $1150 4 BR 2 bth home w/ in-law suite, 5 apps ¾ 1B-3144 Golab Pl, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, shed ¾ 3098 Stonehaven Pl, Duncan $1525 New 3 BR 2 bth home w/3 apps,heat pump ¾ 5962 Salish Rd, Duncan $1800 4 BR 3 bth home w/ heat pump & 6 apps For updated info please visit our website at:
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DUNCAN, BASEMENT Bach suite, shared laundry, hydro incl’d, N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed, $625/mo. Call 778-422-1127 (evenings).
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.
exquisite paintings before your eyes, live and in real time. Lavoie will create a painting that will ultimately be auctioned off at the end of the evening, with 60% of the painting’s proceeds going to Providence Farm operations. The fun and fundraising is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 16 at 7 p.m. with the auction at 8:30 p.m. and the music at 9 p.m. For more information, call 250-7464204.
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A well established Cowichan non-retail business requires the following for a long term and renewable lease: *ground floor 2,200+ sq foot office with nearby or adjoining 1,200+ sq foot warehouse *min 15 parking spaces; or min 8 on site & min 7 nearby *central to Duncan location (within 5 KM to downtown) Our operation will not suit any residential occupancy nearby as we ship & receive at all hours. Your location must allow access for a 5 ton single axle truck. Required for April 2013. Please contact: leaseapril2013@gmail.com
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plashes of colour, accompanied by background beats with the Àair of the tropics. That’s the image Providence Farm is painting — and one the farm hopes will draw you to the Bay Pub this weekend for a different kind of fundraiser. Local beach band Tropic Mayhem provides the soundtrack to an evening with Lewis Lavoie, the Canadian artist noted for creating
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