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Welcoming home an unexpected surprise Special delivery: delivery: She was a mother of three and a nurse, still baby number four came as a complete shock

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always said three’s a crowd, so why not add one more?” That’s the happy-golucky, optimistic view of Crofton’s Emily Ratcliffe. The 25-year-old gave birth to her fourth child, a seven-pound girl, Oct. 1 from her new pad in Crofton. Ratcliffe’s easy-going nature is almost beyond belief considering the circumstances. The local nurse didn’t know she was pregnant. “We were moving that day and I was moving the last mattress before I just dropped it,” Ratcliffe, who was full-term in her pregnancy at that time, explained. “I just thought ‘I can’t do this anymore.’” Ratcliffe’s back was “killing” her so she decided to take a break on the couch. “The pain kept getting more and more severe and ¿nally I started thinking ‘This feels kind of like labour pain.’” Ratcliffe called her husband Tonnis Martindale, 26, who’d been down at the local pub grabbing “We had a lot some grub going on around for dinner. “I said that time.” ‘¿nish your dinner, you need to get home.’” After that call is when Ratcliffe’s water broke. “It’s all kind of a blur,” she ex-

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plains. “It really all happened so fast after that.” There are many key characters in Ratcliffe’s story. One of them is friend Pam Kothlow, who’d lived at the house Ratcliffe and Martindale were moving into. She happened to be at the house gathering the last of her things that day. She also happens to be a nurse “She took over the phone call with 911 (placed by Tonnis who was back at home) and she pretty much walked through it all with them over the phone,” Ratcliffe explained. Soon after, Crofton’s ¿re squad came to lend a hand. Crew member Jeff Funk says assisting with a delivery was a ¿rst for most members of the local department. “It was kind of unusual for us,” Funk said. “We never usually get a call like that. “We showed up, and one of my ¿rst responders helped unwrap the umbilical cord and the baby was pretty much born seconds before we got there.” The ambulance rolled up a couple minutes later and cut and clamped the cord. “Everything was going good with the baby and the baby was crying and the whole neighbourhood was waiting and as soon as we came out of the house, they cheered and clapped for us,” Funk recalled. “It was pretty dramatic, just like in the movies really.” Those same curious neighbours have been saviours for Ratcliffe and Martindale. “Everyone has been really gener-

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Emily Ratcliffe with 17-day-old Mariah and two-and-a-half year old Gracie at their home in Crofton, where Mariah was born Oct. 1. ous, dropping off food and diapers. The local pastor brought us a gift card too,” Ratcliffe said. Looking back to the months after Ratcliffe conceived, the busy mother and nurse blames stress as the reason she didn’t realize she was carrying a child. “We had a lot going on around that time,” she explained, noting her two-and-a-half year old daughter Gracie’s battle with neuroblastoma in her abdomen. “We had a lot of appointments. We had physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapist appointments, and doctors and visits to the B.C. Children’s Hospital too.” Also, add being a mom to two more children, six-year-old son Mason and nine-year-old daughter Ryan.

Ratcliffe never noticed pregnancy symptoms, including typical morning sickness, nor her stomach changing shape. For many women, the list of changes to their bodies while being pregnant goes on and on, but for Ratcliffe, the past nine months was just like any other time in her life, “just much more busier.” “I just thought the pain in my lower back was because of my type of work. I’m always lifting heavy things,” she explained, noting she must have carried the baby more in her lower back. “My weight has always been up and down too. And I always have had a lot of food sensitiveness,” she added, explaining why she may not have noticed the baby’s kicks,

which can often be described as feeling like having a gassy, upset stomach. Ratcliffe also admitted she’s watched TLC’s I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant shows and, “I always laughed at the girls. How could they not know,” she said. Her and Martindale weren’t planning on having a fourth child but are making due and counting their blessings. They’re extremely thankful to everyone who came to their aid Oct. 1 and to those who are continuing to help them ¿nancially. The couple named their new daughter Mariah Emily Martindale. “She’s been doing very well and so far she’s a very good sleeper and not too fussy,” Ratcliffe said.

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shortly before 5:30 p.m. on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Malahat Petrocan station. A car turning left out of the station to head south collided with a pick-up truck in the northbound outside line, Kerr said in a press release. The southbound lane was blocked for about 45 minutes, while northbound trafﬁc was

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Supreme Court: Hyperlinks not subject to defamation law as ‘one of the great innovations of the information age’ whose ‘use should be facilitated News Leader Pictorial rather than discouraged,’” the decision reads. “Hyperlinks, in particular, are an indispenson Newton may have won the legal able part of its operation. battle sparked by hyperlinks online, “The internet cannot, in short, provide but he doesn’t consider it a personal access to information without hyperlinks. triumph. Limiting their usefulness by subjecting them “It’s not a victory for me — it’s for to the traditional publication rule would have all Canadians online,” the Lake Cowichan the effect of seriously restricting the Àow resident explained. of information and, as a result, Newton is the founder of the freedom of expression.” popular p2pnet.net website, which The decision also notes, howin 2007 posted links to articles that ever, the internet is a “potentially were critical of a Vancouver busipowerful vehicle for expression p nessman named Wayne Crookes. that is defamatory. Crookes, who said the articles “I do not for a moment wish to defamed him, later sued Newton, minimize the potentially harmful m arguing that by hyperlinking the impacts of defamatory speech on articles, Newton was in essence pub- Jon Newton: the internet,” the decision reads. lishing the material. for all online “Nor do I resile (back off) from A B.C. Supreme court judge, asserting that individuals reputaand later the B.C. Court of Appeal, tions are entitled to vigorous protection from disagreed with Crookes. defamatory comments.” He ultimately appealed to the Supreme However, in the case of Crookes and Court of Canada, which dismissed Crookes’ Newton, the court notes, “making reference appeal on Wednesday. to the existence and/or location of content by “Only when a hyperlinker presents content hyperlink or otherwise, without more, is not from the hyperlinked material in a way that publication of that content.” actually repeats the defamatory content, Newton is ready to move on now that the should that content by considered to be ‘pubyears-long legal battle is over. lished’ by the hyperlinker,” the decision reads. “I’d like to say thanks to my wife, Liz, who In previous interviews with the News stuck with me through all of this, because Leader Pictorial, Newton said this was a it couldn’t have been fun for her, and my landmark case. “If (Crookes) succeeds it’ll mean the ‘net as 15-year-old daughter, Emma,” Newton said. “You couldn’t do this if your family wasn’t we know it will close down in Canada,” he around.” said in a 2010 interview. Newton was represented pro bono by media “It will literally close down, because how and defamation lawyer Dan Burnett, and can you have an internet without links?” continues to post on p2pnet.net, supplementIt appears the Supreme Court of Canada ing his income with homemade hot-sauce agreed. company, Dad’s Westcoast Wild¿re Awesome “The internet’s capacity to disseminate Sauce. information has been described by this court Krista Siefken

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umping treated sewage into the heritage Cowichan River could end by 2021 under a historic 49-year contract inked by local leaders this week. The long-term deal replaced a tentative one concerning treatment at Cowichan Tribes’ Tzouhalem lagoons. It was signed by Tribes, plus Duncan and North Cowichan councils. The double-prong deal involving the Joint Utilities Board sports a perpetual dike permit to upgrade and maintain part of the south-end diking network also sitting on Tribes land. That permit will protect some reserve land, central Duncan, and North Cowichan’s VIU village area. Terms of Victoria’s $2.7 million in phase-one dike-upgrade cash — for the Somenos Creek-Lakes Road area — depended on the three parties reaching common ground. Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum and Duncan Mayor Phil Kent were content with the contracts that include a three-year termination clause. “There hasn’t been a long-term lease in place for some time, and that was part of the impetus for a

reduced to one lane. Trafﬁc was disrupted for a total of about 90 minutes while debris and ﬂuid were removed from the road. Kerr said the occupants of both vehicles were examined and released at the scene. The driver of the car was issued a ticket.

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In addition to mapping the future of sewage treatment in the Duncan area, a 49-year deal signed this week will also allow diking work that should protect from future Åooding. new lease — so we can start planning,” Hwitsum said of long-run waste treatment for some 31,000. The deal basically clears shortterm fog in sewage treatment and dike planning. “The old 1996 agreement-to-lease deal was tentative,” Kent said. “This basically provides reliable tenure so we can focus on reviewing and revamping our (JUB) liquid-waste management plan to include storm- and drainage water.” It recognizes new treatment targets in B.C.’s wastewater legislation too, Hwitsum explained of JUB’s ongoing upgrades. Kent said lagoon treatment now chlorinates then dechlorinates to secondary and tertiary levels. Duncan’s 2011 budget includes $250,000 for JUB operations, plus $50,000 in capital costs, staff said.

The contracts bene¿t an array of landlords, including Tribes, Hwitsum noted. “This provides Tribes multi-jurisdictional planning we need to keep fostering (our lands).” That’s because JUB commitments spell 130 more sewer connections for Tribes community development, says a press release. The signing partners would share pro¿ts from selling treated waste for irrigation, it notes. Eagle Heights and Cowichan Bay residents are also served by the contract that, under Cowichan’s Central Sector Liquid Waste Management Plan, could see river discharge stop within a decade. That goal pleased Hwitsum, who called the troubled river “a life source for our Cowichan Mustimuhw (people).”

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During the past 30 years, CIS has supported the Cowichan Valley with service to 43,000 youths, adults and families. Since the beginning CIS has engaged more than one million participants, hosted more than 1,000 events and partnered with more than 200 commu-

nity service organizations. Many volunteers have had their hand on CIS’s torch and newcomers are showing interest in keeping the ﬂame burning. “The stories from early on are really exciting,” past president Peter Elliot

said. “But to be 30 now is wonderful and in the past decade it’s really expanded. The Intercultural Society is still thriving and there’s still a huge need.” For more on the organization and its programs visit http://www.cisduncan.ca/ or call 250-748-3112.

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hyllis Bomford shuts her eyes tight while searching for details from some 30 years ago. As memories, names of friends, dates and places Àash by, her eyelids slowly open. They reveal a set of bright blue eyes that sparkle with stories about the early days of Cowichan’s ¿rst intercultural society. The Cowichan Intercultural Society, or what was known then as the Intercultural and Immigration Aid Society, is holding its 30th-anniversary celebration Saturday with a string of events. CIS came to be in 1981 when Vietnamese refugees Àeeing post-war perils made their way to the valley. Volunteers, including government employees, church and community groups, teachers and concerned citizens, stepped up to help the newcomers get settled. Founding members Bomford and late husband Norm were among the key supporters. “It was a very interesting life for my husband and I,” Bomford, 89, said from her home Wednesday. “When you’re sitting here, you know at my age, and just thinking about things and remembering all these people, it’s just great. My husband used to love when people stopped and said ‘Hello.’” Norm, a former logger and member of the air force, had been working for the government in its immigration and employment department before the intercultural society was formed. Phyllis, originally from North Vancouver, says Norm was great with people. “There were about 80 Vietnamese families that came here,” Phyllis remembered. “We realized then, there were also a lot of other people too here needing help. “When they arrived here, they had absolutely nothing. It was like starting all over again.” The Bomfords gave a hand to Vietnamese families as well as East Indian and Mexican immigrants, ¿rst ¿nding homes, and then collecting donations and government grants for clothing, furniture, and bedding. She recalls packing seven Vietnamese boys from one family into her van day-to-day making sure they made it to Tansor Elementary School before the bell

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Intercultural and Immigrant Aid Society founder Phyllis Bomford, 89, and late husband Norm were instrumental in creating Cowichan’s Ärst immigrant organization, now known as the Cowichan Intercultural Society. rang. interests,” Elliot said of linking arms with CIS’s ¿rst “It was wonderful really, how the community round of volunteers including the Bomfords and helped out,” she said. Paldi’s Joan Mayo. Teachers from the schools had also been meeting Elliot was among the volunteers who ran with the and were calling for a formal social society for imtorch when the Bomfords ¿nally began to slow down. migrants. Norm passed away 10 years ago, Phyllis explained. Volunteers had to ¿nd a meeting place, as well as “I’m not able to attend meetings anymore but I’m collect cash and donations to keep the newcomers still keeping very busy,” she said. and the organization aÀoat, Phyllis explained. She and daughter Christine are planning to attend Then came Cowichan’s Intercultural and Immigrant CIS’s celebration gala Saturday. Aid Society. “There are so many nice people helping and part of Originally a grassroots group, with a very organic the society now and it’s great to see them,” she said, mandate, it is now a society that hosts a whack of noting she also occasionally runs into children of the workshops, programs, classes and courses and fun ¿rst Vietnamese families. community events centred around Cowichan’s cul“I’ve had so much fun and met so many people and ture and easing immigrants in. I’m so glad we did this.” “The Intercultural Society has actually expanded Elliot gives huge kudos to both the Bomfords for considerably in the last decade,” CIS board member their work. and past-president Peter Elliot said. “There’s still a “He pretty well had to develop a program from the cultural need and there’s still a need for many people ground up and they both did such a great job,” he to learn English.” said. “There certainly wasn’t anything in existence Elliot, a former Maple Bay School teacher, said CIS here in Duncan before them.” has grown from only about six people on the board to CIS’s current president Derek Gibson echoes Elliot. about three times that, as well as about 16 paid staffers “It was the determination and foresight of commitcompared to only three when it ¿rst began operating. ted individuals such as Phyllis and Norm Bomford “This was sort of a natural extension of my and many others that inspires the work of CIS today.”

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FP’s move upisland, and out of Duncan, hasn’t kept its of¿ce workers down for long. “Obviously, change for everyone is hard to deal with at times,” North Cowichanian and long-time Western Forest Products employee Abbey Jones said after the timber giant hauled its headquarters to Nanaimo in September. The move followed years of WFP occupying Trunk Road’s Duncan Financial Centre, originally built in the ‘70s by Doman Industries.

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The applicants are proposing to develop the subject property for seven 1300 m2 (0.3 ac.) residential strata lots and one 0.4 ha (1 acre) commercial lot. The subject lands are presently zoned R-2 (Suburban Residential) and C-2 (Local Commercial). The development proposes a 0.4 ha (1 acre) lot along Chemainus Road that would continue to be zoned C-2, and create a new residential zone for the remainder of the property that would permit the proposed subdivision. The development would connect to the Saltair Water System, and wastewater would be treated by a private on-site system operated by a strata council. Approximately 1.7 hectares (4.2 ac.) encompassing Stocking Creek will be dedicated as CVRD park. The Electoral Area Services Committee of the CVRD Board directed that a public meeting be held to gauge the interest of the community before the CVRD Board decides whether this application should proceed to the bylaw amendment stage. In the event that does happen, there would be a formal public hearing at a later date. The purpose of the public meeting is twofold: ¿rstly, to generally familiarise the Saltair community with the proposed development; and secondly, to gather preliminary community input (questions and comments) on the proposed development. This community input will greatly assist the CVRD Directors when they consider this application.

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owichanians will have shared use of the health region’s new mobile MRI unit about half the time, a health of¿cial indicated. The new MRI unit will be shared with Comox, Port Alberni and Campbell River hospitals for 50 weeks a year, allowing two weeks for maintenance. Valley patients had 1,792 scans at magnetic resonance imaging units in Victoria and Nanaimo between 2009 and 2010, said Bob Brandt, Vancouver Island Health Authority’s medical imaging director. “Right now, 3,814 is the number of routine MRIs now done in a year for all four communities,” Brandt noted. “For just under two weeks of each month, the Cowichan Valley will

have the scanner,” he said of the cutting-edge diagnostic tool demanded by Cowichan doctors for years. “Obviously, patients don’t have as far to travel (for scans), but (the decision) was based on current utilization rates of an MRI,” Brandt said. Bids for MRI prices, trucking the delicate unit, and building pad facilities in the four towns are being sought by VIHA. “We have a good idea of costs, but until we go to tender I won’t share those costs,” he said. VIHA brass said in July a mobile MRI unit wasn’t planned after six bids showed it would cost about $600 per scan if owned and run by private business. But arithmetic later showed those tabs would drop to about $250 per scan if the MRI were owned by VIHA. “That culminated in an announcement (last week),” he said.

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News of the MRI’s spring arrival was cheered by the valley’s medical community last week as it will cut patient travel, and allow faster diagnoses. The MRI will be hauled in a 78foot, wheelchair-accessible, semitrailer medical coach keeping the unit at precise “Obviously, temperatures. patients don’t “An MRI have as far to has to be kept cold at travel .” all times as its magnets operate at very high temperatures, so it needs liquid-helium cooling,” he explained, adding patient access is also key. “It will be parked as close to each hospital as we can.”

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Supreme court upholds your right to Google Cowichan-based case: has national implications

ide-open freedom of speech on the internet is something many of us take for granted. But the fact of the matter is the status quo exists simply because the internet is new enough that the lawyers haven’t had enough time to fully sink

their teeth into it. This week, a landmark Supreme Court case took a big step toward enshrining part of ‘net freedom into law. And all because of something that happened in the unlikely place of Cowichan. We’d imagine a large percentage of you have engaged in the process of hyperlinking. For those who don’t know Decision enthe jargon, hyperlinking is the practice sures we can of providing others with an internet link that will send someone to a website with continue to the click of a mouse. use the web That funny Youtube video you posted on your Facebook page? That website address you emailed to your friend to show her the trailer for the new Twilight movie? The list of results that showed up when you googled Gadha¿? Those are hyperlinks. Did you ever stop to wonder what could happen to you if what was on those links turned out to be slanderous lies? Did you ever consider that by spreading those lies, you might be guilty of slander? The Supreme Court of Canada says you don’t have to. Lake Cowichan’s Jon Newton posted links on his website to a site that may have slandered a Vancouver man. The court essentially ruled that by posting the links, Newton did not repeat the material, he just told people where to ¿nd it. And that while people need to be able to defend themselves from internet slander, shutting down the web is not one of the weapons they should use. Imagine if Google could be sued for everything the search engine potentially turned up. It would no longer be in business. And that would essentially shut down the way we use the web. The court’s decision was a good one.

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Seeing both sides of: the Occupy Duncan protest The case against

The case for Our western political system based largely on a free and eternal pursuit of wealth is dangerous to the middle class, the poor and the planet. Political systems change two ways: bloody revolution, or widespread peaceful social protest. Most would agree the second option is immensely preferable to the ﬁrst. Dramatic results won’t happen, but you have to keep the snowball moving.

Demonstrators Occupy Duncan last weekend.

Fearless predictions for the coming election Patrick Hrushowy

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ocal election races are of¿cially underway in the Cowichan Valley, and as a service to loyal readers, I offer another fearless prediction on who will win voter support across

In the regional district: Mill Bay/Malahat — Mike Walker will be “I am inclined successful in returning from retirement and will to think Fletcher once again serve as area will edge out director. Shawnigan Lake — Kent.” Ken Cossey will have little dif¿culty amassing suf¿cient votes to be re-elected. Cobble Hill — Gerry Giles has deep roots in the community and

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has worked tirelessly for the interests of her community. This will overcome localized opposition to the ECO Depot and assure her re-election. Cowichan Bay — Lori Iannidinardo will have a ¿ght on her hands but I expect she will prevail and will once again serve as the area director. Youbou — Pat Weaver is set to make Klaus Kuhn a one-term director. Weaver has deep roots in the community and broad support. Incumbent directors Ian Morrison, Loren Duncan, Mary Marcotte and Mel Dory were unopposed and have been declared elected by acclamation. North Cowichan: Mayor — The steady hand of Tom Walker will see him elected against four challengers. Council — Incumbents Ruth Hartmann, Al Siebring, John Koury, Garrett Elliot and Dave Haywood will likely ¿nd themselves back on council after the election. Of the other 12 candidates, I would like to see Barb Lines garner

Those pushing the Occupy movement are under the mistaken apprehension the capitalist system is incapable of avoiding a path of complete self-destruction. The simple truth is most capitalists do care about their kids and their communities and do want to see a better world for us all. The Occupy movement just perpetuates misinformation and creates division.

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enough voter support to get back on council. There are some strong candidates this election who could make mincemeat of this prediction, depending on how organized they turn out to be. Duncan: Mayor — This one is tough to call but I am inclined to think Paul Fletcher will edge out incumbent Phil Kent. I discounted Kent before the last election and I was proved to be wrong. Council — Incumbents Tom Duncan, Sharon Jackson and Joe Thorne will likely prevail and be voted back onto council. Three newcomers will make it onto council this time and I’m thinking Dana Arthurs will be one of them. Lake Cowichan: Mayor and council are all back by acclamation. Giles has made it clear that should she be reelected, she would not seek to become chair

of the CVRD board again. This opens some interesting speculation. If I am correct about Fletcher becoming mayor of Duncan, there will be someone other than Kent sitting as chair of the regional district after the election. He has been vice-chair and it would be his turn next as CVRD protocol normally sees the chair switch between the electoral areas and one of the municipalities. There has been some talk of Mike Walker being nominated for chair, should he be elected. Election outcomes could lead to some interesting changes in the way the CVRD board and the Electoral Area Services Committee operate. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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Should Chemainus’ wells be used during a Halalt-B.C. water-rights court appeal? “I understand the judge’s (no use) decision because you don’t want to screw around with Native rights, but clean water’s a necessity too.”

Josh Sinclair, Duncan

“I understand where Halalt (aquifer claim) are coming from. Wait for the appeal (ruling) if it’s only a few months.”

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Please B.C., don’t sign another 20year contract with the RCMP

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Dear editor It seems the RCMP constable who recently pled guilty to assault is to continue in his job as a police of¿cer. I would think assault by a member of the RCMP (or any other police force) would result in dismissal of that member. It is not acceptable for police of¿cers to be overly aggressive with the people they are dealing with. We provide guns to the police and they need to be able to make sound judgements with a clear mind when carrying out their duties. In the past, certain professions were held to higher standards than regular citizens and police of¿cers were one of those professions. It doesn’t matter how badly a civilian behaves, a police of¿cer cannot be allowed to be abusive to them. This constable would most likely bene¿t from a course on anger management. Unfortunately, the non-verbal message to the of¿cer who reported his actions is loud and clear. How do you ensure the people you work beside are truly peers and not bullies and thugs? It may be a long time before another courageous of¿cer will step up to curb the aggressive, dishonest and abusive behaviours that seem to be a problem for too many members of the RCMP. Leslie Robinson

In my opinion: It’s the Ride your life

hey say there’s a point at which every Tour De Rock rider gets it. Our ¿rst hint of “it” was in Port Hardy, on our ¿rst day on the road. We were about to leave Port Hardy for Port McNeill when Janelle Canning from tour support team gathered us into a tight circle, arms around our shoulders. Then she told us to look up and visualize whatever or whomever was meaningful to us. I was reminded why I don’t join clubs and if this wasn’t uncomfortable enough, she then played Sarah McLachlan’s I Will Remember You — the whole song, which is unmercifully long under the best circumstances. Andrew Leong It was about the time we started swaying to the Les Stewart was among a crew of volunteers of the Forest Discovery Centre worked to relocate the Coulson Forest music and smirking as a way to get through this Products’ 1966 Skagit log loader from the parking lot into a new site in the centre on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The when I saw the hairdresser and her husband in the loader temporarily got stuck in soft ground during the move and needed to be haul by a tractor. The log loader was background, framed between the riders. He cradled relocate to make room the new Chamber of Commerce Visitor Info Centre. her as she leaned on him weeping. Chemainus She’s a breast cancer survivor. out for his arrogance and failure to listen to ing a non binding referendum? The cost to I’d watched her earlier shaving the heads of those a signi¿cant portion of the electorate; or try the CVRD taxpayers of the referendum is who had raised money against cancer. During breaks of three new candidates with fresh ideas currently estimated at $90,000 broken into Perhaps it is time for a new council one she’d step out of sight and cry, wipe her eyes, then and a new perspective. $40,000 for the referendum process itself come back for the next shave. to govern North Cowichan The next group of councillors will determine and $50,000 more for the CVRD board Watching the couple reminded me of times I’d seen Dear editor the scope and direction of the community during trying to sell the ECO Depot’s questionable friends and relatives ¿ghting cancer break down, The current and previous mayors and council the next three years. Choose your representatives location and merits to the public. grateful for another Christmas or birthday, another have made a mess of the Chemainus water well carefully. The board apparently now relies on its public day with their children or a dinner out with friends. ¿asco. North Cowichan now has a $6 million E. MacDermid relations ¿rm, Acumen, to speak for it instead Crying with joy for being alive and from the fear of boondoggle that cannot pump water. Any comChemainus of making its own public statements. An oppany CEO that made a $6 million miscalculation portunity to right this situation will be available losing the ¿ght. Tour de Rock started for me as a personal challenge would be looking for a new job. Nov. 19. Vote for candidates in the coming Rage, rage against the Äres burning on to see if I could surmount the physical demands. You might want to ask some further questions regional election who are committed to open What the trainers – all former riders – can’t prepare like “where is the skate park for the kids of Che- in the night government and who will speak with and for you for is the emotional impact you’re hit with at mainus after ¿ve years of discussion?” or the the public. Dear editor each stop and the realization of how much the tour roundabout at River Road and Chemainus Road, Joseph Gollner Why, if it is so all-¿red legal to burn for the means to cancer survivors, their families and those or the bridge replacement between Crofton and cause of “agriculture” are there those who stack Shawnigan Lake who lost loved ones to the disease. Chemainus? What about the development of and burn trees at night? At the moment delIn Lake Cowichan a woman turned to me. “I lost Echo Heights? Council has made some grievous egates from around the world are being hosted I’m sorry Sharon, but the party’s my daughter 17 years ago. She was 14,” she said as errors in deciding what is best for Chemainus in Victoria for the International National Trust the tears welled up in her eyes. and will continue to do so given another chance. Organization, a worldwide effort of responsible over A woman in her 40s in Oak Bay walked up to me Five candidates are running for mayor of stewardship. Why bother when those who want Dear editor with tears in her eyes and said, “I’m so grateful to all North Cowichan this time around giving us to set ¿re to the world are sanctioned by eyes G. Chaster’s recent revelation concerning of you. I lost my auntie.” three options. Re-elect the current mayor turned blind? Fog at dawn is breathable and Sharon Jackson’s gang has left me stunned. Sharing their pain is their way of giving you who sits on the fence on many issues; renot blue. This is not fog. No quantity of green I have enjoyed what I believed to be a close strength and maybe that’s why as a team we felt so elect the previous mayor who was tossed tokens, “turn off your lights, weather strip, and valued friendship with Ms. Jackson for strong over the hills and through the long hours in the r reduce, recycle,” all basic responsibilities, can many years but at no time have I been invited saddle. ever e counteract this kind of ¿nality. to join her gang. To discover I have been Then there were the construction workers, road JJuanita Haddad excluded from frolics in the park and related crews, hydro linemen, truckers and commuters CCowichan Valley debaucheries is deeply hurtful. everywhere, blowing their horns, cheering us Is it possible this gang is part of a conspiracy on, snapping photos with cellphones and digital “Will the international “Occupy” protests have any efa radical spirit of community within Who out there is speaking for you? toourferment W cameras. fect on the way Western capitalism does business?” populace? If so, this dangerous plot must DDear editor Some stopped our support team to hand them cash. You answered: (55 votes) be exposed before it is too late! The ¿rst sentence in an ad in the Oct. 12 People rushed out of their homes to wave as we In closing, I would like to add that I will not 76 per cent NO e edition “The South Cowichan ECO Depot passed by. 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A12 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, October 21, 2011

Scott Baker for Mayor What do you think? or What do you think of that? We need a municipal government that really knows how to have a dialogue; a government that knows how to ask What do you think? before it starts something rather than a government that says What do you think of that? when it has already been decided. This is a big reason why I want to be your mayor. We are going through challenging times together and we need to make sure that the relationships that North Cowichan has with citizens and neighbours are good ones. My main goal would be to work at building good alliances with: • The communities and groups within North Cowichan; • The City of Duncan and CVRD; • First Nations; • The business community; and • Residents How often do you hear the word consultation these days? It seems to be one of those buzzwords that is preached, but not practiced very often or very well. Just think of the number of times over the years that lack of real dialogue by North Cowichan led to mucked up situations. Unfortunately, the list is long. A small example came during the building of the new sports fields on Somenos Road. Work was going ahead when neighbours found out that a special grove of Garry oak trees were going to be cut down. A woman sat in a tree for days to protect it. North Cowichan finally listened and re-drew the field layout to save the trees. A bit of talking could have prevented the upset as well as the extra costs. What do you think? or What do you think of that? Then there is the City of Duncan. With all the recent developments by North Cowichan, it would make sense to consider how Duncan, and its downtown, would be affected. But there is little formal ongoing discussion on things like the dikes and flooding or how our developments impact our neighbouring municipality that can cause both concerns and extra costs. What do you think? or What do you think of that? The business community is going through its own challenges during the most difficult times in decades. North Cowichan needs to develop closer ties with all businesses, especially small-business owners. Things like taxation and overall support for business needs to be discussed around the table together. What do you think? or What do you think of that? As for relationships with First Nations, you don’t have to look any farther than Halalt to see the huge costs and upset to an entire community. If North Cowichan knew how to sit down and ‘relate’ to its neighbours, the Chemainus Aquifer wells could be pumping today. What do you think? or What do you think of that?

Our First Nation neighbours represent a big part of economic development for the future. If they do well, we all do well. But we need to start talking with them about planning together and how North Cowichan can help them achieve their goals. Then there is you, the taxpaying residents of North Cowichan. You often hear about how our taxes are some of the lowest in BC. And you also hear about new swimming pools, community centres, libraries and road works. But you never hear about the real costs, to you, of these extravagant developments. Do we need to go into big-time debt – it’s $23 million now!!!– and build, build, build? Doesn’t it make more sense to make do with what we have rather than put ourselves, and our children, into paying for things that we may not need? We will be facing some tough times in the years ahead. We need a government that knows how to have dialogue, not one that just talks about it. We need a government that knows how to ask What do you think? before it starts rather than one that just says What do you think of that? That’s why I want to take a North Cowichan Service Centre approach when I become mayor. Dialogue has to be at the centre of how your government operates. It’s all about serving people, but not serving you with big debt.

Until next week, Scott Baker

ABOUT ME

I moved to the Island from Nova Scotia about 20 years ago. I own and operate several thriving businesses: Manufacturing Geothermal Aviation and Agriculture Other companies – some very large ones – have hired me to save and revitalize their businesses.

My partner was born in North Cowichan and we want to spend the rest of our days here. Our two children want to stay here also. They want to have good jobs and affordable housing while enjoying the great Island life. We want a municipality that is: Debt Free Sustainable (in all ways) Safe and Healthy Serves Taxpayers

VOTE SMART! – Visit Scott Baker for Mayor online to find out how and where to vote in the Nor th Cowichan elections Scott-for-Mayor@shaw.ca 250-246-0391 https://sites.google.com/site/scottbaker4mayor

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A13

1933: hunters

1933: harvest

DATELINE: COWICHAN

The Leader wondered if the remarkable yield of 120 bushels per acre for oats on ten acres of land owned by Mr. Alfred J. Richards, Westholme, was a B.C. record.

1933: health

Lost in the woods at Benallack, Sahtlam, while deer hunting, Mr. Clarence Martin spent two uncomfortable nights in the bush before walking out along the Silver Mine trail west of Shawnigan Lake.

by Ann Andersen

Dolly Sanderson and Ina Hutcheson gave short talks on the aims of the Cowichan Health Centre at a meeting of the Young Women’s Auxiliary of Duncan United Church. President Gwen Owns was in the chair.

Cougar Charlie gets a taste of bear Dateline 1933: 1933: And bear gets taste of Charlie Ann Andersen

News Leader Pictorial

owichan Leaders of earlier years are rich with fascinating stories that entertained readers with accounts of the activities and escapades of local residents. Here is Bruin Grabs Cougar Charlie, But Gets Worst Of It from October 1933. Out with his dog Jude, Youbou’s Cougar Charlie shot at a bear just ahead of him. “The bear swayed a little but came right on, grabbing the old man by the left leg right above the ankle, throwing him partly down. Having no load in his gun but a pair of good caulked boots on his feet, he gave old bruin a kick on the nose. The bear let go that leg but grabbed the other one, but on the far side, so that Charlie couldn’t kick; so he rammed the muzzle of his gun into his throat as far as he could.” Jude barked and grabbed the bear’s hind quarters causing the animal to turn on Jude. After the inevitable shot that killed the bear, Cougar Charlie yelled: “You ain’t got us licked yet!” Injuries could have been worse. Jude lost two teeth and suffered a gash on his back. The old man got off with bruises and teeth marks in his caulk boots.

Pictures of the Past

courtesy Quist Farm

Carl Quist, founder of the valley’s Quist Farm, circa 1930s, in a photo on display at the Quist’s Meat Market booth during the chamber’s Gourmet Gala at Cowichan Exhibition’s Mellor Hall. —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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Friday, October 21, 2011

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SPOTLIGHT Small and medium-sized businesses account for 99.8% of all Canadian companies and employ more than 60% of private sector workers. These pages acknowledge the contribution of local businesses’ contributions to our Cowichan Valley

Small Business Week October 16-22, 2011

Are you in the market for a great pre-owned vehicle? Reliable, economical and safety inspected by a certiﬁed mechanic? Then Doug Morgan is the guy to see. With a vast experience of over 27 years, Doug’s career began with the Birchwood Automotive Group in Winnipeg. Five years later, he was managing 3 major dealerships in Vancouver. A move to the island in 1996 provided Doug with a management position of an RV dealer as well as Honda, Mercedes/Subaru, Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi. Auto First is currently approaching it’s 9th year. Doug would like to express his sincere gratitude to the 700+ customers that he’s come to know. Be sure to visit him at his new location on Allenby Road today. Doug Morgan, Owner

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12 years ago, Gina & Nigel bought Special Occasions Party Rentals & Sales. Our ﬁrst addition was round tables next came tents of all sizes large and small. Most recently we have purchased the reallyl big tents “The Big Tops”40x40 up to 40x120. We have grown so quickly that we had to move to a warehouse at 2900 Allenby Rd., where we can house everything under one roof and an added bonus - lots of parking. New this year, we offer Cake decorating and candy making classes, Bouncy Castle, Chocolate Fountains & slush machines. Gina, Nigel and Sadie invite you to see our new store. Open from 9:00-5:00 MondayFriday and 10:00-4:00

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A16 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, October 21, 2011

SPOTLIGHT

Small Business Week October 16-22, 2011

Working together for your health

Hospital Auxiliaries Thrift Store (HATS)

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Duncan Animal Hospital ﬁrst opened for practice in the Cowichan Valley in October of 1988 and moved into our present location 12 years ago. We are very proud of our facility and welcome everyone to drop in for a tour. This is a full service hospital with a focus on canine and feline medicine and surgery. We do our best to provide the most up-to-date care for your pets. We are very active in providing rescued cost spay and neuters to the SPCA, Cowichan Cat Rescue and Cowichan Valley Animal Shelter. The goal is to reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats in the Valley. All of us here at Duncan Animal Hospital extend an invitation to all of you and your 4-legged friends for a visit.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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SPOTLIGHT 3 Great Local Businesses Under 1 Umbrella! All Your Glass Needs

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Peter W. Rusland

Oswald Otterson gets hugs from new friends Hayley Cooper (left) and Nadya Crawford at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre as the pool’s new mascot made his debut visit Saturday.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Nov. 5th 1pm - 4pm

Sip, Sample and Shop at merridale

Your $20 ticket lets you taste your way around the Brandy House— Sipping on local cider, wine, beer and spirits; sampling sweets and savouries from our bakery and kitchen; shopping for local arts and wares from the valley. Proceeds are donated to a United Way Cowichan charity.

Students of Queen of Angels School were among the crowd as Island Catholic School and Society of St. Vincent de Paul walked to focus attention on issues of local and world hunger on Thursday, Oct. 13. Andrew Leong

Senior tells scammer she won’t get tangled in his web Krista Siefken

News Leader Pictorial Phone to reserve your tickets

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ou’ll have a hard time fooling Doreen Glasspoole. The 75-year-old Cowichanian was the recent target of an internet scam, but instead of passing along her credit card information, she offered the would-be thieves three choice words: “Go to hell.” “I might be old, but I’m not stupid,”

Glasspoole said. Glasspoole was trying to use Shaw’s website for computer assistance when a chat-box popped up, asking for credit card information to pay a $359 fee. “We provide complimentary service — we don’t charge to ¿x people’s issues,” con¿rmed Shaw spokesman Chris Kucharski. Shaw does use chat services to assist clients, but Kucharski couldn’t think of any reason a Shaw employee would ask for credit card information and $359.

“I suppose it’s possible (staff would ask for a credit card number), but it’s not typical.” Neither is sure who exactly tried to scam Glasspoole, or what site she was actually on. “They cut right into the Shaw website,” Glasspoole said. “There are so many scams out there, and I know a lot of people — not just seniors — are being scammed. But once they asked for my credit card, that’s when the alarm signals went on for me.”

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic at Mill Bay Pharmasave Clinic Dates: October 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm October 27, 2:00 pm to 6:45 pm October 28, 2:00 pm to 6:45 pm We are able to accommodate appointments if these clinic dates do not work for you. Please call for more information and to book your appointment. The fee for this service is $20. Businesses we can come to you! You set the time and date and our specially certiﬁed Pharmacist is able to administer your staff’s seasonal ﬂu vaccine! Ask us for more information. Group discounts available! Please call to book your appointment today. DELIVERY WITH YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS

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Flying high with Hollywood The Big Year: Cowichan raptors join Jack Black and Steve Martin on the big screen

Pepsi the Snowy Owl is one of three PaciÄc Northwest Raptors starring in the comedy The Big Year, which hit the screen last week.

Ashley Degraaf

News Leader Pictorial

arry the Hawk may only be visible for a couple seconds in the trailer for the Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Steve Martin comedy The Big Year, but Harry’s owner, Paci¿c Northwest Raptors Robyn Radcliffe, is pretty pumped nonetheless. Harry, along with PNR’s Pepsi the snowy owl and Lady Grey the peregrine falcon snagged their 15 minutes of fame for the Hollywood ¿lm about three avid bird watchers (Black, Wilson and Martin) competing to spot the rarest birds. The Big Year was released Oct. 14 and entered the box of¿ce listings at number nine. “They ¿lmed four of our bird species and we already know one of them is in its movie trailer,” a tickled Radcliffe said this week. Film producers zeroed in on Cowichan’s birds of prey centre, as “they’re not a ton of people who work with birds of prey and even less people who had the species they were looking for. “So when they contacted us, they wanted a certain number of birds and we said we have a Swainson’s hawk, snowy owl and a peregrine that would be very suitable for you and it worked out really well.”

courtesy Paci¿c Northwest Raptor

Filming for Cowichan’s cool creatures took place in May 2010 over about ¿ve days, with Radcliffe and Harry taking a trip to the Lower Mainland for a day of shooting on Mount Seymour. The ¿lm crew also came to Cowichan, shooting the birds at PNR’s headquarters on Herd Road. There, they caught action from Pepsi as well as Lady Grey and Arrow, a Saker falcon. Radcliffe’s pretty proud of her feathered friends. She’s also stoked she got to tag along. “While they were ¿lming on Seymour, I literally ran into Steve Martin when I was carrying Harry, but I didn’t get to meet him or talk to him,” Radcliffe said. “They’re very busy and I only just happened to walk by him while he was walking somewhere else.”

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This isn’t the ¿rst time PNR’s avians have been famous. “We’ve done a lot of ¿lms, but not really a lot of big movies,” Radcliffe said. “We spent 12 days on set for the ¿lming of the movie the A-Team and in the end, you could only see the vulture in the movie for about a second.” PNR’s birds have also appeared in The Andromeda Strain (2008), Riding The Bullet (2004) and Air Buddies (2005). They’ve also had cameos in television shows like Canada’s Next Top Model (2006) as well as many documentaries and commercials. The birds receive some coin for their parts too, Radcliffe said, but wasn’t sure at this point how much they’ll cash in for their parts in The Big Year.

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to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between September 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. See dealer for details. x$4,700 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Acadia FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet / GMC / Buick Equinox, Terrain, Traverse, Acadia, Enclave and Cruze. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included, license, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. WWTo qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: turn in a 2005 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name, or under a small business name, for the last 3 months.GMCL will provide eligible consumers with an incentive to be used towards the purchase or lease of a new eligible 2011 or 2012 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between October 1, 2011 and January 3, 2012. Incentive amount ranges from $500 to $3,000 (tax inclusive), depending on model purchased; incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers program your vehicle will not be eligible for any trade-in value. See your participating GM dealer for additional program details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. WFuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. (ONE HOLLOW STAR)The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC,used under licence. ¥¥2011 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. **Based on 2010 Energuide submissions/competitive websites. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2011 data unavailable at time of print.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

A dollar still has value at Thrifty Foods

Bells, fabrics and Twins on the weekend valley agenda Steve Bell in Concert: a Christian singer/songwriter and double Juno award-winner with a resume featuring 15 solo CDs with combined sales nearing 400,000 units, is here Saturday 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert St., Duncan. Tickets $15 at the church, Christian Book & Music Centre, or online at www. stevebell.com. Call 250-746-7413 Cowichan Fleece and Fibre Fair:

lessons, demos, displays and activities for the kids tied to the art of creating with ﬁbres, as well as ﬁnished products for sale, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street. Call 250-246-4600 for information. Shania Twin: Donna Huber, right, stars in the ultimate Shania Twain Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Sunday at the Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $33.50. Call: 250-748-7529

FIREWORKS REGULATIONS SALE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED Note: A person in possession of a Fireworks Operator Certificate, or equivalent, may discharge fireworks at a public special event, plus must meet all requirements of CVRD Bylaw No. 39 and Federal/ Provincial regulations.

**Fines up to $500 will be in effect** For more information please contact: Cowichan Valley Regional District Bylaw Enforcement at 250-746-2620 “CVRD Bylaw No. 39 Fireworks Sale and Discharge Regulation Bylaw, 1970”

Remember when a dollar used to be worth something?

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513

Well, just like the old days, a single dollar still has value at Thrifty Foods.

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

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Friday, October 21, 2011

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2011

of the

Walk Nations Q’ushin’tul u tu siiye’yu tst - Friends Walking Together

Saturday, October 22 Walk - 10am Walk from Vancouver Island University to Si’em Lelum Soccer Fields. Short program and food to follow.

Anniversary One

Festival: 11am- 4pm

Si’em Lelum Gym

Tapestry Gala: 5:30 - 10pm Quw’utsun Cultural Centre

An opportunity for everyone in the Cowichan Valley to walk together and learn about each other’s cultures and traditions!

A celebration of acceptance, understanding and reconciliation of all peoples. Contact:

Linden Collette 250-746-1004 ext 250 OR Ray Anthony 250-748-3112

w w w.wal k ofthenati ons.c a We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Development of Canadian Heritage (Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program) to fund the third annual Walk of the Nations Festival.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

New vision for verse and vision

This is what Success looks like on Lori

Krista Siefken

News Leader Pictorial

ede¿ning what art means to you is the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s goal for its reimagined Verse + Vision event. “It’s different this year, and the reason it’s different is because it’s time for non-visual artists to recognize they need to be involved in the Cowichan Valley Arts Council — this is for all genres,” says CVAC president Judy Brayden. “‘Arts and culture’ is broad, and this community is rich in cultural interest and creativity.” So CVAC has turned the annual event on its head, creating a two-phase affair that starts with Tuesday’s interactive opening of Verse + Vision’s Verse Is First. Thirty poems by Cowichan writers will

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Dancer Lynn Weaver and poets Pat Wheatley and Rojan Zét show off three of the 30 poems on display during Verse + Vision’s interactive opening on Oct. 25. be framed and hanging throughout the Island Savings Centre (home of CVAC’s PORTALS gallery) lobby. “Visitors can walk around

and view the poems at the opening, where we’ll have a simultaneous poetry reading,” Brayden said. Meanwhile, various artists will showcase both

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the Verse and the Vision components of the event. “We have a wordsmith (Bill Levity), we have two visual artists (Jenny Jaeckel and Asa O’Connor-Jaeckel), we have a musician (Paul Manuel), and then we have a pair of dancers (Lynn and Byron Weaver) from Moon Dance studio in Shawnigan Lake.” Inspired by one of the 30 poems, these artists will each interpret the poets’ words during a performance at the opening. After that, artists of all genres — even non-CVAC members — will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in phase two of Verse + Vision: Live The Vision. “Poets, painters, potters, dancers, musicians, songwriters, wordsmiths, fabric artists — anyone can register to choose a poem to reÀect on,” Brayden said. Each poem can be selected three times, which means a maximum of 90 artists will spend the next few months preparing their reÀection of their poem in time for the Live The Vision exhibition in May. The exhibition will be spread out in ¿ve communities — Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Shawnigan Lake, Crofton/Chemainus and Cowichan Bay. “It’s quite a huge undertaking,” says Brayden, “but we wanted to go out into the community this year.” Your ticket What: Verse + Vision’s Verse Is First When: Interactive opening Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.; exhibition runs until Nov. 5 Where: PORTALS at Island Savings Centre Tickets: Free to attend; $15 to register for Live The Vision. Call 250-7461633

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can-can dancers to gun-slinging cowboys. The show will ¿nale with a Chemainus take on The Full Monty, although ‘bum’s the word’ on whether the movie’s most infamous scene will be recreated on the Legion stage. “Buy a ticket and it will all be revealed on the night of,” Pimlott said. Your ticket What: The Full Monty When: Oct. 22 and 29. Cocktails at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Where: Chemainus Legion Tickets: $25 at the Legion Lounge and the Golden Hanger in Chemainus. Call 250-246-4532 or 250-2463133.

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lyssa Reid is writing a song about Santa Claus when she takes a break to chat about her upcoming show at the Cowichan Theatre. On the phone from the road in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the 18-year-old songstress talks about her writing style. “I’m writing a song right now, in the car, as we speak,” she says. “I use an iPad. Someone sent me the shell of a song, and I take it, and it just comes out. Usually they’re based on personal experiences, however, I’m writing about being in love with Santa Claus, which obviously is not based on personal experience.” Reid, a honey-voiced Canadian teen, plays piano and guitar, but it’s her voice that has captured airwave audiences. Her pop single Alone Again — a new take on Heart’s ‘80s hit, Alone — was the most-played song in the country by a Canadian artist for 15 weeks. Not bad for a young woman discovered by her

record label on YouTube, after she posted her own interpretation of Justin Bieber’s One Less Lonely Girl. Written from a girl’s perspective, she retitled the song One More Lonely Boy — and quickly attracted more than 200,000 YouTube hits. She started writing music when she was just seven years old, and by the age of nine was already working with a vocal coach. “When I was little I used to listen to music with my mom,” Reid remembers. “We’d drive around listening to Aretha Franklin and singing at the top of our lungs. I think that’s what got me started.” Now, she’s co-headlining a tour with Neverest — who’ve just completed the sold-out Canadian leg of the Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block tour — and released her debut album, The Game, earlier this year. It boasts self-penned tracks plus collaborations with other artists and producers. “Songwriting is kind of like acting in a sense,” says Reid. “You have to channel yourself into different emotions and a whole mindset, and make it real.” She’s excited to showcase those skills during the Cowichan show on Tuesday.

“I’m not sure if everyone has picked up my album, but some songs are very scaled down and I like to incorporate that into my set,” she says. “It’s a very fun, upbeat show, but I also like to scale down and let it be just me and a guitar, so people can see the songwriter side of me, and the side that’s not the badly auto-tuned pop music that is the industry today.” Reid describes her sound as pop/R&B/singersongwriter. “Every single song on my album is different than the last,” she says. “Some are very pop/dance, others are very scaleddown, and some are hardcore gangsta rap,” she adds with a laugh. And Reid encourages Cowichanians to stick around after Tuesday’s show for a meet-and-greet with her and the guys from Neverest. Your ticket What: Alyssa Reid and Neverest When: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $25. Call 250-748-7529

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St. Michael’s presents Spiritual Visions: Virtuoso pianist Bruce Vogt showcases the generous, humanitarian and visionary aspects of Franz Liszt’s life and music, 2 p.m. St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus. Tickets $20 at the door.

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Paul Black Blues Band: Fans of good solid blues bands will love this show. Black (right) has a voice that’s easy to listen to on both the ‘burners’ and slow tunes too, 8 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets $12 Call 250-246-5050.

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St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Celebration: featuring the Cowichan Pipes and Drums, worldclass piper Dr. Gordon Pollock, Highland dancers, the Barley Jar Group and more, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road, off Lakes Road. Tickets sold only in advance, $20. Call 250-748-4772.

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James O’Leary is the man who created the set design magic for Brentwood’s hit Phantom of the Opera. He’s brewing up some fresh spells for the school’s upcoming spring production of Les Miserables.

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he invisible man behind Brentwood College’s hit musical Phantom Of The Opera didn’t wear a mask. Set maker James O’Leary now wears two hats as designer and builder of Brentwood’s daring high-school edition of Les Miserables, slated for March mounting in the T. Gil Bunch theatre. It helps having worked on professional sets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s monster works. O’Leary has even met the legendary playwright. “I used to work for the Scottish Opera in Glasgow and one of my production managers, Stewart Crosby, started working for Webber,” O’Leary, 47, said of his Phantom phase. “They sent me to Basel (Switzerland) for a $20-million production of Phantom in fall of 1995.” Until 1997, “we did around 750 shows of Phantom so; including rehearsals, I did over 1,000 shows,” the master carpenter said. “I guess I brought Brentwood an understanding of where Edna (Widenmaier, drama head) wanted to go with it,” he said, amped after working with local Phantom designer Bill Adams, and lighting man Don Armitage. Widenmaier was thrilled with teamwork that lent Brentwood a phenomenal Phantom. “James was our technical consultant and was able to advise on special effects, and all the magic stuff Phantom had.” She wasn’t the only one over“It’ll be a challenge whelmed by O’Leary’s skills. “Sets for Phantom were unbeliev— otherwise able in how they all worked together, it wouldn’t be any and most had multiple purposes,” said Phantom star Davin Killy, 17. fun.” “The set certainly brings lots of connections to the character, the role and the scenes — and it quite often helps convey emotions of how the scene’s supposed to be.” Still, “different Phantom sets are more intricate, and you have to understand how it works with the music,” O’Leary noted of Brentwood’s Phantom. “It was a scaled-down version of the original. The challenge was trying to make it work in the (Bunch) setting.

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“Brentwood doesn’t have a Ày tower, so they can’t Ày in scenery. You have to be more creative in how you design sets to ¿ll the space.” He applauded the private school’s teamwork and artistic attitude. “They’re getting known as a centre of (stage) excellence on the coast and have a great deal of enthusiasm that shines through in their productions. “That makes up for hundreds of years of experience,” he said, “and with some long-running shows, people can get blasé.” Boredom’s not on his resume. At age 15, O’Leary worked in the Victorian-era Royal Theatre and Opera House in his native North Hampton, England. “We changed shows every three weeks. “It was like working on a ship — lots of hemp,” he said of ropes lugging gear. Theatre’s in O’Leary’s genes.

“I was the third of three brothers to move into theatre,” said the multi-lingual thespian. “When I was growing up, the arts got good grants. Now, government money’s dried up and that’s bad for all of us.” After working in Switzerland — and helping stage a British production of Showboat — O’Leary left for Belgium and met his future wife, Quebecer Julie LeBlanc, an ex-electrical technician. They moved to Quebec in 2002 where minus-50 weather then motivated a move to The Warm Land. Duncanite O’Leary’s Brentwood connection was cooked by college chef Sean Napier. “When Edna was talking to Sean about Phantom, he said ‘There’s someone you should meet.’ “We tossed ideas around and it snowballed,” said the former ¿sherman who

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caught Brentwood’s impressive Beauty & The Beast. “I’ve seen professional shows in Victoria, and Brentwood’s had good spirit on stage.” His scale model for Les Mis sets the scene for building full-size stuff at home, then trucking it to Brentwood. “I got to see pictures of the Les Mis set ideas — pretty cool,” said Grade 11 lead Killy, depicting Jean Valjean in the 65-member ensemble cast. “I’ve seen bits and pieces of Les Mis,” O’Leary said, aware of Bunch theatre’s space constraints. “We won’t use a revolving set. We’ll have a large barricade, probably on wheels. “It’s a slightly cut-down version with some songs left out, or slightly pruned, but it’s an epic show,” he said. “It’ll be a challenge — otherwise it wouldn’t be any fun.”

Bout Time

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TOWN CRIER

arts trophy

Artist Glenn Spicer won the city’s 2010 Arts Trophy

The City of Duncan is accepting nominations for its 15thannual Perpetual Arts Trophy, sponsored by the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. The public is welcome to nominate local teachers, artists or patrons who have promoted Valley arts during the past year. The winner will be announced by council December 5th at City Hall and receive an original artwork donated by Artist and 2005 winner Longevity John Falkner

Nominations and reasons must be sent to mayor and council at: 200 Craig Street by 4 p.m. Friday, November 2 Mail: City of Duncan, P.O. Box 820, Duncan, B.C. V9L 3Y2 E-mail: duncan@duncan.ca

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Chalkboard Theatre presents

Your Cowichan events calendar Saturday

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP with

McKeen & Jones: Beverley McKeen and Martyn Jones heavenly harmonies help round out the fall market season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Duncan Farm Market, City Square

JEFF HYSLOP

Royal Canadians: locals who just came out of the recording studio and are primed to strut their new tunes, 8 p.m.,

VINTAGE WINES? SELECTION IN THE VALLEY!

Weekly Specials! Personal Service! Stop By and See Us! COWICAN VALLEY LIQUOR STORE (250) 597-1514 Across from Discovery Honda

Sunday Noodles of the World Open Mic: Singer Joey Belanger hosts multi-talented musicians between 1 and 4 p.m. at NOW, 161Station St., Duncan. No cover. Call 250-597-0313.

Los Morenos: Spanish erotica laid on a bed of groove so cool, it’s hard not to tap your toes. 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Monday First Grader: a Reel Alternatives presentation as part of Film Circuit, a division of Toronto International Film Festival beneﬁtting Cowichan Valley Hospice Services. For tickets, call 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

Tuesday North Cowichan All-Candidates Meeting: meet those running for mayor and council as part of the Maple Bay Community Association’s annual general meeting, 7 p.m., Maple Bay Fire Hall. Call 250-746-4670

November 11-13, 2011 For students ages 11 & up

Space limited! www.chalkboardtheatre.com

WOODSTOVE CHANGEOUT PROGRAM Exchange your old, uncertified woodstove (pre-1994) for a new EPA-certified wood, pellet or gas heating appliance. Receive a $300 rebate and a $50 retailer discount.* *at participating local retailers

CAPRICE THEATRE www.capricecinemas.com 404 Duncan Street, DUNCAN 24 HR. Showline 748-0678

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 7:10 & 9:00 14A

Mat Sat-Sun 1:10

FOOTLOOSE 7:00 & 9:20 Mat Sat-Sun 1:00

ADMISSION PRICES Adults $9.50, Juniors $8.00, Child & Senior $6.00 -- Tues. & Matinees ALL Seats $6.00

WE HAVE THE

LARGEST

Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

PART II: Explorations in Audition Preparation & Dance with guest instructor Danette Bell

Rebates Available Now!

LOOKING FOR

Friday, October 21, 2011

The Victoria Symphony performs a

Special Family Concert Residents of CVRD Electoral Areas, North Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, Town of Lake Cowichan and City of Duncan are all eligible for this program.

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

Limited Number of Rebates Available..

Granny’s Gas & Woodstoves

Rebate must be approved prior to purchase of new stove. The program is not retroactive.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Cowichan Valley Regional District Engineering & Environmental Services 250-746-2530 Toll Free: 1-800-665-3955 www.cvrd.bc.ca

at the Cowichan Theatre

Clean Warmth Services 8377 Chemainus Road, Chemainus 250-246-4346 5265 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan 250-748-3908

South Island Fireplace & Spas 2939 Boys Road, Duncan 250-746-0123 Email us and we’ll send you a copy of our informative brochure!

email: es@cvrd.bc.ca

SMARTER BURNING, CLEANER LIVING Save firewood, time and money! Efficient woodstoves use 1/3 less wood.

Reduce wood smoke emissions by up to 90 percent!

Saturday, October 29th, 1:30 pm at the Cowichan Theatre • The Lion King • Beauty and the Beast • Tarzan • Aladdin • The Little Mermaid • Mulan • Mary Poppins

Giuseppe Pietraroia, Conductor

Reserved Seating • Adult $25 • Student $10 • Family Rate - 4 tickets $60 (additional children $5.00 each) www.cowichansymphonysociety.ca

Friday, October 21, 2011

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DEATHS

VAN BARNEVELD, Anna 10 July 1924 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13 October 2011 Anna Aartje Oord born 10 July 1924 in de Kuinre, The Netherlands, the 4th of 6 children. Anna met her future husband Otto Van Barneveld while still in The Netherlands, and they made plans to emigrate. They were married July 4, 1949 in Houston, BC, and made their home in Terrace where all seven of their children were born. Deep and abiding bonds of friendship were formed during these early immigrant years. Moving to the Cowichan Valley in 1963, Mom became involved with the Red Cross, eventually spanning 45 years of service. Mom also volunteered at the Margaret Moss Health Clinic. She and her husband travelled extensively, and then when Dad died in 1984, she began making extended visits to family across North America and The Netherlands. Mom loved roller coasters and took every opportunity to go on one, even as recently as this past April. In recent years she also enjoyed white water rafting, helicopter rides, hot-air balloons and gliders. We her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren felt her love through the many garments she knitted and crocheted for us. Needing to make a contribution, her helping hands were never idle, and she ďŹ lled her time at home by knitting toques. When she had 100 toques ready they were bundled and sent to the Canadian Peace Keepers in Kosovo and then Bosnia for distribution to the children there. Eventually Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toques found their way to Guatemala and Mexico through church missions. She also knitted toques for the homeless and poor in the Cowichan Valley and Halifax; Comfort Canada in Victoria; and the Seafarers Ministry in Vancouver. Mom also knitted tiny soft hats for the newly born at Cowichan District Hospital. Throughout her 87 years Mom lived her faith through helping and serving others, her door standing open to one and all. Although Mom never sought accolades for her service, nonetheless a family friend nominated her, and in 2006 she was awarded the Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caring Canadian Award. Mom will be missed. Celebration of Life service, 28 October 2011, at 1:00 pm, Duncan Christian Reformed Church, Trunk Road. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations maybe made to the Red Cross. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

250-748-2134 www.mem.com Condolences may be shared online at: www.mem.com

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Friday, October 21, 2011

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CRAFT FAIRS

CHRISTMAS CHAOS Duncan’s GIANT Arts & Crafts Fair Thurs. Nov 10 & Fri. Nov 11 12 pm to 8 pm Sat. Nov 12 & Sun. Nov 13 10 am – 5 pm

Island Savings Centre FREE ADMISSION Wheelchair Friendly (250) 748-7529 or tcentre@cvrd.bc.ca

Duncan Christian School

Annual Bazaar Fri. Nov 18th

from 1:00 until 8:00 pm. Come and join us for an evening of fun, shopping, food and fellowship. Vendors wanted. Contact Darlene at 250-732-0615

Kiwanis Christmas Craft Sale Nov 26, 9-2

Tables available, $7.00 Phone Joan

250-748-3775 750 Trunk Road

Ladysmith Festival of Lights Craft Fair Light Up Night November 24, 2011 Tables available contact: kirbygirl224@shaw.ca or call 250-924-3348.

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DEATHS

BRUCE, Noreen G. (nee Rose) Noreen was born on 17 Dec 1925 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, and passed away peacefully on 8 Oct. 2011, aged 85, years in Chemainus. She lived a full, exciting and rewarding life and met the end of her life with a peaceful soul, and her usual bravery. Noreen left school to serve in a number of different postings in the WAAF’s during the war, marrying Ken who was in the RAF, in 1946. Through RAF postings in Scotland, England, the Berlin Air Lift, and finally Wales, the family grew with the addition of 2 sons. In 1953, in search of adventure and a better life than post war England could offer, the family immigrated to Canada with two little tykes and too little cash. With determination and hard work, and an attitude of “no turning back”, Noreen was a true help mate to Ken in making a new life in this wonderful country. Noreen was proud to become a Canadian citizen, and never returned to England. She worked at a variety of jobs, including secretarial work at the Cowichan District School Board, but she felt her most rewarding years were spent raising the family on an old farming homestead on Kootenay Lake, where conveniences and luxuries were few or absent, but the quality of life was priceless. Her sons often lovingly referred to her as “LOPW” – Little Old Pioneer Woman. Later on, after experiencing the joys of a NWT winter at Pine Point, the folks decided the geese were right, and headed south, settling at Duncan in the mid 1960’s. She enjoyed many years of exploring the coast with Ken in their sailboat “Walana”. In retirement, they spent many happy times in Hawaii, and various parts of Mexico, and the Caribbean, developing a genuine love of travel. There was always a place at the table and a bed for the many friends of their sons who passed through, or dropped in for a visit, short or long. Noreen’s great love was her family, and she always put their needs first. She was a wonderful mother, and a loving and proud grandmother, who will be dearly missed. Following Ken’s death in 2006, Noreen moved first to Dove Hill House, then Chemainus Health Care Center. The family is very grateful for the wonderful care she received at both these residences, and especially to the nursing staff at Chemainus, who helped ease her passing. Goodbye Mom, love you. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

250-748-2134 www.mem.com Condolences may be shared online at: www.mem.com

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

On behalf of Bill Morrow, Dorothy and the Morrow family wish to thank all the professional people, friends, neighbours and extended family who so consistently and generously gave their time & support to ease Bill’s way through his extended illness and to ease our way through his death and funeral, as Bill will remain in our hearts and minds so will the many kindnesses we received.

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts.

CRAFT FAIRS

Community Welcome

Baby & Community Pat 748-6740 David 746-4236 Pam 749-4165 Diana 246-4463 Business & Professional Pam 749-4165 Welcome: Darcey 701-3333 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

Windshield Replacement s !UTO s (OME s "USINESS and Repair Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 9-5

Justin Serving the Cowichan Valley since 1903

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Glass, Mirrors, Email: dobsonsglass@telus.net

Thermal Panes & Screens www.dobsonsglass.com

CHEMAINUS FIRE DEPT 16th Annual Xmas Craft Fair, Sat Nov 26th, 10-3, Tables still available. Call 246-3121

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiﬁed.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Chris Hearsey CONGRATULATES

The Cedar Mill Exteriors Winner of our $100 furnace oil draw. You could be a winner too. Call for details!

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COWICHAN Cat Rescue’s Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 18 & 19, SpayGhetti & No Balls Dinner, Nov. 19, Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan Vendor info & rentals call 250-746-4749 Dinner tickets $40.00 Dinner info & reservations call 250743-6500

COWICHAN Valley Highland Dance Association Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, November 15, 7pm. Upstairs at Old Maple Bay Fire Hall on Herd Road.

DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS? Attend FREE Disability Benefits Seminar on Legal Rights & Compensation. • Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 7pm • Place: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Pacific Ballroom • Address: 728 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC 778-588-7046 office@lawyerswest.ca www.lawyerswest.ca

GLENORA HAUNTED HALL Oct 30 & Oct 31 6pm to 8pm. Admission: donation of a non-perishable food bank item

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds Call 310.3535

Friday, October 21, 2011

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS

Warehousemans Lien Whereas, David Zabok, is indebted to Somerset Manor, 2556 Dingwall St, Duncan for approximately $1800.00 for rent, packaging, transportation & storage. Notice is hereby given that on November 11, 2011 or thereafter the belongings will be sold according to law. For information contact (250)748-7764

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

LOST AND FOUND

GETAWAYS

HELP WANTED

LOST: mans gold wedding ring, 1st Nations design with a (wolf & whale). Initials A/S on back. Custom made. Duncan Motor Sports, Sat. Oct. 15th. (250)716-1999 Reward

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

PART-TIME HELP required for busy dry cleaners. Reply with resume to 320 Festubert St., Duncan, BC

The News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce is holding several sets of â&#x20AC;&#x153;foundâ&#x20AC;? keysâ&#x20AC;?, since March 2003. Stop into the ofďŹ ce and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds TO THE PERSON who found my cell phone and called my home phone number, the message was not clear. Please contact me again at work (250)746-0423 or home 250245-0054. REWARD & thanks

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: BIKE lock, Charles Hooey Park, Duncan on Sat, Oct. 15. Call 250-743-1042.

LOST SOMETHING?

FOUND UPPER denture in blue box outside Lordco Auto Parts. If yours please call or drop by. (250)748-6865.

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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE/SUPPORT SEMI-RETIRED Homecare Workers needed. Please apply with resumes by email to:

CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T STOP DRINKING? Cobble Hill Discussion Group Mon, Thurs & Friday 8:00 pm. 3141 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill. (250)743-3863 DWF, 58, Healthful life style, N/S, likes nature walks, music the arts. Would like to meet a man with similar interests who appreciates life and good people. Reply to File A 953, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

Recognize Habits and Patterns that hold you back â&#x20AC;˘ Stop Smoking â&#x20AC;˘ Addictions â&#x20AC;˘ Fears & Phobia â&#x20AC;˘ Weight Loss â&#x20AC;˘ Self Esteem/ConďŹ dence Assisting People in the Valley for 19 years

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a CertiďŹ ed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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AKA: Patricia Powell, Deceased Late of Chemainus, British Columbia TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must ďŹ le with the undersigned Executor by the 16th day of November, 2011, a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Rex Fransen Executor 3060 George Street Duncan, BC, V9L 2B2 PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM Manager at womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shelter - Nanaimo. Focus: essential services to clients & coaching employees. www.iccare.ca for salary, job description, contact info, etc.

RV TECH - Must be certiďŹ ed and professional. Gas ticket necessary. Resumes & References to CountrySide RV (250) 746-1699 or bestrvdeals@telus.net

VOLUNTEERS 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

FULL time experienced line cook needed. Apply by email to lhernandez@travelodgeduncan.com

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www. bcjob network.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LOSE WEIGHT and save money with the BodyByVi shake that tastes like cake. www.healthy beginning.myvi.net/loseweight

NEED CASH TODAY?

HOLISTIC HEALTH BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HELP WANTED

PRIVATE TUTORMath, Physics, grade 10 to 12. 15 yrs exp. Jenny (250)746-9655.

TRADES, TECHNICAL ROCK IS seeking a QualiďŹ ed Safety OfďŹ cer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certiďŹ ed. Wage based on experience. This position is ďŹ eld oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471

PERSONALS

Gladys Dorothy Patricia Powell

angelhelpinghands@hotmail.com

We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ďŹ le numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

TO THE woman who hit me and my vehicle, at approx 9:15 am on Thurs., Oct 6, by the intersection of Beverly St and TCH. I was driving a dark blue Pontiac Transport and you were driving a beige mini-van. We were in the north-bound inside lane. You came up behind me and ran into very hard. I was in shock and neglected to get your details. Please call me at 250-7371267, OR if anyone witnessed the accident please contact me ASAP.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. WANTED - crew for greenhouse poly reroof job. Call Ron at 701-5533.

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PERSONALS

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Cowichan Independent Living is seeking a

Career Development/Technology Facilitator This contract position will focus on assisting persons with disabilities in the area of resume/cover letter development and technology assistance. Experience working with individuals with a disability would be an asset, as would a strong knowledge of the barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills, strong language and grammar skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and conďŹ dent computer/technology abilities. Knowledge of employment support services, Independent living programs, adult learning principles and/or career counselling practices would also be an asset. Please contact Susan Lake for more information or to submit your application. Cowichan Independent Living 321 Coronation Avenue, Duncan, BC, V9L 2T1 Telephone: (250) 746-3930 Fax: (250) 746-3662 susan@cvilrc.bc.ca

Editor

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CARPENTER, CEMENT ďŹ nisher, 40 years exp. (250)7099000

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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

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Friday, October 21, 2011

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FURNITURE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE, 8’ sofa, 6’ loveseat, coffee table w/shelf & drawer, 2 side tables w/sh & dr., leather rocker/recliner, easy chair recliner. Earthtone fabric’s. View at: 465 Herbert St. (250)748-2527

CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appl’s, small pet ok, secure entry, walk to Community Centre, VIU. $830. 250-701-2107

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Possible garden. Call (250)743-4392.

COWICHAN BAY. Modern 5th wheel / 1-bdrm, 1 bath, on private property. Ocean views, 2 decks. Furnished or not. Large yard, garden space. $500./mo inclds water, sewer, garbage pick-up. No dogs, smokers or drugs. (250)746-6977.

JEWELS, FURS

DUNCAN - $329,900 Walk to downtown, hospitals & schools from this 4 bdrm home located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Updated with a new kitchen, 2 baths, family rm, large laundry rm & new ﬂooring throughout. Gas furnace and 2 gas fps. Large covered deck & fenced back yard. Workshop, lots of storage. The triple carport has room for an RV. To view, call (250)748-3932

BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Independent Business Owner

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PETS

CARPETS wrinkled? restretch ﬁrst room $75/$25 additional. Also tiles, laminate ﬂooring installed. semi-retired tradesman, reliable. Joe, 2507018985.

CRAFTSMAN SNOWBLOWER with 1 year warranty. 13.5 OHV

Briggs & Stratton engine, 27” Two-stage, power propelled, power steering, electric/or pull start, 16” X-trac tires. Used once. It is too large for our small lot & has too much power for us to handle. New in 2010 ($1499), asking $850. (250)748-0928

LIVESTOCK ANIMAL BEDDING. Kiln dried Maple or Fir shavings, 25lb bags (approx 20 cu.ft.), $10 per bag. (250)748-0186 CHICKEN MANURE WANTED: Fresh or old. We can ﬁll a couple plastic bags or load the box of our small import truck. (250)748-0928

PET CARE SERVICES GET MY Leash Dog Walking At Get My Leash I provide personalized care and exercise for your beloved dogs. Call Lisa @250-419-3006 or www.getmyleash.com for a free consultation.

HERITAGE Pawn

Eureka Gold detector, electric stair/upholstery stapler, Brand New Canada West spiked workboots, Transformers 16 DVD complete series, Polaroid portable DVD w/ TV docking station. 430 Whistler, 250-746-9810. www.heritage pawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LOVELY MAPLE-WOOD rocking chair with arms. Perfect condition. $125. Call 250748-8855 after 6 p.m.

HOMES WANTED

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$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan).

CROFTON: TOP 2 bdrm, ocean view, balcony, in 4plex. F/S, shared W/D, $675+ util’s. (250)246-3773, (250)324-3430

DUNCAN: STUDIO & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. New paint, new ﬁxtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs. (250)748-3729.

DUNCAN: Avail. Nov 1 near hospital. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. 1 car garage, minimal yard work, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, $1350/m, includes utilities. 250-748-3539. Pets considered. N/S. Ref. required

DUNCAN- Suits responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $725. Call (250)746-7389.

DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613

Ocean & Harbour Views 55+ Building 2 Bdrm Suite Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

OLDER 3 Bdrm trailer in 55+ park. Fixer upper. Pet ok. Call 250-709-4444

APARTMENT/CONDO

CROFTON- LARGE 2 bdrm unit, close to ferry, F/S, D/W, W/D hookup. Avail now. $675, 250-668-2772, 250-751-0041.

DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $795. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm.

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RENTALS

CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious Lower Duplex!!! 3 bed/1.5 bath,5 appliances. Please contact Rick @250-246-1859 for more information.

DUNCAN- (8 km north) furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $585. (250)748-1310.

LAKE COWICHAN, 2 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, ref’s, lease, $695 mo. Avail now. Call Tharin at 1-250-749-6652.

MORTGAGES

CROFTON: 2-BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. $825/mo. 250748-4253 or 250-715-5810.

DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $825. Call (250)746-5669.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, insuite lndry Hospital area. $725 mo. (Immed). (250)704-1251.

DUNCANNEWLY built 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, fenced yrd, close to town/schools, 5 appls, pets considered. $1350. (250)597-3362. DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Available now. (250)748-9059

LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront) 1 bdrm, $580 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Avail Nov. 1. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront), 2 bdrm, $595 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Avail Nov. 1. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

APPLIANCES

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

Renovated 2 Bdrm Apartment

Quiet, secure & newly renovated Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442

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

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KENMORE washer & dryer (with drying rack), 2 years old, $600 obo. (250)510-5013

BUILDING SUPPLIES WESTHOLME LUMBER, custom milling & wood products. (250)748-8423 or 701-1970

FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069.

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1250 incl’s util. Nov 1st. (250)748-9059 MILL BAY: Bright, clean, new windows, blinds, ﬂooring, paint. 3-bdrm, 1 ofﬁce, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full bsmt, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $1200. (250)661-6628

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM bungalow, $1000/mo. Utilities’s not incl.. Available Nov 1st. (250)732-1965 2 BDRM, Chemainus, close to downtown. 4 appl, NS/NP. Avail Nov 1. $800+util. 250246-7939 2-BDRM RANCHER, large kitchen, living room, full bath, baseboard heat. Large fenced yard, close to schools & corner store. Pet ok, W/D hookup, F&S incl. $1100/mo. 250-7484613 or 250-701-8333 (CHEMAINUS) 9690 Chemainus Rd., $1300 mo + utils, character house + garden, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, pet ok, Nov. 1. Call 250-356-1431. CHEMAINUS Rancher - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, country home, avail. Nov. 1. Fenced yard, ample parking/carport/storage. Pet consid. $1300 + util., 250746-7896 or 250-732-7700 COWICHAN BAY- furnished modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail Nov 1, 2011 to April 29, 2012. Privacy, view specular views, lrg deck w/hot tub. See photos at: www.showpen.com/micasa $1500+ utils. Refs+ deposit. Call (250)748-2938. DUNCAN, 4 bed + den, 3 bath, dble garage, appl’s, 2200sqft split level home by Mt. Prevost school, $1400/mo plus util. NS, Refs, hypo-allergenic pet or cat ok. Avail Dec 1st. 250-746-5565. DUNCAN- 5 BDRM executive home $1850+ utils or $1500 without bsmt suite. Also, 1 bdrm bsmt suite w/FP, $575 inclds utils. Close to town & schools. NS/NP. 1 yr lease or more. Jack, 250-748-6091.

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FARMHOUSE, GENOA Bay, $1100/mth, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, N/S, wood/elec heat, 5 appl. carport, small pets ok, Nov 1st, murraymccarten@yahoo.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 2515 Alexander St, Duncan $595 Two 1 BR suites w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 5-100 Gifford Rd, Ladysmith $925 2 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 6 apps, sundeck ¾ 9918 Willow St, Chemainus $950 2 BR home w/ 5 apps, patio, garage ¾ 3131 Shawnigan Lk Rd, Cble Hill $1250 3 BR 3 bth home on acreage w/ 5 apps ¾ 5885 Kapoor Rd, Duncan $1250 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, workshop ¾ 14-6078 Truesdale Rd, Duncan $1350 3 BR 3 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, pond ¾ 2041 Merrifield Ln, Shaw Lk $1395 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, office For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

BRIGHT 2BDRM condo, close to town, f/s, d/w, w/d, 19+, (avail immed) NS/NP, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-710-0881.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

SEASONED mixed ﬁrewood or Fir, delivered, $180 split & $150 rounds. (250)246-3280

HEINTZMANN upright grand mahogany piano and bench, circa 1914, excellent condition, $1200. (250)715-0611

ESTHETIC SERVICES

Swiss Art Of Hair Sherri Little Nov. & Dec. Special

55 $ Pedicures ........................... 45 Please call 250-709-1930 to book. Gel & Acrylic Nails (full Set) ..

We look forward to seeing you

Extended Hours To Suit Your Needs

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm condo, adult oriented bldg. Underground parking, N/S, N/P. $750/mo + util’s. 250-701-2670

NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, centrally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available November 1, 2011, $750.00 250-748-9622.

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

CROFTON 2 Bdrm Apartment Includes 5 appliances. No pets and non smoker’s preferred. $750. + utilities per mo. Ref. req. Dec 1. Call 250-246-2473

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

CROFTON, 2 bdrm, insuite laundry, prkng, avail now, $780+ util’s. 250-210-0756.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360.

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

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YOUBOU: 2 bdrm, garden, lrg yard, prkng, pets neg., lndry, $610. (250)210-0756.

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas

Garage Sales

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WILDROSE

1 & 2 bdrm Avail Now & Nov. 1 Rent includes Heat & HW From $655 mo. Call (250) 748-1304

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CHEMAINUS: Sat/Sun, Oct 22-23, 8-3. 8726 Amos Rd, by COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Bald Eagle campsite, watch for signs. Household, dirt AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. bikes, “man” stuff, horse colstore front with excellent expo- lection, camper van, etc! sure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622 DUNCAN- 6276 AMBLESIDE Pl, Sat, Oct 22, 9:30am-1pm. BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Furniture, beds, sports, etc. www.bcclassiﬁed.com

GARAGE SALES DUNCAN- VIMY Giant Community Garage Sale! Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am-1pm. Vimy Hall, 3968 Gibbins Rd. Household, tools, garden, kids stuff. Hot dogs, baking, drinks! MILL BAY, 2501 Cayman Plc., Sat, Oct. 22, 9am-1pm.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A29

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $850 mo. Call (250)246-8318.

YOUBOU- LAKE view, reno’d 3bdrm W/D, woodstove, N/S, refs, $1150, 1-250-653-9898.

4 BDRMS Large suite. 1 bdrm available: $400 inclds utils. Wood F/P, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. 250-740-5619. DUNCAN: FEMALE roommate wanted to share accommodation with other female, Oct. 1 or ASAP. Close to town, on bus route. 250-748-3743. ROOMMATE WANTED to share lovely home in Duncan. Large bdrm with en-suite & walk in closet. Walk to town & hospital. (250)746-9678.

DUNCAN, AVAIL Nov. 1, good neighbourhood, 3 bdrm above ground suite, W/D, utilities incl’d. N/P, $1100 mo. Call (250)510-0993. DUNCAN- LARGE 2 bdrm + den, lower duplex. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $750. + utils. Available Nov 1. 250-740-5619. DUNCAN, LARGE 2 bdrm suite, shared laundry, carport, N/S, N/P, $800 mo utils incl’d, avail Nov. 1, 250-748-5456. LADYSMITH. BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt suite. Util, private parking & entrance. N/S. Avail. Nov. 1st. $800./mo. (250)245-0200. MAPLE BAY, bright, clean, private, 2 yrs old, 1 bdrm + den, F/S, W/D, no stairs, sep. entrance & parking, nice neighbourhood. Incls: heat, hydro, H/W, wiﬁ, N/S, pet neg. $750 mo. Avail Nov 1. Call Erin 250-748-7476. SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 1bdrm, unfurn basement, NS/NP. $550 + hydro. (250)743-6966. SHAWNIGAN- 1 bdrm ground ﬂoor suite. Shared laundry. Refs. Pet negotiable. $700 inclds utils. Call 250-743-8976.

DUNCAN 3BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000. 250-748-4484, 250-748-1088.

2007 - 35’ ALPHA SEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $32,000 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993

TRANSPORTATION

TOWING

Youbou, lake view, sunny, 2+ bdrm,1 1/2 bth, w/d, n/s, refs, Dec 1st or possibly sooner, 950.mth,1-250-248-6316, amcmullin@sd69.bc.ca

OFFICE/RETAIL

LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997. LK COWICHAN spectacular lake views, newer 3Bdrm, 2ba, 1400sqft., 5appls, pets neg, $1095 + utils. 1-250-474-0545 MAPLE BAY Rd., beautiful large, 4-bdrm bsmt home, 3 baths, large living & rec room w/ ﬁreplaces, den, 5 appls, heat pump, 5 mins to town, very private acreage with lake view, avail now. Ref’s req. N/S. $1650, (250)746-7935. MILL BAY, completely reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm mobile home in senior’s section (45+), Cedar Creek Trailer Park. Hrdwd ﬂrs, 1.5 bath. No Smoking, N/P, only pad rental included. Avail Oct/Nov, $975 mo, leave message @ 250743-3431 or 1-250-477-6155. MILL BAY- (Sylvester Baldy Mtn) 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow on acreage. F/S, wood stove. Available Nov 1. Pets negotible. $1300. (250)415-5286.

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.

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

THE GATEHOUSE Adult Care (Ltd.) Licensed Facility. Come join our Family! We have room for two full time “clients” in our family home environment. We are a level entry home with easy access to all rooms and two outdoor patios with seating. Safe and secure...private individual rooms. Home cooked meals and snacks, special diets if needed. Hair, nail and foot care provided. All care is provided by on site trained staff. For more information please call Rae Marie, Manager/Supervisor at: 250-7434913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email:

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 2 bdrm, mountain views, W/D, $850 + utils, N/P, N/S, avail Nov. 1, call 250-743-8268. SHAWNIGAN WATERFRONT Sm house, year round. $950+ utils. NS/NP. 250-743-7785. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.

DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671 TWO 2ND Floor commercial suites available Nov. 1. Great downtown location,approx 500 sq.ft. each. Reasonable rent, ample parking. (250)701-7517.

RECREATION COBBLE HILL- Serviced cover RV pad on farmland for rent. (250)743-4392.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1bdrm furnished cabin. Cable & hydro incl. Ns/np. Nov. 1-June 30. $650. Call 250-743-6966.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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Midget Caps’ success depends on teamwork Rep hockey: Great overall effort to beat Racquet Club falls apart a bit against Juan de Fuca due to undisciplined penalties Don Bodger

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owichan Valley Midget Tier 1 Capitals brushed off the rust from a Comox Thanksgiving hockey tournament and split a pair of weekend

games. Cowichan won 5-2 at the Racquet Club Saturday with a solid team effort. “The boys played disciplined hockey and really poured it on,’’ noted coach Ryan Trudgeon. “Everybody chipped in for the victory. What’s really nice to see is how deep our team is. We have three solid lines of both forwards and defence and everybody plays an important role in each of our games.’’ The power play has also started to work for the team. Nick Boyd opened the scoring in the ¿rst period, screening the goalie while tipping in a hard point shot from Jordan Coyne. In the second period, Jeremy Breeze potted a goal followed by power play markers from Riley Malvena and Braden Lundahl to give Cowichan a 4-1 lead. Landen Bodger scored the ¿nal goal in the third from in tight on the goalie after a nice pass from Graham Winship. Sunday, the Caps knew they’d be in for

a tough battle against Juan de Fuca. “Juan de Fuca has a very solid team this year that demands respect if any team is going to beat them,’’ Trudgeon pointed out. “Our boys came out Àying and so did Juan de Fuca. The pace, speed and work ethic was phenomenal in this game.’’ The players and fans were into it, as both teams went hard with lots of back and forth action. It was 2-2 after the ¿rst period, with Winship and Chris Carpentier scoring for the Caps. The tires went Àat on the Caps late in the second period. Some undisciplined penalties proved costly, as Juan de Fuca struck four times on the power play for a 6-2 lead. “What’s upsetting is that the majority of our guys showed up to play this game,’’ noted Trudgeon. “They played smart and hard the entire session, never giving up. A handful of our players took very dumb and unnecessary penalties and that was the difference.’’ The Caps got two more goals in the third period from Brock Gowanlock from a sharp angle and Malvena on a wraparound, but lost 8-4. Defenceman Carpentier played a great game with a goal and two assists. He led the team on the ice and on the bench and kept his composure.

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Pirates hit dead end

Shawnigan tie no good

Field hockey horror: Kestrels unmask their talents in pre-Halloween game

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Losing leads: Crofton House rallies twice from two-goal deﬁcits to take Independent Schools Association ﬁeld hockey title News Leader Pictorial

Don Bodger

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he Pirates were doomed from the start. The Cowichan Kestrels did their own best swashbuckling routine and were too sharp for the Pirates in a 4-1 Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association Div. 3 victory over the Pirates Saturday at the Cowichan Sportsplex. Anne Smith scored the ¿rst goal less than a minute into the game. Two goals for Jill Roberts and one from Madelyn Smith rounded out the scoring. Led by forwards old and young such as Jean McCreary, Terri Bachynski, Jordan Barrett and Leanne Irvine, the Kestrels ¿red numerous shots on net. Britt Ratzburg played an excellent game in goal for the Kestrels. The following Div. 2 game ended in a 2-1 loss for the Cowichan Swifts against the Sailors. The Sailors opened the scoring but Alison Fraser drew the Swifts even. The Sailors scored the winning goal with only about a minute left to play.

Don Bodger

Stickhandling space is sparse for Cowichan Swifts’ Jill Roberts during a Div. 2 ladies’ Äeld hockey game against the Sailors Saturday afternoon at the Cowichan Sportsplex. Roberts played a doubleheader, going earlier for the Div. 3 Kestrels as well.

hawnigan Lake School’s senior girls’ ¿eld hockey team looked to have the Independent Schools Association title in the bag, but Crofton House had other ideas on its home turf. Shawnigan held leads of 2-0 and 3-1 but couldn’t hang on and the game between the top two teams in the tournament ended in a 3-3 tie. As a result, Crofton House was awarded the title based on having more goals scored overall during the tournament. “Our team scored two early goals quite quickly,’’ said Shawnigan coach Kelly Koepp. “They kind of sat back on their heels and Crofton didn’t give up.’’ After Crofton House closed the gap to 2-1 at the half, Shawnigan regained the two-goal margin — only to have Crofton House storm back for the equalizers. “We were leading 3-1 and we rotated our players,’’ said Koepp. Because Shawnigan and Crofton were favoured to be the ¿nalists, the tournament schedule was set up so the two teams played each other at the end. Koepp doesn’t necessarily like the tiebreaker format because it makes higher goal totals more important than getting as many players as possible into the game. “We took a roster of 20 and we played all 20,’’ said Koepp. “I don’t think any team went out there to blow any team away. It was a good

lesson for us.’’ Only ¿ve teams took part in the tournament this year, including a rookie Southridge team that was clearly outmatched. Shawnigan’s other round robin games produced three wins by shutouts — 3-0 over York House, 4-0 over Brentwood College and 5-0 over Southridge. Julianne Hennig worked her magic to lead the team in scoring during the tournament. Lizzie Yates anchored the back¿eld while Kat Doherty, who didn’t play last year due to injury, stepped up her game in a supporting role. Grade 11s Lindsay Moulaison and Nicole Crowley were both standouts. The Shawnigan Lake juniors won their ISA tournament over a ¿eld of three other teams. Shawnigan beat Crofton House 1-0 on a goal in the last ¿ve seconds by Shelby Dechant and also blanked Brentwood 4-0 and Collingwood 2-0. Shawnigan is hosting the Island Senior Girls’ AA ¿nals and the Junior Field Hockey Open Friday and Saturday. The senior tournament features six teams and begins with pool games Friday at the main turf. Shawnigan takes on Isfeld at 11:15 a.m. and Glenlyon Norfolk at 4:15 p.m. Following crossover playoffs Saturday morning, the ¿nal will be played at 3:30 p.m. Teams from Shawnigan, Brentwood, Quamichan, Isfeld and St. Michael’s are entered in the junior tournament.

Under 16 Silver girls tie one on again Youth soccer: All games are close, with four out of ﬁve ﬁnishing on even terms Don Bodger

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he Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s Under 16 Silver girls are maintaining an impressive competitive edge. For the fourth time in ¿ve games, the team played to a tie last weekend, going scoreless with the Saanich Fusion. The previous week, Cowichan

scored in the dying minutes for a 1-1 tie so the team is in every game and can never be counted out. Cowichan U15 Silver girls’ teams racked up two big victories. Cowichan (Swain) overwhelmed Juan de Fuca 5-0 and Cowichan (Poirier) whitewashed Sooke 8-0. Cowichan lost 1-0 to Bays in a U13 Gold girls’ make-up game. In other girls’ action, Cowichan nipped Prospect Lake 2-1 in U17 Silver and Cowichan (Pronk) dropped a

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KAY FAMILY

Trip to Youth Commonwealth Games a great experience for Patrick Patrick Kay is ﬁnally settling into his routine at the University of Victoria after another whirlwind few months on the road. Included in his travels was a trip to the Youth Commonwealth Games on the Isle of Man where he played for the national sevens rugby team.

Kay left his best efforts on the field as he usually does, as Canada placed fifth in the eight-team competition. The team finished third in its pool on day one and then drew South Africa for a quarterfinal match and lost 24-12. The result put the Canadians into the Plate draw where they posted

resounding victories over Trinidad and Tobago 60-7 and the Isle of Man in the Grand Plate ﬁnal 52-0. Kay found the tournament to be an amazing experience. He’s currently suiting up for the UVIc Norsemen XV and sparing for the main Vikes’ team.

Thomas stays positive on the long road to recovery Three-year ordeal: There are still more questions than answers, but rehabilitation keeps spirits high Don Bodger

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ore than three years after something strange happened to him, Thomas Kay remains a medical

“This happens to so many people. I don’t feel sorry for myself.”

Thomas Kay, 20

mystery. Shortly after graduating from Cowichan Secondary School in 2008, the aspiring rugby star was stricken with an illness that has yet to be de¿nitively diagnosed. The family has put its own label on it, calling it an Acquired Brain Injury, although mom Shelley conceded that makes it sound like Thomas had Andrew Leong/¿le, courtesy Shelley Kay, Don Bodger some sort of acBouncing back from a mysterious illness, Thomas Kay brought the house down by attending the Cowichan Secondary School athletic awards in June where he poses with Ron Glass and brother Patrick, who followed in his cident which isn’t footsteps as athlete of the year. Above right, Paul, Shelley, Thomas and Sean in the stands at the World Cup. Below, Paul and Sean enjoy time with Thomas as home. the case. “That’s basically hospital three years.’’ a year ago and Thomas was noti¿ed of what he has which means he wasn’t Thomas spent time at Victoria his acceptance at Christmastime. born with it,’’ said Shelley. General, Vancouver, Cowichan and The Kays had no idea how someone Thomas recalls experiencing someVictoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospitals. He’s in a wheelchair would be accommothing out of the ordinary with his head now back at Vic General where he undated by the airlines, but the entire trip during a high school rugby game. He dergoes rehabilitation Monday through went smoothly. came off the ¿eld limping but there’s Friday and comes home on weekends. “Four of us went and a girl from the nothing concrete to suggest that trig“The problem they have at the foundation, not the one who put in the gered anything. hospital is not being able to give him application,’’ said Shelley. “He was showing symptoms and enough,’’ said Shelley. Paul, Shelley, Thomas and Thomas’ limping at his grad,’’ said Shelley. “He’s just starting to walk with asbrother Sean Kay enjoyed a great It’s been a long tough road not only sistance. He can pull himself out of that experience. for Thomas, but the entire family. chair to stand.’’ “Absolutely, it was unreal,’’ said “It’s nothing cut and dry,’’ said dad “Shelley’s been with him every day,’’ Thomas. Paul. “It’s been so strange. It’s been said Paul. They met another valley rugby player hard to explain to people because you The Vic General program is obvithere, Pat Fraser, as well as Cowichan don’t really know.’’ ously proving bene¿cial. “We’re photographer Caity McCulloch and But just as mysteriously as the onset really happy with it but it’s really not Thomas’ appearance proved motiof the condition, Thomas, now 20, has enough,’’ said Shelley. vational for all the members of the shown sudden improvements. In the meantime, an application has Canadian rugby team — including “His brain is healing,’’ said Shelley. been made to send Thomas to a brain Cowichan’s own Matt Evans and coach “Each day he’s better. As soon as his injury clinic in Alberta. Kieran Crowley of Mill Bay. brain started to heal, it’s never gone “We don’t have anything like it,’’ said Thomas attended practice, met the backwards.’’ Shelley. players and spent time with them “I can cope with it,’’ Thomas said of But it’s a waiting game, with only 48 before the big game with New Zealand. his status today. beds available there and just ¿ve for Canada got trounced, as expected, but “His body is changing,’’ said Shelley. out-of-province patients. it didn’t matter. The Kays had prime “As his brain heals, he’s looking more Of course, the greatest rehabilitation seats to cheer the team on. like himself.’’ is focusing on something you love. For “I wore my jersey,’’ said Thomas. “His vision’s come back quite a bit,’’ Thomas, that’s rugby. “We stood him up for the national pointed out Paul. Through the Front Row Foundaanthem,’’ said Shelley. “That was the “Everything that happened to him, tion, Thomas and his family attended goal. we don’t know how it happened,’’ said a Rugby World Cup game in New “When he ¿rst heard about the trip, Shelley. “Something was in his brain Zealand recently between Canada and he couldn’t stand at that point.’’ and progressing.’’ New Zealand. Through it all, Thomas maintains a Shelley ¿gures a CT scan a year “One of Thomas’ friends, a girl he remarkably positive attitude. and a half ago was the best gauge of graduated with, has some af¿liation,’’ “This happens to so many people,’’ Thomas’ continuing recovery. said Shelley of the charitable organiza- he said. “I don’t feel sorry for myself.’’ “It proved it was not progressing and tion that grants wishes for people in With a ¿rm handshake, a show of it was actually healing. critical health situations. strength from Thomas, the interview “This month in October he’s been in The proposal was put forward about ends.

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Former Cowichan Valley Capitals’ goaltender Chris Rawlings is the Hockey East defensive player of the week. A junior with the Northeastern University Huskies, Rawlings helped them to their ﬁrst victory with a 4-0 shutout over No. 15 New Hampshire.

The six-foot-ﬁve backstopper tied Brad Thiessen for most career shutouts at Northeastern with nine. It took Rawlings only 69 appearances to match the record that Thiessen posted in 104 games. Rawlings also made a claim to fame by giving Northeastern its ﬁrst shutout

over New Hampshire since Jan. 10, 1961. Meanwhile, the Caps are holding a beer and burger fundraiser at Just Jake’s on Friday. Nov. 11. Tickets are $25 apiece, available at the Caps’ ofﬁce. Doors open at 4 p.m.

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Defence the name of the game for Bantam Bulldogs Refusing to budge: South Delta can’t get anything going, as Cowichan takes advantage of better ﬁeld position for a 10-0 triumph Don Bodger

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efense wins championships and the Cowichan Bantam Bulldogs possess the best in

the business. The Bulldogs butted heads with the South Delta Rams Sunday at McAdam Park in a Vancouver Mainland Football League battle between two defensive machines. The Bulldogs won the war 10-0 to remain undefeated while ruining the Rams’ perfect record. Neither team could move the ball much, with both defenses ¿ring on all cylinders. The man in charge of the Bulldogs’ defensive line and

special teams for head coach Opie Williams was ecstatic with the turn of events in the game. “When you talk about teamwork, that’s our defense,’’ said Jeff McDonald. It starts with the defensive line and the tackles and “nobody gets by the halfbacks,’’ he said. When called upon, the defensive back¿eld is also second to none. It all played out in an incredible game. After a scoreless ¿rst half, the Bulldogs dominated the territorial possession. South Delta rarely got close to mid¿eld. “It was de¿nitely a game of ¿eld position,’’ said McDonald. “That’s where you’ve got to give special teams credit, too.’’ McDonald wasn’t taking anything away from the South

Delta defence that also kept the Cowichan attack under wraps most of the game. “You’ve got to give them credit, too,’’ said McDonald. “Their defence was incredibly tough.’’ Cowichan made the one big play it needed to win the game. Drayson Price caught a screen pass from quarterback Mitchell Hinton and scrambled down the sidelines for a touchdown. Darian Slater converted. Eric Williams started the second half with a fumble recovery that kept Cowichan in great ¿eld position. And Slater put the game away with a ¿eld goal. Unfortunately, things didn’t go nearly so well for the Cowichan Midget Bulldogs. They were shut out 47-0 by Nanaimo.

Don Bodger

Gripping drama unfolds between two Vancouver Mainland Football League bantam powers at McAdam Park Sunday. Cowichan’s Landen Conville hangs onto the jersey of South Delta’s Mitchell Dino so he doesn’t slip away.

Alberni overtakes Cowichan in First Division Rugby report: First loss results after a skeleton crew hits the road while Stevens runs rampant for the women Don Bodger

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Don Bodger

High tackle on Cowichan’s Dean Bobbins takes him out of bounds Sunday against the Nanaimo Hornets in Div. 3 men’s rugby.

he odds were stacked against the Cowichan Rugby Club’s First Division men Saturday and ¿nally resulted in the team’s ¿rst loss of the season. Combined with Port Alberni being fresh off its New Zealand tour, Cowichan went down to defeat 41-17 at Alberni. “They played a great game,’’ praised Cowichan coach Ian Murray. “We managed to take 15 players up. Our numbers were bad and we played terribly. It was bad from one to 15.’’

With the win, Port Alberni took over ¿rst place in the league by one point. “We’re the only team that has beaten them and they beat us by more,’’ explained Murray. It was the ¿rst game for Cowichan in three weeks and the rust showed. “We didn’t get enough guys out for training the whole three weeks,’’ said Murray. Robbie McDonnell and Scott MacLeod scored tries and Cowichan was also awarded a penalty try. Andrew Gudmundseth added a conversion. “We didn’t look like we wanted to play at all,’’ said Murray. “They

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came out and played very well.’’ Cowichan will try to regroup when it takes on UVic Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Herd Road Grounds. Meanwhile, the Cowichan senior women had a 13-aside game in Port Alberni and won handily 39-12. Cassy Stevens exploded for four tries. Nenagh McCulloch, Quinn Battye, Jannine Fong and Jess Redlick also scored tries while McCulloch kicked a conversion. Port Alberni had a few extra players from the last time the teams met and Cowichan won 60-5. “Port Alberni smashed their way over the line one time in the ¿rst

half and again in the last minutes of the game,’’ noted Cowichan’s Sherry Spence. The turning point of the game came when the ball went off the crossbar on a Port Alberni penalty kick attempt and Stevens ran it back the length of the ¿eld. Cowichan’s Under 18 women were 29-12 winners over United. The Cowichan Div. 3 men hosted the Nanaimo Hornets Sunday and posted a 36-10 victory. Big John Tait and Dean Bobbins led the scoring with two tries apiece. Jake Teufel and Josh Pederson added single tries while Tom Fogarty kicked three conversions.

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