September 9 Cowichan News Leader by Production Manager

Up front: Womyn’s Centre gets rent money, loses storefront page 3 News: Trio given North Cowichan’s highest honour page 3 For all the news of the Cowichan region as it happens, plus stories from around British Columbia, go to our website www.cowichannewsleader.com Your news leader since 1905

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Mike Cardinal of Canadian Tree Services rescues a hawk that became trapped in the webbing around the Duncan Meadows Golf Club’s driving range Thursday morning. Cardinal said the bird appeared to have a leg injury and took it to Island Veterinary Clinic in Nanaimo to be examined. Other than a bite from the bird that went through Cardinal’s leather gauntlet, he rescue went smoothly.

OfÄcials investigating deaths of thousands of young coho Peter W. Rusland

Cowichan River: Investigators suspect toxins ﬂushed in via storm drains

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hree salmon kills around Duncan’s Fish Gut Alley this summer are being probed by all levels of government. The suspected culprit in the killing of thousands of juvenile coho is a possible toxic cocktail of motor oil, dog feces, detergents, and/or pesticides mixing in storm water Àushed into the heritage Cowichan River during rains. “The speculation is material gets built up in

the storm system during dry periods and when rain water Àushes it out, there’s a potential toxin to ¿sh,” said Rodger Hunter of the Cowichan Watershed Board. “It may have been someone pouring things down a storm drain.” Those ideas are being sleuthed by folks with municipal, provincial and federal governments, plus Cowichan Tribes. “There could also be other things contributing to water quality in that (Fish Gut) area,” Mayor Phil Kent said.

“We’re testing above and below the outfalls.” But sample testing hasn’t pinpointed a speci¿c toxin yet, he noted. “Our outfalls are old and they go straight in (the river). “We want to determine the sources and look at possible mitigation,” Kent said. That could mean taxpayers paying to treat the city’s storm water. “We’ll have to face what we have to and the way we manage our storm water,” he said.

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Despite the recent coho kills, council was already studying its storm-water capacity, potentially toward treatment options, noted Kent. That capacity study, without treatment ideas, could hit city hall in about two months. Kent noted Duncan’s current dike work also “brought to light a (storm-water) problem that could have been going on for some time.” Meanwhile, Kent signalled plans are afoot for council to revisit its program of putting eco-symbols near storm drains to remind people against pouring toxins into the river. Hunter agreed. “We need to do a better job of education.”

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Pair of contaminated sites get cash to help deal with clean-up Cowichan is getting nearly $90,000 to help deal with toxic soil issues. Last week, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced more than $112,000 in provincial Brownﬁeld Renewal funding to assist in the redevelopment of three local brownﬁeld sites. According to a ministry press release, -

$72,964 has been dedicated to help the Vancouver Island Health Authority rehabilitate the Duncan Public Health Centre. VIHA had suspended services at this mental health facility after discovering an old heating tank had leaked into the ground, contaminating the soil. Meanwhile, $16,000 will assist the Cowichan Valley

Regional District in developing a closure plan for the ash-contaminater Meade Creek incinerator, which was shut down in 1998. “ Sites like these have great potential for redevelopment when the issue of contamination is addressed,” Natural Resource Minister Steve Thomson said.

Three awarded North Cowichan’s highest honour John McKinley

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Passersby check out the sign at the front window of the Red Willow Womyn’s Centre Wednesday. The center is now closed at that location and looking for a new one.

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Womyn’s Centre gets cash, loses storefront Looking for new home: Donations pour in, but too late to make rent deadline Peter W. Rusland

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ed Willow Womyn’s Centre is now homeless and looking for new storefront premises downtown. Managers of the struggling citysquare facility — providing advocacy and resources to Cowichan women — said they received enough donations during the weekend to pay September’s $642 rent.

But that help came too late to save them from eviction. The centre’s Zoe Moorhouse said their landlord changed the locks at 277 Craig Street Saturday or Sunday. She admitted Red Willow had gotten landlord warnings Zoe Moorhouse: a after falling behind in the rent hope and a prayer several times during the past two years at its Craig location. “We run on a hope and a prayer, and can appreciate his point of view — we just wanted a reasonable amount of time to relocate.” However, she stressed Red Willow’s programs are not jeopardized as the facility’s leaders remain

committed to helping local women. “Donations are still coming in,” Moorhouse said, cheering response from Friday’s News Leader Pictorial story about Red Willow’s dire ¿nancial straits. “Because of those donations, it’ll get us moved and relocated, and should get us well into the fall.” Red Willow is also chasing various operating grants. “It’s just really confusing,” she said. “Where do women go when they show up, and what happens to those with donations? “Finding a new place to rent doesn’t happen over night.” For potential locations, questions about service access and offers of donations, can be made by calling Moorhouse at 250-748-7448.

n the past 38 years, North Cowichan has given exactly three people the community’s highest honour. On Wednesday, it doubled that number. Former Mayor Anne Murray, longtime councilor Glen Ridgway and recently retired administrator Jim Dias were all granted Freedom of the Municipality during a special ceremony at the municipal hall. “Considering nominees for this award is not a role that council takes lightly,” Mayor Tom Walker noted of a decision that must be unanimously endorsed by council. A North Cowichan release Jim Dias: respect called the honour the “highest and esteem symbol of respect and esteem a local government can bestow upon an individual.” North Cowichan’s ¿rst female mayor (1996-99), Murray was recognized for her six years as councillor, 12 years as school trustee and her continuing volunteer efforts on a number of local fronts. Ridgway spent 23 years as a North Cowichan councillor, 18 years as a Cowichan Valley Regional District director, and eight on the school board. He also served on the board of the former Malaspina College and is the past-resident of The Law Society of B.C. Dias, meanwhile, was employed by North Cowichan for 36 years, becoming chief administrative of¿cer in 1991 and continuing until his retirement in 2010. His role in the creation of the new Vancouver Island University campus, the new Cowichan Exhibition, the Evans Park sports ¿eld, the Cowichan Aquatic Centre and his contributions to a variety of community groups were all cited. Freedom of the Municipality was ¿rst issued in 1973, when Charles Alexander Phipps Murison, Reginald Clegg and Donald Christopher Morton were honoured. Since that time, Adolphe VandeCasteyen (1975), Margaret Robertson (1991) and Henry Rex Hollett (1997) were added to the ranks.

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Province says programs there to help create self-sufÄciency After hearing concerns about the province’s social safety net, the News Leader Pictorial posed a few questions to the Ministry of Social Development. Minister Harry Bloy did not consent to interview requests from the NLP, but ministry communications manager David Haslam offered some answers. Haslam said the province’s goal is to help people and families become self-sufﬁcient so they can contribute

to an expanding economy and healthy communities. “We’re investing $341 million in employment services across the province this year, and there are many services available in the Cowichan region to help people improve their lives by preparing them for work and helping them secure a job,” he said, citing organizations such as Global Vocational Services. Haslam also responded to concerns about a lack

of communication between various provincial and federal agencies. “We work with our federal partners every day,” he said. “When a person loses a job there is a wait time for Employment Insurance beneﬁts. It varies depending on individual circumstances. People waiting for Employment Insurance can apply for hardship assistance from the province,.”

Not the life you want for your mother or daughter Word on the street: Homelessness knows few boundaries, but women face special challenges Krista Siefken

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omfort zones can be dangerous. Just ask Patti Delisle. As the founder of Red Willow Womyn’s Centre, she sees the result of complacency come through her door every day. “If the boat’s sinking, the ¿rst thing we save is women and children — and this boat is sunk,” says Delisle. “Women are starving, living in violence and poverty, and yet we don’t put them ¿rst. And we see the effects all over the place: in youth crime, in violence against women, in the mortality rate, in the emergency room, in the use of drugs and alcohol, in mental health. I don’t think it’s that dif¿cult an equation.” Homelessness in general is a problem, but Delisle stressed it’s a whole other ballgame when it comes to homelessness and women. “Women are more vulnerable and susceptible to violence and crime, and it’s very invisible,” she explained. “There’s a higher rate of discrimination against homeless women.” Then imagine adding children to the mix. “One of the highest risks of poverty is motherhood,” says Delisle. “When we look at the stats and the numbers, the majority of people on the bottom are women and children.” But what homelessness looks like varies. For some women, it’s sleeping on a couch or the back of a car. For others, it’s returning to an abusive relationship, or forfeiting custody of her children so the kids can have more than she has. “I hear the stat all the time — something like 51 per cent of the population in poverty is children,” says Delisle. “And I always say, ‘Who do you think is standing next to the child?’ That child has a mother who’s stopped eating long before the child did.’” It doesn’t help, says Delisle, when the social safety net is riddled with holes.

“There are gaps between the systems that seem to disable women from ever getting anywhere,” she says. “If a women gets housing, then she has no food, or is still ¿ghting for her kids, or she can’t pay her rent on time because her child’s father didn’t pay his maintenance, so she gets evicted.” And stigmas and stereotypes abound. But people like Serena Haire Ày in the face of those preconceived notions. Haire was renting a basement suite until she lost her job, and despite actively searching for work virtually every day, the job hunt went poorly at ¿rst. Meanwhile, Employment Insurance staff hemmed and hawed over her claim, just as welfare staffers refused to consider her until EI made its decision. “So these two systems that you’re supposed to go and are supposed to be there are essentially the reason I’m homeless,” said Haire. And for many, the loss of a home comes with a loss of dignity. “I would much rather be working and supporting my own way, but at the moment, that’s not possible,” Haire said. “For me, this is about educating the population a little bit.” A group of women who recently gathered at Red Willow to discuss homelessness quipped that although some believe those on welfare sit at home watching soap operas and eating bon bons, the reality is they can’t afford the bon bons or the cable. In many cases, they can’t even afford a roof over their heads. A single mom with half-custody of two children gets $660 a month for housing and utilities. A single woman on disability gets $375 per month of rent. “The three issues that always, always, always come in our door are affordable housing, safety and food,” says Delisle. “I’ve had people say to me, ‘Well, can’t she just go to the food bank?’ and I say, ‘You betcha, and she can get a free manicure, too.’ “People want to believe that because it’s easier than getting educated about it — because the minute you move into your discomfort zone and know the reality of this, it will require you to do something, to get out of that discomfort.” She suggests instead of dropping a box of Kraft Dinner into the grocery store’s donation bin, take F Estimree ates

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The role of Dad changing in the Cowichan Valley Friday, September 9, 2011

Father facts: Tradition not what it used to be Krista Siefken

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amily dynamics are shifting in Cowichan, with fathers taking on an increasingly involved role. Men are doing more housework, and spending more time actively involved in childcare than ever before. “Men are getting increasingly more involved in those kinds of traditionally female tasks, which shouldn’t be too surprising, because women are more active in the workforce than they were previously,” said Social Planning Cowichan’s Linden Collette. Statistics Canada data from 2006 — the most current stats available — indicate 25 per cent of men spend ¿ve to 14 hours a week doing housework, and 33 per cent of men spend 15 to 20 hours a week doing housework. Nine per cent of men spent ¿ve to 14 hours a week on childcare; six per cent spend 15 to 29 hours on it; three per cent spend ¿ve to nine hours on it; and two per cent spend 10 to “Without dads in the 19 hours on childcare each week. family unit, there’s Women still do the majority of an imbalance.” housework and childcare, but as ¿nancial responsibilities have been spread more evenly during the past few decades, so too have domestic responsibilities. “I think that’s a real bene¿t for children,” Collette said. “What we know about early childhood development is that those relationships, and strong ties with family and with

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Cheyenne MacKeil, 6, Änal instructions from dad Stacey MacKeil before she takes part in the slow tractor races during an antique tractor show at the Forest Discovery Centre in June 20. breaking down preconceived notions of what it means to be a man. “Men have been raised to suck it up, to tough it out, and not ask for help — and that’s not reality,” he said. “Men end up exploding because they’re not given an outlet that’s healthy.” And when it comes to families, the aim is to provide as healthy a home as possible.

“Our valley is aging — when you look at our population proportionally, it’s shifting — but what hasn’t changed is that we look to the children to be the future,” Collette said. “So while we need to take care of those folks who are aging, we can’t lost track of those kids, because they’re the future, so we need to be investing there as well.”

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co-wonders of Cowichan Bay will be displayed and studied by spring at a new nature centre approved and funded last week, Cowichan Land Trust’s Roger Hart says. The $350,000 Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre could be under construction this month toward use by Cowichanians and valley visitors, he said. The marine-education facility, with indoor and outdoor classrooms, will offer information about the bay’s denizens from its eelgrass colonies and heron rookeries to its orcas and bottom critters. “Our community needs a nature centre where children and families can learn about the local environment and how to care for it,” said John Scull, Cowichan Valley Young Naturalists Club leader and nature-

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The type of bird featured at the Cowichan Exhibition this weekend could become a backyard Äxture in Duncan as council continues to peck away at a backyard chicken bylaw.

Duncan residents counting their chickens Flying the coop: Monday meeting could pave the way for up to six fowl per home Peter W. Rusland

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owichan’s focus on food security will be boosted if Duncan council passes its proposed bylaw allowing up to six backyard chickens, Cowichan Green Community’s Judy Stafford said. “I’m excited, this is a long time coming. There’s an educational component so people understand what they’re getting into.” Details will be discussed during Monday’s community meeting —the second hosted by city hall on the topic — at city hall about the proposed egg- and meat-bird bylaw. The proposed bylaw calls for a maximum of six chickens, no permanent roosters, a minimum

lot size of 450 square metres, no slaughtering on premises, coop regulations and pen parameters. From Stafford’s roost, she saw no down side to Judy Stafford: city folks having unrufﬂed hens. “It’s a great step forward. “It should be region–wide. It’s really a no-brainer,” she said. “It’s one more piece of the local food-security puzzle, really. It allows people more choice.” And many Duncanites won’t simply run out and buy birds, she noted. “They’re lots of work.” That’s where Chicken Rearing 101

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We’re looking forward to some informed debate Civic election: Early interest shows promise

e’ve barely passed Labour Day and we already have three declared candidates for the mayor’s chair in North Cowichan. Two more have already indicated their desire for the City of Duncan’s chains of of¿ce. It looks like there will de¿nitely be races for the three southernmost area of the CVRD, and we’re already getting announcements trickling in for a variety of council tables and board seats. The upcoming Nov. 19 civic election promises to be one of the most hotly contested campaigns in years. Could it be the voters are ¿nally waking up? Here’s to We hope so. And we hope the camsome effective paign is conducted in such a way that it generates not just heat, but light. democracy in Newcomers approaching the campaign action with the mindset the status quo is made up of blind idiots probably aren’t going to get too far. Incumbents dismissing criticism as the ranting of a self-interested few could be in for a rude awakening. Local government is about three things: prudent use of tax dollars, appropriate decision-making on land use, and building and maintaining a sense of community. Those who have a reasonable approach to each based on regular contact with those who live in and care about their community should do well. We’ve seen political passion bubble up in unfortunate ways during the current term. But if it is passion that is causing people to become involved, so long as they don’t topple over the edge, we’ll take passion over apathy every time. The next step is to temper passion with wisdom and consultation. For democracy to work people need to be engaged. For it to be effective people need the give-and-take of informed discussion. You can disagree on policy, but nobody can disagree with that.

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Seeing both sides of: attacking invasive species The case against

The case for It doesn’t take much argument to convince most nature-lovers that man is the most invasive species of them all. And while we continue our painful journey to minimizing our own impact on the Earth, we also need to take responsibility for those creatures that have piggybacked on us during our rapacious swath across the globe. More resources must be poured into correcting our attack on the balance of nature.

Invasive giant hogweed is being targetted in Cowichan.

Clark’s Liberals battling Campbell’s legacy Patrick Hrushowy

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ordon Campbell, Gordon Campbell, Gordon Campbell,— enough already! There must be people in Premier Christy Clark’s of¿ce who pray for the day when a week goes by, or maybe even two weeks, when there is “Campbell loyalists no mention of the former name in the did not recognize he premier’s daily news cycle. is still a potent and The chance for Clark to be premier came controversial politionly because Campbell cal ¿gure.” had become a political lightning rod about the HST debacle. In the end he chose to step down because the ¿restorm was focused on him, not the issue.

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Mercifully, Clark was not dogged in her ¿rst months in of¿ce directly by Campbell but she had to deal with the political paralysis that seized the government in dealing with the HST. In very real terms there was little she could do to imprint her style of government; constrained as she and her cabinet were in trying to come up with ways to deal effectively with the HST, the pending referendum and its outcome. Along the way the focus of Clark’s government kept being diverted to deal with other aspects of Campbell’s legacy. We had a 30 per cent-plus rate increase application from BC Hydro that a panel of senior bureaucrats appointed by Clark’s government later said was at least half driven by policies Campbell imposed on the utility. That has to be undone. The Clark government has appointed yet another review to see what can be done to deal with the BC Ferries operating structure designed by Campbell that has become a political millstone around the government’s neck.

Isn’t the evolution and migration of plant and animal life, well, natural? And if we believe in letting nature ﬁnd its natural order, then why should we waste time and energy chasing giant bullfrogs and grey squirrels? When the species in question is endangering the health of a community, as is the case with giant hogweed, then it should be dealt with. Otherwise, let nature take its course.

AN EXPERIMENT OF ONE

Complaints about excessive salaries and skyrocketing ferry fares have landed squarely on Clark’s desk, and need to be dealt with. As if all of this was not enough, we also have the public relations disaster of school boards having to spend money for carbon offsets rather than on services and materials in classrooms — another Campbell legacy. The same goes for hospitals. To his credit, Campbell disappeared from public view in apparent recognition that his continuing presence would serve as a political distraction as a new premier tries to rebuild the B.C. Liberal brand. Somehow, Campbell loyalists did not recognize he is still a potent and controversial political ¿gure. They could have taken a hint when they saw the strong negative reaction from the government’s political opponents to his appointment as Canadian High Commissioner to Britain. But, here we are today, immersed in yet another

political ¿restorm focused on Gordon Campbell — the fact he is being awarded the Order of B.C. Here he is again, crowding centre stage when Clark is about to unfold her government’s major economic initiatives and put her own stamp on the administration. All the political polling indicates Clark remains a popular leader but the B.C. Liberal brand lags behind. With friends like these, Campbell loyalists would better serve their colleagues in government by leaving history to decide the assessment of the former premier. If they are not careful, Campbell’s many accomplishments will be eclipsed by the roar of controversy. And that will be his legacy. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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Does former premier Gordon Campbell deserve to get the Order of B.C.? “God no. He screwed us with the HST and he got caught drinking and driving. Let’s get a real hero out there.”

“Campbell should get it. He’s a Liberal and he got the NDP out.”

Heather Brewer, North Cowichan

Mike McLennan, North Cowichan

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If we’re NIMBYs, then it’s certainly a big backyard

Am I the only one feeling some Dayliner nostalgia?

Dear editor Is anyone missing the Dayliner passing through Duncan? I used to time my morning walk in order to see and hear the Dayliner as it made its way through town. I miss it and yes, some days we’d wave to passengers who usually waved back in return. We wondered who they were and where they were from. When our children were young we’d sometimes have a train ride from Duncan to Chemainus as part of a birthday treat. It was fun and a ¿rst for many children. When I was young we always waved as the passenger train passed through the town I grew up in. In those days it was the CPR. There’s something compelling about a train. It helped having family members who worked with the railroad. We have a wonderful train station in Duncan and how sad it’s no longer in use as a station. It was always interesting to watch arrivals and departures. Now I’m left standing at the crossroads, looking down the track at overgrown weeds and the wooden track disintegrating as it leads towards the train bridge. R. Pearce Duncan

Trespassing dirt bikes remain a problem on local trails

Dear editor A year ago you were kind enough to publish an article about a mishap I had with my horse on the trail near Skutz Falls. It involved two youths on dirt bikes who should not have been on the trail at all. I am glad to report the number of dirt bikes on the trail has decreased. Unfortunately they have not ceased altogether. Recently I met a dirt bike at almost the same place as last year. It’s a white bike with black. Three times I said “stop the bike.” No doubt he could not hear me above the noise of his bike, as he continued toward me. He did ¿nally stop and turned round once my horse was already dancing a jig in the middle of the trail. I later met a couple on bicycles that kindly stopped to let me by. I mentioned the dirt bike and they said he had roared past them spraying them with gravel. It seems this hooligan is not just ignorant around horses but the public in general. Nancy Hendry Skutz Falls

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In my opinion: ECO Depot foes exercising their democratic rights to protect their community

Lack of municipal action on invasive species is troubling

Dear editor Considering North Cowichan’s mayor has recently been quoted as to how well the municipal forest is being managed, I ¿nd it disappointing that invasive species removal as a result of logging operations in Stoney Hill is left for the residents to work on. Is there no budget in place to deal with this issue? Considering the revenue generated from clearcut logging in Stoney Hill it is a shame the inÀux of invasive species is not being dealt with. This is yet another example as to why the present logging practices of North Cowichan should be reconsidered. Perhaps the citizens who own this forest should speak up to council about the matter. Jeffrey Birkin Stoney Hill

Time for North Cowichan critics to put up or shut up at the polls

Dear editor In her ruling in the Chemainus Wells dispute, Justice Wedge clearly places responsibility for consultation on the Crown, i.e. with the DFO and the MOE through the Environmental Assessment Of¿ce. She clearly shows the EAO had meetings that excluded the Halalt and that it had signi¿cant reports it withheld from the Halalt, including one it had for nearly two years and only gave to the Halalt after the certi¿cate was issued. On the other hand the municipality adjusted its proposals twice in the proceedings to minimize the scope of the project. Holding to the basics of the project is not a failure to consult. These people don’t seem to get it. It’s the

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same tired song. They need to realize an ounce of sugar goes a lot further than a tonne of salt. They speak as if they speak for all Chemainus residents when clearly they do not. Frequent critic Mark Kiemele is known to be a consultant to First Nations. Both he and Kathy Wachs are involved in the CRA, which also would have folks believe it speaks for all residents of Chemainus. It does not. This constant diatribe against staff and elected of¿cials has to end. If these people are so certain of their position they should get on the ballot in November and sell their ideas to the electorate better than they did in 2008. Then we will see how effective they are in running North Cowichan and advancing the interests of Chemainus. Alex Currie Chemainus

I’m glad to see they are protecting democracy from the rabble

Dear editor It is good to see Her Chair-ship is to campaign again. Now area ratepayers may get the answers to questions ignored or prohibited at the CVRD meetings, especially with the revised public conduct rules. Democracy has been so precious it has been kept under lock and key lest it run rampant among common taxpayers. Dee Shoolingin Duncan

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r. Siska’s Aug. 31 guest comment on the ECO Depot requires a response. He apparently does not understand we have the right to legally protest and to use the courts and provincial ombudsperson. Both institutions do not deal with frivolous issues. Two investigations of the CVRD by the ombudsperson’s of¿ce are underway. Two legal actions against the CVRD on waste management have begun. We strongly resent the implication by Mr. Siska and CVRD chairwoman Gerry Giles that we had anything to do with those ugly incidents involving garbage and oil being placed on Giles’ property. I wrote to Mrs. Giles assuring her we were not involved. We do not condone any such childish behaviour. Was the driver of the blue pick-up truck seen stealing our signs also responsible for the garbage on Giles property? Mr. Siska, claims we are against recycling and waste reduction. He is wrong. We have always been supportive of the CVRD’s recycling and waste reduction initiatives provided they are done in appropriately zoned locations. He believes the ECO Depot site will be a model recycling facility. The proposed depot is designed as a solid waste, garbage, and recycle transfer station. Items such as asphalt, drywall, batteries, gas and oil, antifreeze, pesticides, garbage, etc. will be collected there and then transferred elsewhere. CVRD’s Bob MacDonald’s statement “This is going to be a mini-Bings Creek facility,” makes that clear. As for Cameron-Taggart Road, both the road and the intersection at Cameron-Taggart and Shawnigan Lake Road will require, at signi¿cant cost to the taxpayers, safety improvements to meet Ministry of Transportation standards. While this site may be located centrally, it is not a convenient location. Will those who live east of the Trans-Canada Highway or in Mill Bay ¿nd the location convenient? As for our community support we have more than 1,400 signatures on our petition, from registered property owners, stating our objections to the CVRD’s plan to put the ECO Depot where the zoning does not permit. Proof of our widespread community support is evident during our sign brigade activities and from the fact we have raised enough money to challenge the CVRD in the Supreme Court. The real issue is the zoning in Area B (Shawnigan Lake) which does not permit waste management. The CVRD’s position is that it has the right to override the zoning bylaw. We disagree and have asked the Supreme Court of British Columbia for advice on the law. Fifteen months ago the CVRD bought the site; why then is the ECO Depot not up and running? Joseph Gollner is a member of the CT Group working in opposition to the proposed South Cowichan ECO Depot

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KidSport Cowichan all about giving kids a chance to play Tip off: Help out there to cover the cost of registration Don Bodger

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idSport Cowichan is still in its infancy, but growing pains aren’t a part of its upbringing. The main mission of the non-pro¿t organization has more to do with making sure people in need know about available funds to cover registration costs for kids who might otherwise be unable to play sports. The organization was founded in May of 2010 but only started dispersing funds earlier this year. “We said we needed to make sure we were sustainable before we started handing out money,’’ said chairwoman Deb Savory. A variety of sources helped the organization attain ¿nancial stability, including one-time grants. Running the silent auction at last year’s North Cowichan-Duncan Don Bodger Sports Wall of Fame ceremony brought in Chad Gurski of Valley Floors Carpet One and KidSport Cowichan chair Deb Savory display $4,000. The organization will run another silent a Canuck jersey signed by Orland Kurtenbach that will be among the silent auction items auction as a fundraiser at this year’s inducup for grabs at the North Cowichan-Duncan Sports Wall of Fame induction, Oct. 15.

tion ceremony Oct. 15 at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Various groups have taken on fundraisers and turned over a portion of the proceeds to KidSport Cowichan. Golf tournaments are the usual avenue for fundraisers, including one by Saunders Subaru of Victoria and another at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. that yielded $3,800 for the organization. Audie Williams, who runs the Davey Derby in Port Renfrew, provided a grant to KidSport and smaller donations, such as a recent used book sale at the Royal Bank, have given the organization’s coffers a boost. Chad Gurski of Valley Floors Carpet One is donating a percentage of sales in September to KidSport. This month was chosen for a very speci¿c reason. “A lot of sports groups and clubs start up this time of year,’’ said Gurski. “We’re really looking at avenues where groups take up fundraising and we support them — be it signage or volunteers, things like that,’’ said Savory. “Teams are trying to fundraise as well. It’s not up to us to get into the hot dog sales, that kind of stuff. It takes a bit away

from what local sports associations and teams are trying to do.’’ KidSport has already assisted 70 children and nine organizations and handed out nearly $12,000 in just ¿ve months. Savory said the aim for the ¿rst year is $20,000. Application forms are straightforward, she added. Information is on the organization’s web site, www.kidsportcowichan. com. “We don’t ask to see tax returns or anything like that,’’ said Savory. “That’s not our mandate.’’ It’s the grateful replies from the families make it all worthwhile to Savory. “That’s my full-time volunteer job,’’ she said. “There’s some great not-for-pro¿t organizations that do great work and we’re another one that will ¿t in. Sport is just one avenue if things aren’t so great at home. There’s an opportunity for them.’’ Funding is provided up to $200 at the moment, but “we’ll revisit that,’’ Savory said, to make sure it’s in keeping with rising costs. KidSport allocates funding on a monthly basis. “The parents need to get the application in before the season starts,’’ stressed Savory. “Financial reasons shouldn’t be a reason why kids aren’t playing now.’’

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good use. According to Cowichan event co-ordinator, Coast Capital Savings branch manager Linda Whittome, local fundraising events around the annual Tour de Rock are shaping up nicely. All organizers need is more heads to shave, people to volunteer and donate items. “We only have three heads so far to shave, so it’s really important that Ashley Degraaf we get the word out there to the comNorth Cowichan/Duncan Cpl. Kevin Day and Coast Capital Savings, Duncan Tour de Rock munity,” she said. “We once had 55 co-ordinator Linda Whittome learn a thing or two Wednesday about Åipping Mike burgers heads to shave.” from Mr. Mike’s owner Chad Conrad. “Rally the valley” could be the stop, also Oct. 4 in front of the Bev“This is my 13th year with the Tour catch phrase for organizers of Cowde Rock and I’ve met many sick chilichan’s annual Tour de Rock Àurry of erly Corners Coast Capital Savings. “Every dollar donated to this cause dren who are now thriving and doing fundraising as Cops For Cancer riders really makes a difference,” Whittome well because of this fundraiser,” she prepare to sweep through Duncan said. “It all makes a huge difference. said. early next month. The Tour de Rock team will spend The Red Serge dinner takes place Whittome, North Cowichan/Dunmost of two days in the valley. It will at 6 p.m., Oct. 4 and tickets can can RCMP Cpl. Kevin Day and Mr. depart Chemainus the morning of be purchased at Mr. Mike’s, Coast Mike’s owner Chad Conrad staged Oct. 4, inspire folks in Lake CowCapital Savings and the Community a media event Wednesday to beef ichan later that morning, then head Policing of¿ce. up support for the annual Red Serge back to make the rounds in Duncan Silent auction items are also needed dinner, being staged Oct. 4 at the that afternoon. to accompany the dinner and can be restaurant. The following day, the 22-rider dropped off at Coast Capital Savings. They were also promoting a Mike For more information on how to Burger barbecue fundraiser Thursday, crew heads to Shawnigan Lake and Mill Bay. contribute or about any upcoming Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Their energey keeps Whittome’s Tour de Rock event, contact Whitrestaurant on Beverly Street, as well tome at 250-701-4107. as the Tour de Rock’s annual Duncan commitment strong.

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From the hallowed halls of the past Been there before: Cow High looking for input into series of alumni proﬁles News Leader Pictorial

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After a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training here, the 62nd Field Battery left for Shilo camp, Manitoba. The City of Duncan and the North Cowichan Municipality combined to give each man 50 cigarettes before they left by special train.

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1940: bumps

South Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst junior tennis tournament attracted 26 people. The young athletes were divided into two zones. North zone winners Christopher Stead and Sophie Lloyd beat Diana Fox and Therese Miller, south zone 6-2 in a ďŹ nal play-off.

Three-dozen Duncan businessmen on a trip to the Youbou mill praised its speed and efďŹ ciency but said something had to be done about the nine-mile road between Lake Cowichan and the mill described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;narrow, twisty, bumpy and dusty.â&#x20AC;?

Fewer local children returning to school Dateline 1940: 1940: War places drain on enrolment Ann Andersen

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Thrifty Foods considering a return to plastic bags in Cowichan In the bag: Firm asking its customers what they think about a switch back

UNITED WAY COWICHAN 2011 Annual General Meeting Monday, September 19, 2011 6:15 PM Clements Center 5856 Clements Street Duncan, BC

Phone 748-1312 for details

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lastic shopping bags haven’t returned to Cowichan’s two Thrifty Foods stores — yet. But the 26-store grocery chain — with branches in Mill Bay and Duncan — has returned plastic bags to three of its mainland branches. Now management wants Cowichanians’ comments about bringing plastic sacks back here, spokeswoman Erin Kelly said. “Tell us what you think. It’s an information-gathering period for the next three months.” After Oct. 31, Thrifty will consider its next move after returning plastic bags to stores

in Coquitlam, North Vancouver and Abbottsford due to customer demand. Thrifty removed plastic bags from its checkouts in spring 2009 while offering paper bags plus recycling for both types of sacks. Thrifty’s has recycled 12.5 million bags at its 26 stores since 2010. Kelly had no ¿gures about the ¿rm’s Cowichan stores. The chain’s recycled plastic bags were used to make home decking, she explained. But Thrifty brass would rather not hand out any sacks that are environmentally costly to make, buy and recycle. “We prefer the reusable bag,” Kelly said of durable cloth grocery bags. “I have 10 in my trunk.”

Stores also display cloth-bag reminder signs. Some competing chains offer compostible bags made of rice or other materials, while Thrifty’s plastic bags are made from petroleum oil. Thrifty consumer-demand studies show plastic sacks stand up better than paper. “Our paper bags are durable but there’s problems with inclement weather and issues with sogginess. “A paper bag without a handle is no good. — plastic bags are about convenience.” That’s why Thrifty stores are Peter W. Rusland/¿le handing out a million free, reus- Regardless of its decision on plastic bags, Thrifty Foods prefers clients to use cloth. able bags at their stores. Cloth bags were also the choice Duncan council and Cowichan’s Comments about Thrifty bags of Bench Elementary School stu- regional directors for a local can be made at www.thriftyfoods. dents who unsuccessfully asked plastic-bag ban. com or in stores.

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he countdown is on for nominations for the sixth annual Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council innovation awards. Nominations are due Sept. 16 and can be made directly online at www.mistic.ca. The awards recognize the achievements of businesses and individuals that are pushing boundaries, engaging in technology and developing creative concepts within the Mid-Island region, including Cowichan. The council welcomes nominations for established businesses, start-ups or entrepreneurial students from across Vancou-

ver Island (Malahat north), the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands. A short list of nominees for each category will be announced in October and the winners will be announced Nov. 2 at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. This year’s categories include advanced manufacturing, agri foods, digital media, emerging product, environmental excellence, Island SRED excellence in innovation, ICE-T excellence in technology, information technology, innovative start-up of the year, ASTTBC technology leadership, value added product and VICC young innovator. — Black Press.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/††/‡ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD (R7E) and 2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (R7F) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between September 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$10,000/$9,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $22,998/$29,498 with $1,999/$3,599 down, equipped as described. ‡Based on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $1,649/$2,719 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $8,578/$11,542. Option to purchase at lease end is $14,719/$18,335 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *†2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L engine and 6 speed transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ¥¥Durability based on longevity, as sourced from R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.; Canadian Vehicle in Operation registrations as of July 1, 2009 (Model Years 1988 to 2008) and Total New Vehicle Registrations for the full-size light-duty pickup truck segment, including chassis cabs. Based on % of vehicles remaining in operation, weighted on age of vehicle

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IF A TREE KNOCKS DOWN A POWER LINE, YOUR SMART METER WILL CALL FOR HELP FASTER THAN YOU CAN READ THIS. BC Hydro will be changing the old power meters on homes in BC to new smart meters. In the event of a power outage today, you need to let BC Hydro know there’s a problem. Unlike your current meter, smart

meters will report a power outage immediately, so we can restore your power faster. It’s all part of the plan to renew BC’s electrical systems, to ensure clean, reliable power for generations to come.

f you timed it right, you might have seen them roll through. Two gnarled brothers in the blues, perched behind the wheel of gigantic Lincoln Town Car with a speaker mounted on the roof, headed up the TCH and over the Hump to Port Alberni for tonight’s gig. Doc MacLean, a self-proclaimed vagabond from the dark side of the blues highway, and Big Dave McLean, the man Colin James called Canada’s great undiscovered bluesman, are about to launch a nine-month Canadian tour that will bring them from coast to coast coast. Stop three is Sunday in Duncan. The Bad Boy Blues acoustic tour will bring a combined 80 years of blues experience, stories, and good humour to the stage. “Expect a trail of genuine, white stripe, satin tour jackets to be left across the country,” a post on Doc’s blog states. “And expect the real deal from two acknowledged masters in their prime.” Doc is a traveller, a collector and teller of songs and stories— a songster in the blues tradition that Blues Revue magazine called “the Prince of Darkness.” Prairie-based Big Dave is a disciple of the legendary Muddy Waters who has dedicated a lifetime to his guitar and his art.

Doc MacLean, left, Big Dave McLean According to the promotional material, the tour is rooted in the blues tradition. It’s motto: “no venue too big or too small, no place too forsaken.” “It’s not about fancy buses and slick, new guitars. It’s Doc and Big Dave driving through town to promote the show. It’s the guys hauling in their own gear. “It’s a lifetime of songs and stories delivered by two veteran bluesmen who have been there and done it all.” Your ticket What: Doc MacLean and Big Dave McLean When: 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 Where: Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Downtown Duncan is Delicious! By Arno Featherstone As you take a moment to consider all the amazing wineries, farms and eateries the Cowichan Valley has to offer for this 7th Annual Wine and Culinary Festival and plan your route accordingly, be sure to include Downtown Duncan in your travels. Amongst the banks, professional of¿ces and clothing stores are nestled galleries, eateries and bookstores that will surely impress the true gourmand and casual grazer alike. You will ¿nd many of the eateries shopping for their menu items at our local Farmer’s Market here in City Square or at the Community Farm Store where fresh local produce and pride of community is in abundance. Those of us who have chosen to live in this Valley feel a very special connection to the land and to our community. It isn’t every community that bene¿ts from such abundance and when a moment arrives to celebrate that fact, it’s a moment to savor and experience to its fullest effect. Continued on page 21

Yoga Classes Great yoga teachers, a convenient location, and classes to suit every schedule, starting Sept 12th.

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• Girls (8-12 years) • Lunch time • Sunrise • Evening

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Downtown

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Between events enjoy samples of Tapas and Tasting flights of local wine by the glass at Bistro 161. Open for Lunch & Dinner

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DANCING TILL DARK!

Charles Hoey Park (across from the Duncan Garage – across from the train station where most of the 2011 Summer Festival events were this summer )

It was only 8 short / long years ago The Community Farm Store, The Duncan Garage Organic Café and Bakery (formerly Corfield Café) and the Duncan Garage Showroom opened their doors for business in the restored historical Duncan Garage. In celebration, a daylong schedule of musical treats are being featured in Charles Hoey Park for our customers new and old (and soon to be’s). This is also our opportunity to celebrate the recent expansion of The Community Farm Store. Customers are invited to come see all the changes, enter draws for beautiful gift baskets and partake in a full day of fun. Yes, we will be serving organic “anniversary” cake at 2 p.m.!

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Experience Downtown Duncan

Delicious Downtown!

To start your day downtown, These particular eateries have begin at Island Bagel for fresh, the distinction of offering patio homemade bagels, local greens dining. and salads. At N.O.W. Noodles Another popular local hang-out is of the World, homemade Asian Just Jakes, a ¿xture in Downtown sauces and dishes will leave you Duncan for 20 years, offering deeply satis¿ed. From appies like superior pub fare, entrees, local spring rolls and lettuce wraps to wines and their own ¿nely-crafted entrees like stir-fry and green curry, beer from the sister establishment there’s something Craig Street for everyone. Or Brew Pub. But perhaps you’re There are many ¿ne eateries that’s not all, there in the mood for in town who support local are many ¿ne a Latin twist? food producers. And why eateries in town El Centro Cafe who support local not? The Cowichan Valley is proudly supports food producers. verdant and bountiful. local growers and And why not? The food artisans who Cowichan Valley craft cheeses, is verdant and bountiful. bread, meats, chocolates, beer and wine. Paninis, fresh soups and The SunÀower Café uses local salads, handmade pasta, as well eggs, produce and meats. Dino’s as veggie burritos with a superior Grill has local produce, beef mole sauce can have your taste and Averill Creek wines. City Square Grill uses local ¿sh, buds dancing in the aisles. vegetables and also features local Fridays and Saturdays you’ll wines. Arbutus Café shops at the ¿nd a live jazz band serenading Farmers Market every Saturday your dining experience. Bistro as does Power Lunch. Customer 161 is yet another feather in our comments continue to support culinary cap as Chef Fatima Da this trend and without exception Silva offers ¿nely crafted dishes you can taste the difference. All that are European with a West of these special eateries are proud Coast Àair. Not satis¿ed with one to support community growers, restaurant, she is also overseeing many of whom are friends and Vinoteca at the Zanatta Winery. neighbors.

Perhaps you want to prove your own mastery in the kitchen. After ¿nding fresh produce, meats, breads and poultry at our outdoor Market and the best fresh local seafood at Mad Dog Crabs, where they personally know the ¿sherman, you might wander over to the Purple Orchid for an amazing array of infused cooking salts. Non-iodized sea salt infused with natural herbs and spices from around the world including a Mexican blend, Thai blend, Indian blend and much more as well as many other culinary accoutrements.

At Embellish you will ¿nd handpainted Àoral designs on aprons, table cloths and runners by Cowichan Bay’s Pipi Home Decor and complementary dinnerware by Duncan artist Susan Whitham. Cowichan Green Community offers locally crafted wood platters, spoons, tea and honey. You will also learn quite a bit about living green and being in harmony with the land around you. At Station Street Gallery you’ll ¿nd the allimportant goblet for that special wine. And while they don’t have anything speci¿cally local, you will not ¿nd a more complete shop for all your cooking and kitchen needs than Pots and Paraphernalia,

the ultimate shop for the true gourmand. So, as you can see, Downtown Duncan is central to the Cowichan community and ¿lled to the brim with shops and services for

whatever direction your culinary travels take you. Be sure to make our little town a destination. With plenty of available parking around the town, beautiful storefronts and smiling faces, your efforts will be richly rewarded.

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Experience Downtown Duncan NEW FACES, NEW PLACES:

HEART OF COWICHAN

Upcoming Events in Downtown Duncan Duncan Garage 8th Anniversary Celebrations Music and Entertainment In Charles Hoey Park Saturday September 10th 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival 2011 GRAPE STOMP competition City Square Stage Wednesday September 14th 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Please Welcome: Jamie Schmitt new owner of City Square Grill 281 Canada Avenue Robin Duke new Owner of Power Lunch 921 Canada Avenue

Make sure you book the time off work to watch the 8 teams in full costume, madly stomping grapes in the hope of winning the prestigious “Purple Foot Trophy” and Downtown Dollars.

Carmen Diaz Pollack and Paul Askew New Owners of Bikram Yoga Cowichan 106 Station Street

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Duncan

FARMERS MARKET This Saturday 9 am til 2 pm

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F&M explored in Duncan Garage Showroom

ON STAGE

F&M is built around Edmonton-based songwriters Rebecca and Ryan Anderson. During the past four years and three albums, the couple and an evolving cast of bandmates have developed a signature sound at the crossroads of folk, pop, and epic rock that is stubbornly its own thing, drawing on such a rich history of cross-

genre inﬂuences and the ﬂickering contours of modern adulthood. They return to Duncan tomorrow with special guests Mike Angus and Trainsleeper, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246.

New book inspired by the old and sour Meet Suzie: One hundredyear-old dough keeps local author cooking Peter W. Rusland

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all Cowichan author Kathy Sager a sourdough. That’s what former valley poet Robert Service named Klondike folks who baked uniquely Canadian breads and other foods from a Àour-based blend of ingredients. Cowichanians can learn all about sourdough — then taste some — as Sager and Czech-born illustrator Eliska Liska launch their 44-page rhyming-prose book for all ages called Suzie’s Sourdough Circus next week in Duncan. “Working with children inspired me to write this book,” Sager said of her ¿rst book. Circus is populated by artist Liska’s troupe of yellow-colour sourdough performers and their high jinks while blowing bubbles to make young Suzie’s bread rise. Mom and Dad can r the tale to their read little one, then Àip to the back of the book to pick p out at a sourdough recipe for Àapjacks, r b bannock and more to cook together, just like Suzie and her dad did Kathy Sager: keeps in the story. The bread that her starter pure inspired Sager’s story is not made from some everyday dough. Her sourdough ‘starter’ reaches back a century to a hunk of original sourdough made during the Gold Rush. Folks buying books at her reading in Ten Old Books will get their own sourdough starter, and try fresh goods made from Sager’s prized starter

courtesy Harbour Publishing

Watch the sourdough rise with Suzie and her friends in the new book Suzie’s Sourdough Circus by Cowichan’s Kathy Sager. that’s a ¿st-size living organism. “If I feed it every week. I like to keep my starter pure,” the Cobble Hill resident and early childhood educator said of her refrigerated starter fed whole-grain Àour and water. “If left it, it would go off. “I always take a ¿st-size piece off for the next time. It’s constantly being renewed.” Sourdough, the Toronto-born nutri-

Cowichan Search and Rescue is recruiting and will be holding an information session for prospective new members at the Duncan Fire Hall on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. If there are any questions in advance, please don’t hesitate to e-mail membership@cowichansar.org. Interested members will eventually be required to submit a criminal record check and a driver’s abstract.

tionist said, is actually an ancient form of baking using active yeast to make bread rise. “Sourdough’s a living organism with lactic acid bacteria and wild yeast. “That’s what causes a tangy sourdough Àavour,” she said. “It’s fermentation makes it easier to digest the grains — it’s a healthier way to eat, and really fun.”

Sager got her starter in 2007 “and I’ve been passing it along to people — including during book events.” Your ticket What: Book launch for Suzie’s Sourdough Circus When: Sept. 18, 2 p.m. Where: Ten Old Books, Duncan Garage. Tickets: Free. Call 250-715-1383.

Island showcase hopes to stop the hate The concert of finalists in the Imagine a World Without Hate song and spoken word poetry contest, which had been scheduled for Aug. 27 in Courtenay, has been moved to Cowichan. It will now be held tonight at the Duncan Garage Showroom. “It is disappointing to us,” said Bruce Curtis, manager of the project, “but we had considerably more entries than we were expecting.” He explained that the contest’s success meant much more work for the professional judges’ panel, and the turnaround between contest closing on late Tuesday and a concert on Saturday was just too short. The quality of the entries is extremely high and the variety of approaches taken and messages developed will surprise and amaze when the poems and songs are performed at the finalists’ concert. There will also be an opportunity for the audience present to have their input into the judges’ final decisions. The evening event and new venue in Duncan will allow for live streaming over the Internet when the concert occurs. Information will be printed as soon as arrangements have been confirmed. The contest is part of the Diversity Caravan project this summer. Caravan staff have been visiting community events and festivals throughout the Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast area, promoting a wider, more diverse and inclusive community. The project is part of the Organizing Against Racism and Hate Regional Network. The network includes the seven communities in this region that have completed a Critical Incident Response Protocol and are continuing to engage in educational work around the issues of racism, homophobia and hate crime. The Diversity Caravan’s Imagine a World Without Hate song and spoken word poetry finalists perform, 7 p.m. in the Showroom. Suggested donation: $5-10. Call 250-597-7875 for further info.

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Rehearsals for our January 14th 2012 concert will start September 12th. We practice on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Anyone interested in joining our choir or who like more information please call 250-748-6315

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar

Downtown Duncan Grape stomp: for the Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival, followed by a wine tasting at the Comeakin House at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre.

Saturday The Victoria Symphony Orchestra: Celebratory Opening Night with da Costa, featuring conductor Tania Miller and Alexandre da Costa on violin performing Genge: World Premier, Lalo: Symphonie Espanole, and Schumann: Symphony No. 2, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $37, students $18.50. Call 250-748-7529. VIU Cowichan Campus Garage Sale: Look look around at the new building while you shop for school supplies, children’s clothes, toys, books, antiques, appliances, furniture, and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main entrance. Call 250746-3566 for more. Backpack Project 180 Garage Sale: to ﬁll 180 backpacks for kids from low-income families in Cowichan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1745 Wilmot Rd, Cowichan Bay. For more, e-mail Petra at backpackproject180@ yahoo.ca. Duncan Garage 8th Anniversary Celebration: the Community Farm Store, Corﬁeld’s Café now the Duncan Garage Café, and the Duncan Garage Showroom host a day-long schedule of musical treats at Charles Hoey Park starting at 11 a.m. Dance until dark to acts including Janes Way, Mitch and the Baroness, Paul Ruszel, Naomi Payan, Dave Cambel and friends, GlauciaMarty, Hope King, Lynea Bruce. Parker Schmidt and Scott Magill and company.

Sunday

SHOW ROOM NOW OPEN! 1751 Cowichan Bay Rd. We specialize in Custom Cabinetry Custom Finishing and Re-Facing. 250-743-2458 home 250-701-5958 cell Wayne Christy-owner www.christycabinets.com

Environmentally Friendly “Green” Cabinetry

• Cabinets • Custom Design & Finishing • Refacing Existing Cabinets • Face Frame Kitchens • Custom Countertops • Entertainment Centers & Mantles

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Photographers Andrew Leong, Phil Walmsley, and Paul Fletcher judge the photography entries for the 143rd Cowichan Exhibition on Sunday Sept. 4 at Peacock Photo. There were 176 submissions with 14 categories. All entries will be displayed at the fair, ongoing throughout the weekend on the Cow Ex grounds. and a pancake breakfast featuring Starbucks Coffee at Providence Farm, 1843 Providence Road. Registration starts at 9:30, and the walk starts at 11 am. Call the Duncan SPCA at: 250-7464646.

Red Green: an intimate evening with the humorous handyman who believes anything is possible if you use enough duct tape, 7 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $54.50. Call 250-748-7529.

Monday

Paws For A Cause: to support the Cowichan Valley SPCA, featuring a one-kilometre walk a four-kilometre walk, the Cowichan Valley Capitals

Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group: meeting, featuring guest speaker Jodi Ganton on bladder health, 1 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 486 Jubilee Street, Duncan.

Tuesday

Blues Tuesday: where various off-duty blues players get together to shoot a game or two of musical shinny with hosts Thor and the Thundercats, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10, $5 for musicians. Call 250-7487246.

Wednesday

GriefShare: a 13-week program to support and encourage people through their journey of grief. Combining video presentation and small group discussion, GriefShare offers God’s healing power in the midst of grief, Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, Sept.14 to Dec. 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250-746-7413 or visit www.griefshare.org DivorceCare: Ministering with video presentation and small group discussion, DivorceCare helps people come to grips with the pain of divorce and begin rebuilding their lives in God’s care, Wednes-

Presents

Anna Borch: a singer/songwriter, and student at Brentwood, she will performing on

Christy Cabinets

Cowichan Valley Artisans: opening for a group show and sale of members’ new work at the Benchmark Gallery (also known as the E.J. Hughes Gallery), 28 Station St., Duncan. Show runs from Sept. 14 to Oct. 22. Artists’ reception: Friday, October 7th, 5pm to 8pm; with Venturi-Schulze and Stone Soup Inn providing libations.

the second Sunday of each month until next summer and will be introducing a new guest performer each time, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246.

day evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sept.14 to Dec. 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250-746-7413. or visit www. divorcecare.org DivorceCare for Kids: DC4K

provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings, Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sept.14 to Dec. 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street. Call 250-746-7413.

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ATTENTION Curlers: New Member Registration for Curling Leagues Sept 11th 1 to 4pm - Kerry Park Rec Centre Mill Bay

KEYS FOUND, Sat Aug 13th on Mckenzie near Donnay. Has a North American Hunting Club life member medallion on ring. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce, #2-5380 TCHwy, next to Buckerﬁelds.

TRAVEL & RELAX House/Pet sitting available. Book now for winter. (250)510-0698

THE Bookkeeping position will be a part-time position. The Bookkeeper contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the Lyackson First Nation finance department. The following is a list of the main duties associated with the position: - Budget preparation Maintain ledgers - Reconciliation of accounts - Prepare financial statements and reports - Process payroll - Accounts Payable and Receivable - Use of computer applications as required (i.e. Simply Accounting, Microsoft Office, etc.) Qualifications - Completion of Secondary School - Minimum of 5 years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports. - Proven skills including developing, implementing and monitoring financial systems, controls, policies, and best practices while ensuring compliance with all regulators and funding agencies. - Previous knowledge and experience working with First Nations governments and communities (i.e. INAC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and other government agencies) is an asset. - Must be able to maintain strict rules of confidentiality and be loyal to the office of the Lyackson. The Bookkeeper position will be required to work up to 2.5 days/week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Salary will commensurate with experience. Resumes will be accepted until Friday September 23rd, 2011 at 4 pm. We appreciate all interested applicants however only those meeting the criteria for this role will be contacted at this time. All resumes shall be made o the attention: Aaron Hamilton, Adm i n i s t r a t o r administrator@lyackson.bc.ca

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca

COBBLESTONE PUB is seeking P/T line cooks. Some experience is necessary. Apply in person or send resume to davekral@hotmail.com. Position is available immediately. Wage will b determined by experience. Full beneﬁts available as well. 250-743-4295 ask for Don or Dave

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of GEORGE WILLIAM NISBET, also known as GEORGE W NISBET, deceased, late of 1470 Stein Way, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, who died on the 14th day of May, 2010, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor in care of Hicks & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, #24-2720 Mill Bay Road, P.O. Box 83, Mill Bay, British Columbia, V0R 2P0, before the 31st day of October, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE NISBET, Executor By: Hicks & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, #24-2720 Mill Bay Rd., PO Box 83, Mill Bay, B.C., V0R 2PO

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HOLIDAY Artisans Market. Renting tables Nov. 12,13 Nanaimo. $175 for Both days. $100 each day separate. (250) 390-4345

INFORMATION DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND WATCH on Maple Bay Beach. Call to identify. (250)748-1985. KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a “Smarter than I look” lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh figurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside Buckerfields. KEYS FOUND in News Leader Pictorial parking lot Aug 18 or 19, 2 keys on ring with a plastic tag that has Canadian flags & the number 404 on both sides. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields LOST: CAT, female, spayed, grey tabby with tattoo in right ear (K963S). Call 250-7097132, 250-510-5202.

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LOST: Red backpack full of dog stuff at Beverly St. dog park on Sept. 5. Call Linda or Dave 250-616-0685. MISSING from Port Renfrew Marina on Aug 28 or 29, 17’ orange & white (1980) Hurston hard top with 70 hp Evinrude & 15 hp Evinrude kicker. Boat was on a Road Runner trailer with no fenders. Contact Sooke or Lake Cowichan RCMP. REWARD

CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE PRECIOUS Cargo. Early Before and after school care(6am). Cobble Hill and Mill Bay district. P/U drop-off, Breakfast and snacks. Quality care for shift workers and commuters. Call Lisa Frew 250-743-7547 or 250-5166303. lisafrew68@shaw.ca.

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CHILDCARE/NANNY required for Saturdays, our home in Duncan. This fun & loving individual will care for our 3 & 6 year old. Responsibilities would include active outdoor play, reading, as well as light cleaning and meal preparation. Criminal record check, references a must. May suit a university student. Not every Saturday needed, some also half days. Email letter to mswestcoastliving@gmail.com

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

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ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE

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! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ﬁle numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

Recreation Survey As our community grows, the CVRD’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department wants to ensure it is planning for the future while at the same time enhancing the quality of life for those who currently live here. In order to do that, clear priorities must be established and a plan developed to meet the recreational needs identified by the community. A survey has been developed to help identify the areas of interest for you and your family, including sport, program, social, cultural or educational activities. Watch for our Community Survey insert in the September 9th issue of the Citizen. The survey will be distributed to homes in the following areas only: Electoral Areas D - Cowichan Bay and Area E Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, the City of Duncan, and the District of North Cowichan. Please complete the survey and drop it off at the Island Savings Centre by September 30th or complete the survey on-line at www.iscentre.bc.ca and click on Recreation Survey. Contact Alana Plunet at the Island Savings Centre for further information at 250-746-0401. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-5612 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Web: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

PERSONALS

CAN’T STOP DRINKING? Cobble Hill Discussion Group Mon, Thurs & Friday 8:00 pm. 3141 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill. (250)743-3863

LADY BIKER, 56, looking for partner to take dancing lessons with, Mill Bay area. Must be 5’10” or taller. Email: rollercoaster171@yahoo.ca

Recognize Habits and Patterns that hold you back • Stop Smoking • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence 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 Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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PETRO-CANADA - Coastal Mountain Fuels is a wholesale fuel Company specializing in home heating oil deliveries, commercial fuel and lubricant sales. We have several branches located throughout Vancouver Island and currently have one opening based out of our Campbell River location. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP/OPERATIONS The responsibilities of this position include: Managing new and existing customer relationships including: follow-up on sales leads and generating new leads. Dispatching our ﬂeet of fuel and lubricant trucks on North Vancouver Island as well as coordinating our truck maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in sales and customer service. A minimum Class 3 driver’s license and a general knowledge of commercial truck maintenance. Applicants with the following would be preferred: Class 1 Drivers License, Experience with dangerous goods, and familiarity with Microsoft Ofﬁce Suite. Salary range: TBD depending on experience. Please send your resume, including references to: Stephen Gabrysh 1720 Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 Or by email: sgabrysh@cmfuels.ca Fax: 250287-7880 Closing Date: September 23, 2011

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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

BUSY CABINET shop in Duncan, requires FT & PT people. Reply to PO Box 372, Stn Main, Duncan, BC, V9L 3X5

Volunteer Book Sorters Needed!!! We are overﬂowing with books for our Sept 24th, 2011 2nd Annual Book Sale. All proceeds go back to the community through our Pennies for Presents program. Can you give an hour or 2 a week to help sort books? Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

ROSS GERMAN Shepherds requires occasional p/t help. Resume with ref’s req. Cowichan Bay. (250)743-9475

Drop by our ofﬁce beside Buckerﬁelds any time between 9 AM & 4PM Monday to Friday or call 746-4471 to arrange a time.

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Sales Associate The Successful applicant must demonstrate • Outstanding customer service • Computer and selling skills • A willingness to learn and work in an active work place. • Additional skills include the ability to laugh, have fun and work well with others. Please bring resume to Store by September 17th Tel: (250) 746-7111 Fax: (250)746-4302

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PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: DUNCAN 101160 – Columbine, 6012-6020 Trillium Pl, 2404-2520 Trillium Terr, 5989-6084 Trillium Way (44 papers) 104500 – Allenby, Boal, Mearns, Polkey, Roberts, TCH (126 papers) 104505 – 3007-3115 Glenora, Bright, Cormorant, Brandt (49 papers) 104510 – Eagle Heights, Mountain View Cres, 5300-5330 Miller (61 papers) 104515 – 5333-5476 Miller, Laurel Grove, Shmaqwuthut (49 papers CROFTON 503650 – 8028-8097 Arthur, 1634-1655 Coronation, 79618064 Edmund, 1633-1680 Emily, 8011-8060 Musgrave (71 papers) 503700 – 8115-8150 Arthur, 1621-1718 Chaplin, 8116-8149 Edmund, 8115-8149 Elizabeth, Meagan, 8114-8148 Musgrave, 1658-1735 Robert, 8114-8152 York (55 papers) SHAWNIGAN LAKE 354252 – Cataline, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhal, Welcome, Worthington 63 papers)

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED BURGER KING Duncan is currently hiring Full-Time Food Counter Attendants. Mature candidates & students welcome to apply. Must be ﬂexible and able to work various shifts incl. days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Wages $11.35 per hour. 2755 Beverly Street.

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HELP WANTED

WORK WANTED

Position: Class 4 Power Engineer

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

With experience in: HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Automation. Please visit our website at www.brentwood.bc.ca for further details. Application deadline Monday, Sept 12, 2011

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld 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.

Saturday through Tuesday. Must have RCA Certiﬁcate, current Frist Aid, Criminal Record check. Call Laurie at

HD Parts Sales Person P & R Western Star & Freightliner Turcks has openings for a qualiﬁed parts person at Victoria and Duncan locations. Excellent wage & beneﬁt package. Please email heidi@prwesternstar.com or fax to 250 652-9130

TRADES, TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY looking to hire a Carpenter, Apprentice Carpenter & Labourer. Please apply by email egcconstruction@shaw.ca or call 250-701-1860.

HD/CT Mechanics P & R Western Star & Freightliner has openings available for certiﬁed HD/CT Mechanics at our Victoria and Duncan locations. Excellent wage & beneﬁt package. Please email heidi@prwesternstar.com or fax to 250-652-9130

LEMARE LAKE Group is currently seeking an experienced Chaser for the North Vancouver Island area. First Aid certiﬁed an asset. Full time union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus beneﬁts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

PARKSIDE Academy seeks an experienced ECE or ECE assistant for an immediate vacancy. For information call Adriana 250.746.1711. Submit resume and references to parksidesoc@gmail.com

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Logging Company looking for certiﬁed heavy duty Mechanic. Competitive wage and beneﬁt package available. Steady local employment. Fax resume to:

250-597-4776. 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 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

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PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER R.C.A. certiﬁed. Avail. part-time, 25 yrs exp in all aspects of care. Excellent ref’s. Jacqueline 250-743-6564.

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. CLEAN, SPACIOUS, reno’d 1-bdrm, top ﬂoor, 4 appls, 2525 Dingwall St., $625 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545.

Q May 29, 2004 Sept 4, 2011. With much grief & sorrow we would like to announce the passing of our beloved pet and best friend. He came down with a sudden and unexpected illness and had to be placed in heaven. Just too soon. Being a rescue pup we adopted him at 4 months and he has never had such a wonderful and great life. He lived for the long hikes up the mountains and the crunching of the baby crabs on the beach. He had lots of friends in Crofton and lots of people knew him. He will be so sadly missed. Love Mom & Dad xoxo Lloyd and Holly Kelly

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

RCA REQUIRED

SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

(250)746-9641.

RENTALS

HOLISTIC HEALTH

MASSAGE TO YOU ﬁrm relief with acupressure highlights/light4 relaxation. “A massage the way my own body would like it.” Mature woman. sammzayzay@gmail.com

LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically ﬁt individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Mostly evening work, starting at 8–16 hours per week and could work up to full time hours. We offer generous compensation, proﬁt sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press PO Box 400 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3

RENTALS

PERSONAL SERVICES

MASSAGE (REG. THERAPISTS)

Help Wanted

PETS REMEMBERED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

HOME CARE SUPPORT GOLDEN YEARS Services. Responsible, reliable veteran with security background will help you with your basic domestic needs. Fair Rates. Robert at 250-748-9775.

Brother MFC 8220 5 in 1 Laser Multi-Function Centre: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax, Windows & Mac compatible, comes with unopened high yield toner (value $138), cables and manual. Good condition, worth $450 new, asking $200. Colleen or Teresa 250245-2277 8:30-5, Mon. - Fri.

FUEL/FIREWOOD 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. WANTED MILL ENDS woodstove! Please (250)743-7826

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FURNITURE BRAND New LUXURY Queen Size Pillow Top Mattress Set (in original Package) left over from LARGE hotel order.800 coils. MSRP$1299.00 Liquida- tion Price $490.00 tax inc. (11 available) Kings $790.00. Includes both boxspring/ mattress.. Delivery available. text or call1 250 334 7527 to reserve a set.

JEWELS, FURS

We BUY and SELL used cameras. Peacock’s 250-7489923. Passport photos $8.48

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

PETS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

FEED & HAY $4.50/BAIL, EXCELLENT quality hay, no rain. 20 bail minimum. Call (250)748-7182, (250)709-4923 deliveries avail.

DOG OBEDIENCE classes. Starting Sept in Cobble Hill & Duncan. Exp Trainers. Affordable rates. Beginners/Advance classes in obedience and RallyO. Call Cobble Hill, 250-743-4904, Duncan, 250743-9929 .

PETS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL black Shih-Tzu Poodles (Shiht/Poo) puppies, 9 wks old, 1 male, 1 female left, $450 ea or 2 for $800.250-709-9977

FOUND SOMETHING? Call 310.3535

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm apt avail now $560. Bach apt avail Oct 1, $545. N/S. (250)746-1000 DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, hospital area. $850 + util. 1/2 mo. free rent. (250)704-1251 DUNCAN. Suits responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Sept 1st. References req’d. $725. (250)746-7389.

Call or email for products

(250) 510-6305 shop@cbncanada.com HERITAGE Pawn Back to School deals! Rogers cell phones Half Price, Laptops cheap, electric guitars under $100. Also radial arm saw, DeWalt table saw, XBOX systems CHEAP. 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? FURNITURE, 4 ladder back chairs, antique chesterﬁeld & chair, antique 7 piece dining room suite. (250)746-9766

LAKE COWICHAN front), studio, $450. $570. 2 bdrm with $620. Util’s separate. all amens. N/P. Call 0703, 250-749-6857.

COMPUTER DESK, match bookshelf, adjustable chair & futon. $50. ea. (250)743-2758.

REAL ESTATE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

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, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989.

FOR SALE BY OWNER DUNCAN HOME $329,900 4 Bdrm home on quiet cul-desac within walking distance to downtown, hospital & schools. Completely updated with new kitchen, 2 baths, family rm & ﬂooring throughout. Large laundry rm, gas furnace, & 2 gas fp’s. Large covered deck & fenced back yard. Workshop, lots of storage. Triple carport has room for RV. To view call (250)748-3932, 250-715-5901 DUNCAN - Must see! Newly reno’d, 2 storey main level entry in Quamichan Heights. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 2 car garage. Hardwood & ceramic on main, Maple cabinets, 5 stainless appl. 2 Gas f/p. New windows. New carpet. Mbdrm has 3 pc ensuite. 2 stamped concrete patios, lndscpd, fully fenced. Minutes to town. $434,400. (250)715-0775 www.duncan2248.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1992 TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250)743-6036, (250)715-8991

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $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).

(water1 bdrm, balcony, Close to 250-708-

LOVELY 1-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

ACREAGE

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY Independent Business Owner email:

LESSONS/TRAINING

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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COBBLE HILL, Sat Sept 10th, 8-1, Multi unit sale, Burnum M/H Park on Northgate Rd. Art glass, collectable’s & other treasures can be found.

DUNCAN, Sat Sept 10, 8-12, 6224 Palahi Rd., off Mooreﬁeld. DVD’s, childrens clothing, books, TV, some electronics & misc household items.

COBBLE HILL St. John’s Church Summer Festival Sept. 17th, 10-2 3295 Cobble Hill Rd. Free admission. Bargains at Yard, Jewellry, Plants, Books, Clothing sales. Bake table, Hamburgers, Divine Desserts. Fun & Games for kids!

DUNCAN: Sat, Sept 10, 9-2. 1266 Maple Bay Rd. Kenmore dryer $75, Air hockey table $30 obo, assort. family items

COWICHAN BAY, Multi Family, Sat Sept 10, 9-1, 1745 Wilmot Rd, off Cow. Bay Rd. All proceeds raised will go to the “Backpack Project 180”, to supply backpacks & school supplies to low income families in the Cowichan Valley. CROFTON, Fri Sept 9, 1-6 & Sat Sept 10, 9-1, 1428 Ad elaide St., off York. Household items, misc tools, furniture, including antique chesterﬁeld chairs. Reasonably priced. Cancelled if raining.

DUNCAN: SAT., Sept. 10, 9-3. 260 Gov’t St, COLOSSAL GARAGE SALE! Lot’s of NEW VENDERS, come join us. Tables for rent! 250-748-2264.

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

DUNCAN, 2253 Rosewood Ave., Sat, Sept. 10, 8am-1pm. Moving Sale. Tools, bikes lawnmower, etc. Too many items to list. DUNCAN, 581 Cedar Ave., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-1pm. MultiFamily/Downsizing Sale. Extra long double bed, china hutch, lamps, tables, household items and much more. DUNCAN- 5848 JAYNES Rd Moving Sale! Household goods, dishes, professional clothes, furniture. Friday & Sat, Sept 9 & 10, 9am-4pm. DUNCAN: Moorﬁeld & Palahi., Sat, Sept 10, 8-3pm. PROPERTIES in Maple Bay - 1524 Kingsview Rd, Sep 10 & 11, 9-3. Everthing must go!

SUNDAY SWAP Meet/Craft Sale. Corner of Fisher & Watson, Sept. 11, 18, 25, 10am3pm. 18 vendors in small hall and ﬁeld.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

CHEMAINUS- 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $660. Available now. (250)245-2472.

CHEMAINUS. OCEAN view, 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, 2 F/Ps, NS/NP. 1 yr lease preferred. Ref’s req’d. Avail now. $1350. (250)701-5332. COBBLE HILL (1322 Campbell Rd)- 2 bdrm home on shared acreage, $850+ utils. nye@shaw.ca (250)929-5252. COWICHAN BAY- modern 4 bdrm house. Over 4,000 sq ft on pond. (250)208-4104. www.cowbayforsale.co.nr/ DUNCAN (2km south) 2 bdrm quiet rural setting, very small play area, no smoking, no pets f/s, w/d, $700 + utils. Sept 1, (250)748-5290 after 9am. DUNCAN, 3BDRM+ house, close to park, schools and hospital. Private fenced yard. Pets OK. $1050/month. Call (250)246-8318. 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. DUNCAN, OLDER 2 bdrm house, avail Oct. 1, (Hospital Hill area), $750 mo, serious enquiries only. 250-658-3463. GLENORA: 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath on acreage, 5 appl’s, woodstove, propane and oil heat. Pool. $1500, avail. Sept. 15th. Call Michelle (250)815-5000. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm home, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850./mo. Sept. 15th. 1-(250)653-4234 LAKE COWICHAN: Lake front house in Youbou, updated 3 bdrm, W/D, D/W, lrg deck with views, fenced yard, avail. immed. N/S, no lrg dogs. $850/mo until Jul., 2012. Call (250)589-3198.

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

WILDROSE

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

Large 1 bdrm, corner, faces south 1 small pet ok, Oct 1 $665. 1 bdm main level, laminate ﬂoor Available now $655 Rent includes heat and hot water Call (250) 748-1304

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Call (250) 710-7515 to view

WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 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.

SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments We currently have 1 bedrooms starting at $775.00 per month, a one bedroom at $1000. Cubbon is pet friendly - cats and small dogs, is close to downtown Victoria, buses and parks. 1035 North Park Please call 250-3831162 to view - email - cub@raamco.ca Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have 2 bedrooms available starting at $1,075.00 - includes hot water. 3205/3215 Wetherby Road. Please call 250-598-1650 - email weth@raamco.ca Sorry - no pets allowed.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SHAWNIGAN BEACH Resort: 1 bdrm + 1 bunk room, deluxe furnishings, 7 appl’s, pool, tennis, golf & moorage. NS/NP. Sept to June. $900 util’s incld’d. Call 250-743-1667.

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE front Condo, newly furnished 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W, moorage, tennis. Available now. $950. NS/NP. (250)883-9600. SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360. www.shawniganlakebeachresort.com

YOUBOU, SUNNY 2bdrm, garden, lrg yard, lots of parking, pets neg., lndry, avail immed, $610. (250)210-0756.

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DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools, 5 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, W/D hookup. No pets. Avail Oct. 1. Call (250)748-4285. DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 bath, island kitchen, ofﬁce/4th bdrm down, lrg rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. 250-888-7088 DUNCAN IN TOWN, Two 2-bdrm duplex’s, F&S, hydro included $950/mo and 2nd is $850/mo. No pets. Avail Sept 15. 250-701-1937.

COTTAGES MILL BAY: Near shopping centre, waterfront bachelor furnished cabin. NS/NP, $700 utils’ incld’d. (250)743-5199. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail Oct. 1st. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

MILL BAY: Bright, clean 3bedroom, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full basement, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $1100/mo. (250)661-6628. SXS DUPLEX. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s. Single car garage, tile & laminate ﬂoors. Near hospital in Duncan. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $1200/mo + utils. (250)710-1222.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS DUNCAN: MOBILE home pad in Allenby Road MHP, newer mobiles only. Call (250)4472563 for further info.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM small house on acreage near Duncan. F&S, W&D. Avail Oct 31. $850/mo. 250-510-9442 or 250-748-2719 9690 Chemainus Rd. $1350 + utils. Character house and garden. 3 bd, 2 bath Pet ok. Nov. 1. 250 3561431

BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED 4 bdrm house in Youbou. Min 1 yr lease. $1250/mo (unfurnished $1075/mo) See photos www.goo.gl/e8z9N Contact Ron St. Pierre 250-483-5869 or email ronstpierre@gmail.com

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2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA TRUSTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY) TRUSTEE PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Thetis Island Local Trust Area that nominations for the office of Electoral Area Director of Electoral Areas: A – Mill Bay/Malahat B – Shawnigan Lake C – Cobble Hill D – Cowichan Bay E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls G – Saltair/Gulf Islands H – North Oyster/Diamond I – Youbou/Meade Creek; (One Director to be elected for each Electoral Area); and the office of Trustee for: Thetis Island Local Trust Area

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will be received by the CVRD Chief Election Officer at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2011, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. Nomination documents for Electoral Area Director and Thetis Island Local Trust Area Trustee are available at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays and online at www.cvrd.bc.ca. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kathleen Harrison Chief Election Officer kharrison@cvrd.bc.ca Rosa Johnston Deputy Chief Election Officer rjohnston@cvrd.bc.ca 250-746-2503 or toll free 1-800-665-3955 PUBLIC NOTICE is also given to the electors of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) that nominations for the office of Trustee for: School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) (Nine Trustees to be elected); will be received by the SD79 Chief Election Officer at the School Board Office located at 2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2011, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. FURTHER INFORMATION on SD79 Trustee nomination packages may be obtained by contacting: Robert A. Harper Chief Election Officer rharper@sd79.bc.ca Jason Sandquist Deputy Chief Election Officer jsandqui@sd79.bc.ca 250-748-0321 (local 201) or by fax: 250-748-6591 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian Citizen; 18 years of age or older; Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed (April 12, 2011); and Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in BC or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

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Senior rider Courtenay Dinsdale takes Bucky for a gallop in the Åag game during the Vimy Western Riding Club’s Änal event of the season.

Riders still play games Western shows: Fun way to end the day for Vimy club members Don Bodger

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un and games are all part of the enjoyment of Vimy Western Riding Club shows. Games events always conclude each show, with riders testing themselves in Àags, barrels, poles, stakes, scurry and keyhole. Following are the games results from the club’s ¿nal show of the season Aug. 28:

Flags — Senior: 1. Courtenay Dinsdale (Bucky), 2. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim), 3. Becky Corsie (Turbo); Junior A: 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Cynthia Henning (Maggie), 3. Cynthia Henning (Jettifer Lopex); Junior B: 1. Nia Corsie (Daisy), 2. Jamie Fraser (Legs Don’t Lie), 3. Joseph Rimmer (Buddy). Barrels — Senior: 1. Kerry Salisbury (Goldilocks), 2. Courtenay Dinsdale (Bucky), 3. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim); Junior A: 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Tiara Walker (Paid With Cash), 3. Cynthia Henning (Maggie); Junior B: 1. Nia Corsie (Daisy), 2. Nikita Corsie (Apache), 3. Shelby Olsen (Misti). Poles — Senior: 1. Kerry Salisbury (Goldilocks), 2. Courtenay Dinsdale (Bucky), 3. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim); Junior A : 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Tiara Walker (Paid With Cash), 3. Cynthia Henning (Maggie); Junior B: 1. Shanna Walker (Sunny Daze), 2. Shelby Olsen (Misti), 3. Jamie Fraser (Legs Don’t Lie). Stakes — Senior: 1. Kerry Salisbury (Goldilocks), 2. Courtenay Dinsdale (Bucky), 3. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim); Junior A : 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Tiara Walker (Paid With Cash), 3. Cynthia Henning (Jettifer Lopex); Junior B: 1. Nikita Corsie (Apache), 2. Shanna Walker (Sunny Daze), 3. Shelby Olsen (Misti). Scurry — Senior: 1. Kerry Salisbury (Goldilocks), 2. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim), 3. Courtenay Dinsdale (Bucky); Junior A: 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Cynthia Henning (Jettifer Lopex), 3. Cynthia Henning (Maggie); Junior B: 1. Shanna Walker (Sunny Daze), 2. Nia Corsie (Daisy), 3. Nikita Corsie (Apache). Keyhole — Senior: 1. Kerry Salisbury (Goldilocks), 2. Susan Walker (Dun On A Whim); Junior A: 1. Eleese Craig (Maggie), 2. Cynthia Henning (Maggie), 3. Tiara Walker (Paid With Cash); Junior B: 1. Nikita Corsie (Apache), 2. Shanna Walker (Sunny Daze), 3. Nia Corsie (Daisy).

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Rugby season is here again. Cowichan opened the Division 1 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign Friday night with a 28-19 win over the Port Alberni Black Sheep at home. Andrew Gudmundseth led the way with a 13-point contribution. Far left, Port Alberniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Todd Daradics slows down Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darren Olsen. Near left, Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Hale runs right into Port Alberni tacklers Cody McClary and Josh Shannon. Cowichan hosts Nanaimo in a Div. 1 game Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Herd Road Grounds. The Cowichan Third Division men are also at home, taking on Saanich Sunday at 1 p.m. Andrew Leong

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Players taking a Åing at ultimate Hucking up: Four games per team in the hot sun proves to be quite a workout Don Bodger

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U Animated action is performed by Steve Popple of Victoria, left, and Dave Karn.

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ltimate is quite literally the ultimate game for people of all sports backgrounds. Experienced players and newcomers trying to get the hang of it were on the ¿eld at the Cowichan Sportsplex Sunday for the ¿fth-annual Duncan Huck-Up tournament. Basketball and soccer players catch onto the game quickly. There are some elements of football with the pull at the beginning — like a kickoff — and the end zones where teams try to reach to score. Those with different specialty sports pick up the skills pretty well just through pure athleticism that goes a long way, too. Best of all, the social aspects of the sport are appealing to many looking for an alternate recreational choice. The complete package was brought together at the tournament with players from all over the island attending. It’s called a hat tournament where players were made up into four teams purely at random. “Everyone signs up, they give a skill level and we sort the teams to make them even,’’ said Mike Cloutier, spokesman for the organizing team. “It gives people a chance to play with people they’ve never played with before.’’ Three females had to be among the seven team members on the ¿eld on each side. “It is a good co-ed sport,’’ said Cloutier, who’s a newcomer to the area from Ontario. “You can still be competitive and fun at the same time.’’ Other ultimate hat tournaments are held on Cortes Island and in Parksville and Nanaimo. For those so inclined, team

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Sky-high snag is made by Tobias Gray, new to Duncan from Whitehorse, over top of defender Ian Lahay of Victoria. tournaments are also an option. “I prefer the hat tournaments,’’ said Cloutier. “It’s usually more even. “I just like it. It’s really physical and really fun. It requires more energy and stamina than the average game.’’ Cowichan Ultimate meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex. During September, the team will be on the ¿eld hockey turf. Drop-ins are always welcome.

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Bantam Bulldogs prevail

Benning batting yielding results Rapid run rate: Scoring a century not unusual, but a 163 goes above and beyond Don Bodger

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Football roundup: Opening of the season brings optimism at all levels Don Bodger

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nother football season is off the ground, with Cowichan Bulldogs teams in action in three divisions. The Midget Bulldogs were in Victoria Labour Day and lost their Vancouver Mainland Football League opener to Victoria 18-6. “Unfortunately, our lack of execution and untimely penalties hampered us on both offense and defence,’’ noted head coach Joe Lobo. “As in all sports, mistakes were our downfall as we gave up ¿eld position to the defending B.C. champions and we gave up two majors in the second half to lose the game.’’ The ¿rst half ended in a 6-6 tie. Cowichan ¿elded a team of 30 players, the largest in ¿ve years. “It certainly was a treat for our players to be able to play one position and have enough energy to last the whole game,’’ Lobo observed. “We have been used to playing ironman ball in the past three years. This was new territory for us.’’ The lone Cowichan touchdown came on a 45-yard run by Blake Torok-Both. Excellent blocking was provided by senior linemen Keelan Deigh, Patrick Warren, Brandon Atkinson and rookie Eric Maslen.

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Doin’ the twist helps Cowichan Peewee Bulldogs’ Damian Jones to turn away from a Victoria Hitmen tackler in the backÄeld. Jones was a standout for the Bulldogs along with James Price and Carter Price, who scored the team’s lone touchdown. Many rookies contributed in the game. Quarterback Ryan MacDonald ran a complicated offense in the transition from running back while Adam Marchetti, Kamen Stewart and defensive backs R.J. Piche, Nico Ceska, Cory Lewis and Brandon Nyberg were all solid. Meanwhile, the Cowichan Bantam Bulldogs also opened their season in Victoria and posted a 27-7 win. “We struggled offensively in the ¿rst half,’’ noted coach Doug Williams. Drayson Price scored the lone TD and Darian Slater converted as Cowichan went into the break with a 7-0 lead. “The offense started to move the ball better in the second half,’’ Williams pointed out. Price scored his second TD and then Victoria switched up its game

to run an Auburn University style offense. “It took us by surprise and they were able to march the ball and score their only TD on a dive to former Cowichan Bulldog Matt Pastro,’’ Williams indicated. But Eric Williams restored order for Cowichan, running the ensuing kickoff back 87 yards for a TD. Cowichan took the wind out of the Spartans’ offense and scored its ¿nal TD on a slot reverse to Eric Williams that went 45 yards. The defence played great, Doug Williams indicated. Last year’s defensive line of Brock Gowanlock, Clayton Key and Landon Conville moved to the linebacking positions. Price went to running back behind lead blocker Bobby MacWatt while Brandon St. Clair returned to safety after missing last season

with a broken arm. Newcomers Ryan Jackson and Curtis Gronnestad held strong on the defensive line, with Slater and Travis McDonald as the base. Andrew Ketola returned to halfback and Riley Caljouw moved from offense to corner. Eddy Walt, Garion Ferguson and Trysten Kynaston-Wong rotated at the other back positions. The Cowichan Peewee Bulldogs turned in a gritty effort during an opening 41-6 loss to the powerful Victoria Hitmen at McAdam Park. “They didn’t give up the whole game,’’ said Cowichan coach Trent Jones. “That’s what I was impressed with. “In the second half, we were able to move the ball quite good. It’s a slow start to the season just because of summer vacation. I expect great things from the team this season.’’

dam Benning didn’t just beat his personal best run total. He shattered it. Benning, 33, a native of Sydney, Australia provided Cowichan with an amazing 163 not out during a Victoria and District Cricket Association victory at Metchosin Saturday. When asked about his previous best, Benning immediately recalled the time he scored 116. “Players remember stuff like that,’’ he said. “It’s a game of stats.’’ Benning ¿rst took up cricket as a teenager, but had been out of the game for several years before coming to Canada. He played three years in Vancouver, went back to Australia for a year and then returned to live in Victoria and joined the Cowichan cricket team in 2005. Benning was the driving force behind the ¿rst wicket stand on his record-setting day with fellow opener Rick Fletcher, who had 53 against the undermanned opposition. “I get to 100 probably once a season,’’ said Benning. “Usually when I get to 100, I’m so tired I lose concentration.’’ That wasn’t a problem this time. “I kept my concentration long enough to stay in there,’’ said Benning. Subsequent batsmen scored freely and quickly after the sound start. Nagy Thomas, with 25, and 39 not out by Brent Johns helped run Cowichan’s total to a massive 322 for four in the allotted 45 overs. That was the team’s highest total in the last 10 years. Metchosin faced an impossible task but its trio of Kiwis — Blair Boardman (50), Jamie O’Brien (38) and Paul Wilson (35) — kept the game going well into the early evening before the innings came to an end at 172 after 36 overs. Johns had the best bowling ¿gures for Cowichan, taking ¿ve wickets for 16 runs. Cowichan plays Carico in the semi¿nal playoffs Sunday at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. “On paper, we’re probably the second strongest team in the league,’’ said Benning. Cowichan ¿nished third in the league and Carico was second behind ¿rst-place United Victoria. But Cowichan has fared well against Carico and beaten United this season. “I think we’re con¿dent going into the playoffs,’’ said Benning. “We’ve got a good sound team. We get along on and off the ¿eld. That helps a lot.’’

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There’s no luck involved. It’s pure skill. Youbou resident Jerry Melissa keeps racking up the ringers and the championships. The longtime horseshoe pitching sensation is again the provincial champion in his class. Melissa defeated all his competitors last

weekend to claim the title. It was the fourth time this summer Melissa has emerged victorious from a tournament. He also won the B ﬂight in the Canadian horseshoe championships held in Blainville, Quebec earlier this month. Melissa has one more tournament remaining this season.

Ingram’s return brings high expectations Back home again: “I’d say we’ve got a real good mix of everything,’’ he observes Don Bodger

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im Ingram’s hockey coaching career has gone full circle. Ingram grew up in nearby Ladysmith and caught on in the B.C. Hockey League as an assistant to Scott Robinson with the Cowichan Valley Capitals in 2003. After stints as the head man in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League with the Kerry Park Islanders and the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters, he’s back with the Caps as general manager and associate coach alongside Dale Purinton. “Junior hockey is a lot of fun,’’ said Ingram, who turned 40 on May 31. He’s undeterred by the frustration of trying to move players who haven’t wanted to play here. Ingram went through that situation many years ago while playing for a powerhouse BCHL team in New Westminster. Unlike many of today’s players who balk at a trade, however, Ingram readily reported after being dealt to Merritt. “I didn’t even bat an eye at it,’’ he said. “I spent the next two seasons there and loved it.’’ Ingram chalks up all the kerfufÀe over player demands today to changing times. “Kids are starting to dictate where they will or will not go,’’ he conceded. “These are the type of kids we don’t want here, for sure. “I don’t understand not wanting to play junior hockey and get the best opportunity for a scholarship or whatever.’’

Ingram came on board with the Caps in mid-April and relished the chance to work under owner Stew Gordon again. At the same time, he was pleased with his four seasons in Trail. “This was something that came up very, very quickly and I acted as quickly as I could,’’ Ingram said. “I love it in Trail. I think we made that pretty clear when this came down.’’ In fact, Ingram’s wife Dee obtained a great job in Trail and has stayed behind there for the time being with their kids Emma, who turns 13 in November, and twins Marty and Nate, who will be 10 in November. “Right now, it’s a bit of a tough go,’’ said Ingram of his fragmented family life. “We’ve done it before and we knew this day would come when we went to Trail. There may be a change that required a move and here we are.’’ Normally, it’s a ¿ring that leads to such a change in scenery but Ingram saw the Capitals’ job as an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “I left for my reasons,’’ he said. Moving disgruntled players Travis St. Denis, Brandon Tanev and Nick Amies consumed much of Ingram’s time during the off-season. “I had this summer more guys that didn’t want to come here than I had in four years in Trail,’’ he conceded. “I want kids that de¿nitely want to wear the Capitals’ uniform.’’ To make up for those jumping ship, “we have to make sure we do a good job of recruiting and scouting,’’ said Ingram. He also thinks it might be high time for the BCHL to have protected lists

for teams. Williams Lake and Quesnel are already gone from the league partly because attracting players to either city was an impossible task and the BCHL can ill afford to lose any more franchises. “All major junior leagues have drafts and protected lists,’’ said Ingram. “I don’t have the blueprint how that draft or protected list looks. “You’re only as strong as your weakest franchise. I think it’s important we do look at our league and decide which direction we want to go.’’ Trail is constantly on the bubble and Ingram knows that ¿rst-hand. “I’ve seen how hard the board works to keep it there.’’ Ingram added the BCHL has a good working relationship with the Western Hockey League, but its real battle — if you want to call it that — is with the United States Hockey League. Off-season changes have included going to a 21-man roster from 23, requiring Ingram to take the appropriate action. “We’re going to have strong af¿liate relationships,’’ he said. The switch to a top-four playoff format in each conference is proving controversial. “That one bafÀed me,’’ said Ingram. He’s optimistic of a good season. “This is a tremendous spot to play,’’ Ingram said. “We’ve got to get everybody on the ship here and pulling in the same direction. “It’s been great working with Dale. We’ve been super honest with each other. “We work off each other. There hasn’t been an awkward moment.’’

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Occupying a desk in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ coaches’ ofÄce is a comfortable place for Jim Ingram. “It’s been awesome coming back,’’ he said. “But I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed it in the Kootenays. I’m not running from anything.’’

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