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North Cowichan ÄreÄghter Gord Stone mans a hose during a late Monday blaze at the Cowichan Sportsplex. South End Äre crews responded to a Äre that erupted at the Cowichan Valley Athletic Club storage building at approximately 11:55 p.m.

Malahat motorcycle hit-and-run: Family disappointed with seven-year sentence handed Lucas Ian Brown Krista Siefken

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Teens recovering after motorbike speeds off road and into yard Krista Siefken

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wo teens are in hospital recovering from broken bones and other non-life threatening injuries after a motorcycle crash on Lakes Road. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, near Wicks Road. “When police arrived on scene paramedics were attending to the 16-yearold male driver of the motorcycle, and his 18-year-old female passenger,” Const. Markus Lueder, spokesman at

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the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment, said in an email. “It appears the youth was riding north on Lakes Road on a Yamaha R6 when the bike hit a curb, knocking both riders off and into the ditch. The bike then continued on until it came to rest in the yard of a private residence, after going through a fence.” Police were not able to question the motorcycle’s two occupants at the scene due to their injuries. Both were taken via ambulance to Cowichan District Hospital “A witness near the scene heard the motorcycle approach on Lakes Road,

saying it sounded like it was going at a high rate of speed, and then heard a ping and a crash,” Lueder added. Police followed up with the 16-yearold’s guardian on Monday morning and learned he was in stable condition in a Victoria hospital, recovering with several broken bones and some internal injuries. The passenger, from Shawnigan Lake, is also suffering from broken bones but recovering well in hospital, police said. “Police are continuing to investigate the incident,” added Lueder, “with the driver facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act.”

ucas Ian Brown has been sentenced to ¿ve years in prison for causing the deaths of Larry Machnee and Martha Ralph on the Malahat, and another two years for other offences committed during his crime spree on and off the island. Brown, 26, was convicted of two counts of criminal negligence causing death, failing to stop at an accident scene involving death, two counts of breaking and entering, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and possession of a stolen credit card this past summer. He was sentenced by Judge Robert Johnston on Monday at the Victoria Law Courts. His sentence — a total of seven years imprisonment — stems from an incident that began on Feb. 20, 2010, when Brown stole a Honda Accord in North Vancouver, drove it to the island via BC Ferries, and then crashed the car into the Yamaha touring motorcycle that Machnee, 59, and Ralph, 56, were on. Brown Àed the scene, and after hiding in the woods near Bamberton, was tracked down and arrested the following day near the Mill Bay ferry terminal. A six-man, six-woman jury found him guilty at the Duncan Law Courts in July. He received ¿ve years imprisonment — to be served concurrently — for each of the criminal-negligencecausing-death convictions; one year (consecutive) imprisonment for failing to stop at an accident scene involving death; six months (consecutive) for breaking and entering and committing theft; three months (concurrent) for possession of stolen

property; and six months (consecutive) for using a stolen credit card, for a total of seven years in jail. However, since Brown was apprehended the day before two-for-one sentencing was repealed, he received 41 months’ jail-time credit for the 20 1/2 months he has served since arrested. That means Brown will serve another 3 1/2 years for his crimes. He also received a 10-year driving prohibition, and was ordered to provide a DNA sample for the national DNA databank. Meanwhile, Ralph’s sister, Coral Forslund, admitted the family felt disappointed by the sentence, or more speci¿cally, the two-for-one allowance. “The judge’s comments sounded like he was feeling sorry for the defendant — but what about the victims’ rights? What about all the good work the police did? It’s like a slap in the face to them,” she said. “We were so well served by the system all the way along, but this step, it felt not so much. Everyone is glad it’s over, though.” The family also wasn’t moved by Brown’s brief pre-sentence apology. “As my nephew (Ralph’s son Colin) said, real remorse would have been staying at the scene, or pleading guilty at the start, instead of dragging us through this for two years.” But they do hope Brown becomes a better man. “The confusing part is that right now I’m upset and angry, but I also feel sorry for this guy — he’s a mess,” Forslund said. “That would have tugged at Martha’s heartstrings, too. I hope he’s actually going to get help. Otherwise, watch out, because in three years and seven months, he’ll be on the street again.”

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Election online Few would dispute the loudest issue in south Cowichan is the ECO Depot proposed for Cameron-Taggart Road. Yesterday we asked each candidate in areas A, B and C online: Do you think the current proposed location of the ECO Depot is a good one? Will your direction on the future of the project be determined by the referendum? Why or why not? For answers, and to ask questions of your own, log onto http://www.cowichannewsleader.com/news/election/

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Notable quotes from the Shawnigan Lake all-candidates’ forum: “(Incorporation) is absolutely essential for this community, but it has to be done carefully,” candidate Dr. Bruce Fraser on incorporation.

hawnigan Lake candidate Kelly Musselwhite does not want your vote. Musselwhite, who can’t of¿cially withdraw her candidacy as the deadline has passed, announced Monday she’s stepping aside to endorse candidate Bruce Fraser. Her decision follows an all-candidates’ meeting Thursday evening at Shawnigan Lake School, hosted by the Shawnigan Residents Association. “He brings to the table far more than I can,” Musselwhite confessed Monday. “I’ve since come to learn, since the all-candidates’ meeting, I would be cheating this community with moving ahead. “My goal is to align these two campaigns so that Bruce wins,” she said. Meanwhile, audience members at Thursday’s ACM, mostly made up of folk against the South Cowichan ECO Depot, had to hold tight in their seats. The meet-the-candidates session began with candidate introductions before several rounds r of questions directed from a six-strong panel, mostly m testing the government hopefuls on incorporation, h small business, water protection, and arts, culture and Kelly Musselwhite: recreation funding. r would be cheating But that wasn’t why most of the 100-or-so audience members were there. there They wanted to talk ECO Depot and weren’t thrilled with waiting. Before a third round of questions began, an audience member belted out ‘When is the public going to be able to ask questions?’ to cheers and applause. Grumbles ensued when more panel questions followed. Shortly thereafter, SRA director and moderator Al Brunet announced they’d cut to public questions and the Cameron-Taggart Group’s Joseph Gollner ¿red up the melee with a straight yes or no: do you support the proposed ECO Depot on Cameron-Taggart Road. Both Musselwhite and Fraser gave ‘no’ answers. Fraser backed his with three points, being location, community opposition and direct conÀict with private enterprise. Incumbent director Ken Cossey tried to shufÀe around the question, dealing the “referendum will

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“This is where we’d like to see our future growth head. It’s not the Ken Cossey plan. It’s an ofﬁcial community plan,” incumbent director Ken Cossey on Shawnigan portion of the SouthCowichan OfÄcial Community Plan. “Here’s a reminder of that marvelous, biblical philosophy from Proverbs, ‘where there is no vision, the people perish.’ How do we achieve such a vision?” Fraser on a well-functioning community. “For one dollar in which you invest, you get one dollar and 89 cents returned back to the community,” Cossey on arts and culture funding.

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Candidate Roy Davies answers a question at the Shawnigan Residents Association hosted all-candidates’ meeting Thursday night. decide” card. The crowd urged for a yes or no, but Cossey would only say he supported the proposal to this point. Candidate Roy Davies also danced, pointing to the referendum as the key to where the answer lies. “The referendum will be the answer you’re looking for,” he said. The well-spoken, sometimes comedic candidate Davies encouraged people to get out and vote. “If a referendum is meaningless, why event vote for CVRD directors?” Fraser won the hearts of the ECO Depot opposition by expressing his disappointment in the CVRD’s choice to hold the pricey, non-binding public opinion poll. “It’s the imposition of the larger communities on a community that’s directly affected,” he said. “It may look like democracy on the surface, but it’s not.” A con¿dent Cossey ¿red back, backing the referendum and likelihood results would inÀuence a clear path to a ¿nal result. He also eventually con¿rmed he’d support the community’s referendum choice. Meanwhile, Musselwhite, who acknowledged the

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ECO Depot ¿red her pursuit in politics, passed numerous times on answering questions on topics like Kerry Park Recreation Centre funding, Shawnigan’s Parks and Trails Master Plan, and improving the village’s commercial tax base. “I have decided to re-focus my efforts in seeking a major change on the CVRD board and fully support (Fraser) as our new director for Shawnigan Lake,” Musselwhite said in a press release. “Bruce made it very clear at the recent allcandidates’ meeting that he has constructive ideas of how to solve the impasse between the CVRD and residents of the Cameron-Taggart neighbourhood.” CVRD chief elections of¿cer Kathleen Harrison con¿rmed Tuesday Musselwhite missed the deadline to withdraw, which was 4 p.m., Oct. 21. “Kelly will have to get the approval of the minister. She’s sent in her withdrawal letter to us, which will then be passed on to the province, and eventually to the minister for her approval.” Musselwhite’s name, however, is still expected to appear on the ballot, Nov. 19.

“There are two sides to it. Do we need another position within the government? Probably not. But on the flip side we have to look at it and say ‘are we afraid of what we might find?’” candidate Roy Davies on the province appointing a municipal auditor to ensure local government is behaving responsibly. “It’s a duplication of a redundant service,” Cossey on a municipal auditor. “What’s needed in the village is character. There’s absolutely no sense in competing with big box store neighbours,” candidate Fraser on improving the village’s commercial core. “I don’t have a problem with them leaving but they’re going to have to pay for it,” Cossey on Cowichan Bay choosing to leave the Kerry Park Recreation Centre funding formula. “There is a major issue in the village that prevents our expansion and business coming in to the village. The biggest single issue in Shawnigan is services,” Davies on lack of a second septic system in the village core. “I’m starting to realize the reason I’m having some difficulty talking tonight is because I’m looking at all your faces and I’m used to looking at the backs of heads,” Davies, a local barber shop owner and barber.

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way,” Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb said. The elderly woman was taken to Cowichan District Hospital for precautionary reasons — due to her age — but her injuries were not severe and she has since been released. “A charge under the Motor Vehicle Act is being recommended,” Webb added. Meanwhile, a local man was taken to Cowichan hospital for an injury check-up after a Nov. 2 Tbone crash on wet roads at Cliffs Road and Govern-

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Of¿cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3551 proposes to amend Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1490 in order to re-designate Lot 6, Section 13, Range 6, Quamichan District, Plan 7797 (the “subject property”) from Urban Residential to a new Integrated Community Comprehensive Development Designation, and include it within the Koksilah Development Permit Area. This designation is intended to permit comprehensive development consisting of residential, small-scale commercial and light industrial, business, and institutional uses on the property. Inclusion within the existing Koksilah Development Permit Area will provide design guidelines and landscaping requirements for the development. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3552 proposes to amend Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Zoning Bylaw No. 1840 by rezoning the subject property from Parks and Institutional (P-1) to a new Integrated Community Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-1 Zone). This Zone will allow a variety of Accommodation/Institutional and Business Park uses, as well as Residential uses including single family and multi-family development on the subject property shown outlined below. This Bylaw amendment will also create new de¿nitions for “custom workshop”, “guest lodge”, “historical centre”, “of¿ce” and “training centre” within the Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw No. 1840. The purpose of amendment Bylaws 3551 and 3552 is to allow mixed uses on the property consisting of small-scale commercial/ light industrial businesses, accommodation and institutional uses, and 23 single family and multi-family residences. Dedication of a trail along the north and west sides of the property is also proposed. At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the bylaws may be faxed to 250-7462621, e-mailed to ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District of¿ces up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. For further information, please call Rachelle Rondeau, Planner, Development Services Division, Planning and Development Department at 250-746-2620. The public hearing on November 16, 2011, is to be held by Director L. Duncan, Director M. Dorey, and Director L. Iannidinardo as delegates of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the amendment bylaws as set out in this notice. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and relevant support material may be examined at the Regional District Planning and Development Department of¿ce, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Monday, November 7, 2011 to Wednesday, November 16, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Friday, November 11, 2011, being the Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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oris Benjamin says she could drown Âżnancially waiting for a roof-renovation lifeline from Victoria. The Maple Bay senior, and thousands of other elderly folks, are adrift while Victoria designs a new renovation-help program by yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. That plan follows the federal CMHC handing B.C. Housing its former Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program in July. But waiting isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an option for Benjamin as winter arrives. She says she needs roof repairs and other Âżxes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including mobility devices such as railings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; added to her run-down circa-1948 place now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My roof will cave in because of rotten spots,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m under a barrel. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait, yet I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it,â&#x20AC;? said Benjamin, 72, citing roof estimates between $5,000 and $15,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end is too late because my roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already leaking and I was told anything I do wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be reimbursed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got so many things that need to be done. I can borrow the money, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be so tight.â&#x20AC;? Under B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new three-year agreement with the feds, government will provide $30 million a year for affordable housing programs, said staff with B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry of energy, mines and housing. Its new RRAP-type program will help folks with disabilities, and those facing loss of ability to stay in their home. Individuals such as Benjamin, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had their CMHC federal applications returned, are asked to give their contact details to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homeowner Protection OfÂżce for news of the upgrade program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got nothing from Victoria I know of,â&#x20AC;? Benjamin said after contacting the HPO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so much in the dark.â&#x20AC;?

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Meet your school board candidates Forum:: Candidates discuss ways to get creative and ways to ﬁght for more Forum

toward technology-heavy education model: “We need News Leader Pictorial human beings in our classrooms.” Favours mobilizing nsurprising community to challenge battle lines funding model and conwere drawn tract language. Will not cut during the from classrooms to balance DPAC-hosted budget. all-candidates’ meeting for New candidate Ellen School District 79 hopeOxman: Says all candidates fuls at Quamichan Middle want the best education School. for kids, but board needs Monday’s debate — one Peter W. Rusland to “show leadership” to of seven scheduled for Hallie Bryant and Kenya Bontkes do homework before asking can- prove to the government trustee contenders — premore money needed to give dictably saw candidates split didates a question Monday. students a well-rounded evenly on either side of the education. Will not cut to balance budget. usual funding-challenge debate. New candidate Amrik Prihar: Says politics are getting Here’s a snapshot of the candidates: in the way of education; wants to explore new ideas to New candidate Duncan Brown: Favours submitting save money and create revenue. a de¿cit budget to pressure the provincial government for Incumbent Cathy Schmidt: Wants to grow internamore money: “B.C. spends less per capita on education tional and distance-learning programs that create revenue than any other province.” New candidate Ryan Bruce: Aims to use creative ideas for district; hopes to continue working on new funding formula for special education, and looking at outside revenue and solutions to close funding gaps while showing leaderto rebuild and replace lost programs and services. ship for students: “Small, creative ideas — every little bit Incumbent Hannah Seymour: Could not is going to help.” Would consider privatizing attend meeting due to family commitment, some services. but prepared statement encouraging voters to New candidate Keith Chicquen: Wants “elect trustees who believe fully funded public to grow revenue-generating programs such education is a possibility and will advocate to as international education, and follow Powell make that a reality in our school district.” River’s dual-credit example to get more fundIncumbent Candace Spilsbury: Running ing per student. Would consider privatizing again because “there’s still work to be done in the district.” some services. Wans to continue work with district’s revenue review Incumbent Deb Foster: Will not vote in favour of any budget that does not support all children within the district; committee focused on facility rentals, international education, sharing services and creating partnerships to close an ongoing advocate for French immersion in the district. funding gap. Incumbent Eden Haythornthwaite: Skeptical of push Krista Siefken

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This is what makes the Cameron Taggart site the perfect place for the Eco Depot, and a big part of helping our region get to Zero Waste: It’s on your way.

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You’ll save time and gas by not having to drive up to one-hour round-trip to Bings Creek. Instead, the Cameron Taggart site can make recycling easy and a part of your regular routine.

The Eco Depot will be built on 2.5 acres of rocky land that is not in the ALR, and not suitable for growing. It will be nestled within the forest, and buffered by the existing landscape.

It’s better for the environment. The Cameron Taggart site is central to South Cowichan’s 16,000+ residents, which means less driving, less greenhouse gases, less illegal dumping and backyard burning.

It’s the new, green way. The Eco Depot is a newstyle residential recycling collection facility that communities across the country are moving towards to meet their “zero waste” goals. No materials will be processed at the site.

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St. Peter’s Anglican

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CHEMAINUS UNITED CHURCH Welcomes You! Family Worship & Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am h Taizé Chant & Meditation Last Sunday every month 7:00 pm Rev. Fran Darling Willow St. at Alder

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Duncan Pentecostal Church Sunday: 10:00 am Family Praise & Worship Children’s Church (age 12 & under)

“Be a part of this new Anglican Network Church” email: pastor@c2v.ca

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(Corner of Ingram & Jubilee) “The happiness of man is in the fragrance of the love of God.”

To learn how the Baha’is are working toward building unity and peace or to attend a tranquil, devotional gathering call 748-6996 www.bahai.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society, 6118 Lane Rd. Duncan (off Sherman)

(250) 709-3630 (lv. message) Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday School (teaching 10 commandments /Lord’s Prayer)

Testimony Meetings ( 1 hr) 2nd Wed. of Month 12:30 pm 4th Wed. of Month 7:00 pm www.christianscience.bc.ca Sentinel Radio Program on AM 650, Sundays 8:30 am

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Duncan United

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SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Community Welcome Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com Centre Pastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is a family of people who are discovering the signiÀcance of following Jesus. Come, whoever you are, whatever your strengths, needs, faith or doubts. Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am & 10:30 am (nursery & Sunday School is available at the 10:30 am service only) www.standrewsduncan.org

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Sunday Celebration Contemporary Liturgical at 10 am

A progressive faith community, nurturing peace, working for justice, exploring and celebrating our faith together. “We warmly welcome you” www.duncanunited.org

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h of Trunk & Campbell Corner Worship Services 10am & 7pm Sunday School for Children Info for Church Ministries call: Phone 748-2122 Church ofÀce open 9-12pm Mon-Fri Email: crc.duncan@shawcable.com www.duncancrc.org Walt Vanderwerf, pastor

Meeting at Mill Bay Community Hall 1001 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd Next to Kerry Park Arena Sundays at 10:00 AM Everyone Welcome Pastor Norm Sowden 250-746-6996

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan 746-6831 Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm www.stedwardsduncan.com

ST. ANN’S CHURCH

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ST. CLARE’S MONASTERY 2359 Calais Rd, Duncan

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It’s less than two weeks to voting day Civic election 2011: a grab bag of observations as the campaigns head toward home

few observations as the election campaigns move on: • It’s not clear whether the anti-ECO Depot forces are red-faced, or quietly cheering Kelly Musselwhite’s decision to back out of the Shawnigan Lake race. On the one hand, backing out at this late date for anything other than a serious health issue is disrespectful to the voter, suggests poor forethought and preparation and reÀects badly on the credibility of your backers. On the other hand, Musselwhite’s performance at last week’s candidate forum notably lacking. The movement Points to pon- was may think red faces are a price well-paid for the chance to adopt Bruce Fraser, der on mulwho came across as very well-prepared tiple fronts and self-assured. • Before anyone gets bent out of shape, we will say virtually everyone cares about education at a certain level. But other than politically invested staff, and the most dedicated of PAC members, does anyone care about the school board election? • North Cowichan, on the other hand, is certainly creating a fair amount of passion. Dissatisfaction with rising taxes and public consultation are emerging as hot-button issues. Vote splitting may be the current bunch’s best hope of returning to of¿ce. • We have to give a big cheer to the candidates for taking part in our web-based election coverage. A vast majority have submitted pro¿les in their own words and some are already interacting further with readers. We are surprised, however, with the fact none of the Mill Bay candidates have submitted yet, despite the fact all had indicated they planned to. Even more surprising is the fact Balu Tatachari, a regular political bull in a china shop the past few years, has been practically invisible from a media perspective. • Finally, to Sharon Jackson, Paul Fletcher and their supporters, you’ve had your say. Can we please give the personal squabble a rest?

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like We’re willing to bet we’ve seen more public meeting formats and public meeting moderators than most of you out there. So don’t take this lightly. The work done by Neil Bryant at Monday night’s school district all-candidates forum was stellar — concise, pointed and good-humoured. Too bad there were only about 20 citizens there to witness it.

Neil Bryant moderates Monday’s SD79 election forum.

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but is there anyone out there who is happy with the call-centre service model employed by far too many big corporations? We like to deal with local people who can relate to our local issues and maybe even talk face-to-face from time to time. Folks in Alabama and India who have never heard of “Sheemanis,” no thanks.

Occupy squats about getting state to pay your way Tom Fletcher Black Press

full three weeks after the Occupy Wall Street protest camp sprang up in New York City, a few stragglers announced they were almost ready to “Occupy Maple Ridge” and “Occupy Revelstoke.” Perhaps other pathetic protests are still being dreamed up around B.C. But most have already packed up, and in places such as Prince George, these anti-capitalist rallies never led to an illegal squat. Let’s be clear about our squats, the ones in Canada and particularly B.C. They are explicitly anti-capitalist and statist in their message, which is presumably why they were funded by government unions. Despite the free food, power and porta-potties, these squats quickly became ¿lthy and dangerous as the chronic street-drug population replaced the spoiled young drummers and hula-hoopers camped out to curse corporations on their iPhones.

And yes, squats are still illegal here, following a unanimous October decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal against David Arthur Johnston. This pretend-homeless guy’s antics are at the root of the latest squatter outbreak. Victoria and its courts caved in to Johnston and allowed camping on public property at night. But he demanded 24-hour squatting rights, because some supposedly homeless people are supposedly insomniacs too. Turns out there were plenty of shelter beds on which to snooze away the day or night, and his vague claim of a constitutional right to camp on public property was summarily dismissed. I had a brief exchange with an Occupy Vancouver “organizer,” one Min Reyes, as she tried to rouse the reluctant radicals of Maple Ridge. Reyes de¿nes herself in her Twitter pro¿le as “Flirting with Anarchism while making love to Socialism,” which sums up B.C.’s Occupy movement as well as anything. “My personal approach to the analysis of society relies on Marx’s historical materialism,” Reyes writes on her blog. After majoring in

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Marxism at SFU, she moved on to BCIT’s journalism program, but dropped out after a couple of weeks because her studies “compromised my personal values.” Turns out BCIT is all about “skills” to get a “job.” Bummer. A glimpse of these “values” was on display when a reporter from CKNW radio tried to cover a heroin overdose at Occupy Vancouver. She was shouted down and accused of shaping the news to bene¿t “Coke and McDonald’s.” At Occupy Victoria, which I visited a few times before it descended into another needle park, signs warned against “chem trails,” Smart Meters and corporations. Campers were urged to “nationalize ¿nance, energy and food” industries. Five-year plan for tractor production, anyone? Nationalizing banks is also at the top of Occupy Vancouver’s long, pretentious list of demands. Why is this stale leftist ideology so pervasive? Here’s a hint. The union representing these kids’ teachers is demanding higher corporate taxes to pay for their typically self-serving, ¿nancially

illiterate contract demands. Here in Victoria, as in Vancouver, the huge growth in shelter, food, clothing and transition housing service doesn’t impress the hardcore system users. Victoria’s mayor built his reputation with years of street outreach work, but he’s still targeted for the ugliest treatment, including vandalism at his family home. Victoria council even kowtowed by voting to “support” the squat next to city hall, where Johnston used to camp. Then they cut off the power and water, which had been commandeered rather than set up by city staff at taxpayers’ expense, as was the case in Vancouver. In B.C.’s most “progressive” cities, we’re getting used to encountering public areas fouled by vomit, feces and used needles.

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Does North Cowichan council spend recklessly? “Yes. It seems like a lot all at once. Use what we’ve got right now. They’re still working on the pool complex. One thing at a time.” Jason Fong, North Cowichan

“Yes. They should be hauling in the reins right now; everyone else is on a restraint program. For example, hold off buying new trucks this year.” Rob Brown, North Cowichan

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

North Cowichan needs new blood

Barker reluctant to tell people what to do with their trees

Dear editor In your recent coverage of the Duncan allcandidates meeting I was incorrectly represented as someone who needed more consultation on Duncan’s new tree bylaw (where residents would be unable to cut a tree down in their own yard without a permit). In fact, what I said was I love my tree (a lovely magnolia) and have an attachment to it, but I would be hesitant to enforce any such bylaw on a homeowner in Duncan. Dr. Martin Barker

In my opinion: Criteria quickly knocked incumbents off my list

our editorial, on Sept. 23 and Oct. 26, provided an outstanding list of benchmarks, to evaluate the candidates in North Cowichan: • Leaders who have done their

Duncan council candidate

homework; Lack of quick action on vicious • People who can get things done; • Open mind, open ears are crucial too; dogs has victim asking why • Understand the issues and have ideas to address Dear editor them; Suzanne Thur was attacked on Tzouhalem • People who are bold, who will learn, listen, and Road Nov. 4 at precisely the same spot I was then make decisions accordingly; attacked in the same terrifying manner by the • Don’t run to inÀate your ego, ¿ll your time, pimp same dogs in August this year. These dogs a particular cause, or for a paycheque; came from the same residence with the same • Look for ideas and vision over promises and speed and ferocity. I read that they also bit a Andrew Leong mudslinging or expect the status quo — or worse, child since my attack. Beth Behnsen looks at a selection of knitted toques at the Cowichan District Hospital Auxiliary annual Harvest waste and lost opportunities; I had mused in an August issue of the News I decided to evaluate existing Mayor Tom Walker Leader Pictorial “What if they had attacked the Bazaar at the Duncan Community Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 15. and the ¿ve councillors seeking re-election ¿rst teenage gal that came over on a bike just after ald’s to serve eggs humanely produced, to get (with George Seymour’s retirement), thinking me?” It happened to Mrs. Thur — she received rid of the scourge of the ever present plastic Letter writer should have ‘fessed up bag in our area. Please discuss with them hu- that the experience of these six would be of some 21 stitches. After the article, another 75-yearbene¿t. old individual approached me indicating the mane choices in food products. If ¿nances are before criticizing Boy was I wrong! The all-candidates’ meetings dogs had pursued him as well and he would not Dear editor tight, simply buy a bit less, but buy humanely. recently in Maple Bay and Chemainus just solidi¿ed return that way on bike. Get educated, folks! I read with dismay the savage letter smearing my conclusions. Just think about the mess this I am left with several perplexing questions: Anne Moore Duncan councillor Sharon Jackson. Knowgroup of six has left us with: 1) I am an independent contractor who lost Cowichan ing her as I do, I doubt the “facts,” I doubt the Maple Bay and Chemainus residents implored three weeks of income due to my injuries from numbers and I especially doubt the ethics of council for community consultation and got lip this attack with no offer of compensation or a letter that was written by Misha Koslovsky Too many seem to be Åying our service and Àippant comments at the all-candidates’ apology. Why? who is Paul Fletcher’s of¿cial agent. meetings. Not one of the six committed to “making 2) The dogs got a new dog house on their Why did he not declare himself at the outset? friendly skies these days it happen;” They just don’t care about the taxpayer. old property, some good food and were left Dirty tricks like this do not reÀect well on you, Dear editor North Cowichan ¿nances are in terrible shape: unleashed to repeat attacks on others as they Has anyone noticed the excessive number of Mr. Fletcher. rising general taxes during the next ¿ve years of apparently did. Why? small planes and helicopters Àying (noisily I Richard Alexander some 37 per cent, our debt growing from $23 to 3) I was attacked on a public road by dogs might add) over our small town of Chemainus? Duncan $36.5 million. whose owners decided these animals could I expect other towns might have noticed this None of the six showed any leadership or concern. persist in these outrageous attacks. Why? Some days it is almost impossible to sit The time is now to put the chicken also. The general consensus was “taxes will always rise.” 4) The SPCA ,Cowichan Tribes, the RCMP outside in one’s garden without one after the I don’t know how families in this depressed and others could not do anything to remove other Àying around overhead or practising divbefore the egg economy will be able to afford this pressure. My this real, reported and reoccurring menace from Dear editor ing and cutting their engines. I counted 50 of own residential taxes have increased 32.7 per cent August until Nov. 4 . Why? them in one day. I was advised by a gentleman I was thrilled when I saw a photograph of since 2008. The madness must stop. 5) The outcome of these attacks leaves me I should wear earplugs if I didn’t like it, but he Farmer Ben’s chicken battery in your newsCouncil spent $6 million on the Chemainus wells with the feeling it is not safe for cyclists or admitted he had a hearing problem. Outside of paper. It showed how utterly cruelly cramped without due respect for the Halalt First Nations pedestrians on Tzouhalem Road. Why? the noise, are there concerns about the issue of each bird was. To spend one’s life in those stake. That’s inexcusable and there is no one to Rod Carswell safety, the possibility that one of these planes conditions is appalling. Appalling of course blame but North Cowichan council. Duncan could run into problems and crash into our for the unfortunate chickens, but even more The municipality has no right to gamble with our homes? Just asking. appalling for a supposedly enlightened public a taxpayers’ money and get into the housing developBernice Ramsdin to t allow. ment business in Echo Heights. Residents have Chemainus I do hope the teachers went on to show the continually voiced their opposition but the project students s how free-run and free-range chickens moves on. Where are the leaders, those who listen? live l and produce their eggs. Any meat animal “Do you think a drastic change in elected ofﬁcials is This council wants to spend $3 million on the muraised happy and humanely until its last day r More letters online needed in the upcoming civic election?” nicipal hall to deal with overcrowded public servants at home when the butcher comes always a You answered: (102 votes) when there are questions about over-staf¿ng and produces eggs and meat which are tastier, far p Also, read fresh stories every day and share about having employees closer to communities. 77 per cent YES more m nutritious. your thoughts immediately through the comWhere is the true understanding of the issues and It is about time people stopped shopping for ments function. the new creative ideas? To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the the t cheapest price in food and put quality ¿rst. at cowichannewsleader.com The Chemainus Industrial Park smell issue was web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Our schoolchildren have convinced McDonbrought before council Oct. 5. Council’s response was to get away from the issue as quickly as it could, with no commitment from anyone. The matter continues with no resolution, no leader or champion to help the taxpayers. 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y the way, did you hear: • Jennifer Scott, Leigh Ann Smith, Emily Kubica, Santana Lindsay, Rebecca Saari and Laura Meers were each awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Cowichan branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women earlier this fall. • Duncan couple Hans Damman and Rachael Martin have transformed the pain of the 56-kilometre Great Lake Walk into the bliss of relaxation. The pair won the $1,000 spa package at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat offered as an entry draw for this year’s walk. • Jessica Porter, Breila Pimm, Sarah Porter and Forest Pimm were among those who shaved their heads to contribute to Shawnigan Lake School’s Tour de Rock fundraising drive that netted $30,000. Teacher Jay Connolly’s Word Shirt Campaign was a key to the drive’s success. • Sig Kemmler, co-founder of Duncan-based Alternative Forest Operations was presented the Cary White Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Vancouver Island Safety Conference, Oct.1 in Nanaimo for his long-term leadership and commitment to safety in forestry. • The South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed A-Win Insurance Network’s Rick Restell as a new member. • Ingrid Vermegen’s Cobble House Bed &

Valley people Name: Melinda Jolley Occupation: City of Victoria communications Age: 34 Hometown: Sooke If you get a chance go see: Amelie, to remind us all to play Right now I am reading: Honeymoon in Purdah I’m listening to: music at the Duncan Market At least once everyone should: try fall mushroom picking Most people don’t know I: love jumping in puddles Proudest or happiest moment: staying in a castle in Spain Biggest fear or most embarrassing moment: getting frostbite while camping in the fall If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: host a community-wide feast Before I die: I want to travel to India Words I live by: daily thoughts of gratitude

Breakfast will join hundreds of inns and B&Bs throughout Canada and the U.S. in honouring active and retired veterans with free rooms in recognition of Remembrance Day. • Wendy Carey tells us Richard Carey’s costume of the death of the HST took top spot in the Adult Male category during the Halloween costume contest in Crofton. • Harry Williams, Jean Morgen, Linda Hill and Nicole Wood among those helping the Cowichan Land Trust in their clean up project on Holmes Creek. • Chemainus resident Mellisa Ganderton has received a B.C. Housing Education Award that will help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life. For Ganderton, a single mother with three children, the $750 bursary will help her pursue her bachelor of education at Vancouver Island University so she can become a teacher. • Marvin Carver of the Duncan Farmers Market offers a great big thank you to the many musicians and entertainers who performed at the Market in City Square this past season, including Andy, Beverley, Tao, Marimba Band, and many more Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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Remembering Cowichan’s most prominent war hero Peter Rusland

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Charles Hoey, left, and his brother Trevor died Äghting in World War II.

arry Wilkinson ¿rst met Duncan’s Major Charles Hoey in 1943 during the sweaty hell of Burma’s Arakan campaign in which more soldiers died of malaria and dysentry than Japanese bullets. “Charles impressed me as being very unassuming and down-to-earth,” remembers Wilkinson. “He always had a kind word for me.” At that meeting, Wilkinson was a lieutenant in the 71st Infantry Brigade (Indian Army) while Hoey was a company commander of the First Lincolnshire Regiment. “I called myself the of¿ce boy and I hated it,” said Wilkinson. “But for the war, I never would have met Charles Hoey and never would have come to Duncan.” Wilkinson sipped tea and swapped war stories

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Wednesday with members of Duncan’s Branch 53 Royal Canadian Legion. Wilkinson, 77, was in town meeting organizers of the planned Charles Hoey Seniors Lodge on Bundock Avenue which will see some 27 suites available to low-income seniors. Construction on the $1.87 million complex, spearheaded by the Legion, will begin this summer. It will be the second building named after Hoey who is said to be the only Cowichan resident to win a Victoria Cross from the Second World War. Charles Hoey School in Duncan also honors the local native. Not long after Wilkinson and Hoey met, Hoey led some 40 soldiers behind enemy lines during a night raid at Maungdar which Wilkinson says was “very hush-hush.” “They brought back documents and photos from dead Japanese,” Wilkinson said. “I thought, ‘This is the enemy? They have families too.’”

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The top-secret raid landed Hoey a Military Cross and Hoey and Wilkinson became closer acquaintances. “I got to know him better after he won the Military Cross,” Wilkinson said. But Hoey wasn’t through winning medals. “The Victoria Cross was awarded to Charles posthumously in February of 1944,” said Wilkinson, who related how Hoey quali¿ed for the honour. “During the second Arakan campaign in late ‘43, early ‘44, we were menaced by a Jap machine gun nest in a place called the Admin. Box. “Unfortunately, Charles and his men were given the job of knocking it out. They charged it and men were killed as the Japanese opened ¿re. Charles grabbed a Bren gun from a fallen soldier and kept going, shooting and lobbing grenades at the enemy. He later died of wounds received in that charge.” more on page 14

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But Wilkinson said he prefers to remember the last time he saw Hoey. The two shook hands in Calcutta’s Grand Hotel six months before Hoey was killed in action. “I was reading a newspaper when Charles spotted me and said, “Hey Wilkie, how ‘ya doing?’ He could have ignored me but that’s the kind of person Charles was. “My greatest regret is not meeting Charles’ parents and telling what I thought of their son,” Wilkinson said. He said he laments the “very tragic” fate of the Hoey family. Hoey’s sister died of suicide and his brother was killed with the Canadian Scottish in the Normandy invasion of July, 1944. Another person familiar with the Hoey family is Dr. Alex Greenwood of Nanoose Bay.

Greenwood served with Hoey in the First Lincolnshire Regiment “later named the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment,” Greenwood says proudly. “Charles was a scamp, a real born leader. He missed receiving the Burmese Star because he was killed before it was thought of,” Greenwood said, adding Hoey’s grandfather was Major-General Charles R. Simpson, the colonel of the Lincolnshire Regiment. Greenwood’s three sisters taught Hoey at Queen Margaret’s School which taught boys up to 10-years-old in those days. Greenwood is retired and author of two war-time books. Wilkinson is retired in Vancouver. He left Burma in 1946 and eventually served as manager with the Jericho Tennis Club. — originally published in the May 12, 1991 Pictorial.

Book planned about war hero A planned book about the short, tragic life of Duncan’s Major Charles F. Hoey is under heavy research by David March. He’s armed with interesting data about the city’s Victoria Cross recipient, but reported he’d still like letters to or from Hoey, plus photos and anecdotes from folks who may have know Hoey. “Overall, there’s not much on Hoey out there,” March said from his Richmond home. Still, March was merry about leads he got after the News Leader Pictorial’s recent story asking for tips about Hoey’s story. March has talked with former Cowichan Valley Museum curator Priscilla Lowe, plus archives specialists and many others about Hoey. The Lincolnshire Regimental ofﬁcer died in 1944 while capturing a Japanese machine-gun nest in Burma. The former Queen Margaret’s and Duncan High school student — was awarded the coveted VC posthumously. That medal led March to what he saw as a fascinating tale. “I heard about some medals from soldiers being auctioned because they had no heirs. Then I dug into VC owners and came across Hoey,” he said. “I’d never heard of him before. I thought ‘This is an amazing story people need to hear.’” March can be reached at 604-271-1208.

Let us all remember and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by veterans and their fallen comrades in their efforts to build a more peaceful world.

As we remember and honour all our war veterans who paid such a high price for us to enjoy our freedom in Canada, we also pay tribute to our men and women currently overseas. We send our message of peace and hope that they will return home safely to their families.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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Sansum Point military plane crash memorial gathering momentum Peter W. Rusland

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leven Royal Canadian airmen who died in a plane crash off Sansum Point could be memorialized on a cairn next year at the tragic site, TLC boss Bill Turner said. “We’ve had a conversation with the Cowichan Legion’s Claudia Parker and she’s enthusiastic about doing a (project),” he said. Branch 53 is considering applying to federal Veteran’s Affairs for matching cairn funds, he said. It would mark the park and

remember the 11 who perished on a 1944 practise run returning to what’s now Victoria Airport. Pilot L. J. Jordan’s crew included P/O’s P.D. Metcalfe, E.C. Mitchell, and A. Rockcliffe, and sergeants B.G. Barker, A.J. Birrell, C.P. Davidson, W.N. Jenkins, L.M. Langley, F. Laws, and L.P. Willetts. “We’re also talking to Cowichan Valley Regional District Parks for use of their land,” Turner said of the CVRD that basically fronted $1.85 million to buy Sansum in August. “The goal would be to do something as soon as next spring. “It’s so important to not lose

the history of these things that happened as part of the war effort. “This is one opportunity to memorialize at least one of these sites,” Turner said. Cairn design will consider vandal proo¿ng to prevent a planned name plaque being stolen for its metal value. “We’ll work with the Legion on that. “Maybe it can be an epoxy plaque that looks like metal, but with no metal value. “A granite plaque is also a possibility,” he said, welcoming community involvement. TLC can be called at 250479-8053.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

On Cowichan’s streets, poppies grow, on the signs, row by row Krista Siefken

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oppies will soon be sprouting on several North Cowichan street signs. Councillors have approved a request in principle from the Royal Canadian Legion’s Duncan branch to put iconic red poppies on signs for North Cowichan streets named after First and Second World War battles, and people. Street signs on roads such as Cassino, Vimy, Ortona and Churchill are slated to receive the remembrance makeover sometime next year.

“The Legion now has to discuss this with their headquarters so that they follow proper protocol and get the correct poppy design,” Mayor Tom Walker explained. The municipality will spend a shade under $5,000 on the new street signs, pending council of¿cially approving the grant in 2012. “It’s in the neighbourhood of about 50 signs,” Walker added. “We think it’s a good idea, and agreed it will take a little time, because it has to be done correctly.” Walker said while the project will not be ready for Remembrance Day 2011, it

should be complete for Nov. 11, 2012. “It’s not so much about glorifying these battles. It’s to remember those who made sacri¿ces — including the supreme sacri¿ce — because a lot of Canadians gave up their lives to defend us and the freedom we have today,” he said. “It’s that time of year when we have to remember, but we should remember on more than just one day each year, so every time you see those signs, you’ll see that red poppy there, and it’ll all help to remember what has happened — and what we don’t want to happen again.”

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eeny Tiny art is good value during tough times, according to artist Bev Koski. The veteran valley painter and collage creator is curating the arts council’s Teeny Tiny Art Show. Cowichan’s biggest annual show of original small works opens Thursday at the PORTALS gallery in Island Savings Centre. Sizes of Teeny Tiny pieces are limited to 99 square inches with prices capped at $99. “Because they’re small pieces, they can easily be given as Christmas gifts and most aren’t under glass so it’s easier to transport and wrap them,”

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Holding On, including Cohen’s Hallelujah, and John Lennon’s Imagine, plus Italian tunes by Lavigne who earned fame playing Carnegie Hall and other global houses. Eleanore Hall won the two tickets to the Nov. 10 show. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. date are $31 to $35. Call 250-748-7529.

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Law ofÄce puts its local art collection on display One half of one of the valley’s more noted art patrons is saying goodbye to lawyering. But not without an artistic farewell. Durward (Dugan) Tillie is leaving the 28-year legal partnership of McDaniel and Tillie. And to mark the occasion, the law ﬁrm is hosting a reception and art show tomorrow afternoon. McDaniel and Tillie has collected an impressive

array of art by local artists during its run. It will be open for public viewing between 1 and 4 p.m. on the second ﬂoor in the Whittome Building, 201 – 64 Station St. in Duncan. Admission will be by donation to the Kinsol Trestle Project to fund the construction and installation of benches. “I have done a lot of travelling and I always visit

art galleries and art stores wherever I go.” said Brian McDaniel. “The art in the Cowichan Valley is as good as anything in the world. Undoubtedly, artists gain inspiration from our beautiful environment. Not only is the art of outstanding quality but in terms of price, it is of incredible value.” The event celebrates the retiring Tillie and the arrival of Julia Henderson to the ﬁrm.

Catching the twenty-something boomerang In CBC documentary: Cowichan ﬁlmmaker explores the trend of the adult child living at home Peter W. Rusland

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ou may know members of Generation Boomerang. They’re 20 to 29 years old and still living at home — or they had to ‘boomerang’ home due to money, job or personal problems. The global trend — probed in local co-director Sharon Bartlett’s documentary premiering Thursday on CBC — shows 51 per cent of young Canadian adults still live with their parents. “It’s global. We went to Italy where 70 per cent are living at home,” said the Cowichan Bay ¿lmmaker who made Generation Boomerang, and other docs, with Maria LeRose. But is the GenBoom phenomenon good or bad? “It depends on the quality of relationship the kids have with their parents,” Bartlett said. One GenBoom upside may be closer relationships between homebound youths and their parents, compared to past generations. “If they’re living at home because of economic reasons, contributing to the household and paying rent, then it’s not necessarily a bad thing.” Canada’s unemployment rate for 15to 24-year-olds is 14 per cent, double that of the general population, her ¿gures show. But the former CBC producerdirector, now freelancer, noted most young adults would rather be living on their own. That includes Cowichanian Katie Armstrong, 26. She and her daughter are moving back into her mom’s place because Armstrong can’t afford to raise her child, pay apartment rent, run her car, and shoulder school costs. “It’s (living with) my mom or the

Duncan Motel,” she said while at work in a java joint. B.C.’s minimum wage doesn’t cut it for Armstrong. “I’ve watched some people with the good life at home who don’t want to break away,” she said. “Others want to leave home, but it doesn’t balance with rising housing costs and low wages.” Add pesky prices of even setting up a crib, sympathized VIU student C.J. Rice. The digital media student’s kids have left the nest, but Rice hears about economic struggles from her classmates. She listed housing costs spanning damage deposits and utilities to furniture — outside student loans. “Once they get out of school, they can’t afford to leave home because they’re paying (loans) off. “Many can’t get a position in the ¿eld they studied either.” Rice was most aware of GenBoom’s catch-22 in Cowichan’s Native community. “Something like 50 per cent of First Nations are unemployed, and 50 per cent of First Nations here are under age 25. “Lots are sitting at home, or working two jobs at minimum wage. “It’s never enough, and businesses can’t afford to pay much more,” said Rice, thankful for life skills imparted by her parents. Bartlett’s Toronto publicist, Jeremy Katz, understood. “Young adults want to get out there, but the job market prevents them from leaving home. “It’s a different world now. People with an education and a leg up can get ahead — kids from Ivy League schools are set for life.” Bartlett and LeRose saw the GenBoom trend while making their previous Dream¿lm doc Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids. “It looks at young people raised by boomer parents,” said Bartlett.

“In some ways that led them to be overprotected and over-managed. Kids maybe aren’t so keen to be independent because they’re friends with their parents.” Dr. Jeffrey Arnett called this trend ‘emerging adulthood.’ “It’s a new life stage, in the same way society accepted adolescence,” Bartlett said. “It’s here for the long haul, and won’t go away when the economy gets better. “Some youths are quite comfortable being at home — in many cultures it’s

the norm.” Take Italy’s bamboccioni (big babies), and U.K.’s ‘Yuckies’ — young, unwitting, costly kids. Bartlett wanted western awareness of boomerangs who’ve morphed from the American Dream. “The rest of society is in trouble if

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Wednesday Wendell Ferguson: funny songs, interesting stories, terrible jokes and great guitar playing. Often all at the same time, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246. MP Jean Crowder: leads a discussion on seniors concerns 1 p.m., Sylvan United Church, Mill Bay. Everyone welcome. Healthy Children, Healthy Futures: a weekly parenting drop-in session offering Information, discussion, childminding, rides, and lunch provided, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship. Call 7482242 for information

Thursday Seed Stories Goes on Tour: Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with heritage varieties of fruits and vegetables? Learn more during Cowichan Green Community’s upcoming free workshop, 6 p.m. at the South Cowichan Branch -Vancouver Island Regional Library ( 310-2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay) For further information, please contact Vanessa with the Cowichan Green Community at 250-748-8506.

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NOVEMBER 17 to 20 10 to 5 DAILY Plan to attend the popular Country Christmas Tour this year! Pick up your free brochure with map at participating businesses and Visitor Info Centres. Plan your day trip from our newly updated website where you can view information on artisans, local businesses, and request your tour map!

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LAUZON, Denise 31st Oct. 1951 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Nov. 2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing on Denise Lauzon on 1st November 2011. Denise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Endometrial Cancer. Survived and lovingly remembered by her 3 children; Jeff Slater (Agnes), Elena Ballam (Nick) and Rebecca Ballam (Joe). She also leaves behind her mother Mona Lauzon, 4 siblings; sister Elaine Lauzon and Maureen Andrews and her brothers Michael and Patrick Lauzon. She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Ballam in 2003 and her father Albert Lauzon in 2011. Throughout her illness, Denise was visited and supported by those who meant the most to her, giving her strength to face the disease head on and with dignity and grace.

With her kind demeanor and years working at the Cowichan Library, she made many lifelong friends and established great support in the community. After her retirement, she discovered her artistic talents and impressed many with her quilting, photography and her great knack at making sock monkeys. Her greatest achievement though, was being a devoted mother who always put her children and others before her. She leaves a legacy of fond memories, love and strength behind for all those she loved, and will be greatly missed by all. A special thanks to all of her amazing friends, neighbours, nurses, Cowichan Home Support, Cowichan Hospice, the great staff at B.C.Cancer Agency, and Dr. Paul Watson. Thank you for ensuring she and the family were well supported and Denise was comfortable at home for her journey. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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TIMESHARE

Don’t Miss It! The 3rd Annual Cowichan Cat Rescue’s Fundraiser And Christmas Fair

ASK YOURSELF what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will ﬁnd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! 1-(888)879-7165. www.BuyATimeshare.com

Trevor and Andrea Dow and big sister Alexa are thrilled to welcome Halle Makenna into their lives. Born on October 19th at 8:19 pm weighing 8lbs 13oz. A much-adored little sister for Alexa, and a second Granddaughter for Denis and Elaine Nessman and Burt and Roxanne Dow. Special thanks and appreciation to midwives Selina and Kate from Cowichan Midwifery.

Dave & Jackie Conley are de-lighted to announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Heather, to Kelvin Hitchcock of Durban, South Africa and more recently from Perth, Australia. The beautiful out-door wedding took place by the ocean on September 10 in Cedar, BC. Kelvin and Heather will be leaving in December to begin their new life together in Perth.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

Firewood $200/cord, split & delivered

Brian 250-746-8698 **all proceeds toward Duncan Red Hots Fast pitch**

DEATHS

SOMENOS WOMEN’S Institute, “Travel and Adventure Tea”, November 16, Somenos Hall: Speaker, lunch, rafﬂes. $10. Proceeds to Bursary Fund. Call 250-748-3699

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Admission from: Nov. 18, 10am-6pm Nov. 19, 10am-4pm $2 or cat food donation. Gifts, baking, home accessories, artwork, Rhinestone jewelry, fabrics, wool, books & more books. Sat evening, 6pm-11pm $40 per plate. Adults only. “Spayghetti and

no balls dinner.” Beer & wine, live music & auctions.

For tickets call 250-743-5193 or 250-746-4749 Duncan Pets Trans Canada Hwy., or at the door.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Honda Key found in back of Salvation Army around 9pm on Oct. 31st. Available at Young’s Auto Detailing for identification. 250-748-2234 LOST in Duncan, ladies small gold ring with stones. REWARD. (250)246-9907 The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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BUTT, Olive Margaret 1910 - 2011 Olive Margaret Butt (nee Gethin) died on Friday October 28, 2011 at the Chemainus Health Care Centre, she was 101 years old. Olive was predeceased by her husband Colin in 2003 and is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth and son, Gordon (Laraine), grandchildren, Robyn (Dave), Jamie and Katie Radcliffe, James and Alisha Seller and great grandson, Kayden Walkey. Olive was born in 1910 in Neath, South Wales. She left in 1928 to enter nursing school at Dulwich Hospital Nursing School in London, graduating as a registered nurse in 1932. Olive worked throughout England specializing in midwifery and fever nursing. She met her husband, Colin in a convalescent hospital in Bath when his assignment to North Africa was cut short by meningitis. They were married in September 1940 during the Blitz in London. In 1958 the family moved to Vancouver, where Olive became matron of nursing homes in Coquitlam and Kitsilano from 1960 to 1970. Upon retirement in 1971, Olive and Colin became avid bird-watchers, traveling through-out North America in a succession of recreational vehicles. Olive moved to Duncan in 2003 and lived with her son and daughter-in-law for 8 years. Olive was generous in her compassion and kindness and was greatly loved by fellow patients, staff, friends and relatives, husband, granddaughters and grandsons, daughter and son. In her last years Olive was fortunate to have the friendship and love of many people in Duncan, especially Kathy Sharp and Vicki Halme, and the wonderful staff of Chemainus Health Care Centre and in particular those of Walden House. A celebration of her life will take place on November 11, 2011 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at 6027 Chippewa Road. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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FARM WORKERS HORSE farm in Glenora area looking for farm help 5 mornings a week, $11/hr, 15 hrs a week, pls call Angela, 250-710-6811 HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

ISLAND HAIRCUTTINGbusy salon is looking for P/T or F/T stylist. 250-746-7114.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Nov. 19th, Dec. 10th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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THE ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE Wishes to thank all who took part in our Recreation Survey. The Cowichan Valley Regional Parks, Recreation and Culture Department deeply appreciated your feedback. We have heard what you had to say, and in answer, we will strive to develop a plan that will fulﬁll the leisure needs of our whole community. To show our appreciation, three names have been chosen at random to receive a gift as a special thank-you for completing the survey: Christine Owens; Thanya Al Saadoon; and Willie Stewart. With your input we have a better picture of what our community is looking for. With your help, the Island Savings Centre can now plan for tomorrow, while enhancing the quality of life for you today. Thank you again. See you at the Centre! COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Saturday November 26th 9-3 Come join us for fresh cinnamon buns, coffee, desserts, hotdogs. Rafﬂe’s & more!

To book a table call Linda @ 748-2324

COBBLE HILL SUNDAY SWAP MEET & CRAFT SALE in BIG HALL 3550 Watson Ave, November 13, 20 & 27 Dec 4, 11 & 18th, 10am-3pm Venders selling: Large amount of Barbies, Doll clothes, Candles, Scrubbies, children’s bonnets, dog jackets Gluten-free baking, Postcards, Eggs, Feather art, Children’s toys, Jewellry, Regular Baking, and much, much more. Refreshments available. For space, Call Heather (250)743-7018

QUEEN MARGARET’S SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Sat. Nov. 26, 10 am-2 pm 660 Brownsey Ave. Baking, Silent Auction, Books, White Elephant Sale, Games, Artisans Corner & Lunch in the Country Kitchen

Annual Bazaar Fri. Nov 18th

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

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HELP WANTED

Advertising Representative TEMPORARY POSITION This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. We currently require temporary display advertising sales help. This is an excellent opportunity for a longer term position. The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is a division of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁts package. Please forward your resume with a cover letter by November 25, 2011 to: The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: Bill Macadam #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 email: publisher@cowichannewsleader.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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A SMALL HOTEL WITH PUB restaurant & liquor store Is looking for a bartender, servers and cooks as well as retail clerk with liquor store experience. Please state hours available to work. Please respond with resume by fax to 250-748-1850

We require processor and feller buncher operators, plus owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. This can be a career for the right person. Jared Gulbranson Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 or 250-5675446 Cell:250-570-2261 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca

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Alberta earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for ﬁeld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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PIONEER HOUSE Restaurant is looking for an energetic dishwasher for a full time position. Send resume via email pioneerhouse@shaw.ca or in person to Mark or Matt, 250746-5848.

HELP WANTED

Accountant / Office Manager The City of Duncan is looking for an Accountant / Office Manager for the Finance & Administration Department who will work closely with the Director of Finance in managing the financial strength of the City. The responsibilities of this position include the supervision, direction, and administration of the day-today operations of the Finance Department and the general oversight of the front office. Other duties for this position include assisting with preparing year-end financial statements and supporting schedules, assisting with budgeting and preparing the financial plan, reconciling and balancing accounts, preparing journal entries and government reporting, performing account analyses, and other related tasks. As the ideal candidate, you will have completed the third year towards a professional designation in accounting such as the Certified General Accountant or the Certified Management Accountant Program with a minimum of two years’ prior experience, ideally in a municipal environment. You will have a thorough knowledge of the principles, best practices and concepts related to financial management and accounting. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, and a solid knowledge of computer systems and financial programs. A detailed job description and list of qualifications are available on the City’s website www.duncan.ca. This is an exempt position with a 35-hour work week. The starting salary for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually (commensurate with experience) with a very competitive benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience, date available, and three references, IN CONFIDENCE by 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 to the attention of Peter de Verteuil – Director of Finance, City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3 or by email to peter@duncan.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOXSTONE Stable requires experienced stable worker, Thurs to Sat, 8-12pm, Sun 8-3:30pm. Email resume to foxstone@shaw.ca or fax 250748-3278 JASPER CONSTRUCTORS is hiring HR/Labour Relations Advisors for Vancouver and Kelowna to oversee staff recruitment, deployment, and workforce planning of field labour. Receive full benefits! Please apply online at www.applyfirst.ca/job27830 NEED ENTERTAINERS for Cowichan Cat Rescue daytime Fundraiser, November 18th & 19th. Please call Maureen 250-746-4749.

A driver’s license, the use of your own vehicle and valid insurance are required. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CITY OF DUNCAN

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efﬁcient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck ﬂeet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

is looking for YOU! Need some extra money? Have a reliable vehicle? Like working outdoors in all types of weather? Available on Wednesdays and Fridays?

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THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca. 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.

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CARPENTER – EXPERIENCED

Local construction company requires experienced carpenter. Applicants must have valid BC drivers license and own hand tools. Salary will be based on experience & qualiﬁcations. Submit resume with reference contact information to: File #A955, Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, 1-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, B.C., V9L 6W4

HEAVY DUTY / COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC

Preferably with MVI Ticket for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd, Nanaimo BC. Detroit Diesel & Allison experience would be considered an asset.

We offer Full Beneﬁts, Union Shop, Factory Training, Flexible Shifts. Fax resume’s to: (1)-250-758-9151 or E: fcp@cullendiesel.com

PLANNING / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of ofﬁce and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties.

PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, beneﬁts, proﬁt sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102

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

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WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION.

What you must have: • Must have insured, reliable vehicle

When we will need you: • Be available on-call for Wednesday and Friday deliveries

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A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php

We require adult relief carriers in the Cowichan Valley.

What you’ll be doing: • Door to door delivery of the News Leader Pictorial • Pickup papers from warehouse and deliver papers to homes on assigned route(s)

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If you believe that you have the skills and qualiﬁcations that we are looking for, please reply in conﬁdence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

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PETS Pure-bred Min-Pin male puppy for sale, 9 wks old. First shots. $400 (250) 701-7483

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

KENMORE STACKABLE washer & dryer, $220. (250)748-5896.

7 piece bdrm suite, Queen. $300. Solid wood entertainment unit, $100. 250-715-5971

SMALL FREEZER, 2yrs old black, $175. Dishwasher, exc. cond. $125. (250)715-0680.

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HUGE CHERRY TREE, FREE....Take down and haul away at your expense. Call 250-710-2908

FRIENDLY FRANK DRYER, WORKS well, $40. (250)715-0680.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

U-CUT FIREWOOD SALE Hillcrest Road Location OPEN EVERY WEEKEND AND STATUTORY HOLIDAY HILLCREST ROAD 2 km past the Tansor Turnoff on the Lake Cowichan Highway, (HWY 18) Turn right on Hillcrest Road, Follow the signs, 3.5 km to the gate. Time: 8am to 4 pm $30.00 per Pickup Load Permits on site Safety Equipment Now Required and Must Be Worn. FIREWOOD MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ISLAND TIMBERLANDS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT VITAL SOCIETY 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069.

ATTENTION ARTISTS & Photographers Michaela’s (beside Safeway) is cleaning out their mat drawers. Bring in your pictures and see what fits at bargain prices. $1.00 - $5.00 for cut mats of various sizes and colours. 250-746-1658. Open 10-5 Monday-Friday, 10-4 Saturday. BOOKS FOR Sale. Cowichan Cat Rescue, Moose Hall, November 18th & 19th. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. CARPETS wrinkled? Restretch first room $75/$25 additional. Also tiles, laminate flooring installed. Semi-retired tradesman, reliable. Joe, 250701-8985. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 55+ STRATA tri-plex patio home. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, dbl garage, lrg covered balcony with ocean glimpse. Open house every Fri, Sat, Sun, from 1-4pm. Other times avail by appointment. 250-246-4134

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

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Dec 1. $800. (250)7011919 or 250-701-1914 $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).

CLEAN 2 bdrm, bright, spacious, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker, ref’s req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545. COWICHAN BAY. Furnished nice 1 bdrm condo, w/patio. $700. Avail now. NP/NS. Refs. 250-245-0835, 250-246-4999. CROFTON- 2 Bdrm Apartment 5 appls. NS/NP. $750+ utils. References req’d. Available Dec 1. 250-246-2473. CROFTON- 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, parking. Avail now! $780+ utils. 250-210-0756. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: 2524 Lewis St. 2 bdrm condo, second floor, corner unit, 5 appls, new laminate floors. N/S. Avail. Dec. 1st $900./lease. Call (250)4778046, (250)883-3204. DUNCAN: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appl’s, small pet ok, secure entry, walk to Community Centre, VIU. $830. 250-701-2107 DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, insuite lndry Hospital area. $725 mo. (Immed). (250)704-1251. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, very clean, 5 appl’s, N/S, N/P, non-partier, Dec 1st. –second floor walk up, $800/mo. plus utilities, 250-246-1906. DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $825. Call (250)746-5669. DUNCAN- (8 km north) furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $550. (250)748-1310. Duncan: Studio & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. Updated; new flooring, new paint & some new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs.

(250)748-3729 DUNCAN- SUITS responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $700. Call (250)746-7389. LAKE COW: (waterfront) 1 bdrm, $570. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

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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 250-748-3412

WILD ROSE Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre, lrg 1 bdrm, top ﬂoor, faces south, lrg balcony. New carpets, appliances, paint. Rent inclds heat & hotwater. $675. (250) 748-1304. YOUBOU- 2 bdrm, garden, lrg yrd, parking, pets ?, laundry. $610. (250)210-0756.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Call (250)7434392. COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cottage, private, on acreage. N/S, small pet considered. Cable, hydro, fridge, stove all incl’d, $800 mo. Available Dec. 1st. Call 250-733-2026.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON, Ocean view 2 bdrm, F/S, laundry, Jan 1st. $790/m. (250) 246-4257

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COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Fast, friendly and efﬁcient. Kathy 250-743-8194.

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

Dale’s Lawn cutting & Weeding. Leaves, weeding, hedge trimming, general yard cleanup. (250) 510-1904

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CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194 M.A’s. CLEANUP, house & yard work, dog walk, rubbish removal. Senior discount. (250)701-0765

250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

FENCING

PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

COMPUTER SERVICES

INTERIOR HOME maintenance, 30 years carpentry exp Pensioner rates. Small jobs welcome. Call (250)709-9965

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm upper lvl duplex, F/P, beautiful ocean view, lrg deck, $900 + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NS/NP. Call (250)416-0062.

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher on a quiet ďŹ&#x201A;at half acre, (off Lakes Rd.), attached double car garage, detached workshop & carport, all appls inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, RV prkg, fenced back yard, fresh updates including paint, windows, hot water tank, carpet & furnace. Walking trails and bus routes nearby, $1400 mo. 250-748-0273. EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 ďŹ replaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997. MILL BAY: Completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm mobile home in seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section (45+), Cedar Creek Trailer Park. Hrdwd ďŹ&#x201A;rs, 1.5 bath. No Smoking, N/P, only pad rental included. Avail Now, $975/mo, leave message @ 250-7433431 or 1-250-477-6155. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 2 bdrm, mountain views, W/D, $850. N/P, N/S. 250-743-8268. SHAWNIGAN LAKE (BEACH ESTATES) 3 Bdrm & den, 2.5 baths, workshop area in basement. Large decks with hot tub. Bordering on green belt with natural trails. Close to schools and on bus route (including daily bus to Victoria). Pet friendly. $1800/mo. Call (250)743-6683 SHAWNIGAN LK Road- (1 mile south of village) 2 bdrm house. Available Dec 1. NS/NP. $1150. 250-598-3929. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance. YOUBOU- LAKE view, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3bdrm W/D, woodstove, N/S, refs, $1000. 1-778-429-4250. YOUBOU, lake view, sunny, close to park & school, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth, w/d, n/s, refs, Dec 1st, 850.mth, 1-250-2486316, amcmullin@sd69.bc.ca

CROFTON: 1 bdrm, W/D, gas F/P. Avail. Dec. 1st. Sea view, all utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d + satellite, $625. Call 250-709-0447.

DUNCAN. Split level townhouse, close to all amenities, 2 bdrm, 1 & 1/2 baths, new applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ďŹ&#x201A;oor, toilet, windows, doors, siding with plans to renovate both bathrooms and kitchen by the end of this year or early next year. 2 Parking spots. N/S, N/P. $900 (price negotiable) Utilities not inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail now. Ph. 250-701-8078

CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810. CROFTON: TOP 2 bdrm, ocean view, balcony, in 4plex. F/S, shared W/D, $675+ utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. (250)246-3773, (250)324-3430 DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 3 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, shared laundry. Avail 15th. $1100 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydro. Pet considered. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN, NEAR Downtown. 55+ gated, N/S. Large 3-bed, 2.5 bath, garage, 2-levels, 5 appl, ďŹ replace. Like new. Refs. $1200+utils. 250-746-7435. DUNCAN, NEW 2 bdrm upper duplex, natural gas F/P, 5 new appls, priv ent, french doors onto back porch, beautiful yard, storage & prkg, walking distance to town, N/S, Dec. 1, $1200 + utils. (250)746-8182. DUNCAN: Very private and spacious 1/2 duplex near hospital on bus route. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. New paint, hardwood in living room and kitchen cabinet re facing. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room. 1 car garage with remote, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, REDUCED! $1400/m $1350/m, includes utilities. 250-748-5060. Pet considered. N/S. References required. Available Nov. 15. DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1250 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s util. Avail Nov 15th. 250-748-9059 DUNCAN IN TOWN, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2-bdrm duplex, F&S, $750/mo. No pets. Avail now. 250-701-1937.

LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Dec 1, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $870. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253 MILL BAY: Bright, clean. New windows, blinds, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, paint. 3-bdrm, 1 ofďŹ ce, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full bsmt, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $975. (250)661-6628

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT â&#x20AC;&#x153;FLOAT HOMEâ&#x20AC;? fully furnished unique loft style in beautiful Genoa Bay. Must be familiar with living on the water. $1200/mo. 250-812-1656

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM bungalow, $1000/mo. Utilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not incl.. Available Nov 1st. (250)732-1965 2 BDRM, Chemainus older home, fenced yard, close to downtown. 4 appls, NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. $750 mo + utils. Call 250-246-7939. CHEMAINUS. ON golf course. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1760 sq.ft. rancher. .42 acre, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, heat pump, sauna, RV parking, large shed. Avail. Dec. 1. $1150./mo. Month to month, no lease. N/S, deposit, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 1(250)656-4702. CHEMAINUS Rancher - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, country home, avail. now. Fenced yard, ample parking/carport/storage. Pet consid. $1100 + util., 250746-7896, 732-7700 after 4pm CHEMAINUS. Stunning ocean view. Older well-maintained 1200 sq.ft. with basement, on 1/3 acre. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, sunroom, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, wood/oil/electric heat, patio, work shop. Call 250-246-9799 for details. COWICHAN BAY- furnished modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Avail now to April 29, 2012. Privacy, view specular views, lrg deck w/hot tub. See photos at: w w w. s h ow p e n . c o m / m i c a s a $1350 + utils. Refs + deposit. Call (250)748-2938. DUNCAN- 2 BDRM waterviews, on 1 acre, priv, nice yrd. $1095. Avail Now. NS/NP. 250-746-5527, 250-746-0753. DUNCAN, 5 miles west, 1 bdrm suite 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; single bay shop attached. Great for home business. Electric/wood heat. 4 appliances, located on 2.5 acres, N/P. $1000/mo. Available Dec 1. 250701-1919 or 250-701-1914.

DUNCAN, avail now, older 2 bdrm home near Duncan Elem School. WD hookup Quiet tennants. $1000/mo. 250-2466626 or (250)746-4016

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671

ROOMS FOR RENT NORTH COWICHAN- Large private room with own access and washroom in brand new home. Mountain views, near Tansor Elementary. Laundry, internet, parking. $500./mo. Seeking N/S mature adult. Available now. Call (250) 7323341. (250) 715-8281.

SUITES, LOWER $900 - 2 bedroom newly renovated, ground level suite of house with large living area for rent! Located on quiet street near Queen of Angels school. Includes dishwasher, washer/dryer, brand new kitchen, and very close to bus stop. Hydro included in price. Small pets negotiable. Lease required. Please call Chelsea for details: 250-588-3011

AVAILABLE Dec 1. Ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor 2 bedroom legal suite, by Berkeys Corner. F/S, blinds & W/D hookup. No Pets, No Smokers or partiers. Only quiet persons! Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. Rent? Plus utilities. (250) 7483472 or 250-709-1838 BRIGHT 1 BDRM Level entry, very quiet, priv. entrance, NP/NS, no parties, $650 incl util. Avail Nov 1. 250-748-3470 CHEMAINUS: OCEAN View 1bdrm 850sqft, $875 or 2bdrm 1060sqft, $950. Large kitchen/dining/living, 5 appl. Private ent. & large parking. N/P N/S, no drugs/loud parties. Utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incl. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Now (250)246-1408 CHEMAINUS: RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & ent., Walk to town. $650./mo utils incld. (250)246-1546. COBBLE HILL- bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite, $650. New fridge, stove, carpet, lino. Hydro & water included. Nonsmoking, N/P, no partying. Call (250)743-8166.

DUNCAN 1 bdrm suite, completely renovated with new hardwood, paint etc. Shared laundry. Everything incl. NS. Pets negotiable. Furnished $650, unfurnished $600. Available now. (250)748-1003 DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, NP/N/S, hydro & cable incl; Dec 1. $800. (250)748-2892 or 250-709-0335

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DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, very clean, quiet, large patio. $800/mo utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incl. Dec 1. (250)748-3937

SNOW TIRES (Arctic Claw), 4, used. 185/70 or 14, $150. Call (250)715-1557.

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, bright, clean, W/D, F/S, NP/NS, bus route. $800. utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incl. Nov 15 or Dec 1. (250)597-2400

AUTO FINANCING

DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 ChesterďŹ eld. $595./mo. + utils. Text me at (250)896-4248. DUNCAN. AVAIL immeditately. Good neighbourhood, 3 bdrm above ground suite, W/D, utilities inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. N/P, $1000 mo. Call (250)510-0993. DUNCAN, LARGE 2 bdrm suite, shared laundry, carport, N/S, N/P, $800 mo utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, avail Nov. 1, 250-748-5456. DUNCAN, on Somenos Lakenear Walmart, large 1 bdrm, living rm/kitchen, bath with shower, shared W/D. Non drinkers, no drugs. $800 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s util. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Rick (250)748-5640 CHEMAINUS- (Fuller Lake) small 1 bdrm, large yard. N/S, pets negotiable, $550 inclds utils+ shared laundry. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-246-9211. YOUBOU WATERFRONT, semi furn/unfurn, 1bdrm grnd level, garden, N/S, W/D. $650 hydro inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-217-1173. MAPLE BAY. Bright, private, clean 1 bdrm + den, 2 yrs old. W/D, no stairs, sep. entr & parking. Nice neighbourhood. N/S, pet neg. $750. inclds utils wi-ďŹ . Avail now. 250-748-7476. NORTH COWICHAN- ground level 2 bdrm suite, own W/D, D/W, full kitchen in bright living space. Available now. N/S. $875+ utils. Call (250)7323341, 250-715-8281. SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 2 bdrm, fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, close to all amenities, 5 appls. NP/NS. $870 inclds hydro. 250-7435513 or (250) 213-3681.

FREE CASH Back with $0 Down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877792-0599 DLN 30309. Free delivery www.autocreditfast.ca INSTANT AUTO Credit. We can ďŹ nance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com

CARS 2001 CHEV MALIBU, 4 door, auto, dark blue, tinted back windows, well maintained. $4200obo. Call Laurie after 6 pm 250-746-4203

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 - 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ALPHA SEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $32,000 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

2000 DODGE Durango SLT, 4x4, V8, leather, 286k, new brakes, + 4 snow tires. $5995. All records. (250)748-3316

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DUNCAN- 3 bdrms, spotless executive home in prestigious neighbourhood, spectacular views, fully self-contained, sep entrance. NS/NP Avail Dec 1. $1500 incl util. 250-748-0668.

250-710-7278

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owichan Secondary Âżnished second and Frances Kelsey third in the North Island senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; high school soccer tournament at Dover Bay. Cowichan made the Âżnal and lost 2-1 to host Dover Bay in terrible playing conditions. Dover took the lead on a header off a corner kick and scored its second goal from an uncharacteristic mistake by the Cowichan defensive line. Cowichan kept up the pursuit and closed to within one when Tanner Dobson controlled the ball off a throw-in and drilled a shot into the goal from the top of the 18-yard box in the 72nd minute. Earlier, Cowichan nipped Port Alberni by the same 2-1 score and blanked Brooks of Powell River 2-0. An own goal put Cowichan on the board against Alberni when a defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearing attempt deĂ&#x20AC;ected off a teammate and into the net. Alberni answered one minute into the second half off a free kick that caught Cowichan unprepared. Willy Jeklin connected for the eventual winner at 39 minutes, converting a shot after Johannes Seigel sent a free kick off the post. Alberni pressed for the equalizer, but Cowichan prevailed. A nice balanced attack paid dividends for Cowichan against Brooks.

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Aaron Fisher scored at nine minutes and Kodi Archbold followed at the 23-minute mark. Cowichan controlled the game after that with solid ball control and possession. Kelsey played Ballenas in its Âżrst game and recorded a comfortable 2-0 win on goals by Colin Knight and Russell Lederer. Next up was Dover, coming off an 11-0 thrashing of Ballenas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are strong,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Kelsey coach Brian Johnston. In order to counteract that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was a little bit of strategic over 40 soccer,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Johnston said that Kelsey played. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played it very well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; almost to perfection,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. David Whitney-Brown scored just before the half and Kelsey hung on to the 1-0 lead into the last Âżve minutes. Johnston sent Graham Fowler, normally a defender, on the loose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did create some disturbance up there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys were all excited â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we can play with Dover.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But Dover tied it in the late stages and was awarded an extra point for winning a penalty shootout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had no real clear-cut chances,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did defend real well against them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Playing for third and fourth place, Kelsey earned the higher spot with a 4-0 win over Brooks. Whitney-Brown, Jed Leech, Tyler Coles and Lederer scored the goals. Both teams returned to Dover for the island Âżnals.

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Kelsey overpowers hosts in DCS tournament showdown

Close calls: There’s a ﬁne line between winning and losing in most games Don Bodger

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eing the pre-tournament favourite brings a certain amount of pressure, but the Frances Kelsey Breakers handled it like

pros. The Breakers topped the 12-team ¿eld in the Duncan Christian School senior girls’ invitational volleyball tournament with a great display of teamwork by girls who haven’t honed their skills in the club system. Kelsey beat upstart Duncan Christian School, playing without its star Megan Groenendijk, 25-15, 25-14 in Saturday’s ¿nal. “It was a tournament where we kind of came together more than we have over the season,’’ said Kelsey’s Monica Whitney-Brown, the tournament all-star selection from her team. Kelsey’s Julia Norman was the most valuable player. “It’s de¿nitely connecting for us which is good,’’ said Whitney-Brown. “Hard work throughout the season, you’d like to see some results at the end. It’s just a great group of girls. It’s such a team game. You cannot win by yourself.’’ The calibre of the tournament was outstanding, considering the mix of teams from Quad-A Kelsey to DCS and other Single-A entries. “It’s a ¿ne line between the top level team to the bottom,’’ said Whitney-Brown. Kelsey coach Mark Jackson liked how his team battled.

Don Bodger

Going to her knees to make a play on the ball is Frances Kelsey’s Emily Jones in the Änal of the Duncan Christian senior girls’ volleyball tournament against DCS. “We expected to be very successful because of what we’ve done to prepare ourselves — traveling all over the Lower Mainland and the island looking for tougher competition,’’ he said. Kelsey executed its game plan well. “We were putting serves hard to edges or sides of the court,’’ Jackson said. “That kept teams pinned down and unable to get the ball to their hitters. It’s amazing what serving does. “That was a good con¿dencebooster for the girls to win. I was very proud of the girls, just an incredibly hard-working group of kids that buys into the whole game plan.’’ Emily Jones was an unsung hero with her ¿ne overall play and rightside hitting. Leigh Borrett was a passing machine at libero and Abby Carfantan made some big hits at critical times.

Groenendijk was checking out Redeemer College in Ontario for possible enrollment next year, but the rest of the DCS girls elevated their games in her absence. “Hopefully this weekend gave them a con¿dence booster,’’’ said DCS coach Mary Joan Visscher. “The coming-together is the part that’s huge. “It would have been nice to go to three (in the ¿nal).’’ Campbell River Christian and Wellington tied for third, Ladysmith won the consolation championship over Lake Cowichan 25-12, 25-23, Cowichan and North Island tied for seventh, Chemainus was the Tier 2 champion after beating Queen Margaret’s 10-25, 25-23, 15-12 and Nanaimo Christian came 11th over Brentwood B. See our web site story for more.

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High stakes game is played at the net by Gabby Foglietta of Campbell River Christian and Olivia Bakker from Duncan Christian School Saturday. DCS won 25-16, 25-13. Bakker was a tournament all-star.

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Citra’s lone goal stands as winner

Brentwood brings its best after a two-week layoff

Make it eight: Div. 1 soccer squad wins again in ﬁrst road game of the season

Independent Schools: Volleyball competition on home court results in a sweep to top spot without giving up a set Don Bodger

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break at this point of the season isn’t exactly desired, but time off didn’t hurt Brentwood College’s senior girls’ volleyball team at all. Brentwood utilized the home court advantage to the fullest, blitzing the competition for ¿rst place in the Independent Schools Association championships. “We had two weeks off,’’ said Brentwood coach Jill Fougner. “One of those weeks we didn’t play at all. We had a mid-term break. We had the weekend off before that as well. “For volleyball, it’s a bit unusual to take two weeks off in a row. I wasn’t really sure how we were going to come back.’’ Any fears were allayed quickly in pool play, as Brentwood swept to top spot with victories over Collingwood, Glenlyon Norfolk and York House Friday. “We went through our round robin quite handily,’’ said Fougner. “We didn’t have any issues at all.’’ Crofton House, West Point Grey, Saint Michael’s University School and St. Margaret’s made up the other pool. Brentwood met fourth-place SMU from Pool A in the quarter¿nal to begin Saturday’s play and kept rolling with a 25-16,

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25-13 triumph. The semi¿nal match against West Point Grey saw Brentwood playing at peak ef¿ciency. The ¿nal result wasn’t even close, 25-8, 25-9. “We really had a great semi¿nal,’’ said Fougner. The ¿nishing touch in the ¿nal was a 25-21, 25-20 win against Crofton House. “Crofton’s a very good team,’’ said Fougner. “We were pushed in the ¿nal.’’ But Brentwood never really wavered from having command of all its matches. “We didn’t lose a set all weekend,’’ said Fougner. St. Margaret’s beat West Point Grey in the bronze medal game. Brentwood’s proli¿c co-captains Emily Hindson and Tessa Michaels were both in ¿ne form throughout the tournament. Everyone on the squad received playing time and contributed. Brentwood is currently ranked ¿fth in provincial AA heading into the playoff portion of the season. The North Island ¿nals take place this week at Kwalikum followed by the Island tournament at Woodlands. It promises to be a tight race with some very good teams on the island besides Brentwood. Lambrick Park and Vanier, down from AAA, are both strong in a competitive ¿eld. R E TO GIS D TE AY R !

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Tower of power Spencer Manton of Brentwood College hovers over Hannah Wolverton of Collingwood before hammering the ball down during the Independent Schools Association senior girls’ volleyball championship hosted by Brentwood Friday and Saturday.

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ifferent venue, same result. After eight straight games at home — the last seven resulting in wins — Cowichan LMG Pringle hit the road for the ¿rst time and pushed its Div. 1 Island Soccer League winning streak to eight. With both teams missing a key Hughes brother — Tyler for Cowichan and Jordie for Bays United Liquor Plus — the absences balanced out and the players locked in for a tough battle Saturday at Victoria’s Finlayson Park. Cowichan got the one goal it needed 13 minutes into the second half on a low, hard left-footed shot from just outside the box by Dan Citra for a 1-0 victory. “It was kind of a strange game, each team feeling each other out, for sure, in the ¿rst half,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “The ¿eld’s so big, it’s hard to pressure. The pace of play was actually fairly slow compared to most games.’’ Bays brought in several call-ups, Martin added, and actually tried to slow the pace of the game down — even after falling behind. Cowichan wound up with four breakaways, but couldn’t pad the lead. “They were pushing up and there were big gaps in their defence on the massive ¿eld,’’ Martin said. Ryan Andre went right around the goalkeeper on one occasion but couldn’t convert and Matt Arnett had a couple of chances in all alone. Dave Seager ¿lled in for Hughes at centre back and worked well with Jesse Winter to contain the Bays’ attack. Joel Wilson recorded another shutout after allowing a whopping two goals against Nanaimo the previous week. He had six straight shutouts before that. “He didn’t really get tested too much,’’ said Martin. Cowichan’s stats are close to this time last year, but the goals against is much lower. The team was 7-2 with 32 goals scored and 10 against after nine games last season and is currently 8-1 with 37 goals scored and three against. Cowichan is at Vic West Saturday. Vic West handed Cowichan its only loss 1-0 on the opening weekend of the season. Div. 2 Cowichan United traveled to Powell River Saturday and its goals against for the season doubled in a 3-2 loss. A late penalty shot called against Cowichan decided the game. “It was pretty bad,’’ said Cowichan’s Neall Rowlings. “It’s not what made us lose the game. The ¿eld was the width of the 18-yard box. “We probably could have decided our own game earlier.’’ It was also just the second loss for Cowichan. After coming back to tie the game 2-2, “we had all the momentum and it (the penalty shot) kind of went against the play,’’ Rowlings said. Doug Nestor and Mark Bhopal scored for Cowichan.

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Caps know they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take any shifts off to be successful Work rate: Consistency making all the difference rather than spotty play Don Bodger

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eing more consistent for 60 minutes is paying off with better results for the Cowichan Valley Capitals during the last 10 games. Those 4-0 deÂżcits that cropped up a few times earlier in the B.C. Hockey League season are now a thing of the past, replaced with determination to come out on top from the Âżrst drop of the puck. At the same time, the defense has turned remarkably stingy, allowing very few goals that improves the odds of victory without taking anything else into account. The Caps were on the road Friday and battled the Powell River Kings to a 2-2 tie through regulation time. A late penalty that carried over into overtime and another late in the Âżrst overtime eventually proved their undoing. Powell River made its sustained power play pressure count by scoring in the Âżrst few seconds of the second overtime for a 3-2 victory, but the Caps still received a point in the tight Coastal Conference standings. The Caps picked up the pieces and got right back at it Sunday afternoon at Cowichan Arena to beat the Prince George Spruce Kings 4-2 with a solid team effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where we struggled before, we were putting together great periods,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Capsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; associate coach Dale Purinton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting for the most part three good periods out of our guys and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying into our systems and we have to play a certain way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too fancy even when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up and scoring goals because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it falls apart again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; An example came late in the Prince George game when the Caps went all out trying to set up defenceman Darrin Robak for a potential hat trick. The only trouble is no one stayed back and Prince Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scott McHafÂże scored a shorthanded breakaway goal with 18 seconds remaining. Luckily, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter, with the Caps already up by three at the time. The Spruce Kings have two sets of multiple family members. Scott and Spencer McHafÂże, 17, are twins while the Fitzgerald triplets, 18, from Port Alberni â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Leo, Myles and Gerry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; make up an entire forward line. After Myles Fitzgerald opened the scoring for Prince George, the Caps went ahead 2-1 after the Âżrst period on two goals by Robak but it should have been a lot more. The Caps outshot the Spruce Kings 20-5 in the period. The Caps felt Prince George goalie Marcus Beesley was

seeing the puck too well and they needed to get in his face more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we made an adjustment and had a net presence, we started getting some goals and we had a lot of chances to get goals,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Purinton. The Caps were in almost total control the rest of the way, with Keyler Bruce scoring in the second period and Brandon Mistal taking a perfect whack at the puck from the edge of the crease for a goal in the third. The recipe for the Capsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success has been simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy for the coaches to roll the lines, everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Robak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just gelling as a team more and more every day.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; With Prince George playing its third game in three days on the road, the Caps knew fatigue might be a factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we had a game plan to set, getting it deep and keep on hitting them,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Robak. And the Caps keep getting goals from the defence which is making a huge difference. Robak had so many chances from the high slot he could have scored four or Âżve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going good for me,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a lot more conÂżdence with the puck every time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out there.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robak is Âżnding a bond with newcomer Brayden Sherbinin, acquired recently from Westside for Josh Monk. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the top defensive pair on the power play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just kind of bringing everything to the table â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mostly an offensive guy and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a lot of speed,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Robak of Sherbinin. General manager and associate coach Jim Ingram brought in a familiar player from Trail, Logan Proulx, for future considerations as he keeps tinkering with the lineup. Dylan Rota was released to make room for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know the kid well and what he can do for us,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Ingram of Proulx. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need top six minutes to be happy but he can play all over the place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to upset it (the lineup) too much,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Ingram. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we get a chance, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep improving.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Caps are on the Lower Mainland for games at Coquitlam Saturday and Surrey Sunday.

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It’s been a couple of memorable months for Cowichan’s Matt Evans, a Shawnigan Lake School grad. Playing for Canada in the World Cup of Rugby in New Zealand was obviously the ultimate but he also got to experience the ﬁrst sevens competition in the Pan-Am Games at Guadalajara, Mexico right after

that as a member of Canada’s 12-man squad. Canada defeated Argentina 26-24 to win the gold medal. It was a see-saw ﬁnal game, with Evans and his mates trailing 12-7 at the half. The Canadians jumped ahead 19-12, only to have the Argentinians tie it up, but took a 26-19 lead that held up despite

another Argentina try. The potential game-tying conversion was missed. Canada blitzed Mexico 45-0 in the quarterﬁnal and nipped the United States 21-19 in the semiﬁnal. Evans has since departed for England to play for the Cornish Pirates.

B.C. Äeld hockey title a Ärst for Shawnigan Lake Going for the gusto: Members of this senior girls’ team have been focused on achieving the ultimate goal for a long time Don Bodger

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isions of a provincial championship have been dancing in the heads of Shawnigan Lake School ¿eld hockey players for a long time, like sugarplums on the days leading up to Christmas. The nucleus of the team that captured the B.C. AA senior girls’ high school title for the ¿rst time in school history Friday has been together since Grade 8. But the arrival of Kelly and Benjamin Koepp as coaches really put the title plans on course. The girls did the job from there, taking the guidance and direction provided by the Koepps to heart to make the ultimate experience happen. “When I was in Grade 9, we were undefeated in our Grade 9 year,’’ said captain Lizzie Yates, upon reÀection. “It’s de¿nitely been a big goal for a lot of us.’’ “They’ve been working towards this for 15 months,’’ said Kelly Koepp. “It wasn’t a two-month thing. “We were fortunate to have that core group — eight Grade 12s.’’ “At the beginning of the year the coaches made us put down a personal and team goal,’’ said Shawnigan player Erin Cornell. “Everyone returning to the team put winning provincials as their goal.’’ Shawnigan demolished the competition at Burnaby Lake leading up to the ¿nal, ¿nishing with 31 goals scored overall and just one against.

Wednesday’s openers brought 7-1 and 7-0 routs of Summerland and York House, respectively. The conclusion of pool play Thursday brought a 4-0 whitewashing of Lambrick Park and Shawnigan walked over Summerland 6-0 in a quarter¿nal contest. A 5-0 clobbering of Rossland in the semi¿nal set up a muchanticipated battle with defending champion Collingwood for the championship. Collingwood had to ¿ght to get there, Koepp pointed out, beating Crofton House in overtime. A little motivational tool on the part of the Koepps paid dividends. “One of our strategies at provincials was to do a lot of video work — not with games per se but the mental side of it,’’ said Koepp. “It’s opening them to things some of them will get at a higher level.’’ Shawnigan approached the Collingwood game with a bit more caution at ¿rst. “I think we all went in really nervous because we knew it was going to be our toughest game,’’ said Cornell. Cornell scored within the ¿rst seven minutes and that seemed to settle Shawnigan down. “That was really good for our spirits and you could tell it took a toll on them,’’ said Yates. Cornell added another in the second half to put Collingwood away. “It was a challenging game — physically and mentally — because they are a good team and they have good players,’’

said Yates. It was a game that required constant concentration, added the stellar defender. “In a millisecond, they could go and score a goal,’’ she said. But Shawnigan closed it out and didn’t allow Collingwood back into the game. The feeling at the end was something special for the team, with many Shawnigan supporters — including headmaster Dave Robertson — in attendance to witness a new era for sports at the school. “When we won the game, it was huge for the team, but it was also huge for the coaches.’’ said Yates. “We’re really close. We work together.’’ Cornell and Julianne Hennig combined for 17 goals. Seven other players contributed the remaining 14. It was a team effort all the way. The goalies, the defence and forward were in perfect unison with cohesive two-way play. “We’re lucky to have such a solid defence with Lizzie back there,’’ praised Cornell. “A real highlight for the tournament was our quarter¿nal against Summerland,’’ said Koepp. “We played everybody. “Our second lineup showed when they played the entire second half the same level of play was maintained. Everybody played a signi¿cant amount of time except in the ¿nal.’’ Shawnigan also won the Friendship Cup, UBC and island tournaments this season. Koepp could tell the girls were ready to complete the job during a pre-tournament practice. “You could see they had done

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Hail to the champs! Front row, from left: Chloe Gilliot, Tomoko Ogawa, Lindsay Moulaision, Lizzie Yates, Vanessa Smith, Julianne Hennig, Sydney Hamm, Brianne Zinkiew. Middle row: Kelly Koepp (coach), Kelsi Parker, Vivian Braithwaite, Megan Lewis-Schneider, Erin Cornell, Lizzie Adams, Kat Doherty, Pauline Hunecke, Neele Slawyk, Kaja Hansen, Kennedy Watson. Back row: Malte Pingel, Amber de Villiers, Rachel Warner, Nahanni Dynes, Nicole Crowley, Benjamin Koepp (coach). Bottom left, Crowley pressures a Collingwood attacker. Bottom right, Moulaison makes a big tackle.

the work that was asked of them,’’ she said. The complete ¿nal game is on video and the girls were anxious to see it because they were almost too focused on playing to really enjoy everything that was happening. “It’s one of those moments you can feel all the energy

watching it again,’’ said Yates. “The culture and enthusiasm for ¿eld hockey at Shawnigan has taken a boost,’’ raved Koepp. A tour to Germany is already planned next season. “We want to show them that kind of culture,’’’ said Koepp. “We’re going to probably

have to turn away rather than search for girls,’’ she said. Yates is graduating in June and won’t be back, but realizes the importance of the legacy this team is leaving. “There’s de¿nitely some girls coming up that are good and they have a very good opportunity,’’ she said.

Provincial AAA Äeld hockey tourney begins for Frances Kelsey Don Bodger

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rances Kelsey Breakers begin play Wednesday in the provincial AAA senior girls’ high school ¿eld hockey championships at Kelowna. Kelsey is up against West Vancouver,

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provincial runners-up last season, in its ¿rst pool game at 11:15 a.m. Kelsey plays Eric Hamber at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday and Gleneagle at 8:45 a.m. Thursday to round out pool play. After that, the top eight go into the championship draw and the bottom eight into the consolation round for the playoffs Thursday afternoon and Friday to determine ¿nal placements.

Kelsey ¿nished second on the island. Cowichan Secondary failed to qualify but received a second chance when Claremont backed out of a challenge game. Cowichan went in its place against Chilliwack at Tsawwassen Wednesday but lost 3-2 in a game decided on strokes. Cowichan had a 2-1 lead in the last ¿ve minutes but couldn’t hang on.

In the 10-minute overtime, “we had lots of pressure,’’ said Cowichan coach Jen Budding. “Right off the bat, we had a shot and just missed.’’ Chilliwack prevailed 4-3 on strokes. “Our goalie just missed two of them,’’ said Budding. “A couple of our strokes hit the goalie.’’ Alex Kellar, Michelle Pewarchuk and Lauren James all played strong games for Cowichan.

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