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Duncan dad dead in crash

Duncan occupied Downtown rally: Protesters show support for international Occupy Wall Street movement

Dies with daughter: crash near Qualicum

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Duncan man and his 12-year-old daughter are dead following a collision yesterday on Highway 19 near the Alberni cutoff that also killed a Nanaimo man. Michael David Anderson, 39, and Marissa Jade Bridge, 12, of Comox, were pronounced dead at the scene. According to a release from the Oceanside RCMP, they were the occupants of a Green Nissan Path¿nder that was northbound on Highway 19 near Exit 51 Oct. 16, shortly before 4:30 p.m. Police say the Path¿nder left the highway, travelled across the grass median and into the southbound lanes where it struck a southbound blue Ford pick-up truck head-on. The driver of the Ford pick-up was taken to Nanaimo Regional Hospital by the Provincial Ambulance Service and pronounced dead at the hospital. Police say his identity has not been released at the request of the family. Anderson, who managed the bakery at the Duncan Superstore, is remembered as a kind and helpful man. more on page 6

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Tracy Parow shows her distaste for corporate and bank control of the economy during Saturday’s Occupy Duncan rally in Charles Hoey Park.

reed sucks. That message appeared on Tracy Parow’s small sign among a grove of others hoisted at Saturday’s Occupy Duncan rally against corporate control of Canada’s banking and economic systems. The peaceful protest and parade by some 75 all-age Cowichanians in Charles Hoey Park posed some answers about solving legal control by government, banks, and other ¿rms. But the event did twin similar demonstrations worldwide — including ¿erce Occupy Wall Street protests stateside where economic issues, bank bailouts and bankruptcies have reached a crisis. Cowichanians don’t want things in Canada to get that bad. That’s why ralliers demanded changes to what they said is one per cent of Canucks controlling the economic wealth of the other 99 per cent. “We are the 99 per cent,” said Alastair Haythornthwaite of the machinists’ union. “People are realizing there are two classes, and you can’t put that genie back in the bottle. “It’s based on exploitation and greed, not looking after people.” Folks such as Sharon Ignace. “I’ve fought for this cause all my life,” she said of economic equality. “Little by little, the bad apples run things. “They throw us a bone every few years to shut us up.” But Parow refused to stay quiet about dumping banks and the monetary system, and replacing them with bartered goods and services. “It would be interesting to create a system without money,” she said, noting Nov. 5 is of¿cial Move Your Money Day. “Move it from private banks to credit unions and alternate systems,” she said. Solutions to fairly sharing Canada’s wealth come from electing caring leaders who don’t pander to the establishment, she explained. But elections are only part of the answer, she and Haythornthwaite explained. They wanted public pressure put on our current leaders to change policies suppressing workers’ bargaining rights and allowing other social controls. more on page 4

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Four school trustees decide not to pursue re-election There will be at least four new faces around the School District 79 board table after Nov. 19’s vote. Trustees Ann Andersen, Barb de Groot, Diana Gunderson and Julie Thomas have all bowed out of the running for a seat on the nine-member board. Five familiar faces, however, are up for

re-election — incumbents Deb Foster, Eden Haythornthwaite, Cathy Schmidt, Hannah Seymour and Candace Spilsbury. Newcomers to the election race, meanwhile, are Duncan Brown, Ryan Bruce, Keith Chicquen, Ellen Oxman, Amrik Prihar and Michelle Redfern. For those interested in a look at the candidates,

Behnsen makes it Äve after mayor’s chair

Races busiest in CVRD’s south end

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¿ve-way race is underway for North Cowichan’s mayor’s chair. The ¿nal person to ¿le nomination papers by Friday’s deadline was Joyce Behnsen — the lone woman vying for the job in B.C.’s Nov. 19 civic vote. Behnsen, a Duncan native and community project consultant, has a record of attending council meetings and voicing concerns about municipal management. Her planks span open government, ¿nancial accountability, planned growth, affordable housing and recreation, timely business-approval processes, infrastructure upgrades, a ‘Clean Cowichan’ eco-platform, emergency readiness, local food production and more. “For years I felt the mayor’s role should be leadership.” Behnsen would preserve Echo Heights to pprevent competition with developers. Using farmland effectively while promoting local food processing and cold storage was also key. She supports creating jobs in vvalue-added wood sectors. “Economic development is uunder our noses and council hhas kept the door closed, Joyce Behnsen: m making it prohibitive to move wants to be mayor ahead and create industries w we dearly need for our tax base and jobs.” Behnsen nixed borrowing money for municipal-hall renos, preferring satellite of¿ces

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Economic development is one of the issues at the forefront in North Cowichan. — perhaps the old Hayes or Doman buildings, pending a cooperative solution. She wanted municipal waste and trash treated to generate power, jobs and taxes. “North Cowichan should be an affordable place to do business with a clean environment and with affordable housing,” she said of creative housing and zoning, maybe “little rural villages.” Amalgamate with Duncan? “Yes, by realigning the borders and include part of Area E at Polkey Road,” Behnsen said, supporting speed bumps, and moving council meetings to evenings. “I don’t go into meetings to waste time but to make decisions. As mayor, I see myself as a host.” Behnsen’s competition — Mayor Tom Walker, former mayor Jon Lefebure, Clayton

Balabanov and Scott Baker — had all declared earlier. Look for their introductory stories online at the elections tab on cowichannewsleader.com. Meanwhile, at least one new face will grace council in a 17-candidate race. Five of six councillors seek re-election, while veteran councillor George Seymour called it quits. The ¿ve-way mayoralty bout twins the card for six council seats currently occupied by incumbents Ruth Hartmann, Dave Haywood, Garrett Elliott, Al Siebring and John Koury — all seeking another three-year term. Their challengers include Pat Barnes, Robert Douglas, Roger Hart, Geoff Hincks, Hilary Huntley, Barb Lines, Rod Lowe, Jagtar Singh Mann, Kate Marsh, Michael Ruge Jennifer Woike and Tom Masters (who was incorrectly referred to as a mayoral candidate in the Oct. 14 edition of the NLP).

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the Family Education Network and QSL invite you to a forum tomorrow at Koksilah school. According to a press release, participants will be able to hear the trustee candidates and share with them expectations regarding children’s education. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Childminding will be available.

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t least three new city councillors will help run Duncan city hall after the Nov. 19 civic election. Friday’s deadline for nomination papers showed nine candidates facing three current councillors seeking another three-year term on Duncan’s six-member council. In the mayorality race, Councillor Paul Fletcher is

challenging Mayor Phil Kent who wants a second term. Councillors Ray Cadorette and Jesse Winfrey did not ¿le nomination papers. Incumbent councillors on the ballot will include Joe Thorne, Sharon Jackson and Tom Duncan. Newcomers — all with no political experience of¿cially listed — include Dana Arthurs, Cassandra Bar¿eld, Martin Barker, Michelle Bell, Bob Brooke, Ranjit Dhami, Jen Holden, Judy Stafford and Michelle Staples. The new council will be sworn in during the city’s Dec. 5 inaugural ceremony in city chambers.

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here will be a hotly contested race for Cowichan’s south-end seats during the Nov. 19 Cowichan Valley Regional District election, but elsewhere? Not so much. In fact, four incumbent candidates have already secured their seat for the next term, with acclamations in Saltair/ Mel Dorey: Gulf Islands (Mel Dorey), acclaimed Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/ Glenora (Loren Duncan), North Oyster/Diamond (Mary M Marcotte), ) and Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls (Ian Morrison). Unsurprisingly, the Mill Bay/Malahat, Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill spots have generated the most candidates. In Mill Bay/Malahat, newcomer Angela Auchincloss takes on defeated 2008 candidate Balu Tatachari and Morrison: former director Mike Walker. Ian acclaimed In Shawnigan Lake, incumbent Ken Cossey will attempt to keep his seat from Roy Davies, Bruce Fraser and Kelly Musselwhite. And in Cobble Hill, CVRD Chairwoman Gerry Giles squares off against ECO Depot-opponent Dara Quast. Meanwhile, ¿rst-termer Lori Iannidinardo defends her directorship from Greg Hunt in Cowichan Bay, as does Klaus Kuhn, up against Mary Marcotte: Pat Weaver, in Youbou/ acclaimed Meade Creek. For more information about the campaign as it unfolds, ds check back at www.cowichannewsleader.com.

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Some folks wanted everyone to pay their fair tax share — Make The Rich Pay read one placard. City Councillor Joe Thorne recognized how those concerns affect Cowichanians. “One guy I talked to is upset about cuts to veterans (pensions).” Others worry about the environment, local taxes, sewage treatment, Cowichan River’s health “and a lack of government action,” he said. Protestor Danielle Swanson said she’s not

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Duncan’s new ofÄcial Åag to be unfurled next spring It’s a surprise: Design under wraps until ceremony Peter W. Rusland

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uncan has a new Àag. And like it or not, it will be unveiled March 4 during the city’s centennial celebrations. The new Àag has now been ordered from the printer’s after exhaustive design deliberations by the city’s centennial committee, led by Councillor Sharon Jackson. Six designs were submitted to the committee then massaged through community group input. However, the ¿nal design is not going to be publicly shown to citizens for comment. Why? “Because it’s a wonderful surprise,” Jackson said. Core businessman Michael Shaw was dubious. “It’s a surprise we may or may not want,” he said. Still, Jackson was con¿dent about her committee process that created

the new banner to replace governor unveils our Àag Duncan’s current Àag deon March 4,” Jackson signed by staff. said of Steven Point’s “Stuff designed by 5,000 invitation. people is always crap,” she In the spring of 2010 said. Jackson said the favoured p Indeed, some design proposal featured strong, proposals were lacklustre, dark colours, a Salish she said. salmon and waves, but Sharon Jackson: t concept was put aside. “From our request for that did it herself proposals, we got some deCity council approved t committee’s Àag signs from kids — including the Roosevelt elk pooping the woods. design, and the process used, Mayor “We also got some sketches, and Phil Kent said. got other (professional) designs that About 10 full-size Àags, plus 3,000 were not appropriate for a Àag.” smaller versions, are being printed for Duncan’s renowned heraldry $4,000. expert, Sir Conrad Swan — designer Councillor Paul Fletcher didn’t like of Duncan’s coat of arms, and the the process followed, at any price. Canadian Àag — wasn’t involved, “I’m not happy with a Àag that’ll she explained. last us 100 years, and probably Ultimately, Jackson decided to deserved public input. design the Àag herself. “Most people I know never even “From a germ of an idea, and heard of the call for designs. research, I designed it for free, with “I don’t need the secrecy of the help from the committee.” unveiling,” he said. Twenty variations later, her team “There are some really great formulated a Àag “that represents designers out there. For the centennial everything I love about Duncan, and committee to appoint themselves the the Cowichan Valley. designers, I don’t like that.” “The public will have a golden opCity birthday plans are at www. portunity to see it when the lieutenant- duncancentennial.ca.

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Have you lost your leg? If the answer is yes, North Cowichan/Duncan Mounties may be able to help you out. They’re currently in possession of a prosthetic leg. If you think it’s yours, contact the exhibit custodian at the detachment at 250-748-5522.

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mpaired- and dangerous-driving charges have been ¿led by the Crown against the driver of a Columbia Fuels tanker that Àipped then fouled ¿sh-bearing Goldstream River in April, court of¿cials say. James Smith, 34, of Nanaimo is booked for his ¿rst appearance before a justice of the peace to answer three charges, laid under the Canadian Criminal Code, in Colwood’s Western Communities Courthouse Nov. 24 at 9 a.m., staff said. Count one against Smith involves care and control of a vehicle while impaired. Count two concerns care and control of a vehicle while driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than .08. The third count involves dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. The April 16 crash saw about

The Somenos Creek Bridge on Tzouhalem Road will be closed to traffic starting Wednesday, October 19, 2011 for dike construction. Tzouhalem Road will be closed to traffic Monday to Friday from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. depending on work conditions. During construction, a detour route will be established as shown on the plan below. We regret any disruption this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and your cooperation. For further information, please contact the Engineering Department at 250-746-3128.

Emergency response teams deal with an April gas truck crash in Goldstream Park. 42,000 litres of gasoline, plus some 700 litres of diesel fuel, enter the river. The wreck, and initial fuel clean up, caused traf¿c gridlock affecting

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Duncan theft opens door to debit card fraud

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nyone who spotted suspicious activity at Duncan’s White Spot Restaurant during the weekend is asked to contact local Mounties. The call for information comes after someone broke into the local eatery and stole a debit machine plus handheld debit device. “What people do is open those things up to plant a skimmer in them, and then put the machine back into a different business without the

business’ knowledge,” explained Const. Markus Lueder, spokesman at the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment. “All of a sudden every transaction is available for fraudulence.” The theft was reported on Saturday morning. “Review of surveillance footage shows record of the thief breaking open the front doors of the restaurant and then walking inside and stealing two debit machines from different locations in the restaurant before leav-

ing,” Lueder said in a media release. “The thief was wearing a hoody and was careful not to leave ¿ngerprints at the scene.” Police are further investigating the crime and examining other surveillance footage, but request the assistance of the public to determine the identity of the individual involved in the theft. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the detachment at 250-748-5522, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — Krista Siefken

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Fault stubborn leaders for well water Äasco Chemainus wells: Issue should never have reached the court in the first place

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t hasn’t happened yet this fall, but it is as inevitable as the rain. Some time prior to the Easter Bunny’s arrival, probably before the reindeer hit your roof, there will be a boil-water advisory in Chemainus. Folks in mural town will be ¿lling their pots, cranking up their stoves and watching the steam rise. Which is ¿tting because steam should also be venting from their ears as they curse the leaders on the North Cowichan and Halalt councils for forcing them into what is a patently ridiculous situation. This is not Chemainus is in possession of a shiny how good new $6 million aquifer-well system neighbours do capable of providing all area residents — Native and non-Native — with as much business clean, potable water as they want. And as the grey North Cowichan sky exhales more H2O than two North Cowichanians could possibly need in 10 winters, that system will sit, dry and quiet. North Cowichan will point ¿ngers at the provincial government for botching the Halalt consultation process, while the province blames the courts. But the simple fact of the matter is this issue would never have gone to court in the ¿rst place if North Cowichan and the Halalt had shown more effective leadership. The Halalt has a court-dictated right to be properly consulted in the issue of that water supply. Both parties knew that. Both parties are also reasonably certain the Halalt does not own the aquifer. Those are reasonable grounds for a negotiated deal. Why North Cowichan could not reach a deal that would satisfy the needs of a Halalt band membership that’s less than one per cent of its population is incomprehensible. Why “good neighbours” can’t strike an interim deal to keep the tap running in the meantime boggles the mind.

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

This we like If we skewer the Vancouver Island Health Authority for botching an opportunity to bring MRI service to Cowichan, we also have to praise it for having the common sense to reverse its bad decision. The new portable MRI that will be in Cowichan this spring is going to make life a lot easier to attract and keep doctors. More importantly, it will be better for patients.

Access to an MRI will allow Cowichan hospital to attract and keep more doctors.

It’s great that many people have decided to throw their hats in the ring for the upcoming municipal election. What isn’t so great is the number of politicians and wannabe politicians who will be popping up at every community event in the next six weeks. Not that this is necessarily bad in and of itself, it’s just that we’re left to wonder where they were last year and if they’ll be back next year.

Chief commissioner’s treaty ultimatum welcome Tom Fletcher Black Press

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inally, somebody in the B.C. treaty negotiation system has come out and said it. Releasing the B.C. Treaty Commission’s 19th-annual report last week, Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre announced she has asked for a one-year extension to her term, to see the organization through its second decade. And if things don’t change, particularly in Ottawa, then “shut ’er down.” The commission is the independent “keeper of the process,” and the chief commissioner is appointed by agreement between the federal and provincial governments and B.C.’s First Nations Summit. Its job is to facilitate talks and dole out funds to Aboriginal groups researching and negotiating treaties. As of this year, they have disbursed $500 million — $400 million of it loans that must be repaid out of treaty settlements. “We are 19 years into the process, and we

have, just on the First Nations side, a half a billion dollar investment, and when are we going to start seeing a return on that investment?” Pierre asked. It’s safe to assume there has been at least that much spent by the federal and provincial governments as well. And after a burst of progress with the Tsawwassen and Maa-Nulth treaties, and a controversial deal with the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon, costly inaction resumed. Sliammon First Nation negotiators ¿nalized a treaty in 2009. Off it went to Ottawa, where it has languished ever since, waiting for a set of initials that would allow a rati¿cation vote by about 1,000 Sliammon people near Powell River. At stake is a settlement in which B.C. contributes 8,300 hectares of Crown land and Ottawa provides $37 million to compensate for a century of trespass and resource extraction from Sliammon territory. Other commissioners agreed with Pierre about Ottawa’s role, including the federal appointee,

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Jerry Lampert. “The Canadian system is such that they are constantly going back to Ottawa for mandates for their individual negotiators,” Lampert said. “This is bureaucratic, and it plays against the idea that we’re in a real negotiation.” With a majority government in Ottawa, and B.C. MP John Duncan as federal Aboriginal affairs minister, there is hope of movement. And there is action on another front. Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq was in B.C. last week to sign an agreement to hand authority and funding for on-reserve health programs to a new Aboriginal authority that will work with the provincial health system directly to administer reserve health programs. This will end a parallel health system run by Ottawa on reserves. A similar agreement was signed in 2006 for Aboriginal schooling. Alas, ¿ve years later, there is still wrangling about funding between the First Nations Education Steering Committee and

Ottawa. But I’m told there is progress there, with resolution possible by the end of this year. Sto:lo Tribal Chief Doug Kelly, chair of the First Nations Health Council, says its ¿nancing terms are clear, and dealing Ottawa out of healthcare delivery will improve outcomes. B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong and Aboriginal Relations Minister Mary Polak agree these broader self-government transfers for health and education, along with forest and mining deals, will bring treaties closer. Pierre’s blunt warning must have been heard in Ottawa. It appears the Sliammon treaty has been located and will receive federal blessing this week. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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How effective will the Occupy Duncan corporate protest be? “Not that effective. I wasn’t aware (protest) was happening. I feel sorry for the U.S., and Canada could go the same way — the rich only get richer.”

Sandra James, Duncan

“Yes (it will be effective). We’re putting our money in the banks but if they control it and manipulate it, it’s no good.”

Sydney Kearns, Maple Bay

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 spending habits are way out of control

Please, no more applications to join the gang

Dear editor I hope G.D. Chaster’s recent letter has not undone a lot of very hard work by very many people to bring local citizens, their families and tourists to downtown Duncan; to walk, to enjoy music, to stop for a meal or to patronize one or several of our many wonderful shops. He claims there is a bar on every corner and that “drunks and druggies” are either lying around everywhere or dancing in the streets. If the speakers in the park need to be redirected during Summer Festival, this can be addressed. If there are people causing disturbances in the area, this also can be addressed. If trespass and thievery are occurring, I am very sorry to hear it. Please phone the police, Mr. Chaster. That is what they are for. Why he would attach my name to such a letter is a mystery. I am a grandmother who enjoys needlework and growing vegetables. Between my two jobs, my work as a Duncan councillor and my volunteer work, I actually don’t have time to roll around with my friends in Charles Hoey Park. And in regards to me having a “gang,” please stop saying that. Since the letter was published, applications to join have been coming in thick and fast and I don’t know what to do about them. Sharon Jackson

In my opinion: Council is irresponsible

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ur mayor and council have no common sense about spending or respect for the taxpayer. North Cowichan’s taxation policies have taken more than the median income growth of our residents in the past ¿ve years. The municipality’s taxing and spending is out of control and its taxing spree sped up in 2011. North Cowichan’s per capita taxes (total taxes collected divided by the population of Andrew Leong North Cowichan) have increased by 48 per cent Cowichan residents march in the Occupy Duncan protest Saturday near Charles Hoey Park. To vote on how effective since 2005. For the year 2011, North Cowichan you think the ongoing protest movement will be, log onto cowichannewsleader.com increased per capita taxes by 12 per cent. According to Stats Canada’s last census, during the period 2000 to 2005, North Cowichan’s the government and have their hands in each ram down our thoats. median household incomes increased only by 4.4 other’s pockets? But heck, what do I know? I am no business genius but why invest Yes Tom, we live and breath EMFs at work, at close to $1 billion into something estimated to per cent during that period. If one assumes the same rate of household income growth for 2006 Duncan school and at home. Electromagnetic pollution take 40 years to earn back the initial investto 2011, then our taxes are currently increasing at is all around us and the rate of increase is rising ment, especially when the meters in use today times the rate of the median income. exponentially, but that does not mean it is without have been proven to be reliable and accurate? Humour us in our silly questioning health ramifications. If it is not the most significant, Every article I have read about Smart Meter 12Although North Cowichan boasts its residential taxes are low compared to most B.C. locales, it is still a matter of significant concern for many shows them plagued with problems — inacof our superiors remember Catalyst Paper bears a disproportionof us who do know better. We may not be able to curate readings, doubling, even quadrupling, Dear editor ately huge tax burden that helps reduce taxes for stop the wireless railroad from going through, but customer’s bills. Hydro may argue it will stop Tom Fletcher certainly takes on an insulting hydro theft. Where there is a will there is a way. the residential taxpayers. tone with us common folk. Say “Smart Meter” we can speak out against the bullying tactics of the A closure of the Crofton Mill would necessitate powers that be. It’s about time we did. We all know that. and Tom’s all over it trumpeting the voice of Where are the bene¿ts? Who is going to pick a tax increase of 30 per cent according to municiKaren Simmons wireless reason and shouting heresy at those pal staff! Can you bear that? up the tab if this turns out to be another big Duncan who cry foul. I guess we are just too dumb to In a comparison with Surrey, our mayor and mistake and has to be ¿xed? We all know who: know better. Sit down and shut up everyone. council get a failing grade. us, the people of B.C. BC Hydro, corporate shareholders and a pro¿tSmart Meters smarter than the During that same period, 2005 to 2011, Surrey’s Jim Compton driven wireless industry are poised to make per capita taxes went up 29 per cent. Surrey’s per billions of dollars respectively. Excuse me but people who spend money for them Duncan capita taxes are only $481 compared to North where’s the pro¿t for the rest of us? We will Dear editor Cowichan’s $716. be paying more. The cost of hydro is going On the BC Hydro website it says the cost of In other words, for every $1 taxed in Surrey for up. I’m tired of the rhetoric and the pablum Smart Meters will be $930 million, however With your support we can beat each citizen, North Cowichan taxes $1.49. corporations and industries alike feed us — the they will save $70 million over the next three homelessness It is because our mayor and council are inefsocial and environmentally responsible spin years. Do the math! That works out to about ¿cient and wasteful. public relations pumps out to convince us we $23.3 million per year. If you divide the cost of Dear editor As we near the end of Homeless Action Water and sewer expenditures have increased need their products; want their products; and $930 million by the $23.3 million we are “savWeek, I would like to thank all those who by 225 per cent because the cost of new developare “guaranteed” how safe and bene¿cial it is ing” each year, it will only take 40 years to pay spoke out to raise awareness of homelessness ment infrastructure has been borne by existing or will be. Don’t you wonder who funds these them off. Wonderful. and its systemic roots: poverty, lack of affordtaxpayers subsidizing the developers. studies to assure public trust? Perhaps the same As far as the worry about the WiFi radiation, able housing, and inadequate support services. Parks and recreational spending has increased industries and global conglomerates who lobby if they are active only one minute a day then I Sharing stories is a powerful tool in creating by 230 per cent. Soon, taxpayers can include subt think people should be more concerned about social change and your words are vital remind- sidies for the curling club operation in our taxes. all a the cellphones that seem to be constantly ers that safe, affordable housing is a human Recently, the mayor announced aid for the in i use by people passing you in the street, in right. As well, I would like to acknowledge Cliffs project. As he put it “we got some money s stores etc. all the front-line workers and volunteers who for them.” You can be sure that aid came from M. Drew M stand side-by-side with those experiencing “Should Duncan council build a $65,000 centennial taxes levied and sitting in reserves. That cost Duncan D homelessness, or at risk of becoming homedrinking fountain in city square?” should have been borne solely by the developer. less. Your commitment to ending homelessness All of these decisions have resulted in our debt inYou answered: (53 votes) an essential role in creating a caring, safe creasing by 364 per cent between 2005 and 2010. SSmart meters a mistake we will end plays 83 per cent NO community with affordable housing for all. While the population in North Cowichan has Helene Demers uup paying for increased by only about 5.5 per cent between To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the VIU Department of Anthropology DDear editor 2005 and 2010, North Cowichan has increased web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Re: the Smart Meters BC Hydro is trying to its wages and bene¿ts to its employees by 67 per cent. Compare that to the 4.4 per cent median income growth mentioned earlier. 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orth Cowichan Councillor Al Siebring is savouring a hard-won half-victory. He’s been campaigning for more than a year to get the provincial government to reconsider its policy of downloading major crime investigation costs onto the municipalities where the crimes occur. And after months of back-and-forth letter writing, Siebring ¿nally got a piece of good news. “I appreciate your concerns around the uncertainty of unanticipated policing costs and your inability to ¿nancially plan for these extraordinary cases,” Solicitor General Shirley Bond wrote in a letter to North Cowichan Mayor Tom Walker. “Ministry staff have spoken with the RCMP about developing some parameters around when the provincial force will assist municipalities with speci¿c crimes and/or investigations. As a result, a working group is being struck to develop some criteria that will provide a level of certainty and consistency between governments.” Siebring said it’s anybody’s guess what the criteria will end up looking like, but he’s pleased to see the process starting. Under the current system, municipalities could be handed multi-million dollar bills several years after a crime occurs. “We need predictability,” Siebring said. “If we’re going to budget, we can’t get a bill three years later.” Bond, meanwhile, promised local government input will be sought in developing the new criteria.

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Final arguments made in long-standing Catalyst Paper taxation court battle Supreme Court appeal: North Cowichan mayor expecting ruling to be made in about a month Krista Siefken

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t certainly wasn’t a typical morning for Tom Walker. At work by 6 a.m. Tuesday, North Cowichan’s mayor settled in front of a television — with a beverage and a muf¿n — and watched a live broadcast of Supreme Court of Canada proceedings. The purpose, of course, was to witness yesterday’s closing arguments for Catalyst’s tax revolt against the municipality. “I expect it will probably be a month,” Walker said of when to expect a decision from the seven

Supreme Court justices. of Canada hearing, but “I felt very good about it. Walker said he wishes the m I thought our lawyers prematter had been settled sented themselves well and out of court. were well informed, and I “I think when you go t court, it’s a bit of crap just have a good feeling — to but you never know until shoot, and that’s why m door is always open. the decision is rendered.” my Catalyst has been battling Tom Walker: bit of I like to talk through t what it calls unfairly high things, and I never feel a crap shoot taxation from North Cowcomfortable, no matter w the issue is, when ichan since 2009. what It ¿rst pled its case to B.C. Suwe’ve ended up in court. That’s not preme Court, which ruled in North my preference.” Cowichan’s favour. Still, Walker hopes that once The Crofton mill owners’ appealed Canada’s top court renders its decithe decision at the B.C. Court of Ap- sions, the municipality and its largest peal, which again ruled in favour of employer can move beyond the legal North Cowichan — prompting Cata- dispute. lyst to take the case to the Supreme “I think our council has a pretty Court of Canada. good grasp on the taxation issue, Yesterday’s closing arguments because we try to accommodate our lasted a couple of hours. largest employer, try to accommoCatalyst staff chose not to comdate the businesses in the valley, and ment on Tuesday’s Supreme Court we listen to all of the concerns.”

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y the way, did you hear: • City antique dealer Ray Scudder has ¿nished his ¿rst sculpture commenting on the plight of women of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and the Highway of Tears. Scudder’s ¿gurative stonework is on display at Ray’s Antiques in downtown Duncan. • The entrance to Shawnigan Beach Estates looks a little better after a volunteer work party Sept. 11. Organizer Gaileen Flaman is sending huge thanks to volunteers Janet Jensen, Pam Chicquen, Ian Briand, Tim Taylor and Charlie Paluch. Even Shawnigan Director Ken Cossey, who doesn’t even live in the neighbourhood, got his hands dirty. Residents are encouraged to share their visions for the entrance revitalization project with Flaman at 250-929-8372 or giggleen@ yahoo.com • Zoë Nash says Cowichan Toastmasters #950 — a non-pro¿t educational group that offers communication and leadership training at a reasonable cost — is in a period of metamorphosis. It is now meeting in the Duncan Travelodge on 7 p.m. Wednesdays, to accommodate the increased membership. New members are always welcome. Nash or local club president Will Burrows can help if you are looking for more information. Call Call 250-743-9316.

• Duncan’s Alex Amstutz marked the start of the new school year with accolades as Coast Capital Savings handed the University of Victoria student a Citizenship Award for demonstrating strong leadership within his community while balancing his academic and personal life. His was one of 48 awards totalling $144,000 Coast Capital donated to deserving students from across the province. • The name Cornelius (Cory) Holob may not mean much to some in the Cowichan area, but his obituary notice sure caught the attention of Ann Andersen, Glen Ridgway and Anne Murray. The trio, all school trustees in the ‘80s, became well-acquainted with Holob when he was appointed by the provincial government in May 1985 as a trustee to replace a Cowichan school board ¿red that month for refusing to submit a balanced budget. They were all involved in that board. Holob, 84, died last month in White Rock. • Paulette Cornish tells us a couple of artists from our area that will be featured in an art show in Victoria in November called Fibres @ the Hill. One is Gloria Daly of Duncan, the other is Gayle McIvor of Cobble Hill. Email paulette@ shaw.ca for more information. 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.

Valley people Name: Edna Lawson Occupation: cook at the Tzouhalem Hotel Age: 105 Hometown: Milan, Minnesota If you get a chance go see: On Golden Pond — I like Henry Fonda Right now I am reading: Driftwood Cottage by Sherry L. Woods I’m listening to: classical and jazz At least once everyone should: visit the Kinsol Trestle Most people don’t know: my age Proudest or happiest moment: when my oldest daughter Ruby was born Biggest fear: growing old If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: build a brandnew hospital Before I die: a reunion with family and 101 grandchildren Words I live by: keep busy, eat well and stay happy Andrew Leong

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Classical meets classic rock in fresh ballet Mary Ellen Green

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ictoria Ballet is preparing for an unusual pas de deux — classical dance and classic rock — in Ballet Rocks: From Bach to Pink Floyd. Including seven premieres by six choreographers, Ballet Rocks is a mixed program that will blend hard-core music with hard-hitting dance, taking the audience on a musical and movement journey through the ages. The performance will also feature live music from internationally celebrated Canadian cellist Denise Djokic, who will perform Bach cello suites in the ¿rst half. “This is the ¿rst time we’re truly doing a mixed program,” says Ballet Victoria’s artistic director Paul Destrooper. “I’ve always done a oneact ballet or a story ballet, and I would put the mixed

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Live cello will be part of Ballet Victoria’s intriguing blend of Bach and Pink Floyd. program in front of that and gauge the audience’s reaction. You almost have to build the rights before you can take a risk like this. “Story ballets are accessible. There’s a narrative, people know what to expect. If I just say to people that I’m going to

do a ballet where there’s different pieces, people on point, classical music, live music, rock ‘n’ roll, people wonder if there’s going to be something they like in there.” The ¿rst half features four works to Bach and the second half has ¿ve works to Pink Floyd hits

including Wish You Were Here and The Wall, choreographed by Ballet Victoria newcomer Sandrine Cassini from Nice, France who recently joined the company. “I remember watching The Wall cartoon when I was a child,” says Cassini who is also dancing in the production. “Although I’m a classically trained dancer I’ve always regretted not being a rock musician because they get into such a trance on stage. People think ballet is uptight or intellectual, but I think we should have the same audiences at the ballet as at rock shows,” she says. Your ticket What: Ballet Rocks Where: The Cowichan Theatre When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets: $40, seniors $30, students $20, eyeGo $5 Call: 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

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If you can stand the heat, get into the Kitchen

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From London, England comes a tour de force spectacle frequently performed all throughout Europe. The Kitchen puts the workplace centre stage in a blackly funny and furious examination of life lived at breakneck speed, when work threatens to define who we are. Arnold Wesker’s play is set in 1950s London, in the kitchen of an enormous West End restaurant, where the orders are piling up: a post-war feast of soup, fish, cutlets,

omelettes and fruit flans. Featuring an ensemble of 30 people and set in a real kitchen, actors prepare real food on stage. You can see an encore presentation of the National Theatre production in HD on the big screen, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cowichan Theatre. Tickets range from $15.50 to $23.50. Call 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

As Cowichan goes, so goes the world Canary in a coal mine: Made-in-Cowichan documentary explores the value of the volunteer in the good health of society Peter W. Rusland

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hink of the Warm Land as a canary in the coal mine of social awareness and need. Cowichan ¿lmmaker Tom Shandel’s new 42minute movie explains government pullback on taxpayer funding for crucial community programs, downloading responsibilities onto unsung heroes such as the late Ronnie Phipps. Cowichanians can fete Phipps’ activist life, and her founding of the B.C. Coalition of Health Promotion, during Thursday’s premier of Shandel’s picture As Cowichan Goes, So Goes The World. “The whole economic collapse has changed the agenda for everyone,” said the Cow Bay director who co-produced The Corporation. Shandel explained how Cowichan Goes mirrors the current Occupy Wall Street movement that spawned Saturday’s Occupy Duncan rally. Citizens, he said, want answers about how the world economy — including money for local programs for the disabled, seniors, kids and others — is controlled by one per cent of the population, including bankers and politicians. “Ronnie called and asked if I’d be interested in a project about health promotion.” Shandel was stoked as a documentary maker who explores medicare and other social keystones. courtesy Tom Shandel The project started in 2008, spotlighting government’s reliance on compassionate non-pro¿t groups such the 250-odd in Volunteer-driven, caring organizations like Cowichan Hospice are key to the concept of health promotion — the subject at the heart of the latest documentary Älm from local producer Tom Shandel. Cowichan. “We used Ronnie’s vision of all organizations people with a social conscience can come forward, and they by governments. delivering the determinants of health.” have the time. “People need information and education so they can marshal But Phipps’ sudden death in 2009 was well “The one per cent hasn’t encountered this kind of force ever their own attack and campaign. bbefore Shandel started editing. before.” “When you know what you didn’t know, you have a better “I was left with the project, and very modest Cowichan Goes displays non-pro¿ts delivering good work chance at affecting public policy,” he said of his Àick for folks funding of 20 per cent — that was it.” “as more and more governments start to rely on it and expect of all political stripes. Still, Shandel soldiered on, ¿nding money to it — then places are left high and dry when the taps are turned “This cuts all ways — people in these organizations aren’t ¿nish the story he thought critical. off as (grant) money gets tight,” he said. just NDP, Liberal or Tories. “I learned the whole notion of the non-pro¿t One answer is a volunteer strike. “This is about the caring society we signed up for, and we’re Ronnie Phipps: sector as an expression of community, and how “But no volunteer or non-pro¿t will stop giving rides to can- not happy seeing it slip away — that’s what Ronnie stood for. a Cowichan hero it builds community,” he said. cer patients, or shelter to the homeless — and the government “She was a hero.” But Cowichan Goes shows how governknows that,” Shandel said. Your ticket: i iti drained dough from struggling local volunteer mentt priorities So Cowichan Goes aims to educate about peacefully targetWhat: Eye-Opener ¿lm As Cowichan Goes, So Goes the groups. ing policy makers, he said. World Government’s attack on the middle class has angered aver“We want to affect public policy. When: Oct. 20, 7 p.m. age Americans who’ve launched the Occupy Wall Street “People who see this ¿lm will be those in the non-pro¿t Where: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. movement — leaving Shandel’s ¿lm ahead of the curve. sector,” he said, citing almost half of Cowichan’s 82,000 Tickets: Free. Call 250-701-7928 “Government’s seeing the middle class has more bite — residents give some time to volunteer work that’s relied upon

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Savings Centre, 2687 James Street. Call 250-246-4600 for information.

Free Parenting Group: for parents of teens, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan. Presented by the Community Options Society. Phone 250748-0232. Sister Girl: four gals and a guy from Revelstoke that sing in a harmonious fashion, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250748-7246. Tenants’ Rights information session: a Tenants Resources and Advisory Centre presenter will speak about the rights and obligations tenants have under the law, 9 a.m. to noon in the Heritage Hall at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Tenants and tenants’ advocates are invited to attend this free event.

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Andrew McDevitt and Carys McDevitt assist childen entertainer Charlotte Diamond in a sing-along during St. Peter’s Anglican Church’s Children Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24.

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Saturday St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Celebration: featuring the Cowichan Pipes and Drums, world-class piper Dr Gordon Pollock, highland dancers, the Barley Jar Group and more, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road, off Lakes Road. Tickets sold only in advance, $20. Call 250-748-4772. Paul Black Blues Band: Fans of good solid blues bands will love this show. Black’s got a voice that’s easy to listen to on both the ‘burners’ and slow tunes too, 8 p.m., Dancing Bean CafĂŠ, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets $12 Call 250-246-5050.

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McKeen & Jones: Beverley McKeen and Martyn Jones heavenly harmonies help round out the fall market season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Duncan Farm Market, City Square. Royal Canadians: locals who just came out of the recording studio and are primed to strut their new tunes, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246. Cowichan Fleece and Fibre Fair: lessons, demos, displays and activities for the kids tied to the art of creating with ďŹ bres, as well as ďŹ nished products for sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Island

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Artist Glenn Spicer won the city’s 2010 Arts Trophy

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

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Shania Twin: Donna Huber stars in the ultimate Shania Twain Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan theatre. Tickets $33.50. Call: 250-748-7529

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Mark Crissinger: Guitarist and songwriter plays folk-roots tunes at Duncan’s Noodles of the World bistro, 161 Station Street, 7:30 p.m. No cover.

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30th Anniversary Celebration Cowichan Intercultural Society: The celebrations begin with a Walk of Nations in the morning, followed by a One World Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Si’em Lelum Gym and ending with a Tapestry Gala at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre. Visit www. cisduncan.ca and click on Events or call 250-748-3112.

double Juno award-winner with a resume featuring 15 solo CDs with combined sales nearing 400,000 units, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert St., Duncan. Tickets $15 at the church, Christian Book & Music Centre, or online at www.stevebell.com. Call 250-746-7413.

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

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your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a one-onone basis, explaining the beneďŹ ts of good bras and measuring their bodies properly. “Most women just want to ďŹ nd a good-ďŹ tting bra that’s not uncomfortable,â€? Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.â€? Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll ďŹ t somewhere between those sizes. She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that ďŹ t comfortably? • Does your bust line “bounceâ€? when you walk while wearing your “everydayâ€? bra? • Do you overow the cup of your bra? • Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks? • Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support? • Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running? If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.

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750 Trunk Road

LOST AND FOUND COMING EVENTS

The News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce is holding several sets of “foundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the ofďŹ ce and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

BOTTLE DRIVE Fundraiser for the

Duncan Red Hots Girls’ Midget A Fast pitch

TO THE PERSON who found my cell phone and called my home phone number, the message was not clear. Please contact me again at work (250)746-0423 or home 250245-0054. REWARD & thanks

Oct 23, 2011 Bottles can be dropped off at 5877 Jaynes Rd (off Lakes) or call in advance to

250-746-8698 for pickup. Have too many bottles to drop off? We will pick them up! Please call to make arrangements. Thank you in advance for your refundable’s. Every bottle counts! COWICHAN Cat Rescue’s Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 18 & 19, SpayGhetti & No Balls Dinner, Nov. 19, Moose Lodge, 2244 Moose Road, Duncan Vendor info & rentals call 250-746-4749 Dinner tickets $40.00 Dinner info & reservations call 250743-6500

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ESSO AGENCY in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, & Fort Nelson CLASS 1 DRIVER’S REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Starting wage $30/hr - Overtime hours available - Seasonal work available (winter) FAX RESUMES WITH REFERENCES TO (250)782-5884 ATTENTION: CHRISTIAN or email cravlic@peacecountrypetroleum.com

BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsba.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.

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

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INFORMATION

INFORMATION

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

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

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

PERSONALS

PERSONALS

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

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

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). DWF, 58, Healthful life style, N/S, likes nature walks, music the arts. Would like to meet a man with similar interests who appreciates life and good people. Reply to File A 953, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

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YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

Call 310.3535

LYACKSON First Nation - Administrator The Administrator position will be a full-time position. The Administrator contributes to the efďŹ cient day-to-day operations of the Lyackson First Nation and will be responsible for providing support to, and be accountable to the Chief and Council of the Lyackson First Nation. The following is a list of the main duties associated with the position: - Oversees, plans and implements policies and procedures for all areas of the LFN’s operations. - Ensures all funding requirements for all funding sources received are fulďŹ lled. - Ensures LFN budgets are executed and managed as directed and intended by the LFN Chief and Council. - Provide input into the longrange planning for LFN and short-term (annual) LFN operations requirements, and develops and implements budgets accordingly. - Provides direction and support to administrative staff, contractors and consultants as required. Organizes and establishes internal and external(in-ofďŹ ce) communications. - Confers closely with LFN Chief and Council to coordinate and prioritize planning and overall objectives and ensures that LFN’s Chief and Council Resolutions are being adhered to. Represents Lyackson’s interests on various boards/committees for organizations that Lyackson First Nation has an association with. QualiďŹ cations - Must possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or Public Administration as well as at least 5 years experience working with First Nations organizations/governments. Strong oral and written communication skills is a necessity - Work cooperatively and effectively with others - Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary. - Must be able to maintain strict rules of conďŹ dentiality and be loyal to the ofďŹ ce of the Lyackson. Working Conditions The Administrator position will be required to work 5 days/week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Salary will commensurate with experience. Resumes will be accepted until Friday September 23rd, 2011 at 4 pm. We appreciate all interested applicants however only those meeting the criteria for this role will be contacted at this time. All resumes shall be made o the attention: Aaron Hamilton, Administrator administrator@lyackson.bc.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small ďŹ rms seeking certiďŹ ed A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer beneďŹ ts package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net

Please call 250-244-1925

Visit: www.lovecars.ca

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

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Oct. 22nd, Nov. 19th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

GET EMERGENCY Medical response and ďŹ reďŹ ghting training in Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technologist one-year diploma program. Details at www.lakelandcollege.ca or 1 800 661 6490, ext. 8527. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a full time ticketed welder for the North Vancouver Island area. Union wages. Fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Cowichan Independent Living is seeking a

Career Development/Technology Facilitator

NEW COMMERCIAL Beekeeping CertiďŹ cate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus ? Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping

AUTOBODY REPAIR tech required for busy North Island ICBC shop. Top wages & beneďŹ ts package to the suitable candidate. Call Don Lawrence at 250-949-6042 or email to: lct@cablerocket.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

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Ladysmith Chronicle

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The award-winning Ladysmith Chronicle has an opening for an editor commencing as soon as possible.

DUNCAN 104500 – Allenby, Boal, Mearns, Polkey, Roberts, TCH (126 papers)

As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital.

*all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW Extension 224

250-746-4471 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising. You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: s3EARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION OF ALL CONTENT s#ONTENT CURATION s3OCIAL MEDIA &ACEBOOK 4WITTER AS BOTH RESEARCH TOOLS and trafďŹ c generators – listening and participating in the CONVERSATION s"LOGGING s7EB MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4HE ,ADYSMITH #HRONICLE A "LACK 0RESS PUBLICATION covers the vibrant and growing communities of Ladysmith and Chemainus on the east coast of Vancouver Island. 0LEASE FORWARD YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUMĂ? BY &RIDAY October 21, 2011 to : Publisher, Ladysmith Chronicle Attention: Teresa McKinley 341- 1st Avenue, PO Box 400 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 Fax. 250-245-2260 publisher@ladysmithchronicle.com

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HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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

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.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of

Gladys Dorothy Patricia Powell

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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

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

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

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AKA: Patricia Powell, Deceased Late of Chemainus, British Columbia

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

RENTALS

LEGAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

CRIMINAL RECORD?

DUNCAN- 1895 DEBORAH Dr, Sat, Oct 22, 9am-2pm. Large Estate Sale! Everything must go!

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

REAL ESTATE

$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). BRIGHT 2BDRM condo, close to town, f/s, d/w, w/d, 19+, (avail immed) NS/NP, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-710-0881. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CLEAN RENOVATED 2 bdrm, Hospital area, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker. $750. 1-250-474-0545. COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm condo, adult oriented bldg. Underground parking, N/S, N/P. $750/mo + util’s. 250-701-2670 CROFTON 2 Bdrm Apartment Includes 5 appliances. No pets and non smoker’s preferred. $750. + utilities per mo. Ref. req. Dec 1. Call 250-246-2473 CROFTON, 2 bdrm, insuite laundry, prkng, avail now, $780+ util’s. 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 2 bdrm condo, insuite lndry Hospital area. $725 mo. (Immed). (250)704-1251. DUNCAN- (8 km north) furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $585. (250)748-1310. DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $795. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm. DUNCAN: STUDIO & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. New paint, new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs. (250)748-3729. DUNCAN- Suits responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $725. Call (250)746-7389.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ANIMAL BEDDING. Kiln dried Maple or Fir shavings, 25lb bags (approx 20 cu.ft.), $10 per bag. (250)748-0186

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.

CHICKEN MANURE WANTED: Fresh or old. We can fill a couple plastic bags or load the box of our small import truck. (250)748-0928

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call (250)4160069. DRY FIREWOOD Split & delivered. 0412.

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executor by the 16th day of November, 2011, a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them.

for sale. (250)510-

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

Rex Fransen Executor 3060 George Street Duncan, BC, V9L 2B2

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FURNITURE

ATTENTION MACHINISTS: Metaltek Machining in Lloydminster, AB is expanding!Hiring: Machinists, CNC Operators, Programmers. State-ofthe-Art Facility, Fantastic Team, Benefits. Fax 780-8725239 kent@metaltekmachining.com www.metaltekmachining.com

MURPHY BED (new) 10’W x 7.5’H, cherry wood. Double moving bookcases, originally $4300, must sell $2000 obo. Call 250-746-3616 or email to: ajclark@shaw.ca

JOURNEYMAN DIESEL Technician Canmore, Alberta. Ford experience a plus but not required. Great working conditions, top hourly rate, full benefits; Phone 403-6792252. Fax 403-678-2806. joe_buchanan@bowvalleyford.com

RV TECH - Must be certified and professional. Gas ticket necessary. Resumes & References to CountrySide RV (250) 746-1699 or bestrvdeals@telus.net SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GARAGE SALES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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

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

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, 2507018985.

CONVENIENCE STORE/gas stations. Proven product is guaranteed to attract new customers to your store. Visit our website www.DRYcamp.ca 780-918-3898. Act now, Availability limited! 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. GET PAID To lose weight. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. www.mertontv.ca. Joanna@mertontv.ca.

HERITAGE Pawn Eureka Gold detector, electric stair/upholstery stapler, Brand New Canada West spiked workboots, Transformers 16 DVD complete series, Polaroid portable DVD w/ TV docking station. 430 Whistler, 250-746-9810. www.heritage pawnbrokers.com LOVELY MAPLE-WOOD rocking chair with arms. Perfect condition. $125. Call 250748-8855 after 6 p.m. MOVING SALE CHEMAINUS. Tools: 7.25 skill saw, 60’ rubber garden hose, new 3’ level, shovels. Light golf bag 10 clubs, $25. 2 apt sized wing back chairs, light green, 4 yrs old (Sklar Peppler). Combo unit 1960’s entertainment unit, 54wx55hx20”d, shelves & drawers, $175 obo. 2 piece bureaus, $200 obo. Oak arm chairs, $10. 2 outdoor folding chairs, $10 & more. Call (250)246-5314. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

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

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

OTHER AREAS ARIZONA RANCH Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $800/MONTH utilities not included, large 2 bedroom condo for rent. In suite laundry and dishwasher. In quiet over 19 building. NS NP call Leanne 250-732-7605 or email leanne_gorle@yahoo.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

250-246-5688 LAKE COWICHAN, 2 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, ref’s, lease, $695 mo. Avail now. Call Tharin at 1-250-749-6652. LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront) 1 bdrm, $580 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Avail Nov. 1. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront), 2 bdrm, $595 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Avail Nov. 1. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

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

Renovated 2 Bdrm Apartment Quiet, secure & newly renovated Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts 2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442 SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS, 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989. SHAWNIGAN LAKE front Condo, newly furnished 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W, moorage, tennis. Available now. $850. NS/NP. (250)883-9600. SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360. www.shawniganlakebeachresort.com

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

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. Possible garden. Call (250)743-4392.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON: 2-BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. $825/mo. 250748-4253 or 250-715-5810. CROFTON- LARGE 2 bdrm unit, close to ferry, F/S, D/W, W/D hookup. Avail now. $675, 250-668-2772, 250-751-0041. CROFTON: TOP 2 bdrm, ocean view, balcony, in 4plex. F/S, shared W/D, $675+ util’s. (250)246-3773, (250)324-3430 DUNCAN: Avail. Nov 1 near hospital. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 2000 sq ft. 1 car garage, minimal yard work, 5 appliances (shared laundry), natural gas, $1400/m, includes utilities. 250-748-3539. Pets considered. N/S. Ref. required DUNCANNEWLY built 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, fenced yrd, close to town/schools, 5 appls, pets considered. $1350. (250)597-3362. DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Available now. (250)748-9059

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

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1250 incl’s util. Nov 1st. (250)748-9059

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

DUNCAN IN TOWN, newly reno’d 2-bdrm duplex, F&S, $800/mo. No pets. Avail Oct 15. 250-701-1937.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Five new plaques adorn the Sports Wall of Fame

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The 2011 additions to the North Cowichan-Duncan display in the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, clockwise from above, include: Chris Mann, Earl Morris, Don Smith, Cowichan Thunderettes and Kay Wilson.

Islanders hound Cougars Quest for the best: Top VIJHL team challenged in two games Don Bodger

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wo solid outings with the Victoria Cougars are a sign the Kerry Park Islanders can compete with the best in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Islanders put the ¿rst blemish on the Cougars’ record with a 4-3 overtime win in Victoria last Thursday and kept it close in the rematch at Kerry Park Arena Saturday, losing 3-2. “The Thursday game, I thought was one of our best team games we’ve had all year,’’ said Islanders’ coach Brad Scafe. Due to ongoing suspensions, call-ups were needed from the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo midget teams. “We changed a few things, our coverage

and stuff, and the midget guys grabbed onto it real good,’’ said Scafe. “We kept it simple and smart.’’ Conner Morgan’s second goal of the game was the overtime winner. Cole Thomson and Alex Milligan also scored. Scafe praised referee Byron Ellingson’s handling of the game. “It led to a good game,’’ he said. The rematch was much different, as the Cougars had nine power plays compared to ¿ve for Kerry Park. “When you’re in the box, there’s no Àow,’’ said Scafe. Thomson and Jake Newman scored goals. Goalie Matt Chester was brilliant in both games. The Islanders have added defenceman Josh Garneau, who was at the provincials last year, from Fernie for futures.

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Frances Kelsey’s Monica Whitney-Brown converges at the net with Rylee Etherington of Belmont on Friday during the Brentwood Invitational senior girls’ high school volleyball tournament. Frances Kelsey won 25-18, 29-27.

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Close encounters in volleyball

Brentwood tournament: Hosts catch fire after a slow start, but Lambrick pulls through Don Bodger

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he Brentwood College Invitational is a great gauge for senior girls’ volleyball teams of all levels. Traditionally, it’s been a turning point or a wake-up call depending on the outcomes at the crucial point of the high school season. The seven participating teams all at various stages of ef¿ciency put everything on the line during the two-day event in a competitive environment. The result was some exciting action and a ¿ne line between winning and losing. “This tournament, for us, we were sort of up and down a little bit,’’ said Brentwood coach Jill Fougner. “Usually, it’s ourselves or (Frances) Kelsey that won it.’’ The two local schools have occasionally put powerful squads on the court at the same time, but more often than not one is rebuilding while the other is at its peak. Kelsey is clearly in transition while Brentwood has another team capable of doing some damage in AA despite considerable roster turnover and the loss of veteran players from last year. Brentwood started this tournament on a bit of a downer, losing 21-25, 23-25 to Timberline and 15-25, 2325 to St. Thomas Aquinas. “We did not play well at all,’’ said Fougner. “The girls were able to rebound

back and played well the rest of the tournament.’’ Brentwood turned things around by beating Vanier 25-20, 25-10, Belmont 25-16, 25-17 and Kelsey 25-12, 25-14. That set up a key match with Lambrick Park, a higher-ranked team in AA, and it was a barnburner. Brentwood had a 23-22 in the second game, but couldn’t put Lambrick away. “Lambrick’s a tough team,’’ said Brentwood’s Stephanie Turnbull. “We’re just on the rise right now. We haven’t reached our peak. Every single game we get better.’’ Turnbull, who plays left side and sometimes libero, was still philosophical about the results. “It’s a transition year,’’ she said. “We lost a lot of Grade 12s last year. “We have an awesome team environment.’’ Brentwood went on to knock off Timberline 25-16, 25-15 in a rematch for third place while Lambrick won the tournament over St. Thomas in the ¿nal 25-21, 25-19. “It was too bad not being in the ¿nal,’’ said Fougner. “It was nice to beat (Timberline) quite soundly in that third-place game.’’ Spencer Manton was the Brentwood player chosen to the tournament’s all-star team. Kelsey had a tough time but played hard and ¿nished sixth after losing its playoff match to Vanier 17-25, 12-25.

“I guess the match had lost some its lustre,’’ said coach Mark Jackson after a previous barnburner between the teams. “It didn’t seem like the same match.’’ The lone victory for Kelsey in round robin was 25-18, 29-27 over Belmont. Results of Kelsey losses were: 2225, 16-25 against Timberline, 17-25, 18-25 against St. Thomas, 19-25, 2515, 12-15 to Vanier, 12-25, 14-25 to Brentwood and 20-25, 16-25 against Lambrick. “It was a good tournament to be in,’’ said Jackson. “I told the girls it was like being in a Gold division. “The girls learned a lot and stepped up and competed. Our key is sustaining the level of play.’’ Even though the team was a bit up and down, Jackson saw some positive signs in overcoming adversity. “We also have some injuries and some issues here and there,’’ he said. “At the end of the day, I’ve got a great group of kids, they work really hard and I’m proud of them.’’ Monica Whitney-Brown was Kelsey’s all-star team selection. Jackson was also impressed with Julia Norman’s great serving performances and solid setting and ¿ne play at libero from Leigh Borrett. Kelsey heads to Handsworth this weekend and then will be participating in the annual DCS tournament during the ¿rst weekend in November. Brentwood is at the Independent Schools ¿nals that weekend.

DCS girls making substantial progress Game plan: It’s not possible to reach the same level of intensity in volleyball practices Don Bodger

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uncan Christian School’s senior girls’ volleyball team is rapidly improving by playing against tougher competition. The girls ¿nished tied for 11th in the high-powered 20-team Camosun College high school tournament and then cranked it up a notch to place fourth of 16 teams at Cedar. The Single-A school hasn’t encountered many teams in its own category yet. “We’re in tournaments that have triple, double, quad,’’ said coach Mary Joan Visscher. “That’s our focus right now. “I just want to give this team the opportunity to play some stronger schools because we can’t mimic that at practice.’’ DCS quickly rose to the occasion at Camosun and looked even more comfortable at Cedar. “It showed a lot of growth on our part, for sure,’’ said Visscher. “It’s been really good for us to be a part of these strong tournaments.’’ DCS played in a powerful pool at Cedar with Dover Bay — the eventual champions — and only lost 15-13 in the ¿nal set and had close results with third-place ¿nisher Ballenas. Defeating Triple-A Wellington to close out the pool match-ups eventually sent DCS on the way to fourth overall by knocking off Nanaimo District Secondary. As is typical for a small school, Visscher has a core of returning players but rounded out the squad with the additions of some Grade 9s who’ve really stepped up to the talent level. “You have to dip into the other grade levels,’’ she said. “It really shows when you play at a higher calibre at a younger age, it really increases your rate of development as an athlete.’’ Megan Groenendijk and Jess Wikkerink were among those who did just that during their early years at the

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school and are reaping the rewards now in Grade 12. DCS is off to the B.C. Christian Schools tournament this weekend at Langley Christian. “We have to play one game at a time and go from there,’’ said Visscher of the prognosis.

Youth Athlete of the Week

Hard-hitting game features Kendra Stoner of Brentwood College, top, aiming for space over Courtney Wilson (6) and Farryn Elhorn (5) of Timberline on Friday while Emily Hindson of Brentwood reaches for the ball at the net with Wilson, above left. Timberline won 2521, 25-23 but Brentwood avenged the loss Saturday. Above right, Stoner is on the spot to play the ball against Lambrick.

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Stephanie Turnbull Hamilton, Ont. native Stephanie Turnbull is right at home at Brentwood College. “This is the perfect match for me,’’ said Turnbull, 18, who came to the school last year and is now in Grade 12. She went searching for the best rowing opportunity but also found volleyball and more. “Just the calibre of the school and academics of the school are outstanding,’’ Turnbull said. While rowing’s her first love, Turnbull is proving to be a dynamic volleyball player for coach Jill Fougner’s senior girls’ squad. Turnbull only started playing volleyball four years ago at the Hill Academy in Vaughan, Ont. “I love her competitiveness,’’ said Fougner. “She’s sort of a coach’s dream that way. Whether it’s a practice or a game, she’s just got a great work ethic and mentally very tough.’’ Don Bodger

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Knippelberg strikes twice in Cowichan’s 2-0 victory over Alberni Mitch Knippelberg isn’t just a presence on the basketball court. Knippelberg is making an impact as a soccer player with the Cowichan Secondary School senior boys’ team as well. The Grade 12 student had both goals, as Cowichan defeated Alberni

District Secondary 2-0 last Wednesday. Knippelberg scored at the nine- and 26-minute marks. Both goals came from crosses on the right hand side and finished off nicely by Knippelberg. Noah Dobson and Sam Gillman were stellar on defence according to

Ron Glass. “Cowichan played a very structured game led by Tanner Dobson and Kodi Archbold in the midfield,’’ Glass added. It was a big improvement from the previous week when Cowichan was railroaded 6-1 by Dover Bay. Jimmy Baker had the lone goal in that game.

Caps can’t dig themselves out of another 4-0 hole Tale of two teams: Second team needs to show up more often for success Don Bodger

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alling behind 4-0 isn’t a great game plan. For the second game in a row, that’s the de¿cit the Cowichan Valley Capitals faced against B.C. Hockey League opponents despite playing in the supposedly friendly con¿nes of Cowichan Arena. The Caps managed to dig themselves out of it the previous week to earn a 5-5 overtime with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, but weren’t so fortunate Saturday against the Coquitlam Express. Despite another huge rally to close the gap to 4-3, the Caps couldn’t ¿nd the equalizer this time and eventually gave up an empty-net goal that clinched a 5-3 victory for the Express. “We got off to kind of a slow start,’’ said Caps’ forward Matt Brown. “That’s not what we were looking for (Saturday) night.’’ Brown said the Caps have been like two different teams in the same game. “We’ve got to ¿gure out a way to get that second team rolling right off the bat.’’ Brown added the Caps’ troubles early in games are just a matter of the players getting on the same page. A 4-3-1 start still has the team feeling positive. “We’re moving in the right direction,’’ said Brown. “We have a really good group of guys.’’ Trailing 3-0 after the ¿rst period, the Caps appeared sunk when they gave up another goal with only 6:38 left in the middle frame. But David Pope got that one back less than a minute

later and provided some hope going into the third period. Veterans Josh Monk and Brown utilized their experience to get the Caps back into it, scoring goals 25 seconds apart. There was still nearly 13 minutes remaining when Brown scored, giving the Caps plenty of time to pull even. But Coquitlam goalie Khaleed Devji had other ideas. As he’s done in other games, Devji preserved Coquitlam’s lead by making 50 saves on 53 shots overall. “He was always square to the shots,’’ said Brown. “We were giving ‘er, but it just didn’t work out.’’ The Caps want to be much better on home ice than they’ve been, making it a dif¿cult place for opponents to play. “We’ve got a pretty good fan base here,’’ said Brown. “We want to make sure we’re putting the product on the ice they want to see. We’ve got to be better at producing a 60-minute game.’’ For now, the Caps will be hitting the road this weekend for games in Salmon Arm Friday, Penticton Saturday and Merritt Sunday. “That’ll be a good test for the boys, three games in three nights,’’ said Brown. On a personal note, Brown is enjoying the transition to a new community in his ¿nal season of junior. “It’s a blast,’’ he said. “It’s a great group of fellows on the team.’’ Brown also spoke highly of his billets and the organization as a whole. “It feels great to be in place like this,’’ he raved.

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Nifty move to the backhand is made by the Caps’ Devin Gannon in the middle of the ice to try to shake off Coquitlam’s Zack Holstrom from checking him in Saturday night’s B.C. Hockey League game at Cowichan Arena.

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owichan Valley Capitals have shufÀed back-up goaltenders. The B.C. Hockey League Caps sent Don Bodger Michael Doan back from whence he News Leader Pictorial came, going to the Northern Ontario owichan LMG Pringle doesn’t beat Junior Hockey League Soo Thunderbirds Monday Gorge in Div. 1 of the Island Soccer for future considerations. League very often so Friday’s 5-0 The Caps then ¿lled the trouncing at Sherman Road Park’s spot vacated by Doan by Bill Keserich Field is really someacquiring Brady Rouleau thing to savour. from Camrose of the AlberActually, the tides have started to turn in Cowta Junior Hockey League ichan’s favour in the battle against the longtime for future considerations to league powerhouse. Cowichan beat Gorge 4-2 Andrew Leong back up Derek Dun. in league play last season but really stepped it up Airborne battles for the ball are waged between Cowichan’s Ryan Andre and Matt Ashmead of Gorge, above left, while The Caps had high hopes a notch in the latest meeting to go to 5-1 on the for Doan coming into the Cowichan’s Robbie Martin deals with challenges from Gorge’s Leighton Lepine and Keevan Webb. season, with just one measly goal against and ¿ve season. Don Bodger/¿le back into shape from injury, tallied off a corner “The boys are playing really well. We’ve got to straight shutouts now for Joel Wilson. “He came in with a good Caps’ goalie Michael keep it going.’’ kick set-up by Dan Citra, on a header. “It’s a crazy roll we’re on,’’ said Cowichan record,’’ said Caps’ associate Doan is on his way back In the second half, Victoria Highlanders’ U21 Gorge veteran goalie Joel Galbraith was coach Glen Martin. coach and general manager to the Soo. shellshocked trying to keep the score that close. “We’re sort of on different trends or paths now,’’ call-up Josh Heard scored on another nice cross Jim Ingram. “It just didn’t from Citra. “At that point, we’re dominating He stopped Tanner Dobson on a breakaway and said veteran Cowichan player Tyler Hughes. pan out for us. He really struggled fundamentally. made another great save on Carriere. “They’re kind of losing some players and they’re pretty good,’’ said Martin. It was just not going to work here.’’ Matt Arnett, who came back in after taking a “Some of the new guys we weren’t sure how on the way down a little bit. This is looking to be Rouleau is a 1993 birthdate, the same as Dun. break at the half, scored the ¿nal two goals. quickly they were going to be able to help us a good year for us.’’ “A team out of the (Alberta) league really gave “I didn’t see that coming,’’ said Martin of the out,’’ said Hughes. “This part of the season so far him a good recommendation,’’ said Ingram. It was 2-0 at the half, as Brian (Ace) Carriere resounding result. “Even when the game started, it’s turned out to be one of our strengths. The new scored his seventh of the season that ties him for Rouleau will join the team on the road this it took us 26 minutes to score. guys have really risen to the challenge.’’ the league lead and then Ryan Andre, rounding weekend.

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WALL OF FAME

The first female team to be inducted into the North Cowichan-Duncan Sports Wall of Fame remains a hard act to follow 30 years later. The 1979-80 Cowichan Thunderettes basketball team, coached by John Lockwood and Jim Nugent, went 46-1 that season and won the provincial champion-

ship over Killarney 61-55. Team members Lori Elliott, Michele Keserich, Rhonda McAlpine, Lori Glomlien, Twon Klawer, Kim Koffski, Kerry Kenyon, Margo Van Jaarsveld, Sandy Mercer, Bev Chaster, Kathy Grill, Jody Saunders and manager Heather Pridham were saluted Saturday at the Cowichan Golf Club.

Thrill of the induction strikes class of 2011 Sports Wall of Fame: Feelings of pride and honour expressed while memories flow Don Bodger

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ne thing’s consistent with all the inductees since the inception of the North CowichanDuncan Sports Wall of Fame in 2008. They’re a grateful bunch. “The nice thing about it is how grateful all the inductees end up being,’’ noted North Cowichan Parks and Recreation Manager Ernie Mansueti, who initiated the concept. “Pretty amazing.’’ The 2011 inductees who joined the ranks Saturday at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club ¿t the pattern. And Chris Mann, Earl Morris, Don Smith, Kay Wilson and the 1979-80 Cowichan Thunderettes’ basketball team were all deserving recipients of the honour for a variety of reasons. “I am overly thrilled,’’ said football guru Mann, who was the ¿rst to the podium. Mann put women’s football on the map. “Over the years, you just come out and volunteer and you just work with the girls or the boys, too, as well and it’s just every year you do that as part of what you do,’’ he said. Mann talked to wife Wendy last year about retiring from his volunteer role but naturally had a change of heart. “I said, ‘man, if I retire, what do I do?’’ he chuckled. “Of course, then spring rolled around and the ¿rst thing you do you get on the phone and you’re out there again.’’ Mann said it’s never been about winning. “All we do is get out there and all I want to see is the girls or the boys perform at their best.’’ Morris is well-known for his incredible fastball feats and longevity that continued into the masters level. “As always, I think if you’re going to be successful as an athlete you have to have your family behind you,’’ said Morris. “I’d just like to thank my family for supporting me.

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“I’ve pitched and played ball for, I hate to say it, but about 50 years. My family has been in tournaments up and down the island and throughout Washington state for every summer for the last little while.’’ Morris also mentioned how much he was inÀuenced by Wally Thorne. “He was a great coach and mentor for me and I don’t think I’d be as good an athlete without Wally’s leadership.’’ Smith had the backing of a solid crew and supporters during his many years on the auto racing circuit. “For years people gave up six months of their life to drag their families around after this thing — weekends or evenings,’’ he said. “A lot of us had a lot of fun — did a lot of things.’’ The support of the business community is paramount in auto racing and Smith had plenty of it. “It’s a small community and everybody’s pretty tight-knit and there’s a lot of people in business over the years that helped me in a sport I loved and I thank everybody,’’ he said. Greg Carter accepted the award given to Wilson posthumously and spoke about her endearing qualities. “She was intelligent, independent, a sense of humour — kind of raunchy at times — loyal, with a real competitive spirit,’’ Carter said. “You can almost see it in her facial expression here,’’ he said, pointing to her picture. “I think she’d be very proud tonight to receive this award, this honour, from her hometown.’’ Last but not the least to hit the podium were the dynamic ladies from the 1979-80 Cowichan Thunderettes. All but one of the players from the team attended the ceremony. “I had to do a little bit of prodding to ¿gure out what this Wall of Fame stuff was,’’ said player spokesperson Twon Klawer. “It’s great that Cowichan does this and I think we’re honoured

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The Sports Wall of Fame honour roll for 2011, clockwise from above, includes: Greg Carter (accepting for Kay Wilson), Don Smith, John Lockwood (on behalf of the Cowichan Thunderettes), Chris Mann and Earl Morris. Bios on each of the recipients can be found on Page 24 and at www.cowichannewsleader.com. to be the ¿rst basketball team in the Wall of Fame and also aren’t we the ¿rst women’s team?’’ she said to a rousing applause from her teammates. Coach John Lockwood had to sort out the players based on their maiden names but was ecstatic to see them all again. “I can guarantee if I put them all on the baseline and had them run lines, they could probably still do it,’’ he raved. Lockwood praised the solid parent base that made the team tick. “Yes, there were lots of highlights but you know the biggest highlight was seeing the smiling faces here again tonight. “And with that, tell me to sit down,’’ he chuckled with his trademark sense of humour. The inductions bring the total number of honourees to 25. The diversity of the valley’s sport scene has been further advanced with tennis and auto racing represented for the ¿rst time. Nomination forms go out again in the spring so the public will have a chance to determine who the next inductees will be in 2012.

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