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ECO Depot vote a south-end only affair? Ashley Degraaf

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Neighbourhood rattled after speeders lead to four-car pileup Peter W. Rusland

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ibbins Road residents are calling for speed calming and a hefty police presence in their neighbourhood after Sunday evening’s crash in front of Cowichan District Hospital. The 6:30 p.m. wreck injured three people, and damaged four vehicles plus a hydro pole. “My understanding is that none of the injuries were serious and that people went to hospital to be checked out,” said Const. Markus Lueder of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP. Residents said they believed the crash happened during street racing between a red pickup truck, and a black car that Àed the scene. “There was excessive speed,” Lueder said, but could not con¿rm claims of street racing. However, police said they’ve recovered and seized a black 1980s Chevy Cavalier convertible that Àed

the scene. The driver is still unknown as the car was later reported as stolen. “Forensic ident is looking at the vehicle for prints and police are obviously continuing to investigate to identify the driver,” Lueder said. The 23-year-old male driver of a red pickup truck was taken into custody at the scene after his vehicle hit a power pole in front of CDH, as well as another truck during the crash. He received a 90-day suspension. The Ladysmith resident failed a breathalyzer sample, Lueder said. Cops are also considering recommending dangerous driving charges against him, but could not name him. Gibbins Road resident Brandon Lecour heard and smelled Sunday’s action. “I was holding my little girl and heard a vehicle screaming down the (Gibbins) road way too fast. “Then I could hear a vehicle gearing down and smelled clutch and brake Àuid, and rubber, then I heard an impact. “I heard a throttle and he gave ‘er on a side street

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away from the scene,” he said. “Speeding here is just ridiculous; it’s a 30-kilometre zone. There’s got to be a stop to it.” One red pickup ended on CDH’s lawn approach on hospital hill. Nearby, a second red pickup, a silver car and a green van sat damaged while crews kept people away from the damaged power pole. Cops blocked roads around the scene too. Gibbins resident Matt Gardner believed the two vehicles involved were street racing. “All you could smell was smoke from rubber. “There was a big squeal then a crash that shook the house, then another squawk.” Steve Franklin, who lives at Wilson and Gibbins, is also sick of speeders. “The cops should just sit here and write tickets. You can’t ¿x stupid. How do we protect ourselves from idiots in a hospital zone?” Still, he was impressed how fast police, paramedics and ¿re crews arrived on scene. more on A6

olks calling Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake and Mill Bay home will likely get their say on whether the CVRD should build an ECO Depot at 3224 Cameron-Taggart Road. People living in other areas of the Cowichan Valley won’t. At least that’s the recommendation for the upcoming referendum from the CVRD’s Regional Services Committee. Tonight, the full board will be asked to con¿rm the recommendation that only electors from areas A, B and C will be asked the nonbinding question: “Are you in favour of locating the South Cowichan ECO Depot recycling and household waste collection facility at 3224 Cameron-Taggart Road?” CVRD chairwoman Gerry Giles said the recommendation was made after much debate about which areas should participate. “I thought there was some very interesting discussions at the meeting,” she said. The decision to leave out Cowichan Bay was a bit dicey for some directors, she said. But in the end, the majority wanted to stick with the three closest communities. “There was a bit of a feeling around that Cowichan Bay should be involved and an amendment was put forward, but that amendment was defeated,” Giles said. Developing the question itself, however, was pretty simple, Giles said. “We were wanting something that was straight to the point.” The CVRD’s decision to go to referendum, however, hasn’t pleased ECO Depot opponents. “It is my belief that the referendum question is yet another tactic to intentionally deceive the public,” Kelly Musselwhite, who recently announced her candidacy for Shawnigan Lake directorship, said. “The timing is also both intentional and political as the entire Cowichan Valley is on the cusp of an election. If the public’s voices had been deemed important, they would have been heard over the past 16 months.” more on A6

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A valley man made his ﬁrst provincial court appearance on ﬁve voyeurism-related charges yesterday at the Duncan Law Courts. Timothy Michael Deobat Poilievre, a Duncan resident in his early 50s, is charged with four counts of secretly observing/recording nudity in a private place, and one count of

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making available or possessing voyeuristic recordings. The charges stem from alleged offences that occurred in Duncan during a period of about six months this year. “The complaint against (Poilievre) was made in July of this year, and Poilievre was arrested the same day the complaint was

received (by police) at his place of employment in Ladysmith,” Const. Markus Lueder, spokesman at the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment, said in an email to the News Leader Pictorial on Tuesday. Charges were laid on Aug. 12, and Poilievre is currently not in police custody.

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Humongous cork and fork unleashed Stomping good time: Wine and Culinary Festival will be Cowichan’s biggest ever Peter W. Rusland

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bigger and longer Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival awaits corkheads and foodies this week, organizers say. “It’s the most wineries in the festival to date,” 2011 director Mike Hanson said of the seventhannual plate and palate event bridging Wednesday to

Sunday. Ten wineries — including Àedgling Enrico and Unsworth vineyards — are on deck along with ¿ve eateries. They’re among 28 participating valley businesses and groups, up from some 16 last year, Hanson said. Events span today’s 1:30 p.m. grape-stomp launch in city square, VIU’s Wine Symposium, Thursday’s Cowichan Chef’s table event honoring cook James Barber and a barrel of other action. Noted wine author John Schreiber is also speaking at various tastings in what could be called ‘Cowinechan.’ “Not all of the valley’s wineries are open during our festival due to inability to accommodate traf¿c,” said Hanson, “but they’re involved in festival events by making their wines available.” Commitment to Cowichan’s cork-and-fork festival, seasoned with original arts and music, is no longer a local secret, he proudly explained. “Our ¿rst contact was from Swedish magazine. “Also, the craveonline website has listed our festival as one of Canada’s top 10 food-and-wine festivals. “We’re number three behind Niagara and PEI’s festivals.” That’s why Hanson hopes to attract 10,000 taste travellers here this week after 7,500 winers and diners visited last year’s event. Those folks Àuff the Warm Land’s B&Bs, hotels, shops and more after pumping what Economic Development Cowichan reckoned was about $750,000 in local spin-offs last year, he said. “This year we’re pushing destination marketing to get stays.” Great, said EDC boss Geoff Millar. “Everyone has a wine festival so you need something linking

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The Grape Stomp returns to the Wine and Culinary Fest menu this year after a lengthy absence. Look for it at 1:30 p.m. today in Duncan city square. it with arts and culinary, and we’re moving closer to being the Provence of Western Canada,” Millar said. That’s why Cowichan’s event boasts stops at O.U.R. Ecovillage, GBS Glassblowing Organic Fair Inc., the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre, Providence Farm and even Yellow Point Cranberries. Millar’s wish list includes more winefest volunteers, getting the wine train back on track, a festival shuttle and more. And Hanson sees Cowichan’s grape-and-grub event spanning maybe two weeks in the future. Meanwhile, Jeff MacLeod of 22 Oaks Winery toasted his vineyard’s festival presence for the second year. “It’s such great exposure, and this festival has a fantastic response from the public,” he said of 22 Oaks’ ¿ve wines for sipping along with goods from local guests Garland Smokehouse, and The Lavender Farm during tunes by Kris Vopnfjord. “We’re one of the hidden gems,” MacLeod said of his winery with a tasting room overlooking Quamichan Lake. MacLeod noted wines form vineyards with northern exposures

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“That’s one of the things we started talking about,’’ he said. “It could have been anyone in the league. A lot of teams Ày the same types of planes. “We’ve got to live our lives now. Something like that you never know what can happen.’’ Ellison was married in the summer to Kaleena Michieli, who’s with him in Russia. They’re expecting a child in January and that put the incident in a whole different light. Ellison also attended the public memorial for the crash victims in Moscow. That was a sombre moment, yet helped everyone move on by dealing with the crisis on a personal level. “Everyone was lined up with Àowers,’’ said Ellison. “It was nice to see the support of the local fans. I even saw jerseys from other teams. Everyone came out and paid respects.’’ Play resumed for the league

Monday after being suspended for a week. Ellison had a goal and an assist as Torpedo recorded a 3-0 win over Vityaz Chekhov in the Moscow region. The team did not Ày to the game but took a bus after being in Moscow for the service. “We haven’t been on a plane since,’’ said Ellison. “I haven’t really thought about it.’’ Ellison just signed a two-year contract with Torpedo in the summer. “I didn’t even entertain any options back home,’’ he said. Ellison had ¿ve months off from the end of February when his team failed to make the playoffs until the end of July. “It’s good to be back here and playing again now,’’ he said. “That’s too long. That’s the most time I’ve had off.’’ The Lokomotiv team has cancelled participation in the current season until it can rebuild.

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RSC’s recommendation a communications strategy be developed supporting the opinion question process and one that informs residents of what the South ECO Depot proposal’s all about. Construction and operation of the estimated $2.5 million to $3 million facility (including land and studies) would be funded by the entire region, just as existing transfer facilities at Peerless Road, Bings Creek and Meade Creek are also being paid for by all. “However, as this project quali¿es for Federal Gas Tax funding, the major part of the cost associated with the South Cowichan ECO Depot will be supported through that funding mechanism,” Giles said.

from A1 “CDH even sent staff out. “Again, innocent bystanders got the worst of it.” Gibbins resident Gardiner backed local calls for in- An injured passenger of a Pontiac stallation of speed Grand Prix is assisted at the scene. calming by North Cowichan council. “It’s not safe for pedestrians. Speed calming here would be great.” Friend Larry Friesen backed Gardiner’s demand for speed bumps. “They could use them here for sure.”

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Landmark tree dropped, marina decision looms Mill Bay Marina: CVRD expected to vote on project tonight Krista Siefken

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he Cowichan Valley Regional District board decides tonight whether or not to move the Mill Bay Marina project forward, but one thing is certain — the site will not include the massive Western red cedar that rooted there some 400 years ago. The tree, which was 24-feet in diameter, was felled last week. A group of Mill Bay residents that had called on the project’s developers to save the ancient cedar was dismayed by the news. But the project’s managing director, Duane Shaw, promises the timber will be used for park benches, signage and other highlight pieces at the marina and townhouse development site. “At the end of the day, the tree had to come down to make way for parking and the roadway for the marina project,” Shaw said. “We did have an arborist go over it, and the report from the arborist said the tree had rot, and had to come down.” A large branch was blown from the tree last winter, and Shaw said it was prudent to protect the public from further lost tree limbs. “The decision was not made lightly; we didn’t Àippantly do this,”

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Peter Scheiler is upset about the loss of this massive cedar. Shaw added. “We de¿nitely put some thought in it, but there was no way around it.” Others disagree. Mill Bay resident Peter Scheiler, who says he’s in favour of the marina project but wanted to protect the tree, called chopping the cedar a “very poor decision.” “The tree came down before the ¿nal (CVRD) decision was even made, which is very disrespectful, I think,” he said. “It was a nuisance

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to the townhouse builder, but this tree could have been saved. It’s very disappointing.” Meanwhile, CVRD directors will tonight discuss third-reading approval to rezone the site, which would pave the way for the townhouse development. The 14 homes are being proposed to pay for the new marina, which will replace the old structure destroyed by a storm in the spring of 2010.

THE CITY OF DUNCAN 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Duncan that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (one person to be elected) Councillor (six persons to be elected) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC from: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until: 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 (Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends) Each Nomination form received must be accompanied by a $100.00 deposit, which will be refunded in accordance with the Local Government Act. Nomination documents are available at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except as noted above.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: ¾ Canadian citizen; ¾ 18 years of age or older; ¾ resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and ¾ not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

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Womyn centre closure setback, not defeat Red Willow: Effort should continue

t would be all too easy for those at the Red Willow Womyn’s Centre to take the loss of their Craig Street storefront as a signal of defeat, all too easy to retreat from the community it serves. But somehow, we don’t think that’s what these hard-working, dedicated women will do. We sure hope not, anyway. Because during the past two years we’ve watched this muchneeded organization grow from a group that met in Patti Delisle’s home to an indispensable centre in the middle of Duncan’s city square. Women — and men — who feel isoRetrench and lated and ignored by the rest of society use what you ¿nally have a place to go for help, or simply to be heard. learned Operating outside of the bureaucratic nature of other organizations, Red Willow’s mandate has always been simple: women helping women. Delisle can speak at length about those who’ve found employment, or housing, or learned to navigate the social welfare or legal systems, or kicked their drug and alcohol addictions, or have won back custody of their children, after arriving at the centre’s doorstep. And while Delisle and other volunteers, like Zoe Moorhouse, have been helping and assisting and teaching, they’ve been learning, too. Learning how to run a business, how to partner with other nonpro¿ts, how to apply for funding. It would be a shame to waste that hard-won knowledge, especially when the centre was so close to establishing itself as a stable organization. But the bigger shame, of course, would be to lose what’s become an integral part of the Cowichan community. These women have never given up on those they help. So let’s not give up on them.

We say:

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

This we like We can’t let the weekend go by without a big round of applause for the good people running the Cowichan Exhibition. Any kinks that may have existed breaking in the new site last year have been worked through. The exhibits, shows and events were sparkling. And the weather was perfect. No wonder it remains Cowichan’s biggest event.

Emergency crews work in the aftermath of Sunday’s crash near Cowichan District Hospital.

If there is one thing we could point to as the thing most likely to ﬁll this space, it most certainly would be the stupidity of some drivers. Speeding and drinking-and-driving are being pointed to as the probable causes of Sunday’s mayhem near hospital hill. What is it that continues to shortcircuit people’s brains while they make these kinds of ignorant decisions?

Good reasons for B.C. to push for self-sufÄciency Tom Fletcher Black Press

.C.’s private power producers held a news conference here in the capital last week, to plead with the B.C. government not to back down from its target of self-suf¿ciency in clean energy by 2016. The review panel looking at BC Hydro rates recommended one way the utility might save money would be to change the de¿nition of selfsuf¿ciency. Currently, that means having enough domestic clean electricity supply even in low water years. The B.C. Clean Energy Association was supported by University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, who wants B.C. to continue to develop its unique clean energy resources. That will reduce BC Hydro’s reliance on the open electricity market, and help reduce demand for further coal and natural gas generation. Weaver says people still skeptical about climate

change should check the current state of Arctic sea ice. It has retreated drastically again this summer and may reach an even smaller size than it did in 2007, which was the biggest melt since satellite records became available in 1979. The ¿ve greatest ice retreats have been in the past ¿ve years. The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Centre reported Sept. 6 that both the Northwest Passage through Canada’s Arctic and the sea route north of Russia “appear to be open.” Another supporter is Judith Sayers, a former chief from Nuu-Chah-Nulth territory on Vancouver Island, who now teaches Aboriginal law at the University of Victoria. She talked about how a small hydro power project near Port Alberni allowed her people to learn business, with a light footprint on land recovering from a century of industrial logging. And she said that more than half of the First Nations in B.C. now have some interest in a power project. Association president Paul Kariya explained how critics, notably the NDP’s John Horgan, manipulate rate ¿gures to create an impression that

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independent power is hugely overpriced. One out of three proposals never makes it to production. B.C.’s second wind farm, the Dokie project near Chetwynd, went broke, then was taken over and completed by Plutonic Power Corp and General Electric. Here’s an indication of how quickly the clean energy ¿eld is evolving: Plutonic merged with Magma Energy Corp., which has geothermal assets in Iceland and Nevada. The merged company, Alterra Power Corp., has backed away from the vast Bute Inlet run-of-river proposal on the B.C. coast, but its nearby East Toba and Montrose river generators and the Dokie wind farm have performed better than expected. The Bute project won’t go anywhere until the North American power market changes dramatically. Currently the market is low, due mainly to an abundance of cheap natural gas and government-subsidized wind power in the U.S. Horgan claims private investment is a nefarious scheme to create a “parallel generating system” for private pro¿t. That seems to be his key

criterion for acceptable small hydro: as long as nobody makes a pro¿t. Professional environmentalists claim rivers have been destroyed. Their favourite villain, Ashlu Creek near Squamish, has been running smoothly for nearly two years, its critics silenced. A new run-of-river cluster around Harrison Lake has energized two remote native villages. I’ve seen these things, from construction stage to mature operation. If that’s your idea of devastation, you should get out more, and acquaint yourself with the history of logging in particular. And if you’re going to insinuate this is political corruption, as Horgan does, you need a better case than the Àimsy one he has presented so far. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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What one thing should be added to the Cowichan Exhibition? “Dust control would be nice — spray it down once in a while. I worked there all weekend and the new location’s nice. It was so crowded at the old site.”

Jenna Oliver, Duncan

“Bring in some trees because it can get hot. The old site was shady and more convenient for people without a vehicle.”

Michael Bonang, Cowichan

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Contract out school bus department and save

It’s not teachers who are being difÄcult here

Dear editor Some B.C. school districts are really doing their homework to save taxpayer dollars. Prince George, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Comox Valley, Vancouver, and Surrey have contracted out their transportation departments. Now they don’t have to keep buying buses, fuel, parts and supplies, and have eliminated the high cost of the wages and bene¿ts that go along with a district-run transportation department. We hear so much complaining with our local school district about funding, and they never seem to think about saving taxpayer dollars. The above school districts are still receiving the same services as before but at a more reasonable cost. Just because school districts are taxpayerfunded, doesn’t mean that you operate them like there is a never-ending supply of funds. Joe Sawchuk

In my opinion: Students at risk

atrick Hrushowy asks “Why haven’t teachers learned their lesson?” The real question is “Why hasn’t the government?” It’s easy to understand why people who pay little or no attention to public education, other than during contract negotiations, might want to Duncan put the blame for the current situation on teachers. Campbell’s Order of B.C. the last Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. straw Andrew Leong We didn’t have to get to this Dear editor Shawnigan Lake ÄreÄghters battle a fast-spreading brush Äre at the 3000 block of Coleman Road off Silver Mine point. But it’s what Premier Why in heaven’s name has a politician notori- Road at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. Christy Clark wants. Shellie Trimble: ous for his obduracy, vanity and, yes, duplicity build and locate the waste management facility thing he wants to do in Duncan; his only subIn April, B.C. Supreme care deeply in of¿ce been rewarded with the Order of British branded the ECO Depot. Nothing has changed. stantive public pronouncements thus far have Court Justice S. Grif¿n Columbia? Isn’t this plummy? The 10 years This is still about lack of due process. Nor will dealt with North Cowichan issues. ruled the move in 2001 by of Gordon Campbell’s regime has left me in a proposed public vote provide any value to I have to be honest; as a North Cowichan then education minister Clark to strip contracts of despair and disillusionment, be it over drastically that process. The vote will become nothing councillor, I have more than once looked provisions limiting class size and composition was reduced protection of our ancient forests, openmore than a popularity contest with the CVRD askance at some of the goings-on in the city. unconstitutional. ing wilderness to unethical mining practices, designing the question and deciding who However, it would simply be bad form for me In her ruling Justice Grif¿n made it clear “that a sabotaging BC Hydro, booting out the hospital should vote from Youbou to the Malahat. to publicly criticize the way they choose to key reason school administrators and the governworkers, insulting teachers and other professionI’d like to ask if we should be allowed to do things. The municipal leaders in Duncan ment did not like to have class size and composials, lying to the electorate, or his DUI. The list express our concern while our neighbourhood are accountable to their electors, not to their tion limits included in collective agreements was seems endless and exhausting. is being negatively impacted. Should we not counterparts in North Cowichan. the fact these limits increased costs to school I am now so cynical, I’m even asking myself be allowed to ¿ght against what we view is Councillor Fletcher should learn this courtesy districts.” So stripping contracts wasn’t about if Mr. Campbell was offered the post of High wrong? Where we’ve had no say? Where ought to properly extend in both directions. students, it was about money. Is that how good Commissioner in London before he resigned government arbitrarily decides to put a facility Al Siebring educational policy is made? so abruptly as premier, complete with crocodile that negatively impacts our way of life. North Cowichan Premier Clark could have, and should have, tears and hand-wringing. Where’s the petition Do we just sit here, take one on the chin for moved immediately to reinstate the class size and to recall his medal? the community and say “Oh well, it has to go provisions and to ¿x her devastating Never mind the NIMBYs, beware the composition Joanna Dudley somewhere?” I think the Siskas of the world funding formula for schools. Instead, she continues Duncan need to take a very close look and decide if BIYBYs to blame cash-strapped school boards for not closthey aren’t part of another group of people: reDear editor ing more schools, in spite of the fact 190 schools Are we supposed to sit quietly and verse NIMBYs, people who say “as long as it’s Thanks to Jay Siska for his letter about the have closed since she was education minister. in my backyard.” I applaud my neighbours ECO Depot. As he seems to be much in favour With the educational welfare of students at risk, accept whatever our rulers decide? not for standing up for their rights. of this project. I’m sure he is ready to step up how should teachers respond? Dear editor Roger Painter and subdivide some of his property to accomAnd yes, wages and bene¿ts are a part of the Re: Jay Siska’s Aug. 31 guest column “ECO Cobble Hill modate this project and make everyone happy. negotiation process for teachers as they are for Depot foes the de¿nition of NIMBY.” That way it will be even more convenient for workers in all professions across the province. My concern then and now is about the arbihim. Right? That’s what I thought. Seems we But while Mr. Hrushowy is quick to point out the Duncan politician should stick to trary way our regional government decided to have a BIYBY (Better In Your Back Yard) preliminary ¿nancial proposals of the BCTF, he’s ddealing with his own backyard among us. forgotten to mention that BCPSEA, on instructions DDear editor Ian Campbell from the Clark government, is offering what they Paul Fletcher’s Sept. 2 guest comment “Muni Cobble Hill call “net zero.” hall h a great opportunity missed” left me someWhat that means is any improvement of any kind what w confused. “Does former premier Gordon Campbell deserve to get in any area can only be accomplished by teachers The last time I checked, Councillor Fletcher More letters online the Order of B.C.?” themselves giving up other existing conditions had h declared as a candidate for mayor in DunYou answered: (73 votes) in another areas — an impossible demand for can, c not North Cowichan, although it’s not too Also, read fresh stories every day and share anyone. 87 per cent NO l for him to change his mind. late your thoughts immediately through the comWhat makes the offer worse is the realization If it is indeed his intent to become Duncan’s ments function. that a zero increase comes after three consecutive To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the mayor, m perhaps he might consider sticking at cowichannewsleader.com imposed contracts, that failed even to keep up with web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com to t his own knitting. We’ve yet to see a single the cost of living over the same period. Is there any reason to expect teachers in B.C., a province that has one of the highest costs of living in the country, should be paid substantially less than teachers elsewhere? Teachers did not enter the profession to engage in conÀ ict with government; far from it. We entered it Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. because we care deeply about the educational and response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com developmental needs of children. 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owichan seemed to have emerged slightly shaken but unstirred by Friday’s earthquake about 50 kilometres west of the island. Natural Resources Canada reported the 6.3-magnitude shaker occurred at 12:41 p.m. as undersea tectonic plates shifted. Cowichan’s emergency co-ordinator, Sybille Sanderson, said Monday more than 100 minor aftershocks (offshore) were reported after Friday’s trembler. “We haven’t had any report of any damage. “The earthquake was so minor few people felt it,” she said, warning folks to prepare to take care of themselves during a major crisis. “In a major quake, you’ll be stuck where you are, so take care of each other,” she said, The Canadian Press said the rumbler was felt across the island, Lower Mainland, and as far away as Kelowna in the Interior, with no reports of damage.

Tremors also affected Lake Cowichan. “My husband (Patrick Sullivan) emailed me (Friday) and said he felt his feet go sideways in the house,” said Michelle Andruskievicz of Shawnigan Lake’s Dwight International School. “It was just really odd.” Odd, yet real, to regional chairwoman Gerry Giles. “I certainly didn’t have anything reported to me on any damage,” she said Saturday. “In this instance, no news is good news.” Meanwhile, the Great British Columbia ShakeOut - Get Ready! happens at 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20 when folks will again be instructed to Drop, Cover, and Hold On in preparation for what seismologists “In this instance, no say could be the big one news is good news.” to hit the province. A similar drill was staged in January. The last large earthquake near the island was a 6.6-magnitude shaker event on Nov. 2, 2004, Natural Resources’ website said. To register to learn about quakes or other local emergencies in Cowichan, visit cvrd.bc.ca/ealert.

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Cowichan riders head west to help carry new vision abroad Ashley Degraaf

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owichan’s trail systems are happening with locals and visitors. Why not take it in while raising dough for a good cause? That’s the thinking behind Tom Voss’s Bike for Sight fundraiser Saturday. Voss is scheming a 62kilometre round-trip from Duncan to Lake Cowichan and back along Cowichan’s trail systems to raise funds for Seva Canada, an organization in Africa dedicated to eradicating preventable blindness. “The round-trip ride will start in Duncan and will travel to Lake Cowichan along the recently opened trail on the old E&N railway line, and will return along the CP Rail portion of the Trans-Canada Trail, crossing the beautiful wooden trestles at Marie Canyon and Holt Creek,” Voss explained in a release. Registration takes place at 9 a.m. at the Thrifty Foods parking lot, also where riders will meet after the haul for a celebratory barbecue compliments of Thrifty’s. “The $100 registration fee for the ride will cover the cost of two individual sight-restoring eye surgeries for children in Tanzania, Burundi,

Malawi and Madagascar,” Voss, a Seva Canada board member, said. He estimates 300,000 children in Africa are blind and hundreds of thousands

have low vision. “Vision is most often preventable or treatable with early detection, and adequate follow-up.” Saturday’s pedal along

the Cowichan River is expected to take anywhere between four and six hours, depending on the rider’s skill level. Cyclists of all abilities

are encouraged to make the ride, with mountain bikes the recommended mode of transport. Participants will receive a $65 tax receipt from

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y the way, did you hear: • Last week you may have read about KidSport Cowichan, a new local organization helping kids play. Joining chairwoman Deb Savory on the group’s executive are: Andy Hutchins (vice chair), David Lewis (treasurer), Sue Anderson (secretary), Ron Erickson (director of fundraising) and directors at large Jeff McDonald and Dick Yano. One director at large position is currently vacant. Savory said North Cowichan recreation director Ernie Mansueti and Island Savings Centre boss John Elzinga have also offered valuable guidance. • Valley painter Coco Jones has hung a collection of pieces in Duncan’s Coffee On The Moon. Coco’s colourfully philosophical works depicting people, animals and ideas helped spawn her recent book Jesus On The Moon (And Other Artistic Adventures). • “Anger at the CVRD’’ is now the most watched local video ever on the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial’s website with nearly 2,400 viewings. Credo Christian winning the provincial senior boys’ A volleyball championships at Duncan Christian School last November got bumped to second place with 2,275 viewings. The News Leader Pictorial started doing local videos in April of 2009. • Duncan Cadet Kellybeth Norris-Underwood

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of 2924 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps was recognized as the top cadet in her platoon during three weeks of training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre earlier this summer. • Sean Maher and Mika Huhtanen recently launched the Isle Style monthly live music series at the Phoenix Station Motor Inn, Aug. 19, with The Klaxon a ska/reggae band from Columbia. • City Square Grill’s new owners Jaimie and Bridger Schmidt, and Clint Shigeoka are busy with chef Ben Brown planning new fare using local ingredients. The trio bought the Canada Avenue-Ingram Street eatery from former owners Teo and George Taylor Aug. 2. • Marlie Kelsey of the Chemainus Visitor Centre was impressed after receiving numerous calls at home from the business community, asking her to open the visitor centre to help a German tourist whose guide book with all her travel information was in the lost and found. Kelsey said it was as if the whole of Willow Street was working to help her out. If you are holding something found in Chemainus, call 250-246-3944 to see if there is a match. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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he Great Lake Walk marks its 10th anniversary Saturday with a lower than anticipated entry. “We’re getting ready,’’ said Joan Hieta, chair of the committee for the 56-kilometre event around Cowichan Lake. “We’re probably going to be seeing about 300. The numbers are down this year.’’ A few extras have been added to make the anniversary special. The Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat has offered a spa packed to be rafÀed off, 10-year pins will given out to those who’ve been at the event every step of the way and Michaela Davidson’s commemorative print that each participant receives will be totally different and a de¿nite keepsake. The event starts at 5 a.m. at the Youbou Hall and ends at the newly refurbished Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Thomas Marrs is the defending champion. There will be lots of food and entertainment at the ¿nish, Hieta said. Weather is always a factor and, right now, “the forecast isn’t looking great,’’ said Hieta. Nonetheless, “I’m getting excited about

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Metal meltdown: Dead Eyes Open hosts triple bill Ashley Degraaf

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t’s super fun to get obnoxiously heavy once in awhile,” says Dead Eyes Open guitarist Matt Gladman. And that pretty much sums it up for the local rockers. The group’s hosting an allages metal show in Duncan Saturday, and is hoping to pack the house with bangers wanting to let it all out. The band, made up of Gladman, Dave Fraelic, John Phan, Matt Harder, and Chris Anderson, is used to playing tunes from debut EP The Doomsday Chronicles at many different kinds of venues, from bars, holes and halls to fancy theatres across Canada. They even had a gig at a ritzy art gallery where they were razzed for “wrecking”

Dead Eyes Open plays Duncan Saturday before launching a tour. fresh walls. DEO’s made a name for itself during the past couple years, breaking through Canada’s somewhat dwindling metal, progressive rock scene, playing with bands like Protest the Hero, Marianas Trench, Daniel Wesley, and The Armchair Cynics. DEO carries three Western Canadian tours under its belt and is getting ready to launch another Canadian tour, with mostly Alberta dates and a Vancouver show with Ninjaspy. But not before they shred Duncan’s Guide Hall.

The show, which features two other local metal bands Af¿nity and Disasters Edge, was a good idea jumped on by band members as a chance for a good time before they hit the road. “What we’re really trying to do is crack the all-ages scene,” Gladman said. “Most of the shows we do are 19- (years-old) plus shows.” The boys prefer all-ages, no booze, no drugs concerts. Harder added youngsters’ enthusiasm for the music really shows at these types of concerts versus venues

where grumpy, “sour wine dogs” shout out during sound checks. “It’s great when we know the people are there to see us,” said Fraelic, DEO’s lead vocalist. Their four-month crusade to self-produce Doomsday Chronicles, “a postapocalyptic view of New York City decimated by a viral outbreak causing it’s victims to rise from the dead and feed off the living,” has taught them the ins and outs of making an album, as well as inspired them to launch another disc soon. “We really want this next record to be something we’re really proud of and to push it to the next level,” Gladman said. Your ticket What: Dead Eyes Open, Af¿nity, Disasters Edge When: Saturday, Sept. 17, doors 6 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. Where: Guide Hall, 321 Cairnsmore St. Tickets: $10 (at door or from the Facebook page ‘Dead Eyes Open’)

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Soaring melodies from best friends They met in high school music class, became best friends and wrote their ﬁrst song together in 2002. Now Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, left, are charming Canada and preparing an assault on the world with the joyful acoustic pop of Dala. This Juno nominee features the pair trading vocal lines and forging harmonies on lush melodies accompanied by piano and guitar,. They will play at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Prairie rock comes to Crofton Tim Vaughn is encouraging you to Read Between the Lines tomorrow in Crofton The Saskatoon-based multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter brings a blues-funk sound, soulful vocals and punkish live energy to the valley in support of his new album, Read Between The Lines, which was produced by Wide Mouth Mason front man Shaun Verreault. Vaughn takes the stage at 8 p.m. at The Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets are $10 or three for $25. For more go to www. croftonhotel.ca.

Canned art explores the plight of West Coast salmon Cam MacDonald’s installation at PORTALS includes more than 700 self-labelled cans, ink-on-paper salmons, and a soundscape.

PORTALS show: Valley multi-media artist travels offshore for latest installation Krista Siefken

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armer. Artist. Environmental advocate. Cam MacDonald wears many hats, so it’s ¿tting his upcoming show at PORTALS is similarly diverse. Offshore: An Installation by Cam MacDonald is made up of painting, sculpture and sound. It runs until Sept. 23 and includes an opening reception Thursday evening at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage. “I do everything,” MacDonald says of his artistic medium. “But this particular installation includes large ink drawings on paper, of salmon, and then there’s a three-dimensional aspect.” And the two visual components are complemented with a soundscape. The 3D component, meanwhile, is made up of canned food covered in labels MacDonald created, complete with logo and barcode, to highlight concerns around ¿shing, global trade and food security. “I had the idea of canning endangered species as an ironic comment on the way we treat nature,” said MacDonald. “It expanded by ¿lling a gallery in Vancouver with 1,700 cans.” The cans being installed in Duncan are labelled as jelly¿sh and plankton products, and are produced by a mysterious, anonymous corporation. They’re stacked next to MacDonald’s stunning

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salmon. “I hope people come away with a greater appreciation of the beauty of salmon, and question where their food comes from, and who makes it,” MacDonald said of the installation. His passion for sea life started when he volunteered at the Vancouver Public Aquarium as a teen, and he’s well acquainted with food security. MacDonald ran an urban farming business in Vancouver — assisting people in turning lawns into food-producing gardens — until he recently moved to the Cowichan Valley to start his organic market farm, Eight And A Half Acre Farm, with his partner and another couple. And MacDonald’s passion for art and nature collide in his PORTALS installation. “With painting, sculpture and sound, it’s very accessible contemporary art,” he said. “It’s fun to look at, I think most people will ¿nd it beautiful, and it’s not hard to understand. It’s really accessible for everyone.” Your ticket What: Offshore: An Installation by Cam MacDonald When: Runs until Sept. 23, with an opening reception with the artist on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: PORTALS — The CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage at the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St. in Duncan Tickets: Admission by donation

Unique fusion of media detonates in new theatre lobby art show Peter W. Rusland

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he art of wood, and destruction of it, are seen in a dual show opening Saturday at 6 p.m. in Cowichan Theatre’s

lobby. Folks who attended the theatre’s recent Red Green and Victoria Symphony shows were pleasantly intrigued by a sneak peak of framed driftwood mosaics by Cowichan stonemason Shane Watt.

His wooden works sit among a raft of watercolours, oils, and penand-ink pieces by Gabriola Island animator Jay White — completing the duo’s show called Driftwood, Painting and Animation. The centrepeice of White’s work is a TV screen hooked to headphones for watching his recent animated ¿lm The Perfect Detonator. Some of White’s pieces are illustrations from Detonator. It chronicles the exploits of a worried worker in a runaway machine gobbling forests.

White’s eco-message also comments on crass materialism seen on in a jumble of waste goods — from bicycles to shoes — belching from the hungry machine’s smokestack. “There is no one particular way to animate,” said the academy-award short-listed artist, “so I am constantly inventing my own techniques and creating my own equipment. “This ¿lm involved a combination of watercolour paintings, 3-D computer animation, hand-drawn and inked traditional (cel) animation, and 2-D computer animation.”

Each of his 108 camera angles required a watercolour painting to represent the background, and more paintings were used for foreground elements. “For the wide outdoors scenes, sometimes six or seven paintings were necessary for a single camera angle.” White’s outdoor scenery is based on Canada’s northern treeline at Ivvavik National Park. Driftwork, Painting, and Animation runs until Oct. 31. Call 250748-7529.

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For more information please contact the CVRD Parks & Trails Division at 250-746-2620. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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group discussion, GriefShare offers Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healing power in the midst of grief, Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, Sept. 14 to Dec. 7, at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250-746-7413. www. griefshare.org. DivorceCare: Ministering with video presentation and small group discussion, DivorceCare helps people come to grips with the pain of divorce and begin rebuilding their lives in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care, Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sept. 14 to Dec. 7, at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250-7467413. www.divorcecare.org

Thursday Cowichan Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table: B.C. chefs host a culinary showcase fundraiser in honour of the late James Barber,

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Urban Peasant, 6 p.m. Providence Farm. For more, call 1-888-303-3337, or visit wines.cowichaan.net.

sic. Refreshments, entertainment, door prizes, great deals on music, and more. For info call 250-748-8196.

Spirit of the Elements: opening night of a display featuring local artist and writer Jazmyn Mari, 9 p.m., Java World, 5811 York Rd, Duncan. Show continues until Nov. 14. For information, call 250-743-9839.

Fairbridge Farm reunion: former Child Migrants from the Cowichan Station Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School reunite in Duncan, Sept. 1618. Email patskidmore@shaw. ca for information.

Friday

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Amadeus: opening of the Tony Award-winning best play exploring the ďŹ&#x201A;amboyant genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as seen through the eyes of his desperately jealous rival, composer Antonio Salieri, running until Oct. 22 at Chemainus Theatre. Call 250-246-9820 for prices and showtimes.

Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up: the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association hosts a clean-up at Kin Beach in Chemainus at 11 a.m. Participants of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. Visit www. shorelinecleanup.ca or contact CNHA at 250-246-3203.

Valley Music Teachers Open House: all valley music teachers welcome, 6 to 9 p.m. at Duncan Music. Sponsored by the CVMTA and Duncan Mu-

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September Festival: books, clothing, yard sale items, jewellery and much more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Part proceeds to Warmland House and Clements Centre in Duncan, the Primates World Relief and Development Fund and the restoration of St.Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral, Iqaluit in the Diocese of the Arctic. For information phone: 250-7433095 The 10th-annual Tour de Rock Ball Hockey Tournament: for kid and adult teams from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in front of the Walmart Supercentre at Cowichan Commons. Check out the prize wheel and the BBQ and help out Cops For Cancer.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM

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In loving Memory of

Maurine Marriott May 1, 1953 September 15, 2008

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It’s been three years since you passed away. Seems like yesterday we saw you last. You were taken from us way too soon. But now you’re our guardian angel, watching over us, soaring above the moon. You live on in our memories and in our hearts.

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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

We miss you oh so very much. Love you always and forever, Lewis, Joell, Brian, James, Madisen, and Delaney. PS: Miss you mom, can’t wait to see you again. James

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Mom and Grandma passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of September 5th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband Vern in 1993, her parents, George and Alice and younger brother Ron RIchardson. She is survived by her daughter’s family Leslie and Rob, Hunter and Erin Davidson, her son’s family Scott and Sylvia. Kevin (Paige) and Jason Burley. Mom is also survived by her sister, Loreen Eck her husband Carl, their five girls and their grandkids and great grandkids, as well as her brother’s family of three kids and his grandkids. Many Burley relatives as well. Mom was born in Port Alberni where she went to school, and worked at Woodward’s. She met and married Vern Burley in 1955. They moved to Campbell River in 1962. Who knew that many New Year’s dinners, summer camping trips to Loveland Lake and trips to Alberta would follow? Mom worked at Tyee Pharmacy on the Plaza for years. Mom also volunteered over the years for the Campbellton School PTA, as a Girl Guide leader and commissioner, the Diabetic Assoc., and the Condo Assoc. Mom’s hobbies were reading, spoiling her grandchildren and traveling. After Dad passed, Mom went traveling. She ventured to England, down through the US, took many cruises and even made it to Kenya on safari. Her favourite was going to Australia to find a branch of our family. She had so much fun, Mom went three times to stay with our cousin Barb and her family. Mom’s service is Sept. 17th, 2011 at 1pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Reception to follow at the Eagle’s Hall. Please bring your memories to share with us. Thanks to Doctors Veerapen, Wilcox and Depew and the staff of New Horizons for taking great care of Mom. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Diabetes Assoc., Alzheimer’s Assoc. or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Memories may be shared with the family at leslieburleydavidson@hotmail.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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

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

ADMINISTRATIVE PAYROLL ASSISTANT Western Stevedoring on Vancouver Island is looking for a highly organized person with (5 yrs minimum) experience and excellent computer skills with applications such as MSWord, Excel & Outlook. This position will be full time and consist of day-to-day administrative duties, payroll entry, invoice preparation and assist with foreman dispatch. Please email your resume to dreich@westeve.com or fax to (250) 748-2932 before Sept. 23rd @ 4:30 pm. Only those who are short-listed will be contacted. Thank you.

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

INFORMATION BILLINGS Method™ Course 1 - 2 pm Saturday, September 24, Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St, Duncan. Know every day whether you are able to become pregnant that day or not. Simple, Natural, Effective (99%) Modern! No thermometers or counting days. The Method applies if you are regular, irregular, pre-menopausal, adolescent, post-partum, breastfeeding, recovering from stress, coming off contraceptive medication. Registration required: $10.00 covers materials and entry. E-mail: infobillings@shaw.ca or ph: Sue: 250 709 9081. DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.

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CHRISTOPHER GEORGE NISBET, Executor By: Hicks & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, #24-2720 Mill Bay Rd., PO Box 83, Mill Bay, B.C., V0R 2PO

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: IPOD, Sept. 6, on Herbert St. in Duncan. Call 250-746-8398. KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a “Smarter than I look” lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh figurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside Buckerfields. KEYS FOUND in News Leader Pictorial parking lot Aug 18 or 19, 2 keys on ring with a plastic tag that has Canadian flags & the number 404 on both sides. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields KEYS FOUND, Sat Aug 13th on Mckenzie near Donnay. Has a North American Hunting Club life member medallion on ring. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 TCHwy, next to Buckerfields. LOST: CAT, female, spayed, grey tabby with tattoo in right ear (K963S). Call 250-7097132, 250-510-5202. LOST: Prescription sunglasses in Safeway, Wed, Sept 7th. Large black with rhinestones on the arms. Reward offered for their return. (250)748-2768 The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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CHILDREN

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOME BASED business - We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.wecare4wellness.com. HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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

with experience in HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Automation. Deadline for applications is Monday, September 19th. Please visit our website at www.brentwood.bc.ca for full job description COBBLESTONE PUB is seeking P/T line cooks. Some experience is necessary. Apply in person or send resume to davekral@hotmail.com. Position is available immediately. Wage will b determined by experience. Full beneﬁts available as well. 250-743-4295 ask for Don or Dave

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Visit: www.lovecars.ca FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Sept. 24th, Oct. 22nd courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT P/T 14 hrs/wk. Good communication and people skills essential. Basic accounting and computer skills (incl: Word, Excel & messaging). Experience in a small ofﬁce as part of a team an asset. Resumes with handwritten cover letter accepted at Duncan United Church ofﬁce, 246 Ingram St., Mon-Fri, 8:30-12:30. Closing date Sept 21st, 2011 VEGETARIAN LINE COOK required for DUNCAN GARAGE CAFE. Come join our team. Experience an asset. Call 250-748-6223.

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Hi Point Autocare in Mill Bay is currently accepting applications for a full time journeyman auto technician. Drop resumes off in person to 1-2990 Horton Rd, Mill Bay. Must provide criminal record check and a drivers abstract.

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CUTASC (CU Technical and Administrative Services Corp.) has an exciting employment opportunity for a Junior System Engineer. CUTASC provides strategic, functional and long-term end-to-end IT solutions to financial institutions. Our core strength is the ability to attract and retain employees with deep IT and business expertise to serve our market as a single focused unified team. Working in our Campbell River office, the successful candidate will be bondable with current Microsoft certifications and/or related experience. Familiarity working in development and server environments, virtualized technologies or networking is an asset. If you are interested in joining our team please submit your cover letter and resume by 6:00 pm on Sept 23 to: jobs@cutasc.com

LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking the following positions: • Log loader • Second Loader • Hoe chucker operator • Hook tender • Chaser • Processor • Off highway logging truck driver • Line loader Operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

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GRIEFSHARE – This ministry is a 13-week program designed to support and encourage people through their journey of grief. Combining video presentation and small group discussion, GriefShare offers God’s healing power in the midst of grief. GriefShare meets Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon, September 14 to December 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250.746.7413 www.griefshare.org -------------------------------------DIVORCECARE – This ministry recognizes the emotional upheaval involved in separation and divorce. Ministering with video presentation and small group discussion, DivorceCare helps people come to grips with the pain of divorce and begin rebuilding their lives in God’s care. DivorceCare meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, September 14 to December 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250.746.7413. www.divorcecare.org -------------------------------------DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS (DC4K) – This is a special group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings. DC4K meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, September 14 to December 7, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more information and to register, call 250.746.7413 www.dc4k.org

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

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

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HELP WANTED

The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

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SALES

RCA REQUIRED

CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seeking a Window Sales Representative based in our Nanaimo ofﬁce. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a sales position, that includes selling renovation windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please forward resume to careers@centra.ca

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

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

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Sales Associate The Successful applicant must demonstrate • Outstanding customer service • Computer and selling skills • A willingness to learn and work in an active work place. • Additional skills include the ability to laugh, have fun and work well with others. Please bring resume to Store Manager, Sears Store 7517, Duncan, BC Tel: (250) 746-7111 Fax: (250)746-4302

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

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required in a very busy General Motors dealership. We offer a Health Beneﬁts plan, modern well-equipped facility, great training& above average compensation! If interested call or email Jasyson Kowalchuk 306.331.7766 j.kowalchuk1@sasktel.net. Echo Valley GM Fort Qu Appelle, SK.

Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FITNESS & TRAINING GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT

$5,000

For Your Success Story Personal Image TV Show Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243

Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca

HEALTH PRODUCTS BERGAMONTE - The Natural Way to Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle with your order! 888-470-5390

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

TOOLS

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

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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

PET CARE SERVICES

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOOD PRODUCTS FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

FRIENDLY FRANK KITCHEN TABLE w/ leaf & 4 roller arm chairs, $50. (250)746-8275.

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

VOLUNTEERS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

HD/CT Mechanics

PIPE LAYERS & Excavator Operators required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Fax resumes to 250-751-3314.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

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

HELP WANTED Journeyman or Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, Kindersley, SK. Extremely busy independent shop. Wage based on education and experience. Beneﬁts package. Fax 306463-4822 or email mid.plains@sasktel.net.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Loving care for your pooch. Cowichan Bay home, fenced yard, daily walk, treats. $15 day; $20 overnight. 748-4620

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

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS email:caribooindustrialelectric@gmail.com ph:250-983-2992

Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP

EDUCATION/TUTORING

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Looking for a NEW job?

HELP WANTED

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

HD Parts Sales Person

MEDICAL/DENTAL 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.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

FURNITURE, 4 ladder back chairs, antique chesterﬁeld & chair, antique 7 piece dining room suite. (250)746-9766 RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95 Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or call 1888-473-5407.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED CASH

for jewelry, watches, coins, silver and gold Mid-island 1(250) 924-3374

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

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

FURNITURE 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 will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is Not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

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

MEDICAL HEALTH FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-7658660 www.allcalm.com.

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUILDING SALE... “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

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

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

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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GARAGE SALES

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

GARAGE SALE GARAGE Sat. & Sun. Sept. 17 & 18 SALES 9 am - 1 pm * Great bargains

DUNCAN, Fri. Sept 16, 2-6 & Sat Sept 17, 9-3, Mt. View Cres, off Miller. Household, furniture, old English watercolours, 2 Mikita chop saws, cement mixer etc. DUNCAN, Huge Moving Sale, Sat Sept 17, 9-3, (No early birds), 2230 Tarn Pl, off Lakes near Moose Rd. Xmas decorations, furniture, kitchen “stuff”, yarn, craft supplies, recipe books & much more. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

PETS

Garage Sales

GRAPE PRESS (approx 80 Litres) 4 Glass Carboys, grape & fruit grinder, large plastic barrel. $550 complete set. (250)709-9979

HERITAGE Pawn

Stratocaster electric guitar copy Clearout!! Radial arm saw, DeWalt table saw, Rogers cell phones Half Price, Laptops cheap, XBOX systems CHEAP. 430 Whistler, 250-746-9810. www.heritage pawnbrokers.com

320 Festubert St * All local, in Duncan, BC COWICHAN! (by RBC)

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

DUNCAN, Sat Sept 17, 8-1, 304 Duncan St., (corner of Trunk & Duncan). Collectibles & vintage items, antique furniture, youth goalie gear & more GARAGE SALE: 3171 SUNSET DR, CHANNEL VIEW HEIGHTS, CHEMAINUS: SAT. SEPT 17 9AM TO 3PM FEATURING: POWER LIFT CHAIR, PEWTER FIREPLACE SET w CUT GLASSSCREEN, PLAYBOY MAGAZINES 65 TO 79, YARD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

WE’RE ON THE WEB

ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL PLANT & HARVEST SALE SAT, SEPT 24, 9-1:30

GIANT GARAGE SALE with huge men’s section, new children’s department, plants, books, baking, linen, household, boutique, crafts Refreshments, Hot dogs,Hamburgers,

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MORTGAGES

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 bath, island kitchen, ofﬁce/4th bdrm down, lrg rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. 250-888-7088

GLENORA: 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath on acreage, 5 appl’s, woodstove, propane and oil heat. Pool. $1500, avail. Sept. 15th. Call Michelle (250)815-5000.

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

DUNCAN IN TOWN, Two 2-bdrm duplex’s, F&S, hydro included $950/mo and 2nd is $850/mo. No pets. Avail Sept 15. 250-701-1937.

LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997.

DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671

Ladysmith - Avail. immed. spacious clean 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, sxs duplex on wooded ravine lot, lg oak kitchen, f/s, fp, wd, drapes, ﬁreplace, lg balcony, lg storage rm, private parking, n/s, n/p, ref’s req, $850/mo + hydro, call 250245-4478.

LAKE COWICHAN: Lake front house in Youbou, updated 3 bdrm, W/D, D/W, lrg deck with views, fenced yard, avail. immed. N/S, no lrg dogs. $850/mo until Jul., 2012. Call (250)589-3198.

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

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

OTHER AREAS BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-(800)631-8164 code 4001 or visit: www.sunsiteslandrush.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units

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

BRIGHT, cozy basement suite. Newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, laminate ﬂooring. Suitable for one person. Lakes Rd area. N/P N/S $600. p/m. Utilities included. Avail Oct 1st. 748-3425

BRIGHT 2BDRM condo, close to town, f/s, d/w, w/d, 19+, (avail Oct. 1) 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, SPACIOUS, reno’d 1-bdrm, top ﬂoor, 4 appls, 2525 Dingwall St., $625 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

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

DUNCAN. 2 bedroom one bath ground ﬂoor condo in Sandwell Place, Dingwall street, available 1 October. $800 per month. Call Georg at 250-743-6266.

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

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

$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).

MILL BAY: Bright, clean 3bedroom, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full basement, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $1100/mo. (250)661-6628.

www.shawniganlakebeachresort.com

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm apt avail now $560. Bach apt avail Oct 1, $545. N/S. (250)746-1000

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR- 961 Cavell- 3 blks to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. Painted, new ﬁxtures. 1 studio Apt, $550. 1 bdrm $625. Heat/hot water. NS/NP, no partiers, refs. (250)748-3729.

WILDROSE

Large 1 bdrm, corner, faces south 1 small pet ok, Oct 1 $665. 1 bdm main level, laminate ﬂoor Available now $655 Rent includes heat and hot water Call (250) 748-1304 WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details. YOUBOU, SUNNY 2bdrm, garden, lrg yard, lots of parking, pets neg., lndry, avail immed, $610. (250)210-0756.

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

COTTAGES SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail Oct. 1st. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS- 3 bdrm suite in duplex, close to schools, 5 appls, $780/mo. Available Now. (250)245-2472. CHEMAINUS- 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $660. Available now. (250)245-2472. DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools, 5 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, W/D hookup. No pets. Avail Oct. 1. Call (250)748-4285.

SXS DUPLEX. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s. Single car garage, tile & laminate ﬂoors. Near hospital in Duncan. NS/NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $1200/mo + utils. (250)710-1222.

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

HOMES FOR RENT 9690 Chemainus Rd. $1350 + utils. Character house and garden. 3 bd, 2 bath Pet ok. Nov. 1. 250 3561431

BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED 4 bdrm house in Youbou. Min 1 yr lease. $1250/mo (unfurnished $1075/mo) See photos www.goo.gl/e8z9N Contact Ron St. Pierre 250-483-5869 or email ronstpierre@gmail.com COBBLE HILL (1322 Campbell Rd)- 2 bdrm home on shared acreage, $850+ utils. nye@shaw.ca (250)929-5252. DUNCAN (2km south) 2 bdrm quiet rural setting, very small play area, no smoking, no pets f/s, w/d, $700 + utils. Sept 1, (250)748-5290 after 9am. DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK $850 mo. Call (250)246-8318.

MAPLE BAY: 3 bdrm waterfront house, $1200/mo + utils. NS/NP, shared WD, 6547 Genoa Bay Rd. Oct. 1. Call 604936-0277, 604-970-1135. MAPLE BAY Rd., beautiful large, 4-bdrm basement home, 3 baths, large living & rec room w/ fireplaces, den, 5 appls, heat pump, 5 mins to town, very priv acreage, avail now, Ref’s req. $1700/mo. N/S. (250)746-7935. MAPLE BAY- Unique Rental opportunity, flawless modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath ground floor suite fully renovated, beautifully decorated, high end fittings & 6 appls. 1750sq ft, views of ocean & garden. $1750/mo. N/S, pets negotiable, wheel chair accessible. Available Now! 250-715-3763. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, avail immed, quaint 1 bdrm carriage house suite, 10’x12’ deck with priv yard, near Kinsol Trestle, easy commute to Vic or Duncan, pets neg, N/S, W/D, $750/mo + utils, 250-743-7616 SHAWNIGAN LAKE: New 2 bdrm rancher located on private beautifully treed 1.1 acres, vaulted ceilings, tile floors, covered patio, wood stove, brand new stainless steel appl’s. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1175 mo. 250-715-6213. SHAWNIGAN LAKE: On acreage with lake and Mt. views, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, 5 appl’s, pet friendly. Ref’s. $1750. (250)665-6527. WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance. YOUBOU- LAKE view, 4 bdrm (possibly 2 suites), W/D, stove, N/S, refs, $1400 + utils, 1-250-653-9898.

PASTURE PASTURE with barn for rent. Cowichan Station area. (250)748-8818 evenings.

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

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION MAPLE BAY. Winter sublet. Nicely furnished 2-bdrm on 8 parklike acres. Parking, great ocean views, W/D. Dec.- April. Only $575./mo. 250-748-4491.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 4 BDRMS Large suite. 1 bdrm available: $400 inclds utils. Wood F/P, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. 1-250-740-5619.

SUITES, LOWER 1000 sqft, 2 bdrm, main level suite. Incl all utilities, garage parking, private balcony with lake view. W/D. NP/NS. $1000/m, Maple Bay, Oct 1 (250) 815-5008 3 BDRM suite. 2000 sq.ft. Priv ent, grd level, close to amens, hydro incl. N/S, small pet ok. Ref’s req’d. Oct. 1st, $1250.+ 1/2 oil heat. Call 778422-2220 or 604-689-4779. COBBLE HILL/SHAW LAKE, walk out bsmt suite, quiet area, lrg backyard, covered parking, close to all amens, new F/S, W/D, avail Sept. 15, N/S, refs req, $1000 mo utils incl. Call 250-743-8284. CROFTON, Clean bright 2 bdr suite avail in triplex. Suite has lovely lge cement patio for BBQing with sea view. Cat ok, $690 mo + util. Avail Sept. 25. Call 250-709-9077.

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CONTRACTORS

FENCING

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

STUCCO/SIDING

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

DAVID GALE CONSTRUCTION

DAVE’S FENCING & Tractor Service. Specializing in farm, deer & horse fences. Also board, chainlink, panel installations & repairs. 20 Years experience. 250-743-9089

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

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

CARPENTRY A&A GENERAL 250-7469633. Professional, Qualiﬁed and Reliable Carpenters for all your building needs. Licensed, warranty providers, insured and guaranteed workmanship.

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194 HOUSECLEANING, rates from $20 to $25 per hour. Call Terri 250-701-8962

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

Additions - renovations decks, doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, basement suites, foundations, drywall, plumbing, electrical. ALL CERTIFIED TRADES Trained Architectural Technologist

20 years in Valley Free Estimates, Plans

250-746-9956

www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

COUNTERTOPS

GARDENING

GRANITE counter tops $70.00 and up per sq. ft. installed. Come see what colors we have in stock, free quotes, call 250-715-6652 or E-Mail, bigscottgranite@hotmail.com

BEST RATE & Quality guaranteed for cleanup, hedge trimming, lawn care design & installation. Organic Sustainable Gardening. Phone Nazim (250)929-4000. Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com

ELECTRICIAN LICENSED and bonded. Reasonable rates. Call Kelly 250-7430326.

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

HEAVY DUTY rototilling, plowing, mowing, seeding, ﬁelds, lawns and gardens. Dennis Kloosterman at 250-748-8455.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Repaint Specialists Interior/Exterior 25 Years experience in Cowichan Valley. Lots of references & completed projects. Very clean, reliable, fast & efﬁcient. Done right with No Hassels. (250) 710-7376

HAULING AND SALVAGE

250-510-4745 Appliances ~ Furniture Rubbish ~ Yard Waste Tenant Leftovers ~ Etc

Small moving jobs welcome

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

Jim & Terri’s Painting

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

A1 Hauling

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

PAINTING

HANDYPERSONS

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ELECTRICAL

*YARD CLEAN UP* Hedge trimming, Pruning, Rototilling, Garbage removal, Lime, Grass cutting, Aerating and Fertilizing lawns. Mention this ad and get 10% off *100% Done Right Guarantee*. Contact Rick at 250-510-4769.

Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

PLUMBING

TRAVELLIN’ COMPANION. I offer Housekeeping, respite, chores & more (250)246-9827

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiﬁed.com

STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883

TELEPHONE SERVICES A FREE telephone service Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you! Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.

Call 310.3535

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RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER

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owichan is going to the ¿nals of the Victoria and District Cricket Association. Cowichan met Carico in semi¿nal playoff action Sunday at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. The teams split two regular-season meetings and the playoff promised to be a hard-fought contest. Momentum swung back and forth throughout the game. Cowichan was sent to bat ¿rst and didn’t get off to a great start. Adam Benning was run out in the second over, Vivek Tiwari was dismissed after minimal output by a brilliant catch from Earl Scott and Nagy Thomas was the third wicket to fall with only 32 runs on the board.

Carico felt good about removing the three who all had centuries in the last 15 months. Clayton Bodkyn then partnered with Brent Johns to try and get Cowichan back on track. Both batted tentatively knowing the team’s survival rested on their shoulders. They sought to build up the total. From 32 for three, they moved Cowichan to 106 for three but not until 25 overs had been bowled. The slow run rate was a concern made worse when Johns departed with 34 and Bodkyn with 27 on successive overs. At 106 for ¿ve, a great deal was being asked of the lower batsmen to save the day. Fortunately for Cowichan, they were up to the task. Mits Nakagawa made a quick 17 runs and then was followed by the unbroken partnership of Dave

Norrish and Mike Martin. Norrish went 42 not out and Martin 22 not out to make the ¿nal total 203 for seven. The partnership proved the key to victory. But the target was not felt to be quite enough at the time for the win unless the Cowichan bowling and ¿elding was up to scratch. Carico came to bat and imploded in the ¿rst 12 overs. Johns took three wickets for 25 runs and Nakagawa had three for 36. They bowled tightly and were rewarded with wickets that suggested a potential lopsided victory for Cowichan. Carico’s 29 for ¿ve went to 49 for six and seemed to signal a total collapse. But then the momentum changed with Jas Mahajan scoring 61 and Andy Scott 50 for Carico. Boundary shots seemed to come every second ball and Cowichan bowlers

who followed Johns and Nakagawa were clearly rattled. Carico suddenly moved to 147 for seven in only 22 overs. giving batsmen the belief they could pull off a remarkable victory. Cowichan eventually bowled the side out for 180 to secure the win, thanks to the ¿elding. Wicketkeeper Stuart Munger made a superb catch down the leg side and also a leg side stumping. Brad Kaefer took a sharp, low slip catch while Nakagawa, Martin and Tiwari all took catches in the deep that most cricketers would be proud to hold onto. If Carico had ¿elded as well, the result would have been much different. Cowichan now moves on to face United Victoria, victorious over Incogs in the other semi¿nal, Saturday at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria.

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mixed pairs event brought club competitions to a close for the season at the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club. A total of 24 teams competed, many consisting of spouses. This was readily

apparent from the banter between the players. The weather cooperated and there was two days of action-packed bowling. The ¿rst day was a random draw playing three games, with the top 16 making it through to the second day. The second day consisted of four- to 10-end random draw games. The teams of Ross Bulley-Betty Locke and Tom and Litza Slemko

were the only ones recording a perfect four wins. The pairs trophy was eventually awarded to Bulley and Locke for the best overall points record. Two men’s pairs entered the Yarrow Cup at the Canadian Paci¿c Lawn Bowling Club in Victoria. David Gardner and Mark Truman came close, losing a competitive ¿nal, while Gordon Fall and Jim Irvine made the C ¿nal.

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irst Division is obviously a much more comfortable place for the top Cowichan Rugby Club men’s team to be situated. After a season of hard knocks at the Premier level, Cowichan dropped back to the Island Men’s League and both games to date have brought victories but, more importantly, a better competitive environment. Cowichan beat Port Alberni 28-19 in the opener and followed with a 29-12 win over Nanaimo Saturday at the Herd Road Grounds. Rob McDonald, Louis Gudmundseth, Sean Williams, Steve Hale and Scott MacLeod scored tries. Andrew Gudmundseth kicked two conver-

sions. “Our forwards manhandled them,’’ said Cowichan coach Ian Murray. “I think we were a stronger pack.’’ That became more obvious as the game wore on in the searing heat that bordered on 30 degrees Celsius. Cowichan was thus able to blow open a tight game at the half with some late scores. “The backs were fairly even,’’ pointed out Murray. “The wingers didn’t get much ball, although they tackled very well.’’ Football convert Brock Hargreaves got the nod for supplying the turning point of the game. He stripped the ball away just as a Nanaimo player was going over to score. A knock-on ensued and led to a Cowichan player touching the ball down for a drop at the 22.

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“It was a try-saving tackle is what it was,’’ said Murray. Dennis Murphy suited up for Nanaimo against his former club for the ¿rst time. “It gave the boys extra incentive to make sure Nanaimo wasn’t getting anything,’’ said Murray. The Wayne Peace memorial game was played earlier Saturday and the old guard from the Cowichan club came out. They teamed up with two Ebb Tide players to beat the mainlyNanaimo used-to-be side six tries to three. Cowichan Div. 3 men only had 12 players for their opening home game against Peninsula Sunday and borrowed three before two more arrived. Cowichan won six tries to two. Darren Olson scored three tries for Cowichan.

Emily Adams Playing a lot of golf has resulted in the rapid progression of Emily Adams’ game. Adams, 15, a Grade 10 student at Chemainus Secondary School, has done wonders in just three years. “My brother and my dad golfed,’’ she said. “I just thought I’d follow. I liked it a lot.’’ The Mount Brenton Golf Club member never strays far from the course, playing four to five times a week whenever she has the time. Adams was busy playing tournaments all over the island this summer and has one remaining, a Ryder Cup event at Glacier Greens. It’s paid off with some great scores. Her personal best of 74 came at Qualicum Beach. Adams prides herself on a well-rounded game. “I only hit 215 yards,’’ she said. “I don’t hit it far. Everything is just sort of equal.’’ Don Bodger

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Cody Classic stands the test of time

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Islanders’ hockey: Scoring won’t be an issue, but team will need to shore up defence Don Bodger

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ames are going to be tight all season in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League so the Kerry Park Islanders are coveting their opening two one-goal victories all the more. The Islanders opened the regular season in Saanich Friday and eked out a 7-6 win followed by a 4-3 triumph over the Campbell River Storm Saturday night in the home-opener at Kerry Park Arena. “I thought we opened up well,’’ said Islanders’ coach Brad Scafe. “You can see we’ve got some work to do defensively with a lot of guys.’’ It doesn’t appear the Islanders will have any problem scoring goals with the likes of veterans Brandon Nicholson and Cole Thomson in the lineup as well as a promising group of rookies that includes Dayne Ellison and Alex Milligan. But there will be some issues to sort out with the defensive side of the team’s game that came to light already. “We’ve added four rookies to the back end,’’ said Scafe. “I don’t care what level you’re at, there’s going to be some changes. You’ve got to mold them and work them to what we want.’’ The Islanders had a 7-4 lead Friday and Scafe didn’t like the way his team let Saanich back into the game. But hanging on for the victory is a positive the Islanders can build around. Conner Morgen and Thomson each scored twice for the Islanders in that game. Jake Newman collected three points on a goal and two assists while Trevor Yee picked up three assists and Nicholson added two helpers. Other goals were scored by Adam Wade and Milligan. Matt Chester, now playing goal for the Islanders, was victorious in the ¿rst meet-

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Afterburners are turned on by Alex Milligan from the Kerry Park Islanders, as he wheels into the Braves’ zone Friday at Saanich. ing against his former team. Campbell River isn’t likely to repeat its mediocre record of last season. “Campbell River looks a lot stronger than they were last year,’’ said Scafe. “Saanich looks good; they’re going to be good in goal.’’ At the top of the table are Comox Valley and Victoria. The Islanders will face both teams this week, playing in Courtenay Friday and hosting Victoria Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park. “We’ll see where we match up,’’ said Scafe. The Islanders also had to hang on to win against Campbell River after building a 3-0 lead. Goalie Jackson Jane picked up his ¿rst win in his ¿rst VIJHL game. Nicholson, Morgan and Milligan led the way with a goal and an assist each. Nicholson also scored, with Thomson chalking up a pair of assists. Scafe had a hard time containing his players, who were anxious for game action after a two-week break since an exhibition tournament at Kerry Park. “They were champing at the bit,’’ he said. The philosophy for the coaching staff was basically to let the players loose and see what transpired. “I just want to see what kind of team we’re going to be,’’ said Scafe. “The group together is very positive in the room and on the bench.’’ He also wants to rein in the Islanders from losing their composure. “I think we’ll be a pretty disciplined team, not a lot of penalties this year.’’

undraising goes on all year, but the big weekend for the Cody Classic is coming up. The 13th annual event brings ball players and supporters of the cause together Saturday and Sunday at the Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road. In June of 1999, a then-four-yearold Cody Swain was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The Cody Classic was established to raise funds to help ease the costs of weekly travel for the family to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver plus prescriptions, accommodations in Vancouver and other expenses. Cody battled cancer for a few years, but it’s now been in remission for a decade and he’s looking forward to graduating from high school next June. In the meantime, other families have been going through the same ordeal in the valley but proceeds from the Cody Classic are there to help. “I think we’ve helped out six families since the last year,’’ said

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Cody Swain kept a brave face during the early days of his cancer diagnosis, left, but has plenty of reasons to smile today, right, while at Camp Goodtimes. Wes Swain, Cody’s father and the The organization quietly goes about ongoing crusader of the event in his its business. “We don’t pound our son’s name. own drum very much,’’ said Wes The Cody Classic is run entirely by Swain. volunteers and all the funds raised “I think it’s something we’ve stay in the valley to help sick children helped out a lot of people, no queshere. tions asked.’’ People who’ve been around from At last count, 10 teams were the beginning always look forward registered for the ball tournament and to the ball tournament, auction and Swain expected it would swell to 12. dance and newcomers who’ve “When they ¿nd out it’s a game for jumped on the bandwagon along charity you play for fun, people say the way are equally excited to lend it’s a good way to end their year,’’ a hand. said Swain.

Lewis fourth in provincial 50 Åy Änal

Summer swimming: Great way for Breakers to end the season at Watermania facility Don Bodger

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owichan Valley Breakers put an exclamation mark on their season during the B.C. Summer Swimming Association’s provincial championships at the Watermania Fitness Centre in Richmond. Provincial quali¿ers included: Gabby Pask, William Townsend, Missy Lewis, Kealey Scott, Evan Strong, James Urquhart, Reid

Urquhart, Patrick Cools, Sydnae Lowe, Haeley Lowe, Lanelle Hockridge, Kenzie Pask, Liam Brockley, Julia Brockley and Christopher Lewis. Missy Lewis’ performances were a highlight for the Breakers. She secured fourth place in her category for the 50-metre Ày ¿nal and eighth in the 50 free. Preliminary results included: 18th for Sydnae Lowe in the Div. 3 girls’ 50 breast; 20th for Gabby Pask in the Div. 1 50 back, 21st in the 50 free and 22nd in the 100 I.M.; 20th

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A big fundraiser is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. to help Duncan’s Ashley Roe in her bid to make Team Canada in the Saddleseat World Cup 2012 event in South Africa. Ticket sales close Sept. 28 for a burger, fries and a beer plus

silent auction event at the Oak & Carriage Pub. Contact Doug Roe (250-710-1517). Tickets are $20 per person. Valley View Farms is sending Roe to the trials in Edmonton for the Canadian team Dec. 1 to 4. Proceeds will help cover travel

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Cowichan plays role

Vic West victorious on defensive miscue

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owichan LMG Pringle coach Glen Martin predicted nothing could be taken for granted in Div. 1 of the Island Soccer League this

season. Based on the ¿rst weekend of the season, at least, it’s already shaping up that way. Two teams moving up from Div. 2 pulled off upsets as games started counting for real again. Unfortunately, Cowichan was one of the teams that went down to defeat, 1-0 against Vic West. But the big shocker came in a 2-1 victory for promoted Prospect Lake over defending league champion Bays United. Bays did not lose all of last season in league play. Vic West sported a 17-3-2 record in Div. 2 league play last season and Martin knew the team wouldn’t be out of place in Div. 1. Drew Brittain scored in the ¿rst half and Vic West managed to hold Cowichan off the scoreboard Friday at Sherman Road Park’s Bill Keserich Field. A crowd of about 200 turned out to watch. Interest in the Cowichan team has been high after a fourth-place ¿nish in league and a Jackson Cup championship. “It was a great night, beautiful weather,’’ said Martin. “Unfortunately, we didn’t win the game. “We were prepared, we came out

pretty good. The start was good. We just couldn’t capitalize in the beginning.’’ Vic West scored at 28 minutes off a Cowichan defensive breakdown. Goalkeeper Joel Wilson was left with no chance. Cowichan had a similar opportunity in the second half but sniper Ryan Andre shot it right at the goalkeeper. “It wasn’t a poor game for us,’’ said Martin. As for Vic West, “they’re young,’’ said Martin. “When they started the second half, there’s no doubt they were going to try to win 1-0.’’ Most teams can’t defend that long, but Vic West made it work. Sooke beat Juan de Fuca 6-0 in another surprise. Juan de Fuca made the Jackson Cup ¿nal against Cowichan last season. “Anything can happen in soccer,’’ conceded Martin. Cowichan will go against Sooke Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Bill Keserich Field. The game has been moved to Duncan due to ¿eld issues in Sooke. Cowichan will continue with another halftime prize draw from program sales throughout its early homestand. Player Kevin Jones was the winner of a Las Vegas trip from the opener. Meanwhile, Div. 2 Cowichan United beat the Bays United team relegated from Div. 1 Sunday 1-0 at Topaz Park in Victoria. Sebastien Titone scored the lone goal of the game. Darian Achurch recorded the shutout and it was a solid team performance in the searing heat.

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rystal Poland is clearly in a league of her own, but she’s not the only player from the valley making an impact in the U.S. collegiate ¿eld hockey ranks. Poland registered all four goals during a road trip to California, but her Northeastern University Huskies lost back-to-back 4-2 games to California and Stanford. The losses were the ¿rst for Northeastern after a 4-0 start. Poland now has 13 goals and two assists for 35 points in just six games. Brentwood College grad Annelise Hutchison is a newcomer to the team and has played one game so far. Zoe Berkey, playing at Maine, notched her ¿rst collegiate goal in an 8-0 victory over St. Louis Saturday in Burlington, Vermont. Amber Thomas moved into the starting lineup for Louisville Sunday and scored the team’s second goal in a 6-0 rout of Appalachian State at home. And Mary Nielsen continues to make an impact with the Duke Blue Devils. Nielsen has a goal and an assist Andrew Leong Body position helps Cowichan’s Dan Citra to maintain possession of the ball in front of Drew Brit- in ¿ve games. Duke is off to a tain from Vic West. Brittain scored the lone goal of the game in Cowichan’s season-opening loss. 5-1 start.

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Perfect weather greeted participants, including six from the valley, in the Port Angeles motorcycle hill climb on Labour Day weekend. The four-man team of Kurt Allan, Cody Allen, James Livingston and Pat Barry represented the island well. Allen even took home some cash for his efforts.

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xhibition play has given the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ coaching staff the answer to a question they already knew. Associate coaches Dale Purinton and Jim Ingram have a nice problem on their hands of trying to pare their roster before the start of the B.C. Hockey League season. The remaining players in camp showed plenty of resilience during a 3-3 tie at Cowichan Arena Friday and 7-1 win Saturday in Victoria — both against the Grizzlies — to kick off the exhibition season. “We’ve still got four guys and it’s going to be very tough,’’ said Purinton. The Caps are currently at 25 players, but need to get down to 21 to comply with the new roster reductions in the BCHL. “We’re super happy with the boys,’’ added Ingram. “Unfortunately, they know we can’t keep them all.’’ The Caps added another player to the roster Monday to complete the Nick Amies trade to Penticton. The Caps acquired Taylor House, the brother of former Penticton player Tanner House who’s enjoyed four productive seasons with the University of Maine Black Bears. Taylor House, a centreman who turns 19 next week, had 62 points in 40 games last season with Osoyoos of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Caps trailed 3-1 against Victoria at home but rode the goaltending of Michael Doan to pull out the tie. “Our guys really battled and Doaner

shut the door for two periods,’’ said Purinton. “They battled back and it just shows character.’’ The Caps dressed a slightly different veteran lineup and blew Victoria away on the strength of a hat trick by Matt Brown, who showed his considerable Major Junior experience and should be in for a big season. Purinton was keeping the result in perspective, but obviously liked what he saw from everyone in that game. “Winning is always a great thing,’’ he said. “It builds chemistry and con¿dence. But it is exhibition. But it’s still great, it’s a great feeling. “It makes your job tough because they’re all working hard and practicing hard.’’ Now it’s up to Purinton, Ingram and assistant coach Aaron Plumb to sort out who’s not going to make the cut. “For us, it makes things a little foggier,’’ said Purinton. “We have really tough decisions and happy with our talent.’’ Team-building activities have been a big part of the Caps’ early emphasis. “Since we opened up so much earlier, we had some time to do that,’’ said Purinton. The Caps have a great group of veterans and returning corps that seems to be coming together nicely. “It’s been a great experience and one of the best camps I’ve been to, including my playing junior,’’ said Purinton. “Obviously being here early helps and getting to know these kids.’’ The Caps close out their exhibition schedule with three games this week. They’re at Nanaimo Wednesday and host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Friday at Cowichan Arena before playing a return game with the Bulldogs in

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Loose puck leads to a battle between the Caps’ Steen Cooper and valley product Braden Pears of the Grizzlies during Friday night’s BCHL exhibition game at Cowichan Arena. Jake Charles backs up Cooper. Alberni Saturday. Meanwhile, the Caps have done some shufÀing in the front of¿ce. Operations manager Jim Knight has

been laid off and his duties will be divided among Ingram, Charlotte Fisher and Theresa Bertrand. “I will be picking up the pieces in

between,’’ said owner Stew Gordon. As for the team, “fans are pumped and excited,’’ said Gordon. “The team’s fast. They’re good.’’

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