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Gordon Bay fall claims boy’s life Ashley Degraaf
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Governor General of Canada David Johnston, centre, and his wife Sharon Johnston, right, enjoy a laugh with valley historian Tom Paterson and Cowichan Valley Regional District Chairwoman Gerry Giles at the Kinsol Trestle yesterday morning. Johnston paid a visit to the refurbished heritage crossing during an ofÄcial visit to Vancouver Island.
Woman stable after being airlifted from Cobble Hill crash Cobble Hill: Four taken to hospital after serious collision at Valleyview Peter W. Rusland
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our people were taken to hospital with various levels of injuries Thursday after a two-vehicle crash at the Cobble Hill Road intersection near Valleyview Centre, police say. Names of the injured were not released by the RCMP and their medical condition at press time Tuesday was unknown. The wreck’s cause is under investigation. The crash happened at about 4 p.m. between a Toyota Matrix car driven by a 57-year-old Mill Bay female, and a Toyota pick-up truck containing a Duncan couple and their son. The incident saw the Matrix pinned upside down against a tree, with the truck wedged into the crumpled car, News Leader Pictorial lensman Andrew
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Paramedics and Cowichan Bay Fire/Rescue work to the scene of an ugly crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Valleyview Centre Thursday afternoon. Leong said from the scene. The wreck was attended by Cowichan Bay Âżre crews, who used the jaws-of-life to free the Ma-
trix’s driver. She was airlifted to Victoria General Hospital, and was in serious but stable condition Thursday, Shawnigan Lake RCMP said. Investigation showed the truck was northbound on the Island Highway, and the car was southbound. The Matrix turned left onto Cowichan Bay Road when the collision happened, police said. “While it has been determined alcohol was not a factor in the collision, other causes remain under investigation,â€? Cpl.. Jason Kerr said, noting any charges could take months following release of the accident report. At about 4:45 p.m., the highway was brieĂ€y closed in both directions to allow the air- ambulance chopper to land. Northbound lanes were narrowed to one lane for several hours, police said, while eastbound trafÂżc on Cowichan Bay Road was shut during the investigation. All roads at the scene reopened at around 5 p.m. Thursday, detachment staff said Friday.
Âżve-year-old Metchosin boy has died in hospital after suffering severe head injuries from falling 10 feet off a bridge at Gordon Bay Provincial Park earlier this summer. Lake Cowichan RCMP Sgt. Dave Voller called the August incident “extremely unfortunateâ€? and “unforeseen,â€? noting RCMP have ruled out foul play and handed the case over to the B.C. Coroners’ Service. The boy was airlifted Aug. 17 to a Vancouver hospital from the government park, near Honeymoon Bay. Police investigation revealed the boy had been walking with his father and three-year-old sister over the bridge when he fell off the side and struck his head. The Vancouver Police Department’s Special Investigation Section interviewed the mother at the hospital as requested by the RCMP. Ministry of Environment communications staffer Emily Laing said B.C. Parks staff has been working with the coroner’s service and has already installed additional pedestrian crossing and warning signs. It will also be adding additional guard railings on the bridge. “It’s just really unfortunate,â€? Voller said. “I don’t know how long it’s been there but I do remember camping there at Gordon Bay when I was a teenager, and the bridge was always there then.â€? Voller couldn’t recall any other accidents or incidents at that particular crossing. He did say conditions of the creek beneath the bridge were dry in August, with most of the creekbed rocks exposed.
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Your guide to a world of Cowichan arts and culture Arts and culture is not about some skinny girl standing on her toes in a tutu. Nor is it about a stuffy guy with a white moustache droning on about the importance of some inscrutable book or bizarre painting. No, arts and culture is about expression, creativity and the human desire to connect with those around us.
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If we’re lucky it is part and parcel to our everyday responsibilities and entertainments. But it’s not usually something we can fully appreciate and absorb unless our hearts and minds are engaged. That’s where the Cowichan 2011 Fall Arts and Culture Guide comes in. Cowichan is fortunate enough to be swim-
ming in opportunities to drink in arts and culture. But it doesn’t always provide us with the push we need to jump in. A special booklet inserted into today’s News Leader Pictorial, the guide is a showcase of the cornucopia of cultural opportunities available in the valley this fall.
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Star turn nothing but positives for Schmidt Next: Cowichan midNext: dle-schooler sees reality TV stint as a career launcher Peter W. Rusland
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Bench Elementary School Green Team students Sarah Butler and Daphne Hachey examine a collage created for MacDonald and Lawrence by artist Richard Greenwood, on display during the grand opening of the new Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Expansion on Sunday, Sept. 25.
New maritime centre open and looking for volunteers Krista Siefken
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he Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is now of¿cially open, but it needs more volunteers to ensure it stays open every day. Suzan Lagrove is celebrating the new centre — home of the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society — plus putting the call out for more volunteers following Sunday’s opening of the renovated facility. “During the winter I’d like to have two volunteers each day for shifts of about two hours each, and then starting in the spring we would do two and-a-half hour shifts,” Lagrove explained. “I’d like to stay open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the winter, and then more like 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the summer.”
Volunteers guarantee the facility stays open for those who want to learn more about ¿shing and boating in the region. “We have two levels and on the lower Àoor we have displays — our theme right now is Gone Fishing, so it shows recreational ¿shing, Native ¿shing, and commercial ¿shing,” Lagrove said. “That will be an exhibit space that will change every so often.” The upper Àoor, meanwhile, is a great spot for community meetings and family get-togethers. And, of course, the site will continue to host boat building and boat restoration projects. “And what’s great about this building is it’s a timber-frame building made with all local wood, and put together with white oak pegs, so the building is totally recyclable,”
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arker Schmidt is certainly no sore loser. The Duncan singer, a ¿nalist in YTV’s Next Star competition, wasn’t picked the winner during a ¿nale broadcast live in front of 4,000 fans at Canada’s Wonderland in Toronto Sunday. But to Schmidt, it’s how you play the music game that counts. “The experience is probably the prize,” the Grade 7 Quamichan Middle School student said Tuesday from home. “You can buy that stuff (prizes) but you can’t buy experience and the friendships I made there.” In Sunday’s ¿nal, Schmidt sang It Might Be You as Canadian fans cast some 3.6 million votes for Schmidt, winner Charlie Storwick, and the other four ¿nalists. During the summer Schmidt visited Toronto where he and the other ¿ve ¿nalists were whittled from some 4,000 Next Star hopefuls. YTV isn’t releasing the number of votes each performer got. Sunday’s winner was basically based on fan votes online. The summer saw Schmidt, 12, and his pals given industry tips by pros Suzie McNeil, Christopher Ward and Steve Cranwell and other mentors. “It was a lifetime experience — just incredible,” he said. “I feel like I’ve really grown as
Parker Schmidt a person over the summer — I got lots of life lessons, like how to work with people and different personalities. “The experience helped me see depth in my songs, and I learned some cool chord progressions.” He also got music-industry smarts. “I want to release some singles and go touring as soon as possible. Hopefully someone can pick me up.” Schmidt also aims to stay in touch with his new friends. He advised Next Star hopefuls to “show your personality to the judges.” “Be yourself — and practice makes perfect.” Offbeat image helps too. “Charlie was probably chosen because she’s different from the others — she’s spunky with a cool style in her voice, and different clothes.” But Schmidt wouldn’t change a thing about his national debut. “I feel like everything was awesome. I didn’t go to win but to get experience and just enjoy it.” Each ¿nalist will record an original song and star in their own music video. The six singles will be featured on the Next Star compilation album.
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well as outbuildings,” explained North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesman, Cpl. Kevin Day, in an email to media. He said a quantity of copper pipe, tools, a set of binoculars and video equipment were taken from the property Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the detachment at 250-748-5522, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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f there was one message to be had at Thursday evening’s town revitalization meeting in Chemainus, it’s that residents need to come together and decide on a concrete vision for their community before breaking any ground. It was standing-room only for scores of residents who came out to the Legion Hall to get a ¿rst look at the draft revitalization plan for Chemainus town centre, which includes key projects such as a skate park, community centre, a library and a boardwalk network starting at the foot of Oak Street. “What we’re trying to do is get to the point where we are in agreement, and then the municipality can come and make strategic investments in infrastructure,” said Dave Devana, CAO of the Municipality of North Cowichan. “Until we feel that Chemainus wants these things and where they want them, it’s hard for us as a municipality to make the investment, and it’s not wise to make piecemeal investments in little things without an overall vision.” “The money is there for the skate park, and trail development and community centre and library and all these things, we just need to know where they gotta go.” The revitalization plan is the document which will guide that overall vision, and has been compiled by the Chemainus Advisory Committee and staff at HB Lanarc, the consulting ¿rm overseeing the process, based on feedback recieved from residents at an open house held in June. During Thursday’s meeting, Doug
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hemainiacs are mad as hell, and say they won’t take any more smell from Chemainus Composting Inc.’s plant. Saturday’s noon protest, planned for the corner of the MacMillan Bloedel Haul Road and the Island Highway, will hear residents and business owners repeat concerns voiced last week to Cowichan’s engineering services committee about what they say is stench from the two-year-old plant transferring and treating septic waste into compost. Cowichan Valley Regional District engineer Brian Dennison said the licensed plant operates as a transfer station for septic-tank waste that is later trucked to the Langford ¿rm SPL for treatment. It also accepts biosolids for composting by mixing in wood waste. He said both operations appear to be Niomi Pearson causing odours. Kate Evans (left) of HB Lanarc goes over the draft of the Chemainus Revitalization Plan with residents Kate Marsh and Sarah Mais Sept. “On Wednesday, people were pretty upset about 22 at an open house meeting held at the Chemainus Legion Hall. odour, and also concerned about aerosols and healthrelated concerns.” Doug Godkin of nearby Seaward Kayaks said the Backhouse, of HB Lanarc, preIan Marsh said he liked the idea you start to make things pedestrian stench has sent some workers home from local jobs. sented the draft plan via powerpoint of creating a local hub at the old friendly but still accessible.” “Depending on the day, some say it’s unbearable,” presentation. Attendees were asked Chemainus Elementary site, where Resident Allen Shernus said he he said comparing CCI’s odour to not Àushing one’s to consider things like whether they all of the elements, including a skate would like to see the municipality toilet for a week. “It’s tough and very unfortunate for would like to see a two way road park, library and community centre, start to get the ball rolling. the workforce on the highway.” along Willow Street, if they would could have a home. “It seems to me if you wait for The CCI plant is regulated under the CVRD’s like to see a pedestrian right of way Philip Mix commented that he unanimity, nothing’s ever going zone implemented, and where they would like to see Chemainus linked to happen,” he said. “Maybe what Waste Stream Licensing Management solid waste bylaw. would like to see key infrastructure together with elegant street design we need is some strong political Regional directors ordered a $2,950 odour audit placed. and favoured the plan’s suggestion leadership that will take a plan from microbiologist John Paul of Abbotsford’s “There’s a whole bunch of ideas of a treed median along Chemainus such as this, take the community now that weren’t there the last time Road. input, realize that there’s going to Transform Compost Systems. Paul said his report would be issued this week. He around,” Backhouse said. “Many things are changing in the be dissenting voices out there, but declined to comment about his ¿ndings from the The plan offers four potential loca- world, but one thing that doesn’t move forward with something that 45-acre, heavy-industrial site. tions for the much-anticipated skate change is that people like to go to a has the total community interest His audit could also feed future decisions about park; the old elementary school, the place that looks beautiful, and they in mind.” CCI’s plan to expand its Chemainus plant, Dennison high school sport court, Croft street, like to be in a place where they feel The draft plan and feedback form is and Elm Street Fields. Potential welcome,” he said. accessible at www.ourchemainus.ca. said. CCI’s Dan Lazaro was unavailable for comment locations cited for a community “I would really like to see how Residents are encouraged to view by press time, but in the News Leader Pictorial’s centre include the old ¿re hall and the benchlands could start to be the plan and ¿ll out a feedback form 2009 story about his plant, he said it would produce St. Joseph’s school. an extension of the centre... and a and return it to the Municipality an odour-free product. The meeting was attended by continuation of Willow Street being of North Cowichan of¿ce, or the CCI’s plans called for bio-¿lters to remove smell residents of all ages, with a good a pedestrian-friendly place along Chemainus Chamber of Commerce, at the plant located in the Chemainus industrial park, representation of local youth as well. that way. Everything changes when by Sept. 30. 700 metres from the nearest home.
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unday’s weir opening on the Cowichan River is expected to answer concerns about gravel potentially choking salmon-spawning Ă€ows. Steve Baillie said naturally eroded gravel created north and south arms in the river near the butter church that had conservationists concerned. But the annual opening of the weir created a gush of seven cubic metres per second, that Baillie expected to raise river levels enough in the south arm for chinook salmon to reach spawning grounds above Skutz Falls. “The south arm will get more water this weekend,â€? he said Sunday. “By Monday and Tuesday we’ll see the results from Sunday’s release — and there’s a storm system coming next week which will add to the Ă€ow. He wasn’t sure if the gravel deposits were an annual problem. “I don’t know if it’s a repeating event. It takes a couple of years to build up. Last year the north channel was dry, however, south-arm Ă€ows rose enough for chinook spawning, he explained. Still, the gravel-deposit dilemma rang alarm bells with Duncan Councillor Paul Fletcher. He feared Ă€ows could be too low for chinook to swim upstream in the heritage river. “It’s shocking. This is considered a disastrous possibility for Âżsh — many
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Duncan praises existing board as he goes for Äve in a row as Sahtlam/Glenora area director
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oren Duncan has served notice he intends to reclaim his position as CVRD director for Cowichan Station-SahtlamGlenora for a ¿fth consecutive
term. “Some agendas which I have worked towards have been accomplished, such as an acquisition fund for strategic parkland acquisition,” he said in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “Unfortunately, and regrettably, my pas-
sion for a regional growth management plan has been a source of frustration, but I have hope reason will prevail, or that the province will order one done. “That said, I do wish to continue to add to the unique, diverse, and rich cultural mosaic, particularly political culture, that has been past CVRD boards. “The present CVRD Board is in my opinion the best of the several I have been exposed to, and hope the next is even better.”
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Tour volunteer Marie Harris shows the features of a Designs by Maejic kitchen to Oda Nowrath during Cowichan Music Festival Committee’s Kitchen Tour on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the home of Gerry and Gerdie Wikkerink on Bench Road, one of nine valley kitchens on the tour.
Loren Duncan: running again
Andrew Leong
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SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Community Welcome Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com Centre Pastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722
BRAE ROAD GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY:
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Christ Church of the Valley Sunday, 3 pm Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Rev. Andrew Hewlett 250-893-1157 “Be a part of this new Anglican Network Church” email: pastor@c2v.ca
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(Corner of Ingram & Jubilee) “Love is the fundamental principle of God’s purpose for man, and He has commanded us to love each other even as He loves us.”
The Mercury Theatre 331 Brae Road, Duncan SUNDAY SERVICES 11 am Rev. Patricia Gunn - 748-0723
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CHEMAINUS UNITED CHURCH Welcomes You! Family Worship & Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am Taizé Chant & Meditation Last Sunday every month 7:00 pm h Rev. Fran Darling Willow St. at Alder
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Duncan United
United Church of Canada
Duncan Pentecostal Church Sunday: 10:00 am Family Praise & Worship Children’s Church (age 12 & under) Visitors Always Welcome
931 Trunk Road, 748-1423 Pastor: Rev. Peter Lewis
PASTOR GERRY WALL 746-8457
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COME AS YOU ARE + LEAVE REFRESHED Worship 10:30 Sundays
Church for the Lost and Found 3036 Sherman Road Phone 748-8000
SHAWNIGAN 1603 Wilmot Rd. Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Ph. 743-4454 DUNCAN - NORTH COWICHAN Duncan Christian School Sundays: 10 am Ph. 929-7229
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is a family of people who are discovering the signiÀcance of following Jesus. Come, whoever you are, whatever your strengths, needs, faith or doubts. Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am & 10:30 am (nursery & Sunday School is available at the 10:30 am service only) www.standrewsduncan.org
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan 746-6831 Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm www.stedwardsduncan.com
ST. ANN’S CHURCH
1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am
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Man accidentally shot by his buddy in camping trip gone wrong Krista Siefken
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Victoria-area man sustained non-life threatening injuries after being shot by a friend on the shores of Nitinat River. Lake Cowichan RCMP say the Âżrearms incident was an accident. It happened at about 5 a.m. on Sept. 24 near the
river, where the two 22-year-old men from the greater Victoria area were camping in a tent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the males was woken up by what he believed was a black bear trying to gain entry to the tent,â&#x20AC;? Const. Grant Desmet said in a media release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the males grabbed a Âżrearm and discharged several rounds out through the tent in the direction be believed the bear to be.â&#x20AC;? Desmet believed both men were in the tent
at the time the Âżrearm was discharged, but as a result of Âżring rounds inside the conÂżned space, the other man was struck â&#x20AC;&#x201D; once in the face, and once in the arm, causing extensive injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The type of ammunition used would have a bit of a spray, so depending on how close and what angle the victim was at, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly a possibility he got accidentally struck by some of the bird shot,â&#x20AC;? Desmet said. The injured man was driven by his friend to
Youbou, where they were met by B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics. The injured male was then transported to Cowichan District Hospital, and Âżnally Victoria General Hospital. Desmet, meanwhile, said alcohol was not thought to be a factor in the incident, and added itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still unclear whether charges would be considered, as the matter is still under investigation by the RCMP and B.C. Conservation Service.
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Bad for some daycares, better for the province Childcare cuts: Full-day kindergarten is more efficient and opening daycare spaces
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hen we think of the daycare workers slated to lose their jobs in Lake Cowichan, it’s easy to condemn the provincial government for cutting grants to childcare groups. And when we think of the already-struggling families that are frantically trying to scrape together funds for their children’s after-school care, it’s easy to attack the government’s alterations to the subsidy structure. This criticism is fair — it’s rooted in our empathy for our fellow community Changes need members. But allow us, for a moment, to tweaking, but consider this logically in the cold light concept good of day. This province was in desperate need overall of expanded childcare programs. Full-day kindergarten, in essence, offers the most ef¿cient, effective delivery of childcare we can think of. This is good for families, and this is good for kids. Admittedly it is not good for private daycares — but then again, few of us would be comfortable with a government that propped up private business when a more ef¿cient and effective public model is available. And while this essentially becomes the straw that breaks the camel’s back for already-struggling daycares, such as Kaatza, it opens more spaces to accommodate other kids — those younger than school-age — at other childcare centres. Ultimately, our provincial government should be making decisions that bene¿t as many British Columbians as possible. While the loss of Kaatza is an unfortunate by-product of one of those decisions, it shouldn’t cloud our common sense: full-day kindergarten is good news for our schools, our communities, our families and above all, our kids.
We say:
The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
This we like Job action by Cowichan teachers have probably created some issues for principals. But the impact on children and their parents have thus far been negligible. Which is exactly the way it should be. Teachers feel the need to make a statement in their contract dispute and have chosen to do so in a way that doesn’t hold kids hostage. Let’s hope it results in a deal soon.
We know the lack of rain in August has left the land parched. We know the well users and the salmon are looking at the grey skies with gratitude. We know this is the wet West Coast and rain is expected. But we’re sure we are not alone in breathing a deep sigh about the end of summer sunshine and the start of another damp, dull winter.
Cowichan summer is ofÄcially over.
Liberals stay economic course, does the world notice? Tom Fletcher Black Press
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remier Christy Clark’s “B.C. Jobs Plan” took some hits as she was ¿nishing her week-long publicity tour. The serious damage wasn’t from her political opponents on the left and right. The body blows came from Europe, the United States and China, where the storm clouds of a second recession continue to gather. As world leaders offered a chorus of warning about debt and falling consumer demand, commodity markets for metals, coal and petroleum tumbled along with stocks. One of the few ¿rm targets Clark offered was that eight new mines should be up and running in B.C. by 2015, with expansions or upgrades to nine more existing mines. That is the total arrived at after detailed meetings with the industry. But if China’s factories slow because fewer Americans and Europeans buy their goods, those projects can fade as quickly as the price of copper.
Total spending for the B.C. jobs plan cis about $300 million. Big-ticket items are contributions to port and rail facilities at Prince Rupert and Tsawwassen. Another $24 million goes to staff natural resource permit of¿ces, which are backlogged after amalgamation of various ministry functions. NDP leader Adrian Dix leapt on that announcement, saying it proves the B.C. Liberals starved the regional of¿ces. He’s right on that. For example, the resource ministry’s regional director for Skeena told the Bulkley-Nechako regional district board this spring that he has 30 per cent less staff than ¿ve years ago. Some of that is a result of ending duplication of forest, energy and other ministries, but by this spring there were 65 independent power projects waiting for approval in Skeena alone. Of course the NDP would ¿x that backlog by killing off the projects, and presumably breaking up the natural resources ministry again, to ramp up its beloved government jobs. The NDP also jumped on B.C. Liberal MLA John Les for going to high-unemployment
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Nanaimo and suggesting people should look north where jobs are going begging. Construction company Ledcor had job fairs in Prince George and Chetwynd in early September, looking for hundreds of truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters, mechanics, surveyors and labourers for the Willow Creek coal mine in Tumbler Ridge. Another job fair was held in Fort St. James around the same time, looking for equipment operators for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine. I had a chat a couple of weeks ago with a grader operator in Dawson Creek, working in the gas patch. Most of the pickups he sees on job sites have Alberta licence plates. So let’s say you’re an able-bodied unemployed guy sitting in Nanaimo, waiting for a job to come to you. If that’s how you think the economy works, it’s no surprise if your preferred political message is Dix’s 1960s socialist blather about the government forcibly sharing the wealth. And it’s no surprise you’re unemployed.
B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins trashed the Prince Rupert port as a payoff to local Aboriginal people for a potash facility. “The usual Liberal policy of giving Natives a veto on new projects has got to end,” Cummins said, demonstrating once again that he understands nothing about the evolution of this issue in the past 20 years. In summary, Clark’s jobs plan is to continue Gordon Campbell’s Paci¿c gateway strategy. The opposition parties are reheating decades-old failed options they hope will smell better than a stale three-term government. And B.C. is, as always, at the mercy of world events. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.
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Are you afraid of being attacked by a cougar in Cowichan? “No. I haven’t seen one, and I only heard of one in Maple Bay.”
Stacie Thiessen, Maple Bay
“Not really. I guess if I was camping I would be. I’ve been on the island for 40 years and I’ve maybe only seen one — at a distance.”
Michael Dzuba, North Cowichan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
North Cowichan Councillor Ruth Hartmann was among a dozen contestants testing their skill in the Celebrity Hand Milking Contest at the 143rd Cowichan Exhibition on Friday, Sept. 9.
Roadside crosses slow my car and ease my heart
Dear editor The ¿rst time I saw a roadside memorial was in Montana in 1989. I got a lump in my throat to be sure. But I also felt it was a wonderful tribute, and a very strong reminder to slow down. Each time we passed one, my foot lifted from the accelerator as a natural reaction. In 1994, I again travelled through Montana. Again, each roadside white cross memorial gave a strong tug at my heart — feelings of respect and remorse for a life lost, and the urge to drive more carefully. My family, too, has suffered the senseless loss of a loved one on our roads. But I feel a sense of comfort and hope that these memorials might save some lives by slowing down some otherwise careless, unthinking drivers. Jeanette Schultz
Advice for candidates good, now here’s some tips for the voters In my opinion: You can get involved
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hank you for your Sept. 23 editorial, “So you think you want to get yourself elected.” Raising awareness about the importance of local elections is, well… important. Andrew Leong Local politics — board of education, council and area director elections, zoning and land use decisions — hit us where we live. Local elections are at least as important as their provinDuncan cial or federal counterparts. Local leadership (or the lack We should have the freedom to thereof) affects us every day. True local leadership ought grieve in the way we need to grieve to also affect provincial and Dear editor federal policy — after all, Many of us have never had a memory to hold they get their tax dollars from of the last moment our loved one drew breath. local folks and businesses. Kate Marsh: you can As I pass the roadside tributes, I often muse So why don’t more of make a difference about the dedication required to keep the sites who move close to an already existing facility having smart meter communications through us actually get involved? fresh. When I see one that is no longer kept (be it a garbage transfer station or an airport the atmosphere (thereby polluting my body Twenty-nine per cent of the alive, I pause for a moment to say a prayer for etc) and then complain about it. We were here with yet more harmful emissions) when the electorate turned out in North Cowichan in 2008. the loved ones who are ¿nally at peace having ¿rst and we already have plenty of recycling same communications can be achieved using Partly I think it’s because we’re busy with the had the opportunity to attend the place of death, options. We don’t need any more taxpayerexisting telephone lines? every-day-athon of life. Partly, we don’t realize to do something that helps them work through funded, government projects that compete with Ron Black our involvement can make a big difference. their grief. A cemetery or a roadside — it’s all private enterprise. Mesachie Lake Your advice for candidates is well-taken. Tough about the living, not the dead. It’s all about their If you really believe government should comskin, learn the issues, attend the meetings and need to grieve in their own way until they can pete with private industry, perhaps there’s a site public events, and most important — listen. lift their hearts and again give thanks that their down your street that would be more suitable? It’s time for the Duncan Farmers’ You also have to get your message out so voters loved one has been taken home. I applaud the Get your neighbours and lobby the CVRD so can be well-informed. Market to get with the beat freedom we have to do what needs to be done you can enjoy the traf¿c, garbage, noise and I think anyone putting their name forward has Dear editor until the need is no longer there. smell in your neighbourhood. I think you’ll an obligation to tell voters what they stand for. A In Duncan we have a lovely market where M. Spencer-Benson ¿nd most people believe we have enough ophundred years ago, that meant riding all over the families can buy organic vegetables and fruit, Chemainus tions already and there are many other better riding, giving stump speeches. homemade bread, pies, cookies, preserves and things to do with our money. Veteran campaigners still tout the importance of homecrafts. You can tear off a piece of bread Karen Davis We have better things to spend knocking on doors, getting out to events, and shakto eat, have a hot dog and coffee or have someMill Bay ing as many hands as you can, buying public space thing more elaborate. money on than the ECO Depot Another attraction of the market is the music through signs and ads. Dear editor That’s all well and good. Cow Ex needs to provide better provided by local musicians on the stage beThose who call the people who oppose a Yet I think democracy should be more like tendhind city hall. The music adds to the market’s garbage transfer station in the middle of their access for disabled residents ing a garden or maintaining a home. Voters have ambiance. rural neighbourhood a “rabidly vocal group of Dear editor What would add a lot more to the atmosphere their part to play to become informed. Attend a narrowly-minded NIMBYs who see ¿t to vilify My husband and I were very disappointed council, board of education or CVRD meeting to would be for all the musicians to include the directors and scream, yell, whine, and moan because we were not able to attend the Cowsee the incumbents in action. dance music so that the kids could dance at the our way into a referendum” are not only insult- ichan Exhibition. When we arrived at about 10 Research their attendance and voting records. market on Saturdays! Adults would also join ing — they’re dead wrong! NIMBYs are those a.m. Saturday, cars were already parked along Many local candidates have put up websites. in the dance. I encourage organizers to include the t road up to the highway. Being handicapped Read them. dance music to the musical presentations at the from f a heart attack earlier this year, my husSome candidates are writing blogs on their sites Duncan Market on Saturdays. band b was not able to walk up the hill from the and posting on social media like Twitter and FaceGerry Masuda lower parking lot. l book. Follow them. Try Googling their names and Duncan S Hurdle “Do you get good service in return on your local govsee what comes up. CCobble Hill ernment tax bill?” Read the local papers, go to all-candidates’ meetMore letters online You answered: (42 votes) ings — better yet, invite candidates who interest Why can’t BC Hydro be smart using Also, read fresh stories every day and share you over for coffee with a few friends and neighW 80 per cent NO bours, and tell them what you care about. wires w instead of wireless? your thoughts immediately through the comImagine a community where people realize how To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the DDear editor ments function. important local elections are, where candidates web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com I would like to hear BC Hydro’s reasoning for at cowichannewsleader.com make sure voters have many opportunities to ¿nd out what they stand for — and voters make sure candidates know what they stand for. 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Gourmet Gala serving up a rare smorgasbord of local treats
Michael and Sylvia Fairbairn and Tim Brownlow tour the new Vancouver Island University Cowichan Campus during its opening and 75th Anniversary celebration on Thursday Sept. 22.
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Students want heaping platters of pasta to aid food bank
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his year Duncan Christian School is partnering with Duncan Thrifty Foods to sponsor a Pasta Project. Pasta donations made at the Beverly Corners grocery store until Thursday go Duncan’s food Bank, the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. Although this event is typically a Rice Raiser, DCS students will be asking customers at Thrifty Foods to purchase pasta for the food bank to diversify their pantry stock of food — there’s currently an abundance of rice on food bank shelves. The event has also been shifted to the fall — Sept. 26 to 29 — to align with the school’s
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Duncan Christian School Grade 12 students Meagan Anderson and Jean McNeill stir up a storm in the Cowichan Valley Food Basket kitchen with manager Colleen Fuller on Sept. 20. Global Issues and Outreach Cowichan Valley, for your past Week. generous contributions, which The school had this message are helping to feed persons into for the community: “Thanks, the new year.”
owichan’s Gourmet Gala is getting its groove on. And that’s thanks to six years of galas and community input to pump this year’s popular wine-and-food fest. The sixth-annual Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce Gala, sponsored by Hayes Stewart Little and Company, is showcasing several new features plus refurbished past gala highlights, event co-ordinator Elizabeth Croft said. “This year, we’ve got 28 booths and we’re up by almost a third, and we really appreciate that vote of con¿dence from the public,” Croft said. “We’re also welcoming aboard lots of new people as well as event features.” On Saturday’s roster is heavyweight new element: Merridale Cidery’s launch of Frizz its fruit-based vodka. “Merridale is launching a new product and that’s certainly very exciting,” Croft said. “And it’s going to be great. It’s more of a natural approach. It’s made from real fruit, where most vodkas are (arti¿cially) Àavoured.” Another big draw will be the Chef’s Challenge where Amuse Bistro’s Brad Boisvert and CHEK TV’s Flavours of West Coast cook Steve WalkerDuncan make a meal for a family of four using only local ingredients for under $25. “We wanted something fun for the foodies and for everyone else and this will be a great demonstration of how to avoid those Kraft dinner meals,” Croft said. “I think we all like to eat well and be healthy but we all have to look to our budgets.” Following the challenge, gala organizers will auction the meal, which can be enjoyed in what’s another new gala trait, the Craig Street Brew Pubsponsored bistro.
“In years past, we’ve heard from people that they’d like a place to sit down, and a place where they could purchase a full glass of beer or wine, so that’s what we’re doing and that’s very new.” Cowichan country star Shelly Dubois will crank out tunes with a series of sets throughout the evening as well. Another draw will be this year’s shopping bag for silent and live auction items. “We’ve now got 200 items for the silent and live auctions and we’ve got tons of gift certi¿cates, pretty much for everything but a trip to the moon,” Croft said. Rocky Creek Winery will be sharing its new Zork corking system and guests can check out Cowichan Valley Artisans’ pieces in an on-site gallery. This year’s event takes place at the Cowichan Exhibition Park’s Mellor Hall and organizers are decorating the digs with antique machinery borrowed from the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre. All money raised from the gala goes toward construction of the new Visitor Centre on FDC’s grounds. The artists design renderings will be on display. Gala guests can also take tours with Sommelier Sonja Todd as well as just cruise the booths, nibbling and sipping at their own pace. And Croft’s reminding folk there isn’t a dress code. “We live in B.C.,” she said. “That pretty much says it all. People really don’t have to dress up.” Your ticket What: 6th-annual Gourmet Gala When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Park Tickets: $50 including tax available at Chamber and Visitor Centre, Noodles of the World, Cardino’s Shoes, and Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay.
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And they’re off: Cops For Cancer team hits the road Mike D’Amour
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ven granite-grey skies that bombarded the earth with buckets of water over the weekend did nothing to dampen the spirits of North Islanders who got their ¿rst glimpse of the 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders. The riders stopped and joined a packed house at the Port Alice Legion Saturday night to enjoy a seafood dinner/ fundraiser. They were greeted warmly as as members — who were seated with Port Alice community members at different tables — were introduced. This year’s team of 23 riders will make the approximately 1,000kilometre ride from the North Island to Victoria and includes RCMP, military police and some media. One of the latter is Black Press’s Chris Bush, a reporter/photographer with the Nanaimo News Bulletin, who’s already dropped 25 pounds from his stocky frame. “It’s been seven months of practice, we’ve been training since midMarch with a really great bunch of people,” he said outside the Port Alice Legion. “We laugh, we laugh all the time.” There has been talk the ride itself isn’t as tough as the training that went into the event, but Bush said
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Tour riders began their trek in the North Island this weekend. he’s holding back on that opinion for now. “I think a lot of it will depend on the weather,” he said. “Last year it was really grueling for the team for that reason and last year was the ¿rst time they had to cancel a portion of the ride outside Port Alberni for safety because of the heavy rain and high winds.” Despite that, Bush — who’s already raised about $15,000 — said it’s been seven long months and he’s ready to get rolling. Which is exactly what the team did when it left Port Alice Sunday
and pedaled a hilly, winding, 35-km road to Highway 19 and then into Port Hardy, where it was welcomed at Carrot Park by a boisterous crowd under — what can only be described as a Tour de Rock miracle — sunny skies. The riders continued to the town’s Civic Centre where they met with members of the community and chowed down on food supplied by Malone’s restaurant, while the public ate salmon burgers and dogs being sold outdoors by donation. Sandra Holman, a police of¿cer with the Nanaimo RCMP detach-
ment, said so far so good with the ¿rst day of riding. “After sleeping in the gym last night, listening to the torrential downpour, we’re pretty lucky to have sunshine today and the community support we’re getting keeps us pumped up to keep riding,” she said, taking a break from talking with local kids. The riders were scheduled to be in Port McNeill later Sunday, then down to Woss and Sayward Monday. All monies raised during the ride goes to cancer research, and to Camp Goodtimes, an internationally acclaimed and accredited summer recreation program near Maple Ridge B.C. that provides a unique summer experience for children and teens — and their families — who must deal with cancer. More to come The Tour de Rock hits Cowichan Oct. 4. There are no valley riders this year, but there are plenty of local activities planned. Look for a promo story in Friday’s News Leader Pictorial. For more Tour de Rock content, including daily updates as the crew wends its way down the island and a chance to add your own comments, videos and stories, go to cowichannewsleader.com and scroll down to the Tour de Rock section.
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Tour provided years of growth, memories and happy kids What started out as a germ of an idea in a Saanich police officer’s mind was the start of an annual campaign that has raised tens of millions of dollars province-wide to help support kids with cancer. It was now-retired Saanich constable Martin Pepper who first proposed the idea of having law enforcement officials cycle the length of Vancouver Island after wanting to do something more than a head shave. In September 1998, the first Tour de Rock was held. “I was invited to join the team and work with Martin to help train the team,” said Staff Sgt. Penny Durrant with Victoria police. Her background as a track, mountain and road cyclist was what the team needed to help them prepare for the ride. “The thing with the first year was we were embarking on a project that we really didn’t know how it would go – other than we were riding bicycles down the Island and hoping people will get us money.” That first year, Durrant said, was “really successful.” The team raised $312,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and Camp Goodtimes. After the first year, Durrant said she recalls having discussions about whether or not a similar ride could be held again. “We wondered if people would donate again.” And they did. Now in its 14th year, Cops for Cancer has grown to include four different rides provincially — Tour de Rock, Tour de Valley, Tour de North and Tour de Coast — and is even more successful than it was in its first years. Last year’s Tour de Rock raised $1.4 million. Durrant remained on the steering committee for the first 11 years of the Tour, training the team members for the ride, too. “It’s not about the bike, it’s about the kids and their families and the journey and the teamwork and the support from family and friends. It’s truly the community behind them.”
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Alzheimer advice: Your roadmap to avoiding dangerous potholes Krista Siefken
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t’s the kind of conversation few would relish having. But when someone you care about has dementia, inevitably you’ll have to sit down and talk about it — driving. The folks at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. point out in their Driving and Dementia guide that just because someone has been diagnosed with dementia doesn’t mean he or she has to stop driving immediately. “But it does mean,” the society states, “that at some point the ability to drive safely will be lost.” Safe driving, the society explains, involves a series of complex brain activities and quick physical responses, while the degenerative brain damage caused by dementia leads to a gradual decline in functioning, eventually making driving unsafe. Jacquie Smith, executive director at Cowichan Seniors’ Resource and Support Society, pointed out this conversation isn’t always a tough one. “Many of our seniors self-regulate — they don’t drive at night,
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Local seniors’ advocates say the onset of dementia does not necessarily mean someone needs to give up their keys immediately, but they will eventually. and if they don’t feel comfortable on the road, they make the logical decision not to drive,” she explained. “Many of our seniors are ready to relinquish driving when it’s time to. For those who don’t, it comes down to family, friends and neighbours.” In these cases, the Alzheimer society notes it’s important to discuss driving as early as possible in the course of the illness, as lack of insight about one’s driving skills
increases as the illness progresses. It is the responsibility of the person, his or her physician and caregiver to address the issue, and it de¿nitely does need to be addressed — studies show people with dementia are four to seven times more likely to have a collision. “We encourages friends and family, if they’re concerned about their senior driving, to talk to the family doctor,” Smith added. “Our
family doctors in the Cowichan Valley are very well trained and empathetic about seniors.” It’s important to broach the subject carefully, because losing one’s licence can lead to feeling a loss of independence and identity — two more in a series of losses characteristic of dementia. The society suggests having several conversations about the topic, which gives the person time to get used to the idea of giving up driving. “In most cases, it is easier for the person if they make the decision to stop driving for themselves, rather than have someone else make that decision against their will,” the society adds. “Try to discuss the topic in a way that will encourage the person to come to their own conclusions regarding driving cessation.” And make safety the focus of the discussion. Mentioning alternative modes of transportation can be helpful, too. “Check the bus routes, handyDART and the volunteer driving programs we have in the valley,” Smith added. To learn more about driving and dementia, visit www.alzheimerbc. org, or call the Cowichan Seniors’ Resource and Support Society at 250-748-2133.
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through while waiting for her mother during an appointment at the Rapid Stroke Assessment Clinic at Victoria General Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to the phone fast enough,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt really great knowing that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to feel alone.â&#x20AC;? The outreach program runs until December and involves spreading the word through media, seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; publications and newsletters, speaking engagements, brochures and posters. It also includes publishing its own quarterly newsletter, slated for the Âżrst issue to hit the streets before the end of 2011. SRA has been serving those affected by stroke from Mill Bay to Saltair and from Lake Cowichan to Maple Bay since 2010.
SRA Cowichan Valley meets every Monday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Valley Seniors Organization, often incorporating speakers, fun games and activities, dances and fundraisers. And often socializing is the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main staple for speedy recoveries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really mostly about making connections with the other group members,â&#x20AC;? Park said. There are currently about 30 members making the Monday meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting people together with similar disabilities or ailments is so great for the soul,â&#x20AC;? Barclay said, noting her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovering quite well and feeling good after sitting in on the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sessions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also interesting just how strokes can effect people so differently.â&#x20AC;?
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owichanians will get a multi-media hors d’oeuvre of unique projects prepared by the Cowichan Valley
Museum. First Nations photos — explained in Hul’qumi’num and English — oral histories and a documentary of Duncan’s past are planned for Friday’s open house in the museum housed in Duncan’s heritage train station. “This is one way for people to get a taste of what we’ve been doing,” said curator Kathryn Gagnon. “Seniors enjoy history and they’re part of it.” She and her volunteers have secured a $24,600 New Horizons For Seniors grant to fund the three projects that will help toast Duncan’s centennial next year. Visitors can view four large giclee prints of the museum’s Native-theme archival photos, complete with stories about each shot explained by Cowichan elder Ruby Peter. The museum has about 100 First Nations photos in its collection of 10,000-odd pictures. Peter and SFU linguistic profess Donna Gerdts teamed to translate the shots. “Donna saw First Nations photos on display here and worked with Ruby Peter before,” said Gagnon.
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“The photos were a jumping-off point for developing Hul’qumi’num vocabulary and stories. “The photos sparked stories by Ruby as she can identify lots of people in the pictures.” Excerpts from the museum’s Maple Bay Oral History Project can also be sampled on a laptop computer Friday. Some 20 oral histories have been done through the Maple Bay Community Association and Sheila Kitson. A website is being built to access those tales from memories of valley seniors. Photos and geologic reports
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y the way, did you hear: • A rarity happened at Dellison Farm Sept. 13 when triplet calves were born. “It’s basically once in a lifetime,’’ said Ken Ellison. His dad Don moved here in 1947 and has never seen it until now. Ken Ellison did some research and found the odds are about one in 500,000 of beef cows having triplets where all three survived. Mill Bay Veterinary Hospital’s Chris Urquhart was on the scene for the delivery. • Local songbirds Jacqueline McKenzie and Holly Gibb joined 3,000 performers in the Sept. 19 and 20 Canada’s Got Talent contest try-outs in Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore hotel. Callbacks happen next month. McKenzie sung Unwritten by Natasha Beding¿eld; Gibb performed Michael Buble’s Feeling Good. Josiah George was there, too. • The Oct. 20 Great British Columbia ShakeOut drill is fast approaching and organizers say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to participate. The annual earthquake preparedness event works best when a leader organizes the drill, shares information about earthquake preparedness and follows with a discussion about how things went. Go to www.shakeoutbc.ca for details. • Next year, the valley will welcome the ¿rst Islands Agricultural Show will be at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds from Feb. 3 to 5. If you wish
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Valley people Name: Brad Lachmann Occupation: production worker with Island Gold Eggs Age: 20 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: the last Harry Potter movie: it’s the end of an era Right now I am reading: Plague Ship I’m listening to: AC/DC At least once everyone should: visit the forest museum Most people don’t know I: would like to join the RCMP Proudest or happiest moment: when I went on a cruise Biggest fear: heights If I was appointed king of the valley I would: teach everyone how to use roundabouts Before I die: I want to visit every major continent Words I live by: The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long
to exhibit, contact Geoff Miller, gmillar@cvrd. bc.ca, 250-746-7880 ext 246. • Lana Halme is the latest addition to the executive of the Chemainus Residents Association. The Mural Town Automotive employee joins Mark Kiemele, Kathy Wachs, Lorraine Taylor and new president Bernie Jones. • David Pope and Jamie Coleman of the Cowichan Valley Bar Association remind any local residents interested in pursuing a career in law, or related ¿elds like policing or court reporting, applications are being accepted for the Don Taylor QC and David Williams QC Memorial bursaries Application deadline is Oct. 31. Email dpope@ shaw.ca for more information. • Also on the bursary front Cordell Ensign of RE/MAX Duncan/Mill Bay is proud to report the $16,000 RE/MAX Quest For Excellence program will offer $1,000 grants to graduation students for contributions they have made to enrich lives in their communities, through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising. Fill in an application on line at www. remax-western.ca. 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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ho killed Bordy Hanlon? “Was it his adopted son, or half of the Chilcotin who hate him?” posed author Bruce Fraser. Cowichan mystery lovers ¿nd out in Fraser’s award-winning novel Potato Mountain that he’ll sign and read from during two local stops Oct. 1. Vancouverite Fraser, a retired B.C. lawyer, explained how he drew on his legal career — involving many Native clients — to lend Potato Mountain a real courtroom Àavour set in 1958. The ¿ctional trial sees young Noah Hanlon defended by boozing lawyer Stan Hewitt before Judge Deacon (“He’s a bit of a prig”) for the murder of Noah’s rollicking foster-father, Bordy. “Bordy’s based on the typical Chilcotin rancher,” said Fraser, 74. “He’s larger than life — a huge, marvelous womanizer, and that gets him into trouble.” Bad-boy Bordy gets shot in the ranch house of his Empire cattle ranch, and Noah’s the prime suspect. “The courtroom scenes are quite animated with great surprises,” promised Fraser. “There’s also a Native circle scene; they do their own trial of Noah.” But Potato Mountain’s more than a mystery. “It’s about the land itself — how it sustains itself, and how these Native people rely on their culture to sustain them. The major character is the actual land itself.” Other characters in his 280-pager include Aboriginal woman Tachi “the embodiment of the Chilcotin.” “She lives off the land as her ancestors did,” said the short-story and novella wordsmith.
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Roadshow is in Duncan: 5 More Days! TERRY INKLER Canadian Collectors Roadshow Staff Writer After very successful shows in Kelowna and Salmon Arm, The Roadshow is returning to Duncan. So you had better search through your attics and garages, go through your lock boxes and jewellery, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold and silver.
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noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewellery boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot!”
At another Roadshow event, a woman, named Mira Kovalchek, walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that During a show near Toronto, a woman were given to her as a young child by her came in with a jewellery box that she grandfather. She Ànally decided to come had just inherited from her late aunt. “I in to the Roadshow and see what he don’t wear jewellery,” explained Barbara had given her. She was ecstatic to learn Engles, “so it was an easy decision to she had coins dating back to the late come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Perry Bruce to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewellery she was never going explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at to wear anyway. over $2,000!! She had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but Expert Elijah Gold explains, “We have
she was able to sell them for their silver content”. She explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can Ànally afford to renovate my kitchen”. Perry Bruce continued, “Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value”. Experts at the Roadshow will evaluate and examine your items, FREE OF CHARGE, as well as educate you on them. The Roadshow sees hundreds of people during a one week event, and they have been travelling across Canada to different cities and towns, searching for your forgotten treasures. Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Road-
show collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. They were able to locate a collector for that speciÀc toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet, bring it down to the Roadshow, they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket!
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Review: Trooper’s still a rockin’ good time despite all the long time stellar stick-twirler Clayton Hill, and animated keyboard-banger Gogo. But the night was more than a simple hit parade. Fueled by familiarity, each tune offered original touches, punctuated by solo work from the boys in the brightwhite spotlight. McGuire bounced around, posing with the mike and displaying impressive falsetto pipes at age 61. Sultan of strings, Smith, employed a 1974 Gibson Les Paul, and a ’74 Fender Strat fathead during fret balletics reminiscent of Jimmy Page’s Led Zeppelin performances. Brown offered short, tasty bass licks; Gogo (bluesman David Gogo’s cousin) showed his hand on a quick medley boasting classical, boogiewoogie and blues notes. Hill sat squarely behind a deck
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rooper raised a little hell with Cowichanians last Tuesday during what was likely the year’s best retrorock show. Diminutive dynamo Ra McGuire and the guys gave 600-some fans what they paid for — one act packed with hits and some surprises. From zany Santa Maria, rock-opera opus One For The Money, and new tune Cold Water, to Three Dressed Up As A Nine, Pretty Lady, Janine, and $100,000, it was a priceless evening for Canuck retread-heads. The troupe — led by co-founders McGuire and guitarist Brian (Smitty) Smith — threw the expected bash attended by choice bassist Scott Brown,
of drums during the loud night that rightly earned a standing ovation. It was just a blast watching this welloiled, merry company of minstrels peddling memories seeded in the good ol’ ‘70s. Trooper mostly sat on the political fringe, but spoke of dope’s evils during Thin White Line — with lefty McGuire on guitar. Raise A Little Hell, it’s anti-apathy anthem, urged folks to change what they don’t like. But with all these cool hits, why isn’t Trooper soldiering on with nostalgiabuilding songs? Perhaps the answer rests with its timeless tune telling us we’re only Here For A Good Time, Not A Long Time. Retro-rock concert: 8.5 memories out of 10.
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John & Penny Jones’ Studio Tour: Two artists, one show! Penny’s pottery will be shown ‘alfresco’ including garden whimsies, functional pottery, ‘primitive’ fired pots such as raku, fumed ware and horsehair raku. John will be featuring a selection of original art in watercolour, acrylic and pen & ink. Open for viewing Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1959 Raptor Place, Cowichan Bay.
Famous name in Canadian folk still driving hard road Garnet Rogers: Brother of the legendary Stan talks and sings about the rough road paved by decades of making music across the country
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ongwriter Garnet Rogers literally fought his way into his folk music. Pulling into Prince Rupert Friday, he talked about this week’s solo show in Duncan — and his tell-all book about tough tours with his late brother, Stan. “Stan and l learned the hard way that you never let up. “We were loud and big, and we’d be relentless,” Rogers said of playing dangerous dives across Canada. “After three sets, we’d eventually catch someone’s attention, and that usually meant they’d come after you.” Now he hopes fans meet him post-show for copies of his recent CD Get A Witness. The renowned balladeer unpacks his suitcase of songs — and raucous road stories — in the Duncan Garage Showroom Thursday. Fighting’s banned, but not musical spontaneity. “I’ll play two or three new tunes, and the sets are out there — the second act is audience directed. “You just ¿nd something new in my shows every time. I take a new approach, or a new way of singing it or use a different key,” he said. “I never play them the same way, and the audience understands you’re making an extra effort.” The Brantford-based songsmith said he enjoys playing
ers, 56, explained. “We took original folk music to places where there was none, playing some really rough bars.” Punches turned particularly nasty once in Jasper. “Stan was charged with attempted murder after a ¿ght in the Astoria Hotel. “This guy made rude comments about Stan’s wife, and Stan went after him with a mike stand.” Fortunately, the patron refused to testify, Rogers said, but “the (mike stand) scar’s still on the wall in that hotel.” Labrador City was worse. “One guy died in front of us Garnet Rogers plays Duncan Thursday. after getting his throat cut — the bar manager just told us to play louder.” the Showroom operated by Now, decades later, Rogers long-time friend Longevity said his reception is downright John Falkner. tame. “John’s a very weird kindred “I’m not having to beat anyspirit. one up, which is good,” he said “You’re just glad to know of cheating club owners. him — and to know there’s “People now are lovely, but someone crazier than you are.” Times got crazy working with I’m getting a bit worn out driving and playing,” he confessed. Stan too. “Unfortunately, you don’t “You can’t sum up a person’s life in a few sentences,” he said see a lot of the country, just the back end of lots of towns.” of his untitled book that’s 200 That might have suited Stan pages so far. just ¿ne. “It’s a memoir about life on “I wish Stan could have seen the road with Stan to make how popular his music is now.” people understand what we were doing. “People thought we were Your ticket popular but we weren’t. Stan’s What: Garnet Rogers popularity only came after he When: Sept. 29, 8 p.m. died (in 1983).” Where: Duncan Garage Stan’s songs, such as Showroom Northwest Passage and othTickets: $30 advance. Call ers, gained fame after playing dumps across the country, Rog- 250-748-7246.
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att Andersen’s genre of choice belies an energetic existence. The award-winning New Brunswick bluesman has been touring non-stop in promotion of his new album — Coal Mining Blues — and his next stop is Friday at the Cowichan Theatre. “He’s driving every single day, and playing almost every night,” said Andersen’s publicist Richard Flohil. “He did have three days off at one point, but decided to Ày to Oregon for a showcase — the man’s a sucker for punishment.” Andersen seems to take in all in stride though. “It’s going to be a great show,” said Andersen on the line from Red Deer. “The response has been great, and it’s lots of fun.” Touring with Del Barber — a 2011 Juno nominee in the roots category — Andersen is returning to Cowichan after a well-received 2010 gig with rock-folk singer/songwriter Wil. “This time I’ve got the new album with quite
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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Women in Fish: This live theatre and film performance brings to the surface personal histories and testimonies of women who worked and lived in the West Coast fishing industry. Free workshops prior to 7 p.m. performances. Hosted by the Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre & The Cowichan Theatre. Call
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Noodles of the World Music: Reggae Wednesday, 8 p.m. to late, 161 Station St., Duncan. Emcees Morgwan and Selecta Jahmeeks. No cover. Call 250597-0313. Cowichan Toastmasters #950: non-profit communication and leadership training at a reasonable cost, weekly at 7 p.m. at a new location for 2011-12 the Duncan Travelodge. Call 250-732-3915 for information. Join a Choir: in Shawnigan Lake. 10 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 28 to Dec. 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Moondance Arts Studio, 1756 Wilmot Avenue. Call Laurel: 250-743-1249
Thursday Cowichan Valley Retired Teachers: meeting and lunch, 10:30 a.m. at Cowichan Golf and Country Club. All retired teachers welcome. RSVP 250748-0867 or 250-746-5384. Duncan Badminton Club: Recreational and ladder play. All welcome 8 p,m, Tuesdays and Thursdays, multi-purpose hall, Island Savings Centre, James
ReÅections: featuring the rugs of Val Galvin and the work of many other area artists and artisans, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10087C Chemainus Road. Call 250-246-3979 for information.
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Breastfeeding Challenge: join hundreds of women in Canada for this fun challenge to see which community has the most breastfed babies at one time. This 11th-annual event
to promote breastfeeding goes between 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Cowichan Library with songs and stories, door prizes and refreshments. For more info call 250-709-3050. Rubber Soul: reunited for the first time in years to play R&B, Motown, blues and rock along with Chemainus musical staple Luv Train, 8:30 p.m., Chemainus Legion. Tickets $18, $15 for seniors from The Olde Gold Shoppe, 9745 Willow St., Chemainus 250-
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Sunday Palm Court Orchestra presents Roses of Picardy: Mezzo soprano Sarah Fryer joins conductor Charles Job as the orchestra celebrates its Silver Jubilee in an afternoon concert devoted to light orchestral music from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, 2:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Call 250-748-7529 or go to www. cowichantheatre.bc.ca.
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Open Mike Song Writers Nite: The hottest open mike on the island keeps getting hotter with special guests: Celtic Rockers Skellig, 7 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets by donation. Call 250-246-5050.
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PICARD, Michael Phillip March 22, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 23, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Michael Phillip Picard. Pre-deceased by his father Albert and mother Edith, he is lovingly remembered by his step-mother Izola of Maple Ridge, sister Diane (Bobbi) of Coquitlam, son David (Hayley) of Duncan, daughter Lisa Vertefeuille (Kim) of Pemberton and four grandchildren Ethan, Rowan, Marley and Isabella. Born in New Westminster, Mike graduated from Como Lake High School and married shortly afterwards to Patricia Allison. They moved brieďŹ&#x201A;y to Prince Rupert where they had their son David and then to permanently settle in Duncan where his daughter Lisa was born. Mike worked at Domanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Cowichan Bay for over 30 years before retiring a few years ago due to ongoing health concerns. Mike will remain in our hearts and minds through wonderful memories made in Port Renfrew with the Avon Family, at the Duncan motocross track where he spent many weekends with his kids, and in later years with the Victoria corvette club and at the weddings of his son and daughter. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbourhood friends for all their support, love and closeness as well as Dr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley and the entire staff of the ICU at Cowichan District Hospital. Your efforts are gratefully acknowledged and the tireless care extended to Mike will not be forgotten. Details on a scheduled Celebration of Life to follow. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to your favourite charity.
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(Corner of Ingram & Jubilee) Garage Sale Crafts Books Home Baking Lunch Collectibles Silent Auction Entertainment Jams Proceeds support Church Community Outreach Programs
INFORMATION DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.
LOST AND FOUND
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CRAFT FAIRS
KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smarter than I lookâ&#x20AC;? lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh ďŹ gurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside BuckerďŹ elds.
Ladysmith Festival of Lights Craft Fair - Light Up Night, November 24, 2011. Tables available, contact kirbygirl224@shaw.ca or call 250-924-3348.
KEYS FOUND in News Leader Pictorial parking lot Aug 18 or 19, 2 keys on ring with a plastic tag that has Canadian ďŹ&#x201A;ags & the number 404 on both sides. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofďŹ ce, next to BuckerďŹ elds
INFORMATION
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If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pam
Baby & Community Pat 748-6740 Pam 749-4165 Business & Professional Welcome: Darcey 701-3333 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca 746-4236 246-4463 749-4165
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST AND FOUND
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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.
COMOX VALLEY RV requires a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and 2 Sales Representatives. Automotive sales experience an asset. Please email your resume to: danny@comoxvalleyrv.com
North-Island Auto Dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Sales Manager. Please send resume including management qualifications to: The Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, V9W 5C1 ATTENTION: Box #155 or email to angelah@campbellrivermirror.com and type Box #155 in the subject line.
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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
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE PRECIOUS Cargo. Early Before and after school care(6am). Cobble Hill and Mill Bay district. P/U drop-off, Breakfast and snacks. Quality care for shift workers and commuters. Call Lisa Frew 250-743-7547 or 250-5166303. lisafrew68@shaw.ca.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WATER is a precious resource. 5 Rotary well drilling rigs complete with service trucks. 1 Cable tool well drilling rig, 1 Smeal pump truck, 1 3500 gal SS water tanker. Delivery available. Financing OAC. Call (587)988-1466, Fairmont Drilling Supplies Ltd., ask for Avi or Doug
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER wanted by professional residential builder. Provide resume and references to: Box #A952 C/O News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Can. Hwy., Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4. DISPENSER NEEDED for Optometry Clinics. Applicant should enjoy sales in a fashion and knowledge based environment, enjoy working with the public and have a proven record of providing excellent customer service. If you are interested in learning new skills then we will provide the training. Please bring resume to Eye Design Optometry, 101394 Duncan St or 105-2690 Mill Bay Rd. GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT
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KODIAK WIRELINE Services Partnership is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834.
HELP WANTED
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. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca PHARMACY TECH trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies & hospitals need certified techs & assistants! No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available! 1888-778-0461. TRAIN TO Be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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Driver required Must have Class 1 Duties include operation of 5 ton, tractor trailer and crane truck. Driver’s Abstract required. Please apply in person to
Victoria Truss 3605 Cobble Hill Road 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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costing, monthly progress reporting, company assets held within, day-to-day banking and control functions in the office environment. Applicant must have extensive accounting experience and knowledge in Simply Accounting.
CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental office in Salmon Arm. Must be professional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment. Dental reception an asset. Please send Resume: valerie@alexanderdental.ca or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.
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WE BUY GREENS CEDAR.27/lb PINE/FIR.32/lb Robbins Wreaths 1060 Spider Lake Qualicum Phone 250 757 9661 email:robbinswreaths@yahoo.com
TEACHERS AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN Preschool (Duncan), Early Childhood Education Licensed Teacher for Sept/2012. Call 250-746-5288.
TRADES, TECHNICAL ALBERTA BASED Company looking to hire experienced mulcher, feller buncher and processor operators. Requires drivers licence, work in Northern Alberta including camp jobs. Please email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com or fax to 780-488-3002.
HD/CT Mechanics P & R Western Star & Freightliner has openings available for certified HD/CT Mechanics at our Victoria and Duncan locations. Excellent wage & benefit package. Please email heidi@prwesternstar.com or fax to 250-652-9130
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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
fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice.
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WEST ARM GRILL Now hiring experienced servers and line cooks. Apply 2460 Renfrew Rd.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cowichan Intercultural Society Client Support Assistant Get certified in 13 weeks
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Forestry/Construction Group seeking energetic F/T Controller/Office Manager. Duties to include management of financial planning, operational budgeting,
MEDICAL/DENTAL
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Courses Starting Now!
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The Cowichan Intercultural Society is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been operating in the Cowichan Valley Region for 30 years. We are the leading community resource for a variety of settlement services to immigrants, and for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities. We have a rich history of collaboration with cross-sectoral organizations, businesses, and all levels of government. The Client Support Assistant will support the work of the Settlement Coordinator and the Bridging Coordinator, assisting in the delivery of services to newcomer clients. The incumbent will support the integration of Settlement, Bridging, ELSA and ESLSAP, as well as provide planning and implementation support for the Women’s group (existing) and the Men’s group (to be developed). The ideal candidate will have: • a sensitivity for intercultural and inclusive communities; • a demonstrated track record of successful program assistance; • post-secondary education; • demonstrated success in working with volunteers; • excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communications; • a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; • ability to work flexible hours; • experience with non-profit organizations and structure; • ability to work closely with a team; • familiarity with MS Office; • be fluent in English; • fluent in a second language (preferable); • ability to exercise discretion; • ability to share vision and mission and engage others in support of CIS. This is a 15 hour per week position. Salary is $15/hr. The successful candidate will receive two weeks holidays. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm, Friday, October 14, 2011 Interested candidates should provide resume and cover letter in PDF format to: cis@telus.net Deborah Conner 205 – 394 Duncan Street Duncan, BC V9L 3W4
Associate Manager: Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ (QSL) Cultural & Education Department Reference No. QSL-ADM-AA-0911 PURPOSE: QSL has an immediate opening for a new Associate Manager position. Reporting to the Cultural & Education Administrator, the Associate Manager will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the effective delivery of K-12 programs and providing direction to K-12 Program Managers and other direct reports in order to ensure that programs ful¿ll work plan objectives and that program operations are managed effectively within set budgets. The Associate Manager will also contribute to the development of long-range strategies aimed at increasing the success of all Quw’utsun students in education, employment-readiness and cultural learning. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Primary responsibility for the K-12 and related QSL programs • Lead and oversee the implementation of QSL program initiatives to ensure compliance with established program outcome, funding and budgetary requirements • Provide leadership on strategic issues affecting the organization, restructuring, as well as understanding and addressing the impacts of changes. Prepare and present ¿ndings, options, and recommendations to the Administrator to advance the implementation of strategic changes. Identi¿es and directs the creation of policies or programs to meet student and family needs QUALIFICATIONS: • Ideal Candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree in a related ¿eld. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Aboriginal Education and management experience. A Masters degree related to Education is desirable. • Candidate will have supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team • Candidate will have 3-4 plus years of demonstrated progressive experience in a senior manager capacity and possess strong knowledge of ¿nancial management, program development, change management, and organizational effectiveness • Candidate will have experience in curriculum development • Candidate must have a clear understanding of the historical and current issues facing Aboriginal people in all levels of education • Candidate must be a team player and possess the ability to communicate cross culturally to ensure the voices of Aboriginal people are heard and addressed • A thorough knowledge of the Cowichan Tribes Community, Culture, and Hul’q’umi’num’ is a must Please refer to Reference No. QSL-ADM-AA-0911when submitting cover letter, resume, and three references to: Human Resources Manager, Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Email: resume@cowichantribes.com Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2011 Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. We thank all applicants in advance only those short-listed will be contacted
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Associate Health Director
REFERENCE NO. TWT-ADM-AHD-0911 PURPOSE: Under the general direction and directly reporting to the Health Director the Associate Health Director will be committed to acquiring the necessary epidemiological, ¿nancial, program planning, implementation and evaluation and management skills and techniques required to take over the full management of the Health Center. An individual course of training including both formal and informal education and on-the-job training will be established to meet the needs of the incumbent. RESPONSIBILITIES: • With the Health Director, establish learning goals, objectives and activities. • Work with the Health Director to ensure that the Health Advisory Committee, the Tribe’s Administrator, and the Chief and Council are kept informed of all health issues and are able to provide direction to the Health Center programs. • Work with the community, other Health Center staff, and other Tribe’s program staff to determine the changing health needs of the community • Work with the Health Director, plan, implement and evaluate Health Center programs and services. • With the Health Director and within the Tribe’s Human Resources Policies, to select, employ and manage, and to discharge when necessary, Health Center employees. • To work and co-operate with the Health and all staff concerned with the provision of professional services to clients with the objective of enabling the Health Center to provide the best possible care and service. • With the Health Director, to represent the Health center in it’s day to day relationships with other institutions, agencies and care providers. • To work with the Health Director in the performance of such other duties that may be required by the position as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or Health Administration and a willingness to undertake further post-secondary studies in Health Management. A graduate degree in Health Administration is preferred • Minimum of 5-10 years of progressively more responsible managerial experience preferably in a community health setting with knowledge of ¿nancial processes and reporting • Broad knowledge of health issues, health education techniques and health promotion strategies Demonstrated leadership, oral, and written communication skills is essential • Ability to establish effective interpersonal relations with a community development approach • Ability to interact with all community members and relate with the language and culture of Cowichan Tribes and on the job training will be established to meet the needs of the incumbent. Please refer to Reference No. TWT-ADM-AHD-0911when submitting cover letter, resume, and three references to: Human Resources Manager, Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Email: resume@cowichantribes.com Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2011
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: COWICHAN BAY 253502 – Botwood, Cowichan Bay, Wessex (69 papers) CROFTON 503650 – Arthur, Coronation, Edmund, Emily, Musgrave (71 papers) 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 MAPLE BAY 153900 – Ambleside, Deykin, Lansdowne, Maple Bay, Shoreview, Trumpeter, Westlock (75 papers) 153945 – Kingsview, Magnolia, Nimpkish, Selkirck (56 papers)
*all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW 250-746-4471 Extension 224
TRADES, TECHNICAL
GARAGE SALES COBBLE HILL 1206 Campell Rd. Off of Cobble Hill Rd. Sunday Oct 2nd 9-3 Gates, Doors, & lots of House and Yard Stuff. DUNCAN: Sat, Oct 1, 9-12, Rain or shine, 231 McKinstry Rd (Kensington Place Condos), off Trunk (by the lights). Park on the street and walk up driveway. Driveway entrance across from Watson St. Sale items will be set-up under the covered parking at the back of the building. A great variety of items that include: large canning pressure cooker, axes, shovels, electric power saw, small Hummel figurines, ladies plus size quality clothing, sizes 20 to 24, new Christmas items including craft supplies, dishes & tea pots, miscellaneous & more!
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!
9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $19. For more info call: (250)748-7529
EDUCATION/TUTORING
LEGAL SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MORTGAGES
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LIVESTOCK
RENTALS
CHICKEN MANURE WANTED: Fresh or old. We can fill a couple plastic bags or load the box of our small import truck. (250)748-0928
APARTMENT/CONDO
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
German Shep Pups, P.B. born July 12, 2011. 1st shots, 5 males, $550. (250)252-0768
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOOD PRODUCTS USED ITEMS; Shopsmith Mark VI, $600. Honda 5000w generator, $300. Moto riding gear with helmet, $200. Lavarock 4.5’ 3 tier fountain, black, $300. Cargo rack for S-15, $250. Engine hoist, $150. Pallet jack, $100. 701-0716 or 710-5089
WORK WANTED
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
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TREADMILL, WESLO Cabence, TS5, good cond. Call to pick up (250)701-0322.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963
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GARDENING
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Submit resume and cover letter to: Sandy Lawrence, Executive Director, Valley Integration to Active Living Society (Vital Society), 156D Government Street, Duncan, BC. V9L 1A2 Or email to sandy.lawrence@vitals.ca No phone calls please.
LOVELY MAPLE-WOOD rocking chair with arms. Perfect condition. $125. Call 250748-8855 after 6 p.m.
PETS
www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca
• Hedge Trimming • Rototilling • Lime & Aerating
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL black Shih-Tzu Poodles (Shiht/Poo) puppy, 12 wks old, 1 male, $450, includes shots Call 250-709-9977.
VOLUNTEERS
HEALTH PRODUCTS
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
PETS
We BUY and SELL used cameras. Peacock’s 250-7489923. Passport photos $8.48
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
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.)
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
VITAL SOCIETY is seeking an Experienced Part Time Group Home Manager to manage a Residence for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health Issues. Position: .5 Program Coordinator. Union wages and benefits. Hours: 4 hours per day. 5 days per week. Flexible work schedule. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S.W. or diploma with two years supervision and administrative experience. Exceptional combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. Good communication skills are essential. Ability to develop appropriate behavior management strategies is a plus.
PARENTS UNITE
Saturday, October 8
REAL ESTATE
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
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
DUNCAN: Sat & Sun, Oct 1 & 2, 8-4pm. #13-6172 Alington Rd (Sherman Grove). Please park on Alington. Books, baby items, household, & more ! GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km West of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33-$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780846-2231 office; joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; jamie@autotanks.ca.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
TORRAC OILFIELD Services, Grande Prairie - Specializing in Drilling Fluid Recovery. Seeking motivated individuals for Trackhoe Operator, Grande Prairie & BC area. Applicants must possess: Valid drivers licence; 4-5 years operator experience (2000 hours); drilling fluid recovery equipment experience an asset; work unsupervised in a drilling rig environment; safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, WHMIS & TDG, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance); work 3 week in & 1 week out rotation. Competitive salary & benefit package available. Resume to Leroy, fax: 780-814-7506 or email: l.locke@torrac.ca.
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
Garage Sales
PERSONAL SERVICES
FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Spruce trim ends 75% and Fir trim ends 25%. 25 Yard bin $250, 12.5 yard bin $125. Free local delivery. 250-743-9922 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.
VENDORS WANTED for indoor arts and crafts market opening soon in Duncan. Position and location in market is key! Great downtown location, good exposure, plenty of parking, excellent rates! For more details call Linda @ 250-246-1650.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED: GENTLY used ladies clothing for sale at Women’s Expo. Please drop at Duncan Curves or Cowichan Independent Living before Oct. 10th. For more info call Cathie @ 250-746-3930, ext 229.
REAL ESTATE
1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments Quiet, secure & newly renovated Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!
Royal Alexander Apts 2575 Alexander St., Duncan
(250)746-6442 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan). BRIGHT 2BDRM condo, close to town, f/s, d/w, w/d, 19+, (avail Oct. 1) NS/NP, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-710-0881. CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2Bdrm, 1000sqft grnd lvl, 5appl, private patio, wi-fi, prkg, $1,000. Avail Nov 1. NS/NP. Call 250246-4313 or 250-210-2580. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
JEWELS, FURS
ACREAGE
BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.
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/
CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 floor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221
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CROFTON, 2 bedroom, Available now, $800 mo. Call 250-250-210-0756.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ALL NEW: Wool rug, 5x8, $500. 5’ Eagle carving, hardwood, $500. Truck 2 ton hoist, $180. #48 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser leather coat, $450. 2 - Peak backpacks, $90. each. 701-0716 or 710-5089 BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct. 1800-668-5422. 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. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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 OCEANFRONT Fanny Bay BC, immaculate rancher in excellent condition inside and out, .48 acre property. Open concept living area, perfect for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen with hardwood and heated tile floors, 2 bdrms, 2 full bths. New price $615,000 (will look at all reasonable offers) 1305 sq.ft. (250)861-3218.
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CLEAN, BRIGHT 2-bdrm, Hospital area. 5 newer appl’s. $795/mo. Call 250-474-0545.
DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 2 bdrm condo, Hospital area. $825 mo + utils. Avail Oct. 1. (250)704-1251. DUNCAN, newly renovated suites,1 bdrm $725 & 2 bdrms $850, laundry facilities, heat & hot water incl. NP/NS. Available now. (250)701-8818 DUNCAN: STUDIO & 1 bdrm suites avail. Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. New paint, new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs. (250)748-3729. DUNCAN- Suits responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm+ den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $725. Call (250)746-7389.
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LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront), 1 bdrm, $580 w/balcony. Utils separate. Close to all amenities. N/P. Call 250-7080703, 250-749-6857.
COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Possible garden. Call (250)743-4392.
MILL BAY, completely reno’d, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm mobile home in senior’s section (45+), Cedar Creek Trailer Park. Hrdwd flrs, 1.5 bath. No Smoking, N/P, only pad rental included. Avail Oct/Nov, $1100 mo, leave message @ 250743-3431 or 1-250-477-6155.
SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Mnt. and lake views, on acreage, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, 5 new appl’s, pet friendly. Ref’s. $1675. (250)665-6527.
COBBLE HILL- bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite, $650. New fridge, stove, carpet, lino. Hydro & water included. Nonsmoking, N/P, no partying. Call (250)743-8166.
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, avail immed, above grd, lrg, bright 1 bdrm, priv driveway, entrance & patio, all utils incl, W/D hookup, N/S, N/P, $700 mo, Call 250-743-2694.
DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Available Oct 1. 250-246-1933.
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LAKE COWICHAN (waterfront), studio, $450. Utils separate. Close to all amens. N/P. 250-708-0703, 250-749-6857. LOVELY 1-BDRM suite, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-7467241.
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LAKE COWICHAN clean 2 bdrm cottage, quiet rural area, large yard, F/S. $600 + util’’s. Oct. 1. Call (250)749-4061. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON: 2 bdrm, beautiful ocean & mountain view, balcony, bright and clean. F/S, shared W/D. $650 + util’s. 250-246-3773, 250-324-3430. CROFTON- LARGE 2 bdrm unit, close to ferry, F/S, D/W, W/D hookup. Avail now. $675, 250-668-2772, 250-751-0041.
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Call (250) 710-7515 to view SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS, 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989. SHAWNIGAN LAKE front Condo, newly furnished 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W, moorage, tennis. Available now. $950. NS/NP. (250)883-9600. SHAWNIGAN LAKE front furnished condo’s, monthly rentals. N/S, N/P. (250)743-2360. www.shawniganlakebeachresort.com
WILDROSE 1 bdm main level, laminate floor Avail Now & Nov. 1 Rent includes Heat & HW $655 mo. Call (250) 748-1304 YOUBOU, SUNNY 2bdrm, garden, lrg yard, lots of parking, pets neg., lndry, avail immed, $610. (250)210-0756.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622
DUNCAN- DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 1.5bath, W/D hook-hp, newly painted in quiet family neighbourhood. NS/NP. $900./mo. Call 250-245-5207.
HOMES FOR RENT 2-BDRM RANCHER, large kitchen, living room, full bath, baseboard heat. Large fenced yard, close to schools & corner store. Pet ok, W/D hookup, F&S incl. Oct 1st. $1200/mo. 250-748-4613 or 701-8333 (CHEMAINUS) 9690 Chemainus Rd., $1300 mo + utils, character house + garden, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S, pet ok, Nov. 1. Call 250-356-1431. COBBLE HILL area, 3 bdrm 2 acres w/horse barn, $1350/mo avail immed, 250-746-4509. COBBLE HILL- built in 2009 (spilt level), 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath, all appls. NS/NP. $1575+ utils. Avail Nov 1. (250)929-3391.
DUNCAN, 3 bdrm S/S, new woodstove, N/P, W/D, F/S, fenced yard. Oct 1st. $950. Ref’s req. (250)746-1936
DUNCAN- 2 BDRM waterviews, on 1 acre, priv, nice yrd. $1095. Avail Now. NS/NP. 250-746-5527, 250-746-0753.
DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 bath, island kitchen, office/4th bdrm down, lrg rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. 250-888-7088
DUNCAN: Renovated large 3 bdm TH, 2 lvls, enclosed yard, avail NOW, $950, HT/HW incl. 250 7481304.
DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Available Oct 1st (250)748-9059 DUNCAN- (Sherman Rd) 3 bdrms, 1 bath. Available Oct 1. $885./mo inclds utils. Call (250)797-2411. MILL BAY: Bright, clean 3bdrm, 1 office, 4-pc bath, private deck with view, full basement, workshop, W/D, F/S. NS/NP, $950. (250)661-6628
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 8 KM north of Duncan on 8 acres, trailer for rent, $325 mo, refs req’d. (250)748-1310. DUNCAN: MOBILE home pad in Allenby Road MHP, newer mobiles only. Call (250)4472563 for further info. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm mobile $750/mo + util’s. Call (250)722-3181.
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. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ pet friendly. (250)245-8997. 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 private acreage with lake view, avail now. Ref’s req. N/S. (250)746-7935. MAPLE BAY- Unique Rental opportunity, spacious modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath ground floor suite/with sun room, fully renovated, beautifully decorated, high end fittings & 6 appls. 1750sq ft, views of ocean & garden. $1595/mo. N/S, pets negotiable. Available Now! Call 250-715-3763. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Central. 3-bdrm, close to all amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, NP/NS. $1200. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681
WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance. YOUBOU- LAKE view, reno’d 3bdrm W/D, woodstove, N/S, refs, $1150, 1-250-653-9898.
OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671
RECREATION COBBLE HILL: Serviced RV pad on farmland for rent. Possible garden. (250)743-4392.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION DUNCAN: FEMALE roommate wanted to share accommodation with other female, Oct. 1 or ASAP. Close to town, on bus route. 250-748-3743.
DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ util. NS/NP, no parties. Avail immed. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN, 1 bdrm level entry, bright, N/P, N/S, hydro & cable incl. Avail. now. $525/mo. (250)709-4555 DUNCAN 1 BDRM suite- grd lvl, hdwd flrs, sep ent, shared lndry, lrg shared yard, near hospital, schools. N/S, 1 cat ok. $650 +utils. 250-710-9769. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm grd level bsmt suite, W/D, priv entrance. NP/NS. Avail Oct 1. $650+ utils. (250)815-1093. DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, lakefront. Priv. level entry, patio, selfcontained. 5 min to town. 8 appl. inc W/D, DW, freezer, A/C. Jetted walk-in tub/shower. $900/mo utilities extra. Call 250-748-6164.
MAPLE BAY, 2 partly furnished rooms to rent. Close to beach & bus route. Share kit., bath, W/D. Ref. & own vehicle. (250)748-6517 leave message
DUNCAN- 3 bdrms, 2000sq ft, priv entr, grd level, close to amens, hydro incld. N/S, sm pet ok. Refs req’d. Avail Oct 1. $1250.+ 1/2 oil heat. 778-4222220 or 604-689-4779.
ROOMMATE WANTED to share lovely home in Duncan. Will have lrg bdrm with ensuite & walk in closet. Walking distance to town & hospital. (250)746-9678.
DUNCAN, as new 1 bdrm, A/C, off Lakes, on acreage. F/S, heat, hydro, cable. Suit single mature person. NS,N/P or parties. Avail now $700. (250)710-6391
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DUNCAN, BRIGHT newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt suite, near Mt. Prevost School. Hydro & laundry incl. Woodstove heating & priv ent. Large fully fenced yard. Avail immediately. $875./mo. 250-732-4310.
2-BDRM. New laminate floors, freshly painted, W/D. N/S, pets OK upon approval. $750. + utils. Close to school & shopping centre. Avail. now. (250)715-1174, (250)746-9454 BRIGHT 1 BDRM Level entry, very quiet, priv. entrance, NP/NS, no parties, $650 incl util. Avail Nov 1. 250-748-3470 CHEMAINUS: RENO’D bachelor w/ kitchenette, W/D, private bath & ent., walk to town. Avail Oct. 15, $650 mo utils incld. (250)210-1552.
DUNCAN: LIMERICK Rd, newer 1 bdrm. Avail now. $600 incld’s Hydro. NP/NS. Call (250)709-8960. MAPLE BAY- Bachelor suite w/separate bonus room (work shop or studio). Carport, ocean & garden views, newly renovated, 6 appls. N/S pets negotiable. Available now! $695/mo. (250)715-3763.
CROFTON, 3 bedroom upper, Available now, $1000 mo. Call 250-210-0756. DUNCAN, BRIGHT newer 2 bdrm, gas fireplace, new carpets, close to schools & hospital, utils incl’d, NS, $1050 mo. Call 250-743-7873. DUNCAN: RENO’D quiet cozy bachelor. Heat, H/W, electric & parking incld’d. Laundry avail. NS/NP $450. 250-597-3756. MAPLE BAY- renovated upstairs suite w/ocean views, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, new kitchen, bathroom & floor coverings, 6 stainless steel appls. Available Now. N/S, pets negotiable. $1195/mo. (250)715-3763.
TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, new floors, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat, incl cable, . Avail now. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Sept 1st, 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, W/D F/S, dishwasher, plus utilities. $950/m. 250-709-2646 LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2.5 bath. N/S, pets considered, Avail Oct 15. Refs. $1000/mo Call 250-246-2957.
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MOTORCYCLES 97 Harley chopper. Evo motor, rear belt drive, dual disc front brake, 5 spd, wide glide. Black w/flames, 16 & 21” wheels, flamed fenders for each. $7,500. (250)746-4151 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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Rider in the Hunt on two horses Spruce Meadows: Large crowds witness incredible efforts by Foxstone’s best Don Bodger
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eam Foxstone made its presence felt during the 2011 horse show circuit. Georgia Hunt of Foxstone Stable caught the eye of a few people at Spruce Meadows in Calgary with her performances. She was asked to present herself on horseback in the international ring before the featured six-bar competition in the Masters tournament. With nearly 70,000 spectators on hand, Hunt was presented with the Royal Sun Alliance Scholarship awarded to the rider who best exempli¿es sportsmanship, talent, style of riding, attention to detail and generally comes across as an outstanding equestrian according to a panel of judges. The prestigious award was presented by Linda Heathcoat and capped an unforgettable experience for Hunt at Spruce Meadows. Hunt competed with her two horses, Kenzo and Lady Like, in an impressive ¿eld of international riders who annually take part in the prestigious event. The Champions Welcome the ¿rst day started with strong results for Hunt. Kenzo, a six-year-old gelding sired by Foxstone’s resident stallion Kupido K., posted a fast and clean round to ¿nish third. He continued to hold his own, with top placings in classes for the duration of the week-long show Sept. 1 to 4. New mount Lady Like and Hunt formed an immediate bond in the short time since the horse was acquired by Foxstone. A ¿rst-place ¿nish at 1.30 metres in the Friends of the Meadows Welcome was a great start. Hunt and Lady moved to the
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To the winners go the spoils as Georgia Hunt and Lady Like Änd out during a trip to Spruce Meadows on the 2011 show circuit. 1.40m class the next day and came Lady. They settled for second place fourth in the ¿eld of top horses and in the Keg Steakhouse Cup. riders. The incredible and consistent After a strong start, the dynamic results featured top 12 in every class duo was in good standing to face the for two weeks on both horses. world’s best at the Masters held beGail Greenough’s coaching and fore record crowds close to 100,000 Krista Batty’s amazing care and Sept. 7 to 11. dedication to the Foxstone horses An exciting second-place result for were signi¿cant factors. Kenzo in the Techint Speed Cup got Meanwhile, Ashleigh Curtis the Masters tournament off on the and her horse Showgirl made an right foot. outstanding debut at Thunderbird Lady Like was clear in the 1.30m Park in the biggest horse show in Richardson Speed Cup. That resulted B.C. Curtis was the champion of her in a 12th-place ¿nish in a ¿eld of division and also won the Showpark more than 45 world class riders. Hunter Classic. The second day proved the team The Curtis family purchased the was comfortable in the All Canada mare from Foxstone June 1. The pair ring. Another clear round was posted has made immense progress. and fast enough for the No. 1 spot. Zjaya Doman and her new pony Hunt bumped Lady Like’s former Hot Wheelz were reserve champion. rider Richard Spooner — nicknamed Erin Baldry continued to shine in the the Master of Faster — into second adult hunter division with her horse position with an impressive trip in Kildare’s Calvin Klein. the Oxford Properties Cup. Erin Sullivan and Mackenzie The third and ¿nal day of competi- topped a busy season by winning the tion was a nailbiter for Hunt and Thunderbird Showpark series ¿nal.
Erin Cornell Erin Cornell’s effort is never in question. Cornell, 17, a Grade 12 student at Shawnigan Lake School, puts everything she has into every game with the senior girls’ field hockey team. “Erin has done a lot in fitness,’’ said coach Kelly Koepp. “She’s really pushed through the pain thresholds.’’ Cornell’s leadership is just what the team needs to strive for a place among the province’s AA elite. “Definitely just improve and I really want to win provincials,’’ she said of her goals for the season. Cornell, who lives in Cobble Hill, played some games for the Shawnigan senior team while in Grade 9. “Our junior team was undefeated that year,’’ she said. Cornell became a fulltime member of the senior team in Grade 10 and is aiming to go out on a high note in her final high school season. Don Bodger
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Islanders defeat Peninsula, Saanich On a roll: Two-goal victories improve the team’s record to 5-1 in the early going Don Bodger
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Sparkling on the diamond: Pitching and hitting efforts a boost to B.C. baseball teams Don Bodger
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xtra innings have provided Zach Diewert of Chemainus with a great baseball experience and boost to his con¿dence. Diewert, a member of the Cowichan Valley Mustangs Bantam AAA team during the regular season, ¿rst played for the older B.C. 2014 grad team (he graduates in 2015) in a series of games at Centralia, Washington. “There was a lot bigger kids down there,’’ he said. Diewert was the starting pitcher in one of the team’s ¿ve games and also played at third base and in the out¿eld. He was then invited to join the B.C. 2015 grad group of 17 guys in Everett. The team went a perfect 4-0 against teams from Washington, South Dakota and Utah. Diewert enjoyed one strong pitching outing, giving up just one hit and striking out six with no walks. He also played all three out¿eld positions.
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Pitching prowess of Zach Diewert of Chemainus has opened up all sorts of opportunities, with a longer season from games south of the border. “I got a couple of hits and walked quite a few times,’’ said Diewert. Despite a long season with the Mustangs and heading almost right into the tournaments, “I feel good still,’’ he said. Diewert has also been participating in workouts with the Nanaimo Pirates in the hopes of joining the organization’s junior team next season. Pirates’ training goes until the end of October. “I think it’s going to be pretty good to make that team,’’ he said. There’s also a chance Diewert will be heading to Arizona at the end of October with another valley player, Gobind Sall. Diewert has been working on his changeup and his hitting mechanics.
he Kerry Park Islanders improved to 5-1 with a pair of hard-fought Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League victories. The Islanders went into the Panorama Leisure Centre in Sidney Friday and beat the host Peninsula Panthers 4-2. Success has often eluded the Islanders there. “We’ve struggled in the past,’’ conceded Islanders’ assistant coach Geoff Pears. Goaltender Matt Chester was the difference in that game, stopping 38 of 40 shots. For obvious reasons, Chester was named the game’s ¿rst star. The game was scoreless after the ¿rst period. The Islanders took control with three straight goals in the ¿rst 15 minutes of the second by Adam Wade, Conner Morgan and Trevor Yee. The Panthers replied on a power play in the last minute of the second, but that’s as close as they got. Clay Carson notched his ¿rst for the Islanders midway through the third and the Panthers beat Chester once more on a power play four minutes later. The teams play a rematch Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena. The Islanders hosted the Saanich Braves Saturday at Kerry Park and skated to a 5-3 victory. “The Braves have got a lot better,’’ said Pears. “They got Ty Jones back from the (Cowichan Valley) Capitals. They got a lot of players back that made them a lot better.’’ Once again, goaltending was a huge factor in the outcome. This time, it was Jackson Jane’s turn and he kicked aside 32 of 35 shots. “Both goalies have been doing good for us,’’ said Pears. The game was tied 3-3 in the third period when Cole Thomson notched the eventual game winner at 7:01. An empty-netter by Marlon Sabo in the last second of the game completed the scoring. Thomson scored twice
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ext season is now for the Duncan Red Hots, as they make the transition from Midget B to Midget A fastpitch. The team ventured to South Surrey for the Softball City Fall Classic and fared quite well against elite teams. As luck would have it, the Red Hots were thrown right into the ¿re against the Synergy Elite Gold team in their ¿rst game. Synergy is a showcase team comprised of girls from all over B.C., with 57 girls trying out for 14 spots. Synergy went ahead two runs in the ¿rst inning but Duncan settled down and got one back in the third. The Red Hots put runners on base in each of the next three innings but couldn’t score in an eventual 4-1 defeat. It was a great game for the Red Hots to issue such a strong challenge to a select squad. A couple of more key hits here and there could have won the game. The Red Hots didn’t receive any time to rest and went right back into action against the Richmond Islanders. Errors played a crucial role in the game, with the Red Hots trying players in new positions. Nerves got the better of some of them and the Islanders raced into a six-run lead during the ¿rst three innings. Duncan got things going in the fourth with a triple by Margaret Batchelar. Jaime Michieli launched a double and Jolene Bull hit a pair of singles as the Red Hots slowly worked themselves back into the game.
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Versatile Jolene Bull not only pitched, but played the bulk of the Softball City Fall Classic tournament at third base due to injuries on the Red Hots. The Islanders held on to win 8-5, but the Red Hots played better as the game went on and never quit. After a short break, the Red Hots went into their third game of the same day against Yale Academy of Abbotsford, coached by Dave Peatku of the national women’s team.
The pitching duo of Allie Pellizzaro and Darrian Gerard racked up a combined 11 strikeouts in a great game under the lights. Morgan Rogers hit a double and solid defence elevated the Red Hots into a 2-2 tie, a great accomplishment against the high-calibre team. The next day started with a game against another Richmond squad. The Red Hots came out with bats blazing, including an inside-the-park homer by Kailey Gerard, in a 14-2 win. Pitchers Bull and Pellizzaro kept batters on their heels. The Red Hots faced the Synergy Elite team again next. They made some great plays and kept the score down to 4-1 after four innings. But Synergy is a hard-hitting team and the Àoodgates opened in the ¿fth. Red Hots’ errors on hard-hit balls allowed Synergy to score ¿ve in a 9-1 win. Synergy went on to place ¿rst and the Red Hots took third place. For a mixed team moving up to A for the ¿rst time, the Red Hots had plenty to be pleased about. Injuries didn’t help their cause when catcher Casey van der May had her ¿ngernail torn off in the second game. That left the Red Hots with one catcher and no one experienced at playing third base. Players shared the position throughout the remainder of the tournament. Bull handled the bulk of the duties but has never played third base. Now that the Red Hots have seen the level of play ¿rst-hand, they’re ready to rise to the new challenge and crank up the intensity at practice. Many practices will lead the Red Hots into their next tournament in Las Vegas in February.
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Carriere puts his head to good use Top of his game: Cowichan scoring star ďŹ nds a unique way to generate offense Don Bodger
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hen Brian Carriere gets it going, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heads above the rest. The Cowichan LMG Pringle sniper hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been connecting with his feet early in the Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 season so he switched to using the nogginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to great effectiveness Friday. Carriere broke out of a brief slump and continued his tradition of scoring goals in bunches at Sherman Road Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill Keserich Field. He connected for four â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all with his head and including a natural hat trick â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-0 romp over Lakehill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anything like it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gushed Cowichan coach Glen Martin. Carrriere was feeling kind of down in the dumps after his lack of production from the Âżrst two games, but Martin reassured him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, Brian, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll break through. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be all right.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Martin has never spoken more prophetic words. Carriere could have scored more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He got stuffed three times with his feet,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the leading scorer in the league all of a sudden.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
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Staying one step ahead of Lakehillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul Viveiros allows Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brian Carriere to score four times during a 5-0 Div. 1 Island Soccer League victory over Lakehill Friday. It took a while for Cowichan to get untracked, with Carriere scoring his Âżrst at 33 minutes. Robbie Martin made a great cross to set up Carriere for a diving header. The Ă&#x20AC;oodgates opened in the second half, as Kevin Jones scored six minutes into it. Carriere aced his next three opportunities within 20 minutes. Glen Martin credited Lakehill for its efforts despite the lopsided score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a young team,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They worked hard. They never gave up.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cowichan plays its fourth straight home game Friday at 7 p.m. against Gordon Head that promises to be a doozy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope we get some bodies back,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Martin.
Cowichan was beat up and worn out for another game Saturday in Surrey in the PaciÂżc Cup competition against Surrey United. Cowichan received a taste of its own medicine in a 5-0 defeat. The team travelled with just 11 players and brought along two call-ups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were trying to keep it 0-0 till the second half,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The guys ran out of steam. We were just tired and injured.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; George Horne was injured in the game, the last thing Cowichan needed. Surrey, a powerhouse that went undefeated in Vancouver last season, had a full bench. Cowichan United Div. 2 lost its Âżrst game after two victories, falling 2-1 to Gordon Head.
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ife is good in the Island Men’s First Division for the Cowichan Rugby Club. Downgraded from Premier after struggles trying to ¿eld a competitive team for a few years, Cowichan is settled into its new place and has four straight wins to start the season — including a 22-17 decision over the Hornets in Nanaimo Saturday. “I think they’re enjoying that more,’’ said coach Ian Murray. “Obviously, winning helps that out a lot.’’ Cowichan has now beaten a Nanaimo team that ¿gures to be its toughest competition twice this season. “Port (Alberni’s) up there, too,’’ said Murray. “We all seem to be fairly even, although our forwards have an edge.’’ It wasn’t Cowichan’s best effort thus far, but still enough for the win. “We didn’t play very well,’’ conceded Murray. “We dominated again, I thought, in the forwards.’’ Cowichan was leading 17-10 when Nanaimo scored a converted try to tie it with only four minutes left. Cowichan drove back and was in position for a penalty goal, but opted
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Leg hold doesn’t stop Cowichan’s Cam McCulloch from dishing the ball off Saturday at Nanaimo’s May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park. for a scrum instead with the hope of nected for two converts. springing Rob McDonnell free. Murray isn’t coaching ¿eld hockey McDonnell already had two tries right now and is happy to be back in in the game and was looking to add rugby with expert help from Gary a third. Dukelow and John Tait. “Luckily, he did it again,’’ raved “They’re very busy guys,’’ said Murray. Murray. The convert was missed but CowCowichan now has three weeks to ichan held on the rest of the way. heal some wounds before playing Brock Hargreaves scored the other again. Cowichan try, set up by McDonnell, Cowichan’s senior women also and Andrew Gudmundseth conwon at Nanaimo 29-10.
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Evans makes Rugby World Cup debut for Canada in 23-23 tie with Japan
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Cowichan’s Matt Evans, a Shawnigan Lake School graduate, made his long-awaited Rugby World Cup debut Monday during Canada’s 23-23 tie against Japan in New Zealand. Evans, 23, started at fullback and moved to wing during the second half after Canada shuffled its lineup follow-
ing an injury. Injuries prevented Evans from getting into the lineup sooner in the tournament. “I did a Grade 3 tear of my MCL but was lucky to get platelet rich plasma treatment which allowed me to recover quicker and rehab back enough to
shorten my recovery to four weeks rather than 10,’’ he pointed out in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. Unfortunately, Evans picked up a hip pointer four days before the first World Cup game. But he picked up his fitness enough to get into the Japan game.
BCHL hands down suspensions after brawl Making them pay: Goalies Dun and Tucker receive three games each for their part in melee Don Bodger
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uspensions totalling 20 games are the result of an old-fashioned line brawl that included both goaltenders and provided a raucous start to the B.C. Hockey League season for the Cowichan Valley Capitals and the Victoria Grizzlies. Goalies Jamie Tucker of the Grizzlies and Cowichan’s Derek Dun each received three games for their part in the extra curricular activity that occurred during a wild Caps’ home-opener Saturday at Cowichan Arena. The Caps beat the Grizzlies 6-2 in Victoria Friday night and again 5-1 Saturday. Two-game suspensions were handed out to the Caps’ Josh Monk, Keyler Bruce and Dylan Rota and the Grizzlies’ Dante Godinho and Chase Kaiser — both former Caps — and Nick Pappas for their part in the melee at 6:31 of the second period Saturday. In addition, Victoria coach Len Barrie and Caps’ associate coach and general manager Jim Ingram were suspended for one game each. Ingram was mysti¿ed by the suspensions to Bruce and Monk and intended to take up his objections with the league. “Keyler Bruce was wandering around out there and he didn’t punch anybody and Monk never fought,’’ Ingram said. “We’re just trying to get an explanation on Josh Monk.’’ As for Dun’s punishment, “I understand that,’’ said Ingram. The biggest surprise occurred when the rival goalies left their creases to join the rhubarb. “I didn’t think it was really a line brawl type of event,’’ said Ingram. “It should never have happened.’’
The Caps trailed 1-0 at the time of the brawl but slowly got untracked when the teams returned to hockey and went on to a stirring 5-1 victory. Dun knew he was going to be taking a break for a few games because of the incident, but has no regrets for testing himself as a pugilist. “That’s my ¿rst one,’’ he said. “It was on my bucket list. “I’ve always wanted to do it. I never thought it was going to happen.’’ The ¿ghts started after some pushing and shoving in the Victoria crease escalated. Caps’ captain Brendon MacDonald was identi¿ed as the lone instigator by referee Ward Pateman, who seemed overwhelmed trying to sort out the penalties that resulted in a nearly 20-minute delay. The goalies were the last to join the fray just as things seemed to be settling down. “I saw everything going down,’’ said Dun, who was at the far end of the ice from where the incident erupted. “I saw MacDonald, he grabbed Tucker and he wanted to ¿ght him. He (Tucker) looked down at me and started skating up.’’ Things didn’t turn out too well for Tucker while Dun was none the worse for wear. “I heard he broke his hand,’’ said Dun. “He was hitting the ice most of the time. He got a couple of good shots, nothing too drastic.’’ Associate coach Dale Purinton saw the incident as a sign this group of Caps’ players is willing to stick up for each other, no matter what. “When your team steps up and responds for the sacri¿ces, I’m pretty proud of these guys,’’ he said. “It started in their end. Guys were sacri¿cing.’’ The Caps were showing obvious signs of jitters in the early part of the
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game and gave up the opening goal to Braxton Bilous after just 1:17. Dun was screened and couldn’t see the relatively weak point shot from Bilous. “You’re trying to do too much,’’ explained Purinton. The teams settled into a fast pace for the remainder of the period without any further scoring. The pattern continued into the second when the brawl changed everything. After the smoke cleared, the Caps had Mike Doan in goal and the Grizzlies called on Garrett Rockafellow after Dun and Tucker were ejected. The Caps clearly won that exchange. Doan, who’s heading to Northern Michigan next season, was Àawless while the Caps beat Rockafellow for three goals within 10 minutes to take control of the game. Valley product Steen Cooper scored his ¿rst BCHL goal to start the surge and then Monk converted just as the Grizzlies returned to full strength after killing a two-man disadvantage. Travis Stephens was left wide open at the side of the net to make it 3-1 and the Caps never looked back. Devin Gannon and Bruce, into an empty net, completed the scoring in the third period. “I love the character,’’ said Purinton. “You’ve got to change the culture and it’s been a process. “Even though it’s early on, everyone’s seeing a lot of good things.’’ “It’s a great vibe,’’ concurred Dun. “It’s an awesome place to be here, going to be doing a lot of good things this year. “Everyone knows their role. All the gears are rolling.’’ The script that unfolded Friday was similar. The Caps broke open a 1-1 game with three goals in the ¿rst 12 minutes of the second period.
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