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CRASH SNARLS DUNCAN TRAFFIC A two-vehicle collision on Chaster Road just metres from where it intersects with the Trans Canada Highway snarled traffic south of Duncan Monday. The 3 p.m. crash, which featured a silver four-door Honda and a grey-green Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, brought northbound traffic to a crawl while first responders investigated and cleaned up the damage. North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP and paramedics joined volunteers from Duncan’s Fire Hall and a tow truck driver at the scene. RCMP spokesman Cpl Jon Stuart said Tuesday that there were only minor injuries and no charges would be laid in the matter. For more photos, scan this image with the Layar app or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen. com [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]
Duncan scrolls honour two of best and brightest KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Chuck McCandless accepts the Scroll of Honour from Duncan city councillor Martin Barker on Monday night. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
When he received the Scroll of Honour — one of the City of Duncan’s most prestigious awards — on Monday night, Chuck McCandless praised the Cowichan Valley’s spirit of generosity and seemingly infinite willingness to volunteer. Appropriately, the other recipient of the Scroll of Honour was Denise McKinlay, who epitomizes the willingness to volunteer, having selflessly given her time to innumerable organizations over 50 years.
McCandless is preparing to retire from his position as the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Homeless Outreach Worker, but his impact has been felt well outside that job. He has made himself available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing both advocacy and direct help to those in need. His efforts with the CMHA helped establish temporary homeless shelters in locations such as MLA Doug Routley’s office, the change rooms at McAdam Park and local churches, then led to
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Salivating nurses used all forms of self-control Monday when presented with a giant tub of popcorn from a grateful patient. “Thank you!” They said with big grins. Joined by his girlfriend Jan Nelson and daughter Alecsa, heart transplant recipient Mike Bro presented staff in Cowichan District Hospital’s administration offices, intensive care unit, emergency department and operating rooms. Bro is among 107 volunteers — recipients, living donors and donor families — who delivered 97 tins of popcorn to medical staff across B.C. and the Yukon as a thank you for caring for them through what is often the most difficult period of their lives.
Nurses in Cowichan District Hospital’s emergency room break out in grins after heart transplant recipient Mike Bro presented them with a giant tub of popcorn Monday. The gesture is a simple thank you aimed at giving healthcare professionals that often see the tragic side of organ donation a chance to mingle with the patients whose lives were saved through organ donation. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
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Mendenhall, Skenes get arts, sports nods
Cops stuffing a cruiser this Christmas
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Among the individuals honoured by the City of Duncan at its annual awards presentation on Monday were a piano teacher and a pair of rugby coaches who have combined to spend more than 50 years enriching the lives of young people in the Cowichan Valley. The Perpetual Arts Trophy went to Ann Mendenhall, a piano teacher and valuable member of the Cowichan music scene for more than three decades. Mendenhall, who admitted she was “shocked, surprised and blown away” to receive the award, was immensely appreciative of the honour. “It means a lot, because, in the first place, I like the idea of the arts being recognized,” she said. “The arts are underfunded in schools and in the community in general, but it’s such a positive when students study music and art.” Born in Kansas, Mendenhall started studying piano at the age of three, and continued doing so after her family moved to Costa Rica five years later. Although she left briefly to study at Oberlin College and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, and later at the Victoria Conservatory, Costa Rica remained her home until 1981, when she and her husband Phillip moved permanently to the Cowichan Valley. Since then, Mendenhall has become increasingly involved in the Valley’s music community, completing her Masters in Piano Performance at UVic and teaching the instrument to countless students, many of whom have gone on to teach and perform professionally as well. Mendenhall expressed her gratitude to her colleagues in the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers
The North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP’s third annual Stuff-aCruiser event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Cowichan Commons Walmart. The goal is to collect gifts and toys for youth and children who may not otherwise receive anything this Christmas. Mounties have joined forces with the folks at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society to make a fantastic Christmas for some very special young people in the Cowichan Valley. This year they hope to collect even more than they did last year. “Last year’s event filled two police cars and a police truck with toys, which were given out to families in need for Christmas,” detachment spokesman Cpl. Jon Stuart said. The focus is on toys, clothes, and other items for children and youth, however food items are gladly accepted as well. “All items will find a good home for Christmas,” Stuart said. Those who can’t make it out to Walmart on Dec. 7 can stop by the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP detachment to drop off their donations up until that day.
Howard Meakin accepts the Commercial Development Award of Excellence from Mayor Phil Kent. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Ann Mendenhall Association, and to the students and parents that have made it possible for her to teach over the decades. “It’s a very inspiring job,” she said. “It’s so rewarding intrinsically to see how they can progress, not just in learning the instrument, but in life itself. It helps them learn how to learn; it makes a difference in their lives.” The Perpetual Trophy for Excellence and Sportsmanship went to Cowichan Secondary School and Cowichan Rugby Football Club coaches Brad and Alanna Skene. Both graduates of Cow High, the Skenes met at UVic and were married in 2005. Brad started coaching in 1995 and Alanna joined him on the sidelines in 2003. They have coached girls teams at Cow High and the CRFC to success at the provincial and regional levels, and this past spring guided Cow High to five championships: the Joe McGeachy Tournament, Island Sevens, B.C. High School Sevens, Island XV and B.C. High School XV. “It’s pretty remarkable when people in the community recognize what you do,” said Alanna. “You worry about the results with the kids on the field, not in the community.” (See Friday’s sports section for more about the Skenes and their award.)
Will Duggan receives the Residential Award of Excellence from Mayor Phil Kent. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Development awards honour old and new KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Commitment to sustainability was celebrated as the City of Duncan recognized two building projects at its annual awards night on Monday. The Commercial Development Award of Excellence was presented to Howard Meakin for his work on the Cowichan Health and Wealth Centre at 435 Trunk Rd. Meakin and architect Peter Jan de Hoog upgraded the old Western Forest Products building, improving and preserving the 1960s glass-and-steel façade and adding higher-efficiency water and heating systems. “This commercial award is presented to recognize the care and
attention to detail in the revitalization of this iconic style of building,” Mayor Phil Kent said as he presented the award. The Residential Award of Excellence was presented to Will Duggan for the four-unit townhouse at 472 Chesterfield Ave. The design worked creatively within the floodplain constraints, retained existing mature cedar trees, and was completed to the Built Green Gold Standard, well above the Silver certification it required. “This residential award is presented to recognize the creative design decisions that enable the development to fit well into its location and the energy efficiency of these new homes,” Kent said.
Friday vigil marks National Day of Action The Cowichan Women Against Violence Society is asking Valley residents to remember, honour and take action on Friday, Dec. 6. The date marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, and CWAV is holding a community gathering with speakers, a procession of roses and a candlelight vigil at noon at the Cowichan Campus of Vancouver Island University in downtown Duncan. Dec. 6 is a significant date, as it marks the day a man walked into an engineering class in 1989 at L’École Polytechnique de Montréal and killed 14 women, injuring another nine women and four men.
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Fireworks explode above Duncan’s City Hall during festivities last Friday. For more from Duncan’s Christmas Kick-Off, see the Friday edition of the Citizen. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
Kick-Off rappers spark complaints, apology from DBIA SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN
The intent was to breathe new life into the standard Duncan Christmas Kick-Off with a more youthful vibe, but the result was less than desirable for some. While many who attended the Nov. 29 festivities in downtown Duncan didn’t even notice what was happening onstage during local hip-hop band Subterranean’s set, others most certainly did. Between half a dozen and a dozen offended citizens later called the event’s organizers at the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society to complain about what they said was inappropriate content from the rappers. “It was just people wanting to have their say on what they, themselves noticed and experienced,” said Jen Coyle, the DBIA’s manager. “It was all very civilized and diplomatic. We thanked them for their input.” Wi r e s g o t c r o s s e d , C oy l e explained, when it came to what the band and event organizers thought they’d agreed to for a set list. “When we had hired them we had discussed how we needed it to be Christmas oriented and they were going to write the original songs themselves, which they had done but, unfortunately they had some hardships within their own band and sort of had to go to Plan B and they thought they had specified what their plan was but they really hadn’t.” Had the band better communicated, Coyle said, in all likelihood, the night’s other entertainers, the Smiley Band, would have been asked to carry the evening instead.
The band has since issued a public apology for its set. “Subterranean apologizes for any confusion, miscommunication or offence that has been taken to our set Friday night, Nov. 29. It was not our intention to deceive any of the affected parties,” said the apology. “It should also be noted we frequently organize and play all-ages shows. We attempted to change the words to be as family friendly as possible. Being rap music it is not easy to fully edit lyrics and have them still rhyme but obviously they needed further scrutiny under such circumstances.” Coyle chalked it up to “a series of unfortunate events.” “There were people that were offended and rightly so. It was a family event. But at the same time we have received a lot of accolades as well and people really did enjoy their evening,” she said. Coyle expressed thanks to the Smiley band, which got up onstage to play again after Subterranean’s set was cut short. “It was a bit of a hard lesson to learn but at the same time, we’ll have a better idea on how to go about it next year.”
McCandless’s motivation is no harder to find than volunteers are, and because of that, even in retirement, he won’t be completely stepping aside. “The need is enormous,” he said. “We should all be doing it. Every day, you go out and see it.” McKinlay, who also noted the generosity of the Cowichan Valley, has a history as a volunteer going back to the 1960s, when she helped to form the Cowichan Bay Fire Department. In the 1980s, she was involved with the Duncan Curling Club and Cowichan Golf & Country Club. The 1990s saw her serve as a board member with Duncan Dabber Bingo. She was Chair of Protocol for the 1990 BC Winter Games, and a board member again for the BC Seniors Games in 2000, and then was Duncan’s representative for the 2010 Olympics. Closest to McKinlay’s heart is her involvement with the Cowichan District Hospital. She was a member of the Hospital Board from 1991 to 1996, and has been a member of the Hospital Foundation for 22 years. “The Hospital Foundation means the world to me,” she said. “I think it’s because everybody uses the hospital.” Although that has been her most cherished volunteer opportunity, from one commitment come the others. “All the other little things just come by,” she said. “If you are willing to do that kind of work, there is always somebody tacking you for it. Volunteering is one of those things you fall into. You either enjoy it, or it becomes a job. I love it.”
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Organ donor numbers not good enough ancouver Island residents are the most likely in all of B.C. to be registered as organ donors. But that number is still only 21 per cent. In all of B.C. there are less than one million organ donors registered. Not enough. In the last year alone the Cowichan Valley Citizen has done at least three stories about folks either getting or needing transplants. In this edition, on page 3, we have a story about a transplant recipient from the area who headed to Cowichan District Hos-
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pital Monday to thank the health care professionals there. His case is pretty incredible. He was only on the transplant list for one month and three days. Others wait and suffer for far longer, even if they could receive a transplant from a living donor. Such is the case of Shawnigan Lake’s Audrey Schroeder, who is waiting for a kidney transplant, along with 409 other B.C. residents. Her wait could be up to 10 years. When we met Schroeder she had just finished a dialysis appointment, and we could see
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Global warming alarmists out in full force Gee, the global warming alarmists are out in force writing letters to the editor. Unfortunately it’s the same old misinformation, worse storms, more rain, less rain, too much sun, not enough sun, blah, blah, blah. No credible facts though. Martin Best cites the fraudulent survey conducted by John Cook (an Australian cartoonist/ blogger) as evidence that 97 per cent of scientists, agree with catastrophic global warming. John Cook’s website exists entirely to promote global warming, and he is known for frequently publishing unreliable and misleading information, much like Peter Nix
and now Martin Best. Perhaps it would be of more value to read the recent survey conducted by the American Meteorological Society, which has an entirely different result. Bruce Wilkinson outdoes himself and explains the entire function of the earth and atmosphere with a cup of tea. No I’m not kidding! People actually write this tripe, and somehow expect to convince us of catastrophic global warming. I like tea, and it shouldn’t be wasted on Grade 4 science experiments that don’t explain anything! Bruce Wilkinson eventually states “ Sure there have always been hurricanes, tornadoes and typhoons, but the consistent evidence is that they are getting stronger
over time.” This statement is blatantly false, there is no such evidence and he provides none. A new report published Nov. 27 by the Global Warming Policy Foundation concludes there has been no increase in extreme weather events in recent decades. The strongest hurricane in U.S. history called the Florida Keys Labor Day Hurricane occurred in 1935. The most extreme tornado in U.S. history called the Tri-State Tornado occurred in 1925. The worst droughts in U.S. history occurred from 1930-1936, 1944-1950, 1953-1957 Mark Williams Duncan
Re: GM food threatens our health I noticed that two objections to GM foods in the letter from P. Foot don’t pass scientific muster. If the letter writer got either of those points from Dr. T. Vrain in that lecture at VIU, then the good doctor just lost a ton of credibility with me. A single gene from a “pathogen” is not going to leap out of the food and form a full, diseasecausing pathogen. Genetics does not work that way. A gene is not the whole organism; anyone who thinks so either never took basic biology, or forgot all they learned in biology. You are not inherently ingesting whole dangerous bacteria, or even potentially disease-causing viruses, in GM-altered food as opposed to non-GM, be it alfalfa, or apples. Speaking of unwanted and even deadly pathogens in food, what about all the times organic produce has been contaminated with E. Coli? The comment about nitrogen indicates another failure to grasp science. Nitrogen being taken up by plants is the reason vegans can survive without eating meat. Plants make protein with it! Trying to stop GM foods on the basis of unscientific claims that a fifth grader could see through isn’t exactly raising my confidence in the movement to make our food “safer”. April J. Gibson Duncan
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Use of GM plants not black and white As a retired professor who has had a long career researching disease resistance in plants, I am disconcerted by the scientific misinformation in the letter that P. Foot sent to Hon. Gerry Ritz. In genetically modified (GM) crops, it is small pieces of DNA carrying wanted characteristics, NOT whole viruses or bacteria, that are transferred to the plant, so we are not “ingesting unwanted pathogens” from meat and dairy products just because cows eat GM alfalfa. GM crop plants have NO relation to antibiotic resistance in human bacterial pathogens as these bacteria attack people, not plants, and such resistance is caused by antibiotic overuse to treat human and animal infections. Also, herbicides are widely used to kill weeds in Western agriculture, regardless of whether the crop is GM or not, and it is resistance to herbicides, NOT the herbicide itself, that is engineered into some crop species. Since the beginning of agriculture, Man has used selective breeding to genetically modify plants to increase yield, nutrition and/or reduce levels of the natural toxic chemicals that plants use to defend themselves against plant pests and pathogens. Modern agriculture encourages epidemics of these organisms, and microbial pathogens evolve
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rapidly to overcome breeders’ attempts to make each plant more disease resistant. Transferring a “disease resistance gene” from a wild relative of the crop plant can take 10 years or more by conventional breeding, while doing so by genetic engineering can take less than a year, saving thousands of dollars in manpower, the use of pesticides, and devastating losses in food yield. The use of GM plants is not a black and white issue and labelling food as GM is not informative by itself. Each case is unique depending on whether we eat the GM plant directly or only highly purified products such as sugar that should not contain any plant residue. Whether eating a GM plant that needs less pesticide is more harmful that eating one with pesticide residues also depends on the plant, the gene, and the pesticide. There is an urgent need in our education system to teach high school students the “how, what and why” of genetic engineering so that we have a generation that can understand the science and can make informed decisions rather than succumb to propaganda on either side.
The two recent fatalities in the downtown core of Duncan have prompted me to write about what I see as a generation of younger people who have come to think of a crosswalk as some sort of magic zone in which they are immune to injury or death. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen pedestrians, especially younger pedestrians, simply walk out into a crosswalk without even looking to see if there is approaching traffic that might have a difficult time stopping. There are many mitigating factors affecting the ability of a vehicle to stop, size, road conditions, visibility, driver distraction etc. I agree that crosswalks are needed for safety, in fact they should be
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A new support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers is coming to Duncan this week. Beginning on Dec. 5, the group will meet each Thursday from 24 p.m. at the Cowichan Regional Library on James Street. According to the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C., stroke recovery groups provide a welcoming place where stroke survivors and caregivers find mutual understanding, acceptance and support. “Local stroke recovery groups help people with strokes to have a better quality of life,” said SRABC Executive Director Tim Readman. “We see the benefits everyday. Members not only have access to our programs but they also develop friendships and find strength and support from other stroke survivors.” T he associa tion also said research shows those affected by strokes who are able to get back out into the community and connect with their peers are better able to realize improved health outcomes including: reduced isolation, depression and an improved overall quality of life for both stroke survivors and their caregivers. For more information or to attend a group meeting, please contact Chris Rafuse at 778-4552095 by email at vancouverislandsrabc@gmail.com
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Celtic Rhythm Dancers are all ready to hit the stage at the Cowichan Theatre for an evening of Highland and Celtic dancing to traditional Christmas music Friday, Dec. 6 starting at 7 p.m. More than 100 dancers, from wee ones to adults, will take part in this show, which will also include some lighthearted and contemporary holiday songs. This will be the group’s third annual Christmas show and, accor ding to Celtic Rhythms’ director Judy Hogg, “the dancers are really excited; last year was such a hit and so much fun for both the dancers and the audience.” Usually, Santa Claus makes an appearance at the end of the show, delighting the audience.
“If we are lucky, he will dance a few steps again on his way to the big chair...” JUDY HOGG, Celtic Rhythms director
“If we are lucky, he will dance a few steps again on his way to the big chair on stage where he will greet and hand out treats to the children from the show as well as the audience,” said Hogg. Tickets for the show are $17 for adults and $13 for seniors, students, children and members of the Cowichan Folk Guild. Book your seats by calling the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529.
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Smith died violently, conclusion Crashing backward came and went as to the floor, Smith we pleased, and the struggled with his captain did not again remaining breath to molest us, nor did he raise his gun. thank Smith for his s we’ve seen, life or speak to us at Robert T. Smith, all until we reached the hero of this San Francisco. The Chronicles mini-series, incident with the CHRONICLES didn’t always use his sailor had humbled T.W. Paterson walking stick when in him somewhat, and he a confrontation. While treated the passengers sailing to San Francisco aboard with some consideration; but the decrepit Continental, he and he was as hard as ever on the fellow passenger David W. Higcrew...” gins had witnessed the captain, Upon the Continental’s docking who was known for his brutality, in the Bay City, Smith and Higbegin beating a seaman only to gins went their own ways. When retreat in terror when the man next the Victoria journalist pulled a knife. hard of him, Smith was in Utah None of the crew would help and, according to reports, doing him and he was saved from sure extremely well. Not only was he death by the burly Smith who a financial success at last but he disarmed the would-be assassin was courting the territorial lieuwith little more than a flick of tenant-governor’s daughter. the wrist. Alas, it was too good to be When the enraged sailor then true — or too good to last — as turned his attention to Smith, Smith’s bad luck of old — that he was quickly wrestled to the bad luck that had dogged him deck where he lay exhausted during his years in British Colfrom having chased the captain umbia — again caught up with several times around the ship. him. Although he’d become rich, At this, the master regained his the object of his affection rejectcourage and, ignoring Smith’s ed his proposal of marriage. In and Higgins’s protests, kicked fact, the young lady who, until the man’s face into an unrecogthat time, had given him every nizable pulp before having him encouragement, dismissed him placed in irons in the forecastle. from her life rather abruptly. Shamefully, neither Smith nor When the bewildered suitor Higgins did anything to stop asked why the sudden change of him, merely, as Higgins wrote heart, she simply referred him to half a century after, turning his rival, a Dr. Snedecker. “away sick at heart at the cowSmith, his famous temper to ardice and brutality of the capthe fore, called upon that gentletain and the time-serving crew, man. Just what Snedecker had to who as soon as the sailor had say isn’t known although it was fallen into the clutches of the a matter of public record that, captain, assisted in carrying him when R.T. Smith left him, he was to the forecastle and imprisonlivid and loudly informed the ing him. While the chase was on, doctor that, “Utah was not big they had wished him success. enough to hold them both”. “We remained on deck and Just two days after, the rivals
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Friends say final farewell to Garage Showroom Tickling the ivories in his own unique way is a specialty with Erskine Phillips. He joined a host of friends of the Duncan Garage Showroom to bid farewell to the venue with style last week. For video and photos from the event, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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Longevity John Falkner talks about his future plans. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] for the Orca Showroom [banquet room] all genres presented. Yahoo. I so look forward to this next chapter in my life. Namaste,” he said in his valedictory address before reminding everyone that his new ventures will be under the name Duncan Showroom Productions. In his last week at the Showroom, Falkner emceed several special events including a young performers’ night, a celebration of female performers, and a final variety show. Among the many who came out to share the day with him were Martyn Jones and Glaucia Ayers Desrochers, Corey and Shakey Reay Suter, Doug Koyama and Erksine Phillips and then a windup session of Bill Levity’s For the Love of Words Tuesday, Nov. 26.
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He kept everyone in the loop, right up to the end. Longevity John Falkner posted on Facebook Sunday, Dec. 1 the arrival of his final hurrah at the Duncan Garage Showroom. He had to move his club out of its 10-year home in the historic building by the end of November. That was no small task as the space was filled with thousands of pieces of fascinating memorabilia from his huge collection. “Well here it is, day one and the Showroom is no longer. We finished just after midnight last night cleaning it out. Wow, empty and just another room that has sound problems to solve....guess we had done that....but as it stands, the Duncan Garage Showroom is no more. “There will be variations on themes later on possibly but right now I have a job.” Everyone will by now have heard that Falkner is moving to the Silver Bridge Travelodge with the aim of making it “the hippest musical joint on the Island if not B.C.” He’s looking at lining up music in the Anglers Tavern five nights a week, music in the Old Fork three to four nights a week “and as many concerts/dances that I can muster
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YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK Nyah Miranda, 13, is in Grade 8 at Frances Kelsey. Nyah excels in music, learning flute in band, and piano Grade 4, as well as voice Grade 6-7 with Iris Cooke-Chislett. She received first class honours in her exams. She has won awards at the Cowichan Music Festival, and studies advanced rudiments theory with Trisha Daniell. Nyah shines in all that she does.
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Canadian country songbird Kira Isabella is joining the star-studded lineup for Sunfest 2014. Making the announcement Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, Sunfest executive assistant Charlotte Fisher said she was delighted to see the songstress on board. “She’s a great Canadian talent, an up-and-comer for sure. She is going to be performing Friday night. She’ll be on just before George Canyon takes the stage so our Friday’s pretty loaded up there now with Kira Isabella, George Canyon and Jake Owens. It’s going to be a good one,” she said. Kira Isabella is “an artist who’s been on our radar for a while now. We heard about her last year and then with her winning the female vocalist of the year at the Canadian Country Music Awards this year we wanted her even more,” Fisher said. Quality birds of a feather flock together. “She’s hitting stages all over the place. She opened for Carrie Underwood last year when she was in Vancouver and she’s opened for Terri Clark as well. We’re looking forward to bringing her in. It’s great to be adding more female talent to Sunfest, too.” This concludes the announcements of big names for the country music festival, but there is more to come “I don’t think there are any more big ones but we will be announcing all of our local talent. We start calling for submissions in January. People can check out the website and get packages and probably in April the lineup will be announced. We’ve had lots of enquiries already,” Fisher said. Kira Isabella’s latest song, A Country Boy For Christmas,
After she won top female country vocalist of 2013, Sunfest really wanted Kira Isabella. To see video of her singing, scan this image with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [SUBMITTED] just debuted in America Nov. 26, according to a release from HitShop Records President Skip Bishop, who said he’s happy to welcome the 20-year-old. This exciting young singer first dreamed of stardom at age seven and with influences like Shania Twain and Faith Hill, she had plenty to work with. In 2012 she won the Rising Star award at the Canadian Country Music Awards, and went on to earn the coveted Female Artist of The Year award this year. “We have watched Kira’s meteoric rise to Canadian superstardom.
Her numerous top-ranked awards and consistent radio smashes speak for her tremendous talent,” Bishop said. “She is a lovely and a remarkably gifted young vocalist and performer. The stage is set for Kira to begin her U.S. country radio journey and we are so honoured that she chose HitShop as her Nashville home.” A Country Boy For Christmas was written by the artist herself along with Jason Phelps and has just been shipped to country radio last week and is now available on iTunes.
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Palm Court turns to ‘Pops’ legend Fiedler
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The Palm Court Light Orchestra, famous for its presentations of “pops” music, turns to the King of Pops for its next concert, Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Cowichan Theatre, starting at 2:30 p.m. Yes, they are celebrating the world of Arthur Fiedler. According to the Palm Court’s founder and conductor, Charles Job, when the Boston Symphony decided — decades ago — to present concerts of light music they turned to Arthur Fiedler, then a violinist in the orchestra, to create the Boston Pops. “These concerts became so popular that they were broadcast on radio and television across North America. Their success was based upon a repertoire of light classics, combined with popular music and compositions specially written for the orchestra by Leroy Anderson,” Job said. This composer’s work has been featured before by the Palm Court Orchestra. “In the 1950s and 60s Leroy Anderson wrote many compositions, including Sleigh Ride, Blue Tango and Bell of the Ball, that became instant hits and orchestras worldwide played them with great success,” Job said in talking about his group’s upcoming concert. It’s surprising, said Job, what people don’t remember. “Once Leroy Anderson was a staple of symphony pops but you just don’t hear him much any more. And that’s not that far back. That’s the 1950s. That music is disappearing really quickly,” he said. In other words, if you want to hear this sort of music, better do it now while you still can. When Fiedler retired, his “light sabre” was taken over by film composer John Williams who continued the tradition incorporating his own film scores such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter. The Boston Pops continues today under the direction of Kei-
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Genial conductor Charles Job has devoted many years to keeping alive the tradition of light pop concerts and on Dec. 8 he’ll pay tribute to another enthusiast: Arthur Fiedler. [CITIZEN FILE] th Lockhart who is also the conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra in London, England. For its tribute to the Boston Pops, Job and the musicians will play a selection of Leroy Anderson’s music including The Syncopated Clock, The Typewriter and The Sandpaper Ballet. The orchestra will also present light music by Canadian icon Robert Farnon, who led the Canadian Armed Forces Band during the Second World War, and then remained in the UK, and became famous for his original and novel compositions, radio and television shows, numerous recordings, and arrangements for big band
singers Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and George Shearing. In order to present an authentic tribute to the Boston Pops the Palm Court is including Henry Mancini’s Moon River, Emil Waldteufel’s Skaters Waltz and Francis Lai’s theme from Love Story (Where do I Begin?). Soloists from the orchestra will also perform Ennio Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe from the film The Mission and concertmaster Pablo Diemecke will perform John Williams’s moving violin solo from Schindler’s List. Tickets are available from the Cowichan Ticket Centre by calling 250-748-7529.
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It is with great sadness and profound grief we say goodbye to Dr. Herbert (Herb) Boggs. Born in Northern Ireland, immigrating to Canada in 1953. Herb is predeceased by his parents Douglas (1978), Minnie (1949), brothers Hans (2011) and Gawin (2012). Left to mourn is his brother Frank, sisters Margaret and Sadie (Morris) and sisterâ&#x2C6;&#x2019;inâ&#x2C6;&#x2019;law Agnes. Herb was a wonderful Husband to Jacqueline, loving Father to Shaughna (Ray), Gillian (Mike) and Glynis (Mike), adored Grandfather to Reece, Ryan, Nicole, Keith and Hailey, gifted Chiropractor of over 35 years and a Great Horseman. Herbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest joy was watching his race horses win and proudest moments when they brought home the trophy. As his daughters were growing up Herb helped with the 4H Club and QMS Pony Club and was also a proud Mason (Lodge 33). Herb led a full life and we will all miss him terribly. At his request there will be no service and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the local Cowichan SPCA in his name. 1933 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 2013
Of Victoria, BC passed away suddenly on November 25, 2013 in the Cowichan District Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Jim. Larry will be sadly missed by his sister Sheila (Tom) and his 5 children, Brenda, Tanya (Don), Cynthia, Sonja (Andrew) and Roy. Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family were his world. He was a proud Grandpa to his 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, Brett, Karissa, Savannah, Breanne (Bella), Amber, Tyler, Nathan, Ryan and Isabella. Larry will be laid to rest privately by his family at Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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Marge died peacefully in Cowichan District Hospital after many years of heart trouble. Predeceased by her niece, Heather, she is gratefully remembered and mourned by her brother Bob (Joyce), nephews Steve (Peg) and Greg (Ingrid), grandâ&#x2C6;&#x2019; nieces Candace (Matt), Chelsea, Beth (Jay), Kelsey, grandnephew Brandon, great grandâ&#x2C6;&#x2019; nephew Caleb, godchildren Hilary and Ann, fellow residents in Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove Mill Bay, faculty colleagues in Music Education at U Vic, choir members in churches and community, music students, volunteers in Knoll Retreat Society, and many dear friends. Her family specially thanks the staff on 2 South CDH for their tender care, Dr. J. Malherbe for years of sensitive attention, and homecare workers Jill and Teresa for faithful and generous support. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 PM at the Shawnigan Alliance Church, 1603 Wilmot Ave,. Shawnigan Lake, BC. Private family graveside according to Margeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, #4 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 466 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 3R6.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Burke; mother, nanny, sister, aunt, cousin and great friend. Just after supper on Sunday November 24th she suffered a brain hemorrhage and was taken to Victoria General where she passed away soon after. Her daughter Kelly, grandson Justin and nephew Dave were by her side to see her on her way. Ruth was predeceased by her first husband Larry Allen Wright in 1986. She is greatly mourned and remembered by two daughters Sheri and Kelly; a son Roger; a sister Sharon; two brothers Richard, Jim; grandkids Justin, Miranda, Ian; special ex-husband and friend Ron; many special nephews, nieces, cousins and especially her faithful dog companion Gibson. Ruth loved to help in the community whether it was with the Chemainus Theatre, South Cowichan Community Policing, Speedwatch, or just having fun with YSAG functions. She loved to laugh, she loved to dance like no one was watching and she had a heart filled full of love. Her favorite place to be was in Tofino where she could listen to the roar of the waves and walk along the beach. She was our anchor, our safety line that we could rely on when the water got rough. In our darkest times she was the beacon of light so we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crash amongst the rocks. She will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered. There is a new bright shining star gazing down from the heavens, guiding us with her light. Rest in Peace Ruth. We love you to infinity. A Celebration of Life for Ruth will be held on Dec 12th from 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm at the Oceanfront Suites in Cowichan Bay. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the 744 Royal Canadian Air Cadets squadron Sponsor Committee, The Canadian Cancer Society, or the BC Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca
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Our family mourns the passing of Sharon Linda Olsen (nee Kernaghan) on November 24th 2013. Loving wife of 50 years to Garry, devoted mother to Wes (Tanis) and Kelly (Ken) and adoring grandmother to Ryan, Kaitlynn, Eric Scott and Taylor. Sharon is survived by her siblings: brother; Gerry and sisters: Joan; Jackie; Norma and Linda and 31 nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents David and Nettie, brothers Mel and Bob and sisters Audrey and Donna. Born on February 4th 1944 in Calgary Alberta Sharon was the second youngest of 10 children. Growing up she was very active in sports and held a school record for high jump at Chestermire Lake High. On November 16th 1963 she married the love of her life and had two children. Garry and Sharon moved extensively over the years in British Columbia due to Garryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job as an ironworker. In 1979 they decided to set their roots on Vancouver Island and started a successful construction company, Geo-Tech Industries in the early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which is still active to date. Sharon was passionate about hunting and fishing and spent weeks on end in the Chilcotin with Garry on their recreation property. It was not uncommon for her to go out and get a Grouse or two for dinner as living off the land is what she loved. With that kind of spirit and passion Sharon would end up facing the battle of her life. In 2008 she was diagnosed with Lymphoma in which she started treatment, and in 2010 was told she had pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. That diagnosis was not an option for her and come hell or high water was going to show everyone what she was made of and show this disease that it had picked the wrong woman. With that said she astounded Doctors and family and lived a productive life for 3 more years, a true fighter to the end. Sharon was a long time member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 191 and the Eagles. No formal service will be held but a celebration of life will take place in the summer of 2014 at the Olsen Duck Lake Ranch. The date will be published when determined. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca
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fundraising for earthquake preparedness supplies and emergency shelter. Tickets $20 for chance to win 3 cords of split wood and 7 prizes of 1 cord of split wood. Only 1,500 tickets available. Info: tansorfirewood@shaw.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133.
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Recreation â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo for over 19s, Seniors Activity Centre (198 Government St., Duncan), Tuesday, 12 p.m. a.m. Early Bird Draw, Loonie Pot, Odd and Even, Number Seven and Bonanza. Info: 250-746-4433. â&#x20AC;˘ New chess club at Duncan Library, Monday evenings 6-8 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancing Thursday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., singles, couples, beginners welcome, Chemainus Seniors Centre. Info: 250-748-9604.
Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Feeling stuck in your life? Same old problems popping up? Practice using tools based on A Course in Miracles to create a new and joyful life experience. Meet Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Nitinat Room, Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Cost $20 or by donation. Info: Dawn Green 250-619-5529. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Group monthly meetings the last Thursday of every month. Canadian Cancer Society board room in Duncan,
7 p.m. Meet and talk with survivors and others. Info: Gord 250-743-6960. â&#x20AC;˘ Cobble Hill Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute meets in the small room of the Cobble Hill hall, noon pot luck lunch, second Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Info: Jessie Anderson 250-743-9040. â&#x20AC;˘ Dads Make a Difference weekly support group for Dads Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., West Coast Men office, 80 Station St., Ste 213. Info: 250-597-2801 or www. westcoastmen.org â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle (West Coast Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Society) Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Cowichan Station Hub, East Annex. Directions: www.cowichanstation. org. Info: 250-597-2801 or www.westcoastmen.org â&#x20AC;˘ Multicultural Leadership Group. Drop in and volunteer on Thursdays after school until 5:30 p.m. Come when you can and leave when you have to. Heritage Hall, Duncan United Church. Info: Lori Austein lori@cis-iwc.org
Arts â&#x20AC;˘ Fine Art Show, Jennifer Lawson Gallery, Saturday, Dec. 14, Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1516 Khenipsen
Rd., Duncan. Smaller works, art cards, recent painting of Bermuda and Whidbey Island. Info: jenniferlawsonart. com or jlart@telus.net â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios. www.cowichanvalleyartisans. com for details. Admission free.
Music â&#x20AC;˘ Get in the spirit of the season with carols sung by Probus Singers Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3-3:30 p.m., Cowichan Library, Duncan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feel â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Little Christmasâ&#x20AC;? with Encore! Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir, Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m., Duncan United Church, tickets at the door or in advance by calling 250-746-0847. â&#x20AC;˘ Shawnigan Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laurel Singers Annual Christmas Concert with casual choir music for all ages, some Christmas selections. Sunday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m., The Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake. â&#x20AC;˘ Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Come play with us. All strings welcome. Info: 748-8982.
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Capitals shake things up with trio of trades KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
A hometown favourite and a high-scoring defenceman are among four players on their way out of town after the Cowichan Valley Capitals shook things up with a series of three trades over the weekend. Centre Steen Cooper, a Duncan native and product of Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey, was traded to the Penticton Vees. Meanwhile, defenceman Taki Pantziris was shipped to the West Kelowna Warriors, and brothers Mitch and Rylan Ball were dealt to the Trail Smoke Eaters. Coming back are blueliners Matthew Berry-Lamontagna and Clint Filbrandt from Penticton, forward Ambrose Firkus from West Kelowna, and defenceman Valik Chichkin from Trail. “There were different goals to each of the three deals,” Capitals head coach and general manager Bob Beatty said. “Overall, we feel we’ve strengthened our back end, and we were trying to add some scoring.” The moves were made just inside the BCHL’s December roster freeze. Even though the Caps won 6-0 against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs last Friday (see game story on page 23), the preceding ninegame losing streak made it clear that the team needed changes. “We knew, especially with a ninegame losing streak that we had to do something to shake things up,” Beatty said. Including three goals and 15 assists in 27 games this year, Cooper, who turned 18 on Nov. 25, had compiled 18 goals and 50 assists for 68 points in 129 games
Local star Steen Cooper, left, and rookie defenceman Rylan Ball were traded away by the Caps, along with blueliner Taki Pantziris and forward Mitch Ball in three deals last weekend. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
“Overall, we feel we’ve strengthened our back end, and we were trying to add some scoring.” BOB BEATTY, Caps head coach and GM
over three seasons with the Caps. Cooper recently won bronze with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia, and will head to Div. 1 Minnesota State-Mankato next fall. “We are all sorry to see him go,” Beatty said. “It wasn’t a deal I envisioned making, and not one I wanted to make. There was some outside pressure from his advisors
who wanted to get him somewhere there would be less pressure. He was a well-liked player on our team, by the coaching staff and the players. That makes it very difficult, but he felt too much pressure here and the numbers that he was putting up were not what people had expected.” Pantziris, 20, came to the Caps earlier this season after a roundabout career that had stops on the Ontario junior A circuit, the NCAA, and the Ontario major junior league. In his 30 games with Cowichan, Pantziris totalled 10 goals and 10 assists. “We felt we were a little loose in our back end, and we had to give up something to get something,”
Beatty said. Forward Mitch Ball, 19, was in his second season with the Caps, and had four goals and 12 assists for 16 points in 29 games so far this year. His brother, 18-year-old defenceman Rylan, was in his rookie season, and compiled three assists in 30 games. “Rylan certainly played his best game for us on Friday night,” Beatty noted. “He has lots of potential, but he wasn’t as efficient as he could have been on the back end. Mitch had a big goal for us on Friday night, but we have to be a bit tougher to play against.” Penticton flipped Berry-Lamontagna’s rights to Cowichan after acquiring them from the Coquit-
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Stingrays exceed all expectations KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
The Duncan Stingrays contingent at last month’s Island Pacific Cup swim meet in Saanich did much better than head coach Leanne Sirup expected. “Being as this was a mid season racing opportunity, the swimmers were not ‘fresh’ going into this, and were striving for their best despite their training fatigue,” Sirup said. “With this level of swimmers, it is extremely unusual to see such great PBs average during their heavy training phase. As such, they relied on their discipline they earned from training and attacked their races, and to great results.” The Prystupa sisters, Malia and Montana, both achieved personal bests in 100 per cent of their races. Five others — Olivia Campbell, Oliver Castle, Megan Lewis, Desirae Ridenour and Robyn Zinkan — set PBs in all but one of their events. Castle broke his second and third club records of the fall. In the 50m backstroke, his time of 34.66 seconds beat Kip McDaniel’s 1994 record of 35.51, and in the 400m individual medley, Castle’s new record of 5:36.80 toppled Greg Bate’s 21-year-old mark of 5:40.20.
Senior T-Birds set for tipoff The senior boys basketball season will get underway at Cowichan Secondary School this Thursday, Friday and Saturday as the Thunderbirds host the annual Welcome Back Tournament. The T-Birds will be joined by Gulf Islands, Belmont, North Surrey, Brookswood, Wellington, West Vancouver and Dover Bay for
After five points Saturday, Uomoleale commits to Isles KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Jasmin Marston led the rest of the returning Stingrays with personal bests in 78 per cent of her races, followed by Savanah Van Nieuwkerk (67 per cent), Haakon Koyote (57 per cent), Cecilia Johnson, (50 per cent), Rosie Lee (50 per cent), and Laura Kissack (28.5 per cent). Three swimmers made their competitive debuts for the Stingrays, all joining the team from out of province: Eleanore Fisher from California, Cailine Kierstead from Alberta, and Gavin Morrison from Quebec. Kierstead promptly earned her first provincial AAA qualifying time, her mark of 32.01 seconds easily beating the standard of 33.30.
the tournament. It tips off at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday as the host team battles the Gulf Islands Scorpions. Cowichan’s junior team will face Gulf Islands prior to the tournament at 11:15 a.m. Games continue on Thursday at 4, 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Friday matches are at 2, 3:45, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m., and on Saturday, games are at 9:30 and 11 a.m., and at 12:45 and 2:30 p.m.
Armand Uomoleale continued to cement himself as a cornerstone of the Kerry Park Islanders last Saturday when he scored five points as his team downed the Oceanside Generals 6-2. Uomoleale had two goals and three assists, bringing his total to 20 points in 12 games with the Isles, even as he has shuttled back and forth between junior B and junior A hockey. “I can’t say enough about him,” said Islanders owner Mark Osmond, who confirmed on Monday that Uomoleale has committed to staying with the Isles, barring a chance to return to junior A with the Caps, who will have to sign him permanently if they use him again. “He could be a superstar in our league,” Osmond said. “We’re happy to keep him.” Uomoleale had powerplay and shorthanded markers on Saturday, and set up two goals by Cody Short and one by Francis Slicer to have a hand in more than 80 per cent of the team’s offensive production. Braedan Cross’s was the only goal the Isles scored that the Connecticut-born forward didn’t have a hand in. The Isles scored four times to take a strong lead in the first period. Despite losing Alex Milligan and Tylor Branzsen to misconducts late in the second, they managed to hold on to the lead, swapping two goals for two with the Generals. Leighton Williams had another strong outing in goal, stopping 39 of 41 shots. The win on Saturday followed a loss to the Victoria Cougars on Thursday despite yet another impressive performance against the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s top team.
An Oceanside player tries to tie up recent Kerry Park addition Hobin Zinck. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]
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Losing streak ends in style as Caps clobber Bulldogs KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
After nine games of being stymied on the scoreboard, the Cowichan Valley Capitals finally got back in the win column last Friday. For two scoreless periods, the result appeared in doubt, but once the Caps finally got on the board at 3:33 of the third period, the floodgates opened, and Cowichan stormed to a 6-0 victory over the very team that shut them out 3-0 six days earlier. “It was a relief to see some goals go in,
finally,” head coach Bob Beatty said. “It was just a matter of breaking it open and playing with a bit more confidence. Dane Gibson opened the scoring, and was followed in the rapid-fire third period by the soon-to-be-traded Mitch Ball, Brayden Gelsinger, Mason Malkowich, Jordan Topping and Myles Powell. Gelsinger and Gibson both added assists to their tallies, and Daniel Wanner recorded a pair of helpers. Not to be forgotten was goalie Robin Gusse, who made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season.
Captain inspires Chargers to go out with provincial victories KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN
Destined, on the final day of the provincial girls single-A volleyball tournament, to end up in the bottom four of the standings, the host Duncan Christian School Chargers found a reason to go out strong. Heading into their penultimate match against Vernon Christian, the Chargers rallied around captain Becky Bazinet. “She’s our one Grade 12, so we wanted to win those two matches for her, since they were her last two games as a high school student,” head coach Dave Vanderschaaf explained. Duncan Christian jumped out to an excellent start against Vernon Christian last Saturday, winning the first set 25-15. After dropping the second game 25-20, they bounced back to a 15-12 victory in the deciding game. Facing Enderby’s A.L. Fortune in the battle for 13th and 14th place, the Chargers again started strong, winning 25-14. They again dropped a close second set, 25-23 this time, then won a nail-biter 16-14 to take the match. Duncan Christian went 1-2 in pool play, falling to Carver Christian and eventual champions Kelowna Christian before beating Chetwynd. They opened the playoffs with a 25-22, 25-9, 25-18 loss to Langley Christian, who would go on to finish fourth, then lost 21-25, 25-19, 15-13 to Bulkley Valley. In all of their matches, the Chargers had at least one game that was decided by six points or fewer, proving that they weren’t out of place at the provincial tournament. Knowing how close his team came to winning the Island tournament, however, Vanderschaaf thought his team would have been closer in the standings to the Island champs. “For the most part, I was happy with the performance of the girls,” he said. “We had some close matches at Islands against Campbell River Christian, and they finished ninth, so for us to finish four spots behind them was a little disappointing.” Danielle Groenendijk, the Chargers’ lone Grade 9 player, earned an honourable mention when the tournament all-star teams were named. “She definitely kept us in a few of the matches,” Vanderschaaf said. “She’s young, and she’s got a really good future ahead of her. She was very strong throughout the tournament.” Already known for their positive attitudes, the Chargers carried that through at provincials. “The girls had fun,” Vanderschaaf said. “Which is a win in my books.”
While Beatty knew the losing streak was bound to come to an end eventually, he didn’t foresee it ending with a 6-0 crushing of a divisional opponent. “I would have been happy with a win of any kind,” he admitted. “But that was a good way to end it, that’s for sure. It was a long time coming. It was hard for everybody.” In the two days following the win, the Caps made three trades, shipping Mitch and Rylan Ball, Steen Cooper and Taki Pantziris out for Valik Chichkin, Matthew
Berry-Lamontagna, Clint Filbrandt and Ambrose Firkus (more on page 21). The new-look team will try to build on last Friday’s win this weekend when Cowichan visits the Bulldogs on Friday, then plays host to the Vernon Vipers at 7 p.m. on Saturday. “Obviously, it’s another four-pointer against Port Alberni,” Beatty said. “We need a good weekend to make up some ground. You don’t go on a nine-game losing streak without dropping in the standings; we have to fight back.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE d e k c o t S r e v O N EW NOW
PUSH, PULL OR DRAG
SALE
NOW
$
$
11,345
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK $ 81 WAS $13,345
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC LS $ 89 WAS $15,560
B/W
NOW
12,297
B/W
$
21,902
$2,000 Trade Guaranteed
NOW
$
ON NOW!
25,328
d e k c o ver St
O
d e n w Pre- O
NOW
NOW
$
$
5,997
5,997
CAMERA SHY 2006 PONTIAC WAVE #15678A $ 57 WAS $8,995
2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER #25604A $69 WAS $7,997
B/W
B/W
NOW
NOW
$
$
11,997
13,995
FREE
2013 BUICK VERANO CX WAS $24,740
$
153
2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS $177 WAS $28,828
B/W
NOW
B/W
NOW
$
$
27,997
IPad or 51 Flat Screen with purchase
NO PAYMENTS
30,997
2012 TOYOTA MATRIX
2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE #40549A $ 93 WAS $13,995
WAS $17,995
B/W
NOW
$
93
B/W
NOW
$
$
23,995
33,495
until Summer 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CHEYENNE $195 WAS $40,425
B/W
2013 BUICK REGAL WAS $38,495
$
215
NO DOWN PAYMENT
B/W
needed!
2010 HONDA RIDGELINE WAS $26,995
$
182 B/W
2013 TOYOTA TACOMA $ 199 WAS $37,995
B/W
*499 administration fee included in payment, and is over and above vehicle pricing, payments based on 4.99% financing OAC. Cost of borrowing based on financing $13,999 over 96 months @ 4.99% is $3,510. All payments are plus gst and pst.
Over d e k c o t S Due to...
recent overwhelming success with New 2014 Model Sales, Peter Baljet GM is over stocked with clearance 2013’s and overstocked in Pre-owned due to all the trade ins!
THEY MUST ALL GO!
www.peterbaljetgm.com LIKE US ON
AND FOLLOW US ON
250 746 7131
6300 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan | Bodyshop 250 748 4370 | Parts 250 746 4466
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Vintage Financial
A-ONE SAFETY
149 First Street, Duncan
& INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD.
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Your Local Mortage Experts
250.701.0521
Maria Kyle
AMP
Paul Gala
AMP
www.dlcvintagefinancial.ca
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS GALORE!! ENTER OUR GIFT DRAW Come see us at our
Unit 7 - 180 Central Road, Duncan
NEW LOCATION!
(old Sears store between Staples & Safeway)
Phone: 250-748-4232
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UP TO
9,250
$
IN MANUFACTURER REBATES ON VIRTUALLY ALL OF OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS (2013 F-150 SUPERCREW AMOUNT SHOWN)
ENDS DECEMBER 15TH FOR 2014 MODELS
. T F I G E R T ’ N O W U O TH E G I F T Y FLAGSHIPFORD.COM
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December to
Remember FLAGSHIP FORD is building a Leading the way...
2012 Hyundai Sonata
Hope
Tree of
#13401A
$17,990 2011 Ford Ranger #13347A
SANTA KNOWS WHERE WE ARE!
$13,200
When you purchase a vehicle in December 2013, you will get to choose a local charity and Flagship Ford will DONATE $100 TO THE CHARITY, IN YOUR NAME.
2010 Nissan Frontier #13548C
$17,200 2008 Chevy Cobalt
Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pick
#13192A
As well you will be able to choose a Gift for yourself off our Gift Table!
$6,700 2012 Subaru Legacy #13526B
$25,300
FLAGSHIP Leading the way DL# 5964
Bernadette Scudder General Sales Manager
Chris Yu Team Leader
Stu Philips Sales Manager
Bryan Flynn Sales Manager
Edie Lange
Dave Faithfull
Business Manager
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Ian Smith Sales and Leasing Consultant
John Travis Anins
Trevor Waldron
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sandra Jurcic Sales & Leasing Consultant
Dawood Francis Sales & Leasing Consultant
Mark Yacoboski
Chris Tarala
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Sales & Leasing Consultant
FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan
250-748-5555 888-794-0559
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