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Play with Äre, get burned Fired up: Quarry blaze, Lakes Road burn reminders that dry weather creates risk Peter W. Rusland

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uper-dry conditions and carelessness sparked two weekend ¿res that burned several acres and threatened homes, ¿re of¿cials and police say. That’s why Brad Coleman, captain of North Cowichan’s south-end hall, warned how latesummer weather can bluff folks about big ¿re risks. “It’s deceiving,” he said after Monday’s 2:30 p.m. brush inferno off Lakes Road near Wildwood Drive. “People see clouds, and temperatures dropping at night, but we still have to be cautious — it’s still really dry.” So dry it took 18 North Cowichan and Duncan ¿re¿ghters to contain a brush ¿re that toasted what Coleman ¿gured was three to four acres of private property Monday. That ¿re followed Friday morning’s south Cowichan ¿re that threatened homes near Mill Springs gravel pit. Shawnigan Lake RCMP suspected camp¿re carelessness was the culprit. Coleman said Monday’s ¿re was stopped as it approached a property-line fence during light-winds. “It had the potential to be ugly,” he said of “spread-out” Àames that rushed through underbrush, and started climbing trees when crews arrived. North Cowichan’s monitor truck used water-cannon gear to douse trees “to avoid candling” while ¿re¿ghters battled various hotspots, including debris piles. Coleman deferred comments

about the cause to Rob Clark, municipal assistant to the ¿re commissioner. He was unavailable for comment by press time. Coleman indicated the risk to homes was minimal, but neighbours were worried by the ¿re, while a unmarked helicopter — possibly belonging to B.C. Forestry — hovered. “It was quite a distance from residential dwellings. “It was running toward a culde-sac on Drumcullen Road.” But danger to homes was much higher during Friday’s south-end ¿re at about 8 a.m. near the 800 block of Alget Road, the Mounties said. They believed careless partiers may have caused that blaze contained by Mill Bay ¿re¿ghters, who called the cops amid concerns the ¿re was arson. “It appears as though a group of persons had a camp¿re and a drinking party in the forested area east of the gravel pit,” a police release says of the ¿re being probed. “When the group disbanded, the ¿re was either not extinguished properly, or just left going.” Fire crews found Àames several feet high, and covering 10 square metres before it was snuffed. “It could have been much worse with the potential to spread, had it not been for the efforts of Mill Bay Fire Department personnel,” the RCMP says of the risk to residences. Fire tips can be called to Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250743-5514, North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP at 250-7485522, or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800-665-8477.

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Suspect asleep at the wheel in drug bust An Esquimalt man, 43, is facing charges after a North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP member found him asleep at the wheel of his truck. The Mountie was driving back to his detachment Sunday at about 2:15 a.m. after dropping a missing youth off in Nanaimo when he came upon the suspect snoozing in his truck, pulled over next to the southbound lanes of the Island

Highway near Kipp Road south of Nanaimo. The member knocked on the driver’s window to wake the man. The officer determined the driver wasn’t drunk, but he did notice the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The resulting search of the truck turned up what police allege is a multiple-kilogram shipment marijuana, methamphetamine, GHB,

LSD, ecstasy, Cocaine, bath salts (a drug that looks like epsom salts and simulates the effects of cocaine and amphetamine), plus more than $3,000 in cash. Police are recommending charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking against the suspect and have requested his vehicle be seized by the courts.

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eteran athletes from Duncan are going for the gold in the Paralympic Games starting Wednesday in London, England. Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team member Richard Peter is heading into his ¿fth Paralympics and he’s already announced it will be his last. “I’m retiring after this one, for sure,’’ said Peter, who’s enjoyed a long and illustrious career in the sport. It’ll be an appropriate swan song for Peter, as he turns 40 on Sept. 10, the same day as the Paralympic closing ceremony. Peter has two gold medals and a silver medal from his previous four appearances in the Paralympics in Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing. He’s looking forward to ending it all with another gold that would make it a hat trick. Meanwhile, visually-impaired swimmer Brian Hill, who got his start with the Duncan Stingrays and now calls Montreal home, is entering his fourth Paralympic Games. Hill, 29, is determined to set personal best times in each of his races. He competes in the 100metre butterÀy on Friday and the 100 backstroke on Sept. 3 in the S13 class. “Realistically, my goals are to come here and swim as fast as I can,’’ stated Hill in a press release following Friday’s training session. “I want to do best times and I’ll be happy with that. I can’t determine what that will be on the result sheet but I can’t do much more. It’s a very tough ¿eld with strong competition from around the world.’’

Hill was born with a genetic retinal disorder that limits his vision to about 10 per cent. Results from Paralympic trials in the spring included second place in the 100 back for all classi¿cations combined and third in both the 100 butterÀy and 50 freestyle. “I’ve been injury free for the last couple of years and I’ve had a great season of training,’’ Hill pointed out. “I’m ¿tter than I’ve been in a long time and I feel strong.’’ Hill was always a very driven athlete when he honed his skills as a member of the Stingrays under the direction of coach Bruce Clarke. Hill’s Paralympic resume includes: a silver medal in the 100 butterÀy at the 2000 Sydney Games, bronze medals in the 100 back and 400

Duncan native Brian Hill is participating in his fourth Paralympic Games. freestyle during the 2004 Athens Games and a top result of ¿fth in the 100 back at the Beijing Games. Hill’s family still lives in Duncan and he intends to return home after the Games for his dad’s 50th birthday celebration. “I’m proud to be from B.C. and the island,’’ Hill raved. “It’s such a special part of Canada. I’ve been in Montreal most of my adult life and that has been a great home for me as well.’’ Hill would like to pursue a career in the culinary arts after his competitive swimming days are over.

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Police answered a 3:40 a.m. break-in alarm at the Deloume Road store, where they found a rock had been tossed through the front door. “An undetermined amount of electronic items have been stolen,” Sgt. Rob Webb says in a

release. “The majority appear to be iPhones and Blackberries. The Island District Police Dog Service and Forensic Identi¿cation Unit are assisting in the ongoing investigation.”

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to contact the Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250-743-5514 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-665-8477. — Peter W. Rusland

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Health inspires Cross-Canada trek Road ready: Active Duncan man finds solace in his ability to push the limits Don Bodger

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Broad strokes, not new smokestacks will measure Cowichan EDC success Considering benchmarks: Commission to mull short- and long-term economic yardsticks come fall Peter W. Rusland

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stack of economic-success measuring sticks will likely be discussed by the regional brass this fall, Duncan Mayor Phil Kent says. “My understanding is we have a substantial list of success indicators produced. Some are

short-term and some are long-term.” Those yardsticks of how Cowichan’s Economic Development Commission — budgeted at some $800,000 annually — is luring, keeping and helping valley businesses will affect issues such as local tax rates, services, jobs, and much more. But Kent cautioned the region’s job isn’t what he called smokestack chasing — ¿nding stores, service businesses and manufacturing ¿rms and pitching Cowichan as a place to do business. “The EDC is a fairly broad function and often policy-based,” said Kent, when reminded economic

development manager Geoff Millar, and North Cowichan’s former economic-development head Councillor John Koury, acknowledged they had not directly attracted any speci¿c businesses here. Instead, Kent cited the 12-year-old EDC’s work such as agricultural policies, trade shows, studies and more de¿ning Cowichan’s economic engines. “Understanding growth trends should be a function of the EDC in developing a sense of the trends coming,” he said. The commission will now discuss short- and long-term success indicators, whittle them, then hand a bundle of bench-

marks to the Cowichan Valley Regional District board. Near-term signals could include new jobs produced, jobs lost, and new business licences bought in Cowichan, Kent said. Long-term tapemeasures may be median income hikes, drops in poverty levels, housing availability, and more based on Cowichan’s population, now at about 82,000. “We have to ask ‘Are we working toward our goals?’” Kent said. “The ongoing work is there. The value of the EDC is there. “The idea is to be more proactive and long-term.”

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Minnesota trip gives Chemainus woman a new appreciation of bears Walk on the wild side: Bearkeepers course wakes woman to need for more bear education on Vancouver Island Maeve Maguire

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arlie Kelsey considered black bears her enemy, until she went into the woods and learned otherwise. Kelsey became captivated with black bears after watching and following the story of the wild black bear Lily and her cub Hope, residents of the North American Bear Centre in Ely, Minnesota. In 2010, Dr. Lynn Rogers, a biologist and the centre’s founder, placed a web cam into Lily’s den in the woods; when she gave birth to her cub, the world watched it live. Kelsey was one of those watching and has been

interested ever since. “I am like most people in urban areas: I grew up thinking I should be petri¿ed of bears. I just started paying attention to what was happening at the centre through daily updates on Facebook and it became a subject I was fascinated with.” Kelsey, who works at the Chemainus Visitors’ Centre, understands there is a place for bear education on Vancouver Island. “We have the densest and largest population of black bears in North America. We need to learn how to co-exist, especially as we encroach on their habitat.” Kelsey travelled to the bear centre to take the Bear Keeper course, and had a chance to work with the resident bears. She also saw how Dr. Rogers attends to his bears, and she was impressed. “People call him the Bear Walker of the North Woods because he walks with the bears, and has gained their trust. He ¿ts them with a GPS collar to keep track of them and to do this, he says, ‘Hi bear, it’s me,’ and the bear walks over and eats

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Donna Andrews, the curator of the North American Bear Centre feeds Ted, one of three resident bears. all wild animals. “It makes me appreciate all the wildlife we have here. Even if you ¿nd the deer annoying, or the cougars scary, wouldn’t it be sad if we didn’t have them here?”

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St. Peter’s Anglican Services Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Thursday 10:00 am

nuts out of his hand.” Kelsey is passionate about black bears, but still keeps perspective that they are animals. “I care about them but I am practical about it. Despite everything I’ve learned, I would still be wary in the woods. But I am more knowledgeable about what to expect by their behaviour. I know not to scream or make loud noises, but to back away.” Kelsey shares what she has learned to Vancouver Islanders and visitors to the area. “I try to pass along Dr. Rogers’ philosophy of replacing incorrect information about black bears with scienti¿c facts.” This includes putting garbage away so as not to tempt bears into your area, and understanding how a bear reacts in a given situation, “Everyone says if you run into a female with cubs, she will attack you. In fact, the babies go up a tree and the mother runs the other way. They aren’t interested in us, and that’s a good thing for them,” said Kelsey. Kelsey’s new respect for black bears applies to

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Sunday 10:00 am Everyone Welcome Pastor Norm Sowden 250-746-6996

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

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

ST. ANN’S CHURCH

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Give garbage plan measured scrutiny

Recycled anger: Don’t let angst about Eco Depot affect consideration about pick-up expansion

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e have two questions about the new $1.8-million trash-and-recyclables pick-up plan the Cowichan Valley Regional District wants to launch in the new year: Will it really increase recycling, add convenience and reduce costs for affected residents? And if it does, will that really matter? On the surface, the proposed new toteand-truck system looks pretty convenient and easy to use. And we do buy the argument “more convenient equals more Bruised feeluse” as simple common sense. ings likely to We’ll reserve judgment on the numbers until we see a more thorough breakdown be a factor than is available at the moment. The new equipment may improve ef¿ciency. Economies of scale certainly help. And savings through a reduction in the amount of waste being shipped to Washington State is plausible. On the other hand, the idea that local government can provide an existing service more cheaply than private ¿rms certainly pushes our skeptic’s button. But what may be more pertinent to this initiative is the fact that for a vocal segment of the (mostly south-end) population, the skeptic’s button has been secured in the “on” position with Superglue. And, surprising as it may seem to the casual observer, nothing gets this group into a froth more than a sentence including the word’s “CVRD,” “borrow,” and “waste.” Generally speaking, we’d rather have our environmental services in public, rather than private hands. They are more likely to put public interest ahead of pro¿t. At the same time, the time for restraint in local government spending is overdue. So we’ll watch the process closely before passing judgement. We hope others will do the same.

We say:

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

This we like Cowichan never ceases to amaze in its desire to help. Friday’s story on the bid to acquire a lift to help keep disabled Crofton woman Dorothy Sayle in her home has already generated some response from the community. If you are interested in, or able to help, log onto the fundraising campaign’s website gofundme.com/ x71mw.

Dorothy Sayle relies on Tobius Holmes to ensure her safety in all situations.

Every year, volunteers take to the Cowichan River at the end of summer to empty this heritage waterway of the trash that has been dumped there during the course of the season. This we like. What we don’t like is the continued need for these people to step up and make a difference. Treat the river with the respect you would treat your home.

Safety the reason we can’t let the status quo ride Aaron Bichard

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hroughout the summer, this newspaper has run stories about cyclists and vehicles colliding on Cowichan roads. As is customary when reporting on such unfortunate circumstances, the journalists leave the assignment of fault to those investigating the incidents, namely the RCMP, and in the most tragic cases, the coroner. It’s a standard practice of unbiased journalism to defer the opining to the experts, and so it should be. It’s the trained experts who know which laws were broken, and examine the evidence at hand to lay the appropriate blame. I, of course, am no expert and by no means pretend I’m privy to the speci¿c details of any of the incidents. But make no mistake; I know who was at fault. It was you. I don’t care who you are, what you do for a living, if you own a bike or own a car. Maybe you run a bike-based business, or are a driving instruc-

tor, a cycling advocate, a parent, a grandparent, police of¿cer or the prime minister; in every single one of these collisions resulting in scrapes, serious injury, or death, it was you who screwed up. It was you. Parents, you blew it by not demanding your children know road safety by rote before loosing them and their shiny two-wheelers on the streets. This practice perpetuates the cycle of dangerous riding. Telling a kid it’s OK to bike on the sidewalk, or letting them not wear a helmet, or not letting them ride at all is more than irresponsible. It’s dangerously negligent. And teachers, school trustees, and education ministry staff, why were you silent instead of demanding mandatory cycling safety during curriculum development? Thanks to high school gym classes, we all know our way around a square-dance jamboree, but we don’t know simple cycling hand signals that could save our lives. That’s a school system failure. Of course there are you, drivers, distracted or blissfully unaware of how to deal with bikes. Stopping at a green light to give a cyclist the right

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of way is equally as problematic as passing within inches of their handlebars. You know that yellow strip in the centre of the road? It’s not a wall, it’s a line — you can cross it to give a rider room. Is it worth it not to? Get yourself some copies of the Motor Vehicle Act, keep one and learn it, then give the rest to cyclists. Because, you, cyclists, aren’t free of blame either. You ride around without helmets. You run stop signs. You dart in and out of traf¿c, expecting to be treated as a pedestrian one minute, a motor vehicle the next. You ride against traf¿c, on sidewalks, without brakes, dressed in black at night without lights. What are you thinking? You aren’t thinking you’ll get a ticket from the RCMP, because you won’t. Here the system fails. Come on, police, ticket the law-breakers. Take cycling safety seriously and protect us all by issuing warnings or ¿nes to those who are behaving dangerously. I haven’t forgotten you, politicians and policy makers, creating active transportation plans before providing us with education. The majority of

us don’t know what a sharrow is. That needs to change. And, you, cycling advocates, think about how you are supporting the promotion of pedaling. Encouraging people to get out of their cars isn’t the end of your responsibility, especially if they wind up under one. We all use the same roads — our roads — and every single one of us, either through apathy, ignorance or simply not placing cycling safety as a top priority is on the hook for every motor vehicle and cyclist collision. Our responsibility may be indirect, but it’s not unimportant. We can all make our roads safer by taking cycling seriously. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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YOUR TURN

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How often do you feel earthquake tremors? “We live in Vancouver and we don’t seem to feel anything, ever.”

Nicole Corrado, Vancouver

“’We live on Mount Tzouhalem and maybe because it’s solid we don’t feel tremors, but downtown Duncan is near swampland and more likely to feel tremors. Is the average person prepared for an earthquake?”

Lynden Gross, 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.

If you want your kids to know the value of money, start teaching early

Kindness and good deeds are still happening in Cowichan

Dear editor On July 4, just before I was due to have major surgery on my knee, I went shopping at Walmart. I had to use a mobility cart, and had a variety of items to get, which took me all around the store. When I got to the check-out I off-loaded everything onto the counter behind a guy who was checking out in front of me. When I put my hand in my pocket for my wallet I found it was missing. It must have fallen out in the store as I remember checking my shopping list from it at one point. Panic! I informed the cashier of what had happened and asked her if she could hold my order while I went around the store to see if I could ¿nd my wallet. She nodded her head. How embarrassing! I went to pass the guy in front of me and he blocked my way. I looked at the cashier and she was ringing up my order. I repeated to her that I could not pay for it until I found my wallet. She nodded her head again and looked toward the guy in front of me. He turned to me and indicated he was going to pay my bill. I was astounded. He would not give me his name or address so that I could reimburse him. He said something like “Don’t worry, it’s my pleasure.” I really was overwhelmed. It just goes to show there are some wonderful, caring people in this world. I would like to thank that guy from the bottom of my heart, and I hope he reads this message. Julia Barton

In my opinion: Make saving and budgets second nature

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emember the old adage of “do as I say, not as I do?” Well, as most parents have learned, kids don’t necessarily follow that advice. Like it or not, children are very impressionable and constantly watch your every move. That being said, the ¿rst step to teaching your children about ¿nances is to make certain you are Andrew Leong setting a good example. Los Cantantes del Lago, a community choir from Chapala near Guadalajara was one of two featured international It’s important to start them as young as possible. choirs hosted by Encore! Women’s Choir last month at Duncan United Church. The earlier you instill smart money habits, the paying employer in the valley s is going to ant diesel powered fan to blow through the ¿re more likely they are to stick. Once they are routine, they will very likely do this cheaper than the current private sector so it burns clean and hot, but in order to do that become second nature and your children will thank contractors? Where is the real business case for you ¿rst have to hire a petroleum-burning exthe CVRD expanding its empire in the garbage cavator to dig a hole 10-feet deep so the air can you at some point down the road. It is also a good idea to set up savings accounts business? Take a look sometime at the huge properly circulate, and how does the machinery for your children as soon as possible so they can be number of CVRD vehicles parked behind its get there? It is hauled to and from the site by Chemainus more actively involved and can watch their savings of¿ces in Duncan to see how your taxes are two separate trucks releasing an abundance of grow. That’s one reason why the CVRD taxes carbon emissions. More empire-building garbage from spent. An allowance is another excellent learning tool. go up every year far in excess of growth or Option number two — Hire a wood chipper. To really teach your children the value of money, inÀation. I am quite happy to take my recyagain, this has to be hauled in and out along the free-spending CVRD consider an incentive-based plan where they must clables to the local Fisher Road station in south with some sort of loader, and once it has been Dear editor earn their allowance. Cowichan or Steel Paci¿c in Duncan. chipped you can compost it, which is supI don’t believe the latest CVRD propaganda Rather than simply giving them money, tie in This is simply another attempt by the CVRD posedly “good for the environment.” Well, on its plans to borrow millions for new CVRDsome small household chores or have them earn to tell us what’s good for us rather than respond think again! The amount of methane which operated garbage trucks, hire a bunch of new ‘bonuses’ if they achieve goals in things like schoto a public need. That’s how it got to the point is a greenhouse gas that is emitted from the CVRD employees at inÀated pay and give us lastics or sports. where it now has more than 200 employees decomposition process is worse than if you this nonsense it is going to do it cheaper than If you are unsure how much allowance to and spends more than $70 million each year had simply burnt it, but if you don’t like that, the private sector. provide, you may wish to ask around with other It had a chance to get advance voter approval for very few public services. It’s also about the then have it all hauled away by a couple more parents to determine a suitable amount. serious lack of leadership by this CVRD board fuel hogs to eventually be burned in a mill for this by referendum in the elections last fall As a part of the allowance process, it is also imin reining in its employees who love to spend somewhere anyway. but has chosen to sneak the proposal through portant to tie in the notion of spending versus saving. public money like the $1.5 million they wasted Then we still have the issue of wood stoves by using the alternative approval or negative Consider setting up a system wherein any funds on the failed EcoDepot — another garbage being to blame. So let‫ތ‬s say we all converted option approach to raise our taxes to pay for they put into their savings account will be matched ¿asco where no one was ever held accountable. to electric heat; how is electricity generated? this latest garbage boondoggle. The planned by you to some degree. In the long run, this will Bill Dumont Well, it starts with damming up a river. If you process is a sneaky way of raising taxes by help teach them about the importance of saving have ever been to the Peace region you will forcing taxpayers to oppose rather than approve Cobble Hill see the thousands of acres of land that has been and the beauty of compounding. its proposal or the CVRD automatically raises Remember, those who learn the value of comsettled and maintained for generations, and all our taxes. Does anyone believe the highestCost of not burning is worse than pounding interest are destined to collect it. Those the farmers being forced out of their livelihood, because their land is going to be Àooded so we who do not are doomed to paying it. tthe beneÄt You should consider investing the accumulated can put our collective conscience to rest. DDear editor savings. 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To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the t here are the other options and the chain of ments function. then They need to learn how to handle their spending web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com p problems that follows: at cowichannewsleader.com money in a responsible manner. Teach them how Option number one — Trench burner: A gito prioritize their spending. Also, don’t forget to discuss debt and the dangers that can come along with a desire to keep up with the Jones. The road to ¿nancial independence doesn’t have to start in your adult years. 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Routley echoes call for transparency

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oug Routley is all for transparency when it comes to B.C.’s Legislative Assembly’s ¿nancial and operational activities. The Legislative Assembly Management Committee came under ¿re in a July 26 report from auditor general John Doyle that raised concerns regarding the legislature’s ¿nancial affairs. A 2007 audit of the ¿nancial framework of the assembly identi¿ed a number of areas for improvement such as spending, general accounting, internal controls, data management and public reporting. But recommendations for improvements were never implemented. “Had the Legislative Assembly implemented the recommendations Doug Routley: made in the 2007 report, the results serious issues of this most recent audit work would likely have been much more positive,” wrote Doyle in his report. In response to the report, the committee met Tuesday and announced all recommendations in the 2007 report will be implemented. Other actions taken by the committee include: quarterly MLA expense reports to be posted online; in camera only when needed; and the hiring of an executive ¿nancial of¿cer and two employees to improve ¿nancial controls. Routley, the Nanaimo-North Cowichan NDP MLA, said the committee’s announcement is a little late and doesn’t reÀect positively on the management of the B.C. legislature. “The auditor general’s report certainly identi¿ed some serious issues around accounting,” he said. “As individual MLAs we’re expected to account for our expenses and I operated under the assumption that would be the same for the Legislative Assembly. Whenever there is a lack of transparency it always ends up a problem.” Ron Cantelon, Parksville-Qualicum Liberal MLA, said there is no reason not to disclose MLA expenses. “The allegation that we don’t produce receipts is ridiculous,” he said. “It’s a big tempest in a teapot because we don’t have the latitude to abuse the system. Spending is strictly controlled.”

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assigned to the same position at George Bonner Middle School. • Kathryn Swan, Marjorie Jones and Joy McNeill were among those joining Eric Marshall on recent Elder College ¿eld trips to Thetis Island and Cherry Point Public Beach to study the sea creatures revealed by extremes low tides. Dorothy Marshall says Elder College will be offering all kinds of intriguing courses in a variety of areas in the fall. Call 250-746-0414 for information. • Nicole Boucher is the new principal of Lake Cowichan Middle/Secondary School, after VP stints at George Bonner Middle School, Quamichan Middle School and Lake Cowichan Secondary School. • James Dumont of Cowichan Bay and Hanna Davis of Duncan are two of just 12 people from across Canada to earn $2,000 Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada scholarships this year. • Chemainus is busy preparing to host the Congress on Economic Development Through the Arts, Culture &Tourism during the eighth Global Mural Conference, Sept. 10 to 13. 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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Seniors Good Life Climbing the ladder of success all part of a day’s work for Fiege Don Bodger

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Duncan’s Larry Fiege displays gold and silver medals from the B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby.

uncan’s Larry Fiege scored a hat trick at the B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby, winning a gold medal in the triple jump and silver medals for the long jump and pole vault. The pole vault kind of sticks out like a sore thumb to the casual observer. Why is someone who just turned 75 in August doing the pole vault? “I did it when I went to high school,’’ explained Fiege. “Then I didn’t do it till I went to the Seniors Games in Duncan (2005) and it still worked.’’ Fiege still climbs high ladders and scales trees to trim branches on his four-acre property so pole vaulting is no big deal. “I keep active,’’ he said. “I do mountain biking and hiking.’’ Being one of the younger athletes in the 75 to 79 division, Fiege took full advantage to earn medals in his three events, although the competition still took a bit of a toll. Fiege injured a sciatic nerve in his leg and wasn’t able to Âżnish the high jump. “I couldn’t even do the last couple of jumps,’’ he said. But Fiege heals fast. “Today, I feel like I could do it again,’’ he said.

Luckily, Fiege’s daughter Janiece, who lives on the Lower Mainland and was there to cheer on dad, is a massage therapist. “She worked on my leg a little bit,’’ Fiege chuckled. He reserved big praise for games volunteers. “I just appreciate the organization,’’ Fiege said. He’s been going to the games every two years since Cowichan hosted it in 2005, appearing in Nanaimo in 2007, Courtenay two years ago and now Burnaby. “I just enjoy staying in shape,’’ Fiege said. “Lots of really nice people there. I enjoy being with them all. From year to year, you meet them again. There’s room for lots more.’’ Health concerns have not been an issue for Fiege and he’s thankful for that. The last time he took an aspirin was at the age of 12, he never smoked and has never taken a Tylenol. “I’m lucky, too,’’ he said. “My parents were both long-livers.’’ Fiege probably won’t be at next year’s games in Kamloops, but for good reason. He’ll be taking a trip to Europe with wife Trudy to celebrate their 50th anniversary and won’t return until a week before the games.

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group of energetic Cowichan Valley dragon boat paddlers represented Zone 1 well at the B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby. Combined with other paddlers from the south island, the locals were on teams that had been practicing all summer under the coaching guidance of the Gorging Dragons. “Team members are very pleased with the outcome,’’ noted spokesperson Ellie Smith. The mixed and ladies’ teams rode

a great effort by everyone involved to the medal podium. The mixed team won gold and the ladies’ team received a silver medal. In other events, ¿ve-time games participant Roger Walker of Duncan received two gold medals in men’s 60 to 64 archery for recurve unsighted in target and 3D shooting. “There were only three in my category which is unfortunate,’’ said Walker. “In the long-bow category, there’s more competition. You never know. It changes from year to year.’’ Next year will be more of a challenge, Walker said, with a very good

shooter from Nanaimo moving into his age group. Walker loves the spirit and the atmosphere of the games. “You see people you see only once a year or once every other year,’’ he said. “It’s for the fun of it, just good times. It would be nice if we could get more competitors from the island.’’ Full team and individual results are on the B.C. Seniors Games website. Other athletes winning individual medals were: Morris Jenson (silver, golf), Ken Holman (gold, table tennis) and Deb Hayhoe (silver, tennis) all of Chemainus.

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Seniors Good Life Competition gets All Shook Up by Chemainus couple Don Bodger

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Vern, 70, won medals in all his events in the men’s 70 to 74 age class, taking advantage of his younger status in the group. Vern won gold in the 100 metres and the 200, silver in the weight throw and bronze in the hammer throw and weight pentathlon. “I was really looking forward to this,’’ he said. “Normally, we just run against kids here on the island.’’ All that practice against young speedsters must have paid off because Vern got the best of a Âżeld of 11 in both the 100 and 200. “As the week goes on and attrition, some of the guys drop off,’’ he pointed out. Karen struck gold in the women’s 200 and 400 metres. “I had competition,’’ she said, with Âżve in the 200 Âżnal. Karen also earned bronze with a specially assembled Zone 1 4x100 relay team. Members of that team ranged from 56 to 72 years old. “We had two 72-year-

olds on the team,’’ said Karen. “We’re pretty proud of ourselves.’’ Karen also decided to try something different just for fun, doing the weight pentathlon, hammer throw and weight throw. The Shooks have been to the B.C. Seniors Games a total of six times. These games, Karen said, “they were just fantastic.’’ The Shooks are no strangers to high-level meets, having travelled to the worlds in Sacramento, California last year. “We focus on the sprinting events,’’ said Karen. “But we decided to play this year.’’ Thus, the unusual forays were made into weight pentathlons and hammer throws. “I’m too small for that,’’ Karen joked of the latter event. “We’re just physical people,’’ said Vern. “Forty years ago, Karen got me into road running. We didn’t even know there was track and Âżeld.’’ Track and Âżeld seems to be the one area where there

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All’s fair at the fair in Cobble Hill Below: Aaron Scoones portrays Roy Orbison singing Pretty Woman during The Timebenders performance, one of the feathered exhibits shows off its crown and Caleigh the sheepdog gives chase after a Åock of ducks in a sheepdog demonstration, during this weekend’s 103rd edition of the Cobble Hill Fair.

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Thursday Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group: share knowledge and experience, 7 p.m. Canadian Cancer Office Board Room, 394 Duncan St. Call 250-743-6960 for information. Documentary Night at Kinsmen Park: a sunset screening of Canadian directed and filmed documentary “Diversidad: A Road Trip to Deconstruct Dinner”, a documentary raising awareness on the impacts of industrial agriculture. 8 p.m., Kinsmen Park, Alderlea Street, Duncan. Admission by donation. For more information, email vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org or call Cowichan Greeen Community at 250-748-8506. Please bring your own lawn-chair or blanket, and some water and snacks to enjoy. Cherry Point Artists Weekly Painting Sessions: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, starting September

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Bratz Unplugged: Musical brothers Todd and Jeff Smiley play rock and folk-blues favourites Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Cobblestone Pub, downtown Cobble Hill. No cover.

Friday Longevity John’s 13th-annual 50th Birthday Party: Various musicians drop in for a good time. Always a hoot. Duncan Garage Showroom. Admission by donation.

Saturday Summer Nights: final Summer Nights evening of family entertainment. Children’s activity table. Entertainers: Parker Schmidt Youth Band, Mike Simkins Swing Band and Joint Chiefs - Jack Gunderson. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Central Park, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan. Admission by donation. Call 250-749-6996. Alex Vissia / Peirson Ross: Alex brings a freshness to a country feel. Peirson Ross is crossing the boundaries of traditional folk music with his experimental, world-influenced melodies. Duncan Garage Showroom. $20 door $15 advance.

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LLOYD, Jennie (Kerrone) July 9, 1916 – August 22, 2012

With sadness we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Jennie Lloyd (nee Westwell) at Cowichan District Hospital on August 22, 2012. Jennie was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Kerrone, in 1964, her two daughters Patty Kerrone and Maureen Wince, sister-in-law Margaret (Ernie) Flett and her second husband Chester Lloyd. Jennie was immensely proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who brought her so much joy. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Norma (Ron) Williams and Barbara (David) Fisher-Fleming; nine grandchildren John (Andrea) Wince, Gerry (Shirley) Wince, Diana Wince, Bradley Wince (Aerin), Rhonda (Eddy) Carlson, Russell (Amanda) Williams, Lori Williams, Adrian (Kathryn) Fisher-Fleming and Megan Fisher-Fleming; as well as great grandchildren Brandon, Trevor, Brent and Danielle Wince, Brittany Gibson, Conrad and Kayla Carlson, Neko Williams, Kelsey and Brody Williams, and Hannah Fisher-Fleming. She is also survived by her two nieces Peggy (Cedwyn) Phillips and Janet (Ed) Lubick. Jennie was a devoted lifetime member of the Duncan United Church. She also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Cowichan District Hospital for forty years. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person and a gracious, generous lady. Special thanks for the compassionate care provided by the staff and doctors at Cowichan District Hospital and the caring staff and friends at Wedgwood House. A celebration of Jennie Lloyd's life will be held at the Duncan United Church on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 1:30. In lieu of owers, donations may be given to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, #4 - 466, Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6.

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Born Nov. 21, 1922, Vida was raised in Measham England. She worked in Coventry as an Aircraft Mechanic during the War and became a War Bride when she met and married John Arthur Roach (predeceased), a Canadian serving in the British Navy. After the War, they settled in Edmonton to raise their three children. In 1967, they moved to Duncan B.C. where Vida taught accordion at Carter’s Music and became an active member of the Sunset Chapter of the Eastern Star. They retired to Saltaire B.C. where she enjoyed gardening, painting, travel, golf and Hospital Charity work with the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, and as a caring and creative individual. She leaves behind, but never forgot, her family in Britain: brothers, Jack (deceased), Derek, Dick (Joan) and Bill. Also her sister Mary Jackson of Eckville Alta. She is survived by her children John, Suzanne Mirlach and Gary (Debra). She will be dearly missed by her seven Grandchildren, eight Great-grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews. Vida passed away peacefully at the Hilton Villa in Surrey BC on August 14 2012. A special Thank You to the Sunset Chapter of the Eastern Star for never forgetting Vida, and a VERY special Thanks to the caregivers at the Hilton Villa. There will be no service by request.

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DURAND, Lilian (Lil) Born Lilian Edith Adelade Paradis in Quibel, Ontario on Feb. 16th 1923. A long time resident of the Cowichan Valley, the fourth child of Peter and Laura Paradis. Pre deceased by her husband Napier Durand, siblings Anne Fry, Phillip Paradis, James Paradis and their spouses. She leaves her daughter Karen Grieder (Norm) son Paul Durand (Norma). Nieces, Dee, Judith, Sylvia, Susan and Ruth. Nephews, Mike, Harold, Larry and Leo. Grandchildren, Tony, Dan,Tess, Marny, Noel, Nichole, Gina, and Shawn. Great grandchildern, Joshua, Amanda, Ashley, Leonard, Nathanel, Lily, Sloane and Lyric.Her special friends who gave her love and joy, Gloria, Lloyd, Beverly and Mike D. Our Mother worked as a nurse at Mount St. Marys (Victoria) and Kings Daughters (Duncan) and at the Dockyard. She was on the board of directors of the Gorge Road Hospital and instrumental in the beginings of Heart House in Victoria. She was appointed by the ministry as an advocate for seniors in Nanaimo / North Island, supportive in the community of Sointula when she lived there. She loved her family, garden, Palm Court Orchestra and her dogs. The family would like to thank Dr. Dan Phillipson for his attention and excellent care of our mother. The staff at Carinsmore who attended our mother with love, laughter and compassion. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, B.C. on Friday August 31, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Celebrant Father Alfredo Monaceli. Flowers gratefully declined. Those so desiring may make donations in Lil’s memory to the Turtle Gardens Canine Rescue, 20978 Severson Road, P.O. Box 230, Topley, BC V0J 2Y0 Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@ shaw.ca

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EMBC TIER 2 NORTH FLOOD UPGRADES – CONTRACT 1 Sealed Tenders will be received by Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 until 2:00 pm, Friday, September 7th, 2012, with the envelopes clearly marked:

TENDER NO. ES-013-12 The Works to be constructed under this Contract generally includes construction of approximately 1,665 m of flood protection dikes; a concrete flood wall with stoplogs along Lakes Road and Beverly Street.

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FOUND KEYS, Mon July 30th, under black bridge in Duncan. A black lanyard with skulls on it, a small crescent wrench, Ford key with remote + 2 other keys. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office # 2, 5380 TC Hwy, next to Buckerfields.

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Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help. “Dignified access to food for all”

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A site meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. of Thursday, August 30, 2012, as described in the Tender Documents. Tender enquiries will be accepted in writing only and should be directed to Mr. Marek Hanel, P. Eng., of Delcan Corporation, 4082 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC, V8N 4P6, FAX: 250-477-2207, E-mail: m.hanel@delcan.com. Tenderers are required to submit with their Tender, a Tender Deposit in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Sum. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a Labour and Material Payment Bond, and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Total Tender Sum. Tenders not containing a Tender Deposit will be rejected. COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Phone: (250) 746-2500 x Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Web: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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 TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% Money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

TRAVEL VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at: www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080.

A large tent SOLD IN ERROR this past weekend Aug 17th to 19th at the Cowichan Cat Rescue Garage Sale, belongs to Community Policing. Please, if you bought it, we would like it back, your money will be refunded. Phone Pat 250-6740 or Community Policing 250701-9145. Thank you. LOST: Sony Digital camera. Lost on Maple Bay beach on Aug 12. Please call (250)7017672 with any information.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT HOME ASSISTANT needed for a Professional. Help with cooking, shopping, cleaning, vegetable garden. $12/hr 4 hrs 2x week. (250)245-9933. IF YOU enjoy people and like to help them live independently we are looking for male/female compassionate workers. Please apply with resumes by email to: angelhelpinghands@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Get your wallet and your LEGS

in SHAPE Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

CHEMAINUS

456060 – Daniel, Pine (65 papers)

CROFTON 503603 – Adelaide, Arthur, York (42 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354250 – Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane (50 papers) 354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhal, Welcome, Worthington (55 papers) 354260 – Gregory, Lampman, MacDonald, McIntosh, Park (47 papers) 354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (42 papers) 354302 – College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 papers) 354350 – Bob O Link, Dundas, Jersey, Robin Hill, Thrush, Wallbank (70 papers) CALL LARA NOW

250-856-0047

HELP WANTED

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Sept. 29 & October 27 courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HSSE Supervisor Competition #BU12-0012 We have an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, Security & Environment Supervisor in BC. The successful candidate can be located in either lower mainland or Okanagan area. Responsibilites: Health, Safety, Security and Environment support to the Ready Mix, Aggregate, and Landscape divisions in Metro Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, the Shuswapp and Central BC, not limited to these locations. Duties: promote job safety and environment awareness; implement acceptable working methods and practices; compliant with Safety responsibilities; and champion on defined HSSE topics. You will have 5 years of HSSE experience and have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information. Qualifications should include: Construction Safety Officer and a combination of education and experience. Extensive travel will be required. Submit your resume by quoting competition number by August 31, 2012 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com Visit www.burnco.com We thank all applicants for their in- terest. Only those chosen for an in- terview will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST AND FOUND

Tender Documents may be obtained starting Friday, August 24, 2012 at 9:00 from the offices of Delcan Corporation at 4082 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC, upon payment of the sum of one hundred fifty ($150.00) dollars including HST, which is not refundable. Payment for these documents should be made to: Delcan Corporation. The Tender Documents may also be examined at the Engineering & Environmental Services Department of the Cowichan Valley Regional District; the offices of the Construction Association of Victoria, 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, BC; and the Mid Island Construction Association, 3-1850 Northfield Road, Nanaimo, BC.

LOST: WALLET, Aug. 15, around 711 downtown Duncan to Log Cabin. Reward. Please call (250)709-1848.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enroll today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

KEYS FOUND, Mill Bay, June 25/12. Ford key with remote & (1 house key)?, found at south west corner of intersection, Highway 1 & Kilmalu Rd. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial, #2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. (next to Buckerfields)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF HUGH WILSON WRIGHT, also known as HUGH WRIGHT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and other having claims against the Estate of Hugh Wilson Wright, also known as Hugh Wright, late of 2949 Dingwall Street, Duncan, B.C., are required to send full particulars of such claim to Ridgway & Company, 200-44 Queens Road, Duncan, B.C., V9L 2W4, on or before October 5, 2012, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Bruce Oliphant, Executor, by his solicitors, Ridgway & Company.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Extensive study of beekeeping, Queen rearing and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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.

HELP WANTED

SMARTSTYLE is looking for full time talented and licensed hairstylists to join our team. Please call Jenny at 1-888888-9998 ext 41101 , or email to: jenny.fike@regisconnect.com Thank you!!

HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in major grocery & department stores. Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days) from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr./day • Own a vehicle to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge.

CERTIFIED FALLER required for local work in Cowichan Valley. Approx. 120 days/yr. Reply to bukk@shaw.ca

Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, press ext. 21 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979

Sales Associate Lumber Yard

House Keeper

Requirements:

Must have grade 12 or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, have good communication skills, be physically fit and be able to work Saturdays. Retail experience or training in the home renovation industry would be an asset. Duties:

Front line service personnel will do the following: - Waiting on customers - Estimating material requirements - Cutting lumber and plywood - Cashier - Loading customers - Answering telephone inquiries - Maintaining stock levels and store cleanliness Reply to:

File A 983 c/o The News Leader Pictorial #2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC. V9L 6W4 or email:

(with File A983 in subject line) office@cowichannewsleader.com

HELP WANTED

The Satellite Bar & Grille is seeking

Experienced Line Cooks Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks! Contact: Executive Chef Paul Haddon 250-743-5100 (24) or phaddon@golfbc.com

Part-Time Must be reliable, responsible and detailed orientated Please bring résumé in person to: Angie or Kevin Duncan Manor 280 First Street, Duncan, B.C ISLAND HAIRCUTTING Co. requires FT/PT Stylist for busy salon. $11/hr + comm benefits. $500 sign on Bonus! Apply within. (250) 746-7114 MAPLE BAY MARINA is seeking Marina Support Staff. Successful candidates will have exceptional customer service and strong organizational skills. VHF radio, boat related and cash experience is an asset. Apply with resume to ljune@beca.ca PARKSIDE Academy Childcare Society has vacancies for P/T after school program staff, effective Sept. 4, 2012. Qualifications: experience, first aid certificate, preference for ECE assistant certificate; Salary dependent on qualifications. For information call Adriana at (250) 746-1711. Submit resume & 3 references to parksidesoc@gmail.com THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators (144,044) • Hooktenders • Chasers • 2nd Loader/Buckers • Hydraulic Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) • Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

NARSF Programs Ltd.

CARE HOME PROVIDERS Up to $3000 monthly We are looking for Care Homes to provide a home environment for youth in need of a blended withdrawal management and stabilization support related to substance use. Situated in the Cowichan Valley area, Caregivers will provide non-medical care and support to youth between the ages of 12-19 years in a private, safe, alcohol and drug free home. A reliable vehicle, criminal record check, reference, and participation in a care home study are required. If you are interested, have good people skills, a calm approach, and enjoy working with youth, please contact the:

Transitions Care Home Coordinator 250-754-2773 ext. 222 or visit: www.narsf.org - employment tab

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

CHINESE STYLE Dining room suite, 6 chairs, $1200. Drop leaf breakfast table, 4 chairs, $1200. Various other quality items. Phone (250)743-2562 view www.ambradenpond.com

YARD PERSON DRIVER LUMBER YARD

Must have a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of building supplies and forklift operation would be an asset. Some heavy lifting and Saturday work required. Duties:

- Receiving - Storage - Shipping - Delivery of building materials - Cutting lumber - Maintaining store and yard cleanliness as required

Reply to :

File A 982

c/o the News Leader Pictorial,

# 2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC. V9L 6W4 or email: (with File A 982 in subject line) office@cowichannewsleader.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. Journeyman Mechanic Do you love the outdoors? OK Tire in Terrace, B.C. NOW HIRING! Excellent renumeration for successful applicant. Fax resume to (1)-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or Email: momack@citywest.ca

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

LOVELY LINED drapes, Apricot/gold colour. 2 Panels 62”W x 93”L ea. $50. 250-748-1667

VOLUNTEERS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial’s 3rd Annual Used Book Sale is scheduled for September 22! We require volunteers to help sort and categorize books for the sale. Due to an overwhelming response from prior years, we are only accepting newer paperbacks this year. Please call Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information or drop by our office beside Buckerfields any time between 9 AM & 4 PM Monday to Friday.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING Argentine Tango beginners’ lessons. Wed. Oct. 17-Nov 21, Maple Bay Rowing Club, 7-8:30pm, Cost: $90/ea $150 cpl. jalf@shaw.ca. 748-2477

HEALTH PRODUCTS CASH BACK- $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800854-5176.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LEATHER COUCH 3 yrs old, brown $425. 7.5’ x 9.5’ wool floral needle point rug, $1500. Wicker indoor porch rocker, $125. Wicker indoor love seat, $225. All in great condition. Cash & carry. Call 250-871-1945.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388

HOUSES FOR SALE

(SOLID MAPLE items). Buffet and Hutch with glass doors/shelves $200 obo. Table w/ leaf & 6 chairs $250 obo. Coffee table $100 obo. Wall unit, top & bottom cupboards $250 obo. All items in great condition. Call (250)743-0910.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

KENMORE FRIDGE, $100, Air conditioner, $75, 1 Safe, $40, 1 carport Freezer, $25. All in great condition. Call (250)743-4375 or (250)4806875 anytime.

1 Body By Vi Transformation Kit (Visalus Sciences)

In original box with original invoice; nothing has been opened. I purchased the kit before tasting the product and after trying a sample I find the shake mix too sweet. Currently selling online for $311 plus S&H. Asking $250 firm.

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FRIENDLY FRANK

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HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Vertex III Hypsometer, Minn Kota Endura 30 motor, Peace drum kit, Sony Bravia 40” LCD TV, Titleist golf clubs, Bosch 10” sliding compound mitre saw. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com CLOSING OUT SALE. Movie store at 9747 Willow St., Chemainus has 1000’s of movies for sale, $3 ea. 250-2469944 (open daily at 11am).

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED - top loading H/D washing machine, in good working order only please. Required by single mom with a very limited income. Phone 250-732-3403 or email: apple_sauce74@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121. STEEL BUILDINGHuge Clearance Sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

LANDSCAPING

DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and installations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965

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

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

Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design

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

JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

FENCING

We fix everything

BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! (250)743-2714.

250-748-5062

PLUMBING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

30 yr’s Experience No HST

Delivery Guy

(250) 510-4745

CLEANING SERVICES

deliveryguy.shawwebspace.ca

GARDENING CHACHI’S YARD WORKS-General yard clean up,lawn/yard maintenance,mowing,weed trimming,raking leaves,small bush and tree pruning,small hauling jobs,SENIORS DISCOUNT,call/text 250-7328464 or email-laszloszekely@shaw.ca

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS NEED NEW GUTTERS? Call Budget for all gutter needs. Free estimates. 250-743-2714

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Adult Oriented

Large 1 bdrm in central area, 3rd floor, faces west. New carpets, near Overwaitea, Restaurants, Shoppers Drug Mart, Aquatic Centre. Rent incls heat & hot water, No pets. Nov. 1st, $665.

Call 250-748-1304

Garage Sales

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FAMILY FIRST Home Services. Certified Health Care cleaning and yard maintenance. Free est. Satisfaction guaranteed. 250-857-0389. FamilyFirstHomeServices.com HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy (250)743-8194. House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-510-5610

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

bcclassified.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Free estimates

WE BUY HOUSES

www.webuyhomesbc.com Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous upgrades. 2 gas fireplaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, inground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: malcodon@shaw.ca

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

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

HOMES WANTED

Call: 1-250-616-9053

Service Directory

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath home ready to move in. Open concept, beautiful kitchen, lots of tiling. Includes all appliances. Landscaped. New Home Warranty. $339,900 1124 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353 or 250-714-2746.

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca

(250) 701-8319

MOVING & STORAGE

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

TREE SERVICES LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, Certified Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449

WINDOW CLEANING WINDOW cleaning and power washing service. Call Graham (250)732-4783

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GARAGE SALES 50% OFF- Simple Bay, 511 Canada Ave. Collectibles, clothing, jewelry, gaming, tools, DVD’s. A large tent SOLD IN ERROR this past weekend Aug 17th to 19th at the Cowichan Cat Rescue Garage Sale, belongs to Community Policing. Please, if you bought it, we would like it back, your money will be refunded. Phone Pat 250-6740 or Community Policing 250701-9145. Thank you.

GARAGE SALES

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

DUNCAN, Moving Sale - Sat & Sun Sept 1 & 2, 8-3, 5976 Chippewa Rd, The Properties off Maple Bay Rd. Furniture, tools/chest, books, and more. DUNCAN, Sat, Sept 1, 8-3, 7178 Somenos Rd. Construction materials & tools, generator, truck canopys, boxes of nails & screws, rebar, skil saws, concrete finishing tools, hot tub, motorhome, car tent & many other household items. (250)748-3361 MILL BAY, Moving sale, Sat Sept 1, 9am - 1pm. 2456 Bakerview Rd, off Mill Bay Rd. Antique furniture, office furniture, equipment & supplies. Prawn & crab traps, commercial treadmill & rowing machine, household items, electronics/cables, etc.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TRUCKS & VANS

1984 Ingot Dr. Rent-to-Own in Cobble Hill, 2.47 acres, 5 bdrm 2 bath, secluded, nicely landscaped, with pond and fenced, bright & beautiful home close to Shawnigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria and 20 minutes to Duncan. $2500/m. $1000/m rent credit. Apply at island-rent-to-own.com (250)709-1062 LAKEFRONT YOUBOU Exec 3 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry home, level beach, 5 appl. ďŹ replace, decks, NS, $1200. Avail end August. 250-715-5484, email beeumz@hotmail.com LK COWICHAN- 3 bdrm, 2 bath like new home, W/D. Avail Sept 1. 200 Johnston. Close to all amenities. $1050. Call Ed (604)649-4628 or email: edemsley@shaw.ca MAPLE BAY. 3-bdrm, 2 baths, new 14 jet bathtub with blue pearl granite counter top, 2400 sq.ft. Great new updates! Amazing new kitchen with granite, 5 appl’s, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air furnace. Private setting. Paved driveway, large pond, large orchard. $1675. Barn & acreage negotiable. 1-780-381-4217. MILL BAY. 3Bdrm 2bath ocean view rancher. Pet friendly, N/S, 6 appl’s. Avail Sept. 1st. $1450./mo + utils. inclds gardening. (250)3700757. SHAWNIGAN EXECUTIVE RANCHER OCT. 1 New 2400 sf. rancher on private acre. 3/4 bedroom 3 bath. F/S/D, W&D. $2100. 250-743-2441 SHAWNIGAN STATION in South Shawnigan Lake Beautiful & bright! 2 oors, 3 bdrms, 3 baths + den, W/D. N/S, cat ok. $1575. + utils. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-5140094. lisa.sia@shaw.ca YOUBOU, LAKE view, 2+ bedrm, 1 1/2 bth, n/s, refs, $800 mth, 1-250-248-6316, amcmullin@sd69.bc.ca

LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $775 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail Sept 1. (250)642-3707.

Free Cable Hook Up!!

Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious

Affordable 1 & 2 bedroom suites ------------------------------New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call 250-748-3321 2 bd condo in quiet bldg w/elevator, 5 appl., close to town, hospital, schools, on bus route, NS/NP, damage deposit, refs req’d, avail Sept 1. $795. (250) 748-4964 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). $825 Top r 2 bdrm 1 bath 3226 Cowichan Lake Rd; heat, hot water parking incl; ďŹ ve appliances, in-suite laundry room; laminate ooring, on bus routes No smoking, pets ok. 250-893-9675

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SHAWNIGAN BEACH Resort: 1 bdrm + 1 bunk room, deluxe furnishings, 7 appl’s, pool, tennis, golf & moorage. NS/NP. Sept to June. $950 util’s incld’d. Call 250-743-1667.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ FT Commercial/light industrial unit in modern strata complex with highway exposure in Duncan area with front ofďŹ ce. Lrg front & rear 16’ overhead doors. Ample outside storage area. Avail Sept 1. Not suitable for high trafďŹ c business. 250-746-7407.

BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT reno’d, spacious, 2 bdrm, near hospital. Shaughnessy Gardens, F/S/DW, sauna, on site caretaker, $750. 1-250-474-0545.

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

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN prime retail space with private parking lot. 2000 square feet with high ceiling in recently renovated building. Cam 250-2468442.

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Ralph’s a Happy Guy!

Hanes brings experience Cowichan Valley Capitals: Blazers’ vet provides valuable leadership to a young squad Don Bodger

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Ralph and Stacie of Dobson’s Glass Ltd are overwhelmed with the continued response to their

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he Cowichan Valley Capitals have added much-needed experience to their roster. Ryan Hanes, who played four seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers, will provide valuable depth to the forward line of the B.C. Hockey League club. Hanes, a Âżve-foot-10, 180-pound Kamloops product, had eight goals and four assists and 72 penalty minutes in 55 games played with the Blazers last season. Caps’ coach Jim Ingram describes Hanes as a hard-working, skilled player whose veteran presence will be an asset for a young Caps’ squad. “He just got into practice (Monday),’’ said Ingram. “He’s going to be a real good Âżt for us.’’ WHL teams can only carry three 20-year-olds so Hanes was the odd-man out in Kamloops but is looking forward to helping the Caps in any way he can in his Âżnal season of junior eligibility. “He loves playing so that’s the important thing,’’ said Ingram. The Caps battled to a pair of ties in their Âżrst two exhibition games, 4-4 against the Grizzlies in Victoria Friday and 5-5 against the Bulldogs in Port Alberni Saturday. No overtime was played in either game. “We got some younger guys into those games,’’ said Ingram. “Kids that are going to be a year or two

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Ryan Hanes leads the line to the bench to celebrate a goal with the Kamloops Blazers. away got some experience. Some of those kids aren’t ready to be at this level, but they got a taste of it.’’ Ingram still had 30 players in camp Monday but expected to get down to 22 rather quickly. “I want to get practicing, lots of new players, lots to show,’’ he said. “We need lots of time with a smaller group.’’ The Caps head to Nanaimo Wednesday and then host Powell River Friday and Alberni Valley Saturday to close out the exhibition schedule. Both home games start at 7 p.m. The regular season opens with the Showcase tournament in Chilliwack Sept. 8 and 9.

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Robertson on his merry way to Merrimack for college hockey Maeve Maguire

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ean Robertson was heading home from a trip to Seattle when the hockey coach from Merrimack College called on his cellphone. “He offered me the spot right there,� said Robertson, who grew up in Cowichan Bay and went on to enjoy a long career in the B.C. Hockey League with the Victoria Grizzlies and ended up with the

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Vernon Vipers for the last few months of the 2011-12 season. The spot offered to Robertson was a full scholarship to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 hockey program at the Massachusetts institution. The college is based in North Andover, 20 minutes away from Boston. Merrimack had been scouting Robertson for some time. “They watched me play throughout my career and came to practice so they were familiar with me,� said

Robertson. He’s excited about the hockey program and grateful for the education he will receive at the college. Robertson has yet to decide what courses to take, but is considering sports management. “College was one of the things I wanted to do,’’ he said. “It’s why I went the BCHL route to get my schooling and play hockey. I’m pretty lucky.� Robertson said playing in such a competitive hockey program opens the doors to a

professional career. “It’s high-level hockey. Several past Merrimack teammates have gone on to get pro contracts. You never know when you might get a phone call.’’ For now, the six-foot-one defenceman is preparing to work hard for recognition on his team. “Coming in as a freshman is different than being a captain with the Victoria Grizzlies. You need to make a name for yourself right away. It’ll be a battle for ice time.’’

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LENDING A HELPING HAND Former Mountie takes a ride on this year’s Tour de Rock Brittany Lee Black Press

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elping others and giving back to the community is second nature to Kathryn Goodyear. The 50-year-old West Shore resident, and former member of the Sidney North Saanich RCMP detachment, was a police officer for more than 30 years. After spending most of her career in Alberta, including two years in Nunavut, Goodyear retired from the RCMP in June 2011. However, she continues to work as a reserve police officer at Victoria International Airport. “I still wanted to be able to give back to the community,” she said. Her willingness to help others is why Goodyear is riding the length of Vancouver Island, raising funds for pediatric cancer research as she represents the local RCMP detachment in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. “That’s basically what policing is, working with and working for the community.” While Goodyear has not personally been affected by cancer, a close friend dealt with the disease. In 2005, her friend’s son was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer that causes the bone marrow to produce excess white blood cells. A year after recovering, in 2008, the young boy relapsed and required a bone marrow transplant. The boy’s brother stepped up. Today, the

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Kathryn Goodyear stands with her cardboard cutouts at Victoria International Airport. Members of the public can visit the display, learn more about Goodyear, the Tour de Rock – and donate. young man has been cancer-free for seven years. Seeing the support available to her friend, who was a single mother, inspired Goodyear. “The fight itself with cancer is hard enough without having to worry about your employment and your mortgage and all the other stuff that goes with it,” she said. The Tour would be nothing without the support of the Island communities making an effort to raise funds for kids with cancer, she added. “Everybody buys into the fact that these kids need this help.” Goodyear recalls a trip to Camp

Goodtimes with her Tour team in mid-July. The only thing different about the summer camp for kids who have or had cancer is that there’s an oncologist on site, she said. “The kids were laughing and screaming,” she said. “If this money can put that kind of smile on their face, and (allow them to) forget about (their cancer) …” Goodyear paused, unable to find the words to continue. Gearing up for the Tour de Rock, which starts Sept. 23 in Port Alice, Goodyear said she looks forward to getting caught up in the spirit of fundraising and supporting the families she meets along the ride.

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Ladies’ curling foursome undergoes a shakeup for the new season

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Sarah Wark is the sole survivor of a competitive ladies’ curling foursome based in the valley that’s been hitting the bonspiel and playdown circuit the last few years. Wark, pictured, will continue to throw skip rocks with a completely revamped team.

Roselyn Craig is taking a step back from the ice to become the coach. Michelle Allen decided to take a year off and Simone Brosseau received a great job opportunity travelling the country and won’t be back until midway through or late in the season. Nicole Backe has been brought in to

skip and throw third rocks while Kesa Van Osch takes the role of second and Janelle Erwin becomes the new lead. “We’re pretty excited for the year,’’ noted Wark. “The team looks good on paper.’’ First action will be at the Lake Cowichan Home Centre skins.

Downhill racer’s upside huge Incredibly disciplined: Mark Wallace ready to take on the world in Austria Maeve Maguire

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alfway down the Canadian Open downhill race at the Crankworx Whistler mountain biking festival, television commentators noticed Mark Wallace’s time was better than the person who was currently in ¿rst place. Before that moment, the commentators hadn’t identi¿ed 17-year-old Wallace as one of the contenders, so they voiced their surprise when Wallace clocked such a fast time, “Fastest on the split at the moment! Whistler, here he comes! Your new leader, Mark Wallace!” Hearing this upon ¿nishing his race, Wallace, who is known for his quiet humility, pumped his ¿st

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Sara Lowes Sara Lowes is loving all her experiences in field hockey and other sports. Playing on winning teams has been a nice bonus. Lowes, 15, who’s going into Grade 10 at Cowichan Secondary School, first played for the victorious Cowichan side at the Cal Cup tournament. “There was a lot of training and fundraising for that,’’ she said. Lowes then enjoyed a prominent role on the B.C. Blue Under 15 team that won the Under 16 national tournament. Two weeks is the extent of her break from field hockey after nationals. Lowes plays every outdoor and indoor option of field hockey available. “Field hockey consumes very much time,’’ she conceded. Lowes also fits ice hockey and sailing into her agenda after previously spending five years in figure skating. view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger

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and looked into the camera through his helmet with eyes beaming. “It’s a good feeling,” said Wallace of how it felt to do so well. He ¿nished ¿fth overall in that race, which is signi¿cant because he chose to compete in the Pro Men division even though he is two years away from the minimum age of 19 for that division. The top riders in the world competed at the event, including Steve Smith, a professional mountain biker from Nanaimo, who was the overall winner, and whom Wallace trained with this past winter. Chasing Smith down Mount Prevost is the kind of training that has prepared Wallace for his most successful racing season yet. “I just tried to keep up,” Wallace said. In addition to working with Smith, Wallace trained with Todd Schumlick, a Pemberton-based mountain bike coach whose clientele includes eight World Cup racers, including Smith, who is ranked fourth internationally. Schumlick introduced weights and cardio to Wallace’s workout routine, and he suggested some dietary changes. Linda Wallace, Mark’s mother, said, “Mark was away for three weeks and in that whole time he had one treat. He is incredibly disciplined.” Wallace credits this offseason conditioning to his impressive performances this summer. “Working with Todd and Steve has made a big difference this season,” he said. The average course is about two kilometres long. Mark walks the length of the course before race day so he can memorize it, right down to the size of

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Duncan’s Mark Wallace is making a name for himself in mountain bike racing, becoming well-known among other elite riders. rock on a speci¿c turn. “He and a couple of buddies will do a course walk and that night they’ll be talking about it and know exactly what the course looks like,’’ said Ian Wallace, Mark’s father. “I’ll walk it with them and I can remember three or four things. It’s incredible to me how much they can take in in such a short period of time.” It should come as no surprise that physics and math are Mark’s strengths as he enters his ¿nal year at Cowichan Secondary School. Mark’s dedication and hard work paid off this year when Devinci, a bike company based in Chicoutimi, Quebec, gave Mark a bike to use for his races this year. Mark was delighted. “It’s the ¿rst free thing I’ve received,’’ he said. “It’s pretty cool. I got a bike I didn’t have to pay for.” The Wallaces are grateful for the support they have received from Devinci, Smith and also Drew Mitchell from Victoria, a former professional racer who Linda said was

Wallace’s ¿rst coach. “He is a really smart guy who last year helped Mark with pre-race preparation and strategy,” Ian said. “We consider Drew to be Mark’s ¿rst coach. He would come up and ride behind Mark to tell him how to handle what was ahead. We offered to pay him and he looked at us and said, ‘No way, I do this because I love it.’’’ “Still, when things come up when we don’t know what to do about offers from sponsors, it’s Drew we’ll call,” Linda said. With a world-class Devinci bike beneath him, and support of mentors and family behind him, Wallace has headed to Austria for the UCI MTB 2012 World Championships in Leogang, Austria, where he will compete against the best junior downhill riders in the world. This is the race Mark is most looking forward to in the season. “It’s just the biggest race.” Watch a live stream of Mark’s race on Sunday, Sept. 2 at extreme.com/ mountainbike.

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Islanders win two of three in exhibition tournament

Crunch time arrives for Dillon Grant of the Westshore Wolves, as he runs into the Kerry Park Islanders’ Tylor Branszen during Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League exhibition play at Kerry Park Arena Friday. The game against the expansion Wolves, one of two new teams in the league this season along with Nanaimo, was the only one of three that the Islanders lost on the weekend.

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inning and losing isn’t the most important thing at this time, but two out of three ain’t bad for the Kerry Park Islanders. A Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League exhibition tournament at Kerry Park Arena Friday through Sunday featured the Westshore Wolves, Saanich Braves and Peninsula Panthers in addition to the Islanders. The Islanders prevailed in two of the three contests and ¿rst-year head coach Trent Brandvold generally liked what he saw from his team heading into the start of the regular season next Wednesday. “It wasn’t too bad,’’ said Brandvold, who’s still carrying 15 forwards, eight defencemen and four goalies at the moment but expects to reduce the numbers by the end of the week. “There’s a few guys coming in from Junior A cuts and stuff like that,’’ he added. The Islanders played the Wolves in their ¿rst game Friday night and lost 5-4. “It was a pretty close game,’’ said Brandvold. “We had a little bit of penalty trouble and our

defensive zone coverage wasn’t very good.’’ Saturday action against Saanich brought a 4-2 win. It was 3-0 for the Islanders after the ¿rst period and “they started chiseling away at the lead,’’ said Brandbold. The de¿cit was cut to 3-2 when the Islanders were assessed a ¿ve-minute major penalty plus a pair of minors. The penalty killers received a workout in a long ¿veon-three situation. “We were basically shorthanded for the last 10 minutes,’’ said Brandvold. “We killed off that and scored an empty-netter.’’ The Islanders vaulted into a huge 4-0 lead in the ¿rst period Sunday against Peninsula. Production slowed down a little after that, but they still posted a comfortable 6-1 victory. “We played down to their level the last two periods,’’ said Brandvold. The Islanders clearly didn’t see the best of the Panthers. “I think they still had a lot of guys,’’ said Brandvold. “They de¿nitely didn’t have their top gun and goalie.’’ Brandvold played his top guns, Corey and Kyle Peterson and Alex Milligan, in each game. “I wanted to make sure we had some scoring,’’ said Brandvold.

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