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Pompeo trial expected to resume in November Peter W. Rusland
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This female African spurred tortoise was saved last week while walking along Cowichan Lake Road. She was later reunited with her owners by Salt Spring Island wildlife-centre ofÄcials.
Wandering exotic tortoise returned safely home Reunited: Wayward girl back with owners after being discovered wandering along road Peter W. Rusland
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lf, the wayward African spurred tortoise, is safely back home, wildlife centre staff say. The female, believed to be about 50 years old, was reunited with Cody Bell and Victor Gough after news of her disappearance Friday, appeared in the press explaining how passersby plucked Alf from Cowichan Lake Road traf¿c.
Jackie Ballerone of Salt Spring Island’s Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre said Tuesday family friends read about the turtle’s traf¿c trip, and her rescue to the centre, then called the owners. “They identi¿ed her by a spot of paint on her shell, and also sent lots of photos of Alf at home,” Ballerone told the News Leader Pictorial of the pet’s positive ID. “They came to Salt Spring Sunday evening for a happy family reunion.” Affable Alf — initially believed to be a male tortoise — has lived on the family’s farm near Lake Cowichan for 15-odd years. “Her family says she was born in captivity from egg hood, and they have had her since she was small,” Ballerone said of the species at risk in its native Sahara region.
“We understand Alf lives in a large enclosure with outdoor space where she has sunlight and all the grass she wants,” Ballerone said. “During a family gathering, one of the visiting children left the gate to her enclosure unlocked and she headed out on an adventure. “Her human family, Cody Bell and uncle Victor Gough, love her dearly and were relieved to learn she was safe.” The family was unavailable for comment by press time Tuesday. “We’ve had her for a week and need to ¿nd her mom and dad,” Ballerone said prior to the reunion. “She wasn’t hit and isn’t dehydrated, which tells us she’s a recent escapee. “She was taking a stroll down the
highway.” The friendly tortoise was examined by Nanaimo vet and exotic specialist, Dr. Ian Lawrie. “She has to be maintained in a very speci¿c environment and can’t go to the wrong place — but someone has been taking proper care of her. “She can’t be released back to the wild; she’s been human-imprinted and wouldn’t make it,” Ballerone explained of the social animal unafraid of people. Spurred tortoise numbers are dropping in southern Africa due to poaching and habitat loss, while international trade rules ban the export of wild spurred tortoises. The tortoise species is the world’s third largest.
he trial of local North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Const. David Pompeo will continue in November after nearly two weeks of testimony in Duncan provincial court. Last week, Judge Josiah Wood listened to more voir-dire evidence — a trial within a trial that bans publication of details — from Pompeo’s lawyer Ravi Hira, and various folks testifying about Pompeo’s Sept. 18, 2009 shooting of local Bill Gillespie. At times, Judge Wood seemed exasperated with the amount and detail of evidence Hira presented while questioning police on the stand. At issue is why and how Pompeo shot Gillespie in a private driveway off Juniper Road in Chemainus. It’s believed Crown counsel and Hira will next present arguments in Duncan court on Nov. 8 and 9. The case saw an unmarked vehicle, containing Pompeo and Const. David Birchett, pull over a car driven by Gillespie with Dale Brewer as a passenger. The shooting happened in Brewer’s driveway. Brewer was a known to police as drug user and had been involved in property crimes, while Gillespie was also a known drug user with a record of violence, court heard from Pompeo. Testimony has focussed on exactly what happened during the nighttime arrest when Gillespie was shot once. Witnesses have testi¿ed about RCMP training concerning the totality of situations that can be dangerous given a suspect’s attitude and behaviour.
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Two of Cowichan’s more prominent voices from the right have stepped up to endorse B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins. North Cowichan Councillor Al Siebring and former federal Conservative candidate Norm Sowden (left) have joined a string of party notables showing their support for Cummins amidst suggestions of behind-the-scenes
leadership concerns. Cummins’ position as leader is expected to be addressed at the party’s annual general meeting Saturday in Langley, as the party attempts to position itself as a legitimate choice for right-leaning voters in the next provincial election. B.C. Conservative Party president Reed El-
ley — another Cowichan resident and former Nanaimo-Cowichan MP — told the Globe and Mail there was “no hint of dissension” and the leadership questions have been “blown all out of proportion” by the media. Siebring is the party’s platform development committee chair, while Sowden is the Cowichan Valley riding president.
Olympians wow starstruck Cow High crowd Grad reunion: School alumni Zurrer and Braithwaite return to share their experiences in London 2012 Peter W. Rusland
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he tally of London Olympians stoking The Warm Land hit three Friday as Cowichan secondary grads Emily Zurrer and Michael Braithwaite thrilled students and staff at their alma mater. The visit by bronze-medal soccer player Zurrer, and double-scull oarsman Braithwaite followed last week’s Brentwood College stop by medal-winning rower Malcolm Howard. “Today’s been a big change for me because I just see regular things everyday, but today was, like, wow,” raved Grade 12er Nicole Wood after meeting the star pair that spoke to hundreds of students on Cow High’s front lawn. Principal Charlie Coleman was also chuffed about hosting his school’s esteemed grads “from the elite level of the world.” Zurrer and Braithwaite, both 25, signaled they aim to stay in that tip-top athletic class, aiming for Brazil’s 2016 Olympics. “It’s awesome seeing familiar faces and young “I just see regular faces who could try and do the same things everyday, said centrebut today was, like, thing,” back kicker Zurrer, her shiny bronze wow.” medal dangling from her neck. Crofton product Zurrer’s undergoing rehab for a hamstring injury that prevented her Olympic play in London. Her goal is to play in Canada’s 2015 World Cup, toward a slot in the 2016 Games.
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Grade 12 student Ben Ingham has his mug signed by Olympic rower and Cow High grad Michael Braithwaite. He and fellow London Olympian Emily Zurrer visited their alma mater Friday. “Always believe, and you’ll get there,” she told throngs of adoring, camera-shooting pupils armed with pads,T-shirts and other stuff signed by the visiting celebrities. Braithwaite, who now lives in Victoria, had similar advice for students after his Olympic debut where he and teammate, Kevin Kowalyk, ¿nished 12th in their demanding double-scull category. To Braithwaite, the Games — and the road
to them — was all about learning, not just earning medals. “Don’t be complacent, (but know) there’ll be someone better.” The oarsman told the News Leader Pictorial the London Games lent him a worldlevel “measuring stick” about his abilities “and what you have to do to catch up, or stay ahead.” Reaching for rowing in Rio 2016 was his
goal, and London’s Games were a career bonus of experience, Braithwaite noted. He has a decade of oar smarts beyond those being pulled by CSS pupils and Maple Bay rowers Emily Whitaker, and Kate Brigham. “Today is awesome,” said Brigham. “I row at Maple Bay Rowing Club, and Michael Braithwaite used to row there too.” Whitaker simply called the Olympians’ stop at Cow High “cool.”
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Lakee Cowichan ofÄcials ready to speak against proposed federal boundary change Cowichan Lake officials don’t like the proposed federal electoral boundary change. And they are prepared to speak against it. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has proposed splitting NanaimoCowichan into two ridings: Nanaimo-Cowichan and South Cowichan Juan de Fuca. The new riding of Nanaimo Cowichan would include all of Nanaimo,
Gabriola Island, the majority of Ladysmith, Youbou, Lake Cowichan and Honeymoon Bay. Lake Cowichan council and Cowichan Lake South Director Ian Morrison are concerned the region is being lumped into the wrong riding. Both are preparing delegations to an Oct. 16 hearing on the matter to share those concerns. “The one reason I wanted this put on the agenda
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Sportsplex sketchy future to be tied to grant process
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he Cowichan Valley’s bid to host either the 2016 or 2018 B.C. Summer Games has been signed, sealed and delivered. “We ¿nished it up last week,’’ said Ernie Mansueti, who chaired the local bid committee with John Elzinga. The Cowichan Valley is up against Abbotsford, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. Mansueti said both games sites will be announced at the same time in November. He feels the valley’s resume, which includes the 1991 B.C. Winter Games, the 2005 B.C. Seniors Games and the 2008 North American Indigenous Games, bodes well. “I think all three were outstanding successes,’’ Mansueti said. “Our track record is really good. We’re really banking on that.’’ The valley has never hosted the summer event in the past because of a shortage of the facilities required. “This is the one we’ve been gearing up for for quite a few years, namely the Aquatic Centre and the Sportsplex ¿nishing off,’’ said Mansueti. “I think we put a very good bid together.’’
is really that it’s totally wrong,” said Mayor Ross Forrest. “I think that someone looked at the map and and thought that Ladysmith and Lake Cowichan were continuous. But they didn’t take into consideration the infrastructure to get there (Nanaimo),” said Councillor Tim McGonigle.
McClintock cited a statement by Saltair Director Mel Dorey that seems to be an issue for others on the CVRD board, suggesting a non-pro¿t society shouldn’t be paying comparable wages to workers at the Sportsplex. “They are to be seen in his view as a training ground,’’ explained McClintock. “I’m afraid that’s a very naive view of how you run a world-class facility right here in Duncan. “We experience a fairly highdegree of attrition every year. People come and get trained and they get a better offer somewhere else.’’ Raising wages by $2 per hour to $15 wasn’t exactly out of line in helping Sportsplex workers make ends meet in this economy, suggested McClintock. “Part of our de¿cit in the coming year is we did raise our staff’s wages by $2 an hour. “We just didn’t feel we can continue to offer such low wages to our staff.’’ While the CVRD continues to wafÀe, “we will operate certainly until the end of March,’’ said McClintock. “Regardless of what happens, what we do beyond then depends what comes down the pipe.’’
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on McClintock isn’t pushing the panic button just yet. But the president of the Chester¿eld Sports Society is clearly becoming frustrated about the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s handling of the funding issue for the Cowichan Sportsplex. McClintock’s hope was to have an annual ¿nancial contribution in place for 2013. But, after last Wednesday’s board meeting, it seems the grant-in-aid process that’s been going on year after year will have to continue one more time, at least. “It’s quite disappointing to be required to go back to the way things were,’’ said McClintock. “It’s always been uncertain and it’s always been inadequate to our requests.’’ The grant-in-aid amount requested is $146,000 for 2013. “I’ve suggested to the board we might take a wait-and-see attitude till the end of February,’’ said McClintock. The Chester¿eld Sports Society board meets again on Oct. 2.
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Emily Zurrer — showing off her Olympic bronze to a group of Cow High students last week — is among those throwing their support behind the Cowichan B.C. Summer Games bid. The package sent to Victoria KidSport Cowichan, high Emily Zurrer and Paralympian included the maximum 12 performance programs and First Richard Peter. pages allowed to highlight Nations initiatives. “We’re just overwhelmed everything that makes the “These three things would hit by the sports groups and, in Cowichan region attractive as every part of our community,’’ general, the community groups, a host. said Mansueti. how willing they were to help “We talked about the CowThe second part of the apwith the bid and want to host ichan region, our hosting hisplication is an appendix that the games,’’ said Mansueti. tory and what our games would goes into great detail about each The local bid committee look like,’’ said Mansueti. sport and the corresponding included 10 people. A portion of that section facilities. Venues will encompass the involved detailing where The third part features more entire Cowichan Valley Relegacy funds from the games than 75 community letters of gional District from Shawnigan would go. The valley’s choice support, headlined by OlymLake to Lake Cowichan to is to help valley kids through pians Michael Braithwaite and Ladysmith and Chemainus.
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owichan drivers with accident claims had to rebook appointments around Tuesday’s strike by ICBC’s unionized
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workers. Seventeen members of the Canadian Of¿ce and Professional Employees Union’s Local 378 set up pickets at ICBC’s Duncan branch on Polkey Road, joining 1,500 members across the province. ICBC’s Adam Grossman said two local staffers handled claims under essential-services laws, while the rest were expected to hoist picket signs during the single-day protest about dragging contract progress. “We’re rearranging non-essential appointments to another day,” he said, urging people to patiently delay service “unless your vehicle is not drivable, stolen, or if you have an injury.” “Crossing a picket line won’t be the most pleasant appointment.” He noted COPE and ICBC are set to resume talks Sept. 20 and 21 in Vancouver. “Contact talks have been going on for over two years now,” COPE’s Sage Aaron said. “There’s been very little movement from the employer’s side. We want to ensure our members
don’t fall behind the cost of living (level),” she said. Aaron cited members upset about what she called “massive bonuses” amid growing ranks of ICBC management. “They’ve hired more managers and executive since 2007, while unionized ranks actually went down,” she said of COPE’s four-year deal that expired June 30, 2010. “We’re looking for a cost-of-living increase, with rates depending on the year.” Those hikes “would be pennies on people’s premiums.” ICBC’s last offer, said COPE 378 boss David Black, was a 2% wage hike over a four-year contract, far below the rising cost of living — while drivers haven’t seen premiums drop in years. Aaron agreed, saying Victoria will take $1.2 billion out of ICBC pro¿ts between 2010 and 2014 and funnel it into general revenue. “Customers are paying too much in premiums, and that $1.2 billion could be used to reduce car insurance, and pay for a fair increase for our members.” Grossman declined to comment about management ranks, pro¿ts or premium hikes. For more, call the Duncan of¿ce at 250-748-3121, or 1-800-6633051.
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Books bind people to charity in annual sale News Leader Pictorial: third-annual book sale takes place over two days Don Bodger
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n advance booking isn’t necessary. But you’d better book time on your calendar for the third-annual News Leader Pictorial Used Book Sale fundraiser for the best selection. The sale is being held Saturday from ¿le 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 Joanne Jenner helps keep the shoppers a.m. to 2 p.m. in the old NAPA Auto happy during last year’s charity book sale. Parts location across the parking lot Leftover books from previous sales from the News Leader Pictorial of¿ce. were kept, including many hardcovThe two-day sale is new, giving ers. Only paperbacks were accepted people an extra opportunity to check this year since they’re the most popuout all the books. lar while the hope is to clear out some “The amount of book donations of those hardcovers that have been each and every year has been staggering,’’ noted News Leader Pictorial accumulated. Many volunteers helped with the of¿ce manager Kim Sayer.
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sorting in preparation for the sale. Of course, charity is at the heart of the sale. “It was originally started to increase our Pennies For Presents charity income and has more than surpassed our expectations,’’ raved Sayer. “Pennies For Presents donates each Christmas to four local food banks and WAVAW (Women Against Violence Against Women). This year, we have partnered with the Seniors Care Foundation.’’ Proceeds have surpassed $12,500 for the two years. “We are so thankful to our community for loving books so much that we were able to raise this amount,’’ noted Sayer. Rory Collison from M&M Meats will be joining the celebration Saturday with burgers, hot dogs and refreshments.
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It now falls on the Sportsplex to save itself Move on: CVRD cash isn’t coming, move on to Plan B
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little more than a month ago in this space, we advised the Cowichan Valley Regional District to put the question of regional recreation funding aside for a moment and address the Cowichan Sportsplex situation head-on. Surprisingly, they took our advice. Sort of. While directors did not commit annual funding to the facility as we had hoped, they did give the Sportsplex people a de¿nitive answer. Fully two-thirds of the 15-member board has no appetite whatsoever to pitch in their share of a $146,000 annual subsidy for Sportsplex operations. Two more Sportsplex directors might be willing to pitch in, but was largely only if everyone else is on board. Yes, directors then proceeded to built without re-open the sticky question of regional CVRD help recreation funding and dropped hints the Sportsplex may be in for some guaranteed cash under one or more of the arcane funding formulas that will be tossed around in the months to come. But if sportsplex supporters have the common sense we know they have, they will move on to Plan B in a bid to keep their doors open. And that can and should involve a creative mix of cost-cutting and revenue-growing in order to ensure the project will proceed. One of the ¿rst areas that should be targetted is the home of the only region willing to buck up a share of that $146,000, North Cowichan. North Cowichan certainly is feeling budget pressures elsewhere, but it would have the most to lose should the non-pro¿t society that operates the Sportsplex walks away. But that is not and should not be the only tool in the Sportsplex’s belt. Perhaps it should reconsider the raises it has handed out. Perhaps it should work to increase its volunteer and donor contributions. Perhaps it should raise fees and push to increase usage. The Sportsplex has a proud heritage of making things happen without help from local government. It can happen again.
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The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
This we like Family is important; it’s one of the few things we can all agree on. That’s why today marks the debut of our new Cowichan Family section. Scheduled to appear monthly, the section will focus on issues and events pertinent to homes with young children. Hopefully, it will be a valuable addition — not only to our paper, but to the quality of life of our readers.
Family issues and fun are the focus of Cowichan Family.
Let’s start co-operating on more co-operatives Robert Douglas
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he United Nations has declared 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives. Across the globe, more and more people are becoming aware of this alternative model that could radically transform our local economies. Co-ops extend “Why shouldn’t codemocracy beyond ops take on a bigger the political realm the economy, role in the Cowichan toshifting decisioneconomy?” making power from absentee corporations to members of the community. They differ from other business models, as the members of the co-op own and democratically control the
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enterprise. In all co-ops, one member has one vote. Contrast this to big corporations, where a single investor may own enough shares to control the entire organization. Many co-ops are owned by their consumers, as is the case with our credit unions and gas co-ops. Others are owned and operated by the people who work for them. The worker co-op is widespread in many parts of the world, and can be applied to any sector of the economy. Co-ops are also established by farmers, artisans and business people to process and market their products. In the Cowichan region, co-ops have long played a key role in the local economy. In 1895, local farmers established the Cowichan Creamery Co-op, the ¿rst dairy co-op in British Columbia. It operated until the 1970s. Co-ops continue to be an important part of the Cowichan economy, with our highlysuccessful credit unions and gas co-ops being
While we’d like to see world-class hockey up close as much as the next sports fan, we’re getting a little tired of the amount of money local government is investing. Unless there is clear evidence of a return equal to the $30,000 Cowichan is being asked to commit to the 2013 World Junior A Hockey Challenge, we’d be happy to see the CVRD pass on this one.
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excellent examples. The question is this: why shouldn’t co-ops take on a bigger role in the Cowichan economy and expand to other sectors? In many parts of the world, co-ops have already pushed aside the multinational corporation as the dominant model in some parts of the economy, and workers and communities have bene¿tted. In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, one of Europe’s wealthiest and most stable regions, co-ops account for approximately 40% of the regional economy. The Emilian co-ops work closely with small businesses in the region, and play a key role in a range of sectors including retail, construction, agricultural production, housing, manufacturing, and social services. Spain is in a severe recession, yet the Mondragon Corporation, a network of 250 worker co-ops based in the Basque region, has de¿ed the slump, avoiding any job losses at a time
when the national unemployment rate hovers at 25%. Owned and controlled by its 43,000 workerowners, the Mondragon Corporation has long been an important player in Spain’s manufacturing, retail and ¿nance sectors, continuing to produce as other companies curtail operations and lay off workers. With so many of us disillusioned with the power and inÀuence big corporations and wealthy elites have over our society, now is as good a time as any for co-ops to take on a bigger role in our local economies. In doing so, we can shift the balance of power down to the community level where it belongs. Rob Douglas writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. He can be reached at douglas.robert.g@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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YOUR TURN
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Do you care that the NHL has locked out its players? “No, but I think players should get more of the profit pie because I don’t like greed.”
Cathy Beck, Bodega Bay, Calif.
“Yes. I want a hockey season but it’s millionaires against billionaires, and fans lose out. But why are we so dependent on the NHL? This lockout is a good opportunity to elevate junior-A hockey to a new level to be enjoyed.”
Dan Milkovich, Victoria
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.
New SD79 poised to make silencing voices a policy
Or we could still be using outhouses
Dear editor I found Larry Woodruff’s Feb. 7 Your Turn piece to be very narrow and not at all helpful in furthering any long-term strategic pursuits in enhancing services for the well-being of members of the community. The author’s decision-making process appeared to focus on cost without any other considerations. In a progressive society, costs alone cannot be the sole decision-making criteria or we would never move forward as a collective people. Let me try to add another perspective as to why the cost of the recreational project is still a great investment for the communities involved. Facilities like the pool/recreational centre provide programs to keep the elderly mobile and healthier for longer periods of time. Aquasize programs are a common offering at most pools. In addition the recreational side can provide activities that are designed and targeted to enhance the quality of life for this segment of the population. The writer did not mention this as a consideration in evaluating the bene¿ts of such a facility. The pool facility also provides moms and dads an opportunity to introduce children, at a young age, to a healthy life style of exercise and activity. We, of course, hope this will translate into a healthy active lifestyle as the children grow older. In a coastal community, I would think it would make sense to have children involved in pool programs as early in life as possible. Again the writer did not appear to consider this in any way. The pool facility also allows athletic organizations, schools, athletic clubs and teams provide recreational programs for the youth in the community. This can provide an excellent alternative to hanging around street corners in the evenings. Without these types of facilities there is no alternate choice for the youth. What are these factors worth to a community in offsetting the capital cost of a pool? I have no idea but I suspect a lot. Was the cost worth it for the community and its citizens? You bet. Every cent of the expense. I can remember my grandfather saying years ago that indoor plumbing was always going to be more expensive than the outhouse but, we were going to have indoor plumbing. Sometimes one has other considerations other than dollars and cents or we would still be using outhouses. Ralph Williams Edmonton, Alta.
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In my opinion: Proposed change eliminates committee consultation
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The cause of Monday evening’s single-car crash on the Malahat Drive is still under investigation. One person was taken to hospital by ambulance, and another was shaken during the wreck that happened when a late-model northbound Mazda four-door sedan left the road and hit a ravine off Aspen Road after leaving the Island Highway at around 5:30 p.m., Malahat ÄreÄghters explained. The car sustained heavy damage to its front end. TrafÄc Åow was not stopped as paramedics, police and ÄreÄghters attended the scene. many years. Cowichan Secondary School also There’s too much spent already had its ¿rst ‘ grad camp out’ and had an equal Dear editor number of severely intoxicated youth. They, I wish to congratulate CVRD Director Loren however, were not discovered partying at the Duncan for his letter about regional recreation sandy pools near Skutz Falls. Oops, cat’s out ¿nancing. North Cowichan made its own bed of the bag I guess they too will have to ¿nd an and North Cowichan should sleep in it and not alternate location. try to get everybody else to pay for its ¿nancial Kelly Elliott, Cowichan Bay mess. Hats off to you Loren. While I am at it, comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com I am totally against the idea of borrowing $1.8 million by the CVRD to start collecting our Campout not worth the attention garbage. Private operators can do this cheaper than any government-run business. The CVRD Dear editor Let’s all remember we were once grads and has no business going into business to start you are probably all hypocrites. I am sure all the competing with the private sector. It looks like parents knew where their kids were and exactly the CVRD is going the same way as North what the event involved. Shame on you for Cowichan — bigger and bigger, hiring more making it sound so much worse than it actually and more people and raising taxes until people can no longer afford to live in their own homes. was. How about you report on events that really matter and leave the Kelsey students alone? Think about that Loren Duncan. Teresa Sonne, Cowichan The CVRD just wasted $1 million on this comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com ECO Depot and now it is doing the same with starting to pick up garbage. Wake up people and start phoning or writing your CVRD direc- It is sewers or sameness for tor or we will be going the same way as North Shawnigan Lake village Cowichan — in debt. Dear editor Leo Kasbergen It was an interesting Sept. 7 column by Jay Cowichan C Station Siska. He is right. Shawnigan is in tough and that is a shame. Densi¿cation without sewers is Grad G campout a well-entrenched part of the problem and in the end the choices are simple enough. Bite the bullet invest in Cowichan C tradition proper sewer, or accept that the village is going Dear D editor Re: problems with the grad campout. Unfortu- nowhere and just bumble along the way it is. Such an idyllic setting and health concerns nnately this happens every year and the police are w well aware that it happens every year. They were should, in the end ,justify installing the infrastructure to allow for a thriving village that oon full alert at some of the regular places that would enchance the area. hhave hosted grad campouts in previous years. I myself do not understand who, or when this Richard Hughes, Cobble Hill comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com ttradition began but I have heard about it for
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he word ‘policy’ to most people can cure insomnia in a Àash. But as a school trustee, I learned very quickly policy creation and improvement is the heartbeat of any elected body. Policy rescues us from prejudice, self-interest and our lesser inclinations. Policy is exciting. Over the years, Cowichan has nurtured a wide range of policies and bylaws. Every child, parent, employee and community member stands in the shelter of these policies. Hand in hand with the School Act, civil and criminal legislation and collective agreements, the policies of an elected body — if followed — serve us equally. In Cowichan, it has been the practice for trustees to develop and revise policy with our partners in the school system — employees, parents, students and more recently aboriginal organizations, all under the wing of a policy committee which met monthly. This allows our policies to reÀect the diversity of interests, experience and knowledge we are lucky enough to enjoy. Our trustees are no longer at the table. We have been ¿red for simply attempting to appeal our funding allocation as inadequate. The Ministry of Education has put its own man in place to sign off on the decisions now made by senior staff. It is the intention of the unelected people to gerrymander our policy book. In order to appear to be doing this appropriately, they are set — on Oct. 3 — to pass amendments which will place the authority for changing all district policy strictly in the hands of the board. In times past, if a revision was to be made or deemed necessary it would be referred to our policy committee. By the time trustees saw the changes they could be assured the outcome had been the result of consultation. The draft changes now being tendered by the senior staff include a provision which would allow modi¿cations to be made to any policy without any public consultation (and it actually says this in so many words) as long as a two-thirds majority of the board can be achieved to this end. These very changes had already been suggested by senior staff to previous boards who rejected them as undemocratic. Apparently, the ef¿ciencies this course offered were not as enticing to those who were elected by the community as to those who are not. We will now witness unilateral changes to our precious policies and practices. A single, unelected person who will have no trouble securing a twothirds majority of himself will transform policies created and honed over many years. How can anyone truly believe the changes the current unelected managers seek will improve on the views of those who are most affected by the codes the district has operated under? If you think you cannot entrust unfettered changes to our school closure, property disposal, delegation and committee membership policies among many others to people who will never face the citizens in an election, tell the Cowichan School District. And do it before Sept. 26. It may be your last chance for some time to come.
Eden Haythornthwaite is the former chairwoman of the Cowichan Valley School Board
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was named the champion senior showman and the senior clipping champion. Bakker stood right beside her as the reserve champion senior showman and also showed the reserve champion Holstein calf. Bakker’s younger sister, Jenna Bakker, was named the champion junior showman. The reserve champion junior showman went to Michael Brandsma of Duncan. Katie Balme of Cobble Hill earned the ribbon for the reserve champion calf in the smaller coloured class. • Phaedra Fairwell of The Red Balloon Toyshop may still be missing her Playmobil knight Percival, but she’s convinced there are still knights in the community. Fairwell was nearly reduced to tears last month when an eight-yearold boy named Jack stopped by the store with a map and plan to scour the communty for the knight, which went missing from in front of the downtown store in early August. • Cowichan-based Paci¿c Homes Ltd. has just ¿nished building B.C.’s ¿rst PinkWood home in East Sooke. It boasts wood that’s mold, moisture and ¿re resistant thanks to PinkShield coating. The house sits at 43 Seagirt Rd., East Sooke. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.
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• • • FAMILY FUN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Share the Harvest: Join Cowichan Green Community Saturday for a corn roast, a pie contest, a Green Mall, a kids scarecrow building contest, a picnic space, music, a volleyball tournament and more at Kinsmen Park (located on Alderlea Street in Duncan), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. A collection will be taken for the food bank.
Mom’s Morning Out: Get out and share stories and some peace and quiet with other young mothers while your preschool-age kids play in activities supervised by volunteer “Grandmas.” Stop by 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Duncan United Church. Cost is $2 a week, with the first visit free. More information at mmoduncan.weebly.com.
The art of organizing your kids’ stuff Crafting from chaos: How to create room on the fridge without throwing out your budding Michelango’s creations
Parental Guidance Film encourages discussion on a woman’s right to choose where and how she gives birth
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Designate a show area so you aren’t wallpapering with art from page 14
With school starting and a tsunami of arts and crafts on its way into your home, advice from an organizational expert can help. Sheila Zeller of Sheila Zeller Interiors and author of the sZinteriors blog has tips to help parents bring order to their young student’s creative chaos. Zeller recommends you designate a place in your home where you can show each piece “so you aren’t wallpapering ng your house with artwork. Elementary school-age children like ike to see their work displayed whenn they bring it home from school.” l.” Start by declaring the hallway or ll kitchen wall the art gallery, then setting up a rotating system so new pieces replace old. “One of my favourite things is to put up a small curtain rod with ring clips to which you clip the art. The movable clips accommodate different sizes and textures.” Zeller, who has children of her own, understands parents want to save their favourite pieces, especially as their child’s work matures.
“Little kids’ pictures go through transitions. They start by drawing people with arms coming out of their ears and with time their images develop. It’s amazing to keep a piece from each stage.” She suggests picking your favourite pieces, then gluing or taping these piece pieces into a big art scrapboo scrapbook, or piece in putting each pie a bin. “Write the nam name of the child and th the date of the piece, then ¿le it away. Choose a system sy that is easy and simple.” simp Zeller also suggests taki taking a picture of three-dimension three-dimensional pieces, as storing them takes up more space. “You can take a picture of it, put the picture in the scrapbook, and then let it go.” Zeller reminds parents the organization system they choose is as individual as their child’s art. “The parent’s personality and the spaces you have in your home will determine which system you use. Both of these components must be factored in.” See examples of organizational systems on Zeller’s blog at sheilazellerinteriors.com/articles/coolways-to-hang-up-your-art.
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A Family in Focus Meet: Heather Kaye Tell us about your family We moved to the Cowichan Valley nearly five years ago from Winnipeg. My husband Steve is a registered nurse working as a counselor for Mental Health and Addictions. I work for a local environmental non-profit, Cowichan Green Community. We have a daughter, Samaire, who is 4 and a son, Felix, who is 11 months. We live in Maple Bay. What’s your strategy for balancing work and family? Since we both work full-time outside the home, we place great importanceon having lots of fun at home. Dinnertime is an especially sacred time for our family, a chance to slow down, savour, and review our day together. Tell us about a big parenting challenge you faced and how you solved it? One of our challenges as parents has been trying to impart our views on food and nutrition while still being mindful of a child’s perspective and appetite. One rule that seems to work well for us is to always serve our children the same foods we eat. What’s your go-to activity for keeping the kids occupied? “Everyone out on the swings!” What’s the most laugh-out-loud thing your kid ever said or did? “Mommy, my bum threw up!” (our daughter’s first case of diarrhea)
Name a local resource every parent needs to know about. Providence Farm is an incredible place to spend time with the kids — we especially love our little community garden. What do you and/or your partner do to make time for yourself? We refresh ourselves by spending lots of time outdoors, hiking and gardening for me, and Frisbee golfing for Steve, with the occasional solo dip in the ocean to truly unwind! The best advice another parent ever gave you? Don’t worry, they won’t remember.
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Giving birth: Älm questions delivery decisions Freedom For Birth: Cowichan examines the rights of moms across the world as they take control of the process of delivering a baby Maeve Maguire
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n 2010, a pregnant woman named Anna Ternovsky took her country of Hungary to court. She was challenging the fact a Hungarian midwife had been jailed for supporting women giving birth at home. At the European Court of Human Rights, Ternovsky argued successfully that women have the legal right to decide where and how they give birth. Freedom For Birth is a 60-minute documentary that discusses this ruling and the impact it will have on pregnant women around the world. Filmmaker Toni Harman said, “With the release of Freedom For Birth, we hope millions off women become aware of their legal rights and so our ur ¿lm has the potential to spark a revolution in maternity aternity care across the world. In fact, we are callingg this the Mothers’ Revolution.” Local midwife Selina Boily has delivered many babies in the Cowichan Valley and she has seen ¿rst-hand the positive effect a mother’s input has on the birth. “I have said it for years: the difference between a “good” and “bad” birth isn’t the outcome, it’s the decision process.”
Boily and her partners at the Matraea Maternity Clinic in downtown Duncan are advocates and practitioners of informed choice, a philosophy of care that lets the mother decide how and when her child is born. Boily said this ¿lm will be alarming for people to watch what birth practices are like in other parts of the world. “Women feel there are things happening to them based on fear. The mix of fear, power and ignorance is a dangerous combination and women can be left feeling violated. This is validated by the Human Rights court ruling, even if it’s not what’s comfortable for the system. This is a powerful place.” Boily said we are llucky in Canada because women hhave the right to choose their birth prefer preferences, but there is still work to do. “We are bless blessed because we have a system that has informed choice as one of the pillars of oour philosophy. That said, Canada makes mak an appearance in the ¿lm because birth is a business and there are issues of control. This Thi Human Rights ruling providers, whether you’re is a challenge to all care prov a midwife, physician, or doula. dou If you really believe in informed choice, (maternity (materni care) is about a dialogue, a conversation, and a relationship.” The ¿lmmakers Th ¿l k are aiming i i for 1,000 screenings happening around the world on Thursday, Sept. 20. A local screening of Freedom For Birth takes place at the Matraea Centre at 170 Craig Street in Duncan organized by The Cowichan Midwifery Group and Matraea Mercantile. The screening will take place at 7:30 pm. There is a suggested donation for the Serenity Child and Parent Society.
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Tales of Juan de Fuca’s legendary strait It’s not the story of the waterway dividing Victoria from the Olympic Mountains, not exactly. No, Juan de Fuca’s Strait is the tale of the Northwest Passage, and how the search for this fabled waterway opened a trail of discovery for the entire Pacific Northwest Coast. Dr. Barry Gough’s book is a tale of significant figures and great empires, jostling for a distant
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aybe it’s because Antarctica explorer Roald Amundsen is VIU instructor Jay Ruzesky’s distant
relative. Or maybe because the goal of travelling to the White Continent captured Ruzesky’s imagination, and research time for years is why he felt relaxed in the remote southern land in December. He’ll share his reasons, feelings and impressions about tracing some of Amundsen’s footsteps during today’s free, 4 p.m. slide-show lecture at Cowichan’s VIU campus. “I’d been wanting to go to Antarctica for at least 25 years, and to go on the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s arrival (Dec. 14, 1911) at the south pole was amazing,” Ruzesky said of his Dec. 7 to 19 trip saluting his greatgrandfather’s cousin. “It wasn’t possible for me to get all the way to the south pole — you can get someone to take you there for about $85,000, but that wasn’t possible.” So the English, creative-writing and ¿lm studies teacher spent $16,000 to reach Antarctica aboard re¿tted Russian research vessel Polar Pioneer. It carried him and 53 other tourists, across the Drake Passage, between southern Argentina to Antarctica, in two days. “It took us to the Antarctic Circle, and to the Antarctic Peninsula,” he
Coast of North America, 1810–1914; and Gunboat Frontier: British Maritime Authority and Northwest Coast Indians, 1846–90. He will be presenting this book at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. RSVP to book your seat at cwbs@classicboats. org or 250-746-4955. Admission is $5. Seating is limited.
The White Continent: Ruzesky traces Antarctic footsteps of distant relative, explorer Roald Amundsen
said of the 250-foot ship. “The beautiful thing was Amundsen, at age 25 in 1897, actually went to all the places I did as second-mate of a ship that ¿rst explored those waters,” said Edmonton-born Ruzesky, 47. “When he was on his own expedition, Amundsen was on the other side of the continent. “I was at the places he was as a young man, and I’ve been researching and reading about him for 25 years.” Reading revealed Norwegian captain Amundsen was the ¿rst explorer to reach the South Pole in December 1911, the North Pole in 1926, and maybe explore the Northwest Passage (1903-1906), only to vanish in June 1928 during a rescue mission. “He didn’t have any direct, legitimate children in Norway,” said Ruzesky, “so he doesn’t have any direct descendants, other than a kid he may have fathered in the high north. “A person came forth not long ago announcing Amundsen was his grandfather. Amundsen was certainly part of our family’s myth.” Ruzesky’s odyssey saw him shoot 4,000 photos of wildlife, icebergs, scientists, and artifacts while the relatively warm (minus-10C), continuous daylight peeled his face. “It’s light 24 hours a day, and I had to force myself to sleep,” he said. “I spent 18 hours a day outside. “It was only 10 days, but Antarctica time is one day times three. I was up all day and night taking it in.” Highlights spanned kayaking through ice, getting close to various
species of loveable penguins during hatching season, and visiting a relic whaling station. “Penguins have no natural predators on land so they don’t really have any fear of humans,” he said, noting visitors respect wildlife protocols, and are careful not to spoil the ecology with garbage, such as cigarette butts. He was amazed when his ship entered the middle of an active volcano’s cone on Deception Island. “In the centre there’s an old whaling station from the turn of the century where oil tanks held whale oil. “There’s a real graveyard, haunted sense,” Ruzesky said of the site abandoned in the 1920s during an eruption. Since then, global warming has taken a toll studied by American Gary Miller, Ruzesky said of the biologist studying the retreat of wildlife, and pack ice. But it was the ever-present isolation that most mysti¿ed Ruzesky who’s 3/4 through a book manuscript about his trip. “Crossing the Drake Passage made me aware I was in a place unlike any other; it could have been another planet. It was that unfamiliar; old growth forest was a two-inch lichen — no trees, mostly ice caps, glaciers and icebergs.” But Ruzesky would love to return to Antarctica. “I’ve been thinking what it means to feel at home where there are no humans. I felt like it was my place. “I spent a lot of psychic time there in the past 25 years.” Jay Ruzesky’s slide show tonight features the extremes of Antarctica.
Arts community mourning Gentleman Jim Peter W. Rusland
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ow are you, Jim?” “Better for seeing you,” was the reply most folks got when meeting Cowichan’s beloved singer, teacher and choir master, Jim Johnson. Johnson, 89, lost his lengthy battle with dementia and diabetes Friday at the Chemainus Health Care Centre. But his death followed Wednesday’s notable blues gig with some members of The Concenti Singers — a choir he co-founded in 1983 with his wife, composer Sheila Johnson. The alto met Johnson through local singing, then married the St. Louis-native in 1986. She was touched how Wednesday’s session, led
by music therapist/guitarist Andy MacCormack, jazzed Johnson’s spirits. “The evening was dedicated to his friend, Jimmy.” One Concenti attending was friend and alto, Judy MacLeod, who met Johnson when she taught gym at Cow High in the ‘70s. “Music is always in your heart, and that’s how Jim was right to the very end,” said MacLeod. Sheila agreed. “They say music is the last thing to go in a person with dementia. “But when Andy started playing a blues number, Jim stood up and ad-libbed for 10 or 12 minutes; it was unreal. Jim’s face would light up when he saw Andy arrive.” Perhaps the ailing baritone-guitarist-bassist knew he’d return to his musical roots during those precious sessions.
“Jim started his ¿rst quartet in Grade 4 and he never stopped singing,” said Sheila. “A lady in his neighbourhood referred to him as The Singing Boy. The blues was in his blood.” From Mississippi sharecropping beginnings, Johnson’s father, Leroy, became a Baptist minister. Young Jim took a shine to “jazz, spirituals, and Russian choral music,” she said, citing Deep River as his favourite song but “you can’t put it down to one piece.” Johnson moved to Prince George, B.C. in 1954 to teach high school music and English. He shifted to Cowichan in 1970, and founded the Cowichan Chorale in 1976. Johnson taught respectively at Cowichan, Nanaimo and Brentwood high schools, and gained fame on CBC’s Moods Of Man show. The Chorale entertained until 1982 when he
Jim Johnson died Friday at age 89. moved on and the Chorale morphed into the Duncan Choral Society, Sheila explained. It was Johnson’s magnetic personality that attracted singers as friends. “Jim had that innate ability to attract people to him wherever he went,” said Sheila. The date of his celebration of life was pending.
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s the Tour de Rock cycling team prepares to start its trek, the valley and other locations around the island are gearing up for special fundraisers and events to mark the team’s arrival. The team of 13 police of¿cers, two media members and two special guests sets out from Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 22. Arrival in the valley will be a week and a few days later. In the meantime, special community events that precede the visit by the riders included a barbecue at the Mill Bay Co-Op on Deloume Road Monday, with food by donation to support the tour. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Canadian Tire Tee-Off for the tour took place at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Participants enjoyed dinner, golf, prizes and an auction. Once the riders arrive, the annual Red Serge dinner in Duncan will be on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Mr. Mike’s. The event begins at 6 p.m. and tickets go for $40 apiece, available at Thrifty Foods, Coast Capital Savings and the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment. The riders arrive in Chemainus
Participants enjoy the chocolate fountain at the annual Red Serge Dinner in 2009. Monday, Oct. 1. They travel Coast Capital is the ofÂżcial tour from there to Lake Cowichan sponsor. and Duncan the next day on an “Every branch is involved,’’ said 81-kilometre trek and head from Whittome. Duncan through Shawnigan Lake Duncan staffers are selling rafĂ€e and Mill Bay Wednesday, Oct. 3 tickets now for four baskets. en route to the Âżnale in Victoria. “Local merchants have been very Coast Capital Savings Duncan generous, a good response from the branch manager Linda Whitcommunity,’’ said Whittome. tome is heading the planning for Whittome is one of seven memthe Duncan festivities at Beverly bers of the local committee. Corners. “This year, I think my Âżrst The riders are due to arrive there communication with people was at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 2. in March,’’ she said of the early “They’ll be here for a while planning. and do their presentations,’’ said This is the 15th year of the rider Whittome. — the 14th for Whittome — and
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it’s hard to keep things fresh, but there have been some noticeable changes overall. “At the beginning, there was more people getting their head shaved,’’ she said. “That’s changed over the years.’’ People have remained generous to the cause in difÂżcult times. “The economy, the way it is now, there’s a lot of funding cutbacks for a lot of organizations,’’ Whittome pointed out. “The tour always manages to pull in a good amount. Certainly over the years, I’ve seen the beneÂżts and the cures.’’
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Cyber-Bullying & Social Media Safety: parent presentation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gym, Cowichan Secondary School. Free.
Storytimer: Stories, songs and activities for children ages three to five and a caregiver, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Dropin attendance at the South Cowichan Library. Call 250743-5436.
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kids were thrilled to take part in “Kids Learn to Fish” in Chemainus, ride the steam train at the Discovery Centre, participate in Duncan’s Centennial Parade, and swim at the local pool. Planned activities are a careful balance between relaxation and physical activity, arts and creative expression, organized games and free play, and always includes lively conversation. This year’s rendezvous point was aboard the Cowichan Community Resource Bus parked at the Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road. The grounds were perfect for sports, the Slip ‘n’ Slide, and Capture the Flag games. The bus, which was stationary for this summer program, provided the onboard kitchen where kids could have that missed breakfast or prepare their picnic lunches. The bus, usually hosting the onboard StrongStart during the school year, was a perfect home for this year’s summer camp. As kids have new experiences, try new activities, and learn new skills, they find more of themselves. Capping registrations at 8 kids for each camp week, creates the best opportunity for kids to develop friendships with peers and camp counsellors. The Cowichan Family Life Summer Day Camp offered a fabulous summer transition and over 50 kids found more of their ‘muchness’ this summer.
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program for families of persons with a mental illness, 7 p.m. to register, contact Kees or Diane at 250-597-1718.
Design Charette: Cobble Hill Age Friendly Assessment & Housing. A hands-on workshop to explore alternative designs and uses for the Cobble Hill Commons site located at 1461 Fisher Rd. 9 a.m. to noon, Cobble Hill Hall. RSVP to Maddy Koch, CVRD Planning and Development at mkoch@ cvrd.bc.ca or 250-746-2632. South End Seniors Social Club: Every third Thursday for lunch at 11:45 a.m. at Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd. (tickets can be purchased at the office). Other activities are planned throughout the year. For information, please contact Gloria Davies (250) 743-9485 glodav@shaw.ca or Gloria Solley (250) 929-8592 gsolley@ shaw.ca.
Janelle Guyatt and Quinn Dohmeier deposit money into a helmet outside Duncan Mall on Saturday during the Cowichan Valley Fire Prevention Association’s helmet drive for a new safety house. Andrew Leong
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Duncan Christian School students Rylie Halloran and Ames Rae hoist a sack of rice atop a manlift provided by Cowichan Town Centre outside Thrifty Foods Friday to promote their annual Rice Raiser event. From Sept 25 to 29, DCS is urging Thrifty Foods customers to purchase bags of rice for the Cowichan Food Basket Society. Thrifty’s will donate a portion of each purchase to a hunger relief project in Burundi. Melanie Dekker: singer/ songwriter/performer, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.
his book, Juan de Fuca’s Strait: Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Tickets are $5. Call 250-748-7246.
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Multicultural Leadership Group: creating a welcoming, happy, diverse and unified community through helpful, charitable services, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Quw’utzun’ Cultural Centre, Suite 205, 394 Duncan St., Duncan. Call 250-743-5685.
Friday Three Worlds CD Release Concert: Classical guitar musician Brad Prevedoros in concert with Niel Golden and Greg Joy at the Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 at the Art House, or by calling 250-743-5846. Gallery Opening: light CLAY+WOOD art show. Margit Nellemann Studio & Gallery, 8350 Richards Trail. 7:10 p.m.
Lions Club Centennial Murals: The Duncan Lions Club and the Centennial Committee of the City of Duncan invite everyone to the unveiling of the Centennial murals, which were commissioned by the Lions Club as a gift to the city in its Centennial year. The unveiling will be held in front of the Valley Seniors’ Organization at 198 Government St. at 2 p.m. Seniors Dance: September is back so members and guests put on your dancing shoes and come to the Valley Senior Centre, 198 Government St. (next to the Round Building). Dance to the music of Danny and the Seniors. Time is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and the cost for each is a measly $8. Includes a light lunch. For info, call 250-7464433 www.valley-senior.org. Open House for Essential Skills Day: learn essential skills for employment, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Global Vocational Services, 80 Station Street, free admission.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Roger Gilbert Ketch on September 14, 2012. Roger was a caring, loving husband, dad, grandpa, father-in-law, brother , uncle and friend. Roger is lovingly remembered by his best friend and wife of 40 years Lana, children Kari-Ann (Jeff) Estey, Boycie (Riley), Roger (Lindsay), Lynn and mother-in-law Kathleen and his ever so precious grandchildren Peyton, Kaylie, Makenna and Kaleb. Roger has left us to join his parents Boycie and Dorothy, brother Robert, sister Ruby and father-in-law Auby in Heaven. Roger’s pride and joy were his family and was equally proud of his children , and adored his 4 grandchildren with all his heart. He had a passion for old cars and enjoyed many laughs with his brothers at the shop, or just hanging at Daly’s. He loved his morning coffee or evening tea in his garden with the love of his life Lana, a garden he was so proud of, if you saw Roger at your door with a large white plastic bag you knew he was bringing you love from his garden. Roger loved garage sales and circling the stores for a good mark down, and always letting others know of his deal. Halloween and Christmas were among Roger’s favorite time of the year, he always went above and beyond with his yard and putting smiles on the faces of everyone, and the twinkle in his eye at Christmas morning seeing his wife, all his kids and grandkids gathered in his home, we will miss dad’s amazing Christmas morning breakfasts. Roger had a heart of gold when it came to babies, if there was a baby around it wouldn’t be long until it was in his loving arms, He had a strong love for his mother-in-law Kathleen and would do anything for her, visiting her as much as he could, and it wasn’t hard to see how much she loved and appreciated her son-in-law. Dad can be remembered for never being late, if an event was at two he was there at one. Dad you were way too early for this one. Dad’s latest joy was the Ketch family reunion where he enjoyed mingling with family young and old, thank you Kenny Shaw for making our dad burst into laughter, those are the moments, the memories. Life will not be the same without you, Disneyland will be empty without you there, we will cherish every moment that we shared together, and mom will miss your simple but sweet signature “love meâ€? on every card. Dad would want everyone to love and forgive as he did. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm at New Life Baptist Church (1839 Tzouhalem Road) with Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery and Reception at Duncan Meadows. If lieu of owers donations to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation can be made in Roger’s Memory. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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November 25, 1912 – September 7, 2012 Connie passed away peacefully at Shawnigan Lake, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband David in 2000. She is remembered by her daughter, Shirley Mulvenna and her husband Alan, son Rod Garbutt and his wife Karen, grandchildren ZoĂŤ and Carley Mulvenna and David Garbutt, great grandson Kyson Garbutt-Webb, step grandson Aaron Watt, step granddaughters Melissa Nottingham-Mosquera and Emily Clements and step great-grandchldren Patrick Watt, Aiden and Matias Nottingham-Mosquera and Jacob Clements. Connie was born in Kelowna B.C. She married David when he returned from overseas in July 1945, and moved with him to Maple Bay where she resided on Arbutus Avenue until 2004. She was an avid gardener and an active member of the community for all her adult life, serving as Akela with 1st Quamichan Cub troop and as a member of the Cowichan Women’s Auxilliary. She will be remembered by her family and all who knew her as a caring and outgoing person with a great sense of humour and as host, along with husband David to many a gathering around the kitchen table in the “House of Teaâ€?at 943 Arbutus. A service of remembrance and celebration of Connie’s life will be held at St. Peters Quamichan at 2:00 p.m. on Friday September 21st, to be followed by a gathering at the Maple Bay Fire Hall. Sincere thanks to the sta of Acacia Ty Mawr care home at Shawnigan Lake for their loving care of Connie in her ďŹ nal years.
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Call (416-929-7797) INFORMATION You can make a difference... 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.
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Begins October 1st, 2012 3 month course $600 plus HST 1 hour class - 1 hour practicum per day Mon - Fri (class either 10-11am or 3-4pm) Come in or call Lori for outline and application. Possible employment upon completion.
Van Isle Accounting 105 Kenneth St., Duncan (250) 746-0642
HELP WANTED Reach most sportsmen & women in BC advertise in the 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis! The largest outdoor magazine in BC, 450,000 copies plus two year edition! This is the most effective way to advertise your business in BC. Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335. or email: fish@blackpress.ca
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.
ACCOUNTANT Pacific Energy, one of the Cowichan Valley’s most desirable employer’s, is one of Canada’s preeminent manufacturers of quality wood and gas hearth products. We are seeking an Accountant to perform a variety of accounting support functions. Although an accounting designation is not essential for this Part Time role – 3 days per week – some form of professional accountancy could be an asset. Please forward your resume in confidence to Chuck Richardson at
For experienced
Full Time
Dishwashers and
Line Cooks to join our Dynamic
Duncan Garage Farm Store Team Competitive wages Call Susan or Jamie 250-748-6223 We will be accepting resumes all week! EDITOR. THE Sundre RoundUp, a 2,000 circulation weekly, requires an experienced editor. Sundre is 110 km northwest of Calgary. Full benefit package. Apply: Lea Smaldon, 5013 - 51 Street, Olds, AB, T4H 1P6. 403-556-7510; lsmaldon@olds.greatwest.ca
CHEMAINUS TOURS is seeking a mature high school student to do paddock cleanup, bus washing, and other chores. Must have transportation (ie: bike). Also taking applications for a part time bus driver. Must be able to drive a stick shift, and know Vancouver Island roads. Email jim@chemainustours.com or call 250-246-5055.
Female Caregiver required, PT hours including 2 weekends/month. Must be experienced in behaviours. Send resume to annteeka@telus.net
D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB. is looking for BUNCHER, SKIDDER, FORWARDER and PROCESSOR Operators If you are looking for full time work, please submit your resume to hr@isley.ca or fax 780532-1250
FOXSTONE STABLE requires 2 experienced stable staff, for mucking, turnout, feeding and chores. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm and Saturday, 8am to 12pm. email resumes to foxstone@shaw.ca or fax 250-748-3278
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 FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Sept. 29 & October 27 courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
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STOCK & CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON is required by the Honey Pot Liquor StoreF/T & P/T positions available. You need to be efficient and be able to work independently and have a willingness to work weekends & afternoon shifts. Excellent customer service skills are a must. Please bring resume to 2690 Mill Bay Rd and ask for Donnalee. No phone calls please.
$30,000-$400,000yr.
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Experienced cook with minimum 3 year exp for busy diner in Duncan. Phone between 8-11am (250) 597-0400. References required.
TAXI DRIVER, permanent P/T days or P/T nights. Need Class 1, 2 or 4 license. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to Duncan Taxi (250)746-4987.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HATCHERY HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN Oceans Hatchery, Duncan BC We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hard working team member to join Mainstream Canada. Our company is the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company, focused on being one of the major global salmon farming companies. We strive for quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture. This position specializes in general hatchery husbandry operations, including incubation, water quality monitoring, mortality removals, and smolt transfers. This full-time position has a shift schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off. While this is an entry level position, knowledge and experience with salmon hatchery operations would be an asset. Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and criminal record check.
If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pat Ladine
Baby & Community 746-4236 Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 Chemainus & Crofton Chemainus 246-4463 Business & Professional Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Lake Cowichan 932-4664 Myrna 746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca Duncan
The Cowichan Intercultural Society is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been operating in the Cowichan Valley Region for 31 years. We are the leading community resource for a variety of settlement services to immigrants, and for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities. We have a rich history of collaboration with cross-sectoral organizations, businesses, and all levels of government. The Settlement Coordinator will work closely to deliver settlement and integration services to newcomer clients and create reports in a timely manner. The incumbent will support the integration of Settlement, Bridging, ELSA and ESLSAP, as well as provide planning and implementation for the Women’s group and Men’s Group. Secondarily, the Settlement Coordinator will work to integrate other CIS projects and programs with the Settlement, Integration and Languages Team. The ideal candidate will have: • a sensitivity for intercultural and inclusive communities; • a demonstrated track record of successful program assistance; • post-secondary education in counselling, psychology or related discipline; • excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communications; • a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; • ability to work flexible hours; • experience with non-profit organizations and structure; • ability to work closely with a team; • familiarity with MS Office; • be fluent in English; fluent in a second language (preferable); • ability to exercise discretion; • ability to share vision and mission and engage others in support of CIS.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Interested candidates should provide resume and cover letter in PDF format to: Deborah Conner at HYPERLINK "mailto:cis@cis-iwc.org" cis@ cis-iwc.org For further information about this position, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.cis-iwc.org" www.cis-iwc.org
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
WrapZone Duncan
Chuck@pacificenergy.net
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Cowichan Intercultural Society
Settlement Coordinator Position
This is a 25 hour per week position. Salary is $18/hr. The successful candidate will receive two weeks holidays.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING
HELP WANTED
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RENOVATED HOTEL in Holland, Manitoba, 134 seat bar w/patio, 30 seat restaurant, four rooms and living quarters. Turn key operation w/equipment, $259,900 obo. Contact 1-204-799-4152.
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HELP WANTED
We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan. If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada 203-919 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C2 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state “Hatchery Technician” in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 28, 2012
Employment Opportunity
CHILD SAFETY SOCIAL WORKER Reference No. LS-CS-SW-0912
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem’ Child Safety Manager, Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem’ Child & Family Services is seeking a Child Safety Social Worker. The successful candidate will be required to provide services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and to assist with the preservation of the family unit. This is a fulltime permanent position. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide family support/repatriation services • Assess risk of abuse/neglect • Ability to implement strength based practice for families • Develop plans to ensure child(ren) safety • Ful¿ll role of guardian for children in care • Coordinate and /or refer families and children to community services • Ensure the con¿dentiality and security of ¿les • Prepare documents for court • Prepare and present evidence for Family Court QUALIFICATIONS: • MSW or CYC / BSW Degree and/ or equivalent work experience in Human Services ¿eld plus 3-years of experience in Child Family Services is required • C4 through C6 Delegation Levels is an asset • Participate in Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program • Extensive experience working with youth, children and families • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Of¿ce Suite programs • Knowledge of all areas of child development and family dynamics • Knowledge of Aboriginal traditions and values • Speci¿c knowledge of Cowichan community is an asset • Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) is required • Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required Please refer to Reference No. LS-CS-SW-0912 when submitting your cover letter, resume, and three references to: Human Resources Manager, Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Email: resume@cowichantribes.com Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
HELP WANTED Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Mostly evening work, starting at 8–16 hours per week and could work up to full time hours. We offer generous compensation, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. PART-TIME POSITION available at local health food store. Must be able to work Fridays & Saturdays. Cashier experience helpful. Reply to File A 986, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCHwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 SPEEDY GLASS, Duncan, requires receptionist/CSR. Permanent P/T Fridays and Saturdays leading to more hours. Exceptional customer service skills, a positive attitude and computer experience required. This position is physically and mentally demanding. Drop off resume in person to 2724 Beverly Street. No phone calls.
WRECKER OPERATOR Required for Mill Bay based tow company, Class 1 license required. Applicants should live in the Mill Bay area. Fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-743-1525
INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at office: 780-8462231; fax: 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; cell 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY position available immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, benefits, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511. LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator. Must have current oilfield tickets, up-todate drivers abstract. Benefit package. Fax 403-845-3903.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
JOURNEYMAN HEAVY Equipment Technicians. Due to a steady growth in our industry we currently have multiple positions open for our field service division. Mining and large construction equipment experience is an asset. We offer very competitive wages and benefits. Apply: office@dutchmen.ca
SECHELT WASTE Company seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
NORMAN ROCKWELL rare books. Norman Rockwell, 60 Year Retrospective (Thomas S. Buechner). A soft cover in good condition w/ pullout prints of Rockwell’s art published in 1972. Second book, Norman Rockwell Illustrator (Arthur L. Guptill). Hard cover in hard cover box, good condition has history and beautiful art work. Published in 1946. Asking $100 ea or $175 for both. Call (250)924-7866.
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.
FILL DIRT wanted. End of Gibbons Rd. area. Easy access. Phone 250-748-7773 or 250-701-5920.
MECHANICAL DRAFTSPERSON PACIFIC ENERGY, a manufacturer of quality hearth products, has a requirement for a Mechanical Draftsperson proficient in Solidworks. Consideration will be given to candidates with proficiency in other CAD software. Hands-on skills in sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc would be an asset. Please forward your resume to
Chuck Richardson at chuck@pacificenergy.net
or deliver in person to Pacific Energy, 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan.
PRODUCTION WELDERS Pacific Energy is seeking mig welders for their wood stove production line. A ticket is not required. We offer a great opportunity to start your welding career while earning competitive wage rates. The company also offers an excellent fully company paid benefits package. Please deliver your resume in person or by e-mail to the attention of Chuck Richardson at 2975 Allenby Rd, Duncan chuck@pacificenergy.net
VOLUNTEERS Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca
WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS
M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
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.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
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.
JEWELS, FURS
BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. Call or text 250-510-1963
BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FLOORING FLOOR INSTALLER (retired) looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, re-stretch & repairs. No job too small. (250)715-5852
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! “Peace” beginner’s drum kit, 7’ extension ladder, 12’ extension ladder, Bass guitar speaker cabinet with 2x JBL K140 speakers, 50’ high pressure water hose, Lawn Boy 20” self-propelled lawnmower. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
CROFTON, 7986 Edmund St. Sept 22. Garage Sale 9am3pm. Books, furniture & more.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design
CLEANING SERVICES
FENCING
FAMILY FIRST Home Services. Certified Health Care cleaning and yard maintenance. Free est. Satisfaction guaranteed. 250-857-0389. FamilyFirstHomeServices.com House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-510-5610 Shawna’s Sparkling Touch Home Cleaning Service. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Licenced and Insured. (250)210-0872
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
30 yr’s Experience
We fix everything
HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
(250) 701-8319
250-748-5062
MOVING & STORAGE
HAULING AND SALVAGE
BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! (250)743-2714.
Delivery Guy
(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca
DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
NEED NEW GUTTERS? Call Budget for all gutter needs. Free estimates. 250-743-2714
www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca
No HST
Lowest Price Guarantee
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Will give you the competitive edge needed for today’s market. Let us help you sell your home. JanSu Gardening & Redesign 250-715-9006
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
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Cobble Hill: Huge Garage sale, something for everyone. Early birds welcome! Sat., Sept 22, 9-2. 4080 Balsam Dr, Cherry Pt. Beach.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362
SELLING YOUR HOME? Garden Curb Appeal & Home Staging
Garage Sales
GARAGE SALES
9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY
Free estimates
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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
2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, #25203
NO BANK NEEDED! We will “rent-to-own” you this gorgeous executive home in Duncan! Upper Floor: 3Bdrm, 2 baths. Lower Floor: 1Bdrm suite. Monthly Rent $2,000 $2,200. Deposit Required. www.wesellhomesbc.com 1-250-616-9053
FURNITURE
HOLISTIC HEALTH
250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.
RENT-TO-OWN In: THE PROPERTIES
SEASONED Fir firewood, $180 cord split & delivered locally. (250)715-1505
Service Directory Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away
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
MAPLE FIREWOOD, Free. 6 trees down, but you must cut into rounds & clean up. Fairview Way. (250)748-5427
LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost $1500), high quality vinyl, asking $800. 1 (250)748-7388
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
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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.
REAL ESTATE
CROFTON, MULTI Family Moving Sale, Sat Sept 22, 9-2, 8145 Musgrave St. off Robert, Rain or Shine. Window A/C, microwave stand, bar chairs, heaters, TV stand, kitchen supplies, & house decor, craft supplies, desk, BBQ, cook books, DVD’s, bird cage, butcher block island, shape stepper, toaster oven, spinning wheel & LOT’s more!
PAINTING METICULOUS PAINTING of interiors for over 15 years. Call the Paint Saint today. (250)701-5695.
DUNCAN, Sat Sept 22, 8:30 2, 1015 Vista Ave, off Cairnsmore. Baby clothes/items, furniture, awning, & MORE!!!
PLUMBING
DUNCAN, Sat Sept 22, 9-12, #438-2885 Boys Rd, M/H park, second gate.
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
GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!
DUNCAN: Multi-family garage sale, Sept 22, 8-1pm. 2321 Regina Dr, furniture, lots for everyone! DUNCAN, Sat Sept 22, 8-2, 2121 Tzhouhalem Rd, several houseowners. Marine items, household, clothing, books, etc
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
GARAGE SALES
SOLD IN ERROR A large tent weekend of 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 250-7486740 or Community Policing 250-701-9145. Thank you. MASSIVE GARAGE SALE. Over 20 years worth of stuff! at Good Used Cars - corner of Fisher Rd & Trans Canada.
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE
Queen of Angels School and
St. Edward’s Church
23rd Annual Plant and Harvest Sale Saturday, Sept 22, 2012 9 - 1:30 Corner of Tzouhalem & Maple Bay Roads. Outdoor Sale has moved to church basement. Indoor Sales in two school gyms. Follow the signs! Books, Toys, Puzzles, Baking, Games, Dolls, Plants, Craft supplies, Boutique, Linens, Household, Office supplies, Garage & Workshop items and MORE!. Tea Room, Hamburgers & Hotdogs .
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, LOWER
CARS
TOWING
1700 SQ’ warehouse w/ retail and office space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view. 1800 SQ FT Commercial/light industrial unit in modern strata complex with highway exposure in Duncan area with front office. Lrg front & rear 16’ overhead doors. Ample outside storage area. Call 250746-7407. AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/office, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811 or 250-474-3585.
LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available now. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca
MILL BAY- 1 bdrm legal suite, bright, quiet main floor. Separate entrance, all inclusive. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail now. $775/mo. 250-743-0665.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
$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). CHEMAINUS: 1 bdrm heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $625. Leave msg (250)245-8869. CLOSE TO Cowichan Bay: Spacious 1 bdrm oceanfront apt. Vaulted ceilings, large deck, 6 appls. NS/NP, $800. (250)715-1789,(250)732-3304. DUNCAN: 2bdrm adult oriented condo, second floor, bright, very clean, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, balcony, quiet neighbours. N/S, no pets, walking distance to shopping. Prefer 1 year lease. $800/mo. Oct. 1st. Topnotch references required with credit check. 250-748-1388 GREAT PLACE to live. Life made easy. No-step 3-bdrm 1400 sq.ft. Rancher. Move-in ready. Peaceful stone manor. Close to hospital & amenities. $365,000. inclds hst. Call Gord at 250-710-1947.
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.
HOMES WANTED
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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY Sun Peaks Duplex For Sale
Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
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COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392. COWICHAN BAY- 2 bdrm character cottage, 1 bath, garden & yard, office space, large deck, some water views, W/D. N/S, no dogs please. Good refs. $1100+ utils. Sept 15. Call 250 746-6977. SAHTLAM- Riverside studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. $650. Avail now. (250)748-2031. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 1 bdrm with loft, furnished, 6 appls, beach, docks, Sept/12June/13. Incl’s cable, $750. N/S. Cat only. (250)812-0244.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON: LARGE bright newly reno’d 2 bdrm grd floor, self contained, W/D. Quiet neighborhood, N/S, small pet ok. Avail Oct. 1. $950 inclds heat/hydro. Call 250-2463648, 250-710-6313. CROFTON. SPACIOUS 2bdrm. F/S, fireplace, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825./mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810. DUNCAN: BRIGHT, clean 2bdrm. 2-level. W/D, 5 appl’s, propane F/P. Priv yard. Safe, quiet cul-de-sac, near park. NS/NP. $950. (250)746-8128. DUNCAN 3BDRM sxs duplex near Drinkwater school, laminate floors, carport, F/S, W/D. $1050 + utils. Small pets ok. ALSO, 2 bdrm in 4-Plex near Hospital, recent reno’d, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, N/P, $950 mo incls utils, avail now. Call (250)537-4319 (Ref’s req’d). DUNCAN, newer s/s 4-bed, 2 bath, F&S, W&D hookup, N/P, N/S. Oct 1st. $1300. Ref req. 250-746-1956 DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Avail. now. (250)748-9059 DUNCAN, Stonehaven, 4 yr old duplex, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, laundry room, F/S, $1300/mo. Avail now. N/S. No Pets. On bus route. (604)418-3239 DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 LAKE COWICHAN. 2 bdrm reno’d SxS duplex, private, quiet rural setting, F/S. 15mins to Duncan. $550. + utils. 250749-4061.
HOMES FOR RENT CHERRY PT- 1.5 bdrm waterfront mobile home. NS/NP. $950/mo inclds utils. Call (250)743-2370. COBBLE HILL - Douglas Hill, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 storey home on acreage, double carport, fireplace, wood stove, 4 appl’s. $1300. Oct 1. (250)252-0289 COWICHAN BAY, remodelled character home on 1 acre, available now. 4 Bdrms, 1.5 bath, wood/elec heat, fresh paint, N/S. $1,300/mo. (250)743-5646 (leave message) DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus attached studio space, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $775 + util. Avail Oct 1. (250)7466383 or (250)510-6383 DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home, on bus route, close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, Internet & cable incl. Oct 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679
RENT-TO-OWN in Cobble Hill, Open concept home, fully irrigated landscaped yard w/hot tub. 2Bdrm upstairs w/2Bdrm in-law-suite downstairs. Close to Shawigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria & 20 minutes to Duncan. $2100/m. $500/m rent credit. Apply at: www.Island-Rent-To-Own.com 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
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Less sin, but still no win for Isles Don Bodger
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t’s still not a win, but a big improvement by the Kerry Park Islanders. After a parade to the penalty box the previous game in a 10-3 loss to the Victoria Cougars, the Islanders did a much better job of keeping their emotions in check during a 5-4 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League setback against the Westshore Wolves Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena.
“We stayed out of the box for the most part,’’ said Islanders’ coach Trent Brandvold. “We only had four penalties.’’ Unfortunately, two of those four power-play situations still produced goals by the Wolves. “In our defence, there was just a few missed assignments,’’ said Brandvold. “That’s why they were allowed to score. “The guys looked like they were working a lot harder than the last game.’’ Newcomers Kyle Horsman and
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Puck battle pits Cowichan Valley Capitals’ veteran Mikael Jung against Victoria’s Blake Thompson in B.C. Hockey League action at Cowichan Arena, the home-opener for the Caps.
Caps learn the hard way Raising expectations: Games put young team in a different light Don Bodger
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he young Cowichan Valley Capitals are going to have games where they’re all over the map. The two extremes were seen in weekend B.C. Hockey League action, as the Caps lost a wild west shootout 8-7 in overtime on the road to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Friday and then fell 2-1 to the Victoria Grizzlies in a much tighter affair in the team’s home-opener Saturday at Cowichan Arena. “It’s going to be this way for a while,’’ said Caps’ head coach Jim Ingram. But he’s determined to stay the course with a talented group of players who are going to need time to gel. “We’ve got some kids here,’’ conceded Ingram. “We just need to keep working. “We got as mentally prepared as we could in the off-season. You’re constantly working with them. We don’t want them freelancing, feeling they’ve got a grasp on things. It’s just banging the habits out of them and raising the expectation level.’’ Ingram started rookie goalie Alex Orth in Port Alberni and he only lasted 5:41 after
giving up three goals. “I’m sure he wanted a couple of those back,’’ said Ingram. Veteran goaltending partner Derek Dun could relate to Orth’s situation. “Dunner went over and talked to him and had a similar debut as a junior player,’’ said Ingram. Dun went in to ¿nish the game and was beaten for ¿ve goals himself. Orth has put his start behind him and will look for better things next time. In consulting with assistant coach Dave Johnston, Ingram could see the high-scoring affair developing. “I said to Dave it was going to be a last shot wins game,’’ said Ingram. Caps’ Steen Cooper racked up four points on two goals and two assists. The Bulldogs’ Lars Hepso piled on six points. The Caps nursed a 1-0 lead into the last 10 minutes on the Grizzlies, but couldn’t hold on. Two of the Fitzgerald triplets — Leo and Gerry — turned the tables with goals for Victoria. “We were better on Saturday to a certain degree,’’ said Ingram. “We didn’t give ourselves a chance to win other than being close.’’ The Caps are at home to Nanaimo Friday.
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Nolan Kinney joined the team from Invermere and Castlegar, respectively, and had two points apiece on a line with James Sneddon, who scored a goal. That instantly gave the Islanders more scoring depth to complement the Corey Peterson-Kyle PetersonAlex Milligan combination. “Obviously, just before that (Kyle) Peterson was the only one scoring pretty much,’’ said Brandvold. The Islanders are at Peninsula Friday and host Oceanside Saturday at Kerry Park Arena.
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Colby Peleshaty Marginal improvements are actually quite big for sprinters like Colby Peleshaty because their races are so short. Peleshaty, 17, a Grade 12 Frances Kelsey student and CVAC Jaguars member, recorded a personal best 11.37 seconds in the 100 metres during the Legion national track and field championships in Prince Edward Island. His 200-metre best of 23.1 seconds came during a meet in Nanaimo. “I think I can go faster,’’ said Peleshaty. “More training, you get better form. The form is what’s making me go faster now.’’ He trains in Victoria with Dacre Bowen after school. Giving chase to brother Chase, 21, is an added incentive, as part of the track talent that exists in the family genes. “My dad used to run track,’’ added Peleshaty. “It’s the sport I liked the most.’’ view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger
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Weinreich team takes top spot in Lake Cowichan
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Curling season always gets off to a great start in the valley thanks to the Lake Cowichan Home Centre skins game. The event in Lake Cowichan attracted a great turnout of top teams from around the mid- and south-island. The Nanaimo foursome of Kevin Weinreich, Kalia Van Osch, Keith Clarke and
Myrna Proulx were the big winners. Sarah Wark was pleased how well her new team of Kesa Van Osch, Nicole Backe and Janelle Erwin did. “We definitely got into a groove by the end of it which was really nice,’’ noted Wark, who praised Rod Peters for his support of the event.
Friendship Cup good for competition and recreation Two styles: Some teams already operating at high efficiency while others just enjoy the playing time Don Bodger
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There’s no stopping Nicole Crowley of Shawnigan Lake, despite the best efforts of Mount Doug’s Regina Elizondo, as she heads down the Äeld.
little Friendship goes a long way. The appropriately-named Friendship Cup provides a helping hand to teams that need it. At the same time, it offers a great competitive situation for the higher-calibre teams to start the high school girls’ ¿eld hockey season with a bang. Either way, the Brentwood College tournament, with games played at the Cowichan Sportsplex and Shawnigan Lake School, put players back into game mode quickly for the short two-month season. “The tournament, as a whole, it’s so hard for teams to get people together,’’ said organizer and Brentwood coach Alanna Martin of the early juncture since students returned to school. “It allows your competitive teams, like Cowichan and Collingwood, to play. The ¿nal was an incredible ¿nal.’’ Collingwood, a ¿rst-time tournament participant and runnerup to Shawnigan Lake School in last season’s AA provincial ¿nal, prevailed 2-1.
Other teams not quite as structured were mixed in more of a recreational style to give everyone playing time. “To me, that’s what a lot of it’s about — to give your kids experience and game time and get them going,’’ said Martin, who also happens to be the commissioner for B.C. girls’ ¿eld hockey this season. Brentwood has a super talent in Amanda McLean on its roster. “Other than that, a lot of our kids, hockey for them is part of their experience at Brentwood and they have commitments to the ¿ne arts and to the community,’’ said Martin. Gillian Braun is back as coach of the Cowichan girls after a ¿ve-year absence. “The kids are looking great,’’ said Braun. “It seems they’re thirsting for being pushed and having boundaries.’’ Braun coached three of the current players when they were six years old. They’ve blossomed ever since. “I’m glad I can actually bring something to them, rather than just being a bystander,’’ she said. Braun said Cowichan was unlucky to lose the ¿nal. “For so early in the season, I was really
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Sticking with her check allows Shylayne Davidson of Cowichan to chase down Sammy Johnston of Brentwood College. impressed by both teams. “I was really pleased with our ball movement. Their general knowledge of the game is good.’’ Kelly Koepp’s Shawnigan team will be counting heavily on returnees Lindsay Moulaison, Nicole Crowley and Taylor Hamm along with Casey Crowley after many members of last season’s provincial championship side graduated.
“They’re a young team, but I would say a good mixture to work with,’’ said Koepp. Shawnigan held Collingwood to a 1-1 tie. The juniors who moved up are looking strong like last year’s nucleus of seniors. “It’s a similar grouping,’’ said Koepp. “If they stick together and go to Grade 12, they’re going to be really strong competition by that time.’’
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FOR THE LOVE OF Nanaimo Mountie finds a new passion as he trains for this year’s Tour de Rock
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onst. Chris Fernandes has a new love in his life – cycling. Fernandes is representing the Nanaimo RCMP on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2012 team. At 59, he is also one of the oldest riders to tackle the Tour, but he’s motivated by his quest for a new athletic challenge and the fact that his two-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia in September. Raising money to fight childhood cancer seemed like something he could do to fight back. “You get this feeling of helplessness, where you’d like to help, but there’s nothing you can do. In my case, there is something I can do,” Fernandes said. Fernandes retired from the RCMP after 36 “I like to years of service – 30 of them in Nanaimo – challenge myself. serving as a general duty officer and in several I’m not afraid to other positions. When he retired in 2009, he immediately breathe hard.” signed up as a reserve constable and still shows – Chris Fernandes up for work each day. Fernandes has always been athletic and taken on sports that were sure to test his ability and endurance. He is a member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue and was one of the original members of the B.C. RCMP dive team, now known as the RCMP Dive Recovery Team. For Fernandes it’s no big deal to hike to the top of Mount Benson in Nanaimo or hop on a bike and put 50 kilometres under his tires. “I like challenging myself,” Fernandes said. “I’m not afraid to breathe hard. The way I see it is if I stay in shape well enough and I see something and I want to try it, I can still do it.” His newfound love for cycling came as a surprise to him, but it was evident at the end of the first 20-kilometre training ride in March when the trainees returned to the Parksville RCMP detachment and Fernandes opted to cycle back to his home in Nanaimo instead of catching a lift back to town. “Other than riding to work, I hadn’t done a lot of biking,”
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Chris Fernandes sets sights on the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock trek, which begins in Port Alice on Sept. 23. Fernandes said. “This has been kind of a bonus because I’ve actually found another sport that I really enjoy doing.” But even someone in Fernandes’s physical condition is tested by Tour de Rock training, especially on “speed nights” when riders train to produce high bursts of speed over a 36-kilometer course, much of it uphill, to build stamina and lung capacity. Fernandes previously fundraised before for Vision Quest and for Nanaimo Search and Rescue and hopes to raise at least $10,000 during this year’s Tour de Rock for pediatric cancer research. “As much as I can,” he said.
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Cowichan wave eventually rolls over Gorge Don Bodger
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Heads-up play is made by Cowichan’s Bram Taylor in airborne pursuit of the ball with Gorge’s Sebai Yamen.
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Park. It managed to stay in a scoreless game with Cowichan until halftime but the tide turned in the second half. Cowichan got goals from Dan Citra at 58 and 70 minutes and Tyler Hughes sent the ball directly into the net off the goalie’s hands on a corner kick at 78 minutes for a 3-0 win. “The other team defended quite well,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “We Âżnally broke through. It took a while to get a goal. It wasn’t for a lack of chances.’’ An early chance came from a rebound off a
Kevin Brown shot that went right to Matt Arnett, but he couldn’t convert. As luck would have it, Martin noted all those great chances went for naught and then Cowichan scored a couple of Àukey goals in the end. Martin went with the same starting lineup as the previous Bays game before making subs again in the late stages. Goalkeeper Joel Wilson had an easy time recording the shutout. Cowichan’s current homestand has now been extended to nine straight, including a visit by Castaways Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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