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riday’s deadline for local municipal election nominations brought 78 names up for consideration in the coming Nov. 15 vote. But it was one name in particular that drew the most immediate attention. After seven terms spanning 21 years, Rob Hutchins will not be Ladysmith mayor. Instead, he is giving up the chains of office to pursue a pair of other roles: a seat on Ladysmith council, and a seat on the Cowichan Valley Board of Education. “At the beginning of this last term, I had stated to those around me that this was my last term,” he said. “As can be expected, I have struggled with the decision. I love this community so much and know I have more to give, but at some time one must past the torch. “I have knocked on Andrew Leong several doors, more than Rob Hutchins: Spear fi shermen Jeff Page shows a large chinook that he caught in the Cowichan River Friday. Page was among a handful of people once, and I was delighted struggled with decision spearfishing off a bridge in the Cowichan River estuary near Cowichan Bay. when passionate and able candidates have chosen to let their name stand. I believe I can support our new mayor in their first term and continue to make a contribution to our community as a member of council.” The chamber’s board has accepted Routley’s at me. I’m really disappointed in myself.” During the past two decades, Hutchins beapology, issued later Thursday, president Julie Thursday saw Routley segue from talking came one of the valley’s most prominent politi- Bill Routley: says he’s really disapScurr said. about Canada’s temporary foreign-workers’ cians thanks to multiple terms as Cowichan pointed in himself after delivering a “I think he was having a very bad day.” program to skills training and local First NaValley Regional District board chairman and Routley told the News Leader Pictorial Tues- tions job opportunities. two failed attempts to become provincial MLA verbal broadside at the Duncan-Coday, as MLA, he took full responsibility for his He challenged chamber members to train — one representing the NDP, another as a B.C. wichan Chamber of Commerce “outrageous” comments, “particularly about and mentor Aboriginal folks “instead of this Liberal. the chamber of commerce representing small whining about whatever problem they have.” It’s not clear at this point whether he will Peter W. Rusland businesses in the Cowichan Valley.” Then Routley blasted chamber members continue as a CVRD director. First, he would News Leader Pictorial “I’ll try and make it up to them by being as who attend the chamber’s annual prestigious have to win a seat on Ladysmith council. Then, helpful as I can be.” Black Tie Awards — the most recent being he would have to be appointed by Ladysmith’s owichan MLA Bill Routley is in Routley noted he’s had personal issues with April 5 at Brentwood College School. new mayor. Typically, a mayor (Gord Horth, apologetic damage control after some individual businesspeople but explained, “Well, they pony up to the plate with their Marsh Stevens and Aaron Stone are the canpuzzling, bitter comments about as MLA, he should have kept his opinions in Black Tie Awards,” he said of the gala he hadn’t didates in Ladysmith ) appoints him or herself, Duncan Cowichan Chamber of check. attended in several years. but that is not always the case. Commerce members he made more on page 4 “I deserve whatever (backlash) people throw more on page 3 Thursday in the legislature.
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Councillor Martin Barker — shown here recently trying his hand at standup comedy at the Duncan Showroom — and every other sitting Duncan councillor is running for re-election. Michelle Staples, and Joe Thorne. Duncan has an estimated 3,641 eligible voters. City voters will also be asked the following nonbinding community opinion questions: 1. Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the costs and benefits of the amalgamation of the municipalities of North Cowichan and the City of Duncan? 2. Are you in favour of spending time and resources to study the options, costs, and benefits of realignment of the existing boundaries of the City of Duncan, either separately, or together with an amalgamation study?
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ine new candidates are challenging Duncan’s entire current council during the Nov. 15 civic election. All sixteen city hopefuls seek to serve city taxpayers under Victoria’s new four-year terms — lengthened from current three-year commitments. Phil Kent faces mayoral challenger Peter Gordon, while members of Kent’s current council take on eight newcomers seeking six council chairs. Those fresh challengers include Katelyn Beale, Roger Bruce, Bobby Cole, John Garrison, Gordy Heppell, John Horgan (not B.C.’s NDP leader), George Nielsen, and Travis Peterson. Incumbent councillors chasing another term include Martin Barker, Michelle Bell, Tom Duncan, Sharon Jackson,
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three-way race for North Cowichan’s next mayor’s chair, plus 20 hopefuls vying for six council seats, gives voters plenty of choice next month in B.C.’s fourth oldest municipality. The Nov. 15 ballot is open to 23,598 eligible voters in North Cowichan, who will elect at least four new councillors. Incumbent mayor Jon Lefebure faces current councillor John Koury, and newcomer Damir Wallener for the chain of office. Just two current councillors, Kate Marsh and Al Siebring, are taking on 18 challengers after fellow councillors Jen Woike, Barb Lines and Ruth
Hartmann decided not to see a fouryear term, opening four seats. Familiar names on the council ballot will include former mayor Tom Walker, former North Cowichan councillor Dave Haywood, plus former Duncan city councillor Paul Fletcher. Others in the race include Joyce Behnsen, Peggy Bran, Heather Campbell, Jenni Capps, Nick Caumanns, Rob Douglas, Jim Fane, George Gates, Maeve Maguire, Jagtar Singh Mann, Lura McCallum, Jeffrey Motley, Greg Robson, and Ron Waller. North Cowichanians will also be asked the following non-binding referendum question: ‘Are you in favour of conducting a study to explore the costs and benefits of the amalgamation of the municipalities of North Cowichan and Duncan?’
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alme Ayr dairy farm’s bid for a mines ministry nod toward a proposed gravel-for-farmland project will heard during an Oct. 16 public meeting at Cobble Hill Hall. The 6 p.m. meeting will see mines’ staff gather public comments about an application to remove 3.2-million cubic metres of gravel from by Shelley and Oliver Balme’s Cobble Hill spread straddling the highway near Dougan Lake. Gravel would slowly be replaced with soil suitable for growing cattle feed. “All we are trying to do is make a piece of our farm, that is deemed
42.7% un-farmable, farmable and keep it in the agricultural land reserve,” the couple stated in an Aug. 13, 2013 public letter tied to their application to the Agricultural Land Commission that gained the ALC’s blessing. The commission’s nod came in spite flak from the Cowichan Valley Regional District board. Directors voted 7-1 this summer against supporting the family’s project basically claiming B.C.’s environment ministry staff would be unable to adequately monitor the fill’s quality. Nearby residents also worried gravel work would mean dust, noise, groundwater issues and reduced property values. “Fifteen trucks a day will make no difference to people’s day-to-day life,” the Balmes countered in their 2013 letter. “Dirt and pollutants that come off the Trans-Canada Highway are closer to any neighbouring vineyard’s grapes than our
project ever will be. “The reason for the 15-year time span is because we are legally allowed to take gravel from our property. “If this gravel went out as pit-run, it would take 50 years and the number of trucks would quantify dramatically.” Cobble Hill Director Gerry Giles wanted the CVRD to gain a measure of control concerning Balme Ayr’s work, and other projects, by amending regional bylaws to allow issuance of temporary-use permits “rather than relying on the (environment) ministry” for enforcement. “All ministries (staff) have been gutted, and that makes them (enforcement) tenuous at best,” she told the News Leader Pictorial, preferring local controls. Now, Balme Ayr’s project is governed by staff at Mines and Environment.
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hanksgiving is a time of kids home from college, yard clean-up before the autumn monsoons hit and well-stuffed turkeys leading to overstuffed people. But how many of you spent time out there actually giving thanks? It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the annoyances in our personal worlds and the injustices of the world in general. So easy, in fact, we tend to forget most of them are what are usually mockingly referred to as First World problems. It’s never a Do you have food on the table? A roof over your head? Are you healthy? bad thing to Have you been physically attacked by appreciate a stranger? Robbed? you have a job? Opportunities what you have toDo learn? Activities you enjoy? People in your life who love you, or whose company you enjoy? If you were able to respond on the good side of each of those questions, chances are you have a lot to be thankful for. It’s amazing that many of the people who are facing very real problems — in our community, they are usually related to health — often talk about the fresh perspective it gives them, about how it makes them appreciate all those things they do have. We certainly have our share of problems, as individuals and as a community, and we need to continue to work to address them. But, at the same time, we also live in a society that offers so much more in terms of opportunity and comfort than any society that came before it. We hope that on this Thanksgiving, you took an opportunity to appreciate that.
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Participatory democracy is exactly what every society should be shooting for. So the sheer number of candidates that emerged for inclusion on the Nov. 15 civic election ballot is great news for our community. Now it needs to be matched by engaged citizens stepping up to learn what these candidates stand for, then marking their choices at the ballot box.
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The base of the Mt. Tzouhalem cross is cracking
On the contrary, strong connections can be made online Lisa Read
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espite growing up in the time of black-and-white television, 8-track stereos and manual typewriters in our typing class, I have embraced technology. I’ve done that both in my personal and professional life, but very much as a late adopter. It wasn’t until the internet became available to all and sundry that I purchased my first computer. I quickly became an eager advocate for communication via the World Wide Web. In my role as an information technology specialist, I often get asked about the lack of personalization in text-based communication. The suggestion is often that an email or a text message lacks the personal touch of a phone call or a face-to-face visit. I’m not so sure that is the case with me. Yes, the human cues of facial expression and
tone do help to convey meaning. However, if I want to communicate with someone about a potentially contentious subject, sitting down and crafting an email will clarify my thinking. It will allow me to phrase and rephrase my thoughts until I am satisfied my meaning is clear. A face-to-face conversation with me may not have the same level of clarity, despite the addition of tone, expression and intonation. But what of people who are not comfortable with the writing process? How does text-based communication affect them? After listservs and IRC and before Facebook and Twitter, there was a way to communicate via the internet across geographical, economic and experiential divides: the discussion board. It was on discussion boards and soon after in chat rooms that many of us had our first experiences with text-based communication. Along with that magical feeling of talking with someone anywhere else in the world, came the anxiety of making or getting meaning
The Mt. Tzouhalem cross has become a community icon. A trip to enjoy the view has become something of a Cowichan Valley rite of passage. So we were sad to hear the cross has become unstable. We hope the Nature Conservancy of Canada is able to inspect the structure soon and swiftly follows up with the appropriate action.
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without benefit of tone, facial expression, timbre of voice.. Now, human nature being what it is, chat rooms became the latest iteration of the Lonely Hearts Lounge, and the phrase “we met online” suddenly entered the lexicon. So it all begs the question: if conversations and collaborative projects and even relationships can be forged online, how can the absence of tone and expression be such a big deal? And here is what I have found to be true in my classroom. A few years ago I added discussion boards and blogging to my social studies class. I knew, based on how many of my students used social media already, the environment would appeal to them, but I didn’t realize how empowering it would be. One girl stands out in my memory. She was quiet in class, never entered group conversations, and written work was a struggle for her. Upon receiving instructions about the private
online discussion board I had created just for the class, she was fearful that her classmates would point out her spelling or grammatical errors. We had a class discussion about respect and relevance, and she was noncommittal, but not adverse to trying it. By the end of the course, she had entered dozens of salient points in discussion, created her own blog (which she kept locked behind a password, so that she could decide who else could read it) and had a very successful experience. Despite the fact that she still did not speak in class, she had found a strong voice. Lisa Read is a Cowichan Valley teacher and lifelong resident of the community.
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How can we get a higher voter turnout? “Something new has to go into the whole democratic system to find out why it’s not working. We can’t implement any new systems until we find out. Is it apathy; helplessness?”
‘”My first and main belief is (it lies) in the education system, starting with young kids when they can understand what democracy is.”
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A brick in the bucket is not going to help the marsh
Dear editor Re: the Somenos Marsh diking. If you put a brick in a bucket of water it will spill over. Putting thousands of tons of fill in a flood plain will do exactly the same thing. You don’t need a professional to work that one out. Mayor Jon Lefebure when you gave all that property tax money away to the Somenos Marsh Society for improvements to the site, you might as well have burned it. Like everything else you have done this term in office you have wasted thousands of our hardearned money. Derrick Marven, Duncan comments made at cowichannewsleader.com
Go to Whistler to see the pride of Cowichan
Dear editor We had heard rumors, so it’s very exciting to see the Audain Art Museum featuring E.J. Hughes is actually happening. Hughes lived in the Cowichan Valley for the better part of his life. It is sad that more has not been done to honour him here. He is our Emily Carr. The visitors to Whistler will see what the Cowichan Valley should be proudly promoting. “I have been painting in the Cowichan Valley for more than 50 years and I think it is the most beautiful place in the world,” E. J. Hughes said. Janet Martinez Duncan
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Highway plans aren’t going A light at Cowichan Way is a bad idea to address congestion
Dear editor Regarding Duncan’s plans for the Island Highway corridor, I can’t see where any of these will improve on congestion in the slightest. Let’s start with the closure of some of the crossroads. Coronation Street for a start. Besides improving traffic flow it will allow more quiet communities on either side in those areas because they won’t have lots of cars constantly going through. Also, we need a bypass. Roger Painter, Duncan
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You can start that highway work any time
Dear editor How soon can they start improving the strip? It’s so frustrating driving through Duncan. Michelle Smith
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Dear editor Another traffic light at Cowichan Way? How is that going to ease congestion? Bypass the city from around Bench Road, west to Paldi and then back to the highway around Mays Rd would do it in my opinion. John Siebring comments made at cowichannewsleader.com
A bypass is what’s best for highway drivers
Dear editor What’s good for the highway won’t be good for Duncan, so that decision has to be made first. No compromise will work no matter what spin is put on it. As some one who travels through way more than within, a bypass is best as eliminating intersections will only hurt the town. Ron McNeil comments made at cowichannewsleader.com
Vote for people a Scout would respect
Dear editor It’s time for November municipal elections —elections historically based on a minority voting. The larger the voter’s apathy, the better the chances a few votes elect you —this time to terms of four years. I hope the few of us voting get it right. The apathetic masses say “Why vote? Once they get in they do what they want anyway.” Why do I vote? I want accountable representation based on integrity, someone who will care for the most vulnerable, consider the impact on all generations and look
out for the common good of the community and not just the best funded campaign. I try to elect people who respect the electorate, look for truthful community and bureaucratic input, believe in transparent governance with full disclosure, and take the appropriate time to debate multiple options and make the right answer. I learned as a Scout that I should show and expect of others: honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness and bravery. We must be engaged and vote for someone who is being honestly open and treats the electorate with respect and dignity. Loyalty must be to the entire community not just to the politician themselves and their funders. We must vote to ensure the right type of loyal person gets elected. We must trust local politicians to work with the community to resolve complex issues therefore seek and elect those who are consistent in their words, actions and deeds working for the good of all facets of society and not just personal political supporters. We must elect people who are brave, who show courage in facing unpleasant decisions and reactions to their own opinions with a desire to resolve issues without burdening the current taxpayer and future generations. I hope and encourage the majority to get out and vote this fall, for ourselves, our families, our communities to ensure honest, loyal, trustworthy and brave elected officials. People —both the electorate and the bureaucrats — can work with and be proud to say “they govern our community.” Phil Jennings North Cowichan
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Avoiding the meltdown What to do when the tantrum hits: or better yet, here are some tips on how to head it off at the pass
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t’s your child’s second tantrum of the day and it’s only 9 a.m. Frustrated beyond belief, you think to yourself, “I didn’t sign up for this.” Before your child was born, when you thought about it, your daydreams were of cuddles and teddy bears, not meltdowns in your local Walmart. What’s a parent to do? Understanding why children have tantrums and how best to handle them is a good start. Rebecca Christofferson, a local Registered Clinical Counsellor who works out of the Matraea Centre, says there are lots of theories as to why children have tantrums. They can be seeking attention, be hurt, anxious, confused, tired, uncomfortable, frustrated because they can’t manage their world or communicate, or are “hangry,” hungry and angry. Tantrums are more common from 1 to 3 because of that age group’s inability to communicate and, “emotionally regulate.” “We’re all trying to get what we want, we can help them get what they want in a different way,” she said. Children up to age 3, the RCC said can have no idea as to why they’re throwing a tantrum, as they’re incapable of interpreting and/or communicating all the signals going on inside. “Tantrums don’t come out of nowhere, there’s a reason for them,” Christofferson
said. “The more you’re able to interpret why, the more you can adjust your parenting techniques.” “Kids just have tantrums, it’s a developmental stage, they don’t know how to manage the intensity of their feelings,” the counsellor said. “A lot of times tantrums happen because something is not happening right then.” Unfortunately, children don’t come with a user manual and what works for one doesn’t work for another because of different temperaments. If you’re unable to stop the tantrum, there’s one thing to avoid, as well as a number of steps you can take, Christofferson said. “You can lose your temper, but shame the kid and they’ll stop trusting you and themselves,” she said. “As a parent, you are going to make all kinds of mistakes; the one to avoid is making the child feel badly about who they are. If you do, you can go back to your child and apologize, it’s all about having humility.” After a tantrum, you can give them a ‘time in,” instead of a time out. “Don’t abandon them when they’re upset, only go away when you yourself need a time out,” the RCC said. “Proximity is one thing that calms kids down, leaving them can panic them or shut them down, you won’t be able to reach them (later).” Second, if you’re in the mall and your child is flipping out over a bag of chips, sometimes the only solution is leaving the scene. more on page 11
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Third, if a toy is the object of the tantrum, take it away. Fourth, while not as practised as it was by previous generations, there’s always spanking. “It’s a gray zone,” Christofferson said. “Spanking kids is not against the law, but if the kid says you do it regularly and they’re terrified, they can be apprehended (by the Ministry of Children and Family Development). MCFD could also mandate a parenting class.” The People’s Law School’s document, Child Protection in BC says spanking is allowed, but there are legal limits. Parents can’t spank with anything other than an open hand and only over clothes on their bottom. A belt, spoon or other item can’t be used. “If a parent hits a child with a closed fist, hits a child hard enough to leave a mark, or spanks a child on their bare skin, the parent may be considered to be physically abusing the child,” the document says. Ashley Degraaf is a young mom who’s the parent of 2 1/2-year-old Jack and four-month old
Audrey. “As a parent, you get pretty creative…you can almost sense when things are going the wrong way, you can sometimes intervene before it starts,” Degraaf said. “It’s (parenting) pretty tiring, some days you don’t even remember your own name.” She deals with Jack’s tantrums differently, depending on the scenario. At home it’s time outs, or toys get taken away. If he misbehaves when they’re out, they leave, after a number of attempts to get him to stop. “You have to factor in what’s happening that day... not to make excuses, but sometimes he hasn’t had lunch, or grandma gave him three juice boxes,” Degraaf said, laughing. “You have to give them the benefit of the doubt.” She’s learned a lot, both about what and what not to do by watching other parents with their kids. Matraea Mercantile offers pre-natal yoga, breast feeding and childbirth classes. The Margaret Moss Health Clinic offers the Triple P, or Positive Parenting Program. The internet’s also a resource, a friend told her about a webinar
Have you tried this? One of the best ways to deal with tantrums is to avoid them in the first place. You can do that by: • Knowing your child’s limits and scheduling their and your activities accordingly. • Considering their requests carefully and deciding which fights to fight. • Distracting your child by offering a replacement for an item they want or changing their environment. • Offering age-appropriate games or tasks to increase their sense of accomplishment. • Keeping forbidden objects out of sight and out of reach to reduce power struggles. • Offering choices, giving them a sense of control over the little things.
called, parenting without power struggles. Her mom and sister help the relatively new mom too. Christofferson recommended two books: Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents and The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. Consistency and following through with the things you tell your child you’re going to do are key. “Kids are smart, they will remember how you handled it before; ‘oh, when I throw rocks on the playground Mom does
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the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. • One more from the Cops For Cancer beat. Brenda Smith tells us Cairnsmore Place resident Rodger Mawbey raised $700 for the campaign by arranging for hairdresser June Luscombe to shave Mawbey’s head. • The recent 90th birthday of Lake Cowichan’s Nelson Olson earned a special salute from Mayor Ross Forrest: “I’m not sure if there is anyone in our community who has lived in Lake Cowichan longer. We have older citizens who have made contributions to this community over their years but I’m just not sure they have spent their entire life here like Nels has. Seeing Nels out for his daily walk, picking up litter to keep our town clean says so much about his character and how he feels about his hometown. Nels you have set the bar real high for all of us.” • Social Planning Cowichan is partnering with Cowichan Tribes and the Duncan United Church to offer Cowichan 101, a monthly workshop series that will give participants a greater understanding of local First Nations’ culture, governance and history. Email michelle.spcowichan@gmail.com for more information. 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.
Name: Tim Flanigan Occupation: Music Enthusiast Age: 45 1/2 Hometown: Burlington, ON If you get a chance go see: anything live - music, theatre, art, dance, whatever. Just get away from screens for a bit every once in a while Right now I am reading: YouTube comments. It’s genius the way they can make satire seem so believable with all the racist, sexist, homophobic and just plain stupid comments. (It is satire, isn’t it?) At least once everyone should: live in an RV for a while Most people don’t know: poison ivy doesn’t affect me Proudest or happiest moment: Any moment with my dad. Everything that guy does makes me happy/ proud. Biggest fear: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”... and centipedes If I was appointed king of the valley I would: abolish the monarchy and just be that weird guy who wears velvet robes all the time and has a moat Before I die: live
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Station-Sahtlam-Glenora, (Area E) long-time director Loren Duncan is lacing up against challengers Nathan Barker, Dan Ferguson, Janice Macalister, and Alison Nicholson. Contests are booked in other Cowichan regional areas, where the looming election holds new four-year terms, replacing B.C.’s former three-years of service. Kerry Davis faces incumbent Mike Walker in Mill Bay-Malahat (Area A); Matteus Clement duals Dara Quast in Cobble Hill (Area
C), where long-time director Gerry Giles is retiring; and Currie Ellis is challenging incumbent director Lori Iannidinardo in Cowichan Bay (Area D). Finally, Saltair-Gulf Islands (Area G) sees incumbent Mel Dorey row against Tom Hockin, and John Sherry. Each electoral area will also be asked a referendum question on funding the Cowichan Sportsplex, while areas F and I will asked about helping fund the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.
Directors vote themselves $4,000 raise Regional directors have voted themselves a $4,000 annual raise, plus benefits, effective Jan. 1, 2015. The resolution approved by Cowichan Valley Regional District board Oct. 8 says electoralarea director remuneration wil be increased by $4,022 effective Jan. 1, 2015; and that annual remuneration adjustments for the board of directors be maintained as per the CVRD’s 2000 bylaw affecting the chairperson, directors and alternate directors. The new bylaw also stipulates CVRD taxpayers will provide Medical Services Plan, extended health, and dental benefits to electoral-area directors “with preference of carrier being given to the Union of B.C. Municipalities’ plan.” Effective Dec. 31, 2013, regional directors — outside the municipalities of Duncan, North Cowichan and Lake Cowichan — received $24,325, plus expenses. Municipally appointed CVRD officials were paid $16,215 plus expenses as of last year’s end. While electoral area directors get a raise, pay for the board chairperson will be set at $25,000 annually, in addition to his or her electoral or municipal director remuneration. The current regional chairman is Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins. In the year ending Dec. 31, 2013, taxpayers paid him $31,141, plus $12,658 in expenses.
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usan Simmons is one half of Victoria’s most prolific swimming duo and now she’s set her sights on a world record attempt, a 105-kilometre route up and down Cowichan Lake. “This is for sure. I have started training and have the pilots in place for the swim. I just have to select the official days in August,”
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Simmons said. Two months ago the 49-year-old data services manager from James Bay conquered the 70-kilometre Cowichan Lake Double with CFB military paramedic Alex Cape, 34. It took them about 32 hours to twice swim a 35-kilometre route, a touch longer than the length of Cowichan Lake. Now Simmons is challenging the current flat water (lake) distance world record held by Canadian Vicki Keith, who completed a 104-km double-crossing of Lake Ontario in August 1987. “It took Keith 56 hours and 10 minutes, and I’m expecting this to take over 50 hours,” Simmons said. Cape’s commitment to the world
record attempt is unknown at this point, as she awaits word on a surgery date to fix a torn ACL, an injury that predates the Cowichan Double. Simmons is launching a website for the swim attempt in November, which will document her training time in the pool. The website will allow anyone to create a profile and enter their swim training each day. Simmons originally began swimming to counter the effects of multiple sclerosis. She hopes to inspire people from across Canada to train along with her, and to join her for a leg of the swim during the attempt. “It will be interesting to see how far Canada can swim,” Simmons said.
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Christine Dandy and her charges throughout the coming season, perform in a featured role in the group’s year-end concert and receive a $750 bursary to help her further her career. “(She will be) immersed in the process of learning choral music as well as all aspects of choral technique including tone, pitch, blend,
rhythm, sight-singing and diction (to name a few),” mentorship leader Ann Yelland said in a media release. Seinen has also just been cast as the female lead in South Island Musical Theater Society’s production of Pirates of Penzance in early February.
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Hilary Huntley (kneeling) leads Sarah Davies-Long, and Rick Juliusson in a beginner throwing class working on the pottery wheel at the new Clay Hub.
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ore than vases have been taking shape in Cowichan’s pottery community. This week marked the opening of the valley’s first public pottery studio, The Clay Hub in Cowichan Station. Classes began Monday in the new facility, built by a collective of local potters in the Cowichan Station HUB. According to a media release from the collective, the Clay Hub will offer classes in wheel throwing and hand building, as well as additional workshops and open studio times. “The studio is located at the 100-year-old, partly renovated, Cowichan Station School which is now a nonprofit, community-run centre called The HUB, run by the hard working inspirational
Cowichan Station Area Association,” spokeswoman Hilary Huntley said. “Clay classes are accessible to people of all ages (from preschool to the elderly), school groups and people with special needs. All skill levels welcome.” The six professional, local potters who make up the collective went into partnership with the CSAA almost three years ago in order to make this happen. “The Clay Hub’ was accomplished with the help of a B.C. Creative Spaces grant for the initial structural renovation. Equipment has been generously donated and gathered and with a lot of hard work done by volunteers (clay lovers and CSAA) the space has transformed into an amazing clay studio,” Huntley stated in the release. “Whether you are new to clay or are experienced and looking for a great place to
work, come join us and tap into your creative self.” Classes include: • Wheel Throwing for Beginners (8 weeks) Oct. 13 to Dec.1, 6 to 8:30 p.m. with Hilary Huntley • Hand building & Fun with Colour (8 weeks) Oct. 15 to Dec. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m. with Franziska Ditter Fun one-day, themed workshops scheduled are: • Buttons, Buttons, Buttons! Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 10 to 12, Sunday mornings, kids and adults • Christmas Ornaments Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 10 to 12, Sunday mornings, kids and adults Open Studio Time starting mid-October. To find out more or register for classes, contact Huntley at clayhubcollective@gmail.com or 250-710-8758. The Clay Hub is located at 2375 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Station.
ormer U.S. president Ronald Reagan was nicknamed the great communicator, both for his eloquence and his folksy anecdotes that ordinary people could understand. While not as famous as that great communicator, Duncan has one of its own. World Headquarters of Toastmasters International bestowed its highest honour to Joe Guenette, who’s only been with Toastmasters for five years. Guenette is one of only 1,200 people around the world who’s earned a Distinguished Toastmasters Award in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in both communication and leadership skills. “I picked Toastmasters because I love a challenge, but I’m still shaking my head,” Guenette said. “I can’t believe that after years of reaching for the stars, I’ve finally caught one.” “What’s great about Joe is that he helps everyone of us feel like we are stars,” Linda Hill, vice-president of memberships for one of the two local Toastmaster chapters said. “He’s a very strong mentor, a very compassionate leader.” “Joe has been an inspiration to me in my career as a Toastmaster. His guidance and commitment to the program are largely responsible for the success our club has achieved with earning six consecutive President’s Distinguished Awards,” Cowichan 950 pastpresident Robert Fedorchuk
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Joe Guenette has achieved a status with Toastmasters matched by only about 1,200 other people in the world. said. It might not have happened had it not been for a suggestion from his mother in law: and that’s no joke. She’s the one who suggested that the semi-retiree, who’s currently on disability because of problems with his knees, might benefit by getting out of the house. Five years have passed since Guenette joined in 2009 and he estimates he’s given 70some speeches since then. Which one stands out as the hardest? “I think it was the first one,” he said laughing while remembering the speech that required that he talk about himself — a speech that was peppered with lots of ums and ahs. “I love Toastmasters not just for the excellent programs they have developed to help a person become a better leader and communicator, but also the membership that it attracts.” To reach the special designation, in addition to the speeches, he enrolled in a
leadership program, took a number of education sessions, sat on a Toastmasters’ board as a district representative, coached and mentored other members and sponsored a new club. The new club he helped co-sponsor, the Silver Bridge Toastmasters, which started in July 2013, is the second of two local clubs, the other being The Cowichan Toastmasters , which has been around for “56 to 57,” years. His fellow Toastmasters aren’t the only one who’ve noticed a more confident, purposeful man. “My mother in law says she’s seen tremendous growth in me, that’s nice to hear.” More importantly, his wife does too. That type of story is not unique to Guenette. He will never forget a young girl who was giving her third speech. Shaking, hiding behind the lecturn, using lots of ums and ahs, the program has completely transformed her. Today, the same woman speaks without any notes and nary an um nor ah passes her lips. “People communicate every day, the problem is that they don’t listen to what they’re saying, or how they’re saying it,” the public speaking pro said. “If you’re not communicating your point correctly, you’re not communicating at all.” Well said. But given his experience, what else would you expect? Toastmaster’s International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches communication and leadership skills. In Duncan, there are two Toastmasters clubs that meet weekly at the Duncan Travel Lodge Silver Bridge on the Island Highway: Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. or Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Hands On @ the Library: Introduction to Sauerkraut: Join instructor Holly Howe for a free demonstration in the art of making (and tasting!) sauerkraut, 2687 James St., Duncan, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Elder Care Consultation: Cowichan Elder Care Co-op wants to hear from seniors, care providers and the public about plans to offer home-care services to seniors. Come share your input. Lake Cowichan Seniors Centre, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. South End Seniors Social Club: join us for lunch the 3rd Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call Gloria Davies at 250-743-9485 or Gloria Solley at 250-929-8592. Cherry Point Artists Weekly Painting Sessions: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, September to June. Experienced and beginners. Info: Jack at 250-746-4795 or Olive at 250-746-8020.
Cowichan Historical Society Meeting: Haunting Headlines from History with local author, T.W. Paterson. At St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Palm Court Light Orchestra: Season opening at the Cowichan Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Further
Square Dancing Beginners Class: Cowichan Cloverleaf Square Dancing Club is sponsoring beginners classes starting at 7 p.m. in the Guide Hall on Cairnsmore Street in Duncan. For more information contact: 250-748-6056
Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: David Vest from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.
Monday Schayde Dame: young , local singer/songwriter, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $10 door.
Tuesday All Candidates Meeting: Maple Bay Firehall at 7:30 pm, following its annual general meeting. The meeting will be preceded by a demonstration of the new electronic balloting system being introduced in this year’s election. Elder College Zen-doodling: A fun and easy art form for all abilities that increases creativity, reduces stress and more. At Island Savings Centre, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost, $12 plus annual $5 Elder College membership.Call 250-746-7529 for info.
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Cowichan Consort Orchestra: Featuring an all Beethoven program with Raya Fridman at Duncan Christian Reformed Church,Trunk Road. Tickets available at Volume One Books and at the door.
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One World Festival: Cowichan Intercultural Society is putting on its day of intercultural celebration. Be entertained by a variety of multicultural music and dancing, as well as a multicultural showcase. 6 p.m. at Si’em Lelum Gym, tickets $2. Family Dance with the Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra: In partnership with
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Bob Bossin’s Davy the Punk: A one-man musical about a life in the gambling business in song
Elder College Winterizing your RV: At Island Savings Centre, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost, $12 plus annual $5 Elder College membership. Call 250-746-7529 for info.
Gals Who Write Songs: hosted by Beverley McKeen, 7:30 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $10 advance, $12 door.
Living with Cancer Support Group: Everyone with cancer and their caregivers welcome. Canadian Cancer Society Office, 394 Duncan St 10:30 a.m.
The Statistics: Pop rock, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $10 advance, $12 door.
Meditation: Open meditation practice weekly, a time for self to slow down, breathe and
Sunday
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 Annual General Meeting: at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Legion members needed to assist at the tables in the stores during the Poppy Campaign. Call 250 746-4210.
Arizona: Local hip hop, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $5 advance, $10 door.
Nick Gee: Singer/songwriter, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $12 advance, $15 door.
Star Wars at the HUB: Star Wars II Attack of the Clones on the big screen, 7:30 p.m., 2375 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Station. By donation.
160 Acres, Free Land: Immigrant paintings by local artist Susan Jean Whyte at PORTALS, the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 2687 James Street, Duncan, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October 18.
and story. To reserve tickets or for more information contact Peter Sussman 250-929-8226, peter@shadygrove.ca, www. shadygrove.ca.
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Cowichan Spirit Drummers: Meet every Thursday at the Clements Centre, 5856 Clements St. All are welcome. Refreshmenrts provided.
Elder College Armchair Travel Nova Scotia: At Island Savings Centre, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost, $12 plus annual $5 Elder College membership.Call 250-746-7529 for info.
Fundraiser for the Cowichan Folk Guild at The HUB, 2375 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Station. Tickets $25 (Youths 18 and under & CFG members $20) (Kids 12 and under free)
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POWELL, Violet May March 14, 1935 September 28, 2014 Violet was born and raised in Victoria BC. It was there that she met Edward who has now shared 57 years of marriage! Even though Violet completed nursing training in Victoria she decided to dedicate her life to her husband and their children: Patricia Powell, Lorraine Brown and Ted Powell. Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (ggma), sister, aunt and friend; we will miss your love and affection, your nursing, your friendship, your wisdom, your strength, courage and steadfast faith, your artistry, your leadership and guidance, your hugs and kisses and so much more. Violet is survived by her husband Edward, her children and their spouses: Patricia and Wanda, Lorraine and Ken, Ted and Sheila along with her brother and sister-in law: Ted and Fran, her grandchildren: Virginia, Eddy, April, Matt and Breanna, her great grandson: Cyprus, and her nieces and nephew: Manda, Katrina, Aaron and Susan. A service was held in Courtenay, BC on October 4, 2014.
LUDBROOK, Keith November 9,1919 – October 6, 2014
Our Buddy Luddy Born in England and shortly after immigrated to Canada with his family. Served with the Royal Canadian Air Forces during the Second World War. Retired from his petroleum equipment business in Victoria in 1971. Keith moved to Australia with his family for approximately seven years. He learned the boat cable business there and returned home to live in Shawnigan Lake. With his wealth of knowledge and kindness he spent much of his time repairing anything for friends. He was an honorary member of the Victoria Aqua Ski Club where he lived out his passion for waterskiing late into his eighties. Survived by his wife Verna, brother Robert (Betty Lou) Ludbrook, two daughters, Joann (Sean) Rippin and Patti (Harry) Miller and three stepdaughters Loris Sprinkling, Dona Blakeborough, Julie (Ed) Tutte and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Duncan Comic Book Expo. Sun., Oct. 26th, 10am - 4pm, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds; 7380 Trans Can Hwy. Free to Public. Comic books, toys, collectables, video games, etc!
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians. Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-3495566. Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or dfm@brownschrysler.com
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Strata Plan 1601, a large, private residential community located north of Victoria in Cobble Hill, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant. This position is full time, plus seasonal, after hours on-call.
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The successful applicant must possess a thorough working knowledge of the operation, installation, repairs and maintenance of irrigation systems. The position also supports the dayto-day maintenance of the common property grounds, buildings, facilities, dock area and roads. General knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, pool/hot tub maintenance and landscaping will be an asset.
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Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
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SALES SALES Rep - We are looking for a seasoned sales rep to work 4-days a week. Experience working with food retail customers a must. Some knowledge of the food service industry is an asset. Must be self-motivated & able to work independently. Some overnight travel required through out the Island & Mainland approx. once per month. Personal Characteristics: Excellent presentation & communication skills. The ability to sell the features & benefits of our product line. Good computer skills - Word, Excel, Power Point. Compensation: Dependent on experience. 10% performance bonus and benefit package, including pension, company car, cell phone and expenses. Please forward resumes to Christine Kemp ckemp@burnbraefarms.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED Class 1 driver needed. Permanent Full-time. Preference given to applicant with knowledge of Vancouver Island retail food locations. Competitive wage, Company paid benefits, Pension plan. Send resume along with a recent abstract to: Fax. 250-2462110, or email fpalm@burnbraefarms.com.
ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHere’s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address.
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FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, delivered, $325. Or you pick up, starting at $30 for small pick ups. Also full bundles of cedar side cuts now avail for $20. Call (250)416-0069.
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MAPLE BAY Apartment in Executive Home. $900/mo. 1BR/2BA, kitchen & appliances. Washer/Dryer. Large living/dining area. Gated yard. Free Parking. Utils. extra. Available Oct 1. To apply, please contact maplebayrental@gmail.com DUNCAN: 5887 Stonehaven Drive. Perfect location, exceptional design, quality finishing, 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, open concept, oak floors, custom kitchen, s/s appl’s, super-sized rec room, woodstove, covered deck, large RV space. Beautiful, new custom home with king-size value for only $364,500. (250)710-1947.
MAPLE BAY Gated Executive Home. $1700/mo. Ocean view, 3BR, 2.5BA. Master has ensuite & walk-in closet. Full deck w/hot tub. Full kitchen w/appliances. 2-car garage. Large fenced in yard. Utils. extra. Available Oct 1. To apply, contact maplebayrental@gmail.com
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McCuaig-Jones breaks the shutout with long TD run for Bulldogs
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Both teams went into the game sporting 1-4 records so a Vancouver Mainland Football League Bantam Division meeting between the Cowichan Bulldogs and Victoria Spartans looked to be a toss-up. But it didn’t turn out that way, with Victoria moving to 2-4 while
Cowichan fell to 1-5 after the Spartans ran away with a 43-6 decision Sunday at McAdam Park. The Bulldogs had some bright moments, but just couldn’t get untracked. The Cowichan touchdown seemingly came out of the blue when Damian McCuaig-Jones
fumbled a handoff from quarterback Reiley Zarate (pictured) but then picked it up and eluded numerous tacklers on his way to a 70-yard run to the end zone. Momentum was short-lived, though, as Victoria came right back and sealed the deal with another TD.
Moral victories one thing, actual points quite another
Turning the corner: Caps put their six-game losing streak behind them and finally reach the win column by beating Coquitlam 2-1 Don Bodger
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eeping the scores close has provided the Cowichan Valley Capitals with moral victories, but those don’t count in the B.C. Hockey League standings. After a pair of tough 4-3 losses in Victoria last Wednesday and Nanaimo Friday, the Caps finally picked up a much-needed win and two points after edging the Coquitlam Express 2-1 Saturday night at Cowichan Arena to end a six-game losing streak. “I think in the last few games, we’ve been doing a lot of the little things right,’’ said Caps’ assistant coach Aaron Plumb. “We just haven’t been getting the results. “In Nanaimo, we’re up in the third (period) and we just can’t close it out.’’ The Caps finally hung onto a lead against the Express, coming back from a 1-0 first-period deficit with power play goals in the second by Brayden Gelsinger and Luke Novak. There was no scoring in the third. The Caps showed great character in the win, considering they were without the services of the key trio of Alex Bechtold, Thomas Gobeil and Jesse Neher. “We needed a win regardless,’’ said Plumb. “It was nice to see the boys win a tight one.’’ Plumb noted the players remained upbeat during the losing streak, especially during a defeat in Nanaimo that was hard to swallow. The
Clippers’ Cole Maier scored the winning goal and prevented the Caps from earning a point by snapping a 3-3 tie with only 55 seconds left in regulation time. “There was a lot of positives, too,’’ said Plumb of the Nanaimo game and the others before it. “That’s what we told the boys.’’ The Caps vaulted into a 2-1 lead in the second period on goals by Kyle Horsman and Gelsinger and went up again 3-2 in the third when Sean Harrison scored. But Nanaimo drew even with only 7:37 remaining and then put the dagger in the hearts of the Caps with the last-minute heroics. It was the fifth straight road game for the Caps so they were glad to get back onto the Cowichan Arena ice and receive the backing of the home fans. Against Victoria, the Caps were also leading 2-1 after the first with scoring shots from Luke Santerno and Horsman. Harrison added another marker but the Caps still fell short. The Caps have back-to-back games against the Bulldogs this weekend, playing at Port Alberni Friday and back at Cowichan Arena Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There was no real Thanksgiving break for the coaching staff or the players. “We’re doing a lot of one-on-one meetings with a lot of the players,’’ said Plumb during a busy Sunday. He added it’s a good time, with the majority of games coming up at home, to get the team refocused.
Brandsma’s boys solid
DCS sports: Junior volleyball squad achieves its highest-ever finish during the Vancouver Island University tournament Don Bodger
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he Duncan Christian School junior boys’ volleyball team finished third in the Vancouver Island University tournament. Coach Jim Brandsma’s squad made a great run, with tournament all-stars Mike Brandsma and Adam Kapteyn leading the way. The placing is the highest ever by a DCS junior boys’ squad in the tournament. DCS was first in its pool and second overall after defeating Dover Bay 2 25-0 by default and 25-9, Claremont 25-17, 25-21, and Woodlands 25-17, 25-22 before losing a tight one to Mark Isfeld 25-23, 23-25, 15-17. Saturday playoffs opened with DCS against Dover 2 again that led to a 2511, 25-13 victory and then a 9-25, 15-25 loss to Claremont. Victories followed over Isfeld 21-25, 25-23, 15-9 and Woodlands 25-17, 25-16 before a 19-25, 19-25 defeat at the hands of Claremont. The DCS boys return to action Thursday, hosting Chemainus Second-
ary at 3:45 p.m. The DCS squad then hits the road for the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools Junior Boys’ Volleyball Championships at Langley Christian Friday and Saturday. The DCS senior girls will be putting themselves to a big test in the Brentwood College Senior Girls’ Invitational at the same time. The senior girls, coached by Dave Vanderschaaf, are coming off a strong showing in the Camosun College tournament. DCS has a solid core of returning players that includes Danielle Groenendijk, who now has considerable club experience, along with Brenna Bazinet, improving Juliet King and others. DCS and other senior girls’ teams in the region are also looking forward to the annual DCS-Cowichan Invitational. The 16-team event takes place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. In other news, DCS senior boys’ soccer has started up again after a five-year absence. The Island A Boys’ Soccer Championship is being hosted by DCS next Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Playing a Mr. October baseball-type role allows Luke Novak of the Capitals to bat the puck past Coquitlam goalie Pierce Dushenko for the winning goal Saturday night at Cowichan Arena.
Youth Athlete of the Week
Beth Corish Beth Corish is a born leader. As one of just three Grade 12 players on the Cowichan Secondary School girls’ field hockey team this season, she’s putting her driving ambition to work. “My greatest skill, I feel, is drive,’’ said Corish, who turns 17 on Nov. 15. “I love the game. Whatever sport you play, you have got to love the game if you’re going to do well. You can develop skills, you can teach that, but you can’t teach drive.’’ Corish joins Kelsey Goodman and Sara Lowes as the trio that will play a huge role in the team’s bid for success. “I feel like the three of us work together really well,’’ said Corish. “We’ve been growing up playing field hockey for 10 years now.’’ She’s been primed for her rightful place in the field hockey culture at the school from the beginning. “I remember when I was in Grade 2 and I started playing field hockey, Gill Braun was my coach,’’ said Corish. “She was coaching the field hockey team and I said, ‘I want to play for them.’ When it came to Grade 10 and that first tryout, I knew I had to be on the team.’’ Soccer and track have been helpful to Corish, but now “it’s definitely a field hockey focus,’’ she said.
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Late calls contentious
Lapses prove costly
Cutting it close: A big 4-1 lead diminishes to 4-3 in a hurry Don Bodger
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o one expected seven goals to be divided between the top two teams in Div. 1 of the Island Soccer League, but that’s what happened Friday at Sherman Road Park’s Bill Keserich Field. With most anticipating a 1-0, 2-0 or maybe 2-1 score to be the final result, Cowichan LMG Pringle prevailed 4-3 over the Saanich Fusion in a game that ended in bizarre fashion. Cowichan was in command of a 4-1 lead into the late stages with what coach Glen Martin called a “dominating performance till the referee decided to make a game of it.’’ Cowichan captain Jesse Winter rolled his ankle and came out of the game, replaced by Kevan Brown. Brown was then roughed up by Nils Webber of Saanich, who received a red card for his actions. Martin had to come onto the field to attend to Brown, and then wanted to get him back in action immediately, but was denied by the referee. While that was going on, Saanich took advantage of the space left vacant at centre back to score with essentially a 10-against-10 situation. That drew the ire of Cowichan goalie Joel Wilson, who was then run into by a Saanich player as the Fusion pushed forward. There was no call and an incensed Wilson hollered an obscenity, drawing an immediate expulsion and a
bewildering penalty shot call from the referee. “The referee didn’t even make the right call,’’ said Martin. It should have been an indirect free kick, he added. Dan Citra volunteered to go in goal with Wilson gone and Saanich scored again to close within one. Mercifully, time then ran out and Cowichan held on to the victory. “We win 4-3 and it feels like a loss,’’ said Martin. The worst part for Cowichan is Wilson will now have to sit out two games for his red card. Darian Achurch will replace him for the first game and then Martin needs to find another goalie for the next one. Overall, the referee’s handling of the game left a sour taste in Martin’s mouth. “We won, but it’s going to take me a week to get over this one,’’ he said. “We were basically dominating a strong team.’’ Cowichan went up at the 11-minute mark when Brown converted a Tyler Hughes cross with a header. Patrick Nelson added a penalty shot marker at 37 minutes and Brad Thorne gave Cowichan a 3-1 halftime lead just before the break and only moments after a Saanich goal. Cowichan started the second half strong with a Cooper Barry free kick conversion at 49 minutes and the score remained that way until the shenanigans at the end of the game. Cowichan hosts Nanaimo United Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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