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Opposition leader a candidate in name only
Will the real John Horgan please stand up? One guy named Horgan — who is B.C.’s Opposition leader — was tickled with Wednesday’s News Leader Pictorial election coverage that noted City of Duncan candidate John Horgan is “not B.C.’s NDP leader.” The Opposition leader actually picked up the phone to share a laugh about that identity note with his valley
namesake. They remembered years ago during a provincial election when current the NDP boss ran in the Malahat-Juan de Fuca riding — and the NLP stressed he was not to be confused with the John Horgan (now chasing a city-council seat) who owned the valley’s Discovery Honda. Confused? Try sharing your name with someone else!
Council to sell off lot to pay for Stoney Hill overrun Peter W. Rusland
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axpayers now face a $271,000 overrun to regrade, repair, and realign Stoney Hill Road. But a tax hike isn’t coming to cover it. Instead, council passed three readings of a staff option Wednesday that would see another publicly owned peninsula lot sold to pay the overage. The 6-1 vote also lets council hire low-bidder Dawson Construction Ltd. of Kamloops to do the controversial gravel-road work serving 73 properties. That lot sale would be the fourth of six publicly owned peninsula lots marketed to help pay project costs. Councillor Ruth Hartmann, the vote’s lone objector, wanted to send the road costs back to a hill propertyowners’ petition; fellow councillors felt there wasn’t enough time for new petitioning before the tender-price deadline dissolved Dec. 25. “We had an opportunity to end a decades-old issue ... and resolve some legal issues, “ Mayor Jon Lefebure said. Council noted Dawson’s equipment was tackling Malahat Drive work now, and could head to the job on Maple Bay Peninsula by year’s end, Lefebure explained. Until cost-overrun news from CAO Dave Devana, the price to revamp the winding, rough road, from Genoa Bay Road to Octopus Point — across the municipal forest reserve — was $2.5 million. That cost involved council borrowing the total, and Maple Bay Peninsula property owners repaying $2
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Peter W. Rusland million. The $500,000 balance would News Leader Pictorial Fulfilling Career come from selling three of those six municipal lots. Payroll Certification Enhanced Skills new fireworks-safety bylaw was Fulfilling Career The third of Devana’s three options, diffused by a last-minute plea NewCareer Paths Payroll Certification Enhanced Skills Fulfilling approved Wednesday, saw a bylaw to North Cowichan council change reflecting the budget shortfall, Fulfilling Wednesday. Hospital Unit Clerk Payroll Certification NewCareer Paths Enhanced Skills assuming council accepted Dawson’s Fulfilling Caree The proposed new bylaw could Fulfilling Career Payroll Certification Enhanced Skills New Paths Hospital Unit Clerk bid of $3.21 million. have limited fi reworks permits to incorporated Payroll Certification Enhanced Skill Skills Seven tenders spanned a highEnhanced of New Paths organizations — such as chambers of comHospital Unit Clerk Business $5.9 million to Dawson’s low-ball New Paths New Path merce, service clubs or community groups — Hospital Unit Clerk quote. conducting public fireworks shows. Business Hospital Unit Clerk The math sees Dawson’s $3.057 However, “(local resident) Ken James made a Leadership Business million bid, minus $380,000 in credits passionate plea not to adopt the proposed byApplied Project Management and changes, subtotal $2.67 million Business law,” Mayor Jon Lefebure said, noting debate Leadership — before $170,000 in studies and Applied Project Management surrounded how the new regulation would Business other tabs — for a grand total ofLeadership have boosted safety. Applied Project Management $2.846 million. Leadership Also, James reminded council the proposed Applied Project Management Subtracting the $2.5 million, plus bylaw change would come just two weeks Leadership Leadership AutoCAD $75,000 in potential municipal timber Applied Project FinanceManagement before the fireworks-heavy Halloween season. sales, taxpayers will now take that The bylaw was sent to the municipal protecFinance $271,000 hit in sold public land. AutoCAD tive-services committee for retooling. The arithmetic also sees Bird’s Eye AutoCAD That fizzled new bylaw basically said families Finance Cove Farm paid $300,000 for landAutoCAD and neighbourhood groups would no longer Finance lost to upgrade the 6.5-kilometre AutoCAD Trades be issued fireworks permits. AutoCAD Finance road, as previously reported. “Every year we have incidents around fireTrades But taxpayers will now shoulder works and firecrackers, plus noise complaints,” the whole $300,000, not a former Trades Digital Marketing Mayor Jon Lefebure had stated. $270,000, Lefebure said. “Tuesday, we had complaints about a small Trades That’s because the Cowichan Valley Digital Marketing fire started by firecrackers on a roof. Trades Regional District has bought 38.8 Prenatal “We have concerns about private use of fireDigital acres of peninsula property as parkMedical LabMarketing Assistant works, and council brought forward a bylaw to Digital Marketing limit their use. Prenatal land, from Paul Bourke for $925,000. Medical Lab Assistant Bourke had formerly agreed to plow Digital Marketing “People can’t just let off (non-permitted) Prenatal $30,000 into the farmland remuneraMedical Lab Assistant fi reworks in North Cowichan now, but they Prenatal Language tion pot. MedicalPrenatal Lab Assistant can take out permits for fireworks.” Prenatal Devana’s option one involved tossPhotography Software Training The change stipulated fireworks-supervisor Language Medical Lab Assistant ing the tenders, and telling landowncertificates, liability insurance and fire safety Photography Language Software Training ers the project was parked since the plans be in place. Language $2.5 million budget came upPhotography short. “Fireworks can’t be sold or discharged inside Software Training Option two could have seen council Language North Cowichan without permits,” the mayor Photography Software Training delay accepting any bid under the stated, conversely remembering seeing colourPhotography Photography Software Training Christmas deadline, and telling hill ful fireworks stores lining some highways in Andrew Leong/file the U.S. folks a new petition process was Large fireworks displays hosted by official groups — like the Duncan Christmas needed for a $2.8-million budget. “You can’t sell them, keep them, store them, light-up —would have been the only type allowed under a bylaw rejected by or discharge them,” he said of North CoProperty owners would have repaid North Cowichan council Wednesday. $2.3 million of that new total. wichan’s strict fireworks laws.
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here’s always something slightly different about the Garden House Foundation’s annual charity used-book sale. Last year, a change of venue to George Bonner School turned out to be a shrewd move in boosting sales. This year, the sale has been expanded into part of a second day, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at George Bonner. “We’re hoping that will bring some people out that can’t come on a Saturday,’’ said Jackie Barker, who runs the sale with husband Jim and numerous volunteers. “We always try every year to see if we can add a few things to keep the interest up,’’ she added. Barker means that quite literally, as the interest is shaved off the overall fund total each year to provide grants to the Duncan SPCA, Cowichan Women Against
Violence and Cowichan Family Life. With the fund currently sitting around $80,000, each of the three organizations are expected to receive about $585 this year. As the fund keeps growing, so does the amount of interest that results in increasingly larger grants. “It’s a permanent fund under Victoria Foundation,’’ explained Jackie Barker. “The interest made every year, the board of governors looks at the economy and determines how much funding can be given in that year.’’ With all the subtle changes, the one thing that stays the same is the huge volume of books available — some 20,000 quality books for this sale ranging primarily from 50 cents to $2. The stock was boosted unexpectedly after the Barkers were contacted by Joan Givner and received a large donation from her personal library. Givner, who lives in Mill Bay, is a three-time non-fiction jurist for the Governor General’s Awards
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and a biographer who has written a series of young-adult novels. “She’s quite well-known in the literary world,’’ said Barker. “She had a very interesting collection, a lot of biographies.’’ As always, there will be plenty of help coming from students for the sale. “We have four classes this year, Grade 6 and 7 at Bonner, helping and Brentwood College helping at the end of the sale to pack all our boxes up,’’ said Barker. “We’ve had good support from the school district and Bonner school.’’ Books are stored in the Bonner basement which is also the school district’s storage area. Referrals from the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial from people wanting to donate has also resulted in the addition of many books. The way sales are going, Barker said she expected the foundation fund to hit $100,000 by the end of 2015.
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Westholme truck owner desperate to get his stolen rig back after recent theft Peter Rusland
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Westholme man is searching for his stolen truck, and the gear on it, while warning other truck owners to safeguard their vehicles. Derrick Edward’s blue 2000 F350 Superduty diesel, dually flatbed was taken from his driveway Oct. 6 at around 3:30 a.m. after an Acura Integra was torched at the end of his Westholme street. Spouse Claire Corbett’s email told the News Leader Pictorial Edward is desperate to get his ride back as it’s used for work and “has a lot of his tools and parts needed.” “Any leads on this truck would be gratefully appreciated,” she said. “We know of six other trucks like this one stolen in the past week.”
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told the Leader there’s nothing in Edward’s file to show he had shared information about the suspected thief with the investigating officer. “The investigation is still ongoing. I don’t know why your source (Edward) believes the police ‘know’ who the thief is,” she said. “We don’t always get the same story people are willing to tell others; this is no different. “He tells (you) he
knows who took it, and where it might be, but doesn’t say anything of the kind to us ... frustrating.” Hobday explained she reviewed the investigation of Edward’s stolen-truck file. “The officer attended the call for service, and conducted a search of the scene for any evidence that might contribute to the solvability of the theft,” she said. The keys had been left in the (Acura) vehicle, so there were no signs of forced entry (broken glass, etc.), she said. “The investigator conducted patrols in the immediate (Westholme) area, and sent a computer-generated request for patrols to all surrounding detachments.” Tips and information about this theft, and other crimes, can be reported to the RCMP at 250-7485522.
French not a must after Grade 8 from page 1
While French immersion is optional in B.C.’s public schools, all students must take a second language between Grades 5 to 8. While it doesn’t have to be French, for the majority of students, it is. Second language courses aren’t mandatory for all students after Grade 8, but some post-secondary institutions require them for students wanting to enrol. “In public schools, (core French) has been declining for the past 10 years,” Lewis said, adding demographics is a major reason why. Koers said in the smaller secondary schools, core French is often the only option offered but in the larger schools, Spanish and Hul’q’umi’num’ are too. In the past, Japanese and German were taught and Mandarin may be offered in the future, as the district recently hired a teacher qualified to do so. “We believe French programs are popular in the Cowichan Valley because they are widely recognized by parents as providing young students with the tools and experiences that will enrich their lives and help them prepare for the future,” Patti Holm, president of the Canadian Parents for French BC and the Yukon, said.
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Campaign should be interesting Election 2014: pundits have plenty to chew on
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he civic election nomination deadline passed Friday, leaving Cowichan political watchers with some very interesting races to handicap. • It’s unclear how far the tax revolt goes in North Cowichan. It has a high-profile champion in John Koury, but he will need to demonstrate there are enough other reasons to vote for him if he hopes to unseat Jon Lefebure as mayor. The fact only two councillors are seeking re-election assures us of a very different council. • Peter Lockhart Gordon would not seem to have the support base to mount a serious challenge to Mayor Phil Kent in Duncan. There are some intriguing new faces in the mix for council, but they are in tough in a city notorious for re-electing people and the entire council running again. • Mike Walker has a strong base of community support and seems well-entrenched in conservative Mill Bay. But former provincial Green party candidate Kerry Davis has the experience and the team to mount a challenge should the area decide to take a progressive turn. • In 2011, determined CVRD watchdog Dara Quast was unable to crack the broad base of support cultivated by the venerable Gerry Giles in Cobble Hill. But with Giles retiring, Quast has the connections to now be the favourite, unless the Giles camp wholeheartedly embraces Matteus Clement. • A multitude of strong positions taken by the energetic Lori Iannidinardo have ensured she isn’t universally loved in Cowichan Bay. But they have also created a very dedicated support base that will make her difficult to knock off. Challenger Currie Ellis surfaced during the debate about live-aboard boats and will have to show he is more than a one-issue guy. • Mel Dorey could be vulnerable in Saltair, although it remains to be seen if either of his challengers have the horses to take advantage. • After years of holding a relatively safe seat in Area E, Loren Duncan is facing no less than four challengers. The question is: will they fragment the vote enough to keep that seat safe, or will each draw off enough support from Duncan to allow someone else to walk up the middle? • And Shawnigan is as wide-open a race as we have ever seen. Someone could win this with as little as 25% of the vote.
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$24,345 a year is not a great wage by anyone’s standard. Consider that wage is for a full-time job that comes with an enormous amount of stress and personal responsibility. It’s a position where you have to make difficult decisions that could create enemies for you in the community, one that forces you to always be available. $28,747 still seems low.
Gerry Giles will not be receiving a raise in January because she is retiring from CVRD politics.
Elect people who will take care of local business Patrick Hrushowy
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orth Cowichan council member Al Siebring has set the bar for what constitutes common sense for a local government politician. During the annual meeting of the Union of B.C. Municipalities last month, Siebring knocked a number of local government politicians on their collective ears by demanding they stop wasting everyone’s time by debating resolutions that had absolutely nothing to do with what they were elected to handle. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines,” Siebring told delegates. “We’re becoming a social policy activist
group rather than a group of municipal politicians. Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview.... If you want to do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Siebring’s chastisement came during debate of a resolution to ban the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The resolution was defeated. We are in election mode with voters getting a chance to exercise their franchise on Nov. 15. Across the Cowichan Valley, including the school district, we have 105 candidates seeking to fill 42 seats. How many of these folks are going to campaign on the basis of something they can actually accomplish if they are elected to office? Do they even have a basic understanding of what power they have over land use? How many of them know the actual boundaries of the area they seek to repre-
Last time we checked, regional directors were representing communities of a few thousand people and were supported by a well-paid staff of hundreds. It’s not expected to be a full-time job. It is expected to be a job that offers a lot of personal satisfaction from being able to provide a service to the community. Whatever became of public service? When did it stop being about giving back to the community?
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sent? Do they understand the relationship between their local area and MMBC, the group that now has monopoly control over collection and handling of recyclables? How many have taken time to look into the finances of the government they seek to govern? How big are the financial reserves? Are they too big or just right? If they don’t like where taxes are being spent, where would they cut and by how much? What roads do they want fixed and are they even under the control of their local government? This list can go on and on, but it’s not as sexy as banning pipelines or pretending to make your community GMO-free. And, Lord knows, there’s the chicken issue and that can take up weeks and weeks of time.
Yes, that’s a land use matter but do we really need to focus staff time on that? Ask your candidates what they will do for you, right here at home, in real concrete terms that will directly affect you, ...not a bunch of feel-good social policies that don’t have a snowball’s chance in a furnace of ever being enacted. It is time to bring some common sense to local government. We must live within our means. We are long past the time when taxpayers will simply roll over for yet another tax increase. They must understand there is something in it for them. Patrick Hrushowy is a Cowichan writer and political consultant. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca
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Are you worried about catching ebola, and if our hospitals are ready to handle cases? “I don’t have any fear of it, but I want to deal in facts about ebola. I don’t think our hospitals are properly prepared for anything; medical people aren’t running them.”
“Yes I am worried. They should do a little more than wait for ebola to happen here. Our hospitals aren’t prepared for it and we need something like Ronald McDonald House for recovery.”
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Duncan highway work long overdue
Dear editor Re: the plans to improve the Duncan highway strip. They should have done this 20 years ago! Familia Allen
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Over the River was above and beyond
Dear editor Chemainus Theatre Festival’s latest, Over the River and Through the Woods, was an excellent play. It was really well-written and as always, well-cast, staged and performed. In all my years of attending Chemainus Theatre, this play has to be my favourite. Heather Stannard comments made at cowichannewsleader.com
No getting around the cost of all these roundabouts
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Dear editor Seems John (King of Roundabouts) MacKay is still at it, this time using a dubious explanation of the financing for roundabouts. To put this issue in context, ICBC’s manager of highway improvement expressed surprise at the number of roundabouts in North Cowichan saying: “somebody up there likes roundabouts.” North Cowichan, if continuing with its plan, within five years will have some 18 roundabouts at a rough cost of $500,000 each or $9,000,000 in all. Mr. MacKay suggests ICBC subsidizes such projects — and
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Stained-glass artist Glenn Spicer (left) displays his creation Wings On Somenos, with Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society’s Misha Koslovsky at the launch of its annual Wild Wings fundraiser to build a marsh viewing tower. The artwork was bought by Just Jake’s art collection. The society’s Wild Wings art auction was held last night at Jake’s. it does — but only an average of $50,000 per roundabout. He further implies ICBC contributions together with federal gas tax refunds cover the bulk of roundabout costs with taxpayers only on the hook for $75,000 each. However, let us look at that per roundabout: $75,000 from tax money and $50,000 from ICBC leaves some $375,000 coming from gas tax refunds. Now consider this: those $375,000 gas tax refund dollars per roundabout (of which there will be 18) means $6,750,000 gas tax refund dollars that could be spent elsewhere for other equally necessary projects on which tax dollars have been, or will be, spent. To suggest otherwise is akin to Mayor Lefebure’s earlier assertion that roundabouts don’t cost taxpayers money as district funds will come from reserves. Does he think taxpayers don’t realize reserves come from tax dollars? That when such reserves are depleted they can only be replenished from taxes? Any way you slice it, roundabouts cost North Cowichan
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taxpayers about $450,000 each ($500,000 less the ICBC $50,000 contribution). That is some $8,000,000 tax dollars for roundabouts, including three within 800 yards on Chemainus Road. Folks, there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. Pat Mulcahy Saltair
Learn how to drive
Dear editor It’s a shame no one knows how to use roundabouts correctly. I come from the land of roundabouts, where we even have painted ones in narrow streets, I see people using them here it absolutely astounds me. Andrew Crane
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Circles aren’t difficult
Dear editor I love roundabouts. They’re safer than traffic lights. Even I can use them. They’re not difficult. Kelly Gagne comments made at cowichannewsleader.com
Traffic circles are not cycle friendly
Dear editor Every time I ride a bike through a roundabout, I feel lucky to come out the other side alive. Guy Kelso
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CVRD using wrong formula to determine salaries
Dear editor The whole process of salary determination in local government, has been scripted by bureaucrats and rubber-stamped by an unquestioning elected body. The result has produced a wage
scale taxpayers believe is out of whack. Brian Carruthers, the new CAO at the CVRD, would obviously balk at changes to the current formula — it works in his favour. Our directors are lost and waiting for the election to come and go before predictably taking no action on cost relief. Some, in the past, have suggested pay scales should be more representative of the pay scales in the area and that the comparators should include private sector comparisons. Well here is a suggestion. I will use North Cowichan and Vancouver in the comparison. North Cowichan’s population is 4.8 % of Vancouver’s. Vancouver has total revenue collection of $1.5 billion annually compared to North Cowichan’s take of $47 million or just 3.2 % of what Vancouver generates in revenue. The top bureaucrat in Vancouver made $339,219 last year running an operation with 32 times the revenue of North Cowichan; North Cowichan’s CAO made $178,338; that is 52.5 % of Vancouver’s counterpart. It seems to me that North Cowichan’s CAO is earning way too much given that he only has 3.2 % of the financial responsibility. Based on my experience in the private sector, I think that a pay differential of far more than 47.5 % would be commonplace for that kind of difference in responsibility. The other senior positions show the same generous pay level differences. Another indicator that our pay scales and working conditions are extremely generous is that we have virtually no staff turnover. Life must be pretty good! Don Swiatlowski North Cowichan
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Allan Cameron helps assemble the renovated outdoor library at Cowichan Station’s Hub. Association. “The VIU students came along, they organized and expanded things and created a great area. I’ve seen lots of people dropping by, borrowing books. There are lots of nice books there.” The students, who live in the Valley but attend the Nanaimo
campus, started working on the project last month. “There was lots of stuff in the way of the (outdoor) library that had to be cleared away, kindling, it wasn’t wheelchair accessible,” Mousseau said. “We were concerned about (poor) signage and about books getting
wet.” New shelving, new books, collected from their family, friends and the university helped create a space any librarian would love, in the room that is under cover but without a door. “It was great to see the generosity of people,” Mousseau said. “The library didn’t have a lot of children and youth’s books, so we focused on them.” To advertise, the group made signs, which they’ve placed throughout the valley, including Country Grocer in Cobble Hill and in the Hub’s coffee shop. A sign inside the Hub library reads, “Everyone welcome. Books for all ages. Take, leave, borrow a book. Always open. Enjoy.” Next up, the eight are looking for chairs, from the free store or the dump. “Being education students, we know the importance of books. We love the idea that the library is for everyone, that you don’t have to have a card to borrow one,” the six-year student said. “It’s such a neat idea.” The Hub community centre and its 24-hour library are located at 2375 Koksilah Rd.
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Among activities earmarked to swell the coffers of Op-Rec’s voluntary campaign to construct a $100,000 covered swimming pool were a pub night at the Moose Lodge; a swim-in at Colwood Centennial pool and a ten-mile walkathon.
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1969: homemakers
Rick Brownsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brownsey of Somenos Road and Rick Goodacre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Goodacre, Jubilee Street, left for a tour of Europe. They would be away for several months and return to university the following year.
In the home cooking section of the Homemakers’ Fall Fair sponsored by the Stanley Gordon Chapter I.O.D.E. held in Centennial Hall, Mrs. Semchuck, Mrs. A. Lundberg and Mrs. L. Heal won first, second and third prize respectively, for a child’s knitted sweater.
Future prime minister takes a local interest
Pictures of the Past Reader Donna McKinnon submitted this shot of the Duncan women’s basketball team (1920-25), which won provincial awards. That’s her mom, Iris Phillbrook, on the far right. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@ cowichannewsleader. com. Or drop by during regular office hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.
Dateline 1969: Chretien talks Tribes shopping mall Ann Andersen
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t’s not often the Cowichan Valley hosts a federal minister who’s drawn to the area for a specific discussion. However, in October 1969 then Minister of Indian Affairs Jean Chretien took time from a Victoria-based welfare ministers’ conference to fulfil his commitment to meet with Cowichan Band members. Attending the meeting to discuss federal financial help for the band’s proposed Khowutzun $2.5 million shopping centre development were Cowichan chief Dennis Alphonse, band manager Ross Modeste, North Cowichan mayor Don Morton, Duncan mayor Jim Quaife, Musqueam business manager Earl Smith and Musqueam band councillor Del Guerin. The minister confessed he did not know what he could do to help the progressive project but did say he would take a more personal interest in the scheme, reported the Leader. During his brief visit, Chretien was confronted by a busload of young Indians (sic) who travelled from Victoria to continue a demonstration begun the day before at the legislative buildings. They charged the minister was trying to carry out federal policies without consultation with the Indian people of the province.
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The Cowichan Consort Orchestra is urging you to roll over for Beethoven. On Saturday, the Consort is presenting an allBeethoven evening featuring the talents of violinist Raya Fridman. A broken arm for regular concertmaster Kater Rhodes means Fridman will not only perform the solo in Beethoven’s Romance in G Major For
Solo Violin With Orchestra, she will also sit in the concertmaster’s chair as well. The Egmont Overture and Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony under the baton of Robert Mari will also entertain the crowd. “Raya holds a College Diploma in Orchestra/ Music Education from Russia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, as well as a
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Charles Boname as George and Jody Tennant as Paul made up half of The Fab Fourever, The Complete Beatles Experience at the Cowichan Theatre on Oct.11. They shared the bill with rock n’ roll icon Buddy Holly ( Zachary Stevenson ).
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t is, the press release says, a story worthy of a Mordecai Richler novel. Except the story is real and put to music by the son of the protaganist. Bob Bossin’s musical ode to his father’s career in the gambling business comes to life in Davy the Punk, a one-man musical being staged Sunday in Mill Bay. Davy Bossin, the story goes, was born in 1905. “Finding his way blocked by
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Bob Bossin performs Davy the Punk “(Davy the Punk is) about fatherhood, family, immigrant life, political high life and the criminal underworld. Entertain-
ing, illuminating and, at times, touching,” says musician and playwright Si Kahn. “A quiet and thoughtful exploration of an immigrant father’s not-so-innocent past,” adds CBC Radio, Winnipeg The show comes to Mill Bay as part of the Shady Grove Concert series, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets or for more information contact Peter Sussman at 250-929-8226 or at peter@shadygrove.ca, or go to shadygrove.ca.
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Muldaur an oasis of roots music
Palm Court aims to put songs in your heart s if you didn’t already know the Palm Court Orchestra was going to put a song in your heart. Jovial Charles Job and his charges are actually spelling that promise out in the title of their debut Cowichan show of the 2014/15 season. With A Song in My Heart is the name of Sunday’s Cowichan Theatre concert promising your regular fix of light classical music. “It features Montreal mezzo soprano Kristin Hoff in a program that includes selections from Bizet’s Carmen, Richard Rodgers’ Boys from Syracuse and Carousel, as well as songs by Noel Coward and Camille Saint-Saen,” Job says in a media release. “Ms. Hoff has performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony, the Vancouver Opera and at the Tanglewood Music Centre.” Conducted by Job, the Palm Court is entering its 28th seaKristin Hoff son. On Sunday, it will present selections from Arthur Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, Broadway favourite Damn Yankees and music by Edward Elgar, John Philip Sousa, Haydn Wood and Leroy Anderson. Another featured piece will be Palladio by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. “Cowichan Valley audiences will be familiar with Karl Jenkins’ choral music and Palladio, written for string orchestra in 1996 is an excellent example of contemporary light orchestral music,” Job states. The show starts at 2.30 p.m. Tickets are $33 by calling 250-748-7529.
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orget camels and late-night oases. Maria Muldaur’s packed show Friday at the Duncan Showroom proved she eclipsed her beloved hits long ago. She and her incomparable trio ended a twin bill in Cowichan, delivering a bale of blues, jazz, jug and gospel styles with Muldaur telling stories about most tunes. Powerpoint photos of her working with many notables — plus shots of others whose tunes she covers — made Muldaur’s Showroom return a visual, and vocal, delight. At 71, she was a soulful marvel. Muldaur started with her trademark opener Woman, and soon hoisted her violin for the North Carolina number I Ain’t Got No Honey Baby Now, nicely showing her intact yodeling prowess. From Dolly Parton’s In My Tennessee Mountain Hom;, the McGarrigle Sisters’ Work Song; and Dr. John’s Brickyard Blues; to J.J. Cale’s Cajun Moon, Muldaur was remarkable. The Grammy-level singer sure enjoyed sharing studio adventures from her impressive total of 40-some albums. Characters in Muldaur’s stories ranged from Bob Dylan and John Sebastian to Doc Watson, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Woody Guthrie, and blues tout Victoria Spivey. A standout story told how jazz great Benny Carter coaxed ivory icon and tunesmith Hoagy Carmichael into the studio during work on Old Rockin’ Chair. With so much musical diversity, her so-called Big Three — It Ain’t The Meat It’s The Motion, Don’t You Feel My Leg, and Midnight at the Oasis — seemed almost passe compared to the chorus line of bluesdrenched numbers she poured out. Old stuff too. Bessie Smith’s Empty Bed Blues; Percy Mayfield’s Send Me Someone To Love; The Mississippi Sheiks’ He Calls That Religion; and other faded hits gave fans an unforgettable tutorial. But Muldaur’s act would have seemed hollow without her skilled band that was talented enough to capture her roster’s many genres boasting suggestively veiled double meanings. If there’s truth behind the notion age is just a number, Muldaur was it. Blues-roots concert rating: 9.5 camels out of 10.
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Friday Nick Gee: Singer/songwriter, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $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 Rd., Cowichan Station. By donation.
Saturday Garden House Foundation Charity Book Sale: 20,000 quality used books from 50 cents to $2 at George Bonner School, 3060 Cobble Hill Rd. Cash only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Native Bees of Vancouver Island: Gord Hutchings is part of a growing movement questioning the wisdom of our reliance on one non-native pollinator: the honeybee. Hear him speak at the Cowichan Library, 2687 James St., 2 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 Social: for Legion members and guests at the Duncan Community Lodge on Moose Road from 2 to 5 p.m. 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.
Gals Who Write Songs: hosted by Beverley McKeen, 7:30 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $10 advance, $12 door.
Arizona: Local hip hop, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $5 advance, $10 door.
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singer/songwriter, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $10 door.
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Bring Us? The third of three talks by Elli Boray and Colin Price on the spiritual nature of terminal illness and death. Inthe boardroom, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan, 7 p.m. Suggested donation $5.
$5 Elder College membership. Call 250-746-7529 for info. Parent-Child Mother Goose Cowichan Lake: Enjoy playful interactions with your baby through the magic of rhymes, songs and stories, Cowichan Lake Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon.
Dress Rehearsal Tuesday: Open mike, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., Duncan. Tickets $5.
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Sunday Garden House Foundation Charity Book Sale: 20,000 quality used books from 50 cents to $2 at George Bonner School, 3060 Cobble Hill Rd. Cash only, 9 a.m. to noon. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 Annual General Meeting: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Legion members needed to assist at the tables in the stores during the poppy campaign. Call 250746-4210. Elder College - Winterizing your RV: Island Savings Centre, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $12 plus annual $5 Elder College membership. Call 250-746-7529 for info. 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.
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RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab/ GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT/ GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet/GMC/Buick car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet/GMC/Buick. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet/GMC/Buick car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet/GMC/Buick vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet/GMC light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. 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Discount varies by model and excludes 2014 Cruze LS 1SA. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox/Terrain which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. ¥$2,500 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), and a $1,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Verano (excluding 1SB), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $1,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 Verano 1SB. ¥*$2,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Encore (Leather and Premium models) which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. †*U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‡* The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs, and the Buick Encore received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013-2014 Initial Quality StudiesSM. 2014 study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. WThe Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ‡¥2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuelconsumption rating of 13.0L/100km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. *¥When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. 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If you have to haul, do it in style DEL MAR, California. With a 12.5-metre turnIt’s a quintessential SoCal ing radius – which we (Southern California) put to the test when we morning. want to make a U-turn The marine layer is in full to take some photos effect; blocking a would– it’s quite impressive. be gorgeous sunrise. Yet Furthermore, it’s the that doesn’t stop avid all-in-one midsize truck The versatility sports enthusiasts from without compromise. and usability of taking a run along the It has the segment’s beach. Or taking to the these trucks appeal best horsepower thanks water for some morning to two great engines. to small business wave action. The first being a 2.5L, owners, families Nor does it stop couples 4-cylinder with 200 hp from walking arm-in-arm, or even outdoor and 191 lb-ft of torque, with their hands occupied lovers. the next being a 3.6L, by their morning coffee, V6 with 305 hp and Alexandra Straub and their midsize breed 269 lb-ft of torque. Both of pooch following close engines are paired to by. However, something does turn their a 6-speed automatic transmission; a heads. 6-speed manual is available on select A host of all-new 2015 midsize trucks extended cab 2WD models have them perplexed. They’ve nevCome 2015, a 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Dieer seen these kinds of Canyons or sel is scheduled to join in the engine Colorados gracing the streets before lineup. and wonder what all the commotion Want to tow a couple of dirt bikes, or is about. mount a couple of kayaks on the rear? Then again, it’s not uncommon to Sure! Not a problem. see midsized trucks in this part of the As I drove through Del Mar with a world. In fact, they’re a dime a dozen. trailer hitched to the back that carried Most are outfitted with surf racks, two incredibly clean dirt bikes, I barely toolboxes or have gear loaded in the felt they were there. bed. They are put to good use. The V6-endowed Chevy Colorado (or Anita Burke, GM’s chief vehicle GMC Canyon) tows up to 3,175 kg engineer of midsize trucks, explained (7,000 lbs.) with the trailering package, what makes this category of relatively so it has ample oomph to get it up small truck popular. The versatility some tough grades without breaking and usability of these trucks appeal to a sweat. small business owners, families or even When you want to access the bed – outdoor lovers. regardless of trim – they all come with
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the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well. The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus. If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab. The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695). Visit www.gm.ca for more information Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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MacMILLAN, Valerie It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Valerie MacMillan, on Friday, October 10. She passed peacefully in her sleep after enjoying a happy day on Thursday taking part in singing and Bingo and went to bed laughing. What more could one wish for her to experience in her transition from this world to the next? Mum was a life-long resident of this area, born on Salt Spring Island on September 15, 1919, the daughter of Dorothy (Dot) and Percy Lowther. She remembered her childhood on Salt Spring Island with fondness. Mum graduated from St Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1943, following in her mother’s footsteps as a nurse. In 1947 she married our dad, Hugh MacMillan, and moved to the Cowichan Valley. She began nursing here at King’s Daughters Hospital before moving on to the Cowichan District Hospital, serving as Head Nurse until she retired in 1979. She was well known in the community, through her work at the hospital and volunteering. In retirement she travelled with our Dad, and after his passing, with her friends, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, did fundraising for a number of organizations, and enjoyed her gardening. Val was predeceased by her sister, Anne Lee, and her husband, Hugh MacMillan. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Biasio (Robert Thompson), her son, Graham MacMillan (Julie Weeks); 4 grandchildren, Matthew (Krystal), Suzanne, Colin, and Alex (Alexys); 3 great grandchildren, Hailey, Connor, and Harrison, who excited her a lot; 3 nieces, Susan Seward (Murray), Jane Harbert (Damon) and Judy Harder (Norm) and their children, MacKenzie, Jack, Jaden, Nathan, Jordan, Meghan and Madison; the Keserich family, Wendy, Bill, Michele (Mark), their children, Courtney and Josh, and Billy. And not to be forgotten, her many 4-legged friends, some deceased, some still with us. She was well known for her sense of humor and quick laugh, her caring for others and her enjoyment of being with others, always seeing the positive and the funny side. Even in retirement she was there to help those needing support – she saw herself as a nurse right up until the end. We will miss her laugh. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice or St. John’s Anglican Church. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 18, at 1:00pm, at St John’s Anglican Church, 486 Jubilee Street, Duncan. On line condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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Barbara has left this life due to heart complications. She will join her father Jack James and cousin Darshan. She leaves to mourn her mother Betty, brother Brian James, also many aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Duncan, she graduated from Cowichan High in 1972. Barbara worked as a secretary at Block Bros. Realty and Saunders Motors in Victoria. She received her degree in Horticulture from Old Alberta. Barbara was hired at Rossland Trail Golf Club where she was employed until retirement. She loved playing cards, doing puzzles, reading, gardening and hooking rugs. She enjoyed working at the Trail Legion and theatre and looking after others’ pets. She will be sadly missed by her mom, brother, relatives and many friends in Trail and Duncan. A remembrance tea will be held Tuesday, October 28, at 2 p.m. Glen Harper Curling Centre (previously Duncan Curling Club). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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. Passed away peacefully at Cairnsmore Place in Duncan, BC. Will be greatly missed by his family and so many friends. A service will be held Saturday October 18, 2014 at 11:00 am at First Memorial 375 Brae Road, Duncan, B.C.
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Celebration of the Life of Margaret Mitchell Friends and former students of St. Christopher’s Nursery School are invited to join the extended family to celebrate the life of Margaret Mitchell. Join us at the Quamichan Inn, October 18, 2-5 pm, to share your memories of Margaret, also known as ‘Oma’. Light refreshments will be served. BENTLEY, Deborah Anne February 19, 1954 – October 13, 2014 After a year long fight with cancer, Deb will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Survived by her husband Jim, son Casey (Leslie), grandchildren Alannah, Alex, Brielle, Heather, Hunter and Paige, brothers Darcy and Rick. Deb was known throughout the Valley for many vocations and projects. As a graduate of the University of Vancouver Island’s residential construction course and one of few women in the 90’s to venture into this area as a tradesperson. From this she landed the position of supervisor of the Kaatza Museum Restoration Project, owner operator of Wood Revival Antique Restoration’s at Whippletree Junction. When the antique market floundered, she worked several years as a flag person. Eventually she ended up working in a field she trained for in the 80’s – the Home Care industry, taking care of the elderly and palliative people in our world. She excelled in her calling and received many kind verbal and written letters of thanks by their families and her clients she so lovingly cared for. Rest in peace, you beautiful person. No service by request. Celebrate her life in the meaning of which you feel fitting. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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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!
# 354250 (51 papers) Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane # 354270 (85 papers) Damascus, Larsen, Robertson, Terrace, Ward # 354302 (51 papers) College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com Part time sales associate required for busy local liquor store. Serving It Right certificate required. Product knowledge an asset. Willingness to learn products a must. Drop resume off with SIR at the Ladysmith Liquor Depot, Attn: Mgr.
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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
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.
HELP WANTED
DUNCAN: PRE-MOVING sale: SATURDAY Oct 18, 8am-8:30am outside, then 8:30am garage door opens until 2pm. Kitchen cart, sm apartment fridge, old blue Deltf, 4 mini sewing machines, native carving & dolls, dblheaded fish spear, coal oil lamps & old elec. lamps, commercial Electrolux w/powerhead, painting easel, oil & water paints, 30+ brushes. SUNDAY Oct 19 9am-2pm. Books, Christmas collectables, lots of jewelry, some gold, old records (45’s) & some antiques. 352 Campbell Street. Rain or shine. DUNCAN: Sat Oct 18, 9-2. 6320 Crestwood Dr, off Highwood Dr, off Maple Bay Rd. Household items, large & small houseplants, outdoor plants, brass, boating books, quilting mags, and much more!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2X2� hitch mtd. cargo carrier/wired. 60x24x24� $375 250743-0005
SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383
5 SPD drill press, $40. Professional 12� compound mitre saw, $150, all like new. 2 bike car rack, $50. 66gal fish tank, w/all accessories, $150. 7.5’ Artificial Christmas tree, $40. Womens Ariat leather riding boots, sz 8.5, tall, slim calf, brand new, $200. Womens Alpine Star leather motorcycle boots, sz 8.5, leather Icon gloves, small leather jacket, all for $400. (778)269-2252.
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COMING EVENTS
Eagles Lounge Wednesday – Karaoke with Lisa Cobb Friday – Dance Music with Lisa Cobb Saturday – Rock Jam Sunday – Country Jam
Largest meat draw in the Valley! Friday 4:30 Saturday & Sunday 3:30 2965 Boys Rd., Duncan 250-746-5611
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
A valid drivers license is required. The full scope of the position is available, and will be provided upon request. References will be required. Please forward resume with cover letter to: Strata Plan 1601, Administration Office arbutusadmin@shaw.ca; Fax: (250) 743-3692. Closing date is Friday, October 24th. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.
Fall Cleanup Time Leaf blowers, Ladders, Echo gas hedge trimmer, weed eaters. 430 Whistler, Duncan
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heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FENDER GUITAR six-string $200. 250-743-6543 or 250710-6568 UPRIGHT BURT piano; nice tone, $400. obo. Call (250)246-3616.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
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. HARMONY Estates, 1851 Sandra Place. 4 bdrm,2.5 baths + Den. 1754 sq.ft rancher. Heated flooring, new windows, new carpet, fully renovated. Fenced backyard boasts wired workshop/storage/heated office/RV parking. Asking $349,000 To View call Roz 250-701-5751 photos on usedcowichan.com
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY DESERT AIRE RV Resort Indio California. Lrg lot & 11 yr old park model , top model Chariot Eagle covered deck & lrg patio. Call Bob for more information 250-594-3939 or beford1@shaw.ca
RENTALS
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. 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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CROFTON- 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg deck, newly reno’d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810
MILL BAY- Quiet, grd lvel suite available in private care home on 1/2 acre, close to all amentities. Breakfast, evening meal. Assistance with Personal care & medication reminder is optional. $1,250 depending on level of care, rent negoitible. Call (250)701-1866.
CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 & 2 bdrm suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625 & $825. Please call Cory at 250-7320342. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764 CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM, water view, in suite laundry, close to new shopping centre. $695. Small pet considered. Avail. Nov 1. Call (250)246-5352. COWICHAN BAY- 1 bdrm patio condo. Avail now, $775. includes utils & covered prkg. Furnished if desired. No pets. Call (250)246-4999. DUNCAN: 2 Bdrm apartment, 2668 Dingwall, 1 parking, elevator, sprinkler system, elec. fireplace. No pets N/S. $800 +utilities. Avail. Nov 15. 1-250-477-4524 DUNCAN: 2 bdrm near Berkey’s Corner, 6 appl’s, NS/NP, ref’s. Lease. $850. Avail. now. 250-246-4677, 250-732-0808 DUNCAN: BACHELOR, upper unit in small quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, parking incld. Laundry avail. NS/NP. $465. Ref’s. (250)597-3756. 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
MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes *Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities
X-large 1 bdm, top r $695. • Corner suite faces east. Quiet adult oriented bldg, mountain views, large balcony, “Walk Scoreâ€? of 87 near Save-On-Foods, Superstore, Shoppers, on-site managers. Available Nov 1. •
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SHOP/WAREHOUSE for lease. 3000 sq. ft. or can be divided into two 1500 Sq. ft. units Includes, washroom, office, and easy access to the island HWY 250-245-9811 or 250-474-3585
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES $1,250 ¡ Duncan 1/2 Duplex For Rent 1/2 duplex, Duncan, 1800 sq. ft., 9 years old, $1250 per month plus utilities. All appliances (newer) stove, (newer) dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer, gas fireplace. Living/dining/kitchen/laundr y/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bedrooms plus large master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus. Easy access to highway and Cowichan Commons. No pets, no smoking. Available October 1st. Call 250-732-7485. CHEMAINUS: LRG 1 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 6 appls. Refs req’d. $975. 778-227-2704. CROFTON: LRG 3 bdrm, cover deck & parking. Lock in storage. W/D, N/S, pets nego. $1000/mo. (250)210-0756
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Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm starting at $700/mo. 2 bdrm 4th flr $860/mo Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Avail. now. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com
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3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com
SHAWNIGAN LAKE Beach front- 1 bdrm, completely furnished, inclds heat, W/D. NS/NP. $800. Avail Nov 1 until June 30, 2015. Call (250)2034020 or 778-418-4020.
SPRINGRIDGE MANOR 1 studio suite in clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. $550. Includes heat & hot water. Available immediately
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HOMES FOR RENT COBBLE HILL- 2 Bdrm House, 5 appl. $1100 +hydro. N/S. Call 250-743-7689. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper floor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail Nov 15. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613 MAPLE BAY Gated Executive Home. $2600/mo. Ocean view. 4BR, 4.5BA. 2 kitchens w/appliances. Master has ensuite & walk-in closet. Full deck w/hot tub. Large fenced in yard. 2 car garage. Available Oct 1. To apply, contact maplebayrental@gmail.com MILL BAY- Large newer family home in desirable Upper Mill Springs area of Mill Bay. 4 bdrm/3.5 bath, open concept, over 3000sq ft. Large yard with walk-out from both family room and master. Easy commute to Victoria. N/S, pet negotiable. $1950+utils. Photos: http://goo.gl/ZtnvvC MILL BAY. 2-storey, 3 large bdrm home on Benko Rd. 3 full baths, large garage, 6 appl’s. Inclds all utils. NS/NP. $1690./mo. (250)743-5513. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
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Hall Rentals
Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com
CROFTON- 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg yard, newly reno’d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810
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Freshly Painted Hall 300 Person Capacity Large Kitchen Available Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns Centrally Located
DUNCAN: 1 bdrm suite, W/D, F/S. $700/mo. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Sep entrance. Util’s Incl. Avail. Nov. 15 250-748-0169 MAPLE BAY- 1 bdrm bsmt suite waterfront house. $650 inclds utils & W/D. NP/NS. 1604-936-0277, 604-787-6470.
WANTED TO RENT Contractor with 30+ yrs exp. in reno’s relocating. Will renovate your home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-2408755. DUNCAN: SOLD my home, retired, non-smoker/drinker req’s rm or bsmt suite for 6 mths out of the yr, will pay full yr’s rent. Paul (250)510-2774
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DETACHED HOUSES $1000 630 Farrell Rd, Ladysmith $1100 6709 Chisholm Tr, Duncan $1100 9918 Willow St, Chemainus $1150 9690 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $1295 9905 Cedar St, Chemainus $1325 2936 Alder St, Chemainus $1350 3114 Chapman Rd, Chemainus $1475 10936 Sea Vista Rd, Saltair $1550 2471 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay
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For Scrap Vehicles CARS 1996 PONTIAC Grand Am, low mileage, excellent condition. 250-597-3089.
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2008 FORD Ranger. 87,000 km’s, canopy, roof rack, tow pkg. $8000. US Skype No. 1760-660-4683. Or View at #409-2885 Boys Rd (2nd gate)
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2002 PONTIAC Sunfire, yellow. 2-dr, 5-spd. 197,000 hwy km. $1600. (250)701-9111.
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2004 PONTIAC Sunfire, silver. 4-door, automatic, power windows & locks, air cond., 103,000 km. $3500. Call (250)701-9111.
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SPORTS & IMPORTS 1992 MERCEDES 190E. One owner, excellent cond. A must see! A must drive! $2400. Call (250)743-4375.
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BOATS 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $320 each. Call (250)7435827.
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36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744
Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY
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HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
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Try Hypnotherapy & Foot Reflexology for stress relief, anxiety, depression and insomnia www.stressbuster.ca 778-455-4466
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ART/MUSIC/DANCING REGISTRATION Open Now Classes start Oct. 25th 3-5 yr old Mini Hip Hoppers & Mini Jazz. 6-8yrs/ 9-12yrs 10 Week Programs in Hip Hop & Jazz. Call 250-732-4049 or visit www.adagestudio.com
CARPENTRY VERY experienced journeyman carpenter available for fast, friendly service. Doors, windows, trim, siding, timber framing. Jonathan (250)709-9294
Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away
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TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES $850 #4-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $850 #2-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $1095 5208 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1195 6122 Pinnacle Rd, Duncan
2000 GMC Savana Van. Automatic, 150,585 Km, A/C. Seats 15! $5,500.00 Call 250-2464684
TOWING
CROFTON: 1bdrm F/S, W/D, NS, NP, ocean view, Ref Req. Quiet, mature. 250-710-2505
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SUITES & CONDOS $675 #3-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $795 #202-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $800 #101-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan
1990 CLASS B Motorhome 27 ft Ford 460 engine. Low mileage, 6 new tires, awning, microwave, 3 burner stove & oven, 3-way fridge, hot water tank, shower, trailer hitch, $12,000 OBO. 250-746-7419.
COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm, spacious, grnd lvl, 1 acre, sep ent, F/S, D/W, shrd W/D. NS/NP. $750 incl utils. (250)710-2876.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
For updated info visit: www.rowanproperty.ca Office: (250) 748-9090 Weekends: (250) 246-0110
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SUITES, LOWER
Duncan Eagles 2965 Boys Rd. Call Dave with Questions 250-746-5611 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
2008 HONDA Jazz Scooter with 900 Km’s. Just like new. One owner. $2,400 OBO 250748-0927
Free estimates
Certified gardener specializing in: Winter Pruning, General Maintenance, yard clean-up, design & installations
(250) 733-2393
HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES 30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean-up, general help, etc. FOR ESTIMATE: CALL ROLF 250-710-5712
HAULING AND SALVAGE
Delivery Guy
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Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362
DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL
COMPUTER SERVICES
Lowest Price Guarantee
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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Experts at turning old into new Board, Tape Textured Ceilings Repairs “No renovation is too big or too small�
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MOVING JOBS WELCOME
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
HOME REPAIRS TOTAL RENOVATIONS
Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing All work guaranteed
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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
MOVING & STORAGE Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362
PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
RECYCLING
!! FREE STUFF !! PARKSIDE ACADEMY SOCIETY Invites you to a FREE community giveaway of extra school furniture and equipment at their new location:
Somenos School
3039 Sprott Rd, off Hall Rd
Saturday & Sunday October 18 & 19 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student desks, teacher desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, trolleys, overhead projectors, gymnastic equipment, etc.
BRING A TRUCK! You Haul Only! No Deliveries! STUCCO/SIDING
STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
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HA LL OW EE N SP OO KT AC UL AR ! Hosted by: Your Duncan Community Lodge Society 2244 Moose Road, Duncan
FREE!
Family Fun! Haunted Trail! Games & Crafts! Treats! Bonfire!
October 31 6:30 - 8:30pm FIREWORKS at 8pm
Andrew Leong
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to find the five hole. Will Wright of Cowichan scores on Saanich goalie Leeland Soto in the second period during a Bantam Tier 1 regular season hockey game at the Island Savings Centre on October 4.
Classic battles expected Senior girls’ volleyball: Host Brentwood College and Duncan Christian School the local hopefuls
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News Leader Pictorial
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After working in the industry for 21 years Dean felt it was time to go on his own and opened a home-based business. In 13 years, we increased our clientele to the point of having to move from home and open a larger shop. In that time, we never advertised. In August of 2013 we expanded and moved to the industrial park. Simon approached us to do some advertising. We sat and he explained it all to me and we set a budget for the year, which was a great help as this was something we had never done before. At the end of our meeting we agreed he was the paper guy and we were the mechanics. Simon always contacts me, sends proofs
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and gets it done right. If he feels there is something we will benefit from he is always on top of it. This has definitely expanded our business to the point where we have had to add extra people to our work force. I believe that it is the result of the help of the great staff at the News Leader this has happened. I cannot thank them enough for all the help and hard work. I would also like to congratulate Simon on his promotion, which I feel he has earned tenfold. Our local paper is in great hands. Simon you are awesome! Karen and Dean, Deans Marine Ltd
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ight teams are entered in the annual Brentwood Classic senior girls’ volleyball tournament. Host Brentwood College is in Pool A with Ballenas, Lambrick Park and Duncan Christian School. St. Thomas Aquinas, Oak Bay, Belmont and Woodlands make up Pool B. Action begins on two courts Friday at 1 p.m. with pool play. Each team plays three matches, with the last games of the day going at 7 p.m. Saturday’s playoffs commence at 9 a.m., with the gold medal match taking place at 2:50 p.m. Coach Jill Fougner’s Brentwood team has been playing some great volleyball so far this season, with numerous tournament games already under its belt. The team has a limited but solid experienced core, led by Hannah Colbourne. The Duncan Christian School girls’ team, coached by Dave Vanderschaaf,
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Hannah Colbourne put her talents to the test on the rugby field this season, but the Alberta native’s best attributes are on the volleyball court. has a quality group of players for an A school that could surprise a lot of opponents with their tenacity and ability.
Scoring limited to Kestrels
Don Bodger
News Leader Pictorial
The Div. 3 Kestrels were the only one of three Cowichan teams involved in weekend Vancouver Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association action that wasn’t shut out. The Kestrels beat the Renegades 4-1
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with goals from Morgan Battie, Hayley Picard, Sharyn Higginson and Steph Yeats. The Cowichan Stellers lost their Div. 3 match against the Ravens 2-0. There were no goals either for the Div. 2 Cowichan Cardinals, as they were whitewashed 3-0 by the Sailors. Div. 1 Flickers had a bye.
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SPORTS WATCH
Candy Crushers make a strong impression during national junior tryouts
The Candy Crushers roller derby team that bases much of its activity in Duncan had eight representatives in Team Canada Junior tryouts Sunday at Chilliwack, including two from the valley. Lexi Corby (Goldie Lex, pictured) and Alabama Carveth (Bam Her) were among those doing a great job contending for
spots against fierce competition. Reine Tremblay (DeReinged), Bijora Tremblay (Shae-D), Beatrix Gallagher (River Song), Kiara Farough (Jaw Breaker), Linda Matheson (Lightning Striker) and Dava Waller (Punky Bruiser) were the other members of the team from Nanaimo involved in the tryouts.
There are two more tryouts slated for Edmonton and Toronto before the final cuts are made for the 2015 World Cup team. Decisions on the 30 skaters, 20 of whom will be on the roster, are expected to be posted in November. — Don Bodger
Bridgman Cup play solid from valley’s three teams Pacing themselves: Shawnigan finishes second, Cowichan third and Kelsey only loses one pool game
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hawnigan Lake School and Cowichan Secondary both finished in the top four of the prestigious Bridgman Cup girls’ high school field hockey tournament in Victoria. And the Frances Kelsey girls came up with some strong efforts, losing only one pool game, to round out a great showing by valley representation. Shawnigan Lake School, coming off a UBC tournament championship, made it all the way to the final of the Bridgman before settling for second place. Shawnigan swept through pool play with a 1-0 win over Kelowna, 3-0 over Oak Bay and 2-1 over Gleneagle. The quarterfinals resulted in a 1-0 triumph against Collingwood and Shawnigan showed its character in a come-frombehind effort that produced a 2-1 victory over Cowichan in the semifinals. “I thought that was a very good example,’’ said Shawnigan coach Kelly Koepp of her team’s composure. “They didn’t panic at all.’’ The final against Handsworth was a great game and went to a shootout for a decision. The regulation game ended 1-1 and Handsworth won on penalties 4-3. “Our girls played really well,’’
said Koepp. “They showed a tactical maturity.’’ Casey Crowley converted a penalty corner to give Shawnigan Lake the lead. But Handsworth took advantage of a Shawnigan turnover near the end of the game to tie it and then won the shootout for the title. “Handsworth is definitely somebody we need to respect,’’ said Koepp. Shawnigan also played Handsworth in the first game of the UBC tournament and Nicole Fredrickson scored in the late stages for a 1-0 win. “It was a really fast-paced game and it was our first taste of that level,’’ said Koepp. “The game could have gone either way.’’ Shawnigan did not yield a goal in the tournament, going on to defeat Little Flower Academy 5-0, West Vancouver 3-0, Carson Graham 4-0, South Delta 1-0 on a late Mara Lorenz-Meyer goal in the semifinals and 3-2 on penalties over Crofton House after a scoreless final in regulation. “It was a good team effort,’’ said Koepp. “What I’m really noticing this year is we have the depth.’’ Crowley wasn’t available for the final due to a knee injury, but Shawnigan still pulled through to win without its captain. Cowichan’s performance at the Bridgman was definitely a huge step forward after the Ferreira tournament got the
Heather Goodman
Fast and furious action occurs throughout the Bridgman Cup field hockey tournament in Victoria. Clockwise from left: Cowichan’s Mariah Ketch goes low to put some energy into a flick; Shawnigan Lake School’s Caecilia von Georg faces some resistance from Cowichan’s Brittany Smith in semifinal play; and Beth Corish of Cowichan battles for the ball in a win over Crofton House for third place. team organized. Cowichan swept St. Michael’s 4-0, Charles Best 1-0 and West Vancouver 2-1 in pool play. Goalkeeper Robin Fleming came up big in a quarterfinal shootout against South Delta after the teams went scoreless in regulation. A great goal in the shootout by Kelsey Goodman helped push Cowichan over the top.
After the semifinal loss to Shawnigan, Cowichan won 3-1 over Crofton House for third place. “We wanted to make sure the girls bounced back from their semifinal loss and they played well,’’ said Cowichan coach Jen Budding. “We had some good pushes toward the end of a number of our games where we would have had the momentum
against us. It’s a good learning experience. This isn’t the one we want to win. It’s not the end of the season.’’ Frances Kelsey beat Little Flower 3-0, lost to Crofton House 2-0 and tied South Delta 1-1 in pool play and finished the tournament with a 1-0 win over St. Michael’s and beat Kelowna in a shootout. “We have a fairly young team this year with only three Grade
12s,’’ noted Chelsey Cleemoff, one of those players. “But we managed to hang in there, only losing one game that knocked us to the consolation round. Losing a few of our key senior players last year set a good example of what us Grade 12s were stepping into and made us step up as leaders. “We’re all proud of our result, but still hope to do better for what’s yet to come.’’
Caps lose by one again
Close doesn’t count: Breaks aren’t coming during tight games Don Bodger
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Puck pursuit pits Daniel Wanner of Cowichan against Nick Nonis of Powell River during the Kings’ 2-1 B.C. Hockey League win Tuesday night at Cowichan Arena.
he Cowichan Valley Capitals’ record fell to 2-9 after losing 2-1 to the Powell River Kings in a Tuesday night B.C. Hockey League game at Cowichan Arena. Five of the Caps’ last six games have ended in one-goal decisions, including four losses and a 2-1 win over Coquitlam. There was no scoring Tuesday until the midway point of the game when Kurt Keats found the mark for Powell River. A power play goal by Jarid Lukosevicius 6:41 into the third period turned out to be the winning goal. The Caps finally got on the board with
a Brayden Gelsinger power play goal with only 3:02 remaining. A penalty to Julien Lepage 35 seconds later basically quashed the Caps’ hopes of tying the game in the late stages. The penalty expired with 27 seconds left in the game and the Caps ran out of time. The two goalies were standouts in the game. The Caps’ Lane Michasiw turned aside 36 of 38 shots and Powell River’s Brett Magnus made 31 saves. The Caps are on the road again in Port Alberni Friday and play the same Bulldogs at Cowichan Arena Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Caps also play in Port Alberni the following Friday, Oct. 24 and will be looking to start gaining ground on the Bulldogs, who are immediately ahead of them in the Island Division standings.
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Frustration hits players
Prospect shutout makes up for loss
Div. 2 soccer: Goalie Achurch sets the tone behind a solid backline and balanced scoring up-front
Hot ‘Dogs: TD lost to a penalty while several suffer after being sidelined with injuries
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ome games you just have to forget about and move on. The Cowichan Bulldogs endured one of those Sunday at McAdam Park in a 19-0 Vancouver Mainland Football League Midget division loss to the North Delta Longhorns. Nothing went right for the Bulldogs. They had a touchdown called back on a penalty, numerous players injured that left only a couple of healthy bodies on the bench at the end and a second half marred by constant delays from discussions about penalty calls. “The first half we were OK and the second half there was some of those questionable calls and we just didn’t seem to get any flow going,’’ said Bulldogs’ head coach Doug Williams. “That was a frustrating game for me. We just weren’t able to move the ball and if you can’t score, you can’t win.’’ Most of the wounded are expected back for Sunday’s 2:30 p.m. meeting with the Coquitlam Falcons at McAdam Park. Lineman Travis McDonald’s torn miniscus injury appears to be the most serious. “That one’s really going to hurt,’’ said
Don Bodger
Gang tackle is attempted by the Cowichan Bulldogs’ Garion Ferguson and Eric Williams, above. Headlock puts a halt, below, to Riley Caljouw’s forward progress on a running play against North Delta Sunday. Williams. “He could be two weeks or he could be (out for) the season. If he doesn’t need surgery, it’ll be two weeks.’’ The Bulldogs were feeling good heading into the game after beating the Nanaimo Redmen 13-7 the previous weekend at home. Nanaimo tallied two field goals and a single — all in the first half — as the Cowichan defence didn’t relinquish a touchdown. Eric Williams made a great run for the first Cowichan TD. The final scoring play came on a thirddown and short at the Nanaimo goal line. Kain Melchior was stopped short for a moment on a quarterback sneak, but a great second effort by Brendan Lynch and the rest of the offensive line led to the score.
owichan United bounced back from a tough loss in a big way. The Div. 2 Island Soccer League squad shook off the effects of a 4-3 loss to Nanaimo United Oct. 4 with a 4-0 shutout win over the Lakers at Prospect Lake Saturday. “With only two subs, we really dominated the game,’’ noted Cowichan coach Ryan Flynn. Nick Crichton, Levi Delahunt, Josh Gray and Nelson Devana, with the first of his men’s career, scored goals for Cowichan. Darian Achurch played his usual solid game in goal, making key saves for his first shutout of the season. Flynn also cited strong play in the back from Jacob Ready and a controlling game from Robbie Martin in the centre midfield spot. “We now have four big games coming up, the next three at home,’’ Flynn pointed out. That includes a Saturday 7 p.m. meeting with the Saanich Fusion at Rotary Park. Cowichan sits in third spot with a 4-2 record, one point out of second. The previous game against Nanaimo brought a strong Cowichan effort in the first half, with two goals from Kevin Smith and one by Kodi Archbold. “In the second half, we came out flat,’’ Flynn indicated. “We allowed the referee to get too involved in the game and Nanaimo scored three goals in the second half. “It was a very disappointing game and was misread by myself as a coach on how the game was being played. By the time we got back on track, we were down 4-3. That’s how the game finished and there was no one happy with the outcome and wanted to get back at it as soon as we could.’’
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