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Physiotherapist guilty of assaults on female patients Peter W. Rusland
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Cowichan physiotherapist has been found guilty of sexually assaulting eight of his patients. Judge Keith Bracken delivered the verdict Tuesday afternoon in Duncan Supreme Court after reviewing the evidence surrounding the allegations of 12 different women. The women recounted a number of separate incidents where they said Campbell had touched them in a variety of inappropriate places, or ways, with his hands or his erect penis, while treating them at Cowichan Physiotherapy In four cases, Bracken found enough reasonable doubt the touching could have been of an accidental or professional nature. But eight times the judge ruled the women’s testimony outweighed Chrichton’s claims of misinterpretated actions, or that his erection was the result of medication. Proceedings were originally to Campbell Chrichton: have happened Friday, Nov. 21, guilty but a scheduling error sent the case over to Tuesday. Chrichton had originally been facing 23 counts, but Bracken explained 11 ended up being dropped for a variety of reasons. Earlier, Crown lawyers Leah Fontaine, and Peter Benning said one patient died, while another charge was dropped after evidence was assessed, and Crown chose not to proceed “because it no longer met charge standard,” Fontaine has stated. “The most concerning thing to the court is that (Crichton) was in a position of trust,” Fontaine has told the News Leader Pictorial. Crichton, now in his 50s, was initially charged in March 2011 with five counts of sexual assault for the alleged offences. Police said those incidents involved five different female clients between 1996 and June 2009, and involved various forms of inappropriate touching during treatments. At the time of Crichton’s arrest in spring 2011, the RCMP asked any other potential victims to come forward. The case has been adjourned until Jan. 5 to fix a date for for sentencing. The verdict arrived just as the News Leader Pictorial was going to press. For more on the judge’s ruling, log on to cowichannewsleader.com
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wo Cowichan Valley groups are among the recipients of Ministry of Justice Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards. Sharing the spotlight during the 16th annual awards in Burnaby were: Safe Youth Cowichan for the Youth Leadership Award and CarolAnn Rolls for Community Policing. The awards are given each year to people and organizations for standing up to crime and showing exemplary leadership in community safety and crime prevention. Rolls’ role in that regard is well-known around the valley. She’s been coordinator of
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volunteers for the Cowichan Region Community Policing and Crime Prevention Society since 2003. Rolls is responsible for the training and supervision of about 100 volunteers who work in consort with the RCMP. Safe Youth Cowichan is a diverse group of youth concerned about youth safety. “For the past two years, Safe Youth Cowichan has been conducting safety dialogues with more than 500 youth in the Cowichan Valley and street harassment came up as a major concern,’’ noted Christy Villiers, Safer Futures Project Coordinator for the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society. A street harassment campaign was just launched earlier this month. “The campaign will involve the launch of their Facebook page and a series of posters designed to educate the community about street harassment and how it affects young women, in particular,’’
O Carol-Ann Rolls has just been honoured for her public safety efforts by the Ministry of Justice. noted Villiers. A 2008 Adolescent Health Survey found 44% of youth experienced verbal harassment and 27% were sexually harassed. Of those youth, females were more likely than males to be harassed verbally and
sexually. “So while we know this issue affects many people in different ways, the youth really wanted to highlight the experience of young women at this time,’’ pointed out Villiers. “Many young women have
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concerns for their safety while being out and about.’’ The Safe Youth Cowichan group has led more than 15 dialogues involving about 500 youths from around the region to better understand the issues and needs of young people.
pen burning in Cowichan may now continue without a permit, or provincial approval, if the fire follows smokecontrol regulations, the environment ministry announced Friday. The ministry and Island Health pulled their earlier burning ban, ending last week’s air-quality advisory. It stopped after Friday’s rains drowned health concerns about heavy-smoke and pollution concentrations. “Improved air-quality has resulted from a cleansing weather system that moved through the area overnight and this morning,” Friday’s email reads. Burning must also follow the Environmental Management Act, municipal bylaws, and other rules. For more, visit bcairquality.ca.
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nvestigation continues into the cause of Saturday’s early morning fire that destroyed a wooden cottage off Herd Road, North Cowichan’s south-end fire captain says. “The call came in at around midnight (Friday), and it was a fully involved structure fire,” Craig Douglas said of the two-floor cottage adjacent to the property’s main home. Residents were in the main house and luckily uninjured when it sustained what Douglas called “superficial damage.” It was unknown at press time if the cottage, measuring about 800 square feet, was insured. The three-hour blaze was fought by 25 firefighters using five trucks. “It was mostly gone when we got there,” he noted. “Everything just
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Jack Pearce loads up the old Tzouhalem cross Thursday at Providence Farm to take it to a welding shop for inspection.
Renovated cross awaits fate
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ount Tzouhalem’s famed cross has been repaired, and its second fresh coat of paint is drying. Now owner Jack Pearce is awaiting word from the Nature Conservancy of Canada about when, and if, the iconic cross can be re-erected on its cliff perch on NCC land. “It’s really skookum now,” he told the News Leader Pictorial Monday after weekend repairs done at Gerry Hof’s farm. The revamped, white, iron cross sports new side supports, and a metal base to be cemented into the ground, before its bolts are again covered with concrete, he explained. Some folks say the cross — that saw its base weakened by rust and concrete crumbing since being raised on Tzouhalem in 1980s — blew down. But Pearce believed the cross was pushed over by vandals; it didn’t blow over during a recent wind storm. “Wind didn’t blow it over; it was down two weeks before the big wind,” he said. The Nature Conservancy is accepting community suggestions about re-erecting the cross, and other ideas for its dominating site that basically faces south above The Properties. Send comments to bcoffice@natureconservancy.ca.
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recent report released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ranked Lake Cowichan as the ‘best municipality in B.C.’ The report analyzed municipal spending data from 2000 to 2012 from 151 B.C. municipalities based on operating spending and most recent spending levels per capita. Lake Cowichan ranked first out of 151. According to the report, “Lake Cowichan is the best ranked municipality in B.C., up from fourth place last year. The municipality has a 2012 per capita operating spending of $945 and is one of the few B.C. municipalities to have decreased its 2000 to 2012 real operating spending per capita, reducing it by three per cent.” The study analyzed the results from 2000 to 2012, which spanned a number of town councils and town staff. Other key findings of the CFIB study mention that only “eight of 151 municipalities in B.C. have kept operating spending in line with inflation and population growth over the past 12 years. No large municipalities (population of 25,000 and over) made the list.” According to the report, Vancouver Island as a whole had the highest operating spending growth during the past 12 years of all regions in the study. Town representatives say this is positive news for everyone in Lake Cowichan and something everyone should share in being proud of for the community as a whole. The full B.C. Municipal Spending Watch 2014, which details spending of municipalities around B.C., can be found at cfib-fcei.ca.
Police say beware of spike in scamming
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orth Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP are warning valley residents to be aware of a spike in the number of scams being reported as the holiday season approaches. “There are those who prey on the goodwill and intentions of others,’’ pointed out Cpl. Krista Hobday. One company brought to the attention of police is “JK Accessories Ltd.” that has accessed Craig’s List to offer employment for an
individual to act as a personal shopper. A cheque for $2,000 is sent to the new employee, who’s then asked to transfer $1,700 to a location in the United States and elsewhere. The most recent one reported was in Miami, Florida. It seems like a good deal with the employee getting to keep $300 but the cheque is not real and the employee’s bank account is bilked out of $2,000. A second scam that keeps resurfacing, according to Hobday, is where someone calls and portrays themselves as a relative.
“They may also portray themselves as legal counsel for this individual and state that they are in jail and need money right away,’’ Hobday indicated. “They have been known to use obituaries to obtain names and locations in an attempt to convince the victim that they are who they say they are.’’ The victim is asked to wire money to them and keep it secret from the family. Hobday advises people who receive unsolicited phone calls, emails or letters requesting money for any reason to call police or ask around before sending any money.
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Cross decision not something to take lightly
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ymbols are powerful things. Exactly the same thing can have profoundly different meanings to different people depending on their experiences and world views. The debate swirling around the Mt. Tzouhalem cross is certainly a case in point. Some see it as an enduring reminder of faith, others as a representation of the colonial mindset and the damage it wrought. For some it stirs powerful memories of good times and loved ones now gone. And then there Symbol are those for whom it is simply a signpost notifying the end of a great hike. comes with the reaction it has generatpowerful feel- ed,So,wegiven guess the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s decision to ask the public ings attached for feedback on the cross’s future was a prudent idea. Commentary we’ve heard seems to be running at a ratio of four to one in favour of the cross being returned to its rocky viewpoint. Our web poll is at 90% in favour. It seems having this particular symbol at that particular location is embraced by more people than it offends. Prior to its recent fall, we can’t recall any groundswell calling for its removal. We have great respect for the NCC for going to the community for feedback on this. We urge you to take them up on the offer. Ultimately, the fate of the cross is theirs alone. It is their property and their right to decide how it is used. As with all symbols, the cross comes with powerful feelings attached. It has been present long enough to have become embedded in our community’s culture. It is part of our heritage. Denying its return will make a powerful statement that it is a part of our heritage that we would like to strike from the public eye. Such a decision is not something to be taken lightly.
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Good luck to Brentwood College, hosting the provincial AA senior girls volleyball tournament this weekend on campus and at Kelsey. This follows on the heels of the successful A Island tournament hosted last week by Duncan Christian School. It’s great when the valley can host this type of high-level competitive event for our kids. Here’s to more — and in other sports — in the future.
The Run For The Claus has been cancelled because it wasn’t raising enough money.
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hen I first read the breaking news about the disappearance of the Tzhouhalem cross, like an armchair detective my initial thought was, “Whodunnit?” After dismissing Kinder Morgan as too obvious a choice, my mind immediately turned to those who I considered the most likely suspects; someone seeking fame and willing to go to any height to achieve it. I hit the computer and began scrolling through the long, long list of the hundreds of locals campaigning for office. It made perfect sense. The beacon on the rocky outcrop has long proved to be a recognizable landmark, a focal point for a community. I could just envision a hopeful politico scaling the structure, zap straps at the ready, planning a Mount Rushmore-esque feat of self-efficacy to fly
a grinning, vote-for-me mug shot for all the valley to see. Election signs had already infiltrated the hallowed grounds of North Cowichan’s roundabouts—I believed nothing was off limits to the candidates’ prolific promotion. I hypothesized that in the hopes of topping the polls, someone had toppled the pole. Candidates, I apologize. It turns out my theory was a little off. The cross had in fact been tossed, but it wasn’t lost. And it may have been caused by the bluster of an even higher power than local government—Mother Nature’s wind. Of course, the very act of a cross falling off a cliff is steeped in symbolism and I’m reticent to be too flippant about the flop— wouldn’t want to cause a flap. I mean no disrespect. But I can’t help but think this monumental shift came at the most opportune time. Change is on everyone’s minds. Following the elections there are new faces at the councils’ card table, new ideas being shuffled
We aren’t sure of all of the logistical issues tied to the decision to cancel the Run For the Claus. And we know the United Way owes it to its member organization to make sure its efforts are concentrated into activities that are going to provide the biggest benefits to the community. But the run was — at worst — a fun event that brought the community together. How could it have been saved?
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into the deck. Maybe the unplanned move of the marker was meant for us to re-examine how we see our surroundings and envision a perfect community? If the community thought it was time for a new sentinel on the mountainside, what could that space be used for instead? The stewards of the land where the cross has stood — the Nature Conservancy of Canada — is taking the time this crossroads affords to solicit community feedback about the future of the site. I’m just spitballing here, but a couple ideas spring to mind. It’s not in the south end or in the Agricultural Land Reserve, so it may not fit all the criteria of the CVRD, but it would be worth considering using the spot as an Eco Depot. Might just be the answer to all those film plastic recyclers looking for a convenient solution. If that doesn’t work, maybe the new police station could go there. It’s got a great view
of the valley. Highway access may be a bit of a deterrent, but it’s definitely above the 200 year flood zone. Scratch that. I’m hesitant to say “definitely” when it comes to floods. In fact, based on the reasoning used during Phase One and Two, this site might already be designated for the next phase of the conservation crushing dike being built through Somenos Marsh. If it’s not already slated for flood protection, maybe there’s a chance to build another world class golf course. Has that been tried? In a community like this, where people care and aren’t afraid to share opinions, there’s sure to be some lively ideas. If you have suggestions for the future of the site send yours to bcoffice@natureconservancy.ca
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Should Mount Tzouhalem’s cross be repaired and re-erected? “I’d definitely love to see the cross back up there. It’s something I look for when I go for a hike, and it respects the elders as well.”
Scott Robertson, Cobble Hill
“No, because it represents the conquest of Cowichan Valley Natives by Christians, rather than a monument to Chief Tzouhalem.”
Lennon McGillivray, Duncan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
Something broke, let’s fix it
Behnsen needs to apologize to the voters
Dear editor The Mt. Tzouhalem cross is iconic, a landmark, a fitness challenge, a resting point, a celebration for those directionally challenged and beautiful panoramic view. Why does there have to be a debate/conversation on the return of the cross. Something broke, fix it, put it back, simple. I’m looking forward to seeing its return. Jayne Williams
Dear editor Joyce Behnsen’s whine that the outcome of the election was determined by people who had time to vote and not by those who took time to vote was a slap in the face for all the voters in the Cowichan Valley. I hope she is able to get an apology past her foot that is taking up space in her mouth before she is sworn in. James Watt
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Landmark yes, but is a cross the best choice?
Dear editor I like that there is a land mark to go to. But my own personal feelings are that something other then a cross would be more inclusive to the community. Bre Kathleen
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Cross feels like part of the community
Dear editor I like seeing the cross up there. Something with this much heritage and history is part of the community as well and should be replaced. Terry Geddes, Cowichan Bay
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To me, the numbers show increased Lefebure support
Dear editor I was puzzled by the letter from Bryan Wallis, where he claimed the 4,429 votes to John Koury and Damir Wallener, combined, were negative votes against Jon
We asked you: “Would Green Party leader Elizabeth May make a good prime minister?” You answered:
68 per cent NO
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Members of the Malaspina Choir, with guest choir Encore! Women’s Choir, perform during their Feel The Spirit concert at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church. Nov. 15. Lefebure. Without asking the 4,000-odd people who cast those votes, I don’t know how he can make this assumption. Overall, this election drew 10.3% more votes for mayor than the last one. In 2011, Lefebure’s percentage of total mayoralty votes cast was 33.8%. The other four candidates, combined, bagged 66.2%. This year, Lefebure’s share was 42.2%, while the other two candidates drew 57.8%. Where the total votes increased by 10%, Lefebure increased his share by 25%. In my opinion, this shows a slight leaning towards Lefebure, as opposed to the negativity expressed by Mr. Wallis. Rosemary Ratcliff Chemainus
Where was the respect others were showing you?
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Dear editor This is to thank BC Hydro for the awesome work its crews did after the windstorm. Thank God for woodstoves. I wonder about the people who have gas and electric heat, how warm they stayed and how warm was their soup, etc? I am a grateful citizen. Marlene Elliott Duncan
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Dear editor About six days after the recent windstorm, I phoned the CVRD parks department about a tree that had come down over the TransCanada/Cowichan Valley Trail near the Bings Creek footbridge. With the amount of branches on the ground all over, I did not expect them to get to my request for some time. Surprise! The tree was cleared the next day. And the trail to the bridge was blown of all the smaller twigs and leaves! David Annis North Cowichan
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Valley people Name: Pema W. Rigzin Occupation: Cowichan Intercultural Society Age: 40 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: Big Hero 6 — creativity, teamwork, kid-friendly robots Right now I am reading: Outlander I’m listening to: Tibetan mountain songs At least once everyone should: try meditation Most people don’t know I: practise meditation on love and compassion every day. Proudest or happiest moment: my family, kids, and friends. Biggest fear: climate change If I was appointed king of the valley I would: connect people in the community. We have so many good-hearted people. I’d create socializing opportunities to bring people together. Before I die: I want to build a big meditation room for Cowichan Valley. Words I live by: Be kind to others, don’t be too selfish, be a leader behind the scenes.
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Ballet Victoria sinks its teeth into classic Dracula legend
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ymphony lovers, listen up. Conductor Tania Miller, her Victoria Symphony, and guest artist, Ryan Cole, a trumpeter, are playing at the Cowichan Theatre Nov. 29. The pieces being played include: • Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3. Beethoven wrote four overtures for his opera Fidelio. Leonore No. 3 is regarded as one of the greatest in musical and dramatic expressivity. It’s a popular opener at symphony concerts. • Barber, Adagio for Strings. Reviewers say it’s full of pathos and cathartic passion, and rarely leaves a dry eye in the house. Heard on many TV shows and movies, it’s been voted as the saddest music ever written. • Artunian, Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major. This flashy piece, popular among trumpeters, has a Gypsyish, Russian and Armenian kind of sound, with soulful, beautiful melodies. • Vaughan Williams, London Symphony. This famous symphony was dedicated to Vaughan Williams’ friend and fellow composer George Butterworth, who was killed by a sniper in the First World War. The discerning listener may hear the chimes from London’s Westminster Cathedral. Your ticket What: Victoria Symphony Concert Where: Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., Duncan. When: Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $40 or $25, children and students $5, group rate $25 for 10 tickets or more, available at the box office, call 250 748-7529.
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ew twists on the old Dracula tale spring to life in Ballet Victoria’s gorgeous, Gothic tale Friday in the Cowichan Theatre. Choreographer and dancer Paul Destrooper explained his troupe’s family-friendly version of Bram Stoker’s muchinterpreted, chilling story about blood-sucking vampires will delightfully surprise viewers. “We do things differently,” he said. Given BV’s track record of creative turns on familiar dance works, he’s not kidding. “One thing that goes right away is the neckbiting all that stuff,” Destrooper said, describ-
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ing how BV mounts a gripping story of lost love, found romance, and meaningful moral symbolism in its Dracula. “Our choreography is very classical, to very contemporary at the end,” he said. “There’s an evolution as the characters develop. “The reason Dracula (Matthew Cluff) turns into a vampire is that he comes back from war against the Ottomans and learns his wife, Iris (Andrea Bayne) was told he was killed in battle, so she committed suicide.” But suicide is a sin, so Dracula rejects religion. Count Dracula is also heartbroken, but only makes vulnerable folks into vampires, Destrooper signaled. “The vampire is only invited; he just doesn’t just go and get someone. “The story’s a metaphor for peoples’ choices; you chose to follow an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or commit adultery — or you have a passion for more love and enlightenment.” So the count is envious of vibrant love between Mina (Nanako Yoshimura) and fiance Jonathan (Eric Hall): “Mina reminds him of his wife. Theirs is a true love; he can’t corrupt them.” Lucy (Bayne also), however, becomes a victim of Dracula and does what he wants as she’s courted by unwitting Arthur (Jes-
sie Gervais). Destrooper was really proud of his new production boasting lavish costumes, classical and modern music, and cool sets featuring five female vampires (Bethany LeCorre, Brighton Collins, Georgia Semple, Kaela Willey, and Emily Bridge). “This show is amazing,” stated Destrooper, who portrays vampire-hunter Van Helsing. “We always add a touch of humour, but there’s also beauty, sensuality, and the darkness and light every human being has in their soul. We’re playing more on the theme of the vampire that makes you do things you should, or shouldn’t; the devil and angel on each side of your head. They’re all choices you make. “Our fascination with vampires is that we always want love to be eternal, and we want eternal youth,” he said. “Dracula lives on forever, and still exists in our society as an archetype of the fountain of youth, but there’s a price to pay.” Your ticket What: Ballet Victoria’s Dracula When: Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $30, seniors $20, students $15, children $10, eyeGO $5. Call 250-748-7529
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IRVING, Lawrence Crawford (Larry) It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry at the Chemainus Health Care Centre on November 22, 2014, with his family at his side. Larry was born March 20, 1943, at the Chemainus General Hospital. He was predeceased by his father H.E. (Mannie) Irving (1987) and his mother Julia (Judy) Irving (1989). Larry was a beloved brother of his sister Janet Roach (Barry), brothers Lynn Irving (Irma) and Dale Irving (Kathy) and special cousin Sharron Cathey. Larry is also survived by nieces Rhonda Newell, Sandra Phelps (Wes), Kimberley Worrall (Greg), step-nieces Glenda Roach and April Roach, nephew Jordan Irving (Kristy), great-nephew Max Newell, great-niece Elena Julia Worrall and step-great-niece Atisha Roach Lloyd. Larry worked for more than 20 years for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. at the Chemainus Sawmill and for more then 20 years for I.L.W.U. Local 508. Larry’s passion was sports, in particular, baseball, the Canucks, B.C. Lions, Horse Racing and the Olympics as well as politics and world affairs having a vast knowledge of all. Larry was honoured in 2013 by being inducted into the Cowichan Sports Wall of Fame for his voluntary contribution to baseball by playing, becoming a B.C. Commissioner, coaching and umpiring. Larry will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. D. Gee and the medical staff and volunteers at the Cowichan District Hosptial and Chemainus Health Care Centre for their exceptional care over these past months and to our dear family friend, Patricia Sunderland, for her comfort and support to Larry and the family over these past difficult months along with her special “puppy boy� “Osito� who always brought a sparkle to Larry’s eyes. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Mount Brenton Golf Club, 2816 Henry Road, Chemainus, BC, on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 1- 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood in Larry’s memory. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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BORGE, Wilfred D. (Bill) May Borge, 30, 1942 Wilfred - October 21, 2014 D. (Bill)
May 30, 1942 - October 21, 2014
Passed in peace at Cairnsmore Passed in peace at Cairnsmore Place, Place, survived survived by by wife wife Pat, Pat, sister sister Alice, Alice, brother brother Victor Victor and and nieces nieces and nephews. nephews. Predeceased Predeceased and by borthers Carl and John and by borthers Carl and John and sisters Barb and Esther. sisters Barbforand Esther.Industries Bill worked Doman’s Bill worked forHis Doman’s Industries for 40 years. greatest joy was hiking and camping in his for 40 years. His greatest joyfreee was time. hiking and camping in his freee There will be a small gathering for time. the family at a later date. Many There a small thankswill tobethe greatgathering people for at Cairnsmore the family atPlace. a later date. Many thanks to the great people at Cairnsmore Place. BARKLEY, Douglas Leslie October 19, 1933 – November 19, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce that Douglas passed away peacefully on November 19th 2014 just short of his 60th wedding anniversary. A caring husband, father and grandfather; he is survived by his loving wife Norma, daughters Patricia, Sharon (Larry), and Corinne, son Colin (Val); grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr Manhas and the nursing staff at Cowichan District Hospital. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held in Chemainus at Saint Michael and all Angels Church 2858 Mill Street, on Saturday December 13th 2014 at 2pm. Flowers are gratefully declined, those so desiring may make a donation to Saint Michael and all Angels Church.
SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212 HARPER, Margaret Alice (Willson) August 15, 1927 – November 22, 2014 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Marg Harper, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the Cowichan District Hospital. Marg was a long-time member and former Ladies’ President of the Duncan Curling Club, as well as a past member of the Cowichan Golf and Country Club and the Soroptomist Club of Duncan. She enjoyed playing cards and was an avid sports fan. Her curling career was highlighted with two trips to the Canadian Mixed Curling Championships. Marg was predeceased in 1953 by her beloved son, Laurie Glen Harper. She is survived and will be missed deeply by husband Glen Harper. Mom and Dad just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on November 8th. She is also survived by her children Glenda (Jim) Barrett, Bonnie (son-in-law Huli) Segger, and Cathy (Barry) Waters; her grandchildren Lisa (Erik) Madsen, Brea (Todd) Howard-Segger, Jen (Norm) Segger, Jason (Diane) Waters, and Chris Waters; great-grandchildren Liam Madsen, Ela and Oliver Howard-Segger, and Kiel Hann. Her family was her pride and joy. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Watson and the caring staff at the Cowichan District Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Glen Harper Curling Club, 3191 Sherman Road, Duncan, BC on Saturday, November 29th, from 1:00 – 3:00. For those who wish, we would love it if you would wear your old red Duncan Curling Club sweaters to the celebration.
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Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses All shifts currently available to support our Pediatric / Adolescent clients for home / school care in the Victoria / Duncan / Courtenay and Nanaimo areas; to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy & ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client speciďƒžc training, Trach / Vent courses and other on-going training as req. If you are an RN or LPN & enjoy working w/children, we would love to hear from you. Employee Beneďƒžt Package available. Please send your resume & cover letter: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435
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Lake Cowichan Gazette The award-winning Lake Cowichan Gazette has an immediate opening for an editor. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, paginate the newspaper, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by November 26, 2014 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky Box 10 Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone. 250.749.4383 or Fax. 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com
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DUNCAN: BACHELOR, upper unit in small quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, parking incld. Laundry avail. NS/NP. $465. Ref’s. (250)597-3756.
JOURNEYMAN Mechanic required to perform all aspects of automotive repairs and servicing. Must have Automotive Mechanical Repair Certiďƒžcate of Qualiďƒžcation. Start full time immediately, Reliable Auto Body, Courtenay, BC. email: reliableautobody@telus.net or fax 250-334-3668 THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Orientedâ€? operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com
WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111 SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TRADES, TECHNICAL GPRC, FAIRVIEW FIREARMS Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Instructor teach in our WANTED: to FIREARMS. All Heavy Equipment Program! types wanted, estates, collecPlease contact Gavin Winter tions, single items, military. at 780-835-6695 or visit We handle all paperwork and www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for transportation. Licensed Dealmore information. er. Call 1-866-960-0045 or visit: www.dollars4guns.com JOURNEYMAN Mechanic requiredBUYING to perform all aspects OR SELLING? of automotive repairs and serwww.bcclassiďŹ ed.com vicing. Must have Automotive Mechanical Repair Certiďƒžcate of Qualiďƒžcation. Start full time immediately, Reliable Auto Body, Courtenay, BC. email: reliableautobody@telus.net or fax 250-334-3668
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HARMONY ESTATES- 1851 Sandra Place, 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths Rancher. Lovingly updated with heated ďƒ&#x;oors, new windows, new carpet, 6 fairly new appliances. Fenced yard boasts a workshop, storage unit, separate ofďƒžce/playhouse, RV parking. Wheelchair accessible. To View call Roz 250-701-5751.
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PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-1978 (Sylvia) 250-748-0496 (Art) FREE heat, hot water and parking. Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino. Several refurbished suites now available! Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ďƒželds, walking trails, swimming holes and ďƒžshing. Small pets considered close to a leash free park. SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 23
Athletic talent runs deep in the T-Birds’ lineup
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ure athleticism throughout the lineup is a significant trait of the Cowichan Thunderbirds’ senior boys’ basketball team this season. There are players whose specialty is basketball but also others from football, track and field and baseball backgrounds. “There’s a lot of excitement with the talent we have,’’ said T-Birds’ coach Sandeep Heer. “We’re just trying to get
better each day.’’ The only drawback is the long-term loss of Travis McDonald, who provided critical secondary scoring to Josh Charles last season. McDonald suffered an ACL injury late in the Cowichan Bulldogs’ football season. But the T-Birds have one of the best crops of players ever advancing from the junior team. The likes of Noah Charles, Humza Khan, Nirmal Hayer and others will provide huge depth to the lineup. “I guess it’s a good problem to have,’’ said
Heer. “Lots of guys to pick from to play.’’ It all gets under way with the Welcome Back tournament Thursday through Saturday at Cowichan Secondary School and the Quamichan Campus. The T-Birds open against Ladysmith at 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by North Surrey against Duncan Christian at 3:45, Queen Elizabeth against Nanaimo District Secondary at 5:30 and Belmont against Brookswood at 7:15. “I think there’s going to be some real good teams at the tournament,’’ said
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Starts Thursday: Brentwood and Kelsey roll out the welcome mat
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Superior to the Interior: Caps score largest margin of victory this season Don Bodger
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Youth Athlete of the Week
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Quick burst of speed by Charlie Zuccarini of Trail, above, allows him room on the Caps’ Rylan Bechtel to score a shorthanded goal in the second period Friday. Below, Darien Craighead of Cowichan chases the loose puck in front of Salmon Arm goalie Zach Dyment.
Brenna Bazinet A background in the arts helps Brenna Bazinet get into the rhythm of her sports. Bazinet, 16, a Grade 11 student at Duncan Christian School, not only plays volleyball and basketball, but maintains an extensive schedule outside of sports that includes voice lessons, Irish dancing and more. This is already her third year playing on senior teams at DCS. Volleyball is currently in season and Bazinet helped DCS win the Island A girls’ high school title and a place in the provincials at Immaculata this week. “Being on the team when I was in Grade 9, I really had to step up and try super hard to get my skill level where everyone else’s was,’’ she said. Bazinet is finding she still has to increase her skill level because everyone else has improved as well. “I feel like being on the senior team in Grade 9 for both, I’ve been able to grow as a person more which has helped me in the long run.’’ The support system on the girls’ volleyball team is very strong. “We have pretty good chemistry for the amount of new girls that have come onto the team,’’ Bazinet said. She does her best to make that happen during practice and off the court.
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Pool A consists of Pacific Academy, St. News Leader Pictorial Thomas More, Woodlands he stage is set plus a wild card entry. for the 16-team York House, Elphinstone, provincial Langley Fundamental and senior girls’ AA Princess Margaret make high school up Pool B and the lineup in volleyball championships Pool C includes Ladysmith, at Brentwood College and Hatzic, St. Patrick’s and Frances Kelsey Secondary. Selkirk. Opening ceremonies are The teams cross over for at 9:15 a.m. Thursday folthe beginning of playoffs Don Bodger Friday. Brentwood and lowed by game action from Brentwood College volleyball other members of its pool 10:45 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. Tournament play continues team middle blocker Rachel are in the group of death Friday with games running Jerome. and will want to avoid finfrom 10 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. ishing fourth and crossing and Saturday’s schedule commences at 9 over to face No. 1 Pacific Academy in the a.m. and concludes with the gold medal first round. game at 6:30 p.m. Brentwood is coming off a runner-up Dannie Richards, a famous volleyball finish in the Island playdowns at St. player from Frances Kelsey who went Michael’s University School behind on to stardom at UBC, will be the guest Ladysmith, the third-ranked team headspeaker at Wednesday’s banquet. ing into the provincials. With Brentwood Once the teams hit the court, some hosting the provincials, that allowed results will be predictable, but there’s sure Woodlands to get in as another Island to be upsets along the way. That’s just the entry. nature of a provincial tournament. Brentwood swept past St. Andrew’s, Coach Jill Fougner brings her host Glenlyon Norfolk and Woodlands to Brentwood team into the tournament win its pool at the Island playdowns. ranked among the top 10, with a chance “Everybody saw court time so that was to move up considerably — all going nice,’’ Fougner said of her team. well. In the semis, Brentwood won three “We’ve been (No.) 9 or 10 all year,’’ said straight over St. Michael’s in the bestFougner of the provincial rankings. “I of-five but then lost three of four to don’t worry too much about it. To me, it’s Ladysmith in the finals, 18-25, 25-13, just numbers. 22-25, 16-25. “I think we’re feeling pretty good. All “The first set we were a little nervous, I of our teams in our pool we have not think,’’ Fougner said. “We almost looked seen all year.’’ like we weren’t prepared to play.’’ “I think we are ranked ninth right now Brentwood lost its captain Lauren and I think we can do better,’’ said Brent- Hanson during the late stages of the wood’s Rachel Jerome Monday. match, but Fougner said one person “I’m really excited to host provincials. wasn’t going to make the difference. It’s nice to play in your own gym. We Lauren Yanick was selected a tournaknow the lines.’’ ment all-star. Brentwood is third-ranked in Pool D Heading into provincials, “we’ve got behind D.P. Todd and Surrey Christian, some work to do,’’ conceded Fougner. and ahead of Smithers. Brentwood takes She’s not sure if being the host team on Surrey Christian at 12:05 p.m. Thurs- will send her team to new heights or day, Todd of Prince George at 2:45 p.m. create high expectations that are hard to and Smithers at 5:25 p.m. match. Time will tell.
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erry Park Islanders would have preferred a better result for their Nick Collins Memorial Night, but it wasn’t from a lack of
trying. The Islanders were shut out 4-0 by the Victoria Cougars in a Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena. The game came on the seventh anniversary of the death of Kerry Park goalie Nick Collins, who was just 15 at the time. A special presentation was made to parents Bob and Jan Collins. “They’ve been long-time volunteers with the team,’’ said Islanders’ owner and general manager Mark Osmond. Kerry Park Minor Hockey also honours Collins with a tournament after Christmas. The Islanders just couldn’t get untracked against the high-flying Cougars. They were limited to 16 shots on goal
while the Cougars peppered Islanders’ goalie Leighton Williams with 45. “It was a good game. We battled hard,’’ said Osmond. After a scoreless first period, the Cougars scored three times in the second, including two on the power play. The last one, with only six seconds remaining in the period, was a killer. The Islanders held Victoria to one goal in the third. “I can’t fault our guys for effort,’’ said Osmond. “The big machine from Victoria, they just picked up another couple of players.’’ Teams need to be down to 23 players by Dec. 1 and Osmond hopes to do some fine-tuning with the Islanders. “We’re looking for a top-six forward, maybe a d-man so there’ll be some movement,’’ he said. Osmond did not anticipate making any trades. The Islanders have just one game this week, hosting the Nanaimo Buccaneers Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena.
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very Thursday night, the Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancers meet at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre, and, suddenly, the joint is jumping with dancers reeling and jigging around the floor to irresistibly toe-tapping music. With names like Maxwell’s Rant, Mrs. Stewart’s Jig, Pelorus Jack and Strip the Willow, these dances are country dances with roots stretching back centuries. It’s a sociable form of dancing in which participants are grouped into sets, typically of three, four or five couples arranged either in two lines (men facing women) or in a square, and they work together to dance a sequence of formations. Each dance is repeated enough times so every couple dances each position in turn before returning to their starting positions. It’s high-energy and cer-
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Members of the Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancers put their best feet forward during their weekly get-togethers. The club, which meets Thursday evenings at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre, focuses on fun, fitness and fellowship. tainly cranks the heart rate up a couple of notches. Some of the dances can be quite complex, and there’s a degree of mental stimulation and challenge in remembering the sequences, positions and who’s on first. As a result, there is a lot of laughter.
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The Chemainus club has been in existence since 2006, and it draws people from around the Cowichan Valley. At 30 regular members, it is small compared to larger clubs in Nanaimo and Victoria, but what it lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in enthusiasm. Katherine Miller, a member and a Scottish coun-
try dancing teacher from Nanaimo, leads the group through the dances, explaining the sequences and the steps and then walking the group through the dance before the music is played and the participants dance. “It’s an activity that appeals to all age groups,” says Lumholst-Smith. “You don’t need a partner or any special clothing — just a pair of soft shoes. We welcome new members, so
anyone who’s interested should just drop by and join in the fun.” The Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre is located at 9824 Willow St. The group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information about the club, contact Susan Lumholst-Smith at 250-416-6749 or geoffrey. susan@telus.net. — submitted by the Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancers
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