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Friday night’s re that left a Mountain Road family home-less further underlined issues of insuf cient protection in rural areas of a growing Cowichan

region, the emergency program coordina-tor says.

“It’s something I’ll raise with Cowichan Valley Regional District directors,” Sybille Sanderson said. “This re brought home how big a problem this is.”

So big, Duncan re crews needed permission from provincial forestry agents to ght the blaze that also threatened dry trees and other Mountain Road homes where there are no hydrants, she explained.

That meant city re ghters , backed by members of Cowichan Bay’s hall, responded with water trucks.

But revisiting jurisdictions is just one step in a system that may not be able to protect all corners of Cowichan to the same level.

“It’s unrealistic to put re departments everywhere people are choosing to build,” Sanderson said.

“It’s how to effectively you provide re protection, and you can’t do that with a department that’s 30 minutes away.”

Meanwhile, the family affected was provided help from CVRD’s emergency social services.

“My understanding is they have insur-ance, and they did have a place to stay,” she said. “We provided them with a referral to

get some basics, like food and clothing.”Fire ghters were unable to save their

single-story, woodframe home during the 10 p.m. inferno that may have started on the back deck.

“The house is totally, gone,” Duncan re chief Mike McKinlay said of the re,

which cause remains under investigation.“We brought Cow Bay ( re hall) in, and

Forestry sent a crew out there. Forestry was doing the checking for spot res from all the sparks.”

Fire crews took about an hour to knock down the re. No one was injured.

“The people were home. They saw it on the back deck and called the re depart-ment.

“There were no injuries, but lots of tired guys,” McKinlay said.

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Andrew LeongFire ghters battle Friday night’s blaze in a woodframe home on Mountain Road. There were no injuries during the inferno that destroyed the family’s home.

Trial could hinge Trial could hinge on cop’s reason on cop’s reason to open reto open reAggravated assault charge:Aggravated assault charge: Crown opens case Crown opens case against Const. David Pompeo in the 2009 Che-against Const. David Pompeo in the 2009 Che-mainus shooting of Bill Gillespiemainus shooting of Bill Gillespie

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That Bill Gillespie was shot by RCMP Const. David Pompeo on the night of Sept. 18, 2009 on Henry Road in Chemainus does not appear to be under dispute.

What Crown counsel is intending to prove is that the shooting wasn’t warranted.

Pompeo’s trial on a charge of aggravated assault got underway Tuesday morning in the Duncan courthouse, with Judge Josiah Wood presiding.

“This case is with regards to Mr. Gillespie, who was subjected to an injury by being shot by a rearm by Mr. Pompeo,’’ said Crown lawyer Todd Patola in his opening remarks.

“From the Crown’s perspective, there was no issue Const. Pompeo did re the rearm that wounded Mr. Gillespie. Was Const. Pompeo justi ed in taking the action in ring the re-arm? The Crown’s position is he was not.’’

The defence, represented by Ravi Hira, coun-tered there was reason for Pompeo to act the way he did — reason that will become clear as the trial progresses.

On the night in question, Pompeo and partner Const. David Bar-nett pulled Gillespie’s vehicle over on Juniper Road, a small road off Henry Road in Chemainus. Gillespie’s friend, Dale Brewer, was a passenger in his vehicle.

“The car drove into a driveway and stopped,’’ said Patola. “The occupants were ordered out of the vehicle and the occupants were ordered to the ground.’’

Gillespie was subsequently shot. The bullet entered the top left lobe of his lung and became lodged in his thoracic vertebrae.

Sgt. Ken Kulak, who’s with the Nanaimo Forensic Ident Section, was the rst witness called by the Crown.

On the stand, Kulak described the scene he said he attended around 11:30 p.m.

“I did a series of photos of the scene between Henry Road and Juniper Road,’’ he said.

Kulak also took video of the crime scene the next day, depict-ing the area as it was when he rst arrived. Some objects, notably blankets on vehicles and blankets on the ground covering exhib-its, had been moved.

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Chemainiacs are tired of talking about where to build a skatepark for mural town’s 100-some boarders and bike riders.

That’s why Friday’s awareness event in Waterwheel Park is simply called Park The Park.

Lynda Poirier organized the free fete in frustration about local foot-dragging about where to build the board-and-bike facility.

One place liked by many families, riders, and the mayor, is at the former Chemainus Elementary School near Chemainus High.

“But they’re still ghting about where to put our new library,” she said, noting North Cowichan council has been supportive of skatepark plans pitched about 10 years ago.

“Let’s park it and get this over with. Kids like to ride boards and bikes, but there’s just nowhere for them to go.

“I just got mad — let’s get the kids back in the conversation.”

Rider Casey Rhodes, 15, is on board.“The skatepark should be either by

the beach, or by the old elementary school.

“There aren’t many trees around either of those places so there wouldn’t be (slippery) leaves all over the place.”

Rhodes called the decade-long location talks between council and

residents “crazy.”“It’s taken so long with how many

kids there are in this town that do that stuff,” he said, urging action by Mayor Jon Lefebure and council under the town’s revitalization plan.

“We need a skatepark, and fast.”But speedy answers about school

grounds were derailed by Cowichan’s ex-school board, explained Lefebure.

“I thought the elementary school site beside the high school was the best location,” said Lefebure, booked to speak Friday at 7 p.m.

Council probed several skateboard sites during the past decade, “and we had negative reaction if it was near anyone’s backyard.”

Places also debated were St. Joseph’s School ball elds, Fuller Lake Arena, Askew Park, and Waterwheel Park.

Riding is banned on school grounds, so riders use streets, which is danger-ous, Lefebure said.

“Eventually, we settled on the (old school) site, but ran into a brick wall with the school board over things like insurance and noise at night.

“Council said we’d take responsibil-ity for those things, but couldn’t get to square one with school trustees.”

However, Cowichan’s trustees were recently sacked by Victoria for tender-ing an illegal de cit budget.

That leaves school-site decisions with B.C. trustee Mike McKay, as municipal and SD 79 staff chew on the old school property.

“I hope we can move this skatepark along with McKay’s help,” Lefebure said

McKay sounded receptive, but wanted facts and gures — an ulti-mately a recommendation — from his staff about the school site.

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about what all the variables are,” he said of lighting, insurance, noise, access, litter and more if the school district is to sell or lease the site to council.

“Any board has to be open-minded to see what the facts are. When kids are involved in ownership of the plan, things tend to go well.”

Thetis Islander Poirier and her daughters organized Park the Park as many of their friends ride.

“Park the Park is a rally to garner support and show the culture of skate-boarding,” she said.

“We have a mini-park set up with a half pipe, ramps and rails. Front Side board shop in Duncan has arranged for sponsor give-away prizes, such as skate-brand paraphernalia.

“There will be also be a pro-riders’ demo and time for all riders to ride.”

Bands on deck include Duncan headliner Lucy Mistreated, and Kaitlin Greaves.

Arlene Robinson, of the town’s busy Cowichan Neighbourhood House, is pumped about the park.

“There’s $350,000 sitting there (with council) waiting for a skatepark, but every time they choose somewhere, people get up in arms,” she said of some residents riled about potential noise, crowds and crime if the park is plopped nearby.

“The biggest problem has been ‘Not in my backyard.’

“That’s too bad because it’s better to have the kids riding at a skatepark than skating all over town,” said Robinson.

“Council has bent over backward. Now, as a community, we just have to say ‘Go to it.’

“Life’s about compromises.”One compromise would see a

concrete skatepark built at the former Chemainus elementary site adjacent the high school where council has also mulled erecting a new community centre, she explained.

“At this point, it’s probably the best site. The room is there, and enough community eyes so there’s surveillance of the park (activities).”

Meanwhile, rider Rhodes urged council to make a site decision soon, after attending Park The Park.

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Numerous photos of various items discovered in Gillespie’s vehicle and the video were entered into evidence.

On cross-examination, Hira focused on items such as tubing, a pipe and rolling papers.

“You’ve taken photos of many cases involving drug traf cking. Have you seen similar items in drug cases?’’ Hira asked Kulak.

“Yes, I have,’’ he re-sponded.

On re-examination,

Patola asked Kulak if he had encountered similar items in cases other than drug investigations? “Yes, I have,’’ Kulak replied.

The second witness, Taralee Vesey, a resident at 3020 Henry Road, testi ed about what she witnessed and heard during the incident.

“It was watching TV with (boyfriend) David Campbell,’’ she said. “We heard shooting, some kind of commotion. We went to see what it was. It was actually shouting.

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went back in the bedroom for a few seconds.

“I don’t remember calling 9-1-1. I remember being on the phone with 9-1-1. They said there was an emergency response team already on their way.’’

Gillespie was due to take the stand Tuesday afternoon. Read about his testimony at cowichan-newsleader.com or in Friday’s News Leader Pictorial.

The trial is scheduled to continue throughout next week.

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Ferguson, 35, was stoked about news he’ll receive the Dr. David Greene award Oct. 27.

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“Fire ghters get into the business to help others, not for self recognition.

“This is a huge honour, but I feel what I do shouldn’t be singled out. I do it because I love it.”

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“I grew up in the re service and knew it was something I couldn’t wait to get involved with.”

So involved he earned his re ght-ing certi cation ticket with the re academy in 2000.

“Like any trade, you go to school and get your papers.”

He landed work at the Esquimalt base in 2003 while battling local blazes in his off hours with the bay’s 30-member volunteer crew.

“I’m a re ghter through and through,” he beamed. “It’s my day job, and my extracurricular activity.

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He cheered Cowichanians’ giving, despite hard times.

“Through all the economic hard-ships around Catalyst and the forest industry, people continue to be so generous toward us and the cause.”

Fire chief Ken Bulcock said Fergu-son’s award is well deserved — and a great honour for his hall.

“Cam continues daily to try and nd new ways to raise (MD) money, and attends functions throughout the year on behalf of MD.

“He was shocked when he received the award. Cam puts his heart and soul into fundraising for MD.”

Ferguson, a father of two cheered locals who raised more than $1,600 to ght MD during Canada Safeway Duncan’s Aug. 18 Making Muscles Move campaign as local re ghters bagged groceries for donations.

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courtesy Cam FergusonCam Ferguson (left, and at left above) has been working to support Muscular Dystro-phy patients for years.

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Debt is the stealth bomb that erodes fi nancial stability and even relationships. Debt piles up a little bit at a time and one day you wake up to fi nd that most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of funding an enjoyable life today and a comfortable retirement tomorrow.

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Man guilty in case of Shawnigan bodyMan guilty in case of Shawnigan body

Paul RudanCampbell River Mirror

A man they call “Crazy” has acknowledged his guilt in the case of a body found ve years ago in south Cowichan

and in the deaths of two other people.

Thursday morning, in a Victoria courtroom, Darcy “Crazy” Kozak of Campbell River pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of manslaughter.

He was facing three counts of rst degree murder.

With the guilty pleas, a three-month trial was avoided in B.C. Supreme Court. The 40-year-old is in custody in Victoria and returns to court Sept. 10 for sentencing.

Second-degree murder carries a life sentence and Kozak pleaded guilty to two counts in the deaths of Kenneth Robinson of Nanaimo, and Kenneth Allan Leask of Powell River. He also pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Luc Dulude of Campbell River.

Robinson, 45, lived on the streets of Nanaimo and went missing, along with his dog Angel, in May 2007. His badly decomposed body was discovered by hikers in a wooded area of Shawnigan Lake in August 2007.

In December 2008, Dulude’s body was found in an abandoned

commercial building in the Willow Point area of Campbell River. That investigation also revealed Kozak had killed Leask whose body was never found.

Kozak was a heavy cocaine user. In addressing the court before he was sentenced to jail, he told the judge, “My life is confusing, it’s not your fault.”

He later added, “I’m really hurt by some of the allegations. Most of it is complete fabrications…It kills me to plead guilty. It makes me sick to my stomach to hear these things.”

In June 2007, Kozak led police on a wild vehicle chase in the Western Communities near Victoria which resulted in eight accidents.

As a result of that incident, he pleaded guilty to several charges and received a year in jail, but was given credit for pre-trial custody of 7.5 months.

Darcy ‘Crazy’ Kozak:Darcy ‘Crazy’ Kozak: pleaded guilty to two pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree counts of second degree murder and one count of murder and one count of manslaughtermanslaughter


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Maeve MaguireNews Leader Pictorial

In 1999, the English football club Tot-tenham Hotspurs put out a call for female athletes to join their women’s squad. No experience necessary.

I was living in London at the time and was looking for a team to join, feeling home-sick for my old University of Alberta basketball teammates. I had almost no experience playing soccer, so I was a perfect t for the job.

I was over at my friend’s house for dinner one night and told his family about it. His father said, in front of his wife and two daughters, “I wouldn’t pay ve pounds to watch girls play football.”

Yet again I was reminded of the imbalance between girls’ and boys’ sporting opportunities, something I rst experienced when my parents enrolled me in soccer at the age of seven.

Letting girls play in the league was new; there weren’t enough girls registered to make up a

league of their own, so one or two girls were added to the boys’ teams. Many of the boys had played soccer for a few years so were better players than us newcomers and rarely passed us the ball. Why would they? We were the weakest players on the team — and we were girls.

Needless to say I didn’t continue with soccer, but I did join the basketball league where my skills were equally as poor as the rest; most of us were starting the sport at the same time. That rst positive experience — plus many team

tryouts, practices, and basketball games held in the remotest part of Northern Alberta, to which my parents drove and at which teacher or par-ent volunteers coached — helped me earn a spot on a university varsity team.

Our university squad had a terrible record when I joined. On game night, we had a total of 10 spectators — our parents. By half-time, bums lled seats as fans sought the best vantage point to watch the men’s game, which followed ours.

Over the years, our coach recruited talented players from high schools with winning records; by the time I was in my nal year, we had a nationally competitive

team. We had spectators of our own by then, not many, but enough to ll a third of the gym on game night.

This was progress.Two years after I left the program, my team-

mates won the national title. I received a note from the assistant coach saying that while I wasn’t on the team, I had contributed to their success. I was grateful for her note, though I thought she was just being kind — until recently.

When the Canadian women’s soccer team came within one bad call of beating the U.S.A. in the Olympic semi- nal match, I felt pride that went beyond patriotic. It was such an excit-ing game: seven goals, double overtime, a hat trick for Christine Sinclair.

That a Canadian team came so close to beat-ing a country ten times the size of ours was

fantastic; that it was a women’s team made my heart explode.

I realized then what my coach said was true: success doesn’t happen in one season, it hap-pens by degrees. Every girl who persisted in playing soccer in the boys’ league until there were enough girls to create a league of their own, and every adult who provided sporting opportunities for those girls — sometimes in the face of those who lacked their vision — paved the way for athletes like Sinclair and Cowichan’s Emily Zurrer to earn Canada’s rst Olympic bronze medal in women’s soc-

cer. I would have paid ve pounds to see that.

Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Visit her blog cowichandale.com, or email her at [email protected].

Creating opportunities for girls, one play at a timeCreating opportunities for girls, one play at a time

School district School district should reverse should reverse skatepark rulingskatepark rulingChemainus:Chemainus: New trustee should reconsider request New trustee should reconsider request

There have been times in the past when we’ve been frustrated by our school district, speci cally when it has made myopic decisions we deem to be not in the best interest of the community as a whole.

But even in those times, it has been hard not to argue with the district’s logic: Its mandate is to use its limited resources to do what’s best for Cowichan kids; And, at times, what’s best for the community and what’s best for the kids aren’t exactly the same thing.

That was not the case with the Che-mainus skatepark proposal for the old Chemainus Elementary School site.

North Cowichan had done it’s due diligence, listened to the community, and determined not only was a skatepark needed, but that was the best place for it.

The school district refused the plan — not because of any risk, or because it was contrary to its mandate, but because trustees thought the park was a bad t in the neighbourhood.

And in making that decision, the then-school board overstepped its bounds.

To be clear, it is North Cowichan’s job to make land-use deci-sions in Chemainus, not SD79’s. It is the school district’s job to make decisions that are best for our community’s kids.

Right now a large segment of kids have a passion for a sport and no safe place in the community to express it. Instead, these kids are riding along the sidewalks and in the streets, annoying their neighbours and putting themselves at risk.

North Cowichan is willing to shoulder all the expense and risk to build the park in a central location with a long, well-established tradition of children at play.

Putting a skatepark at the old Chemainus Elementary School is what is best for the kids of Chemainus.

We hope our new school trustee can make it happen.

This we likeThis we likeMany will be reading this while

dragging their butts away from the coffee machine looking for a good jolt of caffeine to help them get back into their routine.

So as you sip that rejuvenating blend, take some time to refl ect on the past two months. We have, and have come to the conclusion it was a good sum-mer. The weather was fi ne, the issues relatively few. We hope you enjoyed.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThis we don’tA few of you will groan to hear this,

but from where we sit, fall feels good.Yes, it means stepping back from

the swimming holes and the chilled beverages, but with September comes a renewed sense of purpose.

The weather remains pleasant and the juices start to fl ow as we step asaide from our rest, rejuvenated to approach the issues and projects of the fall.Summer was a splash, now we look forward to fall.

We say:We say:Skatepark at old school site is what’s best for the kids

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Lily is a wild bear who lives outside Lily is a wild bear who lives outside the bear centrethe bear centreDear editor

I want to thank you for the Aug. 29 article on my visit to the North American Bear Centre. There are a few things not quite correct but I thought the article was well written and was really pleased you were able to get the message out that I wanted to convey.

One of the things that was incorrect was that Lily is a wild bear who lives nearby in the for-est (Boundary Canoe Waters) near ELY where the North American Bear Centre is located. There are three resident bears who do live at the North American Bear Centre and they are bears that cannot be released back into the wild as they are too used to being around people. Two of them were actually kept as pets. Lily is one of 13 research bears that Dr. Rogers and his associate Sue Mans eld follow. Every day there are updates from their research and stories about the different bears.Marlie KelseyChemainus

Don’t let the Trojan horse of Don’t let the Trojan horse of regional rec inside the gatesregional rec inside the gatesDear editor

I hear the drum beat again on regional recre-ation. The tempo is rising again as the Trojan horse of the “all for one, one for all” model is being marched toward the CVRD gates again. Sadly and alarmingly many within the local government itself are collaborating on this, as always. This Trojan horse has been offered several times before over the past decades and always rejected after careful, and sober examination. I know this, having been present for three previous attempts to sell the concept of the many in the past.

So, what is wrong with everyone paying for everything? Two things, you lose personal choices on taxation and you lose the checks and balances on projects and expenditures for large recreational xtures and complexes, both capital and operational.

Lake Cowichan area agreed by referendum to x the local arena, and did so with borrowed money, and most everyone paying for it seems happy with the results. North Cowichan by a referendum received 51.4% support for a new swimming pool, a voting majority gave them a mandate — just — and great sums were borrowed, with substantial operat-ing costs now shouldered by mostly North

Cowichan residents. But it was their choice to make, solely! The south end has now rejected works on Kerry Park, twice, by referendum, by good-sized majorities, for better or worse the past message was clear, and democratic. Some areas, like Saltair and North Oyster pay for virtually nothing along regional recreation lines and like it that way, smugly declining any overtures from neighbouring jurisdictions.

Political choices along with adequate checks and balances on expenditures, particularly debt, are the present status quo. What is being, again, proposed gives you neither, or much lesser, in my opinion. Regional recreation, as a funding model, is a recipe for escalating, unmanage-able, and ultimately uncontrollable cost escala-tion and property tax increases as everyone tries to shed costs to neighbours and maximize bene ts locally. Beware of the Trojan horse, again. Count me out.Loren Duncan, CVRD directorSahtlam/Glenora

Don’t spread the rec distress, learn Don’t spread the rec distress, learn how to control spendinghow to control spendingDear editor

Not satis ed with creating a monster in the form of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, local politicians are trying to spread the distress caused by their scal mismanagement to the surrounding areas whose residents had NO say in the project.

To bolster this plan Mayor Jon Lefebre revisits the near catastrophe of a mega-complex in tiny Mill Bay, which was fortunately soundly defeated in a referendum by the reluctant residents, and makes much of the state of Kerry Park. We have been treated to exaggerations of the imminent demise of the arena when it was politically convenient. A tax-and-spend govern-

ment would be widely condemned by these local decision-makers but they see no bottom to the pit of money available from property taxes.The question never seems to be how much have to spend but how much can we borrow.

When a lot of people are belt tightening and cutting back on needs while paying for the recre-ation of others, the pendulum has swung too far. How about no more borrowing?Dave HewsonMill Bay

Thanking all who remembered MoThanking all who remembered MoDear editor

I wanted to say thank reporter Maeve Magu-ire and the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial for publishing the story about Mo Shah and also informing the public about our bike/walk event to raise awareness again about our miss-ing family member. I am very pleased with the exposure that we received and with the turnout for the gathering. My only regret is that I was hoping for more showing of his friends that he grew up with and spent time with from around the local area. The news coverage and the turnout for the event were better than I ever expected. We had 38, 43 counting children.

I would like to thanks all the ones that either walked, biked or met us at Skutz Falls and the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial for all your support. It was very much appreciated.Anne and Hukum Khan,for the Walk/Ride for Mo Shah

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Help your child deal Help your child deal with back-to-schoolwith back-to-schoolIn my opinion:In my opinion: Anxiety not unusual, Anxiety not unusual, here’s how you can helphere’s how you can help

The beginning of a new school year can be an anxious time for some children.

B.C. Mental Health & Addiction Ser-vices encourages parents and caregivers to learn some common signs of anxiety

and how you can help your child feel less anxious.Anxiety — feeling worried, nervous, or fearful

— is a normal and natural part of being human. In fact, some anxiety can be helpful. For example, feeling anxiety before a test or presentation can help us prepare for it. If we are in physical danger, anxiety helps us respond to keep us from harm.

It’s normal for your child to experience some anxiety every now and then, especially when fac-ing stressful or unfamiliar situations, like the rst day of school. Anxiety becomes a problem when your child seems to be anxious often in situations in which other children of the same age are not typically afraid.

It is also a problem if your child’s anxiety does not get better with time and negatively affects their functioning and/or your family life.

Common signs and symptoms:• Attempts to remain near caregiver/at home• School fears or refusal to attend on speci c

days, such as eld-trips• Dif culty returning to school after being away• Refusal to eat in public or use public bathrooms• Tantrums, crying, screaming• Refusal to attend sleepovers• Extreme shyness, avoiding social situations• Has a very hard time making decisions• Constant worrying, fearful• Physical complaints with no medical explana-

tion (e.g. stomachaches, headaches, breathing)• Seeking comfort/reassuranceYou can play a very important role in helping

your child learn to manage their anxiety. By learn-ing about anxiety management, you can coach your child to relax, challenge unhelpful thinking, and rely on their own ways of coping.

Tips you can try at home include:• Provide regular routines (morning, school,

homework, bedtime)• Provide clear expectations, limits, and conse-

quences• Plan for transitions such as getting to school and

returning to school after breaks• Help your child identify his or her feelings• Pay attention to your child’s feelings• Ask your child if they have any ideas or solu-

tions for a particular concern• Remain calm when your child is anxious• Hold realistic age-appropriate expectations• Praise and reward even small accomplishments• Show yourself identifying your own feelings,

problem solving, and being braveResearch has shown regular exercise, relaxation,

a healthy and balanced diet, stress management, healthy relationships, good sleep, community involvement, and social support is very important in managing anxiety and promoting wellness.

For more information on anxiety and other available resources for children, youth and fami-lies, visit mindcheck.ca. To speak to a parent or youth support person at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, call 604-875-2084 or toll-free at 1-800-665-1822.Submitted by Patrick Blennerhassett, communications of cer for the Provincial Health Services Authority.

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Andrew LeongOnce in a blue moon arrived in Cowichan this past weekend, with Aug. 31 marking the second full moon of the month. It was bright, but not blue and blue moons are not any different in appearance, just a nickname for the oddity of having two full moons in the same month.


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A man arrested and released this weekend in connection with two suspicious res near Cowichan Lake.

On Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Lake Cowichan RCMP received information of a suspicious male who was seen in the area of a re on the north side of Highway 18 about 100 yards east of the Youbou exit.

RCMP say while members were making patrols for the suspicious male, a second re was discovered on the Old Lake Cowichan Road near Greendale Road.

While that re was being put out by the Lake Cowichan Fire Department the male suspect was located and arrested for arson.

The male was later released without charges, but remains a person of interest in the re(s)

If the public has any information about either re, please contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Meanwhile, a separate suspicious re at the top of the Cowichan Main logging road, approxi-mately four kilometres east of Lake Cowichan burned for more than two days last month.

The Lake Cowichan Fire Department was called to the blaze on the evening of Aug. 22, but soon was informed by the B.C. Forestry Wild re Management Branch that because the road is so overgrown they were not needed and were sent back.

“We could have gone up in pick-up trucks,” said Doug Knott, the Lake Cowichan re chief, and added that because TimberWest and B.C. Wild re Management were on site taking the same action, Lake Cowichan Fire Depart-

ment crews were not needed.Donna MacPherson, the re information of cer

for the Coastal Fire Service says the re started small, at about half a hectare in size, but winds re-sulting from a low-pressure system on Thursday, Aug. 23 upped the re to two hectares.

In the early afternoon this same day, the Martin Mars water bomber had to be called down from Sproat Lake, near Pt. Alberni. The bomber dumped two loads on the re, then left the rest to a Forestry helicopter and provin-cial and industry ground crews. These crews worked until approximately 9 p.m.

As of Aug. 24, crews were able to bring the re under control.

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ST. ANN’S CHURCH1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am

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9:15 a.m. Remembrance Meeting11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School

6:30 p.m. Evening ServiceFor information 746-5408

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57 King George Rd. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Celebration, Kids Church (3-11 yrs)

Tuesday 7:00 pm-Bible StudyFriday 7:00 pm Rev -Youth Group Gr 6-12

SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPCommunity Welcome

Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com CentrePastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722

463 Ypres St., DuncanSunday School for all ages: 9:15amSunday Morning Service :10:30amMaster Clubs Children's program :

Thursday 6:30pmMid-Week Service :

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Welcomes You! Family Worship &

Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 amWillow St. at Alder

250-246-3463chemainusunitedchurch.ca

Duncan United

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Sunday CelebrationContemporary

Liturgical at 10 am A progressive faith community, nurturing peace, working for justice, exploring and celebrating our faith together.“We warmly welcome you”www.duncanunited.org

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Churchis a family of people who are

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Mill Bay Community Hall1001 Shawnigan-

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Sunday 10:00 amEveryone Welcome Pastor Norm Sowden

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Ovarian cancer is something to walk aboutOvarian cancer is something to walk about

Maeve MaguireNews Leader Pictorial

Ovarian cancer is something worth walking about.

Every year, more than 2,600 Canadian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and 67% of

those women succumb to this disease. There is no screening test to detect it. If found and treated early, the survival rate is 90%.

In May 2011, Jean Jordan became aware of these statistic for the rst time.

She went to the hospital complaining of extreme abdominal pain only to learn she had ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, in her case, the disease had progressed too far to be easily treated.

Jordan ew to Vancouver to undergo surgery and was hospitalized for ve days, followed by months of chemotherapy through which she lost her hair. It paid off. Now, hair grown back, Jordan is feeling well. Doctors said her life expectancy is ve years, based on Cancer Society averages, but 65-year-old Jordan is more willful than that.

“A positive attitude goes along way and I intend to make it another 15 years.”

Jordan is passionate about raising aware-ness and funds for ovarian cancer, and she’s frustrated too.

With a screening test, women could learn if they have the disease early enough to prevent its progression and live a normal life.

The personal and nancial costs that result from a late diagnosis just makes no sense to Jordan. Jordan said part of the reason there is no screening test is people don’t know about the disease.

“Everyone knows about breast cancer, but most people aren’t as aware of ovarian

cancer.”So Jordan is going to walk about it. Ovarian

Cancer Canada is holding its annual Walk of Hope on Sept. 9. Jordan, with sponsorship from Duncan Curves, is organizing the event.

“We invite all women and men in Duncan to come out and walk and support us. Walk as fast or slow, long or short. It’s about getting people together, the awareness, and dona-tions.”

The goal to raise $8,000 for research and a method for early detection.

Jordan is hoping the event will encourage women to speak to their doctors about ovar-ian cancer and screening options.

“I just want people to avoid what I went through,” she said.

Walk of Hope takes place at Cowichan Sportsplex on Sept. 9. Registration it at 9 a.m.; walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Prizes awarded for most money raised.

Call Jordan 250-748-3950 or Duncan Curves 250-748-0709 for more information.

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By the way, did you hear:• Forces are massing to help the

Cowichan Valley Basket Society through the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive, a province-wide initiative

organized to stock local food banks. Andrew Rolfson, BCTFD executive director, tells us local BCTFD volunteers will be delivering donation bags to residential addresses in Duncan during the second week of September. Those who receive a bag and wish to donate should simply ll it with non-perishable food items and leave it on their front step before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The bags will be picked up that day and delivered to a local donation centre. For more informa-tion on the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive, or to volunteer please visit bctfooddrive.org. To learn which non-perishable items are most needed, check out the Basket Society website atduncan-foodbank.ca. Or contact local campaign chair Cheryl Negaard at [email protected] or 250-701-3228 or 250-748-4566.

• Five Cowichan students attending Vancou-ver Island University have received Cowichan Foundation awards of $1,000 each. VIU approved the selection of Fiona Dalrymple of Shawnigan Lake for the Art Mann Memorial Award, Nich-ola Evernden of Crofton for the Don Morton Memorial Award, Kimberley Hols of Ladysmith

for the June Gillespie Memorial Award, Brittany Hearsey of Ladysmith for the Dr. Owen Gloster Memorial Award and Patricia Berry of Shawni-gan Lake for the Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award. Five Cowichan Foundation Awards of $750 each were also granted to Jenny Izard of Chemainus,Taylor Jenks of Crofton, Stacey Morgan of Ladysmith, Jennifer Scott of Duncan and Ariana White of Youbou.

• You can see the resemblance. Maybe it’s the bulging tomatoes. Or the crisp lettuce. Whatever, that was Dean Bell nestled inside that Subway mascot out t during the Gord Closson Fall Clas-sic oldtimers’ fastball tournament. Bell usually puts on a show to pump up the crowd, no matter what. This year, he got pumped up in that in ated suit after appearing as the famous Deananna Lush lady last year.

• The valley’s David Coulson Design recently completed construction of a custom designed home in Glenora that’s received platinum Built Green status from the Canadian Home Build-ers’ Association. The abode is one of Cowichan’s rst homes to get such green status. Exciting things happening for you, your

friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at [email protected]. We’d love to spread the word.

Food drive coming to your doorFood drive coming to your door Valley peopleValley peopleName: Greg EyreOccupation: project manager,

department of national defenceAge: 52Hometown: DuncanIf you get a chance go see:

Hunger Games — it is a scary future

Right now I am reading: Cana-dian Geographic

I’m listening to: AdeleAt least once everyone should:

walk or drive up Mt. PrevostMost people don’t know I:

have sailed every ocean on the planet

Proudest or happiest moment: my daughter’s birth

Biggest fear: global warmingIf I was appointed king of the

valley: everyone woould have a garden

Before I die: I want to cruise the Nile River

Words I live by: Everybody is the same, all they want is to feed their kids, educate them and make a better life for them

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Cowichan Wine & Culinary FestivalCowichan Wine & Culinary FestivalSeptember 8-16, 2012September 8-16, 2012

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1) Averill Creek –

6552 North Road Duncan, BC

Friday Sept. 14th - Winemakers Dinner at the Stone Soup Inn! 6:30pm Tickets are $110 per person + tax and gratuity, please call 250-749-3848 www.stonesoupinn.caSaturday 15th & Sunday 16th - Complimentary winery tours, live music, & wines tastings! Tastings - 5 tickets for $5. Saturdays featured band: Cuban Party!

2) Damali Lavender & Winery -

3500 Telegraph Road Cobble Hill B.C.

Saturday Sept 15th - Free tastings, self guided farm tours, labyrinth walks, picnicking, live music, wine garden, lavender gift shop, wand mak-ing demos & music!Saturday Evening - Sangria Party! Lavender wine sangria's, tapas, paella & dancing. Tickets are $30 + tax & includes dinner and fi rst drink. Contact [email protected] 250 743-4100Sunday Sept 16th - Birds of prey demonstrations & music of David Spinks.

3) Enrico Winery –

3280 Telegraph Road Mill Bay, B.C.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th - Enjoy a music extravaganza by the pond, bring a picnic or walk through the gardens and vineyards. New wine releases, case lot sales plus lots more on display in our Cantina. Tasting fees apply. Casual Chess Tournament with prizes, equipment pro-vided along with life size board and pieces. Chess Games on Saturday. Tournament Sunday with 4 rounds.

4) Godfrey Brownell Vineyard -

4911 Marshall Rd, Duncan, BC Ph:250.715.0504

Tastings, Tapas and ‘Bring a Picnic.’ Details at www.gbvineyards.comSaturday Sept.15th - Music by Maureen Washington & Pablo Cardenas. Saturday Evening - Special buffet and jazz trio Bases Loaded. Sunday Sept.16th - Music by Avram McCagherty and Ron Hall.

5) Merridale Cider -

1230 Merridale Road Cobble Hill, BC

Friday Sept. 14th - Cocktails & Gourmet Meals! Cocktail reception followed by a 3 course meal. Two sittings; 5:30 & 6:30. $69 per person. RSVP to 250.743.4293Saturday Sept 15th - Complimentary guided & self-guided tours, tast-ings all day. Bee keeper, Gord Hutchings on site. Games for the kids, special menu in the Orchard Cookhouse, bistro open from 11-3Sunday Sept 16th - Pizza Night with live music by Eric Harper. For more details please visit www.merridale.com

6) Silverside Farm & Winery –

3810 Cobble Hill Road Cobble Hill, BC

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th - Bring the family to the Farm! Enjoy the taste of our unique berry wines or our delicious berry frozen yogurt cones while listening to the sounds of our fabulous local Marimba band.

7) Rocky Creek Winery – 1854 Myhrest Road, Cowichan Bay, BC

Sunday 9th – 1st Annual White Dinner. A potluck community dinner event. Come wearing white; Bring your own chairs, dishes & cutlery RSVP 250-748-5622Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th – Cooking demonstrations & complimen-tary wine tastings. Sparkling wine bar with 3 sparkling wines and Mure Royale.Saturday Evening – Winemakers Dinner at the Stone Soup Inn! Tickets are $100 + tax & gratuity. RSVP to 250.749.3848Sunday – Cheese & wine pairing with Patty Abbott of Hiliary’s Cheese & Island Thyme Morris dancers.

8) Unsworth & Amuse on the Vineyard -

2915 Cameron-Taggart Road Mill Bay, BC

Friday Sept. 14th – Unique three course dinner at Amuse. $75 per per-son + tax & gratuity. RSVP to 250.743.3667Saturday Sept. 15th – Market Feast! A food & wine market while shop-ping from local producers. $7per menu item. Live music & local artisan retreat in the vineyard. Sunday Sept.15th – Winemakers Brunch - Two sittings at 10am & 1pm. $55 per person + tax and gratuity.RSVP to 250.743.3667For more details please visit – www.unsworthvineyards.com

9) Zanatta Winery & Vinoteca –

5039 Marshall Road, Duncan BCSaturday 15th & Sunday 16th - Tastings of still & sparkling wines made from 100% estate grown grapes. Fine dining at Vinoteca Restau-rant & Wine Bar.Winery: 250.748.2338 Restaurant info & reservations: 250.709.2279 www.zanatta.com

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Tastings at 1pm, 4pm and 7pmWednesday Sept. 12th - A Taste of South America -

Servings all dayThursday Sept 13th - Single Malt Teas -

Tastings at 11am, 1pm, 3pm.Friday Sept 14th - The Champagne of Teas -

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Sides hope for compromise in wall art kerfuf eSides hope for compromise in wall art kerfuf e


Both sides in a dispute about a brightly coloured, but unauthorized,

mural on the Phoenix Motor Inn’s retaining wall hope for a resolution so the artpiece can stay.

At issue is how none of the parties involved — Phoenix owners, Cow-ichan Green Communities (ready to rent Phoenix space) and the Community Farm Store — gained a development-variance permit from city staff before artist Cyrus Genier started work.

Councillor Sharon Jack-son said staff simply fol-lowed city policy ordering graf ti removed, but she hopes the situation won’t reach that point.

“They just went ahead and painted it, and I hope we can come to a pleasant resolution,” Jackson said of city hall’s letter to the

Phoenix and other parties involved ordering the mural — reading ‘Com-munity’ — removed.

“(City staff) saw big writ-ing on the wall and it falls under our graf ti de nition, and they had to send the letter,” said Jackson. “They want to do some funky things, and I support them, but let’s work together, shall we?”

Farm-store owner Nico-lette Genier said she knew a permit was needed but decided to basically paint rst, seek permission

later.“Paint rst, then create

community dialogue, then go through the paperwork,” Genier said of her goal of doing projects with local vibrancy.

“I want to be seen as pushing the envelope, and not necessarily as a rule-breaker.

“The paperwork and path to permission is nebulous, and you have to please so many people,” she said of potential colour concerns, plus “personal likes and dislikes” of a mural.

Jackson said the city makes decisions based on policy, not council’s taste.

“My personal likes and dislikes don’t matter — what does our policy say?” she replied.

She noted Genier seemed to have followed the community-building model espoused by Portland’s Mark Lakeman, but didn’t want folks setting prece-dence by outing bylaws.

Mayor Phil Kent said a permit allows staff to follow Duncan’s heritage paint-colour palette, and ensure murals won’t fade or peel into a mess.

“This is not (artistic) discouragement.

“My hope is they stop work on it, and apply for the permit from staff.”

Genier said city paperwork is now being completed. She expects mural approval, but doubts it would have happened had she followed correct city procedure.

“We’d never have been granted permission.”

Jackson was puzzled.“Why would they not

think they’d get permis-sion? We support commu-nity initiatives.”

submittedDowntown business owner Nicolette Genier says she arranged for this painting to be put up on the retaining wall between the Duncan Garage and the Phoenix downtown.

Wall of words: Wall of words: Unauthorized Unauthorized downtown painting downtown painting sparks investigation sparks investigation by Duncanby Duncan



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Cowichan exhibiting for the shear fun of it allCowichan exhibiting for the shear fun of it allMaeve MaguireNews Leader Pictorial

Weavers, start your looms!

At last year’s Cowichan Exhibition, Tzouhalem Spinners

and Weavers Guild members spent the weekend demonstrating how to make a shawl from the wool off a sheep’s back. This year, they have six hours to do the same.

A team of ve spinners and one weaver will represent the Cowichan Valley com-peting against the Victoria Handweav-ers and Spinners Guild and Sooke Handspinners at the Sheep-to-Shawl Competition on Friday, Sept. 7 starting at 9 a.m. By 3 p.m. that afternoon, each team must weave a two-yard-long shawl

made from Romney wool donated by Jan and David Loops of Dunedin Farm in Shawnigan Lake.

The shawl will be judged on its design and craftsmanship. There is also an educational component: teams must have one member instructing the public on the process at all times. The winning team gets bragging rights and a $100 cash prize.

Each team starts with a pile of pre-washed sheep eece and a their own manual loom strung with the warp — threads that go along the length of the cloth — in place.

Cynara de Goutiere, weaver for the Cowichan team, said her team put many days in preparing their loom.

“We all participated in dyeing and hand-spinning the warp, which is about 400 yards of yarn. Handspinning is not

required, but we like the look of a hand-spun garment.”

Each team’s shawl has a unique design, which, like the warp, the team deter-mines before the competition begins.

The competition starts with the team carding pre-washed eece — putting it through the teeth of a drum carder which separates eece bres into a uffy bat of wool — then twisting and plying it together to make the yarn. Once enough yarn is spun and plied, de Goutiere picks up her weaving shuttle and weaves the yarn through the warp on the loom to create the shawl.

Once the competition begins, there are no substitutions so de Goutiere must weave the entire shawl on her own. Never having competed in this event before, de Goutiere’s strategy is to work hard.

“I don’t like to stop until things are done. I’ll probably just take a break when there is a lull in the spinning.”

A number of things could thwart a team’s progress: a spinning wheel belt could break or the spinners might not be able to keep up with the weaving.

“Or a weaver might get tired and fall off her bench,” joked de Goutiere.

The Cowichan team’s captain, Tanis Bapty, said team work is essential for her team to succeed.

“We have to understand each other and know what each person’s talents are, and we have to support each other

and communicate our concerns and ideas.”

As for turning it into a competition this year, Bapty said sheep-to-shawl competi-tions are a popular event in fairs across North America, “It gives us a focus. It’s been a lot of fun designing and bringing a team together.”

Alison Irwin, a member of the Tzou-halem guild and a Cowichan team sup-

porter, invites those keen to try weaving to check out the spinning and weaving display in Mellor Hall. There will be a small table loom that fair visitors are wel-come to try. A volunteer will show them how the loom works.

The Sheep-to-Shawl competition takes place in Barn 2 at the Cowichan Exhibi-tion grounds, looms starting at 9 a.m on Sept. 7.

Shearer Pieter deMooys shears a sheep during last year’s Cowichan Exhibition. He will be back on Sat-urday for more sheep shearing demonstrations at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Towns cannot live on murals aloneTowns cannot live on murals aloneCaitlin McKayNews Leader Pictorial

If you paint it, they will come.But what do you do to make sure they

come back?The reassurance of the rst statement

mingles with answers to the second at the eighth Global Mural Conference sched-uled for this weekend in Chemainus.

The four-day conference is focused on teaching community of cials how to use the arts for economic development.

The little mural town will be an example to other communities as a way to use tourism to jump-start the economy. But Cowichan Valley of cials say they will be there to learn as well.

“We expect to not only help others with what we’ve done but also learn from them,” explained North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefe-bure. “You always learn something when you talk to people.”

The mayor hopes to use arts and culture to revitalize other communities and boost tour-ism in the Cowichan Valley.

“We expect to learn things from other participants that will help us with Chemainus

and we expect to do re-vitalization in Crofton,” he said. “I think one of the themes of the conference is branding and how to set yourself apart as a town and what you nd is that each small town, they each have a unique identity.”

Murals were used to transform Chemainus

from a saw-mill town into a tourist destina-tion. But tourism is a eeting industry and is not a sustainable long-term solution to economic problems.

“One of the things I will talk about (at the con-ference) is that it didn’t solve all our problems.

We have empty storefronts and we learned that the you can’t live on tourism alone,” explained Lefebure. “For local businesses the all year cliental is needed to survive.”

Organizers of the event hope an arts-and-culture town will attract more residents to the area to create a sustainable economy.

“Because the murals attract a certain clientele who are interested in the culture and the arts, they might come and live here and they bring their skills and talents and they can associated with the people and expand their creativity,” said Tom Andrews, president of the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society. “And as the town grows, the economy grows with it.”

Part of the revitalization of Cowichan Valley includes updating the murals of Chemainus. Andrews says there are some new and excit-

ing techniques that could attract even more tourists.

“We will do more murals and add new techniques, 3D murals, ceramic, electronic, it is limitless in what you can do for various mural techniques,” he said. “We will continue to develop our mural program.”

Chemainus will host participants from all over the world, including delegates from New Zealand, Germany and the United States. However, organizers are disappointed with the relatively low numbers.

“When I pictured the Global Mural Confer-ence, it was my picture that you would be able to attract 180 people but we are less then that, we about half,” said Lou Roelofsen, co-chair of the Global Mural Conference. “I’m a little disappointed but there are still numbers coming in. We are in the 80 to 90 range.”

Roelofsen says that this conference will have an immediate impact on the economy, despite the low numbers.

“Will these people spend money? Yes. They are staying in bed and breakfasts and hotels. They are wining and dining. There is money being spent… that’s your impact,” he said. “Tourism information on Cowichan is part of the conference and people will take that home and talk about it. It should have some good exposure for North Cowichan and Chemai-nus.”

The GMC will take place Sept. 10 to 13 and is co-hosted by the Global Mural Associa-tion and the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society.

Registration is open and people can register online at http://www.muraltown.com/global-conference.html.

Andrew Leong/ leThe addition of the Chemainus Theatre Festival added another bullet to the mural town’s arts and culture arsenal.

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“One of the themes is brand-ing and how to set yourself apart.”LefebureLefebure

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A tale of friendship and belief set in the 30-year period of violence in Northern Ireland between the 1960s and 1990s is the story told in The Celtic Cross, a two-person play coming to Duncan Thursday.

According to the promotional mate-rial, this new drama that explores what

it means to be Protestant, Catholic, Irish, British, too powerful for one’s own good, but too weak to change anything.

The Celtic Cross was written by Seattle actor/playwright Matthew Jackson after several trips to Belfast and many conversations with local men

and women.Jackson and Bryan Sullivan — his

partner in the Seattle-based Wander-weg Productions — will be staging the show at the Duncan Garage Showroom for one performance only, Sept. 6.

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WednesdayWednesdayBocephus King: “a very

cool show,”, 7 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246

Chemainus Wednesday Market: opens for the season featuring local and regional farm produce, fl owers, baked goods, sweets, and crafts, 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 12, Waterwheel Park parking lot, Chemainus

Cowichan Agricultural Society meets the fi rst Wednesday of every month at CAS’s headquarters, at 5855 Clements Street at 7 p.m. To learn more about the Cowichan Agricultural Soci-ety and future events, check out CAS’s website: www.cowichanfarmers.org.

ThursdayThursdayCherry Point Artists Weekly

Painting Sessions: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, starting September 13. We welcome experienced and new artists. Call Janet at 259-245-4438 or Sue at 250-743-4401.

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

The Devan Bailey Quartet: plays jazz at the Bay Pub In Cowichan Bay 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. Featuring Devan Bailey on sax, Geoff Johnson on guitar, John Robertson on stand-up bass, and Nick Jarvie on the smallest drum-set you will ever see him play, with the addition of the occasional

special guests. No cover.

Jam Night at the Hub: join local musician Kent Ball at the open mike, 7 to 10 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of every month at the The Hub in the old Cowichan Station School. Suggested donation $5, please RSVP to [email protected], or by calling 250-748-7433.

FridayFridayMatt Meisolo: lap slide

guitarist in electric and dobro styles, 8 p.m., Duncan Ga-rage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 one night, $25 both nights. Call 250-748-7246

Cowichan Valley Artisans: Aspecial opening event cele-brating our 3rd year with fi ne craft, live jazz, wine tasting, appetizers and boats all in one great space, 5 to 8 pm, Cowichan Bay Marine Centre 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd.

SaturdaySaturdayVIU Cowichan Campus Garage Sale: This annual event is a fundraiser for the Annette

DeRoux Student Emergency Fund which was established to help students in need. An-tiques, school supplies, chil-dren’s clothes, toys, books, appliances, kitchenware, furniture, camping gear, good quality used clothing and more.We even have a kitchen sink. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cowichan Bonsai Club: meets second Saturday each month between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 at Crofton Senior Centre (near ferry terminal). Sessions include a one-hour meeting and a two-hour hands-on workshop. Call 250-246-9871

SundaySundayCowichan Valley White

Dinner: music on the patio, rain or shine as part of the Sunday night summer music series at Merridale Ciderworks Bistro, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., no cover charge. For more, call 250-743-4293.

Don’t Tell Julie: fun music on the patio, rain or shine as part of the Sunday night summer music series at Merridale Ciderworks Bistro, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., no cover charge. For more, call 250-743-4293.

West Virginia’s John Lilly: in concert, 8 p.m., at the Mill Bay home of the Sussmans. For more, call 250-929-8226.

Art and Yarn Affair: carvings, beadwork, paintings, knitting and crafts, plus deals on yarn. Smoked salmon, ban-nock and salad. Artists and crafters can get a table for $20 to sell wares. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-246-3203 or e-mail cnoffi [email protected].

WIne and Culinary Festival: Deol Estate Winery is proud to support the Raptors Cen-tre located on Herd Road. Robyn will be on location from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with a live raptor for individuals to pose and take photos with. There will be a fundraising raffl e for an original acrylic painting and 10% of all wine sales will go towards the foundation during the hours of 11-5. www.deolestatewi-nery.com

Monday Monday Anne Vriend: a very witty

singer/songwriter, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $18s door. Call 250-748-7246


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LANGLOIS, Marjorie May(nee Fletcher)

born a 2nd generation Victorian, passed away at her home at the RIVERSTONE (Duncan) August 23, 2012 at the age of 102.

She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Lewis, who passed away April 3, 2005, and her parents William (Pat) Fletcher and mother Mary (Agnes McKinnon), sister Leonore and husband Albert

Robertson, brothers Roy (wife Kathleen), Gordon, William and Andrew (Ted) and her cousin Arthur Bellis (wife Margaret). She is survived by her sisters-in-law Marjorie Leah Langlois of Duncan, Myrtle Fletcher of Victoria, as well as Joan Fletcher and Ruth Fletcher and by various nieces and nephews.

Marjorie was educated at St. Ann’s Academy in Victoria and graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital as a nurse and a radiology technician. She subsequently graduated from UBC in Public Health and from the University of Toronto in Hospital Administration. Marjorie practiced her various health related careers in Hospitals such as Vancouver General, Trail, Woman’s College Hospital in Toronto, and took a fl ing at private duty in New York. However nurses were needed at home, and she therefore returned to Vancouver Island to take the position of Matron of the Chemainus Hospital for 2 years, after which she moved to Duncan and joined the Indian Health Service as Public Health Nurse for the large area from Nanaimo to Victoria and Saanich. She worked alone for several years including at Kuper Island where she helped to provide health services to the attendees of the Indian Residential School, where her work was greatly appreciated. Eventually other nurses were employed and th services provided were expanded.

Marjorie found time for other activities and was on the Council of Registered Nurses, President of the local Cancer Society and helped Bazil K. Wallace in organizing First Aid classes in Duncan. Last but not least, Marjorie joined the Duncan Musical Club where she met and later married the love of her life, Lewis,as they were both players in the stage production of ‘The Forest Prince’.

The family is very appreciative of the excellent in-home care provided to Marjorie by the staff of Unique Home Health Care during the past several years, and wish to express special thanks to Lynda, who became Marjorie’s friend and confi dant, and to Dr. Tom Rimmer for his care and home visits.

WOOLLAM, Shirley Elizabeth

Our mother, sister, grandmother (nana) and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on August 23, 2012. Shirley was born September 14, 1927, the eldest child of William Lawrence Patton and Ida Mackie. Shirley’s family and friends were the center of her life. She enjoyed her early years growing up in Courtenay, spending time with life long friends Lorraine and Lucy. She also had fond memories of her teen years in Vancouver, delivering papers by bicycle with Ray and holding dance parties on Heather Street. She helped her mother raise her four siblings, and later went on to raise fi ve children as a single mother. As life went on, Shirley continued to welcome her growing extended family. Music was Shirley’s life passion. Her favourite times were spent serving up family dinners and dancing in the living room. She completed her degree through the Royal Conservatory of Music and committed herself to teaching piano and playing music as much as possible. All of her children appreciated their early introduction to a broad range of music, especially soulful music such as Nat King Cole. Shirley worked full time in Offi ce Administration. She volunteered her time playing piano for the United Church as well as high school musicals in Richmond and for choirs in Delta where her brother Bill taught school. Shirley leaves her sister Nadine of Kitimat, her brother Bill (Dianna) of White Rock, and her sister Karen (Paul) of Agassiz. She is survived by her children, Janet (Brent) of Belize, Bill (Veronica), Lynne (Gary) of Duncan, and Rick of Langley. Shirley leaves grandchildren, Corina (Carlos), Cara, Marin (Damian), Daelyn, Michael and Jizelle, Wesley, and Sara (Pauli). She also leaves seven great grandchildren. Shirley embraced and cherished all of her family including close friends, nieces and nephews, extended family - spouses, children and grandchildren. Her eldest son David predeceased her in 1970 (Duncan), and her brother Harold in 1991 (Toronto). The family would like to thank all the caregivers at Cowichan Home Support as well as Dr. Wong and Dr. Rossouw for their dedicated care over the years. A special thank you to Bill, Veronica and Jizelle for living with and caring for Mom. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are joining in a celebration of Shirley’s life on Sat. September 8, 2012, at Maple Bay Yacht Club. For information and to RSVP, e-mail [email protected]. Shirley, we will always love you and remember your generosity, kind heart, sense of humour and faith in God.

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CLEOUGH, Douglas Leonard James, RCMP SGT. (Ret’d)-50,

Passed away suddenly in Truro, NS on Aug.25, 2012. Beloved son of Douglas B. Cleough, MWO (Ret’d) and Isabel C. (Guthro) Cleough, New Annan,NS. Also survived by loving wife Miriam (Durling), sister Valerie (Cleough) Fetinko, nephew Joel and nieces Tabitha & Holly, Dartmouth, Grandfather Leonard R. Cleough, Chemainus, Aunts Leona Dobbs and Diana Raynor and their families. Also numerous other Aunts, Uncles

& Cousins across Canada & the U.S. Predeceased by Grandmother Dorothy (Paterson) Cleough, Grandparents Laura (Benoit) & James Guthro. Born in New Glasgow NS on April 16, 1962 Doug was raised in Dartmouth & New Annan. Upon completion of his education, Doug followed his father & grandfather into the Navy where he was posted to HMCS Iroquois which was commissioned into service by his father, Doug Sr. After three years of Naval service, Doug joined the RCMP where he served for over 24 years in BC, Nfl d & NS, fi nally retiring in February 2012 as Sgt. of the Integrated Halifax Regional Court Section. While posted in BC, Doug appeared as a Mountie in an episode of The Beachcombers, a show he had watched as a child. Doug and his wife, Miriam were enjoying retirement by building their dream home across the road from his parents in New Annan and exploring the back roads of NS on their motorcycle. Doug will be forever missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service was held Friday August 31 in Dartmouth. Cremation has taken place with interment to follow in Bell Gift Cemetary, New Annan.

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known as HUGH WRIGHT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and other hav-ing claims against the Estate of Hugh Wilson Wright, also known as Hugh Wright, late of 2949 Ding-wall Street, Duncan, B.C., are required to send full par-ticulars of such claim to Ridgway & Company, 200-44 Queens Road, Dun-can, B.C., V9L 2W4, on or before October 5, 2012, after which date the Estate’s as-sets will be distributed hav-ing regard only to claims that have been received. Bruce Oliphant, Executor, by his solicitors, Ridgway & Com-pany.

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DIVORCECARE – This min-istry recognizes the emotion-al upheaval involved in sep-aration and divorce. Ministering with video pres-entation and small group dis-cussion, DivorceCare helps people come to grips with the pain of divorce and begin rebuilding their lives in God’s care. DivorceCare meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sept. 12 to Dec. 5, at St. Andrew’s Pres-byterian Church, 531 Her-bert Street, Duncan. For more information and to reg-ister, call 250.746.7413. www.divorcecare.org--------------------------------------DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS (DC4K) – This is a special group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings. DC4K meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Sept. 12 to Dec. 5, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert Street, Duncan. For more informa-tion and to register, call 250.746.7413 www.dc4k.org

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FOOTE, FarnamApril 7, 1908 – August 29, 2012

At 104 years young and a resident of the Cowichan Valley for 70 years, Farnam Foote passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital. The end of a long and wonderful life, through which he touched the lives and hearts of all he met. He will be lovingly remembered and missed always by his family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Mildred; son David and grandson Jeff Strang. Survived by sons Kenny (Betty) and Terry (Valerie); daughters Betty-Ann Olsen, Glenna (Wayne) Strang and Carol (Don) Barnes; sister Florence Plunet; 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Farnam joined the Loyal Order of Moose in 1938 in Hedley, BC and was a founding member of the Duncan Chapter #937 and 1st Governor.

He was also a longstanding member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Nanaimo). We would like to thank the staff at The Steeples in Chemainus; Dr. Archdekin and Cowichan District Hospital staff for the wonderful care they gave our dad. A Celebration of Farnam’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC with a reception following in Sands Arbor Reception Centre.

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District offers to receive tenders for the project entitled “Chemainus - Rail with Trail Construction – Phase 5”. Project is located within the Town of Chemainus in the District of North Cowichan with-in an active rail right-of-way. Project includes construc-tion of a gravel surface trail for approximately 720 metres. Tender packages will be available for pickup at the CVRD offi ce at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, as of Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 8:00 am or online at www.bcbid.com. The lowest price may not necessarily be accepted.

Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender pack-age) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than Wednesday September 19th , 2012 at 2:00 p.m. to:CVRD 175 Ingram St. DUNCAN, BC V9L 1N8Attention: Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary

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175 Ingram StreetDuncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

Baby & CommunityPat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 Chemainus & Crofton

Community Welcome David Duncan 746-4236Diana Chemainus 246-4463Pat Mill Bay 748-6740Ladine Lake Cowichan 932-4664

Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

Business & Professional Welcome:

Myrna 746-1977

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for

your FREE Basket of Gifts.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District offers to receive tenders for the project entitled “Chemainus - Rail with Trail Construction – Phase 5”. Project is located within the Town of Chemainus in the District of North Cowichan with-in an active rail right-of-way. Project includes construc-tion of a gravel surface trail for approximately 720 metres. Tender packages will be available for pickup at the CVRD offi ce at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, as of Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 8:00 am or online at www.bcbid.com. The lowest price may not necessarily be accepted.

Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender pack-age) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than Wednesday September 19th , 2012 at 2:00 p.m. to:CVRD 175 Ingram St. DUNCAN, BC V9L 1N8Attention: Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary

Interested parties will be required to attend a mandatory site meeting at 10:00 am, Monday, September 10th, 2012. Check Tender package for directions to mandatory site meeting location.

Tender inquiries may be directed to Ryan Dias, Parks & Trails Superintendent, Parks and Trails Division, Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, located at 175 In-gram Street, Duncan BC, or by phone 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955.

INVITATION TO TENDERChemainus Rail with Trail Construction

CVT-05-2012

Phone: (250) 746-2500Fax: (250) 746-2513

Email: [email protected]: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

COWICHAN VALLEYREGIONAL DISTRICT

175 Ingram StreetDuncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

7030 Trans Canada HwyBox 278, Duncan, BC V9L 3X4

Ph: 250-746-3100Fax: 250-746-3133

MUNICIPALITY of NorthCOWICHAN

Volunteer Opportunityat the Cowichan Aquatic Centre

We are actively seeking individuals who have a keen • interest in donating their time to the facility to help us deliver a quality childminding services for the public.Our childminders work directly with a variety of infant and • preschool aged children. You provide social interaction, playtime and comfort to these children during the week days at:Monday through Friday – 8:45am to 11:30am• Monday & Wednesday – 5pm to 6:30pm• The concept behind the delivery of this service is to • provide parents and guardians FREE access to our quality childminding while using the facility. At the same time, we recognize the contribution that our Childminding Volunteers will make by providing access to the facility as well.Interested? We invite you to call our Fitness Coordinator, • Jill Amy at 250.746.3306 or email [email protected] today to nd out all of the details for this volunteer opportunity.

HELP WANTED

YARD PERSON DRIVER LUMBER YARD

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

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

File A 982c/o the News Leader Pictorial,# 2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC. V9L 6W4 or email:

(with File A 982 in subject line) offi [email protected]

HELP WANTED

GROCERY STOREPRODUCT SAMPLERS

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

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

Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989,

press ext. 21JMP Marketing Services

Reliable since 1979


INFORMATION

CONCENTI Singers, the Cow-ichan Valley’s adult a cappella choir, starts its 30th season in September. Rehearsals Mon-days & Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm. For an audition or more information, please call (250) 597-0114

Have your say. Get Paid.Voice your opinion on issues that matter and receive cash incentives for doing so. Also, participate to win

one of 10 prizes totalling $1000!

www.yourinsights.ca

TENDERS

LEGALS


INFORMATION

The award-winning COWICH-AN VALLEY YOUTH CHOIR is preparing for its upcoming season. If you are a boy or girl who is a keen singer aged 7 - 17, please call (250)597-0114 for information about joining us

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND. BIRTH Certifi cate. (initials S.A.J.), old mound area. (250)597-1985.

FOUND: PAIR of motorcycle leather saddlebags, North of Duncan on hwy (Aug. 31 at 7am). Call (250)746-1594.

TENDERS

LEGALS


LOST AND FOUND

LOST: SET of keys on Cow-ichan Secondary School lan-yard, Duncan area, (in July). Call (250)246-4677.

The News Leader Pictorial offi ce is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the offi ce and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfi elds

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance Pay-ments today. 100% Money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

TRAVEL

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LEGALS

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Looking for a NEW job?

CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

LIVE-IN Manager for Self Storage Warehouse in South Surrey. Couple preferred. Generous salary plus two bdrm apartment. Send re-sumes and cover letter to: [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEP-ING Certifi cate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Al-berta. Extensive study of bee-keeping, queen rearing and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairviewFOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Sept. 29 & October 27 courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

KNOW SOMEONE with a WCB claim? Retraining for a high-paid career with Cana-da’s best heavy equipment operator school, job placement assistance, $70K+ per year. Limited seating, government li-censed. Talk to your WCB worker about funding then call 1-866-963-4766; www.heavymetaltraining.com

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcrip-tionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enroll today for less than $95 a month. [email protected]

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

ISLAND HAIRCUTTING Co. requires FT/PT Stylist for busy salon. $11/hr + comm benefi ts. $500 sign on Bonus! Apply within. (250) 746-7114

INFORMATION INFORMATION

House KeeperPart-Time

Must be reliable, responsible and

detailed orientatedPlease bring résumé

in person to:Angie or KevinDuncan Manor280 First Street,

Duncan, B.C

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a mini-mum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

Sales AssociateLumber Yard

Requirements:Must have grade 12 or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, have good communication skills, be physically fi t and be able to work Saturdays. Retail experience or training in the home renovationindustry would be an asset.Duties:

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

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

(with File A983 in subject line)offi [email protected]

WrapZone Duncan is seeking WRAP ARTISTS. Hiring Fair Sept 8th at VIU

Cowichan Room 250, 9:00am-4:00pm. Email

[email protected] for more info. Store opening

Oct. 1st, 2012. www.wrapzone.com

VOLUNTEERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALBERTA BASED Companylooking for qualifi ed & experi-enced: Equipment Operators,Mulcher, Feller Buncher &Processor Operators. Out oftown & camp work. Safetytickets & drivers abstract re-quired. Email resume:[email protected] Fax 780-488-3002.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northerncompany. Competitive wagesand benefi ts. Safety ticketsneeded. Fax 250-775-6227 oremail: [email protected]

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northerncompany. Competitive wagesand benefi ts. Safety ticketsnecessary. Fax resume to250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]

NOOTKA SOUND TIMBERRequires the following:

• Hydraulic Loader Opera-tor/Hoe Chucker

• Grapple Yarder Operator• Hooktender

Level III OFA would be an asset. Operates on Nootka

Island on a 14&7 or 10&4 shiftFax resume to

250-594-1198 or [email protected]

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping andStructural Welding needed fora growing northern company.Competitive wages & benefi ts.Please email resume to: [email protected] 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

VOLUNTEERS

Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _

make a difference? Contact us, and together we

can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers

Grow Community.250-748-2133

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

The British Columbia Press Council

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Di-rectors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candi-dates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Appli-cations together with names of two references and tele-phone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to:

The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C.,

V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org

for information about the Press Council.

VOLUNTEERS

PERSONALS

COMPASSIONATE Woman interested in chatting with male & female friends. Text me or call (250)732-9050

PERSONALS

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for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our fi le numbers

for $10/month.*must be 19 years of age to

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Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471

3RD ANNUALUSED BOOK SALE USED BOOK SALE FundraiserSaturday, September 22, 2012,9am to 1pmLocation: Next to the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Offi ce in the old NAPA location

NOW ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS:

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTINGWE ARE ONLY ACCEPTINGNEWER PAPERBACKSNEWER PAPERBACKS THIS YEAR. THIS YEAR. For info: 250-746-4471

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 23p

NARSF Programs Ltd.CARE HOME PROVIDERS

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

Transitions Care Home Coordinator250-754-2773 ext. 222 or visit: www.narsf.org - employment tab

Cowichan Intercultural SocietyEmployment Opportunity: Relationship CoordinatorThe Cowichan Intercultural Society is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been operating in the Cowichan Valley Region for 31 years. We are the leading community re-source for immigrant settlement services, and for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities.The Relationship Coordinator will report to, and be mentored by, the Executive Director. This position is critical in supporting and enhancing organizational relationships through effective database management, volunteer coordination, website mainte-nance, newsletter production, donor relations and stewardship. In cases where Cowichan Intercultural Society requires event coordination, this position may include increased hours to as-sume that role.The ideal candidate will have:• a sensitivity for intercultural and inclusive communities;• excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communica-

tions;• post-secondary education (diploma/degree preferred in public

relations, development, business administration, communica-tions or marketing);

• demonstrated success in relationship building;• the ability to stay focussed (with a positive attitude) in a hectic

and noisy offi ce environment;• ability to work fl exible hours;• experience working with volunteers;• 2 – 3 years of event experience;• experience with non-profi t organizations and structure;• outstanding organizational and computer skills (Microsoft

offi ce suite);• Experience with Gift Works benefi cial;• 2 - 3 years of database experience – particularly creating

queries;• ability to exercise extreme discretion and operate within AFP

ethical standards;• ability to share vision and mission and engage others in sup-

port of CIS.This position begins as part time at 20 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours during event/high activity periods. Hourly wage is $18.00.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm, Wednesday, September 12, 2012Interested candidates are invited to PDF resume and cover letter to:Deborah Conner at [email protected]

JOB OPPORTUNITIESArbutus Ridge, Strata Plan 1601

Strata Plan 1601, a large, private residentialcommunity located north of Victoria in Cobble Hill,is expanding its work force and undergoinginternal restructure initiatives. The followingpositions are currently being offered:

Receptionist (4 days/week)Office Administrator (5 days/week)Maintenance Assistant (4 days/week)

The scope of each position will be provided toapplicants upon request.

An attractive compensation package and workenvironment is offered.

Please forward resume with cover letter to:

Strata Plan 1601, Administration Officeemail: [email protected]; Fax: 250-743-3692

References will be required.

Applications will be accepted until Monday,September 17th. Only those applicantsshort-listed will be contacted.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES WANTED

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WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

Argentine Tango beginners’ lessons. Wed. Oct. 17-Nov 21, Maple Bay Rowing Club, 7-8:30pm, Cost: $90/ea $150 cpl. [email protected]. 748-2477

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC HEALTH

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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.

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HAIRSTYLISTS

HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

LEGAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FLOORING

FLOOR INSTALLER (retired) looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, re-stretch & repairs. No job too small. (250)715-5852

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIR $200 cord . Split & delivered, locally. (250) 510-0412.

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

SEASONED Fir fi rewood, $180 cord split & delivered lo-cally. (250)715-1505

FURNITURE

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

LIFT CHAIR for sale, medium Brown, lightly used and in good condition, $250 OBO. New - $800. Please call 250-746-4749 to view.

JEWELS, FURS

BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-380-7698.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!!

Vertex III Hypsometer, Minn Kota Endura 30 motor, Peace drum kit, Sony Bravia 40” LCD TV, Titleist golf clubs, Bosch 10” sliding compound mitre saw.Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

KENMORE FRIDGE, $100, Air conditioner, $75, 1 Safe, $40, 1 carport Freezer, $25. All in great condition. Call (250)743-4375 or (250)480-6875 anytime.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462after Aug 1, 250 758-0121.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WANTED - a small deep freezer, in good working order only please. Required by sin-gle mom with a very limited in-come. Phone 250-732-3403 or email:[email protected]

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAYCUSEVery rare 5 acre treed

park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.Call 250-745-3387 or

250-478-2648

HOUSES FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

$500/MO STARTING- weeklyavailable, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet in-cluded. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

$825 Top fl r 2 bdrm 1 bath 3226 Cowichan Lake Rd; heat, hot water parking incl; fi ve ap-pliances, in-suite laundry room; laminate fl ooring, on bus routes No smoking, pets ok. 250-893-9675

Adult OrientedLarge 1 bdrm in central

area, 3rd fl oor, faces west. New carpets, near Overwaitea, Restaurants,

Shoppers Drug Mart, Aquatic Centre. Rent

incls heat & hot water, No pets. Nov. 1st, $665.

Call 250-748-1304

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

CHEMAINUS - $1095, 3bdrms + enclosed porch, 2bathrooms, huge back yard,carport. Available September1st. Check Craigslist for de-tails and photos or call for info604-786-1600.

CROFTON. 2 bdrm apt. 5 appls. 2nd fl oor above quietDandy Mini Storage on JoanAve. $750. Ref’s req. 1 petconsidered. N/S pref. Oct 1stCall or text 250-709-1379.

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5appls, close to School, Hospi-tal and bus route. $650-$800utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, $850 in-cludes utilities. NS/NP. Availnow. Call Mike (250)516-1127or (250)746-4144.

DUNCAN downtown condo,2 Bdrm, 2 baths, fi ve applianc-es, gated underground park-ing,, $950/mo. Also: A one bdrm, 2 bath is available for$850/mo. Call 250-748-6679

DUNCAN in town, avail Oct1st., quiet 2 bdrm apt. 5 appli-ances, $850-$900. 250-246-6626 or 250-746-4016

DUNCAN

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR has a new look. Reno’d clean and quiet suites: fresh paint,

new fi xtures and fl ooring. Well maintained bldg, short walk to Beverly Corners. Incls heat &

hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suites $590

(250)748-3729

Free Cable Hook Up!!

Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------

Spacious

Affordable 1 & 2 bedroom suites

-------------------------------New Carpet

Large balconies In-suite storage

Close to schools, shopping and walking trails

Includes: Heat, Hot waterand parking

--------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call250-748-3321

GARAGE SALES

CHEMAINUS: 10122 View St., Sat., Sept. 8th, 7am. Huge multifamily; Tons of stuff, lots of guys stuff plus furniture. No clothes or kids stuff.

COWICHAN BAY- 4345 King-scote Rd, off Cherry Pt. Rd, Fri & Sat, Sept 7 & 8, 8-4pm.

DUNCAN, 2307 Regina Dr (off Lakes & Wicks). Sat, Sep 8, 8am - 2 pm. Lots of good items priced to sell.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, cen-trally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available Oct 1/12, NS/NP. $750.00/mo. 250-748-9622

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (south-west) clean & adorable 1 bdrm apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available Sept 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1800 SQ FT Commercial/light industrial unit in modern strata complex with highway expo-sure in Duncan area with front offi ce. Lrg front & rear 16’ overhead doors. Ample out-side storage area. Avail Sept 1. Not suitable for high traffi c business. 250-746-7407.

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

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN prime retail space with private park-ing lot. 2000 square feet with high ceiling in recently reno-vated building. Cam 250-246-8442.

SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/offi ce, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811 or 250-474-3585.

COTTAGES

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392.

SAHTLAM- Riverside studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. $650. Avail now. (250)748-2031.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 1 bdrm with loft, furnished, 6 appls, beach, docks, Sept/12- June/13. Incl’s cable, $750. N/S. Cat only. (250)812-0244.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 BDRMS, 1 bath, F&S, W&D, ground level, large fenced back yard, walking distance to schools & Walmart. N/S, N/P. $800/mo. Avail now. (250)748-0102

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CROFTON: LARGE bright newly reno’d 2 bdrm grd fl oor, self contained, W/D. Quiet neighborhood, N/S, small pet ok. Avail Oct. 1. $1000 inclds heat/hydro. Call 250-246-3648, 250-710-6313.

DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 appl’s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 incl’s utilities. Avail. now. (250)748-9059

DUNCAN, Stonehaven, 4 yr old duplex, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, laundry room, F/S, $1300/mo. Sept 15th. N/S. Consider dog. On bus route. (604)418-3239

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059

LAKE COWICHAN. 2 bdrm reno’d SxS duplex, private, quiet rural setting, F/S. 15mins to Duncan. $550. + utils. 250-749-4061.

HOMES FOR RENT

1984 Ingot Dr. Rent-to-Own in Cobble Hill, 2.47 acres, 5 bdrm 2 bath, secluded, nicely landscaped, with pond and fenced, bright & beautiful home close to Shawnigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria and 20 minutes to Duncan. $2500/m. $1000/m rent credit. Apply at island-rent-to-own.com (250)709-1062

AVAIL OCT. 1st. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths. $1200.+ utils. Near schools, Cowichan Commons & bus. NS/NP. (250)733-0735.

COBBLE HILL. House with suite on acre. House: 1700 sq.ft., 2 large bdrms, attached garage+ shop. Suite: 850 sq.ft, 2-bdrm, recently reno’d. Each has 5 appl’s. $1900. utils, not incld. Will rent separately. 250-743-4767. [email protected]

COWICHAN BAY 3 bdrm, 2 bath house with 1 bdrm, 1 bath inlaw suite. Ocean views, new renos, large yard, NS. $1495 avail now (250)743-7523

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DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., 100% reno’d, everything NEW incl 4 appl’s! Gas FP, blinds. Deck, patio, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1100. (250) 748-2424

DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home, on bus route, close to all amenities, wood-stove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, In-ternet & cable incl. Oct 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm reno’d cottage, private, quiet rural setting, F/S, W/D hook-ups, 15mins to Duncan. $550.+ utils. 250-749-4061.

MAPLE BAY. 3-bdrm, 2 baths, new 14 jet bathtub with blue pearl granite counter top, 2400 sq.ft. Great new updates! Amazing new kitchen with granite, 5 appl’s, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air fur-nace. Private setting. Paved driveway, large pond, large or-chard. $1675. Barn & acreage negotiable. 1-780-381-4217.

MILL BAY. 3Bdrm 2bath ocean view rancher. Pet friendly, N/S, 6 appl’s. Avail Sept. 1st. $1450./mo + utils. inclds gardening. (250)370-0757.

RENT-TO-OWN in Cobble Hill, Open concept home, fully irri-gated landscaped yard w/hot tub. 2Bdrm upstairs w/2Bdrm in-law-suite downstairs. Close to Shawigan Lake, 30 minutes to Victoria & 20 minutes to Duncan. $2100/m. $500/m rent credit. Apply at:www.Island-Rent-To-Own.com

SHAWNIGAN EXECUTIVE RANCHER OCT. 1 New 2400 sf. rancher on private acre. 3/4 bedroom 3 bath. F/S/D, W&D.$2100. 250-743-2441

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COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm suite, incls all utils, W/D, storage, N/S, No Pets, avail immed, $900 mo. (250)743-8259.

COBBLE HILL- bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite, $600. Hydro & water included. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. (250)743-8166.

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $650 inclds utils. Available Sept 15th. 250-710-8210.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $750 + utils. NS/NP, no par-ties. Call 250-701-3213.

DUNCAN - 1 bdrm. Stoneha-ven, nr. hosp. Priv. ent. own laundry. F/S, W/D. Suits a quiet person. N/S, N/D. No parties. Sm. Pet cons. $800 month, incl. heat, hydro. Ref. Req. Avail. now. Phone 250-701-7854

DUNCAN- NICE 1-bdrm. Clean, quiet, close to hospital & downtown. Furnished, all utils incld. $750./mo. 250-701-0865.

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3-bdrm level entry suite, priv ent. Incls W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800 mo heat incl’d. Avail Oct 1st. Call 250-923-6170.

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DUNCAN- LARGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper on lake view acreage, mins to downtown, covered sun deck, some new appls, wood stove, shared W/D, 1 car garage. Sm pet? $1350 + utils. (250)709-7889.

TOP FLOOR, 1-bdrm, of large beautiful house on acreage,15 minutes west of Duncan. Quiet, N/S, N/P. $675. inclu-sive. (250)749-3854.

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The Cowichan Valley Capitals have set their 22-man roster heading into the Showcase tour-nament at Chilliwack that opens the B.C. Hockey League’s

regular-season schedule this weekend.Caps’ head coach and general manager

Jim Ingram made one last addition in Adam Fauchoux from the Vernon Vipers’ camp. To make room for him, Ingram was in the process of trying to send Yan Kalashnikov to another team.

Ingram feels the upside of the team is strong, although it might take some time to develop.

“Again, a lot of inexperience,’’ he said. “We work hard, we skate fairly well.

“I like our back end. It’s one of the most mobile back ends I’ve had, for sure.’’

Only Karver Everson and Troy Paterson are back from last season’s defence corps. Newcomers include: Rylan Bechtel, Jarrett Brown, Ryan Coghlan, Tyler Mueller and Corey Scammon.

In goal, veteran Derek Dun will be backed up by Alex Orth.

Familiar faces on the forward line include: Keyler Bruce, Steen Cooper, Matt Grant, Steven Iacobellis and Mikael Jung.

New arrivals at forward, besides Fauchoux, are: Hayden-James Berra, Kai Cathers, Eli Jarvis, Grant Nicholson, Luke

Sandler and Jamie Waddington.The Caps closed out the exhibition

schedule with a 1-1 tie against the Powell River Kings Friday and a 3-1 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday, both at Cowichan Arena.

Despite the win over the Bulldogs, the Caps had their hands full trying to beat Alberni goalie Jay Deo.

“He kept it close for them,’’ said Ingram. “I think we outshot them 2-1.’’

The Caps ri ed more than 40 shots at Deo, but he came up with some big saves. Orth wasn’t tested nearly as often in the Caps’ net, but also played well.

“I thought we were good Saturday,’’ said Ingram. “I know Alberni had some suspen-sion issues they had to deal with. But I like the way we played.’’

Ingram said it will be quite different from last season when the Caps loaded up on talent and took a run at the BCHL title that fell short. They’ve gone back to square one to build a team and a program that revolves around the younger players.

“There’s going to be some learning curves, for sure,’’ said Ingram. “A lot of the kids we went after, as far as recruiting, we were able to land. We think we’ve done a good job and our scouts have done an awe-some job of bringing these kids in.’’

The Caps face Trail Saturday night and Coquitlam Sunday afternoon in the Show-case tournament. “A lot of schools will be there,’’ said Ingram. “I like that.’’

Youth AthleteYouth Athleteof the Weekof the Week

Kelsey Goodman

Kelsey Goodman has seldom been without a field hockey stick in her

hand. Goodman, 15, a Grade 10 student at Cowichan Secondary School,

began playing the sport in Grade 1. “That’s when there was grass and

no turf,’’ she recalled. She’s played ladies, school, indoor, junior and

rep field hockey extensively. “I like having a team with me,’’ Goodman

said. “I think that’s fun. I’ve just been playing since I was young and I

really like it.’’ But it does take up a lot of time, she conceded. Goodman

spent a significant part of the summer in preparations and then at the

national tournament as a member of the B.C. U15 White team that won

the bronze medal. “It was the hardest tournament I’ve played in,’’ she

said. “It was a good challenge.’’ view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger

Showcase tournament Showcase tournament opens BCHL’s seasonopens BCHL’s season

Andrew LeongScramble in front of the Powell River net, above, ends with-out any damage for the Kings as Brady Campbell clears the puck away from the Caps’ Grant Nicholson. Powell River goalie Jeff Smith gets the pad-dle down in case someone gets to Campbell rst. The teams played to a 1-1 tie. Left, Yan Kalashnikov, a former Bulldog, of Cowichan and James Severs of Alberni Valley collide along the boards during Saturday’s 3-1 Caps’ win. Kalashnikov was in the process of being sent to another team before the season-opening games at the Showcase tournament in Chilliwack.

Scouts galore:Scouts galore: Caps take on Trail and Coquitlam in Chilliwack Caps take on Trail and Coquitlam in Chilliwack

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Two-time defending Jackson Cup cham-pion Cowichan LMG Pringle kicks off another Vancouver Is-

land Soccer League season Friday.

The team’s home-opener at 7 p.m. at Sherman Road Park’s Bill Keserich Field will be a rematch with last year’s Jackson Cup nal-ists, Bays United Liquor Plus.

“It should be a barnburner,’’ said Cowichan assistant coach Kevin James.

Cowichan heads into the season

with some notable additions such as valley product Riley Taiji.

“We’ve got almost everyone returning,’’ added James.

But there is one exception, with Brian Carriere taking a permanent job in Calgary. He’s been a pro-li c player for the team the past two seasons and will leave some

huge shoes to ll.Castaways, Saanich Fusion and

Salt Spring Island are all new to the division this season. Gordon Head Applebee’s, Lakehill and Juan de Fuca are not returning.

Cowichan nished second to Gordon Head by one point in the standings last year.

Jackson Cup nal rematch kicks off seasonJackson Cup nal rematch kicks off season

Don Bodger/ leBandaged LMG Pringle captain Jesse Winter hoists the Jackson Cup in front of assistant coach and former team goalkeeper Kevin James during last season’s second straight Cup celebration.

Friday night soccer:Friday night soccer: Cowichan and Bays United renew acquaintances in what’s sure to be a barnburner Cowichan and Bays United renew acquaintances in what’s sure to be a barnburner

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Cowichan Valley Breakers achieved a team best fourth overall among the region’s 10 clubs during the B.C. Summer Swimming Associa-tion’s provincial championships at

Nanaimo.All the Breakers had an outstanding meet with

nearly 100 % best times.“I want to thank the Breakers for an amazing

summer season with some fantastic swimming, and memories that I’ll always remember,’’ noted

coach Jen Efford. “I’m so proud of our swim-mers.’’

Efford even swam in the event as a member of the Div. 8 female regional relay team that earned a silver medal. The Vancouver Island Gators coaches also won the coach’s miracle mile relay and the region came fourth overall, its best nish yet.

Standout performances from the Breakers included: Reid Urquhart in the 50-metre y and the Div. 7 boys’ free relay. Urquhart handled the

pressure of the big meet well and achieved best times along the way.

Kealey Scott was the team’s little superstar. She quali ed for nals in all four of her events and won a bronze medal in the 100 I.M.

Scott also swam the freestyle leg of the gold medal winning regional relay, with an unof cial best time of 38 seconds.

William Townsend nished off a strong season with a 28.6-second split in his 50 freestyle during the Div. 7 boys’ free relay that placed sixth in the

200 free and seventh in the 200 medley relay.Maddoc Trafford lived up to the hype as a most

valuable backstroker. After a great weekend in the individual events and on the Breakers’ Div. 2 boys’ relay, Trafford got a best time by three sec-onds in the 50 backstroke split and helped the Div. 1 boys’ regional relay team to a bronze medal.

There was also a water polo component to the championships.

Haeley Lowe, 14, Sydnae Lowe, 12, and Abram Cox, 12, competed against athletes up to age 18. Their mash team that also consisted of players from Oak Bay, Courtenay and Nanaimo fought hard for ve games to win a bronze medal.

★ 1. Chicago Bains

Silver medal in the 80-metre hurdles at the national track and fi eld fi nals in P.E.I.

★ 2. Jed Leech

First overall at the national water skiing fi nals in his class for the second year in a row.

★ 3. Gavin Hollebakken

Takes his game to a higher level by winning the Cowichan Golf Club’s men’s division title.

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Breaking personal best marks habit-forming for the BreakersBreaking personal best marks habit-forming for the Breakers

Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete Three Stars of the Month for AugustCowichan Valley Youth Athlete Three Stars of the Month for August

The Charles basketball family bounces around The Charles basketball family bounces around Hat trick:Hat trick: Three brothers make Team B.C. rosters at different age levels Three brothers make Team B.C. rosters at different age levels

Summer swimming:Summer swimming: Season ends with a great showing in the provincials Season ends with a great showing in the provincials


Here a Charles, there a Charles, every-where a Charles.

Putting three members of the same family on different provincial bas-ketball teams is indeed unusual. But

that’s precisely what Duncan’s Charles family did this summer, with Jordan on Team B.C.’s U17s, Josh on the U15 team roster and Noah on the U14 squad.

Some of the schedules overlapped, but the boys were otherwise heading in different directions that clearly made it a hectic — but rewarding — summer for the family. You couldn’t blame dad Leslie (Junior) and mom Wendy for being a bit overwhelmed trying to gure out who was going where throughout July and into August, but they were obviously proud to have all three boys among the province’s elite in their age categories.

“It was a great opportunity, how much my parents provided for me to do this,’’ said Jordan, who’s in Grade 12 at Brentwood College. “I wanted to make sure I made the most of it.’’

The process of trying out for teams actually started back in April on the Lower Mainland.

“During the school year, weekends May and June, I had to go over and practice,’’ said Jordan.

Once school was over, the process was obviously much easier.

“All you had to do was focus on basketball,’’ said Jordan. “You were there to play. You didn’t have to worry about anything else.’’

Jordan began in a large pool of more than 70 players in the rst super camp at Walnut Grove in Langley. The numbers were eventually whittled to 30 for a selection camp at R.C. Palmer in Richmond.

“At the selection camp, they have nine players they tell for sure that’re going to nationals,’’ said Jordan.

He was fortunate to be one of the nine in an eventual squad of 12 that went to Sherbrooke, Quebec for nationals after previous stops in

Lynden (Washington), Seattle and Las Vegas for tune-up events.

At six-foot-four and with experience on the U16 team last year and U15 before that, Jordan was tailor-made for the team.

“I think I built up to this,’’ he said. “In Seattle, we came there against some pretty good competition. That was a big step up from Lynden. Moving to Vegas, we kind of struggled a bit. We had to nd ourselves and build chemistry for our team.’’

At nationals, the season culminated for Jordan and his teammates with a bronze medal.

“I de nitely feel like I developed over the sum-mer,’’ he said. “But there’s lots more to improve.’’

Cowichan T-Birds’ Jerod Dorby was also a member of the squad with Jordan.

A similar story unfolded this summer for Josh, 15, who’s starting Grade 10 and brought with him experience from the U14 team last year.

“I still knew I had to work for it,’’ said Josh, who’s also nearly six-foot-four, as he went through the selection process.

After regionals, the top 50 were picked to attend tryouts and then two teams were formed — Red and Blue — from the best 24.

Josh’s Blue team was essentially the top 12 and went to two events in Lynden followed by the same schedule as Jordan with trips to Seattle, Vegas and Quebec.

“We had the same team every single time,’’ said Josh. “We played a lot of older teams in the States. That was better when we went to nationals. We were used to the high level.’’

Josh said the playing time was evened out at Lynden, but that all changed by the nationals.

“When we got to nationals, it was the players we needed to score and stuff,’’ he said.

Josh’s role was a combination of shooting guard and power forward.

“I learned to drive harder and square up to the hoop — be an attacker rst and then a passer,’’ he said.

Shooting and dribbling remain the primary skills he wants to develop.

At nationals, Josh and the U15 B.C. team also

nished third after losing in the semi nals to Que-bec and beating Manitoba for the bronze medal.

Noah, 14, is a rst-time B.C. rep player who’s six-foot-one and beginning Grade 9 at Mount Pre-vost Middle School. The process for him started on a team from the island that went to a tournament at the Langley Events Centre.

After that, “they gave us a letter and invited us back to the tryout,’’ Noah said.

“Instead of going to Seattle or Vegas, we had (B.C.) Summer Games for my age. I really en-joyed playing against the different players on my B.C. team from the different regions.’’

Noah’s major tournament was in Spokane where

members of the B.C. U14 talent pool made up two teams. Noah’s group took third place over the other B.C. contingent.

“It was pretty nice getting those bragging rights,’’ said Noah.

The whole experience of playing a lot of basket-ball to get ready for the school season was great for him.

“Everyone there was good, but you can’t be good unless you have a team,’’ he said.

Noah looks forward to taking his new-found skill and running with it. “If I don’t grow, I’ll end up be-ing a guard,’’ he said. “That’s why I have to work on dribbling and shooting.’’

Don BodgerLittle sister Jazmine, 11, is going to be a great athlete in her own right one day from keeping up to brothers — from left — Josh, Jordan and Noah.


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