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Jo Salken of the B.C. Nurses Union helps deliver 4,000 petition names to VIHA board chairman Don Hubbard during Wednesday’s meeting in Duncan. RNs want VIHA’s Care Delivery Model Redesign stopped for an independent patient-safety review. RNs doing that task are trained to do assessments about bed sores, walking gear needed, balance, and more. “What started as ‘right nurse, right patient’ suddenly flip-flopped to ‘right
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Different site likely for new Cowichan District Hospital Cowichan’s new hospital is likely to be built on a new site, health authority brass indicated during Wednesday’s board meeting in Duncan. Don Hubbard, chairman of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, said he’d privately seen a rendering of what the new CDH could look like. VIHA’s working with Cowichan region’s hospi-
tal district board to find the right site. VIHA has made the new CDH — costing about $350 million — its top capital priority now that new hospitals in Campbell River and Courtenay are underway. Dr. Brendan Carr, VIHA’s acting CEO, said the current CDH is “beyond the point of no
return” regarding patient care, due to its aging infrastructure. VIHA aims to build the new hospital to the ultra-modern standards of Victoria’s Royal Jubilee, but “that’s just not feasible to take the current CDH and move it to that level,” Carr said. “You deserve a new hospital.”
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RN Brenda Hill, left, and VIHA’s acting CEO Dr. Brendan Carr, right.
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All dressed up with someplace to go are: Josh Hoyles, above, driving his horse Belle Island Beauty in the Pleasure Driving division and Rachel Eldred, below, driving her pony Tony in the Pleasure Driving division at the Cowichan District Riding Club’s All Pony Show at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds July 21.
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Brenda Hill, a Cowichan District Hospital nurse, said the model lacks the promised flexibility to address the ER’s chronic overcrowding crisis. “I don’t see any help for me. It’s lack of will, and lack of money.” She demanded more nursing grads be hired for the island. “We want to hire as many grads as we can,” replied Carr. “We’re here because we’re frightened about what’s coming” said BCNU’s Margo Wilton. She explained RNs fear the model will steal precious time from working with patients. Nurses also said the model was developed mostly in secret since 2008, despite some meetings with RNs. “Nurses felt duped,” said Salken. But Carr explained there was nothing secretive about the model’s genesis. “This hasn’t been done in private but in open, collaborative processes by disussions that involved front-line providers.” RN Lisa McLeod disagreed. “There were seminars for nurses but not for doctors, and they didn’t mention restructuring teams of nurses. “I think patients will come to harm. VIHA’s destroying the caring culture in hospitals, and the public’s the last to know.” Carr was unaware if press releases about the model were issued by VIHA’s communications staff. “We see this (model) as an ongoing process focused on public safety and quality of care.’’
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ees merrily buzz while working among fragrant lavender being cut Thursday by wwoofers at Damali Lavender &Winery. The tranquil Cobble Hill spread’s a temporary home to five folks from France, Germany and Italy gaining unpaid experience and English by wwoofing — short for worldwide opportunities on farms. “WWoofing is life,” states France’s Judith Devaux, slicing and staking lavender stalks. “You don’t get paid, you just help so it’s healthy not to be linked with money, for once.” Devaux, 24, has wwoofed for a year now, working on spreads in Spain and California. Italians Matteo Zilla and Chiara Giovannelli are fresh wwoof recruits to Damali — it’s day two on the job with France’s Karolyne Botte and Devaux, plus Germany’s Andrea Reischmann. “It’s a good thing because you meet people from other countries,
and learn other cultures,” said Giovannelli. “You can also fix your English.” That’s why Damali’s hosted wwoofers for the past eight years, explained co-owner Alison Philp. “It’s a symbiotic relationship that works for both sides. We educate mostly young people about farming, and they can see if it’s something they’d like to do,” she said of the exchange program offering travellers, age 18 to 65, room and board in trade for labour. At Damali, that means learning about and harvesting lavender and fruit crops on some seven acres, preparing products — spanning wine, soap and body-care goods, to wines, vinegars, and distilled essential oils — while meeting customers. But it’s not all work — play sees Damaili’s wwoffers enjoy dinners and sharing ideas and life paths between side trips around Cowichan. “We introduce them to Canadian culture such as prawning, Duncan’s summerfest, and we have communal dinners. “Sometimes we have three or
four languages spoken at the table; they bring the world to us,” said Philp. Wwoofers register online, then surf the web for global wwoofing workplaces. “They contact me directly,” she said. “It’s nice having one or two stay longer, such as two or three months, so they get more knowledge about the farm.” Graphic designer Zilla said a friend wwoofed last year in Vancouver “so I found it was a nice thing to do and experience.” “It’s just a holiday for now. I’ll be back in Italy by September if don’t find work here.” And since wwoofing is free labour, no work permits are needed, he explained. “It’s like being a volunteer.” Would Zilla wwoof again? “Why not, if someone pays my (airfare) ticket.” Host wwoof farmers gather at Damali for tonight’s free 7 p.m. Woofing All the Way concert starring Quebec songwriter Matthew McCully. His roving experiences will be chronicled in a video doc at his tour’s end. Call Damali at 250-743-4100.
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VIHA preaches open consultation, but it has left nurses praying for a review of its new patient-care model. RNs handed 4,000-some petition names to Vancouver Island Health Authority’s board during Wednesday’s Duncan visit. Union issues aside, VIHA leaders should listen to RN demands that the Care Delivery Model Redesign be curbed and reviewed to ensure patient safety. Nurses believe VIHA’s agenda is saving money through a team approach — care aides do routine, bedside work with patients while highly-trained RNs plan and supervise care aides, and licensed practical nurses. Sounds fine in theory, but nurses claim jobs will be lost, and patients will suffer as issues such as bed sores and more go unnoticed. Dismissing They may be right, given VIHA’s track record based on bean counting, RN demands not input from workers, families and doesn’t help patients. That was seen during Cowichan rebuild trust Lodge’s sudden closure in 2008 — to the shock of families, senior residents, and staff. VIHA’s now tying to rebuild its trust locally while making a new Cowichan District Hospital its top priority. That’s cold comfort to nurses seemingly given short shrift by VIHA’s board. It appeared to indicate the new care model — developed secretly, say RNs — is a done deal, despite those 4,000 names. The board rarely visits Cowichan, but foolishly declined to extend Wednesday’s meeting to allow more public input. VIHA brass should remember the public pays its board, and all its staff. Taxpayers also own facilities such as CDH. VIHA works for us — it’s not a corporation free to impose its will to balance the books at any cost. By the board’s seeming arrogance Wednesday, it appeared budgets, not public trust, are VIHA’s top priority.
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Seeing both sides of: burning ban in South Cowichan The case against
The case for
Burning seems to be what some believe is a right in Cowichan and a way to rid themselves of wood and yard waste. The idea of composting or burying wood waste seems ridiculous to them, particularly those in rural areas where burning bans might be hard to enforce and not welcomed by folks who cherish their country lifestyle.
Many other municipalities already have burning bans and bringing the regional district into line with Cowichan’s municipalities only makes sense. The health benefits are obvious to our seniors and people suffering from respiratory ailments. It remains to be seen if fines will be enforced for those breaking these new bylaws.
Burning regulations are always a hot topic in Cowichan.
We are going to be the death of ourselves Neil Horner Black Press
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an Brown’s new novel, Inferno, deals with the issue of human population growth and the bleak future that awaits us if we don’t do something about it. The choices he lays out are stark. If we continue on as we are, there’s not much hope for humanity. I was thinking about his message when I went to the beach the other day. Like any other sunny summer’s day, there were all sorts of young people running around — tanned, fit, showing off as much skin as they dared. They swam, flirted, played volleyball, skimboarded and romanced, every hormone in their bodies screaming: breed! And they will breed, in their time, just like we did and our parents before us, and theirs too, back to the very dawn of history. But I would argue it’s different for these kids
and it will be even more so for theirs. That’s because there are more than seven billion of us on this planet now, thanks to uncontrolled breeding, and that number is expected to rise to 10 billion by 2050. That’s not so long from now if you think about it. Those kids at the beach will probably see it and their children definitely will. What kind of world will that be, do you think? As it stands with the population we have now, the planet’s systems appear to be breaking down. You see it everywhere. True, there have been floods before, as well as tornadoes and droughts and other disasters, but we are starting to see them with increasing frequency. Coupled with that, our social structures appear to be facing similar disintegration. Those social structures make up humanity’s ability to work together for the common betterment of all — precisely what is needed to deal with this change. You can talk about and fight against destruction of the forests, degradation of farmland,
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pollution of lakes and rivers all you want, the crises those kids are going to face stem from one basic problem. There are just too many of us. I read a bumper sticker once that read: “Six billion miracles is enough.” Well, we’re far past that now, with not even a hint of this trend reversing, stopping or even slowing. If you look at a population graph of the human species it looks like a hockey stick. It’s pretty flat for a long time and slowly begins to rise. Then all of a sudden it takes off like a rocket. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that graph before, but it wasn’t about people. It was about fruit flies in a bottle. A little sugar and water and a few flies were put in a bottle and then it was sealed. The flies thrived at first and had a population graph that looked pretty much identical to ours, though on a much shorter time frame. The thing is, right after their population spiked
the flies died — all of them. They had used the available resources and polluted their environment with waste products to the point where they simply could not survive. True, the Earth isn’t a bottle, but it’s still a finite system and logic dictates you can’t have infinite growth within a finite system. It doesn’t work. Unfortunately, I really don’t think there’s anything we can do about it. Those kids at the beach have just as much right to breed as we and our grandparents did. Reproduction is a biological imperative, actively promoted by nearly every facet of society. You can’t stop it. But it will be the end of us. Neil Horner writes for Parksville Qualicum Beach News.
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Can you do the Heimlich manoeuvre in case of emergency? “Yes. I was an early-childhood educator, and was required to take it in first-aid training — and keep it updated because techniques change.”
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Bureaucratic tail wagging the CVRD dog
Dear editor In regards to the senior staff pay raises for the CVRD, I think it’s a case of the tail wagging the dog. I believe the people responsible for informing our directors on budgetary increases have purposely left out details so they cannot make an informed decision on these obscene pay raises. This would be a good time to get rid of some of that staff. The bigger problem is some of the directors don’t think there is anything wrong with these pay raises! J. Robertson
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ou cannot expect change if you don’t take a stand. That has been the rule in my family. I write after a day filled with gratitude and so many moments North Cowichan of reflection. I don’t know if words can convey all Get on your bikes and ride the emotions going through my heart Dear editor right now. Rob Douglas makes some good points I cannot thank enough all the wonin his July 17 column on cycling. Our local derful people that showed up to our governments should make it a top priority to Flash Feed Mob. have cycling/walking options easy and safe. It is so wonderful to live in a commuThis is essential if they are serious about nity that cares and can show so much sustainability. Every litre of gas we use adds kindness. about 2.4 kg of CO2 to the atmosphere. Just Andrew Leong Because of your participation the think: would you throw 10 kg of garbage Steve Frueh helps Jean Li try on some firefighting turnout gear during an open house on July 18 at the Cowichan food bank is able to help more folks for out the window on your way from DunBay Fire Hall. Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue, with guests from Mill Bay Fire Rescue, hosted 150 international exchange a few more days. can to Chemainus and back? Well, you’re students, from China, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Spain. Students were shown a wide variety of gear and number of A very special thank you to my dear doing just that through your car’s exhaust. demonstrations, including an auto extrication exercise. friend Mary Ann Watson who has Conserve: consume less and cycle or walk a dubbed herself The Enabler of all the lot more. Within a year the lymph node tumors in use, no new appliances, and no explanacrazy ideas that come up in my head Mark Kiemele , Chemainus and smaller tumors on various bones had tion from Hydro. There have been fires and while I am shopping or stirring a pot. Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com disappeared. Within the two-year period the damages to appliances and electronics after Thank you as well to Sun FM and primary breast tumor kept decreasing and installation of smart meters. Many experts the News Leader Pictorial that quickly completely gone for six months. have identified design flaws of these cheap stepped up to help spread the word on My terminal cancer cleared up even hasIf been you are still afraid of wireless I hope you things that can lead to overheating and such short notice. as I soaked in wireless will get rid of your TV. They went digital melting. They are made of plastic. Further, The question I am often asked, is Dear editor long ago and are remotely controlled by there are no benefits seen by any utility with where do I find the time? Some want proof smart meters are your cable provider. You might also want to smart meters, and the costs are never ending. Here is the thing; we all have the abilnot harmful to one’s health or that there get rid of anything digital you’re presently Continuing upgrades as with any computer, ity to step up, either by initiating the wouldn’t be a lawsuit some 15 years down using and please don’t have any medical short life spans (shorter by 20-30 years than movement or by participating in the the road. Well, there’s no guarantee there tests. Mammograms, CT scans, bone scans. analogs and half the span used in the busiactions that bring the needed changes won’t be a lawsuit; we do live in an ill-inand countless others are now digital. ness case). The health risks are serious and in our communities and society. formed, litigious society after all. If you want to know about something I real, but they are not the only problems with I never walk into these situations with As for the health end of things I can comrespectfully suggest you ask ones with exper- these things. preset judgments about others’ needs. ment from personal experience. tise on the matter instead of listening to the Dennis Noble Most of the time there is very little In, 2010 at the age of 68, I was diagnosed Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com Chicken Littles so prevalent now-a-days. planning in it. It just happens organiwith stage four breast cancer. Because I Katherine Grant cally. made a point of informing myself about Mill Bay Choosing to ignore the reality of Cowichan Lakers should dive into many, wireless technology I wasn’t afraid to either because it is uncomfortincrease my use of the new laptops, cell the pool able or because I feel threatened by the phones, tablets and the like. There is wireless Health risks real, but problems with Dear editor enormousness of the task, is not an in my home and digital meters on most I believe Area F (Cowichan Lake South/ option I am comfortable with. smart meters much more than that homes in B.C. Skutz Falls) needs to get on the wagon and So my friends be present, live your Dear editor start paying for the Cowichan Aquatic Cen- lives with gratitude, awareness and love Our civil rights guarantee we have the right tre. I live in Area F and feel the tax dollars to decide how we live, to live safe and secure would be well spent toward this issue. I have so when an opportunity to make a difference presents itself, recognize it and in our homes. Nowhere does it say that I lots more to say but I am ranting so won’t help make the change one little step at must be exposed to a possible carcinogen continue. a time. without my approval or knowledge. Neither Marion Roys “Would you prefer the new Cowichan District Hospital to To quote Nelson Mandela, “It always does it say that my personal data can be be built on the current site?” Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com seems impossible until it’s done.” gathered, stored and potential uses or sold You answered: (44 votes) We live in a valley known for its without my permission or knowledge. wonderful food but our food banks are 70 per cent YES More letters online Health and privacy are the main concerns empty. It’s a little bit of a conundrum if people hear or read about. But there are To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the others. High bills. 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f you’re not a fan of speeders and you can spare two hours per week, get in touch with Cowichan’s Community Policing. They’re looking for speed watch volunteers for high crash areas and high complaint neighbourhoods. “Community Policing can not keep up with the demand for the reader boards so we are looking for volunteers specifically for Speed Watch,” said manager Carol-Ann Rolls in a press release. “All you need is two hours a week. Training is provided and people are never asked to do it alone or confront motorists.” The program also collects data for the RCMP for targeted enforcement and for ICBC on seat belt and cell phone usage. To volunteer, call 250-7019145 or email warmlandcops@shaw.ca.
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Field of lavender is a beautiful sight for Paul Rouleau from Victoria, above, who takes advantage of the u-cut lavender during the annual Damali Lavender Festival, a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, on Saturday. Right, Sarah Thomsen, 12, visits with her family from Timonium, Maryland, to take part in the festival.
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4-H campers rev up their horsepower
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A rider takes her steed over a jump during the annual 4-H summer camp earlier this month on the Cowichan Exhibition grounds.
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right red shirts, cheery smiles, from folks front-and-centre downtown Chemainus? The Chemainus Ambassadors will be hard to miss. These volunteers with the Chemainus Business Improvement Association got started Aug. 1 representing Mural Town. “Dedicated volunteer ambassadors will welcome visitors to Chemainus, provide information, answer questions and give directions, promote local businesses and activities, answer questions about the murals, encourage longer stays and return visits, and encourage visits to the Chemainus Visitor Centre,’’ explained a Chemainus BIA press release. The Chemainus program emulates Victoria’s ambassador gig, which has been a huge success for more than 15 years. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact ambassador program coordinator Marlie Kelsey at 250-246-5265. The Chemainus BIA is a non-profit organization supporting businesses in the downtown core and geared toward promoting The Little Town That Did throughout Vancouver Island, with a goal to boost economic development by encouraging visits and overnight stays. For more information, email info@visitchemainus. ca.
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Cowichan’s rural fire halls stoke recruitment drive Membership promo: Campaign focused on fall, but valley fire chiefs willing to talk to prospects now Peter W. Rusland
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by Ann Andersen
Walloping pitcher “Slim” Ogura for seven runs in the first innings, Hillcrest Seniors won a seven-innings baseball exhibition game 10-3 over Mayo held at the Mayo grounds. Sam Yoshimo replaced Ogura in the second, but the harm was already done.
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With Bill Reilly leading the scoring parade, Ed McColl’s Commercial Hotel intermediate boxla lacrosse team beat Syracuse Victoria 13-8 at Evans Field. With island softball playoffs at the agricultural grounds, many people took in both sports that afternoon.
E. S. Fox had a good deal to do with a victory by Cowichan cricketers over Albion taking six wickets for 34 runs. He also scored 18 in a strong opening partnership with C. W. Twite who made 39.
Four-year reign ends for tennis prodigy
Dateline 1938: Kay Wilson serves a record streak Ann Andersen
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n the Leader’s centennial year, I interviewed Kay Wilson, formerly Staples, in a Leader section recognizing eight women who’d lived in and around Duncan for the greater part of the past century. Kay, then 85, still played regular tennis games. During the mid-1930s, she was a powerhouse on the court. In August 1938, she again won the under-18 Vancouver Island championship in the annual Duncan-based tournament. However, luck and the law of averages finally caught up with Kay Staples in the B.C. junior championships in Vancouver. Striving for her fifth successive win in the in the under-18 singles, the Duncan girl was handicapped by a crushed finger and up against an inspired opponent. “She could not beat them both,” sighed the Leader. Forced to use a different grip that forced her to lift her drives too high, Kay struggled throughout the tournament. In the final, a rising fast-moving star from Mission knocked off the crown Kay had won for four years, a year longer than anyone else in the history of the B.C. junior championship. She and brother Tony kept Duncan’s colours high. They won the mixed doubles easily together, and Kay and a young player from Parksville took the girls’ doubles.
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Davey Derby nets record-breaking $46,000 for charities
The one that got away: What’s a fishing derby without a good story? Derby winner spring bounces between boats in Sunday’s final day of fishing Ashley Degraaf
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he spirit of the annual Dave Nicholson memorial fishing derby couldn’t have shone brighter when the derby winner spring was snagged Sunday. “On the last day of the derby, Ian (Batty) was battling the fish in the middle of the fleet,” Davey Derby organizer Audie Williams reported of the final day of the threeday fishing fundraiser. “With 460 entrants you could imagine it was pretty busy out there. The surrounding boats did their best to either steer clear or pull up their gear to try to get out of the way of Ian’s line.” The 35-pound spring boogied under derby participant Tom Mawson’s boat and snapped off Ian’s line from Mawson’s downrigger. “With Ian’s hook and flasher still stuck in its mouth, the fish then raced towards Rex Coburn’s boat. Rex had pulled up all of his gear but still had his flasher and hook dragging behind his boat and snagged the fish.” “Rex pulled the fish in, netted it, and gave the fish back to Ian,” Williams said. “Rex could have claimed that fish as his but in the spirit of what the derby is all about and showing great sportsmanship Rex gave the fish to Ian.”
According to Williams, Coburn’s thinking was, “Ian’s hook was still in that fish’s mouth and there is no way I could keep that fish in good conscious.” This year’s derby saw a record-breaking 460 entrants and $46,000 raised. “That’s $19,000 more than last year,” Williams said. The childrens Bullhead Derby portion went off without a hitch as well as funny guy Kenny Shaw who came to the Port Renfrew Marina Saturday to entertain anglers. A Jackson Grill BBQ donated by Mt. Sicker Lumber Co. and $100 worth of steaks donated by Chemainus Foods raised $3,265 for the Cowichan District Hospital pediatric ward and was won by Dwayne Hale. The eight-foot inflatable boat donated by Jackson Marine and 2-1/2 horsepower Lehrs propane fuelled outboard motor donated by Linda Slader at The Mortgage Place raised $4,750 and was won by John Jones. “The awards presentation was highlighted by Dave Nicholson’s family showing up to see the legacy of their dad in action,” said Williams. “Dave’s daughter Hollie and son Joel addressed the crowd and thanked them for ‘taking care of us when our Dad couldn’t.’ “It was amazing that when you consider how many people were there, the weekend went off absolutely flawlessly,” said Williams.
Cowichan Valley Hospice 6th Annual Golf Tournament Thank you Golfers, Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers Together we raised $28,000 for Hospice care. Congratulations: TOP TEAM: Tina Pace, Marty Mould, Zoran Simonovic, Jarrod Phillips SECOND TEAM: Dave Wakelin, Rob Wakelin, Don Wakelin, Devon Wakelin WOMEN’S KP: Tina Pace MEN’S KP: Ken Newcomb WOMEN’S LD: Anne Dobell MEN’S LD: Devon Wakelin Thank you to Stormin’ Norman, Cowichan Golf and Country Club, and Warmland Catering for hosting a fabulous event!
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This 35-pound Davey Derby winning spring boogied between boats during the final fishing day Sunday. It was first hooked by Ian Batty (left) and then netted by Rex Coburn (right). In true sportsmanship fashion, Coburn handed the fish back over to Batty to claim the title.
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Visions quest leads to Cowichan Bay this month
You don’t have to hit the road to see Visions. Highlights of the valley’s premier studio arts tour (left) are gathering all this month in one place for your viewing pleasure. Seeing Visions is the title of the show the Visions team will host from Aug. 3 to 25 in the Maritime Centre in Cowichan Bay. “In spectacular Cowichan Bay you can take in the fun of the waterfront village and visit the Visions Artists show and sale all during August’s
event spokesperson Terry Harrison said. “Drop by to meet the artists andwatch them at work. They’ll be “on board” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.” Visions Artists taking part are Rene Deerheart, Eve Whitehead, Karen Nelson, Catherine Fraser, Naomi McLean, Lyndsay Hunley, Nathalie Mansey, Susan Jean Whyte, Rosemary Danaher, Neil Fatin, Beverlee McLeod and Harrison.
SunFest shining as premier entertainment event This weekend: CowEx site becomes a country-western town
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arm Land’s largest SunFest yet is planned for this weekend, transforming the Cowichan Exhibition grounds into a country western for thousands of fans. Some of that partying population will spend the weekend in 1,000-odd, sold-out sites for RVs, tents, campers, and trailers. But behind the headliners, hats and hoopla sits a herd of volunteers helping Wideglide Entertainment toss a hootenanny many believe may eclipse the former Merritt Mountain Festival. “It’s just word of mouth,” Charlotte Fisher, SunFest’s event coordinator, said of year-round planning for the 11th-annual event that drew about 13,000 last year. “This is the first year there’ve been employees all year working on it — it’s definitely our biggest so far. “During the weekend, we’ll have about 600 shifts filled by 300 volunteers,” she said of a revamped volunteer program that’s key to SunFest’s perennial progress. “We’ve done pretty well over the past 10 years. It’s a friendly atmosphere, and well-organized.” Those ingredients helped SunFest flourish from humble rockin’-folk beginnings at Providence Farm to a larger event at Avalon Equestrian Centre, then to Cowichan Exhibition grounds where the event went country four years ago. While superstar Alan Jackson and others perform, Cowichan’s rockabilly party’s still about plowing proceeds into community coffers. For instance, breakfasts Aug. 2 to 3 will see proceeds from Tim Hortons coffee go to Tim Hortons Children Foundation for sending Cowichan kids to camp. An Aug. 4 breakfast run by the
Cowichan Sportsplex will boost that facility; the MS society gets money from daily 50/50 draws, while the Cowichan Exhibition Society’s grounds-improvement fund lands proceeds from both of SunFest’s beer gardens. Fisher figured various valley charities have shared about $250,000, plus other gift donations, from all SunFests. That’s awesome Samaritanism to fan Jeannie Mellor, “SunFest does a lot for the area’s economy. People come from all over to see it, and be here in our valley.” Fisher cited a family of 10 coming from Norway to see Jackson.
“Just one hotel had vacancies left for this weekend. Having everyone here for SunFest is a huge thing for the valley.” Mellor also applauded festival security staff keeping the event safe in various fenced areas. “The fenced area for drinking seems to work great; there are people watching the fence so people can’t hand booze over it,” said Mellor who, with husband Mark, has helped what’s become Cowichan’s largest festival. Safety’s priority-one for SunFest staff arranging a private security firm, plus RCMP, to keep the peace around the clock, explained Fisher,
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action, plus offsite offerings. “They have a bus that will take people to town for shopping, or site seeing, it’s great,” said Mellor. Back on CowEx grounds, she cited Chad Brownlee as her favourite act so far. “SunFest is a great opportunity to see some wonderful country stars in action, for those of us who’d never go to a concert in an arena. “It’s great being outside, enjoying the surroundings of the beautiful mountains and fields. There’s so much one can do — even before the music starts.” For more, visit sunfestconcerts. com.
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August 1
Shawnigan Players present Twelfth Night: Outdoor performance at the Gem o’ the Isle
farm, 2465 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Station, 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, reserve tickets by emailing gallacher_alex@yahoo.ca.
August 2
Hawaiian Night, Chemainus Art Beat: dress in Hawaiian theme costume and enjoy Hawaiian music, 5 to 9 p.m., South end of Willow Street, Chemainus.
August 3
Shawnigan Players present Twelfth Night: Outdoor performance at the Gem o’ the Isle farm, 2465 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Station, 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, reserve tickets by emailing gallacher_alex@yahoo.ca.
Shawnigan Players present Twelfth Night: Outdoor performance at the Gem o’ the Isle farm, 2465 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Station, 2 p.m. matinee, $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, reserve tickets by emailing gallacher_alex@
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August 4 Music in the VIneyard: featuring Wayne Kozak Trio, 1 to 4 p.m., Unsworth Vineyards, 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill.
August 8 Tien Tai Insight Silent Retreat: advanced, seven-day silent retreat, Nichiren Peace Center, No. 4 Vimy & Cambrai Road. To register call 250-710-7594 or visit www.VIRetreats.com.
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Juggler & comedian has performed from Europe and the Middle East to Singapore & Japan
Seeing Visions: drop by to meet featured Visions artists and watch them at work. They’ll be “on board” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, until August 25.
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Celebration of Life for the Late Doug Orr, past fire chief of the Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue To be held at the Fire Hall (side stairs) On August 10, 2013, from 11:30 – 1:30 FITZ-GEORGE, Maureen February 13, 1934 – July 29, 2013 Maureen passed away peacefully on July 29, 2013 with her family by her side at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Maureen was born in York, England on February 13, 1934 to Anne and Steve Richardson. She moved to Canada at the age of 19 where she met and married George in 1956. She was predeceased by George and her granddaughter Jaimee. Maureen is survived by her children Gail (Ron), Lynn (Michael), Mark and Lee (Sadie) as well as her grandchildren Chris, Daniel, Courtnee, Laura, Jasmine, Kimberley, Jessie and Mikaela, her dog Jake and many close friends. We would like to thank the CCU staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital for their compassionate care of our Mom and Grandma. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at HW Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc. com
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WINTER, Trudy Carmelle December 4th 1950 – July 20th 2013 Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Grandma, Mentor, Friend, Angel We will forever love and remember you for being: Gentle. Kind. Caring. Fun. Loving. Loyal. Honest. Open. Accepting. Playful. Dedicated. Hilarious. Unconditional. Silly. Thoughtful. Environmentally conscious. Curious. Creative. Grateful. It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beautiful Mother, Trudy Carmelle Winter. Trudy leaves behind the sunshine of her life - her two children Jesse Winter (partner Anna Robb and her beloved grandson Finn Winter), and Rachel Winter (partner Ian Willey, and their little baby who is due to come into this world in November). Trudy loved children, her friends, her community, gardening, recycling, laughing, walking, and being with the people she loved. She enjoyed the simple things in life, and was so grateful for each day. Trudy worked as an Educational Assistant at Evergreen Independent School for over 20 years. She also taught Figure Skating in the Cowichan Valley for many years. Trudy touched many young lives in her community, and enriched their endeavors with her kind and supportive way. A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held at the Cobble Hill Hall (3550 Watson Avenue) on Saturday, September 14th @ 2pm. Please bring your memories, a small dish of your favorite food to share, your own plate, utensils, and teacup. At Trudy’s request, her ‘Celebration of Life’ will be a ‘Zero Waste Event’ The family asks that if people feel that they want to honor Trudy (in lieu of flowers) please donate to Evergreen Independent School’s garden. We will have a donation box set up at her ‘Celebration of Life’ Our beautiful Mother will be greatly missed, but will live on in our hearts eternally.
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DEATHS KNIGHT Mabel Janet March 19, 1915 –July 19, 2013 Mabel was predeceased by her husband Eric and sons Glenn and Roy Knight and is survived by her daughter Charlene James (Norm), daughter in laws Clara and Bev Knight. Her grandchildren are Stephen, Byron, Peter, Andy, Rebecca, Damion and Dena who between them all had provided Mabel with 18 great grandchildren . She is survived by her dear
sister Gladys Cochrane. Mabel was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 19, 1915 and went home to be with her Lord on July 19, 2013. Mabel was a long-time member of Brae Road Gospel Chapel, Duncan BC and a resident of Chemainus for over 95 years. Service will be held August 10, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. at Brae Road Gospel Chapel, 321 Brae Road, Duncan BC. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “Camp Imadene Sponsorship Fund, PO Box 374, Mesachie Lake, BC V0R 2N0 Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca
Telford of Ladysmith (250)245-5553
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Kirk John Schwestak August 16, 1968 August 5, 1994 Death cannot sever the ties that bind our souls through mortal years. They last forever. Doug
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Feb 23, 1956 - Aug. 6, 2012 CARTER – Douglas Harrison passed away in the Cowichan District Hospital on July 20th, 2013. Born in Comox, BC on September 17th, 1945. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Lil Carter. Survived by his loving wife Lynne of 42 years; daughter, Leesa of Victoria, BC; son, Craig (Michelle); sister, Patti Clark (Hugh); brother, Raymond of Ladner, BC; nieces, Cindy, Jennifer (Mike). Doug started logging at the age of 15, and was a partner with his father in T. & D. Carter Holdings Ltd., from 1964 to 1986, and then Doug became principle owner of the company. He was an active member and past-president of the Cowichan Valley Hoo-Hoo Club, in 2001 -2002 and was a recreational golfer, fisherman, and enjoyed camping. Celebration of Doug’s life will be held August 10th, 2013 at 1:00 pm from the Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Park, Duncan, BC Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Doug those so desiring may make donations to BC Children’s Hospital 4480 Oak Street, B321, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4 or the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation #107 – 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9. The family would like to acknowledge the kind and compassionate care that Douglas received, from the Cowichan District Hospital, staff, doctors and nurses. Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca
Telford of Ladysmith (250)245-5553
We're here for a good time. Not a long time These are the words You live by And wow did you live life To it's fullest! No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we Knew it. And still we wonder why We can't have old days back. When we were together, But secret tears and Loving thought Will be with us forever PS If heaven had a phone We'd all stand in line Just so we could talk To you one last time!!! To have a Bud with us. Forever in our hearts Love Dad, Susie & Brother Gordie.
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LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From Topaz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009.
FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Aug. 24th & Sept. 21st courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.
DEATHS PATRICIA MABEL (WEBB) BRIVNA April 22, 1925-July 22, 2013 Was born in Coventry England on April 22, 1925. Her mother past way when Patricia was 6 months old, and was raised by her grandparents. When Patricia was 16 years old during WW11, she worked in a factory assembling bombs. At one point in time, her home was bombed, so she moved into a shelter. In mid 1950’s she married Vladimir Brivna in England. They immigrated to Canada in 1958, and lived in Thunder pay, Ontario. In 1961, Patricia left for British Columbia on her own. While living in Victoria to work, she worked at the Government House and also at Victoria General Hospital for many years. Patricia moved to Ladysmith and commuted back and forth to Victoria to work. Later on in her career, she became the Director of Volunteers at the Cowichan District Hospital where she was in charge of 300 volunteers. She retired from the hospital work, sold her home and travelled extensively throughout the world with a very close friend Mary Gibson, from Cobble Hill. After traveling around the world and enjoying herself from the life work, she planted her roots in southern part of Vancouver Island, where she met a young lady who helped her out every which way she could. Patricia passed away peacefully and comfortably at Victoria General Hospital on July 22, 2013, exactly 3 months after her 88th birthday. On Friday July 26, 2013 she was remembered at Vital Vittles ( Holy Trinity Anglican Church) where she enjoyed lunch on most Friday’s. She will be missed dearly by many very close friends and Family members. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
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For Info Call Corry Salmen
250-701-0965
102350 – 3156-3199 Gibbins Rd, Upland Ave (73 papers) 304052 – Bay, Partridge, Seaview (46 papers) 304115 – Dagall, Noowick, Scollard (42 papers) 304120 – Frayne, Liggett (43 papers) 304130 – Benko, Cayman, Fawn Rd/Terr, Frayne, Windsong (52 papers)
SHAWNIGAN LAKE
354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, Worthington (60 papers) 354250 – Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane (49 papers) *all paper counts are approximates
CALL LARA NOW
250-856-0047
Friday, August 2, 2013
Cowichan NewsPictorial Leader Pictorial 21 Fri, Aug 2, 2013 Cowichan News Leader A21 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
FRIENDLY FRANK
FOOTPRINTS SECURITY is hiring licensed security patrol drivers & guards. Resume to: adrian@footprintssecurity.com
NOW HIRING. Full-time carpenter. Position to include benefits. Wage dependant on experience. Please drop resumes to: #2 - 3012 Boys Rd
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-715-1779.
Maple Bay Marina
P/T RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 19.5 hours/week. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated Proficiency in: Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), social media, e-mailers (e.g. Constant Comment or Chimp Mail) and web updates (Wordpress). • Warm and welcoming presence. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. • Willing to take hospice training. For a detailed job description please contact Cowichan Valley Hospice at: cvhospice@shaw.ca. Closing date: August 14, 2013.
FOLDING TEAK Chairs, good for patio or in home, $20. ea or $75. all four. (250)748-9774.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Be an Aesthetician! ! Act Now
Start your career in only 6-9 months Student funding may be available For more info. call
250.591.1874
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1-77 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:
Area Planner Campbell River Planning Assistant Campbell River Saw Filer Chemainus Heavy Duty Mechanic North Island Detailed job postings can be viewed at
http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com HELP WANTED
Coffee bar & Market team. Successful candidate is committed to stellar customer service, must have a friendly attitude & reliable transportation. Duties; retail sales, food prep, serving, and office work; 30-35hrs/week. Cash handling experience & Food Safe certification required - barista experience an asset. Email resume to: ljune@beca.ca Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.
Social Planning Cowichan requires an
Executive Director
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
P/T CLEANING Person req’d for Shawnigan Beach Resort. Refs necessary. Please call, (250)743-2360.
www.socialplanningcowichan.org Email resume jobs.spcowichan@gmail.com Closes: August 11, 2013
TRUSTFUL, MATURE lady with a big heart is looking for a companion job in Duncan. Help with shopping, light housekeeping, conversations, walks... Jola, 250-510-6335.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
$28.00/hr See website for details at:
Penelakut Tribe Education Department
P.O. Box 360 Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K6 Tel: (250) 246-2321 Fax: (250) 246-2725
The Penelakut Tribe Education Department is seeking a
TEACHER
We are looking for an outstanding, dedicated individual who is passionate about working with teens and adults as they complete their high school course work, upgrading, or post-secondary prerequisites. The Adult/Teen Teacher will create an inviting, challenging classroom environment for Adult/Teen students from multi-level stages of reading, writing and numeracy. Qualifications and Skills available at www.penelakut.ca
HELP WANTED
Project Coordinator Required 6 month contract position 35 hours/week September 9, 2013 to March 28, 2014
Community Options Society is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Life Skills to Employment program for youth 15 to 30 years of age. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the workshop based Life Skills to Employment program and will have a good understanding of current youth issues and employment barriers, knowledge of youth services in the Cowichan Valley, excellent communication skills, previous experience, and/or training. Criminal record check required.
Please submit a resume, cover letter and the names of three (3) references to: Regina Sam, Education Coordinator Penelakut Tribe First Nation reginas@penelakut.ca Fax: (250) 246-2725
Facilitator/Coach Required
6 month contract position 35 hours/week September 9, 2013 to March 28, 2014
Community Options Society is seeking a Facilitator/Coach for the Life Skills to Employment course for youth 15 to 30 years. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of current youth issues and employment barriers, knowledge of youth services in the Cowichan Valley, excellent communication skills, previous experience, and/or training. Criminal record check required.
Must have a valid BC driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. Closing date August 9, 2013
Must have a valid BC driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. Closing date August 9, 2013
Please forward resume and cover letter to Community Options Society PO Box 743 Duncan BC V9L 3Y1 Fax 250-746-0032 Email office@coscowichan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
Please forward resume and cover letter to Community Options Society PO Box 743 Duncan BC V9L 3Y1 Fax 250-746-0032 Email office@coscowichan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative
TRADES, TECHNICAL PIPE LAYERS, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Good wages+ benefits, local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314. ROOFERS. Cedar Shake Installers in Edmonton, AB. Excellent Rates! Call Daren 1-780-461-8995.
VOLUNTEERS THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION
aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back. The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves. Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record and a great attitude! Please email resume to:
FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD: Clear fir, full rounds, delivered, you split. $150/cord. 250-715-7079 SEASONED FIREWOOD 250510-0412. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, see online at: www.Burndrywood.com or call 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand New. Sealed in original plastic. $200. (250)713-9680
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 10� ROCKWELL Table Saw, includes 24/24 line rip quide, new inclosed Baldor door, 1.5 HP motor, 115/220v, on cabinet base w/casters, $350. #740 Power Shop 10� Radial arm saw on cabinet base w/casters, great working order, $195. (250)246-4409.
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!
Got GOLD? Don’t SELL it. Use it for a collateral loan instead! Plus our usual great deals on items like Video Game Systems, Laptops, Guitars, Stereos, Cell Phones, Jewelry, Digital Cameras, Digital Scales, BluRays, Cordless Drills, Socket Sets, Sanders, Pressure Washers, Drum Kits, Surround Systems, Vintage Audio and much more!!! Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? LAWNMOWER. 22� Swath Murray B&S, gas powered. 4HP adjustable wheel levels, folding handle. Exc. Cond. $125. 250-748-9774
HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. ALSO, 4x4 Ford $1200.; Radio arm saw $100; GMC High up, 20’ lift, $2500; Log cabin, can be moved, 14x16’, cedar logs & shake roof $12,000. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
WORK WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FREE Verbal Appraisals of your Treasures with donations to the S.P.C.A Please help! --------------------$$ BUYING $$
House call’s conducted. Steam engines, whistles, ships, parts from steam & sail, steam train parts bells & whistles, navigation instruments, old diving gear, antique militaria, sword’s, muskets, shako’s, helmets, badges, medals, interested in all militaria. Unusual clocks, pocket watches, wrist watches, old toys, fountain pens & inkwells, whales teeth, marine paintings & anything dolphin’s, ship builders models, buying all items of interest. Buying all gold, silver & coins. Absolutely highest prices paid. Bring what you have to OK Tire Duncan. 10:30-4:00pm, open Tue. thru Sat., starting Tue., Aug. 6
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
office@cowichannewsleader.com
to apply for this worthwhile cause.
VARIOUS SECOND hand household items at Red’s Emporium. Furniture, tools, dishes, etc. 19 High St, Ladysmith. Call 250-245-7927.
Penelakut Tribe Smun’eem Headstart Daycare
BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Nice violins. Please call (250)701-2035.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218
FOR SALE BY OWNER
P.O. Box 360 Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K6 Tel: (250) 246-2321 Fax: (250) 246-2725
The Penelakut Tribe Daycare Program is seeking an Early Childhood Educator
Preschool Teacher
Under the direction of the Daycare Manager, the Preschool teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance to the Penelakut Smun’eem Daycare’s Policies and Procedures:
55 + PARK, 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, deck, carport, small shop, metal storage, propane heat, new metal roof, 5 appl, $18,000. (250) 597-3319
Qualifications, Skills and Responsibilities available at www.penelakut.ca Please submit a resume, cover letter and the names of three (3) references to: Marcie Jack, Daycare Manager Penelakut Tribe First Nation marciej@penelakut.ca Fax: (250) 246-9358 Closing date for applications: August 9, 2013
55+ PARK South Nanaimo. 2bdrm, 2 bath, 2 decks. 8’x16’ addition. Level grass lot. Small pet OK. $332. pad rent. $45,000. (250)755-1774.
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, LOWER
AUTO FINANCING
COBBLE HILL, 2 Bdrm, wood/elec heat, F/S, W/D hookup, clean, quiet area. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $900/mo. Ref. (250) 743-0650
DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, priv entry, grnd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $700+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
COBBLE HILL- 3 bdrms, 3 bath, fenced yard, dbl garage. Pets considered. Avail Aug, 1. $1500/mo. (778)352-1618.
MILL BAY- clean, bright, lrg, quiet 1 bdrm, 4 appls, F/P, own entry, covered prking+ patio, yard w/ocean view. $625+1/2 utils. (250)743-6072.
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlas Ciera, V6, $500 OBO. (250)748-4508
COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.
SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. $100 OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH RENT! CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412
RV SITES REDUCED SUMMER pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com
www.meicorproperty.com
APARTMENTS FURNISHED COWICHAN Bay VIEW 1Bd frnshd suite. $1000 inc utils. wifi. 7-appls. NS. NP. mtur rtr. Refs rqd. Sept 1. (250)5974161 WATERFRONT (Shawnigan Lake) deluxe furn’d 1 bdrm, 7 appls, NS/NP. Avail Sept 1 until June 30, $950/mo inclds utils & wi-fi, cable. 250-7431667. vrbo.com/187840
LOTS
FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $337,900. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. LOG HOME overlooking Lake Cowichan, 1.5 acres. Small 1 bdrm ground level suite, in floor heating, fenced garden w/fruit trees. Generator and solar. $375,000. Call (250)745-3880. View on: www.usedvictoria.com
COWICHAN BAY. Fantastic ocean view lot, 1.43 acres. Well, roughed in road, septic field. 2 building sites. Recently listed at $349,000. Reduced to $277,700. Court ordered sale, OPEN TO OFFERS. Call Paradise Mortgages Ltd., (250)743-5113
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL --------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view
MAPLE BAY 3 acre lot with unobstructed water views. Services to lot line, septic testing completed. $299,000. (250) 370-1469
RENTALS
WORKSHOP- 2 km south of Duncan. 24x30 heated plus attached heated 8x60 plus 12x32x11 covered RV parking. 100 amp service. $500/mo. Avail August 1. 250-748-5290.
APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BDRM, 2 bath, underground parking, in-suite laundry, central location, N/S, pet ok. $850/month. (250) 746-6509
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1 (250)748-90901 (250)748-9090
MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!
Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia. 100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)
Only $195,000
Located at Maple Bay Marina, by appointment only. info@bcfloathomeforsale.com www.bcfloathomeforsale.com
(250)732-6260
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$625 & UP 1 Bdrm, main floor, new laminate. Near
Mall & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W incl’d Call 250-748-1304. MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes _____________________
CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-fi, parking, $1000. Available Sept 1. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water(1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm Condo in town, close to all amens, 5 appls, insuite W/D, hot water & hydro included, N/S, cat ok. $800. Aug 15. 250-746-7536.
*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities
Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725, available now. N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com
Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com
Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm suites $720/mo; 2 bdrm starting at $800/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-668-9086. www.meicorproperties.com
$100. off ďŹ rst month’s rent _____________________
PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 (Art) 250-748-1978 (Sylvia)
Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ–
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
CHEMAINUS- 3541 Mt Sicker Rd, Sat, Aug 3, 9am-4pm. No early birds. Household, toys, tools.
GARAGE SALE August 10, 2013, 9-2 at 2983 River Rd., Chemainus. Two households becoming one....double the fun. Something for everyone.
COBBLE HILL: 4169 Dr., Mon., Aug. 5th, twin bed, small tables, chair, china, kitchen garden tools, etc...
Judge 9-2pm. couch, items,
DUNCAN: Sat., Aug. 3, 9-3pm. 1360 Maple Bay Rd, Furniture, household items, Leclerc 36� loom. MILL BAY: 2591 Keir Rd., Sat., Aug. 3rd, 10am-3pm. General household sale!
MILL BAY: Sat Aug 3, 9-3. 2418 Mill Bay Rd. Household, collectibles, clothing, etc! No early birds please!! SALTAIR- 11091 VALDON Road. Sat, Aug. 3, 9-4pm. Yard Sale! Household items, furniture, more man’s treasures, skiis for collector.
FREE heat, hot water, parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes and fishing. Small pets considered close to a leash free park. SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!
Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suite $590 Aug. 1st
Call Cory (250)732-1839 BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
3 bdrm, upper level, F/S, W/D, dishwasher, 2 bath, walk-in closet, garage, Lane Rd. N/S, N/P, $945/m. (250)748-0102. Avail. Aug 1. DUNCAN AREA: Huge half duplex, large yard, 4 bdrms, F/P. $1250/mo. + utils. Avail. Sept. 1st. 1(250)704-1251. DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools & town, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. No pets. Avail. Aug 15. Call (250)748-4285.
DUNCAN- 2 BDRM 1370sq ft, upper level executive home in sought after area. $1200/mo includes utils. (250)748-0684. DUNCAN- (close to town) 4 bdrm home on Jaynes Rd, 2 full bath, 1 ensuite, W/D hookup. Pet considered. $1250+ utils. Available now. Call (250)748-8227 or 250-7092581. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper floor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613 LAKE COWICHAN- small 2 bdrm house on waterfront, walk to town. Large 2 bay garage/shop area attached. Oil furnace & wood airtight. NP, WD, FS. Refs. $900. 250701-1914 or 250-701-1919
DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671
RECREATION
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.
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Resident managers on site
CALL NOW 250-748-3321
MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates
3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.
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Resident managers on site
CALL NOW 250-748-3321
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 55+, Clean, quiet park. 20 mins from Duncan. $500/month. Hydro incld. 250732-5859. medgepad@yahoo.ca
HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM, 2 BATH. $1075. Great location in Chemainus. Huge yard, pet friendly. July 15 or Aug. 1. See Craigslist for details.Call 1(604)786-1600 or taxmatters@taxmatters.ca LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm + loft, central location. $900. Avail. Aug. 1. 250-748-1980.
SUITES, UPPER DUNCAN, 1 Bdrm, incl. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, hydro, satellite, heat pump, private deck, Mt. View. $775. (250)746-8070
DUNCAN- as new 1 bdrm, own entry, on acreage Stamps Rd. F/S, W/D, heat, hydro, A/C incld. Suit one single mature person. N/S, no parties. Cat ok. $700. 250746-5228 or 250-709-2466.
MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates
SHAWNIGAN- LRG 2 bdrm above grnd, 1150sqft, parking, W/D, NS/NP. $950 utils incld. Avail now. 250-715-6951.
WATERFRONT, Maple Bay, 3 bdrm, 5 appl., Avail Sept. 1. $1200. (250)748-0691
Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
Shawnigan Lake - Bright Ground Floor Suite, Near Village, 1 BDRM, 600 sq ft, clean, quiet, 3 appls., HD cable, WiFi and util. incl., deck, garden view, n/s, n/p. avail. now, $675/mo. 250743-6754
DUNCAN: 3 bdrms on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $1100. NP/NS. Avail Sept. 1. Call (250)510-5526.
OFFICE/RETAIL
admin@resortonthelake.com
DEERTRAIL COTTAGE INC
Licensed private long term care for seniors, private room with bathroom available. 24hr care. Call Lori, (250)746-9641. STORAGE 1400sq ft BUILDING in Cowichan Station for storage or project. Has water and counter space. Avail August 1. $400/all sections. Can be subdived into 3 sections. Call (250)752-1213. DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Available now. $125/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855
SUITES, LOWER CHEMAINUS: 1BDRM suite, level entry. Private ent & parking. $725/mo. (250)246-2665. CROFTON- 2 bdrm, bright, in suite laundry, covered parking, locking storage area. Long Term preferred with possible rent reduction. $800+ utils. Call 250-210-0756. DUNCAN: 1 bdrm, separate entr, shared laundry. Close to bus route. Utils incld’d. $650.+ damage dep. N/S, non-partier, Ref’s req’d. Avail. immediately. Call (250)748-4470.
CARS
N.CHEMAINUS, STUDIO suite, furn’d or unfurn’d, on 2 acres. $650. inclds heat & hot water. Shared W/D, patio. Call (250)709-3872.
Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC, lots of windows. 604-820-8929.
1-800-961-7022
1998 Buick Century 81,000 miles, economical V6, all power, leather int. owner. Rust free, Calif. exceptional cond. Must $2,900 obo. (250)751-1915
Ltd. 3.1 2nd car, see
2005 Toyota Corolla, 78,000 kms. Blue, Very clean, reliable, economical, cruise, air, power windows, doors, CD, one owner. $8500 250-7095425 Duncan
SPORTS & IMPORTS
DUNCAN- (6100 Pinnacle Pl) bright newer 2 bdrm, gas fireplace, 5 appls, close to schools & hospital. N/S. $925 mo. Call 250-743-7873. 1999 GRAY Ford GT Mustang- 1 owner, 147,000 km, all receipts, $7,950. Call (250)760-7758. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
LAKE COWICHAN: Upper suite, avail. Aug 1, 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, F/S, W/D, fp, lrg deck & backyard. Walking distance to town centre. Dead end street close to river. Very large, approx. 1300 sq ft. Ref. req, pet considered. N/S, no partiers. $850/m + $100 hydro. (250) 701-7731 MAPLE BAY, Great waterfront views, 2 bdrm, on acreage, 4 appl’s, wood burning fp, lrg deck. N/S, N/P, $1150. Avail Sept 1. Ref’s. (250) 370-1469
1990 JAYCO Truck Camper for small truck. 7 ft long, pop up top. New fridge, stove, propane tank & battery. $1000 call: (250) 748-5804
HOMES FOR RENT
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Caps add a prominent goaltender with QMJHL experience to their roster The Cowichan Valley Capitals continue to lock up prominent players for the 201314 B.C. Hockey League season. The Caps announced Wednesday they have acquired the playing rights to goaltender Robin Gusse. He’s played the past four years in the Quebec Major Hockey League for three
different teams — Chicoutimi, RouynNoranda and Rimouski. Gusse also attended the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie and main camps last year, and was the starting goalie for Team Canada at the Ivan Hlinka U18 tournament in the Czech Republic. “He is a very sound goaltender,’’ said
Lou Gravel (pictured), the Caps’ director of scouting. “We will rely on Robin to anchor our goaltending this year as well as to add some veteran leadership to the rest of the team.’’ Believe it or not, the Caps’ first exhibition game against Alberni Valley is just three short weeks away.
Nationals in a groove before the provincials Midget AA baseball: Preparations right on track for tournament success for Jim Frost’s host team Don Bodger
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he Duncan Nationals Midget AA baseball squad completed its final tune-ups for the provincial championships that started Thursday. The Nationals won both games in a doubleheader at Campbell River. Campbell River started its pitching ace in the first game, but Duncan Andrew Leong got to him for nine runs in the first Safe slide is made by Duncan Cardinals’ Brady Radcliffe into second base before the throw to Campbell River Tyees’ Connor Hall during a pee wee three innings, including a three-run AA island zone baseball game Saturday at Evans Park. Below, Cardinals’ Cam LeSergent fires a fastball to a Campbell River batter. homer by Jordy Frost to build an 8-1 lead. The margin reached 13-2 at the end of the fifth and then the Nationals seemed to relax a bit after that, as Campbell River scored some late runs to make the final score 18-11. Andrew Larson got on base all four times he batted and Blair Robertson collected three hits. The Nationals also jumped way in front in the second game, 7-1 after four innings and cruised to a 10-5 Peewee baseball: Host team runs out of great win. comebacks in the island AA final game Zach Komst led the offense with two triples. Aaron Frost also hit a Duncan started strong with a 15-1 down.’’ triple. Don Bodger victory over Nanaimo, but then had The Cardinals did exactly that and The Nationals received offensive News Leader Pictorial to pull a rabbit out of a hat with cut the margin with some aggressive production from the entire lineup. some magic to beat Campbell River baseball. n island championship The defence also played well, with 11-10. “Those comeback wins were a repeat wasn’t in the double plays turned by Cam Frame “We had a few huge comebacks in team effort,’’ said LeSergent. cards for the Duncan and Max Winter, while the pitchthe tournament,’’ said Tod LeSerThe final against Oceanside began ing from the two games by Frame, Cardinals peewee AA gent. “We were down 10-5 in that with Duncan in a deep hole, falling baseball team during Aaron and Jordy Frost, Larson, Campbell River game.’’ behind 5-0 right off the bat. But the zone playdowns at Evans Park, Reiya Tomida and Adam Sakuma Another 9-8 nailbiter over Comox the boys clawed back with five runs but they’re savouring a return trip to was solid. Sunday put Duncan into the gold of their own, only to surrender the provincials after placing second Previously, the Nationals took two medal game. five right back to Oceanside in the in the tournament. of three games from the Nanaimo “That really brought the team second. “We did quite well, not quite as Junior Pirates Premier team. together and made us realize we’re Oceanside produced a five-run good as we’d hoped,’’ said Tod The Nationals beat the Pirates inning for a third time to lead 15-6 LeSergent, one of the team’s coaches never out of a game,’’ said LeSer7-1 in Nanaimo. Strong pitching gent. “Hopefully, that’ll carry into after three innings and went on to an by Jordy Frost, Frame and Larson along with Ken Ramwell and boss the provincials this weekend.’’ 18-7 victory after five on the 10-run limited the Pirates to only two hits man Wade Radcliffe. Duncan was also trailing Comox mercy rule. Duncan just ran out of Four kids were holdovers from last and one earned run. 8-5 in the late stages. gas to mount another comeback. year’s island champs — Cameron A double by Larson knocked in “It wasn’t looking all that great,’’ Both teams still advanced to the LeSergent, Jaden Bhopal, Andrew Frame for the Nationals’ first run in provincial playdowns being hosted Strobl and Brayden Radcliffe — and said LeSergent. “I mentioned to the first inning. Two in the second the kids we had two at-bats left, we by Comox and Duncan’s first game came after a Max Winter line drive provided great leadership in the can do this as long as we shut them was against Kelowna Thursday. team’s repeat quest. up the middle to get things going
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and Tomida crossed the plate to finish the rally. The Nationals added single runs in the third and fifth. In the seventh, Robertson’s single was followed by a towering double off the base of the wall by Komst and a triple by Jordy Frost for two more runs. Defensive play in the outfield was solid from Adam Fukakusa, Sakuma and Wes Smith. The same two teams split a followup doubleheader at Duncan’s Evans Park. The Pirates won the first game 12-9. “The normally solid defence of the Nationals disappeared in the third inning, as errors led to three Pirate runs,’’ noted head coach Jim Frost. The Nationals got two back in the fourth on a two-out double by Aaron Frost and then tied the game in the fifth on a Robertson home run. Errors plagued the Nationals again in the sixth, as the Pirates scored six. The Nationals clawed back again in the bottom of the inning with five on singles by Sakuma, Larson, Komst, Jordy Frost and doubles from Aaron Frost and Alex Boos. “Although the comeback fell short, I was proud of how the kids battled back,’’ noted Jim Frost. The Nationals cruised to a 9-1 lead after four innings in the second game and posted a 10-7 victory. Only one unearned run was scored against Nationals’ starter Larson over five innings. He also hit a triple in the second to drive in two runs and Tomida went three-for-three at the plate. The Nationals produced runs from throughout the lineup and the defence was strong. The Nationals played three games Thursday at Duncan’s Evans Park to start the provincials. Friday’s schedule features a noon game against Aldergrove and the Nationals take on Coquitlam Saturday at 9 a.m. The final is at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Club continues a proud tradition Lawn Tennis: South Cowichan treats visitors to a great week Don Bodger
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reat weather, tennis and camaraderie combined to make the 126th Vancouver Island championships and the Cowichan Open a memorable week at the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club. “Most days were not too hot so no complaints,’’ noted SCLTC spokesperson Louise Dwyer. The main tournament had an entry of 128 players, down from last year but still a great crowd. “Many American friends who have been coming for many years returned again this year,’’ Dwyer indicated. “The tennis level was high as usual with many hotlycontested three-set matches.’’ The Cowichan Open is intended to attract the younger players not eligible for the senior events. There was 19 entries this year from the local area, Victoria and Washington state. The silent auction held during the week is the club’s main fundraiser and included the auctioning of seats for the finals in the Royal Box. Winners were treated to service fit for a King. “Lots of volunteers help to ensure that this event runs smoothly,’’ added Dwyer.
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Making contact are: Jennifer Pickering of Salt Spring Island, above, returning a forehand volley to Heather Brown from Richmond in a women’s singles 45s match and Jesal Shah of Victoria, below, sending a shot back to Miro Francisty of Duncan in a men’s 35s singles match at the 126th Vancouver Island Grasscourt Championship. Shah won 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
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owichan can’t afford many setbacks the rest of the season if it hopes to make the Victoria and District Cricket Association playoffs. Cowichan sits in fifth place and will need to win most of its remaining five games on the schedule to qualify. Incogs were the opposition Saturday at St. Michael’s University School in Victoria and pushed Cowichan to the final two overs of the game. Cowichan eventually hung on to prevail by 14 runs for its third victory in a row to improve to 8-6 on the season. Cowichan batted first and was pinned down by some tight bowling and frustrated by the long grass in the outfield that made boundaries difficult to score. After 20 overs, Cowichan was wallowing at 75 for five and had lost most of its primary batsmen. Charles Swart (24) was the only player in the
top of the order to attain any success. But the previous week’s hero, Mits Nakagawa, stepped up and turned the game around with some powerful hitting for 58 runs. He was supported by Dave Norrish (29 not out) and Hassaan Rahim (27 not out). They moved the final score to 198 for six at the end of the 45 overs. Incogs set about their task of chasing the 198 total in determined fashion and reached 119 for three with 16 overs remaining that made Cowichan nervous. The total moved to 172 for five and Cowichan responded by taking some quick wickets to end the challenge and close the innings at 184 all out. Bowling for Cowichan, Steve Cannon took three wickets for 16 runs. Clayton Bodkyn went two for 24 and Nakagawa two for 27. The victory was a little too close for comfort but full credit went to the bowlers for making up for the failings of the upper order batsmen. Next action for Cowichan is Saturday at Shawnigan Lake against the Colts.
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Leech lads, Perry sweep top spots
Skiing summary: Cowichan group makes an impact on the water in Campbell River
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Corsies on the course include: Becky, above, riding Turbo in the poles event during the Vimy Western Riding Club’s games events Sunday and Nia, below, having a barrel of fun riding Daisy in the barrel competition.
he valley’s abundant water ski talent is always evident during the provincial championships. This year’s event at Campbell River’s McIvor Lake kept that trend going with top placings by males and females of all ages. Members of the Victoria Aqua Ski club on Shawnigan Lake and Quamichan contingents both did well. Shawnigan put three boys on the podium in the junior men’s event. Jed Leech claimed the overall title and placed first across the board in slalom, tricks and jump while brother Ben Leech took second in all three disciplines and Desman Perry was third in all three. In Under 21 ladies, Danica Entzminger captured first in slalom but had a crash during jumping and couldn’t complete that event and the slalom which she regularly does for the club. Jessica Erb swept top spot in the women’s events in all three disciplines. The Leech name rose to prominence again in Men’s 3, with Jed and Ben’s uncle Joel wound up in a run-off for first and ended up placing second while dad Gene took fourth in the slalom. Club member Jim Lindsay finished fifth. The Men’s 5 slalom was won by club member Jim Entzminger and first overall in the Women’s 5 events went to Damarais Barry. The younger skiers also made an impression and showed promise for the future. The Girls’ 2 champion in all three disciplines was Jed and Ben’s cousin Nicola Leech. Dawsen Foreman was the Boys’ 2 division winner for slalom, tricks and jumping. Boys’ 3 was loaded with locals. Jake Metcalfe placed third in slalom and jump, with a fourth in trick for second overall; Tyler Lindsay was second in jump and trick and sixth in slalom for third overall; Dallin Foreman snatched third in trick; and Tyler Leech, another of Jed and Ben’s cousins, attained fifth in the slalom. Kyle Fredrickson and Todd Heard skied under the Quamichan banner. Fredrickson finished second and Heard was fourth in the slalom. Metcalfe, Lindsay and Fredrickson are all part of the B.C. development team. A great job by all Cowichan skiers is expected to continue for those moving on to the Westerns and then the Nationals.
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Martin Middleton, left, and Leo Gillespie are grateful to the community for supporting the Cowichan Valley Basket Society through their fundraising blitz of the West Coast Trail.
WCT duo quicker than ever
Age acceleration: Fundraiser a success on all accounts Don Bodger
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artin Middleton and Leo Gillespie proved their fitness is actually improving with age. The dynamic duo shattered their previous time on the West Coast Trail from 12 years ago during a fundraising blitz for Gillespie’s father Peter on the one-year anniversary of his death. At age 24, Middleton and Gillespie covered the 75-kilometre trail in 23 hours, 15 minutes and 38 seconds. At age 36, they did it in 19:38:50, surpassing a goal of finishing in under 20 hours.
“Maybe we will try to beat that in another 10 years,’’ joked Middleton. “Or maybe not. Trail and the whole event was amazing, and the chaffing, well, the chaffing was horrible. I am happy I can laugh about it now.’’ Trail conditions were definitely in their favour, Middleton noted. “No doubt Peter had something to do with the good weather we experienced. Leo had us stop and take a few minutes at 4:16 p.m. to say a few words to his dad. It was very emotional. I felt honoured to be there in that moment with Leo.’’ More than $4,000 has been raised from the event for the Cowichan Valley Basket Society in honour of Peter Gillespie.
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GAS PRICES ARE UP... BUT OUR PRICES ARE DOWN! 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport Utility
2007 Honda CRV
2012 MINI Cooper
LX 5 spd , 2WD 124,212 kms Stk#33-191A
Classic Pepper WHI, 28,085 kms Stk#B1160
17,995
14,995
22,995
$
$
$
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE
4WD SUV 2.4 L 4 cyl 36,861 km Stk#B1131A
2010 Honda Ridgeline EX-L
2007 Honda CRV EX-L
106,848 km, alabaster Stk#B1164
V6 auto, Grey 105,141 kms Stk#33-177A
13,995
$
2012 Ford F150 Fx4 Supercab
Navi, 4WD Cherry Red, 88,929km Stk#B1167
27,995
19,995
$
2011 Honda Ridgeline VP
$
2006 Honda Civic Sedan DX-G
4x4, V6, auto, Grey. 21,786 km
Blue, 4WD, 15,500 kms Stk#32-400A
Sedan, DX-G Black, 180,766 kms Stk#33-108A
Stk#33-163A
29,888
26,995
2009 Honda Civic Sedan DX-A
$
2007 Mazda 5 GS
2010 Honda Fit Hatchback DX-A
Sedan, DX-G Black, 54,777 kms Stk #B1148
4 cyl auto, Gray 127,339 km
5 spd 4 cyl, Blue 54,777 km Stk#B1149
10,995
$
2009 Honda Element LX
8,888
$
$
Stk#33-133B
12,888
9,995
$
$
2004 Honda Odyssey LX
2WD, Alabaster 100,171 km
2011 Toyota Venza V6 auto, AWD, Grey 27,620 km
Silver, V6, Auto, 209,770 km Stk#B1163A
Stk#B1153
14,995
Stk#33-254A
8,995
$
28,995
$
$
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