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Transportation minister makes Malahat Drive safety promise

Calvin Simpson (as the innkeeper Thenardier) leads the cast through Master of the House, the signature number in the Brentwood College School production of Les Miserables, which opened Tuesday in Mill Bay. For more, see page A17.

Responding to Cowichan lobby: Lekstrom says he hopes to begin work on improvements as early as this year

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Teachers poised to walk on Monday Three-day walkout: Schools will be open but district recommends kids stay home Krista Siefken

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hile the percentage of valley teachers who voted in favour of strike action will not be disclosed publicly, this much is certain: Cowichan teachers will start a three-day strike on Monday. “We did try to keep this from affecting the students, but this legislation (Bill 22) is so brutal that if we don’t stand up now, it really speaks to the whole labour movement,” Cowichan District Teachers’ Association president Shellie Trimble said on Thursday, a few hours after the B.C. Teachers’ Federation announced its members had voted 87 per cent in favour of striking. “This is not our ¿rst choice, or even our second or third choice, but when you’re faced with a bill like this, which is so outrageous, we need to respond.” The bill in question is Education Minister George

Abbott’s Education Improvement Act, tabled Tuesday afternoon — shortly after the Labour Relations Board ruled teachers can legally strike for three days in one week, and then one day each subsequent week. Close to 28,000 of the 32,209 BCTF members who voted favoured strike action, while almost 9,000 teachers did not cast a ballot. Trimble, meanwhile, emphasized teachers would not be picketing schools, although they would be utilizing information lines — handing out pamphlets and allowing access to school facilities. Abbott con¿rmed Thursday that schools would remain open to students, and it would be up to parents whether kids show up during the teachers strike. However, SD79 superintendent Joe Rhodes says school buses will not be running, there will be no instruction offered, and parents are encouraged to keep their kids at home as administration and clerical staff will be unable to provide appropriate supervision for students.

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Cowichan District Teachers’ Association members and their supporters rally outside of School District 79 headquarters Monday afternoon. Daycare providers using the schools will be unaffected by the action, and Cowichan parent Dana Arthurs pointed out that since next week’s strike action will be followed by SD79’s two-week break, the majority of local parents have already made arrangements for the third and fourth weeks of March.

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ransportation Minister Blair Lekstrom hopes to make improvements on the Malahat Drive this year. He made the announcement in a scrum Tuesday. “As the minister of transportation I certainly recognize the concerns that have been brought forward and I’m hopeful we can move forward on this, and hopefully have something beginning in this year’s construction, and we’ll see some changes made,” he said. He said that could “possibly” include more centre barriers on the ‘Hat. “We’re looking at it right now. I know there’s a full report about to be concluded by the end of March. But I think there’s opportunity — as there are with many of our highways in this province — in trying to improve some of the safety aspects.” Fueling the safer-Malahat ¿re is Cowichanian Chelsey Dollman’s drive for improvements on the accident-heavy highway. Dollman, along with local leaders like Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley, Cowichan Valley Regional District Chairman Rob Hutchins and Malahat ¿re chief Rob Patterson, met with Lekstrom Feb. 20 in Victoria. “They’ve done a tremendous job,” Lekstrom said of the group led by Dollman. “They came forward understanding that obviously this is really a joint effort from everybody involved, and we’re going to do what we can.” more on A5

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Teen arrested after brick-wielder devastates car windows A 16-year-old Duncan male was held in police custody Wednesday after allegedly breaking vehicle windows and stealing vehicle contents along Whistler Street. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesman Cpl. Kevin Day said the youth was picked up by police at about 10:40 a.m. on Feb. 29. Day said the male is suspected of attempting to

steal items from vehicles as he went along the street, breaking windows of the vehicles with a brick. “Police attended and located the male with stolen cigarettes on him,” Day added. The youth was held in custody on ﬁve separate charges of mischief, Day said, and was expected in court Thursday morning.

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Honoured for a lifetime on the front lines Call to arms: Veteran Duncan-born soldier recognized for his work in Afghanistan Peter W. Rusland

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o Sgt. Maj. George Parrott, caring for his soldiers and sharing battleground honours with them is simply part of his duty. The Duncan-raised career soldier earned one of Canada’s highest military awards, the meritorious service medal, during a lavish ceremony Jan. 26 in Ottawa’s Rideau Hall. Parrott proudly took his medal in stride. “I worked with some good guys and they made me look good. I took the recognition for everyone.” But his wife, Lynda, poked through Parrott’s modesty. “George doesn’t like to brag. I’m really proud of him; our whole family is. It’s quite an honour that he received this award. “It was an honour to be with him, and to meet Gov.-Gen. David Johnston and courtesy Parrott family the chief of defence staff.” Sgt. Major George Parrott pauses for a rest during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, a tour that earned the Duncan native a recent meritorious service medal. Warrant Of¿cer Parrott’s award salutes his serving on Afghanistan’s front sive device) goes off,” he said of the over there, I made sure where I put my what they’re wearing on their feet,” the lines in the Canadian Army’s Kandak bombs rigged with dirty metal. “That feet, then I thought ‘It is what it is’ or Cowichan secondary grad said. Mentor Team 3 from September 2009 sets up the ambush.” you’d go crazy if you think about it all “Most have sandals but a (enemy) to April 2010. Taliban tactics were different in urban the time.” guy who’ll run around has running “I was with the operational menand rural areas, the grandfather said. Parrott’s Dec. 19 birthday was nearly shoes on. tor liaison team of 42 Canadians but “When (¿ghting) happened in the his last. “Clean hands mean they’re ¿ghters, we basically worked with an Afghan countryside, everything just goes off, “We were clearing an area near the not farmers — it can be anybody,” he infantry battalion of about 600,” he told then it’s quiet again — you can hear (Arghandab) river and I found an IED, said of teens used as Taliban scouts. the News Leader Pictorial from home birds chirping. It was very strange but some fairly high-up people were “You keep them away. In the city you in Edmonton. compared to the crap and chaos. debating if was an IED. just mingle with everyone but fast mo“I made sure our eight-man teams “In the city, insurgents attacked a “I have a demolition background torbikes you wave off with your gun.” had what they needed — I was with the prison and police buildings at the same and I walked away from it and a U.S. Parrott called Afghanistan “a beautiAfghan equivalent of a sergeant major.” time.” engineering team blew it up — but ful country, and the people are very Part of Parrott’s job included rescuing The New Brunswick-born soldier they said there were also anti-personnel hospitable — there’s just some people wounded GIs. returned ¿re with a C-8 riÀe holding 30 mines right beside it. ¿ghting for an ideal that’s basically dif“Once the ¿ghting starts and there’s rounds. “Later that day I got a candle in a ferent than ours.” casualties, I’d set up a collection point. Canucks’ guns were “tailored to what muf¿n — my present for not being His units of dispersed teams got one We tented up so helicopters could we wanted to carry. I carried 300 rounds blown up.” fresh meal daily. come in and collect the wounded,” said and a couple of grenades.” Canadians were also helped by savvy “We made a barbecue and ate hard soldier’s son Parrott, 51, who wasn’t hit Amid the excitement, Parrott had little Afghan soldiers in the battle zones. rations too. We lived and worked with on his tour. time for fear of stepping on IEDs. “They really know who’s who and Afghanis, so we also ate sheep and goat “Usually an IED (improvised explo“There’s so much going on. At ¿rst who belongs where — indicators are meat, and rice and corn.”

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“But you have to be careful of where the water’s from. We all got gastroenteritis — it’s constant; bugs you get your bodies never seen because you just ate with your hands.” The 29-year serviceman bunked in a trailer with his “boss” Maj. Andrew Vivian in the country, then inside a forti¿ed Afghan camp in the city. “We’d go into a Canadian camp once in a while too. You don’t want for anything over there. “You have to look at the positive or come back bitter.” Parrott’s best memories include giving his interpreter a Christmas gift of mitts, touques, and ‘Dinky’ cars. “I’d get care packages and I gave him all the chocolate I got. He was crying when he got it and after the holidays his wife thanked me.” There’s a big difference between Parrott’s admitted Afghan “adventure,” and his two tours of Bosnia (1997, 2000), and Croatia (‘92-’93) where he earned two medals. “The Taliban are ¿ghters, but the soldiers in Bosnia and Croatia preyed on the weak — they were bullies.” Thoughts of home helped Parrott stay alive. “I just looked forward to talking to my wife and phoned her every 10 days or so. It would make or break my day to get an email. I’d download pictures and send them to my wife. “I said ‘If I’m hurt, you’ll get a phone call; if I’m killed you’ll get a knock on the door,’” he said of his family’s readiness for the worst. “I didn’t realize how stressful it was until I was on a (killed soldier’s family) noti¿cation team — I was never so emotionally drained.” Parrott now leads 114 soldiers with the Third Battalion parachute company of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry doing what he loves. “I’m probably too old to do anything else. I just help the of¿cers make sure discipline’s upheld.” His next mission could come anytime. “You never know, you just keep training and get briefed. If the call comes, you go,” he said.

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Cowichan teen training to beat athletes at his own game Make-A-Wish: Queen of Angels student matching his skills against a trio of B.C. Lions in EA video game challenge Krista Siefken

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e doesn’t have to leave the couch to do it, but don’t let that fool you — Ryan Rowlinson has de¿nitely been training for his upcoming tournament as part of the Make-A-Wish Dream Team. The 14-year-old Queen of Angels student was selected as one of 10 B.C. teens to participate on the team during the 10th-annual Electronic Arts Challenge at the EA campus in Burnaby this Sunday. That’s where pro athletes, celebrities, EA staff and others will take on the Dream Team during NHL and FIFA matches via Xbox 360. News Leader Pictorial readers may remember Rowlinson from his introduction to Washington Capitals’ forward Alexander Ovechkin via the Make-A-Wish Foundation last year. The Duncan teen has neuro¿bromatosis, a disease where non-cancerous tumours grow

throughout his nervous system. Since diagnosis in 2006, Rowlinson has endured multiple surgeries to remove tumours growing on his spine. And because of his illness, Rowlinson is not allowed to play physical sports like hockey and soccer. “This is why the EA Challenge is so important to kids like Ryan,” Make-A-Wish B.C. executive director Ross Hetherington said in a media release. “Neuro¿bromatosis has taken away his ability to play sports. This event puts our wish kids back in the games that they love, just in a different way.” So Rowlinson will put on his signed Capitals jersey and take on pro athletes like B.C. Lions’ Travis Lulay, Angus Reid and Geroy Simon and Whitecaps’ captain Jay DeMerit. An avid gamer of eight years, Rowlinson often plays as much as two hours a day. That used to be on his Xbox, although now he’s added a PlayStation 3 to his console collection. And tackling NHL 12 and FIFA

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Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin signs Ryan Rowlinson’s jersey last year. 12 should be no problem for the teen who plays sports games almost exclusively. He’s also stoked to check out EA’s playground-esque headquarters. “One of my teacher’s friends works there — apparently they have their own soccer ¿eld and hockey rink, and they have their own spa and a huge kitchen,” he said. Plus, Dream Team members will be given exclusive access to

Dollman was also heartened by the meeting. “He said he completely agrees that the highway is unsafe,” she said. “Numbers or not, he knows the reality of the safety — or lack thereof — of the highway.” But the highlight for Dollman was Lekstrom’s promise to deal with the issue. “(He said) he would put the time and the effort — followed by the money — into making the Malahat safe,” she said. “Those were his words to me.” Hutchins expects solutions to take time, but was similarly happy with the meeting. “We all know it’s not a quick fix,” he said. “There’s no magic wand on this one. It’s a significant infrastructure issue that needs to be resolved. “He was certainly receptive and made a commitment to examine the file and look at the situation.”

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Kent said. “We’ve had worse news, but we want the best value for the community, and to and keep things really stable as we know we will be paying policing again, eventually.” Those bills are expected to resume in 2017 if the next census shows Duncan’s population has moved past 5,000. Duncan’s 2011 census population dunked to 4,932. “If we’re faced with policing costs in 2017 — and they’ll likely be higher than today — then even with a zero budget, we’d be looking at fairly substantial tax increase then.” The 2006 head count showed 5,035 folks living in Duncan, spelling cop costs council began paying, after a review, in 2009, treasurer Peter deVerteuil explained. Duncanites shouldered phased-in policing tabs in 2009, 2010 and 2011. “In 2011, the amount the city budgeted to pay was $1,045,000.” DeVerteuil was busy tallying the savings. “We estimate we’ll have to pay around $250,000 for the ¿rst quarter, to March 31 (2012), then it kicks back to the provincial police tax.”

He ¿gured Duncanites will pay about w $250,000 a yyear toward pprovincial ppolicing, spelling some $500,000 Phil Kent: in savings stable this year, and some $750,000 starting next year. In all, the drop in cop costs could provide up to $3.3 million for necessary city projects — reducing interest costs, while preparing for the return of policing bill in 2017. Council’s leaning toward depositing the annual operational-savings windfall into a reserve account, while using the consumer price index to keep taxpayers current with inÀation. “The primary thing is to avoid debt on things we have to do anyway,” said deVerteuil. “If not for this opportunity, we’d have to borrow $460,000 for the storm pumps.” Other projects may include diking upgrades, road improvements and more.

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his year marks the 70th anniversary of Rose Murakami’s internment by order of the federal government. On March 17, 1942, she and her family — among a total of 77 people of Japanese descent — were forced to leave their Salt Spring Island homes with only as much they could carry. Determined to return, her father Katsuyori eventually brought the family back to the island in 1954. But it wasn’t to their gracious, Àourishing farm that grew berries sought after by the Empress Hotel; it was to an acreage of stumps where the children found weeds they could eat and scoured the seashore for shell¿sh. The intervening years were harrowing. Murakami, now 75, a former nurse and teacher of nursing at UBC, will be talking about those years and her return at an International Women’s Day bag lunch in Duncan on March 8. “I’ll talk about my family’s experience as an example of what happened to people of Japanese descent in B.C. during World War Two,” she told the News Leader Pictorial. “We were all interned regardless of citizenship. My grandparents came here in 1909,” she said. “I have no doubt that B.C. was Canada’s most racist province.” Murakami’s war internment with her parents, three sisters and one brother ranged from an animal barn at Hastings Park; a ¿lthy shack abandoned by miners in Greenwood; and a perpetually Ày-infested one-room shack next to a pig pen in Magrath, southern Alberta. After that they were moved to Slocan Lake under police escort where they were forced to pay for their own incarceration in a shack built of green lumber. When the wood dried, it left gaps for frigid air to freeze the bed coverings. Their water came from communal taps.

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Friday, March 2, 2012

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The taxpayer ATM deserves the odd deposit Policing windfall: Opportunity to cut taxes missed

uncan Mayor Phil Kent is nothing if not prudent. But this time we believe his prudence is a little misplaced. Instead of rolling the city’s recent policing grant windfall back into the pockets of its taxpayers, the mayor and his council have decided to use this surprise to fund capital projects the city would have otherwise had to borrow for. There is certainly logic in the idea of saving the taxpayer interest fees that otherwise would have been paid. But what makes the decision hard to swallow, however, is the premise upon which it was based. Duncan Duncan council — like most municipal should have authorities in this valley and probably this province — is not basing its budgetcut taxpayers ing decisions on what the community a break needs. Instead, it is basing its decision on what the community wants, measured against what the community is willing to pay. And the amount council believes the community is willing to pay is measured only by what percentage it feels it can safely ratchet up taxes from the year that came before. This is why windfalls like the Duncan policing grants are rarely, if ever, handed back to the public. This is why Duncan’s immediate reaction to such a windfall is to reach for the next item on its wish list. This is why a watchdog group has formed in North Cowichan that is getting louder and louder. By and large councils are community builders. They like to add infrastructure. They like to add services. They are surrounded by a municipal staff and by lobby groups motivated to make their area of interest or responsibility bigger and better. And they like to make those groups happy. It’s understandable why councils function in this manner. That doesn’t mean it’s right.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: Duncan song candidate missed The case against

The case for On the opposite page, Dan Hughes writes about how his entry in the Duncan song contest somehow slipped through the cracks. While it’s unfortunate, we don’t really see how the judges had another option. The rules are the rules. If the entry was not received on time, it’s not really fair to the other entries to squeeze it in after the deadline.

Paul Ruszel’s Love This Town was selected as Duncan’s centennial song last Friday.

And then my whole world turned upside down Ashley Degraaf

News Leader Pictorial

ith his honey-do list in mind, he grabs the mirror he was supposed to hang in the bathroom a week ago and eyes it up. Then, panic streaked across his face, says to me, “So what are we going to name this kid anyway?” He is my husband. The situation: my water broke that morning. The conclusion, which I’ve come to, close to two months after our son Jack was born, is you can never be prepared for the arrival of your baby and you can never know what will happen that ¿rst week home from the hospital. Your life goes from playing a leisurely match of crib at the country club to an impromptu game of 52-pick up. There are, however, many things you can do to hang on to your sanity.

Let the crazy times begin. The best place to start relieving clots of chaos is by de-cluttering the mind. Your mind takes a trip to funky town. Yes, I said it, funky town. You see, I told my sister I wouldn’t grow up to be one of those crazy cat ladies. (It’s true. My sister honestly announced in front of family at a Ukrainian Christmas dinner this projected fate of mine. Cruel, I know). Who roped me into this? Mom, Bryan... God, why oh why won’t he sleep? Why can’t you please, please, please make him sleep? Confession: this may be the ¿rst time I have ever spoken so passionately to you, but it’s 3 a.m. There are lighter thoughts too: Oh isn’t my baby the cutest? Pat me on the back ‘cause I did good. And there is daytime television — TLC , What Not to Wear, Say Yes to the Dress, Toddlers and Tiaras... Booyah. This sure is a darn good excuse not to do the dishes.

There are rules and there is justice. The two are not the same and justice is what should prevail. Hughes was able to demonstrate the missing entry was not his fault. The winners had yet to be judged. There were only 11 entries. The point of a contest like this is to create community spirit, not create bad feeling. What would a good neighbour do?

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A simple solution to the mind mess is reading a book. Of couse that happens in between feedings, or during a marathon feeding session, or if your baby has ¿nally drifted off and you’re not too tired, take your mind to another place entirely where poopy diapers, projectile vomit, and post-partum insanity doesn’t exist. Your physical self should be pretty high on the priority list too. Clearly, my brain’s still not completely right side up. Sleep deprivation, lack of nutrients, water, and good health overall can create the whack job in you. Try a bag of Mommy Tea (mixed with herbs to replenish mom’s nutrients after giving birth) from the Matraea Centre on Craig Street. I can’t thank my friend enough for dropping a bag off in a desperate attempt to help a friend out. This is important too: do things that make you happy, whether that’s escaping to the laundry room to take a swig of Lucky, jetting off to

Victoria to by a new pair of Lulus, soaking in a hot bath, painting your toenails, or even simply brushing your teeth (yes, this sometimes gets forgotten). A happy wife means a happy life, right guys? What works just as well is a happy momma is a good momma. Another key strategy to survival during that ¿rst week is letting go. So what if there’s dog hair all over the Àoor, you’re dressing yourself from the wrinkly clothes sitting in the dryer, dishes have invaded all counter space, or that bathroom mirror still hasn’t been hung? No one, even neat-freak great-grandma Betty, is going to judge you. Ashley Degraaf is a News Leader Pictorial reporter off on maternity leave.

Friday, March 2, 2012

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YOUR TURN

Should B.C.’s teachers be legislated back to full-time work? “I’m iffy. Teachers shouldn’t drop everything and leave. Children have the right to learn, but teachers also have the right to a decent wage for things like rent, hydro and gas costs going up.”

“Yes. Our students depend on teachers.”

Brenda Penn, Mill Bay

Kyle Wagner, Duncan

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

Love letter to Duncan falls through cracks

The real Malahat solution is the building of a bridge

Dear editor I see where a lot of people seem to be in favour of extending the centre barrier all the way from one end of the ‘Hat to the other. Great! That might reduce the frequency of accidents slightly, but will increase shut-down times when there is a wreck because it will take emergency vehicles longer to arrive on scene, when seconds are important. I think I have a better solution. Build a toll bridge across Saanich Inlet, in the same general area where the Mill Bay ferry operates, and connect it to the Pat Bay Highway. Charge a $5 toll per car and my guess is it would be paid for in ¿ve years. Bene¿ts would be numerous. It would decrease traf¿c on the Malahat by (I’m guessing) up to 50 per cent, with a corresponding drop in the number of accidents. It would take about 30 to 40 kilometres off the trip from up-island to the ferries and airport. It would create an alternate route if the highway is closed for any reason from snow to downed trees to accidents. It would create numerous jobs while under construction with the accompanying economic trickle-down to the local communities. After it’s paid for we could drop the toll fee or remove it altogether. I for one would be happy to pay even $10 to bypass that hump, especially in snow and/or fog. John Siebring

In my opinion: Song should be heard

e are three musicians who have entertained and played professionally in Cowichan for more than 40 years. On Feb. 16, we entered a song we had composed into the Duncan centennial contest. For reasons unknown, the song never did reach the centennial committee. We feel an injustice has been done, and we have been treated unfairly. We spent considerable time composing both lyrics and music for this entry. This is Duncan’s centennial, a rare occasion indeed, and we wanted to create something that was lasting and beautiful. It is not easy to encapsulate 100 years or more of history into ¿ve verses, but we believe we achieved this. We touched on the scenic beauty of Duncan and her surroundings, the arrival of the ¿rst white settlers, the totem poles that rise tall in our streets, Andrew Leong and the overall charm and friendliness that graces Mount Prevost Middle School Grade 9 students Patrick Poets and Teagan Hill were among those supporting Anti- our city. We especially wanted to pay tribute to the Bullying Day, as they prepare for a Black and White dance at the school gym on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Cowichan people, and their millennia of life here before the arrival of newcomers. Duncan We are extremely proud of what we created. This visionary decision yesterday to fund the new that the ombudsperson’s recommendations are was a song of love. centre. This is a clear sign that we are implemented. CVRD tax hike will be much higher visitors On Feb. 21, I was made aware our entry had but one voice in the Cowichan Valley; thinking, Gerry Masuda never reached the centennial committee. I phoned than two percent acting and co-operating for the greater good Duncan Councillor Sharon Jackson, advising her the song Dear editor of our community. Great leadership was on had been sent to SunFM at 9:46 am on Feb. 16. The CVRD budget rising only two percent? display from every area director to ask thoughtVIHA must wholeheartedly embrace She said it had not been received, even though I Not likely. Depending on area and jurisdiction provoking questions and to share their point knew we had carefully followed all contest rules. I a tax hike of about eight percent is more likely. of view on what Cowichan Valley tourism and ombudsperson’s report immediately emailed her the song and lyrics, and Just watch. Just like every past year, the old economic development means to them. Dear editor bait-and-switch is at work again, talk restraint, Ranjit Dhami Kudos to the B.C. ombudsperson’s of¿ce and she said she would get back to me. I was able to reach her at 10 p.m. that night. She talk about holding the line and then stick it Duncan staff for their recent reports on the closure of said it was a “lovely song,” but there was nothing to them again. I will not be voting in support Cowichan Lodge and Seniors Care in B.C. Part she could do. She stated that the radio station of the 2012 CVRD budget, and you will ¿nd They contain a highly detailed, thoroughly Citizens’ group needs to determine II. had never received our entry. I told her this was out why on March 14 when the real numbers researched critique of our current seniors impossible, that we had received no bounce-back become apparent. if further lodge action warranted care status, and a well-thought-out road-map signal, which would indicate the song did indeed Loren Duncan, CVRD area director to improve seniors care within the VIHA’s Dear editor reach them. I further offered to show her my email Sahtlam/Glenora It is my opinion, this case is far from closure. responsibility area and within the province as records, which would con¿rm this. a whole. Their recommendations are plentiful An injustice was done, and lives were lost, as As we had indeed sent the entry in 26 hours and sound. Health Minister Mike deJong and predicted. Those who were responsible for the Leadership on display in visitors before the deadline, and we could prove this, I VIHA CEO Howard Waldner, now it is up to decision to approve the “proposed residential requested that at least the song be given special centre decision care capacity plan that included the decision to you. In these reports, you have been offered dispensation to go before both committee and Dear editor close Cowichan Lodge” without public consul- invaluable gifts. Let us all hope that you have judges, as this would be easily possible. We still I would like to thank each and every member tation need to be held responsible/accountable. the will, the integrity, the good sense and the had almost three days before a winner was to be of the CVRD board for making a curious and However, the major bene¿t would be to ensure wisdom to accept them wholeheartedly, and announced, and with modern communications, tthat adequate and meaningful discussions are that you will now move quickly to implement that provided ample time. Jackson told me it could all of their recommendations. hheld with the public and those immediately not be done, apologized, and that was the end of iinvolved before decisions are made. Joanna Neilson our conversation. As she is the committee head, I As a minimum, it appears to me that we, Duncan found her attitude strange. tthe 99 per centers, need to convene a citizens “Should action be taken against VIHA for the closure of The three of us thought all of this was quite ccommittee on the closing of Cowichan Lodge. Cowichan Lodge?” More letters online curious. The song had been emailed to 11 other T This committee would be called independent You answered: (67 votes) family members and close friends for their listenoof VIHA, and be convened to examine in Also, read fresh stories every day and share ing pleasure. All received it immediately. The only 83 per cent YES ggreater detail the information now available your thoughts immediately through the comone that did not was, apparently, SunFM. None of rregarding the closing of Cowichan Lodge. It ments function. this made sense. I have enclosed private copies of To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the w would be charged to determine if any further at cowichannewsleader.com my emails, both sent and received, to con¿rm these web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com aaction is warranted against the decision makers facts. Also enclosed are the lyrics. The song is now w who closed Cowichan Lodge, and to monitor uploaded to YouTube. Simply type in My Duncan, A Love Song To A City, and you will ¿nd it at once. I would also like the general public of Duncan and beyond to hear what we created. We are not asking for the contest results to be reversed. What’s done is done. But we do not want Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. to see this song relegated to the trash heap. This response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com was indeed a love song written to a city, a heartfelt You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4 tribute to Duncan, and we believe it deserves better reach you during ofﬁce hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. • Fax it to us at 250-746-8529 than it got.

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Dan Hughes, Steve Avram and Bob Patterson submitted this letter to Duncan council.

A10 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, March 2, 2012

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DUNCAN CELEBRATES

100 YEARS

The City of Duncan Branding Project The City of Duncan is undertaking a project to develop a visual identity that truly reflects our community. The purpose of this branding exercise is to position Duncan as a unique place to visit, work, and live. More than just a beautiful logo, this project will create a visual message that unifies the goals of the City, while identifying Duncan as a destination unlike any other. With your input our goal is to create a brand for the City of Duncan that reflects its people, cultures, heritage, and natural beauty. Together we will develop a brand that fosters civic pride with a style that will effectively achieve maximum exposure across a variety of traditional and digital mediums. So, in a few simple words - How would YOU describe Duncan? _____________________________________________________________ Please visit our online web survey at: www.duncan.ca to share your thoughts. Alternatively, hard copies of the survey may be obtained at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan. Your opinion and experiences are important to this initiative. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. For further information or other suggestions, please contact Tom Ireland, City Hall, 250-746-6126 or email to tireland@duncan.ca.

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A12 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, March 2, 2012

DUNCAN CELEBRATES 100 YEARS New Flag Raising Ceremony

March 4th is the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday. It will be marked by Lieutenant Governor, Steven Point raising

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Entertainment by Duncan Choral Society Legion Colour Party and Cadets. Lieutenant Governor is greeted by Mayor and council and President of the Legion. Town Crier announces the arrival of the Lieutenant Governor. Small ďŹ&#x201A;ags given out by Girl Guides Lieutenant Governor piped in by Cowichan Pipers. Vice Regal Salute. Singing of O Canada, lead by Duncan Choral Society. Lieutenant Governor is helped by Commissionaire to raise the ďŹ&#x201A;ag while the pipe band plays. Flag is raised -- ďŹ&#x201A;y-past Duncan Choral Society sings The Fields of Alderlea. Lieutenant Governor speaks on the ďŹ&#x201A;ag and the importance of community Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks Mayor introduces the winner of the Duncan Song Competition, who sings the song. Legion Colour Party, The Army, Navy and Air force Cadets. Girl Guides follow colour party into the square to help serve cake. Lieutenant Governor piped back to his car. Birthday cake is served

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Friday, March 2, 2012

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DUNCAN CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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March 4, everyone is invited to join His Honour Lieutenant Governor Steven Point, Mayor Phil Kent and Duncan City Council, the Royal Canadian Legion and The Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets, the Girl Guides, the Cowichan Valley Capitals, the Cowichan Pipe and Drum Band, Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Crier and municipal representatives from all over Vancouver Island, to mark the beginning of Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Century.

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Fjellgaard and friends harvest Songs of the Prairies Chemainus: Juno award-winner performs with Saskia and Darrel friends Saskia and Darrel, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Fjellgaard is touring across Canada and Europe with his wife Lynne and their Saskatchewan friends Saskia and Darrel. Both acts are touring fresh collections of songs. Fjellgaard produced a new CD called The Collection, with some of his beautiful old classics recorded acoustically, while Saskia and Darrel just released a new album

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eautiful songs, exquisite harmonies, virtuoso guitar playing, mandolin, pennywhistles and lots of laughter are promised Sunday in Chemainus. The Chemainus Seniors Centre is hosting a concert by Juno Award-winner Gary Fjellgaard and

Gary Fjellgaard plays an afternoon show at the Chemainus Seniors Centre, March 4. called Songbirds, which is hitting the airwaves across Canada. “Fjellgaard is at the peak of his career,” the promo material reads. “Songwriting and performing does not get any better than

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Youth Jammers helps youth through an easy stage The Youth Jammers are back. This long-running youth initiative by the Cowichan Folk Guild giving youth some stage time in front of their peers is back in business this weekend thanks to a new partnership with Island Oak High School. Folk Guild president and event MC Bill Levity said the unplugged event — headlined this

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weekend by rock/ska quartet Redwood Green — said the night allows local youth to get their feet wet playing two or three numbers during the ﬁrst part of the evening, the open stage. “This is a very supportive environment and allows less experienced players to be mentored by those with more stage time,” he said. “The feature band comes on in the second

half for a forty minute set. Redwood Green is a particularly good band for this venue, as comfortable unplugged as they are with their rock show.” The event happens tonight at Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Road, Duncan. Show starts at 7 p.m., performers sign up 6:30 p.m. Tickets $5 audience, performers free. Call 597-0116.

Nothing Miserable about this outstanding production Review: Mill Bay school’s latest production could be best ever Peter W. Rusland

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he rebel yell that is Brentwood College’s phenomenal Les Misérables thrilled Wednesday’s crowd that packed the T. Gil Bunch theatre. Director Edna Widenmaier, musical director Phil Newns, their student cast of professional-level actors, and backstage crew did the seeming impossible: besting Brentwood’s 2011 hit Phantom Of The Opera. As in Phantom, Les Mis’ leads boasted stage prodigies Davin Killy (Jean Valjean) and Maggie Davies (Eponine). But they were nothing without the multi-layered talent of a strong supporting cast, Lorraine Blake’s

pinpoint choreography, and James O’Leary’s effectively simple, muscular sets. O’Leary’s abstract set of an 1800s Paris, as the city of blight, complemented the realistic hodgepodge of wood, wagons and other stuff as the barricade where French students made their brave stand against the forces of France’s brutal dictatorship. Flag-waving Paige Marvel was, well, marvelous as rebel leader Enjolras, Àanked by female students and angry young men including idealistic Marius (Nick Wilson) — whose love of country twinned his amour for Cosette (Hope King). The rebels’ tragic Alamo was made realistic with period ¿rearms, plus foggy gun smoke, and technicaldirector Don Armitage’s haunting lighting. Killy’s version of Bring Him Home, against a silent barricade en tableau, was truly moving. Scenes and songs such as that would surely have made novelist Victor Hugo proud of Brentwood’s L Mis. Les It captured unforgiving cruelty of class c systems personi¿ed in jailer JJavert (Joel Wilson), who tracks pparole-breaker Valjean throughout the show. th Jalvert’s misdirected animosity ccontrasted with Valjean’s unsung hheroism as Killy’s convict keeps hhis word to dying outcast Fantine (Charlotte Wilson) about raising her (C ddaughter, Cosette. The love triangle between Marius aand Cosette was completed by Davvies’ jealous, tough-girl Eponine who fell for Marius. w

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Marius (Nick Wilson) comforts Eponine (Maggie Davies) in Brentwood College’s lavish production of Les Miserables, running until Saturday at the T. Gil Bunch Theatre in Mill Bay. At left is rebel leader Enjolras, played by Paige Marvel. Eponine represented a kid who transcends grinding poverty afÀicting her gutter-trash parents, innkeepers Thenardier (Calvin Simpson) and his wicked wife (Nisan Abdulkader). The Thenardiers’ comic relief during rollicking Master Of The House gave them the right rat-like qualities for later stripping booty from rebel bodies. The rebels’ apathy-busting actions symbolized hard-won changes from

the American and French revolutions — plus during recent struggles in Libya, and Egypt. Toss in Syria’s ongoing strife against tyranny too. But Valjean’s rescuing of Marius, and his forgiveness of Jalvert, showed compassion can snap humanity’s chronic cycle of revenge. Brentwood’s Les Mis brought the majesty of courage, greed, love, sacri¿ce and conviction to life through tricky sung-dialogue, and serious

acting draped in period costumes. The private college’s Les Mis also shows the community value of properly funding arts education. How Brentwood can upstage Les Mis in next year’s show is anyone’s guess. Les Misérables runs until March 3 at the T. Gil Bunch theatre. Call 250-743-8756. Musical-tragedy rating: 10 martyrs out of 10.

Two Cowichan Valley schools combine forces to explore the absurd side of theatre Ann Andersen

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Cowichan Secondary School’s student Courtney Wright plays Alice (centre), along with the cast rehearsing a scene from We’re All Mad Here on Feb. 29 at Queen Margaret’s School’s Fine Arts Hall.

hink Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot; the works of Eugene Ionesco or Harold Pinter. Or even Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. After critic Martin Esslin coined the phrase Theatre of the Absurd in 1961, there was a rash of plays during the next decade that fell into the genre. This weekend, Queen Margaret’s School and Cowichan secondary tackle two of them — both one-acts and set in mental institutions. “I’ve never done an absurdist play before,” concedes Cow High theatre teacher Mike Moroz. Now he’s directing Queen Margaret’s School students in Arthur Kopit’s Chamber Music; and Cowichan secondary students in We’re All Mad Here by Andre Gregory in performances at QMS. “In them, things don’t always make sense in the way we think they should — in the context of our world,” says Moroz “We’re doing them because we want to expose the students to a full range of theatre.” The students won’t only be able to say they’re doing absurdist for the ¿rst time. They’ll also gain

experience from working with students from a different school. “It’s important for the students to see other students in other plays,” explains Moroz. “Often schools don’t do that. “It’s really cool to see the two schools working Chantelle Kirkham: together.” QMS Queen of Spain First up is QMS with Chamber Music, its two plot drivers absurdity and insanity. In the 1961 play, eight women who are — or think they are — famous female historical ¿gures discuss what they see as an outside threat. Susan B. Anthony leads the group that includes Joan of Arc, Amelia Earhart and Gertrude Stein in developing increasingly insane plans to prevent an attack. “It’s a wonderful piece,” enthuses Moroz. “You learn that context is everything. Behaviour can be seen as quite normal or really terrifying. “Is this woman really Susan B. Anthony. She is because she says so — but is she?” After the intermission, his school’s theatre department will take on Andre Gregory’s absurdist play

from 1971. We’re All Mad Here is a funny and often terrifying parallel to Alice in Wonderland, full of characters including the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and Alice, who tumbles down a hole behind the nut house. It is de¿nitely not the Disney version. “This is very different from what the students are used to,” adds Moroz. “It expands their range.” Moroz says the plays will appeal to theatre goers who are interested in theatre in all its forms. Though the term Theatre of the Absurd is applied to a wide range of plays, the most common themes are broad comedy or Vaudeville, mixed with horri¿c or tragic images. Often characters are caught in hopeless situations (the mental institution is a good example) and forced to do repetitive or meaningless actions. Your ticket What: Chamber Music, performed by QMS; and We’re All Mad Here, performed by CSSS. When: March 1, 2, 3, at 7:30 p.m. Matinee on March 3 at 1 p.m. Where: QMS Fine Arts Hall Tickets: $12 at the door; $10 in advance. Contact QMS 250-746-4185 or email receptionist@ qms.bc.ca

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nne Schaefer wants you to spend some time in The Waiting Room. The award-winning singer/songwriter’s sophomore album, The Waiting Room, will be showcased in a CD release party in Duncan Sunday. Already nominated for the Vancouver Island Music Awards 2112 Album of the Year The Waiting Room is described as a concept collection of songs that sing the internal dialogues and personal sound tacks of a number of colourful characters sitting in a waiting room. “Recorded with award-winning producer, Joby Baker (Alex Cuba, The Bills, The Cowboy Junkies, Mae Moore) and Àeshed out with a stellar lineup of musicians including, Kevin Fox, Scott White, Kelby MacNayr and Adrian Dolan, The Waiting Room is a near-theatrical ride that takes listeners through the absurdity, loneliness, passion and piss-off’s of life and everything in between,” Schaefer’s promotional material reads. “From Dinah, who imagines herself as the superheroine, Black Canary and little Lily who wistfully wishes she could walk through walls and meet some aliens, to Beth who poignantly remembers a lost lover and Jacob

Anne Schaefer showcases her new album Sunday in Duncan. who is shocked at the realization that his is suddenly very old even though he still feels like a boy, The Waiting Room seems to touch virtually everyone with its wit, wisdom, grace and grandeur.” Complementing Schaefer’s voice, piano and guitar Sunday will be Sean Drabitt on upright bass, Kelby MacNayr on drums and singer Sara Marreiros. Schaefer plays the Duncan Garage Showroom starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door or $15 advance. Call 250-748-7246.

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Friday Lazy Mike & the Rockin’ Recliner: harp-driven rockin’ blues originals and covers from Chicago to the West Coast and all points in between, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10, or three for $25. Call 250-324-2245. Hans and Lauren: Dance music of at the Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St. Duncan. Cost is $8. Dance is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and the cost includes a light lunch. For info call 250-746-4433 World Day of Prayer: an ecumenical service will be held at Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Cobble Hill, 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Saturday Diggers’ Club: the best antique and collectibles show and sale on Vancouver Island turns 40, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chemainus Elementary School, Gardner Road, Chemainus. With displays, prizes and refreshments. Admission $2. Wagner’s Gotterdammerung: with its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris as

Siegfried — the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts this Live At The Met production broadcast in high-deﬁnition on the Cowichan Theatre’s big screen, 9 a.m. Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $26, $22 student, $24 for seniors, $15 children, $5 eyeGo $5. Call 250-748-7529. Oak Savannah Saturday: the Nature Conservancy of Canada needs volunteers for planting native bunch grasses, and Scotch broom pulling at the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at York Rd cul de sac off of Trillium Terrace. Bring lunch, gloves, trowel if you have one (if not these will supplied) Coffee and hot chocolate will be supplied courtesy of Coffee on the Moon and NCC. Vimy community seeds and song: Seedy Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Masimba Marimba spring music 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Vimy Hall, 3968 Gibbins Rd. Admission by donation. Baking and snack contributions appreciated. For info call 250-715-1961 Choosing the Freedom to Read: join students from Vancouver Island University’s English department at the Cowichan library from 2 to 3 p.m. as they read from a variety of books that have been banned or challenged in regions of North America. This all-ages event is free. For more, call 250-746-7661

Sunday Duncan’s 100th Birthday Celebration: join His Honour Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point in a celebration to mark the beginning of Duncan’s second century. Featuring cake and coffee, a ﬂy-past and the unveiling of the new Duncan ﬂag, and a live performance of the new Duncan song, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kenneth Street in front of City Hall. Call 250-746-9451.

Monday Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group: Bernie Dinter of Dinter’s Nursery will speak about gardening and tools for arthritics, 1 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 486 Jubilee Street, Duncan. Call 250-746-6556 for information

A Small Act: the latest ﬁlm in the Documentary Night at the Cowichan Library series features a young, rural Kenyan student turned a Harvard graduate and a Human Rights Lawyer for the United Nations, who decides to ﬁnd the stranger that changed his life, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 250746-7661 for information. Safe Harbour Respect for All workshop: learn how to learn fair and equitable service for your customers and clients, 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Cowichan Library. To RSVP call 250-748-3112 Cowichan Stroke Recovery Association: invites stroke survivors and family to a weekly session now held at the library in Duncan on Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 250-246-4952 for information. New members welcome.

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Friday, March 2, 2012

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

FUNERAL HOMES

DAVIDSON, Annie Kathleen June 18, 1921 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 18, 2012 Much loved mother to Sharon (Douglas) and Laurel (Richard). Grandmother to Glenda, Denise, Janet, Erin and Brent. Paddy took great pleasure in her twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. The Lord gave Mom a very special musical gift which she shared with so many over the years. She was church pianist in Esquimalt for years and then again in Duncan. She and Laurie (husband of 66 years) were part of an orchestra in Victoria (the Columbians) for over 40 years. Later she entertained at Cairnsmore Place where she lived for three years. We are all going to miss her so much. She was such a sweetheart. To know her was to love her! We wish to thank the caring staff @ Cairnsmore Place who treated Mom as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Thanks also to Dr. M. Model and Dr. L. Klopper. There will be a Memorial Service at the Cowichan Valley Church of the Nazareen on March 10, @ 1p.m. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

250-748-2134

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Bergen, Clifford Earl March 21, 1950 ~ February 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Bergen. Cliff was born in Smithers to Abraham and Melba (Bock). The family moved to Duncan in 1963 and Cliff graduated from Cowichan Senior Secondary in 1970. He met the love of his life, Jackie, and they were married in Ladysmith in 1973. Cliff started his working career at Duncan Texaco as a 16 year old. After his graduation from school, he worked at the Crofton Pulp Mill. Deciding that he wanted to become a heavy duty mechanic, he worked steady graveyards and took the pre-apprenticeship course at Malaspina College during the day. He accepted a job offer from Finning and spent a total of 33 years working with the company, ďŹ rst as a heavy duty mechanic and then later as a parts salesman. Cliff spent his life giving to others. He was a member of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 21 years, serving as a lieutenant and training ofďŹ cer. He spent a great deal of time volunteering with the Sandy Shores Figure Skating club as a parent chaperone and judge. He had the honour of donating bone marrow to a young boy in Switzerland through the Canadian Red Cross. His love for his motorcycle was ďŹ rst and foremost, as he and Jackie spent many vacations travelling on the bike with friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie; his daughter, Heidi and son, Kris. He is remembered by his brothers: Harvey (Shirley), Ed (Elaine), Charlie (Sandie) and Bill (Glenna); his sisters: Pat Burgess, Myrna Stokes and Sandy Fetchko (Andrew), as well as their extended families. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for their care and support through this difďŹ cult time. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, March 4th from 1pm-4pm at Cottonwood Golf Course. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, a donation to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated.

H.W. Wallace JOHNSTONE, Walter James March 19, 1921 February 28, 2012

SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

IRWIN, Robert Roscoe: Born in Dalburn, Alberta April 01, 1929. Dad died peacefully on February 29, 2012 at Sunridge Place. He will be missed by his children, grandchildren great grandson and his many friends. Our thanks to the staff at Sunridge for being so wonderful to Dad. Special thanks to Frank. A celebration of Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held for family and close friends at a later date. H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 CHAMPOUX, Cory Aug. 3, 1966 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 15, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden accidental passing of Cory Champoux, devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Cory is survived by his wife Evelyn Koops, sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dustin and Jared Champoux, parents Evelyne and Harold Champoux, brothers Colin (Joann) and Bret (Annette), nieces Kaitlyn Champoux and Madyson Jack, mother and father inlaw Jeannette and Gerrit Koops, brother-in-law Rich Koops, very close friends, Christine Cairns and Werner Hahner, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Cory was born in Terrace, British Columbia but grew up in the south end of the Cowichan Valley. His love of sports began early, playing minor hockey and baseball in Mill Bay. He met the love of his life, Evelyn, in 1990 while playing for the same fastball team, the Psychos. Cory followed Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radio career to Terrace and Peace River, eventually moving back to the island in 2000. He was employed at the Duncan Country Grocer and later at Duncan Thrifty Foods where he leaves behind many dear friends and co-workers. Cory had an amazing sense of humour and was known for his love of Monty Python, SNL, movies, books, and beer. He was an avid lover of sports including baseball, NFL and College Basketball. He was an awesome cook and would often be found in the kitchen cooking or on the patio bbqueing new recipes that he had seen on cooking shows such as his favourite Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Cory was a big kid when it came to roller coasters! On their family vacation in 2009 to Anaheim, he got to ride the best roller coaster ever! at Magic Mountain. Recently, when the family was planning a trip to Hawaii, Coryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no roller coasters in Hawaii!â&#x20AC;? However, the true loves of his life were his wife Evelyn and his fantastic sons, Dustin and Jared. Cory recently became active and joined a gym and would often be seen walking around his neighborhood and to and from work. He was also closely involved with his sonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sports, either coaching baseball or helping out with the basketball team or with many of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraisers. A Celebration of Coryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 1pm at the Crofton Hall, 1681 Robert Rd, Crofton. Refreshments to follow at the Crofton Hall. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made in his memory to Duncan Minor Baseball Association, Mid Island Mustangs Baseball Club, Duncan Junior Basketball Association or Cowichan T-Birds Basketball Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. If mountains crumbled to the sea, there would still be you and meâ&#x20AC;? Online condolences can be placed at http://www.hwwallacecbc.com

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DEATHS FOX, Kalvin Mark Aug. 16, 1937 - Feb. 27, 2012

Following a battle with cancer, Kalvin passed away peacefully on February 27, 2012 at Campbell River Hospital surrounded by family members. He decided his last moments. Kalvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was about love and dedication to his family and friends. Predeceased by his mother Patricia Rhone, brother Ken and his beloved granddaughter Lauren Hope Fox. Our hearts are heavy but his love of us; wife Gail, daughter Kelly Belanger, son Greg Fox, granddaughter Brittany Belanger, Megan Fox mother to Ethan Fox and Evan Fox, sisters Donna Gabriel and Tina Hansen and too many nieces and nephews, will help us through our deep felt grief. Respecting Kalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes there will be no memorial service and no ďŹ&#x201A;owers. If you wish to make a donation in his name to any charity or organization of your choice please do. In memory of his granddaughter Lauren, Kal was able to donate his corneas for transplant. The Fox family would especially like to thank Dr. Gunther Klein for the respect and compassion given to Kal while under his care. UZZELL, Ivy July 24, 1920 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 26, 2012 Ivy passed away at the age of 91, at Cairnsmore Place where she resided for the last three years. Predeceased by her Father and Mother Edward & Ada Tyson; Husband Jack Uzzell; oldest son John Uzzell, & Brother-in-law Roy Perry. Survived by Sister Connie Perry; sons George Uzzell (Susan), Robert Uzzell (Erin) Kenneth Uzzell (Susan), Ian Uzzell (Mavis), and Daughter-in-law Bonnie Uzzell. Granddaughters Tami Uzzell-Paulos (Gus), Crystal UzzellModras (Mike), Brannon Uzzell, Kelly Uzzell (Roger), Marla Uzzell (Kyle), Amie Uzzell Achurch (Adrian), Megan Moskalyk (Kelly), Terra Pastuck (Tommy), Amanda Aitken (Jeff), and much loved Great-Grandchildren Kylie, Jana, Alexandria, Spencer, Jace, Maddox, Hayden, Paige, Olivia & Bryce. Ivy was born in Darwen, Lancashire, England, the eldest of two daughters. Ivyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was a coalminer, but for his health he moved his family to the Isle of Man when Ivy was three years old. Ivy was raised in Ramsey, Isle of Man where her parents owned and ran a Sweet Shop. As a youth she played Field Hockey and excelled at swimming. As a young woman she volunteered with the Red Cross and worked in a Butcher Shop. Ivy met Canadian born, British Airforceman Jack Uzzell in May 1940 through a friend. She became a War Bride when they married May 6th, 1945. Their ďŹ rst son was born in Ramsey before she came to Canada in 1947 on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queen Maryâ&#x20AC;?. She landed in Halifax and took the train across Canada with her 1 year old son John to Vancouver, where Jack took her on to Duncan, Vancouver Island. They lived in Cowichan Station for a few years, then bought a house in Cobble Hill in 1955, where they lived for over 50 years, raising ďŹ ve sons. Ivy had a busy life running their house and home and keeping up to her ďŹ ve boys. Ivy had a positive outlook on life. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. Ivy and Jack enjoyed extensive traveling, and their Church and faith were a big part of their lives. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Cairnsmore for their excellent care, humor, and compassion they extended to Ivy. Service to be held at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in Cobble Hill on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with a tea to follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

Friday, March 2, 2012

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

LOST AND FOUND

IN LOVING MEMORY of

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

We would like to thank all our dear friends and neighbours for the beautiful ﬂowers, cards and condolences in the recent loss of my husband Tom. Words cannot express our appreciation. Yours truly Elaine Hatton & family

RICHARD MCLEISH

Mar 2, 1965 - Dec 31, 2004 We watched you suffer, We heard you sigh All we could do was Just stand by and cry. For when the time came, We suffered too For you never deserved What you went through. God took your hand and we had to part He eased your pain but broke our hearts. Seven years have passed since God took you away, We will always miss you and will love you each and everyday. Mom, your loving family & friends.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310.3535

RONNIE MATTIN Sept 11, 1933 March 4, 2001

For 100 life times are souls have been link. Together we will see the end of time.

COMING EVENTS

Love always Lavonne

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COWICHAN SECONDARY DRY GRAD COMMITTEE asks for your bottle/can recycling donations. Please recycle at Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot on Norcross Rd under the name Cowichan Senior Secondary Dry Grad 2012. Thank you in advance for your donations!!!

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Let’s get personal… the right person is out there somewhere! let us help you ﬁnd them... We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ﬁle numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

PERSONALS

55 YEAR SWM, non-smoking, would like to meet slim, active lady for friendship, social & outdoor activities in south & mid Island. Must like animals. Reply to PO Box 31143, Victoria, BC V8N 6J3

ARE YOU a gentleman that is loyal, caring and fun loving...someone who enjoys the company of a lady to share similar interests in live theatre, dining over good conversation and a nice glass of wine, walks along the ocean or in nature, gardening, boating, weekend drives in the countryside; also traveling to interesting places for R & R. Someone who is a N/S, between the ages of 52-64, is ﬁnancially independent and who cares about others as well as himself. I truly believe life has a deeper and richer meaning when shared with someone special...someone to laugh with, care about and share. I am an educated professional with a heart that is kind, affectionate and fun loving. I am a good listener and genuinely care about others as well as for myself. I believe friendship is a nice beginning...and perhaps from this, something beautiful and long term will blossom. If you ﬁnd what I share attractive, I would love to hear from you. Please respond to File # A965 c/o The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4, or email

YOUNG at heart, 47 SWM, looking for a female, 35-51, that likes the outdoors and working out. Camping, hiking, movies and the ﬁner things in life. If sitting at home with the ﬁre and a glass of wine sounds like something that would interest you, please email so that we see if our interests are mutual. Please email me at gullicksonjohn35@yahoo.com.

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PERSONALS

Expecting a Baby or Planning a Wedding? Be sure to check out Welcome Wagon’s Baby Shower and Bridal Showcase!

Sunday, March 25, 2012 Travelodge Hotel Duncan Exhibitor Displays, Fashion Shows, Giveaways, Great Prizes. FREE ADMISSION To register please visit welcomewagon.ca or call Marsha at 250-732-3315

Chris Hearsey CONGRATULATES

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Recognize Habits and Patterns • Grief/Loss • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence For Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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INFORMATION HYPNOSIS TRAINING

Earn $75 - $100/hr. Helping people, help themselves, class conducted by Dave Large, Past President of the Canadian Hypnosis Assoc. Classes start March 24 & 25. 250-597-2541 www.davelarge.com

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Babysitter available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 4 years experience babysitting. I am 15 years old and am very responsible from a Christian upbringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

LOST long-haired honey-coloured cat, white ruff, Fleur. Disappeared fm car around Hwy #1, Duncan. REWARD $50. Call 250-475-7516 in Victoria. The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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CBI Health Centre – Ingram is a multi-disciplinary clinic. The successful applicant will be working with physiotherapists, massage therapist, orthotist as well as an occupational therapist. We are seeking someone who works well independently as well as a team player. The applicant must have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, computer literacy and be able to multi task. Interested applicants may apply by e-mail (duncaningram@cbi.ca), fax (250-746-6945) or in person to 204-149 Ingram St.

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Salt Spring Island Abattoir CUSTOM SLAUGHTER AND PROCESSING OF RED MEAT AND POULTRY. The SSI Agricultural Alliance is now looking for Expressions of Interest and creative proposals from individuals, groups or other entities who are interested in running ongoing operations of the abattoir as well as anyone interested in being part of the operating team for this exciting new local food venture. For more information contact: annemacey@shaw.ca or mail to SSI Agricultural Alliance, 106 Old Scott Rd. SSI V8K 2L6 Please reply by March 15th

*Answering telephone calls and assist with general inquires *Data entry *Assist in office procedures including preparation of letters, memos, reports and general correspondence *Order and maintain office supplies *Provide administrative support to office administrator

Requirements: *Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

*Previous experience as ofﬁce assistant *High School diploma

The position will eventually lead to Full Time.

Apply to: keri@heli-log.com or Fax 1-866-810-6167 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WORK with people like you who have a passion for ﬁnancial planning. We’re a bunch of fun folks who love nothing better than building long- lasting relationships with customers. And right now, we need likeminded Financial Planners to help our clients select the perfect plan, investment or insurance need at our Beverly Corners Branch. This branch is about to move into a brand new open-concept space to be able to help more customers. So you’ll have some room to do cartwheels. Or not. Visit www.coastcapitalsavings.com for details.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, March 31st & April 28th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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250 746 4824 746-4642 Fax: 250 Fax: 250-746-4642 186 St.,St., Duncan Email: dobsonsglass@telus.net Steamed Thermal Pane Replacement, 186Ingram Ingram Duncan Glass, Mirrors, www.dobsonsglass.com Thermal Panes & Screens opposite Post opposite Post OfﬁOfﬁ ce ce

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*Ability to effectively work with tight deadlines and last minute requests

LOST - Ladies (brand new) prescription glasses, black & silver Versache frame. Friday night Feb 17th, outside Superstore or Winners parking lot. $100 Reward. Call 748-2768 evenings.

Winner of our $100 furnace oil draw. You could be a winner too. Call for details!

with File # A965 in the subject line.

PERSONALS

CHILDREN

LOST AND FOUND

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

MISSING: Golden Retriever named “BASIL”. He was released from our yard on Vaux Rd. in Glenora on Feb 12. He was spotted near the Glenora store and surrounding area between Feb 12-15 but nothing since then. He is a very friendly boy, 18 months old, no tattoo, not ﬁxed and not wearing a collar. He answers to “Basil or Mr. B”. His family need him back very badly. Please call if you have found him or have seen him. Reward if found. Please call (250)7480611

ADMINISTRATION

THEATRE FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER COWICHAN THEATRE (CASUAL OPPORTUNITIES) Casual Theatre Front of House Manager opportunities are available at the Cowichan Theatre, within the Arts & Culture Division of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The Front of House Manager organizes the Front of House Staff and supervises the execution of Front of House duties for the Cowichan Theatre to provide for the comfort, enjoyment and safety of all theatre patrons and volunteer ushers. If you have experience working with the public and/or performing theatre public relations work visit our website to view the full job opportunity including quali¿cation requirements and application instructions. www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

HELP WANTED An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

BENWEST LOGGING LTD. Grade Hoe Operator required immediately. This is a camp job. Shift is 14/7. We have everything from overlanding to full bench. Competitive wage and benefits package. Email resume to office@bwlog.ca or fax to 250-287-4342. BENWEST LOGGING LTD. Heavy duty mechanic required immediately. This is a fulltime camp job. Shift is 14/7. Experience with fat trucks, hydraulic and cable equipment is preferred. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Email resume to office@bwlog.ca or fax to 250-287-4342.

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HELP WANTED

Customer Service Representative 2 Full-time – Cowichan Commons Branch Job Posting #2012-015 Island Savings Insurance Services has an opening for a permanent full-time Customer Service Representative 2 (CSR 2) to work at our Cowichan Commons branch. The CSR 2 is responsible for providing personal lines insurance sales and service to members of Island Savings. This position identifies and meets the insurance needs of our members by processing insurance-related products, cross-selling insurance and banking products and services, and making appropriate referrals. Key accountabilities are for the accuracy and timeliness of transactions, the quality of service provided, as well as the achievement of sales plans and goals. A Level 2 General Insurance license is required. As one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, Island Savings offers superior health and financial benefits along with ongoing learning and skills development. This is a permanent full-time position covering a Monday to Friday shift with a Saturday rotation. Individuals interested in this position should submit their application by Wednesday, March 7 to: Careers@iscu.com Attention Agency Manager Island Savings Insurance Services Cowichan Commons For more information on Island Savings and the above position, visit iscu.com

Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Limited ISCareer_CSRCC_CNL2col.indd 1 28/02/2012 Partnership Manager Posting

9:26:50 AM

The Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Limited Partnership (HFLP) is posting a position for the Manager of our company, part-time to start. Purpose of Job: The purpose of the HFLP Manager’s position is to develop and implement a business and marketing plan and to oversee the operational aspects of HFLP, reporting to the Board of Directors. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Duties and Responsibilities • Research and oversee business and marketing planning; • Implement business and marketing plans approved by the Board of Directors; • Analysis of business and operational functions and recommendations development for improvement; Administrative Duties • Direct the financial and production goals of the company; • General financial and accounting reporting and oversight; • Staff and contractor, consultant oversight; Reporting • Reporting to the Board of Directors; • Reporting with or through the HFLP Board to the Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Society • Reporting to the First Nations host office as required; • Out-of-office reporting for WCB, safety and accountability, etc.; • Accounting for and reporting activities regularly in both verbal and written form; • Responsive to any and all forms necessary to maintain HFLP in good standing. Requirements: Education and Experience: • Strong knowledge of the commercial and aquaculture industry and seafood market; • Demonstrated successful commercial fisheries start up, company growth, please detail knowledge of commercial fisheries • Knowledge of all applicable legislative regulations, commercial requirements, business requirements; • 5 years business administration, General Knowledge: • General managerial skills; • Financial reporting and accountability; STATE EXPECTED SALARY and ANTICIPATED HOURS WORKED Submit resumes by Friday, March 16, 2012, 4pm to: Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Board of Directors, C/O Halalt First Nation 7973 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5

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BUSY MULTI-PHYSICIAN medical clinic looking for a well organized permanent part-time MOA with a strong ability to multi-task. Experience with electronic records system an asset. Please fax resume to 250-746-4473.

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

HELP WANTED

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Full time @ 35 hrs/week Qualifications: Post secondary training in counselling or social work. Thorough knowledge of resources in the Cowichan Valley. Good writing skills and computer skills. Ability to keep statistical information and orderly files. Commitment to person wellness. Valid Drivers licence and safe reliable vehicle. Preference will be given to qualified persons of Aboriginal ancestry. Duties: Provide support for Aboriginal families. Provide individual counselling. Facilitate parenting groups. Work from strength based approach. Develop case plans and set goals based on needs of clients. Liaise with organizations on behalf of the clients. Assist clients in exploration and identifying problematic areas of their lives. Referrals based on clients needs. Report to proper authorities when protection issues are identified. Deadline: March 9, 2012 @ 4:00 PM. Submit resume and cover letter with current references to: Laura Belle Elliott - FSW Coordinator, Hiiye`yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society. P.O. Box 1015, Duncan B.C. V9L 3Y2 or drop off at: #1065462 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, B.C.

HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent beneﬁts. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental beneﬁts, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to Attenservice@jubileerv.com tion Steve Joyce - Service Manager

Warmland Housing Manager Warmland House in the Cowichan Valley is a purpose built facility that contains 30 emergency shelter beds to house the homeless as well as 24 transitional housing apartments for people living with mental illness or addictions issues who need some support in transitioning back into the community. The Warmland Housing Manager oversees the dayto-day operation and maintenance of Warmland by performing duties such as developing and ensuring adherence to residence policies and procedures, supervising staff, budgeting, community development, and ensuring residence maintenance and safety. Quali¿cations: • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent • Recent related experience of four years • Sound judgment and excellent problem solving/ crisis management skills • Intermediate PC skills in using Microsoft Of¿ce • Valid Driver’s License and access to a car • Demonstrated supervision and management skills • Good understanding and knowledge of mental illness, addictions, trauma and concurrent disorders. • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation skills. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with funders, staff, clients and caregivers. • Strong community development experience • Budget preparation and monitoring skills.

LINE COOK required for the Oak & Carriage Pub. Minimum at least 3 years experience. Call Gerry or Lloyd at 250-746-4144 for interview.

Email resume by March 9th 2012 to anne.hodge@cmha.bc.ca or fax 250-748-2606. For a more detailed job description please visit our web site at www.cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca

Editor

Lake Cowichan Gazette The award-winning Lake Cowichan Gazette has an opening for an editor in their one-person newsroom commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce some news copy and editorials, take photographs, and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The editor will also be expected to work closely with the publisher and staff in production and advertising. You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism: •Search-engine optimization of all content; •Content curation; •Social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and trafﬁc generators – listening and participating in the conversation; •Blogging; •Web management systems. The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press publication, covers the vibrant and growing communities of the Cowichan Lake area on Vancouver Island. Please forward your cover letter and resumé by March 2, 2012 to: Lake Cowichan Gazette Attention: Dennis Skalicky 170E Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone. 250.749.4383 or Fax. 250.749.4385 publisher@lakecowichangazette.com

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE COWICHAN Valley Liquor Store requires Part Time and Full Time Salesclerks. Serving it Right required. Knowledge of wines an asset. Please drop resume off at 6474 Trans Canada Highway. Tremendous Opportunity! For career driven sales associate experienced in ﬂoor, window coverings. Interior design training, experience, portfolio an asset. Submit resume, references: Drawer # 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7

HOME CARE/SUPPORT LOCAL LIVE-IN caregivers! Approx. $1920 per month - 40 hours/week. www.paciﬁccaregivers.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Full-time position in PatientCentered Practice. Must be experienced and well-organized, and have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Cleardent software, an asset. Submit resume in person to 4555 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo, BC

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CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

HELP WANTED

SALES

VOLUNTEERS Jumpstart Sales & Mrkt is hiring for Shaw Cablesystems

Seeking a full-time Business Outside Sales Consultant in the Duncan area. Responsible for canvassing and acquiring new business customers. Base Pay $18 per hour plus comm & vacation pay. To apply, FAX 1.800.995.9996, email ShawJobs@JumpStartCorp.com

or call 1.800.506.6592

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT; An exciting opportunity now exists to join Ideal Protein! Due to growth of the company, we are searching for enthusiastic, hard-working, and driven Regional Development Consultants to join the Ideal Protein team! Job Description This job will require the qualified candidate to introduce our company’s products and services to potential clinics that operate in facilities run by Health Care Professionals. The Regional Development Consultant duties may include but are not limited to: Open new accounts on a monthly basis - Provide overall coordination of training and support in order to ensure business development - Participate in tradeshow exhibits and related promotional activities - Attend monthly conference calls and or training seminars - Provide monthly reporting to corporate to track activity and progress - Work to build a team to further develop and service the territory Requirements - Comfortable working in a 10-99 / commission only environment - Associate’s Degree or above - 2+ years of Outside Sales experience Sales background in pharmaceutical, medical, or Healthcare products/services - Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships (i.e., a “people person”) - Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software and internet proficiency - Excellent verbal/written communication, strong negotiation and presentation skills Highly disciplined, independent, entrepreneurial, confident, well organized self-starter Ideal Protein Offers - Aggressive compensation structure Unlimited earning potential Professional growth opportunities Here’s YOUR opportunity to capitalize on a genuine career opportunity! If you are a motivated, high energy individual who is looking to take the next step in their career, APPLY NOW! About Us Ideal Protein is an international company that manufactures and distributes products to health professionals. We are the only company in the weight loss industry that provides continuing education, development workshops and private and public lectures on weight loss, nutrition and the application of our products. This is a complete method and not just a simple product! We strongly emphasize education and understanding. When you follow our weight-loss method, you will learn why you gain weight and learn how to lose it. More importantly, we will give you the tools you need to keep the pounds off after your weight loss goal is achieved. Please contact: M. Galipeau (819) 664-6134 mgoffice@idealprotein.com

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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

WORK WANTED CARING ANGEL Home Care Services, light housekeeping, companionship & meals. $18/hr. (negotiable). 250-748-0284

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-748-6568

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069. FIR FIREWOOD, $180 cord, split & delivered in Duncan area. (250)701-2532 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN- 3 Families Stonehouse Place (off Maple Bay Rd, Sat, Mar 3, 8am-1pm. Furniture, tools, freezer, mini fridge, ﬁshing tackle, wine making equip, household items, patio set & much more. Everything priced to sell!

CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT Store opening soon in Crofton! Women, Children & Infant wear. Please call 250-7325537 to consign your items.

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN view mobile home in quiet Edgewater Terrace located in Cowichan Bay. 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, nicely updated throughout, including windows, furnace, etc. $84,900. Call 250-597-7847.

2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Avail now. $800. 250701-1914 or (250)701-1919 2-BDRM WATERFRONT apt., Cow. Bay / Cherry Point area. Quiet, cat ok. $750./mo. Brian (250)715-8875. $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM Condo, 2nd ﬂoor, corner unit. 5 appl’s, new laminate ﬂoors. N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Avail. immediately. $850./mo, lease. Pls call (250)477-8046,(250)883-3204.

DUNCAN, Sat, March 3, 10-3, 1242 Kathleen Dr., off Maple Bay Rd., off Mckenzie. Many sundry ﬁne tools, including a Work Mate bench, a shop vac, & even a pair of cross country skiis & boots.

C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Mar 4, 2012. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812.

MORTGAGES

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

DUNCAN: 55+ condo, clean, bright, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $795. Call (250)746-5669. Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

* All local, in COWICHAN!

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities _____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

Swap Meet Cobble Hill Hall

Under new management. Every Sunday, 10am-3pm. 3550 Watson Ave. 250-743-7018 JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 310.3535

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! 2006 Honda CBR 600RR6 Limited Edition motorcycle, NAD stereo system, Samsung 32” LCD, 34” Leather motorcycle pants, U-Boat belly boat, mini bar fridge. 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?

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CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $625 & $700. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

HOMES WANTED

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

(250)748-3729 CROFTON- 2 bdrm, bright, in suite lndry, parking. (Immed) $780 + utils. 250-210-0756.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, stove natural gas. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850+ heat & cable. Call Gerry (250)746-4144, (250)715-6218

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 FREE Heat, hotwater & 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 & ﬁshing. One bedroom in Duncan. $650 per month. Non-smoker. 3 References & damage deposit required. Front apartment above Island Mediquip next to 49th grocery store. (250)748-0190

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRAFTING & DESIGN

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

TREE SERVICES

WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

PROFESSIONAL PRUNING of fruit trees & application of dormant spray by Certiﬁed Applicator. Call Jens, ISA Certiﬁed Arborist, Beechwood Tree Service. (250)715-7910.

Austerman Business Services Bookkeeping. 250-3243357. Specializing in Trades: Honest & Affordable EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313. QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.

CARPENTRY COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362

DESIGN FOR PERMIT. 26 years experience. Integra Design 250-381-4123.

HANDYPERSONS

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

A1 Hauling/Delivery

PLUMBING

FENCING

250-510-4745

www.westcoastfountains.ca

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER 28 yrs. exp. - Renos & New. Reliable. (250)616-0990.

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

EXPERT JOURNEYMAN carpenter, 30 yrs exp. For all carpentry facets. 250-732-3605.

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646

ELECTRICAL

DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Call Raymond (250) 324-3202 email: rbruvold@shaw.ca

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS WE’RE ON THE WEB

FOR YOU! Call 310.3535

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883

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Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MODULAR HOMES

SUITES, LOWER

SUITES, UPPER

MEADES CREEK- 2 bdrm suite, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, lndry. $575. Call (250)210-0756.

NEW Mill Bay Mobile Home. 1000sqft, 2Br/2Ba. Fridge, Stove, Dw & laundry hook-up, sm. yard. No Smk. Pets Neg. 2 homes available. $900. Call Ash 1-250-661-4066

COBBLE HILL/SHAWNIGAN: Lrg, 1 bdrm grd level, sep. entry, F/S, shrd lndry rm, N/S, N/P. Quiet area, util’s incld’d, $750 mo. (250)743-7611.

DUNCAN, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft, upper suite w/ private entrance, f/s, d/w, w/d, large deck in country setting, refs req, N/S, N/P, $1080 mo incls hydro. Avail immed. Call 250-715-7412. DUNCAN: RENO’D quiet cozy bachelor. Heat, H/W, electric & parking incld’d. Laundry avail. NS/NP $450. 250-597-3756. DUNCAN: 3 bdrm on Sherman Rd. Inclds hydro, appls, big back yard, $1200/mo. NP/NS. Available Apr. 1st. Call (250)510-5526.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas (250)710-7515 250-748-3412

SMALL PET OK Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm, Laminate & carpet, fresh paint. Rent incls Heat & Hot Water. (250) 748-1304.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN- (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

COTTAGES DUNCAN 1-BDRM cabin, $485, near town, quiet, NS/NP, small pet negotiable, parking. Call 250-597-3756. DUNCAN: PRIVATE RV, near town, quiet, NS/NP, small pet nego., $425. 250-597-3756.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS 3bd, 1.5 bath, study, fenced, storage shed, $1200+1/2 hydro, pets ok. 250-746-7444 CHEMAINUS. COUNTRY Duplex. Ranch style, 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appliances. Carport & small storage shed. 4 kms from town. NS/NP. Avail. now. $950./mo. (250)618-9655. Duncan Duplex, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., fenced yrd w/shed, walk to town. N/S, ref’s req. Small pet considered. $975/m + utilities. Avail. Apr 1. (250) 746-6007 DUNCAN- LRG, fully reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, self cleaning oven, 5 appls, fenced & priv yard, fruit trees, country kitchen, utility room, lrg living room, 2 car prkng, quiet area, on bus route, near hospital, $1150 mo. Call (250)597-3529 or 250-510-4372.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm suite, ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $730 mo + utils. 250-597-0617 SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Avail. March. 1st, on private property, 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D hook-up, large deck. Pets neg., ref’s req’d, $950. Call (250)743-9897.

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS! Call 310.3535

COBBLE HILL- 2 Bdrm Carriage home, 5 appls, quiet location. NP/NS. Available Apr 1. $825+ utils. (250)888-3586. COBBLE HILL (very private, near Mill Bay), charming spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, 4 appl’s, wood/electric heat, NS/NP, $1150 + utilities. Ref’s. (250)701-2400 COWICHAN BAY, 1/2 acre, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, split level, F/S/DW. Pet considered, Mar 1st. $1095. (250)746-6835 DUNCAN, 2 bdrm mobile on acreage west of Duncan. Outside animals. Woodstove. N/S. Ref’s. $625/mo. Apr 1. 250246-4677 or 250-732-0808. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Beautiful home, NICE neighbourhood close to town, schools & hospital. Newly reno’d, natural gas, W/D, F/S, D/W, lrg private yard & deck. $1275 mo + utils. Apr. 1. N/S, N/P. Refs. Call 250-883-8100. DUNCAN 4-BDRM, new renovation, 1600 sq ft, bright, lrg yard, sxs duplex near hospital, schools. N/S. $1200.+ utils. Call 250-710-9769. DUNCAN- LOG house on shared acreage, 2 bdrm loft, F/S, W/D, woodstove, N/S, horse boarding facilities negotiable, ref’s. Avail April. 1, $1400 mo. Call 250-510-6726. House on acreage for rent. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, rancher, full basement, Cowichan Bay, $1400/m. (250)748-0109 MILL BAY 3 bdrm, Telegraph Rd, totally reno’d, $1150/mo, NP, NS, No partiers/drugs. Elect heat. Will check ref’s. Avail Mar 15. 250-929-7330 NORTH COWICHAN- small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W/D, separate garage. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)746-5290 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 SALTAIRE- SEMI detached bungalow, 2 bdrm + ofﬁce, 1000sqft, bright, hdwd, 5 appl’s, $1100 + hydro. Avail. March. 1st. 1-250-658-1656. SHAWNIGAN RANCHER. Secluded, 2+ bdrm. Quiet, steps to lake. $1050. (250)888-5850. YOUBOU, 3 bdrm house, 1 bath, $700 mo + utils. Call 778-440-4677.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION SHARE LARGE 4 bdrm suite, 1-bdrm avail. $425 inclds utils/ cable. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. (Immed). Call 250-740-5619.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM suite in heritage house; central,very private, quiet; suit one person. N/s,n/p $675 utilities incl 250-7464583 CHEMAINUS, 1 bdrm, level entry, all util’s & internet, shared laundry. Absolutely N/S. 1 Pet considered. Quiet creekside home. $595/mo. Avail now. Ref’s 250-210-0683 CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail. April 1st. Call (250)246-1546.

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CROFTON- 1 bdrm new suite, walk to ocean. Shared laundry, gardening space, N/S. Refs req. Avail now. $700 mo hydro incl’d. (250)732-4535. CROFTON, 1 bdrm, 900 sq ft, priv ent, walk-in closet, wheelchair friendly, F/S, D/W, W/D, next to the Seawalk, N/S, N/P, avail March. 1, $650 mo. Call 250-732-6282. CROFTON- LARGE, bright 1 bdrm+ possible bdrm in garage, ocean view, all appls, priv entrance, barbecue, garden area, close to all amenities, quiet neighbourhood, pets negotiable. $650+ utils. Call (250)246-2661. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.

TOWNHOUSES DUNCAN: NEWER 1200 sqft 2 level 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, stainless steel appls, hrdw ﬂrs, W/D, walk to town, fenced yrd. Mar 1. $950. (250)857-3317.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, above grd, very bright, priv entrance, parking, W/D hook-ups. $725 inclds utils. NS/NP. Call (250)701-8075.

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aturday, March 3 is the fourth annual Lacrosse Rocks For Africa dance at the Duncan Community Lodge at 8 p.m. It’s the only fundraising initiative of the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association, according to dance chairpersons Lissa Laing Punnett and Karen Mitchell. Tickets cost $20 apiece and are available by pre-sale only so you’ll have to act fast by calling Laing at 250-701-7089 or Mitchell at 250-701-5143. The evening includes great music and a silent auction and serves as the kickoff to the CVLA season. Funds raised support the CVLA equipment and jersey fund as well as two

orphanges in Africa and the Keiskamma AIDS Treatment/Hospice Centre in Hamburg, South Africa. • Award winners from another great Cowichan Valley High School Bowling Program season were announced recently. Jaimie Orchin, Tasha Reed and Tamara Gregus, known as the T-Dawgs, were the league and playoff champions. In Week 11, Doug Groenendijk was the A&W Bowler of the Week at +89 pins. He also had the boys’ high single of 148 and series of 410. Kyrstyn Murchie topped the girls with a 195 single and 496 series. In Week 12, Murchie’s 189 was the girls’ high single and Orchin’s 498 the high series. Jeremy Baslee had the boys’ high single of 189 and high series of 458. Groenendijk, at +85 pins, was bowler of the week again.

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Caps edge into second place on the coast

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Cowichan Valley Capitals are still in the ﬁght for home-ice advantage during the ﬁrst round of the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. The Caps moved past the Powell River Kings and into second place in the Coastal Conference with a 6-4 win over the Surrey Eagles in a make-up game Wednesday night at Cowichan Arena. The Caps are one point up on the Kings, their opponent Friday

night at Cowichan Arena, but have played three more games. Surrey continues to lead the conference by a fourpoint margin over the Caps. Coquitlam rounds out the top four for playoffs that start on March 16. The Caps’ game is rounding back into form since the return of Matt Brown from injury. He had two assists Wednesday on a pair of goals by linemate

Field tests Chester in No. 1 bid

St. Michael’s bursts Brentwood’s bubble Island basketball: Boys’ championship game a blowout Don Bodger

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Trivial pursuit: Repeat champ a model of consistency in Cobble Hill 10K

rentwood College didn’t enjoy the same favourable ¿nish from the South Island championships in a rematch against St. Michael’s Univer-

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e’s still No. 1. Sean Chester, wearing bib No. 1, came ¿rst for the second year in a row during the rescheduled Cobble Hill 10K race Sunday. Chester, 27, a 2002 Chemainus Secondary School graduate, has shown an amazing consistency in the race the last four years. His time has Àuctuated by a mere 10 seconds. Chester topped the 382 runners who ¿nished the race in 32:25. That’s one second slower than the time he posted to win the race last year. Going back to the previous two events in 2010 and 2009, Chester was third each time in 32:34 and 32:25. He still thinks there might be a bit more speed left in him yet. “It’s de¿nitely hard running three races three weekends in a row,’’ said Chester. “I wasn’t as well-rested for this one.’’ The race was postponed from its earlier date of Jan. 22 due to snowy weather. It had to be squeezed between the Hatley Castle 8K and the Bazan Bay 5K on the schedule. Chester had to play some catch-up on the course after falling behind

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Brett Knowles. Logan Proulx had a three-point night on two goals and an assist while Vinny Muto and Richard Vanderhoek accounted for the other Caps’ markers. Meanwhile, the Kerry Park Islanders took a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff series with a 3-2 win over the Glacier Kings in Courtenay Tuesday.

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Runners make their way along the Cobble Hill 10K course but, in the end, no one could catch frontrunner Sean Chester, below, a Chemainus Secondary School grad. eventual runner-up Shane Ruljancich. As defending champ, Chester knew everybody would be out to get him. “Especially with the No. 1 on the bib,’’ he said. “I thought about putting it on backwards.’’ Wearing bib No. 2 and ¿rst among the females was Catrin Jones, 32, in 36:36. It was her ¿rst time on the Cobble Hill course. “My specialty is a marathon,’’ she said. “10K is always hard to ¿gure out. It’s my warm-up usually. It’s very different on the body.’’ Jones is just back from spending two years in Switzerland where her husband was working. “Sea level is a bit of a treat,’’ she said. Richard Light was the ¿rst of the host CeeVacs Road Runners to ¿nish in 37:00.

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sity School. Playing for the island AA senior boys’ basketball title at St. Michael’s Saturday, Brentwood went down to a crushing 56-38 defeat. Brentwood won the South Island crown the previous week by defeating St. Michael’s 57-56. “The wheels fell off,’’ said Brentwood coach Blake Gage of the latest clash. “We’ve been winning so many games close and not playing well, maybe it was good for us to get kicked.’’ The good news is Brentwood still goes to the provincial tournament March 7 to 10 as the island No. 2 representative. Despite the lopsided loss, Brentwood still only trailed by 12 with six minutes to go — lots of time to close the gap. However, “it felt like we were down by 25,’’ said Gage. “SMU played really well. They’re very well-coached. Our goal was to get off the island. Make no mistake, we’re not happy about losing the way we did.’’ Brentwood has been climbing the ladder at the last three provincials, going from 13th to eighth to third. Brentwood will open the tournament at Kamloops this time against Sa-Hali.

“They play hard and they’re a good team,’’ said Gage. Earlier in the island tournament, Brentwood beat Wellington 73-53 with a strong second half and outlasted Lambrick Park 59-50. The Lambrick game found Brentwood down 13 points late in the third quarter and seven into the fourth. “To the guys’ credit, we did play an aggressive fourth quarter,’’ said Gage. Brentwood’s Shalev Sharabi and David Lawrence were ¿rst-team island all-stars. Jordan Charles was named to the second team.

Tinney timely with three-pointer The Brentwood College senior girls posted a win and two losses in the island AA basketball tournament at Wellington. Brentwood took it on the chin from Wellington in the ¿rst game, losing 77-22. But the team bounced back to beat Kwalikum 56-55 on a three-pointer by Ailish Tinney with no time left. Tinney ¿nished with 19 points, Madlen Anderson had 13 and Tajzha Doman added 12. Brentwood completed the tournament with a 64-58 loss to Woodlands despite 29 points from Anderson. “The team played with a lot of heart and determination all season and should be proud of their accomplishments,’’ noted coach Jenna Warner. Shawnigan Lake School played without Nicole Crowley and lost both its games to Woodlands and Nanaimo District.

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Staying home painful for coach

Provincial wrestling: Zuback still takes it all in and offers support via modern technology Don Bodger

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Big lift is provided to Cowichan and Abbotsford players in the lineout. Cowichan’s Nenagh McCulloch gets her hands on the ball with a giant leap in Saturday’s women’s game.

Extra muscle required Rugby report: Cowichan women get physical against Abbotsford Don Bodger

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eam efforts carried Cowichan Rugby Club Div. 3 men’s and Div. 1 women’s teams to impressive weekend wins. The women were at home to a bigger and stronger Abbotsford team Saturday, but didn’t get outmuscled. In fact, the Cowichan ladies pulled their weight just ¿ne to prevail 34-27. Abbotsford arrived late to the Herd Road Grounds due to the ferries, but immediately hemmed Cowichan in its own end for the ¿rst 10 minutes. But Cowichan’s defence really dug in when it counted the most. “We ¿nally got the ball cleared and it was back and forth rugby,’’ noted Cowichan’s Sherry Spence. Abbotsford’s forwards slowly began to tire and Cowichan received cleaner ball at the back of the scrum thanks to the super efforts of Marika Posehn at scrum half. Carolyn Gudmundseth’s super mom status grew even more legendary after ¿ve

tries, ¿nishing some fantastic off-loads from her teammates. Cassy Stevens also crossed the line after a huge run. Winger Caity Genereaux stepped up to make some huge hits, Ashley Smith’s strong running earned her player of the game honours and Kara Galbraith ¿nished the scoring with two converts. The Cowichan women play against United at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Herd Road after the Joe McGeachy tournament. The Div. 3 men defeated Oak Bay Castaways 32-17 with a strong performance in Victoria. “The game was ¿ercely competitive throughout and we were forced to show some discipline after again getting scored on early in the match,’’ noted Cowichan manager Tom Fogarty. But the Piggies came through to secure the win on tries by the explosive Josh Peterson, Iain Cox, Owen Wood, Ty Jones and Rogi Young. Wood also kicked a penalty and two conversions. Fogarty and Young shared man of the match honours.

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qual parts exciting and harrowing puts a remarkable week into perspective for the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club. The club had 22 wrestlers from seven different high schools eligible to compete in Penticton at the provincial high school championships, but travelled with 17 due to injuries or other commitments. Five of them will be moving on to the nationals in Fredericton, New Brunswick from April 7 to 11. In addition, the club received the great news that it will be hosting the next provincial championship Feb. 28 to March 2 of 2013 after a successful bid. On the other side of the coin, the club had to carry on to Penticton without head coach Nick Zuback. Just a day before the trip, Zuback found out he needed to have his appendix removed after experiencing pain the previous day. He underwent surgery Thursday in Victoria and is still resting at home before returning to teaching at Queen of Angels when he makes a full recovery. “The coaches all came together in my absence and did a great job,’’ said Zuback. Cory Parlee, Rick Bryan, Craig Lauridsen and newly-accredited coach Dax Parlee ¿lled the void. It was still hard to take for Zuback after all the season-long preparations to get the kids there. “You train with the kids so hard for months,’’ he said. “The good thing is the modern technology really helps out so much.’’ Through cell phone communication, Zuback consulted with some of the wrestlers just before their matches. He was antsy, however, about not being there.

courtesy Craig Lauridsen

Flipping his opponent is done with the greatest of ease by Cowichan wrestler Dax Parlee during the provincial championships at Penticton. “It was just awful,’’ he said. “The good thing is I did get to watch the ¿nals at home. They live-streamed them.’’ Zuback relayed some messages to Tracey Morrison, the mother of wrestler Maegan Kuruvita. “I was telling her what to yell and I could hear her yelling on the live stream,’’ laughed Zuback. Cowichan Secondary School’s Kuruvita, Hannah Lauridsen and Gobind Sall are all going to the nationals based on their performances at the provincials and other crucial meets during the year. Avery Gibson of Dover Bay and Claremont’s Nolan Mitchell, who wrestle with the Cowichan club, are also going. Kuruvita placed a controversial second in her class. Video of her ¿nal match shows Kuruvita pinning her opponent but it wasn’t called.

Mitchell won the provincial championship in his class, controlling the ¿nal match from start to ¿nish. Randi Thomas of Quamichan was a fourth-place ¿nisher while Lauridsen and George Bonner’s Olive Kiruiro were both ¿fth and Sall sixth in the tough heavyweight division. Others who earned the right to compete in the provincials included: Cowichan’s Cameron Chow, Kieran Lauridsen, Cole Nikirk, Justin Nellestyn, Dax Parlee, Stefan Peruzzo and Owen Pite; George Bonner’s Emma Antoniuk, Mortil, Chelsea Warke and Kayden Dorma; Quamichan’s Rayne Hankins and Sophia Murray; Mount Prevost’s Scott Kennedy; Duncan Christian School’s Lincoln Rae; Queen of Angels’ Molly O’Donnell and Anita Esquivel of Queen Margaret’s. The club’s awards banquet was held Wednesday.

Midgets, Peewees island champs Hockey sweeps: Second games of series bring convincing victories for both teams Don Bodger

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owichan Valley rep hockey teams are heading to provincial championships after wrapping up island titles in the minimum two

games. The Cowichan Valley Midget Tier 1 Capitals ¿nished off Nanaimo in two straight games in a best-of-three playoff, winning 7-2 in Nanaimo Saturday. “The second game actually surprised me,’’ said Cowichan coach Ryan Trudgeon. “We went in with a little less pressure. I wasn’t sure what Cowichan team was going to show up.’’ Fortunately, it was the good and disciplined one because Nanaimo lost all its composure with nothing at stake late in the game. “Nanaimo brought their A game again and we pretty much played the full 60 (minutes) and shut them down,’’ said Trudgeon. “We played a better second game

than the ¿rst one. It’s always good to see when you’re in these situations and you took full advantage.’’ Graham Winship, Chayse Elzinga and Chris Carpentier staked the Caps to a 3-0 lead in the ¿rst period before Nanaimo got on the board. Elzinga added another to make it 4-1 after the ¿rst. After another Nanaimo goal in the second, Elzinga completed the hat trick and Nick Boyd put Cowichan into a 6-2 lead after 40 minutes. The ¿nal goal was scored by Connor Malvena. “I thought we played well,’’ said Caps’ captain Riley Malvena. “It was a good hard-fought game.’’ Making the provincials in Kelowna, he added, “it’s been the main goal from Day One.’’ All players contributed to the win. “I thought our goaltending was pretty good,’’ Malvena said of Jesse Jenks. “We’ve got three good lines of forwards and D that contribute. All three lines and everyone seems to know what they’re doing out there.’’

As for provincials, “we’ll see how it goes,’’ said Malvena. “We’re just glad to be there.’’ “We’re really starting to do the simple things,’’ said Trudgeon. “I’m excited about going to provincials. I think they’re going to prove to themselves and a lot of other people they’re right there. I’m really happy for the guys, they’re going to have a banner hanging in the building.’’ The Cowichan Peewee Tier 1 Caps followed suit by beating the Victoria Racquet Club 6-2 Saturday in Victoria to sweep their series. “After the ¿rst couple of shifts it was clear the kids were a little nervous,’’ noted coach Derek Topping. “However, the Caps took the lead on the power play part way through the ¿rst period and never looked back.’’ Kei Lowes converted a nice pass from Cole Broadhurst to make it 2-0 after the ¿rst period. Two more power play goals made it 4-1 after the second. Ben Berard completed his hat trick in the third period and Broadhurst notched the ¿nal goal.

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Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete Three Stars of the Month for February

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He’s only in Grade 10 at DCS, but already the island MVP for senior boys’ A basketball.

Bringing his best for the Cowichan Thunderbirds heading into the island AAA tournament.

DCS Chargers’ girls’ basketball star the island A tournament’s most valuable player.

Valley athletes aim for their places on the podium B.C. Winter Games: Strong showing yields a bunch of medals in different sports at Vernon Don Bodger

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relatively small group of Cowichan Valley athletes brought home a big share of the medals for Zone 6 from the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon. Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club member Micaylla Broadway earned four medals — three gold and a silver — and just missed another. Broadway won the vault, balance beam and girls’ all-around for girls’ Provincial 4, with a silver medal in the uneven bars. She also placed fourth in the Àoor exercises. Duncan freestyle skiers also landed on the podium several times. Todd Heard took gold for the youth big air male event plus bronze medals for the dual moguls and combined; Riley Heard was a bronze medalist in both the juvenile male moguls and dual moguls; and Natasha Pegg won gold for the juvenile female moguls and dual moguls. Gymnast Hayley Baker of Mill Bay received a silver medal for the girls’ Provincial 4 vault as well as a bronze for the Àoor exercises. Paul and Timothy Henderson of Mill Bay were part of the silver medalist boys’ curling team. Jonathan Lukas claimed a bronze medal for under 46-kilogram boys while Lucas Hols attained bronze in individual +55 kg kumite in karate plus a silver for team kata and Celia Browning managed a bronze

medal for two-day aggregate compound girls’ archery. Anneliese McNish of Duncan was a fourth-place ¿nisher in senior girls’ individual and super sprint biathlon. “It was de¿nitely a good experience,’’ said McNish. “It was the ¿rst civilian race I’ve done. I know what to expect for the B.C. Cups now. I race with cadets, and next year I plan to do B.C. Cup races, so now I know what to train for. “I don’t normally race three races back to back, but it was good. My favourite was the last, the super sprint. It was just an unusual and a fast one, and my shooting went pretty good.’’ A third member of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club, Coral Strugnell from Metchosin, ¿nished ¿fth on the Àoor and just missed cracking the top 10 by placing 11th all-around. Adik Isakov, the newest member of the Dynamics’ coaching staff, accompanied the girls to the games. It was a disappointing ¿rst day for the Dynamics in the team competition, as the Zone 6 athletes missed a medal spot and placed fourth. But they regrouped nicely under the watchful eye of Isakov. The Àoor exercises accentuated the progress the girls have made with Baker third, Broadway fourth and Strugnell ¿fth. Anna Matagonova, daughter of head coach Olga, is responsible for putting together the music and the girls’ routines. The next big competition is the Western Canadian regional trials taking place in Abbotsford in April.

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Duncan’s Anneliese McNish, right, participates in the biathlon 7.5km individual event in the B.C. Winter Games held at Sovereign Lake. Sierra Dean, of Victoria, and Tristan Panke, of the Cowichan Valley, above, take aim during archery competition in Vernon. Below left, the Henderson brothers — Paul and Timothy — celebrate their silver medals in curling with their Zone 6 teammates. Bottom right, Duncan Gymnastics Club members Micaylla Broadway, Hayley Baker and Coral Strugnell display their medals and ribbons from the games gymnastics competition.

Manpower takes its toll on the Lightning Provincial playoffs: Shorthanded Mid-Island U16s run on steam as long as they can against Tier 1 powers Don Bodger

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Big stick of Keony Magnan, backed up by Ryan Taylor, plays an important role during the Tier 1 provincial Äeld lacrosse playoffs.

id-Island Lightning made a strong impression during its ¿rst appearance at the Tier 1 provincial ¿eld lacrosse playoffs. The Under 16 team played hard during the prestigious championships at Burnaby after qualifying as a wild-card entry. “We were able to hold our own for a good portion of the season,’’

said coach Josh Van Wieren, who could only make the one Saturday game due to work commitments. “It’s a testament to the boys and how hard they worked to get to that point.’’ It was a wet weekend and MidIsland only had 13 runners and a goalie for its ¿rst game Friday that ended in a 12-5 loss to Port Coquitlam. Ryan Taylor (2), Luke Frost, Jamie Jensen and game MVP Kelvin Philp scored the goals. The second game was the most satisfying, as Mid-Island beat Vic

Field 8-5. Vic Field beat out MidIsland during the island playoffs. “That was pretty bittersweet,’’ said Van Wieren. “We took the long route to get there to face them and ended up beating them. Got our revenge, anyway.’’ Taylor and Kevin Glan¿eld each scored three times while Philp and Brennan Stothers added singles. Jensen was the game MVP. The result put Mid-Island into a game against Coquitlam, with a chance to make the quarter¿nals. But Mid-Island lost two more players due to previous commit-

ments and ended up losing 10-5. The game was tied 3-3 at halftime, but the manpower situation caught up to Mid-Island. “We were in it the whole time,’’ said Van Wieren. “We only had one spare. When you’re in a provincial tournament, you need all your legs. “We held our own till everyone ran out of gas. You’re running everybody on sheer steam.’’ Game MVP Stothers (4) and Taylor scored the goals. Mid-Island’s Grant Jeffrey won a tournament Fair Play award.

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Cowichan community gives new and expectant moms some pampering Love Yourself: Community donations help Healthiest Babies Possible put on a feelgood event Ann Andersen

News Leader Pictorial

e can all agree that everyone deserves to be pampered at some time in their life. And when you’re pregnant — perhaps with some risk factors involved — it’s great to feel you’re being spoiled and looked after for a few hours. Love Yourself was a recent two-hour luncheon event for new moms and women expecting babies who for one reason or another are at risk. “Love Yourself is modeled after a similar event held in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside which supports marginalized women who are expecting babies,” explained organizer Laura Sjolie. The event held at

Hilye’yu Lelum (House of Friendship) was sponsored by VIHA and Healthiest Babies Possible. During the event, stylists, make-up artists and massage therapists came together to donate their time to pamper these soonto-be moms. Several stations were set up including back and shoulder massage, hand and nail care, a creative space to craft, hair and make-up and photography. Volunteer Margaret Burdge helped the women make frames for their photos and package bath salt sachets, while another volunteer, VIU’s Naomi George provided manicures. Lunch was provided by Hope Farm, an addictions healing centre located in Duncan. Since 1977, Healthiest Babies Possible has been working with women to have healthy pregnancies

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Samantha Shuttleworth rocks her four-week-old son Izaia to sleep during the Love Yourself Day at Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship on Thursday, Feb. 23. and improved lifestyles with a focus on nutrition. Cowichan’s Healthiest Babies Possible is one of 55 Pregnancy Outreach Programs in B.C. “We work with clients who have a variety of risk factors involved with their pregnancy,” Sjolie explained. The program offers prenatal education and breastfeeding information and support. As well, it

focuses extensively on nutrition and provides vitamin supplements as well as gift cards to access healthy food. Also available are counselling services, and the group also connects with and utilize community services. “Our program serves 20 per cent of the pregnant women in the Cowichan Valley and has been operating for over 20 years,” Sjolie said.

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The Dayliner reversed its schedule, with the train leaving Courtenay at 8 a.m. and arriving in Victoria around noon. In the afternoons, the train left Victoria at 5 p.m. and reached Courtenay by 9 p.m.

by Ann Andersen

1975: shipwrecks

Vandals hit local car dealers during the weekend causing an estimated $30,000 damage to mostly used vehicles. Among the sites hit was that of Gary Hawe Chevrolet at the corner of Station, Government and Boundary roads.

The call was again raised for a breakwater extension in Cowichan Bay after a storm damaged two freighters and affected marina operations. The big Greek and Norwegian ships collided during a wind that gusted to 50 miles per hour.

Annual music festival making memories Dateline 1975: In 1975 speech arts were big Ann Andersen

News Leader Pictorial

’ve been really into the music festival this year — wrote the promo; interviewed and wrote the feature on the festival’s dynamic 30-year president Lesley Sjoberg; watched several classes of musical theatre, two of which included a granddaughter; and reminisced with pianist Ron Killian. This year, Killian celebrates the 50th anniversary of his ¿rst appearance in the festival at age six. Fewer people lived here then, and the Leader was a bulky weekly broadsheet that tended to publish lots of names in competitions of all kinds. In March 1975, more than 1,000 people participated in the 26th 12-day festival, and at the ¿nal night’s gala mistressof-ceremonies Harriet Hayes introduced Minister of Transport and local MLA Bob Strachan. Killian was among the winners that night, advancing to the provincial competitions in senior piano as well as winning the Crofton Pulp and Paper bursary and the North Cowichan Rose Bowl. Also selected for provincials were Sarah Wood in junior piano; Valerie Baker, junior vocal; Robert Johnston, senior vocal; and Dora Leigh Bjornson, senior accordion. Speech arts was big in those days — not so now — and Duncan elementary school, Donald Hayes, Allison Sharp and Margaret Gillatt all won awards.

Pictures of the Past

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Ben Clements sits at the newly installed organ while looking on are Rev. W.E. Greenhalgh and the organ’s installer during the organ installation at St. Peter’s Church Jan. 19 1965. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Practical nursing program comes to Cowichan Valley’s VIU campus Krista Siefken

News Leader Pictorial

ancouver Island University has announced a new practical nursing diploma program, with one of two intakes happening at Cowichan’s campus. The two-year program starts in September, but a free information session about the program happens Monday between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Cowichan campus lecture theatre. “Practical nurses are a vital member of the health-care team and job prospects are excellent,” program chair Lynne MacFad-

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VIHA named one of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top employers Rachel Stern

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he Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top employers. For the third consecutive year VIHA was named one of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Employers for 2012 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. Last fall it also made the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Canadian Employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list. VIHA was given the nod for reasons including: a unique head ofÂżce that features amenities such as a Âżtness facility, cafeteria, quiet rooms and nap rooms for employees; and

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Bi-Wee O.A.C

$19,980

118e*kly Bi-We O.A.C

* 100 eekly Bi-W O.A.C

MSRP $31,190

2012 ISLAND TRAIL 286BHGS TT

Touring Edition, Cocktail Chairs, Large Dinette/ Sofa Slide

Pack ‘n Play Storage, Entertainment Centre, Large Slide & Large Rear Bath

Anniversary Special

$23,980

83* ly

Bi-Week O.A.C

MSRP $26,590

Anniversary Special

$19,990

VIEW OUR INVENTORY OF OVER 260 TRAVEL TRAILERS ONLINE AT WWW.ARBUTUSRV.CA!

$18,980

OVER 260 Travel Trailers In Stock!

Stock#12N1428

302ee*kly* Bi-W O.A.C

MSRP $35,395

Anniversary Special

$28,373

OVER 20 Campers In Stock!

MSRP $13,678

Stock#P12N668

268*kly* Bi-Wee O.A.C

Anniversary Special

$8,495

OVER 20 Folding Camping Trailers In Stock! Stock#NWA11N1992

Bi-

O.A.C

Anniversary Special

OVER 30 Class C Motorhomes In Stock!

$83,980

OVER 40 Class A Motorhomes In Stock!

Stock#P12N669

MSRP $98,140

Anniversary Special

$74,350

OVER 15 Toy Haulers In Stock!

Stock#A12N2106

Gold Edition! Wireless remote syst. w/key fob, 4 slides, full body graphics, peninsula kitchen, 4-door fridge w/ice-maker - home from home!

252ee*kly* Bi-W O.A.C

$64,980 Stock#S12N11169

MSRP $83,829

Anniversary Special

$69,980

OVER 90 High-Proﬁle 5th Wheels In Stock!

Stock#A12N2162

2011 FLEETWOOD CEDAR LAKE 1361C PARK

Ready to roam at a moment’s notice. Easy to drive and park. U-shaped dinette, queen bed, LCD TV, dual panes. Fun on the run!

MSRP $74,517

Anniversary Special

2012 BIG COUNTRY 3595RE 5TH WHEEL

2012 COACHMEN FREELANDER 21QB CLASS C

23W4e*ek*ly

MSRP $108,740

Custom home looks and luxury for you AND your toys. Truly must be seen to fully appreciate the comfort that awaits you. Features galore!

Time to get oﬀ the ground? Add a little comfort to your camping - 2 large beds, 3-way fridge, generous storage, stove, SS sink, Sunbrella tenting.

46*e*ek*ly

Stock#A12N2201

2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE V3600 TOY HAULER

2011 COLEMAN DESTINY YUMA

Bi-W O.A.C

2012 ISLAND TRAIL 2910RLS TT

Anniversary Special

A slide-out short-box for your HD 250/2500 Series truck! How’s that for special? ALL the features plus Lance durability.

U-shaped Dinette Slide, Marine Receiver w/ USB & MP3

Anniversary Special

MSRP $27,790

OVER 120 Ultra-lite Travel Trailers In Stock!

Family & guest friendly and oh-so-aﬀordable! It’s time to climb into a Class A. Dual slides w/toppers, pull-down over-cab bunk, electric awning +++

2012 LANCE 855S CAMPER

$14,888

2012 ISLAND TRAIL 202RBS TT 83*kly

79*kly

$18,480

2012 COACHMEN MIRADA 29DS CLASS A

Bunkhouse fun! Large slide-out, electric awning, outside speakers, AM/FM/ CD/DVD/I-pod/MP3, dual propane, ducted A/C.

2012 ISLAND TRAIL 275BH

Anniversary Special

MSRP $22,007 ly

Bi-Week O.A.C

2012 SILVER CREEK 26BHS TRAVEL TRAILER

(see in-store for full details)

DAYS! ONLY

2012 DENALI 262RLX 5TH WHEEL

ly Bi-Week O.A.C

each day, at each Arbutus location and receive an Anniversary Present from us! 1 of the 10 gifts will have

Visit any of our 5 Island Locations or VIEW our inventory of over 700 New & Pre-enjoyed RVs! ALL ANNIVERSARY PRICED  ONLINE AT WWW.ARBUTUSRV.CA!

2012 Island Trail 2910RLS

FIRST 10 LUCKY PURCHASERS

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Queen bed, kitchen slide-out, booth dinette, toilet room. Has everything you need - except the weight!

18W0e*ek*ly Bi-

O.A.C

MSRP $62,680

Anniversary Special

$49,990

OVER 15 Park Trailers in Stock!

Stock#11N1350

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Friday, March 2, 2012

AT ALL 5 ARBUTUS RV ISLAND LOCATIONS Thursday March 1st 9:00am to 6:00pm

Friday March 2nd 9:00am to 6:00pm

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SOLAR KIT

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNBELIEVABLE PRICE!

Premium RV

List Price: $899

Anniversary Special

Reg $4.95

Save $250!!!

REPLACE YOUR TIRE COVER...

FOR FREE! While Size & Supplies Last

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FIRST 10 LUCKY PURCHASERS

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$649*

*1 Per customer, pricing valid 1-4 March only, not combinable with any other discount.

$1,000

Saturday March 3rd Sunday March 4th 9:00am to 6:00pm 10:00am to 4:00pm

Toilet Paper

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UP TO

DAYS ONLY!

Dead battery? No worries! Go Solar!

Anniversary Special

Friday, March 2, 2012

*1 Per customer, pricing valid 1-4 March only, not combinable with any other discount.

each day, at each Arbutus location and receive an Anniversary Present from us!

20% OFF ALL REGULAR

1 of the 10 gifts will have

PRICED PARTS

$1,000 INSIDE! (see in-store for full details)

CA$H GIVE -AWAY D AILY! March 1st-4th

DAYS ONLY!

Valid 1-4 March only, not combinable with any other discount.

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