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Jim Lindsay of Central Powerlines works on an air brake switch, part of a power pole that fell to the ground near the juncture of Lakes and Tzouhalem roads from the extreme weather on Monday morning.

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eavy wind and rain savaged trees and hydro lines early Monday morning, putting thousands of Cowichanians out of power. BC Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk said about 9,500 homes in the Duncan area alone were without electricity on Monday morning, and tens of thousands more were powerless along the island’s east coast. “It’s what our internal weather

people call a weather bomb — it’s a very intense storm that’s hit the whole east coast,” Olynyk said. Hydro crews were busy restoring power in priority areas — where lines were down, or in areas with emergency and school facilities — while the storm continued to rage. Those in outlying areas were without power until Tuesday, Olynyk said. BC Hydro’s outage list con¿rmed there were approximately 120 homes in the area still without power on Tuesday. Environment Canada meteorolo-

gist David Jones, meanwhile, said the storm was the result of a “very intense and deepening low-pressure system” that at its peak blew winds between 115 to 130 kilometres per hour in the northern Strait of Georgia. “The worst of it is over now,” he con¿rmed late Monday morning. “There are a couple of storms heading our way Wednesday and Thursday, but they won’t be as intense.” That will be a relief to Cowichanians who battled battered foliage on Monday morning.

“Our neighbour to the west had a 150-foot tree uprooted on one side and fall into another tree, and we lost two ¿r trees, a Garry oak tree, and the wind pulled the wiring from our pump-house right off our house,” said Khenipsen Road resident Roma Croy. “Our other neighbour has a huge tree across their driveway. They can’t get out.” Croy also had to contend with the scattered remains of a large log boom that broke apart and spread out in front of her waterfront home after the wind picked up shortly after 5 a.m.

The gale also brought a red boat in Cowichan Bay ashore, and took trees down in its path across the Cowichan Valley. Fallen trees laid waste to everything from Wolfgang Lehwald’s porch on Garret Place to the home of Paci¿c Northwest Raptors’ eagles. “We had a huge ¿r crash into two of our eagle pens, basically destroying the pens,” PNR’s Robyn Radcliffe said. “We are very fortunate that both the eagles are ¿ne, and were both in their pens despite huge gaping holes in the roofs of each pen.”

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Liberals on the lookout for a new Cowichan Valley candidate Cowichan Valley’s B.C. Liberals are on the lookout for a new candidate. The party’s Cowichan Valley constituency association has formed a committee tasked with canvassing the community for possible candidates in anticipation of the May 2013 provincial election. “We have already had expressions of interest from people with signiﬁcant public proﬁle and we will continue

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to make sure the broader community is aware we are looking for the best possible candidate we can ﬁnd,” association president Patrick Hrushowy said in a media release last week. Cathy Basskin was the B.C. Liberals’ previous candidate in the Cowichan Valley riding. She received 35.71 per cent of the vote in the 2009 election, compared to New Democrat Bill Routley’s 48.4 per cent.

“Taking this riding away from the NDP will not be an easy task but the demographics of the area continue to change in a way that favours a B.C. Liberal vote,” Hrushowy said. “That’s why it will be essential for us to attract a candidate who already has a following in the Cowichan Valley.” He hopes to have a candidate in place prior to the B.C. Liberal policy convention scheduled for late October.

Windstorm uproots derelict Cowichan Bay ship Damage avoided: Coast Guard plans to return vessel to its former controversial location Krista Siefken

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Heavy winds overnight Sunday pushed the derelict ship Dominion across Cowichan Bay.

igh winds Monday morning sent the Dominion some 1,500 feet from where it’s been squatting in Cowichan Bay for the past ¿ve years. Now Canadian Coast Guard crews are working to tow the derelict vessel “back into position” in the bay. The contentious ship has been a source of frustration since its owner parked it in the bay about ¿ve years ago — and then left it there. It’s created environmental safety concerns, most notably in autumn 2010 when Coast Guard of¿cials boarded the boat to stop her from listing, and has had bay residents demanding the ship be moved. But while Monday morning’s heavy gale certainly moved the Dominion, it was not in the way her opponents wanted. “The vessel Dominion dragged anchor in high winds sometime this morning,” Department of Fisheries and

Oceans spokesman Dan Bate said on Monday. “Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response is currently on scene and monitoring the situation. Currently winds in the area have eased and the vessel appears to be holding.” The Dominion had dragged anchor toward the WestCan terminal, almost colliding with another boat. Bate said efforts were underway to secure a vessel to tow the boat back to its original position and secure anchorage. “Coast Guard staff on site con¿rmed (Monday) that the anchor is now holding,” Bate said on Tuesday. “The Coast Guard is working on contracting with a commercial ¿rm to move the vessel, but as you can appreciate many commercial marine response agencies are busy mopping up from yesterday’s winds. “It’s not unusual for vessels to drag anchor in high winds,” Bate added. “The Rescue Coordination Centre received many calls this morning for these types of incidents throughout the lower Strait of Georgia.”

Suspect released, charges still pending following March 6 Black Bridge stabbing Back in court next week: Victim improving in hospital as police recover knife from the Cowichan River Peter W. Rusland

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local woman has been in court and released in connection with last Tuesday’s riverside stabbing in Duncan. The woman, 43, was released on a list of conditions pending her next

Duncan court appearance on March 20 at 9 a.m., explained Staff Sgt. Jack MacNeill of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP. Leon Jack, the 48-year-old victim, remains in hospital, but his condition is improving, MacNeill told the News Leader Pictorial Tuesday morning. RCMP divers have also recovered what MacNeill said is a carving-type knife believed to have been used during the stabbing, he noted of last week’s Cowichan River search. “It was found in about 10 feet of water,” he said. “It’s more than a three-inch pocket knife.” The victim is slated to be interviewed this week by police, he added.

His information could shed light on the March 6 stabbing that happened around 4:15 p.m. near the river’s black bridge. After reaching the summer swimming hole, a known drinking spot, cops found Jack who’d suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and abdomen, Mounties have stated. The suspect was found near the scene and arrested. Two other females taken into custody March 6 have since been released, police said. A local man told the News Leader Pictorial Wednesday he was ¿shing at the bridge March 6 at about 1:30 p.m. when he saw a man he believed was Jack peacefully hanging out with others at the riverside.

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less money,” Schmidt explained. “Staff adjusted the amount for declining enrolment and the staf¿ng level without the second semester addition, and determined that the shortfall amount for next year is $800,000.” SD79 secretary-treasurer Bob Harper con¿rmed the numbers are simply being interpreted in two different ways, but stressed that the ¿gures being used right now are only estimates. Meanwhile, the board of education is actively soliciting community input as it builds its ¿nancial plan for 2012/2013. A survey is circulating the community, and the district has created a Facebook page and email address (budget@sd79.bc.ca) to collect feedback. There’s also the public budget meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 28 at Quamichan Middle School. “Things are a little bit different than how it’s been done in the past — we’re trying to get input up front before the budget is built,” Oxman said. “When you look at a budget, it’s all numbers. We want to attach people to those numbers, attach issues to those

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North Cowichan pushes regular meetings back, but not all the way

McKinnon honoured for lifetime of local business leadership

Afternoon delight? Council decides 3 p.m. will be a happy medium for better running the business of the community

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Black Tie: Paciﬁc Truss founder given Chamber of Commerce’s top honour Ann Andersen

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co-founder of Cobble Hill’s Paci¿c Builders’ Supplies has been named the recipient of this year’s Black Tie Lifetime Achievement Award. Ken McKinnon, who at one time owned three truss facilities in Cobble Hill, Surrey and Cranbrook, will receive the award at the Black Tie Awards hosted by Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce at the end of April. In 1959, he and ¿ve partners bought property in Cobble Hill to start Paci¿c Builders’ Supplies. Ten years later after buying out the partners McKinnon began to diversify into roof-truss manufacturing and prefabricated homes. Employing more than 300 people, he became one of the largest truss manufacturers in Canada. As well, he became involved with several valley organizations. “Certainly I am both pleased and surprised to have received this honour. We have been in Australia since Nov. 18 and have been out of touch with local affairs so it was doubly surprising to get the phone call from my son, Grant, telling me about my nomination,” said McKinnon from Australia’s Gold Coast where he and wife Sandra are travelling. He’ll be back to receive the award at the Black Tie banquet and ceremony, he says. And the award is well deserved, con¿rms son Grant in a news release from the chamber: “We are all very proud of what Dad has achieved in the valley, both in providing employment for thousands of people over the years and for his philanthropy work.” Cloverdale-born McKinnon enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at 17 and was sent overseas to join 189 Lancaster Heavy Bomber Squadron under the Royal Air

Futures Cowichan and the RCMP.” But council watchdog Scott Baker disagreed. “Council agreed to have all its meetings orth Cowichan council meetbetween 6 and 9 p.m., and now they’re ings are moving to later in the day — likely next month going back on it.” “Not that I know of,” replied Siebring, — but not all the way to the “but we’ve discussed it. We didn’t comevening times requested by mit to anything until this ¿nal decision.” some taxpayers. “That’ll make taxpayers mad,” Baker Last week saw third reading of council’s said. decision to shift its regular meetings to 3 “We want to be there at p.m., from the current 1:30 p.m., rregular meetings, not just at on ¿rst and third Wednesdays COW — at night when they monthly. vote in front of us, and we v Those regular council meetings hhave the opportunity to see it where formal decisions are made, take place,” he said, adding have happened at 1:30 p.m. for afternoon meetings mean years. “council gets complacent Committee of the Whole because there’s no one there.” b huddles now occur after regular Al Siebring: But COW meetings still board meetings in the afternoon. compromise allow plenty of public input, But COW meetings will now Siebring explained. move to 6 and 9 p.m. on second “Most off the “M h heavy lifting in debate will and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Regular and be in Committee of the Whole, which is COW meetings are open to the public. why we’re doing those in the evenings — Approval of the time changes needs to get more public input.” public notices and ads before fourth and COW, involving all councillors and ¿nal readings, explained Councillor Al most staff, will also hear reports and Siebring. debate about economic development and He said council seriously considered public works, he added. moving regular meetings to evenings — Still, Baker wasn’t satis¿ed. as done for Duncan, CVRD and school “Every municipality in B.C., except board gatherings — but settled on the 1 North Cowichan, has its regular meetings 1/2-hour later time. at night.” Some folks wanted regular meetings Siebring said he hadn’t researched that held at night to accommodate people who idea, but the News Leader Pictorial did work during the day. on a casual basis by visiting 20 Vancouver “We’ve been talking about it for Island municipal websites. weeks,” said Siebring. Of those, only To¿no (9:30 a.m.) and “We thought this is a half-decent compromise, as some delegations want to Courtenay (4 p.m.) showed regular meetcome in the course of a business day, like ings before 5 p.m. Peter W. Rusland

Ken McKinnon was in Australia when he heard of his honour. Force Bomber Command. Farming was in the family’s blood, but McKinnon didn’t stay long working in a family Port Alberni dairy before moving to the Cowichan Valley. After a short stint on the construction of the Crofton pulp mill, he started the Cobble Hill business. The company has supported hundreds of sports teams and associations during its 53 years. In Duncan, McKinnon spent eight years with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and was a founding director of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. He served as building chair at Queen of Angels School and a director of both St. Edwards Church and Cowichan Lodge. He was also a founding director of the Western Wood Truss Association and director of the Canadian Wood Council. McKinnon and wife Sandra spend most of the year on their small vineyard in Cobble Hill. In winter they travel to Australia and elsewhere. “The feeling that I have is one of great satisfaction that the people of the Cowichan Valley recognize that over the years I have provided jobs and opportunities for a lot of young people,” he said. “It is my personal belief that providing interesting jobs at good wages is the largest contribution that anyone makes to a community. Other Black Tie winners will be announced and presented on April 28.

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“What is Religion?” Webcast: March 22nd 7-9pm Renowned religious historian, and former Catholic nun who left the convent to study literature, Karen Armstrong has become one of the most provocative and original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world.

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ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan 746-6831 Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm www.stedwardsduncan.com

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Dominion direct result of federal foot-dragging Cow Bay and elsewhere: Derelict boat legislation needed

owichan Bay residents watched in horror as the derelict boat Dominion drifted in the bay Monday after storms shifted her anchors. Blame the federal government, not Mother Nature — Dominion shouldn’t be be in the bay, period. But it is. That’s because our Department of Fisheries and Oceans has ignored repeated demands to pass legislation allowing the Coast Guard or other authorities to remove derelict vessel in all Canadian waters. Cowichan’s MP Jean Crowder is proposing that legislation as a private member’s bill in Parliament. But her prudent initiative sadly sits on a table. Maybe Harper’s majority ConservaThe federal tives want to wait until the time is right, government then heroically adopt the legislation. But playing politics with the environneeds to act ment and public safety is no joke, and now the Dominion is a textbook case of why derelict-vessel laws are needed now. Oregon owner Robert Hall has legally left the Dominion in the bay for some ¿ve years. It’s free parking for Hall while he looks for a buyer, and residents rightly worry about an unknown volume of fuel oil aboard the former ¿shing boat. Coast Guard crews can only respond if Dominion sinks, aside from simply towing her back into place this week. Making Hall pay for oil-mopping afterward would be pointless — the damage would be done. In the bureaucratic buck-passing snafu, Transport Canada can’t act either unless Dominion is a navigation hazard. If she were a car left on the highway, the cops would have it towed in a heartbeat. The feds seem to be the boat-anchor concerning such vessels abandoned along Canada’s shores and in our bay. That’s a situation Cowichanians and all Canadians deserve ¿xed through debate and implementation of derelict-vessel laws seemingly adrift in the dark ages.

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like A big congratulations to longtime valley businessman Ken McKinnon for the announcement he will be honoured with the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce lifetime achievement award next month. And congratulations to the chamber itself for having a program in place that recognizes the contributions business and service leaders are making in our community.

Technology is a wonderful thing, but it is amazing how easy it is to take it for granted until we lose it. That’s what thousands of Cowichan residents got a nasty reminder of when Mother Nature threw a bit of a temper tantrum earlier this week. It reminds us of two things: don’t take what we have for granted; and be prepared because tonight may be the night a tree falls through your roof.

Ken McKinnon wil be honoured next month.

Just a little something different I’d like to share Aaron Bichard

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here are some things that I am just not comfortable sharing. My toothbrush, for example, or my grandma’s recipe for Welsh cakes. Especially not the story about what happened that now-infamous night in high school. These are things that are either too personal, too sacred, or, honestly, too embarrassing to trust in the hands of others. But living here in Cowichan, in the heart of a bustling neighbourhood, sharing has become an integral part of our existence. The ¿rst snowfall our sidewalk was cleared using a borrowed shovel. Our lawn has been cut, yet we don’t own a mower. And we’ve enjoyed a harvest of apples from down the road on more than one occasion. Sometimes, if the wind is right, we’re even fortunate enough to share in some of our

neighbours’ second-hand smoke. To return the favour, when the seasons permit we will be very generous sharing both our cherry blossoms and our leaves on their lawn. For the most part, this communal camaraderie is positive; we share laughs, we share space, we share ideas. One thing we haven’t been sharing is our cars. A couple of months back a neighbour approached me with a proposal. The gist was simple: he has a truck, I have a truck. Why not chuck a truck and save a buck? Both our vehicles, like the majority of personal cars in North America, sit idle 90 per cent of the time. Those rare times we rev them up and roll them out, it feels like we’re only heading off to renew insurance, purchase fuel, or get a tune-up. It’s expensive to own and maintain a vehicle, and for the majority of us not entirely necessary. Still, while I was intrigued with the socialist suggestion, my immediate response was one of extreme hesitance. What if my convenience suffers? What hap-

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pens if I need it when it’s being used? Will he use only waste vegetable-oil bio-diesel? What if it’s crashed? What would I do with my collection of empty gum wrappers and loose change currently strewn around the cab? Turns out our West Coast innovative friends to the south have taken a hard look at these issues and solved them to make car sharing between friends a viable opportunity. RelayRides is one of a number of start-up car-share companies linking people needing cars with people who have them. It’s called peer-to-peer car sharing and car owners can make money by renting out their idle wheels. Depending on the vehicle, it costs anywhere from $6 to $75 per hour and the owner gets two-thirds of that money. In Oregon and California laws have been passed to clear owners of liability in case of accidents making it a much more attractive proposition. We’ve all heard of typical car share programs,

such as Zipcar, or even our homegrown loan through Cowichan Green Community. In these models the cars are owned by a single entity and rented out fee-paying members. It’s an acceptable model — Zipcar boasts more than 9,000 vehicles in Canada, the U.S. and Britain — but peer-to-peer car sharing promises so much more. Our cars parked in our driveways are resources that could be better utilized. This community was built on supporting our neighbours one borrowed cup of sugar at a time — maybe it’s time we sweeten the deal and look to our most prized possessions to see what else we can share. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.

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Will you use our local organic curbside-recycling programs? “Deﬁnitely. But we should also get a portion of the compost back after supplying the organic wastes.”

Dave Desroches, North Cowichan

“Yes, because I don’t think organic wastes should all go into the dump. If we can recycle it, why not?”

Hannah Morten, Duncan

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Flag a great symbol for Duncan

Don’t ask how much it will cost; ask if we really need it at all

Dear editor I enjoy the new Àag that represents the city of Duncan. It has all the elements of who we are — the salmon representing the First Nations and our beloved Mount Prevost. And the clock tower — if it could talk the stories it would tell of our early settlers. To me it represents the past and the 100 years that have tick-tocked by. It’s fresh and we should be pleased to live in a town that takes pride in itself. Sharon Jackson is a talented artist. I have had the privilege of seeing many of her personal and professional designs. She spoke to me with such enthusiasm and passion months before the completion of the Àag. Although we are certainly all entitled to our opinions I found Mr. Chaster’s negative comments to be over the top. I believe he would have found fault if masters such as Picasso or Rembrandt themselves had been behind the design. Good job Sharon and company. Fly our Àag proudly for our founding forefathers and for our future pioneers of tomorrow. Never mind the sour grapes everybody — there are always going to be a couple. Well done, I say. V. Barrette

In my opinion: Time to review stafﬁng and spending in North Cowichan

he issue that needs to be addressed throughout B.C. is municipal overspending; a need for lower expectations on services, de¿ning what is essential and what is not. There are tough economic times facing us all and they will continue. Municipal government’s obligation is to act in a ¿scally responsible manner. Staff frequently uses comparisons to neighbour municipalities in an attempt to justify or rationalize a budget item. Just because municipality “a” or “b” does this or that doesn’t justify it being appropriate here in North Cowichan. Please commit to asking staff more detailed Andrew Leong/¿ le Duncan The new Duncan Åag gets a majority thumbs up from readers on this week’s web poll, as well as the endorsement questions. Council cannot possibly make decisions properly unless staff provides a full picture, investiConservative estimate makes 67 the of letter writer Vera Barrette. gates several options, provides a costing associated a multi-billion dollar bill to build more prisons to the behaviorally challenged. with those options, and provides a summary listing new 80 (particularly with youth in mind) and has funded Bruce Ambrose of the pros and cons associated with each option. Dear editor an increased Canadian military presence in the Cowichan Being green is a nice line but do we understand Understanding the impact of the decision to world. Ask yourself if this might be part of why what this really means? put off old-age security until 67 needs to be far Canadian seniors need to wait to collect their Please commit that any monies spent on a more thoughtful than “60 is the new 50.” Teachers already well-compensated so-called green project will not be in addition to Advertising jargon and trivial rhetoric is hardly pensions. What are the bene¿ts to Canadians Dear editor of our participation in a space program? When appropriate for such a far-reaching demographic The teachers in British Columbia are mislead- regular budgeted programs and services but rather shift. The increased energy and health of seniors did Canada’s reputation as a peacekeeper and ing the public with their claims. They state their will act to limit or reduce expenditures for regular community builder get replaced with the vision programs and services. is often used to enhance family and commuwages are falling behind those of teachers in of Canadians as warriors (how about billions Do not spend money for the sake of feeling good. nity life and should not be cannibalized by our other provinces. If other provincial governments of dollars to purchase stealth bombers)? Who Please commit to reviewing the staf¿ng compleelected government. Our present work places jump off the ¿ scally responsible cliff, should bene¿ ts from incarcerating a youth at $100,000 ment in North Cowichan. Please commit to includhave shown little ability to accommodate the per year in cells to be further criminalized rather we do the same? The category-¿ve maximum ing in this assessment a “value added” by a person needs of seniors. There are few employers that than be given opportunities to become contribut- salary for B.C. teachers is $75,000. When you or persons in our employ. formally use their more experienced employees take away the generous summer holidays, the ing citizens? Lead the move in B.C. municipalities to do more for mentorship or know how to assist them to Christmas breaks, the winter breaks and the For the ¿rst time in Canadian history we are with less. Please commit to undertaking a full salremain vibrant in the work force. Seniors, except P.D. days, their pay works out to more than directed to refer to our federal government by ary and wages review, particularly for management in the ¿rst nations community, are rarely spoken $50 per hour. When is it enough? The teachers the name of our prime minister who, along with staff making greater than $75,000 per year. of as a resource but are often seen as a problem. claim their job action is for the students. If that his ego, builds them big: guns, jails, and space Review the past ¿ve and 10 years’ salary adjustSeniors use health care dollars, stand in the is the case, let me make a suggestion. Offer to ships. What will be are seniors with diminished ments against Canada’s cost-of-living index and/or way of younger citizens moving up the ladder freeze or even reduce your salaries and ask the capacity to give time to their grandchildren, their B.C.’s cost-of-living index. and do not live up to the expectations of a fast government to put all that money toward class gardens, their art and their communities. Proportionally, municipal management staff is paced consumer-focused world. This just got size adjustments and other funding. The B.C. To close on the trivial I predict, should the now among the highest wage earners in governramped up by the Harper government. government does not have a bottomless pit of changes in old-age security go forward, in 20 ment jobs. Comparing municipal staff to themThe federal government has committed our tax money. Every dollar that goes to line the pockets selves in other jurisdictions can only lead to escaladollars to an international space program, passed years 67 will be the new 80. of the teachers means someone else suffers. Let Sandra Goth us not forget the seniors living below the poverty tion of salaries beyond what is reasonable. Cobble C Hill Do not use the justi¿cation that “you only get line, the families struggling on minimum wage what you pay for” and “we are competing with and the jobless losing everything they own. other municipalities to get the best talent.” These Education E auditor better know a B. Kramski are myths. Understand everyone is dispensable. Duncan thing t or two about the classroom There are many others out there that would love to “Do you like the new Duncan ﬂag?” Dear D editor have the job, are fully competent or can be trained You answered: (88 votes) Re: your editorial on separating class-size More letters online into these positions and would be willing to be paid iissues from teachers’ compensation. Let’s 67 per cent YES less for doing it. m make sure the auditor you mention to hash out Also, read fresh stories every day and share Will you please commit to the following quesTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the cclass size and composition is a well-respected your thoughts immediately through the comtions of our municipal staff: Ask, “do we really web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com eeducator who knows ¿rst -hand the challenges ments function. need this?” and “why?” Ask, “can we get along oof teaching a class with many ESL students and at cowichannewsleader.com without it?” Ask, “why would be need it now?” sseveral special-needs children from the autistic and “can this be revisited at some later date?” Ask, “What will we have to give up, or with what we will have to do less, if we proceed with this project?” Do not ask, “How much more will this add to the average taxpayer’s tax bill?” The only acceptable 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. item that should be considered for an increase on response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: tax bills is one that deals with public health and not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com safety or environmental protection, and only if an 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 assessment is made on what other line item could reach you during ofﬁce hours. 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Cowichan teen makes good on promise to trounce pro athletes Electronic Arts Challenge: Queen of Angels student Ryan Rowlinson wins big during Make-A-Wish Foundation event Krista Siefken

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yan Rowlinson did exactly what he set out to do — annihilate professional athletes during the 10th-annual Electronic Arts Challenge. “The Dream Team, of course, was victorious,” said Kim Heron at the MakeA-Wish Foundation, which organized Feb. 4’s EA Challenge with Electronic Arts. The team — comprised of 10 B.C. youths — walloped pro athletes like B.C. Lions’ Travis Lulay, Angus Reid and Geroy Simon and Whitecaps’ captain Jay DeMerit in a 112-82 win at the EA Campus in Burnaby. That’s where pro athletes, celebrities, EA staff and others took on the Dream Team

360. “It was really good — I was named Tourney MVP,” said Rowlinson, a 14year-old Queen of Angels student. That’s not particularly surprising: Rowlinson went into the tournament ready to clobber his opponents. Even if those opponents were massive professional sportsmen. “It was really cool but funny at the same time — they didn’t really know what they were doing,” Rowlinson said. “I blew Travis Lulay away 6-0.” Rowlinson also got a copy of the justreleased SSX snowboarding game, and his 11-year-old brother Jacob won a PlayStation with ¿ve games in a rafÀe draw. “He gave me two of the games,” the big bro said. “I just have to say that Make-A-Wish F d ti i i f d i thi ”

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Unrestrained animals in cars pet peeve of lawmakers The law: All pets traveling in vehicles should be restrained or contained Ann Andersen

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German shepherd roaming free in the back of a moving pick-up or hanging half out of a speeding car window ears pricked and nose to the wind. A toy pekingese leaping happily from lap to lap during a family trip. A frightened house cat digging its nails into a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulders. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious these incidents are dangerous to passengers and animals. But they happen. After a recent vehicle accident on the TransCanada Highway near Duncan, two people were taken to hospital. Their dog died as a Andrew Leong result of the collision. SPCA Cowichan branch manager Sandi Trent and Lucky the dog demonstrate the proper way to transport pets in vehicles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pets being unrestrained in vehicles is an transports a living animal on the running belts.â&#x20AC;? issue,â&#x20AC;? says Cowichan SPCA shelter manager But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleased that most small dog owners board, fender, hood or other exterior part of a Sandi Trent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difÂżcult extricating them motor vehicle unless a suitable cage, carrier or now tether their pets while driving. when the people in the car have left the scene And DriveSmartBC warns of the perils dogs guard rail is provided and is attached adequateby ambulance. ly to protect that animal from falling or being in cars may pose to driving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With no one he recognizes on the scene, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;The large dog standing on the rear seat with thrown from the vehicle. dog can easily be scared and unco-operative.â&#x20AC;? This offence under Section 72 of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motor head and shoulders out the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s window is The solutions are clear, she says. Vehicle Act carries a $109 Âżne. Dogs should be tethered by animal seat belts certainly a vision obstruction. How could you It could cost another $109 if a driver is on the possibly make a proper shoulder check to the or in vari-kennels; cats should be containers; road while his or her control is obstructed. left?â&#x20AC;? it states. animals in the backs of pick-ups should be â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would apply to a situation where a pet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Similarly, a smaller dog on the lap could restrained so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no danger of them leaping easily move into a position that would entangle is in the car on a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lap interfering with or falling over the side. the operation of the vehicle,â&#x20AC;? Day said. it in the steering wheel, probably at the worst Trent concedes however, that although seatThereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hefty $368 Âżne if the animal so possible time.â&#x20AC;? belts work well for small dogs, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known There are three applicable charges depending distracts the driver that he/she drives without big dogs whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chewed right through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;due care and attentionâ&#x20AC;? under Section 144 of on the circumstances, says RCMP Cpl. Kevin belts. the Act. Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be a challenge,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big dogs A person commits an offence if the person â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members enforce these laws,â&#x20AC;? said Day. who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like being restricted tend to eat their

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Safe Harbour program promotes respect for all

TrafÄc slowdown considered in Duncan

Committed to respect: 57 Cowichan business already committed to providing fair and equitable service Ann Andersen

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stroll along Jubilee Street takes you past the Slice of Life Cafe. Look on their door and you’ll ¿nd a colourful sticker telling you you’ve reached a Safe Harbour. “When James and I decided to buy this café (last year) we committed ourselves to the action of welcoming everyone who came in the door,” says Slice of Life Cafe owner Susan Carter. “If we had a mission statement, it would reÀect the principles of the Safe Harbour program, and Safe Harbour was a natural outgrowth of that philosophy.” In all, close to 60 Cowichan organizations in places ranging from Lake Cowichan to Shawnigan have joined the program. And Safe Harbour’s slogan “Respect for All” tells the story. Locations and organizations signing up for the province-wide program are committed to providing fair and equitable service to all their customers, explains Cowichan

Valley Safe Harbour coordinator Zoe Nash. Nash says the program has two prongs — welcoming diversity in the Cowichan Valley, and public safety. “It means welcoming all clients and customers in a respectful manner,” Nash explained. “If a concern is expressed regarding a lack of respectful treatment, employers and staff take steps to address it.” Nash emphasized that the Safe Harbour decal indicates a place of safety. “It’s an immediate safe place for someone who may be experiencing discrimination in or near the worksite. It’s a place to sit, have a glass of water, a phone to use, and access to a list of resources,” she explained. “An open-door policy is nice to have,” says Wade Simmons, co-owner of Duncan’s Amber Education. “In the work and proposals we conduct, we prioritize the client’s needs, and often diversity equates to a priority client. We take extra steps to ensure our process is accessible to those with a greater need,” he

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Zoe Nash and the Safe Harbour program educate businesses and organizations on how to show respect for all. Look for its logo (inset) gan at pplaces that have been Safe Harbour certiÄed. exp explained. Jo John Cummings, recr recreation programmer at Cowichan k Recreation i Centre also supLake ports the program. “I work at a recreational facility. It is a ¿tting partnership to participate in Safe Harbour because people come to our facility to enjoy themselves in a safe environment,” he says. The Safe Harbour program’s been going for some six years in the Cowichan Valley under the umbrella of the Cowichan Intercultural Society and is funded by both the provincial and federal governments. Interested businesses and agencies sign up for a free 1.5-hour work-

shop during which they receive information about the program and how to prepare staff to implement it. After this they are entitled to put a Safe Harbour decal on the front door of their business or organization. “And soon, they will be able to hang a framed certi¿cate of participation,” said Nash who plans to distribute the certi¿cates in the coming weeks. For more information, or to book a place a the next workshop on April 9 at the library, you can call Safe Harbour coordinator Nash at 250-748-3112 of email safeharbour.cis@telus.net. There’s also information on the website www. safeharbour.ca.

atson Street residents want the speed limit dropped in the neighborhood because the area is a popular shortcut for many Duncan drivers. Duncan council is not so sure. The speed limit on McKinstry between Dobson and Watson is currently 50 km/h; however, the entire neighbourhood could turn into a 30 km/h zone if the public and city council are on the same page. “This problem has been brought up repeatedly,” said Councillor Tom Duncan, who feels 50 km/h in enclosed areas is too fast. Mayor Phil Kent wants to notify the public about the potential outcome of a 30km/h zone before the city moves forward with anything. “What are the real tangible bene¿ts here?” said Kent. “We need to ¿nd out what the public is saying so we can consider this. My main concern is the impact of applying a 30 km limit to a substantial area (in town).” Kent emphasized consideration of traf¿c issues that may result in the “main arteries” of town. “It will likely be a good thing, but we shouldn’t just slap them in there without knowing the impact (the new speed limit would create.)”

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y the way, did you hear: • What a line-up of chefs for the 2012 MS Fundraising Dinner that happened March 11 at Providence Farm. Matt Horn (Cowichan Pasta), Brad Boisvert (Amuse Bistro), Bill Jones (Deerholme Farm), Dan Hudson (Hilary’s Cheese), Bruce Woods (Bruce’s Kitchen), Steve Elskens (Farm Gate Foods & Catering), Allan Aikman (VIU Culinary Program), under the direction of Fatima Da Silva of Bistro 161. • Cow High principal Charlie Coleman tells us Cowichan Secondary grads of 2011 were back in town recently spreading the gospel of education. Scholarship winners turned-UVic engineering students Andy Garland, Rebecca Saari, Graeme Ramsay, Kainan Duggan, and Kevin Gill visited teacher Craig Lauridsen’s Calculus 12 class to let the high school students know how important their studies are. • The B.C. SPCA’s Cowichan and District Branch is seeking people to sit on its community council. The council will be elected at the branch’s annual general meeting, which will be held on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Thrifty Foods at 2755 Beverly Street in Duncan. Contact Linda Greville at 250-7485636 or by email at critter-sitter@shaw.ca for

Valley people Name: Mike Gariepy Occupation: artist, Mike’s Tattoos and Airbrushing Age: 42 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: the Art of Light at the Imax to get lost in the cinematography Right now I am reading: the 50th Law I’m listening to: Du6 Step At least once everyone should: eat at Nha Trang Most people don’t know I: really don’t like causing people pain Proudest or happiest moment: my children appreciating me Biggest fear: failure If I was appointed king of the valley I would: make education more affordable Before I die: I want to go hang gliding Words I live by: die trying

more. • Congratulations are in order for three Maple Bay Elementary School students who won the Duncan Legion’s junior essay contest. Zoe Sharp (1st), Tye Robinson (2nd) and Campbell Early (3rd) were presented their awards during a ceremony on Monday, Feb. 27. • Jane MacAllister wanted to ¿nd a neat way to celebrate her 75th birthday with her family around her. She has been a long-time subscriber to the Cowichan Symphony concert series and discovered that father and son Kuertis were performing with the Victoria Symphony on her birthday. To celebrate she brought 25 of her family to the concert of live classical music. • Among those who made the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute Agricultural Society Valentines Tea a sucessful event: The Tea Farm, Amuse on the Vineyard, the Mill Bay Lions Club, A-Win Insurance Shawnigan, Moziro Coffee Roasters and Chocolatiers, Thrifty Foods — Mill Bay and South Cowichan Community Policing. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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he only drag about Wednesday’s 63rdannual Cowichan Music Festival Highlights ¿nale was that there weren’t more acts. Still, 17 routines by locals of all ages stunned the hometown Cowichan Theatre crowd with technical, vocal and physical prowess. In other years, the slate of acts under CMF boss Leslie Sjoberg offered some 20 routines. Forget the minor dip in quantity — quality is the name of CMF’s game that shone in spades, sending 13 acts to May’s provincials in Nanaimo. One standout was violinist Nathan Bomans’ impeccable work on Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Bomans’ (his last name just cries

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Nio Hirano performs at the piano, while Lailadance performs a Cuban-Åavoured ballet during last Wednesday’s Cowichan Music Festival Highlights Concert at the Cowichan Theatre. For more photos, go to cowichannewsleader.com for a ‘W’) solo lacked accompaniment by pianist Naomi Barclay, who was recovering from illness. But the theatre’s legendary Steinway grand got a workout from Madison Gray, clad in a lovely green dress, during Scarla-

The best of the best Cowichan Music Festival performers headed to May’s provincials in Nanaimo: • Julia Schack, Ballet 1 • Madeline Campagne, Ballet 2 • Lavinia de Leeuw, Stage 1 • Giuliana Mansueti, Stage 2 • Malia MacMullen, Modern 2 • Claire Saunders, Modern 3 • Nathan Bomans, Intermediate Strings • Ali Lennox, Intermediate Classical Voice (also chosen for Instrumental) • Lynnea Bruce, Jr. Musical Theatre • Georgia Bennett, Intermediate Musical Theatre • Heather Derocher, Sr. Musical Theatre • Cowichan Valley Youth Concert Choir, George S. Mathieson Award • Shawnigan Lake Choir, Paul J. Bourret Award

tti’s Sonata in D Major. Diminutive ivory-dynamo Nio Hirano also used the Steinway during Faber’s Danse Brilliante, before Emily Friedrich’s emotiongrabbing version of Rachmaninoff’s Elegy. But Wednesday was more than piano and violin wonders. Lynnea Bruce’s jaunty vocal version of Berlin’s You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun triggered Georgia Bennett’s solid performance of Defying Gravity from Wicked, Heather Derocher’s con¿dent At Times Like This from Lucky Stiff, and Ali Lennox’s superb soprano work on Fauré’s Pie Jesu. Solo vocals twinned the gentle perfection of Sheila Hilton-Johnson’s 27-member Cowichan Valley Youth Concert Choir during Three Hungarian Folk Songs, plus The Poet Sings. Lungs led to leg work during the

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The Annual General Meeting of the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Commission will be held in the Lounge of the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Elections will take place for interested persons wishing to serve on the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (SLCC) Commission. The SLCC Commission consists of not more than (7) members. The term of appointment for members shall be a one (1) year term commencing April 1, 2012 and expiring March 31, 2013. Become involved and assist with the development of exciting new projects to bene¿t the residents of Shawnigan Lake TOMORROW, by joining the Community Centre Commission TODAY! Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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A great reception on days one and two means Cowichan will get a third helping of Red Blue Yellow (right). The locally produced meld of music and dance attracted an overﬂow crowd to Sunday’s matinee. That combined with great audience feedback has inspired director Cari Burdett to add another show. That show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Duncan’s Mercury Theatre. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 250-701-0978 for information.

Join Trisha Klus of The Escape Artists Group for a demonstration on bookmaking and artists books, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday at The Loft Gallery in Mill Bay.

Keeping up with the Joneses at Painters and Potters big spring show At the art of it: Potter Penny Jones and painter John Jones guests in Cherry Point Painters’ spring ﬂing in St. Peter’s church hall Peter W. Rusland

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lay meets canvas at the Jones joint. That’s where Cowichan Bay-area couple Penny and John Jones explore their respective muse while sharing a love of art. Fruits of their studio grace St. Peter’s Anglican church hall March 16 and 17 when the Jones’ works will illustrate the perennial collaboration of the Cherry Point Artists and the Cowichan Valley Potters. “This show’s a nice combination because painters bring in people who want pottery, and vice versa,” said Penny the potter. “It’s a nice sharing of disciplines.” Keeping up with the Joneses may be why the dual-media exhibit boasts several hundred pieces from Cowichan’s many kilns and easels. But the senior couple — that married in 1960 and moved to Cowichan “It gets in your in ‘89 — blood, like ink.” likes having separate, creative rooms. “John wouldn’t want all that (pottery) dust Àying around his paintings,” noted Penny. “It’s muddy,” John said of Penny’s passion for ¿ring functional-ware such as mugs, bowls, and vases.

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“I also dabble in primitive ¿ring, horse-hair raku,” she said, applauding the Potters’ “sharing of ideas and techniques.” Penny’s also a member of Victoria’s Garden City Potters, and the South Vancouver Island Potters Guild. John called Cherry Point’s club “a good social network.” “There’s lots of free training from people like (watercolour veteran) Pat Fischer who does a marvelous job. “You just bounce ideas off people such as Jim Wispinski, who showed me how to paint a bird.” John’s winged subjects complement his acrylic and watercolour land- and seascapes, and Àowers. “It gets in your blood, like ink. Beaches are what I love to paint. “I don’t normally do the human ¿gure — it’s just not my preference,” said the retired B.C. Tel technician who did some early cartooning. “As a kid, I tried to emulate my oldest brother, David — I’d steal his paper and india ink.” John also tried reÀecting the detailed simplicity of Duncan brushmaster E. J. Hughes. But practice makes perfect for Penny on the potting wheel. “It’s like riding a bicycle — it’s practice but it’s about getting back on and trying again,” said the user of Californian and Canadian clays. “Raku uses a heavily sanded grog clay, so it take the thermal shock of

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Potter Penny Jones and husband/painter John with work ready for this weekend’s big show and sale by the Cherry Point Artists and Cowichan Valley Potters at St. Peter’s church hall. being ¿ring in raku. “I mainly ¿re with electricity at a medium temperature to get a beautiful glaze at about 2,200 F. “Do you want to pay our electric bill?”

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The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet on March 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Committee Room of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, B.C., to hear complaints regarding the parcel tax roll for the Moose Road local area sewer service. Complaints may be made on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. In order for a complaint to be considered by the panel, it must be received in writing at the address shown below at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. For more information please contact Mark Frame, Director of Finance, by telephone: 250-746-3107, or by email: frame@northcowichan.ca

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Your Cowichan events calendar March 14 Stopping the War of Terror Against Children — Putting the Pope on Trial: a talk and discussion onwhat is it needs be done to create an atmosphere of admittance and desire to rectify, 7 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 suggested donation. Call 250-748-7246.

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BC SPCA: Cowichan and District Branch is seeking people to sit on a community council to be elected at the branch’s annual general meeting, 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Thrifty Foods at 2755 Beverly Street in Duncan. For more information call 250-748-5636. A women’s writing group is starting up at the Cowichan library! All ages are welcome for simple sharing and no criticism. The group meets Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in the multi-purpose room from March 14 to May 16. The room is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please contact Pam at 250-597-4213.

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and microphones, they create live layers onstage like you’ve never heard before, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246. Edac — 80 Years Cruising The North Coast of British Columbia: Join the co-author and friends to reminisce about the 35 years Noel and Alberta Woodworth cruised the north coast waters in this Cowichan Wooden Boat Society presentation at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. For information, call 250-7464955. Co-ops: Eye Opener Educational Films presents two short ﬁlms on the subject of CoOps, one by local director, Tom Shandel, with CBC’s Patrick Watson, and the other on the successful Mondragon Co-operative begun in 1956. Learn about and support alternatives to the current dysfunctional economic system. Bring ideas and friends to discuss the co-op choice for Cowichan Valley, 7 p.m. Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Admission free or by donation. Call 250-597-1538. Brilliant Body: a dinner class focused on weight, detoxiﬁcation, hormonal connection, emotional outlook with natural health expert Lorene Benoit, 5:30 to 8 p.m. MHH. White Spot meeting room. Call to register: 250-7486802.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends, business associates, staff and club members who sent cards, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, online condolences and phone calls during the recent passing of my father Les Wallace. Your kind words and expressions of sympathy are very comforting to my mother Jean and sister Leslie and the entire Wallace Family. We truly do appreciate all you have done for us.

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WILLIAMS, Ramona Mary Beatrice (nee: Underwood) January 10, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 7, 2012

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOOD & BEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE The Cowichan Valley Regional District is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of food and beverage services at the Island Savings Centre. Please note that an expression of interest document outlining conditions, and the expectations of respondents, is available by contacting John Elzinga, Manager, Island Savings Centre, (250)7460400, jelzinga@cvrd.bc.ca. Mr. Elzinga can also be contacted regarding any questions on this process. It is the intent of this request for expressions of interest for food and beverage services at the Island Savings Centre, that the CVRD will be able to determine community interest in this opportunity. Although it is currently permissible for user groups to cater their own functions, it is the intent of the Island Savings Centre to have one established food and beverage service provide for the public at the facility. Please submit by 2:00 local time April 30, 2012 to: JOHN ELZINGA, Manager, Island Savings Centre 2687 James Street Duncan, BC V9L 2X5 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

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HAIRSTYLISTS

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Central Tel Ltd is hiring copper and ﬁbre optic cable splicers. Experience preferred but would be willing to train the right applicant. Apply by email to centraltel@shaw.ca or by fax to 250-701-0530

RESIDENTIAL Manager Vancouver Island Community Connections Inc has an opening for a manager with previous management training & experience. Knowledge of the Community Living ﬁeld and CARF accreditation process an asset. Candidate will need strong leadership skills and experience working with people with learning difﬁculties and behaviours that challenge. Candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong computer skills. Duties include leading and supervising staff; this position also requires the manager to participate in an average of three residential shifts per week. Ability to plan, organize, control and evaluate the delivery of care and all aspects of daily household management. Requires valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle, driver’s abstract, clear TB test, criminal record check, OFA level 1 First Aid, Food Safe and non-violent crisis intervention training. Wage to be determined; full-time includes on-call and weekends. Fax: 250-338-7134 or Email: vanislcc@yahoo.ca Attention: Carol Gjesdal

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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

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Expecting a Baby or Planning a Wedding? 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

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

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

PERSONALS

1960’s man now retired, seeks active, educated companion with country roots for dating & musical adventures. Family man, will travel. Reply to File A970, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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.

LIBRA TREE is looking for experienced tree workers. Climbing or lift truck exp. an asset. Must have DL, P.P.E.. Good wages and beneﬁts. Email libra-tree@shaw.ca with resume and ref’s. Local work. MECHANIC WANTED: Cowichan Golf & Country Club is seeking a qualiﬁed mechanic for their maintenance department as soon as possible. Golf Course experience is an asset. Email your resume and cover letter to Dave Purslow at cowichangolf@telus.net PIONEER HOUSE now hiring FT/PT dishwasher. Apply with resume to Mark or Matt, 4675 TC Hwy, Duncan, B.C. or by email: pioneerhouse@shaw.ca RV Lot/Shop Assistant. Must be mature, mechanically inclined & good work ethics. Resumes & references to CountrySide RV 4831 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan (250) 746-1699 THE RED BARN Quilt Shop is seeking an eager, knowledgeable quilter who has a desire to provide excellent customer service and also work as a team player. Full time position including weekends. Please drop off resumes at Fabricland, attention Sharon Henderson.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD EXPERIENCED COOK, F/T for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Peter (250)2464241.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEERS Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . 780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

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Get comfortable with your career Are you seeking a career as a mortgage specialist, or are you a current mortgage professional searching for new opportunities? TD Canada Trust has everything you need. We provide new Mobile Mortgage Specialists with outstanding training from industry-leading experts committed to developing mortgage professionals and helping to grow their business. Plus, with TD Canada Trust, you’ll gain access to our network of support – ready to offer comprehensive education, technology and sales assistance. Margaret Huisman Sales Manager, Mobile Mortgage Specialists T: 250 881 2491, margaret.huisman@td.com

HELP WANTED

Life-Skills for Employment is starting again soon… The Community Options Society is running its pre-employment program for youth between the ages of 15 and 30 that helps to develop skills and the confidence and tools necessary to secure employment. Learn about problem solving, feedback, stereotypes, goal setting, resume writing, job searches, networking and much more. • The program runs April 10, 2012 to June 29, 2012 Mon-Fri 9 to 3pm • Participants are paid while attending • Contact Mary, Brenda or Jarred at 250-748-0232 We have a limited number of spaces available for the program. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can determine your eligibility and set up an interview. The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

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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

PERSONAL SERVICES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELPFOR WANTED HOMES RENT

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: FILL, we will deliver. Mill Bay-Chemainus. Call Main Road Contracting at 250-7467510, 250-743-8931 or 1-250391-7310.

FUEL/FIREWOOD 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok. Apply now

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HELP FOR WANTED HOMES RENT

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR condo w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. Deliver the News Leader Pictorial $795 ¾ 10122 Victoria Rd, Chemainus on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP 2 BR sxs duplex w/4 apps,fenced backyard PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 ON2ndTHE ROUTES: fac. floorFOLLOWING condo w/ 2 apps,laundry 1 BR ¾CHEMAINUS 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR +– View den executive suite w/ 5 apps,patio 455850 St (56 papers) *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* 455860 – 3256-3344 Cook, 10028-10042 Victoria ¾ 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 (37 papers) 3 BR 2– Cochrane, bth lower Maxwell, suite w/ Robertson, 5 apps, hwVictoria floors 455902 ¾ 31-941 (38 Malone $900 papers)Rd, Ladysmith 3 BR 2.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, carport 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (31 papers) ¾456250 3041 Henry Chemainus – Alder, Rd, Chemainus, Cypress, $1000 Croft, 3 BR home w/ Legion, 4 apps, Mill, 2 carSpruce, garage Willow, Laurel, ¾ 2908 Jonas $1000 VictoriaWay, (125 Chemainus papers) 3 BR 2.5 bthBAY sxs duplex w/ 5 apps, garage COWICHAN ¾253502 5799 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan $1195 – Botwood, 1659-1846 Cowichan Bay Rd, 3 BR 2 Wessex bth home w/ 4 apps, garage (71 papers) ¾ 1822 Deborah Drive, Duncan $1195 CROFTON 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop 503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, Osborne Bay Rd, Peterson ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 (39 papers) 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps 503700 – Arthur, Chaplin, Edmund, Elizabeth, ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1400 Meagan, Musgrave, Robert, York (52 3 BR 2 papers) bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water MAPLE BAY 3 BR 2.5 bth homeCanary, w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate 153904 – Andemere, Cygnet, Indian, ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water Swans Nest (90 papers) 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite SHAWNIGAN LAKE 354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (42 papers) For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca *all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW 250-746-4471 Extension 224

5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069. SEASONED DRY Fir/Maple, split, delivered, cut to length, $200 delivered, Ladysmith to Mill Bay. 250-597-3760 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.

GARAGE SALES DUNCAN: Duncan Community Lodge Society is having a Block Party and Inside Garage Sale! March 17th, 8am-2pm, 2244 Moose Rd. BBQ provided by 3rd Quamichan Scouts. $10/table. For table rentals call 250-732-3770 or email your_health_connection@yahoo.ca

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!

PARENTS UNITE

GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.

Saturday, March 31st 9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $19. For more info call: (250)748-7529

YOUBOU: Fri & Sat, Mar 16 & 17th, 8-3pm. 1976 24’ Vanguard Motorhome, 58,000 miles, runs well, $1500/as is. 10081 Youbou Rd. Also, antique cabinet, lots of misc. Worth the drive!

JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

DUNCAN in town, avail Apr 1st., quiet 2 bdrm apt. 6 appliances, $850-$900. 250-2466626 or 250-746-4016

MILL BAY ------------------------1 bedroom cabin $685/mth includes hydro. 250-715-6502

COBBLE HILL- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1550 sq ft, insert F/P, dbl garage, shared acreage 1.72 acres. $1350+ utils. Call 250701-8776 or (250)598-0624.

COBBLE HILL Village, 1400 sq ft., reception area, kitchen, landscaped. $1,295. (incl’s hst). Call Phil (250)743-1450

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT Store opening soon in Crofton! Women, Children & Infant wear. Please call 250-7325537 to consign your items.

VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241. LOWER 3 bedroom suite. $1050 monthly, shared laundry, plus utilities, close to town. Shared yard, wood stove. 250-748-6080

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

TOOLS SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! 40” Sony LCD TV, ﬁshing gear, belly boat, 3100 and 1500 PSI pressure washers, new Delta scroll saw, quad loading ramps, North River waders, Home Theatre surround systems. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, 1350sqft, 3 yrs old, stand alone apt, 2nd floor above retail store (closed at 5pm and weekends). Walking distance to town, 5 appl’s, NS/NP, no parties. $1000/mo + util’s. Also has 1100sqft attached room (would be excellent for home based business) will finish to suite $800+ utils. Call (250)701-3276. 2 bdrm apt in CROFTON. Avail. mid. March. Incl 5 appls. 2nd flr above quiet Dandy mini storage on Joan Ave. $750. Ref. req. 1 pet considered. N/S pref. Call or text 250709-1379.

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$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). CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. CROFTON- 2 bdrm, bright, in suite laundry, prking. (Immed) $750. + utils. 250-210-0756. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $625. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)748-3729 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- 2 bdrm ground level corner suite, 5 appls, recently reno’d, near VIU, 2 parking spaces. NS/NP. Mar. 15. Refs. $895. (250)715-8858 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.

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

SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS: 1/2 duplex in town, 3-4 bdrms, 3 bath, F/P, all appls, $1200 utils incld. Avail Apr. 1. (250)246-1546. CROFTON: 3 bdrm on 2nd ﬂoor, ocean & mountain view, balcony, bright, F/S, free laundry, near school, shopping and bus. $675 mo + util’s. Call 250-246-3773. CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious duplex. 3bed/2bath 6 appliances. $900/month. Contact Rick 250-246-1859

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

Duncan: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, $995/m. Ref. req. Avail immed. Call evenings 250748-2818

MEADES CREEK- 2 bdrm suite, large yard, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, laundry. $560. Call (250)210-0756.

DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new ﬂooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail April 1st. Call 778-422-0078.

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

Duncan Duplex, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., fenced yrd w/shed, near McAdam Park. N/S, ref’s req. Small pet considered. $925/m + utilities. Avail. Apr 1. (250) 746-6007

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

IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hydro included $990/mo. No pets. Avail Apr 1. 250-701-1937.

LAKE COWICHAN reno’d 2 bdrm, S/S duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting, N/S, N/P, $650 + util’s. 250-749-4061 LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 2 bdrm, F/S, F/P, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825/mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

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, clean, quiet, near town NS/NP, refs req’d. Call 250597-3756.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Avail immed, on private property, 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D hook-up, large deck. Pets negotiable, ref’s req’d, $950 mo. Call (250)743-9897.

HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm mobile home on country acreage, 6 kms west of Duncan on bus route, F/S, W/D hookup, small pet ok, refs req’d, $750 mo. Avail April 1. 250-748-9258. 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, Available now. Smaller home for rent, W/D, F/S, woodstove, in ceiling speakers, nicely ﬁnished, private, close to the new university. N/S, Incl’s internet & cable. $800/mo 250-748-9679 DUNCAN, LARGE 2 story, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, family home w/ large living & rec room, plus den, formal dining room, 5 appls, private setting on acreage, close to town on Maple Bay Rd., Ref’s. Avail immed, $1400, (250)746-7935 DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, No dogs, cat ok. Internet & cable incl. April 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679 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. DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $850 mo. Call (250)246-8318. LK COWICHAN on Sunset Drive, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house w/ patio. Lake glimpses, steps to beach & use of dock. 1/2 acre lot w/garden. Outside pet ok. Avail. Apr. 1. $950/m. Rent-toown option. Ruth 1-250-8127578

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, office, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929

ROOM & BOARD FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

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

SUITES, LOWER BRIGHT NEW 1 bdrm level entry, great location, 5 min to downtown Duncan. Incl’s F/S, and hydro, shared W/D. NS, NP, No partiers, Avail immed. $800/mo. 250-746-5404. 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 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. DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterﬁeld. $595./mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.

N. COWICHAN, heritage home, 2nd home on 11 acres, 4 horses, 2000 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, kitchen appls, close to schools, hospital, shopping, lease, $1500 mo, avail June. 1, call 250-748-6768.

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Provincial high school curling champs from Frances Kelsey Secondary School, front row, from left, include: Timothy Henderson, Joey Vaesen, Connar Croteau and Paul Henderson. Back: coach Tom Henderson and teacher sponsor Hayley Henderson from Cobble Hill Elementary.

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urlers representing Frances Kelsey Secondary School were clearly cool under pressure in the B.C. boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; high school curling championships at Dawson Creek. Skip Paul Henderson, third Connar Croteau, second Joey Vaesen and lead Timothy Henderson romped to the title of the eight-team round robin with a perfect 7-0 record. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was unbelievable the level of their play,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said coach Tom Henderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was some good curling up there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was quite proud of them, a magical weekend for them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Kelsey boys swept through Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three games with an 8-3 win over Burnaby North, 6-4 against

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Cowichan Bulldogs players Eddy Walt, Hudson Copley-Spencer and Aiden Lawrence enjoy a moment with Andrew Harris of the B.C. Lions and the Grey Cup following a two-day football camp hosted by Harris and the Vancouver Island Raiders.

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Soccer nights in Sooke set Log duals: Jackson Cup ﬁnal berth and Div. 1 title on the line for Cowichan

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Garriock T Natalia Garriock speeds along in the 200 Åy during the island regional meet at Nanaimo.

on target Best swims: Westerns, provincials bring top results Don Bodger

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atalia Garriock is meeting and beating her goals in high level swim competition. Garriock, who turns 16 on April 20, was the Duncan Stingrays’ sole competitor in the Western Canadian short course championships in Winnipeg. It was her ¿rst time competing outside of B.C. and in the senior category where there’s no age limit. “I liked it a lot,’’ said Garriock. “There was a lot more competition. It was nice getting out of the province and meeting kids from other provinces.’’ She had a fantastic meet with six new or equaled personal bests out of seven events while earning second swims by being in the top 10 for the 50-metre Ày and 100 free. “My goal was to make at least one ¿nal,’’ Garriock said. “I was glad I did. I was close in a few other ones.’’ She had a best result of ¿fth in the 50 Ày, going from 28.77 in preliminaries to 28.52 in the ¿nals. Garriock then went on to the Provincial AAA championships in Surrey March 1 to 4 with teammate Laura Kissack. “My target was to get a medal,’’ said Garriock. “I surprised myself in the 100-metre freestyle.’’ She won the silver medal and beat her sister Tamara’s club record of 58:46 with a swim of 58.31. Garriock also won the bronze medal for the 100 Ày. Kissack, 14, achieved eight personal bests in ¿ve races. By going out fast, Kissack’s split times in some of her longer races were personal bests.

he road to the Jackson Cup semi¿nals will now go through Sooke for Cowichan LMG Pringle. The road to a ¿rst-ever title in Div. 1 of the Island Soccer League for Cowichan will also go through Sooke. Two trips to the ¿eld known as The Log are on Andrew Leong/¿le the agenda for Cowichan the next two Friday nights, Coach Glen Martin made a shrewd move bringing on Kevin with huge implications. Sooke United also needs to Jones late in the game. win one of the two games to qualify for the provincial championships. “We can be Sooke spoilers, for sure,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. The Cowichan-Sooke Jackson Cup semi¿nal matchup is the same as last year. Martin will certainly be hoping for the same result when Cowichan prevailed 3-0 en route to capturing its ¿rst Jackson Cup title since the mid-1930s. Cowichan set up the Sooke scenarios by snapping its jinx at Victoria’s Tyndall Park with a 1-0 overtime win against Gordon Head Applebees Saturday. The lone goal came at the last possible second before the game went to penalty kicks for a decision. Kevin Jones was johnny on the spot to put the ball away after coming into the game late for Matt Arnett. “I think he played a total of about four minutes — my super sub,’’ said Martin. “He’ll get his nose dirty. He stuck his nose somewhere and it paid off this time.’’ Cowichan hit a couple of posts and crossbars earlier in the game and Gordon Head also had a few dangerous scoring opportunities. “It’s hard to believe it was 0-0, to be honest with you,’’ said Martin. The goal almost caught everyone by surprise after such a long stretch of scoreless play. “That was huge,’’ said Martin. “The boys were pretty excited when we scored, I’ll tell you. “But the game means nothing unless we beat Sooke.’’ Bays United Liquor Plus is traveling to Powell River for a meeting with Div. 2 Villa in the other semi¿nal. The two winners meet in the Jackson Cup ¿nal at Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park on April 1.

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Breakaway goal is scored by Victoria’s Brody Coulter, above left, on Kerry Park goalie Matt Chester Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena. Above right, Conner Morgan tries to control the puck in the middle of the ice.

Cougars covet 64 power plays Huge discrepancy: Kerry Park players spend more time in the sin bin than on the bench Don Bodger

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o one’s ever seen anything like it in the history of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The Kerry Park Islanders were so heavily penalized they didn’t have a prayer in their semi¿nal playoff series against the Victoria Cougars. It started in the ¿rst game when the Cougars went on the power play 14 times — compared to just three for the Islanders — and continued that way right through the series. And, yet, the Islanders were only 14 seconds away from tying the series 2-2 Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena. They lost that game 5-4 in overtime and then were blown out 12-1 Sunday at Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Arena in the ¿rst lopsided game of the series, as the Cougars completed a 4-1 triumph in the bestof-seven. Going back over the ¿ve games, here’s how the power play situation broke down: Game 1 — Victoria 2 for 14, Kerry Park 0 for 3; Game

2 — Victoria 0 for 8, Kerry Park 0 for 6; Game 3 — Victoria 1 for 12, Kerry Park 0 for 4; Game 4 — Victoria 3 for 11, Kerry Park 1 for 3; and Game 5 — Victoria 11 for 19, Kerry Park 0 for 4. The totals work out to 17 power play goals in 64 chances for the Cougars and one goal with the man advantage in 20 chances for the Islanders. Islanders’ coach Brad Scafe acknowledged his team was responsible for some of its own demise, but not to that extent. The lopsided penalty totals in game four were not a reÀection of the play at all. “I’ve never seen fans at our arena yell and throw things at the referees,’’ said Scafe. “Our fans are usually mostly knowledgeable and passive when it comes to things like that.’’ In one sequence, a Victoria player stuck a knee out to knock Cole Peterson off-balance and then on the backcheck Kyle Peterson was called for slashing on a mild tug with the stick from behind. There were many other parallel situations.

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Under those circumstances, “it’s pretty hard to beat a great team like Victoria,’’ said Scafe. When Saturday’s game went into overtime, a penalty to Chase Jackson-Puff decided the outcome after plenty of other things had gone on beforehand, according to Scafe. “I try not to blame the referee for winning or losing games, but it was ridiculous. “You get one bad game in a series, whatever. But we didn’t stand a chance.’’ After losing 4-3 and 3-1 before winning 5-2 and then having game four slip away despite all the penalties, the Islanders completely lost it Sunday. “You can only take so much,’’ said Scafe. “Sooner or later, they’re going to fold and that was the sad thing. It was shaping up to be a really good series. “The guys came unglued. They’re (Cougars) not angels. There’s things that just weren’t called on their side.’’ The Islanders’ lone goal — appropriately enough — was a shorthanded marker by Cole Schneider.

Micaylla Broadway Micaylla Broadway is a natural at gymnastics, but also works extremely hard to be among the elite. Broadway, 14, of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club, obtained brilliant results in the B.C. Winter Games at Vernon. She won gold on the vault and beam for Level 4, silver on the bars and gold all-around. “As the competition was going on and as my marks were showing up, I thought I was doing really good,’’ said Broadway. “I was probably expecting something, but not first all-around.’’ She started gymnastics at age six and currently goes to sessions five times a week lasting four hours each — sometimes five. “She’s like a really hard worker and listener,’’ said coach Olga Matagonova, who also cited the club’s great facilities for Broadway’s success. Don Bodger

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First provincial trips beneÄcial

Deja vu: Same team knocks out Brentwood from semiﬁnals Don Bodger

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DCS basketball: Great experience for boys at Langley and girls at Prince George

he Brentwood College senior boys’ basketball program has established itself as a force at the AA provincial level, but not quite enough yet to reach

Don Bodger

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istoric ¿rst trips to the provincial A high school basketball championships brought wonderful memories, decent results and an excellent all-around experience for Duncan Christian School teams. The Chargers boys were in Langley were they placed 13th and the girls made the long trip to Prince George that landed 10th place in the 16-team event. “I don’t think it shows where our skill is,’’ said coach Heidi Padjen of the DCS boys’ standing. “The other teams had that extra experience. Most of the other teams have been to provincials before.’’ Both teams lost opening games Wednesday in tough battles. DCS was leading Pemberton 31-19 at the half but then Nick Kapteyn suffered an ankle injury and Josh Klassen fouled out midway through the fourth quarter. The result was a 65-57 loss. Klassen led the way for DCS with 19 points and Doug Groenendijk had 11 while Bennett King-Nyberg was named player of the game. DCS came back Thursday to clobber Mountain Christian 80-35 with four players scoring in double digits. Groenendijk had 22, King-Nyberg 18, Klassen 16 plus 16 rebounds and player of the game Eric Seo 13 and seven steals. Next up was Bulkley Valley Christian Friday that ended in another heartbreaking loss, 72-61. Groenendijk was player of the game with 21 points. Klassen hit for 19, including ¿ve three-pointers, and Kapteyn got into the act with 13. The tournament concluded Saturday with a 61-53 loss to DCS’s old friends Bella Bella despite 17 points and 13 rebounds from player of the game Klassen. Groenendijk added 16 and matched Klassen’s 13 rebound total. “We competed quite well,’’ said Padjen. “I don’t think at any time in this tournament did we play our best to the same level we did in the islands.’’ The DCS girls dropped a 70-51 decision in their ¿rst game to Credo Christian. Megan Groenendijk led the scoring with 14 points, Becky Bazinet had 11 and Jess Wikkerink was player of the game. “The ¿rst game they were making a lot of mistakes,’’ said DCS coach Michelle Nederlof. “They were a little star-struck, too. They knew that wasn’t them.’’

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Double trouble for Robin Esseltine on the Pemberton defence occurs while trying to handle DCS players Eric Seo, above, and Josh Klassen, below, who looks like he has the ball on a string.

After a long talk, “they pulled themselves together and we didn’t look back,’’ said Nederlof. Thursday’s outing brought a tight 50-46 win over St. John Brebeuf behind player of the game Groenendijk’s 23 points and 10 from Bazinet. Groenendijk exploded for 24 and Wikkerink collected 21, as DCS beat Fort St. James 76-44 Friday. Rachael Bakker added 12 points and was player of the game. DCS fell in its ¿nal game to Immaculata 66-51 despite the 22-point effort of Groenendijk and 10 from Olivia Bakker. Eryn Gix was player of the game. “I think this whole tournament was a huge learning curve for the girls,’’ said Nederlof. “It was a great way to ¿nish for those Grade 12s.’’

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the top. Brentwood ¿nished fourth during the tournament at Kamloops after placing third last year, but garnered most sportsmanlike team honours for the second year in a row. It’s taken a concerted effort to be among the elite on a consistent basis. “Just getting there is a big accomplishment for us,’’ said Brentwood coach Blake Gage. “We’ll have more talent than we usually have on next year’s team. It’s a question of whether we put it together.’’ Brentwood started putting together another impressive run into the top four Wednesday with a 72-42 win over Sa-Hali of Kamloops. Brentwood shared the scoring around with 20 points from David Lawrence, 16 from Jordan Charles and 14 from Jon Courville. Thursday’s game brought a 53-47 win over a tough King George team. “I was really happy with that,’’ said Gage. The semi¿nal Friday pitted Brentwood against top-ranked Mission and the game ended in a 53-43 defeat. “In a lot of ways it was a really good game,’’ said Gage. “The guys did everything right except put the ball in the hoop.’’ The defensive effort kept the team in the game. “I thought we locked them down pretty well, kept them off-balance,’’ said Gage. Brentwood led by 10 points at halftime and the teams were tied 35-35 heading into the fourth quarter. That’s when Brentwood’s scoring dried up with just eight points in the fourth. “We shot a really bad percentage and we still almost beat them,’’ said Gage. “I know all the guys, including myself really wanted to win that game,’’ noted Courville. “It all came down to who hits the most shots, though, and on that night it was them. That’s the game of basketball.’’ Mission’s top player Luke Morris had four three-pointers among his 21 points.

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Jon Courville had a great provincial tournament in his Änal season with the Brentwood College boys, according to coach Blake Gage. It was the second time in a row Brentwood has been knocked out in the semi¿nals by Mission, “but it was a different atmosphere,’’ noted Courville. Motivation for the third-place game is always dif¿cult after semi¿nal losses. Brentwood ran across its old friends from Chilliwack, G.W. Graham, for the bronze medal Saturday and lost 65-54. “I don’t think anyone’s really played great in that game,’’ reasoned Gage. Courville was the top scorer for Brentwood with 17 points. Lucas Mannes led Graham with 16. Brentwood only trailed by two going into the fourth, but had another scoring drought that produced just four points the rest of the way. Graham made the shots down the stretch that counted and Brentwood turned the ball over at inopportune times. “We had a shot, for sure,’’ summed up Gage of the tournament, won by Mission. “I was pretty proud of those guys. They had a very good season.’’ “The guys put in a lot of time and effort since the beginning of the year and I’m proud of all of them,’’ summed up Courville. “I’m really glad we got to play against the best teams in the province. It was a great way to end my ¿nal season of high school basketball.’’

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First, take heart – this is possible! You control the food – most animals can’t get into a locked container and feed themselves. Firstly add up all the food your pet consumes in a day – don’t forget cookies, snacks and table scraps. For free feeders (especially cats) you can provide a

measured amount at the beginning of the day and measure what is left the next morning to see how much was eaten. You will probably get a good idea of the true amount if you average several days. Now you know how much you are feeding. Next cut back on that daily amount by about one ﬁfth to one quarter overall. Eliminate the items with less nutritional value ﬁrst (rich dog treats, bacon, etc). Or consider switching to a lower calorie food so that you can feed the same number of cups daily

but your pet is getting fewer calories. There are many diet choices and when in doubt your veterinarian can help you to choose an appropriate one. Finally don’t forget the many beneﬁts of increasing exercise - a raised metabolic rate can persist for a lot longer than just that hour’s run in the country. For cats and small dogs, a fun game with a favourite toy counts too. Good luck, and don’t forget to weigh in occasionally.

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The island champion Tier 3 Kerry Park Peewee Islanders are heading to Quesnel Friday in preparation for their provincial hockey tournament. Kerry Park plays its ﬁrst game Sunday against the host team and then faces Whistler Monday,

Vanderhoof Tuesday and Semiahmoo next Wednesday. The semiﬁnals for the top four in the 11-team event are Wednesday followed by the ﬁnal and thirdplace game March 22. Kerry Park took out Juan de Fuca in the best-of-three island

ﬁnal series that started with a 5-3 win followed by a 9-6 loss and ended in a 5-2 triumph. Back-to-back goals by Ted Brennan and an empty-netter from Isaac Tonkin-Palmer broke a 2-2 deadlock in the deciding game.

Surrey, Caps sure to produce a speedy series Fast and furious: Plenty of playoff experience exists on both sides in Coastal semiﬁnal clash

Robak makes his mark in overtime

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owichan Valley Capitals can thank Langley goalie James Barr for having to start their B.C. Hockey League Coastal Conference semi¿nal playoff series against the Surrey Eagles on the road. The Caps only needed a win in regulation time or overtime Saturday at Cowichan Arena to claim second place in the Coastal Conference and homeice advantage for the ¿rst round of the playoffs, but Barr had other ideas. He literally Barr-ed the door with 61 saves and the Langley Rivermen escaped with a 2-1 overtime win to bump the Caps down to third place. The Rivermen received a break in overtime and generated some offense on a power play that produced the winning goal from Mario Puskarich. The Caps had no trouble scoring the night before in Port Alberni, as they blitzed the Bulldogs 9-4. But it just wouldn’t go in the net for the Caps against Barr, with the coveted higher placing at stake. “We kept it real positive in the room and on the bench,’’ said Caps’ associate coach Jim Ingram. “The guys wanted to win so bad, they could taste it. “It would have been nice to start at home, there’s no doubt about it. At the same time, I can’t really explain what happened. It just happened.’’ The Caps are moving right into their Coastal semi¿nal

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Rolling puck through the crease was a common occurrence at Cowichan Arena Saturday night, with Langley’s James Barr proving to be an impenetrable last line of defence. Danny Vlanich helps to try and cover up on this attempt, with the Caps’ Brett Knowles looking to cash in from the side of the net. playoff at Surrey Friday. Both sides are expecting a collision of high-powered attacks. “I think it’ll be a fun series for the fans to watch,’’ said Ingram. “There’s two pretty explosive teams playing against each other. They’ve got speed, we’ve got speed.’’ “I think it’s going to be a really exciting fast-paced series,’’ agreed Surrey coach Matt Erhart. “I think our games in Duncan have been pretty high-paced games, both teams taking turns carrying stretches of play.’’ Opening the series on the larger Surrey rink means more space, but shooters sometimes wind up setting up farther away from the scoring areas, according to Erhart. The Caps have been strong on the road and aren’t worried

about opening in Surrey. “We’ve played pretty well over in their building,’’ said Ingram. “We can skate as well as they can. It looks good for our cycle game down low.’’ Both teams boast plenty of playoff experience. Surrey has nine players back from the team that ventured deep into the playoffs last season. “Experience helps and you expect your leadership guys to lead the way,’’ said Erhart. Surrey also has some great young players. “Three of our top six forwards are 17 and 18,’’ pointed out Erhart. The Caps have two of the top four playoff scorers from last season in Brett Knowles and Richard Vanderhoek. They also have captain Devin Gannon who made a great run with Knowles in Salmon Arm last

season and Darrin Robak, who was on a national championship team in Vernon. “We’ve got a lot of experience in our older guys,’’ said Gannon. “I don’t think home ice is going to determine the winner of this series. “Every playoff game is going to be a defensive battle. You want to keep goals out of our net. I think our power guys have defensive smarts, too.’’ Strategies will be set this week after practice and video reviews, but not necessarily followed once trends start to occur in games. “We can match lines all we want,’’ said Gannon. “I’m not worried about putting anyone out against anyone else.’’ “By Friday, the ¿rst TV timeout, it’ll all be out the window,’’ said Erhart of the game plan.

Cowichan Valley Capitals took the season series from the Surrey Eagles 4-3, with two victories in overtime. • Oct. 7: Caps win 2-1 at Cowichan Arena when defenceman Darrin Robak scores at 3:28 of overtime. • Nov. 13: Matt Brown scores twice and adds an assist as the Caps prevail 4-1 at Surrey. • Dec. 29: Andrew Hunt is the ﬁrst star and Robert Lindores picks up two assists as the Eagles win 4-2 in Surrey. • Jan. 15: Surrey shuts out the Caps 3-0 at Cowichan Arena on the strength of 37 saves by Andrew Hunt. • Feb. 3: Darrin Robak scores the winner at 2:21 of overtime, as the Caps beat Surrey 3-2 at Cowichan Arena. • Feb. 10: Both teams crank up the offense, with Robert Lindores leading the Eagles to an 8-5 win at Surrey with a goal and three assists. • Feb. 29: Logan Proulx leads the Caps to a 6-4 win at Cowichan Arena with two goals and one assist. Some fast facts: • Caps’ leading scorers: Devin Gannon (28 goals, 51 assists, 79 points), Brett Knowles (22 goals, 45 assists, 67 points), Matt Brown (32 goals, 31 assists, 63 points), Jacob Charles (19 goals, 28 assists, 47 points), Richard Vanderhoek (17 goals, 27 assists, 44 points). • Surrey leading scorers: Tyler Morley (28 goals, 37 assists, 65 points), Robert Lindores (26 goals, 35 assists, 61 points), Steve Koshey (17 goals, 31 assists, 48 points), Brandon Morley (14 goals, 33 assists, 47 points), Alex Hagen (20 goals, 23 assists, 43 points). • Caps’ goaltender stats: Brady Rouleau (22 games, 2.81 goals against average, .905 save percentage), Derek Dun (37 games, 3.07 goals against average, .901 save percentage). • Surrey goaltender stats: Andrew Hunt (52 games, 2.92 goals against average, .913 save percentage), Conor Barrie (11 games, 3.49 goals against average, .885 save percentage). • Caps’ penalty minutes: Keyler Bruce 91 minutes, Brett Knowles 74 minutes, Devin Gannon 72 minutes, Logan Proulx 63 minutes, Matt Brown 55 minutes. • Surrey penalty minutes: Matt Cronin 109 minutes, Tyler Morley 89 minutes, Linden Saip 85 minutes, Colton Mackie 81 minutes, Charles Orzetti 68 minutes. • The schedule: Friday, March 16 Caps at Surrey, 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 17 Caps at Surrey, 7 p.m.; Monday, March 19 Surrey at Caps, 7 p.m., Cowichan Arena; Tuesday, March 20 Surrey at Caps, 7 p.m., Cowichan Arena; Thursday, March 22 Caps at Surrey, 7 p.m. (if necessary); Friday, March 23 Surrey at Caps, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Arena (if necessary); Saturday, March 24 Caps at Surrey, 7 p.m. (if necessary). — compiled by Don Bodger

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