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Sorry is not good enough Cowichan Lodge: Acocuntability demanded in wake of damning report Peter W. Rusland

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A herd of elk makes its way down to Cowichan Lake Road from the back Äeld of Tansor Elementary School on the morning of Thursday Feb. 16. Conservation ofÄcers, with the assistance from local RCMP, hoped to guide the animals to cross Cowichan Lake Road to safety, but the effort was unsuccessful as the elk detoured back into the woods.

New B.C. budget means different things to different people Krista Siefken

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¿rm foundation for the future. Evidence of the Liberal government’s deceit. A standard hold-the-line approach. They’re very different statements, yet all have been made about the B.C. budget tabled on Tuesday. The province’s ¿scal document includes a $969-million de¿cit and a three-year plan that predicts a $154-million surplus in 20132014, and a $250-million surplus in 2014-15. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s budget aims to hold government spending growth down to two per cent for three years, with most of it going to health and education. That leaves most other ministries

with little or no increase for inÀation, a restriction that is expected to reduce overall B.C. government staff from about 27,000 this year to 25,000 by 2014-15. “Basically, it’s a hold-the-line budget,” said noted chartered accountant Woody Hayes of Duncan’s Hayes Stewart Little & Company. “I think it’s good that in the long-term they’re going to be getting rid of the de¿cit — I’m not particularly concerned about ongoing shortfalls, but at the end of the day we can’t plan on continuing shortfalls. We have to come to terms with that de¿cit at some point, and it’s encouraging they’re doing that.” Hayes was also pleased to see the voter-rejected HST addressed in the budget, too. “I think people have been waiting to get some certainty around what’s

going on with w the HST,” he said. “Now we w know when w the HST will be b adjusted, so now we Woody Hayes: understand u hold-the-line what’s going w on and we can get on with things.” Another positive is a “shot in the arm” for the real estate sector, Hayes said. “That matters to us in the local context because a big chunk of our economy is residential development and that’s been pretty Àat,” he explained. “We’ll start seeing some activity there.” But Hayes also noted some negatives. “There is money for health care,

but not as much as people would like. We’re going to see some stress within advanced education, and the court system, and that affects us all, even locally, because there’ll be no new money for Malaspina — now Vancouver Island University — so thank God we’ve got that new campus here, because we’d have dif¿culty getting that now. “We may see less opportunity to get new things for our area, and I think that’s going to be the status quo for the next year or two.” Not enough attention to seniors care, the justice system, advanced education and more were issues for Cowichan’s two MLAs. “Obviously this budget shows that we really can’t trust the Liberals when it comes to numbers,” Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley said. more on A4

orry just doesn’t cut it for many local folks affected by what B.C.’s Ombudsperson basically described as the sloppy, uncaring way Cowichan Lodge was closed in June 2008. “This case is far from closure,” Gerry Masuda, said in a letter to the News Leader Pictorial about “regrets” voiced by Howard Waldner, Vancouver Island Health Authority’s CEO, about about the process that suddenly shut the 94-bed lodge, and pink-slipped its workers, without consultation. Masuda demanded an independent community committee to debate if further action is warranted against VIHA chiefs who closed the lodge. Howard Waldner: That committee would also ensure apology not accepted the ombudsperson’s string of recommendations for VIHA closing facilities and more (www.bcombudsperson.ca) are followed. “An injustice was done, and lives were lost, as predicted,” Masuda said. “Those who were responsible for the decision to approve the ‘proposed residential care capacity plan that included the decision to close Cowichan Lodge’ without public consultation need to be held responsible and accountable.” Local health-care watchdog Joanna Neilson called Ombudsperson Kim Carter’s report a road-map for better care under VIHA. “Health Minister Mike de Jong and Howard Waldner, now it is up to you,” Neilson said. “In these reports, you have been offered invaluable gifts. Let us all hope you have the will, the integrity, the good sense and the wisdom to accept them wholeheartedly, and you will now move quickly to implement all of their recommendations.” But Carter’s suggestions, and Waldner’s letter of apology, were “too little, too late” for Norah Murphy, whose mother-in-law died in the lodge after most residents were moved elsewhere, including Duncan’s Sunridge Place. “That is why I feel the (Waldner closure) statement “not managed in an ideal manner” doesn’t come close to the apology these families deserve.” VIHA said there are no plans to hold a community meeting about the report at this time. more on A4

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B.C. Conservative leader to speak in Chemainus The leader of the B.C. Conservatives will be in Chemainus for a party meeting Tuesday. John Cummins will attend what’s being called a town hall meeting at the Chemainus Theatre Festival at 7 p.m. “John Cummins has a huge interest in what happens on Vancouver Island and is

eager to engage people here on the issues that matter to them,” Reed Elley, president of the B.C. Conservative Party, said in a media release. Those issues, Elley added, include BC Hydro, smart meters, B.C. Ferries, economic recovery on the island, integrity in government, and high taxation of citizens.

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MLA Routley says the B.C. government can’t see the forest for the lack of trees Report reaction: Forestry critic says Liberals being irresponsible with B.C.’s timber resources Krista Siefken

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f you go down to the woods today, says Cowichan Valley’s MLA, you’re in for a big surprise. “In some areas, you can’t see the forest for the lack of trees — that’s the problem,” Bill Routley lamented. Routley, who also serves as the B.C. NDP’s deputy critic for forests, lands and natural resource operations, is demanding answers after reading auditor general John Doyle’s report, An Audit of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Management of Timber. The report points out that although nearly twothirds of B.C.’s 95-million hectares is forested, trends indicate the future availability of timber will be smaller and less diverse. “Industry is legally obligated to reforest the areas it harvest, and it does so,” Doyle said. “But government, which is responsible for more than 90 per cent of British Columbia’s forests, and whose reforestation decisions have a signi¿cant impact on our future forests, is not clear about its

NDP hits road to Äght log exports A New Democrat forestry committee is touring the province to tackle raw log exports. The three-MLA committee, which includes Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley, started touring Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast last week, meeting with industry, labour, local government and other industry stakeholders. The committee with also visit the Lower Mainland, southern and central interior, the Kootenays and northern B.C. in the coming four months, to develop strategies to curtail raw log exports.

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own commitments.” Doyle found the ministry does not appropriately monitor and report its timber results against its timber objectives, and pointed out that existing management practices are insuf¿cient to offset the trend toward lower timber supply and diversity. “Government needs to establish a provincial plan that states its long-term timber objectives and focuses its resources in order to foster economic stability and quality of life for British Columbians now and in the future.” That’s Routley’s wish, too. “It’s going to be tough to ¿nd a way to dig out of this hole,” he said. “They’ve created such a mess, leaving catastrophic events for future British Columbians to pay for.” One of Routley’s chief concerns, he said, is the government making decisions based on old data. “The ministry is saying it’s somewhere around 700,000 hectares that needs reforestation, and the auditor general says it’s a minimum of 1.1 million,” Routley said. Others crank that number up to between 2.3 and nine million hectates. “So you can see there’s a huge disparity between the facts, and if you’re making a decision today based on assumptions that there are trees where they’ve been burned or killed by beetle, it really is a disaster.” Compounding the problem, Routley added, is the continued export of raw logs out of B.C. “The “ most recent numbers we got a week ago say we’re exporting 5.5 million cubic metres,” Routley said. “If you line up all the logging Ro trucks tru from Victoria, the line would end up in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Th “And we’re not only losing value-added op“ portunities and jobs for British Columbians by po supplying raw materials that further dampen our sup sales sal of lumber, because they’re not taking it and burning it: they’re making products that further bu compete with us by eliminating manufacturing com jobs. job “It’s “ simply not good enough. Governments need ne to be responsible for the forests of British Columbia, now, and for the future.” Co

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Meanwhile, some Cowichan leaders want the lodge’s sad chapter swapped for sunnier times at the Tzouhalem Road site where $9-million renovations for a 51-bed mental-health facility are happening toward an opening in about a year. “From what I read in the paper, it (Carter’s report) seems to be an accurate reÀection of what happened,” said Rob Hutchins, Cowichan Communities Health Network chairman, “and the community was upset. “VIHA has recognized we’re going through a process of re-utilization

of that facility for a much-needed (mental) health facility.” Some locals hoped space for seniors residential care could be recovered in the revamped building after the 52-bed mental-health facility opens. That isn’t on the list, explained Phil Kent, the health network’s agent on the Cowichan Lodge Redevelopment Committee. “Clearly, there’ll be no seniors residential care there,” Kent said, adding VIHA is probing ways to bring other types of seniors care — for example, palliative and respite care — to the publicly owned site. He called Carter’s suggestions

valid, noting VIHA was basically proactive in realizing and correcting its slipshod conduct concerning the lodge’s closure. “The report doesn’t say anything that anyone didn’t already know.” But Dr. Pete Leckie said the closure depicts how VIHA’s selling patients and staff short with private care. “The lodge is another of top-heavy bureaucracy doing things having a profound effect down the road. “VIHA didn’t appreciate what the effects would be — from a patient point of view there’s no question these moves are detrimental to patient care.”

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$732 more each year. They say MSP premiums have increased by 85 per cent since 2001. “We really feel that at a time when British Columbians are looking to their government to recognize working families are struggling, they haven’t aligned their priorities,” Doug Routley said. “They’ve failed to support the future in not addressing post-secondary education in any way at all — in fact, there’s a cut for colleges and universi-

ties when our post-secondary students carry the second-largest debt load west of the Maritimes. “The word ‘forest’ didn’t even appear in the budget, which is a tragedy for what should be a sustainable and core industry in B.C. “The notion that Christy Clark would represent change is really betrayed by this. It’s the same approach to economics and there’s really no vision of where this province is heading.” — with ¿les from Tom Fletcher

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CVRD funds reduced-cost visitor information centre Cut corners convincing: Lastminute look at the numbers reduces CVRD contribution to regional project Krista Siefken

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n eleventh-hour look at the numbers meant the majority of Cowichan Valley Regional District directors were comfortable supporting the visitor information of¿ce at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre — by reducing the contribution to $293,000 from a requested $609,000. The decision means local taxpayers will pay about $.39 per $100,000 of assessed property value for the project during the next ¿ve years. North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure spent Wednesday morning going over the ¿gures with the municipality’s CAO Dave Devana, revising the budget to make it more palatable for the CVRD board. He brought the new numbers forward to CVRD administrator Warren Jones right before the CVRD’s Wednesday afternoon special board meeting dedicated to deciding whether to ¿nancially support the visitor information centre. But none of the other project stakehold-

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Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce president Ranjit Dhami touts the virtues of the regional visitors centre at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre in February of 2011. A year later, the CVRD has agreed to funding that should allow the centre to proceed. ers — including the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce — knew about the revision before the meeting. Nor did Duncan Mayor Phil Kent, who chairs the Island Coastal Economic Trust, the organization slated to add $750,000 toward the project based on the CVRD’s contribution — which has now been sliced in half. For his part, Lefebure was adamant the revisions would not mean the loss of the ICET funding.

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“ICET funding is generated proportionally,” he explained. “Our calculations, based on our knowledge, said we’d still be able to get all the ICET funding. And if there is a reduction it’ll be based on a percentage basis.” Kent, however, advised caution. “Without con¿rmation from the trust,” he said in reaction to Lefebure’s proposal, “I would be cautious about whether that would be the case or not.” Meanwhile, Lefebure explained the

CVRD would be able to pare down its contribution by installing a gravel parking lot at the centre, building to LEED standard but not applying for the costly LEED certi¿cation, and using municipal staff where possible in the building process to cut costs. “We believe we can provide a gravel parking lot there at very little cost to the municipality,” he said. “We don’t believe it has to be completely top-of-the-line right at this moment.” Based on the CVRD’s weighted vote structure, the decision to contribute $293,000 to the visitor information centre — through short-term borrowing to be paid back over ¿ve years — was carried in a 32-13 vote. Opposed were directors Mike Walker, Bruce Fraser, Ian Morrison, Mary Marcotte’s alternate Rob Waters, Pat Weaver and Tim McGonigle. Ranjit Dhami, president of the chamber of commerce that will be housed in the new centre, was relieved to have a decision from the board. “That was a surprise to me, absolutely a surprise to me,” he said of the revised ¿gure. “But we have to make it work, and that’s the end of it.” The regional visitor information centre will be constructed in the parking lot of the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, fronting the Island Highway. A proposal for additional funding for gateway info centres to the north, south and west was not addressed at this time.

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NLP up for six awards The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is up for six awards in this year’s edition of the Ma Murray awards. The annual awards program honouring the best in community newspapering in B.C. and the Yukon announced its 2012 ﬁnalists this morning. In addition to being a nominee for general excellence, the News Leader Pictorial is also up for ﬁve individual awards. Photographer Andrew Leong was nominated for best black-and-white feature photo and best photo essay; Ashley Degraaf for best arts and culture writing; Kim Grant and Shirley Myhr for best ad design and Peter W. Rusland for environmental initiative The Cowichan Valley Citizen meanwhile is a two-time nominee — the paper for best special section and reporter Kevin Rothbauer for spot news photo. The winners will be announced April 14 in Richmond.

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Let’s celebrate an important local milestone Duncan turns 100: City centennial a good excuse to celebrate what this great community offers

t’s not every year a Cowichan icon turns 100 years old. Especially when that icon is the community’s central hub and best-known community. Duncan, the City of Totems, is celebrating its centennial this year with months of community events. The ¿rst happens this morning, when the centennial commitee sets the tone for the year by unveiling Duncan’s of¿cial centennial song. One inspired songwriter has been chosen and will get to perform the town’s new signature track during a special Happy Birthceremony slated for city square March day to the city 4 — exacly 100 years after the city’s existence became of¿cial. of Duncan Lieutenant-governor Steven Point will be in attendance to hoist the city’s new of¿cial Àag, which will be unveiled for the ¿rst time during a ceremony that includes speeches and songs and birthday cake. But that marks just the beginning of the centennial celebrations. Also on the agenda is a geocaching contest based around the city’s history; the rededication of the city’s cenotaph; an Earth Day event; a super hero run for the kids; the burial of a time capsule; the Guiness Book of Records ¿tness challenge; a 100-kilometre motorcycle ride; and an intercultural day celebration. A centennial totem pole for the City of Totems and a new landmark water fountain for city square are expected to be two of the centennial’s lasting legacies. If you want to help make this event something to remember, your volunteer support is certainly welcome. For more details go to duncancentennial.ca. Even if you can’t get involved in the organizing, you can still contribute just by taking part in the celebration. It’s a special city. Let’s celebrate it.

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Seeing both sides of: close-to-the-vest budgeting The case against

The case for Both the provincial government and the Cowichan Valley Regional District approached this year’s budgeting process with the idea of keeping its budget within two per cent. Which is prudent considering the circumstances facing each tax base. Government is listening to the public call for restraint and is exercising it and that is cause for applause. Let’s hope they follow through

Rob Hutchins chairs a CVRD board that directed staff to prepare a budget with hikes capped at two per cent.

It’s time for me to try another experiment Patrick Hrushowy

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ere we are, about 11 years into this project — 575 columns and some 685,000 words later — and it’s time to pack it in and move along. I’ve decided to get more active politically and we (the editor and I) just couldn’t ¿nd a way to keep doing the column when I now function with an of¿cial “I’m going to miss politically partisan role. was elected president having this weekly ofIthe Cowichan Valley platform availB.C. Liberals last week. We’ve never hidden my able.” personal political views or my long-term support for the B.C. Liberals but chairing the executive of our local B.C. Liberal constituency association pushed me over into

Hrushowy

being an of¿cial representative that just wouldn’t ¿t. Readers could never be con¿dent they were reading an independent, tilted to the right, political view, or the of¿cial stance of the B.C. Liberals. I’m going to miss having this weekly platform available to throw my two-bits worth into local debates but, the truth is I’ve often felt somewhat constrained on what I could or should write about. I have many valuable relationships with local and provincial politicians, and senior government of¿cials, and I’ve held back from publicly venting on an issue; deciding I’d rather take up the matter directly than in ink on newsprint. That said, there are a few issues out there in the public domain that I would like to get my last word in on. Peter Nix, no matter how loud you may shout it, the science on climate is anything but settled. There is new research being published in peer-reviewed journals almost every week that

A two per cent hike in an already bloated budget is a gesture, nothing more. Government has serious issues bloated wages, wasteful spending and the complete inability to differentiate between what is a want and what is a need. A two per cent hike is not restraint. It should be looking at cuts of considerably more.

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casts serious doubt on the alarmists’ warnings of catastrophic man-made warming. Besides, the public debate long ago moved away from the science and onto political and economic issues — and you guys are losing that one. There is no government in the world willing to take the drastic measures the alarmists claim are absolutely necessary to avoid disaster. For those who fervently hope the new municipal auditor general will claw back local government spending, you don’t understand what a MAG does. The absolute levels of local government spending are a political issue no MAG will attempt to interfere with. A MAG can and will look at whether or not tax money is being effectively used and whether the taxpayer is getting a good bang for their buck. If you don’t like how much money is being spent, or what it is being spent on, take that up with your local elected people or vote for some-

one else in a little less than three years. And don’t, please don’t, claim local government ¿nances are being hidden from you. Budgeting processes today are wide open to public scrutiny and it’s your own darn fault if you don’t take time to read and understand the statements published on government websites. So, this is goodbye to you as a regular contributor of this newspaper, but you will be hearing from me from time-to-time as a guest columnist when the spirit moves me, and the editor allows. I also intend to start my own blog very soon under the name experiment of one. Long-time columnist Patrick Hrushowy has left the News Leader Pictorial as a regular paid contributor. We’d like to thank him for an excellent decade of work and wish him well in the future. We hope to continue sharing his observations on local affairs in a guest columnist role in the future.

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Should raw log exports be banned? “Well, raw logs give us jobs. Perhaps we could modify the way we export them.”

Val Trapler, North Cowichan

“I really don’t think we should export them. We should keep jobs here.”

Sheila King, Duncan

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VIHA’s Cowichan Lodge apology far too little, and far too late

Tax restraint need, but Glenora example a poor one

Dear editor I do agree with some of Mr. J. Howe’s comments regarding the spending of local government but to put the Glenora Staging Area in this line of thought when he doesn’t know how this came about is not correct. I would like to state that I was a big part of the project and these are the facts; 1) The staging area was a 10-year plan. 2) The park was built with about 90 per cent of $.50 cent dollars. 3) We had meetings with some groups to get their input and needs. 4) We have had two appreciation days at the park with large turn outs and we asked the people what they would like to have us accomplish next and not once did we have any complaints about the spending on this area. 5) No money was borrowed to build the park. The park was designed to last 75 to 90 years. As for bene¿tting the community, CVRD parks have no user fees. Everyone is welcome no matter where you live. We have trails, swimming, playgrounds for the children, washrooms, horse corrals and a cookout in the works. Not only did we have students doing the work there were many volunteer hours put into the park. If this does not bene¿t the whole community and everyone else, I don’t know what does. Frank McCorkell Glenora

Better action needed to prevent swamped cars on Cow Bay Road

Dear editor It was my van that “swallowed water” in your report last month on Cowichan Bay Road Àooding. I went through at 7:15 a.m. because there were no signs up at either end indicating that the road was Àooded. This can be veri¿ed by at least two other cars and a school bus that went past me going in the direction of Cowichan Bay and two vehicles parked up farther on the highway-side not sure about coming down the road. As I walked through the freezing water to the lights of the waiting vehicles, the two fellows in the ¿rst truck offered me the warmth of their vehicle. I asked them if signs were up on the highway side and they said no signs were up. The second truck was someone from either road maintenance or the ¿re hall and it was

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In my opinion: Words of reget from VIHA CEO Howard Waldner ring hollow

A VIHA ofÄcial delivers the news of the closure of Cowichan Lodge to the staff in June of 2008. this individual that indicated he better go and place the signs up. I have viewed the signs indicating the road is Àooded on at least four other occasions and I can assure you that I have never proceeded down the road. This would have been the case had the signs been up. I can also state without a doubt that most people would not take off their shoes and socks, roll their pant legs up to their knees and take a walk in freezing water at 7:20 a.m. So, before of¿cials voice their annoyance about people who go through this stretch of road when it is Àooded, they should make sure the crews or whomever is responsible for placing the signs up, have done their job. To the two fellows who let me into their vehicle for warmth and then drove me to safety, thanks for your act of kindness. D. Campbell Cowichan Bay

A new perspective needed on the iissue of business licences

DDear editor Businesses do not pay licences and taxes. C Customers do. Unless a business pro¿ts enough e to pay the hassle, it doesn’t do business, n and the community does not get its skills, s services, or cash Àow. It is wise to support local business by disc couraging itinerants. But it is foolish to deprive residents r of services not provided by local

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suppliers. It costs residents more to ¿nd what they want outside. More than 40 years ago, my employer sent me to Ucluelet to do work requested by some of the town’s business people. Our service was done at a loss during slack season to ¿nd some income instead of none. My employer was stunned to be charged for a business licence by the town’s mayor before I got back to Port Alberni. Since the mayor was one of our customers, we put the cost of the licence on his bill. And did not go back. As a result, the town’s businesses could not get our skilled service unless each customer drove the 85 miles over the old logging road that climbed 1,800 feet above Sproat Lake, and we charged travel time for each job there. Every year, the union organizer came to the B.C. Coast Steamships asking what we wanted to demand on the next labour contract. I became very unpopular by telling my mates that the company does not pay our bene¿ts. Our customers do. When we demand more than our customers will pay, they stop using our service. That’s what happened. Tom Pawels Duncan

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am not surprised by the ombudsperson’s ¿ndings about Cowichan Lodge. What upsets me about this report is the ¿nal page, a letter to the ombudsperson from Howard Waldner, CEO of VIHA. In his letter he states “VIHA acknowledges and sincerely regrets that the processes surrounding the closure of Cowichan Lodge in 2008/09 were not managed in an ideal manner.” I think this apology is too little, too late. My mother-in-law was a resident of Cowichan Lodge at the time of the closure. It was her home and she loved the place and the people who took care of her. The staff assisted her in all her activities of daily living, including feeding her, as she was unable to even feed herself due to her disabilities. She developed very close relationships to the staff and to the place she called home. Most families chose to move their loved ones into Sunridge Place when the closure was announced as they were afraid that there would be nowhere close to home for their loved one to go. The ¿nal six months or so that Cowichan Lodge was open, there were only 13 residents residing there, a few brave souls who did not give in to the pressure to move. My mother-in-law was one of those 13 residents. She was very happy there and I think she chose to believe that the lodge would never close and she wouldn’t have to move. The day came when we had to discuss where she would like to move to as the closure date was fast approaching. Soon after that she became ill with a chest infection, she stopped eating and drinking, and stopped taking her medication, including the antibiotic that would treat her chest infection. She passed away within a few days. As her children, we feel she made a concious decision to die, rather than move from Cowichan Lodge. She was not the only resident to pass away during that time. There were other residents who did not survive the move and passed away within two weeks or less of moving. That is why I feel the statement “not managed in an ideal manner” doesn’t come close to the apology these families deserve. I think that VIHA owes a personal apology to every family of every resident that resided there during the closure. We deserve nothing less. Duncan’s Norah Murphy was a former employee of Cowichan Lodge whose mother-in-law lived in the facility during the time of its closure.

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owichan Valley Regional District directors are eyeing a modestly increased — or possibly even static — core budget for 2012. After directing staff to stay within a two-per-cent-increase margin on core services, directors spent Wednesday evening examining the various recommendations and requests that will eventually make up the coming year’s budget. “One of the challenges we have in the regional district is a complex variety of functions,” CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins said. “The number of utilities we run, including water and sewer systems, the number of recreational facilities, our economic development function and the environmental intervention

initiatives we’re undertaking — it’s all very complex. There’s always a rising demand for services and growing expectations from our growing community and we need to meet those needs.” At Feb. 22’s regional services committee, directors looked at the draft regional budgets, including areas such as economic development, emergency planning and solid waste management. Staff were actually able to present draft budgets that, when combined, result in a zero per cent change from 2011’s budget. Wednesday’s direction from the regional services committee will help compile the draft budget, which is expected to be presented to directors at the next board meeting. Some of the supplemental budget requests — with Àuctuating costs — being considered are: • a cultural mapping project, which would create an inventory of

existing arts and culture groups and organizations in the valley, and help create a vision for arts and culture in Cowichan. • a communications of¿ce, which would assist with external and internal communication • a regional compost facility study, which would investigate the feasibility of creating a regional plant. Hutchins also noted the district’s plan for implementation of its agricultural strategy. “This is the ¿rst time we’ve undertaken a regional approach to implementing a concerted effort to improve and promote the agricultural industry, and that is a new item in this budget.” There are also nine requests from valley organizations for grantin-aids. The total amount being requested is about $230,000. For more information, visit the CVRD’s website.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Murder in Parksville as Cowichan author pens murder-mystery debut Jennifer LaFortune: Active imagination helped author eventually sleuth her ﬁrst whodunit called Murder In Parksville Peter W. Rusland

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uthor Jennifer LaFortune’s active imagination helped her eventually sleuth her ¿rst whodunit called Murder In Parksville: Confusion In To¿no. Tenacity was the name of LaFortune’s mysterywriting game. “The plot was a story I started in high school, but never ¿nished,” the Sooke-raised honours grad said. “I’ve been using my imagination since Grade 3 — little short stories with handmade pictures,” the Shawnigan Lake writer said, preparing for her Feb. 26 book signing, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Duncan’s Beverly Corners Starbucks. Diamond River Books dubbed Murder a classic mystery after helping LaFortune develop her novel idea further. The ¿ctional story focuses on Leann who returns to To¿no after enjoying supper with her new ¿ancé and her parents in Parksville (where LaFortune has family). “But on that same night,” Diamond says, “Leann is unexpectedly woken by police who tell her that her parents are the apparent victims of a fatal car crash. She returns to Parksville to identify the bodies.” That’s when things turn strange. “Appearances are deceiving, and after some surprising twists and turns, many on fruitless leads, the local RCMP detective unmasks her parents’ murderer,” the publisher says of 140-plus page Murder. LaFortune, 30, said she’s proud of the results of her debut book — which has already sold out once at Volume One Bookstore — partly prodded years back by a writing course she took in middle school. Watching tension-¿lled ¿lms with dad, Don Miller, helped too. “We watched horror movies, and I’m a big follower of CSI — it’s

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Jennifer LaFortune has Änished and published a novel she Ärst conceived in high school. (murder mystery) been a genre of books I’ve read lots of.” As the mother of one worked through Murder — the plot changed little during its inception — she’d read pages at work. “It was more grammatical corrections rather than changes to the story,” the pro esthetician said of the editing process. Now the Camosun College grad, former ¿gure skater and martial artist is wrestling with the background of her next murder mystery due in maybe eight months. LaFortune’s advice to other budding wordsmiths was simple. “Don’t stop — if you have an idea, write it down.”

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South Shawnigan Road delays South-end motorists should gear up for traffic delays Monday and Tuesday during culvert work on South Shawnigan Lake Road. Highways contractor Mainroad South Island Contracting said the five-minute interval delays will happen between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. The work happens about 200 meters west of the Island Highway, narrowing traffic to a single lane, Mainroad brass said.

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VIHA tracking minority applicants

tarting in June 2011, the Vancouver Island Health Authority began asking job applicants if they belong to a visible minority, are of Aboriginal descent, or have a disability. ori As A of Jan. 31, current VIHA employees are also being asked to update their pro¿ pro les to include this information. “The “ new data will allow the organization to report on the composition of our workforce and inform future recruitment wo and retention initiatives,” wrote Karen Pettit, Pet director of strategic solutions, people peo and organizational development, in aan internal email to staff. The questions, tion the memo continued, are optional.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

1943: Ärst aid

DATELINE: COWICHAN

Cowichan district ranked seventh over all in the province and probably first per capita in the number of St. John first-aid certificates issued the previous year, guests at an association luncheon heard.

1943: canteen A canteen, sponsored by the Dogwood Chapter of the I.O.D.E. for men of the army unit stationed in Duncan and their friends, opened in the Murchie building on the corner of Queens and Duncan Streets.

by Ann Andersen

1943: health loss Present at a hospital directors meeting that heard King’s Daughters’ Hospital had suffered an operating loss of $1.3 million were Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Arthur and Messrs Greig, Duncan, Tait, Maitland and McDonald.

Heroes add light to dark war year Dateline 1943: Pair saluted for saving man from Cowichan River near-drowning Ann Andersen

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943 ranks as one of the most overwhelmingly dark years of the past century. In Cowichan, almost weekly, families received news of a loved one killed in war or missing in action. The Leader reported Feb. 11 that Cowichan boys Bob Moore and Barry Chaster were missing, presumed killed while on action overseas. Meanwhile, a public show of gratitude to two locals who saved another man from drowning in the Cowichan River was a bright spot amid the gloom. At a brief ceremony during an intermission at Duncan’s Capitol Theatre, Franny Rey of the R.C.A.F and Cowichan Lake Road’s Willy White received testimonials for saving the life of Pte. Lloyd Telford the previous year. Stationed in Duncan, Telford was bathing above the Black Bridge. The swift current carried him out of his depth. The two boys jumped off the bridge to help him: Franny brought him to the surface in 10 to 15 feet of water, and together they brought him to shore. The testimonials granted by the Canadian Humane Association read in part: “...for heroic action and presence of mind in rescuing Lloyd E. Telford from drowning.” Mayor George H. Savage was on hand to make the presentation.

Pictures of the Past

courtesy Margaret Moss Health Centre

Duncan’s Margaret Moss Health Centre is home to this heritage shot of the staff and volunteers of what was the Cowichan Health Centre at 126 Ingram St., now the heritage Green Door House, date unknown. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B5

Andrew Leong

Grade 6 students Angie Howes, Alex Elliott, and Hannah Gibbs sing Someone Like You by Adele during Queen Margaret’s School’s A Night of the Stars talent show, presented by the Leadership 9 class, on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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British Columbia has traditionally been synonymous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years. B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers. The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce. Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.’s forest sector is definitely starting to recover from the last decade’s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are reopening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the province’s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses. Western Forest Products include timber harvesting, reforestation, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value-added remanufacturing in their product line. The company’s 3,000 employees are an integral part of WFP. They are known for their knowledge of the fibre base, skills in product manufacturing and dedication to customer service as well as their commitment to safety, community and environmental values. It was good news for Ladysmith when the company reopened the mill. 100% of the product generated will be shipped to China. One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security. This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, fir, hemlock and balsam fibre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive. The B.C. brand of wood products is well estab-

lished globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the first major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversified the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia. The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood fibre and residues through bio-refinery. B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality fibre. This includes fibre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides. Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930’s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certified to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards. Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.’s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power. Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt. B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the first choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential. The future looks very bright for this most iconic of British Columbia industries.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Love in the air at upcoming Chemainus St. Mike’s concert Aspects of Love: Soprano Alison Nystrom gives voice to the music of passion John McKinley

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lison Nystrom has a passion for helping young people discover their voices. You can discover hers this weekend in a heritage church in downtown Chemainus. Nystrom is the featured voice in the latest installment of the St. Michael’s Presents series Aspects of Love. The soprano and Trinity Western University voice teacher is joined by pianist Betty Suderman Sunday in a musical exploration of love — the look that ignites the Àame, the ¿rst kiss, the inevitable conÀict, and the joys of abiding love. “Spend an afternoon in the company of Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Bellini and others, as Alison Nystrom and Betty Suderman explore this timeless Valentine theme,” Maisie Barnett said in a media release. Nystrom has performed as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, Schubert’s Mass in G, Bach’s Coffee Cantata, Handel’s Messiah, and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. Her opera credits include: Pamina in The Magic Flute, Diana in Orpheus in the Underworld, Clorinda in La Cenerentola, and the Woodpecker and Innkeeper’s wife in The Cunning Little Vixen.

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Soprano Alison Nystrom performs Sunday in Chemainus. Suderman has participated as accompanist in numerous European vocal competitions, including several with acclaimed Canadian soprano,. Edith Wiens. She has recorded with several choirs including the Vancouver Cantata Singers and the West Coast Mennonite Chamber Choir and performs frequently with violinist Calvin Dyck. Your ticket What: Aspects of Love When: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 Where: St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door from Valley Vines to Wines (Mill Bay), Ten Old Books (Duncan), Ocean Soul Book Caffé (Crofton), Salamander Books (Ladysmith), the Chemainus Festival Inn or by calling 250-748-8383.

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Revival: country music from Victoria originals and covers in a two-steppin’ dancers’ delight, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10, or three for $25. Call 250324-2245.

All Shook Up: a rock ‘n’ roll musical comedy following a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in, introducing her to romance, rebellion and rock ‘n roll. Running April 7 at the Chemainus Theatre Festival. Call 250-246-9820 for ticket info. Check next week for a full preview.

Looking forward to a Miserables debut Les Mis: Brentwood College School goes big for spring production

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rentwood’s premiere of Les Miserables School Edition starts Tuesday at the T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts. The Brentwood College School show boasts a cast of 61 students and runs until March 3. “The London version uses 27 actors to play all the different roles but even the students are doubling and tripling up, so it’s a wonderful acting opportunity for them to play different characters in different scenes,” said show director Edna Widenmaier. “The principals stay the same all the way through, but the ensemble and chorus go from farmers to citizens to workers to street people to beggars, so there’s a wide variety of opportunities and scenes for them.” The popular musical — based on the novel by Victor Hugo — is set in 19th-century France and follows a variety of plots and characters. “There is no spoken dialogue — it’s all sung,” Widenmaier added. “It’s the longest-running musical in the world, and ours is called the school edition because it’s been adapted by time, so it’s abridged to a running time of just over two hours (compared to London’s show of almost three hours) while carefully maintaining the integrity of the show.” Widenmaier promises the show is virtually the same, there are just a few musical numbers that have been removed. And what remains, she said, is going to wow the crowd. “I think they’re going to be amazed by the singing,” she said. “Every one of the leads is very strong and sure. It’s a very complex musical score and the students have really taken it to heart and they’re just performing it so well.” Those leads include Davin Killy (playing Jean Valjean) and Maggie Davies (playing Eponine), who stunned Cowichan audiences as the Phantom and Christine in Brentwood’s 2011 production of The Phantom of the Opera. “My character is an escaped convict who learns to be a better person throughout the play, which is interesting to play because when I Andrew Leong played the Phantom, I pretty much just had an Nisan Abdulkader is Madame Thenardier and Calvin Simpson is Monsieur Thenardier during rehearsals for a scene emotional breakdown on stage, but now I have from Brentwood College School’s debut of Les Miserables, starting Tuesday at the T. Gil Bunch Theatre. to act,” Killy said.

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“It’s a dif¿cult show and it’s been somewhat of a challenge, but I’m really enjoying it. “And the music, of course, is amazing.” Davies is also enjoying a new type of role. “In Phantom, Christine is a much more straightforward character: it was more of a single emotion — being in love — whereas with Eponine I have to be really sad and really happy.” Her solo — On My Own — reÀects Eponine’s love for Marius (played by Nick Wilson), who in turn is in love with Jean Valjean’s adopted daughter, Cosette, played by Cowichan songbird Hope King. “I’m the nice romantic lead,” says King. “I love this character and I’m having a lot of fun with it because, I don’t want to say it’s taking me out of my comfort zone, but vocally it’s totally different for me.” King explained her role calls for a soprano, and she’s more of an alto. “I really like that it’s been a bit of a challenge for me, and widened my horizons.” The cast also includes Charlotte Wilson (playing Fantine), Joel Wilson (playing Javert), Calvin Simpson (playing Thenardier), Adien Carr (playing Gavoche), Nisan Abdulkader (playing Madame Thenardier), and Paige Marvel, who plays Enjolras — usually cast as a male character, Widenmaier says Marvel is doing a “magni¿cent” job playing the leader of the revolution. Widenmaier also lauded the set design and construction talents of James O’Leary — who built the sets for Phantom both at Brentwood and in Europe — plus the musical direction of Phil Newns and chereography of Lorraine Blake. “We’ve been working on the show since September and especially these past few weeks it’s coming together so nicely,” King added. “There’s always something going on, always some back story going on, and it’s nice in the ¿nal scene how everything comes together.” “I think Les Mis is something you should always see,” summed Davies. “And it’s fun to see students do it at a less professional level, because I think what we’re doing here is great.” Your ticket What: Les Miserables When: Feb. 28, 29, March 1, 2, 3; 7:30 p.m. Where: T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts Tickets: $27. Call 250-743-8756.

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TOWN CRIER Friday Lily Day: volunteers needed to help the Nature Conservancy of Canada transplant lily species at the Cowichan Garry

Oak Preserve, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Aitken Rd (off of Maple Bay Rd). Bring gloves, trowel if you have one (if not these will be supplied). Call 250-748-7124.

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Saturday Shelly Dubois Trio: country music all the way through, originals weaved with the standards as though they were the same, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Monday Sarah’s Key: the story of the notorious Vel’d’Hix roundup of 1942. Part of the Reel Alternatives ﬁlm series beneﬁtting Cowichan Hospice: 7 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $12. Call 250-7487529. Myc Sharratt: award-winning Vancouver Island singer songwriter returns, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Courtly Songs of the 14th & 15th Centuries: The Continuum Consort, a Victoria based ensemble dedicated to authentic historical performance, presents a programme of music by the greatest composers of the 14th and 15th centuries, 3 p.m. Providence Farm Chapel, 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncann. Tickets available at the door only: $10 adults, $8 for students

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Tuesday Holding Your Own in a Relationship: drop-in educational workshops for women experiencing relationship threats, conﬂict, abuse and/ or violence, Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. There is no cost. Contact the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society 250-748-7000. This week’s session is Blame and Manipulation. Cowichan Spirit of Women Movie Night: with free pop and popcorn, 7 p.m., at the Sands Reception Centre at back, top ﬂoor. Park off Trunk in the parking lot or on Ypres.

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JENSEN, Peter July 16, 1924-February 12, 2012 With the peaceful passing of Peter, we lost a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. Peter grew up in Windsor Ontario, went to war, returned to Canada and moved west. He married Anne Wiens, and together they moved to Cobble Hill in 1953 to raise a family. His career was spent in the automotive parts industry in Duncan, but home and family was the centre of his life. Peter enjoyed turning old houses into homes, beach combing for ďŹ rewood at Cherry Point, and trucking loads of seaweed to compost in Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden. Peter enjoyed helping others and volunteered in which ever community he called home. When Anne predeceased him in 2000, Peter moved to Penticton where he began a second life rich with friends and laughter. Clowning released the kid within Peter, and with his good friend Minnel Reid, he brought new life to a group of Caring Clowns in Penticton. As Doctor Funny Bones, his creativity seemed to know no bounds. At 87 he pulled off a hat trick of clowning in the Duncan, Victoria Day, and Peachfest parades. He returned again to Cobble Hill in the last years of his life to putter in the garden, chop mountains of ďŹ rewood, and volunteer in the community where he had spent much of his adult life. His memory will be cherished, and playful presence missed. Peter is survived by his sons Kai and Victor, and his daughter-in-law Linda, and granddaughter Sierra. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 3, 2012 at St Saviourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Avenue, Penticton . In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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

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In Loving Memory Dorte Kushner February 28, 2004 We saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, Valhalla whispered to you, come to me. In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back to suffer so much again. Your passing leaves a heartache that will never heal, But your love left a memory that not even death can steal. As the days come and go and the world moves on, Every time I think of your smile, I know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still here, you never really were gone. We miss you everyday, Love Phil, Trevor and Deanna, Tammy and Kevin, Tristen and Shae, Anika and Hannah

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CROCKART, Sharon Aileen (Sinclair) Sharon passed away suddenly on February 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband Tom, children Ron (Sharon) Crockart, Shelly (Rob) Karadontis, grandchildren Robyn, Amanda, Rachel and Adam, great-grandchildren Keyona, Brayden and Chloe. My heart never felt so much pain, the sky came together and dropped lots of rain. You were in my life for the longest time; now that you're gone your memories remain. Your beautiful smile, the sound of your laugh, your heart of gold. I'll sure miss your gentle warm hugs; you're with God now. He set you free. We will never forget you Nana, may you rest in peace. We love you so much. Written by Robyn. EASTHOM, Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on Monday February 21, 2012 at Cowichan District Hospital at the age of 85. Predeceased by her loving husband Mervyn. Mother to Ann (Tom Tams), Rick (Rose) and John (Brenda). Grandmother to Tom, Lynette, Teresa, Chad, Brandy and Jackie. Proud greatgrandmother to 10 children. Sister to Connie and Bell in Britain. A funeral service will be held at 1:00p.m. Monday February 27, 2012 at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church 486 Jubilee St. Duncan, BC. Interment at Mt. View Cemetery to follow.

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

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

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.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310-3535

GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Storm watchers 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

LEGALS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On September 29, 2009, at Kissinger Lake, BC, Peace Officer(s) of the Conservation Officer Service Branch seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: Tikka T3 30.06 cal. Rifle serial # A52573, on or about 19:26 Hours Heym 30.06 cal. Rifle SR30 serial # 315080, on or about 19:26 Hours Browning 30.06 cal. Rifle Serial # 28406MP354, on or about 19:26 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of offences under Section 33(2) (Unlawful possession of dead wildlife or parts), Section 26 (1)(c) (Hunt wildlife at a time not within the open season) and Section 81(b) (Use another person’s license) of the Wildlife Act. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-891, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.

Celebrations CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Feb. 25th & March 31st courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT P/T 14 hrs/wk. Good communication and people skills essential. Basic accounting and computer skills (incl: Word, Excel & messaging). Experience in a small office as part of a team an asset. Resumes with handwritten cover letter accepted at Duncan United Church office, 246 Ingram St., Mon-Fri, 9:00 - noon Closing date March 2, 2012 Belfor Property Restoration is looking for a full time receptionist. Word and Excel skills are necessary coupled with the ability to multi-task as well will have excellent communication skills both written and oral. You must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Resumes accepted until 4:30 pm, February 29, 2012. Please deliver resume with references to #2 3012 Boys Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4 or fax (250)-7460218 Central Tel Ltd is hiring copper and fibre optic cable slicers. 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 DAIRY FARM in Duncan looking for milker with exp. PT or FT. Phone (250)748-9398 or email resume to riverwater@shaw.ca.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certiﬁed Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

WEST ARM GRILL Now hiring experienced servers and line cooks. Apply 2460 Renfrew Rd.

Shawnigan Lake 250-743-2217

Call 250-751-1644

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250956-4888 or email ofﬁce@lemare.ca. LINE COOK required for the Oak & Carriage Pub. Minimum at least 3 years experience. Call Gerry or Lloyd at 250-746-4144 for interview.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated? Gregg distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to ﬁll Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial and H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. Please fax resumes: (1)250-756-1170 or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Intern

Black Press – Victoria Black Press-Vancouver Island requires a temporary full-time summer intern for its Victoria-based community newspapers. The job term runs for 13 weeks from June through to the end of August. The successful candidate will do general assignment reporting and photography. Night and weekend work is involved and a valid driver’s licence and car is mandatory.

Qualifications This position is open to students and recent graduates (within the last year or two) who are ambitious and who have a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism. Qualifications include a firm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous reporting experience is an asset. The student is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Feb. 29, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT CAREGIVER- RCA or equiv (non-smoker) for private home. Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3pm. Looking for highly motivated young energetic person to look after a physically disable adult male. Must be dependable, punctual and be eager to initiate and accept new ideas. Duties include: personal and daily care, therapy, meals, laundry etc. Reply with resumes & references to Drawer #A969 c\o Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 Island Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9N 2Z7.

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

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE is looking for leaders for our youth program (6-17 year olds). Must have previous experience (Scouts/Cadets/etc). First aid skills helpful, but not required. Criminal Record Check and screening required. Call Suzanne at 250-746-3919

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

Adult with reliable economical vehicle for early morning door to door deliveries, 6 days a week. Earn $700 every 2 weeks for Ladysmith routes or $560 on Chemainus routes.

Friday, February 24, 2012

HELP WANTED

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A21

HELP WANTED

Warmland Housing Manager

Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP

PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: CHEMAINUS 455850 – View St (56 papers) 455902 – Cochrane, Maxwell, Robertson, Victoria (38 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (31 papers) COWICHAN BAY 253502 – Botwood, 1659-1846 Cowichan Bay Rd, Wessex (71 papers) CROFTON 503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, Osborne Bay Rd, Peterson (39 papers) 503700 – Arthur, Chaplin, Edmund, Elizabeth, Meagan, Musgrave, Robert, York (52 papers) SHAWNIGAN LAKE 354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (42 papers)

*all paper counts are approximates

CALL LARA NOW Extension 224

250-746-4471 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Warmland House in the Cowichan Valley is a purpose built facility that contains 30 emergency shelter beds to house the homeless as well as 24 transitional housing apartments for people living with mental illness or addictions issues who need some support in transitioning back into the community. The Warmland Housing Manager oversees the dayto-day operation and maintenance of Warmland by performing duties such as developing and ensuring adherence to residence policies and procedures, supervising staff, budgeting, community development, and ensuring residence maintenance and safety.

REAL ESTATE

WORK WANTED

GARAGE SALES

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

DUNCAN, Sat Feb 25, 8 - 1, 5932 Stonehaven Dr., off Old Lake Cowichan Rd., just past hospital. Rain or Shine! Tools, bicycle parts, weights, cabinets & more odds n sods!!!

PERSONAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

ART/MUSIC/DANCING ODESSA’S ART by appointment. Call 1-250-748-1347 (Duncan). odessaj@shaw.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Quali¿cations: • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent • Recent related experience of four years • Sound judgment and excellent problem solving/ crisis management skills • Intermediate PC skills in using Microsoft Of¿ce • Valid Driver’s License and access to a car • Demonstrated supervision and management skills • Good understanding and knowledge of mental illness, addictions, trauma and concurrent disorders. • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation skills. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with funders, staff, clients and caregivers. • Strong community development experience • Budget preparation and monitoring skills.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The operation at Trail, British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest and most efficient integrated zinc and lead smelters. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com. We are currently seeking qualified individuals in the roles of: -ILLWRIGHT )NDUSTRIAL )NSTRUMENT -ECHANIC -ETAL 4RADES -ETAL &ABRICATOR "OILERMAKER )RONWORKER 7ELDER 0OWER %NGINEERS TH RD AND ND CLASS LEVEL 3TEAMlTTER 0IPElTTER )NDUSTRIAL %LECTRICIAN

Applicants must hold an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement or Power Engineering certification and have a valid driver’s license. Applicants will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, aptitudes and personal attributes. Trail, situated in the West Kootenay region of southeastern B.C., boasts a moderate climate, reasonably priced housing, and a regional population of 30,000. Residents have access to excellent health care and medical facilities, first-rate schools and a regional college. This picturesque community also offers a wide range of outstanding indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities including golfing, boating, fishing, hiking, camping and world class skiing, all at your doorstep. To learn more about the Greater Trail area visit www.lcic.ca. Teck offers an attractive compensation and benefit package including relocation assistance. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resume, a copy of their Grade 12 or GED certificate, a copy of their WHMIS certification and Interprovincial trade’s qualification by &EBRUARY . To apply, visit the Teck website at http://www.teck.com/careers and select location - Trail Operations. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Teck Metals Ltd. supports a non-smoking environment.

* All local, in COWICHAN!

MAPLE BAY: Sat. Feb. 25, 9:00-noon, at 6010 Salish (Properties). After that, Bings. Construction leftovers. Lumber. Hardware. Steel and plastic pipes. Creosote. Diesel Fuel Conditioner. Power tools. Tiles. Range hood. Nothing more than $10.

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

Teck Opportunities

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

JEWELS, FURS

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CRIMINAL RECORD?

7-PC Teak wall unit. 8’Lx7’Tx26” deep. Custom built. $400 OBO.250-709-2191

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

PETS PETS YORKY Havanese X pups $400. (250)743-4919 or (250)701-8219

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK LARGE CHEST freezer, $25. 2 new unique dolls, $25/each. (250)715-0894.

Desk and chair $100, 2 chest of drawers, $60-80, antique single day bed w/mattress, $100, OBO. (250) 710-2755 HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! 2006 Honda CBR 600RR6 Limited Edition motorcycle, NAD stereo system, Samsung 32” LCD, 34” Leather motorcycle pants, U-Boat belly boat, mini bar fridge. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

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

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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069. DRY FIR FIREWOOD for sale. Split & delivered. $200 cord. (250)510-0412. FIR and CEDAR firewood for sale, $195 cord. Phone 250749-4180 SEASONED DRY FIR, 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.

2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Avail now. $800. 250701-1914 or (250)701-1919 2-BDRM WATERFRONT apt., Cow. Bay / Cherry Point area. Quiet, cat ok. $750./mo. Avail now. Brian (250)715-8875.

GARAGE SALES

COBBLE HILL HALL SUNDAY MARKET Running every Sunday unless otherwise posted. Need table? (250)743-7018

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2 SUITES in 4 plex on Askew Creek, near high school. HUGE 2 bedroom $1200. Smaller 1 bedroom $585. No smoking, but pets okay. Call Tiffany to view, 250-416-0112 CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

SMALL PET OK Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm, main ﬂoor, Laminate ﬂooring, fresh paint. Rent inclds heat & hot water. (250) 748-1304.

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

DUNCANAvailable now! Clean 1 bdrm+ den, in suite W/D, F/S, D/W. N/S. Small pet negotible. Suits responsible tenant(s). References required. $725. (250)746-7389.

(250)748-3729

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765.

HOMES FOR 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. ¾ 8-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR condo w/ 4 apps, walk to town ¾ 10122 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $795 2 BR sxs duplex w/4 apps,fenced backyard ¾ 2-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $825 3 BR 1.5 bath townhouse w/ 4 apps ¾ 3103’A’ Agira Rd, Duncan $995 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 4 apps, gazebo ¾ 3041 Henry Rd, Chemainus $1000 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, 2 car garage ¾ 2908 Jonas Way, Chemainus $1000 3 BR 2.5 bth sxs duplex w/ 5 apps, garage ¾ 5799 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan $1195 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, garage ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shaw Lk $1400 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

CROFTON- 2 bdrm, bright, in suite lndry, parking. (Immed) $780 + 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: 2 bdrm condo, avail. Mar. 1st, 5 appls, quiet responsible, N/S. Close to all ammens. $850/mo + util’s. N/P please. Call (250)748-5509. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, stove natural gas. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850+ heat & cable. Call Gerry (250)746-4144, (250)715-6218 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.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

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

3200 sq.ft. Commerical Building for Lease. Excellent exposure Located by a busy intersection on Alberni Hwy, Extra Large 14ft x 20ft roll up doors, locked compound. $1,800.00 per month 250-954-9547

Call (250) 710-7515 to view MEADES CREEK- 2 bdrm suite, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, lndry. $575. Call (250)210-0756. 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, 1 bdrm cabin, F/S, W/D, $600/mo + util. 10 min south of town. 250-746-4308

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN- LRG, fully reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, self cleaning oven, 5 appls, fenced & priv yard, fruit trees, country kitchen, utility room, lrg living room, 2 car prkng, quiet area, on bus route, near hospital, $1150 mo. Call (250)597-3529 or 250-510-4372.

MODULAR HOMES

(250)710-7515 250-748-3412

748-1541

COTTAGES

MILL BAY 1 bedroom cabin $750/mth includes hydro. 250715-6502

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

•Custom •Duals •3/4 & 1 Ton muffers •Stainless Trucks •All Vehicles Steel & Aluminized •Exhaust Pipe Accessories

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

DUNCAN: PRIVATE RV, near town, quiet, NS/NP, small pet nego., $425. 250-597-3756.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

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Now in our 21st Year

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

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

BRONSON MUFFLER LTD.

MUFFLERS

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $625 & $700. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

DUNCAN in town, avail Mar 1st., quiet 2 bdrm apt. 6 appliances, $900-$950. 250-2466626 or 250-746-4016

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

2955 BOYS RD., DUNCAN Owner/Operator OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 pm CHRIS MOORE

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

PLUMBING

STUCCO/SIDING

Austerman Business Services Bookkeeping. 250-3243357. Specializing in Trades: Honest & Affordable

FRIENDLY, EXPERIENCED housekeeper, shopper $20 hr. 2 Hr. min. Tues-Fri, Bondable. Call Debbie 250-748-3059

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

WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

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

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

COMPUTER SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

www.westcoastfountains.ca

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

QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.

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

CARPENTRY

FENCING

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

250-510-4745

DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca EXPERT JOURNEYMAN carpenter, 30 yrs exp. For all carpentry facets. 250-732-3605.

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

A1 Hauling/Delivery

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

ELECTRICAL

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup

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

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

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

PAVING/SEAL/COATING

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ifteen members of the Duncan Stingrays performed incredibly well in races during the Swim B.C. Provincial AA short course swimming championships at Chilliwack. Coach Leanne Sirup noted the goal going into the competition for the swimmers was to obviously race to the best of their ability, ¿rst and foremost. She also tried to instill con¿dence and discipline in the swimmers. Sticking to their own race strategies, Sirup believed, would work well while ensuring their competitiveness. There’s always a ¿ne line between the ¿rst and eighth swimmers — usually less than a body length — in races at this level. It was encouraging for Sirup to see the greater numbers on the team — up from 10 last year — and swimmers climbing in the rankings. Seven of the 15 competed at this level for the ¿rst time. The group included: Olivia Campbell, James OgiharaKertz, Malia Prystupa, Montana Prystupa, Savanah VanNieuwkerk, Esmee Zinkan and Robyn Zinkan. All seven did well, according to Sirup, achieving three personal bests each. Teddy Zinkan, Robyn Zinkan, VanNieuwkerk, OgiharaKertz, Jeremy Kissack, Cecilia Johnson and Campbell all

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attained 100 per cent personal best times. Chelsea Langelo and Rosie Lee both had just one event that wasn’t a personal best. Esmee Zinkan, Montana Prystupa, Malia Prystupa, Haakon Koyote and Dominique Austin were two events short of personal best perfection. Adara Atsma made personal bests in all but three events. The ¿rst provincial AAA qualifying time for Koyote, 14, was one of the event highlights. It came in the 100-metre backstroke after a time of 1:10.21, just 0.02 seconds under the qualifying time. Teddy Zinkan won his 200 I.M., coming from behind to beat the second-place swimmer by 0.03 seconds. OgiharaKertz was third and earned a bronze medal in the same race. Medalists and ¿nalists included: Ogihara-Kertz, top three in all three events with silver in the 100 Ày and 200 Ày and bronze in the 200 I.M.; Teddy Zinkan, top six in all ¿ve events with one gold, one silver and two bronze; Kissack, top six in all ¿ve events with one bronze in the 400 free; Esmee Zinkan, top seven in all ¿ve events; Koyote, top nine in all seven events with gold in the 100 back and 200 back; Langelo, silver in the 100 Ày; Robyn Zinkan, bronze in the 50 free and 400 I.M.; Johnson, bronze in the 800 free; and the 12 and under team of VanNieuwkerk, Campbell, Montana Prystupa and Robyn Zinkan won bronze during the 4x50 free relay.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Chance to wrap up Div. 1 soccer title will have to wait for Cowichan

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Cowichan LMG Pringle will have to wait a little longer for a chance to wrap up first place in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League. Cowichan’s final league game at Sooke Tuesday night was postponed. “Their field was just not playable,’’ said Cowichan manager and former

goalkeeper of the team Kevin James, pictured. It was too late to secure another field at the last minute. The game likely won’t be played now until the first week of March — if at all. Gordon Head, the only team that can catch Cowichan, plays its final

league game March 2 against Gorge. If Gordon Head loses or ties, Cowichan’s last game won’t even be necessary. “Our destiny’s in our hands,’’ said James. “At the same time, that game will be played before us.’’ Cowichan plays at Div. 2 Salt Spring Saturday in the Jackson Cup.

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Players Äght the rain, cold Rugby report: Women rout Kamloops while thirds step it up against the Kickers

Youth soccer: Silver team posts a big win over Peninsula

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asty weather tested the mettle of Cowichan Rugby Club players Saturday. Cowichan women overcame the strain of the rain to drain Kamloops 19-7 in a Big Kahunas Div. 1 B.C. Women’s rugby game at the Herd Road Grounds. Cassie Stevens scored two tries, both converted by Caity Genereaux. Carolyn Gudmundseth, who stepped up to play Ày half, scored the other try. “It was great to have not only a full squad, but we had two spares,’’ noted Cowichan’s Sherry Spence. Kara Galbraith was outstanding at fullback in the victory. She made some great kicks and tackles. Nenagh McCulloch returned to the forwards and made some nice runs while also stealing important defensive ball. The Div. 1 Cowichan men were on the road at Bayside where they ran across a powerful opponent and trying conditions. “They’re pretty big, they’re pretty good and it was absolutely freezing,’’ said Cowichan coach Ian Murray. Cowichan had a nice turnout of 20 guys for a road game, but were simply overmatched. “They were just a lot better,’’ said Murray matter-offactly. Cowichan didn’t fare too bad in the ¿rst half. “The ¿rst scrum we pushed them all over the place,’’ said Murray. There was no scoring for nearly half an hour when Bayside broke loose for a couple of quick tries. Just before halftime, Cowichan closed to within 10-5 when Peter Budina kicked ahead to Owen Wood, who also kicked forward once and then pounced on the ball for the try. “The second half didn’t go too well,’’ said Murray. “They used their park well. They kicked well in the second half to the corner and hemmed us in.’’ Cowichan has a bye this week.

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attling for top spot is bringing out the best in the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s Under 17 Silver girls. Cowichan made another great step toward the league title by beating Peninsula 3-1 last weekend. Emily Jackson, Holly Robinson and Courtney Jones scored the goals while Chelsea Dunaway provided the team with outstanding goalkeeping. In other girls’ action, Cowichan U16 Silver lost a hard-fought game to the Saanich Fusion 2-1. Cowichan beat Gorge 4-1 in Andrew Leong Hanging onto the ball for dear life is Cowichan’s Kara Galbraith and she’s not about to let go of it without a Äght despite the best ef- U13 Gold, Cowichan (Large) blanked Gorge 7-0 in U14 forts of Caitie Ryan from Kamloops during women’s rugby action Saturday at the Herd Road Grounds. Silver and Cowichan (Poirier) The Div. 3 men had better conditions Sunday for their converted by Kyle Hall, after several ruthless phases of trounced Juan de Fuca by the same 7-0 score in U15 Silver. game against the rival Comox Kickers. possession. Boys’ results were: U13 Gold After being whitewashed by the Kickers earlier in the The backs then exerted pressure after some strong — Gorge 4, Cowichan 3; U14 season, Cowichan came out to prove a point and did tackles on defence. Tyson Stoochnoff scored two exactly that in a 28-17 win. further tries and two conversions, with Adam Nicholas Bronze — Cowichan 9, Bays United 0; U17 Silver — Cow“The combination of power in the forwards and pace adding a try and Hall a conversion. ichan Titans 9, Lakehill 1 and in the backs had a signi¿cant effect on the game,’’ noted “There was some outstanding rugby displayed by Cowichan manager Tom Fogarty. both teams on the day,’’ raved Fogarty. “It is great to be U18 Silver — Cowichan 1, Bays United 1. Comox broke the deadlock with a breakaway try. getting more consistency in terms of numbers and we Bays were shorthanded for the But the Cowichan forwards put in the hard work that are looking to continue to improve our performances U14 Bronze game. eventually paid off with a try by Jarrod Arnasson, up until playoffs in May.’’

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Breaking the press a pressing concern Mount Prevost: Boys will have a few weeks to practice before heading to provincial Grade 9 tournament Don Bodger

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Tyler Hudson of Mount Prevost goes high for the rebound over Jackson Hooke and Dexter Michaels of Brentwood College during a game Feb. 8. Prevost led 31-10 at the half and won 56-21.

ount Prevost’s Grade 9 boys’ basketball team set a goal of making it to the provincial tournament at the start of the season. Mission accomplished. Prevost quali¿ed for the provincials taking place in Kitsilano in March by ¿nishing second during what Prevost coach Tyler Ralfs called an “interesting’’ island tournament at Vanier. There were only six teams so it ran as a round robin with two pools. Prevost faced Phoenix from Campbell River and Dover Bay in its pool. Dover beat Phoenix by double digits ¿rst and then Prevost took

on Phoenix in its ¿rst game. “We played by far our worst game of the year, losing by eight,’’ noted Ralfs. “We struggled with their press and their team fed off our turnovers. They de¿nitely held momentum for most of the game. “We did manage to claw back to within one but couldn’t get over the hump.’’ Ralfs said it was a tough loss to swallow. “I think we were guilty of looking past them and they brought their best game of the year while we played our worst.’’ That meant Prevost had to come up big two hours later against Dover. And that’s exactly what happened, with Prevost winning by 12. “This caused problems for the tournament director, as each of the three teams in our pool won a game,’’ noted Ralfs.

First, second and third was decided by point differential and Prevost wound up on top by one point. The result pitted Prevost against Maaqtusiis from Ahousat in the semi¿nal Saturday morning. Travis McDonald came through with 20 points, Tyler Hudson had 10 and Jared Champoux played sparkling defence and contributed key assists. Maaqtusiis hit a layup to take a one-point lead with six seconds left. Prevost ran an in-bounds play to Hudson and he was fouled with no time left. Hudson made one free throw to send the game into overtime. Prevost jumped ahead six points in overtime, but Maaqtusiis clawed back again. Prevost hung on to win by one, assuring a trip to the ¿nal and nabbing one of the two berths into the provincials.

St. Michael’s was the opposition for the ¿nal and utilized its press to full advantage to win by 20. “They watched our ¿rst game against Phoenix and saw how we struggled with the press,’’ observed Ralfs. “They pressed hard for the majority of the game.’’ The teams split two previous meetings. McDonald was named to the tournament all-star team and Prevost’s Callan Rakimov was third in the three-point contest. Prevost will have lots of time to practice before the provincials and the press break is going to be an obvious area of concentration. “If we can do a better job of handling pressure in the backcourt, I think we can compete with anyone in the province, as a lot of teams struggle with our size and athleticism,’’ offered Ralfs.

High school gymnasts combine for 32 medals Central Island trials: Long trip to Powell River worthwhile to showcase the commitment of group members Don Bodger

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bars, horizontal bars and ¿rst allaround. Holly Ellison of Kelsey and Madeline Gareau from Prevost won three medals each in Level 2. Ellison placed ¿rst on the Àoor, second on vault and third allaround while Gareau took ¿rst on the vault, second on beam, third on bars and fourth overall. Jade Canning of Bonner grabbed three medals in Level 1 in her ¿rst meet, including gold on beam, third on bars and third overall. The valley group earned a total of 32 medals overall. Ariel Gamble of Bonner placed second on the Àoor and third on beam in Level 2. Best results for Patrick Cools of

Prevost in Level 2 included second on the Àoor and vault and third on horizontal bars and all-around. Melissa Lewis of Kelsey claimed third on vault and Àoor in Level 2. Georgia Bowdery’s top placing was sixth on bars in Level 1. Best results for the rest of the Cowichan group were: Twyla Downey (second on beam, third on vault Level 1 senior); Wendy McAfee (fourth on beam Level 3); Nikole Simons (third on vault Level 3); Kaitlynn Woodard (third on Àoor Level 4); Cassidy Fernandes (second on Àoor Level 4) and Will Slang (¿rst on vault, third on rings and parallel bars Level 2). The provincials are at Burnaby March 8 to 10 for quali¿ers.

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mazing performances by valley high school gymnasts secured spots on the provincial team during Central Island zone trials at Powell River. The high school program consists of representatives from Cowichan Secondary, Frances Kelsey, Mount Prevost and George Bonner. What keeps the program running is the support of schools and volunteer coaches and the donation of gym time by the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club, according to coach Rhonda Dale.

Practices are typically held after school at Quamichan School and the program is open for students in Grades 8 to 12 to try out every October. “High school gymnastics offers ¿ve levels of competition for boys and girls with a level for all students from the beginner to the highly skilled,’’ pointed out Dale. Students train ¿ve to six hours per week and compete in three meets during the season. The Central Island trials were the second and the commitment level the students need to make the provincials is huge. Adam Morris from Cowichan earned ¿ve gold medals in Level 1, winning the Àoor, pommel, parallel

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Newman’s hat trick a positive sign despite Islanders’ 7-3 defeat Kerry Park Islanders fell 7-3 to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings Tuesday night in the ﬁrst game of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs. Jake Newman, pictured, did more than his fair share for the Islanders. He scored all three goals but no one else could ﬁnd the net.

Newman scored just 11 goals in 38 regular season games but he’s off to one of those John Druce-style playoff starts. Newman opened the scoring on a power play just 4:24 into the game, but Comox came back on the strength of two goals by former Cowichan Valley

Capitals’ forward Jackson Garrett to take a 3-1 lead after the ﬁrst period and never looked back. Captain Cole Thomson and Conner Morgan both had two assists. The second game was played Thursday at Kerry Park Arena. Game three is Saturday in Courtenay.

Duncan Skating Club creating magic on the ice Enter the kingdom: Carriage and castle set the scene Don Bodger

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he magic begins as soon as you walk in the door. A fairy tale setting is sure to capture the imagination of spectators during the Duncan Skating Club’s production of A Magical Kingdom On Ice. Shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. next Saturday, March 3 at the Island Savings Centre Arena. “Our lobby is going to be transformed into the Magical Kingdom,’’ said DSC president Sheri Luckhurst. Passing through Cinderella’s carriage is the ¿rst step to get into the arena. “You’re looking at the carriage when you come in and you have to walk through it,’’ said Roger Walker, who’s the head of the heavy-duty lightweight construction. The show’s ¿ve different phases — Cars, Snow White, Toy Story, Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella — will be showcased in the lobby through the efforts of Anne Polack. “We’ve got it staged so every story we’re doing is going to be represented in the lobby,’’ said Luckhurst. “Because we have a lot of boys this year, it was neat to incorporate Cars and Toy Story.’’ A huge castle will adorn the far end of the arena in front of the curtain where the skaters appear. “The castle’s large, 28 feet wide and 26 feet tall,’’ said Walker. “It’s taken some minor engineering to get it built.’’ Walker, Curt Haugen and crew will have two hours to assemble all the pieces on the day of the show. A painting party with coach Marcie Walker and skaters at her parents’ household put some colour to the prop. “It’s all very light,’’ said Roger Walker. “It’s just ¿guring out how to get it all to ¿t together is the challenging part.’’ It’s just an example of the major teamwork required off the ice to make the necessary preparations.

“It takes a huge amount of volunteers to pull off a show and many of the parents are helping out,’’ said Luckhurst. Tammy Gurski is the ice show chair. Marcie Walker and Lorraine Francisty are the directors and choreographers. After costume arrangements were completed, the skaters have been diligently perfecting their routines. Skating out from underneath the castle is impressive to the skaters. “It’s really cool, really awesome,’’ said senior skater Caitlyn Luckhurst, 13, a Grade 8 Queen of Angels School student. Luckhurst is portraying the Wicked

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Shawnigan slips past Brentwood in overtime for third Girls’ basketball: South Island AA tournament brings valley rivals together, but both are moving forward to face the challenge of island competition Don Bodger

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hawnigan Lake ¿nished third and Brentwood College fourth in the South Island AA girls’ basketball playoffs, sending both teams into the island tournament at Wellington. Shawnigan coach Darrin Austin was impressed by the performance of his girls in Victoria. After losing its ¿rst game at St. Michael’s University School Thursday night, the team went on to win three in a row to place third. The team competed well against St. Michael’s,

ranked eighth in the province, “but a few careless turnovers and some hot shooting by the SMUS players was all it took for the girls from Victoria to win the game,’’ according to Austin. Ronna Woudstra and Julianna Campbell both played impressive defence throughout the game, with Rosa Valan leading the charge offensively. Friday’s victory was against Parkland 83-62, as Valan netted 29 points, Nicole Crowley had 20 and Ellie Lottsfeldt and Woudstra added 17 and 10, respectively. Shawnigan then began play Saturday by dominating Gulf Islands from start to ¿nish in a 54-47 win. Strong play by Valan and Crowley was a big

factor in the outcome. Brentwood, meanwhile, opened with a 67-49 win over Parkland followed by a 47-40 loss to St. Michael’s and 57-48 triumph over Paci¿c Christian. That set the stage for a meeting between the valley rivals and Shawnigan defeated Brentwood 61-56 in overtime. “We were a little bit disappointed we didn’t get third, but we’ve had a number of injuries,’’ said Brentwood coach Jenna Warner. Spencer Manton is likely ¿nished for the season while captain Madlen Anderson will hopefully be able to play in the island ¿nals.

“We’re heading into the islands with a positive attitude and looking to do our best,’’ noted Warner. For Austin, “Saturday’s wins were even more impressive when you consider we played without two girls who often start for us,’’ he noted. In overtime, Campbell was awarded two free throws with Shawnigan leading by one point. She was awarded two more shots when a Brentwood player inadvertently hit her in the head with the ball and received a technical foul. Campbell made all four shots. Shawnigan faces Woodlands and Brentwood plays Wellington in island tournament games Thursday.

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Playoff hockey action has reached a feverish pitch for Cowichan Valley rep teams. The Tier 1 Peewee Caps got an incredible goal from Trey Watson, above, reminiscent of one of the greatest of all time scored by Alexander Ovechkin in the NHL. He still managed to shoot it in while falling backwards against the Racquet Club Sunday. Left, Kyle Topping and Ben Berard wind up in a pile-up in front of the Racquet Club net. Right, Braden Lundahl of the Caps tries to cut around Nanaimo’s Jake Calverley in Midget game Saturday.

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wo Cowichan Valley rep hockey teams are one win away from advancing to the provincial championships. The Cowichan Valley Midget and Peewee Tier 1 Capitals both won the ¿rst games in their best-of-three island ¿nal playoff series. The midgets took a while to get going but eventually subdued Nanaimo 7-3 Saturday at Cowichan Arena. “I think the ¿rst period the guys were pretty nervous,’’ said coach Ryan Trudgeon. “I don’t know if any of them are used to that kind of pressure. Nanaimo scored the ¿rst goal but Cowichan tied it on an unassisted marker by Riley Malvena and then went ahead when Nick Boyd and Braden Lundahl set up Tim Anderson. Nanaimo came back to make it 2-2 after the ¿rst period, but the Caps regrouped and started pulling away. “We came out in the second period and that’s where we won the game,’’ said Trudgeon. “The second period they basically buried Nanaimo.’’ Lundahl scored from Graham Winship, Kyle Green from Nick Hayes, and Winship from Landen Bodger and Tim Anderson made it 5-2 for the Caps at the end of the second. Nanaimo cut the margin to 5-3 in the third, but the Caps ¿nished off the scoring with goals by Chayse Elzinga from Winship and Brendan Gowanlock unassisted. Other than the early jitters, it was pretty smooth sailing for the Caps. “Our goal was to make provincials so it should be fun,’’ said Green in anticipation of wrapping up the series.

The second game is Saturday in Nanaimo. “I don’t want these guys to deal with that game three pressure,’’ said Trudgeon. “They’re a good team. They just need that con¿dence.’’ The Peewee Caps were impressive in beating Victoria Racquet Club 6-2 Sunday at Fuller Lake Arena. The Caps took a commanding 4-0 lead at the end of the second and nearly had a ¿fth, scoring just after the buzzer. Racquet Club got on the board early in the third and added another with just 7.7 seconds left. In between, the Caps added two more goals. Trey Watson (2), Ben Berard, Kyle Topping, Brendan Hogg and Parker Bergstrom scored the Cowichan goals. One of Watson’s markers was a spectacular Alexander Ovechkin-like goal while falling backwards. “He’s been having a really good playoff for us,’’ said Cowichan coach Derek Topping. The whole team looked like a well-oiled machine in beating the Racquet Club. The Caps have played in excess of 50 games this season with a mere three losses. “It’s certainly a far better year than I would have expected,’’ said Topping. He’s still not taking anything for granted against the Racquet Club in game two in Victoria Saturday. “We haven’t lost to them yet this year,’’ said Topping. “They seem to really give us trouble in their arena.’’ Keeping the players focused is the primary objective for Topping and the coaching staff. “We just said to them not to get too nervous, it’s just another hockey game,’’ said Topping. “I think the kids were ready. They seem to be a group of kids that rise to the occasion.’’ All going well this weekend, they’ll be in the provincials at Langley March 18 to 23.

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