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No cover-up or security risk at CDH says VIHA In wake of assault: Health authority maintains incident a private matter, hospital is safe Peter W. Rusland
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ealth of¿cials say there was no cover up about the recent sexual assault of an elderly female patient at Cowichan District
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Newlyweds Lana Burton and James Hume, married at the Maple Bay Yacht Club on the eve of the new year, celebrated with families and friends at the Quamichan Inn.
Saanich man’s body washes up in Cowichan Peter W. Rusland
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olice are still investigating why a Saanich area man fell overboard in Todd Inlet before his body washed ashore in Cowichan Tuesday. Saanich RCMP Cpl. Chris Swain said Tim Hollands’ body was found by a passerby on shore at a wateraccess point along Sansum Narrows near Maple Bay. Hollands had been missing since Dec. 26. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP attended the scene with Coast Guard members and a coroner. Hollands’ body arrived at Cowichan Bay’s Hecate Park dock, and was delivered to Saanich police by valley Mounties who are not involved in the case.
OfÄcials help recover the body of a Saanich area man at Hecate Park Tuesday. Foul play is not suspected in the tragedy, police said. Swain said witnesses had seen Hollands and his dog in a rowboat
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earlier on Boxing Day. “He made it back to his live aboard (power vessel) and later fell over and drowned.”
Hospital. “Absolutely not,” said Elin Bjarnason of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, when asked if of¿cials kept details of the Dec. 21 assault — and VIHA’s subsequent island-wide review — from the public. “We did a full patient review of every VIHA room. “We’re here for the patient and her family, and the general public had nothing to gain from this knowledge.” Details about the assault of the 83-yearold valley patient with dementia — residing in a mixed-gender room — ¿rst appeared in the Jan. 3 Victoria Times Colonist. That story happened because of TC reporting and sources, not through a VIHA announcement. “Any risk to the public, or to other patients, is when we’d do a (press) release. “This is a very private matter,” Bjarnason told the News Leader Pictorial of the incident reported on Dec. 21 to the police by CDH staff. “CDH is a public facility but this is a patient’s con¿dential information. “This isn’t a situation where the hospital’s unsafe,” she said, citing a hypothetical outbreak of hepatitis A at CDH. Details about the assaulted patient weren’t available. Bjarnason called the case rare and tragic. “The situation was dealt with immediately with procedures in place,” she said, noting a male suspect was quickly put under guard at CDH. That male has been released and a sexual-assault charge has been recommended to Crown, police said. The male suspect was not known as a
risk to CDH staff or patients when admitted, said VIHA’s Shannon Marshall. Two VIHA-staff security guards are on duty around the clock all year at CDH, she said. The hospital also contracted 160 hours of constant-watch security last year to guard patients who may have posed a threat to staff or patients, she said. “(High-risk patients) would have been under constant-watch security. “We do everything we can to make sure staff and patients are in a safe environment.” The secure, healing environment at CDH could improve with more private rooms being demanded by its medical staff. CDH’s top doc, Len Roy, has said CDH currently has 20 per cent private or semi-private rooms. That compares to 80 per cent private rooms in the new wing at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital, Marshall said.
Suspect in court in February A local suspect arrested in the sexual assault of an elderly female patient at Cowichan hospital was released on various legal conditions Dec. 21, police said. The 48-year-old male suspect is not in custody, as stated in Wednesday’s News Leader Pictorial. Cpl. Greg Pask of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said the man is living in the valley after being arrested, and taken into custody on Dec. 21 for the alleged assault of an 83year-old female with dementia at Cowichan District Hospital. The suspect was released later that day after police talked with Crown counsel, Pask said. The suspect’s promise-to-appear conditions include using no alcohol, having no contact with the victim, and following rules of his probation, said Pask. The suspect is expected to appear in Duncan court Feb. 14 to answer to a charge of sexual assault.
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Autopsy results in RV Äre could be released today The identity of a victim of a New Year’s Day fire that gutted an RV on Cowichan reserve land could be known today, police say. The autopsy of the body found inside the charred fifth-wheel unit was set for Jan. 6, said Cpl. Greg Pask of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP. The victim’s name and gender have not been
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Rail foundation dismisses secrecy charges E&N: Watchdog group criticizes Island Corridor Foundation for lack of transparency Peter W. Rusland
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new rail watchdog’s howl about the Island Corridor Foundation running under secrecy, and shunning public input, is unfounded, said ICF co-chair Mary Ashley. The Àedgling E&N Action Group of rail pros and patrons demands better governance and transparency from ICF’s brass. ICF founder Jack Peake worried the ICF isn’t sharing detailed plans for E&N’s future, and has dumped advisory committees from its decisions. “I fear without input from the public, and professionals who have been involved with the railway for years, the E&N could be lost,” he says in ENAG’s Dec. 15 public letter. But Ashley said those scrubbed committees “were to get us started,” and folks can always call ICF’s board. “We’ve reported constantly to interest and support groups … and we have an expert in our operator,” she said of Southern Rail. ICF’s plans appear on islandcorridorfoundation. ca. “We’re always reporting to member First Nations, regional districts and municipalities,” she said. “Our plan is to start a new passenger service in the early morning between Nanaimo and Victoria.” But Peake notes, “With VIA Rail cars removed from the island on Nov. 5, this concern (E&N’s demise) has never been more real.” Replied Ashley: “We want to keep pressure on the federal government for money to renew the rail track, and we’re receiving three newly refurbished cars from Via Rail.” Ottawa’s $7.5 million would match Victoria’s taxpayer purse promised to the ICF. B.C.’s half bankrolled a $500,000 engineering audit of ties, ballast and other repairs for tracks spanning Victoria and Courtenay. That report due in February could help leverage the feds’ share, hinted ICF’s Graham Bruce. “We hope the report tells us each structure can sustain the weight load of a passenger service in their current condition.”
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The Dayliner rolls along the E&N track prior to the passenger service closure. The cars have been sent back east but the Island Corridor Foundation expects refurbished cars from Via. The audit also probes weight of freight loads still running between Cowichan and Parksville. Peake still wants ICF’s spending plans. “We don’t have the detailed plan yet,” Ashley said, “but it’s for infrastructure repair of the track.” The ICF acquired the E&N in 2006 as a donation from CP and RailAmerica. On March 19, 2011, unsafe tracks parked VIA’s passenger service. ICF studies show $104 million is ultimately needed to ¿x all tracks, ballast and bridges. “But this ($15 million) funding gives us a 10year window to keep renewing infrastructure
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really good kid who cares about the world, and cares about animals. He’s special.” Knowles is a Vancouver Island University student who solicits donations through The Baker Foundation, established in his grandparents’ name. Knowles, who comes from a family of cat lovers, says he’s compelled to help Cowichan Cat Rescue because of its volunteers’ tireless dedication to their cause. “These aren’t staff members doing a job,” he said. “They’re volunteers who do everything out of the goodness of their hearts.” Knowles’ hefty donation caps a good year for Cowichan Cat Rescue, which controls Cowichan’s feral cat colonies through its trap/neuter/release program, plus low-cost assisted spay/neuter project.
Other sources of assistance for CCR came from Pepsi’s Refresh Everything challenge, which provided $10,000 toward the low-cost spay/ neuter project for low-income families in Cowichan, and New Year’s Eve’s Cram The Van event, which saw Cowichanians pack cat food and almost $3,600 in donations into a Dodge Caravan parked in front of Duncan Pets in just four hours. “Several of the hungriest colonies in the valley are already dining on that donated food, and there is no question that many cats have been saved from severe hunger through these donations,” a CCR press release states, adding monetary donations are used to pay ever-present vet bills. For more information, visit www. cowichancatrescue.org.
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Let us decide what’s news and what’s not CDH assault: Why was information withheld?
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our days before Christmas, an 83-year-old woman with dementia was sexually assaulted at Cowichan District Hospital. She’d been sharing a room with two other patients, both male, when she was attacked. The incident is obviously both shocking and disturbing. And what we also ¿nd disturbing is the fact the Vancouver Island Health Authority, as well as the RCMP, did not disclose the incident to the public. The only reason the media picked up on this story is because someone who knows the victim reported the details to the Times Colonist. Otherwise, we’d presumably never would have learned about this indirect result of over-crowding at our local hospital. We’d never have heard about a full-scale, island-wide review of This story policy for mixed-gender patient matters to our VIHA’s rooms. This is an outrageous criminal incident community that occurred in our public hospital. It has resulted in sweeping changes to how VIHA does business. So why was the public not informed? VIHA ¿gured this was a sensitive incident that did not constitute a risk to the public or to patients. In fact, what VIHA’s spokeswoman said was: “The general public had nothing to gain from this knowledge.” We believe otherwise. And, forgive us, but it’s not VIHA’s job to determine what’s news and what’s not. This was most certainly news, and in the public interest. Why else was media up and down the island, not to mention the mainland, reporting the details after the TC broke the story? Why else would the family be willing to share the painful story with the media in the ¿rst place? Yes, this is a very sensitive story, and to be clear, we have no interest in reporting the victim’s personal details. But we are very much interested in reporting events and incidents that impact our community and its citizens — as this one most certainly did.
We say:
Seeing both sides of: lengthy murder investigations The case against
The case for The police have said from the beginning that the murder of Duncan teen Tyeshia Jones will not go unsolved. And we really want to believe them, so we’ll give the Mounties the benefit of the doubt. Plus, we realize taking the time to put together a strong case against the murderer — or murderers — now means less chance of a botched court case in the future. And that takes time.
Tyeshia Jones was killed in January 2011.
Facebook, Äne, but I draw the line at Twitter Patrick Hrushowy
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am what could be called an early adapter. But I’ve got to tell you, I’m more than a little slow on all this blossoming social media. Back in the early 1980s I purchased one of the ¿rst AES word processors owned by a private business. There were lots in govern“Remember they ment of¿ces but the $25,000 price were called car tag was a major phones?” deterrent. My staff and I were absolutely delighted with the AES but we soon ran hard up against its limitations. It seemed
Hrushowy
there should be so much more available — and sure enough, it was. A friend had taken on a sales agency for computers that had a pre-Windows operating system that went for a mere $5,000. We bought in, hook, line and sinker. Technology progressed so quickly the AES wasn’t useful for much more than a boat anchor. Then came cellphones, and I didn’t want to be stuck in a car. Remember they were called car phones? I wanted to be able to go horse back riding with the gal, who later became my wife, and stay in touch with my business at the same time. I purchased a Motorola hand-held that was the size of a hefty paperback. Today my smart phone is a hundred times more powerful, and smarter, than my ¿rst real computer. I got onto the internet as soon as it became available and rapidly became an avid user of email in a time when it was mostly in business use. Today, my house and home of¿ce is wireless, giving us the freedom to wander with
Obviously we know the police want to solve this case, and obviously we don’t want to jeopardize their chances of doing that. But it’s been months since the cops have provided any public updates on the investigation, leaving many to wonder if the case has grown cold. Please, talk to us. We know you can’t give us specifics, but a general update now and again certainly can’t hurt. It might even help.
AN EXPERIMENT OF ONE
our laptops and download movies to anywhere we want in the house. Now, about social media. I reluctantly signed on to Facebook because that was where my four kids spent their time, and since none of them was closer than 100 miles away, it seemed like a good way of keeping in touch. They were telling their Facebook “friends” far more than they were ever telling Mom and Dad. Well, the sheen is off Facebook for them and I hardly ever see anything about them any more. But, I’ve persevered and even tried to track some of the discussions that get going among “friends.” Soon these discussions are dominated by the same folks saying the same things over and over again. Then come the “trolls,” the idiots who think offensive judgments are a good stand in for thoughtful debate. Forget about Twitter — I even have a Twitter handle (if I could remember what it is). I
mean, who hhas titime i tto “f “follow” llll ” a couple l off Twitterers, let alone dozens or more. I get it — if you want your friends to show up at a party, or even have as many as you can show up for a riot. Tweet, Tweet — and they all come running. I guess restaurants can use it to tweet regular customers about daily lunch specials. But what about the rest of life? I’ve no interest in tweeting my followers that “I’ve ¿nished dinner now, dishes are washed and am sitting down to watch NCIS.” I’ve got an idea. Why don’t you visit my Facebook page and we can all have an online discussion on how irrelevant all this is? See you there! Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca
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YOUR TURN
Is the Cowichan Valley a safe place to live? “I feel safe because I chose to feel safe; I stand up for my safety.”
Ann Ursulom, Lake Cowichan
“I definitely feel safe walking after dark in Duncan. But after assaults and violence here, I carry a knife on me after my boyfriend asked me to.”
Kaley Powell, Duncan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
Safety on roads is ultimately the driver’s responsibility
Yes, mobile manners matter
Dear editor The sad truth is the recent deaths and injuries on the Malahat could have been prevented — because “accidents” don’t just happen. In police work, we know what causes traf¿c collisions: driver error — approximately 90.2 per cent of all collisions involved an error on the part of at least one of the drivers; speed — approximately 6.2 per cent of all collisions involved at least one driver travelling at a speed too great for the given conditions. This jumps to 26.4 per cent for fatal collisions; driver condition — 3.9 per cent of all collisions involved at least one driver who had a physical condition that contributed to the collision (i.e. had been drinking, drug- or alcohol- impaired, fatigued, medical problem). This ¿gure jumps to 28.8 per cent for fatal collisions. Everyone must share in the responsibility to reduce the number and type of collisions that occur on our roadways. William Perry
In my opinion: Turn the phone off
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had lunch with my young friend the other day and during our brief visit together she texted the entire time. It wasn’t the kind of texting where she apologized for having to attend to an important matter, but the casual kind that could have waited until after the rare hour we spent together. I knew this because I asked. “Who are you texting?” I inquired. “Oh, just a guy I met last night,” she said. Temporarily conscious of her divided attention, she put down her iPhone for a moment. But, like a magnet, it was quickly in her hand again and she was giggling at a new message she’d received. Victoria “Did he say something funny?” I asked. “No, this one’s from my roommate,” she said as What’s more important, the polar she responded and snickered at what she’d written. She put the phone down again and went back to bears or our own health? courtesy Malahat Volunteer Fire Department the story she’d been telling me. Dear editor For the rest of our lunch she periodically checked Reader Peter Nix castigates Pat Hrushowy for One of today’s letter writers says most crashes can be prevented by responsible driving. However, last week’s fatal her messages and sent quick replies, seemingly crash on the Malahat, shown here, was the result of a medical condition. commenting on global warming without citing unfazed to be carrying on multiple conversations at a source for his information. the same time. at low tide. The new wharf at Mill Ball is not would otherwise have their lives made miserWell, the noise at street level would be reThe situation reminded me of my friend Steve. built two metres higher. able with this stuff. duced if nobody uttered a word on any subject Not because Steve does this, but because he The CBC reports that last year’s increase in One has to be aware that these magnetic without citing sources. Beginning with Mr. doesn’t. waves go through you and not around you, Nix’s sources of the “evidence overwhelming” atmospheric CO2 is 10 per cent greater than “Lori, your time is valuable to me,” he said to me any previous year’s. Regardless of climate, and all of the people who are advocating this him. Whelming is a subjective argument. the ¿rst time I met him for coffee a few years ago. the rate of carbon dumping is increasing. A lot technology have absolutely no understanding Local sheets reported that this winter would “I’m going to put my phone on silent.” of toxic hydrocarbons are dumped along with of the effects on the human body. There is no be long and cold. It was not long and cold He then took his phone out and made a show of CO2; they come back in our food. The doctors peer reviewed science that says there are no enough here for a white Christmas. Are these pressing the button that would do exactly that. reports more or less reliable than which others? who strike for more money ought to be striking problems, but on the contrary, there are some He repeated the same gesture every time I met for a cleaner world — beginning with toxic 2000 scienti¿c studies showing that there can Melting sea ice is better evidence for warm with him from then on. Turns out, he can’t stand conditions in industry. be adverse health effects. water Àowing into Davis Strait than it is for it when people carry on digital conversations with Some people care about polar bears more In the U.S. a little known Federal Energy global warming. Not enough has melted to others while talking to him. than our own health. Policy Act allows consumers to opt out of a open Arctic sea lanes. He’s not the only one. smart meter program. In California, 43 towns, T.B. Pawels Everybody can prove that melting the polar “People are so rude,” a grocery store clerk said Cowichan cities and counties oppose smart meters and 11 ice caps will raise sea level by 100 metres. to me the other day, shaking her head at her last jurisdictions ban them completely. In HolTherefore, melting two per cent will raise sea customer who was now walking out the door and land, the Government was forced to abandon level by two metres. Is two per cent runaway I’m calling it the Smart Meter mandatory smart meters and in B.C. the Union gabbing loudly on his phone. global warming or natural variation? Raising “Does that happen a lot?” I asked. of B.C. Municipalities voted for a moratorium sea level by two metres will change the map of invasion “All the time,” she said. “Especially with the on Smart Meter installation. More than 15,000 the Cowichan estuary. I’ve seen the CPR wharf Dear editor younger generation. They don’t seem to realize have signed a petition against Smart Meters Sometime soon, Corix will be in the Cowon Belleville Street for 60 years and worked on how they make people feel when they don’t look on their properties. Unfortunately, we have ichan Valley to exchange your electrical meter, it for 25; the wharf is not “overwhelmingly” them in the eye and treat them like a human bea provincial government that is playing with which is working just ¿ne, with one that will closer to the water, nor the car ramp less steep ing.” the concept of fascism and has lost the idea of send s electro-magnetic pulses to its home base. I quickly thought back to my own behaviour. democracy, freedom of choice and concern for This T is an expense of $1 billion that could have I, too, have been guilty of grocery shopping people’s health. been b used for real needs in B.C. while talking on my cellphone. There have been Phil Marchant On Dec. 30, the Times Colonist reprinted an times I haven’t ¿nished my conversation by the Gabriola Island aarticle from the Toronto Star which, in Ontario, “Will Tyeshia Jones’ murder be solved this year?” time I get to the checkout and had to apologize to tthat could not point to any bene¿ts from smart You answered: (21 votes) the cashier for being rude. I’ve also texted in the metering. The paper suggested that customers m presence of others and have heard myself saying More letters online be allowed “the option of sticking with their b 52 per cent NO sorry to them as well. ttraditional metering.” This would protect cusBut does acknowledging and apologizing make Also, read fresh stories every day and share To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the ttomers from system hackers, address privacy it OK? your thoughts immediately through the comweb poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com cconcerns and give some relief to the three per With instant communication and being so easily ments function. ccent to ¿ve per cent of the population that is attainable, it’s sometimes hard to resist the temptavvery sensitive to electro-magnetic radiation and at cowichannewsleader.com tion, even though it’s impolite. I don’t turn my phone off during the day, like my friend Steve does, just in case it’s one of my kids. 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1971: hockey
1971: directors
DATELINE: COWICHAN
by Ann Andersen
Sworn in to the Cowichan Valley Regional board were directors Kay Grouhel, Ladysmith; Margaret Robertson, North Cowichan; Don Morton, North Cowichan; Ken Irving, Village of Lake Cowichan; and Hamish Mutter, City of Duncan.
A major upset highlighted action in the Fuller Lake Recreation Hockey League as lowly Cowichan Bay Vikings, who had managed only six points during the season, grounded the high-flying Mid-Island Monarchs with a convincing 5-3 defeat.
1971: curling Duncan’s Fred Duncan rink won the Vancouver Island men’s curling championship. Skip Duncan, 2nd Bert Wright, 3rd Ralph Fulford and lead Howard Fowler won three of four games and then defeated Moe Hill in the Sunday final.
Cowichan considers nuclear power Dateline 1971: Atomic officials speak to chamber Ann Andersen
News Leader Pictorial
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ot far from my hometown stands a sentinel to Britain’s leap into the modern power age. Since the 1960s, near a small ¿shing village on England’s east coast, the Sizewell nuclear plant has provided much needed energy. So successful was the ¿rst plant that a second opened in 1987, and a third is planned after the expected decommissioning of the ¿rst. Here, we haven’t touched the stuff, even though as long ago as January 1971 the local chamber of commerce invited two Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. of¿cials to speak to a meeting about whether nuclear power would be an asset or a detriment to the valley. At the meeting hosted by chamber president Les Atchison and local Society Promoting Environmental Conservation president Kurt Horn, Dr. Archie Aikin and Dr. Reg Hayden facilitated discussion on two of the main criteria for the consideration of establishing nuclear power — the public’s demand for electrical energy weighted against the possible heat and radiation pollution of the water atmosphere. Aikin told the crowd one-third of the generated heat is used for electricity and the remaining two-thirds returns to normal temperature 100 yards away from the ocean discharge.
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Excitement building across B.C. for Winter Games Kerry Vital
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ith the 2012 B.C. Winter Games set to start in Vernon in February, spirit is building in every community across British Columbia. The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across the province have hosted the Games, some of them more than once. More than 200,000 people have volunteered and over 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important bene¿ts of hosting a B.C. Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, President of the 2006 B.C. Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that
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can capture the full cross-section of a community. The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.” Many well-known athletes had their start at the B.C. Games, including Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboarding-cross gold medallist Maelle Ricker, who are among the alumni who say their dreams of international competition began at the B.C. Games. “My Olympic success can be traced to the provincial Games in my native Manitoba and I see the B.C. Winter Games providing the same opportunity for young athletes today,” says B.C. Games Society Chair and 1976 Olympic speedskating silver medalist, Cathy Priestner Allinger. “The B.C. Winter Games provide rising stars an opportunity to bene¿t from excellent coaching,
while testing their skills against B.C.’s best. Our next generation of Canada Games athletes and Olympians are getting ready for the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Vernon.” Participants are generally under the age of 18 (depending on the sport), and have the potential to move beyond local and regional competition to the national stage and beyond. “The B.C. Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” says Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer and B.C. Games Society board member. “Learning to (compete) for a team beyond just your sport and focus while so many events are occurring is imperative to an athlete’s success.” According to the of¿cial website, the aim of the Games is “to provide an opportunity for the
development of athletes, coaches, and of¿cials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport event which promotes interest and participation in sport and sporting activities, individual achievement, and community development.” Brian Carruthers, President of the Williams Lake 2002 B.C. Winter Games, is proud of the achievements of B.C. athletes. “Sport builds character in individuals and brings people together in a positive environment, whether as competitors, spectators or organizers,” he says. The Winter Games feature 15 sports, including curling, ¿gure skating, skiing and women’s hockey. It is expected more than 1,500 athletes and over 300 coaches will participate in the Games in February. Surrey will host the 2012 B.C. Summer Games in July.
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Joe Charron charmed loyal Duncan Garage Showroom fans Friday by building a musical time machine to when he lived in Cowichan, circa-1994. The Kitsilano tunesmith’s yodelabilly vocals, guitar work and palpable imagery were spry as ever during a raft of songs spanning Across The Great Divide, Fraser Canyon, You, Malahat
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Charlie Bucket (Cody Swain, left) wins the golden ticket to a chocolate factory owned by Willy Wonka (Kyle Ferguson) during Cow High’s musical this week in the Cowichan Theatre.
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he art of living a happy life is sweetly explored in the Cowichan secondary’s musical Willy Wonka starting this week in Duncan. Drama teacher Mike Moroz, musical director Devan Bailey, plus choreographers Roz Roome, Carla Parker and Ashley Bell lead dozens of actors through Roald Dahl’s upbeat story. Cowichan Theatre will hear 26 Cow High students carry the show backed by dozens of elementary-school kids as lively little oompaloompas. The plot pivots on optimistic Charlie Bucket (Cody Swain, 17) winning a golden ticket to enter Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory with his grandfather. “Our kids get to be mentors for the elementary schools kids,” Moroz said of Wonka crammed with morals about giving and living. ‘’It’s about joy and celebrating life as it is — kindness being the ticket,” he said.
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“Charlie is a kind, generous kid.” Maybe that’s why he wins the factory pass. “This play brings out the idea that money can’t buy happiness,” said Grade 12er Swain, cast as 10-year-old Bucket. “Good things happen to good people.” Kyle Ferguson, depicting Wonka, agreed. “Always think positively,” said the 16-year-old Grade 11 lead. “Wonka’s a happy character, always trying to bring a little nonsense to the world while having fun doing it.” Kicks are reÀected in gay music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. “It’s not particularly hard music, it’s enjoyable, singable music,” said maestro Bailey, who’s leading 11 pro- and semi-pro players. “We wanted to give kids a live music experience, and that’s what we’ll do. “The music’s upbeat and happy with some lively little ballads. “Mostly it celebrates children’s imaginations,” he said, citing Wonka’s hit The Candy Man made famous by Sammy Davis Jr. But seniors have sharp minds too, as proven by Myles Mellson’s character, Grandpa Joe.
“He’s Charlie’s grandfather and he’s picked to go into the factory,” said the 16-year-old actor. “Joe’s very positive and wants to give Charlie the same outlook.” That sunny side isn’t shared by sour Veruca Salt (Lauren James, 17) who’s also invited into Wonka’s world. “She’s a very snobby girl,” James said of Bucket’s opposite. “(Charlie’s) genuine and caring because he doesn’t have a lot — he learned that you must use what you have.” Charlie’s taught lessons in joy from his caring mom portrayed by Kyla McKenzie, 17. She called Wonka an acting adventure. “Mrs. Bucket helps show us her family doesn’t have anything but they’re still happy. “The moral is to be a good person and good things will happen to you.” Your ticket What: Willy Wonka When: Jan. 11 to 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $15, $12 students and seniors. Call: 250-748-7529
.C.’s best in voice and harp are Cowichanians. Soprano Holly Collis Handford, and harpist Felicity Rhone earned respective gold medals in Grade 3 and Grade 6 harp during recent exams through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Collis Handford, 13, thanked Peter W. Rusland her voice teacher, Eve Daniell, Holly Collis Handford is one of two for helping her strike her ¿rst gold medal winners from Cowichan. gold medal. “She helps me work on placevery challenging — she worked ment, how the note sounds, and at it. technique.” “There’s just no replacement The Grade 7 pupil at Bonner for getting down and practisMiddle School also studies ing.” musical theory, sax and piano. Rhone’s discipline earned her But she’s especially stoked gold after playing six techniabout using her golden pipes as cally tricky pieces, 10-odd other Young Cosette in Brentwood technical exercises, then a full College’s big February producround of scales. tion of Les Miserables. Rhone, 18, just ¿nds the harp “It means a lot to me. It’s just a real honour to know I’m really “enjoyable to play.” Still, the UVic science student good at singing,’ she said, citing was somewhat surprised at her Wicked as her favourite play. In fact, Collis Handford hoped win last January. “It’s a big honour because it’s to be in a Broadway play one the top award.” day. But not Rhone’s only one. The Lady Gaga and Glee fan “Last year, I won the silver — who likes math and science medal for Grade 4 harp.” too — appeared in Bonner’s She said science studies — tocomedy The Vile Veterinarian ward genetic engineering — and last year. harp work are “opposing, but it’s Meanwhile, the Cobble Hill performer — who began singing a good balance, I guess.” The harp sharp has also at age eight — is also studyreached the penultimate Grade 9 ing ballet and modern dance at level of piano. Steps Ahead School of Dance. “I actually ¿nd piano and harp Daniell was proud of her threeabout the same,” she said of year pupil. dif¿culty. “This is B.C.’s only Grade 3 “Some things from harp can medal for voice. What’s excepbe transferred to piano, like little tional about Holly is she got an especially good mark: ¿rst-class techniques.” The Mill Bay-raised musician, honours with distinction.” and Cowichan Music Festival The January exam heard Colcompetitor, plays an ornate lis Handford sing three English Celtic lever harp made by local art songs: The Cuckoo, Golden Slumbers, and Spring Is Singing. luthier Zak Stolk. But Rhone shares her instruHarp teacher Marilyn Rummel ment. equally raved about Rhone. “My sister, Trinity, also plays “Felicity got the best mark in harp and she’s using mine now.” B.C. in Grade 6 harp, which is
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HOPTON, Joyce Eline Joyce Eline Hopton passed away peacefully, January 2, 2012. She was born in Jamaica March 12, 1914 making her 97. She moved to Canada in 1947 and married Len in 1948. She was predeceased by Len and her four brothers, Geoffrey (Marjory), Don (Ann), Albert (Patricia), and Noel (Phyllis). Joyce loved to play bridge and tile rummy. Bingo was also a favorite pastime. Joyce was a member of Lady’s Auxiliary of the Cobble Hill Legion #226 for over 30 years. She made friends easily and lived to see many changes over her lifetime. There is no service by her request but we will celebrate her life with a Memorial Tea to be held at the Duncan Manor on January 9, 2012 from 1 to 3pm. Anyone wishing to donate a gift in her memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Charles Walter Porter (Charlie) “The milkman has retired to the big dairy in the sky” Born April 6, 1921 at the Chemainus Hospital, passed away on January 1, 2012, at his Saltair home where he spent his entire life, with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents Walter (1964) and Lillian (1968), Sister Violet (2009) and Twin Brother Robert (2004). He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Anne, sister Kathleen Porter, son Donald (Karen) Porter, daughter Sheila (Ken) Percival, and Grandchildren, Suzanne (Gary) Knopp, Lori (Sandy) Pickard, Ian (Brianne) Porter, Shannon (Neil) Stevens, Travis (Kirsten) Waller and 10 greatgrandchildren, and his faithful companion Missy. Charlie’s father Walter came to Canada as a two year old when his grandfather and grandmother immigrated to the original 160 acre home site in Saltair. Charlie took over the operation of the family farm upon the death of his father and continued it’s development and growth. In more recent years the farm became a joint venture with Don and Karen and became known as Porter’s Dairy. The family was presented “The Century Farm and Ranch Award” in April 1995 by the BC Ministry of Agriculture. Although Charlie retired from the active operation of the farm in his late 60‘s, he was never far away from the action with daily visits to ensure that everything was operating to his satisfaction. Charlie the “Milkman” began to bottle and provide home delivery of milk and cream to residents of the Chemainus area in 1938. This continued unabated until 1975 when British Columbia prohibited the delivery of raw milk products in British Columbia. He was life member of the Chemainus Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed his annual trips to Alberta for goose and pheasant hunting. He also became an avid fisherman in his retirement years and spent many hours of fishing on the west coast of Vancouver Island with his son-in-law. Special thanks to Sarah Kis-Toth, Anne Williams, Dr. Manny Fritsch and the nurses from We Care. Memorial Service to be held at St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Church, 2858 Mill Street, Chemainus, BC on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 2:00 o’clock pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice may be made. Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
MCCLELLAND, William Hamilton Horace, MBE January 31, 1920 – December 26, 2011 The Rev. Canon Horace McClelland died peacefully and without pain just shy of his 92nd birthday. Horace was a delightful and distinguished gentleman. He remained chipper and bright to the end. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Sheila, and numerous nieces and nephews. Horace was a former Headmaster and Chaplain at Shawnigan Lake School. He also served as Chaplain for the British Parachute Regiment and saw duty with Commando units in the Suez and Cyprus. The Queen appointed him a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Details of a memorial service to be held at the Shawnigan Lake School Chapel will be finalized shortly. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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BARKER, Evelyn Isabel Passed away January 2, 2012 Predeceased by her parents Pearl and Irvin Wright and her husband Captain Douglas William Barker DSM. Evelyn is survived by her children: Douglas, Elizabeth, James and Catherine. Her grandchildren: Tony, Yvonne, Jessica, Todd, Scott and Jackie and her many great grandchildren. Mother was born in Victoria in 1919 and led a pioneer childhood in some of Vancouver Island’s more rural communities. She graduated from high school at the age of 15 and worked in a bakery until she met her husband Douglas. The war years proved difficult and long with her husband absent for 5 of their first 8 years of marriage. Mother belonged to the Mothers Guild in Victoria and was responsible for having a sidewalk built along Cedar Hill Cross Road to the old Cedar Hill Cross Road Primary School. Mother was involved in a number of community functions including the SPCA, Family Life, and Navy League. She was the first woman President of any Navy League in Canada. Many thanks to those who provided care during her long struggle with dementia, especially Karen Wilson, The Gate House and Cerwydden. No funeral by request. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. No flowers please. Donations in her name may be made out to the Victoria Foundation c/o The Garden House Foundation.
BELL, Kaye Phillip It is with a heavy heart that the family of Kaye Phillip Bell announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. Kaye passed away December 24, 2011 in his 75th year. Survived by hisloving wife Coleen of 49 years, daughter Cathy (Mike), two grandsons Colin Pacholuk (Cindy) and Darcy Elliott (Jess), one great-granddaughter Margaret Pacholuk, brother Jim (Gerry), sister Sharon (Nick), Joyce, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Owen, and many nieces and nephews and special friends Claude Parnell and Ed Everts as well as many other friends and relations. Predeceased by his mother and father. Kaye was a fisherman for 16 years, starting when he was 16 years old, then started long-shoring when the I.L.W.U. took over the Stuart Channel Wharves. He worked the docks until his retirement 30 years later. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, his happy smiling face and his quiet devotion to his family. Kaye's family wish to thank the nurses on the 3rd floor at the Cowichan District Hospital for their care. A very special thanks to the ICU nurses and doctors for their care, kindness and compassion. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers please donate, in Kaye's name, to a charity of your choice. "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another." - Luciano de Crescenzo FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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DONNELLY, Alice Mary (nee Mather) July, 1913 - December, 2011 Our dear mother, Alice, passed away at Cowichan District Hospital on December 16th, at the age of 98. She was pre-deceased by our dad, John Clifford Donnelly, in 1992. We will take her ashes to Highland Garden Cemetery in Toronto, where she will rejoin her husband, Cliff, of 58 years. Mom was born in Estevan, Sask. to Alice Kathleen Mather (nee Sales) and John Mather. After their marriage in 1934, Mom and Dad went to live in Toronto. Mom moved to Victoria, B.C. in 1994, and to the Cowichan Valley in 1995. She was the mother of a daughter, Carol, and a son, John; grandmother of 4 granddaughters (predeceased by 2 of them) and 2 grandsons; great grandmother of 6; great, great, grandmother of 7. She is survived by her 2 children, 4 grandchildren and all the greats and great, greats, as well as by 1 brother Fredrick (Ted) (m. Ethel) Mather, in Winnipeg, and too many cousins, nieces and nephews to count. The family wants to thank the nurses, doctors and other hospital personnel at CDH who cared for and made Mom as comfortable as possible during her final hours, for their kindness to our family. A Celebration of Mom’s life will take place on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at the Crofton Seniors’ Centre, from 2 to 4 p.m. All family, friends and neighbours are welcome to attend. NO FLOWERS PLEASE. STANYER, Roger Eric July 24, 1944 – December 29, 2011 Following a brief and brave struggle with cancer, Roger passed away peacefully in hospital with family by his side. He was born in Duncan and predeceased by his father Ernie, brother Brian, and sister Lyn. Left to miss him forever are his mother Viola, his wife Connie, sons Aaron (Lynette) and Ryan, grandchildren Jordan, Mackenzie and Jackson, sister Vivian (Glen), his half-bother Wayne, his special Uncle Wally Carlson, aunt Demi Smith, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a legion of friends. Roger grew up in Camp Six (Caycuse) and following his father and grandfather into a career in the logging industry. He logged up and down Vancouver Island and had many lively stories to tell of camp life. Roger took a brief break from the woods to work in Calgary where he met and fell in love with his future wife Connie. Following their marriage in 1970, they settled in Duncan and he returned to his roots logging at Caycuse. Drawn to improving the working conditions, safety and pay for the men of the woods, Roger dedicated himself to these goals by serving first as a Job Steward and Camp Committee Rep for the I.W.A then as Business Agent. Between 1976 and 1992, Roger was repeatedly elected President of I.W.A local 1-80 during which time he also served a National Vice President. From 1992 – 2001 Roger worked the Provincial Government first as Assistant Deputy Minister of Forests, then assistant Deputy Minister of Labour and finally as Chairman and CEO of Forest Renewal B.C. He loved to golf, travel, take sunset cruises on the lake with friends and play cowboy music really loud. He shared his Caycuse home with countless friends but mostly he loved to be there with his family. Roger served on many boards of Directors and Advisory committees including the Wilderness Advisory Committee, the South island Assessment and Referral Service and Doman Industries. Roger most recently served Chair of the Board of BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome in his name at the BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2 Special thanks to Doug Wainman, a lifelong friend of Roger and Connie’s for his help and support during this difficult time of need. A celebration of life will take place at the Travelodge, 140 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, (250) 748-4311 on Saturday, January 7th at 1PM. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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NOTICE re: Clarence Bell The benefit concert being held on Jan 15th, 2012 at Brentwood College for Clarence Bell
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With her family by her side, it is with great sadness we mourn the loss of a wonderful mom, gramma, and great gramma. Born in Manitoba, she is predeceased by her husband Gerard in May 2011. She is survived by her 2 sons, Reid and Wayne (Sandy) grandchildren Nathan (karen) Justin (Lindsay) and Arianna, great grandson Alexander.
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COTTAGES DUNCAN, 2 bdrm small cottage, rural setting, F/S, W/D, Feb 1, $725/mo. Small pet ok. Ref’s req. (250)748-2855
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3 BDRM SxS duplex, 1 1/2 bath, F/S, W/D hookup, fresh paint/carpet. Lrg sep yard & shed, close to all amenities, N/P. $950/m. 250-715-5685 days, 250-748-7354 after 6pm, Avail Feb 1st. CHEMAINUS, 1bdrm, W/D, F/S, Feb 1st. Small pet considered. $625 (250)748-0393 CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810. DUNCANCHARMING 2 bdrm upper, natural gas F/P, 5 new appls (W/D), newly reno’d, french doors onto balcony, fenced yrd, storage, paved prkg, close to University. N/S. $975/mo. Call (250)746-8182. MUST BE SEEN! Ocean view 2 bdrm, large kitchen, living & dining room. F&S. $775/m. 250-246-4231, 250-715-5524
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2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Avail now. $800. (250)701-1919 or 250-7011914 2 Bedroom Condo 2520 Dingwall Street. Unit is on 2nd (top) floor and is in excellent condition. Includes 5 appliances. References required. $800.00 per month. 250-746-8875 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, main floor, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221 CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2-bdrm, top floor, 5 appls, laminate floors, 2525 Dingwall St., $750 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545. CLEAN, SPACIOUS, reno’d 1-bdrm, top floor, W/D, 2525 Dingwall St., $625 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545. CLOSE TO Cowichan Bay: 1 bdrm apt., ocean front, 6 appl’s, NS/NP, $800. Feb. 1. (250)715-1789,(250)732-3304. CROFTON, BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, ground level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, patio, $650/mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250) 416-0053 after 6pm. CROFTON- BRIGHT 2 bdrm, insuite 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: 1 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blk to University, on bus route. Updated; new flooring, new paint & some new fixtures. $550-$625. Heat/hot water incld’d. NS/NP, refs.
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MOBILE HOMES & PADS DUNCAN. CLEAN, Quiet, older trailer in private area. Walk to town. $385.+ hydro. N/S, Ref’s req’d. (250)597-3756. LADYSMITH: BRAND new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 1600 sq.ft. townhome, 5 appls, pet friendly, $1450/mo. Call 250-245-8997. LADYSMITH, LIKE new, 1 yr old, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 1250 sq ft, 360 degree ocean view, 5 appls, pet friendly, $1195 mo, 250-245-8997. LADYSMITH, LUXURY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 F/P, 5 appls, 2 decks, fab ocean views, pet friendly, $1395, 250-245-8997
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DUNCAN: 2524 Lewis St. 2 bdrm condo, second floor, corner unit, 5 appls, new laminate floors. N/S. Avail. now. $875./lease. Call (250)4778046, (250)883-3204. DUNCAN: 55+ condo, clean, bright, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $825. Call (250)746-5669. DUNCAN: COZY 1 bdrm, laundry, cable/internet incld’d. New construction. $650. Call (250)701-8259. DUNCAN in town, avail Feb 1st., quiet 2 bdrm apt. 6 appliances, $900-$950. 250-2466626 or 250-746-4016 DUNCAN- SUITS responsible, clean tenant(s), 1 bdrm + den condo. D/W, ensuite W/D, NS/NP. Available Now. References req’d. $725. Call (250)746-7389. 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, rent incentives. 250-668-9086.
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SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas (250)710-7515 250-748-3412
HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM bungalow, $1000/mo. Utilities’s not incl.. Available immediately (250)732-1965 3 BDRM, 2800 sq.ft., wooded lot, near Shawnigan Village. W/D/FS, DW., N/S, N/P. $1300/mo + util (250)743-2522 CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm upper lvl duplex. Bright, open floor plan, 180 degree ocean view, built-in vacuum, 5 appl’s, large deck, fireplace $900. NS/NP. Call (250)416-0062. CHEMAINUS: BRIGHT, clean, spacious suite with lovely garden, beautiful ocean view, very large bdrm can be divided in 2 rooms, workshop, laundry, non-smokers only, no dogs, cat ok, 10149 Victoria Road, call 604-786-1600 or t a x m a t t e r s @ t a x m a t t e r s. c a $750/mo. Avail immed. Check Craigslist for photos. CHEMAINUS: TOP floor suite, 3 bdrms, spacious, bright and well kept, beautiful ocean view, laundry, workshop, garden, non-smokers, no dogs, cat okay. 10149 Victoria Rd, taxmatters@taxmatters.ca or call 604-786-1600. $1095/mo. Avail immed. Check Craigslist for photos. COBBLE HILL, older 2 bdrm house on acreage, F/S, W/D hookup. Suitable for handy person, rent negotiable. References. (250)743-5177 CROFTON, 1 bdrm house, close to shops/ocean, F/S, $750/m. 250-246-4257 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm. house, quiet street, $1200/mo. Avail now. (250)748-0691 DUNCAN: 55+, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, Pet considered, N/S. $1250+ util’s. (250)746-7435. EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015. SALTAIRE, SUNNY 2 bdrm + office, F/S, W/D, woodstove, storage/workshop, pet ok, N/S, Jan. 1, $1050 + utils. Call 250-658-1656. YOUBOU- LAKE view, reno’d 3bdrm W/D, woodstove, refs, $950. 1-250-653-9898.
North Cowichan, small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W&D, separate garage, N/S,N/P. $700. (250)746-5290 Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
OFFICE/RETAIL DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671
SHARED ACCOMMODATION COBBLE HILL, 1000 sq.ft. own living space, own bath & entrance. $500, all incl’d. Avail now. (250)886-5687 LADYSMITH, PRIVATE bdrm w/ F/P, luxury onsuite bath, private ocean view deck, in fully furn’d 1600 sq ft condo, incls hydro and 3 tier cable, must see, $525 mo, 250-245-8997. SUITS STUDENT, pensioner, working person. Lrg furnished room with fridge & microwave. On bus route. $450 utils incl’d. Avail now. (250)746-1851.
SELF contained Bachelor Suite available February 1. Country setting, includes laundry and hydro. $600. 250-9298228
CLOSE TO Hospital, brand new small 1 bdrm, ground level suite, $625 incl’s cable, internet, hotwater, W/D, private patio entrance, & parking. N/S (possibly 1 indoor cat). Ref’s req. Feb 1. (250)748-2440 COBBLE HILL 1 bdrm suite in lovely country setting. $750 includes utilities. N/S. Available Feb 1st. (250)743-5976. COWICHAN BAY: 1bdrm grnd level, sep. ent., NS/NP. $650 incls. utils & lndry. Avail. Jan. 1st. Call 250-743-3755. CROFTON, 3 bdrm, close to school, new F&S & W/D, $900 + util’s. N/S. Avail now. (250)709-7115 778-422-2242 DUNCAN, NEW 1 bdrm main level, quiet person, sep ent/parking, private, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $725. Utils incl. Avail immed. Call 250-746-1867. Duncan: 2 bdrm ground level suite close to bus stop, schools, mall. N/S, N/P. $800/m, includ. heat, hydro, water. Ref. req. 250-710-8612
DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, sep ent, freshly painted, F/S, W/D hookup, NS/NP. $675 + utils. Call 250-748-8214 or 250-7018011 after 6pm (leave mess). DUNCAN, BELL-McKinnon Rd., bright, clean, 1 bdrm suite on small acreage, priv ent, N/S, N/P, $650 incls utils, avail Feb. 1. Call 250-748-0881.
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New Year’s Day is a chance for Cowichan Rugby Club members to wear off their Christmas turkey and get some exercise before indulging in more holiday food. The annual Over 30 and Under 30 game is always a big attraction. This time, the old guys gained the upper hand. Tyson Stoochnoff of the defeated Under Squad Änds the going tough against the speed and experience of older Over guy Peter Budina during game action.
ernando Correia School of Karate and Lake Cowichan Shito-Ryu Karate students made an impression in a big crowd of more than 500 competitors in the Karate B.C. provincial tournament in Burnaby. Fernando Correia’s Jean Newell (brown belt, 12 years old), older brother Geoffrey Newell (junior black belt, 16 years old) and Josh Fernandes (blue belt, 12 years old) all turned in strong performances. Jean Newell won two medals. He took gold for the 12-13-year-old advanced black belt kata division plus a bronze for the division in kumite. The results are a testament to the hard work he’s been doing in both categories. Geoffrey Newell didn’t win any medals but had some stiff competition in his division. Fernandes also didn’t place but got a chance to perform some of his best kata, kumite and weapons performances in a very large group of 16 competitors. Lake Cowichan students who travelled to the event included: Jacob Marcelic (green belt, 10 years old), Josh Hill (green belt, 10 years old) and Madison Garbish (orange belt, 11 years old). The three received a silver medal in the team kata division that had 10 groups competing, ranging from orange to black belts. Marcelic was in a large group of 20 competitors in the intermediate 10-11-year-old male orange to blue belts division and received a bronze medal. Hill was also in a large kata division and had the unenviable task of being the second person to compete. He didn’t win a medal but had a ¿ne performance. Garbish came seventh out of 16 in kata.
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Dynamics gymnasts secure top three places Winter Games trials: Level 4’s Broadway, Strugnell and Baker all heading to Vernon in February Don Bodger
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uncan Dynamics gymnasts have never been so dynamic. For the ¿rst time in the club’s history, Dynamics team members claimed the three top spots in the all-around results during the Zone 6 competition at the Nanaimo Gymnastics Centre. Level 4 gymnasts Micaylla Broadway, Coral Strugnell and Hayley Baker all earned places on the island team that will be going to the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon Feb. 23 to 26. Broadway ¿nished ¿rst all-around and on the beam while Baker took top spot for the vault and Àoor competitions. Duncan’s Samantha Johnson just missed a place on the podium in the
Level 3 category. She was ¿fth and three teammates were close behind in a competitive ¿eld. Camila Delgado secured sixth, Darby McIntyre was eighth and Delaney Martin wound up 12th. They’re all poised to challenge for higher placings next year. The results are on offshoot of the expanded and improved training facilities at the club’s Island Savings Centre location. The site was substantially renovated last summer with a more usable training area, foam pits and other equipment upgrades. The girls are enjoying the extra aerial practice they get from using the foam pits. They’re anxiously awaiting the big Orca Invitational in Duncan on Jan. 21 and 22 to really showcase their skills in the home environment. More than 100 athletes are already registered for
the event. Three coaches from Vancouver are bringing athletes to the event for the ¿rst time, including Ekaterina Lohoznyuk, an Olympic medalist for Rus-
sia as a 17-year-old in the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia. Olga Matagonova and her Duncan coaching staff that includes two
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Young wrestlers get a grip on the fundamentals Skills and drills: Camp puts a stamp on necessities of the sport Don Bodger
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restling continues to grow in the valley as a sport of choice for
young athletes. The annual Cougar wrestling camp was held at Queen of Angels School Dec. 28 and 29 and attracted 30 wrestlers, who practiced with four clinicians. Nick and Rachel Zuback, Travis Carey and Michael Cappus directed the sessions. Carey is a Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club alumni who came back to offer his expertise and Cappus brought his impressive credentials as a high school and Canadian Interuniversity Sport national champion for the athletes’ bene¿t. “It was a tough two days of wrestling which tested the athletes’ cardio ability and provided match preparation, strength conditioning and technical skills,’’ noted Nick Zuback. Complementing the valley wrestlers were a few from Salt Spring Island and four from Nanaimo.
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Attentive students watch, above, as Mike Cappus works over Nick Zuback during the Christmas break wrestling camp at Queen of Angels School. Far left, Noah Taron wrestles with Callum Lee. Near left, Kimberly Van Hest wrestles with Faye Tucker. Young wrestlers were fortunate to receive tips from four experienced instructors.
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Skaters make a strong showing in challenging event
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Valley skater Liam Kinrade and partner Andie Gingrich are making inroads into the highest level of ďŹ gure skating in Canada. Kinrade started at the Kerry Park club but now skates with Gingrich at the Victoria Racquet Club. The pair placed second in the pre-novice dance at the B.C. Sections in Kelowna.
The result landed them in a qualifying spot for the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge competition in Regina. They did a great job dealing with the pressure of the high-proďŹ le competition, placing 13th in Canada for the pre-novice dance by attaining a total score of 50.12 points.
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It takes two to tangle around the ice at Cowichan Arena. Above, Chayse Elzinga of White Spot Cowichan Valley Capitals Midget Tier 1 and Thomas Sercombe of Victoria Racquet Club battle for the puck Dec. 27. Right, push comes to shove for Clayton Lavoie of the Kerry Park Islanders and Richard Gratz of the Surrey Lightning Dec. 28. Surrey went on to win the midget hockey tournament.
Oceanside brings surging Caps’ streak to a halt Don Bodger
Christmas tournament: Midgets only falter once trying to ďŹ nd the net
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“I’d like to see our guys score more goals off our shinpads or driving the net,’’ he added. Tournament action began with a 7-2 rout of the Victoria Racquet Club. Kyle Green, Chris Carpentier and Chayse Elzinga staked Cowichan to a 3-0 lead in the Âżrst period. The teams traded goals in the second, with Braden Lundahl scoring for Cowichan. Tim Anderson, Jordan Coyne and Jeremy Breeze scored in the third period, as the Caps maintained total control. Adam Sandhu played net for Cowichan. Things went awry in an early-morning game against Oceanside and the Caps lost 2-1. “We weren’t scoring,’’ said Trudgeon. “We were a much better team. They just outworked us. They kept everything to the outside and did their game plan and won it.’’ Oceanside scored in the Âżrst period and carried
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ix wins in the last seven games is a great run for the Cowichan Valley Midget Tier 1 Capitals’ rep hockey team. But the one loss came in the early stages of the team’s own tournament after Christmas at Cowichan Arena and ended its shot at the title. As much as Cowichan coach Ryan Trudgeon likes the way the team has been playing of late, he would like to see a better adjustment to the different styles of the opposition that remains the biggest obstacle. A team like Juan de Fuca is small, chippy and doesn’t throw any bodychecks while others like Oceanside are bigger and slower but throw more bodychecks. “We’ve just got to show up and play against the hard-nosed guys,’’ said Trudgeon.
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the 1-0 lead into the third before Anderson tied it. But Oceanside tallied again and the Caps didn’t have a reply. The round robin portion ended with a 5-2 victory over Alaska. Cowichan held period leads of 1-0 and 3-2 before opening it up for two goals in the third. Riley Malvena tallied twice for the Caps, with singles by Lundahl, Anderson and Graham Winship. The Caps went into the third-place game and defeated Peninsula 3-1. The game was tied 1-1 after the second and the Caps turned it on in the third again with two unanswered goals. Two of the goals were of the ugly variety, something Trudgeon has been looking for to make the difference in the tight games. Lundahl had both goals for the Caps before
Green iced it with an empty-netter. Jesse Jenks provided the team with solid goaltending. “Some guys showed up consistently every game and some guys didn’t,’’ summed up Trudgeon. But in the three years since he started coaching the team, Trudgeon sees the enormous potential of this group. “This is by far the most well-rounded team I’ve had,’’ said Trudgeon. Surrey won the tournament, beating Juan de Fuca in the Âżnal. Kerry Park also provided local representation as one of the 10 teams entered. Prior to Christmas, the Caps defeated Nanaimo 5-2. Jenks made some big saves at crucial times in the game while Winship, Coyne and Nick Boyd were standouts. Against Juan de Fuca, Cowichan came out Ă€at to start but Âżnished strong for a 4-3 win. Caps’ goals came from Lundahl, Elzinga, Breeze and Winship.
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