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Accused killer released on bail Noble death: Family and friends say Huth should be behind bars Erin McCracken Victoria News

Former longtime Duncan mayor Mike Coleman, left, is congratulated by current Mayor Phil Kent after receiving the city’s highest honour Monday at Duncan City Hall.

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umour was mixed with emotion as lawyer and former city mayor Mike Coleman became the 12th Freeman of Duncan Monday. Coleman proudly accepted the city’s highest honour with wife Barbara, and their children and grandchildren, watching in the jammed council chambers. “This honour is as much Barbara’s as it is mine,” the freshman Freeman said. It’s a distinction he ranks as being matched by just two other milestones in his long legal and political careers: being named a Queen’s Counsel in 2010; and being named to the national roll of honour with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He was FCM’s national director from 1991 to 2005, its vice-president from 2003 to 2004, and served as FCM’s president in 2005.

Besides his family life and legal practice, Coleman was most satis¿ed with his political career as a councillor and Totem Town’s longest-serving mayor. “All councillors working together makes an exceptional council,” the published poet said, thanking citizens, city hall staff, his former councillors — and his fellow Freemen. Calling political of¿ce “the bone of democracy” the arts patron listed some of his of¿cial and volunteer achievements that earned him the Freeman title for long-term commitment to Duncan. They include helping develop VIU’s Cowichan campus, revamping city square, boosting relations with Cowichan Tribes, winning the bid for the 2008 North American Indigenous Games, and forging links with Duncan’s sister cities Meru, Kenya, and Montmagny, Quebec. Coleman’s commitment to helping the city made him a ballot favourite. “I was a candidate in 15 city elections,” he said. “Coming in second when running for city councillor is still exceptionally good — for mayor, not so much,” the veteran public speaker joked. He spoke from experience. Coleman ¿rst ran for city council in 1973 and served until 1979 as an alderman.

He was ¿rst elected mayor in late 1979 and kept the big chair until 1983. Coleman regained the chain of of¿ce in 1985 and held it until 2005 when he was defeated by current Mayor Phil Kent. Barbara Coleman was delighted with her husband’s newest kudo. “It’s appropriate,” she said. “On one occasion I brought my Cub pack into city hall and one Cub asked Mike, ‘What does serving in a higher of¿ce mean?’ “His response was, ‘It simply means you’re a servant to more people.’” Coleman fondly remembered “the bare coverage” he got after posing with his new QC robes for a News Leader Pictorial cover shot using the same bareshoulder stance as seen in former prime minister Kim Campbell’s famous photo. But being elected to, and serving in, public of¿ce was no joke to Coleman. “It’s easy to denigrate politicians — easy and cheap, but not fair,” he said, urging folks to love their neighbours. “Be involved in public life and your community.” Coleman walked that talk. more on A7

he day after 1,000 people attended a memorial service in Mill Bay in honour of a 20-year-old Shawnigan Lake man, his family and friends sat in stunned disbelief as the man charged with Tyler Noble’s death was granted bail. Provincial court Judge L.W. Smith granted 24-year-old Brandon Huth’s release from jail Monday after he spent 10 days behind bars following his Nov. 26 arrest. The accused, a Victoria resident, faces a manslaughter charge after Noble died following a ¿ght in downtown Victoria. Noble’s family and friends say Huth should have been kept behind bars. “It’s all we have,” said Noble’s uncle, Saanich resident Ron Miller, adding he was “shocked” at the judge’s decision. “What kind of message do you send when someone can basically walk free on the streets?” he said. “If you walk around throwing punches, there’s consequences for your actions. Accountability, basically.” “I just want to see justice. I just don’t want this to happen to another family.” Much of what was heard in court Monday is under a publication ban. Victoria police say Huth turned himself in at the department the morning of Nov. 26, four hours after he allegedly assaulted Noble at 2:30 a.m. outside McDonald’s restaurant, at the corner of Douglas and View streets. Noble was hit, and fell to the sidewalk. He died later that day at Victoria General Hospital. Huth, wearing a grey pinstripe shirt, appeared in court in person for the ¿rst time. He sat in the prisoner’s box leaning forward, often looking at the Àoor, but occasionally looking at Judge Smith, his lawyer Peter Firestone and Crown counsellor Tim Stokes. Judge Smith ordered that Huth could only be released on a $10,000 surety put up by Huth’s father. Huth must stay away from liquor establishments, and not have contact with 16 people, as well as be home nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 p.m. Huth will be living on his own at a new address in Victoria. “He’ll be home for Christmas opening up presents,” said Mike Tytula, a friend of the Noble family. “It sucks.”

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A date has been set for the Duncan trial of a Nanaimo man charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of his father during a camping trip. Alphonse Brendon Menard (shown being escorted out of the Duncan courthouse in July 2010) will stand trial in Supreme Court in Duncan starting Sept. 10. The trial is scheduled to

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Retiring pair parks 70 years of helping your kids Let it ride: For the school district’s two longest-serving drivers, it was all about two generations of kids Krista Siefken

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athy Miller and Diane Callbreath have collectively spent almost 70 years transporting Cowichan’s most precious cargo — its children. As the two longest-serving bus drivers at School District 79, the pals have lengthy careers to reÀect on now that they’ve retired. “Everywhere we go, we run into our kids,” said Callbreath, who drove her ¿nal bus run last month. “I even went to see the doctor, and it was one of my bus students.” “And you bus kids, then years later you’re busing their kids — we have that happen quite often,” Miller added. She got behind her ¿rst bus wheel in 1975. Callbreath followed in 1978. Things were a little different then. “I did the route around Shawnigan Lake for a long time, when the road was still gravel,” Miller said. “We didn’t have radios, or portable phones, so sometimes it was dif¿cult in winter and you got stuck in the snow, or there was a tree across the road — you really depended on the people who lived nearby to help you out. And I think all the buses were standards.” “One of the buses didn’t even have power steering, and we had to double-clutch,” Callbreath added. And while kids these days are more likely to “I even went to leave their cellphones see the doctor, and iPods behind the bus, Miller and it was one of on and Callbreath still my bus students.” remember worrying about kids’ marbles rolling down the aisles and getting trapped underneath brake pedals. Like all jobs, there were challenges — such

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Kathy Miller and Diane Callbreath were School District 79’s longest-serving bus drivers before their retirement this year. as sliding down hills in icy conditions, or calming hyper kids. Safety has always been paramount, though. “My pet peeve is people going through our red lights,” said Callbreath. “You’re supposed to try to get a licence-plate number, but you’re too busy looking where your kids are. I get really angry about that, because drivers are on their phones, with their coffee, putting their make-up on, not worried about where they’re going or what they’re doing.” Most of the memories, though, are good

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riday’s traf¿c blitz around southern Vancouver Island nabbed dozens of in-violation drivers with assistance from local Mounties. Fifty of¿cers from RCMP detachments in Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Shawnigan Lake, South Island Traf¿c Services and various other areas took part in the annual Light Up the Highway campaign on the TransCanada Highway on Friday night. The evening’s work included: • three Criminal Code impaired driving cases, resulting in driving prohibitions and 24-hour suspensions; • ¿ve 24-hour suspensions for alcohol, ¿ve three-day immediate roadside prohibitions for blowing in the “warn” (.05 to .08) range, and another 24-hour suspension for drugs; • two 12-hour suspensions for new drivers not complying with the zero blood-alcohol content requirement; • four vehicle impounds; • one executed warrant for arrest; • one driving-while-suspended charge; • eight drug seizures; • 11 commercial vehicle inspections; • 55 violation tickets (seatbelt and licence infractions, moving and insurance-related violations); • 34 notice and orders (warnings, inspections, vehicle defects and repair orders). “Overall, of¿cers were impressed with the high degree of public support for their efforts, and the high

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even if nothing is stolen. It helps us identify more of the pattern during the night, and also, at times, the investigators may be able to gather more information that will hopefully lead to an arrest.” Call the local RCMP detachment at 250-748-5522, or Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-8477.

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Coleman involved from A1

After settling in Cowichan in 1969, with his family and the UBC law degree he earned in ‘68, the young barrister immersed himself in his community, helping found many now-familiar organizations including Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Cowichan Family Life, Cowichan Hospital Foundation, and the Valley Native Friendship Centre. Freeman Coleman blended humour with political reality during Monday’s moving acceptance speech. “People only wanted more services and less taxes — some things never change,” he smiled.

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Others awarded The Freeman of the City was not the only award handed out during Monday’s Duncan inaugural ceremony in city hall. Cowichan elder Abner (Tstxumum) Thorne was added to Duncan’s scroll of honour saluting exemplary community service. Abner Thorne’s son, Kevin, received Peter W. Rusland the honour from his nephew, Councillor Joe Thorne, recognizing Abner as Louise McMurray joined the city’s scroll of honour with a ﬁsherman, Hul’qumi’num- language the late Abner Thorne, father of Kevin Thorne (right), preserver, soccer coach, and tribalduring Monday’s inaugural service at city hall. housing councillor. Another scroll was presented to Louise McMurray by freshman Councillor Michelle Staples. McMurray’s scroll saluted her work with Film Cowichan, Cowichan Spirit Drummers, and the Cowichan Aboriginal and Intercultural ﬁlm-and-art festivals. McMurray and Thorne are among 55 scroll holders recognized since 1977. This year’s Duncan sports trophy was presented to soccer Olympian Emily Zurrer by Councillor Sharon Jackson. See page on page 25. Meanwhile, the venerable Cowichan Folk Guild and its founders were saluted with Duncan’s 15th-annual Perpetual Arts Trophy, sponsored by the News Leader Pictorial. Songwriter Deb Maike and singer Mike Ballantyne — founders of the 1985 Cowichan Folk Festival, now the Islands Folk Festival — received keeper artpieces donated by leather worker Longevity John Falkner, and painter Bev Koski respectively. Ballantyne was absent.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY Having ‘the talk’ with your parents Maybe you’ve already had ‘the talk’ with your kids. Well, now’s the time to have ‘the talk’ with your parents. The anxious moments and uncomfortable feelings may be the same but the topic is decidedly different. You need to talk to your parents about their health and financial issues now before a crisis occurs that can reduce their estate planning options and increase costs. While their health allows it, your parents should be involved in making decisions regarding their living arrangements, level of care, and estate planning. Your role is to be a supporter and information gatherer. Here are some tips for getting ‘the talk’ going: Offer an opening – your parents may be waiting for an opportunity to have this discussion; you can provide it. Use ice-breaking strategies like offering help with their estate and retirement planning. Keep in mind that your parents want and need to maintain their independence and dignity. Listen – try to understand their fears and anxieties. Here’s what you should include in the discussion: Sources of income – including any changes in monthly income should one of them die. Investments – as well as beneficiaries for their registered investments. Expenses – will their income (including government aid) cover their expenses as they are likely to escalate with age? Insurance – what coverage do they have; are there holes that need to be filled? Existing wills – have they designated personal representative (executor/liquidator) to wind up their affairs and distribute their assets according to their wills? Enduring powers of attorney for property (in Québec, mandates in anticipation of incapacity) – be sure they have appointed someone to make financial decisions on their behalf should they become

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Drunk driving an issue for courts, not the roadside Legal ruling: Judge correct to strike down roadside penalties for those over .08

nnocence until proven guilty in a court of law has long been a premise of Canadian society. It is also a premise we believe most Canadians still strongly support. Which is why we think most Canadians will be glad to hear the decision rendered by Justice Job Sigurdson last week. Sigurdson ruled the B.C. law allowing police to hand out hefty roadside penalties immediately after ¿nding evidence of drunk driving is unconstitutional. judge properly upheld the portion Drunk driving ofThe the law allowing smaller penalties for those caught in the warn range of too serious .05 to .08. These are relatively minor to decide at a infractions that can be handled in a similar manner as a traf¿c ticket. roadside But he found the law giving police the power to impose a 90-day driving ban, a $500 ¿ne and to impound the vehicle for 30 days infringes on peope’s right to a fair trial. Those penalties can cost a driver $3,750, including $700 for towing and storage and $1,420 to take a mandatory “responsible driver” course. And he’s right. As local activist Larry Woodruff put it, police “should not be judge and jury at the edge of the road.” In our zest to right one wrong we should not fall into the trap of creating another one. This is not an endorsement of looser penalties for drinking and driving. On the contrary, our society has spent a generation using education and enforcement campaigns to reduce the number of people who are driving impaired. These campaigns have been extremely effective. Most of us now recognize drunk driving is a serious offence. And in our country, serious offences are dealt with in a court of law.

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

This we like It’s pretty hard to second-guess Mike Coleman’s dedication to the Cowichan community. The contributions of the Folk Guild, Emily Zurrer, Abner Thorne and Louise McMurray to the life of our community have all been exceptional as well. We like how the City of Duncan uses its inaugural meeting to recognize those making a difference and we applaud it for this year’s choices.

City of Duncan arts honouree Deb Maike receives an art piece donated by Longevity John Falkner.

This week, please allow us to engage in a bit of road rage. We all know how stupid other drivers are, but is there any driver more stupid than the tailgater? You’re not going to get there any faster being 10 feet off the bumper of the car ahead of you, so why are you putting my blood on boil and both our lives at risk? Back off.

Pipeline campaign powered by U.S. interests Tom Fletcher Black Press

f the propaganda Àowing over “tar sands” crude shipments across B.C. were oil, the province would be out of de¿cit by now. U.S.-funded professional environmentalists and their Aboriginal partners lined up with the NDP last week to peddle a range of half-truths and falsehoods about proposals to pipe diluted bitumen from Alberta to a new port at Kitimat, where tankers would deliver it to Asia. They staged a slick news conference in Vancouver where they claimed to have a seamless wall of Aboriginal communities the length of B.C. opposing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. A 10-year-old girl in a cedar bark hat warned of devastation to the coastal ecology, providing the kind of emotional visual that appeals to urban television audiences who know and care little about science or resource industries. This event was co-ordinated with the publication of a report warning of huge risks from piping

“tar sands” crude. The report was produced by the Natural Resource Defence Council, the Living Oceans Society and the Pembina Institute. These three obscure organizations are among those identi¿ed by independent researcher Vivian Krause on her website, www.fairquestions.typepad.com/rethink_campaigns/. These and other environmental groups have received millions from U.S.-based foundations in recent years. Here’s one of many examples of the money trail Krause has followed. U.S. tax returns show the Pembina Institute and a B.C. environmental group were paid $200,000 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. in 2006-07 “to prevent the development of a pipeline and tanker port” on the B.C. coast. The same Rockefeller fund has investments in competing pipelines going south. Documenting this huge money spill, Krause concludes U.S. interests are working to stop Canada from exporting oil to Asia so the U.S. will be the only market available. They dress it up as environmentalism; we fall for it. Not surprisingly, the latest “tar sands” scare

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report was seized on by the B.C. NDP. “The pipeline goes over mountains, across farmland, over the Fraser and Skeena Rivers and straight through the Great Bear Rainforest to the Paci¿c, where it will be picked up by supertankers trying to navigate our inland coastal waters,” said NDP environment critic Rob Fleming. Fleming parroted the report’s claim that diluted bitumen is more likely to cause corrosion in pipes and tankers. Enbridge issued a statement refuting the study. Its oldest bitumen pipeline went into service in 1979, and “a complete metal loss inspection of this line in 2009 revealed no increased risk or incidence of internal corrosion.” Oh, and the proposed pipeline route doesn’t cross the Fraser River. And claims of a huge increase in greenhouse gases from “tar sands” compared to conventional oil are grossly exaggerated. (The vast majority of emissions from all crude sources come when the re¿ned fuel is burned to truck in your groceries or get you to work.) B.C.’s own Wilderness Committee chimed

in, but this eco-show was organized by the local branch of¿ce of San Francisco-based ForestEthics — the folks who blessed us with the faux-aboriginal name “Great Bear Rainforest.” A similar campaign is underway against expansion of the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby, which brings Alberta oilsands crude to ships heading under the Lions Gate Bridge and winding through the Gulf and San Juan Islands to Asia. Tankers have been loading “tar sands” oil in Burnaby for about six years now, but the enviropropagandists didn’t notice until a couple of years ago. Until then, Fleming and his colleagues raged about maintaining a “moratorium” on B.C. tanker traf¿c that never existed. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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Do you agree with the court ruling limiting police powers to issue DUI penalties? “Yes. If a cop has a bad day and you’ve had one drink, it was up to their discretion. Now if you’re caught, you should pay the same penalties as everyone else.”

Chance Downer, North Cowichan

“It’s a good change because people will have a chance to appeal in court, and it’s not up to a police state.”

Leisel Gerein, North Cowichan

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.

Teachers want a better education system, Liberals want more cuts

What’s best for teachers is not what’s best for kids

Dear editor What a great letter from Drew Shaw regarding his interaction with the abysmal school board trustee candidate. This candidate sounds like a BCTF union stooge who opposes the public good in favour of what’s good for the BCTF. It’s not coincidence that BCTF mouthpieces and board trustees so often sound the same. They both lie when they claim kids are their priority, and they both lie when they accuse the mean old Liberal government of underfunding education. Yes, kids are the priority at the BCTF all right. Pretending to care about kids has allowed the union to manipulate public opinion and shakedown taxpayers for years. To ¿ght this, we need to realize that more money in the education budget does not mean better education. It means more money for teachers. If that’s what we want, ¿ne. But the sick charade needs to end. Using children as pawns is disgusting, and that is what the BCTF, with the help of their various puppet trustees, do; line their pockets while acting righteous. We will be leaving a mountain of debt for our kids to pay. If we really care about our kids, I think we have to stop burying them in debt. One way to do this is to reject the unreasonable demands of rich and powerful public unions like the BCTF. John Brackenbury

In my opinion: Real negotiations not happening

he holiday season, and the New Year that follows, is traditionally a time for people to look at the world around them and imagine the ways in which it might be made better. This year, sadly, after months of ‘non-negotiations’ with the provincial government, Andrew Leong/¿le teachers across the province One of today’s writers suggests the penalties imposed to a pair of eagle poachers aren’t enough of a deterrent ¿nd themselves compiling a very different kind of wish list, compensation an essential part of First Nations Mr. Baker showed them, I think it important focused instead on the many justice? Well, this man owes all of us for taking to keep in mind he was reÀecting numbers out a part of the wildlife which will take genthat cover an eight-year period. Back calculat- needs of their students and the education system as a whole. erations to replace. First Nations or not! Eagles ing the increases, with minor exceptions, they Shellie Trimble: We wish the Clark governdied and now cannot be replaced. fundamentally reÀect compounded growth Cowichan Bay wish list ment would accept the B.C. Financial compensation would be a real equal to inÀation during the period in a growcourt decision that it was illegal deterrent to other wildlife poachers. With ing municipality. for them to strip class size and composition proviomposition provi We need a real deterrent to wildlife the present sentencing, we are just inviting The library budget costs which, according sions out of teacher contracts, and move immediother poachers to come on in. With a pro¿t of to Mr. Baker, rose 24 per cent in eight years poaching ately to restore critical funding. $55,000 for 48 days in jail — this man will be reÀecting mainly compounded inÀationary Dear editor Instead, Premier Clark drags her feet, as overgrowth but what is the big picture here? A I was enraged and disgusted by the sentences making about $1,000 per day. Not bad! Who crowded classrooms and diminishing student $925,000 budget spread over 30,000 people is passed down on two eagle poachers (Cowichan says crime doesn’t pay? supports continue to cripple teachers’ ability to fully $31 per person. Many countries where libraries Julia Star New Leader Pictorial, Nov. 30). I don’t want support student needs. Cowichan Bay do not exist would see this cost as being good jail time or even community services from In this district the hard truth is that 17 elementary for their societies in terms of literacy, education these men, I want the money back that they and 198 middle/secondary classrooms are either social values. Seems that for the cost of made on this illegal endeavour. This is what Running a community not as simple and more tha 30 students in size or over the ministry six or eight lattes at the local coffee shop, it is happens with any other pro¿ts made from limit for designated needs. as the monetary bottom line money well spent. illegal activity. We also wish for a negotiating partner whose goal Dear editor Finally, on the subject of policy being At a pro¿t of say, $100 per eagle, they owe is to improve the overall educational system, rather North Cowichan mayoral candidate Scott determined by staff versus elected of¿cials, the people of the Cowichan Valley, both First than simply cut costs. policy decisions are subject to the vote of seven Nations and non-First Nations people and their Baker was Àamboyant with his charts and To date, not one suggestion has been made by rhetoric and made some good points, but let’s elected of¿cials. Without the majority voting children, the sum of $55,000. This money can the Clark government that puts a single new dollar consider them in a different context. yea, nothing gets funded. Nothing gets done. go toward wild life rehabilitation. If Mr. Seyinto the classroom. To make matters worse, every There is no doubt rising municipal debt for The new council has some challenges before mour doesn’t have capital that can be liquated, proposal made by teachers to do so has been met capital projects is a matter for concern in terms it with a new balance of perspectives, which his wages should be garnisheed. If he is on by a demand to accept a cut somewhere else in the of servicing costs when interest rates go up, but will be dynamic to say the least. It remains to welfare, then his monthly payments should be system to pay for it, making it a matter of choosing what is the effective alternative? be seen how effective it will be balancing the reduced until the debt is repaid. Isn’t victim between libraries or special needs; performing arts Are the residents of Chemainus prepared demands of the electorate for more services or educational assistants; teachers or resources. t forego the skatepark, the new library and to and investment against the concerns expressed But what teachers want more than anything else, is t revitalization of the town to avoid debt? the during the campaign by Mr. Baker et al. simply to be given the opportunity to do their jobs to Are A other areas equally ready to give up their Alex Currie the best of their ability, free from constant demands projects p of interest? Are all citizens prepared Chemainus by penny-pinching governments to do more with “Are you upset teachers’ job action has led to gradet fund these projects in advance via direct to less. To really be able to focus on working with our less report cards?” t taxation such that the muni can fund them students to nurture their obvious talents, while helpMore letters online You answered: (55 votes) from f a cash position? We as citizens have a lot ing them ¿nd new ones they never knew they had, of o wants, some musts, but we have to accept 61 per cent NO and to celebrate each and every success with them Also, read fresh stories every day and share municipal m government can only operate from and their parents. your thoughts immediately through the comi tax base. its To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the At the end of the day, that’s what drew us to the ments function. Choices have to be made. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com profession in the ¿rst place. at cowichannewsleader.com In respect to the growth of expenditures as There was a time when governments saw the big picture, and they’d rightly talk about children being our greatest natural resource. 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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is a family of people who are discovering the signiÀcance of following Jesus. Come, whoever you are, whatever your strengths, needs, faith or doubts. Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am & 10:30 am (nursery & Sunday School is available at the 10:30 am service only) www.standrewsduncan.org

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Worship Services 10am & 7pm Sunday School for Children Info for Church Ministries call: Phone 748-2122 Church ofÀce open 9-12pm Mon-Fri Email: crc.duncan@shawcable.com www.duncancrc.org Walt Vanderwerf, pastor

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Cowichan youth raising AIDS awareness Krista Siefken

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gnorance and AIDS can frequently be found together. Glaucia Ayers, for example, says she was once told to “go back to Africa and catch AIDS like most (expletive) do.” But as the co-ordinator of Cowichan’s Multicultural Leadership Group, Ayers knows spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS is much like spreading awareness about diversity. “AIDS is a world-wide problem,” agreed fellow leadership group member, Malanya Hanson. “And it affects many different cultures.” Which is why these young leaders, along with various other local organizations, came together on Thursday to celebrate achievements made in the area of HIV/AIDS, and to learn about what still needs to be done. “The reality is the majority of HIV infections in the world are in Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Fairlie Mendoza, a community health nurse at the Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre. “Africa suffers greatly because of poverty and other infections. “And the problems of inequity are playing out here at home — our citizens who most suffer from inequity and poverty are most impacted by HIV.”

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Glaucia Ayers pins an AIDS awareness ribbon on her son, Isaac Ayers-Baker, during Thursday’s World AIDS Day event at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre. The sad truth is that 33.3 per cent Canada and Mozambique, plus the of new HIV diagnoses are in AbTs’ewulhtun Health Centre, Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship, Kw’am original women. Kw’um S’uli (Strengthening our “In Cowichan, it’s dif¿cult to ascertain any exact numbers because Spirit) Support Group, and the statistics aren’t collected for our area Cowichan Intercultural Society’s per se; they’re based on the midMulticultural Leadership Group. island region,” Fairlie added. Cultural songs and dances blended with dinner as dozens of CowichaBut she stressed it’s crucial to not dismiss HIV/AIDS as simply nians spread awareness about HIV/ a problem in Africa, or Aboriginal AIDS. communities. “We’re celebrating the achieve“We all face this issue all over the ments we’ve had with AIDS, because many things have changed,” world — this is everybody’s problem,” she said. said Ayers. “But there’s still a long way to go.” That’s why organizations representing all cultures and ages came Mendoza emphasized the importogether to discuss the problem tance of early detection. “The new message is test rouduring Thursday’s World AIDS Day event. tinely,” she said. “If it’s caught early, Hosts included the Cowichanpeople (with HIV) can expect very Nampula Youth Leaders in Action, good health, and a very low possibila team of 17 youth volunteers from ity of infecting others.”

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ew Year’s Eve doesn’t just end 2011. It’s also the fundraising deadline for Cowichan United Way’s goal of gaining $325,000 for helping local charities and other non-pro¿t groups. CUW is about a third of the way toward its goal, but chairwoman Shirley Behnsen was upbeat about generous Cowichanians making Noel donations. “We do have our corporate donations rolling, and fundraisers from 17 agencies to come,”

she said Friday. “I’m optimistic we’ll reach our goal.” One family fundraiser happens Dec. 11 during the United Way’s annual Run For The Claus. The egg-nog fueled walk-jog sees 220 elves each pay $20 for a Santa suit worn for their trek from city square to the Cowichan Commons. About 100 Saint Nick’s have signed up so far, she noted. The Claus cause starts with 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. registration, followed by the 10 a.m. gun. Outside various CUW festivities, Behnsen realized it’ll likely be a blue Christmas for many Cowichanians, especially local needy folks helped through her

benevolent agency. “It’s a tough year for people. We’re all in some level of poverty,” she said, happy about $104,000 in United Way’s stocking so far. “And workplace donations don’t start Àowing in until January,” Duncan’s BMO manager said. “We’re ahead of the game — at this time last year we only had about $100,000 — so a dollar from your pay cheque makes a difference. “It all adds up.” For more about Cowichan United Way, call 250-748-1312. Donations can also be made Peter W. Rusland/¿le online at www.cowichan. Shirley Behnsen has the Cowichan United Way unitedway.ca. campaign on the run this weekend.

Here is your chance. Ask your questions referring to Funerals, Viewings, Burials and Cremation. Terrie, of First Memorial Funeral Services will choose one question a week and post both the question and answer in the Wednesday issue of the newspaper. If your question is selected, you are entered into a draw for a Dinner and Theatre tickets for two at the Chemainus Theatre. Draw date December 28, 2011. Question: Should funerals reflect what the deceased person wanted? Answer: Funeral Ceremonies benefit the bereaved family, friends and community members in order to help mourn the loss of the deceased. The funeral is designed to reflect and celebrate the impact the deceased had on other peoples lives.

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Drop off your donations at any of these businesses: The Twisted Mug Cafe …………… 102 Station St, Duncan Act Hearing & Audiology ………… #4 361 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Shoppers Drug Mart ……………… 361 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Top Shelf Feeds …………………… 2800 Roberts Rd, Duncan All Battery …………………………… #1 5311 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Buckerfield’s ………………………… 5410 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Bring in your changed rolled* Eddy’s Hockey Shop ……………… 2728 James St, Duncan & you will be entered into a draw for Murray’s 2 for 1 Pizzeria…………… 5838 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BRUNCH for FOUR Muffin Mill…………………………… 9772 Willow St., Chelmainus at the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce …… 9796 Willow St., Chemainus Small Tall Treats …………………… 9780B Willow St., Chemainus Power Lunch Coffee House ……… 921B Canada Ave., Duncan *Rolled change must be delivered to the Mill Bay Pharmasave ……………… Mill Bay Centre Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Office, #2 5380 Curves (Duncan) …………………… 115 Ingram St., Duncan Trans Canada Hwy, to be eligible for the draw. Shar Kare …………………………… 5321 Trans Can Hwy, Duncan Discovery Honda …………………… on the Island Hwy just north of Duncan Sears Duncan ……………………… Village Green Mall, Duncan Monk Office Supply ……………… 138 Craig St., Duncan Mulberry Lane Music ……………… 163 First St., Duncan Pharmasave Duncan ……………… 285 Craig St.,Duncan Baan-Do’s Stir Fry…………………… 2680 James St., Duncan Sutton (Duncan) …………………… 2610 Beverly St., Duncan Cowichan Sound & Cellular ……… 951A Canada Ave., Duncan Cowichan Sound & Cellular ……… Cowichan Commons Mall Cowichan Sound & Cellular ……… Mill Bay Home Hardware …………………… 2656 Beverly Street Slice of Life Pizza …………………… 171 Jubilee St., Duncan M&M Meat Shops ………………… 420 Trans Canada Hwy Peter Baljet GM Sales & Service … 6300 Trans Canada Hwy George Bonner Middle School …… 3060 Cobble Hill Rd, Mill Bay Please help us help others. Bring your change to these supporters or our office today! Thank you for your help!

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rom hip hop to jazz, contemporary to stomp, the dance students at Cowichan Secondary School are ready to show off their skills during a showcase Thursday. Dance instructor Ashley Bell has been working with about two-dozen students since September in preparation for tomorrow’s fundraiser. “This is our second showcase,” she said. “The last one (in May) was such a success, and it really gave the students an opportunity to shine — it’s the only way dance students get a chance to show off what they’ve been learning in school.” Students will also be hosting a bake sale and rafÀe — with various prizes donated from local businesses — to raise cash for performing arts at the local high school. “The money is used for costumes, guest presenters, master classes, that kind of thing,” Bell explained. Which is why the teacher hoped the event would be another sell-out, just like last spring’s showcase. “We really want a full house,” she said. “We want to do even better than last year.” The showcase is dance-focused — spanning everything from old-school hip hop to African and musical theatre — but there will also be a few dramatic interludes courtesy the school’s acting students. Drama instructor Mike Moroz has lined up a few musical numbers from his department’s upcoming musical Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, to tease the show running Jan. 11 to 14. It all makes for a great community

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Cowichan Secondary School dance students Magi Huston, Cassie Nickerson and Katey Macdonald want to sell out their upcoming showcase at Quamichan Middle School. showcase of the school’s performing artists, Bell said. “We get a lot of support from the community, so this is our chance to give back.” Your ticket What: CSS Performing Arts pres-

ents: A Dance Showcase When: Thursdays, Dec. 8; doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Where: Quamichan Middle School Tickets: $10 students, $12 adults. Call 250-746-4435 for information.

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Fill in the name of business that the turkey appears in on our in paper entry form (in each gift guide) & drop it off at our office (beside Buckerfields). Entries can also be emailed to: contests@cowichannewsleader.com. Make sure you include your 'answer store' & type 'Turkey' in the subject line. Draws will be made each week (so enter every week) at 10 AM Tuesdays until December 20th. A final draw will be made on Friday December 23rd at 10 AM.

The fine print: all entries must include your full name, address, email address and day time phone number. One entry per person, per household, per week. Only 1 free turkey per household over 2011 contest period. Contest draw dates: Nov 29 10 AM; Dec 6 10 AM; Dec 13 10 AM; Dec 20 10 AM; Dec 23 10 AM. All entries based on hidden turkey location in previous Wednesday Gift Guide. Turkey is awarded with a Gift Card. Prizes must be accepted as provided, no cash value or substitutions. No purchase necessary but your support of local businesses is always appreciated.

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With a donation of a none perishable food item, you will receive 10% off all parts and accessories in the store. Donate a warm jacket in good condition and receive 10% off any bike or 20% off parts and accessories. Service work and parts excluded.

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Dec 31st New Years Eve Celebrate the New Year with us; Chef Josh Hall, working with our inhouse Sommeliers, is offering a Five Course Wine Paired Dinner featuring the wines of the Cowichan Valley and Live Music from “Strawberry Vale”, a popular Victoria duo. Tickets $75 each

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Most played songs

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Valley people

Ginger village at Country Grocer

y the way, did you hear: • Karen Underwood is keeping her trademark holiday tradition alive at the Valleyview Country Grocer in Cobble Hill. The senior bakery clerk has been baking and constructing the 12th edition of her annual Christmas Village made from gingerbread, which will be on display at the store throughout the Christmas Season. “We appreciate all the hard work and volunteer hours Karen puts into this initiative,” says Country Grocer director, Peter Cavin. “Each year, the gingerbread village is different, which makes it so impressive.” Just before Christmas the village is dismantled and delivered as a tasty treat for residents of Cowichan District Hospital, Cowichan Lodge, Sherwood House, Sun Ridge Place, Gate House, Wedgewood House, Cairnsmore and elsewhere. • Susanne and Will Merrett at downtown Duncan’s SunÀower Café are holding a Goin’ to the Dogs fundraiser for the month of December where $1 from every gourmet hot dog sold this holiday season goes to support our local critters. Call 250746-5233 for more. • Shannen Joe, Chrissy Harry and Tia Tommy know who wears the pants at Dwight International School. On Nov. 15, it wasn’t the guys. The trio led a Dwight Service Club fundraiser to sponsor two African children through Children’s Villages

taste of

Name: Julie Price Occupation: scale operator at Steel Paciﬁc, 50/50 at Caps’ games Age: 30 (shhh...) Hometown: Shawnigan Lake If you get a chance go see: Smurfs (they are so cute!) Right now I am reading: an e-book I’m listening to: Rhianna At least once everyone should: check out a Caps hockey game and bring a friend Most people don’t know I: have a unique laugh Proudest or happiest moment: birth of my son Brent Biggest fear: bridges If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: decree longer weekends Before I die: I want to get rich! Words I live by: enjoy life, you only get one chance

Canada. They collected pledges in order to dress many of Dwight’s male students, teachers, the principal, and the headmaster in women’s clothing for a day to show their support for the education of young females all over the world. Pledges are still being collected but the total is expected to be about $1,000. • Maegan Scheiber was one of the big winners at the Vancouver Island Miniature Horse Club’s recent show at the Cowichan Golf & Country Club. Lena McMurtry, Candace Cornock, Ed and Denise Watson, Kathy Harrison, Lesley Roy, Morgan Billings, Olivia Kuyvenhoven and Cash Heiland also won awards. The People’s Choice Award was awarded to Rol-Kin’s Little Irresistable (aka Miss Lily). 2010 You-make-a-difference award recipient Dawn Nedelski presented this year’s award to Carol-Ann Rolls. • Michael Lowry of Peak Communicators tells us the work of Duncan artistic icon E.J. Hughes continues to rake in big bucks in the auction circuit. At a recent Heffel Auction, his piece Storage Tanks at Bones Bay, Cracroft Island sold for $257,400 — far above expectations of $175,000 to 225,000, —while Revelstoke and Mount Begbi sold for $152,100. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share? Send us a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com.

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Wednesday, December 7th 1 – 7 pm Thursday, December 8th 1 – 7 pm Friday, December 9th 11 – 3 pm Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1761 Cowichan Bay Road Drop-in at your leisure to talk to CVRD Planning & Development staff and OCP Steering Committee members about what’s proposed in the new OCP. For more information, visit www.cvrd.bc.ca. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

bout of bronchitis didn’t keep Matt Good from the Cowichan Theatre stage. Even better, it didn’t keep him from delivering the kind of show that’s made him an icon. His Nov. 30 performance was opened by reggae-rocker Daniel Wesley, who offered a cheerful respite for Good fans just stepping in from wintry weather on Wednesday night. Wesley — who even had a few people out of their seats and dancing — played popular up-beat singles like Head Outta Water and Ooo Ohh. But he was just as comfortable strumming his acoustic guitar. The main event, though, was Good, who started his show with Set Me On Fire — from his latest album, Lights of Endangered Species — followed by The Boy Who Could Explode and Born Losers. Good’s a pro at raising goosebumps with his haunting, bittersweet melodies, but he’s also affectionately

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Matt Good had a gruff but affectionate stage manner Nov. 30 in the Cowichan Theatre. chatty — in his own, gruff way — with his audience. After a fan shouted out a request for Underdogs’ hit Apparitions, he admitted, “I wouldn’t get out of here with my life if I didn’t play this tune,” and he promised he wasn’t trying to be “a bastard” by not performing other old fan favourites — he just couldn’t remember how to play them. He also jokingly assured his 300-some fans at the theatre that he wasn’t addicted to his pre-show pain medication: “I take Aleve before every show … but I can give it up any time I want to!”

It did, apparently, work. Good seemed to be in a great mood. And aside from a rough voice while talking, and the occasional coughing away from the mike, Good’s voice transcended his bronchial woes. Fans were expressly thankful he didn’t cancel the show — which Good shrugged off with a casual, “No, of course not,” — and one was even asked to hop on stage to be his human music stand. Lake Cowichanian Corrina Cornforth — selected for “frantically jumping up and down” — was asked to hold up the lyrics to the Beautiful Midnight track, Running For Home — a song Good said he hadn’t played in 12 years. The rest of his set included a mix of songs dating back as far as Beautiful Midnight, including The Future is X-Rated and Load Me Up, plus Weapon (from Avalanche), It’s Been Awhile Since I Was Your Man and Alert Status Red (from White Light Rock & Roll Review), and Non Populus, Zero Orchestra, Shallow’s Low, and How It Goes from Lights of Endangered Species. It’s a cliché to say a Matt Good show is “good” — and in this case, it would also be inaccurate. It was great.

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Metis sounds Dennis Lakusta: a Metis singer/ songwriter (right) who’s a mainstay of the B.C. folk music scene performs Friday at 8 p.m., at the Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Celtic Christmas A Celtic Christmas: help Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers as they prepare for their performances at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, with a Christmas show Friday, 7:30 p.m., at the Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $12 to $14. Call 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca.

Kelsey splashes around in the goldÄsh bowl

VSO adds Braden to Christmas John McKinley

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First play in more than a year: Deep themes and absurdist situations colour school’s season debut Peter W. Rusland

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antasy meets reality this week in Frances Kelsey secondary’s absurdist play The Girl in the Gold¿sh Bowl. Director Anna Roberts’ version of Morris Panych’s script marks Kelsey’s ¿rst production since May 2010, when she led the school’s stellar Jesus Christ Superstar. Kelsey’s prayers for healing a troubled world are heard through the innocence of Iris, 10 (Sara Bhandar), and her concern for wayward Mr. Lawrence (Ashton Arden) as Iris’ parents face marital strife. It seems little Iris personi¿es the Cold War world. “The play is set in the 1960s during the Cuban missile crisis,” said Roberts, “and Iris’ life’s basically falling apart around her — her ¿sh is dead and a strange man washes up on the shore, and she thinks he’s the reincarnation of her gold¿sh.” Roberts described Gold¿sh — set in B.C. — as “a humorous and poignant piece with love triangles and real triangles.” Arden, 16, called Gold¿sh “a dark coming-of-age tale.” “This shows things are really up to chance, rather than whimsical magic kids think will rectify themselves, storybook style.” That depth is why Roberts picked Gold¿sh. “It’s absurdist theatre which is kind of dreamy and the characters are really juicy; there’s lots for the actors to work with and each character has depth.” Bhandar, 16, is drawing on her musical theatre experience as Iris in her Kelsey stage debut. “She’s almost 11 and really precocious, using really big words even I had to look up to understand. “She really wants people to treat her like an adult.” That wish reÀects her struggle to understand conÀicts between her parents, Owen and Sylvia (Austin Wallace, Haley Kuecks-Winger). “It’s all in her head,” Bhandar said. “It’s all real to Iris, but it’s obvious to the audience she’s deluding herself but she’s just a little girl. “She just wants her family to be happy.”

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Sara Bhandar is Iris and Ashton Arden is an odd man she Äshes out of the sea in The Girl in the GoldÄsh Bowl. And most viewers can relate to a world of different perspectives. “It’s about leaving childhood behind,” Bhandar said. But some secrets shadow us. “Mr. Lawrence,” said Arden, “hints at being an escaped insane-asylum patient when he washes up on shore and Iris takes him into the house. He has lots of mystery to him.” Arden’s dramatic enigma was playing aloof Lawrence. “He’s quirky, sporadic and moody due to his mental disabilities, so it’s dif¿cult to know which way to take the lines, and what ¿ts the mood best.” Don’t expect clear answers in this thinking person’s ¿shbowl, he signalled. “There’s obvious truths, but some questions are left at

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the end of the play.” Those questions point to Roberts’ idea of Gold¿sh’s moral. “Really value the things you have, when you have them, and live life in the moment rather than the future or the past,” she said. Your ticket: What: The Girl in the Gold¿sh Bowl When: Dec. 8 to 10, 7 p.m. Where: Frances Kelsey Theatre Tickets: $10 and $8 students at the door, Mason’s Store, Volume One Bookstore, and The Store in Mill Bay Centre. Call 250-743-6916

traight ahead classics and straight ahead jazz, all wrapped up in a bright, traditional holiday wrapping. That’s what vocalist Emily Braden and the folks with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra are pledging to leave under the Co- Emily Braden: wichan back on the island Theatre Christmas Tree tomorrow. Boise-bred, Victoriatrained and New Yorkbased Braden is the featured performer as the VSO unwraps A Sentimental Christmas. Led by conductor Brian Jackson, the ensemble is promising holiday favourites including White Christmas and Carol of the Bells before Braden joins the orchestra to swing through an Ella Fitzgerald Christmas songbook. Your Ticket What: A Sentimental Christmas When: Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: call 250-7487529

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar South Cowichan Physiotherapy is proud to announce our new physiotherapist

Patrick Jadan Patrick is originally from Ottawa, and now resides in Cobble Hill, and is looking forward to practicing in the community where he lives! He earned his Master’s degree in physiotherapy at the University of Toronto. He followed this up with his post graduate certification in acupuncture and also became a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Patrick’s unique approach combines acupuncture, hands-on manual therapy, massage and the latest techniques in strength and conditioning. Patrick will be ready to work as of January 3, 2012 and will work Monday through Friday, alternating mornings and afternoons. To make an appointment, please call the office @ 250-743-3833. New patient referrals welcome.

Your can ﬁnd us at: Valleyview Centre 59-1400 Cowichan Bay Road Cobble Hill Phone: 250-743-3833

Wednesday Cowichan Agricultural Society: meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month at CAS’s headquarters, at 5855 Clements Street at 7 p.m. To learn more about the Cowichan Agricultural Society and future events, check out CAS’s website: www.cowichanfarmers.org. Light-Up in Memory Gathering: to honour the memory of someone missing from the

family circle, 6 p.m. in front of Cowichan District Hospital. For more, contact Cowichan Valley Hospice at 250-7014242, or drop in to 3122 Gibbins Road, Duncan. Rally in the valley: Teachers in the Cowichan Valley come together to stand in support of learning conditions and fair and meaningful bargaining, 4:30 until 6:30 p.m., Cowichan Valley School Board Ofﬁce, Duncan

Thursday Stuff-a-Cruiser Toy Drive: Duncan/North Cowichan RCMP will be collecting at the Duncan Walmart for the Cowichan Basket Society and Chemainus Harvest House to ensure children aged infant to 18yrs old, receive a gift this year. Please bring your new unwrapped toy to the Duncan Walmart between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and help Stuff-a-Cruiser.

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The Devan Bailey Quartet: Thursday night jazz, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bay Pub in Cowichan Bay.

Friday Christmas Express: ride through our decorated forest on a 1910 steam locomotive. Enjoy the season’s laughter and twinkling lights on the Christmas Express. Visit with Santa Claus; dance to live Christmas music; make a Christmas tree craft in the schoolhouse; watch the model train display; and warm up with hot chocolate or a snack in Train Station Treats at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre. Rides available every 20 minutes from Dec. 9 to 11 and Dec. 16 to 23, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (train leaves every 20 minutes) $7, $5 under 13. Children under two admitted free. for info email info.bcfdc@shawlink.ca or call 250-715-1113 ext 23 for more information. Literacy Night: For children of all ages. Crafts, music and literacy activities, visit with Santa. Music at 5:30 and 6 p.m. from the Khowhemun and Koksilah School Choir, 6:30 p.m. by the Cobble Hill Recorders, 7 p.m. by the Cowichan Secondary School band at Duncan Mall. Call 250-

COWICHAN THEATRE AND ROYAL CITY YOUTH BALLET PRESENT

A magical full-length ballet that delights audiences of all ages

Fri, Dec 16 7 PM Sat, Dec 17 1 PM Tickets: $23 Family: $70

Delores Kirkwood OBC, Artistic Director

748-3936 ext 200 for more.

Saturday Points Arts Gallery’s one-year anniversary show: featuring Paul Fletcher with his photographs, Daniela Petosa’s ceramic wall pieces and abstract Chemainus painter Michael Flisak. Formal reception from noon to 5 p.m., 225 Canada Avenue in Duncan, open most Fridays and Saturdays, by chance, or by appointment atpointsartgallery@gmail.comand 250-701-2771. Shrek the Halls: The Best Western Festival In in Chemainus is showing the movie free with hot chocolate and cookies for kids, 1 p.m. 250-246-4181. Folk Guild Christmas Potluck Dinner and Songcircle: all CFG members with a current membership are welcome. It’s free. The CFG supplies the turkey. Bring your musical instruments and a food item to share with others, along with your own plates and cutlery, 7 p.m. at Duncan United Church. Full Monty Held Over! One show only at the Chemainus Legion Hall. A side-splitting comedy coupled with a delicious dinner makes for a perfect night out! Tickets 250246-4532 — or drop into the Legion Lounge Dinner Theatre is only $25 per person. Christmas Chimes in Cowichan: the Glenora Bell Choir and the Jubilate Chimes join the Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra for what may be the first time an orchestra and bell choirs have joined forces to play Christmas music in Cowichan, 7:30 p.m. Christian Reformed Church Chemainus Christmas Carol Ship Cruise: the ChemainusCrofton Fraternal Order of Eagles #4400 together with BC Ferries for an hour of caroling, hot chocolate, snacks, Santa and if all goes well a view of Ladysmith’s Lighted Sail Past sets sail at 6:20 p.m. Tickets $6 in advance at Chemainus Foods, Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery & Lito’s Cafe, (Crofton) Call 250-246-3947. All proceeds to local Charities. Fundraiser for Shea Smith: lost his belongings in a house fire, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Real Canadian Superstore. Includes bake/craft sale, flea market and garage sale. Call 250-7157879 for information.

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David Gogo: one of Canada’s hardest working blues-rock guitarists, 8 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets $20 Call 250-246-5050.

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Help Fill a Dream for Island Kids this Season • Purchase $2 "paper shirt" – all Help Fill a Dream Foundation helps proceeds benefit the Foundation Vancouver Island and Salt Spring • Purchase an Island Grown "Dream Island children under the age of 19 Bouquet" and we'll donate $3 from with life-threatening conditions by fulfilling their dreams, improving their each bouquet to the Foundation • Purchase an Island Grown Christmas quality of life and assisting their Tree and $2 from each tree will families with care and financial benefit the Foundation support. You can help!

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Party Style

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Perfect

Tom wears shirt, trousers, jacket, and shoes from Outlooks for Men.

‘Tis the season to party! With all of the Christmas festivities happening this month we thought we’d show off some fabulous frocks (and suits) found right here in Duncan.

Photos by Kurt Knock Styling by Eliza Faulkner and Jenn Glenn

Shae wears a silver peplum dress and silver pearls from Eclectic Avenue and shoes from Cardino Shoes.

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Jordyn wears a blouse and leopard print skirt from The Garment District, Shae wears a sequined dress from Crave. Both are wearing shoes from Cardino Shoes

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A monthly advertising feature in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. To advertise, call your sales representative 250-746-4471

Men’s Shopping Night

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Mill Bay Centre A special night just for men, shopping for something special for his Sweetheart, Wife Mother, Sister, Aunt . . . Any gift card purchased between now and December 25th ... you will get a chance to enter a draw to win a gift card in the amount of the gift card purchased. Every time you purchase a gift card you get to enter the draw. The more you purchase the greater the odds.

Jordyn wears a vintage velvet dress from Eclectic Avenue, red patent shoes from Cardino Shoes, Shae wears a red strapless cocktail dress from The Garment District. Tom wears a shirt, trousers, and shoes all from Outlooks for Men.

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Whether you’re looking for a great gift for a girlfriend, boyfriend, mother, or father, there are some wonderful things right here in the Cowichan Valley. Skip the crowded shopping malls this year and check out your local shops for unique gifts your friends and family will remember forever!

Pictures by Kurt Knock Styling by Jenn Glenn Edited by Eliza Faulkner

Black hat, ﬂower Clutch bag, lace gloves, and diamante earrings from Niche, diamante bracelet and OPI nail varnish from Bella Cosmetica, glass heart necklace from Fabrications, and green stone ring from Wear in the World

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style of the month photograph by Kurt Knock Name: Heather Brewer Age: 49 Occupation: Cosmetician and Owner of Bella Cosmetica Passion: Beauty, fashion and helping others look their best My style is best described as: Classic with a twist Today I am wearing: Nicole Benisti Skirt, ETC Sweater, Rockport Boots, and Myka Jewelry My favourite place to shop on the Island: Shades and Fabrications My favourite designer: Yves Saint Laurent The number one thing on my Winter shopping list is: A colorful wool winter coat To be stylish one must always: Dress according to their body type

Kenra hair products, straightener, and brush from Studio One Salon, OPI nail varnish from Bella Cosmetica, sparkly clutch and pink leather purse from Cardino Shoes, Hanky Panky underwear from Tulipe Noire, scarf from Fabrications

Green leather gloves from Cardino Shoes, red and green necklace from Wear in the World, ceramic mug, plate, and beaded key ring from Embellish, animal toys from Matrea

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Cuﬄinks, watch, and wallet with spots from Outlooks for Men, Swiss Army Knife from Bucky’s

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A monthly advertising feature in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. To advertise, call your sales representative 250-746-4471

Gold Buying Day

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony and Reception SANDS FUNERAL CHAPEL invites you to join us as we honour and celebrate the lives of those we hold close to our hearts.

Tuesday December 20 at 7:00 pm

NEWCOMB: Carole Sarah – passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on November 25, 2011. Born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 1, 1958 to her adoptive parents Lloyd and Pauline Newcomb. Predeceased by her son Robert and her father Lloyd both in 2004. Lovingly remembered by her family; daughter Samantha; mother Pauline, brother Ross and her longtime companion Tim Eremenko. Carole moved with her family to BC in 1965 at the age of 7. One of Carole’s biggest accomplishments was her family. She loved to garden and also to travel. She was a volunteer for many years with Help Fill a Dream Foundation. Carole will be always remembered as a caring and much loved person by all who knew her. A Celebration of Carole’s life will be held at the New Life Baptist Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC on Saturday December 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Followed by a reception at the Eagle’s Hall on 2965 Boys Road. Donations in Carole’s memory may be made to the BC Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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HULL, Saila Venus Delaura Oct. 8, 1977 - Nov. 14, 2011 The relentless black dogs of depression overwhelmed our Saila V, despite her valiant two-year struggle to hold on. We are very grateful for the years we had her in our lives but are very sad that she could not overcome her depression and ﬁnd her way back to embracing life. Saila had a formidable intellect, earning a Diploma in Technology in Environment Science from Camosun College, a Bachelor of Science of Environmental Science from Royal Roads University with Honours and her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Victoria. She had a varied career in government at both the provincial and municipal levels and was very respected by her peers for her skills and accomplishments. Saila volunteered at an ecological reserve in Ecuador for six months in 20012002 with the Environmental Youth Alliance. She was also very active with Friends of Ecological Reserves when she lived in Victoria and volunteered with TLC The Land Conservancy of BC. She held passionate opinions about topics she believed in. She continued to love reggae and Bob Marley; Wilbur, her friend Shoshana’s dog; and her young cousins Tyra, Sierrah and Georiana throughout her illness. In better times Bali was a haven and so was the condo she so cherished in Ucluelet. Saila was predeceased by her identical twin Mariah in 2005 and sister Sabrita in 1975. She will be greatly missed by her partner Adam Glen in Ucluelet; her father Ralph Hull in Sooke and her sisters, Christine Wilson, and Darci Iannuccilli and Saila’s nieces Malia and Kiana in Montana; her mother Katie Stewart in Duncan; her many Stewart relatives in Duncan, Surrey and the Ottawa area; Adam’s family, Heather and Pat Corbett and Sarah Glen of Vernon; and close friends. Thanks to Team Saila for all your support this year. Saila was well loved! And thank you, too, to the fantastic medical staff in the ICU and surgical ward at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Saila really admired your dedication, caring manner and skills. A celebration of Saila’s life and reception will be held at 1 pm on December 18, 2011 at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke. Bring a favourite photo for sharing if you have one. Please dress for the weather because we will be going to Ralph’s home following the celebration and reception to spread her ashes on the water below his house. If you would like to make a donation in support of mental health in Saila’s name, please consider Providence Therapeutic Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5L6. If you are planning to attend the celebration, please contact Ralph through his email, ralphhull@me.com. This will help us in planning the reception.

Doney, “Midge” Marjorie Eileen (nee Manzer) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2011 at the young age of 96. Midge’s love of life, humour and kindness will be remembered by everyone whose lives she touched. Midge’s memory lives on with her son Lee (Shelley), grandchildren Spencer, Stewart, Samantha, Kendall, Kyle, Kevin, Keith, Ayleen and Tristan, her “daughter” Deborah, grandnephew Toby, grandniece Tara (Joe), little Veronica, as well as with her brother Raymond. Born in Silverdale, BC in 1915, Midge moved to the Cowichan Valley as a young girl and spoke often of her happy times growing up there, never leaving out some of the mischief she proudly participated in as well. Midge and Lee moved to Victoria, BC in 1954 making that their permanent home. Midge’s love for her family and friends knew no depth, many of her friends she considered to be more like family than friend. We will miss Midge’s wit and wisdom, she was our “go-to” gal. Special thank you to the staff at Kiwanis Pavilion and Dr. Ted Rosenberg for all their support. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2:00pm at First Memorial Garden of Memories, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. At Midge’s special request a “wake” will be held afterwards at the family home, 4457 Narvaez Crescent, Victoria, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers please consider a donation to the Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre.

McGALE, Audet passed McGALE, away Audet peacefully at home while her passed away holding peacefully husband’s hand, on Sunday at home 4, while her December 2011holding in Cobble husband’s hand,is on Sunday Hill, B.C. Audet survived by her beloved 4, husband Al, her two December 2011 in Cobble children, Karen and Allan, her Hill, B.C. Alex, Audetand is her survived by grandson siblings, Wilfred and Beatrice. Herher bright her beloved husband Al, two smile and ringing laughter will children, Karen and Allan, her be remembered by her mother in law, Alex, Rose,and her grandson her brothers siblings, and sisters in law, nieces and Wilfred and Beatrice. Her family bright nephews, extended smile and and ringing laughterdear will members, countless friends at homebyand be remembered her abroad. mother Audet was born in North Bay, Ontario on May 6, 1951 to Wilfred law, Rose, herSecondary brothers (Chic) and Cecile Berard. Sheinattended Widdifield School where she met the love of her life, Allan and sisters in law,McGale. niecesThey and married in North Bay on May 22, 1971 and celebrated their 40th nephews, extended family anniversary this year. Audet enjoyed volunteering her time to members, and countless social and charitable organizations, attending a variety ofdear live concerts, plays and musicals, friends and travelling the world her at home and with abroad. husband by her side. Most of all, she loved spending time with Audet was and bornfriends. in NorthABay, Ontario onService May 6, will 1951betoheld Wilfred her family Celebration on Monday, 12, 2011 1.30 pmWiddifi at the eld Arbutus Ridge (Chic) andDecember Cecile Berard. Sheatattended Secondary Centre in Cobble Hill, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be School where she met the love of her life, Allan McGale. They made as a “Gift in Memory” to the BC Cancer Foundation.

married in North Bay on May 22,H.W. 1971Wallace and celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. Audet enjoyed volunteering her time to 251 Jubilee St. social and charitable organizations, attending a variety of live 250-701-0001 concerts, plays and musicals, and travelling the world with her husband by her side. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. A Celebration Service willMakes be held on Your Small Change Monday, December 12, 2011 at 1.30 pm at the Arbutus Ridge a BC. BigIn Difference for Local Centre in Cobble Hill, lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made as a “Gift in Memory” to theFamilies BC Cancer Foundation.

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MAGGS, George Alfred December 13, 1923 Wetaskiwin, Alberta MAGGS, Alfred BC November 27, George 2011, Duncan,

December 13, 1923 Wetaskiwin, Alberta

George, a retired school teacher of the Cowichan Valley, lived 27, 2011, BC to indulge his most of his lifeNovember in Maple Bay, where Duncan, he was able passion sailing. George joined at 17 years of lived age. George, for a retired school teacher ofMBYC the Cowichan Valley, His younger years were spent in Victoria, swimming in Crystal most of his life in Maple Bay, where he was able to indulge his Pool and bicycling all over town with his chums. passion sailing. George joined MBYCdegree at 17 years age. George for graduated with his teaching fromofUBC, His younger yearstime were in Victoria, swimming in Crystal following a short in spent the R.C.N. Thanks to new drugs and Pool and bicycling all over with his chums. his young age, he was abletown to overcome Tuberculosis. George loved graduated hishiking teaching degree fromand UBC, sailing,with tennis, mountains, curling his many friends. Hetime has in had very fullThanks and eventful living in following a short theaR.C.N. to newlife drugs and his young beloved Maple Bay.able Winter holidays were spent in Kailuahis age, he was to overcome Tuberculosis. Kona, Hawaii. George loved sailing, tennis, hiking mountains, curling and his George was a past Commodore Maple Yacht and many friends. He has had a veryoffull and Bay eventful lifeclub, living in also a former member of Blue Gavel for many years. his beloved Maple Bay. Winter holidays were spent in KailuaPredeceased by brother Morley, wife Betty, daughter Thurza Kona, Hawaii. and very recently, son Geoffrey. George is survived by wife George was a past Commodore of Maple Bay Yacht club, and Gloria, grandchildren: Sara (Mark), Amanada (Paul), David, also a former of Blue Gavel for many years. Katelin and member Taylor, by great-grandchildren Jessica and Isabelle, Bryson and Tinsley. Also survived by stepchildren Predeceased by brother Morley, wife Betty, daughter Thurza Shauna StreiﬂGeorge ing, sister Marjorie (Bernie) and veryBrouwer recently,and sonMarc Geoffrey. is survived by wife Potentier, neice Christine (Darlene) Gloria, grandchildren: Sara (Jim), (Mark),Nephews AmanadaDoug (Paul), David, Potentier, JohnTaylor, (Elaine)by Kirstein. Katelin and great-grandchildren Jessica and

Isabelle, Bryson and Tinsley. Also survived by stepchildren Shauna Brouwer and Marc Streiﬂing, sister Marjorie (Bernie) Potentier, neice Christine (Jim), Nephews Doug (Darlene) Potentier, John (Elaine) Kirstein.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN

IN MEMORIAM

CHRISTMAS CORNER

LOST AND FOUND

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

LOST: Black iPhone 4, lost Tue., Nov 29 morning, Safeway Parking lot. If found please contact me via e-mail at trevorpatrick@live.ca or after 4 pm 250-715-1297.

Babysitter available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 3 years experience babysitting. I am 15 years old and am very responsible from a Christian upbringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

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Till we meet again Love you forever Alycejoy YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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COBBLE HILL SUNDAY SWAP MEET & CRAFT SALE in BIG HALL 3550 Watson Ave, Dec 11 & 18th, 10am-3pm Venders selling: Large amount of Barbies, Doll clothes, Candles, Scrubbies, children’s bonnets, dog jackets Gluten-free baking, Postcards, Eggs, Feather art, Children’s toys, Jewellry, Regular Baking, and much, much more. Refreshments available. For space, Call Heather (250)743-7018

Damali Lavender Farm & Winery A truly unique Christmas shopping experience! Choose from bath & body products, gift baskets, culinary products and wine. Something special for everyone on your list. Open Fri - Sun until Dec 18. 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill 250 743-4100 www.damali.ca

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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 DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/

or 1-800-961-6616.

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Dec. 10th & Jan. 28th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 TRAIN TO be an apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED SECURITY GUARDS required immediately. Footprints Security is currently seeking licenced security guards for our Duncan operation. Permanent, Full-time and Part-time positions available. email: hr@footprintssecurity.com or fax at 250-756-9598

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A21 PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Khowutzun Development Corporation (KDC) is a First Nation grassroots Development Corporation wanting to grow into a large international Development Corporation. If you like a challenge and want an opportunity to grow with the organization this could be the job for you. We require a Ànancial designation (CMA or better) and a passion for business. Remuneration paid on experience. For a full job description and job matrix please see website (www.khowutzun. com). QualiÀed First Nations are encouraged to apply. Posting closes December 21, 2011. Only those short listed will be notiÀed. EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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MATURE Resident Manager Couple wanted for well managed apartment building in Duncan. Phone 204-795-9200

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Required for a fast paced environment, capable of multi tasking, computer invoicing, deposits, cash balancing, accounts payable/receivable, answering phones, great customer service. Experience an asset. Must be available days and weekends. Please send resume to: File A959 c/o News Leader Pictorial #2-5380 TCH., Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

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OLD FARM Gifts & Specialty Coffees require a P/T friendly person to run counter & serve coffee to our customers. Must be available for various shifts, weekends & holidays. Please reply in person with resume to Karen at 5170 Francis St, Duncan (Next to Old Farm Market)

BUSY FAMILY PRACTICE REQUIRES EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT. Full time hours-Monday to Thursday. Position starts Jan. 2012. If you are an energetic team player who likes variety in your work day please send resume to dentalaux@hotmail.ca Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL JOB opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ﬂuid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

CHEMAINUS MEDICAL Clinic is now accepting Full or Part Time applications for a Monday-Friday, LPN Position requiring current Medication Update. Please call Marilyn at 250-246-3215, Monday-Friday between 9am-noon. LOOKING for something different? Want to make some extra money? JOIN THE WE CARE TEAM! We Care is looking for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse to serve the Cowichan Valley. Previous experience in Community Nursing or Wound Care an asset. New Graduates Welcome! Fax or email Resume to Katherine at 250-715-0703 or duncan@wecare.ca.

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NEW CAREER DUNCAN’S #1 CHRYSLER DODGE and JEEP dealership is looking for individuals with a career objective for immediate positions in Vehicle Sales.

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Apply in person withinyour resumé. Positively NO phone calls. Apply person with your resumé. This is is an an equal equal opportunity opportunity offer. offer. This College and University Grads Welcome

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

LEGAL SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

JEWELS, FURS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Spruce trim ends 75% and Fir trim ends 25%. 25 Yard bin $250, 12.5 yard bin $125. Free local delivery. 250-743-9922

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

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PETS

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FEED & HAY LOCAL HAY. $7.75 per bale delivered. Call 250-539-3049 or cell 360-305-1115.

PETS MINI SCHNAUZER Pups. white, black/silver, salt/pepper. Non shed, non allergenic, great apartment pups. First shots, deworming provided, vet checked, tails & dewclaw’s done. $650. 250-923-2517.

**all proceeds toward Duncan Red Hots Fast pitch** 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.

LOOKING FOR a responsible tenant to rent a 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo on Brae Road. Laminate ﬂooring, fresh paint and counter tops with 6 appliances. Close to all amenities with secure underground parking. $1000/mth utilities not included. N/P N / S. 1 ( 2 5 0 ) 7 0 7 - 0 1 7 2 - l e ave messages.

BIG BUILDING Sale... “Clearance sale you don’t want to miss!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

Fir ﬁrewood, $170/cord. Cedar available. Call (250)749-4180

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LEWIS STREET Condo. 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no partying, close to town. Available immed. Ref’s a must. $800 mo. Call 250-746-5615.

HERITAGE PAWN CHRISTMAS BARGAINS! 30% OFF all Jewelry! Ridgid jobsite radio, Tippmann paintball gun, Bose 301 speakers, GPS units, Panasonic 5-disc surround system, Mastercraft 10” tablesaw. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

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CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CLEAN 2 bdrm, bright, spacious, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker, ref’s req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545. COURTENAY CONDO at Puntledge Terrace 2 bdrm, 2BR, available immediately. $800/month ph 780 467 2744 or brenday@telus.net CROFTON- BRIGHT 2 bdrm, insuite lndry, parking. (Immed) $780 + utils. 250-210-0756.

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DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

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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: 2524 Lewis St. 2 bdrm condo, second ﬂoor, corner unit, 5 appls, new laminate ﬂoors. N/S. Avail. Dec. 1st $900./lease. Call (250)4778046, (250)883-3204. DUNCAN- (close to university) 2 bdrm condo, F/S, D/W, W/D. NS/NP. $875+ utils. Available Jan 1. Call 250-710-0881. DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $795. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm.

DUNCAN DOWNTOWN. New York style STUDIO w/ french doors open to the market square. 5 appls, gas F/P, hardwood ﬂoors. Incls. utilities. $850/mo, N/S. Avail Dec. 15 or Jan. 1. Call 250-510-4503.

Duncan: Studio & 1 bdrm suites avail. 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.

1 BDRM Apartment in Duncan. Top (back) of the old building (Now Island Mediquip) next to 49th Grocery store. $650/m, three references, N/S, 250-748-0190

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.

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

Call (250) 710-7515 to view 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

WILD ROSE Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre, large 1 bdrm, top ﬂoor, faces south, lrg balcony. New carpets, appliances, paint. Rent inclds heat & hot water. $675. (250) 748-1304. YOUBOU- 2 bdrm, garden, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ? laundry. $575. (250)210-0756

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

(250)748-3729 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

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

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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

PLUMBING

GERMAN HOUSECLEANER 25 years of experience, very clean & reliable, exellent ref’s Call Brigitte 250-508-9215 HILARY’S HOUSECLEANING Wkly & bi-wkly, move-in/out. Environmentally friendly commerical products supplied. 778-422-2016 HOLIDAY CLEAN-UP? Get ready for visitors? Exp’d with ref. $20/hr. 250-597-1068 HOUSE CLEANING. Experienced, friendly & responsible. Call Kathy 250-743-8194

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

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

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

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

ADD ON ACCOUNTING Accurate, Reliable, Affordable & Conﬁdential... • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Cashﬂow Management • Gov. Remittances • Taxes • Set-up/Training on Simply Accounting Full or partial service, on-site or free pick-up/delivery. Call Bev (1)250-740-5954 E-mail bev@addon.ca Visit: www.addon.ca

COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Fast, friendly and efﬁcient. Kathy 250-743-8194.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167 Rick’s Computer Help & Help Computer Services. Desktops and laptops. At home or inshop repairs. 250-748-5640

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

FENCING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

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LANDSCAPING

Small Moving Jobs Welcome

Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Bobcat Excavator Service

Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

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

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: A Bright Idea! Call 310.3535

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin on farmland. Call (250)7434392.

KUPER ISLAND- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, lrg deck, 1200sq ft, ocean view. N/S, pets ok. $850. Available Dec 15. Call (250)588-9253.

$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).

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

MILL BAY: Near shopping centre, waterfront bachelor furnished cabin. NS/NP, $700 utils’ incld’d. (250)743-5199.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CLEAN AND bright duplex in Crofton. 3 bed 1.5 bathrooms 5 appliances with ﬁreplace. $950/month. Please contact Rick for further information 250-246-1859 CROFTON- 2 BDRM. Fridge, stove & heat included. Car port, laundry. Available Now. $825/mo. 250-748-4253 or 250-715-5810. DUNCAN 1-BDRM, 2 blks from downtown & mall. F/S, Pet considered. Jan 1st. $600/mo +util. 250-715-7263 or 250-701-9908. DUNCAN- 3 bdrms, large kitchen, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, fenced & quiet yard, 2 car parking. $1200. Call (250)5973529 or 250-510-4372. 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. $1000. (250)746-8182. DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail 15th. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet considered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN- REDUCED rent for reliable tenants. 2100sq ft 4 bdrm house, F/P. $1250. Avail Jan 1. 1(250)704-1251. DUNCAN: WALK to park & town. 55+ gated, 2 lvls, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, modern, attractive, den, gas F/P, 5 appl’s, garage. Pet considered, N/S. $1250+ util’s. AVAIL. NOW. Call (250)746-7435. THIS beautiful duplex is located close to the hospital, shops and schools and is 1/2 block from a major bus route. It has been completely renovated and is ready for you, available December 15! $1100/mo plus utilities. Viewing Dec. 4th. www.usedcowichan.com/ classified-ad/Duplex-forRent_16225853 250-746-8049

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OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-7465657, 250-748-8671 Mill Bay: Approx. 720 sq ft of office/retail. Phone 250-7433881 or 250-748-7266 TWO 2ND Floor commercial suites available Nov. 1. Great downtown location,approx 500 sq.ft. each. Reasonable rent, ample parking. (250)701-7517.

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Islanders starting to turn in much better performances In it to win it: Beating the Braves and a close loss to Comox signs of life Don Bodger

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Great stuff is attempted by the Kerry Park Islanders’ Cole Thomson, above, but he can’t beat Saanich Braves’ goalie Tanner McGaw on the short side. Pad save is also made by McGaw, far right, off Kerry Park forward Conner Morgan from close range Thursday at Kerry Park Arena.

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he mood around the Kerry Park Islanders is obviously much more upbeat these days. The Islanders clearly have that recent nine-game Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League losing streak out of their system and are back playing more consistent hockey. The Islanders cooled off the red-hot Saanich Braves Thursday night at Kerry Park Arena, winning 3-1. “We just outplayed them,’’ said Islanders’ captain Cole Thomson. The Islanders nursed a 3-0 lead into the late stages on goals by Jake Newman, Alex Milligan and Thomson when the Braves broke the shutout bid of Matt Chester. The Islanders kept up their ¿ne play on the road Saturday, but ran into penalty trouble in a tough 4-3 loss to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. “We were just being undisciplined at times,’’ said Thomson. “They scored a few power play goals that killed us.’’ Eric Mansueti, Conner Morgan and Brett Leidl scored for the Islanders in

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Late free kick goal costly Cowichan soccer: LMG Pringle seemed poised for a 2-1 victory when an unexplained call suddenly intervened Don Bodger

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owichan LMG Pringle couldn’t help but feel robbed after a Div. 1 Island Soccer League game against Gordon Head Applebee’s Grill and Bar ended in a strange fashion. Cowichan nursed a 2-1 lead into the late stages of the contest at Victoria’s Tyndall Park Friday night when disaster struck. Cowichan assistant coach Kevin James estimates the game was well into the 93rd minute, with Cowichan seemingly ready to wrap up another important victory in the standings. “For some reason, the ref gave them a free kick,’’ said James. “Nobody knows what the call was.’’ All Cowichan could ¿nd out was someone apparently did some pushing. And, as luck would have it, Cooper Barry took the free kick and nailed the ball into the top corner for the equalizer. “Joel (Wilson) didn’t have a chance,’’ said James. “It was probably one of the best free kicks I’ve seen in a long time.’’ The ¿nal whistle sounded immediately afterwards. That clearly left Cowichan players with a sinking feeling, especially on such a dubious call. “I thought 2-1 would have been a fair result,’’ said James. “We battled hard and they didn’t quit. You’ve got to give them full marks for that.’’ The tie clouded the standings, with Cowichan now in a dog¿ght for top spot with Gordon Head and Bays United Liquor Plus.

Cowichan is 9-2-1 for 28 points and Gordon Head’s 8-2-1 mark for 25 points puts it on an even keel with a game in hand. Bays are 7-2 for 21 points with a bunch of games in hand. Bays players were at the game and couldn’t have wished for a better result. “The biggest celebration on the sidelines was from Bays United when Gordon Head tied it up,’’ said James. Despite the tie, the good thing, James said, is “everything is in our hands still.’’ Cowichan won’t have to rely on anyone else to ¿nish on top as long as it keeps winning. Cowichan held a 2-0 lead in the game on a pair of goals by Ryan Andre, who’s moved into second in the scoring race with 10. But Patrick Nelson padded his league scoring lead with his 16th goal of the season and Gordon Head was back in it. Cowichan still held the lead before the fateful free kick in the dying seconds. Cowichan ¿nishes the pre-Christmas portion of the schedule against Prospect Lake Saturday at Layritz Park in Victoria. Meanwhile, Div. 2 Cowichan United made a big climb in the standings with a 2-1 win over Salt Spring Island. Cowichan was coming off a bye and a 3-2 loss to lowly Gorge United. “It was a big game,’’ said Cowichan coach Lorne Chahal. “We knew we were going to come back strong.’’ Steven Zorich scored and set up Jordi Fisher for the other Cowichan goal. “We should have had a couple of more,’’ said Chahal. United is now ¿ve points back of ¿rstplace Castaways with two games in hand.

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Hometown hero follows dreams Emily Zurrer: City Sports Trophy winner a great role model for young athletes Don Bodger

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That’s a wrap! Cowichan’s Kieran Lauridsen defeats Eric Killian of Mark Isfeld, above, in a senior boys’ match. Below, Max Smith of Queen of Angels gets the best of E.J. Dunn’s Trevor Barker in a 35 kg junior boys’ event Saturday at Chemainus Secondary School.

Wrestlers in full force Cougar Invitational: Meet keeps outgrowing its venues Don Bodger

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he Cougar Invitational keeps outgrowing its locations. The seventh annual high school wrestling competition was bigger and better yet again Saturday, prompting organizers to con¿rm it’s necessary to move the venue from Chemainus Secondary School to Cowichan Secondary next year. The event spent its infancy at Queen of Angels School, but it became readily apparent that larger premises would be needed. Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club coach Nick Zuback was grateful to all School District 79 of¿cials and volunteers for the productive years spent at Chemainus. “It’s a great venue to have it,’’ he said. “The amount (of work) that goes into putting something like this on, it’s crazy.’’ Word of the competition has even spread to the Lower Mainland and St. Thomas Aquinas took part for the ¿rst time. “We hope that’s going to continue,’’ said Craig Lauridsen, another of the CVWC coaches. A large contingent from Salt Spring Island is also among the newcomers joining clubs from all over the island. Wrestling is big in these parts and the CVWC has even capped registration for the ¿rst time. “As a safety precaution — we run a two-hour practice — we capped it at 53 kids,’’ said Zuback. Rick Bryan, a retired teacher from Wil-

liams Lake and longtime wrestling coach, has been helping to teach and promote wrestling in the valley. With the sport’s popularity at an all-time high, the CVWC is also planning to put in a bid to host the provincial championships in February of 2013. The announcement of the selected site will be made a year ahead of time in February. If successful, that would be a mammoth undertaking for the club involving the use of 10 mats over top of the ice surface at Cowichan Arena. The Cougar Invitational was a great event for local wrestlers, with many highlights. Maegan Kuruvita was dominant in her weight class, as usual, as she prepares for an elite event at Simon Fraser University this weekend. “It’ll be a good tournament to test her waters out,’’ said Zuback. Noah Taron had a phenomenal tournament, according to Zuback, winning the junior boys’ 35-kilogram class. Cowichan topped both the senior and junior division team standings with 49 and 89 points, respectively. Other Cowichan results included a ¿rst place for Cole Nikirk in his division. Stefan Peruzzo, Ames Rae, Pat Large, Kieran Lauridsen and Jacob Jones were all second in their senior events. In the junior divisions, Randi Thomas of Cowichan was a winner in the 69-kg girls’ class and Nolan Mitchell in 45-kg boys. Olive Kiruiro, Shae Martil and Scott Kennedy were second-place ¿nishers while several others settled into third place against some tough competition.

mily Zurrer is proof that dreams can start at the grass roots level and come true on the world stage. Zurrer once played soccer on a boys’ team at Crofton Elementary School and worked her way through the various stages to the top — playing in the World Cup for Canada this summer in Germany. On the eve of her departing for Los Angeles, Zurrer was at Duncan City Hall to receive the city’s sports trophy and recognition for being such a great role model to kids coming up through the system to follow in her footsteps. “I’m proud to represent the valley and it’s an honour to be recognized by the community that I grew up in,’’ she noted. “I’ve played with, and for some pretty great people, all who were a big part of the reason that I loved soccer and sports and was able to excel, so this award is for them.’’ Zurrer said she went to city hall Monday night believing her mom Lesley was receiving a trophy of some kind. “When Emily was eight years old she said ‘I’m going to ‘Lympics one day’ and she accomplished what she set out to do,’’’ said Lesley. “I’m surprised — I wasn’t even aware there is such an (city sports) award. Emily’s worked hard for years to ful¿ll her dream.” Zurrer was a natural athlete, excelling in track and ¿eld, basketball — and even rugby — besides soccer. She eventually pursued the soccer route and played for the Vancouver Whitecaps women and enjoyed an illustrious career at the University of Illinois. While at Illinois, Zurrer made many inroads into the Canadian national team program during the off-season and was also extremely active in off-

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Canadian national soccer team star Emily Zurrer addresses the gathering at Duncan City Hall after receiving the perpetual sports trophy for 2011. ¿eld charities and events. She ¿nally made it to ‘Lympics in 2008 in Beijing as a member of the women’s national team. Zurrer’s ¿rst goal with the senior team was a big one, coming during a 1-0 victory over Scotland at the 2011 Cyprus Cup. She then outdid herself, scoring the winning goal in overtime of the Cyprus Cup ¿nal against the Netherlands. Zurrer’s many triumphs and accomplishments have been highlighted in the News Leader Pictorial regularly, particularly this year when she went to the World Cup in Germany with the Canadian team. It turned out to be a disappointing tournament for the team with three straight losses that led to the departure of coach Carolina Morace. Zurrer signed a three-month

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contract in July to play in the highest level of women’s soccer in Sweden. She’s back on track toward a potential second Olympic appearance. “I just recently got back from a training camp in Arizona with the national team,’’ noted Zurrer in a recent email. “We played Sweden who got third place in the World Cup and won 2-1. This was my 50th cap.’’ She also assisted on Christine Sinclair’s winning goal in injury time. The current camp in Los Angeles will last two weeks under the direction of John Herdman, who took over for Morace. “After that our new coach will choose the ¿nal roster for the Olympic qualifying tournament in January so I’m striving to be on the roster of 18,’’ Zurrer indicated. — with a ¿le from Peter Rusland

Melanie Robertson Many newcomers like Melanie Robertson are finding instant success with the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club. Robertson, 10, a Grade 5 student at Alex Aitken Elementary, just joined the club this season and is learning fast. “It’s fun,’’ she said. The best part of it all for Robertson is obvious. “The matches,’’ she responded. “Melanie is a tough, tenacious girl who pushes through any match no matter who or how old her opponents are,’’ noted CVWC coach Nick Zuback. “She is a very hard worker in practice and is a sponge when it comes to learning new moves and skills.’’ Robertson is part of a growing female contingent within the club. She’s following in the footsteps of her brother Kyle and trains hard twice a week at Queen of Angels School. Don Bodger

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Mitch is back and so is the high school basketball season at Cowichan

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High school basketball season returns to the valley this week with the Welcome Back tournament. The bulk of the games will be played at Cowichan Secondary School, with Quamichan Middle School as a secondary site. Host Cowichan is led by Mitch Knip-

pelberg, pictured, and comes into the tournament ranked No. 2 in AAA on the island behind Mount Douglas. Cowichan opens the tournament against Kwalikum Thursday at 1 p.m. at Cowichan Secondary School. Other ﬁrst-round match-ups Thursday are as follows: Mount Douglas vs.

Shawnigan; Brentwood College vs. Dover Bay; Ladysmith vs. Brookswood; Wellington vs. Lambrick Park; Princess Margaret vs. Ballenas; Gulf Islands vs. Claremont and Belmont vs. Maaqtusiis. Games continue Friday and Saturday. The championship game is at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Cowichan.

DCS teams settle for seventh place In the running: Cracking the top eight at volleyball provincials not an easy task Don Bodger

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Cowichan captain Andrew Gundmundseth hands the Times Cup off to brother Louis Gudmundseth and other waiting members of the First Division squad.

Rugby players in a celebratory mood Times Cup champs: Gudmundseth’s late penalty puts the boots to Castaways Wanderers Don Bodger

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owichan Rugby Club members know how to celebrate. Many rousing rugby celebrations have been witnessed over the years at the club’s Herd Road Grounds. Another one worthy of folklore status one day occurred Saturday when Cowichan nipped Castaways Wanderers 13-12 to capture the Times Cup. It was a nailbiter from start to ¿nish. Even though Cowichan dominated most of the play because of the raw power of the forwards, the Piggies still trailed 12-10 into the late stages. Cowichan kept pushing toward the goal line, only to be stopped short several times or eventually penalized. “Do not break your bind on those mauls,’’ instructed Cowichan coach Ian Murray from the sidelines. “That’s what he’s calling us for.’’ A pushover try to win the game seemed imminent but a Castaways penalty gave Cowichan’s Andrew Gudmundseth

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a kick from in front of the posts that he nailed with no problem to decide the issue. Gudmundseth made a dif¿cult penalty earlier to set up the chance for the winning kick. He still wasn’t taking anything for granted. “I was worried,’’ said Gudmundseth. “The guys across from me were yelling ‘shank.’’’ Instead, the shank went the other way when Castaways missed a penalty that would have won the game for them with less than three minutes left. It was a great team effort by Cowichan and an especially memorable victory for the guys left over from the Premier playing days who endured some tough defeats the last few seasons. “It’s less intimidating for the younger guys coming up,’’ said Gudmundseth of the move to the First Division. It’s been a long haul for some of us — losing games badly in the Premier. It’s good to ¿nally get a trophy out of all the punishing practices and stuff.’’ All anyone could speak about after the game was Cowichan’s forward domination.

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No holds barred rugby action Saturday features Cowichan’s Stefan Candelaria being put into a headlock. Steve Hale scored Cowichan’s lone try in a thrlling 13-12 victory over the Castaways Wanderers. “The forwards were very coaching that. We pretty much strong on Saturday,’’ said Murcredit that to him.’’ ray. Things didn’t go quite so well “They were getting tons of for the Cowichan Under 17 penalties,’’ said Gudmundseth. boys on the Lower Mainland in “It was basically all they could the B.C. ¿nal against Capilano. do to stop our maul. They lost 43-8 to a Capilano “We practiced a lot. We got squad that went 7-0 during the Gary Dukelow from Shawnigan regular season.

uncan Christian School volleyball teams ¿nished seventh in both the boys’ and girls’ provincial A high school playdowns. The girls made the long trip to Prince George for competition held at Chetwynd Secondary School and got off to a strong start in the 16-team event by placing second in Pool B. DCS beat Campbell River Christian 25-22, 25-15 and Cedars Christian 25-22, 25-17 before falling to Kelowna Christian 12-25, 10-25. Things really got interesting in the crossover match against Mount Sentinel for a place in the top eight. “That game went to ¿ve matches and lasted for two hours and 20 minutes, not including warm-up time,’’ noted DCS player Megan Groenendijk. Mount Sentinel beat DCS rather handily in the ¿rst set. But DCS turned things around and eventually took the marathon in the ¿fth set. DCS suffered a pair of losses in its next two matches to High Road Academy and Houston Christian. That set the stage for a battle for seventh place with DCS’ old friends from Cedar Secondary. Cedar has been the biggest competition on the island this season for DCS. “We had never beaten them and went into the game hoping we would beat them this time,’’ Groenendijk pointed out. “We did just that and we did it in two sets.’’ The DCS girls played extremely well together and made the whole season seem a whole lot brighter with such a big victory in their ¿nal match. Groenendijk was named to the tournament’s ¿rst all-star

team for her efforts. Kelowna Christian was the eventual tournament champion and High Road Academy ¿nished second. Meanwhile, the DCS boys played at Kelowna as part of a larger provincial tournament with the AA and AAA events being held simultaneously. DCS dropped its three pool matches to Vernon Christian 19-25, 20-25, Centennial Christian 19-25, 19-25 and Sparwood 22-25, 18-25. Playoff action began with a 20-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-23 marathon victory over Immaculata. DCS then dropped a 21-25, 17-25, 17-25 decision to Kelowna Christian and lost 18-25, 15-25 in a rematch with Centennial. DCS claimed seventh by ¿nishing with a 25-22, 20-25, 15-9 victory over Richmond Christian. The same two teams played for seventh place at DCS last year. Josh Klassen of DCS was an honourable mention in the allstar selections. “Our boys couldn’t quite get together as I’d have liked,’’ summed up DCS coach Roger Kim. “We had Àashes and it was great but they just couldn’t ¿nish the games and get the last few points.’’ The trend was particularly noticeable in the playoff matches. “We should have been able to take a few of those games,’’ Kim said. The experience was great for the players, with all but Eric Seo eligible to return, especially with the AA and AAA games happening in the same venues. “We were able to catch all the semi¿nal matches,’’ said Kim. “They know what it’s going to take next year to win these games.’’ The DCS boys won their third provincial most sportsmanlike team award in a row.

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Holding on for dear life, the Caps’ Mikael Jung, above, tries to shrug off the checking of Nanaimo’s Luke Gordon behind the net Friday. Right, Caps’ forward Devon Gannon forges into the Powell River zone with Evan Richardson nagging him from behind Sunday.

Consistency remains the key Big goals: It’s tough at the top because of the Caps’ high expectation level Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

onsistency is the name of the game for the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Another three-game weekend that produced ¿ve of a possible six points is the reason the Caps are enjoying a relatively large four-point bulge atop the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference standings. “I think we’ve succeeded with the consistency,’’ confessed Caps’ associate coach Jim Ingram. The Caps beat the Nanaimo Clippers 4-3 in double overtime at home Friday night, then dropped the Rivermen 5-2 in Langley Saturday before returning to Cowichan Arena Sunday for a clash of the titans that resulted in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Powell River Kings. The Caps could have opened up a seven-point lead over the pack if they’d beaten the Kings. Nonetheless, their sparkling 17-6-1-4 record speaks volumes about how well the team has played over the ¿rst 28 games. Only on the occasional night could you say the Caps had a bad game. The Caps certainly wanted to send a message to the Kings, who posted wins in their previous two visits to Cowichan Arena but are not a very good road team overall. “I thought we played pretty well,’’ said Ingram. “Both of us were in our third game in three days. “I thought our pushback was a lot better in this game.’’ The Kings held the physical edge in the previous meetings, but the Caps stood up well to the challenge. The battle spilled over into some ¿sticuffs when the Caps’ Logan Proulx and Powell River’s Teagan Waugh went toe-to-toe and exchanged heavy blows. Waugh gained the upper hand early, but Proulx fought back and landed a few solid rights in a ¿ght that went on a long time before the combatants backed off. “It doesn’t happen very often,’’ said Proulx of his pugilistic tendencies. “I’ve had a few in the last couple of years, but that’s about it.’’ Proulx played an exceptional game and has been a great acquisition for the Caps. He skated miles and brings another dimension of speed that permeates throughout the lineup. Best of all, Proulx is loving the move to the Caps from the Trail Smoke Eaters. “The guys are great,’’ he said. “The atmosphere around the rink is awesome.’’ Proulx knew exactly what to expect after playing for Ingram last season and didn’t have any trouble ¿tting in. “I have a great relationship with him,’’ said Proulx. “That’s been the great thing about coming here. He’s obviously playing me in key situations.’’ Proulx said expectations are high among the players to

keep obtaining the results they’ve been enjoying. “We de¿nitely hold ourselves to a high standard here,’’ he said. “We’ve been playing so well. We expect nothing less than two points every night.’’ The Powell River game was simply a tug of war between two very evenly-matched teams and something had to give. That came in the form of Carter Shinkaruk’s marker 2:29 into overtime off a backhander from the edge of the crease on a rebound. “There’s lots of adversity that comes with a season and you have to deal with it,’’ said Proulx. The Caps twice held the lead in the game on powerplay markers by Jacob Charles and Devon Gannon. Gannon stuffed the puck in off a rebound with a swift move that gave Powell River goalie Jamie Phillips no chance. In fact, the Caps were much better at making a net presence, particularly on their power play. Low point shots were tipped nicely from in front by the forwards, but Phillips came up with several huge saves on the redirections. The turning point of the game came while the Caps were doing a good job of screening Phillips. Defenceman Kyle Becker sent a shot through traf¿c, but referee Ryan Benbow waved the goal off for a player in the crease. It was very much like a road game for the Caps after they stayed overnight in Langley and pulled into Cowichan Arena not long before game time. “I love the way we battled,’’ said Ingram. “I was bushed when I came in. It came down to the kids digging deep.’’ The Caps also played all weekend without Keyler Bruce and Brendon MacDonald that seriously affected their depth, but af¿liates Dane Feeney and 15-year-old Mitch Meek did a great job ¿lling in. “Once we get Brucey and Mac back, we’ve got different looks on different lines,’’ said Ingram. The weekend began with the Caps overcoming some adversity after Derek Dun surrendered two goals in the ¿rst 1:34 and Brady Rouleau came in to relieve him. “Dunner’s been good for us all year,’’ said Ingram. “He was upset about it, obviously.’’ The Caps bounced back on goals by Brayden Sherbinin, Matt Brown and Proulx and held the lead until the ¿nal two minutes when Nanaimo tied it. Vinny Muto preserved the two points with the winner 2:02 into the three-on-three overtime. Rouleau backstopped the Caps to the win in Langley with 29 saves. He faced 22 shots in the second period. Muto, Steen Cooper, Gannon, Brandon Mistal and Travis Stephens scored for the Caps. Dun was back in goal against Powell River and returned to form with a 30-save performance. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Caps, as they play at home Friday against Alberni Valley and Saturday against Langley before hitting the road for Coquitlam Sunday to ¿nish three games in three days again.

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