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Maple Bay home goes up in Åames

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FireÄghters battle a blaze on Mckenzie Drive in Maple Bay early Sunday morning. The Äre destroyed the home and required the efforts of two Äre departments to subdue.

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Maple Bay home went up in Àames early Sunday morning. The 3 a.m. blaze claimed a house in the 6400 block of McKenzie Drive, however, its residents were away at the time. “We were able to con¿rm there was no one in the home — they were away for the weekend,” Maple Bay ¿re chief Gary Wicklund said. And North Cowichan’s ¿re commissioner Rob Clark con¿rmed Tuesday morning the home was fully insured. Thirty-¿ve Maple Bay volunteer ¿re¿ghters attended the ¿re in four trucks early Sunday. They were joined by another truck and mutual aid from North Cowichan’s south-end hall. “The ¿re was fully involved upon arrival,” Wicklund said, adding the cause of the conÀagration is still under investigation. “We were there for about ¿ve hours total,” said Wicklund. “The damage was extensive.”

Regional district poised to decide $1 million visitors infocentre question Deadline looms: Trio of regional funding options that could determine project’s future on the table Krista Siefken

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he future of Cowichan’s visitor information centre will be decided today. The long-planned project pegged for the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre parking lot still requires $609,000. The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce hopes to get that cash through a grantin-aid from the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

And after months of debate, CVRD directors are expected to make their decision during a special board meeting Wednesday afternoon. Also on the table, though, is an option to fund the regional tourism hub plus another $150,000 to each of the valley’s gateway visitor centres — in south Cowichan, Lake Cowichan and Ladysmith — for a grand total of $1,059,000 in taxpayer cash. “There was concern expressed by the west and south (regional representatives) that we couldn’t invest in a central, or regional, tourism centre without adequate gateway tourism information opportunities,” CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins explained. There’s also a sense of urgency to the grantin-aid request. The chamber of commerce is

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Jack re-elected as Penelakut band chief Earl (Wilbur) Jack has been re-elected chief of Penelakut Tribes. The incumbent is joined at the nine-member council table by ﬁve returning councillors and three new faces after Friday’s band election. Jack won handily, receiving 62 votes, compared to runner-up Laura Sylvester and her 46

ballots. A total of 295 valid ballots were cast for chief. Two were spoiled and rejected. The information initially provided the News Leader Pictorial indicated Jack would not be running for re-election, but that was an error later corrected by the band. Elected to council are incumbents Mark

Brown Sr. (109 votes), Sharon Cross (114 votes), Loren James (81 votes), Mike Sam (97 votes), and Gene August Sylvester (76 votes), plus Rebecca Jerman (72 votes), Fred Mitchell Sr. (73 votes), and Laura Sylvester (72 votes). A total of 296 valid ballots were cast for councillor. One was spoiled and rejected.

Drive to make the Malahat safer gaining momentum

Duncan hosts another night to remember

Campaign: Facebook group and petition leads to meeting with Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom

Vigil in unsolved murders: Community gather to remember Jones and Stone

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Night To Remember, indeed. More than one hundred people once again packed Duncan’s city square for Take Back The Night — A Night to Remember. The second-annual event honouring Cowichan murder victims Tyeshia Jones and Karrie Ann Stone drew a smaller crowd than last year’s inaugural event, but those involved said it was no less powerful. “I’m happy with the sense of community fostered there, and the fact people are still getting together and understanding that this is an important issue,” event emcee Al Siebring said. “I mean, the numbers weren’t quite what they were last year, but then again, last year things were rawer for people.” Standout moments for Siebring included the speeches from Jones’ Andrew Leong mom, Mary Jim, and Stone’s mom, Mary Jim places a candle on the steps of Duncan city square stage during Take Back the Bev. Night on Saturday, Feb. 18. “They were very heartfelt, and served as a reminder to people that me is that this isn’t a TV show — “I was happy to see the community the pain doesn’t go away,” he said. coming together again — some had murders aren’t solved in an hour,” “Equally, we heard from (North even travelled to be with us,” she Siebring said. Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Inspec“But the police are on it, and are said. tor) Kevin Hewco that progress is taking this very seriously. The inves“The word is still out there, and I being made,” Siebring added of the tigators live here and are part of this want to thank (organizer) Jeff Leggat criminal investigations still undercommunity, and feel the same feelings for helping us do that. We’re keeping way to bring those who killed Jones we all shared on Saturday night.” Tyeshia’s memory alive, and not forand Stone to justice. Jim also thanked the community getting that this case is still unsolved. “The comment that stuck with for its continued support. We want closure.”

ired of talk about making the Malahat Drive a safer highway, Chelsey Dollman decided to take action. Now the Duncan advocate has got a petition with hundreds of signatures and a recent meeting with Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom. “I always talked about things needing to change on the Malahat. But that was it. Just talk,” Dollman said. “Every time there was an accident, my heart broke for the victims and their families. One day, after I had been telling him about how upset I was about the danger on that road, my husband said to me, ‘Why don’t you do something about it?’ So I did.” Dollman created a Facebook page — called Malahat Drive: The Accidents Have To Stop — and was thrilled when the group received more than 200 ‘Likes’ in less than two weeks. “What shocked me was that the people joining the group were not mostly friends and family, they were people I’ve never met,” she said. “There are people who are part of the group from Quebec to the United States, to Australia and all over Canada. The word is spreading like wild¿re because people everywhere are affected by that highway. They are either scared of driving it, or know someone who has passed away on that road.” Dollman also began circulating a petition around the community, and solicited the support of Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley.

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Directors to kick off debate early this afternoon “With the CVRD’s help, we can have a well-developed, ecofriendly product,” he said. “Without the CVRD’s help, we’ll have a good product, but it’ll still need ¿nishing with future Ranjit Dhami: wants an answer funding.” Directors, meanwhile, anticipate a lengthy debate at Wednesday’s meeting. “From the point of view of Area B, I’ll be looking at the cost bene¿t — what it would do to enhance the economic base

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He’s also supportive of the gateway initiatives — in fact, it’s always been the chamber’s intention to support services at other of¿ces via the central hub. “The whole point, the reason we’re building this, is to have one central place plus areas that can capture people as they’re coming into the Cowichan Valley and give points of reference in each area, but that central place supports all of these microoutlets all over the place.” If the grant-in-aid request is denied, however, Dhami said the chamber will have to re-evaluate its plans.

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Future of education up for discussion next week

he somewhat-ambiguous plan for 21st-century learning may take more solid shape after a forum on the topic in Cowichan. The Ministry of Education is hosting one of several regional meetings about the future direction of education in the province at Frances Kelsey Secondary School on Feb. 28. The forum is scheduled for 4:30 until 7 p.m.

School District 79 superintendent Joe Rhodes said the forum will include a brief presentation followed by a series of questions directed at parents, staff, students and trustees, to collect feedback. 21st-century education is a growing push from the Ministry of Education to incorporate more technology into learning, as well as providing more Àexibility and choice for students.

But what that will really look like has yet to be determined. Ministry staff will be speaking speci¿cally to curriculum, assessment and graduation requirements during the forum in Cowichan this month. The meeting, which includes a dinner prepared by Frances Kelsey culinary students, is being paid for by the Ministry of Education. — Krista Siefken

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t may still be years from reality, but planning is underway for a new Cowichan Secondary School. School District 79 staff are expected to recommend a consultant for the new school’s project identi¿cation report at the March 7 board meeting. An advisory committee comprised of parents, students, staff and other stakeholders will work with the consultant, and has already met to discuss its role and process. “That committee will be providing support to the consultant that does the (PIR) work,” secretary-treasurer Bob Harper explained. “The committee will become a sounding board.” The PIR will examine things such as programs, as well as the basic shape and size of the new school building. “As the consultation process rolls out I am going to ¿nd some ways to gather broad parent and community feedback,” added Charlie Coleman, principal at Cowichan secondary. “I’m hoping to have a lot of parents and community members and alumni make it clear they think it’s a high priority to replace this 61-year-old building, and have their say on the kinds of programs they think are important to keep, as well as any new priorities we

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“This could be a long process, and kids in elementary school right now may be the ones who get to enjoy the brand new building,” Coleman said. “If people are interested in providing feedback, they can email me at ccoleman@sd79.bc.ca, and keep their eyes on our website and Facebook page, because we’ll put out information and surveys through those.”

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Visitors centre an investment in the community CVRD funding: Help your neighbour and help yourself at the same time

irtually anyone who has ever spent any amount of time exploring the Cowichan Valley after years of just passing through comes to the same conclusion. There is way more here than what you can see, or even imagine, from the highway. The key is getting them off the TCH. And the regional visitors info centre proposed for the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre parking lot will be a great tool to help make that happen. The centre will direct more traf¿c to the pastoral agro-tourism attractions Facility will of the south end, the funky maritime charms of Cowichan Bay, downtown get them off Duncan, Transfer Beach, the Chemainus the highway murals and the rugged hills and magni¿cent lake to the west. The location is solid. The design is solid. The concept is solid. The value is solid. Most importantly, the support is solid, or at least it seems to be from every corner except the CVRD. This community certainly does not need to spend more money. But even more critically, it does not need to waste money. The scope of the return is impossible to quantify, but an investment in this centre is an investment that should see a return, and it comes at a cost of a few dollars per household. And by not making that investment, the taxpayers are essentially waving goodbye to a $750,000 grant. And that would be a waste. The caution of many directors on this issue is reasonable, but perhaps it should be reviewed in this light: if your neighbour said he needed to get to an important meeting and was $3 short of the cab fare, most of you wouldn’t think twice. This is similar, except there’s a good chance you might be able to join him for the ride.

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This we like As frequent critics of the Malahat Drive’s lack of concrete barriers, it makes us quite happy to see the most recent lobbying attempts to get them installed continue to carry some momentum. This is a question of saving lives. We applaud local petitioners for maintaining the pressure and local government ofﬁcials for doing the same.

This crash on the Malahat in late December killed a Port Alberni man.

While the intent of gaining a weapon in the battle against child pornography was a good one, it appears the Harper government badly miscalculated with its Bill C-30. The public does not want Big Government looking over its shoulder at everything being done on the internet. It is good to see the bill put back for more work and, like Jean Crowder, we encourage you to keep watching.

Auditor reveals the forest industry in a sad state Tom Fletcher Black Press

s MLAs resumed their raucous legislature arguments over a municipal auditor-general, the B.C. government’s own watchdog cut through the noise with a devastating audit of the state of Crown forests. Auditor General John Doyle’s survey of the province’s vast forest comes at a critical time. A team of forest ministry experts is examining the situation at Burns Lake, to see if the Babine Lake Forest Products sawmill can be rebuilt, after a tragic explosion and ¿re on Jan. 20. Babine was one of a string of high-volume mills along Highway 16 in northwestern B.C. that have been working their way through the enormous stock of decaying pine that surrounds them. The “shelf life” of these trees is estimated to extend to 2019, but that’s a best-case scenario. In reality the expanse affected by pest and disease is much more complex.

The B.C. government touts its “Forests for Tomorrow” program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests. More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 million trees this year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licenses, as has been the practice since 1987. Is it enough, in this era of climate shift, massive die-off and ¿res? Doyle says no. “We noted a signi¿cant gap between the total area replanted by the ministry and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber bene¿ts and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.” And he criticizes the quality of industry reforestation, describing a tendency to choose “the leastcost, least-risk approach to meet reforestation regulations, which means planting lower-cost,

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faster-growing species.” Species diversity and adaptation are what is needed. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, ¿r and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identi¿ed by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory. As much as three quarters of it is out of date, some by decades. Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-the-ground assessment by foresters. Species have shifted. And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll. Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer for four forest districts, including the Burns Lake district, the ministry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine. Simpson says the industry knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills

are at Houston and Vanderhoof, on either side of Burns Lake, and their huge salvage log supply is degrading and running out. A political intervention to “save” the Burns Lake mill would only take shifts away from others. An alternative would be to make Burns Lake a proving ground for bioenergy, to deal with the huge mass of trees that will never make lumber. Finally, a bright note for Burns Lake. The people and the economy are adapting. A job fair in the village offered entry-level as well as skilled positions at the Houston and Vanderhoof mills. There are more positions on offer at the Mount Milligan and Huckleberry mines and Enbridge, which has gas, solar and wind projects on the go. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Do you think the government should be able to monitor internet activity without a warrant? “No. Everyone deserves their privacy.”

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“Absolutely not. That’s a big, big no. It’s a huge invasion of privacy.”

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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.

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It’s time to turn those council webcams on

Dear editor I absolutely concur with your Feb. 10 editorial calling for internet recording and coverage of local government meetings. This would make it so much easier, all around. Imagine the time that could be saved. The idea should be embraced rather than make anyone uncomfortable. Access to an ongoing record of what our staff and elected of¿cials are deciding, on our behalf — because it is not always possible to sit through three-hour meetings — is a fabulous concept. Accountability and transparency can go so far to help bring such a vast, beautiful valley together, one where an amicable relationship and meaningful dialogue with boards, councils, and interested members of the community is encouraged. I can just imagine the positive energy that would Àow from this. Sheila Paul

In my opinion: Over-80 test helping ensure personal and public safety

or most of us, driving is an important part of maintaining our lifestyle and independence. As we age, it is normal for our driving abilities to change and it’s important to pay attention to these changes and make necessary adjustments. Government has the responsibility of balancing an individual’s desire to drive with the responsibility to ensure the public safety of all British Columbians. DriveABLE is one of the tools we use to help us make those decisions in a fair and responsible way. We believe it is the best assessment available to Shawnigan Lake determine a person’s cognitive ability to drive. The DriveABLE assessment is scienti¿cally based and is used not only in British Columbia, but in jurisdicCVRD has my full support in Äghting tions across North America. to plug the smell I want to assure all British Columbians, especially Krista Siefken¿le Dear editor The regularly scheduled ofÄcial discussions of North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure and his local goverment peers seniors, that I hear their concerns about DriveABLE. My family lives on River Road, so the As a government, we need to do a better job of should be recorded and made available on the internet, one of today’s writers suggests. Chemainus composting facility operated by explaining the process. Coast Environmental is causing me high I’ve asked the superintendent of motor vehicles Hilary Stead concern. On numerous occasions the smell Diwan societies need to be good to develop an outreach plan that will have staff visit Sahtlam has become impossible to bear. At one point communities across the province to speak with neighbours in crematorium dispute last year I had a mechanic actually leave my individuals and their families to explain driver mediDear editor property, on which he was ¿xing a vehicle, cal ¿ tness requirements and demonstrate how the Some important facts may help explain Numbers show it’s time for due to what he described as “that’s raw sepDriveABLE assessment works. tic.” He could not properly work at that time why the Diwan societies are not victims of At age 80, every driver is asked to complete a Shawnigan to stand on its own unfairness in the case of the Sahtlam credue to the smell. My family with two young Driver Medical Examination with their physician. Dear editor matorium. Rather, they are the creators of children had to come indoors last year mulThis is a general medical assessment that examines The Canada census puts the population tiple times because the smell emanating from a problem that would never have occurred a person’s medical ¿tness to drive safely, and it numbers for Shawnigan Lake much higher this facility was unbearable. Any bylaw to be if they had disclosed the commercial aspect than the population of both Duncan and assesses vision, physical abilities and medical condipassed in stopping the odour will receive my when they asked the CVRD for a building tions that may affect driving. Ladysmith. Shawnigan has approximately full extended family’s backing (and we have permit. Only people who have been identi¿ed by a physimore population than Mill Bay and Cobble The CVRD’s obligation is to protect the a large number living in the CVRD region). cian as having cognitive issues are referred by the Hill combined. It is time our local politicians public interest, not the commercial interests I really appreciate the effort the CVRD is Of¿ ce of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, to recognized this. It is time to demand the putting into keeping it from expanding. I was of four Diwan societies from across Vancou- provincial government supports a standalone DriveABLE. Government pays the full cost of the ver Island. David Johel is quoted as saying, not fully aware before Jan. 25 of the battle Shawnigan Lake incorporation study. There assessment for any drivers they refer. “I don’t think (CVRD directors) understood about where the raunchy smell was coming. Of the nearly half a million drivers over the age is seldom local support for mixed incorporawhat they were voting on.” I disagree and At any further meetings on the subject they of 65 in B.C., only about 1,500 are referred by the tion, in my opinion only because Shawnigan can expect a much larger turnout than the 40 ¿nd this statement insulting to the CVRD. superintendent of motor vehicles each year for a Lake residents do not want or need for that at the past meeting. They are lucky it missed And now our MLA is wading into municipal matter decisions being vetted upon them DriveABLE assessment, as a result of concerns politics by adding to the insult — suggesting my reading. about their cognitive ability to drive safely. from folks living in other areas. A threethat some kind of negotiation is required. Shaun Parkes, Chemainus The decision to remove a person’s driving area incorporation (Mill Bay, Shawnigan The nine CVRD directors on the electoral comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com privileges is not taken lightly. The superintendent Lake, Cobble Hill) has all the earmarks for area services committee are fully aware of of motor vehicles will consider changes to medical the t issue and two weeks ago, in a unanimous failure before it is even started. It is time to information or physician advice when making deciincorporate Shawnigan Lake. Shawnigan d decision, rightly ordered the commercial Lake residents will support this. Let’s get on sions about an individual’s driving status. facility f to shut down and recommended Without DriveABLE, the superintendent of motor rejection r of the (since pulled) application for with it. vehicles would be obligated to base driver ¿tness Rick Spencer r re-zoning the property for commercial use in decisions on a general medical diagnosis, which Shawnigan Lake “Are you happy Cowichan’s population has climbed the t middle of our residential area. means more drivers would be prohibited from drivabove 80,000 people?” If the societies’ pockets are deep enough ing than are presently. You answered: (63 votes) for f lawsuits, surely they are deep enough More letters online Since DriveABLE was introduced in 2005, we’ve to t move the commercial operation, with its 52 per cent NO expanded from just three locations to 17, to give m modest building, oven and large propane Also, read fresh stories every day and share drivers across the province more convenient access. tank, t to a site that is zoned for commercial your thoughts immediately through the comTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the The in-of¿ ce assessment is designed to assess for use. u This would allow them to return to bements function. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com driving errors associated with cognitive decline, not ing i good neighbours. at cowichannewsleader.com driving skill or knowledge of rules of the road. Although the in-of¿ce assessment is presented by a health-care professional on a touch-screen monitor, computer knowledge is not required and has no bearing on assessment results. The staff guides the driver through the assessment Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. from start to ¿nish. response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: I believe we all share the same goal of improving not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com safety for everyone on our roads and highways and You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4 reach you during ofﬁce hours. 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Cobble Hill salutes its volunteers Ann Andersen

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he walls of the almost 90-year-old Cobble Hill Hall don’t have to talk. The six Cobble Hill area farming supporters recognized by their peers earlier this week can do that for them. Together, Margaret Baird, Jessie Anderson, Nellie Poelman, David Thomson and John and Claudia McLeod have donated more than 200 volunteering years to the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society. Volunteering, they say, is just something you do to help out. “I volunteered at anything I could do,” says Baird, 91. But for her son and SCHFIAS president George Baird, it’s a lot more than that. “We would not be capable of hosting our numerous events including the Cobble Hill Fair without (these volunteers’) selÀess contribution,” he wrote in a media invitation. The six long-time volunteers were guests in Cobble Hill Hall on Valentine’s Day at a tea hosted by the SCHFIAS. “The event was to recognize the contributions of some of our longtime and signi¿cant volunteers,” Baird said. “We’ve sometimes recognized a volunteer if he or she was sitting in the audience at an event, but this is the ¿rst time we’ve put on a major event like this,” he told the News Leader Pictorial. Margaret Baird’s 58-year involvement as a volunteer goes back to the time when cattle were shown in the area behind the hall now occupied annually during the fair by the saddleback entertainment tent. At that time farmers tied their horses and cattle to anything they

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Longtime volunteers David Thomson, Jessie Anderson, Nellie Poelman, Margaret Baird (in wheelchair), and John and Claudia McLeod were saluted last week at the Valentine’s Tea volunteer appreciation event, presented by the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society. could use as a hitching post. During the 1950s, Margaret’s late husband Roland and his father were among those who cleared forest from the area on Watson Avenue across from the hall on land now occupied by the barns and show ring. Margaret’s involvement with the 103-year-old Shawnigan Cobble Hill Fair began in 1953, when she started serving tea. Then, beginning in 1973, she planned and managed the fair’s sit-down lunch for the next 16 years. For Poelman, it’s been a halfcentury of volunteering with the SCHFIAS. “It’s always been exciting getting ready for the fair,” she says. “The small groups of volunteers always worked well together and became like family.” Anderson, 80, started volunteer-

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Thomson was involved in the design and building of the donkey barn, the hand washing stations and was responsible for the mechanical milking cow. Six years ago, a big seven-panel display on agriculture that he designed and built placed second in a B.C. fairs contest. Catering the Valentine’s Day event were chef Brad Boisvert of Unsworth Vineyard’s Amuse and Victor Vesely of Teafarm. SCHFIAS president Baird says he is very appreciative of the institute’s volunteer spirit. “Five generations of my own family have proudly been a part of our community, working and volunteering at the Cobble Hill Fair. “It is a great honour to be able to recognize these passionate SCHFIAS volunteers with the support of our generous sponsors.”

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ing in the 1970s. She became secretary of the farmers institute and was excited to be a part of the fair the year it turned a $100 pro¿t for the ¿rst time. “I always have time for the fair, and there’s always something to be done,” says the dedicated volunteer. And if you see a tractor around the fairgrounds, it’s likely the rider will be John McLeod, the institute’s volunteer groundskeeper. John and wife Claudia began their ongoing involvement with the institute in the mid-’90s shortly after moving to the valley. A decade ago John played a big role in the renovations of Pixie Hall and continues to maintain and repair the buildings. Active sheep farmer and former president of the institute Dave Thomson is also involved with the institute’s physical infrastructure.

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Cowichan Valley quilts bundled up for a big international tour Ann Andersen

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n Asian garden featuring a teahouse, koi in a pond and a lady in a beautiful gown; a surreal landscape, featuring a river Àowing through a sun-kissed canyon; a kaleidoscope of colours in a pattern reminiscent of a cut-out paper snowÀake. What do these designs have in common? They’re the patterns of three quilts made in the Cowichan Valley that will tour the United States later this year. And designers and quilters Joy Hegglund and Annelise Massey will be among a group of seven travelling to Houston, Texas in November to see their quilts on display. The quilts are part of the exhibit O Canada that will be shown in four-day displays in Cincinnati, Ohio, in April; Long Beach, California in July

and Houston Texas in November. The Canadian quilt display will also hang alongside the Houston International Quilt Festival’s annual competitive show in November that last year attracted more than 60,000 visitors. “These will be well-traveled quilts,” says Crofton’s Hegglund. “I’m mailing mine today. It has to be in Houston by mid-March.” “It’s a real honour to be selected,” said Massey, who lives just west of Duncan. Between shows the quilts will be stored in Houston. When news of the exhibit hit their computers, both women sent photographs of their work to the selection committee. Hegglund, who stared quilting 12 years ago after seeing a quilted dressing-gown she admired, sent in pictures of two examples. “They chose both,” she exclaimed. The ¿rst, made several years ago and featured in the book Ricky Tims Rhapsody Quilts mea-

One of Joy Hegglund’s America-bound prize quilts. sures 50 inches by 50 inches, and is comprised of wedges, mostly in green and blue. Hegglund describes the other, a smaller quilt measuring 28 by 34 as a surreal landscape. In it, a dominant sun spreads golden light on canyon walls between which cascade a blue river. Finished last August, the quilt has recently ar-

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The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor MNP, recognize excellence in business and volunteerism with the annual Black Tie Awards. The Awards turned 16 this year, and collected the most nominations ever – 186. The Awards are open to the entire community, not just Chamber members. With the support of the Cowichan Valley Artisans, the Awards added a new category this year - the Art in Business Award. Among the highlights of the evening is the presentation of the Lifetime Achiever Award to an individual who has consistently, and enduringly made a positive difference to the community. Adjudication is rigorous, with a team of judges and time-tested processes. Every nominator and nominee is contacted, interviewed and scores assigned. Finalists attend personal interviews. The results undergo an independent audit to confirm the winners, then kept secret and secure until the big night. And Black Tie organizers will make sure finalists get the red carpet treatment when the Awards are presented at a five-star banquet April 28. Says Interim Manager, Elizabeth Croft, “We pull out all the stops to honour the finalists and winners. They’ll enjoy a VIP reception, a beautiful collection of gifts, framed certificates, and a true red carpet entry”. With the support of the Awards’ media sponsorships, finalists and winners enjoy time in the spotlight. This year’s winners receive an original piece from glass artist Jo Ludwig, in honour of the new Art in Business Award. Chamber President Ranjit Dhami notes the Black Tie Awards give the community the opportunity to recognize local businesses. “The competition and publicity raise the profile of the nominees and finalists with their piers and customers. We should take great pride in everyone who is recognized. They all contribute something special to make Cowichan a great place to live and do business.”

rived home from a show in California. “They chose the second one I sent,” smiles Massey of her beautiful Asian-inspired garden design, measuring 66 by 64. Massey crafted the quilt in 2008, and it has been displayed several times in the valley. Three panels — teahouse, koi and oriental-gowned woman — spring from a symbolic garden scattered with blooms overlaying a diagonal criss-cross design. Hegglund belongs to a quilting group that meets weekly at Duncan’s Creative Quilting on York Road. “And I work two days a week so I can afford my addiction,” she said. The group scheduled to travel to Houston in November booked its trip before members knew of the selection of the three local quilts for the Canadian exhibit. They look forward to seeing the whole exhibition — and their quilts, say Hegglund and Massey.

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he Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society puts its heart into nurturing the area’s local music and art venues. The society, founded in 2000, became a registered Arts Council with the Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils in 2008. Chair Kathy Wachs said that although it promotes visual arts in the area, the group’s emphasis is on music. Its venue is the bandshell in Chemainus’ Waterwheel Park. “It’s a beautiful setting in Waterwheel Park — the rustic and covered band shell, grass for resting on and a playground for children, trees for shade, a welcoming environment for dogs, and often the show’s backdrop is a setting sun,” she said. Wachs is a busy local volunteer who was named Chemainus Volunteer of the Year in 2011. She indicated her work with the CVCAS board is fun and motivating. Although it has no of¿ce or gallery, the society’s endeavours focus on live, local performances. Also active are past chair Wes Everitt, vice-chair Bob Johns, secretary Karen Hopkins and treasurer Christina Godbolt. Directors

The Benefits of Belonging thing that sets us apart is that we have a local office,” The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce explains General Manager Jason Price. “Small business provides professional development, networking, people want local advisors.” advocacy, and cost savings on critical business By belonging to the Chamber, members leverage services. Chamber members access discounts on gas, numbers into influence. payroll services, advertising and “Businesses don’t always have more. The savings on insurance “Businesses don’t always the time to lobby, to sit on and credit card processing can committees, and deal with issues. exceed the cost of membership. have the time to lobby, to But when we come together as TD Merchants Services rates sit on committees, and deal a Chamber, collectively we can on credit card processing for advocate at the level of local, Chamber members are currently with issues. But when we provincial and, even the federal the lowest in Canada. come together as a Chamber, level,” says Dhami. And the Chamber insurance plan is the only choice for some collectively we can advocate The Chamber is proud of member involvement. Members small companies and consultants at the level of local, provincial present workshops, sharing because it will cover a staff of one – no company is too small and, even the federal level.” knowledge, promoting their business and developing new for Chamber coverage. The clientele. The Gourmet Gala coverage is comprehensive, committee produced a fantastic, expanded Gala affordable, and individualized – members are not this past October. And there’s fun to be had when limited to pre-packaged plans. Glen Naylor Financial Chamber members get together – catching up, Group administers the Chamber Insurance Plan in working together, and staying in-the-know at the core the Cowichan Valley. With four advisors in the office, of the business community. clients receive timely, personal service. “The main

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started to take part in the networking opportunities. “Anytime you can get in a room with incredible professionals on the top of their game in their own areas, and you are just around them, you are going to learn something. ... And the way networking works you can help each other out, use each other’s services. That’s one of the best decisions I’ve made - my networking choices. “ According to Chamber President Ranjit Dhami, Chamber networking opportunities are a key to Chamber membership. “That gives you a big beneﬁt, to be able to mix and mingle with like-minded people and potential customers.”

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y the way, did you hear: • Alana Elliott of Duncan’s Nonuttin’ Natural Foods is proud to say she’s feeding the stars. Elliott sent more than 500 granola bars and trail mix packs to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the recent Grammy Award Show in the hopes her gluten-free, allergy-safe products will soothe the sensitive palates of stars from Sir Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga. • Interested in checking out the Cowichan Music Festival? Programs are available at Duncan Music, 488 Trans-Canada Highway, Masque Dance on Sherman Road next to Carlson’s Dance and at Valley Vines to Wines in the Mill Bay Shopping Centre. Meanwhile Cowichan Music Festival instruments co-ordinator Barb Stone popped in to clarify that harps will be in St. John’s Church Feb. 25. • Lesley Fountain, local author of the recently published book The Passionate Life — Creativity, Connection and Community: Cowichan Valley Women Tell Their Stories hosted a Valentine’s Day combination book launch/art party at Lesley Zurrer’s Embellish Home Decor in Duncan. Taking part were many of the women focused in that book and its forthcoming sequel. • Among the readers during Saturday’s Vagina Monologues presentation at the Cowichan Theatre:

Name: Lee Masters Occupation: Wild Goos qigong instructor at the Rivendell yurt in Glenora Age: 58 Hometown: Bermuda If you get a chance go see: happythankyoumoreplease because it inspires gratitude Right now I am reading: Three Cups of Tea I’m listening to: marimba and mbira music At least once everyone should: take a dip in the Cowichan River Most people don’t know I: come from Bermuda Proudest or happiest moment: watching my three children ripen into wonderful adults Biggest fear: unnecessary difﬁculties coming between people and rupturing the unity If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: bring forward the beauty of the First Nations people Before I die: I want to deepen in my music and my qigong practice Words I live by: be healthy, be happy

Anne Brunet, former general manager of a performing arts centre in the north; stay-at-home mom Jessie Mann; and nurse Barbra Lee who cared for women and children with HIV in Namibia, Debbie Mann who works in retail, and Cynthia Pronick, who has been active in theatre for 30 years. • The Cowichan Valley Capitals have a new theme song and chant called Ignite The Ice. It was unveiled during the Feb. 11 B.C. Hockey League game at Cowichan Arena. The Richard Studio project, put together speci¿cally for the Capitals, features Ray Harvey on bass, Loren Halloran on organs, Andrew Mitchell on guitars. • Although Campbell River entrepreneur Elaine Popove fell short of gaining an acceptable offer on a recent episode of TV’s Dragons’ Den, the former Shawnigan Lake resident and business advisor Shannon Baikie did manage to expose her product Fashion-Aid — a liquid roll-on adhesive to keep clothing in place — on national TV. • Gail Mitchell is a volunteer with the new Cowichan Estuary Interpretative Nature Centre. They are looking for old photographs of how the estuary looked prior to development. To help, call Gail at 250-746-9916 or email beehaven@shaw.ca. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

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Old music news

McMahon to light it up with Cardiff

ON STAGE

For the past decade, Ladysmith’s Ryan McMahon has toured Canada 10 times. McMahon (left) plays Duncan Thursday with fresh news of ﬁve Vancouver Island Music Award nominations: Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Male Songwriter of the Year, Album of the Year for All Good Stories, and Music Video of the Year for One Way.

He’ll be joined by veteran Ontarian songwriter Craig Cardiff, whose Floods & Fires album has just been nominated for a Juno Award as Solo Roots and Traditional Album of the Year. They’ll play the Duncan Garage Showroom Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $18 in advance at Ten Old Books (250-715-1383) and $20 at the door.

If you want to know what kind of music was rocking Europe 600 or 700 years ago, check out the Continuum Consort Sunday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. at the Providence Farm Chapel. More at cowichannewsleader.com.

Review 16 years of Cow High at play Alumni showcase: Stage graduates return to raise money for school’s theatre department and trip to Edinburgh Fringe Festival Ann Andersen

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or 16 years, teachers Mike Moroz, former musical director Devan Bailey and choreographer Roz Roome worked together on shows produced by the theatre department at Cowichan Secondary School. They taught, rehearsed and directed literally hundreds of students through dozens of stage presentations. “There were tons of kids who went through the theatre department,” Moroz says. “They were amazing. Now they’re amazing doctors, dental hygienists, actors, and so on — great community members,” he enthuses. And an upcoming showcase involving former students demonstrates how the theatre program is continuing and growing at the school, observes Moroz. Next week’s Alumni Showcase — 16 years of Play at Duncan Travelodge presents former students who will showcase their talents and the skills they learned in the Cow High theatre department. Says Cow High principal Charlie Coleman: “Cowichan Secondary has a rich history of supporting the arts, including the performing arts. “We are very excited to reconnect with alumni, both students and staff, who have played a role in those dramatic and musical productions,” he says. “The kids are coming on their time, “I want my stutaking time from their dents to learn the working schedules,” explains Moroz. importance of The ¿rst musitheatre and how cal produced by the Moroz, Bailey, Roome it contributes to threesome was Cabadeveloping com- ret in 1997. In the showcase, munities.” 1997 Cow High graduate Samantha Currie, now with Chemainus Theatre, will sing Cabaret and Maybe Next Time from that show. Currie says she had already made theatre a big part of her life and was very happy to continue growing as a performer throughout my three years at Cowichan secondary.

Espeseth

You can get a peek at Flora Ware’s talent when she plays Duncan on Friday.

“As (Cabaret’s) Sally Bowles, I worked alongside a very talent group of students and teachers,” she says. After graduation, Currie studied music and theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. “I now, very happily, make my living as a actress.” Says Currie: “Theatre and ¿ne arts in schools helps those without a voice ¿nd not only themselves but a better way to communicate their feelings and emotions. “Expanding the theatre department will only yield more talent and a greater understanding and love of the arts.” UVic student Perri Espeseth was a part of the theatre program from 2004 to 2006 and had roles in Chicago and Red Hot and Cole. “These productions were instrumental in developing my leadership skills and con¿dence,” she says. “I got to work with my best friends on some of the most challenging and exciting music and drama, and I learned how important theatre is for emotional and physical expression. “Theatre teaches you how to work hard while still having the time of your life.” In the showcase, Espeseth will perform Roxie Hart from Chicago and one other number. Soon to graduate with a BFA in theatre, Espeseth plans on becoming a high school teacher. “I want my students to learn the importance of theatre and how it contributes to developing communities, expressing beliefs and most importantly developing social skills by having fun with peers,” she explains. Altogether there will be 17 numbers, Moroz says. “We’ve done Anne of Green Gables, Annie, Red Hot and Cole, Steel Pier, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee.” According to Moroz, there will be selections from every show. “This showcase is an opportunity to get together, and it’s a reminder of the fun times we had together.” “Theatre is a program that needs to continually support itself,” Moroz stresses. “We try to generate enough revenue through our shows. This (alumni showcase) is one of the ways we’re doing that.” Some of the money raised will help Moroz and about two dozen Cow High actors Ày to

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Perri Espeseth rocked them as Roxie Hart in Chicago back in 2005. She will reprise music from that role in Cow High’s Alumni Showcase Feb. 25. Edinburgh later this year to perform The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee during the city’s renowned International Fringe Festival. “As we celebrate the past, we also look forward to a time (hopefully sooner rather than later) when our performing arts program can be showcased in an all-new venue within a new Cowichan secondary,” says Coleman. “We like to dream big.”

The Duncan school is the ¿rst in B.C. to be invited to the prestigious Scottish festival. Your ticket What: Cowichan secondary school Alumni Showcase — 16 Years of Play When: Feb 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Duncan Travelodge Tickets: $30 (includes drink) at Cowichan secondary school front of¿ce

Hip jazz singer to be a-Ware of making her return to downtown Duncan

lora Ware managed to attract close to a full house for a Duncan Garage show about a year ago. So organizers are hoping for a repeat during her return this weekend. Hip jazz and original soul/pop, are the words used to describe the sound wrought by the Vancouver-based singer and keyboardist, who performs backed with smooth guitar and bass

grooves. “Pinning down a label on Flora Ware is a dif¿cult task,” her promo material states. “Retro torch singer, piano pop balladeer, sultry jazz diva, Ms. Ware’s sound and style is as multifaceted and intriguing as her lifelong background in performance. “This triple-threat reÀects her breadth of experience in her live concerts, which have

drawn comparisons to Norah Jones, Sade, and Vancouver Island’s own jazz icon, Diana Krall.” Joining her for this concert is John MacArthur on guitar, and Sam Shoichet on bass. The show begins at 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance at Ten Old Books, or $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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featured guest at the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, 6 p.m. at Amuse Bistro in Unsworth Vineyard, 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road. Cost $40.

Bratz Unplugged: Musical brothers Todd and Jeff Smiley play rock and folk-blues favourites Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Cobblestone Pub, downtown Cobble Hill. No cover.

Ron Rosewood: the local romance author will give a free reading from his new book Melissa’s Wish List, 6:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Regional Library Cowichan branch, 2687 James St. Duncan. For information, call 250-746-7661 ext 5

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Crimes of the Heart By Beth Henly Directed by Keith and Cynthia Digby Auditions will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd., Duncan. No scenes will be distributed in advance. Auditioners will receive their scenes at the audition and will be given direction and time to work on them prior to reading.

Required: 4 women, 2 men ages 25-35. For more information call 250-743-6462

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Revival: country music from Victoria originals and covers in a two-steppin’ dancers’ delight, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10, or three for $25. Call 250-324-2245. Niomi Pearson

All Shook Up: a rock ‘n’ roll musical comedy following a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in, introducing her to romance, rebellion and rock ‘n roll. Running until April 7 at the Chemainus Theatre Festival. Call 250246-9820 for ticket info.

Event auctioneer and co-organizer David Hatchman takes bids on a wood-carved mirror and keeps the audience entertained during the sold-out Wendy-Aid Beer and Burger Night Sunday at Mount Brenton Golf Club. Community members came together to help Chemainus resident Wendy Gurney, whose husband Kurt Stewart recently died due to sudden terminal gastric cancer. The Beer and Burger Night included live and silent auctions, as well as a 50/50 draw, which brought in more than $800 (the winner chose to donate his half back to the cause). The total funds raised during the fundraiser came in a little more than $7,000. Donations are still appreciated and can be given online at www.wendy-aid.com or by making a donation at any CIBC under the Kurt Stewart Memorial Account. The Colours of the Rainbow: a fun fair fundraiser games, silent auction, a food rafﬂe and more fun for the whole

family, 4 to 7 p.m. at Cobble Hill School, 3642 Learning Way, Cobble Hill. Call 250733-2307. Medley Cafe: Bring your instrument or voice, or just come and listen. Piano available. Fun for all ages, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Church, 486 Jubilee St, Duncan. Call 250 746-2326.

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Saturday Shelly Dubois Trio: country music all the way through, originals weaved with the standards as though they were the same, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246. Reading Tails: Children age 6 to 10 can register for a free 20-minute reading session with a furry friend from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Dec. 3 at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, Cowichan Branch. Call 250-7467661 ext. 5 for more.

Sunday Aspects of Love: St. Michael’s Presents soprano Alison Nystrom and pianist Betty Suderman exploring the Aspects of Love in the company of Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Bellini and others, 2 p.m., Heritage St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door from a variety of valley locations, or by calling 250748-8383. Youth Dress Rehearsal: if you are under 16 and want to perform, bring your instrument (there is a piano here) or a CD or iPod with your songs (maximum three) and take to the stage, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $5. Call 250-748-7246.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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HELEN CLAUDIA DUTCH June 5, 1929 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 12, 2012 Helen left us peacefully surrounded by her family after sharing a lifetime of love and laughter with everyone she knew. She will be well remembered for her love of animals and the amazing artistry she put into her painting, crafting, cooking and ďŹ&#x201A;ower arranging. Helen also loved spending time in the outdoors while RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ing with her friends from the Good Sam Club. Her patience, love and giving spirit meant she could never pass by a charity rafďŹ&#x201A;e without buying a few, but would never look to see if she won because it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. She leaves behind the love of her life husband Harold, her brother, her children, grandchildren and countless friends far and wide who loved her. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers send donations to Cowichan Hospice Society or the SPCA. Friends are invited join the family on Monday, February 27 from 12noon to 3pm at the Chemainus Legion.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901 COWICHAN SECONDARY DRY GRAD COMMITTEE asks for your bottle/can recycling donations. Please recycle at Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot on Norcross Rd under the name Cowichan Senior Secondary Dry Grad 2012. Thank you in advance for your donations!!!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate Of ROGER ERIC STANYER, Deceased, Date of Death: December 29, 2011. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having a claim against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executrix, CONSTANCE GERALDINE STANYER, c/o her solicitor, MICHAEL G. COLEMAN, Q.C. of the ďŹ rm of COLEMAN FRASER WHITTOME LEHAN, Barristers and Solicitors, 202 - 58 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M4, 250-748-1013 on or before March 15, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of BEVERLY ANN OLSON, Deceased. Date of death: October 29, 2011. NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that Creditors and others having a claim against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executrix, HEATHER LOUISE CAMERON, c/o her solicitor, MICHAEL G. COLEMAN, Q.C. of the ďŹ rm of COLEMAN FRASER WHITTOME LEHAN, Barristers and Solicitors, #202- 58 Station Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1M4, (Telephone 250748-1013) on or before March 30, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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FARRELL, Liam Joseph July 10, 1987 - January 26, 2012 It is with great sorrow that we anounce Liamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden and tragic passing. He leaves behind to mourn parents Shaun and Susan Farrell, sisters Amanda Farrell-Low (Oakley), Erin Gwenn Farrell, Grandma Betty Farrell, and several aunts, uncles and cousins, good friends, and his loyal dog Dilly. A service and celebration of life were held in Victoria. Many thanks to all who attended and helped us to get through this terrible time. We will always love you, Liam Joseph

FRASER, Ruby E. April 20, 1941 - January 28, 2012 Survived by husband David, daughter Mary (Vince), grandchildren Adam & Ashley. Ruby lived for 40 years in Chemainus and moved to Maple Ridge four years ago, where she passed away. Ruby touched many lives. She was an extension of her loving husband and he of her. Along with volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society for 25 years, including acting as President, Ruby loved every moment she spent with the children at Camp Goodtimes - doling out as many hugs as the children needed. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. I do not wish for you to cry, nor feel sad, My pain is gone and I am Free!

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CROCKART, Sharon Aileen (Sinclair) Sharon passed away suddenly on February 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband Tom, children Ron (Sharon) Crockart, Shelly (Rob) Karadontis, grandchildren Robyn, Amanda, Rachel and Adam, great-grandchildren Keyona, Brayden and Chloe. My heart never felt so much pain, the sky came together and dropped lots of rain. You were in my life for the longest time; now that you're gone your memories remain. Your beautiful smile, the sound of your laugh, your heart of gold. I'll sure miss your gentle warm hugs; you're with God now. He set you free. We will never forget you Nana, may you rest in peace. We love you so much. Written by Robyn.

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BRUCE: Tom December 29, 1930 - February 2, 2012 Dad left us quietly, surrounded by family at home as was his wish. Dad lost his other half, our mom Terry in 1989, there wasn't a day went by that he didn't say he missed her, we hope they are together now. Survived by his family here in the Cowichan Valley as well as relatives in Scotland, America, Thailand and Australia. Dad was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and would go on to serve in the Royal Air Force at Malta and the Suez Canal. He attended Stowe College achieving his electrician's papers in 1960 and declined an offered contract to join a professional football team, starting his electrical career instead. The Bruces' immigrated to Canada in 1968, coming to the Valley in 1971. Dad worked for BC Hydro till his retirement in 1989. Dad relished the title of Grampa and enjoyed his two Grandkids beyond measure. An avid traveller, he made friends all over the world that he kept in touch with for decades. Dad coached his grandsons soccer team and played well into his late sixties. Cycling, golďŹ ng, hiking, lawn bowling, swimming and watching hockey all were things dad enjoyed. Dads friendly demeanour and sense of humour were epic and will be missed by all who had the good fortune to meet him. Please join us between 1 - 4 pm, March 10th, 2012 at Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club located at the end of ďŹ rst street in Duncan for a cuppa and some memories.

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Thank You & Congratulations Katie & Casey for presenting us with two adorable valentine’s, Adam Cole and Samara Dezerea. With love to all Granma Christine & Grandpa Murray

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

PERSONALS

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

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). WIDOWED 63 year old retired physically ﬁt man seeking a lady the same age, for friendship & commitment. I love camping, walking, ﬁshing, and dogs. Reply to File A 961, c/o the News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

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Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

CITY OF Yellowknife Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualiﬁcations. Submit resumes by February 29, 2012, quoting competition 602-107U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867)669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneﬁts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

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

SPEND YOUR hours working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ excitement! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Feb. 25th & March 31st courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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

Belfor Property Restoration is looking for a full time receptionist. Word and Excel skills are necessary coupled with the ability to multi-task as well will have excellent communication skills both written and oral. You must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Resumes accepted until 4:30 pm, February 29, 2012. Please deliver resume with references to #2 3012 Boys Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4 or fax (250)-7460218 Central Tel Ltd is hiring copper and ﬁbre optic cable slicers. Experience preferred but would be willing to train the right applicant. Apply by email to centraltel@shaw.ca or by fax to 250-701-0530

HELP WANTED

Summer Intern

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

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

ofﬁce@cowichannewsleader.com

with File # A965 in the subject line.

MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

GO TO your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. Heavy Equipment Certiﬁcate program - Less than one year apprenticeship opportunity. Hands-on training. Safety courses. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca.

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

C&E ROAD Builders is accepting resumes for hoe operators. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca.

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

C&E ROAD Builders is seeking an experienced driller blaster. Minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume 250-956-4888 or email employment@lemare.ca. DAIRY FARM in Duncan looking for milker with exp. PT or FT. Phone (250)748-9398 or email resume to riverwater@shaw.ca. DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

SHAWNIGAN LAKE 354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (42 papers)

*all paper counts are approximates

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250-746-4471

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiﬁed two way radio technician. Candidates will be considered with IT experience. Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

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, February 22, 2012

HELP WANTED FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Full time @ 35 hrs/week Qualifications: Post secondary training in counselling or social work. Thorough knowledge of resources in the Cowichan Valley. Good writing skills and computer skills. Ability to keep statistical information and orderly files. Commitment to person wellness. Valid Drivers licence and safe reliable vehicle. Preference will be given to qualified persons of Aboriginal ancestry. Duties: Provide support for Aboriginal families. Provide individual counselling. Facilitate parenting groups. Work from strength based approach. Develop case plans and set goals based on needs of clients. Liaise with organizations on behalf of the clients. Assist clients in exploration and identifying problematic areas of their lives. Referrals based on clients needs. Report to proper authorities when protection issues are identified. Deadline: March 9, 2012 @ 4:00 PM. Submit resume and cover letter with current references to: Laura Belle Elliott - FSW Coordinator, Hiiye`yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society. P.O. Box 1015, Duncan B.C. V9L 3Y2 or drop off at: #1065462 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, B.C. JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

LADYSMITH & CHEMAINUS Times Colonist route Available.

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

Call 250-751-1644 LINE COOK required for the Oak & Carriage Pub. Minimum at least 3 years experience. Call Gerry or Lloyd at 250-746-4144 for interview.

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HELP WANTED QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN or 3rd year apprentice plumber for full time employment for service work, renovations and new construction. Please fax resume to (250)748-3358, Carl Mellings Plumbing Ltd, Duncan, BC

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

Shawnigan Lake 250-743-2217

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

MEDICAL/DENTAL P/T DENTAL Receptionist for busy Duncan family practice, with min 1 yr experience. Fax resume + refs to 250-748-6766 email: duncandmd@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CARPENTER – EXPERIENCED Local construction company requires experienced carpenter. Applicants must have valid BC drivers license and own hand tools. Hourly rate will be based on experience & qualiﬁcations. Submit resume with wage expectation & reference contact information to: File #A966, Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, 1-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, B.C., V9L 6W4

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEALTH PRODUCTS

LEGAL SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2 POSITIONS available for Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics. In town and camp. Please email resume to: js29bd@shaw.ca or fax to 250-248-5410.

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

VOLUNTEERS

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LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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

Call Raymond (250)815-0211

HEALTH PRODUCTS GET PAID to lose weight. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. J o a n n a @ m e r t o n t v. c a . www.mertontv.ca.

ANNUAL STOREWIDE SALE. Full month of February. Highway Antique Emporium, Hwy #1 @ Chemainus. Daily 10am-5pm, 36 dealers, 5200 sq ft. Discounts ranging to 35% off.

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

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

AUCTIONS Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, ﬁltration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

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

Change the energy of your life. All of life comes to me with ease, joy & glory! How can it get better than that?

GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

ONE tool, ONE process ONE hour

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PETS

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MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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

PETS

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! 2006 Honda CBR 600RR6 Limited Edition motorcycle, NAD stereo system, Samsung 32” LCD, 34” Leather motorcycle pants, U-Boat belly boat, mini bar fridge. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

FRIENDLY FRANK

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE CHEST freezer, $25. 2 new unique dolls, $25/each. (250)715-0894.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

DRY FIR FIREWOOD for sale. Split & delivered. $200 cord. (250)510-0412.

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TOOLS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FIR and CEDAR ﬁrewood for sale, $195 cord. Phone 250749-4180 SEASONED DRY FIR, split, delivered, cut to length, $200 delivered, Ladysmith to Mill Bay. (250)597-3760

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

PLUMBING

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

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

WESTCOAST FOUNTAINS

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

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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

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

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

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646 www.westcoastfountains.ca

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

CARPENTRY

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

STUCCO/SIDING

A1 Hauling/Delivery GARDENING

PAVING/SEAL/COATING

250-510-4745 Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris Small Moving Jobs Welcome

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Highway Asphalt Sealer

Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

Free Demonstration

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup

(oil based industrialized) Commercial & Residential Parking lots, driveways, any size, surface prepped and spray sealed.

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

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

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

60-70% off while stock lasts! For further info please call

(250) 510-0446 and get your free demo today!!

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

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

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

2 BDRM apt located in Tansor Industrial Park, F/S, W/D, elec/gas heat, large sundeck, N/P. Avail now. $800. 250701-1914 or (250)701-1919

MEADES CREEK- 2 bdrm suite, lrg yrd, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, lndry. $575. Call (250)210-0756. One bedroom in Duncan. $650 per month. Non-smoker. 3 References & damage deposit required. Front apartment above Island Mediquip next to 49th grocery store. (250)748-0190

LAKE COW. Reno’d 5 bdrm home (or 2 sep. suites). WD, garage, woodstove, $1400. + utils. 1-250-220-2099.

MILL BAY, 1/2 block from Thrifty’s, 1 bdrm, level entry, F/S & W/D, $850/m incl’s basic cable & hydro, Avail Mar 1st. 250-743-9828, 250-710-0653

2-BDRM WATERFRONT apt., Cow. Bay / Cherry Point area. Quiet, cat ok. $750./mo. Avail now. Brian (250)715-8875. 2 SUITES in 4 plex on Askew Creek, near high school. HUGE 2 bedroom $1200. Smaller 1 bedroom $585. No smoking, but pets okay. Call Tiffany to view, 250-416-0112 $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).

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOMES WANTED

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CROFTON, BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, ground level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, patio, $650/mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250) 416-0053 after 6pm. CROFTON- 2 bdrm, bright, in suite lndry, parking. (Immed) $780 + utils. 250-210-0756. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $625 & $700. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)748-3729

NAPLES FLORIDA area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

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

RENTALS

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm condo, avail. Mar. 1st, 5 appls, quiet responsible, N/S. Close to all ammens. $850/mo + util’s. N/P please. Call (250)748-5509.

DUNCAN: 55+ condo, clean, bright, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, gas F/P, storage, secure level entry, walk to shopping, small pet ok. $795. Call (250)746-5669. DUNCANAvailable now! Clean 1 bdrm+ den, in suite W/D, F/S, D/W. N/S. Small pet negotible. Suits responsible tenant(s). References required. $725. (250)746-7389. DUNCAN in town, avail Mar 1st., quiet 2 bdrm apt. 6 appliances, $900-$950. 250-2466626 or 250-746-4016 LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

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

1 & 2 bdrm, 5 appl, balcony, Southern exp, pet considered, $650-$850. 250-746-5049 1 BDRM suite w/private trance, veranda, heritage central location; suit one son, n/p, n/s; $675.00 all 250-746-4583

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

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

3200 sq.ft. Commerical Building for Lease. Excellent exposure Located by a busy intersection on Alberni Hwy, Extra Large 14ft x 20ft roll up doors, locked compound. $1,800.00 per month 250-954-9547 AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

COTTAGES DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cabin, F/S, W/D, $600/mo + util. 10 min south of town. 250-746-4308 MILL BAY 1 bedroom cabin $750/mth includes hydro. 250715-6502

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

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Field lacrosse: Provincial Tier 2 playoffs showcase the abilities of Lightning players Don Bodger

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id-Island Under 12 Lightning concluded a spectacular season with a bronze medal in the Tier 2 ¿eld lacrosse championships at the University of Victoria. It was a memorable weekend for the players, coaches and parents involved. A torrential downpour was endured Saturday morning but the sun shone to brighten up the bronze medal game Sunday. The U12s didn’t win a game at the provincials last year and have never gone farther than this. “This was truly a team achievement — every player was a major contributor to the season and this weekend,’’ noted head coach Dan Cleemoff. “We had a great bunch of parents that in sport never seem to get the recognition they deserve. They all made the effort to arrange their schedules to get the boys to games and practices, helped in set-up and tear-down during games and helped with equipment and scorekeeping.’’ Manager Teri Zunti was the backbone of the team in logistics and communications. The Lightning nipped Valley Attack 10-9 in the bronze medal game on four goals by Adam Fulton, three from Brayden Zunti and singles by Patrick Little and Kyle Wells. Fulton also picked up an assist and Colton Lidstone was the MVP. Game one ended in a 13-3 loss to Delta. MVP Trey Cleemoff had two goals and Brayden Zunti added the other. Zunti, Fulton and Max Kennedy collected assists. The Lightning overwhelmed Oceanside 18-4 in the second game, as Fulton (5) and Brayden Zunti (3) led the goal-scoring. Caleb Nordstrom (2), Little (2), Jaeden Ashbee, Colin Jeffrey, MVP Logan Hammerer, Kennedy, Devyn Zunti and Eamonn Roberts scored the other goals. Cleemoff and Fulton each had two assists. The Lightning won game three over Coquitlam Adanacs 3 10-6. Fulton scored four goals, Brayden Zunti added three and Lidstone, Little and Cleemoff had singles. Fulton and Brayden Zunti each collected two assists while Cleemoff and Lidstone had one apiece. Goalie Parker Teufel was the MVP and played exceptionally well throughout the tournament. The Lightning lost the crossover game 8-5 to Coquitlam Adanacs 2 8-5, with all ¿ve goals from Fulton. “As a team collectively, they bought into and believed and executed our team philosophies and system that I and my co-coaches addressed all season,’’ noted Dan Cleemoff. “We really came together as a team and weekends like this embed lifelong memories.’’ The U14 Tier 2 Lightning had the strongest pool and lost all three games despite its best efforts — 10-0 to New West, 16-2 to Vancouver and 7-3 to Burnaby. Dallas McLaughlin (U14) and Kennedy (U12) won Fair Play awards.

Titans on the ropes Don Bodger

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he Mill Bay Rec Hockey League’s regular-season champions are on the ropes in the playoffs. The Titans must win tonight at 9 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena against the Cowboys in order to advance in the playoff round robin. The Titans are currently bringing up the rear at 0-3. The Bruins are 3-0, the Buccaneers 2-1, the Hawks 2-2 and the Cowboys 1-2 ahead of the Titans. The Titans topped the regular season standings with 34 points, one better than the Hawks who were seeking their ¿rst title. The Bucs had more wins to beat out the Bruins for third after both tied with 29 points and the Cowboys brought up the rear with 15. Tanner Wiersma of the Hawks won the scoring title with 62 points, the ¿rst time in eight years someone other than a Titans’ player has done it. Rob Wakelin of the Titans was the top-scoring defenceman for the fourth time in ¿ve years. Dan Currie of the Hawks was the goals against average leader.

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Trekking for transplants plans in place

Games a family affair Doubling up: Brothers and sisters represent island zone

Cross-Canada ride: Evans and Milsom hope to make a difference Don Bodger

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ixteen top young athletes from the valley will be in Vernon this week for the B.C. Winter Games. The group includes three sets of siblings. The Henderson brothers — Paul and Timothy — of Mill Bay will be in the curling competition. Freestyle skiing competition includes Duncan’s Heard brothers — Riley and Todd. And the Crowley girls — Casey and Nicole — of Cobble Hill are involved in netball. Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club members going to the games include Hayley Baker of Mill Bay and Duncan’s Micaylla Broadway. The Cowichan Bowmen Archery Club is sending Celic Browning of Mill Bay and Tristan Panke of Cobble Hill, accompanied by head coach Bill Sampson. Madison Allen of Duncan and Shawnigan Lake’s Cierra Paisley are on the female zone hockey team. Judo participants include: Duncan’s Andrew Clark and Jonathan Lukas. Rounding out the list are: Duncan’s Anneliese McNish in biathlon and Lucas Hols in karate.

ibby Evans and Daman Milsom are going to great lengths — the length of the entire country, in fact — to raise funds and awareness for the Transplant Research Foundation of B.C. Evans 24, was Cowichan Secondary School’s Athlete of the Year in 2005 and Milsom, also 24, who’s from Kelowna, formerly played hockey in the valley with the Cowichan Valley Capitals. They’re teaming up to make a bike trek across Canada, departing May 31 from Cape Spear, Newfoundland and ending — if everything goes according to plan and on schedule — Sept. 15 in Victoria. Cycling will be a bit of a departure for both of them. “It’s quite out of the blue,’’ said Evans. “I de¿nitely was more into soccer

and rugby throughout and he’s obviously been into hockey.’’ A couple of circumstances started the two athletes thinking about such a lofty goal. The state of Kibby’s dad Barry’s health was the main motivating factor. “My dad got put on the active transplant list in March after he was diagnosed with liver cancer,’’ said Evans. At the beginning of December, Barry, who turns 60 in May, received a transplant. “He was very, very sick,’’ said Kibby Evans. “I’m not sure he’d be here today if it wasn’t for the transplant. “It’s de¿nitely a process, the recovery. They still have to live in Vancouver, approximately three months, because there’s so many doctor’s appointments.’’ Attending the wedding of another former Capital, Craig Parkinson, and Kaili Smith really got Evans

First place on the line at The Log The plane truth: Cutting Sooke down to size will make Div. 1 soccer title a reality Don Bodger

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og on to www.cowichannewsleader.com today to ¿nd out how Cowichan LMG Pringle made out during its Div. 1 Island Soccer League game Tuesday night at The Log against Sooke. A victory there in the make-up game would give Cowichan the league crown and provide a ¿tting conclusion to a great regular season for the team. The only intangible was the ¿eld conditions. “It’s going to be terrible,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “I saw it Friday night.’’ Cowichan continued its march toward locking up ¿rst place Saturday at Victoria’s Bear Mountain complex by adding to Juan de Fuca’s misery with a 6-0 victory. Juan de Fuca lost its ¿rst game of the season, won 1-0 over Nanaimo United and then went down to 16 straight league losses. Ironically, Nanaimo United just dismantled Juan de Fuca 15-1 last week, but Martin didn’t see the point in inÀicting the same sort of damage. He made ¿ve lineup changes at halftime. “We just kept the ball and moved it around,’’ Martin said. “We had tons of chances and their goalie actually played well. “It was played in good spirits. They worked hard. They actually played harder against us than (Div. 2) Castaways did. They were underpowered, undermanned.’’ Ryan Andre scored a natural hat trick in the ¿rst half for Cowichan, with Brad Archibald making it 4-0 at

halftime. Stew Barker and Matt Arnett added goals in the second half. “Everybody got lots of playing time,’’ said Martin. Div. 2 Cowichan United moved its league game to Salt Spring Island Saturday due to the closure of the Cowichan Sportsplex ¿eld. Salt Spring won 2-1, with Stevan Zorich scoring the lone goal for Cowichan. United ¿nished the 18-game league schedule with a .500 record of 7-7-4 record for 25 points, good for a tie for fourth in the standings. Powell River and Lakehill could pass United, depending on make-up games. Both Cowichan teams are also back in Jackson Cup action Saturday. LMG is at Div. 2 Salt Spring and United hosts Powell River at the Sportsplex.

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Pedal power will push Kibby Evans and Daman Milsom on their long-distance journey. Evans, below, will deÄnitely have her dad in mind on the trip. as I am still spending a lot of time at the rink,’’ noted Milsom, who’s now playing U.S. college hockey at St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. “Hockey has been keeping me in decent shape so far but once our season ends, I’m going to have to hit the bike and get used to long hours on the saddle. “We have never done anything like this before so we’re just going to take it a little more than $10,000 one kilometre at a time and from a turnout of 300 enjoy the ride. I’m excited people. Another one is for the challenge.’’ planned for May 26 before A fundraising dance on the pair departs. New Year’s Eve at the “We’re hoping for 300 Eagles Hall started the for the next one as well,’’ campaign rolling, raising said Evans.

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and Milsom into a serious planning mode to make more organ donors come forward and create awareness about transplants. “Initially we talked about how amazing it would be to do something like biking across Canada,’’ noted Milsom. “We both thought that if we were to do such a thing, we would have to raise money/awareness for a cause. After hearing about Kibby’s father’s battle with liver issues, we both agreed to raising funds for research and raising awareness for organ transplantation.’’ The goal is to raise $50,000 for the Transplant Research Foundation and encourage 10,000 Canadians to become registered organ donors. The pair has set up a Facebook page and a website at www.trekking4transplants.ca where people can make donations and ¿nd out much more information. Evans said they welcome hearing from others, “if anyone is willing to share their story and to help people going through similar things.’’ The trek is drawing near and Evans and Milsom have to start thinking about getting prepared. “I honestly haven’t been able to put many hours on the bike training right now

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Caps shaping up for the playoffs Close to clinching: Five of the last six league games at home will be a good gauge for the team Don Bodger

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owichan Valley Capitals are close to of¿cially clinching a playoff spot in the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal Conference and they really don’t care who they play in the ¿rst round. Just being in the top four of the eight-team conference is satisfaction enough for a job well done to get to this stage as the regular season winds down. “We want to go out of the season on a positive note,’’ said Caps’ defenceman Troy Paterson, who scored the lone goal in a 4-1 loss to the Express Saturday in Coquitlam. “We want to feel good about our game. “We don’t really care who we play (in the playoffs). We can contend and beat any team that’s up there.’’ “You control what you can and you move forward,’’ said Caps’ associate coach Jim Ingram. “You look after the things you can

look after. “We’ve been good on the road for the most part. We’ve got to get a good feel around us and a more cohesive unit.’’ Paterson got the Caps off to a great start in Coquitlam at the 30-second mark on a setup from Brett Knowles. “I just one-timed it, a slapshot,’’ Paterson said. “That was it from there on in.’’ Coquitlam has given the Caps all sorts of problems during meetings late in the season. “I don’t know what the issue is,’’ said Paterson. “We certainly need to get up for those games. That’s the team that’s pretty close to us in the standings.’’ “Special teams has caused us some problems there,’’ said Ingram. “Even in the Langley game we’re giving up power play goals and not getting the job done.’’ The Caps beat the Rivermen 6-4 in Langley Friday, but gave up two goals on their only two shorthanded situations of the game. Keyler Bruce had a big game with two

goals and two assists. Bruce, Paterson, goalie Derek Dun and Darrin Robak are the only players currently on the roster who were with the Caps when they ¿nished last and missed the playoffs last season. “There was a whole different mentality right from the training camp,’’ said Paterson. “It just felt different and way better.’’ Surrey currently leads the conference with 73 points while Powell River has 72, the Caps are at 69 and Coquitlam holds down fourth with 66. The Nanaimo Clippers are ¿fth with 55, but can only ¿nish with as many as 71 points if they win their remaining eight games which is unlikely to happen. The Caps aren’t about to rest on their laurels and will ¿nally put a brutal schedule from the last few weeks behind them to ¿nish with ¿ve of the last six games at home. “The nice thing is we’ve got a week here of practice,’’ said Ingram. “We’ll get to work and start correcting some things.’’ Vernon plays here Friday and the Caps host Langley Saturday.

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Islanders possess plenty of provincial experience Don Bodger

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Good luck charm: This playoff stuff is old hat for Conner Morgan

he Kerry Park Islanders won’t be favoured in their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff series against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, but it doesn’t bother them. The Islanders actually have more signi¿cant playoff experience they hope will make the difference in the best-of-seven series that started Tuesday in Courtenay. Game two is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena before the teams return to Courtenay Saturday. The Peterson boys — Cole and Kyle — both played on last season’s championship Peninsula team and Josh Garneau also brings provincial playoff experience to the Islanders’ lineup. But Conner Morgan is clearly the good luck charm, having been to the provin-

cial tournament three times in Junior B — twice with Oceanside and once with Fernie. “If you’ve got him on your team, you’re going to provincials,’’ said Islanders’ coach Brad Scafe. “We don’t have that excuse of not having the experience and knowing what it takes to get there.’’ When you factor in the quality of players like captain Cole Thomson and the explosiveness he brings, Scafe is actually feeling pretty good about the matchup with Comox Valley. “We’ve played them pretty well for the most part all year,’’ said Scafe. “We’ll have our full lineup against them which we haven’t had all year. We’ll have everybody ready to go. I think, now, if our guys put in the effort we can win.’’

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Conner Morgan is a dangerous man around the net and he’s also got loads of provincial tournament experience.

Thomson had his motor running in high gear, picking up nine points in two games — a 6-5 loss Friday to the Storm at Campbell River and a 7-1 victory over the Peninsula Panthers Saturday at Kerry Park Arena — that brought the Islanders’ regular season to a close. “Him, alone, doing that we’re going to win more than we lose,’’ said Scafe. The Islanders ¿nished sixth in the league, thus the match-up with No. 3 Comox Valley. No. 1 Victoria receives a ¿rst-round bye while No. 2 Saanich faces No. 7 Campbell River and No. 4 Oceanside meets No. 5 Peninsula. Scafe sees the consistent contribution of Victoria’s older players as a big reason for the Cougars’ success this season. “It’s time for our guys to do the same thing,’’ he said.

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Scafe feels if the Islanders can get some momentum going in the ¿rst round, anything can happen. “We’re coming together,’’ he said. “I think for us this year it’s better that all our series are going to be on the road. We play, for some reason, better on the road.’’ The Islanders dug themselves a 5-0 hole in Campbell River before storming back. They had a full 10 minutes left to tie it after closing within a goal, but couldn’t complete the comeback. Thomson collected a hat trick and one assist while Clay Carson had three assists. Eric Mansueti and Chase Jackson-Puff scored the other Islanders’ goals. The Islanders blew Peninsula away with four goals in the ¿rst period and three in the third. Thomson tallied ¿ve assists and Carson posted two goals and two assists. Morgan (2), Cole Peterson, Alex Milligan and Travis Oickle rounded out the scoring.

Juliana Price Cowichan Heat Under 16 Gold girls’ soccer team coach Rick Archbold never has to worry about the left wing position. Juliana Price is a fixture there. “I never put anyone else there,’’ Archbold said. “She does such a good job.’’ Price, 15, a Grade 10 student at Frances Kelsey Secondary, provided some heroics for the team in a recent game. She scored in the late stages of overtime off a free kick that allowed the Heat to beat Gorge on penalty kicks in Provincial B Cup play for its first win of the season. “I think we really worked as a team,’’ Price said of that game. “It was definitely exciting.’’ Soccer’s always been a passion for Price since she started playing at the age of five. “She has a very good soccer sense,’’ Archbold added. “She loves the game, too.’’ Don Bodger

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Seven medals for Dynamics gymnasts during North Shore meet

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Seven is the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club’s lucky number. Seven provincial level athletes from the club combined for seven medals during the North Shore Invitational meet. Three medals were gold, as the Dynamics continued to excel on the provincial scene. Darby McIntyre started the Dynamics in

Brentwood hot under pressure Don Bodger

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verything fell into place for the Brentwood College senior boys’ AA basketball team in the South Island tournament, but not for Shawnigan Lake School. Brentwood marched to the title with three straight wins, although one of the games was in doubt at halftime and the ¿nal went down to the wire before being decided by a single point. Despite playing on its home court, Shawnigan had a heartbreaking loss in the semi¿nal that set the stage for the team to miss out on an island tournament berth following a second crushing defeat. Intense drama unfolded Friday and Saturday when the eight-team ¿eld was narrowed to four fairly evenly-matched teams after ¿rst-round blowouts Thursday. Brentwood destroyed Esquimalt 78-18 and Shawnigan blitzed Paci¿c Christian 70-26 in opening games. Then things got interesting. Brentwood had a terrible second quarter against Lambrick Park and was outscored 19-7 at one stage to trail at halftime. But the Brentwood boys came alive in the second half on the strength of some intense halfcourt pressure and completely turned the game around, outscoring Lambrick Park 25-1 at one stage en route to a 63-48 victory. Brentwood coach Blake Gage made the necessary changes at halftime to get his team back on track. “Mr. Gage told us we needed to step it up defensively,’’ said Brentwood player Jordan Charles. The strategy worked and Lambrick Park turned the ball over many times while missing

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among the Tyro 2 2001 group while Sasha Barnes, pictured, accompanied her onto the podium with a bronze. Heidi Doner got into the medal act with a silver on the vault. The Bailey sisters also did well in their events. Rebeca had a fourth on the vault and Trystinna placed seventh on the ﬂoor.

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Game savers: Comeback against Lambrick and cliffhanger over SMUS secures South Island title everything it directed at the basket. “We really came together, our whole team,’’ said Charles. “We’re really starting to play some really solid basketball.’’ “We obviously applied a little more pressure in the second half,’’ said Gage. “We wanted to get the pace of the game going a little bit. Defensively, we needed to clean things up a bit.’’ David Lawrence maintained the hot shooting hand for Brentwood in the game with 23 points, including several threepointers. Shawnigan, meanwhile, missed a berth in the ¿nal against Brentwood by a bucket, losing 40-38 to St. Michael’s. “We played as hard as ever this past weekend,’’ noted Shawnigan coach Vito Pasquale. “With St. Michael’s, we came within a shot of tying or winning a trip to the islands and a very good seeding in that tournament.’’ But it wasn’t to be. Henry Williams led the Shawnigan scoring with 19 points and 12 rebounds against Paci¿c Christian and then had 12 points and 10 rebounds against St. Michael’s. Gulf Islands put the ¿nal nail in the cof¿n of Shawnigan’s season 60-51. “To turn around and play the next morning with a rival team after the emotion of the night before was too much for our guys,’’ noted Pasquale. “Playing a team for the third time in Gulf Islands proved to be pivotal. We had issues mustering the energy to play against someone waiting all day for their revenge. We came out Àat and gave them what they needed — the con¿dence to stay with us and then the belief they can beat us.’’ Brentwood went on to take the title later Saturday, winning a 57-56 nailbiter from St.

the right direction with a gold on the vault and silver on the floor for the Tyro 3 level. Taylor Akerman, who recently returned to competition after recovering from a broken foot, executed a great bar routine for a gold medal and added a bronze on the floor. Arica Windsor earned gold on the floor

T-Bird girls: Strong effort in games against Dover, Vanier Don Bodger

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he season ended Friday for the Cowichan Thunderbird girls’ basketball team during the North Island AAA playdowns at Port Alberni. The T-Birds started the fourteam event against No. 1 Dover Bay in a rematch from last week. The T-Birds put up a good ¿ght, but powerful Dover pulled away for a 62-32 victory. “We had a really good showing actually,’’ said Cowichan’s Sophie Cutt. “We de¿nitely pulled it together. For most of the game, we were down by 10 points.’’ Alberni beat Vanier in the other semi¿nal. That put CowAndrew Leong ichan back on the court after a In-your-face basketball is played by William Lee of Brentwood College, above, as he goes up for a sky hook while four-hour break against Vanier. guarded by V.R. Xu of Esquimalt Thursday in the AA South Island championship at Shawnigan Lake. Below, Nathan Fish “That went very well,’’ said of Shawnigan Lake slithers around Alex Rutten of PaciÄc Christian. Cutt. “We’ve always been close Michael’s. to Vanier. Everybody played “It was close both ways,’’ said well. We started all the seniors Charles. “It was a pretty good which was fun.’’ game. We really picked it up It turned out to be the ¿nal offensively in the second half. high school game for all the “The big thing was us stepseniors after a 57-46 loss to ping up and keeping guys in Vanier. front of us. It was a good battle “It’s de¿nitely a rebuilding for us to get us prepared for year for basketball,’’ said Grade islands.’’ 12 student Cutt. “The difference “We were up the whole game, from our ¿rst game to our last but we could never put them was incredible.’’ away,’’ said Gage. “They’re a Cowichan’s ¿nal league game very good team and they’re very at Dover Feb. 9 that preceded well-coached.’’ the tournament ended in a 55-25 Brentwood had a 57-51 lead defeat. in the last minute. St. Michael’s The Cowichan T-Bird boys hit a three and then a two at the were 63-40 winners last buzzer but fell short. Tuesday at Nanaimo District Lawrence had 20 points while Secondary School. Jon Courville contributed 14 Jerod Dorby led the scoring points and 12 rebounds in the with 20 points. Willy Jeklin ¿nal. (14), Jeremy Roe (11) and It’s on to the islands at St. Curtis St. Cyr (11) were also in Michael’s now for Brentwood. double ¿gures.

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Big tests await DCS basketball teams in island Änals Provincial planning: Boys must get past Glenlyon in a rematch Don Bodger

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uncan Christian School senior basketball teams are heading into this week’s island A championships full of optimism and determined to land spots in provincial tournaments. The DCS Chargers girls were without Megan Groenendijk but bounced back from a 60-37 loss to Cedar with a 43-12 shellacking of Glenlyon Norfolk in the ¿rst of two games Friday at the DCS gym. The Chargers weren’t quite operating as ef¿ciently as usual on offense, but the defence easily held a weak Glenlyon team at bay. “We kept them to nine points till a lastminute Hail Mary shot that got them 12,’’ said DCS coach Michelle Nederlof. “Five minutes left, I started telling the girls not to even run an offense, just kill the clock.’’ Rachael Bakker stood out for DCS with 15 points, 27 rebounds, nine steals and six assists. “She showed a lot of drive,’’ said Nederlof. Olivia Bakker was a rock with 11 points and 20 rebounds while Becky Bazinet and Jess Wikkerink contributed seven points apiece. Wikkerink took on a signi¿cant leadership role. In anticipation of the island tournament at Cedar, “we have to work through some things,’’ said Nederlof. DCS will play the winner between Glenlyon Norfolk and Queen Margaret’s

Friday and then will likely face Cedar again in the ¿nal. The top two teams will advance to the provincials. The DCS boys had a hard-fought battle with Glenlyon in the nightcap and lost 85-72. “For some reason, our boys almost came out playing a bit scared because of the reputation Glenlyon has,’’ said DCS coach Heidi Padjen. “We just haven’t come out and played our best game against them yet.’’ DCS is on a collision course with Glenylon again Saturday in the island A tournament semi¿nals at St. Andrew’s. Glenlyon held a narrow 41-37 lead on DCS at the half but turned it on in the third quarter for a 22-12 scoring advantage that made the difference in the game. Josh Klassen racked up a triple double of 34 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as well as eight steals. Doug Groenendijk collected 29 points and 12 rebounds while Eric Seo made eight steals. Nick Kapteyn’s absence due to injury was de¿nitely felt. Jon Climie and Alan Park played some solid minutes. “They held the game to where it was,’’ said Padjen. “Our bench players played really well. We didn’t have quite that offensive threat, even though we held our own.’’ Padjen felt her players looked tired, but hopes the energy will be Àowing when the team looks to improve upon its third-place island tournament standing from last year. “I’m hoping we’ll do one better,’’ she said.

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Tongue-twister puts Douglas Groenendijk of the DCS boys into the paint, left, as he drives past Pat Graham of Glenlyon Norfolk on Friday. Above, Rachael Bakker of the DCS girls and Samantha Radford of Glenlyon Norfolk both get their hands on the loose ball at the same time. DCS led 26-4 at halftime and won 43-12.

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Junior boys: Basketball action aplenty in eight-team event starting Thursday

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Don Bodger

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ost Cowichan and Gulf Islands will provide the Central Island representation in the island junior boys’ basketball tournament at Cowichan Secondary School Thursday through Saturday. The tournament gets going Thursday at 2 p.m., with Oak Bay (South 2) taking on Vanier (North 2). The 3:30 p.m. game has Claremont (South 1) facing John Barsby (North 3) while Gulf Islands (Central 1) meets Lambrick Park (South 3) at 5:15 p.m. and Cowichan (Central 2) goes against Wellington (North 1) at 6:45 p.m. Friday’s schedule kicks off with games at 2 p.m. and 3:30 followed by the semi¿nals at 5:15 and 6:45. Saturday’s openers are at 10 a.m. and 11:30. The thirdplace game is at 5 p.m. and the championship will be decided at 6:30. The Mid-Island tournament was played at Shawnigan Lake School and a tough 52-45 loss Saturday to Gulf Islands in the ¿nal prevented Brentwood College from advancing to the island tournament. “We kept the game close all the way and our boys played some of their best basketball of the year, but it was not enough,’’ noted Brentwood coach Liam Sullivan. Brentwood staved off a great effort by Cowichan in an earlier game Friday to win 38-36. Brentwood and Cowichan also met in a game leading up to the tournament on Feb. 7. Cowichan’s star Brayden Aumen wasn’t available for that game. Brentwood’s three big players — Hayden Frisch, Josh Charles and Eric Zhang — dominated inside in a 47-24 victory.

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The Hamilton Club grew to approximately 60 members in that ¿rst year. When one member, Hap Long was transferred by his company to Montreal, he formed a second Kinsmen Club. the same natural progression followed with Toronto, Vancouver, then Winnipeg and Calgary. In less than four years, Kin had spread right across Canada.

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In 1965 the school district took over the operation of Arcadian School in 1965 the Association shifted its focus to addressing the needs of those young adults with developmental disabilities.

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In 1968 the Association began a pre-school and kindergarten for special needs children in a church basement. They also removed the word ‘children’ from the name so as to cover all ages.

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The Kinsmen Club had been offered the use of the land on Clements Street, on which the Clements Centre is now located, North Cowichan’s consent turned the land over to the DDAMR. The Kinsmen were instrumental in getting $5,000 from the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Society for the Association which then was able to get a donation of two bunk houses from the Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill. The bunk houses were moved to the present property and many work parties, which included Kinsmen and Kinettes, helped to make the building ready for occupancy. the Sheltered Workshop, named the Cowichan Opportunity Centre, opened in 1970. The ¿rst integrated daycare was opened in the building 1973. In 1976, the name of the association was changed to the Duncan and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped. the daycare grew and the sheltered workshop needed more space.

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Service by each club National Projects Mobile Dental Clinics Magazine for Merchant Navy Milk for Britain Parcels for Britain Kinsmen National Institute on Mental Retardation millions and millions of dollars worth of service is performed each year by Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs across Canada.

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In 1930...

with 26 clubs, the Association divided into 5 Districts. Districts 2 to 5 were basically the same as they are now; but District 1 was all of Eastern Canada, from Thunder Bay (Prince Arthur). District 6 was created in 1935 and still is a bilingual district. District 7 was formed in 1939. In 1947, District 8 was formed, splitting the then District 6.

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In 1988 a group home was build on Ryall Rd to house individuals with both physical and developmental disabilities. The Kinsmen Club built a hard surface trail on the large property for wheelchair access to the outdoor areas.

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“The growth of Kin has been steady, generally running well ahead of Canada’s population expansion. Chartering a new Kinsment club is still considered one of the most meaningful service projects clubs can undertake”

A separate building for the children’s programs was needed. The Kinsmen were granted a piece of property, which was turned over to the Association, and the daycare was built with funding provided by the province and local charities. In 1984 the bunk houses were replaced with the present Clements Centre Building. The Kinsmen helped equip the kitchen and used the facility for meetings.

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Kinsmens’ connection to the Clements Centre Society and District Association for children with developmental disabilities was formed in 1956 and in 1957 started the Arcadian School for children which was ¿rst held in a church basement. In the early years of the Association many local church groups and service clubs held memberships in the Association and supported it with donations of various kinds.

Kin History Founder: Harold A. Rogers -Returned from overseas after WW1 -Missed comradeship -tried to join Rotary -gathered young men to form “Hamilton Young Men’s Business Club”Feb.20/1920 -two months later, renamed Kinsmen Club of Hamilton

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