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Stress, not self-defence led to shooting judge rules Peter W. Rusland
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Supporters including Susanne Sarioglu, right, rallied at Duncan city square on Thursday, Feb. 14, for Cowichan Rising, part of a worldwide awareness campaign called One Billion Rising aimed at drawing attention to the issue of violence against women.
V-Day letter perfect organizers say Cowichan Rising: violence against women awareness event gets top marks Ashley Degraaf
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motional. Empowering. Evoking. Engaging. These are just some of the words used to describe Cowichan’s series of events based on the international V-Day phenomenon. “The energy was just as we expected,” organizer of the city square Feb. 14 event Nika Stafford said. “It brought the intention to the gathering and it really started things out on an encouraging and empowering note.” The gathering began at the Matraea Centre and saw 150-or so folks march to city square
where a Àash mob of song and dance broke out. Several folks also spoke, including Stafford, Jen Holden, Lynn Weaver, Heidi Mendenhall and Grant Waldman. The Àash-mob was a highlight for Stafford. “That part was really fun and it turned out well,” she said of the co-ordinated dance communities all over the world took part in. “We danced another three songs after that too and we all thought ‘We should do this more often. We should really start dancing at city square on our lunch breaks.’” Instead of one group leading the charge promoting this year’s V-Day events, all powered by the goal of ending violence against women and girls — the V stands for victory, valentine and vagina — groups came together to form
the celebrations, all staged under the umbrella label Cowichan Rises. Along with the city square event, Cowichan Women Against Violence hosted its annual art show and photography contest Feb. 16 before the Cowichan Theatre staged Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monolgues later that evening. “It was an amazing event,” Cowichan Theatre’s Kirsten Schrader said of the Monologues. more on page 6
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Accused physiotherapist seeks legal aid while awaiting date for trial A local physiotherapist facing 23 sexualassault charges appeared in Duncan Supreme Court Monday looking for legal aid, but had his funding application put off until later in the week. Court staff explained Campbell Crichton’s court date this week depended on judge availability from Victoria. A date for a Supreme
Court trial is yet to be determined. Crichton, in his 50s, was initially charged in March 2011 with five counts of sexual assault for alleged offences that occurred while practicing at Cowichan Physiotherapy. Police said those alleged assaults involved five different female clients between 1996 and June 2009.
The allegations involve various forms of inappropriate touching during physiotherapy treatments, police have stated. At the time of Crichton’s arrest in spring 2011, the RCMP said they believed there were other victims whom they urged to come forward. Court staff indicated Feb. 15 Crichton’s charges had risen to 23.
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“It was a near sold-out house and several art pieces sold from the Art of Healing exhibition.” She couldn’t have been more proud of the cast who took part reading Ensler’s script, especially this year’s newcomers. She also cheered husband-and-wife theatre coaches, Keith Digby and Cynthia Pronick, who stepped up at the last minute to ease some of the performer’s stage jitters. “There were a couple of performers who were quite nervous and not feeling brave and not quite ready to perform,” Schrader explained. “Keith said something that really hit home for them. He said something to the effect, that live performance is an amazing thing, your adrenals just kick right in and your nerves propel you forward and you can really do an amazing job on stage.” “They really offered so much Andrew Leong/¿le experience and wisdom,” she said of the husband and wife team. After months of repairs that left it suspended 10 to 12 feet above the ground, work began to return the Red Balloon building in downtown Duncan to its foundation Tuesday morning. And the crowd was visibly as moved as Schrader. “People stood up spontaneously in response,” she said. “It was really chilling. There were people crying. There was also so much humour and people were laughing and we’re just dropping it down,’’ said Beausoleil. Don Bodger hysterically during some parts.” Many people congregated downtown to witness the Toy story: Downtown Duncan building News Leader Pictorial A couple acts that stuck out for move. drops back into place on its foundation “We thought it would be something for the people to her were Victoria Clement’s renhe Red Balloon Toy Shop has returned to dition of My Angry Vagina, and see,’’ said Beausoleil. Tuesday morning earth, resulting in disruptions in downtown Bobbi Rowntree’s performance. During the entire project, “we’re trying to save the Duncan Tuesday and Wednesday. “I think it was really brave of building because of its age,’’ he added. Duane Beausoleil of Rock Steady Restora- or seven months we found all these bones. We had to (Bobbi) to take that on. It’s a hard The restoration work started in March last year and shut down the site. It turned out to be deer.’’ tions said the store, at the corner of Station monologue to do with such a “we ran into obstacles throughout,’’ said Beausoleil. While Nickel Brothers movers and Rock Steady conand Craig Streets, was lowered to its foundation around controversial word.” After it’s lowered, “we ¿gure we’re not going to be duct work on lowering the building, downtown will be 10 a.m. Tuesday. The ¿nal tally of monies raised Renovation work on the store has been extensive and shut down. Craig Street was closed Tuesday and will be done ‘til October by the time we do the project,’’ he added. “We have to frame the inside of the lower Àoor.’’ for CWAV through all local again today while Station Street reopens this morning will be continuing for quite some time yet. events was not available by press The owner is also considering adding some residen“I think we’ve been at it a year already,’’ said Beauso- after being blocked off Tuesday. time. tial units above the store, Beausoleil indicated. “Basically, the building is 10 to 12 feet up in the air leil. “You go from a little job and it’s endless. About six
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New-look lodge set to open Cowichan Lodge: Former seniors home now dedicated to mental health
NOTICE OF SAHTLAM COMMUNITY MEETING Cowichan Valley Trap & Skeet Club request for Special Event Shoots
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Sunday, February 24, 2013 CV Trap & Skeet Club 4505 Cowichan Lake Road Time: 12 noon to 3:00 pm Community Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Place: Sahtlam Fire Hall 4384 Cowichan Lake Road Time: 7:00 pm Prior to considering a request by the Cowichan Valley Trap & Skeet Club to hold two special event shoots in 2013, the CVRD Electoral Area Services Committee has directed that the CVRD host a community meeting to invite public input on the request.
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The Cowichan Valley Trap & Skeet Club has offered to host a site tour and open house (February 24th) on the Sunday before the Community meeting (February 26th) to offer interested members of the Sahtlam Community an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Club’s trap & skeet facilities and operation. The purpose of the community meeting on February 26th is to listen to comments from the community, representatives from the Cowichan Valley Trap & Skeet Club, and review shared history, as per-CVRD-Club-Community, and explore options going forward for all concerned. CVRD staff and elected Directors, along with Club executive, will be on hand at the community meeting to answer questions. Meeting comments will be recorded and summarized as minutes that will be forwarded to the Electoral Area Services Committee, along with a staff report, for further committee direction. For further information, please contact Tom Anderson, General Manager, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.
owichan Lodge’s transformation from seniors home to modern mentalhealth facility opens for public viewing Thursday. Opening ceremonies for Duncanbased Cowichan Lodge Mental Health Facility for Seniors and Adults happens at 2 p.m. on Feb. 21. The $9-million renovation — completed on budget — saw $8.5 million from provincial taxpayers, plus $500,000 from the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District revamp wings A and C at the lodge just off Tzouhalem Road. Seniors community-based, outpatient services is proposed for lodge space outside two wings now upgraded for mental patients. “These two renovated wings will include tertiary mental-health beds, including 24 beds in wing C that will serve seniors, and 27 beds in wing A that will serve adults,” said Val Wilson of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. All client rooms are private (single occupancy) and include private bathroom facilities. “Cowichan Lodge will provide specialized care for people with persistent mental illness, and care will be delivered to clients by clinical teams including psychiatrists and geriatric psychiatrists,” she explained of the project started about two years ago, amid some local worries about public safety from lodge patients. “The security of neighbours, staff
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Judge says two cops in same situation; one Äred the other didn’t
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The North Cowichan/Duncan detachment of¿cers basically faced the same situation when handling Gillespie and Brewer, Wood explains. Both of¿cers immediately escalated through to the ¿nal Incident ManagementIntervention Model (danger) response option by drawing their ¿rearms almost immediately when leaving their pickup truck, explains Wood. “The ¿nal decision for both was the same; namely whether to ¿re their weapon. “Pompeo had in excess of 30 seconds in which to reach that decision,” Wood writes. That half-minute, Wood explains, saw Gillespie do little except twice put his left hand into his left jacket pocket “from which it emerged on each occasion without a weapon.” Summarizing, Judge Wood found failure by Pompeo to follow his use-of-force training; that his experience with armed suspects had little relevance to the night’s circumstances, except use of caution; and that Pompeo failed and/or lost the ability to accurately perceive critical aspects of the events unfolding. Despite the fast pace, explains Wood, Pompeo had enough time to make an accurate threat assessment. And Pompeo had no background knowledge Gillespie had a conviction for a violent offence, such as robbery associated with a ¿rearm, Wood notes.
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Judge Josiah Wood ruled the actions of Bill Gillespie (shown approaching Duncan court Thursday) did not constitute enough of a threat to justify being shot. Still, Pompeo “had a grossly exaggerated utmost care in judgement before deciding to perception” of long and how far Gillespie — use lethal force. who seemed threatening and unable follow Wood dismisses Pompeo’s belief he was commands to hit the ground — advanced about to be attacked by Gillespie — who still toward Pompeo, says Wood, noting both carries Pompeo’s 9-mm slug in his upper cops faced the same possible threat. body. Birchett testi¿ed Brewer was also non“I am satis¿ed the Crown has established, beyond a reasonable doubt (Pompeo’s) compliant and threatening, but he gave Brewer more time to follow several orders to belief he was facing death, or grievous bodily harm, was not based on reasonable get on the ground. grounds,” he concludes. Ultimately, Judge Wood rules it’s critical March 12 is when a date is to be ¿xed for police of¿cers maintain suf¿cient composure to accurately assess threats, and must use the Pompeo’s sentencing.
Const. David Pompeo’s working status with the Nanaimo RCMP detachment remains unclear following his conviction Thursday for aggravated assault in the shooting of Bill Gillespie. The incident occurred in September 2009 and Pompeo has been working for two years in operationally-restricted duties in an administrative capacity, said Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Norm McPhail. McPhail, the Nanaimo detachment commanding officer, said he would have to review Pompeo’s conviction to see how it affects his duty status as the case goes forward for sentencing. “As a result of that, I have a request out for the transcripts of that case,’’ he said. McPhail couldn’t be reached for clarification Tuesday and a call to the B.C. RCMP Communication Services Media Line was not returned by the News Leader Pictorial’s deadline. Cpl. Jon Stuart of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment where Pompeo formerly worked did not know either how the ruling would affect the officer’s present status. McPhail also wanted to find out how the judge’s decision would affect policing in general. “It’s something that impacts policing, definitely,’’ he said. “It’s a finding that involves one of our police officers so what can I learn from that? What information is in there that the RCMP can be educated by? “Police officers are in many ways no different from the public. They come from the public. Police officers are given special powers and as a result of those special powers, they’re accountable for those powers.’’ Also still unanswered are the questions of who paid for Pompeo’s defence, and, if it was the taxpayer, how much was spent. Pompeo is not in custody, Crown counsel Brad Tomlin said Friday.
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Minor hockey coach’s ‘disgraceful’ conduct leads to report being Äled Kerry Park Park:: Young officials the target of wrath
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he actions of Juan de Fuca peewee hockey team coaches are under scrutiny following a playoff game at Kerry Park Arena. Rob Webb, who happens to be the Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. but was there in a civilian capacity as a game supervisor, ¿led a lengthy report with Sharon Cairns of the Vancouver Island Hockey Association regarding the conduct of the Juan de Fuca coaches. “Throughout the game in which Kerry Park led all the way through, the Juan de Fuca coach who appeared to be the head coach showed his displeasure at calls or non-calls by throwing his arms up and swatting his palms forward as if to say ‘go away or come on,’’’ wrote Webb. “The refs throughout approached Juan de Fuca’s bench on more than one occasion and spoke directly with one of the coaches who runs one of the doors. Early in the game, the of¿cials spoke with (the head coach) and on more than one occasion he had his right hand with his digit ¿nger pointing in the ref’s face.’’ Craig Shaw was there as an assistant coach with the Victoria Racquet Club Novice Blue team waiting to play the next game. “What I saw was two of the coaches from the Juan de Fuca team — one in particular who was ejected and then another took over — swearing profusely at the ref or refs,’’ he pointed out. “There were some teenagers in the crowd. I saw the coach gesture in an aggressive manner to the teenagers to see him in the hallway. A Kerry Park coach started yelling at the Juan de Fuca coach as well. From this point, I was concentrating on shielding our seven- and eight-year-olds from the incident.’’
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Lack of respect for ofÄcials was at issue durning a recent Kerry Park minor hockey game. Webb pointed out there were some upset players and coaches after Kerry Park scored the winning goal on a four-on-three power play in overtime and the refs and linesmen did their best to separate the teams. “The head coach continued to yell at the of¿cials immediately after,’’ Webb reported. “He then went with his players and shook hands. He then remained on the ice and continued to yell at the two of¿cials while the two 14-year-old linesmen remained between him and the refs. He had his right hand up pointing as well at the refs.’’ Webb saw the coach get closer to the of¿cials as they slowly backed up. He was prepared to go on the ice at that point when the coach ¿nally went off. “I felt that (since) his anger was directed at the two of¿cials, the Kerry Park coaches and players remained on the ice and his players were off that nothing further would occur,’’ Webb added. “I then observed a commotion on
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ainter E.J. Hughes’ friends and family walked down memory lane Friday after Duncan’s late artistic icon had a street named after him. Station Street’s west end became E.J. Hughes Place — the ¿rst street decorated by council’s new $33,000 way-¿nding sign revamp. “I know Ed is so happy to see E.J. Hughes Place, which is unmistakably Ed,” said Hughes’ long-time friend and agent, Pat Salmon. She noted how Hughes always remarked about other street names, including Victoria’s Fern Street, which reminded him of his beloved wife, Fern. Hughes, who died at age 93 in 2007, would have turned 100 on Feb. 17. The Order of Canada and B.C. recipient
still has a few relatives, including niece June Simpson who visited Totem Town from West Vancouver. “This is wonderful,” she said of the street naming. “I’m so happy his memory is being kept this way,” said Simpson, after publicworks staffer Al Scholz erected the sign — made by Mark’s Sign Shop — fronting Government Street. A second Hughes Place sign sits at the Somenos Street intersection. Town crier Ben Buss, and Janet Martinez of downtown’s E.J. Hughes Gallery, also cheered the occasion. “Ed always talked about himself in the third person,” Simpson said of her modest uncle, “so he’d say ‘This (sign) is good for Hughes’ work.’” Hughes other relatives included sisters Irma and Zoe, and brother Gareth. He also has a niece named Virginia, and a nephew named Andy.
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Judge simply said the public expects better Gillespie shooting: Verdict down to professional standards
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or some observers, the trial of RCMP Const. David Pompeo was about recognizing how a cop can be trapped by circumstances that are too often inevitable in the course of a dif¿cult job. For others, it was about accountability for the shooting of an unarmed man, about making sure the men and women with badges are not above the law they are supposed to uphold. But for Judge Josiah Wood, the case tied to the driveway shooting of Bill Gillespie was about something else — it was about the high professional standards we set for our police force and making sure we hold our of¿cers to them. Judge rules Wood, in no uncertain terms, said pocops need to licing is the big leagues — the men and wearing the badge have to make be able to step women decisions about life and death; they are past their fear trained to make the right decisions and they are expected to act accordingly. In professional hockey, there is something called an American Hockey League goal — a play that can often end up in the net at the minor league level, but isn’t supposed to work in the NHL. Any NHL goalie who lets more than a couple past him will ¿nd his stay in the big league very short. One could consider the AHL goal as a way of marking the line between the best and the rest. Judge Wood’s ruling spells out a similar line for our police. In his world, a trained, professional RCMP of¿cer is supposed to be able to maintain his composure and his powers of observation even in extremely stressful situations. It is part of the expectation that comes with the job. And when Gillespie reacted that 2009 night in a way that alarmed Pompeo, Wood ruled Pompeo should have been able to put that fear aside and respond only to the actual threat —or lack thereof — Gillespie posed. Wood’s verdict was this big league situation demanded a big league response and Pompeo fell on the wrong side of that line.
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The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
This we like Since that fateful moment a few years ago when a city snowplow bumped the Red Balloon building downtown, the building has been the biggest question mark in downtown Duncan. So, yesterday morning, it was good to see the structure settling back on to its foundation. Construction may take until next fall to complete, but it’s good to see progress being made.
Former North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Const. David Pompeo has been working desk duty in Nanaimo.
Time to shift national policy to a green economy Robert Douglas
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n years past, the relationship between many of our labour unions and environmental groups was often tense, in some cases erupting into confrontations. Many of us remember the War of the Woods from 20 years ago, when forestry workers and environmental activists clashed over clear-cutting and logging in B.C.’s forests. Most of these workers were represented by the International Woodworkers of America, long a strong voice for working people in Cowichan. But times have changed. In 2008, the United Steelworkers teamed up with Environmental Defence to form Blue Green Canada, an alliance advocating for a nation-wide shift away from oil and other fossil fuels to what they call a green economy. The United Steelworkers, only a few years back absorbed what was left of the old IWA. During the past ¿ve years, Blue Green
Canada has added muscle, bringing aboard several important environmental organizations as well as the Communications, Energy and Paper Workers Union of Canada — representing more than 110,000 workers and one of the largest unions in Canada. Both parties see the possibility of signi¿cant gains by working together. Unions ¿gure new investments in renewable energy, energy ef¿ciency and public transit will create thousands of decent-paying jobs. Environmental groups see expanding the clean energy sectors and reducing our oil dependence as a more sustainable form of economic development. What’s interesting about Blue Green Canada is that it challenges the widely held belief that we have to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment. In fact, the labour and environmental leaders behind this alliance argue shifting much of our investment away from the fossil fuel industries to clean energy sectors would create far more
We will get you the information eventually, but it has not exactly been easy getting answers from the RCMP these past few days about the status of Const. David Pompeo. We know he has been working desk duty in Nanaimo. But thus far several inquiries have yielded no feedback on who has been paying for his defence, or on how his conviction affects his job status now, and in the future.
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jobs for working people — most of them high-skilled and highpaying. The federal government provides tax and royalty-related subsidies to the oil and gas industry in the tune of $1.36 billion per year. But what if that $1.3 billion in subsidies was shifted to more sustainable industries, such as manufacturing windmills and solar panels, retro¿tting buildings, assembling energy ef¿cient automobiles and constructing new mass transit systems? According to a well-researched study recently released by Blue Green Canada, such a move would create six to eight times more jobs. That would mean 18,000 to 20,000 new jobs in clean energy sectors compared to the 2,300 jobs that federal subsidies are now generating in the oil and gas industries. “It’s possible to build an economic system that provides people with good and ful¿lling work all the while respecting Mother Earth,” argues CEP
national president Dave Coles, a former Crofton mill worker and one of the most prominent labour voices in Blue Green Canada. “If we don’t seek that balance there may be no good jobs for our great grandchildren.” Let’s hope we ¿nd that balance. Our growing dependence on oil and other fossil fuels is taking a big toll, both on the environment and on other sectors of the economy — including forestry and manufacturing. It’s time we made the shift to a green economy, one based on developing our resources in a sustainable manner and creating more meaningful employment. The proposals put forward by Blue Green Canada are a good start. Let’s get on with it.
Rob Douglas writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. He can be reached at douglas.robert.g@gmail.com
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Should Cowichan Aquatic Centre be open on Family Day, even if it mans paying staff overtime? “It’s atrocious they shut a family activity place on Family Day. That’s what the centre’s all about; bringing families together.” Gordon Powell, North Cowichan
“What’s the point of having Family Day if you can’t take your kids to the pool?” Wayne Loiselle, Thetis Island
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.
Can’t we rally to save another little piece of paradise?
Reconciliation starts with simple friendship
Dear editor Re: Maeve Maguire’s Feb. 6 column “Walking side-by-side a step toward reconciliation.” There will unfortunately never be any reconciliation unless there are no more racial comments, which will never happen. We are a proud race. Many of us carry issues passed onto us by various groups, agencies, governments and such. But when it comes to the bottom line, we just want to be treated like anyone else. My three sons played many sports over the years with East Indians, whites and others in soccer, hockey, baseball, football, rugby and on and on. All they wanted was friends nothing else. They not only played sports with them, my two older sons coached sports in the valley. My youngest son was student vice-president of Cowichan High, and he was a T-Bird too. They continue to have these friends today, even though they are spread around the world. Anything can be accomplished by association with us. We don’t bite but may be suspicious for awhile. Ray Tony Charlie
In my opinion: Hike into active logging area awoke something in me
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was surprised a few nights ago to ¿nd myself up at 2 a.m., thinking about tall trees, a logging road, and a creek. The day before, I had heard some words which were haunting me: “You will probably be the last people to ever see this, other than loggers,” local forest manager Barry Gates had said. A group of ¿ve of us were in the south Shawnigan watershed, which feeds the drinking water source for thousands of Shawnigan residents. We were standing beside a small creek running through a grove of tall trees and lush undergrowth, comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com less than a mile up Sooke Lake Road. I could detect a trace of emotion on Barry’s face courtesy Blaise Salmon when he said this. A negotiated settlement needs two A member of the Shawnigan Watershed Roundtable writes today about his concern with logging in the Shawnigan It was a beautiful spot, an oasis of undisturbed second-growth forest, particularly welcome after sides to make a deal watershed. our two-hour hike through gravel pits, bush and Dear editor rob from their fellow community members. fair payment. Maybe you should just be happy clearcuts higher up. Part of the problem with treaty talks is that The whole system needs to be revamped. Give he didn’t steal your car also. The creek itself seemed a perfect little ecosysFirst Nations don’t want to get down to the Keith Hirsche tem, with its curving sand banks and overhanging business of negotiation. As it says in the article those living on reserves ownership of their homes and the land they sit on. Operate the recomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com plants, criss-crossed by mossy fallen logs. about Cowichan’s most recent Idle No More serves as municipalities — with residents payUnfortunately, there was trouble in paradise. rally: William Pierre wanted Prime Minister ing taxes to their band council, which should be The sound of heavy machinery could be heard in Stephen Harper to hear Aboriginal demands Stoney Hill public fear-mongering is the distance. for fair treaty settlements. “Give us all the stuff elected democratically using the same criteria as non-First Nations municipalities. In other laughable Two empty logging trucks passed within metres we’re asking for.” words, make the First Nations equal. Dear editor of us as we stood by the creek, hidden by the foliIn my mind, negotiation involves give and Will MacKenzie Re: the Stoney Hill controversy. age. They soon passed us again, going the other take on both sides. Harper is a tough negotiacomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com It seems to me North Cowichan is proposway, fully loaded. tor and is unwilling to give up very much. But ing to widen an existing road which will The section of tall trees ended abruptly, in an acI can see where he is coming from. Maybe if result in a public road with improved access tive clearcut logging operation by the Malahat First First Nations people began to take control of Just remember the deal that came to the area. To listen to those opposed to the Nation on crown land. Any day now, the grove by their own lives, instead of demanding governproposal, you would think the entire area was the creek will be gone. ment handouts, things might change. My views before this new deal going to be devastated. The hysteria and fearDear editor I was a bit surprised how this affected me. are not based on racism. They are based on I think the problem is more like this. Let’s mongering in the meeting was laughable and I mean, I’m not a big fan of clearcuts (who is) more than 60 years of personal observation say I came to you and made an offer to buy consistent with the anti-development NIMbut I suppose I’ve accepted a certain amount of literally from one end of this country to the BYism which pervades the community. The logging is necessary and probably not such a bad other. I have seen many of the issues ¿rst-hand. your house. We discussed things, came to an agreement on price and payments and then you fact existing property owners in Stoney Hill thing, if it’s done properly. I do not deny that in the past there was chicamoved out and I moved in. For the ¿rst year, will bene¿t directly (¿re rescue, ambulance However there’s something deeply disturbing nery. Times have changed. Now it seems the about seeing ¿rst-hand the devastation of a recent chicanery is on the part of unscrupulous leaders things went OK. After that, I started refusing to and police services) from the improved road make the full payments, but continued to send is consistent with the fact they are picking up clearcut in such stark contrast to a beautiful section within the First Nations communities who, a fraction of the agreed price. When you commost of the tab for the upgrade. In addition, of forest, and realizing that the beautiful part will through such means as nepotism and fraud, pplained, I hired some thugs to go and threaten the general public will bene¿t by gaining acbe destroyed, very soon. yyou. After that, I went around to your employer cess to the park areas. Preventing this from happening seems unlikely, aand had you ¿red from your job and to top it all John Bovard but there is one slight ray of hope. ooff, I made false reports to family services and comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com The location of the grove and creek near the hhad your kids taken away for re-eduation. narrow logging road, gently winding and on a “Do you watch televised council meetings?” This is the legacy of the interactions between slight slope, would make it a suitable and attractive You answered: (52 votes) C Canada and the First Nations. It is one of addition to the nearby Trans-Canada Trail. More letters online bbroken agreements, destruction of livelihoods, Apparently this idea has been discussed, but 80 per cent NO rremoval and “re-education” of children — all never acted on. Also, read fresh stories every day and share eenforced by violence or the threat of violence. If the grove could be preserved somehow, very To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the your thoughts immediately through the comSaying Harper is a tough negotiator is like S soon, what a beautiful destination and picnic spot it web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com ments function. ssaying that if a thief came and took your house would make. at cowichannewsleader.com iit isn’t your right to demand it back or receive As I thought about this late into the night, a quote from an anti-clearcut poster from the 1970s came back to me: “Pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, that I am meek and humble with these butchers.” Shakespeare was right. “Meek and humble” is 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. not the right response to this situation in our own response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: backyard. not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com Let’s see what we can do to preserve at least one 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 small piece of it. reach you during office hours. 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COWICHAN FAMILY
• • • FAMILY TIME • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Journey Through: A support group for youth 13 to 19 dealing with the death of a loved one. Meets every Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Options Society, Cowichan Way, Duncan. Call 250-748-0232 to register. Or visit coscowichan.ca.
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Considering adoption?
Family treats Smuneem students work to put family at the heart of their lives
Reach out: Forming networks and relationships key step before you get started
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Ashley Degraaf
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or families thinking of adoption, not only is forming networks and being informed ideal, it’s a must, says Cowichan’s Sherri Cleugh. If anyone knows a thing or too about adoption, it’s her. In total, she has seven children — three biological kids ages 13 to 18, and four others, ranging now from ages 14 to 30. “If you’re thinking about adoption, you have to reach out to other people who’ve adopted and you have to form that network,” Cleugh, 44, explained. Cleugh and husband Dave began their journey into adoption in the mid-’90s when they attended a seminar on the subject by the Ministries of Children and Families. Sherri was 26 at the time, and pregnant with son Daelen. Inspired by the seminar, they almost immediately began fostering children, a process
Cover Story courtesy Cleugh family
Cowichan’s Sherri and Dave Cleugh are a prime example of a couple who made adoption work. With them are children, from left to right, Monica, Chelsea, Gilbert, Daelen, Jayden, Anneka and Kayla and grandsons Noah and Ethan in front. that eventually led to their foster children formally becoming part of their family. For the Cleugh family, adoption was simply
Cowichan Tribes active partner in adoptions Sherri and Dave Cleugh’s life-changing journey has a unique co-pilot — Cowichan Tribes, one of only two tribes across Canada that can act as an official adoption agency. After a process of many years, they have adopted three children through Tribes. Tribes, meanwhile, adopted them into their culture, with a special ceremony and steady invitations to local First Nations events and celebrations. Gilbert, 18, Chelsea, 16, and Kayla, 14, all siblings adopted through Cowichan Tribes, attend Daughters/Sons of Tradition classes, as well as many Tribes’ events. Cleugh explained culture is key in adopting a child with First Nations background. “We let them learn it and we teach them as much as we can,” she said.
giving back. “It needs to start at home,” Cleugh explained. “Then it sort of mushrooms to giving b to the community, and then giving to back y country and even globally. “(Dave) is a your v hands-on dad and the support has been very amazing,” she said. And besides reaching out to those who’ve b through the adoption process, Cleugh adbeen v interested parents to contact Cathy Gilbert vises of the Adoptive Families Association of B.C. Gilbert monitors a 1-800 line for folks looki for general information, and also assists ing families through the adoption steps. “My job is to support families,” she said. In B.C., adoptions can happen through in-
cial ministries. dependent agencies and provincial Agencies charge adoption fees for their hrough the service, while adoptions done through province are free. Before families begin the process, they’re run through criminal record and past ministryinvolvement checks and are required to get a doctor’s note proving good health. The next phase is putting hopeful parents through their education program. Courses are sometimes spread over one night a week, or bunched together over weekends, depending on the area and travel times, explained Gilbert, who’s worked for the association on and off for 10 years. more on page 13
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Parents are asked to consider things like a prospective child’s age, cultural background and/or disabilities. They are also given a clear picture of the responsibility they are taking on. This phase acts as what Gilbert calls a “funnel,” and “one that’s wide at the end. There are people that get into the education process and decide, ‘Nope, this isn’t for me,’” Gilbert said. But there are folks whoo ¿nish and are even more motivated than they were before. fore. For them, next up is a home study. Agency or ministry workers orkers look at how you were parented as a child, the reasons you want to adopt, and whether or not you are ready emotionally, Gilbert said. Folks with little experience with kids are sometimes asked to volunteer with children ¿rst. A report is written and then the matching process begins. And that’s where the wait begins too. “Depending on age or special needs, it can take a week or sometimes a couple years,” Gilbert said. Parents are provided with a
small amount of information about the child, and if they’d like to go forward they’re provided with a large package of information, sometimes a box full of documents. Besides her work through the adoption association as an adoption support co-ordinator, Gilbert has a wealth of knowledge based on her own experience. experie She’s adopted 112 children, 11 through thr the ministry and one through an agency. agenc “We didn’t set out ou to just kind adopt that many, it ju of happened,” she said. meanwhile, Sherri and Dave, meanwh have been married now for 21 years. Their family is certainly certain busy in the community, whether whe it’s with church, cadets, candy striping or the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association. Being active helps keeps them sane, Cleugh said, and family life is incredibly ful¿lling. “It’s really all about time management too,” she said. “So far, we’re incredibly blessed and extremely grateful. The best thing for these kids is to be adopted, and to have a forever home.” For more information on adoption, go to bcadoption.com.
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A Family in Focus Meet: the Joneses Leah is a stay-at-home mom and Josh runs his own web development company. They have two daughters, Scarlett is five and Vera is two. What’s your strategy for balancing work and family? We make sure to always sit down and have dinner together and from the time Josh gets home from his office to the time the kids are in bed we spend time as a family. Weekends are spent doing at least one activity together as well. Tell us about a big parenting challenge you faced and how you solved it? Balancing the needs of our oldest daughter along with the needs of a newborn when our youngest was born. To be honest I don’t know that we “solved” it but we got through it and our girls love each other very much, there is no residual bitterness from Scarlett. She’s always loved her baby sister and never displayed any jealousy towards Vera. So yeah, that has definitely been the most challenging part of being a parent to date. What’s your go-to activity for keeping the kids occupied? Drawing, colouring, reading books, episodes of My Little Pony. What’s the most laugh-out-loud thing your kid ever said or did? There are so many that they’ve all combined into one great big hilarious memory. I wish I could pick one out and get specific but you’ll just have to trust me that there has been a lot of laughter in our house thanks to our kids. Name a local resource every parent needs to know about. Whales Tales, it’s our favourite place to go. It’s free, there are loads of toys and activities to do and my kids love it. What do you and/or your partner do to make time for yourself? If one of us needs some time alone, it is a given we will get it. We are very understanding if the other person needs an hour or so to have a bath, go for a run, or whatever it is they need to regain some sanity. Sadly, going out together on a date is extremely rare for us but we always make sure to grab a bottle of wine and watch a movie together on Saturday nights. The best advice another parent ever gave you? Throw away the books (parenting books that is) and trust your instincts.
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING The Cowichan Valley School District will hold a number of public meetings to consult on the School District’s restructuring proposals introduced on February 6, 2013. Several schools were identified for potential school closure as part of the restructuring proposals.
Public Information Meetings North Zone
Chemainus Secondary School
9:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2013
West Zone
Lake Cowichan Secondary School
1:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2013
Central Zone Quamichan Middle School
9:00 am Saturday, March 9, 2013
South Zone George Bonner Middle School
1:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2013
In each area, the Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer will present the details of the restructuring options being considered and information with respect to the proposed school closure and grade reconfiguration. A Question and Answer Period pertaining to the information presented will follow.
Public Forum All Zones
Cowichan Secondary School
6:30 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Official Trustee will hear presentations from individuals and representatives of community groups on the restructuring options being contemplated, including the proposed school closures. Written material will be accepted up to and including May 7, 2013.
Board of Education Meeting Cowichan Secondary School
6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Official Trustee will consider the information provided during the consultation process and make a final decision as to whether any of the schools proposed for closure will be closed. www.sd79.bc.ca
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Students sell treats for Friendship Class project: Family is the Heart of Life Ashley Degraaf
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very Friday in the month of February, students at Smuneem Elementary have been proudly wearing chef hats and selling baked treats as a fundraiser for the House of Friendship Society. The fundraiser falls under Angela Carpenter and Carla Frenchy’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes’ choice to honour families this month as their cultural teachings to incorporate into the classroom. “Our teaching for February is Family is the Heart of Life,” explained Carpenter. “The wonderful children in my class thought it would be a great idea to do something for the community.” The students sat down together and brainstormed fundraising ideas, which included donating socks, purses, and fundraising for the SPCA, but settled on raising money for folks using the Hiiye’yu Lelum, House of Friendship Centre’s Healthiest Babies Possible and Weekend Breakfast Club programs. “A lot of the students know about the House of Friendship Centre and have been there, so it made sense to us,” Carpenter said, noting they had
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Quw’ustun Smuneem Elementary students show off their cookies and chef hats in prepartion for their next bake sale. As part of a fundraiser for the House of Friendship Centre, for every Friday during the month of February, the students of Angela Carpenter’s class and their families as well as folks in the community have been baking treats. already raised $73.50 during their ¿rst Friday bake sale. “They’ve made cookies, cupcakes, Rice Krispies, and today we’re making popcorn with smarties as a kicker,” she said. Students also made personalized chef hats and sport aprons and set up tables outside the school for the Friday sales. They’ve also seen a huge amount of support, Carpenter said, through other students in the school and their
families as well as Cowichan Tribes elders donating baked items to sell. The House of Friendship Society promotes wellness and unity by addressing the needs and aspirations of Cowichan’s First Nations. Healthiest Babies Possible is a free prenatal nutrition program which supports pregnant women of all ages in the Cowichan Valley. Weekend Breakfast Club runs from 6 to 8:30 a.m. and is for individuals in transition.
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Saturday April 13, 2013 Travelodge Duncan 5:30 pm Tickets $75 – Available as of Monday February 25 The nominations are in, and volunteers are phoning to conďŹ rm each and every nomination. We received 132 nominations this year, representing 71 businesses and individuals (Some have multiple nominations.). Next, a judging panel reviews the results to determine three ďŹ nalists in each of the eight categories. The ďŹ nalists are interviewed, the results scored and ďŹ nally submitted to Vancouver Island University for auditing. The ďŹ nal results are sealed and secured until the Black Tie Awards Banquet & Auction on Saturday April 13 at the Travelodge Duncan. Organizers have booked the Cowichan All Star Cheerleaders to escort the ďŹ nalists on their Grand Entry. SunFM’s Troy Scott shares master of ceremonies duties with Chamber President George Gates. Guests will enjoy the surroundings of the newly renovated Travelodge Duncan. Organizers are working on all the details to make another fantastic Black Tie event - including ďŹ lling tables with exciting auction items. The Chamber is excited to welcome our latest sponsor – Dwight School Canada as award sponsor for the Volunteer of the Year Award. Recognizing volunteerism complements Dwight’s commitment to community service. The area’s media are long time sponsors for the Black
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Tie Awards, keeping everyone informed on this and so many community events. The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, 89.7 SunFM and Cowichan Valley Citizen help make sure the nominees, ďŹ nalists and winners receive the attention they deserve. The Awards welcome Catalyst Paper as the new presenting sponsors this year, and Crofton General Manager Rob Belanger will give the opening remarks on Awards night. Catalyst is also the Award Sponsors for Business Achievement 20 or More Employees. Hayes Stewart Little sponsors the Business Achievement 11 – 10 Employees. The company has also been the presenting sponsor for the Chamber’s Gourmet Gala. Signaling their commitment to small business, Island Savings sponsors the Business Achievement 1 – 10 Employees category.
Economic Development Cowichan founded and continues to sponsor the Green Award recognizing a business that implements environmentally sustainable practices; demonstrates leadership in lessening impact on the environment by reducing, solving or avoiding environmental issues. The Awards originated to recognize exceptional Customer Service; this category often receives the most nominations. This year Cardino Shoes is the Award Sponsor for Customer Service. And because growing the economy means growing new businesses, there is the Young Entrepreneur Award. This year Jim Tyson of Investors Group is sponsoring the Young Entrepreneur Award. We will also present the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Art in Business Award at the banquet on April 13. The Black Tie Awards Banquet and Silent has multiple sponsorship options - you can sponsor for as little as $125. Or consider donating to the Silent Auction – a proven method to get new clients through the door and contribute to a great community event. Contact the Chamber ofďŹ ce for details to arrange a sponsorship or auction donation. Tickets go on sale Feb. 25, available from the Chamber ofďŹ ce or www.blacktieawards.com.
Chamber Launches New Logo We are excited to roll out a new visual identity for the Duncan-Chamber of Commerce. The new logo, developed by Chamber Members Patricia MacGregor of Zuk Design and Rosa Bennett of Rosa Bennett Graphic Design, in consultation with the Chamber’s Branding Committee, evokes the colour and vibrancy of DuncanCowichan, against the silhouetted majesty of Mount Prevost. The new identity will be front and centre on the Chamber’s new website arriving later this spring. The site will offer a signiďŹ cantly enhanced web presence for all our members and a mobile version for anytime information about the Chamber and its members.
Nominees for the Black Tie Awards 2013
While some nominees may be associated with more than one organization or business, each nominee is listed according to the organization noted on the nomination.
Classic Marine Ltd Marine Supplies, Nautical Gifts & Collectables Online Nautical Gifts & Brass www.nautalica.com 1725 Cowichan Bay Road www.classicmarine.ca
Greg Adams, Tim Hortons Masika Allan, Masika May Photography Judy Brayden, Cowichan Valley Arts Council Sheila & Richard Badman, Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Aaron Bichard & Katie Harris, Cowichan Recyclists Graeme Blackstock, Duncan Butcher Shop Ashley Blandin, The Twisted Mug CafĂŠ John Bocstrom, Christopher Comars, Frank Hartmann & Deni Huet, Cowichan Search & Rescue Olivia Boudreau & Emily Clements, AdagĂŠ Studio Randy Branting, Quality Box Cari Burdett, Lila Music Centre Karen Chong & Yolanda Sanz, Chari-Teas Shae Clutesi, Outlooks for Men Vanessa Cools, for her work with Ministry of Families Allen Corby, Tire Exchange David Coulson, David Coulson Design Jesse Cree, Island Savings Credit Union
Bernie Dinter, Dinter Nursery Jeff Downie, The Old Firehouse Wine Bar Fabricland Ann & Grahame Fowle, GBS Glass Kent & Marisa Goodwin, Organic Fair Avery Graham, Mobil 1 Nicolette Grenier, The Community Farm Store Genevieve Grieve, EK HAIR Design Laurel Hibbert, Round Woman Studio Andrew Higginson, Higginson Consulting Blair Hill & David Lee, Dog House Restaurant Daniel & Andrea Hudson, Hudson’s On First Alison James, Dog House Restaurant Roger Kapila, Merit Home Furniture Bill Keserich, Cowichan Valley Youth Soccer Association Chris & Irwin Killam, Cowichan Bay Pub Maria Kyle, Dominion Lending Centres Vintage Financial Lillian Laird, The Print Spot Dr. Alan Longair & Dr. Stephen LerchÊ, Prevost Veterinary Clinic Neal Lowry, Sterling Mutuals
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Chamber Week is February 18 – 23 The perfect time to Connect, Engage, Achieve. Join the Chamber. I guarantee it will be time well spent. CT, Member Chamber Week brings awareness to the important work that Chambers do to stimulate local economies, promote their community, and engage in multi-level advocacy that benefits the entire province. Chambers of Commerce support businesses with benefit programs, members-only pricing, services and education. Locally funded and directed, Chambers directly support and stimulate local economies, and contribute to vibrant communities throughout British Columbia. Membership During Chamber Week, the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is highlighting our membership drive with a “test drive the Chamber” rate - a special six-month membership. Like to kick the tires before you buy? Call the Chamber for details and to discover the advantages of Chamber membership. 250.748.1111 Gold Membership: Businesses with 12 or More Employees Silver Membership: Businesses with Less than 12 Employees Ask us about our affiliate memberships for business with Chamber memberships elsewhere in Cowichan, or for owners of multiple businesses. We also offer a non-profit rate, and group rates for approved organizations such as the Young Professionals of Cowichan. The Membership Advantage Members enjoy the advantages of special pricing on credit card services and they can access the Chambers Plan – the most popular benefits plan in Canada for business with fewer than 50 employees. And the Chambers Plan is administered right here in Cowichan through Glen Naylor Financial Group - so members can meet face-to-face to discuss their benefits. There are also savings on insurance, hotel accommodation, online training, office products, gasoline and more. Members attend Chamber events at reduced member pricing or even for free. This week members enjoyed a Members’ Breakfast – another networking and marketing opportunity highlighting special member savings – helping members make the most of their membership. Every month the Chamber holds luncheon presentations, lunch ‘n learns, and mixers. All are opportunities to network, learn, promote and have fun. Members participate in events, programming, making a difference and making things happen.
Chamber Events RSVP All Chamber Events: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca or 250.748.1111 Cowichan Valley Auto Mixer- Thur. Feb. 21, 5:30 pm, 2724 Beverly St. For Members & Guests Variations on the Elevator Speech - Wed. Mar. 6, Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ‘n Learn with award-winning ToastMaster Suelle Stewart. Have you considered how you would introduce yourself at a chance-of-a-lifetime meeting? The Elevator Speech is a succinct pitch about the products and services you provide. Polish yours to perfection then try it out at this Lunch ‘n Learn. Free to members, $5 non-members Merit Furniture Mixer – Wed. Mar. 13, 5:30 pm, 107 Ingram St. For members and guests Social Media: A Clear & Compelling Overview – Wed. Apr. 24, Noon – 1:00 pm, Lunch ‘ Learn with Brenda Dumont of Social Media is Simple. Free to Members, $5 non-members Sears Mixer – Thurs. April 25, 5:30 pm, 2724 Beverly St. Hosted by Robyn, Tessy and Jackson Mayo. For Members and guests.
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Member since 2010 Offices in Duncan and Lake Cowichan #104-2700 Beverly Street Duncan, BC V9L 5C7 Duncan: 250-597-2114 Lake Cowichan: 1-800-895-7187 www.pratzbookkeeping.com Corrine Pratz initially founded Pratz Bookkeeping and Tax as a home based business in 2008. Steady growth meant the business overflowed the confines of her home office and last fall she opened a second office in Duncan. “There was growth and it was slow. But when I moved into the Duncan office, growth sky-rocketed. We’re just so excited”. Corrine offers all aspects of bookkeeping services, and says the tax side of the business makes for a varied clientele, “It’s a very broad market ranging from individual returns, right up to corporate tax returns for small and medium sized businesses.” Fully accredited for tax preparation, the firm specializes in back taxes – getting people current with the Canada Revenue Agency. Last fall Corrine, and her husband and associate Sean Pratz, took advantage of the provincial Micro Business Training Program offered through the BC Chamber. Corrine worked with a business coach for 12 weeks, primarily over the phone. The training covered all aspects of business management including staffing, marketing, networking and more. “I was surprised by the sheer volume of material we covered in 12 weeks,” she says. Sean studies were online –web design, maintenance and marketing. A Chamber member for almost three years, Corrine credits the organization with helping her connect with prospects, access training & education, and to grow her business. “I just feel that the Chamber really works hard for its members – to give us the advantages we need for our businesses.” A passionate and thoughtful owner, Corrine sees bookkeeping and tax as a people business. “It’s exciting to help someone grow their business - that’s what I’m passionate about. That’s what gets me up in the morning – how much I enjoy the clients. They’re awesome.”
Member since 2006 www.wedderspoon.ca 1.888.256.6603 A tour of Wedderspoon Organic and the thirteen-acre organic farm is easily confused with a lazy walk in the country – but in fact, this is the head office of a company that ships 35 products to 27 countries worldwide. Conceived and developed during a Business Futures Program in 2005, Wedderspoon exceeded projections at every turn – actual sales beat the first business plan by 300%. “We look at the market and develop products no one else is making. Our challenge is to create new products consistent with our current line,” says Sébastien Martin, CEO and Co-Founder. All Wedderspoon products meet the company’s strict ethical and organic standards, as do supply chain elements. Organic manuka was originally sourced from New Zealand, but demand exceeded supply. Now Wedderspoon is developing sources in Greece and Chile. They educate beekeepers in production standards, insisting hives are managed organically and yield the highest manuka pollen count available on the market today. Recently Wedderspoon added the facial cream “Queen of the Hive” to their product line. In keeping with the company’s standards, the cream combines premium natural ingredients including bee venom. Bee venom was made famous by Camilla Parker Bowles and other royals who praise its anti-wrinkle benefits. Sold worldwide, Wedderspoon’s “Queen of the Hive” is stocked at the London pharmacy that supplies British royals and the Queen herself. A little bit of Cowichan may soon be touching royal cheeks. With offices in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Britain, the company’s roots are here. Long-time Chamber member, Sébastien worked to launch the Chamber’s first Gourmet Gala. Through their membership, he and Catherine forged relationships with clients, suppliers and others in the community. Wedderspoon has been honoured with many awards including 2013 Vancouver Island Business Manufacturer of the Year. They hold a 2006 Black Tie Award and were finalists again in 2011. You’ll see Wedderspoon Organic on this year’s list of nominees.
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y the way, did you hear: • Congratulations to Merridale Cider, winner of “Best in Show” and a gold medal for its Traditional Cider and a silver medal for its House Cider at TasteBC 2013. • More congratulations to Shawnigan Lake’s Steeples Bar & Grill. Groupon contacted Steeples’ Darren Cole to say his restaurant was voted number-one by Groupon’s customers in satisfaction for 2012. • And still more congratulations to Wedderspoon Organic (manufacturer of the year), Chemainus Theatre Festival (non-pro¿t business of the year) and Lush Eco Lawns (green business of the year) — all of who were honoured in the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, Jan. 24 in Nanaimo. • Sixty-one-year-old Peter Spohn (perhaps better known as Grandfather Heron) tells us he has decided to ride his bike wherever possible. He’d like to see more community promotion and infrastructure to encourage bike riding for ¿tness and a lower carbon footprint. “Let’s get busy doing our small part for a better future and have fun and ¿tness along the way,” he writes. • Add two more community stalwarts to the list of local Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal winners. Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug
Knott, a 34-year volunteer received the honour from Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest and MP Jean Crowder on Jan. 22. Heart and Stroke Foundation heartbeat Colleen Marsel got hers at the Feb. 4 Heart & Stroke Celebrity Breakfast Chair 2013 from Janice Krall, Heart & Stroke Vancouver Island area manager. • Christine Bater tells us students at Dwight International School in Shawnigan Lake are raising funds to build a school in Haiti in conjunction with the organization Free the Children. So far, Dwight students have raised more than $5,500 to their goal of $8,500. With only four-and-a-half months of school left, Dwight is making every effort possible to make this happen. On Friday, Dwight is pleased to host a Robert Gillies and Callie Moore bene¿t concert on campus. “Robert Gillies is no stranger to the Cowichan Valley as he lived here volunteering his time at Maxwell School a number of years ago,” Bater tells us. The show is set for Feb. 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 778-9773898 for more information. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.
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Chance encounter Änds Ward with Gold & Shadow
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A fateful meeting between two musicians set them on the road to a Vancouver Island tour that stops in Duncan tomorrow. The elements have aligned for Vancouver singersongwriter David Ward and Nanaimo-based band Gold & Shadow to team up on a four-date Vancouver Island tour in pursuit of great musical chemistry. “I heard David Ward a year ago when my friend
passed on his EP trilogy, The Arrival,” Dane Letourneau, student of environmental chemistry and leader of the art-rock band Gold & Shadow said in a media release. “It was kind of mind blowing to me to have someone from Nanaimo come to my show in Calgary having heard about me through someone from Vancouver,” said Ward, who has been compared to
artists as wide-ranging as Radiohead and Michael Jackson. The pair caught up after the show and bonded over their similar musical tastes and influences like Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. They play together Feb. 21 at the Duncan Garage, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 at the door.
The write stuff The art of lettering featured as part of Mill Bay Loft Gallery show Peter W. Rusland
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rtist Trisha Klus — possibly Cowichan’s only goat-skin vellum calligrapher — and the Escape Artists invite folks on A Nature Walk through Mill Bay’s Loft Gallery. Klus is among seven multi-media artists showing Mother Nature-inspired work through April 12 at The Loft. The Cobble Hill artist — a former captain, and one of the Canadian military’s ¿rst women aircrew members — is sharing several illuminated pieces of her delicately detailed calligraphy on vellum. “It’s goat-skin vellum,” said the paper-andlettering artist, and hand-bound book binder who buys smooth vellum skin for about $50 a square foot from England. “Vellum’s hard to come by. It has its own personality. It was used in medieval manuscripts and books back in about the 1500s. “Now it’s used for special documents and ¿ne art.”
Including Klus’ Millennium Collection Envelopes illustrating people and places from 68 Canadian stamps issued in 2000 by the post of¿ce as the Millennium Collection. “The love of letters and the written word are revealed in my work where the text often becomes part of the image for its own shape and beauty,” she said, noting texture and structure are key. “My goal is to create artwork and artist’s books that tell a story in a graphic and meaningful way.” Klus clicked with calligraphy in 1995, “then I was introduced to the book arts.” “I’ve done printmaking, collage, letterpress printing — now I like to combine them in my projects.” Commissions span precise penmanship for wedding certi¿cates, endearing quotes and poems, plus custom wedding albums, explained Klus, a founding Warmland Calligraphers’ member. “I use nibs and brushes, and I even have some quills.” Her books and artworks have been published in Somerset Studio, Handcraft Illustrated, and Bound & Lettered. She’s also been in shows with the Fairbank Calligraphy Society, Cowichan’s Printmakers’ Only Group, Canadian Book Binders
and Book Artists Guild Guild, Warmland Callig Calligraphers, The Escape Artists, and The Sooke Fine Arts Show. Klus’ ¿rst solo show occurred in 2011. Her illuminated manuscripts see 23-carat gold used in the rare art form. “With book arts, there aren’t many people doing it, so I’m pretty well self-taught, though I’ve taken a few workshops.” Meanwhile, calligraphy’s undergone something of a renaissance, as illustrated during International Calligraphers’ Conferences — one hosted by the Warmland Calligraphers in recent years. “It’s an art form that’s been revived. People are rediscovering a hand-crafted art, and hand-bound books is one of them.” Other Escape Artists unlocking work include Shirley Lawrence Bellows (watercolour, acrylic, pastel, coloured pencil), Betty Cavin (watercolour), Sandy Knowles (acrylics), Joan Lee (watercolour), Amie Roman (original prints), plus Heather Stevens (acrylics, photography).
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Cowichan calligrapher Trisha Klus with one of her Latin-word, gold-leaf vellum pieces bound for The Escape Artists’ multi-media March art show at The Loft.
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Theatre wants this to be your Buddy Chemainus Theatre: returns to the rock’n’roll well with its season-opener John McKinley
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f at Âżrst you do succeed, why not try it again anyway? That seems to be the philosophy behind Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 2013 season-opener. Almost exactly a year after rockin’ the joint with All Shook Up, a Grease-Ă€avoured, Elvissoundtracked hit that News Leader Pictorial reviewer Peter W. Rusland said was possibly CTF’s best-ever musical-romance, Cowichan’s favourite professional theatre company is dipping back into the Brylcreem. This time, the spotlight shifts off the King and onto fellow rock’n’roll pioneer Buddy Holly. The theatre is billing Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story as the “world’s
Chemainus Theatre Festival returns to the ‘50s for its 2013 season opener Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story courtesy Chemainus Theatre Festival
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Albertine in Five Times: by Michel Tremblay, a Shawnigan Players presentation. $15, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HELP WANTED
253430 – Falcon, Raptor, Vee, Wilmot (84 papers)
CROFTON
Sales Representative Lassonde Industries Inc. is a North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative and distinctive lines of fruit and vegetable juices and drinks marketed under recognized brands such as Oasis, Everfresh, Fairlee and Rougemont. We are currently looking for an experienced sales representative to cover the Vancouver Island area. The Retail Sales Representative will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales and customer service in a professional and efficient manner. This position will assure distribution of all listed Lassonde products, as well as indentify new business opportunities and increase sales in the respective territory. Lassonde Offers a Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefit Package & Company Car. This is your chance to join an innovative and forward looking company! www.lassonde.com fax: 1-450-469-3360 email: mathieu.simard@lassonde.com EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
503705 – Chaplin, Joan, King, Robert (60 papers)
MILL BAY
304052 – Bay, Partridge, Seaview (46 papers) 304115 – Dagall, Noowick, Scollard (42 papers) 304120 – Frayne, Liggett (43 papers) 304130 – Benko, Cayman, Fawn Rd/Terr, Frayne, Windsong 52 papers)
SHAWNIGAN LAKE
354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (56 papers) *all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW
250-856-0047 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 PERSONAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDOS
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
WORK WANTED
HAIRSTYLISTS
PART TIME Signing Support Workers Required in Duncan: 16 to 30 hours per month 2-3 Friday evenings and 2 or 3 Saturday afternoons/evenings ($14 to $17 per hour). We are looking for one or two more people to join our team of uent ASL signers who cooperatively provide part time home, work and community support to a Deaf individual who has additional disabilities. This is a positive and interesting opportunity to join a circle of people committed to supported inter-dependence, mutual respect, caring relationships, dignity and laughter. If you are a supportive person who understands and signs ASL and if this opportunity may match your skills and interests, please email mjss1@shaw.ca before March 1, 2013 to request a detailed job description.
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
HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
PERSONAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.BCJobLinks.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic
FINANCIAL SERVICES
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
LEGAL SERVICES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GUITARS FOR sale. 1994 Ovation Elite Model 1768, made in the USA, asking $1300. Cort 12 string acoustic, like new with soft shell carry case, asking $550. Call (250)324-2991 ask for Rob.
PETS
VIOLIN SALE for Adults & children. Also, Cellos. Both very, very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.
PETS BICHON SHIH-TZU puppies, 8 wks old, very cute, 3 males left, $400. 250-715-5852
REAL ESTATE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
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FLOOR INSTALLER looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, restretch & repairs. No job too small. Jerry (250)715-5852
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna SunďŹ re). $250. (250)748-2070 LOG LATH, for making log homes or pillars, c/w industrial land lease. (250)743-3198 or 250-732-3239
FOR RENT April 1st - 2 Bd/Rm, 2 Bth/Rm, 5 Appl, ++ at 330 Brae Road, Duncan. $1000/Mo. Phone/Text 250212-5766
$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.� SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Propane patio heater, Line 6 Spider III guitar amp, Crown Cp660 Pro Audio amp, DJ MP3 Control deck, cedar native hats, Bushnell spotting scope, Sony wireless headphones, large djembe drum. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
LOG SHELLS for sale. Lathed logs, proďŹ led & notched to ďŹ t your plans. Ph. 250-732-3239 or 250-743-3198
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BACHELOR PAD 55+ Park: 980sq.ft. of total comfort. 2bdrms, 6 appli’s, some furniture. Lrg covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in!. (250)754-6436
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
RENTALS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CARPENTRY
FENCING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PAINTING
APARTMENT/CONDO
PAT THE PAINTER
DUNCAN downtown condo, 2 Bdrm, 2 baths, ďŹ ve appl’s, gated underground parking, $950/mo. Call 250-748-6679
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded, reasonable rate. Call ReneĂŠ 250-701-7301
COMPUTER SERVICES
GARDENING
ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & pruning. Call 250510-1904 250-743-1225
CONTRACTORS DAVE’S HANDYMAN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 30 Years, Licensed & certiďŹ ed Top to Bottom
HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and eves trough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Decks, Fencing, Carports Garages, Painting, Drywall All Interior & exterior Work guaranteed 40 years Experience Free estimates
(250)748-9150
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
Big or small
250-710-5202 www.dbmckenzieconstruction.com
DAVID GALE Construction for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE 30 yr’s Experience
We ďŹ x everything No HST
250-748-5062 HAULING AND SALVAGE
Delivery Guy
(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca
250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly. 2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, #25203
DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
INSULATION AVS INSULATION REMOVAL Adrian Lepitre
Cell: 250-732-2354 OfďŹ ce: 250-748-3304 Fax: 250-709-2223 adrianlepitre@shaw.ca
#,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+Ă–(!2$ GARBAGE CAN Dan Junk Hauling & Free Metal Removal 600lbs+. 250-508-0679.
Small jobs ok 25 years experience Seniors discount
Call 250-246-0248 SUNSET PAINT & RENOVATE Changing to fresh colours Professionally & promptly with good prices. Interior, Exteriors Residential Commercial sunsetpainting.ca Free Estimates Call Bill or Lore
250-710-8338
North Lantzville Estate Sale Virtual waterfront, 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900. Call 250-585-2620.
ACREAGE
PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STEREO/TV/DVD VHS to DVD. Preserve those VHS tapes - let me transfer them to DVD for you. Reasonable rates. Call Bob - 250733-2180 or email bd-beland@shaw.ca
$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-ďŹ , parking, $1,000. Available now. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313. CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.
APARTMENT/CONDOS
Cowichan Bay, Oceanview Condo, 1 bdrm, adult oriented, no pets. Underground parking. $775/m. (250)748-8175 DUNCAN- 2525 Dingall St, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. NS/NP. $800 + utils. (250)597-1417. DUNCAN in town, available March 1st. Quiet 2 bdrm apt. 5 appl, $850-$900. 250-2466626 or 250-746-4016
STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
TREE SERVICES
Lowest Price Guarantee
Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious
Affordable 1 and 2 bedroom suites -----------------------------Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails No pets allowed Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking
Free Cable Hook up -------------------------------------Resident managers on site
SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
Mountain View
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
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A.M.C. Home Improvements will beat any written building centre bathroom estimate on labour by 15%, simple as that. Call (250)743-9920
MAPLE BAY - 1Bdrm Suite Private entrance, 1 covered parking spot,F/S, W/D, utilities, internet, included. 1 small pet may be considered. For N/S quiet mature person. Ref’s & DD req’d. $750. Call 250-7468681
To view call 250-748-3321
Service Directory RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and installations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965
Large 1 & 2 BDRM corner unit. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W incl’d. New carpet & appls. On-site managers. Call 250-748-1304.
LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, CertiďŹ ed Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449
DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000. (250)597-8070
Duncan Kiwanis Village Society Who provides seniors subsidized independent living is now taking applications for recent vacancies.
For more info: 250-748-4135
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ďŹ replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (southwest) clean & adorable 1 bdrm Apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available March 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.
SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!
Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water. No pets. 1 bdrm suite $590 or Studio $520
(250)748-3729 APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310. WATERFRONT (Shawnigan Lake) deluxe furn’d 1 bdrm, 7 appls, NS/NP. Avail immed until June. 30, $800 mo + util’s & wi-ďŹ . Ref’s. 250-743-1667.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 2000 sqft prime downtown Duncan ground oor retail with private parking lot. Ideal for retail or could be converted for automotive shop or similar. Recent renovation. $12/ft. 250-246-8442 --------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd, Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce. $7.25 sq ft (250)474-3585, (250)245-9811
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
COTTAGES
OFFICE/RETAIL
TOWNHOUSES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SMALL STUDIO Cottage- with lovely yard, few steps to ocean & bus, open kitchen living rm, 3 appls, hardwood/slate rs, electric F/P, sm bdrm+ bath w/shower only, W/D on site. N/S, no cats. Refs. Furnished $685, non-furnished, $650 inclds utils. (250)246-9550.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN, 3 Bdrm suite, incl F/S,W/D. Refs req. $775+util. 250-748-7808 leave msg. DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hydro incl’d, $950/mo, Mar 1. ALSO 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, hydro incl’d No pets. Mar 1, $1200. 250-701-1937
OfďŹ ce,Retail & warehouse space for rent. Downtown Duncan. 2600 sq ft ofďŹ ces with 1600 sq ft of warehouse. Separate entrance for warehouse, with large overhead door. (250) 710-8961 (250) 709-7593
APRIL 1st - DUNCAN - 2 level, 1400 sq.ft., 2.5 bath on Howard Ave. Fresh paint, new appliances. Open r plan, lge laundry room, lots of closets & windows. Utilities extra. N/S, 1 sm. pet considered. No yard. Lease option; 13 mths for the price of 12 if qualiďŹ ed. Ext. of bldg to be painted this summer. (250) 857-3317
WANTED TO RENT Long Term Commercial Lease Required
WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ooring, A/C
A well established Cowichan non-retail business requires the following for a long term and renewable lease: *ground oor 2,200+ sq foot ofďŹ ce with nearby or adjoining 1,200+ sq foot warehouse *min 15 parking spaces; or min 8 on site & min 7 nearby *central to Duncan location (within 5 KM to downtown) Our operation will not suit any residential occupancy nearby as we ship & receive at all hours. Your location must allow access for a 5 ton single axle truck. Required for April 2013. Please contact: leaseapril2013@gmail.com
Call 250-245-2277
HOMES FOR RENT 3 BDRM Character home in Duncan. Large fenced yard, pets considered. $1350 mo. Call/text (250)597-4725. 3 BDRM, near Cowichan Commons. F/S,N/P. Ref’s. $900. Mar 1st. (250)748-9909 BRIGHT CLEAN house, March 1st, 2nd bdrm has separate funky loft area. No dogs. Large front/back yard & driveway for skateboarding & chalk drawings. Opposite Island Oak Secondary, close to the river & surrounded by great neighbours. $950 + util. Contact Rick 250-746-0596
CROFTON Large reno’d house near the school, great area. 4 large bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, ďŹ replace, dishwasher, huge sundeck with hottub! Big yard! $1250/m. Available immediately. N/S, pet considered. (250) 3311465 CROFTON, OCEAN view, beautiful 3 BDRMS 2-story home, 1.5 bath, rec room, 4 appls, double garage, 2 ďŹ replaces, N/S, N/P, avail immed, ref’s req’d. (250)746-7935. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., 100% reno’d, everything NEW incl 4 appl’s! Gas FP, blinds. Deck, patio, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1100. (250) 748-2424 or 250-748-9150 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, Rancher, close to lake, big fenced yard, F/S, W/D, D/W, heat pump, $1400 + utils, N/S, N/P. Call 250-748-6574. LK COWICHAN on Sunset Drive, newly reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath house w/ patio. Lake glimpses, steps to beach & use of dock. 1/2 acre lot w/ garden. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15 or March. 1st. $950/mo. Call Ruth 1-250-812-7578. SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (walking distance to bus/village) quiet country acreage 2 bdrms, fruit trees, covered prking, 4 appls. $1200/mo. 1 year lease req’d. N/S. Refs. (250)715-8563. SHAWNIGAN STATIONRancher Style House for Rent. Option of Rent-to-Own! 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1550/mo+ utils. NS/NP. W/D included. Email for more info or pics: lisa.sia@shaw.ca Call us at 250-514-0094.
OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN, downtown, rental space on Jubilee behind the Arbutus Cafe, has own parking lot. Ph. 250-246-8442 DUNCAN, ofďŹ ce/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground oor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces. $1050/month. Avail now. 604-820-8929
Green Door Society 900 sqft space for rent, incl. 4 ofďŹ ce spaces, reception, washroom and 2 prkng spaces. Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds. Incl. triple net, $1600/mo. 250-748-3701,250-510-1209 ‘a house, a garden, a place for people’ PRIME OFFICE Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 1200 sqft, parking, wheelchair accessible. (250)2171944 michelle.mark@shaw.ca
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.
SUITES, LOWER
TRANSPORTATION
2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. March. 2. Priv ent, close to shopping, schools. 482 ChesterďŹ eld. $595 mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.
AUTO FINANCING
Island regionals: Duncan club sends 18 to competition Don Bodger
News Leader Pictorial 2003 REXAIR CLASS A, 29 ft motor home. Excellent condition. Low mileage. Unique kitchen w/Corian countertops, Garage kept. Tow package & generator, N/P/N/S. $44,900. (250) 746-7808
TOWING BEAR LAKE SALVAGE
$$$ CASH $$$ For Scrap Cars also free scrap metal removal
250-710-7278 CASH For Scrap Vehicles Call
Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692 SOUNDERS TOWING
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for Unwanted Vehicles
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(250)252-1224
CABIN w/camper attached on Chemainus river, woodstove, N/S, Util. incl. $750 or For Sale. (250) 210-0339
TRUCKS & VANS
CHEMAINUS, nice 1 bdrm level entry suite, hardwood oors. Walk to town, trail nearby. Sm. pet ok, N/S, W/D, 1/2 util. $650. 250-732-3702
1992 MAZDA MVP, seats 7, sunroof, loaded, excellent running condition, high mileage. $545. (250)743-3503 1995 G10 CHEVY cargo vanV-6 Vortec engine. $2500. Call (250)746-8182.
COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main oor, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Ref’s & DD req. $750. 250-7434154 or (250)743-4010 COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810. CROFTON - quiet cul-de-sac, bachelor suite (for one person), nicely furnished. N/S, N/P, W/D, built-in vac, no partiers, ref’s req. & dd. (250) 246-4192
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. (250)732-5928
DUNCAN, BASEMENT Bach suite, shared laundry, hydro incl’d, N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed, $625/mo. Call 778-422-1127 (evenings). DUNCAN- LARGE 3 bdrm basement, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen. Partly furnished. Carport with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils. Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.
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CHEMAINUS DUPLEX, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 decks. Ocean view, lights of grouse Mtn at night, 6 appls, shared laundry. Heat & hydro incl’d. $950 mo. N/S, N/P, ref’s req. Avail now. Call 604-846-5519 or 1-604798-3412, leave message or email: syon@shaw.ca DUNCAN, 1 Bdrm, F/S,W/D, satellite, heat pump, private deck, $775. (250)746-8070 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm newly reno’d, 4 new appl’s, W&D hookup, NS, NP. $950/mo + util. Avail now. 250-709-7180 SHAWNIGAN 2-BDRM. Clean bright & spacious, in Village. below market at $800. NS/NP, W/D. Security system incld’d. Avail. now. Call 250-812-0408.
CARS
‘06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan. Just inspected; passed all categories. 2.7L V6, PW/PL, sunroof, fog lamps, A/C, snow tires all around, Satin jade colour 173,000 km. $4000. Call (250)715-1236. 1988 CHEVY Caprice Classic, low mileage, 1 owner. $2250. Glass top Kenmore stove, white, $225. Both very nice. Please call (250)701-2035. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.
TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $875./mo. Call 250748-7992, 250-748-2727, 250709-4825.
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2007 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr., 1.8L, 4 cyl, auto, p.s., p.b., radio/CD. good on gas. 60/40 backseat, 75,000 km, $5995. Must Sell! (250)597-1092
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alley skaters put their talents to the test at the Vancouver Island regional ¿gure skating championships in Victoria. Duncan Skating Club sent 18 members to the competition, comprising 20 events. Baylee Hopwo and Caitlyn Luckhurst were entered in two events each. Hopwo placed ¿fth in introductory interpretive and fourth in Group 1 of Starskate 4 for 13+ while Luckhurst came ¿rst in pre-introductory interpretive and claimed silver for Starskate 3B Group 4. Duncan results in Starskate 1 included: Rylee Smith (bronze, Group 1); Grace Haugen and Paiton Douglas (bronze, Group 2); Camryn Visscher and DelRae Olson (bronze, Group 3); Ryley MacDonald (silver) and Drew Kuipers (bronze) in Group 4; Sonja McCormack (bronze, Group 5); and Cassie Bowdery (bronze, Group 6). In Star 3A, Peyton Kong picked up silver in Group 1; Sophia Hodgins and Hannah Kushner both earned silver in Group 2; and Haley Dragicevich claimed silver in Group 3. Stephanie Hleck received bronze in Group 3 of Star 3B and Brancato joined Luckhurst with silver in Group 4. Courtney Vanderstap was fourth in Group 2 of Star 4 for 13+. Fuller Lake Skating Club’s efforts featured a silver performance by Sophie Dawe in Starskate 1 and bronze for Nora Goeschick and Aaliyah Ward in Starskate 2. Amber Ree earned silver in introductory interpretive and ¿nished in eighth place for Starskate 4. Paris Hanke ¿nished 10th in Starskate 4. Sarah Kedves claimed eighth spot in juvenile freeskate. Kedves also joined forces with partner Lucas Pallard, a Grade 11 student at Nanaimo District Secondary School, for second spot in pre-novice pairs. Kedves said doing the pairs is a bit terrifying but she loves it. She only started working with Pallard last September. They have trained hard
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Fuller Lake’s Sarah Kedves gets a lift from partner Lucas Pallard of Nanaimo in the island regional skating competition at Esquimalt. to get programs together and learn all the new skills. The short and long programs were both skated on the same day. Kedves was a bit sore the next day for her personal solo, but felt it was well worth it. Kerry Park Skating Club had four competitors in the event. Kathleen Whittome ¿nished second in the bronze interpretive, Melanie Whittome was eighth in introductory interpretive, Cecilia Faustino placed 11th in Star 4 and Sheryl Sizer was a gold winner in Star 2.
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amps, clinics and a new Ă€ag league will kick off the football season in the valley. It’s going to be an exciting time with all the special events coming up, concedes Cowichan Valley Football Association president Jeff McDonald. The spring camp March 9 and 10 — open to both girls and boys whether registered with the club or not — will feature an appearance by Adam Bighill of the B.C. Lions and members of the Vancouver Island Raiders, one of the most successful junior franchises of all time in Canada with three Canadian championships under their belt. There will be both a tackle and non-tackle skills camp. Drills and scrimmages will be incorporated into the two days. “There will be NCCP trained coaches to show everyone the proper techniques and
fundamentals — emphasis on fun — of our great game,’’ noted McDonald. The appearance of Bighill, a Canadian Football League all-star and the No. 2 tackler in the league. at the camp is a coup for the Cowichan association. Spring registration is open and teams are beginning to take shape. Go to www. cowichanfootball.com for information. Meanwhile, a record 16 players from last year’s Cowichan Midget and Bantam Bulldogs will attend an all-star game in Vancouver in April and six of those are going to the Senior Bowl. Players going to the StarBowl and Senior Bowl are: Darrin Aitchison, Cory Lewis, Niko Ceska, Eric Maslen, Adam Marchetti and Mackey Singh. Midgets going to the all-star game include: Blake Torok-Both, Liam PalcuJohnston, Dusean LeBlanc, Brock Gowanlock and Brendan Gowanlock. All-star players from the Bantam team are: Kain Melchior, Eddy Walt, Travis McDonald, Tyler Hudson and Brendan Lynch.
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McKinnon jersey retired Special ceremony: T-Bird star, who died too young, honoured Don Bodger
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Chris and Steven McKinnon proudly display the retired jersey dedicated to their brother Jason. Left, the boys and dad Larry conduct the ball drop as part of the Jason McKinnon Scholarship Fund fundraiser. Right, in game action, Cowichan T-Birds’ Ben Ingham goes up for a shot against some tough defence supplied by Jakob Jungwirth of Vanier in their convincing victory Friday.
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t was a great night for basketball and a ¿tting tribute to a former Cowichan Thunderbird great Friday night at Cowichan Secondary School. The T-Birds improved to 5-0 in North Island senior boys’ league play with a 7954 victory over Vanier. Jerod Dorby and Ben Ingham led the scoring with 15 points apiece, with eight and 10 rebounds, respectively. Andrew Larson contributed 14 points and eight rebounds while Cyrus Gray got into the act with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven steals As good as the victory was, it wasn’t the best part of the night. A ceremony to retire Jason McKinnon’s No. 33 jersey was conducted during halftime. McKinnon died in January of 2012. His parents and brothers were thrilled with the honour bestowed upon the family. A ball drop was also held and the winner of a $2,500 prize was Julie Schlienz, the mother of T-Birds’ manager Foster Schlienz. A total of $7,000 was raised for the Jason McKinnon Scholarship Fund. Money will be awarded to some of the graduating T-Birds at the end of the season. The T-Birds also won 85-73 at Dover Bay last Tuesday. Dorby collected 24 points and 13 rebounds while Larson tallied 20 points and eight assists. Gray also had a superb game with 19 points.
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Diligent defending is done by Taylor Davies (11) and Mike Pereira of Dover Bay on Jerod Dorby of Cowichan last Tuesday in Nanaimo. Cowichan led 42-35 at the half, 66-49 at the end of the third and won 85-73. The T-Birds are hosting the North Island playoffs Friday and Saturday.
Season ends for T-Bird girls
The Cowichan T-Bird senior girls lost a challenge game to Spectrum 53-35 Monday night at Frances Kelsey to get into the island tournament. “The kids gave it all they had and never quit,’’ noted Jim Nugent, co-coach of the team with Michelle Keserich. Cowichan ¿nished fourth in the North Island tournament. It started well with a 47-41 win over Campbell River, as Katie Porter and Sarah St. Cyr both played strong games.
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s expected, Cowichan Secondary’s Junior T-Birds breezed through the Mid-Island junior boys’ basketball playoffs and will represent the zone in the Island tournament. Cowichan received a ¿rstround bye Friday for winning the league and methodically beat Mount Prevost 77-35 and Shawnigan Lake School 59-23 Saturday to take the championship. Cowichan’s overall record is 23-2 on the season and the Junior T-Birds have now won their last three tournaments, including their own Thunderbird Classic and the North Shore Junior Invitational. In the Mid-Island ¿nal, Josh Charles led Cowichan with 31 points. Charles played against his brother Noah, who’s on the Mount Prevost team, in the previous game. Noah put on a great show with 31 points and Humza Khan added 21, as Prevost reached the semi¿nal against Cowichan with a 66-61 victory over Gulf Islands in the Friday quarter¿nals. Brentwood College beat Chemainus and Shawnigan Lake topped Quamichan in the other
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Squeeze play is made by Cowichan’s Jeevan Sall to get closer to the basket against the defence of Shawnigan Lake School’s John Mitchell in the junior boys’ Mid-Island championship game Saturday. Cowichan led 29-10 at the half, 47-15 at the end of the third and won 59-23. Below, Devin Cvitanovich of Brentwood cuts off Mitchell’s shooting lane in semi-Änal action. quarter¿nal games. Shawnigan pulled off a bit of an upset by trouncing Brentwood 51-38 in the semi¿nals. Brentwood coach Liam Sullivan termed it a “very disappointing end to a generally good year for us at Brentwood. “We were beat by a very hot-shooting team. We did not handle their post player very well and did not take advantage of opportunities to ¿nish shots in transition. victories. “Junior basketball can be a “I told them at the end of crap shoot and sometimes the the game that we are trying boys are not able to come up with the performance they need to develop players that have a love for the game and want to at the crucial moment.’’ to continue to improve as they Sullivan still felt his boys progress through the school,’’ played their hearts out but it wasn’t enough to reach the ¿nal noted Sullivan. Cowichan heads right into the against Cowichan. Island championship at Vanier Brentwood went 20-5 on the starting Thursday. season with two tournament
wo-time defending champion Div. 1 Cowichan LMG Pringle is out of the running but Div. 2 Cowichan United has advanced to the quarter¿nal round of the prestigious Jackson Cup soccer competition. Cowichan LMG was ousted 1-0 by Bays United Liquor Plus in a heavyweight battle between the top two seeded teams in the competition Saturday at Victoria’s Finlayson Park. Don Bodger/¿le Cowichan held Bays United’s top guns Div. 2 Cowichan United hopes to be celebrating a few more goals in Kellen Holden and Jordie Hughes in check, the next round of the Jackson Cup to keep Cowichan hopes alive. but another Jordie — Oberg — slipped through in the late stages of the game to missing some players. They were ripe to be beat.’’ head the ball over goalie Joel Wilson off a It didn’t happen but Div. 2 Cowichan United free kick for the lone goal. kept valley interest in the tournament alive by Cowichan came right back and thought it had beating Nanaimo United Div. 2 3-1 in Nanaimo. tied the game, but Chris Merriman’s goal was Cowichan will now play Nanaimo Div. 1 in the ruled offside. Tyler Hughes also hit the crossbar as Cowichan’s hopes at forcing overtime didn’t quite round of 16 after it beat Powell River Div. 2. United had something to prove against its Div. materialize. 2 rivals. Oberg’s goal suddenly broke what seemed cer“We played the only team that can take ¿rst tain of being a scoreless outing in regulation time. “I was kind of getting ready for the overtime, for place from us and we set out to prove why we should ¿nish ¿rst in the league,’’ noted Cowsure,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. ichan’s Neall Rowlings. Goals have been in short supply of late for Jordan Korven was hauled down at the sixCowichan, but the team appeared headed toward minute mark, setting up a free kick from 20 yards breaking the drought in the early stages. out. Jason Ovans found the bottom corner after the “We had an absolutely tremendous start to the Nanaimo wall jumped out at his attempt. game,’’ said Martin. “We had them under siege, Cowichan had other great chances when George under pressure.’’ Thomas hit the post from 28 yards away and Connor Crichton’s header required a brilliant save by the goalkeeper, with Cowichan thinking it Steven Zorich nearly converted the rebound. A great individual effort by Nanaimo tied the had a sure goal. “We had them, we just didn’t punish them, ¿nish score. Kevin Smith was then hauled down at the 35-minute mark and Ovans converted the team’s them off,’’ said Martin. The tide started to turn in the last ¿ve minutes of ¿rst penalty of the year. Kodi Archbold banged in a huge insurance the half. “They were coming at us pretty good,’’ marker on a ball from Rowlings in the second half. said Martin. “We need to ¿ght to keep the Jackson Cup in Cowichan still felt good about the scoreless situCowichan,’’ Rowlings indicated. “It’s an outside ation at the half and made only one substitution, chance and a longshot but we’ve got a deep bench bringing in Sam Beswick for Crichton. and a good attitude, with nothing to lose.’’ Martin said Cowichan took way too many fouls The Div. 1 squad is helping United with its in the late stages of the game and it eventually preparations. The teams are playing an exhibition proved costly on the free kick leading to the lone game Saturday at the Ladysmith Turf at 6 p.m. goal. The Div. 2s go into the next round of the Jackson “We gave it the big push at the end,’’ he said. “We had the team there to beat them. They were Cup the following week.
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Duncan to host 2014 B.C. mixed curling championships
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Duncan Curling Club has been awarded the 2014 Williams Moving and Storage B.C. mixed curling championship. The club last hosted a provincial championship in 2007. “I have no doubt we’re going to host a successful event,’’ said
Brent Dellebuur, one of the club’s directors. “We have done it twice before.’’ The club recently sold its building to the Municipality of North Cowichan, allowing it to get back on a more solid financial footing. As a condition of the sale, the
building was renamed the Glen Harper Curling Centre in honour of the local curling legend. Curl B.C.’s Scott Braley is delighted to have Duncan hosting the B.C. mixed championships. “Duncan has a vibrant curling community,’’ he said.
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little pain was well worth the gain for the Kerry Park Islanders. Game hero Tylor Branzsen, who scored the winning goal in overtime to propel the team into the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs, and set-up man Corey Peterson both came out of the celebratory scrum banged up, but weren’t complaining. “I got a little shiner from it and Corey chipped his tooth — a trip to the dentist for him,’’ said Branzsen of the drawbacks to the hoopla that ensued after the Islanders beat the Campbell River Storm 4-3 in a wild card game Sunday at Victoria’s Bear Mountain Arena for the league’s ¿nal playoff spot. Islanders’ owner Mark Os-
mond didn’t get a good look at the goal, but he didn’t care. “I was just praying someone was going to bash it in,’’ he said. The odds were stacked against the Islanders in many ways. They were without offensive standouts Alex Milligan and Braeden Cross and defenceman Anthony Gilbert and were also playing their fourth game in as many days. But they overcame it all to salvage something from a season that might have otherwise been lost. “I’m happy for the boys,’’ said Osmond. “They went through a lot of adversity this year and they’ve bought into (coach) Dale (Purinton’s) system.’’ Branzsen was an unlikely candidate to decide the issue. He suffered a concussion in January and only returned to play Thursday, scoring a goal in a previous 7-5 loss to Campbell
River, and Friday before sitting out Saturday again. But he was there when it mattered most Sunday. “It was a big goal, a big win,’’ conceded Branzsen. There was only 1:39 left in the 10-minute overtime when Branzsen scored. “It was a line change so I skated down the ice and went right for the net and yelled for the pass and put her in,’’ he said. It was a great game, with players on both sides putting it all on the line in the sudden-death format. “I’m sure the younger guys were pretty nervous,’’ said Branzsen. “I wasn’t too nervous. It was a do-or-die game. We had to give everything we got.’’ The Islanders led 2-0 and 3-2 but the Storm rallied both times to tie it. Branzsen’s winner came just two seconds after Campbell River’s Tyson Fair returned
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A wild scramble results in front of the Campbell River net, with the Islanders’ Eric Mansueti, Desmond Bast and company battling to get to the puck. Campbell River won 7-5 Thursday, but the Islanders took the important wild card rematch. Osmond con¿rmed the ¿rst Thursday. from the penalty box. “We can’t underestimate them, The Islanders lost 3-2 at Penin- playoff date at Kerry Park against the Nanaimo Bucbut we beat them 4-0 last time,’’ sula Friday and beat Oceanside caneers Saturday after games said Branzsen. “That game was 6-3 Saturday in their regularin Nanaimo Tuesday and a little con¿dence going in.’’ season ¿nales.
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Fancy stickhandling manoeuvre is performed by Dane Gibson of the Cowichan Valley Capitals, as he protects the puck from Logan Mick of the Vipers Saturday night at Vernon’s Wesbild Centre.
he points the Cowichan Valley Capitals acquired on a threegame B.C. Hockey League weekend road trip to the Interior were tarnished somewhat because they blew second-period leads. The Caps were ahead of the Smoke Easters in Trail 4-3 after 40 minutes Friday and held a 2-0 advantage at the same stage Saturday in Vernon against the Vipers. In each case, the Caps settled for a point in overtime losses — 5-4 to the Smoke Eaters and 3-2 to the Vipers. “It’s almost more frustrating
Overtime losses: Caps blow two-goal leads having a lead and losing it,’’ said Caps’ coach Aaron Plumb. The Caps were actually up 4-2 late in the second on Trail when Luke Sandler closed the gap to one late in the period. Sandler also scored the lone goal of the third, setting the stage for Valik Chichkin’s winner two minutes into the three-on-three overtime. Jarrett Brown, Garrett Skrbich, Jamie Waddington and Mikael Jung scored for the Caps. Skrbich and Jesse Neher staked the Caps to the 2-0 lead in Vernon before the Vipers stormed back in the third to tie it on goals by Mitch McAllister and Mason Blacklock, who also potted the
winner with 36 seconds left in the four-on-four overtime. “We just quit ¿nishing checks and we let them start skating,’’ said Plumb of the turnaround in the game. The last game of the trip Sunday in Penticton was no contest despite the best efforts of goalie Patrick Spano. He was still named the game’s third star despite giving up seven goals in a 7-1 win by the defending Royal Bank Cup national champion Vees. Waddington had the lone marker for the Caps against the Vees’ Nic Renyard, a former Cowichan Valley rep goalie, in
the second period. Spano faced a barrage of 45 shots. “That team is a real good team,’’ said Plumb. “I knew they were going to be good. When I watched them play, I was real surprised at the skill and the speed.’’ The Caps took Monday off and are now getting ready for another big weekend, with back-to-back games against the Grizzlies in Victoria Friday and Saturday at Cowichan Arena. They’re also taking on Surrey Sunday at 4 p.m. at Cowichan Arena. “We’ve got some pretty fun games coming up,’’ said Plumb. “Obviously, we get to see Keyler Bruce, our old captain, and play against him.’’
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