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Plane wreckage could bring rare closure to four wartime families
Wreckage: from 1942 military training flight gone bad
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ct. 30, 1942 was likely a bad day for flying, given the West Coast’s fickle fall weather. And those risks were amplified without a working radio inside a canvas-and-wood military Avro Anson being used for training flights above southern Vancouver Island. British RAF volunteerreserve pilots Anthony William Lawrence, 21, and Charles George Fox, 31, British RAF volunteer-reserve Sgt. Robert Ernest Luckock and Canadian RCAF Sgt. William Baird were on that plane when it left the Patricia Bay airport outside Victoria. Their fate has been unknown for 71 years. But now their families may finally have answers. In October, loggers working for Teal-Jones out of the Mesachie Lake area found wreckage tossed across 100 metres of heavy bush near Mesachie Lake, southwest of Lake Cowichan. Federal investigators believe that grim spot is where the plane went down. Laurel Clegg, Department of National Defence’s forensic anthropologist, visited the snowy site in December. She aims to return “weather pending” to sift metal, wood and fabric for human remains and the crew’s personal effects that could confirm it is, in fact, the answer to a mystery seven decades old. “We’re already notifying next of kin; we’re working with the British to notify them,” she said. Finding needles in that forested haystack won’t be easy.
But work by Clegg’s team — including bomb-disposal agents — will be easier as the remote location was undisturbed by artifact hunters, war buffs, and others who could have desecrated the site. “There’s wide dispersal of metal and wreckage, seats and fuselage. With 70 years, there’s lots of forest growth over things,” she said. “We want to protect the site; the whole area is logging.” The DND has a record of the Avro’s engine-plate serial numbers, which it has used to pinpoint the flight. “The serial numbers match our records,” Clegg said of the light aircraft used for navigational training during the Second World War. “We also have crash records of all airplane crashes in Canada.” Those accidents claimed some 26,000 Canucks still missing in action from the First and SecAndrew Leong ond world wars, plus the Korean Dawn Geddie of Bound to be Different, Sandra Beggs of Cycle Therapy, and Judy Stafford of Cowichan Green Community sort the proceeds of Operation: Unconflict. derpants just prior to Christmas. The charity drive for the homeless collected 830 pairs of underpants, 191 socks, 38 t-shirts (care of CGC), four toques, two With most West Coast pairs of gloves, $30 and one stuffed reindeer. mishaps, investigators assume the plane probably crashed in the ocean, meaning it is unlikely they will ever pinpoint the final resting place of the deceased. but it’s all about to be sorted out soon. Don Bodger That’s why Clegg called The athletes have all known about their News Leader Pictorial finding this land-based Avro a selection to the top 20 for about a month, rare viable case of investigators but the suspense is now building toward the ew Year’s countdowns lead finally being able to connect the reverse countdown from No. 20 to No. 1. right into the News Leader tragic dots. That takes place at Shawnigan Lake Pictorial’s Top 20 Valley “We’re meeting next week with School at a luncheon honouring the athletes. Youth Athlete of the Year crash investigators to figure out A jam-packed program is planned, highcountdown for 2013. what was going on,” she said. lighted by the naming of the successor to The top 20 athletes selected from valley “From crash records, we assume 2012 Co-athletes of the Year Maya Munzar high schools are profi led in a special section it was weather related — and and Maegan Kuruvita. in today’s paper. their radio was not functionAdam Kleeberger from the men’s national You can read their responses to six differing, so if they got into trouble, rugby team and Frances Kelsey grad and ent questions about their athletic aspirations they had no way of getting any 2007 Athlete of the Year co-winner Dannie and 2013 highlights. assistance.” Richards are the guest speakers. The profi les are placed in random order, more on A3
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No immediate plans to remove final Chemainus barge The derelict barge listing on the Ladysmith Harbour shoreline for nearly two years, is finally out of the water. But there is no indication if or when its Chemainus Harbour sister will follow. The provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations dismantled the
Ladysmith barge — one of five Second World War-era drydock pieces left over from the failed Chemainus Quay and Marina project — just prior to Christmas. Ministry staff have disposed of the trash and .taken all the metal to be recycled, leaving just the wood, which is expected to be dealt with
early this year. Three of the other barges have sunk, the first of these about two yeara ago. Ministry spokesperson Scott Allen believes the ministry does not have any immediate plans to deal with the barge that remains in the Chemainus Harbour.
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Submarine journey an eye-opener for Duncan woman Like a sponge: Rare chance to experience unique ecology creates new perspective
Peter W. Rusland
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laustrophobia surged the moment Debbie Heys squirmed into the three-person submarine headed to the world’s only glass-sponge beds. Her fretting about small spaces was soon diluted by the excitement of recently seeing B.C.’s 9,000-year-old sponge reefs scientists with the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society want preserved in marine parks. “At first, I had a little bit of realization just how close quarters it was,” said Cowichan nurse Heys, who beat about 1,000 contestants for the sub trip. “It took a minute to adjust to that. The pilot and (musician-passenger) Dan Mangan were very supportive and positive. Once I was fully in, we were all very excited.” The society’s goal is having the fragile reef protected from bottom-trawling fishing boats, prawn traps and other threats. That goal was shared by Heys after her hourlong voyage in the Canadian-made Aquarius sub. It was gently lowered by a barge crane to the surface under sunny skies. “Everyone was passionate about what they were doing. It made me realize how much work they put into pulling this off,” Heys said of the society’s three-year dive effort. “Hopefully (provincial and federal governments) are listening, and it’s important enough to them to understand (the parks proposal). “It’s a non-renewable resource, and could be a catastrophic loss.” Heys urged citizens to demand protection of the sponges believed extinct until discovered in 1987 in areas off the island and Vancouver. Her view was reinforced during the dive four kilometres from West Van’s Eagle Harbour, near the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. She and Mangan lay on their stomachs on two benches, peering into the drink through a
Debbie Heys got an up-close view of a unique glass sponge reef in Georgia Strait in the fall along with Dan Mangan (bottom right) courtesy of the Aquarius sub. viewing bubble. “It was mostly dark. There were large spotlights on the outside and they used (guidance) co-ordinates.” Another sub was in contact with Heys’ vessel during the mid-afternoon odyssey some 240 chilly feet down. “Our waters are quite cold, and not all that clear. There’s lots of (natural) debris, or small organisms in the water. We didn’t actually see a lot of sea life, other than jellyfish and similar organisms. “When we got to the bottom we saw crabs, and some rock cod.”
“They’re rough and almost like a Styrofoam cup, and would break. “Small fish and other sea life depend on them for protection, and hide in them,” she said, glad at the absence of pollution or garbage. “It really opened my eyes and brought it home. You don’t really appreciate something until you actually see it.” Would she take another sub ride to the sponge beds? “Oh yeah. It’s an experience I’ll be digesting for some time to come. I’ll be thinking about what it meant to me and how it affected my life experiences.”
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The Ottawa Memorial commemorates 794 men and women of the Air Forces of the Commonwealth who have no known graves. There are four names on the memorial matching the date a military plane recently discovered southwest of Cowichan Lake went down: William Baird, Robert Ernest Luckock, Anthony William Lawrence and Charles George Fox.
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But once they reached the sponge bed, thrills surfaced. “It was so exciting seeing the sponges in a new area for these guys. “It’s spread out, and the area we were in was more sparse,” she said. “Perception of their size was bit disoriented — everything appears smaller.” The brittle, meringue-like, white or yellow sponges sport finger-like protrusions resembling tubes, designed to filter water and capture food. “They don’t move,” Heys reported of the unbroken sponges made of silica.
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Their names are now listed on the Ottawa Memorial saluting Commonwealth air-force training personnel with no known grave. “The ultimate goal is to have each airman with his own resting place in the nearest place Commonwealth War Graves
can attend to the place,” Clegg said. The airplane remains Canadian Armed Forces property. It was unknown if the Avro’s wreckage will be hauled out. “We look to local heritage groups, and the air force about what’s reasonable and possible.”
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Natural causes: tourney, fundraiser held in memory of boy who died outside arena Peter W. Rusland
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hristmas just wasn’t the same without Caleb in the Kroffat
household. New Year’s will be equally as empty, his father Jason told the News Leader Pictorial last week, in the middle of the family’s first holiday season without his 11-year-old son who collapsed and died outside the Cowichan Arena Nov. 8. Solace surfaced with the coroner’s recent news to the family Caleb’s death was from natural causes, not suspicious reasons. Cowichanians also raised some cash to help the Kroffats weather their financial storm. And on Dec. 27 and 28 the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association hosted the Play It Forward tournament in Caleb’s honour at Fuller Lake Arena, a grateful Jason said. “We can’t say enough about the community,” he said. “If not for the support and love from our community, I don’t know how we would have gotten through this time, and Christmas.” He called the yuletide
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Caleb Kroffat (left, with brother Ethan) was a hockey player and a News Leader Pictorial carrier. “very sad” this year without rambunctious Caleb. “It’s been very tough, but we tried to be as strong as possible so (brother) Ethan could have a good Christmas, and keep his spirits up.” The exact cause of Caleb’s death remains undetermined, but the coroner did tell the family it was likely an issue with his heart. “We heard it was a medical issue of the heart, but they haven’t discovered what the main issue was: genetic or arrhythmia — we might know in another month or two,” said Jason. Heart tissue has been sent to arrhythmia specialists for further examination. “This gives us some closure, but we always
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erly Corners’ Starbucks. Hicks, the son of Jason’s cousin Wendy, gained those benevolent bucks via a fundraiser website, while spreading word on social media, and through Rotary friends and family. “I cashed out the money around Dec. 22 and met them at dinner time. We chatted around coffee, and I gave them the money,” he said of the emotional gift-giving. “They talked about Caleb. I can’t even imagine what they’re going through.” Hockey seems to be melting some of Kroffats’ emotional bruises. Jason was overjoyed about Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey League’s tournament. The salute to community generosity saw 10 peewee teams — including Caleb’s Winterhawks — facing off at Fuller Lake Arena until Saturday night. The Winterhawks’ rival team from Nanaimo recently wore camouflage arm bands saluting Caleb (who was a hunter), and face-painted his #10. Parksville’s peewees signed a banner of condolences for Caleb and his family. “It’s been very special what all these teams are doing; it’s all coming from their hearts,” Jason said.
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Looming health crisis averted in the right way
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he former Vancouver Island Health Authority has come under fire in this space at times for its inability to work with our community. But the government body, now called Island Health, deserves nothing but praise for the way it has handled a looming health crisis in Lake Cowichan. Less than a year ago, a community battered by a dwindling forest industry and the loss of many of its schools was bracing for another blow: by summer’s end it would be without doctors. The lake’s lone doctor’s office was scheduled to be closed as its two remaining physicians revealed they were Right premoving their practices to Duncan. scription But Lake Cowichan residents, to credit, did not sit idly and accept found for doc- their the situation. tor crisis They mobilized, forming a group called Choose Cowichan Lake with the mandate of convincing physicians to relocate to the Lake. And Island Health, to its credit, did not sit on its hands, or call this someone else’s problem. Not only did it provide support to Choose Cowichan Lake, it pushed the group to expand its mandate beyond doctor-chasing and into a more holistic vision of health care. More importantly, it delivered. It pitched, then created, a primary health team dedicated to the lake, then added a nurse practitioner, bringing services to the community. Seeing the need, a Duncan doctor opened a walk-in clinic in Lake Cowichan. Seeing a better situation, the two departed doctors returned — one to join the walk-in clinic, the other the nurse practitioner. Word is two international doctors will start family practices in the community this summer. Health care at the Lake should never be better than in 2014. This is how government should work.
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Every summer we inevitably write about some sort of disturbance or tragedy on the Cowichan River or Cowichan Lake. And every summer, emergency response crews wish they had better resources to deal with those issues. That will change this summer. The addition of a rescue boat to Lake Cowichan Fire Department’s arsenal is one of the triumphs of 2013.
Starfish in coastal B.C. are being threatened by a mysterious wasting disease.
I am about to turn 40, why skirt the issue? Maeve Maguire
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orty years ago, my mom kissed my dad at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, then they both looked down at her pregnant belly and smiled at what 1974 would bring them: me. I turn the big four-oh this year and my state of mind can be summed up with a story about a skirt. When I was 27, on a whim I bought a skirt at Clapham Junction station in London. It was an eclectic little store that sold all kinds of items, not just clothing. Among the pens and playing cards adorned with cartoon graphics hung an ethereal white skirt with a scalloped trim and large colourful flowers printed on it. A rose-coloured flower was pinned at the top of a short and ruffled slit up the knee. Even before I tried it on, I knew it would fit beautifully.
I bought it on the spot. I wore my new skirt to fancy dinners out in London — my favourite evening pastime in those days. My long, naturally curly hair bounced in unison with the skirt’s trim as I walked to the underground station to catch a train into central London where I would meet friends at a posh restaurant. We would laugh together while eating a delicious three-course meal served with expensive wine. Those were carefree times. Not long after I turned 30. I got married, bought a house, got a dog. Then I had a kid, then another, and another. Real life took a firm grip on that carefree lifestyle and hasn’t yet let go. My shopping habits are no different: I still shop on a whim in stores that sell more than clothing. Now I buy T-shirts and pants with elasticated waistbands at the same store I buy my toilet roll.
It is a mystery that is devastating a prominent piece of our local ecology. And it is happening with very little public awareness. Coastal starfish are being devastated by a terrifying illness that essentially reduces them to piles of goo and no one really understands how or why. If you buy into the idea that we are all links in the same chain — and you should — you should be disturbed.
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My body has undergone a major shift in these past 10 years. Hormones took control of my natural curls and wiped them straight. There haven’t been many opportunities to wear my pretty skirt, but even if there had, my hips have grown as wide as my family has grown in size; it no longer fits. I live in denial of this. I won’t give the skirt away. Without fail, each time we are invited to a dressy occasion, I fish it out and try it on. It becomes apparent quickly the skirt will not sit comfortably at my waist as it once did. I put it back on the hanger to try again another day. I feel no sadness. I accept the skirt doesn’t fit now, but I believe it will one day. I am not prepared to admit it will never fit again because that means admitting carefree me is also gone for good. I have survived these past 10 years holding on to the possibility that carefree me is just over the baby-rearing hill.
If we can just get through the kids waking us up in the middle of the night, or when all the kids are in school, or when we’re able to earn more money, we’ll get the good times back, only this time we’ll have our three favourite little people in tow. The truth is even if that skirt did fit, I’ve moved on from the life it represented. That life didn’t offer me the purpose and connections I needed, or I’d still be living in London, earning big bucks, and going out for fancy meals. And while I mourn the loss of my gorgeous curls and my athletic physique, on the eve of this fifth decade, it’s time to start. Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Visit her blog www.cowichandale.com, or email her at maeve@describewriting.com.
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Dear editor Re: Reed Elley’s Dec. 13 letter about the Stephen Harper musical; respect is something that is earned. Harper’s slithering around from party to party and stomping on whomever was an obstacle to get to be prime minister does not “deserve respect.” Canadians have never elected a PM; they were chosen by the party. In fact, Harper only got one out of 625 votes from the Canadian electorate. He did not even get a majority in his own riding if you base it on those on the voters list. Numbers are verifiable on the net. John McDonald
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e all now know why 14 of the 28 regional districts across the province do not have a regional grants-in-aid program. Economic success is not the only They are simply to difficult path to success to control when the need is great and the will Dear editor power is weak. In response to Reed Elley’s letter (Your The long list of historic and recent grant-inTurn, Dec. 13); aid dependents is being added to by a pleading While Reed Elley — a former Conserfor a regional arts and culture stipend — say vative Party candidate, and obviously a a few hundred thousand a year, give or take a staunch supporter of his party and its quarter-million here or there. Andrew Leong leader — is certainly welcome to his opinDoes it sound good? Visionary? Christine Lowery, Laura Clement, and Arreanna Thomas gather up some socks for the annual Clements Centre Sock ion, could I be so bold as to point out that That depends on how you feel about your keeping the Canadian economy on track is Drive on Dec. 17, which were to be distributed to the needy in the Cowichan Valley. The campaign collected 2,239 property tax bill. The regional arts and culture not the only way for his party leader to gain pairs of socks this year. manager, paid out of the Cowichan Theatre the respect of Canadians? While I am very it certainly doesn’t work for me and many benefits they will receive. It is only right that budget, see’s a need for a greater and expanded pleased indeed our economy is doing better other Canadians. Mr. Harper will start getthe wealth generated in our rich country be programming? than those of other industrialized counting my respect when he starts to earn it, and shared more equally by all. How much is already invested yearly in arts tries, many of the prime minister’s other Gerry Masuda he certainly isn’t doing a very good job of and culture at the theatre, and beyond? In 2013 actions in recent months most definitely that right now. Duncan the subsidy requisition was $1.174 million in do not earn my respect. The part played by Ian McFarland property taxes from a slew of major and minor the PMO in the Senate scandal is shameful Duncan partners — nearly two-thirds of the Keep on fighting B.C., change can funding to say the least. The Harper government’s regional district member jurisdictions. behaviour on environmental matters has happen to cannabis laws That’s right, $1,174 million, and rising Government for the 99%, by the earned disrespect at home and around the Dear editor year in, year out. Pretty artsy, quite cultured world. The muzzling of Canadian scientists 99% is the answer Although Sensible B.C. didn’t get enough already, no? has brought protests from the scientific Dear editor signatures to make the next ballot, I’m writSome would double that sum, particularly community both within and outside this ing to encourage citizens in British ColumThe vision of the 1%ers is the New World the steak and lobster crowd. Some would country. The Harper government’s own bia and all Canadians to continue hope and cut that in half — the hamburger and beans Order is where the 1%ers control the wealth disrespect of parliamentary democracy the good fight to end discrimination toward crowd. It depends on your priorities and your of the world and reduce the 99%ers to serfs seems to have become the default attitude to continue to be milked of all the wealth we citizens who use the God-given plant cancapacity to pay the bill. with this majority government. I could go nabis (marijuana). The majority of North produce. It appears, and correctly, that there are severon, but why belabour the point? American’s support ending this government al entities that are grant-in-aid dependent, with I also have a vision. It is that We the It would appear that after the Conservasubsidized discrimination and the day will 99%ers use our overwhelming 99% of great need and no structured funding. They tive Party gained a majority in the past come when the injustice is over and people voters to vote in our own people’s governwill have to ask the public at the next election, election it decided it was safe to redefine the look back asking how cannabis prohibition by referendum: will you feed me money year in ment. This government will correct the meaning of “transparency,” one of the main current mal-distribution of wealth between ever started to begin with? year out going forward by creating a funding planks in its election campaign. Well, Mr. As a Colorado citizen who helped rethe 1%ers and the 99%ers. This mal-distrifunction under the Local Government Act? Elley, a policy of “right or wrong, my Prime bution could be corrected by rolling back legalize cannabis for sick citizens more than They are the Cowichan Valley Arts Council Minister” may indeed work for you, but a decade ago, and completely re-legalize the partnered with the arts and culture program, the the income tax cuts to the rich, funding plant a year ago, I can assure Canadians the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, Cowichan Green government services and programs (includvile ignorance will end, as cannabis prohibi- Community, the Cowichan Sportsplex, (my ing infrastructure projects), and reducing tion recently ended in Uruguay. income taxes for the 99%ers to a nominal favourite) the Cowichan Hospice Society. As percentage. Stan White well, in Area E, the Cowichan Aquatic Centre Dillon, Colorado The redistribution of wealth would is wanting about 250% more than we now pay “Have you ever kept a New Year’s Resolution?” provide a strong stimulus to the economy — a truly unique referendum. You answered: by increasing demand and putting more That’s right, about six or seven referendum More letters online money into the hands of consumers. This questions, on separate funding requests, are 59 per cent NO vision would not be achievable immediately Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts likely on the ballot next election. Will that list but it provides clear direction toward which grow or shrink? Who knows? By jurisdiction? To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the with the community immediately through the comments we the people and our people’s government By region? All in on some proposed functions, web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com can move toward. 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1963: yachting Alfred Bazett, Maple Bay, became the eighth person to receive a life membership when he was honoured by the Maple Bay Yacht Club for his many years of service, including a stint as commodore during the 194243 season.
by Ann Andersen
King’s Daughters’ Hospital board applied for a grant from the Indian Affairs Branch based on usage towards the cost of a proposed new district hospital. In the Cowichan Valley, the Native population was 6.5 % and bed occupancy 7.5 %.
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1963: basketball
Pete Hanson led the scoring with 24 points in a winning game for Cowichan High School basketball team the Thunderbirds against Lake Cowichan Lakers. Also scoring were Carmichael, Paradis, Martin, Ledding, Philpot, Armand, Proud and Painter.
Rotary offers to splash into community pool Dateline 1963: Service club promises $25,000 Ann Andersen
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he Cowichan Valley’s Aquatic Centre attracts water lovers galore, underscoring a community’s need for recreational swimming. The centre replaced the aging Aquannis Centre next door that opened in the mid-seventies. In December 1963, Duncan’s community centre association had been wrestling with how to provide a swimming pool and ice arena for 15 years. It had taken that long to raise $14,000 to buy land for Pioneer Park on James Street, the proposed site. That month, Duncan Rotary Club decided to commit $25,000 toward a community swimming pool on condition Duncan and North Cowichan jointly become responsible for the balance, an estimated $75,000. The club’s proposal to spearhead a pool drive passed by a ratio of four to one. The pool would be open and measure 120 by 42 feet, Rotary said. Shallow water at both ends would accommodate those learning to swim at one end, while the other end and the deepwater middle section would be used for open swimming. The water would be heated, filtered and chlorinated. Some 25 per cent of the $100,000 cost should be recoverable from senior governments, Rotary explained.
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Buss proves there certainly is joy in crying
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Duncan town crier Ben Buss talked, bugled and bluffed his way to a 13th-place finish out of 34 criers during the summer’s World Town Crier Championships in Kingston, Ontario. Buss was decked in a dapper period uniform modeled after Britain’s storied Middlesex Regiment. It includes a red coat, authentic satchel,
and much more. He’s even got some squaretoe boots now. His world cries included a hometown cry boasting about Duncan’s totems, plus the Kinsol Trestle, various local bays, museums and more. He also cried about Sir John A. Macdonald,
and the RCMP’s red-serge uniform. His fourth was a comical call employing a brass bugle from which a rat emerged. Buss received $800 from city council toward his costs to the worlds. They were won by Richard Riddell of Anacortes, Washington.
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Actress finding the Sociable aspect of filmmaking Liebert now producing: Cowichan actress breaking ground in improvised movie made as a partnership between friends
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ferent film-festival experience for me. When you’re an actor, you have no control of what’s left in and taken out of the movie, so it’s shocking when you see the film,” said the fall cover girl of the News Leader Pictorial’s popular Station magazine. Flip to owning a film company such as Sociable, and entering your pictures in festivals. “You’re not in the dark, you have lots of control,” she said, applauding Afterparty’s director, Ouellet. “She did an incredible job leaving out some improv scenes to make a complete story,” said Liebert, gratified with Whistler’s viewer response. “It was nice hearing people laugh.” Laughs leaped from Afterparty’s plot tracing post-wedding antics of a group of 30something pals. “The characters come back to the bride and groom’s house and have a big party,” she said of shooting at a big rented pad in Langley. “A lot of (characters) haven’t seen each other in awhile. They also bring back a few of the caterer’s waitresses — it’s fun and sadness too.” The Frances Kelsey grad found creating her Afterparty persona “liberating” compared to simply fulfilling a director’s vision. “We had no idea what the other characters would say, and reacted to what was unfolding.” It was also Sociable’s artistic unfolding. “Afterparty is the whole philosophy of your company making movies sociably; working with friends we want to spend our days with. In return, we did a co-op with the key crew and cast, so everyone owns a piece of the film. Everyone felt more inclined to contribute.” Teamwork contributions are helping Liebert and company submit Afterparty to other film festivals. Meanwhile, she was amped about the spring’s Bomb Girls’ movie, her guest spot on ABC’s cop show Motive, and her “classic bestfriend” work on Hallmark’s freshly wrapped A Ring For Spring. “It’s about a girl trying to figure out why she’s still single. It’s a classic looking-for-love story, and she asks herself some important ques-
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Ali Liebert ad-libbed her way through Afterparty (above), a film she co-produced with friends Michelle Ouellet and Nicholas Carella (right). tions.” Liebert’s also questioning her artistic goals, aiming to shadow Ouellet on Sociable’s next project now in the works. “With my own production company, I have the ability to grow as an artist rather than waiting for something as an actress. I’m on a really lucky streak right now — hopefully it lasts forever,” she said.
Hope for the Sold promoted in Cowichan Valley
Guitarist Simon Lindley tells Peter W. Rusland he and bassist Dave Martin — both halves of Blues³ — had a sleigh-load of laughs playing some soft-rock favourites for a bunch of partying Filipino friends during the holidays.
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by Shani Cranston, Willy McBride and their helpers at Home Grown Living Foods. Give these glutenfree, sprouted, vegan snacks a try yourself — no sugar or preservatives either. • Ran into enthusiastic, indie filmmaker Michelle Brock who, with husband Jared, were in town promoting their probing documentary Hope For
The Sold. It was recently screened in Duncan during their cross-Canada tour. Hope explores the many complex issues and opinions surrounding legalized prostitution Canada. For more, visit hopeforthesold.com.
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Friday PORTALS presents Studentworks: Focusing on creative excellence, PORTALS showcases all types of creative and artistic genres of both Cowichan Valley Arts Council members and the community at large, Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St. 250746-1633 or cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca.
Saturday Fundraising Bottle Drive: Drop off bottles in support of Aimee Smith, mother of five, who has cancer, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,1050 Chaster St., Duncan. John Reischman Concert: concert with the Pine Siskins,
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Sunday The Stunt Pilots: Blues jam in Maple Bay’s Brigantine Pub, Sundays at 8 p.m. No cover.
Monday Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group: Lisa McCormick from Wells Gray Tours will outline what makes travel a good activity for those with mobility issues. John’s Church activity hall, 486 Jubilee St. Duncan, 1 p.m. Karaoke Monday: with Cynthia Brown, 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 TransCanada Hwy, Duncan.
Local Special Olympic athlete David Simms shows off his new coat, and other warm stuff, gifted to him by Mark’s Work Wearhouse after a News Leader Pictorial story reported how his coat was stolen recently from the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.
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Clara (Samantha Froh, far right), and the other children are fascinated with a doll, during the Royal City Youth Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker on Dec. 21 at the Cowichan Theatre.
advanced. All are welcome to enjoy camaraderie, workshops, outings and more. Meet every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre; 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. Call Susan at 250-748-9682 for more. Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Handwork Group: meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3696 Gardner Rd., Saltair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 250924-3696. Duncan Badminton Club: recreational and ladder play. All welcome 8 p,m, Tuesdays and Thursdays, multi-purpose hall, Island Savings Centre, James Street, Duncan. 250-746-4380.
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Literacy Now Cowichan seeks Adult Literacy Coordinator. For info: literacynowcowichan.com Closing January 10, 2014
GARAGE SALES * Great bargains
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Save the Bread Van!
Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.
“DigniďŹ ed access to food for allâ€?
TENDERS
Invitation to Tender
For Lawn and Garden Maintenance Oakcrest invites submissions for Tenders to maintain the lawns and gardens in Oakcrest. Interested parties may submit either: Tenders to maintain the lawn and gardens, or they may submit Tenders to do just the gardening, or Tenders to do just the lawns. This contract is for 2014; however it could be extended with the consent of both parties. Information package outlining job description and responsibilities of the contractor complete with diagram defining areas applicable to the contract are available through Bryan Berkey, PH# 250-748-0583, between 8AM/5PM. Bids will be accepted until Jan 14, 2014. Lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Oakcrest Strata Corporation, 5980 Jaynes Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 4X6.
SUPER 8 Motel, Duncan is looking for night audit/front desk agent, full-time position $11/hour up to 40 hr/wk. Resumes accepted only by Fax 250-737-1615 or by email: misty@super8duncan.com
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split & delivered. $200/cord. 250-701-1964.
FURNITURE Two matching Lazy Boy recliners. Clean, grey-brown fabric. $250 /pair OBO 250-246-1481
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2014 SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 120 Bass piano accordion $190 OBO; Singer sewing machine & cabinet $100; Electric bass guitar & hard shell case $200 OBO; Electric “Jay Turser� guitar, as new $150; Student violin $90. Lrg set Royal Albert china “Peti Point� mint cond. $2000 OBO; Vilas maple coffee table $125. 250748-8270 C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Jan 5, 2014. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812. LARGE GLOBE w/light, $20. Webster dictionary 4x11, on stand, $20. Goose down duvet, queen size, $50. Portrait of a pretty lady, gold framed, 30x20, $20. Antique car collection displayed in frame, $50. Hospital bed, hardly used w/linens, $750.(250)751-2142.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer 2014 is right around the corner! Be a proactive student and consider working with the CVRD next summer in one of these areas: • Recreation Summer Camps • Lifeguarding • Parks Outdoor Work Crew • GIS • Engineering Services • Legislative Services (Records Mgmt.) If you are a student attending high school, community college or university and plan to return to school next fall, visit our website to view the opportunities, including Tuali¿cation and application requirements. www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2581 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8
Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca
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102350 – 3156-3201 Gibbins, Upland (78 papers) 102952 – Alington, Burrows, Sayward, Sherman (104 papers)
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Jan 25th & Feb. 22nd, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
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The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “foundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds
Kenmore dryer, excellent cond. 7 y/o $75. Sm 110V hot water tank 10 gal, as new $40. Dan 250-749-3805
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TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216
LOST: NECKLACE in vicinity of Coffee on the Moon. Maplewood pendant on black cord. Call (250)732-5479. LOST: SET of keys, leather tag says “Fort Saskatchewan�. Call (250)701-2175.
Holiday bills piling up? Fast cash and lowest rates on collateral loans. Super deals on gently used items! Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
CHEMAINUS
455852 – Cook, Douglas, Garner, Victoria (51 papers) 455855 – 10046-10155 Victoria Rd (31 papers) 455860 – Cook, Victoria (33 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (29 papers) 456000 – Caswell, Cecelia, Front, Hillside, Jonas, Josephine, River, Rose (77 papers)
CROFTON
503603 – 1633-1639 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur, 7944-8106 York (43 papers)
MAPLE BAY
153954 – Salish, Sansum (42 papers) 153955 – Kaspa (36 papers)
MILL BAY
304140 – Blairgowrie, Boompond, Deloume, 824922 Frayne, Gatewheel, Kinfauns, Kinnoull (37 papers) 304145 – Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor (33 papers)
SHAWNIGAN LAKE
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: Bill Macadam #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 email: publisher@cowichannewsleader.com A driver’s license, the use of your own vehicle and valid insurance are required. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows, Worthington (58 papers) 354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (57 papers) 354305 – Hurley, Wildflower (30 papers) *all paper counts are approximates
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com
DUNCAN- 2 bdrm ground level. Private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $595/mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.
Car - Truck - RV - Boat
SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off ďŹ rst months rent!
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
INDUSTRIAL BUILT log splitter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-2468111
ATTENTION SENIORS Central Duncan 954 sq.ft. second floor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866
DUPLEX/4-PLEX
L-SHAPED jeweler’s showcase, 72�x72�Lx22�Dx44�H, comes complete with lockable display area plus drawers and shelving in one area. The cabinet is very solid however it needs some TLC. Price as is $195 or ask us for a price quote to restore it to its original beauty. (250)246-4409
OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale 5909 & 5911 Stone haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1 Bedroom Bsmt Suite - Maple Bay. Private entrance, insuite W/D, F/S, hydro, wireless internet incl. Pet considered. 1 covered parking spot. For N/S quiet person. Ref & DD req. Avail FEB 1, 2014 - $675/mo. Call: 250-746-8681
$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).
$29.98 plus tax
(Private Party only) STEP 1 Bring in your 1� photo (optional) + 5 lines of text (.99 cents per extra line) STEP 2 Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers STEP 3 Wait for your phone to ring! *********************** Added bonus....your ad will also be listed on UsedCowichan.com for FREE!!!!! *********************** Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfields or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535
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3 BDRM ground floor, 1200+ sq.ft. corner suite, 5 appl, prkg, storage, central location, exercise room. 250-746-5049
TV - Jewels - Antiques Camera - Furniture Only
DUNCAN. Have money but can’t qualify? Purchase this new 3BR home on large lot for $339,000. Pay $60,000 (negotiable) down payment and seller will carry mortgage. National New Home Warranty. Mortgage is $279,900 Payment is only $1,100 /mth. Pictures on usedcowichan.com 250-858-4673
CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764
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Quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top floor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with deck. New flooring and paint. Wood burning fireplace, lots of storage, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker. No pets. Available January 1st $850/m. References required. 1-250-818-0678 M-F, after 5pm, Sat-Sun, 9-9
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com
MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates
3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.
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DUNCAN- Furnished Condo, fully equipped, $800 inclusive. Pet friendly. 1(866)746-7082. LAKE COWICHAN- live in one of the nicest units, big bright 1 bdrm, bamboo flrs, walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, near town. NS/NP. $650+ hydro. Call (250)882-3149.
MAPLE GROVE APTS~ $100 off ďŹ rst months rent! 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes _____________________
*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities _____________________
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Service Directory HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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MOVING & STORAGE
Does Christmas planning have you stressed? Fowler’s Maid Services can help! We can clean before & after company and make it easy for you. Call Anita today 250-733-0800
GCD Junk Hauling Christmas Holiday Haul-away & New Year Clean Start. Get it gone! 250-710-GONE (4663)
Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362
HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
CARPENTRY
Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362
HANDYPERSONS
JOE’S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING
Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
INGROUND SPRINKLER
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Great space for Boot Camp, Dance Studio, Gym. Wall to wall mirrors.
SUITES, UPPER CHEMAINUS, LARGE1 Bdrm upper. 5 appls, partial ocean view. $900/mo N/P. Refs. Call (778)227-2704.
TOWNHOUSES
250-701-7923
CHEMAINUS RENO’D 2 bdrm town home, 4 appls, bright, clean, quiet, close to schools, shopping, buses. N/S, N/P. $725. Refs. 250-416-1457.
COTTAGES
CONDO FOR RENT
Quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top floor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with deck. New flooring and paint. Wood burning fireplace, lots of storage, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker. No pets. Available January 1st $850/m. References required. 1-250-818-0678 M-F, after 5pm, Sat-Sun, 9-9
COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm BUNK house, like mobile home, not fancy, but warm. On farm property. (250)743-4392.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LARGE 3 bdrm by hospital, level entry, de-tached garage. $965. 55+. 250-616-2513.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1998 23’ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent condition. $6000 OBO. 250-748-1304
TOWING
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Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692 TRUCKS & VANS
CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Now. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950+ utils. Meicor Property Management. Call 250-709-2646.
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TRANSPORTATION
1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.
AUTO FINANCING
1999 DODGE Pickup- 6 new tires, front end joints replaced, Cummins diesel engine. 250758-8930, 604-815-9075.
CROFTON: 2 bdrm or 3 bdrm mobile home. Both reno’d in last year, comes with F/S, W/D, fenced yard, decks. Located in family mobile home park. 3 bdrm $850, 2 bdrm $800. Appt. only. For more info call 250-210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810 home.
2004 DODGE Dakota Ext. cab. Red ext. black interior, manual, rear wheel drive. Tires like new. Super clean! $5,500. (250)618-7588
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
HOMES FOR RENT
PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STUCCO/SIDING IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
--------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view
NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Available now. 250-756-9746.
(Private Party only) STEP 1 Bring in your 1� photo (optional) + 5 lines of text (.99 cents per extra line) STEP 2 Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers STEP 3 Wait for your phone to ring! *********************** Added bonus....your ad will also be listed on UsedCowichan.com for FREE!!!!! *********************** Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfields or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170.
$29.98 plus tax
Runs for 8 weeks!
CALL NOW 250-748-3321
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
COMPUTER SERVICES
MILL BAY waterfront- Near shopping centre, furnished bachelor suite, above garage. NS/NP, $700. utils incld’d. Call (250)743-5199.
DUNCAN: Large, quiet, grd lvl 1 bdrm, walk in, near hospital and downtown. No drugs! F/S, W/D. $750. 250-701-0865.
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APARTMENTS FURNISHED
DUNCAN, CLOSE to Cowichan Commons, 1 bdrm bsmt, quiet family home, fenced yard, W/D, F/S. Refs req’d. NS/NP. Avail now. $850mo inclds hydro. (250)715-1579.
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NEW YEAR’S CLEAN-UP. Gift certificates available. 10% discount on bookings by Jan 1. Lorraine’s cares for you and your home. Call Lorraine (250) 701-2107.
Meicor Properties Ladysmith: bachelor unit avail now $590/mo incl. heat & hot water, sm pets ok. 250-9246966. www.meicorproperties.com
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STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
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2004 MAZDA B2300, 72,000 km. Mint condition inside & out. Runs perfectly. Automatic, canopy, A/C, overdrive, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, framemounted trailer hitch, AM/FM/CD player, passenger air bag on/off switch. Price $10,000. Bob at 250-743-6686 to view or for further info.
Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
Your Community
OFFICE/RETAIL DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671
RV PADS COBBLE HILL: Small service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.
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second member of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club is now competing at a national level. Micaylla Broadway and Hayley Baker represented the club at the selection meet in North Vancouver to qualify for National Stream Cup. Broadway, in her second year at the national level, performed very well by finishing seventh on the bars and 11th overall. Baker, competing in her first year for nationals, earned a silver medal in vault, a bronze on floor and finished ninth overall. Two days later, Baker learned she
was selected for Team B.C. to compete in the National Stream Cup at Montreal Jan. 17 to 19. This was very exciting news and further proof of the accomplishments the club is reaching from its new facility with foam pits, better equipment and Russian coaching led by Olga Mataganova. “Hayley had to do a ton of work, too, to get where she is,’’ noted Dynamics’ treasurer Kristin Johnson. “We are so proud of what all of our girls are accomplishing.’’ Mataganova will accompany Baker to the national competition. The board of the non-profit club will be continuing to seek community support to further the ability of the national level girls to compete in nationals.
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elcome to this special section commemorating the top 20 Cowichan Valley Youth Athletes of 2013. I’m often asked about the criteria that goes into selecting the top 20 — or the full 113+, for that matter. It’s a difficult question to answer with a simple explanation because so many factors are considered. First and foremost, I fully trust the recommendations given to me by coaches and those in the know about the high school-aged athletes playing various sports. They’re the ones who spend the most time with the athletes and provide me with the greatest insight into their characters. And it is just as much about character as it is about pure athletic talent. I take the recommendations given to me by the experts and then combine what I learn from them with my own knowledge about the athletes, either from any personal experiences and interviews or purely from observation. Results and ability are obviously important, but some athletes in the top 20 this year made the list primarily for other reasons.
Next in line in importance to results is dedication and commitment followed by sportsmanship and potential. You won’t find anyone in the top 20 this year who isn’t fully committed to training and making the most of their athletic experiences. Sportsmanship is an interesting aspect because it includes seeing how athletes react to adversity. No one, team or individual, is going to win every time so we need to take into account how athletes bounce back from any setbacks they may encounter. On top of all that, there is a seniority component. No elementary school student is ever going to win the Athlete of the Year award. Grade 12s and 11s have the priority in their final high school years, but that’s not to say they can’t be surpassed by a younger athlete. It’s just very rare. If the athletes are indeed outstanding, they will stand the test of time over all their high school years and reap the rewards by the time they reach the senior grades. Potential is simply gauged by looking at the athlete and seeing if they have what it takes, depending on their sport, to one day represent Canada in the Olympics, compete in a World Championship or turn pro. Starting with Liam Lindsay below, the next several pages feature responses given by the top 20 to
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the following questions: 1. Detail your proudest sports moment of 2013. 2. What’s the most unexpected or surprising thing that happened to you in your sport? 3. Who’s the individual or team you compete against in your sport that you admire most and why? 4. Who’s a favourite athlete or role model? 5. What things have you given up or aspirations set aside in order to achieve your success? 6. How do you see your experiences in sports impacting your adult life? Enjoy this salute to a great group of young athletes.
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The top 20 Cowichan Valley Youth Athletes from 2012, with Olympians Kyle Hamilton and Hilary Stellingwerff and NLP sports editor Don Bodger.
Grade 12, Cowichan Secondary School
1. My proudest sports moment of 2013 was being chosen to train and compete with the B.C. track and field team at the 2013 Legion Youth National Track and Field Championships. Being picked for the team of 25 athletes was a goal that I had set for myself. At the qualification meet, I was able to meet the B.C. standards required for the team but as the competition was tight I wasn’t guaranteed a spot. I was later notified that I had been chosen. I felt honoured to have such an amazing opportunity to represent B.C. at this level. 2. In triple jump and long jump, even a distance as small as a single centimetre can make the difference. This summer, I had an experience where 10 cm was all that was between me, and where I wanted to be. It surprised me by how much difference it made by even just keeping your feet in the air for a tenth of a second longer, trying to stretch in every single centimetre possible. 3. Competing in track and field meets at various levels, you often recognize athletes that attend the same meets year after year. They become part of your experience. One in particular is James Elson from North Vancouver, who was also a member of the B.C. team. Although we are competitors, he is always supportive and encouraging as we share a common goal. 4. Jonathan Edwards holds the current world record for one of my specialized track events, the triple jump. His style and technique in jumping have been perfected, which is something I work towards and hope to one day achieve.
5. Since I was six years old I played soccer with the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association. This year I had to make the choice not to register for a team in order to put all my efforts into my training program for track and field. I feel that this was a necessary decision in order to obtain my full potential as a National level athlete while maintaining high academics. 6. I know that being involved in sports in my youth has already helped me learn to be disciplined and to set goals for my education. I hope to possibly follow a career path relating to health and fitness and to help others follow their passion for sport.
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1. This past year my track season had a string of proud moments. They were not the traditional podium moments but rather they were personal accomplishments in a new sprinting event. I added the 400-metre sprint as a new event (to my usual 100m and 200m sprints) and also added long jump which I hadn’t done for more than a year. My focus was on mastering the strategy and technique of the 400m and qualifying for Nationals in three events rather than just two. I succeeded. My proudest moment was beating my own time in that event five track meets in a row and qualifying for Provincials and Nationals in all three events. At the end of the season my Provincial rankings were: second fastest 1996 female sprinter in the province in the 100m and 200m sprints and seventh in the 400m sprint and eighth in long jump.
2. The most unexpected thing that happened to me during the track season was getting a knee injury just weeks before the Club Provincials and six weeks before Nationals. It was upsetting because what I thought would be a two-week recovery period turned out to essentially knock me out for the rest of the season. Before my injury, I had qualified for all three of my events for Nationals but I hadn’t peaked yet so I was still hoping for better times but I guess this wasn’t meant to be. I did run the 400m and a relay at Nationals but my knee couldn’t handle the short sprints. I have since dropped long jump as one of my events since
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that is what caused my injury. 3. Jeannette Van Den Bulk — a Masters athlete from Victoria who is 36 years old. We ran the 400m together a few times in the Open category. She’s always super fun to be around and is full of positive energy when we race. She makes it fun to compete and reminds me why I love racing. 4. My favourite athlete is Usain Bolt from Jamaica. He is the fastest man in the world and it doesn’t get more impressive than that. Just watching him is inspirational.
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5. I guess you could say I have given up free time. But it doesn’t really feel like a sacrifice because I really enjoy training. When I am not training I am either doing homework or chores at home or volunteering at the Sahtlam Firehall and on weekends I have a job. But I like having a full schedule.
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6. Being in track helps me practice self discipline and time management. You learn to keep going even though sometimes you feel sick, tired, or discouraged because you know the hard work you put into training reflects in your racing performance. I have also learned to deal with disappointment and practice patience when injuries act as obstacles. I care far more about what I’m eating than I did a couple of years ago because I realized if I want to succeed I have to fuel my body with foods that will help it perform better and heal faster.
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1. My proudest moment of 2013 would definitely be winning the AAA high school rugby provincials for the fifth consecutive year for Shawnigan Lake School. 2. The most unexpected thing that happened would probably be breaking my nose during training camp before going to provincials, a setback which would have been happily avoided.
3. I think that my biggest rival would have to be St. George’s school in Vancouver. They are always very tough competition for Shawnigan. St. George’s has several very skilled rugby players that I constantly compete against in selections for representative teams and positions. 4. I think my brother Randall is a big role model for me. I have looked up to him for a
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long time, and I have always tried to follow his path in sport. It is a big motivation for me to accomplish the same as my brother has, specifically in rugby. 5. I think that I chose an
active lifestyle since I was very young I had always taken part in both competitive and noncompetitive sports. I enjoy the training and the rewards that come with it. The only sacrifice I think I have given, is constantly pushing myself and trying to
achieve the best I can. 6. I think my team skills will help me later on, interacting with others and being able to problem solve. Specifically, being able to cooperate and relate to other people.
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1. My proudest moment of my 2013 year would probably have been when my B.C. team won gold at this past summer’s National Championships. It was my first time being on a provincial A team and I’d never won a gold medal at a National championships. So it had been my goal of this year to make that team and when I did, I was ecstatic. Another proud moment of mine this year was when I got invited to a National Camp for the Junior National Team. I spent a week in Vancouver with Stefanie Langkammer as well, and we had a week-long camp with multiple practices and games every day with coaches of the Women’s Canadian National team. It was hard training but we all learned a lot and it was a great experience. 2. The most unexpected thing that happened to me this year was when a huge supporter of mine and the field hockey com-
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munity suddenly passed away. Les Mann had been a part of the field hockey community for many years and he had always taken the time to talk to me and encourage me in my field hockey career. He always gave me supportive and reassuring encouragement to be the best I can possibly be and I will always feel gratitude and thankfulness towards him for that. I will miss seeing his smiling face and hearing him cheer at future field hockey tournaments and around the Cowichan Valley. 3. A player I admire that I compete against is Caitlin Evans. She plays for the University of British Columbia and was one of my former high performance coaches when I was 13 years old. I admire her for her hard work ethic and her sportsmanship. When I’ve played Caitlin in the past in Premier and indoor, she plays with incredible skill and effort level, which I have always ad-
mired. She is an example of a great leader and role model for any field hockey player. 4. My role model is Ali Andersen (formerly Fraser). She is a former UVic player, my high school coach and good friend. Ali is such an inspiration because she has always been involved with field hockey for many years but has managed to keep a career and family going as well. I idolize her for her skills and knowledge of the game and way of being able to keep such a balanced, happy lifestyle. When I grow up I want to be able to continue to play field hockey and have a family and career just like how Ali has done. 5. Playing competitive sports you do miss out on certain social events, if you are dedicated to your sport. You also have to make decisions between your sport and other activities going on in your life due to conflict-
ing schedules. Dance was one activity that I had to give up because of the many times it conflicted with my training and tournaments. It was a choice I understood I had to make to achieve my goals. I realize there are choices and sacrifices you have to make as an athlete but all of the experiences and fantastic people I have met through my field hockey career far outweigh those sacrifices. 6. I believe being involved in competitive sport teaches you how to work hard and train for your goals. People aren’t just going to give things to you in life, they will present you with opportunity and it is your choice on whether you want to work for it or not. I think playing field hockey and being on these kinds of teams has also taught me friendship, coachability, teamwork and dedication. I think all of these skills will impact how I work through problems in jobs and relationships later on in life.
Josh Charles Grade 11, Cowichan Secondary 1. I would have to say that my proudest sports moment of 2013 would be placing third in the Platinum Division in Las Vegas this summer with the U16 Provincial basketball team. That was the best a U16 provincial team has done in provincial team history.
2. My most unexpected moment was receiving a letter from a Division 2 university from Idaho after returning from a great summer with the provincial team. The letters from that school have still been coming to this day and that shows me what great opportunities I will have if I continue to push myself to
become a great athlete.
3. The individual I admire the most in my sport playing with and against would have to be my brother Jordan. He has always pushed me to become a better player. Growing up with him, we would always compete with each other and I can honestly say I would not be the player I am today without him. 4. I have many favourite athletes in all sports but if I had to choose one it would probably be Paul Pierce. I would pick him because he used to play for my favourite team and I’m still a huge fan even though
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he switched teams. Also when I was younger my dad said that I played like him, and that inspired me to push myself to become the best I can be.
5. The only things that I have really given up in order to achieve success is other sports because I used to competitively play football, baseball, and volleyball, but had to give them up to focus on basketball. Also I have had to give up time with my family being gone for the summer playing with the provincial team, but they would always try to come and watch me, wherever I was playing.
My mom and dad have also sacrificed a lot for me to help me achieve my dreams. 6. I can see them having an impact on my adult life because of scholarship opportunities to great schools. Being able to go to a great university or college to play sports would be amazing, but I would also take advantage of having a great school to learn at, because I see the importance of having a good education and a post secondary degree. Also in playing sports, my coaches and my teammates have taught me many things that will not only help me later in sports but also in life.
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Grade 12, Duncan Christian School
1. My proudest sports moment of the past year was making it for Team B.C. volleyball U17. We had four weeks training in Kamloops, before heading to Regina for the Western Elite Championship. I made starting lineup as middle, and my team went on to win gold. 2. Over the years, I thought that basketball was my sport. However, in my Grade 10 year, I came to enjoy learning the strategies of how to play volleyball and it opened the door to many opportunities at school, club and university levels. 3. I enjoy playing with my club volleyball team because we are all there to improve our volleyball skills and love
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4. My coach, Peter Day, has been a role model to me because he is more than just a coach, but also a friend who taught me the strategies of volleyball to make me a competitive player. 5. Being from a small school, I still get to enjoy basketball and other sports to help make me a more rounded type of player. 6. Because of sports, I have met many people and acquired many friendships. I have learned not only to be a team player with confidence, but also have stepped up my leadership and communication skills. I look forward to playing volleyball at the next level.
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Grade 12, Shawnigan Lake School
1. My proudest sports moment of 2013 was playing with my teammates on the B.C. U17 rugby team this summer in the Nationals. It was such a positive atmosphere. Although we did not win, that team taught me a lot about myself. Throughout the tournament we became a band of brothers. They raised my confidence and made me appreciate the players I play with and will play against in times to come.
play throughout my time off school. He gave me a hunger to play rugby and enjoy it. After being selected for his team I could not wipe the smile off my face because I truly wanted to be a part of that team. I went into the tournament with an urge to have fun while I played and came out knowing more about myself and the confidence I needed.
2. The first year of trying out for the U14 B.C. team I was playing as a year younger than the other boys. After the tryout I was positive I would not make the team. After I received the call that I would be traveling to Ontario to represent B.C. in the national festival, I was extremely surprised. This experience was my most unexpected moment that has happened to me in my sports career.
5. From Grade 7 to Grade 10, as I was continuing to play rugby, I began to row. This was another passion of mine. Coming into my senior years at Shawnigan I knew that competitive season for senior rowing and senior rugby were both in third term. I could not give 100% of my effort 50% of the time, juggling both sports. I was torn between choosing one of the two sports. Choosing rugby finally, I set forward giving 100% of my focus and time.
4. My role model was my rugby coach I met this summer. Curry Hitchborn was my coach and he truly inspired me and raised my confidence tenfold. Coming into the summer I had little confidence or want to
6. Rugby has had a huge impact on my everyday life. It has made me more focused in my studies as it has taught me the values of work ethic. Doing things properly and to the best of my ability on the field and in
Grade 11, Cowichan Secondary
1. Three golds and two personal bests at the B.C. championships and qualifying for Team B.C. Being on the team for nationals. 2. Getting on Team B.C. and winning the 100 metres at the B.C.s. 3. Zion Corales-Nelson. She is a year younger and an amazing athlete to watch. 4. Lolo Jones. She is a sincere and honest athlete who wears her heart on her sleeve and let’s nothing stop her. the weight room has changed my attitude to school work which has helped my grades and interest in school.
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Grade 12, Cowichan Secondary
1. Achieving a lifetime dream of attending the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships in St. George, Utah and to end up World Champion was a bonus.
1. My proudest moments in 2013 would be winning Nationals in the summer with an amazing team for the third summer in a row. Second would be when my school team won the Bridgman Cup in November for the first time in 11 years. It was such a memorable experience to finish my Grade 12 year after a shootout and aggressive game. Coming out on top was a great feeling. 2. Something that I will never forget throughout all of my years playing are all the amazing coaches I’ve had. Each and every coach has different tricks and strategies. Getting endless hours of practices and games with them, I have learned so much. From school field hockey having Jen Budding and Gill Braun, to spending my summers with Bubi and Jen Cohan along with Leila and others. Being invited to a National I.D. camp with Robin D’Abreo. Spending most of my time being coached by Krista Thompson, whether it being on a team or small group sessions. I am so appreciative of all the time each coach has given me throughout the years. 3. The person I love playing with and competing against the most is Claire Seeliger. Playing against her is always a challenge but we push each other and always have fun even when we’re on different teams. Being on the same team as Claire is definitely better, especially when we get to travel and billet with each other. The best part is having a friend who is always there for you on and off the field no matter what. 4. Two of my biggest role models would have to be Jen Budding and Gill Braun. These two have been the biggest part of my high school field hockey. I’ve been playing for Jen for the past three years on her team. Jen is an amazing coach and no matter what the circumstances she supports her team to the fullest — always there for us whenever we needed her. Gill came to coach our team one year ago and I think that was
2. Winning the World Horseshoe Pitching Championship for the girls because I’ve never pitched in clay before that, and I wasn’t pitching my average before I went. 3. I admire Elyse Brunelle because she’s helpful and nice and being the top B.C. Ladies’ champion for the last 10 years. Also, Tony Rondow because he’s helpful and left-handed like
one of the best things that had happened to me. Gill will go out of her way to do anything for anyone and when she’s on the field it’s 100% field hockey. Due to a new job she was unable to coach us, but she was always there texting us after every game and made a special appearance in our final day of provincials. Thank you both for making my high school field hockey years the best they could have been. 5. Since field hockey is such a huge part of my life, I definitely had to decide if I was going to play or push it aside for something else. It took a while to figure out a way to balance everything. Missing school and not being able to attend family functions and friend events tend to be missed most of the time. When people in your life are always there for you, it’s not hard to make the choice to play and do something you love. 6. Field hockey has had a huge impact on my life since a very young age. I can’t see myself giving up on it anytime soon. Playing university field hockey is something I hope to do, this coming fall. This sport will always be a huge part of my life no matter how old I am. I hope to continue to coach and give others the experience I had when I was young.
myself. 4. Alan Francis, because he’s been the Men’s World Champion 16 or 17 times, but he doesn’t think of himself as better than anyone else and he’s another nice pitcher. 5. I gave up fishing with my dad and time with my friends because I pitch two to three hours every day all summer. I have pitched in 19 tournaments and pitched 4,700 shoes. 6. Because I have autism, meeting people at horseshoe tournaments has helped me immensely.
Drayson Price Grade 12, Frances Kelsey Secondary
1. So far my proudest sports moment of 2013 would have to be making B.C.’s Rising Stars team, in which we beat Alberta in the first-ever B.C. vs. Alberta game and I was awarded Defensive MVP. 2. The most unexpected moment of our season was losing in semifinals to Nanaimo, a team we had beaten in the last game of the regular season. They were definitely the underdogs in that game as we were ranked tied for first in the league. 3. I admire Nanaimo for rising up to the challenge we presented to them in semifinals, beating us and going on to be the provincial champions. 4. My favourite athlete and football role model has always been Ray Lewis. He is an animal on the field and played the leadership role very well on his team during his time in the NFL and has inspired many athletes. 5. Since football became my main focus, a lot of social time with my friends gets cut out, making time for practices, school and the gym. I don’t find it as much of a problem though because I’m doing something I love and a few of my friends play football and work out as well. 6. Hopefully my football career carries on into my adult life and I can use it to help pay for an education and someday make a living off of doing what I love most.
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loves to compete and is one of the best racers I have ever met. 4. Usain Bolt. He knows how to win better than anyone I have ever seen in a sport. He believes he is the best and works hard for it. Not only is he a great competitor but he keeps his sport fun. He is always laughing and joking even at huge events like the Olympics or Worlds.
Grade 12, Cowichan Secondary 1. This past summer I placed sixth in the country at Age Group Natioinals in my favourite event, 50-metre butterfly. My goal going into nationals was to either make the podium or achieve my Senior National Qualifying Time. The 50m fly was my last event of the meet and I was yet to meet my goal. After my race, I was a little dissapointed by my sixth place finish, however I got my Senior National Qualifying time by 0.02 of a second. By getting my senior National time I can now race at World Trials in April. 2. Winning the B final at Western Canadian Championships in Feburary and peeling off more than a second in my best event. I dropped from a 1:04.69 to a 1:03.53 in the 100m butterfly.The World Trials Qualifying time (1:02.52) seemed in arms reach. 3. Ever since I was 10, I have had a rivalry with a girl down in Victoria, Heidi. Our first race together was a 200 I.M. and we both had great races. However, she out-touched me by less than a second. Since then I have been trying to catch her. She is always just one step ahead of me. She
5. Balancing a social life with school and sport can sometimes be impossible. By training six to seven times a week you don’t have the time to do things your friends can. Missing out on social aspects of life was hard but giving up track was the hardest choice I’ve had to make. When I got older swimming and track practices would clash so I had to choose between the two. 6. By competing at a high level, I have been recognized by many college coaches down in the States. I signed and achieved a very high athletic scholarship down in Florida at Saint Leo University for four years. Along with getting a college degree, swimming has taught me discipline, time managment skills, handling stress, not settling for second best and how to work hard for something you really want.
Braylon Lumb
Grade 11, Claremont Secondary
1. My proudest sports moment of 2013 would be winning the Trevor Wingrove box lacrosse tournament in Tier 1, in which we were the obvious underdog team, with 15 kids to select from compared to 150 kids in Coquitlam. We came out a little scared but by the end of the game we were a smooth running machine and were able to win the game 4-3. It was
pretty exciting to score the fourth and game-winning goal as well. 3. I wouldn’t say I admire the team but Juan de Fuca would be the team that I play against in which I have the most fun. We have a large rivalry with them and every time we play them I have this urge to play better against them to make sure we win.
Adrienne Saari Grade 12, Cowichan Secondary
1. This year was full of exciting, challenging and successful moments for our teams. It is hard to choose just one of our special times. My proudest moments this year would have to be, first, winning the Provincial high school sevens title with my team, and, second, winning the fifteens Provincial high school title in May. Our high school team had drive and spirit, none of us would accept losing. Winning those titles and having an undefeated season was a thrilling experience that brought our team closer together. These are the moments that we will never forget. 2. The most challenging moment I had to learn to overcome was when I hurt my back in the middle of our high school season. After having a few chiropractor and physiotherapist appointments, it almost seemed as though my rugby life might be over. Thankfully after getting my X-rays back, we found out it wasn’t as bad as we thought. As a result of my injury, I only had to adjust some of my workouts in favor of my back, and do a little more exercises to strengthen it, so I won’t have to experience that again. It was very hard for me to accept that I might not play rugby again, but I am very grateful that is not the case. My coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Skene, were very helpful during this time.
4. When I first joined my high school rugby team in 2010 it was because of my sister. She inspired me to try my hardest, and then later try out for rep teams. Watching my older sister, Rebecca Saari, play before me, and then with me for my first year was encouraging for me to get better. 6. Playing rugby has impacted my life in the way that I now jump at the opportunity for a challenge. Playing a sport has made me always want to achieve my personal best, and has given me the confidence to do so, whether it is playing a game, or going into my academics, I always strive for my best mark. This will transfer into when I go to university, and onto my adult life.
I mean I dislike the team a lot but playing against them is some of the best lacrosse I’ve played and it’s just a lot of fun.
it was a lot of fun, but I just enjoyed lacrosse a lot more. I also gave up leaving my friends from the valley when I went to Claremont.
4. My favourite athlete would definitely be Kyle Harrison. Many people do not know him but he is a lacrosse player who plays for an elite team called Team STX. He is just so good and plays with such style and finesse. He also went to Duke University which is my favourite university lacrosse team.
6. I see that my experiences in sports will hopefully end up giving me a good education in which I can get a good job, and when I have that job I will be able to work with people as a team because I’ve had that experience throughout all my lacrosse teams I’ve played with. I would like to thank my coach Lorne Winship for coaching me basically my whole lacrosse career and a thanks to my parents for supporting me all through these years.
5. I have given up playing hockey, which I played from when I was the age of four to 13. I loved the game,
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Darien Hobday 1. All my sport moments are an accomplishment for me that I am proud of, even the hard ones, because every moment led up to last year’s undefeated winning season of both the sevens and 15s AAA Provincial Championships. Winning those finals was probably the best feeling ever. It wasn’t the personal feeling of accomplishment, it was looking around and seeing the smiles and cheers coming from my teammates. In that moment, I realized just how special and important it all was and that everyone on the team would remember that moment for the rest of their lives. 2. The thing that surprised me the most was the team environment and how 30-something girls could get together, put aside their differences and play
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a sport that they all love. Best friends were created and you meet people you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
exactly what I’ve always aspired to do. She’s an amazing player and I aspire to reach her skill level.
3. That’s a tough question because in rugby you don’t really get to know your opponents but I’d have to say Abbotsford, even though they’re AA and we don’t always get the chance to play them. They play clean and are respectful people. I personally know a couple of their players and they are genuinely good people.
5. Other sports were given up so I could reach my accomplishments. When I was young, I was always playing every school sport I could but I also swam four times a week, which hindered my commitment. I eventually had to move on so I could experience more sports and new adventures. Rowing came next for two years until I decided to move on to rep softball. I had been playing softball for about four years and I decided I wanted to fully commit. My last year playing rep ball we won the provincial championships which was a great feeling and a wonderful experience. After that, I decided rugby was it for me.
4. My role model would have to be my best friend Allie White. I met Allie in the summer of 2012. We became friends when she started attending Cowichan Secondary School. She always worked her hardest and still managed to have fun and that’s
Adam Golia
1. One of my proudest sport moments came in the summer of 2012. This was the year that I was part of a team that won the B.C. box lacrosse championships. This was my third time winning provincials but this year I was the captain of the midget A team and was able to help lead the way for my team. Our team was made up of several players that I had played with for most of my box lacrosse career, but we also had players who had not ever played before. I was able to be part of a team that really had to work to come together and to compete and I am still very proud to have been a part of that group.
2. The most unexpected thing for me was when I was drafted by the Junior A Nanaimo
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While I tried playing basketball on the side, I knew that I had to make a choice. Choosing rugby has been one of the easiest choices I’ve ever made. 6. Without sports I wouldn’t have many of the friendships that I currently do. I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to go to Las Vegas last year or meet all the amazing players and coaches within rugby. Sports are extremely important. They teach you values you will have for the rest of your life. I feel like when I’m all grown up I’ll be able to look back at all the amazing memories that I’ve made and realize the full impact that it has on my life. It’ll remind me how important it is to be passionate and hopefully I can pass that on to my kids and my family in the future.
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Timbermen in January 2013. I was not expecting this and was actually hoping to be drafted by and playing intermediate lacrosse with the Victoria Shamrocks. Having said this, I was drafted 12th overall from all draft eligible 16-year-old lacrosse players in B.C. and would have to say that this was my proudest moment of 2013 as well as the most unexpected. Although my plans originally did not include playing for Nanaimo at the intermediate level, it turned out to be a great personal season for me. I was named assistant captain for our team, ended up second in scoring and was able to play and contribute in three games with the Junior A Timbermen. 4. My favourite athlete at this
time is a lacrosse player, Cody Jamieson from the Six Nations lacrosse team. I got to watch him play in the Mann Cup this past summer versus the Victoria Shamrocks. He plays a strong and clean lacrosse game and works hard all the time. He is unstoppable on the lacrosse floor and is fun to watch. 5. In order to improve my lacrosse game and achieve success I changed schools from Frances Kelsey to attend Claremont Secondary’s sports institute in Victoria. This meant leaving the friends that I had grown up with and giving up much of my free time to commute back and forth to school as well as spend extra time practicing and training. I
also used to play competitive hockey at Kerry Park. Putting so much time into my lacrosse did not leave time to commit to hockey so I had to stop playing. It was all worth it in order to play the game at the highest level I can. 6. Playing sports has taught me many skills that I will take with me into my adult life. I have learned how to work with others toward something bigger than myself. It has shown me how to contribute to a group in order to achieve a common goal. I have learned that hard work can carry you through to your goals. Lacrosse has allowed me to learn how to be a leader on the field or in the lacrosse box and how to lead by example.
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1. My proudest moment of 2013 was being nominated by other teams’ coaches and staff to play in Vancouver Mainland Football League’s StarBowl. I was very surprised to make the team because I was only 16 and played with 18-year-olds. Due to another player’s injury, I was made starting middle linebacker. A huge weight was now put on my shoulders that I was able to overcome and earned VMFL’s all-star defensive player of the game. It was very rare because of my age. 2. I got to go to StarBowl with my 18-year-old brother and play
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on the same team. I felt very lucky to get this amazing experience beside my brother because it was my first and only year that I got to play at this level with my brother Brendan. 3. The team I most admire is Langley Stampeders. I respect and admire this team because no matter how good or how bad one of us is we always play a good hard fought game with a tight outcome. 4. Ray Lewis. He is my role model because he always finds a way to succeed and motivate
everyone around him and make them better. 5. Missing some holidays and family functions, although my sports make a huge part in my family’s lives and with my mom and grandparents at most games to support me, my sports have made for great family time. I have also missed opportunities to work. 6. I believe sports are going to impact my adult life by teaching me life skills such as respect, organization, teamwork and great life long relationships with friends.
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1. I have to say my first proudest moment of 2013 was breaking the 27-year-old B.C. record for the 80-metre hurdles, as that had been my goal for the past two years. Topping it off was winning three gold medals at the Canadian Nationals, and breaking the 31-yearold Canadian Legion record in the same race. 2. The most unexpected and
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Taryn Smiley is an amazing friend and sprinter. We are always there for each other, we push one another while still having fun. Also, Lexi Scott because she never gives up — broken foot and all. She is so dedicated and a true champion. 4. I look up to and admire Lolo Jones. She is an amazing athlete and a wonderful role model for our youth. She’s a fighter and has bounced back from surgery. When she falls, she gets right back up. She could have won the Olympics, but had a fall. She handled herself with great sportsmanship and trained hard and made a come back in London 2012. 5. I don’t feel like I have given up much of anything. I try to still
hang out with my friends, maybe just not as much as I would like to. My sport takes me away every weekend over the summer break, and most weekends throughout the year. So with training and racing I don’t have a lot of spare time to relax, and just hang out with everyone. I feel grateful that one of my dearest friends is also my training partner. 6. Well, my sport takes a lot of dedication, perseverance and hard work. But I also get to meet new people and best of all making new friendships with athletes all over the country. I think it will set me up nicely for university and anything I decide to do in the future. And thanks to Don Bodger, hopefully I won’t be as camera shy.
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1. My proudest sporting moments of 2013 were being a teammate on Field Hockey B.C.’s U18 Blue Team that won the Canadian U18 National Championship in July and when I captained Shawnigan Lake School senior field hockey team to win its second-ever B.C. AA Provincial title in November.
1. Being named to the Canadian team of four that would travel and compete in Australia at the U17 Junior World Water Ski Championships last February was an amazing honour. Skiing for Canada at the world level has been a goal of mine since I started skiing. To make that dream finally come true, I was ecstatic.
2. The most unexpected thing that happened to me was being pulled up to the top FHBC U18 team. Since I was still eligible to play on the U15 team, I was happy and excited when I was selected on one of the FHBC U18 Development teams. Being able to have the experience to play with some of the top girls in the province was a huge opportunity.
2. Taking home a bronze team medal at Junior Worlds. We had no idea that we had the capability to do so. We worked well as a team and this obviously paid off. As it was February, I think no one expected Canada to do as well as we did. 3. That would have to be Taryn Grant from Winnipeg, Manitoba. A few years ago she suffered a serious spinal injury while crashing in jump. After going through rehab, she was determined to come back better and stronger. Just at 19, she’s now one of Canada’s leading female skiers. A few weeks ago, she was part of the team that helped Canada capture the silver medal in the 2013 Open World Water Ski Championships in Chile.
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4. My coach Cory Bate hands down. He continually gives back to the water ski community each year. Along with being a great skier himself, he is also the coach and director for Water Ski & Wakeboard B.C. He dedicates his life year-round to enhancing the future development and promo-
5. I have had to give up possible opportunities in other areas of sport. Although I love water skiing, my true passion is sport itself. I enjoy most to all areas of sport and being at an elite level in one discipline can sometimes limit other experiences. That being said, I don’t regret the choices I’ve made
6. The experiences that I have had in sport are events that I will remember forever. I believe that being involved in sport grows the overall diversity of someone’s personality. The individuals and experiences that are gained through sport can lead to broad opportunities in the future.
3. The team I most admire is Crofton House School. This year in the Provincial finals we had a tough game against them. They have some great players on their team that I was fortunate enough to play with in the summer. Those players’ skills made a huge impact on the flow of their team’s performance, allowing them to have multiple opportunities, keeping the pressure on us until the final whistle went. 4. I have never really had a favourite athlete. I watch multiple teams play and see what I can learn from different athletes; because for me, not just one athlete has it all. 5. Becoming so dedicated to field hockey has made me give up some
other competitive sports that I love to play such as basketball and soccer. 6. Playing in a team sport such as field hockey has taught me many things. The biggest one would be my leadership skills I have developed throughout the past years and also the ability to work in a team, showing me it is OK to rely on others at times.
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