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At least one person was hurt Thursday morning in a crash south of Duncan. Paramedics and Cowichan Bay ﬁreﬁghters removed a woman with undetermined injuries from a Windstar van after a northbound lane crash at the Bench Road-Trans Canada Highway intersection lights. The wreck, which happened at around 11 a.m., also involved an F-150 pick-up truck. The cause of the crash was under investigation at press time. Ashley Degraaf

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es, a new planning document for the University Village does suggest a new Cowichan Secondary School could be built at the Quamichan school site. No, that’s not the preferred option. Re-modelling Cowichan Secondary’s current Quamichan campus as its new high school is simply an option if the Ministry of Education throws the school district a curve ball, school district superintendent Joe Rhodes said Wednesday. According to Rhodes, the Quamichan campus retrofit was simply talk during University Village consultation. “We’re just being prepared for a curve ball. It was part of the dialogue in being prepared for

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Only a fallback: Pioneer Park still the favoured choice as lobbying continues to replace the 64-year-old school all possibilities. That’s not what we’re going for at all,” he said. University Village is the new name officials have given the Vancouver Island University/ James Street/Beverly Street area. Duncan and North Cowichan have been hosting open houses in preparation for a long-term blueprint to guide its redevelopment. The new Cow High plays an important role

in those plans, but Rhodes said the ideal location is still what used to be Pioneer Park, north of the Island Savings Centre and next to the university campus. The school district announced a deal to buy that site from North Cowichan more than two years ago and is waiting for funding from the ministry to make it happen. The Quamichan option is a fallback if the ministry won’t fund

that option. “If in the process of requesting a new Cow High, if the ministry told us, ‘No we won’t give you $80,000 but we will give you $40,000,’” said Rhodes. “It’s a waiting game.” Before any serious proposals are made, community consultation will take place, Rhodes said. North Cowichan manager of planning and sustainability, Brian Green, confirmed an education component would make up the jigsaw puzzle North Cowichan and Duncan are piecing together. “The area around the VIU and Islands Savings Centre, we’re saying is likely to have some sort of education component, whether that be a high school, building a tech centre, or there might be other potential, as well as expansions of VIU,” Green said. more on page 6

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Time to rediscover the Good Life The Good Life has returned. OK, you’re thinking “Returned? This is Cowichan. The good life never left.” But we’re not talking about the good life, we’re talking about the Good Life, Cowichan’s premier magazine for people over age 55. The Spring 2014 edition is out in today’s

paper and at a variety of local outlets. In it, we look at two emerging baby boomer rituals: the morning coffee clatch and the post-retirement job. And we sit down with former NanaimoCowichan MP Reed Elley to discuss life after retirement (no, he’s not taking it easy and

staying away from politics.) Also inside you will ﬁnd advice on preventing osteoporosis and what to do with the grandkids during the summer holidays, plus more great lcoal features. Look for the cover with the top-hatted musical-lovers.

High school ﬁre sparked huge impact on Duncan school system Blaze of 1946: led to 15 years of massive changes in where our kids were educated

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uncan High School opened to its first students in 1911. It was located where the current McKirdy building sits beside Duncan Elementary School on Nagel Street. Extensive renovations were made to the school in 1937 with the addition of new classrooms, a science laboratory, library and restrooms. Commercial classrooms were housed in the building across Cairnsmore Street in what now houses the Cowichan Valley Open Learning Centre of School District 79 (Cowichan Valley). Duncan Elementary School opened in 1913. The high school and elementary school students shared playing fields and gymnasiums. Both schools were under the authority of the Duncan Consolidated School District. Following the Second World War there was a concerted effort by the B.C. Department of Education to consolidate school districts, through the Public Schools Act Amendment Act of 1946. The resulting impact on the Cowichan Valley was the creation of School District No. 65 (Cowichan) and School District No. 66 (Lake Cowichan). Then, disaster struck. Duncan High School burned to the ground on Sunday, March 24, 1946. By the time the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the site the building was fully involved. Efforts to save the school were seriously hampered by lack

of water pressure and winds fanning the flames. By morning the school was in ashes. The fire and smoke had been so intense that no contents were saved. The only good news was that the fire occurred on a weekend and no student or staff lives were lost. There was still three months left in the school year and the Duncan Consolidated School Board had to move quickly to find temporary accommodation. Grade 7 and 8 students at the Junior High School (aka Commercial Building) on Cairnsmore were moved to empty classroom space at Fairbridge Farm School. Grade 11 and 12 students took up the classrooms at the Junior High School. The remaining Grade 11 and 12 students were accommodated in four temporary classrooms built into the high school gymnasium which had escaped the fire. When the new school district took over, it had to arrange ongoing temporary school accommodation for students in the Duncan area as well as see to the construction of a new high school. Approximately 200 children of Duncan Elementary were bused to Fairbridge Farm School until June 30, 1947. To avoid transporting these students in the 1947-1948 school term, accommodation was found at the old Duncan Public School house off Station Street and the old Somenos School on Herd Road. Arrangements were also made with the Vimy Social Club to convert its premises into two classrooms. When school opened in September 1947, 54 additional children registered, and so transportation for two classes of Duncan Elementary School to

Celebrate 100 years of education A celebration of 100th anniversary of Duncan Elementary School, organized by School District 79 (Cowichan Valley) and volunteers, will occur 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the school tomorrow.

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Wood frame school, Duncan’s ﬁrst high school, built in 1911 on Cairnsmore Street, destroyed by ﬁre on March 24, 1946 Fairbridge continued. Vimy Community Hall opened to two classes of children in September 1947 as an annex of Duncan Elementary. Classes continued to be held there until about 1954. The old Somenos School which was owned by the Municipality of North Cowichan had been used as a community hall for many years before it was brought out of retirement to become a school again. In March 1948 the Somenos Women’s Institute purchased the building from North Cowichan and then agreed to rent the building as a schoolhouse to the school board on a yearly basis, the rental being in the form of various repairs and improvements. The building continued to be used as an annex of Duncan Elementary until June 1958 at which time it became the Somenos Community Hall. The loss of Duncan High School also saw Duncan Public

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School (aka Alderlea School), brought out of retirement as an annex to Duncan Elementary School for children in Grades 1 through 4 under the name Zenith Club Elementary School. The building had originally been built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1891 with a second classroom added in 1901. The quick acquisition by the school board of two more emergency classrooms — one in the main hall of the Armoury Building which stood behind the Agricultural Hall, and the other in the basement of the school building in use by high school students on Cairnsmore Street. Zenith School continued as an annex of Duncan Elementary School until June 1958. Today this building, owned by the City of Duncan, houses the Arcadian Day Care. Between 1950 and 1961 the Cowichan School District opened seven new schools in the Duncan area – Alexander Elementary, January 1958; Cowichan Senior

High, 1950; Koksilah Elementary in 1958; Mount Prevost Junior Secondary, 1961; Quamichan Junior Secondary, 1961; Sahtlam Elementary, 1955; Somenos Elementary, 1953. Temporary accommodations made as a result of the loss of Duncan High School were no longer needed and Duncan Elementary reverted to having all its students on site. Today, many of those new schools have closed permanently or been repurposed for other uses. Duncan Elementary itself no longer operates as a full school. One class of middle alternate students uses classroom space on the upper floor, and future plans see the building housing the school board offices later this year. Carolyn Prellwitz is the secretary of the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society. This is an edited version of a larger article, referencing many other local schools. Read the full version online at cowichannewsleader.com

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CVRD says: Cobble Hill waste management firm an unlikely source of water and odour concerns Peter Rusland

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isher Road Recycling owner Dave Laing wants folks to understand his organic-waste treatment operation isn’t the smelly, water-tainting culprit some believe. He explained odours are contained inside his Cobble Hill operation and any liquid run-off that could potentially taint the area aquifer is also captured and recycled. “I’ve removed myself from the natural ground,” he told the News Leader Pictorial after Monday’s public meeting about his application to boost volumes from 10,980 tonnes annually to 18,000 under his regional permit. “The environment ministry also watches us.” Laing said his provincial treatment permit allowed treating 18,000 tonnes when he bought Fisher in 2006, but the CVRD later reduced that volume to 10,980. A decision — after public input ending April 18 — about bumping Fisher’s regional-permit volume

back to the original 18,000 rests with Brian Dennison, Cowichan Valley Regional District’s engineering services manager, although Laing can appeal Dennison’s decision to the CVRD board. Laing has spent some $3 million upgrading his treatment system. Bob McDonald, CVRD’s recycling boss, seemed impressed with Fisher’s system — built on concrete pads, and using indoor treatment with biofilters straining odours. McDonald composting operations neighbouring Fisher may be producing a stink Fisher may be unfairly blamed for. “The feeling in the room (during Monday’s meeting) was that all odours were the fault of Fisher Road,” but CVRD investigations point to a nearby yard-waste business, McDonald said. “Yard waste can be very odorous, especially if not turned properly.” Pads and runoff systems keep Fisher’s fluids — after taking and treating kitchen scraps, yard waste and more — from draining into Cobble Hill’s aquifer, which regional studies show is nitrate-high. “That (nitrate) problem has been there (aquifer) for a long time,” Laing said, citing what he believes is farm-fertilizer contamination. McDonald is comfortable Fisher is not responsible for nitrate issues. “It didn’t seem clear (during Monday’s meeting) this facility (Fisher) has disconnected from the

aquifer,” he said of Fisher’s pad facility. “No seepage can get into the groundwater.” Laing said he doesn’t plan on taking any septic biosolids at Fisher, though wording in his CVRD amendment application includes treatment of septic wastes and other odiferous stuff. “I have absolutely no desire to accept any biosolids at this time.” The initial CVRD reduction of Fisher’s volume to 10,980 sparked Laing to launch a court appeal that remains ongoing. McDonald and Laing signalled the legal appeal would basically be redundant if Dennison grants the volume hike to 18,000 tonnes. Laing processes some organic waste from private south-end haulers. He has processed wastes from Victoria and area, but recently inked a five-year deal to take Saanich’s organics that started arriving Wednesday. Monday’s meeting, attended by about 80 citizens in CVRD headquarters, was chaired by a hired moderator, something CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins said isn’t unusual. Dennison’s decision-making process is steered by the CVRD’s waste-management bylaw whereby license amendments are handled by staff, he explained. “Politics aren’t part of it. (Dennison’s) supposed to make a decision based on technical grounds.”

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pril 1 brought a slew of price increases, including ferry fares and the cost of a postage stamp rising to $1. It was no joke. The ferry situation is a particular source of consternation for all islanders, both regarding the Mainland and local routes. Ferry rates are up as of Monday and new schedules are now in effect that can be viewed at bcferries.com/schedules/, including the Chemainus-Penelakut Island-Thetis Island and CroftonVesuvius runs. Keith Rush has been actively involved as chairman of the Thetis Island Ferry Advisory Committee. The Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs issued a joint press release in advance of the fare increases, citing numerous concerns.

“Ferry fares continue their relentless climb into regions of unaffordability, accompanied by repetitive rhetoric from the provincial government that is disconnected from acceptance, or even understanding, of the needs of B.C.’s coastal region,’’ reads the statement. “With the fare increases taking effect on April 1 and fuel surcharges imposed in January, most passenger fares are up 8.4% and vehicle fares are up 7.4% over last year, yet another round of fare hikes far above inflation. And seniors now have to pay for travel from Monday to Thursday.’’ The statement went on to say “user-pay ideology has been mindlessly imposed on the ferry system, up to and beyond the tipping point where it is now crippling B.C.’s coastal region and undermining B.C.’s tourism reputation internationally.’’ The FACC is calling on the province to back away from user pay and consider the following realities: B.C.’s coastal region and the ferry system are intertwined and depend on each other for survival; it costs money to operate and maintain assets of one of the largest ferry systems in the world; and policies that substantially change the service need to be supported by some analysis of costs, benefits and economic and social impacts.

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Cowichan Secondary School principal Charlie Coleman said he also regarded the Quamichan idea as part of the brainstorming process. “Ideally, I’d like to stick to the original vision, having it next to VIU,” he said. “I like the concept, Cowichan Place, and the idea of it next to the university and Island Savings Centre. “But really, if we can be guaranteed a suitable size and location, I will take which one happens fastest,” he said. “We’ve been waiting too long.” Meanwhile, Cowichan Secondary student council members are planning a rally to get the community’s attention and let people know they want a new school soon. That demonstration should take place sometime before school’s out for summer, likely in May said Coleman.

See the future A new location for Cowichan Secondary School and an expanded Cowichan Vancouver Island University campus aren’t the only changes that could be coming under the University Village plan. You can get a closer look April 14 as North Cowichan and Duncan present the final draft of the proposed plan. The University Village area includes Vancouver Island University, James Street, and Beverly Street. The plan will establish a vision for this area for the next 30 years. In conjunction with the plan, officials are studying issues of traffic flow, safety and aesthetics along the Island Highway corridor from Boys Road to Beverly Street. “The public input we have received to date has been really valuable in shaping the draft plan,” Duncan Mayor Phil Kent said in a press release. “We hope that community members will continue to provide their thoughts, ideas and concerns.” This is the final open house for this project. Comments will be used to refine the proposed plan before it is presented to both councils for adoption. The open house runs from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gym at Alexander Elementary School. Further information is available at North Cowichan’s website under University Village Plan.

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Can tentative deal put E&N island passenger rail service back on track? Still many hurdles: Agreement means $20 million can be put into improvements Karl Yu

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tentative deal between Southern Railway and Via Rail could see the return of rail passenger service to Vancouver Island. The new deal, announced Wednesday at a Nanaimo press conference, will allow the Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Railway to access more than $20 million in funding for track and bridge improvements through the partnership of federal, provincial and regional governments, according to foundation co-chairwoman Mary Ashley. Freight and train operations will be based out of Nanaimo and will run as far north as Courtenay and south to Victoria, including an early-morning route to the provincial capital. The schedule will have to go through some adjustments, however, and there is no set date for when everything will be running, said Ashley. “There’s much work to do before the passenger train whistle blows again,” said Ashley. “The agreement is to be ratified by the three respective boards, funding agreements will be signed off, tendering and awarding of bids will proceed and there will be approximately nine months of track work.” The foundation has stated repairs will cost more than $100 million. Island Corridor Foundation chief executive officer Graham Bruce said the repairs will come incrementally during the next few years. “The report of 2009-10, from the Ministry of Transportation, looked at an initial report that had been done and came back and said that there was no way anyone was going to put $110 million into the railway,” Bruce said. “If we approached it on an incremental basis, there was a plan that could be developed and that’s what

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Passengers could be climbing back on board the E&N Rail Line thanks to a deal announced Wednesday between Southern Railway and Via Rail. we developed with Southern Rail, “While we didn’t get all the to bring passenger rail back. money we wanted, $20 million will “So that gives us 10 years of be enough to start the service and operation and allows the rail com- hopefully, as the passenger traffic pany to expand out on other types grows and the freight traffic grows, of operations. There’s different that will enable the governments to examples that have been spoken look at a bigger investment, once about and how that might occur. the business case is built by actually “Each one of them would have running the train,” Ruttan said. their own package, depending Others were more skeptical. where they were running, of other Dave Willie represents Qualicum infrastructure improvements and Beach on the RDN board. He was dollars would be found to look at the announcement Wednesday after that.” and he was asked if he believed Regional District of Nanaimo passenger rail service to and from directors voted recently to withQualicum Beach is any closer with hold about $945,000 in funding to this announcement. the foundation until passenger ser“Not a chance,” said Willie. vice returns to the island. Accord“They (the ICF) know in their ing to regional district chairman own studies they need $100 to 130 Joe Stanhope, while the announce- million over the next 10 years and ment is good news, the funding they have no business plan to cover will not be released yet. off the rest of that money.” “I still think there’s another Willie also said he noted the bridge to cross and that is the absence of some key players at the infrastructure deficit is well over news conference. $20 million,” Stanhope said. “There are two pieces of this Passenger rail was discontinued puzzle that aren’t here today,” said in spring 2011 due to unsafe track Willie. “Via Rail isn’t here at all conditions. so I question whether there is any According to Nanaimo Mayor tentative agreement with VIA Rail. John Ruttan, also a regional As a matter of fact, I don’t think district director, $20 million is not there is. Number two — I notice enough to get everything fully that the province isn’t here.” operational, but it’s a good start. — with a file from John Harding

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ake no mistake: reporters hate going to car wrecks and taking pictures of another injured person being helped by our caring paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. Those folks see, first-hand, the carnage of careless, distracted driving — using cellphones, texting, eating and even applying makeup — while at the wheel. That tragic stupidity killed 81 people on B.C.’s roads — 14 on the island — in 2012, compared to 55 deaths from driving. Don’t become drunk Even one death — or one collision a distracted — by preventable reasons is too many. Animals hopping on to highways, or driving staa medical emergency, are acceptable reasons for vehicle accidents. tistic Otherwise, to be blunt, too often there’s an idiot and a victim involved a two-vehicle incident. No one is forced to call or text a friend while driving. We suggest, and the RCMP urge, citizens to note license-plate numbers, then call 911 to report distracted drivers and speeders. We also back B.C.’s drive to jack distracted-driving fines to help save lives and property. Frankly, a $167 fine, and perhaps three demerit points, apparently isn’t enough to stop determined cellphone addicts. Let’s boost fines to $1,000, more for repeat offenders. Let’s adopt a recent police idea of confiscating offenders’ vehicles, and their licences, for a year — with mandatory jail terms if they still don’t get the message. This is a life-and-death issue. Costly too, in police time, insurance claims, and lost lives. Is it so hard to pull over to answer that call? If not, it could be your last. Distracted driving is unsafe at any speed.

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Seeing both sides of: Fare hikes on BC Ferries The case for Ferries are an expensive proposition and islanders know transportation issues are a fact of life when they choose to live on an island. The province cannot keep pouring more money into keeping this service aﬂoat; users have to pay their way too. For most of us, the beneﬁts outweigh the costs. Fare hikes certainly aren’t ideal, or what we’d prefer, but they are fair.

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Sharing a story of Cowichan’s Stolen Hearts Maeve Maguire

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“A disheartening mix of poverty, addiction, history and politics has conspired to separate First Nations children from their parents.” —The Canadian Press, August 2011

he wasn’t yet 10 when she took her first drink of alcohol. Her parents were residential school survivors who drank to numb the painful memories; feelings weren’t discussed. She was taught by example this was the way to deal with problems. In her early twenties she married an abusive man. They were both addicts: drinking first, then came drugs. They had children together. His physical abuse left her with a choice: leave on her own terms, or leave in a body bag. Choosing the former, she and her children moved in with her parents. In her late twenties she approached the government-funded child and family services

unit on her reserve for help. She told a social worker she was feeling down, not getting support from her family, and overwhelmed with being a single parent. The social worker told her they no longer offered support to people who did not have a case file with them. She had nowhere else to turn. A year later, representatives from that unit took her children. A complaint had been made—she doesn’t know by whom—about her drinking while parenting. She’d had no warning: there had been no investigation or assessment. She asked if the children could stay with a relative, which they did. She was allowed to visit but could not tell the kids why they weren’t living with her because she was told she could not speak about her circumstances with anyone. She still isn’t sure if she can. To get her children back, she had to meet a series of requirements set out by her social workers. She felt at their mercy. Her lawyer said, “If a social worker tells you the ceiling is the floor, the ceiling is the floor.” She realized

The province spends billions and billions on bridges and highways on a regular basis to help British Columbians cross rivers and traverse mountain ranges far from the Gulf Islands. Yet somehow that need for open access to everyone is thrown out the window when it comes to islands. The ferry system is part of the highway system, plain and simple. It should be funded the same way.

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early she needed to bring an advocate to the meetings because she didn’t think people would believe her if it came down to “their word against mine.” Support from her community was no better. She spent 45 days in a drug-andalcohol treatment program, after which she was afraid to return home because she knew what was waiting for her. On reserve she is surrounded by addiction. “Fifteen minutes after I got home, I was offered a drink,” she said. She trusted only her grandmother. “She would tell me, ‘I don’t know why you drink, but I still love you.’” Her grandmother was there to see her get sober, and was there to see her regain custody of her children. When her case was closed, she said, “It was the most liberating feeling in the world.” When she tells this story, her tears fall quickly, as though they are sitting on the surface, where the memories are. She is vulnerable but far from weak; she feels guilty but determined. She doesn’t know why alcohol affects her so drastically, why she has no control. “It’s not a light

switch,” she says. “I can’t just turn it off.” She is angry because she asked for help but none was there. She wishes women in her situation had unconditional support — free of judgement, punishment, and persecution. If so, she believes more women would reach out for the help they need to raise their children in a safe and healthy home. This is the story of one Cowichan mother. A local documentary, Stolen Hearts, tells similar stories of Cowichan mothers whose children are removed. Visit stolenhearts.ca to learn more about the project. Join the conversation on the Stolen Hearts Facebook page. 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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Should B.C.’s health-care services be contracted to private ﬁrms? “The government’s role is to regulate the health-care industry, to make it fair and equitable to all. Unfortunately, given constraints within health care today, we have to look at new models.”

“Absolutely not. We have to focus more on delivering public health care. The government continually wants it shifted to the money side. That separates everyone from working together on health care.”

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Entitlement the new sickness of public life

The message was “Say no to pipelines” and was very popular with the attendees. The parking lot was full of SUVs and cars. What bothers me is the conflict between shutting down the oil industry by blocking shipments and all those vehicles in the parking lot. Does no one else understand the direct connection? The fact that export of hydrocarbons contributes a full third of total exports was not mentioned. (Or known?) The message was “say no.” What happened to Jack Layton’s message of working together for the betterment of all? We could have our cake and eat it too, but by working together and starting with facts. There is risk, of course, but life does have risk and it’s ours to manage within reason. Bob Conibear

Dear editor Whoever in the CVRD agreed to the insanity of Warren Jones’ $335,000 severance package should be either fired or made to pay it themselves. Seems like this is an all-too-common example of a new sickness in public life: “entitlement,” otherwise known as common theft of the taxpayer. Pat Patrick

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Dear editor We’re so proud of Brayden Luscombe. We knew the family back when he first battled flesh-eating disease. I saw him about a year later and knew in my heart he had that “something special” that would take him places. He has an amazing gift and an amazing attitude, not to mention amazing family support! Karen Wardle comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Eating meat does not equal animal cruelty

Dear editor Re: Aaron Bichard’s column on animal cruelty. No, I do not expect animals to be abused while kept for human consumption. That is not necessarily the case and if it is a problem, I expect my government to make regulations to prevent it. As for “having feathers torn off” while still alive, that hardly happens in the vast

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Sue MacKinnon picks a potted rhododendron from the Perennial Ridge Farm display at the Duncan Seedy Sunday event at Si’em Lelum Gym on March 30. majority of cases. Once a duck or goose has been slaughtered, what do you expect the producer to do with the feathers? You are pushing an ideological agenda that is not supported by the majority of us happy meat eaters. Kenny Gread

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Bus safety article missed an important piece

Dear editor Your article on bus driver safety missed the whole point of what really is a bigger issue we see on our streets daily: the treatment and protection of mental health patients and how our governments have dropped the ball. The gentleman involved now has no easy way of getting from his home to town to get the services and treatments he needs, as a result of being banned from using public transit. I am also a transit driver here in Cowichan Valley and thoroughly enjoy my job and meeting new people on a daily basis and helping so many solve their own trans-

portation issues. Every occupation has a risk factor. We all know that, when we sign the contract. I believe there have only been three incidents of any violent nature on the transit buses here in more than six years and you happened to find the people involved. Perhaps you can follow through with a report on both the status of mental health care in the valley and the ever-increasing amount of transit use and CVRD plans to expand service. J. McWilliam

that mentally ill people already face. Study after study has shown mentally ill people are not more prone to acts of violence than the general population. In fact, they are more likely to be assaulted than the general population. Further on in the article, a former driver with five years experience states: “It’s usually intoxicated people.” Gerald McVeigh

The mentally ill aren’t threatening bus drivers

Dear editor I went to the NDP meeting on Protect Our Coast. The speaker I enjoyed, but not the message.

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Dear editor People whose loved ones are being cared for in a facility are watching what health care aides do when we are working so hard. We are the hands-on people, doing all the work and we do know what’s going on. We are qualified to observe and report patients’ skin integrity. We also advocate for our residents as their abilities decline and provide suggestions surrounding mobility issues that include dignity and respect. We do need more help from our team and this new team-centred model will produce better outcomes for patients, and also benefit in an improved work environment for all staff. I support this model 110% and can barely contain myself just even thinking this is how it could be. Shirley Chamberlain

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Cohousing: a new kind of living for Cowichan Its ideals: Shared space, quality over quantity Ashley Degraaf

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shared ones. A full 28% of our building square footage is common space, while the average condo development allots only 6%,” states the PAcific Gardens website. “A cohousing development is designed to foster relationships amongst its residents, whereas co-op housing is a type of ownership and tenancy, often linked to government sponsored affordability programs. For more information about Cowichan’s cohousing group in the works, contact event organizer Reed Early at 250-748-0550 or visit the website here. Sunday’s event also features refreshments and finger food.

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1953: pictures

1953: marbles

by Ann Andersen

Friday, April 4, 2014

Sonja Young, former Duncan El student: “I totally remember playing marbles! We took the tournament very seriously and practiced for hours.” Brian Stott, former student: “I remember getting out of class to play in the marble tournaments!”

Edna Castley (Green), Duncan El teacher 1924 – 28: “It was quite a big event getting our (school) picture taken. A man would come all the way from Victoria to do the job.”

1953: mountains

Bert Kyle, former Duncan El student: “I remember the time Jack Shadbolt, our home room teacher, took all the boys in our class up to the top of Mt. Prevost. It was quite an experience for a 12-year-old in those days.”

When Duncan Elementary School lost its marbles Dateline 1953: Girls beat the boys in tournament

Ann Andersen

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great deal of the fun preparing for Ecole Duncan Elementary School’s 100th birthday tomorrow has been scooping up half-forgotten memories of school days in the two-storey heritage building. Who knew, for instance, there were trophies for the winners of the annual marbles tournaments? And sometimes the results hit the pages of Vancouver’s Province newspaper? In 1953, the boys were outclassed by the girls who took two of the three cups. Pamela Logan defeated Bobby Sidgwick and Jimmy Holden in the final game for six to seven-year-olds, while Norma Kerrone outplayed Kenny Foote and Gordon Jung to win in the 10-years-and-over division. Fortunately for the boys, Jimmy Spinks was winner in the eight- and nine-yearold group, defeating Christopher Gadsden and Kenny Ross. Five holes were used, each three feet from the others. Three people played in a group with the first one to win two games being declared the winner. Visitors to the 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. celebration at the school tomorrow can enjoy historical exhibits set up in three classrooms; be welcomed by former students Duncan Mayor Phil Kent and school district superintendent Joe Rhodes; and be on hand when a time capsule, sealed at the 75th anniversary, is opened.

Pictures of the Past

courtesy Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

Royal Canadian Navy man Patrick and Newfoundland bride Mary Milino pose during the early days of their romance. Now 91 and 88 respectively, with eight kids, 17 grandchildren and ﬁve great-grandchildren, the couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 5 at the Oceanfront Suites in Cowichan Bay. They have lived in Duncan since 1956. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE 2014-2015 BUDGET AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY The Cowichan Valley School District is holding public information and consultation meetings for members of the public to express their opinion and provide feedback to the Official Trustee on the following: • The proposed 2014-2015 Annual Budget • Properties contemplated for disposal: • Yount Elementary School • Mill Bay Elementary School • Charles Hoey School • School Board Office Property • Input is requested on: • the advisability of keeping the property in reserve for future educational purposes, • alternative public uses of the property by a local government or a community organization, • use of the property for educational purposes by an independent school, • use of the property by Conseil Scolaire Francophone, • the advisability of entering into a long-term lease of the property to a private interest, and, • the advisability of selling any of the properties for fair market value to any other person. Meetings will be held on the dates and at locations listed below: Central Zone – Monday, April 7, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Quamichan Campus, CSS, 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC North Zone – Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Chemainus Secondary School, 9947 Daniel Street, Chemainus, BC www.sd79.bc.ca

Alexandra Straub For as long as Alexandra Straub recalls, she has loved cars. She can even remember thinking at the age of six, “Only ten more years until I can get my licence!” Born in Zurich, Switzerland to Hungarian parents, she moved to Canada when she was just a baby. Spending her summers in Budapest with her grandparents helped cultivate a strong liking for motorsports. Alexandra can remember watching F1 races with her grandfather, and still does even when she goes to visit. Over a decade ago, Alexandra started her career in the automotive industry. Since then, she has had countless stories and photos published. You can find her work online, in newspapers, magazines and on television. She has hosted “Shifting Gears Automotive TV” and regularly makes appearances on various shows talking about, you guessed it, all things automotive. When she’s not testing out the latest in vehicular goodness, you’ll either find her on a motorcycle (she tests and writes about those, too), on a track or traveling the world. While she considers her “job” her hobby, Alexandra enjoys other activities that don’t necessarily involve wheels, engines or motors. Growing up on the North Shore of Vancouver, she loves the mountains and the ocean. An avid snowboarder and a wannabe surfer, count on her enjoying the outdoors when she has the chance. And to really help her relax, she scrapbooks. Share your thoughts and requests with Alexandra at alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Black Tie Award Finalists Art in Business Finalists

Sponsored by Brentwood College School Sandra Greenaway, Eva Trinczek, Margot Page, Clare Carver & Robin Millan Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs A wonderful store showcases all the local talent we have in one place. The variety of goods they have is impressive & they have items priced for any pocketbook.

Gordon Smith Cowichan Woodwork

I know many people who have used Gordon’s services, & believe that the value, quality & service he offers is second to none.

Ann & Grahame Fowle GBS Glass Blowing

I really feel that Ann & Grahame Fowle have done a great job in bringing such an interesting craft to the community. Visitors can see the glass being blown & it is unique.

Green Business

Sponsored by Economic Development Cowichan Karen Hallquist & Dan Armstrong Velocal Delivery

These people are great! Their green approach to local courier work is terrific. Great service too!

John & Katy Ehrlich Alderlea Farm & Café

Positive people, great service, friendly inviting farm & space. They help families in many ways & support the community through workshops, food, festivals, education & more.

Lifetime Achievement Recipient

Mike Coleman, Q.C. Coleman Fraser Whittome Lehan

As Duncan’s longest serving Mayor, Mr. Coleman helped develop VIU’s Cowichan campus, revamp City Square, boost relations with Cowichan Tribes, & worked to bring the 2008 North American Indigenous Games to Duncan. Mr. Coleman also worked to forge links with Duncan’s sister cities in Kenya & Quebec. He and his wife Barbara are avid travellers but always call Duncan home. They have three adult sons, Charlie, Jamie and Ted. At work Mike represents clients in criminal cases and in matter of wills & estates. I think the more you serve the public directly or indirectly, by election or otherwise, the more the community benefits & the more you benefit,” says Mr. Coleman. “It’s about being involved in life.

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by Peninsula Co-op Tina Phillips Cowichan Search & Rescue

I have known Tina for 10 years & have always admired her dedication to helping people. On searches, she is always that beacon on the other end of the radio.

Nikki is a pioneer of sewing & manufacturing products to make the world a safer place for future generations.

Young Entrepreneur Finalists Sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union

Melissa Cottam Moo’s Pizza

Melissa is an exceptional person. She started her own business just over a year ago, & has totally captured the Cowichan Valley with her unbelievable food & her unfailing willingness to help others in need.

Andrea & Daniel Hudson Hudson’s on First

Hudson’s On First is a first class restaurant, yet affordable. Their food is a cut above & their service impeccable. I have eaten there several times & enjoy the experience every time.

Sonja Todd Hilary’s Cheese Co.

Never in a bad mood, always a dynamite smile, & friendly to the customers. That is what makes young entrepreneurs succeed in business, in my opinion.

Sponsored by Island Savings

Gerard B. Burg Gerard’s Specialty Foods

At the Age of 78, Gerard incorporated Gerard’s Specialty Foods - wholesale frozen foods - in Lake Cowichan. The company has grown from 6 corporate clients in 2012 to 20 in 2013.

Andrew Higginson Higginson Consulting

Since finishing work on Canada’s longest zipline in 2013, Andrew’s company has earned a North American reputation as Adventure Tourism engineering specialists.

Lindsey-Lea Mercer Identity Graphics

Lindsey listens to her customers; she helps create their vision & provides excellence customer service & satisfaction. She’s genuine, & a pleasure to do business with.

Business Achievement 11 – 19 Employees Sponsored by James Tyson of Investors Group Peter Watts Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

The staff are all very committed to providing a superior guest experience, from the minute you walk in the front doors until your departure; every detail is taken care of.

Gordon Rumley & Stacey Johnson Genoa Bay Café

Davin Minkow Cowichan Kickers Soccer

David took it upon himself to organize the boys, hold regular soccer practices, & he found tournaments that we could enter. It has been a real benefit to our son & I am amazed at how dedicated David is.

MaryAnn Deacon Cowichan Valley Hospice Society

Nikki MacCallum NikkiDesigns

Business Achievement 1 – 10 Employees

A committed Cowichan Valley Hospice volunteer since 2001, MaryAnn has provided compassionate emotional support for grief & palliative clients & their families as a key member of the Hospice vigil team.

Customer Service

Sponsored by Cardino Shoes Jeff Downie The Old Firehouse Wine Bar

Jeff has outstanding customer service skills & makes everyone who comes into his establishment feel that they are the most important person to him. He is warm, friendly & always does his best to make sure you have the best experience possible; his enthusiasm is infectious.

Suzie Fortier, Tim Horton’s, Trunk Rd.

Susie has the most wonderful conversations with her customers, primarily because she talks from the heart.

Jim Scales Jimgerbread Café

Jim is such a pleasure to deal with, going out of his way to accommodate the clientele, be it opening the door for someone, noticing an empty cup that could do with a refill, or singing & playing the guitar for a few lucky customers

Genoa Bay Café managers & staff never disappoint, whether it is their warm welcome & smiles, the wine list with imported & local choices, or their mouthwatering cuisine.

Ivo Zanatta Matrix Marble & Stone

While Ivo continues to recognize tradition as a purveyor of fine stone, he also believes in Vancouver Island stone as the way of the future. Ivo strongly believes in using local stone & reducing our footprint for future generations.

Business Achievement 20 or More Employees Sponsored by Hayes Stewart Little & Co. Corinne de Lange Cowichan Sound & Cellular

Cowichan Sound & Cellular supports the fundraising efforts of many non-profit events from the Rotary Club of Duncan, The Cowichan Valley Food Bank, Heart & Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society & many more.

Andrew Gent, Robert Andersen & Kelvin McCulloch Buckerfield’s

In 2005, five store managers bought out the 90year old company & brought ownership to the Island. They have developed, by being part of the community & providing superior products & friendly service.

Dr. Al Longair, Dr. Stefan Lerché & Team Prevost Veterinary Clinic

He told us to come right in, despite the sorrow, dropped everything, & helped us. He was, & remains, very kind.

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Capsule Comments

cetaminophen is the most commonly used pain reliever in the world. But just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it can’t cause any problems. Don’t exceed the dose recommended on the label. Liver damage can occur with taking too much of the drug for a long period of time.

Do you remember your mother giving you oatmeal for breakfast because it would “stick to your ribs” and keep you full till lunch? Well, there is some truth to that. If you are always ravenous come lunchtime, try a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. It will keep hunger away better than dry cereals. Pertussis is a disease that is preventable through vaccination. It is a serious illness in infants where it can be life-threatening. Pertussis is also called “whooping cough” because of the “whooping” sound that is made when gasping for air after a fit of coughing. Manufacturers of tablet medication put a score line on the tablet if it is OK to cut the tablet in half. If there is no score line, it may not be good to cut it in half. When in doubt, check with your pharmacist. There is a good reason why some tablets should not be broken and breaking it could affect how it works in the body.

Whether you are wondering about a new drug that is coming on the market or an old one that’s been around a while, you can depend on our pharmacists for reliable information.

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Volunteer Week: Cowichan salutes the people making a difference John McKinley

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hey are the glue that keeps this community functioning. And the coming week is our chance to salute both our current legion of volunteers, and a generation of young people following in their footsteps. April 6 through 12 marks National Volunteer week, and it’s being celebrated in Cowichan in multiple ways. Prominent among them is the second edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards. The annual event, scheduled for 7 p.m., April 11 at the Island Savings Centre, puts a spotlight on the contributions of the valley’s emerging leaders, people between the ages of six and 24 who are already making a difference in their community. “Its purpose is to encourage nominees to continue their involvement in volunteerism and leadership activities,

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Kiana Holman shows Simone Conner the certificate she received at the first Leaders of Tomorrow Awards last year at the Island Savings Centre. and to acknowledge that all voluntary contributions are valuable to the community,” Volunteer Cowichan’s Volunteer Services co-ordinator Anne-Marie Koeppen said in media release. That event bookends the annual Volunteer and Community Resources Fair at Duncan Mall, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5. Volunteer Cowichan and the Community Resources Cowichan will host the fair, highlighted by the 1 p.m. Helping Hands recognition ceremonies celebrating local volunteers who lead by example. “Here’s an opportunity for people to connect

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with valley non-profits and volunteer-driven organizations, as well as explore a variety of resources available in support of youth, families and seniors,” Koeppen said. And then there’s the Coffee Break, that sees coupons for a free cup of coffee distributed to volunteers by Cowichan Valley organizations. “The ever popular Volunteer Coffee Break is supported by local business as a token of thanks and in appreciation to volunteers for their ongoing volunteer efforts,” says Koeppen. For more information, email anne-marie@volunteercowichan.bc.ca.

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Confessions of a Curber

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Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young

“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.

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invariably evolves into group therapy. Hence, our weekly “What Drives U Crazy?” spot in Driveway, Dear Reader: in which we encourage you to reveal what poor After I get this off my chest, I am going to feel a driving habits, send you off the deep end. whole lot better but I doubt you will. Your correspondent also has a less selfish wish that For it is my hope that you will be mad as hell and by identifying this appalling behaviour we could want to tell. We will get to that later so bear with educate the sources of our collective annoyance. I me. know that might be considered dreaming but let’s I have been writing about cars, driving, and traffic give it the old college try. safety for more than 25 years. I got into by acWhen I talk about what burns me at gatherings, cident, no pun intended. I had been covering the people usually say “don’t get me started” then prooften-grisly crime beat for some years when the ceed to regale me with their pet peeves. As that is late Vancouver Police Supt. John Lucy told me in the purpose of this exercise, let me get you started! the late 80s that he was transferring to the traffic Five things that drive me nuts, a short putt I know. division. I blanched. This guy had set up the strike force and 1. Those who either won’t move more than their dealt with vice in the big city. “You want blood and front wheels into an intersection on a green light or remain behind the line. guts, Morgan, come and talk to me in traffic,” he 2. Drivers who let cars stack up behind them said dramatically. because they want to make a left over a solid white I did and he was absolutely right. The needless carnage on our roads was, and is to this day, almost centre line. 3. Weaver birds who race down the curb lane then unbelievable. I say almost because the more you observe human nature the less incredible motoring cut into traffic when they near a parked car. 4. Impatient folks who try to swing around you mayhem appears. dangerously as you proceed to park at the curbside. Big John had a common sense response for such 5. People who signal a left as the light changes to reckless behaviour: “Supper is served at the same green . . . . time every night . . . . is it really worth the risk That last example makes me want to ram the just so you can sit around and wait an extra five offender through the intersection. Many more minutes before heading to the table?” Simple math reveals that in order to shave even five manouevres needle me. However, I’ll get off the couch now because I think I may have got you riled minutes off a typical commute you have to exceed enough to share your road rage. the speed limit excessively and run some very late What Drives U Crazy? – Tell me. You will feel much reds. better for having done so. I promise. That kind of driving drives me crazy and now we get to the nub of this column. Telling you what keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca sends me off the edge is a form of therapy that

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cheapness, the Excel essentially excelled at nothing — unless someone handed out an award for “crudest interior” or “oddest-smelling plastic.” 4. AMC Hornet — The hornet is one pugnacious insect, and as anyone who has ever been on the wrong side of one can attest, they definitely can sting. With the exception of the rare S/C 360 version from 1971, the AMC Hornet was a pleasantlooking and practical compact sedan/wagon/hatchback without much of a sting. 5. Hudson Jet — Jet planes were on the mind of nearly every car designer and ad man in the U.S. during the 1950s. Fins, bogus jet intakes, jet exhausts and jet hood ornaments found their way onto countless cars from that decade. Curiously, the Jet wasn’t among them. There was nothing even slightly swoopy or jet-like about the Hudson Jet. It was a thoroughly upright and conventional compact from a company that later became part of American Motors. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@ hagerty.com

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Former student honours icon in organ recital

ON STAGE And then there were none Graham Anderson was synonymous with Shawnigan Lake School — particularly its chapel — for many years. That will continue Sunday with the second annual Graham L. Anderson Memorial Organ Recital. The event will see acclaimed organist and

Shawnigan graduate Nicholas Fairbank, left, perform works by Bach and Mendelssohn in addition to some of his original creations. Fairbank is an organ and harpsichord instructor at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and artistic director of the Viva Youth Choirs and Via Choralis Chamber Choir.

He recently completed a run of 11 years with the College of Examiners of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, and is national president of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. The performance happens at 2 p.m., in the chapel and is free.

Whodunit? Brentwood actors bring Agatha Christie classic to the Bunch stage Ashley Degraaf

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ven if you know who did it, it doesn’t matter. That’s the thinking of Brentwood College drama teacher Susan Quinton with the school’s latest production, Agatha Christie’s whodunnit staple And Then There Were None. “It’s just such a cherished story, and really it’s still an engaging story,” Quinton said of the school’s version, being staged April 9. “People still like to watch these shows, just to see what we’ve done with it. We can put our individual touch on it.” Quinton compared it to classics including Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. “Even if you’ve seen it before, you know those stories, but you keep going to see the renditions.” And Brentwood’s take might see the audience laugh a little more than they normally would. “Some parts we’re making funnier,” said Grade 12 student Pippa Kirkham. “We’re using the tension as comedic relief, which I think everyone would like. We’re trying to keep people wondering too.” Christie’s classic tells the tale of 10 people, all strangers to each other, each with something to hide and something to fear. They’re invited to a lonely mansion on a remote island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. “On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and the inescapable shadows of their own past lives,” states a promotional press release. “One by one, the guests share the darkest secrets of their wicked pasts. And one by one, they start to die.” Kirkham plays Christie’s Judge Lauren Wargrave, who’s the polar opposite of the graduating student taking the stage at Brentwood for

the first time. “I’m quite different from the character of Wargrave,” Kirkham said. “She’s very calm and in control and I’m very energetic. “I’ve been working on my voice, because I speak very clearly and loudly, and standing up straighter, being more regal, I guess.” Kirkham may be new to the Brentwood stage, but she’s not new to acting. She’s been on stages all her life, including musicals in Vancouver. “My character has a lot of lines,” she said. “I’m usually very good with lines, but there is a lot.” Conquering a South African accent has been a test for Joshua Stephenson as Detective William Blore. “My character has a South-African accent and so one of the teachers here from South Africa has been helping with that,” the English native — who naturally speaks with a British accent — said. Like Kirkham, this is his first time stepping onto Brentwood’s stage. “I’m very nervous but excited at the same time,” he said. “We’re really starting to get excited now, I think because before we were acting in the old cafeteria, and now we’re getting on the stage with it complete.” Quinton couldn’t be happier with how the cast of 11 senior students is getting along. “For a high school cast, they’re very clearly defined characters and we’re having a lot of fun,” she said. “(Christie) creates such interesting sorts of people and they’re quite fun to play.” Your ticket What: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None When: April 9 to 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10, at tgb.brentwood.bc.ca, or call 250-743-8756

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Eleven Brentwood College students are gearing up to stage Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery classic And Then There Were None April 9.

Young Cowichan singer Schmidt lighting it up with Electric Avenue The Next Star: Cowichan performer through to the ﬁnals of YTV’s Supergroup Peter W. Rusland

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alley singer-songwriter Parker Schmidt, 14, and his Electric Avenue bandmates are amped to be in the big finale of YTV’s national talent competition The Next Star: SuperGroup. The April 13 finale will see Electric Avenue quintet address fans by musically rumbling with the Rebel Coast band. The two groups were chipped

from six finalist bands, one of which held another Cowichan singer, Lynnea Bruce. Her band, and another girl group, made it to semi-finals but were eliminated. “In last night’s (April 1) elimination episode of YTV’s The Next Star: SuperGroup, the field of four was whittled to two remaining groups vying to become Canada’s own version of One Direction,” YTV’s release reads. “Both boy groups were selected to continue in the competition, with the chance to perform live at the season finale on April 13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.” The special guest will be pop singer Austin Mahone. Electric Avenue and Rebel Coast

feature young performers from across Canada — so Bruce and Schmidt said they were stunned two players from Cowichan were finalists. Electric Avenue also includes: Calgary’s Adam Hunter, 16; Castleton’s Bradley Ace Martinez, 17; Winnipeg’s Dane Bjornson, 13; and Calgary’s Zee Peters, 13. During the elimination episode on April 1, a hashtag for one of the groups, #rebelcoast, trended in the top 10 across Canada, YTV says. Fans can now vote for their favourite group until 7 p.m. April 13, when the live finale event kicks off. Fans can vote an unlimited number of times. More information can be found at supergroup. ytv.com/

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Cowichanian Parker Schmidt (left) and his bandmates in Electric Avenue face the group Rebel Coast during April 13’s ﬁnale of YTV’s The Next Star: SuperGroup. Fan votes determine the winner.

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Friday MS Fundraiser @ Old Firehouse Wine Bar: Enjoy tapas buffet and dessert. There will be a silent auction, music and dancing, 40 Ingram St., 7 to 11 p.m., tickets $25. South Cowichan Farmer’s Market: Meet the local farmers and

producers and buy directly from them. Entertainment and artisan gifts, 2 to 7 p.m., 4790 Trans Canada Highway at Bench Road.

Traditional Square Dance: With the Shady Grove Dance Band at the HUB in Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd., 7 p.m. Admission $2. Acoustic Jam: at Twisted Sisters Tea Room in Chemainus, 7:30 p.m.

Beverley McKeen and Ray Harvey: at the Cow Bay Pub, 7 p.m..

Saturday Women of the Moose Garage Sale: at 1074 Holmes St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Garage Sale and BBQ Fundraiser: A multi-table garage sale to raise funds for children with hearing disabilities, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables available. Sponsored by the Elks. Chemainus Gardens, 3042 River

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – DISPOSITION OF LAND 361 ST. JULIEN STREET The City of Duncan is inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) proposal for the purchase, lease, or joint development of the following land: The City-owned property at 361 St. Julien Street (Lot 19, Block 9, Plan 1063, Section 17, Range 6, Quamichan District, PID 008-072-892). The property is located on the west side of St. Julien Street between Trunk Road and Coronation Avenue, one block west of the Trans Canada Highway. The site is 18.29m (60ft) by 36.58m (120 ft) with an area of 669sqm (7,200 sqft).

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Entry Deadline for Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s largest open art exhibition and sale. For details, cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca. Ukelele Lesson for Seniors: Elder College at Island Savings Centre, 10 a.m. to noon, $12. for one session plus $5 annual Elder College membership, 250-748-7529. Handmade Hugs Annual HugA-thon: Annual work bee, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Duncan. Info or to register, call 250-7493189 or email handmadehugs@ shaw.ca. Aglow International Canada: Worship Jesus, experience the presence of God that brings freedom to our lives and hear an encouraging message from Wanda Fost. Providence Farm Chapel, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drum and Belly Dance Workshop and Performance: With master percussionist Issam Houshan and dance instructors Pamela Ball and Angelina Peterson at the Mecury Theatre in Duncan. Workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening performance at 7 p.m., tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. Email angepete@shaw. ca for more info. Paintings & Poetry Reception: Artist David Martinello with music

by Sara Marreiros and Trav Short at the Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 7 p.m. Call for reservations 250597-3473. Doggie Fun Day Fundraiser: At Cedar Ridge Canine Care on Mays Rd. Reserve your space at www.purepotentialcanine.ca/playday or by calling (250) 710-8776. All donations will go to the Victoria Humane Society. Youth Voice Awards — Live Auditions: Contestants perform live before a professional panel of judges who offer feedback following each performance. St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 486 Jubilee St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info joythroughmusic.com. Ofﬁcial Pier Reopening Cowichan Maritime Centre: The ribbon cutting ceremony with Jean Crowder MP, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd., 2 to 3 p.m. Tropical Vibe: Keoki and friends will entertain and invite you to sing along to classic, popular tunes. Willow Street Café in Chemainus, 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday My Fair Lady: South Island Musical Society production. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., Duncan. For tickets call 250-748-7529. Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: Nanaimo’s Full House quintet from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. For information, call 250324-2245.

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Nova Scotian Laura Gillespie performed Snowbird, A Tribute to Anne Murray, during a night of her greatest hits on March 25 at Cowichan Theatre. Cobblestone Comedy Night: featuring: Myles Anderson, Darcy Collins & Shane Priestly with your host: Kitty, 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill BC Doors: 7 p.m., tickets $7.50 advance, $10 door on sale now at The Cobblestone Pub or online at ticketzone.com

Monday Parent-Child Mother Goose: Fun, playful program for parents of young chidren to enjoy songs, rhymes and story telling at the South Cowichan Library, Mill Bay, 10 to 11 a.m. Cowichan Valley Naturalists Coffeehouse: Genevieve Singleton, local nature interpreter, and Philomena Williams, Cowichan Tribes elder, will be sharing Hul’q’umi’num plant names, photos, fun facts and stories about our local jewels of nature, 9:30

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Trends on this and other nearby streets include a mix of older single family homes, some repurposing of those older homes to professional offices, and some redevelopment comprising multi-storey buildings housing a mix of retail and strata apartment units.

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Expressions of Interest should meet the criteria found on the City’s website www.duncan.ca under City Hall/ RFPs, and should be submitted digitally to peter@duncan.ca or delivered to City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3 by 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014.

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a.m. at the Freshwater Ecocentre, 1080 Wharncliffe Rd., Duncan. Jolly Dragons Seniors Dragon Boating: Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. sandysand007@shaw.ca for more info.

Tuesday Shawnigan Players Romeo and Juliet Auditions: Many speaking roles for male and female actors of all ages. Many non-speaking roles are also available. Shawnigan Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake Village, 7:30 p.m. Parent-Child Mother Goose: Fun, playful program for parents of young chidren to enjoy songs, rhymes and story telling at the Lake Cowichan Library, 11 a.m. to noon.

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HANCOCKS, Norman Thomas â€œStormin Normanâ€? Oct 09, 1930 â€“ Mar 24, 2014 We are all saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved dad. Dad was predeceased by his wife Florence April 9, 2013, son Kraig October 27, 1996 and Brothers Jim, Cyril, Arthur and Tim sisters Betty and May. Survived by, his Sister Phyllis and many nieces and nephews in England and Canada. Children Rebecca (Ted), Deborah (Dave), Susanne (Ron), Marni (Bill), Kate and daughter in law Susan (Guy), Rick (Sherry and children). â€œGrampa Riversâ€? is also survived by his many grandchildren Kurtis (Rachelle), Jason, Spencer, Aelyssa, Kori (Sonny), Montana (Aaron), Nikki (Matt), Myles (Katie), Katrina (Mitch), Jenny (Clint), Thomas (Erica) and Aaron (Shailey). Great grandchildren, Hudson, Bracken, Karson, Noah and Jack. Dad loved a good game of crib and a good joke that he was always eager to pass on. He enjoyed watching western movies, the history channel, sports and attending his monthly meetings with the Crofton Pulpmill retirees. We will miss his story telling, albeit exaggerated, always entertaining. We love and miss you dad. A special thank you to the ambulance attendants, the team at the Cowichan District Hospital emergency department and especially the attending doctor Melanie Belisle for their tireless efforts and sincerity. Please join us for Dadâ€™s last farewell to be held at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds Mellor Hall April 11, 2014 at 4:30 pm to be followed by Grampaâ€™s last â€œBarn Danceâ€?. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001 PROCTOR, Betty (Elizabeth) Born July 31, 1924 in London, England. Passed away suddenly March 2, 2014 at Cowichan District Hospital. Born in England, Betty spent her childhood in Toronto and graduated from Humberside Collegiate in 1942. In the summer of 1942 she won a photo contest sponsored by Eatonâ€™s and had her photograph published as a full page ad in the Globe and Mail. In the fall of 1942, Betty Creswick and Barry Proctor were married. Soon after they were married, Barry went overseas and Betty used her winning photograph to land a job in the male dominated profession of photography. She did portrait and fashion photography, as well as newspaper work. In the early 50â€™s Betty and Barry and their young children moved to the U.S., eventually settling in Covina, California where Betty continued her career in photography as well as becoming involved with the Girl Scouts of America. In 1961 they moved to North Vancouver, B.C. Betty continued as a photographer until 1969 when she spent a year at Capilano College studying accounting. In 1970 she began a new career in accounting. 1981 saw another move â€“ this time to Duncan, B.C. In Duncan she continued to run her bookkeeping business until the early 90â€™s. During her years in Duncan, Betty was very active in the Hospital Auxiliary and the Arthritis Society, receiving several commendations for her time and dedication. She was particularly proud of her work with the Friends of the Aquannis Centre. Betty always loved gardening, so she became a member of the Duncan Garden Club and spent many years developing her garden. It remained a great source of pleasure for her. Betty will be greatly missed by her family and many friends and associates. Predeceased by husband Barry, Betty is survived by children Susan Proctor, Mark Proctor (Cathy), Jennifer Proctor, brother Edward Creswick, sisters Ethel Davis and Nancy Viggers, as well as five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the family home on May 4, at 2:00 pm. Please call 250-245-5191 for details.

Les Chown June 15, 1918 ~ April 5, 2013

Dad, you meant so much to us, And though you have gone to rest, We still miss you constantly Knowing we had the very best. You had such an understanding heart, Not to mention an intelligent mind. You can see why we miss you, Dad. To us you were one of a kind. And if we could have but a few more moments To sit and talk with you, We would like to thank you, Dad For all that you did and still do. You have given so much good to remember And just because you are no longer here We will keep your memory living For the little ones you held so dear. So, Dad, you are not forgotten And though it has been a year, Your girls carry on without you Knowing you are always near.

Love you, Dad Mum, Shirley & Linda DEATHS

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SUMPTER, Suzanne F. (nee Mears) January 7, 1925 â€“ March 22, 2014 Sue passed away peacefully in her sleep at Cowichan District Hospital with family at her side. She was predeceased by her parents, George Mears (1966) and Cecilia Cripps (1956), and her sister Joan (1928). Sue leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Eric, daughter Lesley, sons Ian (Andrea) and Mike (Marie), and sisters Kaye Mears and Marge Burrows (Ernie and family). She will be deeply missed and remembered for her love by her grandchildren: Jamie (Tony), Michael (Sasha), Carrie, Chelsea, Tim, Nycol, and Matthew, and great-grandchildren. Sue served in the Canadian Womanâ€™s Army Corp (Montreal) during World War II. She was a wonderful mother/homemaker, ďŹ rst in North Vancouver, and then in Regina and Calgary. In 1986, Sue and Eric retired to the Cowichan Valley. Sue volunteered her time with a number of organisations. Her interests included: art, boating, dancing, gardening, knitting, jazz, mystery novels, lunch/coffee groups, and happy hour. No service at the request of Suzanne.

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DEATHS Brennan, William Dwayne September 26, 1946 â€“ March 31. 2014

Dwayne passed away suddenly after a brief illness leaving his wife and soul mate of 31 years Nancy, and sisters Sharon Kruize of Brockville ON, and her children Steven and Angie also of Brockville, sister Bonnie (J.C.) Racine and their daughter Natasha of Logan Lake, BC, and sister Lisa (Tim) Gordon and their children Chris and Amber Gordon of Mallory Town, ON, and great niece Felize Omori and great nephew Wyatt Hatfeild. Dwayne was predeceased by his mother Shirley and father Harry Brennan and brother Alan. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Sally and father-in-law Lloyd McNeil of Kentville, NS, and many nieces and nephews, brother and sister-in-laws. Dwayne was an avid golfer, amateur photographer and loved tinkering with computers. In lieu of flowers, if wishing donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. No Funeral by request, however a Celebration of Life will be held on July 29, 2014. Many thanks to the emergency and ICU staff at Cowichan District Hospital. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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CRANE/TRUCK DRIVER For over 40 years Danâ€™s Precast has been serving customers throughout Vancouver Island. We sell a wide range of Concrete Products from Septic Tanks to parking lot curbs. Due to the retirement of a longtime driver we are looking for a new driver to join our team. Job Duties: Safely drive and operate boom truck (folding crane up to 22 tonnes). Maintain a legal driverâ€™s logbook for truck and crane. Practice proper legal load securement. Care for and maintain company equipment. Present a professional courteous manner to customers. Qualifications: Class 1 Drivers License. Level A Folding Boom Certification. Excellent inter-personal skills. Must have 3 work related references. Apply to: Drop off resume in person to 6100 Scott Rd., Duncan. Fax 250-746-3606. Email: dansprecast@shaw.ca

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CHEMAINUS: Sat Apr 5, 7-3 3181 Channel Blvd, off Victoria Rd. Golf stuff, Camera equip, Fishing rods, Iris bulbs, 8â€? stainless steel chimney

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COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION (THE BREAD VAN) NEEDS YOUR HELP! CFC is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper to sit on our Board of Directors as Treasurer. If you have an accounting background & 1-2 hours per month spare time please contact: Bill Macadam 250-856-0048 or email publisher@ cowichannewsleader.com Every week CFC delivers hundreds of loaves of bread, from Mill Bay to Ladysmith, to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, food banks, seniors centres, and many more) Go to

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FOR Lease: 2600 sqft at 360 Duncan St. Cowichan Green Community purchased the Phoenix Hotel and repurposed it with apartments upstairs and commercial/office on the main floor. This space is perfect for offices or retail. Be in the heart of downtown and part of this fabulous vision for a revitalized neighbourhood space. 250748-8506

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DUNCAN- ONLY $364,500. 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, supersized rec room, open concept, oak flrs, stainless steel appls. RV parking. (250)710-1947.

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 LADYSMITH 55+ patio the end unit. Immac 2BR 2WR. Spiffy Kit. Jenn-Air Stovetop + Electrolux Wall Oven. 1 pet ok. $259500. 250-924-4398.

COWICHAN BAY ARMS- 1 bdrm patio unit. Avail Apr 1. $785 inclds utils & cover prkg. NS/NP. (250)245-0835 or (250)-246-4999.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CROFTON: 3bdrm, oceanview near school, bus, shop, backyard, $1100. 250-715-8468 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm+ den 1/2 duplex, W/D, near MacAdam Park, pets ok. Available May 1. $900+utils. 250-715-8215. DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1275 inclâ€™s util. Apr 1. 250-709-8808

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DALEâ€™S YARD Maintenance, South Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225

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HOMES FOR RENT DUNCAN: Bright spacious 2 bdrm +den, 1 bath. FS, DW, WD hookup. Close to schools, shopping, on bus route. $1150 Incl hydro. 250-732-5666. Avail now, N/S, N/P, N/Drugs DUNCAN: NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, avail. June 1st. $850. (250)246-8318. DUNCAN: Somenos Road 5 bdrm, 2 storey, NP, $1,200 plus util. Avail now. 250-7483906 or 250-709-9264 NEWER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1400 sq.ft. Spectacular lake view home. Point Ideal Drive. $1095./mo. 1 (250)474-0545. 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 SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 2 bdrm lake view home. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. New kitchen and most floors. $950 per month. Call Jim 250-746-6000

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DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. June. 250-715-6880.

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DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

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DUNCAN- OFFICE/ Retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely renoâ€™d. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. Call 250-715-6880. WATERFRONT RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT at Maple Bay Marina, located on the perimeter of Duncan BC on Vancouver Island. Rare opportunity in a prime location for marine related business, recreation or boutique shop. Ample free customer parking. Unit is available immediately. For more information email: info@maplebaymarina.com

RV PADS COBBLE HILL: Small service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392. DUNCAN AREA- private RV pad rental. Includes water, sewer, power and deck. Call (250)748-5943.

â€œYou Name Itâ€? â€œWe Do Itâ€? Insured 250-748-9150

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

VICTORIA- Working/disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

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ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SUITES, LOWER

RUPEâ€™S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 1-250-4157130 or Mike 250-533-9410

7 minutes north of Duncan. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $750 incl heat/hydro. Small pet consid. May 1 or sooner. 250-746-6481.

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

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Double duty: Seven players on the field give their all in a great two-way effort Don Bodger

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avens made a strong start to the Cowichan Women’s Football League season after a bye week despite limited players with a 40-6 win over the Wild Sunday at McAdam Park. They actually began the game one player short and managed to score two early touchdowns before Kelsey Scholz showed up to give them seven. With no subs, all the players had to go both ways throughout the game. Lonnie-Lee Peters had a huge game for the winners with three TDs, one that went 60 yards on a slant pattern on the third play from scrimmage and another on a 30-yard interception return. She also had a convert. Rookie Lauren James ran 45 yards for her first-ever TD and added a convert while Rikki Wylie snared two interceptions and recorded a TD. Veronica Smith scored the other TD while Dana Thorne and Morgan Rogers accounted for converts. Sue Glenn replied with the Wild’s lone TD and also grabbed an interception, along with Keri McKelvie. Marika Richard did a great job for the Wild in just her second game at quarterback, displaying a strong arm. “Ravens will be different this year and we will have great games, OK games and bad games,’’ noted Thorne, who has stepped back from running the team. “It’s hard to gauge how we’ll do in the league because we haven’t had many practices as a team due to field closures and individual schedules.’’ Rogers is now doing the organizing and Thorne’s husband Drew vacated the coaching position so the team will be operating game plans on its own. “Ravens are still competitive but want to have fun and keep a good chemistry on and off the field with one another,’’ Dana Thorne pointed out. “On Sunday, we had no idea what the score was and just played and had fun. We were laughing and teasing one another the whole game.’’ The team actually has a lot of rookies and a full roster of 16. Wylie continues to improve every year and with each game at quarterback, distributing the ball well among all members of the team. In other action, the Roofco Sirens notched their second victory in a row by edging Moo’s Law 20-13. Deanne Mearns, Janet Lindstrom and Shelly McKay scored TDs for the Sirens. Conversions were added by Mearns and Tara McCaffery. The defence was led by three sacks from Sabrina Desrochers. Carmen Brown, Mearns and Jessica KatoKoch all had interceptions. Law TDs came from Rachel Hastings and Leanne Closson, with Crystal Grotto making a conversion. Britnie Hearsey came through with a pair of sacks on defence. The Crew rolled to a 32-0 victory in a shortened game against the Storm. The Storm forfeited the game at halftime, with several players suffering from injuries sustained prior to and during the game. Janelle Mould was the scoring star with three TDs and made an impact on defence with an interception for the Crew. Alita Mattin and Marilou Sullivan contributed the remaining TDs, with one-point converts from Jess Wikkerink and Mattin. Blue Steel Brew had the bye.

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Jamboree a great start to season

Friday, April 4, 2014

Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that North Cowichan Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 pm on Wednesday April 16, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, to allow Council to receive public input on proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw (No.3 – Henry Road, Coach House), 2014,” No. 3535 which will amend “Zoning Bylaw 1997,” No. 2950. This bylaw proposes to add “accessory dwelling unit, coach house” as a permitted use on 3331 Henry Road in the A3 (Rural Restricted) zone. If approved, the applicant proposes to construct a detached accessory dwelling unit (coach house) on the property. If you believe your interests are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may express your views to Council at the public hearing. If you cannot attend the hearing, you may write to Council at the address or fax number shown above, or send an email to council@northcowichan.ca, before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Your submission will become part of the public record. Copies of the proposed bylaw and related information may be inspected in the Planning and Development Department, North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, from Tuesday, April 2, 2014, to Friday, April 5, 2014, and between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm from Monday, April 7, 2014 to 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Scott Mack, Director of Planning and Development 7030 Trans-Canada Highway | Box 278 | Duncan, BC V9L 3X4 T 250.746.3100 F 250.746.3133 www.northcowichan.ca

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Unleashing the Bulldogs: Plenty of bark to football teams if first games are an indication Don Bodger

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owichan Bulldogs football players were champing at the bit to start the season and that enthusiasm showed at the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association’s spring Jamboree. Head coach Devon Lawrence led his Atom Bulldogs into battle and they put on a strong performance. “The Jamboree is a way for teams to get game time in 20-minute half mini games where each team plays four opponents from their division,’’ he explained. “The Jamboree not only gave the team their first game experience, but it also lets the coaches see where we need to make some adjustments in both positions and

first game butterflies out of their system and then played some fantastic football, according to coach Ted Harris. “All our running backs were rookies and all scored touchdowns,’’ he noted. “Our offense settled in and our defence was relentless in crashing through and tackling opponents.’’ Bulldog family members and supporters cheered loud and proud for the team. “It was a fabulous first experience for the mostly rookie team,’’ Harris indicated. “We got an opportunity to see other teams that we will be playing later on in the season. I think all the players and fans had a lot of fun.’’ All three Bulldog teams, led by the peewees, play Sunday against the Gordon Head Raiders at Victoria’s Windsor Park. Short side shot on a breakaway looks like it’s headed for the corner of the net. But Luke Handel of Cowichan Valley C3 shoots just wide of the net guarded by Campbell River goalie Riley Wellman during a spring windup bantam hockey tournament at Cowichan Arena.

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plays. It was a good way to kick off the season and the GVMFA did a great job organizing the Jamboree.’’ The atoms came together as a team and showed they’ll be a force this season. Running back William Hardman used his quick feet to gain yards for the Bulldogs on offense. Hardman and Aiden Lawrence give the Bulldogs a great one-two punch at quarterback. Centre Ethan Giles and linemen Wyatt Atkinson and rookie Jake Swejda did a great job opening holes for the running backs. On defence, end Aslan Farbound got into the opposition backfield to halt plays from getting started and linebackers Larminay and Riley McFarland were powerful at the line of scrimmage. The Pre-Atom Bulldogs got the

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Provincial Cup draw puts Cowichan LMG on the road for opening game

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It’s going to be a tough road for Cowichan LMG to advance in the Provincial Cup senior men’s soccer tournament. The draw was released Monday night and Cowichan, led by captain Jesse Winter (pictured), will open against West Coast Selects of the Fraser Valley league on Saturday, April 12 in Pitt Meadows.

Cowichan is coming off a great Jackson Cup game that ended in a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to Saanich Fusion. The Fusion earned a home date in Victoria against Metro Ford of Vancouver in the first round. The Vancouver Island Soccer League

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Top spot goes up for grabs on Saturday Cowichan rugby: First Division men looking to use home-field advantage in a key game against Velox Don Bodger

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Skaters perform to the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s Timewarp, above, during Fuller Lake Skating Club’s presentation of Blast From the Past skating show at Fuller Lake Arena. Left, top, Joshua Wheeler and Aaliyah Ward pair up as Sonny and Cher and Sophie Dawe and Brooklyn Puska, bottom left, team up in Ain’t She Sweet. Clockwise from below right: Naomi Eastman performs Puttin’ on the Ritz; Marina Ellison and Sarah Kedves team up in Stairway to Heaven; and Lucy Street and Amelia Trimble are Singing in the Rain.

irst place is on the line Saturday in a Div. 1 men’s First XV game at the Cowichan Rugby Club. Cowichan and Velox kick off at 2:30 p.m. at the Herd Road grounds following a Third Division game between Cowichan and the UVic Saxons. Velox is currently one point behind Cowichan in the First Division standings. The team that emerges victorious will earn the top seeding for the playoffs beginning Saturday, April 12. It’s first versus fourth and second versus fourth in the semifinals. Cowichan set up the titanic battle by posting a narrow 20-17 victory over Port Alberni on the road Saturday. “We had a lot of pressure and territory in the first half,’’ said Cowichan coach Gord McGeachy. Owen Wood staked Cowichan to a 5-0 lead, but Alberni responded off a missed tackle for a converted try and added a penalty goal 10 minutes later. Just before the half, Cowichan capitalized on some pressure for a Peter Budina try converted by George Bantin to take a 12-10 advantage. Budina went over for another try 10 minutes into the second half and Wood added a penalty with 10 minutes remaining. “We thought at this point the game was pretty much over,’’ said McGeachy. Minutes later, Alberni scored a converted try that set up a hair-raising finish. “The last five minutes were a bit of a scramble,’’ conceded McGeachy. “We hung on and played out a much-needed win.’’ Meanwhile, the Cowichan First Division women were supposed to play at home Saturday, but Kelowna defaulted. Cowichan hits the road to face United this weekend.

Shawnigan girls prosper from cultural trip Don Bodger

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New Zealand: Tour also brings positive rugby spinoff

hawnigan Lake School’s senior girls’ rugby team members enjoyed a tremendous cultural and sporting experience during a recent tour to New Zealand. “It was incredible,’’ said Shawnigan’s co-captain Michelle Evans, who will be featured as Youth Athlete of the Week in the News Leader Pictorial’s April 9

edition. “I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand. Last year one of our exchange girls, she came here and we went back and got to see her.’’ Current Shawnigan team member Tia Ngataua, a Grade 11 student, is from New Zealand, so it was a nice homecoming for her. “It was the trip of a lifetime,’’ added Evans.

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Shawnigan Lake School’s Michelle Evans isn’t about to go down, as she shrugs off a Ladysmith tackle.

“There were so many highlights like going to all the beautiful beaches and we got to tour Eden Park, which was amazing, where the All-Blacks play and it was just fantastic and I’ll definitely never forget it. “One of the highlights was we got to stay in a marae where the Maori people meet up. It’s kind of like a longhouse if you’re local.’’

The Shawnigan team did well in game action, too, winning three of five games. “That was really excellent for not having played a game before,’’ said Evans. “I think it’s really important to go on a tour before the season starts. It just keeps us close. We’re like our own little family — a bunch of sisters.’’ Shawnigan returned to local play Thursday with a game in Ladysmith and romped to a 79-0 victory.

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