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Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Mayor Jon Lefebure won’t say which of two candidate sites he wants for North Cowichan’s new police station.

But Lefebure is glad council is hedging its bets with a second pos-

sible property on Ford Road, to go along with its current Beverly Street option.

Debate is set for Jan. 15 when Lefebure aims to be open-minded.

“I have to respect what my fellow councillors have to say, and be clear about what I think; I am very relieved to have another option.”

Council has taken heat from locals opposed to pull-ing the publicly owned 1.78-hectare site on Beverly from B.C.’s agricultural land reserve, then building the cop shop beside eco-sensitive Somenos Marsh.

A week after Victoria approved removal of that Beverly parcel from farmland status, councillors an-nounced a conditional offer to buy about three acres of a � ve-acre property at Ford and Drinkwater roads, across from Cowichan Commons. Assessed value of that whole parcel is $177,400, staff said.

The Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society urged council to pick the Ford parcel, not Beverly land beside the wetland.

“As the SMWS have stated many times,” president Paul Fletcher’s Friday release says, “we are not against development but we are against development in eco-logically sensitive areas such as the marsh margins.

“The SMWS applauds the decision to potentially move the RCMP detachment to a more logical site by the Commons, and would hope the change in venue — should it occur — will not open the (Beverly) land to commercialization, high-density housing, or industrial uses as has been suggested in some North Cowichan planning documents.”

RCMP brass also gave a preliminary thumbs up to Ford Road, Lefebure noted.

“And I’m unaware of any � ooding concerns up there.

“The key thing is it’s zoned A2, and not in the agri-cultural land reserve,” Lefebure said of the Ford site he called “a pasture with some cows in it.”

“We bought it conditionally, on there being rezoning to allow public use.

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Andrew LeongJosh Van Wieren of the Duncan Public Works department removes Christmas decorations from the wall of the Pots & Paraphernalia building on Canada Avenue Monday as the trappings of the holiday season were removed from downtown Duncan for another year.


More cops, highway cameras, animal fencing, and citizens reporting lawbreak-ers could help soften

stats showing Cowichan’s highways are among B.C.’s least safe, our top highway patrol of� cer says.

RCMP Sgt. Andrew Dentoom admitted he hadn’t seen the recent transport ministry-ICBC study list-ing crash � gures about the risky Vic-toria to Nanaimo, and Duncan-Lake Cowichan stretches. They’re just two island turnpikes he and his eight busy of� cers do their best to patrol.

But Dentoom sure was familiar with local hotspots cited in the sweeping report.

“Historically, Lake Cowichan high-way has one of the biggest factors in collisions with animals.”

He lamented his lack of of� cers to more effectively slow motorists, and prevent deaths.

“Basically, we don’t have the re-sources we had many years ago. We go to enforcement; it’s strategic — we look for high-crash areas and do enforcement on causal factors. The big thing is harm reduction.”

Boosting roadside check stops in suspected drunk-driving zones is another weapon.

“We try and do road checks, or we’ll address speed there.”

Dentoom damned distracted driv-ers too — welcoming folks calling 911 with licence plates of drivers using handheld devices.

“In downtown Duncan, it’s cell-phones, so we do enforcement. With some things, there’s not a lot we can do, like when deer or elk start cross-ing the highway.”

more on page 7

Report reaction: More high-way cops, cameras, fencing could curb Cowichan’s high-crash rates

Highway patrol says help needed to curb dangers

Another police station option?Leaving the marsh behind? North Co-wichan signs potential deal to buy prop-erty near the Cowichan Commons

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Perhaps the happiest chapter in Eric Marshall’s life was having a noted � sheries’ research library named in his honour.

That story ended with Ottawa’s late fall closure of the Eric Mar-shall Library, comprising part of the University of Manitoba’s Freshwater Institute.

The 15,000-square-foot library’s sudden demise — among a dozen libraries Ottawa shut this fall— shocked Cowichan Bay resident Marshall, 83.

He spent 25 years (1962-1992) painstakingly building the globally-respected repository of books, journals, charts, studies, maps and more being scrapped, scavenged and shifted.

“I didn’t even hear about it (clo-sure) until a colleague in Sydney (Australia) sent me a clipping from the Winnipeg Free Press, which intimated they just opened the doors and said ‘Come and help yourself.’”

Marshall agreed with a col-league’s comparison of the clo-sure to a science-book burning, toasting some materials reaching back to the 1890s.

“It was generally considered the best collection of research materi-als related to freshwater ecology. Now the federal government decides to close it.

“Some things went to Uni-versity of Manitoba’s science library; others went to the Sidney Institute of Ocean Sciences.”

The rub for researchers, he explained, will be delays in � nding “priceless” facts and � gures from Marshall Library’s materials now scattered across Canada.

DFO has just two libraries left: one in Sidney (B.C.); the other in Dartmouth, N.S.

“It’ll mean access to old materi-als, like scienti� c journals, is gone to other places, and people will have to send emails and ask for materials,” Marshall said. “People at the Paci� c Biological Station in Nanaimo are in the same situation. Their stuff has gone to Sidney too.”

DFO has an online catalogue indicating where all library data was, he explained.

“But it would be a considerable job to redo that; it would be a matter of cataloguing entries of the stuff moved from Winnipeg to Sidney, and the same for the stuff from Nanaimo.”

The marine zoologist questioned

the logic of the library’s closure.“They’re running down the

ability to do effective scienti� c research, particularly on the bio-

logical side.”He also feared eco-fallout on

� sh habitat from scarce, readily available data about oil and gas projects.

“Another thing which was very valuable was our collection of research about the proposed Mackenzie Valley pipeline,” Mar-shall said of his library’s dispersed data. “It was four feet of shelf space on every little stream.

“The government seems to be saying ‘We want to exploit our natural resources, whether it’s natural gas or oil sands, and basi-cally to heck with environmental impacts.’”

Fisheries staff told Northern Gateway project owners, En-bridge, it “didn’t have the ability to do a research project on the effects of this line,” he said of lost libraries and DFO staff cuts.

DFO’s library at the U of M holds a soft spot in his heart.

After working as a freshwater

librarian in the U.K.’s Lake Dis-trict, then in London, Marshall was handpicked by Canada’s Fisheries brass to start Winnipeg’s facility “from scratch.”

He stocked its stacks — also used by pupils, professors and consultants — with published scienti� c journals from reference lists, subscriptions, research pa-pers (including Ontario’s rescued Experimental Lakes Project), and various recommendations.

“Many people from all over the world published scienti� c journals through the university library — I helped clean up their English.”

To Marshall, the library’s demise is a symbol of the agenda of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.

“Harper’s not allowing scientists to speak to the general public. There’s not much I can do. I sent an email to Winnipeg, and got a 10-line reply of baf� egab saying ‘We’re not saying anything.’”

Peter W. RuslandMarine zoologist Eric Marshall volunteers at Cowichan Bay’s Estuary Nature Centre. He’s also the namesake of the University of Manitoba’s renowned federal Fisheries library, among fi ve libraries closed by Ottawa.

Eric Marshall: University fi sheries library closed in fed-eral government cost-cutting move

Ottawa closes Cowichan man’s scientifi c legacy

DFO responds:In response to an interview request, Ottawa staff at Fisheries and

Oceans Canada referred us to its webpage answers to frequently asked questions.

• Why is the department consolidating libraries? More Canadians are using electronic sources and the internet for resources and information. In 2011, more than 95% of total user documents were provided digitally by self-service or library-staff virtual assistance. Modernizing our library resources allows easier search and access, no matter clients’ location.

• Which libraries will stay open? The department’s 11 libraries will be consolidated into four, including two primary locations: the Insti-tute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, B.C.; and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, N.S. Two specialized collections are at the Canadian Coast Guard College library in Sydney, N.S., and the capital region’s CCG technical library.

• Who uses DFO libraries? Primary users are employees. In 2011/2012, about 86% of requests to library staff came from

employees.• How do external users currently access library services? In

2011/12, 85% of external requests were received virtually — email, phone and mail. All virtual support services will continue. WAVES, the departmental library catalogue, can be accessed via internet. Consolidating libraries means minimal changes for external users. There will be no changes to the collection’s size or scope.

• Is DFO reducing its acquisition/collections budget? No. The collections budget is not affected. 95% of the annual library-acqui-sition budget expands access to on-line journals and other digital research tools.

• Will DFO sell items in its collection? DFO is contacting universi-ties and local partners about interest in acquiring duplicate or non-DFO materials. Some will be offered to on-site staff for work-related use. About 30,000 DFO-published reports and publications are online. Outstanding items will be digitized if requested.

Staff said DFO library consolidations will save taxpayers $400,000 a year.

Visit dfo-mpo.gc.ca/libraries-bibliotheques/FAQ-eng.htm for more.

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Results of a recent alternative approval process were handed to the Cowichan Valley Regional District board Wednesday. The AAP gained 152

of 570 offi cial opposition forms needed to force a referendum about Director Bruce Fraser’s motion to gain the society’s annual taxpayer funding, CVRD staff reported.

The AAP deadline closed Jan. 6.Response forms from 10% of 5,700 eligible

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The path to completing Cowichan’s 120-kilome-tre stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail comes courtesy of Ottawa

matching cash raised by the TCT Foundation, the regional parks manager applauded.

Brian Farquhar cheered Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s news Tuesday — announced on the trail’s historic Kinsol Trestle — federal taxpayers would toss $1 toward the hiking-biking-horse trail for every $2 gained by the foundation.

“We have 85.5 kilometres of trail complete.

“Now we’re working with Malahat First Nation for a detailed trail alignment and design from the south end of Shawnigan Lake to the Capital Regional District boundary,” he said.

Remaining sections, linking

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When completed by 2017 — saluting Canada’s 150th birthday — the 24,000-km coast-to-coast route will be one of the world’s longest recreational trail networks, a foundation release reads.

“It will help Canadians enjoy closer connections to some of our country’s most awe-inspiring places.

“The trail is expected to generate millions of dollars in economic benefits in the years to come by creating local jobs and supporting the tourism industry.”

Cowichan is already enjoying jobs and visits from $10 million worth of trail through The Warm Land, said Farquhar.

About $1 million — plus $6.4 million for the trestle’s restoration — came from the Cowichan Valley Regional District coffers. The bal-ance came from public grants and other donors, he explained.

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Motorized vehicles are banned.The foundation looks to local

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The CVRD then applies for foundation cash to do trail work spanning bridge building, gravel laying and bush clearing — one length at a time.

“As we gain additional dollars, we can pick away on remaing sections of the trail,” said Farquhar.

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Dentoom applauded highway fencing along Highway 19 from Quali-cum Beach to Campbell River.

“That’s something we don’t have on Hwy 18. In general, in the whole crash picture the municipalities (highways) are by far the worst,” he said of Victoria and Nanaimo.

Despite the report, Mill Bay through Cowichan “isn’t too bad.”

And the hazardous Malahat has been helped by recent multi-millions in concrete medians, quelling crossover crashes.

“Since median (instal-lation) has been up, and more coming, the possibility of head-ons are almost non-existent now,” he said. “The Malahat’s a beautiful drive; it’s still the drivers.

“The ministry has helped us incredibly, but now we can’t do a U-turn and go after (scof� aws).”

His thinly stretched troopers can use all advan-tages possible.

“We try to do piece work: hit the Malahat then Cassidy, then the West Shore. We hit hard, and try to leave an impres-sion,” he said. “We’re

trying to do everything with very little.”

Bigger � nes for speeding, cellphone use and other crimes could help too — but not replace more cruisers on the highways.

“Traf� c cameras could never hurt in my opinion, but enforcement is differ-ent on the ‘Hat. We need an appropriate place to pull over and not affect the � ow of traf� c,” he said.

More tickets “are always a deterrent and wouldn’t hurt, but more enforce-ment would be a better idea — and you’d get revenue with twice the impact.”

What’s Dentoom’s ideal number of highway

of� cers?“As many as possible.”The report shows

Victoria-Nanaimo has a .56 collision rate, a 90-km speed, divided and undivided areas, 22,000 daily traf� c with four percent truck traf� c, and 1.09 wildlife hits. Victoria-Renfrew has a .71 collision rate. It sees 13,300 vehicles in average daily traf� c. The Duncan to Lake Cowichan’s collision rate is .68 across 28 kms, taking 3,300 vehicles daily.

With a 2.06 collision rate, B.C.’s most danger-ous span is Anahim Lake to Bella Coola. That undi-vided, 134-km, two-laner handles just 100 vehicles daily.

Andrew LeongDuncan fi re crew assess the damages while rush hour traffi c snarled at the intersection of Trans Canada Highway and Trunk Road for about an hour when a Jeep and a GMC Jimmy collided at around 5 p.m. on Friday Dec. 13. There were no serious injuries.

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“Rezoning goes through a public process, and council must enter the hearing with an open mind, and listen to every-one. We won’t be buying the property if the rezon-ing’s not successful.

“It’s on the outer limit of where we’d like a station with proximity to down-town Duncan, but still in range.”

There’s also transit close by so when Mounties release folks from the sta-tion (2,200 last year) they can get home, noted the mayor. There’s also access to the highway.

And the marsh site has poor soils “so there’s a sig-ni� cant cost to remove soil and do � lling, and those costs would be virtually nil at the Ford Road site.”

That deal — or deciding to build on Beverly — would end staff’s eight-year dragnet for a site to replace North Cowichan/Duncan’s cramped, damp RCMP detachment on Canada Avenue.

Besides, council is a signatory of the Somenos Marsh Management Plan, and did include the (Beverly) section identi� ed “so one consideration for council is the (marsh’s) environmental impact.”

It’s also the marsh soci-ety’s top priority.

“SMWS believes it is imperative the recently removed ALR land re-main part of the Somenos Marsh Conservation Area and Important Bird Area,” Fletcher says.

“The best use of this property is to allow it to remain in its natural state and, where possible, use it and other lands south of the Beverly Street dike to be remediated into effective wetlands and storm-water management properties.”

Medians helped reduce head-ons

New site: highway access, but farther from downtown

Friday, January 10, 2014

Second site out of ALROwners of Fun Pacifi c

Golf Centre also received word this week their 8.8 acres along Beverly Street — just east of North Cowichan’s potential cop-shop plot — had been removed from B.C.’s agricultural land reserve, Mayor Jon Lefebure said.

Fun Pacifi c’s property is zoned for C-4, commer-cial-recreational use.

C-2 zoning allows a hotel, restaurant, driving range and other uses.

“There’s nothing to prevent them form mov-ing ahead under current zoning.”

It was unclear what the site’s future holds.


The case forThe importance of the Shawnigan

Lake watershed cannot be overstated.And nobody pays more care and

attention to the watershed than Shawni-gan residents.

Elevated residential oversight of the watershed to offi cial status and giving them clout by providing them tax dollars to go with it is the right choice.

In fact, it is a decision that is long overdue.

Seeing both sides of: Shawnigan Basin tax functionSeeing both sides of: Shawnigan Basin tax functionThe case againstShawnigan Lake is central to the lives

of each and every resident. It is highly unlikely any offi cial com-

mittee, or lack thereof is going to affect their commitment to it.

It is even less likely that funnelling dedicated tax money to a committee is going to result in any more protection for the lake than what we already have.

Instead, we’ll get less accountability and more bureaucracy.Participants go jump in the lake during the fi rst

Shawnigan Shiver.

Paul FletcherNews Leader Pictorial

Not to date myself but, as a very young lad, I trainspotted in England.

I still harbour hazy memories of standing on the brow of an

old stone bridge watching steam trains racing toward me as I tried my best to get the engine number from the front of the train.

Seconds later, I was immersed in a cloud as the train steamed noisily under me. The blended scent of coal, steam and creosote has never left my nostrils or my memory.

Leaping ahead to 1978 my passion for trains was revived when I scored a job as a head end trainman for CP Rail in the Alberta prairie barrens. Yepper, that was me up in the cab waving to you as we choked level cross-ings for longer than intended.

Nowadays, train whistles and the squeal of metal against metal still sends me free falling back to my railroading past. But my

time-travelling days are less now that only an occasional freight train can be heard in the Cowichan Valley.

While freight trains conjure up long trains and endless hours rolling across the prairies, the Duncan freight train of today is nothing but a single engine and a few worn looking railcars that do little to stir past memories.

Unfortunately, very little is left of Van-couver Island’s rich railroading history. The main E&N line still exists as does a few spurs, but the rest is gone, overgrown by forest or reclaimed as trails. So are the cars and engines from this era. Apart from a few in museums or left rusting outdoors, the rest have gone to scrap or left Vancouver Island for parts unknown.

Diehards continue to argue for the resurrec-tion of passenger rail on the Island. Politi-cians and bureaucrats have joined the hue and a cry for an alternative transportation cor-ridor to take pressure off at-times congested highways.

As with any “Big Idea” that involves govern-

ment, it comes with a cost. Getting the train back on track on the Island now has a well-� nanced organization, the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), in the lead.

Much money has been spent, many promises have been made, but still no return of passenger train service.

The ICF website posts a comment about Via Rail: “There’s an exchange of correspon-dence… but I cannot qualify whether it will be conclusive. There are negotiations between the two parties.”

I ask myself regularly if the idea of pas-senger trains providing a real alternative to getting people to and from island points is economically viable. I don’t believe it is.

I also doubt whether freight trains will replace trucks on the Island Highway as the infrastructure required to do so would be prohibitively expensive.

I believe it is time to step back and rethink the whole concept of passenger rail without the population and funding to support it.

I say protect the existing rail corridors and convert them to trails until the time comes when an alternative transportation option can be explored along the corridor.

Personally, I believe the recreation aspect of such a corridor would create an exciting new economic driver for communities along the trail. Removing the rails and developing a trail system with supporting amenities would provide badly needed employment and small business opportunities.

Then, when the time is right, we could con-sider ideas such as aerial gondolas whipping along above the corridor trail, allowing both gondolian commuters and trail users to easily share the corridor space. The idea is not new, check out Medillin in Colombia.Paul Fletcher is former Duncan city councillor who writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.

Time to dream other dreams, rail dream is goneCOWICHAN LEADERS

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Prime minister needs to be man of the peopleHarper visit: Country needs to know its PM cares

It’s not the fact Stephen Harper completely ignored the 150 protestors standing at the gates of Brentwood College Tuesday.

It’s not even that he snuck in a back way, refused to take questions from or even speak to the media, and only

seemed to have time for hand-picked supporters; we understand the leader of a country does not and cannot have time for every-body all the time.

No, the problem with the prime minister is there are too many people he seems to never have time for at all.

We didn’t expect the PM to chat with anti-pipeline placard-wavers. We know most are regular folks — good-hearted people who care about their communi-ty and country. But we also know their minds are made up just as much as the prime minister’s and the chances of a courteous, thoughtful discourse to alter the direction of our country were slim.

However, we do expect him to show he respects their concerns, takes them seri-

ously and has done what he can to make sure they are addressed.Harper’s supporters will tell you he has done a � ne job steering

our country. That may be true if all you care about is our status as an economic enterprise. The books are balanced, the investors happy.

But a country is not a corporation, it is the people who live in it. And Stephen Harper needs to understand Canada is not just the majority of citizens who voted him into of� ce. There are millions of Canadians who believe their voices are not heard.

And Harper’s approach to those who disagree with him has consistently demonstrated he does not care.

We see no concessions, no reaching out, no compromises. Instead, he seems to speak — and listen — only to those who share his views.

The rest are left standing outside the gates.

We say:It’s not only the PM’s friends who should count


YOUR TURN “It’s important we do everything we can to care for

the Earth. It’s also important to fi nd the root cause of this. Is it a natural occurrence, or caused by humans? Gather as much information as possible to make the decisions.”

Jeremy Tinsley, Duncan

What worries you about the West Coast’s disappearing starfi sh population?

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

“I surfed in Tofi no in the summer and was concerned about (nuclear) radiation from Fukushima (Japan). Politi-cians should spend time researching and collecting data about this, and come up with solid answers.”

Parker Restrick, Victoria

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More overpasses will save livesDear editor

Re: Pat Hrushowy’s year-emd column on the dangers of the Duncan strip: Just get the pedestrian overpasses built and save some lives. That’s what is important here, not a bypass that will never come.Scott Aldercomments submited at cowichannewsleader.com

Human Nature means building overpasses won’t workDear editor

If these people can’t be bothered to walk half a block or three to a controlled intersec-tion, why do you think they’ll walk the extra steps of an overpass? They won’t, they’ll run across traf� c anyway.Susanne Ohs comments submited at cowichannewsleader.com

Population control? Might as well cage the human spiritDear editor

With agricultural productivity increasing faster than population, and the birth rate falling wherever productivity and stability increase, why does Warren Chapman urge copying the tyranny of communist China in forbidding children in his letter in your Dec. 18 issue? I suspect he’s let himself be conned by the apocalyptic mentality, which ignores the creativity, productivity, and basic good-ness of humans.

Note Chapman’s role model followed the ideology proven in history to not achieve the ends used to justify its oppressive means — one that can’t even feed people. Marxism is a self-ful� lling prophecy, a belief system so callous it kills millions (as Mao and Pol Pot did) and blocks the people it needs most (such as the Ukrainian farmers that Stalin starved). Marxism denies the human mind, thus teaches � xed-pie economics and drive-to-the-bottom ethics. I urge Warren Chapman to ask himself why.Keith SketchleySaanich

New Year’s resolutions I’d like to see from my governmentDear editor

In preparation for the next federal election,

I am looking for a political party whose New Year’s resolutions include the following intentions:

1) To reconstruct Canada’s environmental oversight infrastructure.

2) To replace ideological, partisan, top-down governance with evidence-based decision-making.

3) To restore the public services, regulations and enforcement that are needed to protect the health and well-being of consumers and to restore con� dence in the Canadian food industry.

4) To restore tax policies which bene� t families most in need and which reduce income and gender inequality.

5) To restore and publicize Canadian scien-ti� c research on � sheries, climate change and marijuana.

6) To earn back the respect Canada used to have around the world.

7) To restore respect and regard for the well-being of Canadian veterans.

8) To replace mandatory minimum sen-tences with recommendations to judges.Robert RadfordDuncan

Shawnigan basin authority a powerless waste of public moneyDear editor

I recently resigned from the board of the Shawnigan Basin Society, a small com-munity watershed group with close links to Shawnigan Area Director Bruce Fraser. The society is barely a year old, but in my opin-ion the seeds of � nancial mismangement have already been sown.

The society recently signed an $89,000 contract with an eco-forestry consulting � rm

for a watershed management study, despite the fact it had not yet secured the necessary funding for the contract. No competing bids were considered.

Secondly, under the leadership of Direc-tor Fraser, the Shawnigan Basin Society announced plans to create a new entity, the Shawnigan Basin Authority. This new “authority” as yet has no structure, and no members, however ongoing funding of $50,000 per year is already being sought via the CVRD’s alternate approval pro-cess.

To be sure, there are many problems in the Shawnigan watershed, including contami-nated soil, clear cut logging, leaky septic systems and lack of local control. However, allocating $50,000 a year of public funds to a new group and a new management plan won’t change this. Numerous studies, plans, reports and consultations have already been done. Typically, these sit on the shelf, unused and all but forgotten.

Further, the “Shawnigan Basin Author-ity” will have no actual authority. Real authority will remain, for better or worse, with the various levels of government, local, provincial, and federal. This is unlikely to change. In my opinion, taxpayer funding for the Shawnigan Basin Society and the still unformed Shawnigan Basin Authority will simply waste public funds.Blaise SalmonShawnigan Lake

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What story should we be writing in Echo Heights?In my opinion: Child’s pencil poised

The struggle to preserve the entire 54-acre urban coastal Douglas � r Echo Heights Forest in Chemainus is ongoing. Reasons for preserving it are as diverse as the species which

thrive there in its unique eco-system.This fall the struggle intensi� ed as the North

Cowichan planning department strengthened its position to build on 20% of the land. The only evident reason is � nancial gain. This natural jewel, used as a park for decades by the community, is common ground.

The land is of great signi� cance to the Penelakut First Nation, valued for its healing foods and medicines, as a sacred ceremonial place, and a place of cultural education.

Elders Florence James and Augie Sylvester have been teaching us about its importance.

On Nov. 20 — National Child Day — North Cowichan council met. On the agenda was the fate of Echo Heights Forest.

The chamber was packed. A young First Nations woman entered the crowded venue. She was carrying a sleeping child. A delegation spoke on the First Nations perspective on the land. The child awoke. The mother introduced herself as Renee Racette, legal counsel for the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group.

Her son, four-year-old Riel Racette listened intently to his mother’s message to council . It was delivered respectfully and professionally.

He looked beyond his mother to mayor and council as she called to them for a consultation process to begin regarding Echo Heights. She said such a process will save North Cowichan a lot of money in court.

Having delivered the important request and the reasoning for it, she prepared to leave. The child picked up a pencil which had rolled onto the aisle. In silence he held it up and looked around for its owner.

Jeff Ratcliffe smiled and said ‘you keep it’. Riel Racette, 4, left council with a pencil which he clutched for days..

After all the deliberations at committee tables and kitchen tables, in coffee shops and at council meetings, it seems to me what is crucial now is the story this child will write. Will it be history repeating itself?

What will his story say about how his rights and the rights of all children to culture, health, education and nature were addressed?

On the day he found his pencil did council hear and respond to his mother on behalf of his people? Did councillors know it was National Child Day and that they have a great opportunity to change the course of history?

It was painful to hear council vote to go ahead and destroy 20% of the forest, thus endangering the rest.

It is hopeful, however, that two of our leaders — Mayor Jon Lefebure and Councillor Kate Marsh — voted to preserve the whole forest.

They realize a short-term � nancial gain, grab-what-you-can attitude is not sustainable.

We really do have a choice, a small part to play in history and in the child’s unfolding life story.Mary Dolan is Chemainus resident and longtime child advocate.

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Friday, January 10, 201412 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial1923: electionsIn North Cowichan elections, Reeve

Aitken was returned by acclamation for the seventh time — three times as reeve and four times as councillor. Mr. H. W. Dickie replaced Mr. R. A. Thorpe on the police commission.

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1923: tragedyChemainus mourned the deaths

by drowning of Harvey McInnes, 15, Gordon Cathey, 14, and Takashi Okado, 12. The three boys lost their lives off Bear Point during a duck-shooting outing.

1923: musicGrace Auchinachie, Doris Hadden,

Audrey Richmond, Peggy MacIntyre and Michael Martin were among those performing at a concert presented by Miss Monk’s pupils. The teacher was assisted by Mrs. Bischlager and Elsie Kirkham.by Ann Andersen

Pictures of the PastRAF member Jack

Bibby, grandfather of Dun-can’s Janet Pattenden, stands at the entrance to Duncan during the Second World War. It’s believed Bibby was in an air squad containing four members who crashed and died during a train-ing exercise near Lake Cowichan.

—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 [email protected]. Or drop by during regular offi ce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www.cowichan-valleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Downpour fails to put a damper on golf matchDateline 1923: Not sure if it was golf or swimmingAnn AndersenNews Leader Pictorial

We know. The weather’s so great on the island we can ski, play golf and swim all in the same day. But actual matches? On the golf course?

In the � rst week of January 1923, club members refused to forego their golf, paddled

around the course and came back soaked to the skin, reported the Leader. And three matches were played in the tourna-ment for the Dickie Cup. Mrs. A. Easton defeated Mrs. W. B. Harper; Mrs. J. S. Robinson came out winner in her match with Mrs. G. G. Share; and Mrs. C. M. Galt played her way into the � nal round by defeating Mrs. Robinson.

In the Ladies of Koksilah cup competition, A. H. Lomas de-feated K. F. Duncan by one stroke. Duncan had to give Lomas nine strokes, a heavy handicap.

Meanwhile, in badminton play at Duncan’s Agricultural Hall, the Duncan team downed the visiting South Cowichan club by winning seven of eight matches.

Valley newcomer Mrs. Dawson Thomas played here for the � rst time, losing both her ladies’ and mixed doubles matches. Players, including Capt. G. S. Dobbie, Col. B. A. Rice, L. H. Garnett, Miss Mollie Stewart and Mrs. A. Kennington later enjoyed tea at the host club.


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Audrey the man-eating plant is much older than she looks.

The star of Shawnigan Lake School’s musical-comedy Little Shop Of Horrors is 25

years old, director-choreographer Saman-tha Currie said of the toothy petunia made by SLS grad John Walton and others.

The massive foam-and-fabric puppet — controlled inside by Max Kraumeyer — has been rented to other schools and troupes since SLS � rst staged Little Shop in 1988.

“There’s actually four plants in the show,” Currie said of blood-sucking seedlings, most made in ‘88.

“It’s such a gift to have the plants ready to go.”

Audrey II’s culmination as a carnivorous carnation (Fanah Msubo does her voice) held the biggest meal of morals to the 26 cast and crew.

Little Shop’s singing trio noted three things Audrey II represents: “Stubbornness”, said Ronnette (Danielle Tjia); “Temptation” suggested Crystal (Tai Williams); “Power,” added Chiffon (Hannah Reynolds).

Their notions come from the play in which nerdy � orist Seymour (Sean Buckley) buys strange little Audrey II as an oddity to boost business at Mr. Mushnik’s (Issac Higgins) shop. Seymour also aims to impress gal pal,

Audrey (Shanti Thurber), who’s abused by sadistic dentist-boyfriend, Orin (Michael Kim).

“The plant represents corruption,” said

Grade 12er Thurber, “It corrupts the town to a whole new level. People do things they normally wouldn’t; it steals their innocence. Stay true to what you know.”

Abigail Igba, cast as Mrs Luce, said Audrey II spells greed as Seymour falls for Audrey.

“People can be greedy for power, and that leads to corruption.”

‘Townsperson’ J.C. Smith agreed greed is the plant’s image.

“The plant lets Seymour get everything he wishes for, but there are consequences,” she said of the dangerous daisy.

‘Clerk’ Hailey Waldner said Audrey II personi� es betrayal.

“At the beginning, if you give it blood all your dreams come true, then it turns on Seymour; it shows Audrey II was trying to take over the world by feeding and making more plants.”

Lust is what the plant meant to Mrs. Ber-stein (Aidan Williamson).

“It’s the lust for more; Seymour tries to

please Audrey and win her over with power.“The moral is wealth has gotten to Ameri-

can people; it went to their heads.”Still, Currie advised viewers against letting

Little Shop’s blood lust steal from its laughs — backed by tunes from music-director Shannon Tyrrell and her stage band.

“It’s funny and poignant at the right times,” Currie said. “Everyone loves a bad B movie.

“In life, just know the path you’re on is right, and that you don’t have to have any-thing creepy to make it successful.”

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Peter W. RuslandSeymour (Sean Buckley) pulls Mr. Mushnik (Isaac Higgins) from the jaws of man-eating plant Audrey II in Shawnigan Lake School’s black-comedy musical Little Shop Of Horrors.

Little Shop: Shawnigan Lake School prop has long history

Audrey still chewing the scenery after all these yearsON STAGE

Takizawa provides intimate Musicale experienceThe fi rst Morning Musicale with pianist

Sarah Hagen put a person in every seat.Maybe the presence of Marcus Takizawa

at the next could repeat that level of inter-est.

Takizawa is a Vancouver-based viola player with a degree from Juilliard, who

performs regularly with the Vancouver Sym-phony and the Turning Point Ensemble.

He also started the experimental electron-ic project Chordophone which combines classical viola and cello with looping and electronics and will be Hagen’s guest Mon-day for the latest in the Musicale series.

Promotional material describes Morning Musicale as an intimate, classical concert series being featured on select Monday mornings at the Cowichan Theatre.

Tickets are $22, or $20 through Elder College $20. Call 250-748-7529 for ticket information.

Germinating AudreySLS grad John Walton helped design, build and operate the Audrey plants — skills that helped him later land his

job as director of global store design with Banana Republic, Gap Inc., in San Francisco.“We built her off the original off-Broadway shop drawings we bought from New York,” he said of the hand

sketches.“There was also a giant package of folded templates that came with the instructions. I remember Mr. (Ray) Carr

and I lobbying hard for extra money in the budget to purchase the drawings, which I think were around $275; the drama budget was very, very tight.

The crew built Audrey I (smallest) and Audrey 4 (the big one) fi rst.“Audrey 4 was the most complex requiring many orange, slice-like pieces of poly-foam glued together.”Stitchers and painters used 36 yards of bright pink, stretch terry towel and stretch satin to cover the plants

toward the 1988 show in SLS’ old assembly hall.“Working on the production was a highlight of my time at SLS, and to this day remains one of my fondest memo-

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about fi ve to seven pounds every night), feeling the cooler air, and listening to the crowd — truly magical.”

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Lonesome Don Wilkie and the Bilgewater Buoys: play soft-rock favourites and originals, opened by Wilkie’s solo set on six-string and steel guitars at the River Rock Bar and Grill, 140 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan.

SaturdayBurger and Beer for Aimee at

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during a time of need. Please call (250)701-7197 or (250) 701-0069 for ticket purchases. 5 p.m. Tickets $20.

Clint Hanson Band: country rock. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan. $5 cover after 11 p.m.

The Orca Ballroom features Redwood Green: 4 p.m. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan. Tickets $10.

CFG Coffeehouse with Tad Ruszel: Duncan United Church 246 Ingram St. Duncan. Doors open 6:30 p.m., open stage starts at 7:30, tickets $5 mem-bers, $10 non members.

Open Stage at Duncan’s Courts Sports Lounge: from 2 to 5 p.m., hosted by Bill Levity and Martyn Jones.

Reading Tails: Children age 6 to 10 can register for a free 20-minute reading session with a furry friend from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Dec. 3 at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, Cowichan Branch. Call 250-746-7661 ext. 5 for more.

SundayJazz at Crofton: Sunday jam

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Dress Rehearsal Mondays–The Bluegrass Show: with Barrie Hemmings and Bob Johns on banjo and guitar, 8 p.m., Dun-can Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan.

Cowichan Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians: meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Volunteer Cowichan Offi ce in the basement of Duncan City Hall. Discussion of water issues, im-pact of trade negotiations, etc. For info call Donna at 748-2444 or email [email protected].

MondaySouth Cowichan Seniors Drop

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Documentary Night at the Library: Blackfi sh tells the story of Tilikum, an orca who was captured at the age of two. He lived at Sealand of the Pacifi c in Victoria and has been at SeaWorld in Florida for more than 20 years. He’s also been involved in the deaths of three people. Free at the Cowichan library in the Island Savings Centre in Duncan at 6 p.m.

TuesdayKnitting Social: Help add to

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Blues Tuesday: With Thor and the Thundercats, 8 p.m., Dun-can Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan.

WednesdayCittaslow Cowichan Bay

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Chemainus Secondary School Dance Showcase: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at the door, $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors and $25 for a family of 4. Raffl e, door prizes, bake sale and prizes.

Crofton volunteer fi re crew com-mence their annual Christmas trees collection throughout the streets of Crofton on Sunday af-ternoon January 5, a fundraising event for local charity.Andrew Leong

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Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times

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Alan was born in Vancouver, B.C. to parents Frederic and Mina (Speirs) Acheson. As a boy, Al enjoyed sports and spending time with family and friends – especially summers at a cottage in White Rock. As a young man he worked at the Vancouver Stock Exchange and enjoyed skiing in his spare time. Later in life he enjoyed golf, bridge, curling and all types of social activities. He joined the Royal Canadian

Navy to see the world and his first ship was HMCS Sioux. Sailing mainly in the Far East, the ship conducted patrols and Al visited many ports including Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Formosa (Taiwan), Okinawa Island, Borneo, Manila, and the Marquesas Islands. In 1958 he married Lois Jeanne Bradshaw of Nelson, B.C. and they had two daughters.

Al’s Navy career progressed on land as the family was posted to Abbotsford, Halifax, Victoria, Ottawa, Bermuda, Ladner, Masset, Lahr (Germany), and Penhold. They enjoyed their experiences meeting new people and discovering new places. Lois often boasted of how quickly she could pack up a house and move the family. Al retired in 1978 after 25 years of service, and they chose Red Deer, Alberta as their home. He recently moved back to the West Coast, a place he truly loved. He settled in Duncan, on Vancouver Island near his daughter Lori. Predeceased by his mother, father and wife, Al is survived by daughters Lori (Gord) Hamilton of Cobble Hill, B.C., Tracy (Jack) McClelland of Red Deer, granddaughter Brianne (Richard) Hall of Calgary, grandson Cody McClelland of Red Deer, sister Sandra Hamm of Coquitlam, B.C., and is fondly remembered by extended family and many friends from around the globe. Alan’s life will be remembered through a Burial of Ashes at Sea by the Royal Canadian Navy at a future date. If you wish, condolences may be extended to the family in care of Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Duncan Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 2P1

DOBBIE, Frederick RaymondJan 12,1963 - Dec 19, 2013

It is with very sad and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Fred. Fred battled with pancreatitis first and then found out he had bial duct cancer. He battled with these diseases for about a year. He was a fighter, no way was he going to let any of this beat him. He was in full denial right to the bitter end. He had an amazing will to live and that was what kept him alive for so long.

A big thank you to all the nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt for your amazing care and compassion for Fred. He felt very comfortable and secure in your hands. He had a soft spot for Katie, Charlene, Karen and Carolyn. He leaves behind to mourn his death, his very special lady and love of his life, Tammy Lind, her dogs Abbey and Wuke, his mom (Anne Suais), siblings (Carol and Doug Dobbie), children (Chelsea and Chuck Dobbie), his very good friend whom stayed in touch with each other every 2 weeks - Frank Manhas. Fred was born in Victoria, BC, but he grew up in Duncan-Crofton area. Fred had a few hiccups in his life in which he finally overcame. His greatest passion in his life was being a big rig trucker. He long-hauled for 20 years and then settled down to hauling logs in Sechelt and Chilliwack. He loved his family with all his heart and soul. He was living in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast. That was where his heart was and where he was at peace with himself and his life. Fred, there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t think of you and miss you! You are free now Freddie, so fly fly high in the sky! Until we all meet again.We will be having a Celebration of Life for Fred on January 25, 2014, 1-4 p.m. and spreading his ashes in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast in the Summer, date to be announced.Please send online condolences to [email protected] e-mail if you are able to attend. If you have any pictures, please bring along.

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WEBB, SonjaWith family by her side, mom peacefully passed away late Christmas night after several years of illness. Mom was born in Svendborg, Denmark and moved to Canada with her family in 1957 when she was 17. While working at BCFP she met her best friend and future husband Ernie Webb. In 44 years of marriage they raised two daughters, and enjoyed time with their two grandchildren. Mom loved spending time in her garden and greenhouses tending her dahlias and creating

beautiful hanging baskets and planters. Mom and Dad had many hobbies they loved to do together, including travelling, shuffleboard, going to the casino and singing Karaoke. Mom is survived by her husband Ernie, daughters Penny (Phil) Parsons, Christa Webb, grandchildren Erika and Aidan Parsons, brothers Poula and Heine Larsen, sister Jytte and many extended family members. Mom had a great love for her family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our family would like to thank Rae Marie Nekleva (The Gatehouse Adult Care Ltd) and Jacquie Marsh for helping Mom find her peace. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation in mom’s name.

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BUTLER, RanceFeb 25th 1939 – Dec 29th 2013

Born February 25, 1939 in Victoria where he was raised until he moved to Vancouver to start his career with BC Tel for 38 years. It was there he met his bride-to-be, Helen and settled for the next 49 years in Duncan to raise a family. It was here he became involved with BC Tel First Aid Team and travelled to England to take 2nd in the world and would continue travelling thru the years.

Fishing, hunting and family camping was also a big part of his life, not just a hobby but became a passion and it was because of this he met a circle of people who became lifelong friends and he considered them to be extended family. A member of the Fish “n” Game Club for many years also provided the back drop for numerous family gatherings.Survived by his wife of 51 years Helen, daughter Brenda and Rob, son John and Tammy, grandchildren Kristie, Derek, and Kimberly (Luke), Justin and Brett, great grandchildren Anaiyah and Rosalia.Service will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 1:30 PM, at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road.

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MELCHIOR, Jordan ThomasBorn in Victoria

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Survived by his parents Kim Olsen and Jeff Melchior, sisters Brittni Olsen, Teresa Melchior, step sister Britni Giles, Alex Kidd aka little brother, grandparents Dave and Yvonne Owens as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jordan travelled back and forth between Alberta and Lake Cowichan for the first 14 years of his life. Jordan then settled down for the next 7 years with caregiver Dale Harvie aka Dad in Lake

Cowichan where he attended grade 10, 11 and 12 graduating in 2011 from LCSS with honours. Jordan then continued on working at the family business WFO Motorsports and in August 2012 joined the Army Reserves Canadian Scottish Regiment as an infantry soldier. He was an avid motorcycle rider who also enjoyed 4X4ing, hiking, skateboarding, mountain biking, camping and exploring. He had an incredible knowledge of WW11 and weaponry and was in the process of adding a military surplus division to the family business. Jordan was an easy going, helpful, fun loving individual who brought happiness to anyone who crossed his path. Sadly missed but never forgotten. We all love you Jordan. REST EASY SOLDIER…

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Passed away suddenly on January 3, 2014 in Duncan, B.C.. Trevor was born on October 8, 1967 in Trenton, Ontario. He was a loving father of Cassandra and grandfather of Kianna, Dylan, and Shyanne. Beloved son of Marlene Laird (Tom Panzenboeck) and Bill Laird. Dear brother of Sean (Tammy) and his late twin Troy and his family, step brother Thomas and step sisters Kristen and Chantelle.

Grandson of Jim and the late Margaret Brant. Nephew of Christine Brant and Rob Brant (Joan). Will be sadly missed by his cousin Amy Anderson and many relatives and friends.A celebration of Trevor’s life will be on Saturday January 18, 2014 from 1 – 3pm at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Rd., Duncan. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made to the Lions Club of Duncan.Online condolences at hwwallacecbc.com

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Grandson of Jim and the late Margaret Brant. Nephew of Christine Brant and Rob Brant (Joan). Will be sadly missed by his cousin Amy Anderson and many relatives and friends.A celebration of Trevor’s life will be on Saturday January 18, 2014 from 1 – 3pm at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Rd., Duncan. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made to the Lions Club of Duncan.Online condolences at hwwallacecbc.com

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(Dwight). Great grandmother of Kory, Christopher, Samantha, Sydney and Jason. Sister of Dickie, Leonard and Shirley. Will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends.A celebration of Eilleen’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (1 800 361-7494)or the Canadian Diabetes Association (1 800 226-8464).Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Email: [email protected] www.hwwallacecbc.comLocally Owned & Operated

✦ Afforable cremation and burialoptions including natural services

✦ Bronze & granite headstones✦ Pre-arrangements Harold

DEATHS DEATHS

FUNERAL HOMES FUNERAL HOMES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTSFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTSFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CARDS OF THANKS

Daughters of the Nile & Sun-set Chapter #44 O.E.S. wish to thank all the customers who supported the Xmas Gift Wrap & to the merchants who sup-ported us, especially the Shoe Warehouse, League Realty Services Ltd, owner-operator of the Duncan Mall and the Duncan Mall staff.

INFORMATION

LEGALS

TENDERS

Invitation to TenderFor Lawn and Garden

MaintenanceOakcrest invites submis-sions for Tenders to main-tain the lawns and gardens in Oakcrest. Interested par-ties may submit either: Tenders to maintain the lawn and gardens, or they may submit Tenders to do just the gardening, or Tenders to do just the lawns. This con-tract is for 2014; however it could be extended with the consent of both parties. In-formation package outlining job description and respon-sibilities of the contractor complete with diagram defi n-ing areas applicable to the contract are available through Bryan Berkey, PH# 250-748-0583, between 8AM/5PM. Bids will be ac-cepted until Jan 14, 2014. Lowest bid will not neces-sarily be accepted. Oakcrest Strata Corporation, 5980 Jaynes Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 4X6.

INFORMATION

DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profi t organization com-mitted to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2013 BBB Ac-credited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper web-site at

www.blackpress.ca.You can also go to

http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB

Accredited Business Directory

INFORMATION

LEGALS

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is accepting your

penny donations year round!Please help support our local Cowichan Valley

Charities:4 Food Banks, Wavaw &

The Salvation Army.

We also accept all other denominations as well

as pennies.Our sincere “Thank you”

to all for supporting “Pennies for Presents”You may drop off your

donations to: The News Leader Pictorial,

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm,

#2 – 5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC

Before the penny is gone,let’s make them count!

You can make a difference...Save the Bread Van!

Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection,

which operates the Bread Van, relies on public

donations to FUEL the Van?Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many

months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills

are piling up.Every week we deliver in

upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods

throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to

people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http://

cowichanfoodconnection.com to fi nd out how you can help

or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046

for more information.

“Dignifi ed access to food for all”

PERSONALS

INFORMATION

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


INFORMATION

IF YOU are a SOPRANO who LOVES to sing, who READS MUSIC, and who is free on WEDNESDAYS 7:00-8:30 pm, CONCENTI WOMEN’S CHOIR is waiting for your call at (250) 597-0114

LOST AND FOUND

BIJOUX is missing - Sealpoint Siamese - Koksilah area (Al-lenby/Miller Rd) since Dec. 6. (250)701-8674, (250)709-2189

Gold Ring: Small size, lost in the Duncan area around De-cember 30th. Please call 250-748-8811

LOST BACKPACK: Mexican coloured, contains laptop, makeup bag inside. Lost in the Properties (Haida & Chippewa Road) Maple Bay, Dec 30th. Please call 250-815-0756

LOST KEYS, Bundock area. approx 4 keys on removable rings. Pls call (250)732-6769.

LOST: Man’s sterling silver Mexican turquoise inlay ring, lost Christmas week in the Safeway/SuperStore area. Re-ward offered: Please call 250-

PERSONALS



LOST AND FOUND

The News Leader Pictorialoffi ce is holding several sets of“found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the offi ce andsee if any belong to you.#2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy,Duncan, next to Buckerfi elds

CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

MOTEL ASST ManagerTeam to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking,no Pets, good Health, fulltimelive-in position. Call 250-586-1633 or email:[email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Centre for Arts & Technologywww.digitalartschool.com

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Jan 25th & Feb. 22nd,courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED

CASUAL POSITION availablefor day program, servicingadults with special needs. Ex-perience with education pre-ferred. [email protected]

DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. Hiring Permanent P/T Dispatcher.Please fax resume to 250-746-4987. NO DROP IN’S.

MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED

For a Cowichan Valley marina. We are looking for a person to work with our team doing building maintenance,

general custodian duties, site work and landscaping.

Must be comfortable working outside. Customer service

and cash handling experience is also helpful. Please email resume to: bcmarinajobs@

gmail.com

SPILT ENDS HAIR SALONlooking for a experienced sty-list, F/T or P/T to join ourteam. Call Avril 250-597-2020or drop resume. We are locat-ed at Beverly corners near Mr.Mike’s.

SUPER 8 Motel, Duncan is looking for night audit/frontdesk agent, full-time position$11/hour up to 40 hr/wk. Re-sumes accepted only by Fax250-737-1615 or by email:[email protected]

Birth AnnouncementsAs proud parents, you are entitled to one FREE classifi ed ad in The

Cowichan News Leader toannounce your baby’s arrival!

(Photos may be added for $15.00 plus tax) Please visit our offi ce for

a birth announcement form.

FREE

Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Unit 2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, B.C. V9L 6W4

Telephone 746-4471,Fax 746-8529

offi [email protected]

Celebrations

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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CALL LARA NOW 250-856-0047

Get your wallet and your LEGS in SHAPE

Permanent CarriersRequired On TheFollowing Routes:

DUNCAN102350 – 3156-3201 Gibbins, Upland (78 papers)102952 – Alington, Burrows, Sayward, Sherman

(104 papers)

CHEMAINUS455852 – Cook, Douglas, Garner, Victoria

(51 papers)455855 – 10046-10155 Victoria Rd (31 papers)455860 – Cook, Victoria (33 papers)455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (29 papers)456000 – Caswell, Cecelia, Front, Hillside, Jonas,

Josephine, River, Rose (77 papers)

CROFTON503603 – 1633-1639 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur,

7944-8106 York (43 papers)

MAPLE BAY153954 – Salish, Sansum (42 papers)153955 – Kaspa (36 papers)

MILL BAY304140 – Blairgowrie, Boompond, Deloume, 824-

922 Frayne, Gatewheel, Kinfauns, Kinnoull (37 papers)

304145 – Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor (33 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree,

Widows, Worthington (58 papers)354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove,

McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (57 papers)

354305 – Hurley, Wildflower (30 papers)

*all paper counts are approximates Phone: (250) 746-2500Fax: (250) 746-2581

Email: [email protected]: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

COWICHAN VALLEYREGIONAL DISTRICT

175 Ingram StreetDuncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

2014 SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIESCOWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

Summer 2014 is right around the corner! Be a proactive student and consider working with the CVRD next summer in one of these areas:

• Recreation Summer Camps• Lifeguarding• Parks Outdoor Work Crew• GIS• Engineering Services• Legislative Services (Records Mgmt.)

If you are a student attending high school, community college or university and plan to return to school next fall, visit our website to view the opportunities, including uali cation and application requirements.

www.cvrd.bc.ca

MUNICIPALITY of

$18.93 per hour (CUPE rate) Term positions from May-August 2014

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience this summer and earn money towards next year’s tuition? The Municipality is hiring students for positions in the following areas:

• Civil Engineering Technology (Survey) • Environmental Program • Parks, Public Works and Utilities • Forestry • Planning and Development • Information Services • Waste Water Treatment Plant

To be considered for these opportunities, you must be a full-time student in a recognized post-secondary institution, and you must be returning to full-time studies immediately after the work term. Please visit ‘Employment Opportunities’ on our website for information on these exciting student opportunities and the application procedures.

www.northcowichan.ca

Established in 1900, E.B. Horsman & Son is the only independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC. We currently have an opening in our Duncan Branch for:

Materials HandlerA background in shipping/receiving and knowledge of the electrical industry is a strong asset. If you are looking for a challenging position with growth opportunities and would like to work for the “Electrical Distributor of Choice”, please submit your resume to [email protected] or visit our website at

www.ebhorsman.com

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HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

WWORK ANTED

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

L.P.N. Licensed Practical Nurse required for local addic-tion treatment centre. Under-standing of addiction as a dis-ease and the detox process preferred. Submit resume and cover letter directly by email to: [email protected] (no phone calls please)

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Registered NursesBayshore Home Health

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to support our Pedi-atric/Adolescent clients for home care in the Vic-toria/Duncan areas. Pediat-ric experience is an asset. We do offer client specifi c training and support as required. If you are an RN and enjoy working with chil-dren, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefi t Package available.

Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume

to our Burnaby offi ce: 1-866-686-7435 or

Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca



HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for

delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back.

The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a

sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves.

Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record

and a great attitude! Please email resume to:

offi [email protected] to apply for this worthwhile

cause.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $200

SOFA & LOVESEAT set - var-iegated blue & white abstract pattern. Good condition. $150. obo. (250)748-4292.


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HELP WANTED


FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED fi rewood, 1 cord split & delivered. $200/cord. 250-701-1964.

Seasoned Fir & mixed, cut to order. Split or Rounds 250-746-0995

FURNITURE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for sale. Downsizing! living room furniture, sofa bed, chairs, mahogany TV stand, book selves, deluxe sewing machine, serger cabinet, white, New Zealand wool spin-ning wheel, various items. All prices negotiable. (250)743-7477, Mill Bay.

PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. Brand new, queen size for sale. $200. (250)713-9680

Two matching Lazy Boy reclin-ers. Clean, grey-brown fabric. $250 /pair OBO 250-246-1481

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

2013 FORTRESS 1700 DT 4 wheel Mobility Scooter, 2 bat-teries, extra large basket, war-ranty. Only 4/mo’s old. New over $3800, selling for $1950. View in Duncan Sat, Jan 11. 604-739-4655

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

120 Bass piano accordion $190 OBO; Singer sewing ma-chine & cabinet $100; Electric bass guitar & hard shell case $200 OBO; Electric “Jay Tur-ser” guitar, as new $150; Stu-dent violin $90. Lrg set Royal Albert china “Peti Point” mint cond. $2000 OBO; Vilas ma-ple coffee table $125. 250-748-8270

Cobble Hill: Hay for Sale $5 /bale. 250-743-5847.

Haylage 2013 1st cut at $35 /bag. 30% Dry Matter, 15% Protein, 60% Total Digestible Nutrition. Suited to dairy and beef. Tribeca Agricorp Ltd. 250-715-6318.

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Holiday bills piling up? Fast cash and lowest rates on collateral loans. Super deals on gently used items! Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. Duncan, BC.

250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

INDUSTRIAL BUILT log split-ter. 30 ton, pull & electric start, Honda 13 hp with lift table. For more info call Doc 250-246-8111


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LARGE GLOBE w/light, $20. Webster dictionary 4x11, on stand, $20. Goose down du-vet, queen size, $50. Portrait of a pretty lady, gold framed, 30x20, $20. Antique car col-lection displayed in frame, $50. Hospital bed, hardly used w/linens, $750.(250)751-2142.

L-SHAPED jeweler’s show-case, 72”x72”Lx22”Dx44”H, comes complete with lockable display area plus drawers and shelving in one area. The cabi-net is very solid however it needs some TLC. Price as is $195 or ask us for a price quote to restore it to its original beauty. (250)246-4409

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Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial offi ce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

ATTENTION SENIORS Cen-tral Duncan 954 sq.ft. second fl oor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale 5909 & 5911 Stone haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospi-tal). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUNCAN. Have money but can’t qualify? Purchase this new 3BR home on large lot for $339,000. Pay $60,000 (nego-tiable) down payment and sell-er will carry mortgage. Nation-al New Home Warranty. Mortgage is $279,900 Pay-ment is only $1,100 /mth. Pic-tures on usedcowichan.com 250-858-4673

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Bedroom Bsmt Suite - Maple Bay. Private entrance, insuite W/D, F/S, hydro, wireless in-ternet incl. Pet considered. 1 covered parking spot. For N/S quiet person. Ref & DD req. Avail FEB 1, 2014 - $675/mo. Call: 250-746-8681

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

3 BDRM ground fl oor, 1200+sq.ft. corner suite, 5 appl,prkg, storage, central location,exercise room. 250-746-5049

$500/MO STARTING- weeklyavailable, many apartment types, furnished, w/commonkitchen. All utils, internet in-cluded. FREE local calls, NoCredit Checks. Call Motel,250-748-0661, (Duncan).

1 (250)748-90901 (250)748-9090

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

CONDO FOR RENTQuiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top

fl oor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with

deck. New fl ooring and paint. Wood burning

fi replace, lots of storage, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker.

No pets. Available Now

$850/m. References required. 1-250-818-0678

M-F, after 5pm, Sat-Sun, 9-9

LAKE COWICHAN- live in one of the nicest units, bigbright 1 bdrm, bamboo fl rs,walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, neartown. NS/NP. $650+ hydro.Call (250)882-3149.

LEWIS STREET Condo. 2bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no party-ing, close to town. AvailableFeb 1. Ref’s a must. $825 mo.Sm pet considered. Call 250-746-4585.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ $100 off fi rst months

rent!3271 Cowichan Lake Rd2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

_____________________

*Heat & Hot water included*Family oriented*Clean & quiet

*Renovated units*Indoor Pets welcome

*Onsite Laundry Facilities_____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

www.meicorproperty.com

Meicor PropertiesChemainus: Lockwood Villa.Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625,available now. N/S, 1 small petwelcome. 250-246-1033.

www.meicorproperties.com

NEWER 1000 sq.ft. ocean view Apt, located above Tree’s Res-taurant on the Alberni Hwy,Parksville $800.00 per month250-954-9547

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ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090

[email protected]

625 Walkem Rd, Ladysmith $5951 BR lower suite/2 apps/shared ldry/gas fp 3-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $6501 BR main floor apartment/4 apps 205-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650

incl. 208-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $6501 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. 206-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $6752 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $7502 BR upper floor apartment/4 apps 101-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $7501 BR apartment/5 apps/patio/adult orient. 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $800-$8251 BR apartment/5 apps/senior friendly 620 Alderwood Dr, Ladysmith $950 2 BR 2 bth rancher/5 apps/deck/small shed 12-8 White St, Ladysmith $1050 2 BR 2 bth condo/6 apps/strg unit/elec. fp 5770 Jaynes Rd, Duncan $1000 2 BR 1.5 bth rancher/5 apps/carport 1-640 Brownsey Ave, Duncan $1200 3 BR 2 bth character home/4 apps/carport 6-3365 Auchinachie Rd, Duncan $1200 2-3 BR 2 bth townhouse/3 apps/fp/garage 1073 Fitzgerald Rd, Shawn. Lk $1375 3 BR 2 bth home/6 apps/dbl garage/fenced 5945 Cornerstone Pl, Duncan $1395 3 BR 2.5 bth duplex/6 apps/garage/ht pmp 1785 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cow Bay $1495

11-2180 Renfrew Rd, Shawn. Lk $1495 4 BR 3 bth home/5 apps/fenced/dbl garage 6369 Herons Pl, Duncan $1600 3 BR 2.5 bth home/6 apps/den/fully fenced

For updated info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious,

newly renovated. Available now!

Free heat & hot water.------------------------------

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

PARKLAND PLACE

620 Dobson Road250-748-1978 (Sylvia)250-748-0496 (Art)

FREE heat, hot water and parking.

Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants,

Malaspina College, pubs, Chances

Casino.Quiet building with

video security.Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fi elds, walking trails, swimming holes

and fi shing. Small pets considered close to a leash free park.

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off

fi rst months rent! 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & li-noleum, window cover-ings, fi replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

www.meicorproperty.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOP FLOOR& MAIN FLOOR 1 BEDROOMSNewly renovated,

quiet, well maintained building. Central

location. Professional on-site management. Hot Tub & H/W incld’d.

Now or Feb 1. (250) 748-1304.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

---------Please call (250)748-9622

to view

COTTAGES

1 Bedroom cabins for rent, lo-cated at 1400 Alberni Hwy $600.00 250-954-9547

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm BUNK house, like mobile home, not fancy, but warm. On farm property. (250)743-4392.

MILL BAY Waterfront: 1 bdrm, all electric, NS/NP. Avail. Jan 15th. Ref’s. $850./mo. Call (250)743-4797.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

LAKE COWICHAN- 2-bdrm SxS duplex. F/S, Quiet, rural setting. Walk to Village. $600/mo + utils. 250-749-4061

LARGE 3 bdrm by hospital, level entry, de-tached garage. $965. 55+. 250-616-2513.

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious,

newly renovated. Available now!

Free heat & hot water.------------------------------

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

2 Bedroom trailers for rent, ranging from $600 to $750 per month, located on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville 250-954-9547

CROFTON: 2 bdrm or 3 bdrm mobile home. Both reno’d in last year, comes with F/S, W/D, fenced yard, decks. Lo-cated in family mobile home park. 3 bdrm $850, 2 bdrm $800. Appt. only. For more info call 250-210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810 home.

HOMES FOR RENT

Chemainus; 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 950 sq ft, rancher, big yard, storage, close to town & bus route, NP, NS, $1,200/mnth Avail. Feb 1/14 250-324-3417

COWICHAN RIVER waterfront 2 bdrm log house, recently re-no’d. Shared acreage. N/S, no dogs. $1250. (250)715-0571.

DUNCAN: 2 plus bdrm, 1 bath/upstairs. Sep. 1 bdrm suite downstairs. Wired work-shop. F/S, W/D access. $1300. N/P, N/S, N/D. Close to schools & shops (250) 732-5666. Avail Feb 1.

DUNCAN: Bright spacious 3 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S, d/w, W/D hookup. Close to schools & shopping on bus route. $1100. (250) 732-5666. Avail Feb 1, N/S, N/P, N/D.

DUNCAN: Lower Quamichan 2 Bdrm + den. 1,200 sq ft, up-dated rancher for lease. 55+, references req’d, N/S. Avail Feb 15. $1,100/mnth + utilities. Ron 250-743-7821 evenings.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

HOUSE for rent. Upstairs 2 bedrooms, bathroom shower, laundry living room, balcony. Downstairs bedroom, large rec room, kitchen. ST, Fr, MicroW, W/D. Some furnishings Car-port, garden. You pay phone cable oil heating, hydro. No pets No smoking, $1000/mth. Feb 1st. Call Sarah 250-210-2626

MILL BAY: 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hard-wood fl rs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria com-muter bus. N/S, dogs on ap-proval, credit check & ref’s req’d, $1750+utils. March 1st. 250-743-4432, 250-710-0839. [email protected]

Rowan Property Management Ltd.

Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent

in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at

www.rowanproperty.caor call (250)748-9090

Saltair: 2 bdrm, bright, clean, updated, fenced yard, 4 app’l, wood stove, sm pet consid-ered, references required, N/S, 250-246-1457

Somenos Road 5 bdrm, 2 storey, no pets, $1,400 plus utilities. Avail now. 250-748-3906 or 250-709-9264

RV PADS

COBBLE HILL: Small service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MILL SPRINGS. Share im-maculate home, $700. Near bus, mall. (250)812-8300.

SUITES, LOWER

CHEMAINUS: 1 bdrm, lower level, new kitchen cabinets & carpeting, private entrance & patio in quiet setting, ocean view N/P, N/S util. incl. $725 (250) 416-0062

COWICHAN BAY- 1000sqft, ocean view, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $750. Hydro, cable, wireless incld. Feb 1. (250)246-7109,(250)701-1209.

1998 23’ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excel-lent condition. $6000 OBO. 250-748-1304

RENTALS

RENTALS RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm ground lev-el. Private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Ches-terfi eld. $595/mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170.

NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Parti-ers. $850/mo. Move in now; don’t pay rent until Feb. 1st! 250-756-9746.

SUITES, UPPER

CHEMAINUS, LARGE- 1 Bdrm upper. 5 appls, partial ocean view. $900/mo N/P. Refs. Call (778)227-2704.

CHEMAINUS: upper 3 bdr house, 2 bath, 5 new appl’s. Walking distance to town. Pets welcome. N/S. 250-732-3702

DUNCAN- as new 1 bdrm, own entry, on acreage . F/S, W/D, heat, hydro, A/C incld. Suit one single mature person. N/S, no parties. Cat ok. $700. 250-709-2466.

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Heartfelt Thanks FromCaleb Kroffat’s Family

On November 8, 2013 we suddenly lost our son and twin brother Caleb outside the Island Savings Centre. His death is still being analyzed but we have been given some closure that Caleb passed from a medical heart condition.Since we lost Caleb we have had so much love and support to help us through this difficult time and felt it was necessary to give thanks to the many people who made time in their busy lives to comfort us with open arms.We are thankful to all our family and friends that sent cards, food, phoned us, gave gift cards, cash donations, all the kind words and messages on-line. We were overwhelmed by the fundraising that was done at the November 22 Capitals game by Bonnie Dillabough and Tina Baker, and all the volunteers who helped them. Also greatly appreciated the generous fundraising by Moo’s Pizza and Kyle Hicks. Outpouring donations were made to our family from generous employees and management at the Chemainus Sawmill, Cowichan Minor Hockey, Ryan Clark Memorial Fund and the Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot. Many thanks to all the businesses who donated to the fundraisers and donations made to our family from Drinkwater Elementary School, Cowichan Secondary Dry Grad Committee, Cowichan Valley Jr A Capitals Organization, Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey.Heart felt thanks to the staff at the Island Savings Centre, paramedics and staff at CDH who attended to Caleb.The Cowichan Valley Jr. A Capitals game scheduled on February 28 will be honoring Caleb by hanging his hockey jersey. We would love all who know Caleb to come to this special evening and to watch a great hockey game.

Kindergarten Registration

January 27th – 31st, 2014 Cowichan Valley welcomes new Kindergarten students for the 2014-‐2015 school year. Any child who will be five years of age on or before December 31, 2014, may register at their neighbourhood school. If you are unsure of your school, please refer to our website at www.sd79.bc.ca or contact 250-‐748-‐0321.

Parents or guardians, please bring a Canadian Birth Certificate, or Canadian passport and proof of residency. Any students without Canadian documents need to provide Customs and Immigration paperwork, passport and family work documents to the Principal of International Education at Cowichan Secondary School before registering at their neighbourhood school.

• Kindergarten registrations will be accepted from families that live within their neighbourhood school catchment area and from those with siblings presently attending with out-of- area approval.

• Full Day Kindergarten is offered at all School District 79 Elementary Schools.

• Any parent with questions about a full day kindergarten program should speak to the principal about their child’s needs.

• Any family wishing to register their child in a different school may apply to do so until May 30, 2014, using an out-of-attendance area request form available at the school. As per District Policy #3309, first preference for registrations will be given to those children who reside in the school catchment. For more details see our website at www.sd79.bc.ca

• New Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou families register at Palsson.

• French Immersion is offered at Ecole Mt Prevost Elementary School in Duncan and Ecole Cobble Hill Elementary School in Cobble Hill.

• New Thetis Island families register at Chemainus Elementary Community School.

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January 27 to 31, 2014.

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley), 2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X3

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French Immersion KindergartenKindergarten Open House

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Accepting Full Day Kindergarten and Grade One registrations for September 2014

School District 79 offers Full Day French Immersion Kindergarten in two schools:

South Zone: École Cobble Hill Elementary (K to grade 7)Central Zone: École Mount Prevost Elementary Elementary

(K to grade 7)Open House and Information Nights

For Parents:ÉCOLE COBBLE HILL ELEMENTARY: Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 PMÉCOLE MOUNT PREVOST ELEMENTARY: Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:00 PMFrench Immersion is: A free public education program, open to all families.A program specifically designed for parents who do not speak FrenchA program that allows a student to develop linguistic and cultural knowledge within an environment that supports a spirit of positive appreciation and respect.A program that includes many opportunities for parent involvement

For more information contact:École Mount Prevost Elementary:

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École Cobble Hill Elementary: 250-733-2307 Lise Pagé (Principal)


Don BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

Hockey was the unify-ing force for a post-Christmas

Play It Forward Peewee C hockey tournament at Fuller Lake Arena.

The tournament was held as a tribute to young Caleb Kroffat, who died suddenly Nov. 8.

“I just thought it was a great tournament,’’ said Caleb’s dad Jason Krof-fat, a speedster during his playing days with the Cowichan Valley Capi-tals of the B.C. Hockey League.

The tournament went far beyond the results, the simple wins and losses or goals for and against.

“The tournament was all about giving,’’ said

Kroffat. “It was nice.’’One of the great

gestures made was a donation given to the SPCA in the name of the players chosen MVPs in each game and in honour of Caleb.

“My son Caleb was an animal lover,’’ said Jason Kroffat. “That part was nice.

“It was a tournament just for fun and every-body to be together.’’

Baskets were also set up in the arena for members of each team to bring non-perishable food items for the Cowichan Valley Basket Society.

The 10 teams that took part included Caleb’s own Cowichan Valley Winterhawks.

The Fuller Lake C4 Crushers made the final against an all-girls’ peewee team from Kerry Park that wound up win-ning it.

Other squads from the Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Victoria participated.

There was another great memento given to all the players in the tournament.

“Every kid in the tour-nament got a shirt that has a hockey player on the front,’’ said Kroffat. “It says Play It Forward for the tournament.’’

Also on the front was a tribute to Caleb Kroffat No. 10 and below that Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey with the dates Dec. 27 and 28.

Volunteers sold 50-50 tickets at every game, with the proceeds going to the Kroffat family.

The central theme of giving back to others was embraced by everyone.

Andrew LeongTrent Dunlop of the Cowichan Valley Winterhawks Peewee C2 and Liam Woods of Nanaimo Clippers Peewee C collide, above. Below, Jason Fisher, Keagan Fairbrother, and Dustin Geanson-Davidson of the host Cowichan Valley Storm Peewee C team, with some of the food collected for the food bank.

Play It Forward: No. 10 for the Duncan Winterhawks remembered with a unique format of giving revolving around hockey

Sevens players bound for VegasDon BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

B.C. Rugby Union teams heading to the Las Vegas high school sevens later this month are heavily stocked with Cowichan players.

And the B.C. U18 girls’ provincial team for the tournament even has Cowichan’s

Brad Skene as head coach.The 12-player roster includes: Cowichan Secondary’s

Adrienne Saari and Hannah Morten; Ciel Arbour-Boehme of Brentwood College; and Shawnigan Lake School grad Nicole Crowley of UVic. Arbour-Boehme, Crowley and Saari are returnees from last year’s team.

The coaching staff held selection trials in December and a training camp in Duncan last weekend.

“Most of our players have been in pressure playoff situations and have responded with strong perfor-mances,’’ said Skene in a release.

On the boys’ side, the pool of players for two elite U18 teams includes: Shawnigan Lake School’s Tyler Beselt, Marshall Fremlin, Michael Henderson and Wesley Wong. Beselt and Henderson are home-grown valley products from Shawnigan and Duncan, respec-tively.

The U17 team roster features returnee George Barton of Shawnigan Lake School and Brentwood College’s Aaron Hersant from Victoria.

There are 10 returning boys’ players when the pro-gram made the elite and open division finals.

Cream of the crop: Boys’ and girls’ rugby squads loaded with Cowichan talent

Tournament a salute to Caleb Kroffat

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The Craig family experienced some significant wins, but also an unfortunate loss during the

Duncan Curling Club’s men’s bonspiel.

Veteran Wes Craig won the A event with his playdown rink of Blair Cusack, Tony Anslow and Kevin Britt.

Craig’s son Miles Craig was on the team that captured the C event title with Chris Waters, Eric Dellebuur and Brady

Barham. The rink was entered under Waters’ name, but he played third and Craig threw skip rocks.

“We just put the team in at the last minute,’’ said Craig.

It turned out to be a winning combination with a tight 5-4 win in the C final while Wes Craig took top honours overall with a victory in the A final over Ken Percival.

Sometime during the wind-up to the bonspiel, Miles Craig had his backpack stolen from the changeroom that included his shoes and other equipment.

Craig is part of a B.C.

men’s curling championship qualifying team with Jason Montgomery, Jody Epp and Will Duggan and desperately needs his gear for that event in February.

Wes Craig said if someone has the backpack and simply returns it to the front of the curling rink, there will be no questions asked.

Meantime, in the D event, no one won and no one lost the final. That’s because Al Swanson and Gerald Poelman decided they were too tired and elected to split the honours.

The bonspiel had 24 entries.

Craig family takes two titles

Andrew LeongAim of the game is executed in different ways by Eric Dellebuur, above, of the Miles Craig team and Kevin Gard-ner during the men’s curling bonspiel at the Glen Harper Curling Centre. Craig won over the Gardner family team 6-1.

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The Dunca-nettes were on The Edge of Glory doing their

Lady Gaga tribute dur-ing the B.C. and Yukon synchronized skating championships in Surrey Saturday.

The girls ended up placing fourth out of five teams in the Juvenile Division with a huge age discrepancy from the others.

“It’s a step up for them,’’ said coach Lor-raine Francisty. “They hadn’t competed at this level. A lot of the other girls are older.’’

The Duncanettes ranged from nine to 12 years of age. Members of other teams had skat-ers up to 14, almost 15.

“They’re a new team but I had a lot of skaters who were overage so I had to move them up,’’ said Francisty.

All the skaters are from Duncan except Fuller Lake’s Nora Goeschick and Emily Vaughan from Lake Cowichan.

The Duncanettes scored 21.80 points after skating their routine twice.

“They skated well both skates,’’ said Francisty. “The second skate was much better. They just didn’t get the points because of unison.’’

Francisty started the team in September and made all the costumes.

The Duncanettes did extremely well for such a young team in the Juvenile division of the B.C. and Yukon section of the provincial synchronized skat-ing championships. Team members, front row from left, include: Rylee Smith, Grace Haugen, Ryley MacDonald, Drew Kuipers, DelRae Ol-son. Back: Leva Schneider, Haley Dragicevich, Nora Goe-schick, Hannah Kushner, Emily Vaughan, Jenna Batty, Sophia Hodgins. Sonja McCormack was also part of the team but unable to attend. Below, the girls perfected their routine at Cowichan Arena in a practice session before the champion-ships, with Batty at the centre, Vaughan, left, and Kushner, right.

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remind you to set realistic goals, not make too many resolutions and set a deadline to achieve those goals. Writing them down so you can see them every day is another good idea. Good luck!

One other suggestion that helps us reach our health goals is to have a friend to support you in your resolve. Friends can be a great help in maintaining your motivation.

If you are one of those people who always puts off seeing your doctor for a check-up, do it now. It’s human nature to shrug off a little health problem thinking it will go away soon and you don’t want to bother the doctor about “every little thing” but it could be the start of a big thing. Make that appointment soon.

Another idea that helps your doctor during these check-ups is to be familiar with your family history. Take time to look into what your close relatives’ health was like and what they may have died from. Some diseases are hereditary and knowing your family health history will help your doctor help you.

Pharmacists are a great resource you can use on your path to good health. We’d be happy to help you with your health goals. Have a happy and healthy New Year!

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The Selkirk Recycling Cowichan Valley Peewee Tier

1 Capitals have been building toward this for a while.

The Caps have already achieved considerable success this season but furthered their cause even more by winning the Platinum Tier in the 55th-annual Chilliwack Peewee Hockey Jam-boree.

The championship game pitted Cowichan against arch-rival Na-naimo in an all-island battle and the Caps prevailed 5-2.

Kahlil Fontana had the hot hand offensively with three goals. Corson Hopwo and Luc Wilson each collected a goal and an assist.

The tournament also began with an all-island meeting against the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies and the Caps took it 5-1 on

the strength of great forechecking from Mar-cus Steen, Daniel Larson and Owen Easton.

Hopwo bagged a couple of goals while Jo Jo Tanaka-Campbell picked up a goal and two assists.

Ty Brant recorded an assist and was player of the game for a gritty performance on defence.

The Caps kept the goals against down again in the second game and won 4-1 over the Ridge Meadows Rustlers.

Wilson notched a pair of goals and added an assist to lead the offense. Kabore Dunn and Brant each had a goal from the back end.

Goalie Sacha Rouselle made 21 saves and was named top player of the game for his efforts.

Round robin play ended against the Kelowna Rockets. The Caps jumped out to an early lead and eventu-ally defeated the highly-regarded interior squad 6-3.

The Caps were outshot

17-2 in the third period, but goalie Will Gurski stood up to the chal-lenge.

Three goals and an as-sist by Cody Shepheard led to his selection as player of the game. Two goals by Tanaka-Camp-bell and three assists from Hopwo made them forces in the game.

The quarterfinal match with the Surrey Thun-der brought the Caps a lopsided 9-3 victory.

Easton made his pres-ence felt with a goal and two assists for player of the game honours.

Wilson fired a hat trick, Cody Stockton was +4 and earned two assists and Fontana tallied two goals and one assist.

That win sent the Caps into a semifinal rematch

against Kelowna.The exciting game went

back and forth, with the Caps leading by two on goals by Isaac Leik and Easton, before Kelowna came back to tie it and force sudden-death overtime.

Nothing was settled and the game went to a shootout for a decision.

Shepheard scored the only goal of the shoot-out to give the Caps the win while Gurski stopped all three shots

he faced and won player of the game honours.

The Caps had the lead-ing goaltending tandem of Rouselle and Gurski and winners of the Rob-bie Tallas award with a combined save percent-age of .902 and goals against average of 2.00.

Cowichan has much more in store with league play against Victoria Racquet Club and the Nanaimo Clippers be-fore heading to Phoenix for a tournament.


The mood remains upbeat for the Cowichan Thunderbirds’ senior boys basketball team, even though victories are proving elusive.

“We’re starting to come around now,’’ said the T-Birds’ Josh Charles. “It’s still

tough losing. We know we’re getting better. We’ve just got to start to pick it up a little more.’’

The T-Birds returned from the Christmas break at the St. Michael’s University School tournament and finished sixth after a win and three losses.

Cowichan lost its opening game in Pool A of the eight-team event 66-58 to host SMUS despite 26 points from Charles. Travis McDonald added 15.

Claremont handed Cowichan a 74-52 loss in the second game of the day. Charles had 18 points and McDonald contributed 14.

The final pool game was against Sheldon Williams and Cowichan prevailed 59-42 with Charles scoring 15 and McDonald 13.

The playoff round pitted the T-Birds against Lambrick Park and they lost 69-61 despite another 29 points from Charles. Jordy Frost reached double figures with 10.

Charles was selected Cowichan’s top player of the tournament.

It was a similar story for the T-Birds before Christ-mas when they finished 1-2 in the Gary Taylor Classic at Oak Bay. Cowichan fell 73-59 to eventual cham-pion M.E.I. and 57-50 to St. Michael’s before beating Lambrick 69-54.

Bill StocktonHappy group of Cowichan Peewee Capitals’ team members celebrate a successful conclusion to top-notch play at a Chilliwack hockey tournament.

Platinum perfection: Cowichan peewees put on a show at jamboree

Boys’ basketball: Tournament wins elusive

Caps conquer mighty foesat Chilliwack

T-Birds trying for consistency

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Hajer Mount Brenton’s new pro under the Monaghan Golf inc. teamGot a sports story?email [email protected] 250-856-0045 Monaghan Golf has taken over the op-

eration of the Mount Brenton Golf Club pro shop, with Andrew Hajer assuming the role of head professional.

“We are very excited about the op-portunity to work with the members and visitors at Mount Brenton to provide an outstanding golf experience,’’ said

Monaghan Golf Inc. president Tom Monaghan in a news release. “The club has a strong tradition of excellence and is a fantastic layout. We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding service and make improvements to the overall golf experience.’’

Hajer is the former associate profes-

sional at Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsaw-wassen. He was the 2012 Professional Golfers’ Association of B.C. Junior Golf Leader of the Year.

Hajer will be supported by Jan Best, a PGA of Canada assistant professional.

“We’ve already made some renova-tions to the golf shop,’’ noted Hajer.

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