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Three-alarm blaze rocks Chemainus manufacturing plant Still operating: Fire rattles mural town industrial trailermaking business Peter W. Rusland

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rofab Manufacturing Ltd. is down but de¿nitely not out of keeping staffers working and customers happy after Sunday’s smoke-¿lled ¿re.

“We’re still operating, and will have another shop available as of Wednesday,” Profab’s Janice Gowanlock said of her 22 workers’ temporary space at 3315 Smiley Rd., Chemainus.

“We’re doing our best to keep everyone working.”

While staff continue building Profab’s various log-truck trailers and industrial-transport trailers, investigation continues by Rob Clark, assistant to the ¿re commissioner, into how and where the blaze started at around 8 a.m.

Sunday.

He was unavailable for comment by deadline Tuesday.

Smoke in Profab’s insured metal building at 3128 Hope Place was spotted by someone at a neighbouring business, and 911 was called.

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Chemainus ÄreÄghters donned oxygen tanks to snuff Sunday’s smokey Äre at Profab Manufacturing Ltd. near Mural Town. was pretty gut-wrenching seeing a block-long line of ¿re engines and ambulances,” Gowanlock said, relieved no one was injured in the blaze fought

by Chemainus, Crofton and Ladysmith crews.

Damage basically involved mechanics’ tools, welding equipment and other gear inside Profab’s building, while property in the yard was unscathed, she explained.

Owner Jason LeRoy plans to renovate and reopen his scorched building, given insurance nods, Gowanlock explained.

Chemainus ¿re hall was backed by Crofton hall’s tanker truck, plus a ladder rig from Ladysmith’s ¿re hall.

Al Irwin, Chemainus hall’s deputy chief, declined to comment about

the blaze’s cause, and extent of damage.

Profab was established in 1996 when local loggers found no one made a log trailer that would hold up to rugged conditions of B.C.’s coastal terrain, states the ¿rm’s website.

“Profab Manufacturing proved to be so successful in meeting these needs, that requests began to Àow in for other custom-built trailers. Since that time, Profab has expanded its manufacturing abilities into other classi¿cations of industrial transport trailers.”

Gowanlock praised local support for her ¿re-ravaged ¿rm.

“There’s been an incredible outpouring of help from neighbouring companies around here.”

Profab can be called at 250-416-0212.

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Nora Arajs (left), Doug Marsh, Rick Henry and Pat Amos help open Cowichan Green Community’s Phoenix Edible Garden Dec. 21 at CGC’s headquarters at downtown’s Phoenix Station Motor Inn. Arajs designed this garden and a shade version; Marsh and Henry built the cedar arbour (above), and Amos built a cob bench. It’s part of a CGC plan to buy and revitalize the hotel. For more, see page 10.

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The scene shifted to Shawnigan Lake School’s Marion Hall Sunday for the fifthannual Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Youth Athlete of the Year luncheon.

Shawnigan Lake School supplied the venue and provided the meal for all the top 20 valley youth athletes, their families and invited guests.

The gathering was a who’s who of not only valley coaches and sports personalities, but there was plenty of island-wide representation.

People like John May travelled from Black Creek to see the track athletes he coaches honoured.

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Olympians make an impression on youth athletes What it takes: Hilary Stellingwerff and Kyle Hamilton talk about their incredible experiences at the top levels of competition Don Bodger

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wo Olympians are always better than one.

For the second straight year, the News Leader Pictorial enlisted two Olympic athletes — one retired from competition and the other still going — for its ¿fth-annual Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete of the Year awards luncheon Sunday at Shawnigan Lake School.

Rower Kyle Hamilton and track and ¿eld’s Hilary Stellingwerff provided the top 20 athletes — made up of eight from Cowichan Secondary School, ¿ve from Frances Kelsey, three from Brentwood College, two from Shawnigan Lake School and one each from Quamichan Middle School, Claremont and Duncan Christian School — with plenty of insight into what it takes to become an Olympic athlete and what the experience is like when you get there.

Other Olympians have done the same with the top valley youth athletes in previous years since the luncheon started.

Rower Jon Beare was the guest speaker in 2009, fresh from an Olympic bronze medal win in Beijing. Swimmer Ryan Cochrane was up next in 2010 after returning from Beijing with a bronze and then Paralympian Tony Theriault gave an amazing account of his trials and tribulations in 2011.

Last year’s event at Duncan Meadows Golf Course featured two Olympian guest speakers for the ¿rst time — former valley Youth Athlete of the Year winner

Andrew Leong

and national women’s soccer team member Emily Zurrer, and ¿eld hockey player turned Olympic rower Anna-Marie de Zwager.

The underlying messages conveyed by Hamilton and Stellingwerff during their addresses to the group revolved around overcoming adversity.

Both have experienced plenty of that during their careers, but it’s how you deal with it that makes

the difference.

Hamilton, who rowed with the Canadian men’s eight, made reference to the 2004 Olympics in Athens when the crew was coming off back-to-back world championships but suffered what he called a “massive collapse.’’

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Stellingwerff spoke of other Hamilton said his crew started Getting there was quite a battle adversities she has encountered to redeem itself with the 2007 for Stellingwerff. She was ill and wanted the young athletes to world championship en route to going into Olympic qualifyunderstand things don’t always the 2008 gold medal in Beijing. ing — literally puking her guts go well.

“I’ll never forget crossing that out — and didn’t think she’d “You have things where you line and having that feeling of make it. don’t make it and you go, ‘Man, ¿nally reaching that big goal and “I told my manager to scratch was I as good as I thought I the joy and relief of not blowing me,’’ she said. was?’’’ it,’’ he said.

But Stellingwerff was already As much as the young athletes Standing on the podium while in Rome, Italy for the qualifying were enthralled with the guest the anthem was playing was an anyway so her manager talked speakers, it worked the other incredible experience, Hamilton her into entering. She quali¿ed. way. Stellingwerff said she’ll said.

Once she got to the Olympics, be following the progress of the “I can remember thinking “it was like another step up,’’ valley’s young athletes now that about everything that went into said Stellingwerff, “because the she knows them. that medal — all the work, all Olympics is every four years. It “It’s such a great event for the sweat, all the focus.’’ was truly one championship I young kids to be recognized Stellingwerff, 31, who’s from hadn’t done and the biggest one. for that,’’ she said. “I’m in the Sarnia, Ont., spent ¿ve years in “Being there, I had to go into later part of my career and I’m Switzerland before coming to professional mode and not be too thinking of coaching in the Victoria where she now trains. overwhelmed. Once I was in the future. I was really interested in She made her Olympic debut in zone and I was on the track, it their stories and all their different London in 2012 and placed 16th was so much fun to be honest.’’ paths.’’

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This is the idea special guest speaker White Rock MLA and Parliamentary Secretary for Non-Pro¿t Partnerships Gordon Hogg encouraged a group of local leaders to explore during a recent Board Meets Board meeting.

Board Meets Board is a local non-pro¿t group of social-service agency members who meet regularly to talk about common issues facing all agencies and to work together to ¿nd solutions. The group has been active for two years.

Hogg was invited to speak about social innovation, which Leslie Welin, president of the Clements Centre, de¿nes the following way: “It’s about ¿nding creative ways to address complex social issues. If you have something like poverty, there are so many factors that contribute

White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg encouraged valley leaders to build on their strengths at a recent meeting focused on the topic of Social Innovation. to poverty. There are no easy solutions. The idea of social innovation is to get business, government and the social sector to work as partners.”

This approach isn’t new to Canada. Hogg shared examples of different social innovation approaches that are employed in other parts of the world. One of the main lessons is to seek funding in a co-ordinated way.

“We want to bring people together to deal with dif¿cult issues rather than in

silos, and to seek funding more along those lines,” Welin said,.

The intention of Board Meets Board is to bring directors together to identify common strengths and determine how they can collaborate to better serve the needs of the Cowichan Valley’s vulnerable people. She cited an example speci¿c to the Cowichan Valley.

“Thrity-three percent of kids in kindergarten are experiencing dif¿culty in social and emotional development. This affects kids in

all socio-economic groups.

We’re seeing increases in number of working folks having to go to food banks.”

Welin anticipates that by combining the efforts of all social service agencies, funding can be directed more effectively than it is now. Welin is regional lead for the Board Voice Society of B.C., a group that advocates on behalf of communitylevel Board Meets Board groups to the provincial government.

“The whole intent is to bring local governors together and hear what their challenges and concerns are, ¿nd out what they can learn from one another and to reÀect these needs at the provincial level. The society asks board directors to bring concerns forward because sometimes it’s dif¿cult for individual agencies to do so. We bring these common concerns to the government.”

Board Meets Board will meet again in February. For more information, contact Welin at board@clementscentre.org.

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B.C.’s municipal auditor-general gets K.W. DOORS & WINDOWS tepid welcome from Cowichan mayors Since 1976

Government watchdog: Ruta could be used by Duncan and North Cowichan to ďŹ nd and ďŹ x pesky spending waste Peter W. Rusland

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owichan mayors were cautiously optimistic B.C.’s new local government auditorgeneral will help snuff waste spending in stuff such as garbage collection, stafÂżng and roadwork to sewer projects and buying vehicles. “I suppose having more of that accountability is useful,â€? Duncan Mayor Phil Kent said of Basia Ruta’s duties starting in January. “I’m not sure of the mechanism the province has chosen to do it. I thought it would be a better tactic to have performance audits done where everyone would take on responsibility through their auditing processes — that would be more streamlined.â€?

Jon Lefebure, North Cowichan’s mayor, was also upbeat about Victoria’s auditing of cities and regional boards to boost buck efÂżciencies. “I think it has potential to be good for any municipality,â€? he said of Ruta, who’ll earn about $200,000 a year.

He also believed Ruta couldn’t order council to, for instance, cut Crofton mill’s taxes. “That’s separate from the A.G. In that case, the courts said our tax rates for the mill seem unfairly high, but we do have the right to set rates as we see Âżt,â€? Lefebure said, stressing Ruta’s role is reviewing local spending. “It’s meant to make recommendations to municipalities about where they can improve their performance. My understanding is you can request an audit, but

Phil Kent is lukewarm about the province’s decision to create the position of municipal auditor.

I’m not sure who’ll pay for her to look at your operation, in terms of ef¿ciency.�

If Victoria pays, more local governments will sign on, he said, noting North Cowichan’s benchmarking studies could point to places for money-saving AG audits. “It’s a sort of performance audit.

These audits aren’t cheap.�

Premier Christy Clark has promised there would be no costs passed to local governments to run Ruta’s of¿ce.

Ruta’s department will work with

$1.18 million in annual salaries and beneÂżts. There is also $1.42 million for operating expenses, travel, information systems, and corporate services, plus $300,000 for other bills.

The new AG’s post caused a stir among local politicians, fearing bureaucracy, when Clark made it part of her leadership bid for B.C.’s Liberal Party, he noted. “Her platform promised to expand the provincial auditor-general’s ofÂżce to include a municipal auditor, and to review the municipal taxation formula.â€?

Kent hoped the new layer of bureaucracy is worth the cost. “It’s unclear what the government was looking for. They say they wouldn’t audit policies or redo decisions, so I’m not sure,� he said, reckoning random audits could help ferret waste. “The Island Coastal Economic Trust was audited. Those are good things,� said Kent, noting Duncan’s books are audited annually. “We’ll see. It’ll take a few years to see if there are things we can improve on. It’s probably useful.�

Kent said Ruta’s staff may root out best practices for all city councils to follow.

Lefebure said his council might request auditing by Ruta, though North Cowichan staff is already doing benchmark probes to lift lids on spending waste. “Take garbage collection.

We look at cost per person and compare that with other similarsize municipalities and see how we’re doing. If a red Àag comes up and service is costing us more than other municipalities, that would be the kind of thing we’d want to do further review on — and if we can get some help from a provincial auditor, we might take it.�

Lefebure was unaware of any areas of taxpayer waste. “If there was one, we’d be on it like a shot. That’s the purpose of benchmarking, in case we missed one.�

Ruta has worked in the federal Auditor General’s of¿ce, as Environment Canada’s chief ¿nancial of¿cer, plus in private practice auditing local government, hospital and community organizations.

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abour strife at VIU is over, for now.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s due to Victoria inking a fouryear, ratiÂżed contract with its unionized support staff at Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus, and VIUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other sites.

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The settlement includes zero wage increases in the Âżrst two years, and four 1% raises in the Âżnal two years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; effective Dec. 1, 2012; March 1, 2013; July 1, 2013; and April 1, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for a total increase of

4% by dealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This agreement provides a fair wage increase and other improvements for our support-staff employees, while also ensuring our budget remains balanced and prudent,â&#x20AC;? said Ralph Nilson, VIU president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through this settlement, we are not only supporting the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooperative gains mandate but investing in our most valuable asset: our people.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The commitment, professionalism and solidar-

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VIU brass told the News Leader Pictorial those two days of cancelled classes have been made up.

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A proper thank you as we dive into 2013 In gratitude: to those connecting the community

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omehow the end of 2013 escaped us without a proper list of thank-yous to those who make it their mission to give you something interesting and useful to read.

But there is no time like the present.

At the moment “us” is the newsroom staff of John McKinley, Peter W. Rusland, Don Bodger and Andrew Leong. We are the ones who take the lead when it comes to bringing you the news and views of the Cowichan community.

But we would not be able to do it without the help of a lot of important people.

Right off the bat we’d like to thank our new stable of columnists. Longtime historical writer Ann Andersen remained A lot of peoweekly staple in 2012, but political ple contribute awriter Pat Hrushowy eased back from his weekly contribution to ¿ling one to bringing column a month. And he was joined on you the news our editorial page by a half-dozen new voices: Maeve Maguire, Paul Fletcher, Ashley Degraaf, Rob Douglas, Aaron Bichard and Jay Siska.

The result was a varied group of interests and perspectives we think served the community very well in their role of thoughtprovokers. We’re grateful for their contributions.

Then there are the regular contributors, who have been with us for years: the folks at Volume One Bookstores, who keep you abreast of what locals are reading; the people at SunFM who contribute a weekly look at the valley’s most-requested songs; the staff at Pioneer’s Video, who supply a list of what movies are hot; and of course, our longtime cartoonists, Rob Kernachan and Ted Zemek.

And ¿nally, our readers, for caring about their community, for staying engaged and for keeping their doors open and their tips coming. With Twitter and Facebook playing increasingly important roles, it is easier than ever to play a part in the circle of information keeping our community connected.

Thank you for playing your role.

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like As we emerge from holiday sloth to the cold dreary slog of January and February, how about a big round of applause for all those committed to driving forward?

The New Year is supposed to be a time of renewal, but for many it can be a time best described as “waiting for the sun.”

Don’t wait. Follow those leaders and start making spring bloom.

The sports day attire of John McKinley, left and Don Bodger was as close NHL hockey got to the valley this fall.

We like our NHL hockey as much as the next person, but was any one else a little annoyed with the breathless coverage counting down the end of the lockout this weekend?

Like many Canadians, we adopted a “call us when it’s over” approach to the work stoppage for the professional version of Canada’s national sport.

Instead we got hours of reporters saying “there’s no news yet.”

Year one ends with commitment to a balancing act Ashley Degraaf

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made it through my ¿rst year as a mom.

And I still have all my hair, grey or not.

And as I prepare to return to my post as a reporter at the News Leader Pictorial, I can’t help but reÀect and air my thoughts and discoveries through my maternity leave and ¿rst year as a momma.

“I will have authorLooking at the columns I wrote sure ity as a mom at the helps to see what same I will have fun kind of mom I have become. with Jack.”

And as the author Pamela Druckerman concludes in her book Bringing up Bebe, a book I clung to as if it were a mommy bible, a mistake I won’t make,

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as many ¿rst-time moms often do, is making my child my only existence. *** Being given space to talk about my experiences in columns was a godsend.

My debut piece on surviving the ¿rst three months is a great example of how I managed to get so many more grey hairs than I already had.

My bit on my ¿rst girl’s night on the town said yes it’s OK and actually a really good thing to have a separate life from being a mom.

I’ve always been a ¿t and healthy kind of gal and you saw that in my piece about losing my jelly belly. I’ve also always been competitive and that’s clear in my teething battle column.

I’m sensitive to the idea of going green, but I still wouldn’t eat my own placenta.

I’m aware of positive inÀuences and Jack and I are still grooving to good tunes and working on that love of music.

I’m not shy to talk about my choice not to breastfeed and I’m also aware of my mommy

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faults, like too much information on the nitty gritty of labour and lastly being too paranoid about hazards along the way. *** Becoming a mom is a trip and a half.

There are fender benders, bumpy roads, roadblocks and detours.

But reading Druckerman’s journey through mommy-hood in Bringing up Bebe made for many ‘I get it’ and ‘Hallelujah’ moments for me. And, if I’m sticking with the trip theme, many free tows and courtesy cars.

“You need a very different view of what a child actually is,” she explains in her personal memoir which focuses on why parents in Paris are so different than her mommy friends in the States.

“The French have managed to be involved without becoming obsessive. They assume that even good parents aren’t at the constant service

of their children, and that there’s no need to feel guilty about this.”

I whole-heartedly agree.

I will have authority as a mom at the same I will have fun with Jack.

I will have ‘me’ time just as much as I pour my love into everything about my son.

It’s all about balance baby.

I am a mom, but I’m also a wife, owner of an extremely spoiled dog, a friend, writer, lover of taking photos, walking, hiking, yoga and pedicures.

Ashley Degraaf is also a News Leader Pictorial reporter who returns to her regular duties Monday as she returns from a year on maternity leave.

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When should hikers and skiers have to pay their rescue costs?

“If you don’t go out prepared, your rescue costs should be your problem. But if you get caught in an avalanche, that’s different; an accident is an accident.”

“When it’s proven they neglected their own safety.”

Shad Dolan, Cowichan Bay

Jade Lyf, Duncan

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.

Showering New Year’s baby with gifts a tradition worth having

Dear editor Well, the New Year’s baby has been born and while Àashes popped and reporters circled with fury to report this baby’s birth, I was shocked to learn not one business in all the Cowichan Valley did anything to welcome the new baby or its parents. I grew up on Vancouver Island and every year, even as a teenager, I remember seeing announcements and ads about all the great new things the baby and parents would receive. I had no idea businesses no longer participated. I was excited to learn that my friends were the proud grandparents and made a comment about all the wonderful things their daughter would receive, only to be told that there was no gift bundle.

I ¿nd it very shameful of businesses. How much would it hurt to give a little something?

A free dinner, a box of diapers, a baby blanket?

Believe it or not, old moms like me looked forward to the new baby and its parents receiving wonderful, useful and helpful gifts. I understand the economy is in a bit of a slump, and yes, there are bigger problems in the world, but little things like this are disappearing. As much as ringing in the new year is an age-old tradition, so should the gift bundle for the ¿rst-born New Year’s baby remain a tradition also!

Julie Wilson comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Wayward hikers need to be more responsible for their actions

Dear editor Regarding the hikers rescued from Maple Mountain. Leaving from Maple Bay to Crofton at 3 p.m. on one of the shortest days of the year is stupidity, unless of course they were prepared to hike at night. They should reimburse the taxpayers but it would probably bankrupt them. Cormorants are very expensive to operate and maintain. And on another note, CF Search and Rescue from Comox is not even liable to search for hikers. Its mandate includes maritime rescues and downed aircraft, not stupid, poorly prepared hikers. Try taking a sweater and a map next time and quit sticking your hands in the taxpayer’s wallet. A little chilly overnight? Keep walking. Still cold?

Walk faster.

Jake Olafsen comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

We asked you: “Do you make New Year’s resolutions?”

You answered: (44 votes)

86 per cent NO

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Your need-to-know lesson in AAP 101 In my opinion: Every valley resident needs to be aware of this process

W Andrew Leong

Jens Barsballe, of Beechwood Tree Services, volunteered his time chipping Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 5 outside the Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot. More than $500 was raised from the two-day event. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cowichan Valley for access to emergency services. But John Since when is $650,000 ‘most’ of Koury labelled those wanting more time to be anti-development. Huh? Would the purpose of $1.3 million? the road be for safety or for development? Big Dear editor difference. By calling the opponents of the road A question for CVRD Chairman Rob anti-development, he is implying the commuHutchins to answer is how he sees most of nity has a responsibility to ful¿ll the dreams of the $1.3 million spent on the ECO Depot will any developer that comes along. In this he is be recovered by the sale of the site, when the mistaken and doesn’t ¿rmly understand the role original purchase price was half that amount of the council. It is the responsibility of council and we are in a declining market. Perhaps Mr. to represent the community, and it’s the role of Hutchins’ interpretation of the de¿nition of “most” is like his interpretation of the de¿nition the community to envision what kind of place the citizen-residents want to live in, whether of “utility.” that includes development or not. If the comDara Quast munity doesn’t get involved in this discussion, comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com the developers surely will and will inÀuence council’s decisions to bene¿t themselves. I Who will be accountable for this? have no objection to them being represented, Dear editor but they shouldn’t be the only ones.

Regarding the ECO Depot court ruling The building of the road would be partially against the CVRD, I wonder why no one gets paid for by selling nearby parcels of municipal ¿red anymore. In my world that still exists. forest. Am I wrong to assume that those lands, Brian Clark once sold, would likely be clear-cut or heavily comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com developed? This would drastically change the nature of the peninsula and could undermine attractiveness and value of the properties More time for Stoney Hill a welcome the of those citizen-residents who petitioned for decision d the building of this road. Were they given that Dear D editor information when they chose?

I would like to applaud North Cowichan Questions can be manipulated in such a ccouncil for granting more time for community way as to elicit a desired response. It might be iinput regarding the proposed road into Maple interesting to see exactly what question these Bay Peninsula. I feel there remain many quesB citizen-residents responded to. I’m ashamed ttions and conÀicting signals that need to be and embarrassed to admit that I sat back and alrresolved before such a decision goes ahead. lowed the moonscape over Maple Bay to occur Apparently just over half of the citizen-resiwith nary an objection from me. But I wasn’t ddents (not including the North Cowich council the only one. ‘residents’) chose in favor of the road, and Cynthia Montgomery, Maple Bay ssome of those in support expressed the need Chair, Cowichan Valley Green Party

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ith apologies to those passionate, community-minded citizens who have fought against a few in the recent past, and know too well what they are, I will attempt to explain an alternate approval process.

Not to worry, I promise to keep the political gobbledy-gook lingo to a bare minimum. So, please keep reading, dear taxpayer. This is important.

The AAP has been in the news a lot lately. Two editorials, an opinion piece, numerous articles, letters, and full page ads have touched on the controversy surrounding this municipal procedure.

However, none of them actually explained what the heck an AAP is. During a recent discussion about AAP’s at a CVRD meeting, one director said “I think people understand it very well.”

Really? Maybe it’s just me but I think it’s closer to the truth to say possibly 80% of the John and Jane Doe’s of 123 Anywhere St. in Cowichan have no idea what this is. Neither did I until two years ago. I only found out due to a little altercation about a misplaced garbage site.

Here in a nutshell, is a very simpli¿ed version of the AAP: Let’s say local politicians need money or approval for something (street lights, ¿re trucks, tourism, swimming pool, ECO Depot). They put a notice in the papers (large and worded in legalese). If you don’t agree with their idea. you have approximately one month to get an “Electoral Response Form” from the CVRD of¿ce in Duncan, or print one off their website (cvrd.bc.ca), ¿ll it out correctly and mail it or drop it off to the CVRD. If less than 10% of affected taxpayers send in a form, the idea is approved and, if applicable, more of your money will be taken through property taxes to pay for it. The amount involved will be included in the AAP notice — so much per $100,000 assessed value. And there you have it, it’s that simple.

Except it isn’t, hence all the controversy. Since 2002 there have been 47 AAPs. Of these, six have been defeated by citizens voting against them.

Do all AAP’s raise your taxes? No. Do all AAP’s affect everyone in the entire CVRD? No, most are speci¿c to certain areas or even certain neighbourhoods. Do AAP’s resemble the now illegal “negative billing” technique? Yes. Is the CVRD obligated to use the AAP? Yes, it’s either that or a referendum vote. Unlike regular voting which is anonymous, you must include your name and address on the Electoral Response Form. Is your information con¿dential? Absolutely.

Can the CVRD make changes to make it easier for taxpayers to understand and participate in? Of course they can. Will they? Maybe. Hopefully.

I’m not an expert on municipal or regional affairs, just a busy working parent like most of you reading this.

The reality is, unless you have a problem with local government you tend to not pay attention to what’s going on. You should.

Ask 10 people you know what an alternate approval process is. If they give you a puzzled look and ask “alternative processed what?” please show them this letter. Then, in the future keep an eye on the local papers for large, fancy, outlined notices that start with the heading “Notice to electoral area ( _ ) of an alternate approval .....”

If they apply to you and you aren’t in favour get a response form and exercise your democratic right.

Barane McCartney is a Shawnigan Lake resident.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Something green ready to grow from the ashes of the old Phoenix Hotel Cowichan Green Community: buys building, plans sustainable operation Peter W. Rusland

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owntown’s landmark Phoenix Inn is rising again, this time under Cowichan Green Community’s ownership.

CGC spokeswoman Judy Stafford’s board says in a release the non-pro¿t, green group’s undisclosed offer to purchase the Phoenix Station Motor Inn was accepted by owners Edalca Ventures in December.

Subject-to clauses include ¿nancing and building inspections.

Now CGC folks want public ideas about making the Phoenix a green sparkplug for core growth and sustainability.

A community planning forum to brainstorm future uses of the inn’s land and buildings, at 360 Duncan St., is set for Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon in the Phoenix Pub. “The synergies are really profound,” Stafford said of the neighbourhood bragging the Duncan Garage and Community Farm Store, Charles Hoey Park, Cowichan Valley Museum, and the Mercury Theatre.

“It feels like we can do a lot with this (Phoenix) space that’s underutilized. The dream vision is to take a conventional building and add solar and many other things. We want people to share their ideas and get involved.”

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and hotel residents.

Stafford expected the liquor store to move and the pub to close and perhaps be converted into commercial or retail space.

“The hotel runs as usual until the end of June, then we’re hoping our (purchase) conditions will be met. “The plan is for the (20-room) upstairs to remain as affordable housing as longer-term rentals; the majority is rented out now.”

Board chairwoman Bev Suderman explained the decision to buy the struggling hotel came from CGC’s wish to see the site’s potential realized “for us, and for the sustainability movement.”

“We are looking forward to strengthening community and demonstrating socially innovative ideas, particularly around urban agriculture, environmental well-being, and ¿nancial sustainability for CGC,” she notes.

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inside from where the CGC christened its edible and shade gardens under a cedar arbour last month. CGC also seeks ground-Àoor tenants sharing the vision of a more sustainable city, say CGC brass.

They’re targeting a major February fundraising campaign supporting CGC’s purchase, and potential initiatives in the 22,000-square-foot facility.

“We can make this a demonstration site. There’s a hillside behind here where we want to put gardens,” Stafford said of the slope between the Phoenix and the Garage. “We could potentially have rooftop gardens — we’re looking at making this area more vibrant and safer by changing the energy and having community associated because lots of seniors don’t feel safe walking by here.”

Meanwhile, for the time being it is business as usual for Phoenix pub and liquor store patrons,

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Cowichan to the rescue Brent Winnitoy Elected As President of the Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada Andrew Leon Leong

Members off Cowichan Valley Search and Rescue gathered at Chemainus River Provincial Park in mid midDecember for a river rescue training exercise.

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Mr. Brent Winnitoy of Aquafun Family Pools & Spas Ltd, Duncan, B.C, has been elected as President of the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada for a one year term of office.

Mr. Winnitoy has been in the industry since 1988 and a member of the Council since 1992. He served as Vancouver Island chapter President for several years and as such was a member of the National Board. Aquafun Family Pools & Spas Ltd. is an award winning pool designer and builder operating in the Cowichan Valley.

Mr. Winnitoy has earned the Certified Building Professional level with the NSPI/APSP. The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada is a not for profit organization representing the interests of designers, builders, retailers,suppliers, distributors and service companies in the pool and spa sector.

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Gaud a lot of music

Staging something? email arts@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

ARTISTS

Rob McKenzie of valley folk-rock band Gaud performs at Duncan Garage Showroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric Kandy Kane Variety Show hosted by Bill Levity Dec. 23. Proceeds helped Meals on the Ground for local homeless folks.

Peter W. Rusland

Meet Cobble Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowgirl poet Will Rogers award winner: Mag Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant muse helps deďŹ ne western culture Peter W. Rusland

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ag Mawhinney canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really explain her fascination with the hard-bitten culture of the west.

She lets her pen do the talking in poetry and songs about cowboys, settlers, miners, trappers, loggers, ranchers and homesteaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something intangible; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just drawn to it.â&#x20AC;?

Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muse is heard and seen in her poetry book and CD Western Spirit that lassoed her 2012 Cowgirl Poet of the Year honours with the Will Rogers Award presented by Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy of Western Artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were 17 on the list and they picked me,â&#x20AC;? the Cobble Hill wordsmith said, yanking mufÂżns out of the oven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This award is based on my work.

The academy looks at how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re promoting the western genre, and western heritage,â&#x20AC;? the Duncan-born artist said of her award being presented in Texas in February.

Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going. Beside travel tabs, she just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travel much during winter.

Still, she was humbled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone got hold of my book

down there and Rick Huff of the Western Music Association reviewed it, and published it in Rope Burns newspaper in the states.â&#x20AC;?

Western Spirit follows her previous three books.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a collection of poems, photos and songs heard on a 13-track CD comprising eight artists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Canada and the U.S. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who created melodies for Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stirring lyrics.

She has plenty of fodder for imagery capturing the lonely, determined lifestyle of living and working on the land now, and more than a century ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How far west can you get?â&#x20AC;? she said of her Cowichan roots, that included Bliss Carmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poems as a kid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lived in Camp 6 Caycuse, and we lived in the Cariboo for awhile as my dad was a horse logger and homesteader,â&#x20AC;? said Mawhinney, 71. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met quite a few cowboys and ranchers, and went to ranches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I took up cowboy poetry.â&#x20AC;?

But Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work also puts plows, axes, and crops in her meaning of heritage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Western culture encompasses people who broke through into the land,â&#x20AC;? she said, citing Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.J. Smith among Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best poets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I call myself a western-roots poet.â&#x20AC;?

That label shows in some 100 poems, 37 songs, plus magazine and

Mag Mawhinney is Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowgirl poet, and the winner of the 2012 Will Rogers Award as the cowgirl poet of the year. short stories, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penned in the past 14-odd years.

While many see the west through Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lens or Yankee novels, Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work probes life in Alberta, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interior around Kamloops and Vernon, and in the Cariboo.

The far north too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Western Spirit has a picture of me sitting outside Robert Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sod cabin in Dawson City,â&#x20AC;? she said,

familiar with the legendary poetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spell in Cowichan.

When Mawhinneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muse speaks, she listens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just write about what I see; or perhaps about stories Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard. I write of personal experience a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My rhythm is very much like Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told by other poets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhyming poetryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been my favourite style, but the (Spirit) book

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has some free verse in it,â&#x20AC;? said the visual writer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say I have a real knack for making a poem come to life, so the person feels theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also involved; maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from experiences theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had.â&#x20AC;?

And most folks could write poetry too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not? All you have to do is want to write,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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On board with some good causes

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y the way, did you hear: • You may have heard of the Cowichan Hospital Foundation and all the good work it does to support the hospital. But there are real people making that happen. So thank you to: Brian Payne, Alison Taylor, Peter Leckie, Meryle Hilberry, Michael Allen, Bhajan (Pudge) Bawa, Tara Benham, Todd Blumel, Sherra Robson Collett, Darcia Doman, Jerry Doman, John Elzinga, Peter Fahey, Judy Hill, Norm Jackson, Denise McKinlay, Anne Pollack, Len Roy, Richard Sager, Betty Thompson, Donald Thomson and Daniel Varga. For more on its campaign to get a $1 million endoscopy suite for the hospital, call 250-701-0399.

• Also on the serving the community beat are the folks making up the board of the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society: president Mary Ann Deacon, past-president Sandra Sars¿eld; treasurer Jamie Goodman, secretary Dianne Whetstone and directors Nick diCarlo, Else Shandro, Ray Sapergia and Cory Towriss. They work hand-in-hand with staffers Dee Pope, Shelley Kuecks, Kathy Skovgaard, Jo Wright and Gretchen Hartley.

• MacDonald & Lawrence Timber Framing of Cobble Hill continues to gather applause for its work on restoring the Kinsol Trestle. This time it was the prestigious 2012 North American Wood

Valley people Name: Andrea Strachan Occupation: florist Age: timeless Hometown: Saskatoon If you get a chance go see: Les Miserables Right now I am reading: Beloved by Toni Morrison I’m listening to: Frank Ocean, Bon Iver, Royal Canadians At least once everyone should: listen to live music during Summerfest Most people don’t know I: used to be painfully shy Proudest or happiest moment: studying floral design in Europe Biggest fear: regret If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: host a giant waterfight in city square Before I die: Live an extraordinary life Words I live by: If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.

Design Awards Program handing out the honour.

• Vancouver Island University is set to launch North America’s ¿rst farm-to-plate professional culinary training course at Providence Farm. Chef instructor Allan Aikman will teach the fundamentals of professional cooking with the emphasis on fresh and local in February. For more, go to viu.ca/ culinary and click on Cowichan.

• The Chemainus Chamber of Commerce offers a warm welcome to the new Business Improvement Area president Doug Smith, who was spotted putting in a lot of hours prior to the holidays, meeting with as many people as possible.

• If you have a few hours to spare in the name of a good cause, you may want to give Bill Zylstra a call at 250-597-1488. Zylstra is the point man for the Jan. 27 Investors Walk for Memories and needs about 15 volunteers to make it happen. Funds raised help those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

• Five youths from Cowichan’s Youth Caregivers Program and its director, Dan Vaillancourt, gave testimony to a federal inquiry recently in Vancouver about the need to raise awareness and develop effective support for young people providing care for family members.

Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com.

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• • • LOOKING GOOD IN COWICHAN • • • • • • • • • • • • • Local health and beauty product manufacturer Wedderspoon Organic is once again collecting industry acclaim.

After winning the Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council’s innovation award inthe fall, the firm has been named one of the top

10 best small businesses in the province, as part of the Small Business B.C. Successful You Awards Contest. Wedderspoon is a finalist in all three award categories: Best Company, Best Community Impact and Best Employer. Winners will be announced on Feb. 28, in Vancouver.

Knitting it all together

Cover story Your guide to beating the winter blahs

Erdaine’s elegance: From Ladysmith, fresh, easy-to-wear and contemporary knits

page 16

Eliza Faulkner

special to the News Leader Pictorial

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or the community to thrive it’s imperative that one supports their locale. By shopping at community stores, buying local produce, and supporting ones neighbours, all of us will bene¿t from 100-mile consumption.

However, sartorially speaking, if your tastes aren’t akin to bamboo, feathers, or leg warmers (all of which are fabulous), then shopping for fashion made locally can be a stretch for your average clothes-horse.

Fortunately, it has come to our attention there is a lovely little knitwear brand called Erdaine based in thee Cowichan region’s north end, in Ladysmith.

And it’s cool. In fact, it’s really cool.

Made using the ¿nest Italian Merino wools and silks, s, Erdaine knits are lightweight, easy to wear, and could easily sitit next to h if nott any well established knitwear label and look just as fresh, more. For a locally produced garment, the prices are reasonable and range from $100 to $230. Stripes, jaquards, and silk/ wool mixes are all aspects of this brand, which really make it stand out and feel effortlessly contemporary.

Launched in 2009, designers Jenny and Yves started their brand in Vancouver. After training in knitwear in Germany, the duo moved from France to Canada to improve their English, and set up shop. After a year in Vancouver, Jenny and Yves moved oved to Ladysmith to set-up a home and stu and began selling their knit studio wa all over Canada. wares These T days, Erdaine is sold across the country, from B.C. to Quebec.

Locally, Lo you can ¿nd these luxurious sw sweaters at Prudence on Craig Street in Duncan, and at Not So Pretty in Vi Victoria.

JJenny and Yves work closely with ret retailers to produce beautiful garm ments their customers will love. Be su sure to visit their website and keep yo your eyes open for an online shop in the future.

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Beating the winter SADs Grey skies got you down: Here’s your checklist for beating the seasonal blahs Eliza Faulkner

special to the News Leader Pictorial

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he feeling may be familiar; the buzz of Christmas has ended, the New Year has been rung in, and January looms before you like that box of tangled Christmas lights did just a month earlier.

It’s time to hunker down, make yourself comfortable, and get out the woollies. For those of you who ¿nd it dif¿cult to get through yet another winter, here are some easy tips to help you combat the winter blues with style, grace, and a generally positive attitude: 1. Lighten Up

Light therapy is said to help immensely with the doldrums. This year give a ‘SAD’ lamp a try (SAD meaning Seasonal Affective Disorder). These ultra-bright lights will give you an immense burst of UV-like light (which can be so hard to ¿nd in these parts at this time of year). It may sound gimmicky but they really do work (I’ve tried!). You can ¿nd them online or at London Drugs and they range in size and price.

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warmth to every out¿t. Invest in wool socks, tops, and even underwear. Brands Australia and Ice Breaker offer like Emu Austral lightweight basics, which are perfect for layering on top of each other all winter long.

2. Get the Woollies Out. Don’t forget that the Cowichan Cowic Valley is full of Invest in wool sweaters, layering T’s, ’s, and incredibly talented knitters. C Check out Edie’s Knitting tights. Merino wool is the simplest way to add Room in Duncan or The Loom Loo at Whippletree for knit

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inspirations or visit Erdaine.com for local and beautifully made sweaters.

3. Help Yourself

The gurus tell us that winter is all about going ‘inward’ and exploring the ‘self’. If the typical ‘self-help’ book makes you squirm even in the slightest, give Danielle LaPorte’s The Firestarter Sessions a chance. more on page 17

Eliza Faulkner

Here are just a few things that could help you survive the dreariest time of the year.

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• • • ISLAND STYLE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

In Your Fashion Meet: Carly Dame and Stacie Genereaux

Five steps to making it a happy winter from page 18

Filled with easy and unpretentious ways to ¿nd your creative genius, this is a fantastic book to get your inner furnace blazing.

If that doesn’t help, stop the navelgazing, grab your mat and head to town for some hot yoga. Station Street in Duncan is now home to two yoga studios — Bikrams and Harmony.

Both offer warm and inviting settings to get you all ¿red up from the inside.

Not going outside today? Try an online yoga/pilates/dance class on Myyogaonline.com.

4. Pick a Hobby.

Grab a sketchbook, pick up some felt pens, or dig out those knitting needles. What better way to spend

option especially in winter but why not take the sunshine with you in the form of a bright yellow jumper?

Buy one for your workmate so you can get a quick hit of colour therapy every time she walks by.

If bold basics aren’t for you, paint your nails in a colour that you love, or use brightly coloured note paper at work. Colour is hands down the easiest way to brighten one’s mood quickly and effectively.

This Janurary, turn on the SAD lamp, take up a new hobby, throw on a bright woolly jumper and indulge in the womb of the Canadian winter wonderland. Dare yourself to enjoy winter this year and maybe you’ll even look forward to the next one.

Happy Winter!

time indoors than by taking up an unexpected hobby.

There are hundreds to choose from; sewing, photography, jewellery making, tai-chi, puzzles, scrapbooking, card-making, learning a new language.

Who knows where it might lead — many of these ‘time-killers’ turn into life long passions or even successful businesses. Don’t know where to start? Check out Pinterest.com or Etsy.com for some effortless and crafty inspirations.

5. Go Technicolour

Get focused on staying warm and keeping things light by wearing bright colours and surrounding yourself with bright coloured objects.

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It may look like a moose, but it’s a snow sculpture done by Massey Nomura and Tim Friesen last month in Honeymoon Bay.

Art blooms in the snow Elodie Adams

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hey are friends who grew up together and sculpt together.

And last month, their rare form of artistic expression bloomed in the cold of winter in Honeymoon Bay. Tim Friesen and Massey Nomura have been making snow sculptures together for years.

Recently, Friesen settled in Lake Cowichan, where he has been coming for years to visit with his cousins Steve and Mona, who own Friesen’s Meats.

Nomura was visiting Friesen when the snow hit on Dec. 16. It was too much of a temptation for the two friends, and the next day they started work on a sculpture at the Friesen’s property in Honeymoon Bay. “We didn’t know what it was going to be when we started,” explained Friesen. “Then we found this rack in the back of my cousin’s place, and we decided to use it for the sculpture and make a moose. We thought it would be kind of funny, because there are no moose on the island.”

The technique Nomura uses for his ice sculptures is somewhat unusual because once it is built, they ¿nish it off by spraypainting the whole thing to make it more life-like.

“My buddy is pretty much the main talent in this thing,” said Friesen.

“He’s the real artist, I just help him with them.

We’ve been doing them for years.”

The two friends grew up in Ladner, and over the years, when there was a big snowfall, they would sculpt some objects out of snow. One year it was hot rods, and another year it was superheroes, Friesen said.

They have another project in mind, which veers from the current wildlife theme. Keep on the lookout for an octopus in the area when the snow falls in the new year.

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Cherry Point Artists Weekly Painting Sessions: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan, starting September 13. We welcome experienced and new artists. Call Janet at 259-2454438 or Sue at 250-743-4401.

Wednesday Rachael Cardiello and the Warm Electric Winter: Singer/ songwriter, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. $12 advance $15 door.

Cowichan Toastmasters #950: Are you looking for a social, enjoyable way to learn to speak in front of a group?

Toastmasters offers public speaking and leadership training at a reasonable cost. The club meets Wednesday nights at the Duncan Travelodge.

Call 250-743-9316 for more information, or visit the blog at http://cowichantoastmas-

Friday Peter W. Rusland

Guinean balafone master and storyteller Naby Camara, and guest percussionist Longevity John Falkner, perform during Camara’s visit to the Duncan Garage Showroom last month. ters950.wordpress.com.

Thursday Live Music in the Cowichan

Library: Beverley McKeen at 1:30 p.m.

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Ryan King & Company / The Small Town Villans: two musical acts where original is the norm. 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. $12 advance $15 door.

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4 p.m. at Gallowglass Books 7-225 Canada Ave. Learn Basic Digital Camera Operations for Free: With professional photographer Phil Walmsley, 10 to 3 p.m. in Duncan. To sign up, visit http:// islandphotography.ca Cowichan Folk Guild Coffee House: Open stage, coffee, tea and goodies, 6:30 p.m. at Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., CFG Members by donation; $7 public.

Vance Driver Dubstep Dance Extravaganza: becoming a monthly event; these guys will blow your mind with their dancing. 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St, $10 door.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of DOROTHY JEAN CHAPMAN, Deceased.

Date of death: August 31, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having a claim against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executrix, JEAN ISABEL SWANN c/o her solicitor, MICHAEL G. COLEMAN, Q.C. of the ďŹ rm of COLEMAN FRASER WHITTOME LEHAN, Barristers and Solicitors, 202 - 58 Station Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1M4, (Telephone 250-7481013) on or before January 15, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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BRUNNER, Ernest Otto Sept 8, 1927 - Dec 29, 2012 Born in Calgary AB, our loving father passed away peacefully, Dec. 29, 2012 in Victoria, BC. Ernie was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Greta Jane Brunner. He is survived by his daughters Dana Wiebe, Wendy Hawes (Greg Haller) and Deborah BrunnerWalker (Doug), and his many grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and grand-dogs. He is also survived by his loving companion of the last several years, Arleen Kutney.

Special thanks to the loving & caring staff at Hart House for their comforting attention to his needs. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made in Ernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Charitable Registration #11878 4925 RR0001, 800-616-8816.

HANKEY, Dorothy Elizabeth (Dot) It is with sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Dot Hankey on Dec.30th 2012. Dot was a long time resident of Chemainus. She was born on Dec. 1st, 1930 in Vancouver and came to Chemainus in 1950. She will be missed by Reg Hankey, her husband of 60 years. Also left to mourn are her children Ken (Laura), Tom (Kris) Dave (Louise) and her dear, sweet Don. Dot leaves 5 grandchildren, Erika (Chris), Sara (Nick), Liz (Kyle), Bryan and Scott. She also leaves 2 great grandchildren (Connor and Millie-anne) and a third great grandchild on the way. Dot will also be missed by many other relatives and long time friends.

Dot really enjoyed and took pride in her baking. She made the best cinnamon buns ever!! In her younger years she had a passion for sewing, she enjoyed her ďŹ&#x201A;owers in the back yard and a good cup of tea.

The family would like to thank Dr. Manhas for all his care over the years.

An informal tea will be held on Sat. Jan.12th from 1-3pm at the Chemainus Senior Drop in Center, 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus, B.C. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made in Dotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to The Clements Center Society, 5856 Clements St., Duncan, B.C. BURNSIDE, Eldon Glenwood Oct. 13, 1940 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 2, 2013 Eldon passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Cowichan District Hospital leaving behind his wife of 27 years Valerie Burnside (Scott-Polson). Survived by children Brenda, Gary (Sylvan), Tammy, Gerry, George, Steve Keel (Rebecca), Brian (Laura) by grandchildren Khristy (Andrew), William, Luke, Tyler, Kelsey (Brandon), Justin, Brooke, Taylor, Meghan, Damon, Dane and Sadie, great grand-child Bentley (to arrive) and sister Carol McLean. He is also remembered by aunts, cousins, and his many friends in both the trucking and draft horse/farming circles on Vancouver Island. He is pre-deceased by his parents Harry Burnside and Frances Parr and grandchildren Karla Keel and Timothy Burnside. Eldon was born in Kinistino, SK before moving to Nipawin, SK as a child, Duncan, BC as a teen, and then Sidney, BC as a young adult. Driving was a huge part of his life whether driving gravel trucks, draft horse hitches or teaching others to do one or the other. In 45 years of driving truck for the Bowcott family companies and then for himself, he saw many changes on the Saanich Peninsula and built life-long relationships with customers, peers and residents alike. He was always excited to introduce observers to draft horses through his showmanship driving multiple horse hitches at various country fairs, weddings, graduations and opening for the RCMP Musical Ride. Celebration of Life will be held at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Sidney on Sunday, January 13th at 2:00pm.

In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family requests donations in Eldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeneece Place â&#x20AC;&#x153; (www.jeneeceplace.org) To offer condolences please go to www.hwwallacebc.com.

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FERRILL, Elizabeth Ann (nee Hopkinson) Jan 12, 1961 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec 21, 2012

Liz passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning. She is pre-deceased by her father Harold and is survived by her daughter Shannon, husband Rick, sisters Kim, Trish, Fran, Annette and Melinda, brother Harry, mother Johanna and numerous friends and family. Well known throughout town, she usually had a hello for anyone passing by and would help out anyone in anyway she could. A gathering in her memory will be held Saturday, January 12, 11:00 am, at First memorial Funeral Chapel, 375 Brae Rd, Duncan. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations can be made at the local food bank.

MOORE, Roy William

passed away peacefully on December 24, 2012. Born September 27, 1949 in Victoria, BC. Lovingly remembered by his son Cory; sister Jeanette Lowe; and his girlfriend Kim Ronnegon.

Roy spent his adolescent years touring the world working a myriad of jobs. Roy had a 33 year career with the BC liquor Control board retiring in 2009. He enjoyed playing slow pitch in the Cowichan Valley, ďŹ shing anywhere, and being with friends down at the rock.

A celebration of Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place at the Kerry Park Arena 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay BC on Saturday January 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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REWARD for the return of my LOST GOLD BANGLE / BRACELET, Engraved. Extreme Sentimental Value. Lost at New Year’s Eve Dance at the Crofton Community Hall or outside in the area of the Crofton Firehall / Musgrave St. & Crofton Road area. This bracelet has a very special family significance. If you found it please, please call and I will identify. 250-2469907 or 250-715-7656 or 250246-4312

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The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required.

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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Ltd. is currently recruiting management positions for various Co-op locations in Nunavut. We provide relocation assistance, subsidized accommodations and group benefits.

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PART-TIME POSITION available at local health food store. Must be able to work Fridays & Saturdays. Cashier experience helpful. Reply to File A 945, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCHwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

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OFFICE Manager for large logging contractor in Duncan. Duties include A/P, A/R, bookkeeping, payroll & other duties. 40 hrs/week. Excellent wages. Programs include Excel, Word, Simply Act. & Paymate. Please send resume to officejobduncan@gmail.com

THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. Your skill set should include strong organization and time management skills, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate, accounting knowledge, payroll experience is an asset, must have the ability to work under strict deadlines. Fax resume 250-956-3123 or email kposlowsky@lemare.ca. Closing date January 23, 2013.

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department.

Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays.

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Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please.

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SALES PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates to join our award winning team. Denham Ford is Canada’s most highly awarded Ford dealer. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net NEED A Change? Looking for work? In the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information: www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca

PIPE LAYERS req’d at Locar Industries. Min 5 yrs exp $20$25/hr depending on exp. benefits package after 3 months. Local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314

TELEPHONE SALES persons required immediately for a local charity event in Duncan.

Temporary P/T evenings, 5-9, for 3-4 weeks. Must be outgoing & hardworking. $11/hr + incentives. Please call 250-7151824 & leave name & phone number.

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For more details check our website: http://www.viu.ca/ce/courses/esa.asp

Seats are limited – Act NOW Interested parties should contact: Krista Convey, ESA Client Manager Telephone: 250 740-6163 Email: krista.convey@viu.ca

Structures Job Description

LABORERS / CARPENTERS Position Summary: Performs a wide range of duties within the plant including but not limited to: strips and cleans concrete forms, pours concrete, shovels, vibrates, and finishes and maintains good housekeeping and safety regulations on the shop floor.

BIRTHS

Eric Michael Snowdon Vaast, born Sept 29, 2012 @ 6:51 pm, weighing 8 lbs, 8 ozs. Excited parents Crystal & Michael. Proud grandparents Sherry & Ken Snowdon, Ray & Cindy Vaast.

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required.

Job Requirements Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills: • Be able to work shiftwork and overtime when needed

INFORMATION

• Ability to read and interpret project drawings.

• Use of hand power tools, tape measure, level, etc required.

• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures.

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts.

Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn

• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills.

• Some heavy lifting required up to approximately 50 lbs.

Baby Welcome Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740

746-4236 Pat Chemainus & Crofton Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Lake Cowichan 932-4664 Robyn Lake Cowichan 746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca Duncan

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

• Good attendance and positive attitude is a must • Have a driver’s license with reliable transportation Drop off a resume in person to 3721 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan BC or Fax resume to 250-746-8011

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free:

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23 PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

WORK WANTED

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

EDUCATION/TUTORING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

GUITAR LESSONS - Acoustic, Electric, Bass, Banjo & Mandolin.

A fun teacher in a welcoming environment!

(250)715-0173 or email: www.conorsearl.ca

DIAMOND MIND TUTOR. Math, Chemistry, Biology, Mandarin, Tai Chi, Yoga. 250732-8683 lljhs@hotmail.com

BIG BUILDING Sale... This is a clearance sale you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP. Please call Art, 250-746-7241.

CHEMAINUS DOWNTOWN. New 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 1/2 block shopping/hospital. $1300. Call 250-589-2008.

CROFTON, 2 bdrm duplex, very clean, W/D, F&S, NS, NP, enclosed parking, fenced yard. Close to ferry & school. $900. Feb 1/13 (250)246-9569 Duncan: 1800 sq.ft. 1/2 duplex. 6 years old, all appliances (new stove, new d/w), gas fp.

Living/dining/kitchen/laundry/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bdrms plus master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus.

Easy access to highway. $1150/mo + utils. N/P, N/S. Avail. now. Call 250-746-7480 leave message.

DUNCAN, 3 Bdrm suite, incl F/S,W/D. Refs req. $800+util.

250-748-7808 leave msg.

DUNCAN, quiet, level entry 1 bdrm, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, gas F/P, 1 car garage/workshop. N/S, N/P. $920 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utilities. Avail. now.

(250)748-9059 DUNCAN: SXS duplex, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W. Small pets welcome.

Close to schools.

Avail. immed. $1200. (250)818-1913 DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Fenced back yard.

NS/NP. $1275 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm renovated cottage. Quiet, rural area. F/S. $550./mo + utils.

250-749-6642.

LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Jan 15, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $890.

(250)715-5810 (250)748-4253 SHAWNIGAN LAKE area. 1bdrm + den duplex. Ground level, carport & storage, quiet area. Heat, light, laundry incld. $700/mo. Avail immed. Call (250)743-2261 after 5pm.

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Structures Job Description

WELDING/FABRICATOR

Position Summary: Performs a wide range of duties within the plant including but not limited to: welding and fabricating while maintaining good housekeeping and with regard to safety regulations on the shop ďŹ&#x201A;oor.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen may be required.

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Lantzville Estate Sale: far below assessed value. 4bdrm, lvl entry, walkout bsmnt, panoramic view, high waterfront beach access, new roof, suite or B & B income potential, ample parking on 3/4 acre. Mins from Woodgrove. Pics on usednanaimo.com $524,900.

Call 250-585-2620.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area.

Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Drop off a resume in person, 3721 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, BC or fax resume to 250-746-8011.

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HOMES WANTED

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Many more deals in store!

430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED, cook book called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clueless in the Kitchenâ&#x20AC;?. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be in perfect condition. Please call Joanne days 250-746-4471, eves 250748-0928, joanddon@shaw.ca

REAL ESTATE

DUNCAN, 55+ park, no pets.

2 bdrm, single wide, large deck, heat pump, woodstove, landscaped yard, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $27,900. (250)748-2863

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RENTALS

DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $146,000.

(250)597-8070

APARTMENT/CONDO

455900 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ash, Creegan, Victoria (64 papers) 455950 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Channel Blvd, Echo Hts, Humbird St, Sunset Dr (89 papers)

CROFTON

503700 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arthur, Chaplin, Edmund, Elizabeth, Meagan, Musgrave, Robert, York (62 papers)

MILL BAY

304052 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Partridge, Seaview (73 papers) 304115 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dagall, Noowick, Scollard (51 papers) 304120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Liggett (21 papers) 304130 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Benko, Cayman, Fawn Rd/Terr, Frayne, Windsong (52 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354252 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (56 papers) *all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW

250-856-0047

COWICHAN BAY, 1 bedroom ocean view condo, underground parking, $775/mo.

Phone 250-510-8749

Duncan Kiwanis Village Society Who provides seniors subsidized independent living is now taking applications for recent vacancies.

For more info: 250-748-4135

DUNCAN nice 2 bdrm Condo in town, close to all amenities, incl F/S, D, in-suite W/D & hydro. $850. 250-746-7536

Large 2 BDRM corner unit. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre.

On bus route.

Heat & H/W inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Small pet OK. On-site managers.

Call 250-748-1304.

Under New Management Mountain View

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

Spacious

CHEMAINUS 2 bedroom house for rent. Cosy older home with large living room on large lot in quiet neighbourhood. Pets neg. $850 call 250537-1965

Affordable 2 bedroom suites ------------------------------

Free Cable Hook up

-------------------------------------Resident managers on site

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

To view call 250-748-3321

FLOORING

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

FLOOR INSTALLER looking for P/T work, carpet, lino, restretch & repairs. No job too small. Jerry (250)715-5852

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CONTAINER for a Semi trailer, $4800. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coleman Travel Trailer, never used, $15,000.

Propane furnace, $800. Brand new Lawn mower, $1000. Call (250)735-3258.

AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com SNOW CHAINS, brand new never used, R14 with adjuster, $50. (paid $79.00 + tax).

(250)737-1514

Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University.

Includes heat & hot water.

No pets.

1 bdrm suite, $590.

(250)748-3729 APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5appl, private patio, wi-ďŹ , prkg, $1,000.

Avail Feb 1. NS/NP. Call 250246-4313 or 250-210-2580.

DUNCAN, 2 bed condo, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, N/S, cat ok. Feb 1st.

Ref req. $800. (250)597-0011

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 BEDROOM Trailer for rent with deck in small trailer park, located at 1365 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $600.00 per month 250-954-9547 DUNCAN- 2 BDRM mobile, storage room, covered deck, on farm. $750. F/S, W/D. Available Jan 15.

Call (250)748-4859, leave msg.

Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------

Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes: CHEMAINUS

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

DUNCAN: 2bdrm adult oriented condo, second ďŹ&#x201A;oor (no elevator), bright, 5 appl, f/p, balcony, quiet neighbours.

N/S, no pets, walking distance to shopping. $750. Avail now.

Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 250-748-1388

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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

1700 SQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warehouse w/ retail and ofďŹ ce space for Lease on Polkey Rd. Unit has overhead doors and ample parking.

Please call 250-748-9622 to view.

AVAILABLE NOW 1000 sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7000 sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking.

250748-9622 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce. $7.25 sq ft Call (250)474-3585.

DUNCAN, 3541 Auchinachie, 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D hookup, N/P, avail Feb 1. $1150/mo.

Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. (250)748-3663 DUNCAN, 5 bdrm house for rent on large lot fenced for dogs. Attached garage/workshop. Some nice upgrades.

Pet friendly. Available Feb. 1st. $1500 mo. Please call (250)746-4749.

DUNCAN DOWNTOWN, character house with large shop, private fenced backyard on Howard Ave. Oil/electric/wood heat, 3 bdrm, 1700 sqft., 1.5 baths, F/S, W/D, DW. Cat ok.

N/S, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail Feb. $1350 + utilities. (250)746-3656 DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 3 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydro. Pet considered. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. (250)737-1613 DUNCAN, NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. (250) 246-8318.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available now. $1100. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca LK COW. 2640 sq.ft. 3-bdrm (2 up, 1 down). 3-pc main bath, 3-pc ensuite off master 2-pc ensuite off bdrm 2, 2-pc bath in utility room next to lower level bdrm. Ultra heavy insulation, EnerGuide certiďŹ ed & new heat pump/ A/C system (lowest heating costs). Large yard, covered concrete patio area off rear of house, new roof, new paint in & out, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $1200.+ utils or $1100./mo with 1 yr lease.

N/S, approved pets, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & veriďŹ ed. Call (250)749-3555.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

TOWNHOUSES

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

SHAWNIGAN Lake $1450, 2 bed, 3ba, den, rec room, open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan like new, appliances, deck overlooking creek, 1.4 secluded acres, wood stove, well, 1 year lease lacycraig@gmail.com

3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $875./mo. Call 250748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250709-7992.

OFFICE/RETAIL 500sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ofďŹ ce/retail space for Lease with highway exposure and ample parking. Please call 250-748-9622 to view.

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

DUNCAN, ofďŹ ce/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor, completely renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, or consulting. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces.

Avail now. 604-820-8929 WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1,687 sq ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, A/C

Call 250-245-2277

SUITES, LOWER 1 BEDROOM + den. Newer, clean, bright basement suite on 7 acres of mostly wooded property in cobble hill area.

Looking for quiet renter (750$) or couple (900$). Basic cable, WIFI, heat, shared laundry, parking included. call 250-2137006/vicloutit@shaw.ca 1 BRD suite all inclusive.

Shared laundry. NP/NS. Suits 1 person/student. 250-5973498 AVAILABLE JANUARY 1st in Duncan...Bright, one bedroom, living room, bath, kitchen, hardwood, private entrance.

Shared laundry, garden, yard in a nice quiet neighborhood, close to town. Great for a single or couple, or community minded person. 748-6080 COBBLE HILL, 2BR, Feb 1, heat, elect incl, newer carpet,paint, no dogs, ref, sec dep. reqd, $800 250-743-4154 COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810.

Crofton: 2 bdrm basement suite, W/D, partial hydro included. Separate entrance, large yard, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $800/m. (250) 331-1465 Douglas Hill- ocean views, 1800sq ft, 1bdrm w/ den, storage room, walk-in closet, 2 baths, lndry room, woodstove, D/W, own entry, 5 appls, $900 + 1/3 utils. 250-743-3507.

DUNCAN- FRESHLY painted 1 bdrm, quiet, clean, patio w/sliding glass door. W/D. N/S. No dogs. $625 inclds utils. Avail now. 250-246-1933.

DUNCAN 2 bdrms F/S,W/D $850 utils incl. N/S, N/P Ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250-732-8377 DUNCAN- LARGE 3 bdrm, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen.

Partly furnished. Carport with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils.

Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.

DUNCAN, new 2 bdrm suite, bright, F&S, W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. No partiers. Fenced, kids welcome! Avail now. $800 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s util. 250-748-2953 LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $750 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail now. (250)642-3707.

SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR AVAILABLE immed, with Hydro and wireless internet included. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $500.00 per month. 250954-9547 DUNCAN: 2 bdrm w/ den on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $700. NP/NS. Avail now. (250)510-5526.

SHAWNIGAN: CLEAN bright and spacious 2 bdrm in Village Avail. Feb. 1st, NS/NP, W/D. $900 security system incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Call 250-812-0408.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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DUNCAN - 3 bdrm townhouse $925 mo. Near downtown, parks & schools, 1200 sq. ft., 2 levels, 1.5 bathrooms. Brand new kitchen, 5 appliances.

Large private yard. Avail February 1st. Call (250)709-0481.

DUNCAN- NEWLY renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, lots of parking, fenced yrd, Dog or cat allowed non-aggressive, priv quiet area. $1000./mo Feb 1. Jean, (778)265-1568. smokeylive@shaw.ca

No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,300.

4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264 1991 Chev Silverado 2500, 4x4, 140 km. Drives ok. $1050 OBO. (250)748-0814 1991 PLYMOUTH Voyager, runs well, $800. ďŹ rm. Please call (250)710-6568 or (250)743-6543.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

WANTED TO RENT Long Term Commercial Lease Required

A well established Cowichan non-retail business requires the following for a long term and renewable lease: *ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor 2,200+ sq foot ofďŹ ce with nearby or adjoining 1,200+ sq foot warehouse *min 15 parking spaces; or min 8 on site & min 7 nearby *central to Duncan location (within 5 KM to downtown) Our operation will not suit any residential occupancy nearby as we ship & receive at all hours. Your location must allow access for a 5 ton single axle truck. Required for April 2013. Please contact: leaseapril2013@gmail.com

1994 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-MOTORHOME, 454 gas engine, 110 volt generator, new coffee maker & microwave. Ready to travel. Must see! $10,950. (250)753-0046

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Caps collect points in four of the last Äve games Picking up the pace: Idle hands haven’t helped to work out the kinks

Don Bodger

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aybe all the Cowichan Valley Capitals needed was to be playing

more often.

Having played just ¿ve games in 21 days before the B.C. Hockey League’s Christmas break, the Caps returned to a hectic slate of action with ¿ve games in just seven days.

They seemed to handle the increased workload relatively well, with just one regulationtime loss in the ¿ve games.

The Caps beat the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2-1 on the road on New Year’s Eve and then tripped up the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 in overtime two nights later on home ice.

The Caps got goals from Teal Burns and Mitch Ball against the Bulldogs. Kyle Horsman pulled the Caps into a tie with 2:34 left in regulation time against the Grizzlies, setting the stage for Steen Cooper’s winner 2:30 into overtime.

Jesse Neher had the other marker for the Caps in the Victoria game.

The Caps then hit the road for

three games in three days, losing 8-1 in West Kelowna Friday before rallying for a 3-3 tie in Salmon Arm Saturday against the SilverBacks and losing 4-3 in overtime to the Rivermen in Langley Sunday.

“We’ve picked up some points and done OK in the last ¿ve games,’’ said Caps’ coach Jim Ingram. “We’ve picked up six points of a possible 10.’’

It was a perfect storm for the Caps against the West Kelowna Warriors, Ingram said.

“West Kelowna’s a good team and we were exceptionally Àat that night — a deadly combination,’’ he said.

The Warriors broke the game open in the last ¿ve minutes of the second period. It was only 2-1 at the time, but two powerplay goals before the intermission set the stage for a four-goal West Kelowna third period.

The Caps put the game out of their system and ¿nished the trip on a high note.

“I loved the way we played the last couple of games,’’ said Ingram.

The Caps came back from a 3-0 de¿cit in the third period to tie the SilverBacks and had a chance to win it during the three-on-three overtime, but

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Backhanded stab at the puck is taken by Myles Powell of the Victoria Grizzlies, but the Caps’ Rylan Bechtel is there to thwart his efforts in front of netminder Connor LaCouvee.

Cooper couldn’t convert a penalty shot.

Dane Gibson, Jamie Waddington and Luke Gordon rallied the Caps with third-period goals.

At Langley, the Caps extended the Rivermen to overtime before Derek Sutcliffe decided the issue.

Burns and defencemen Tyler Mueller and Jarrett Brown were the marksmen for the Caps.

Connor LaCouvee has played very well in goal for the Caps since taking over as the No. 1 man after Derek Dun was dealt to the Nanaimo Clippers for future considerations.

Ingram is staying the course

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with his young players receiving oodles of ice time.

“I’m trying to build something here so we don’t have that mass turnover rate we’ve been having,’’ he said.

Ingram has already been on the phone with discussions leading up to Thursday night’s trade deadline, but nothing seri-

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The Caps will suddenly be keeping busy with three more games this weekend and ¿ve at home in the next 15 days.

“We just sat idle too much in September, October, November — the whole three months,’’ said Ingram. “I don’t think it helped.’’

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Jane keeps his team in the game Saving the day: It’s just another routine busy night, but Islanders get a win Don Bodger

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Olivia Bakker of Team Douglas makes a hit while facing a block from Cameron Groenendijk of Team Cameron during the Duncan Christian School alumni volleyball tournament during the Christmas holidays. Groenendijk attends Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario.

Volleyball supremacy for Groenendijk’s team Alumni tournament: Pacmen nipped in a close final match Don Bodger

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t’s become a holiday season tradition at Duncan Christian School.

The annual alumni volleyball tournament allowed current and former players to use up some energy from all the extra food intake. They also invited others from outside the area to take part.

Alumni member Andrew Easson ran the event.

Doug’s Team, led by captain Douglas Groenendijk, a Grade 11 student at the school, emerged on top over co-captains Easson and David Vanderschaaf’s Pac-

Chargers prevail Don Bodger

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Duncan Christian School Chargers returned to senior boys’ basketball action Saturday night and defeated Paci¿c Christian by a bucket, 61-59.

Jesse Van Wingerden led the scoring for DCS with 19 points.

Josh Klassen chipped in with 13 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

Doug Groenendijk also hit double digits in scoring with 10 points.

men team. The ¿nal went down to the wire, with Doug’s Team winning 22-20, 21-19 in games going up to 21 rather than the usual 25.

The winning team included Groenendijk, Bennett King-Nyberg, Rachael and Olivia Bakker and two of Groenendijk’s club volleyball teammates — Tristan Maclean of Highland Secondary and Taran Silas from Belmont Secondary.

Since it was a double elimination knockout playoff, the Red Rockets led

by Cole Whitelaw defeated the Killer aBc’s organized by Justin Croswell and Darian Achurch. The Red Rockets then fell to the Pacmen in a close match.

or once, goalie Jackson Jane received some offensive support.

The busy Kerry Park Islanders’ goalie faced his usual barrage of shots during Friday night’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game at Peninsula and allowed ¿ve goals, but this time came out with the 7-5 victory.

Jane made 41 saves, almost his lower limit in most games this season, as the Islanders knocked off the hometown Panthers for just their third victory of the season.

It was a welcome relief, especially for Jane, because most nights with that much activity have resulted in losses.

“At least we scored,’’ said Jane.

“As long as we get some goals, we should be all right.’’

The Islanders were coming off a 7-3 loss on home ice to the same Panthers the previous Saturday and wanted desperately to make amends.

Jordan Hospes played goal for the Islanders in the previous outing and he was also a busy man, with 49

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Puck rolls precariously past the Peninsula net guarded by Josh Round. Kerry Park’s Connor Krupa crashes the net and is almost rewarded with a goal while being taken down by Peninsula’s Cody Breitenstein. shots directed at him.

Red-hot Alex Milligan (2) and Ryan Paisley scored for the Islanders in the second period of that game.

The rematch featured a fast start by the Islanders to open up a 3-0 lead. But the Panthers clawed away and the game was tied until Braeden Cross scored the winner ¿ve minutes into the third period and added an empty-netter.

Milligan also added a pair in that game, with singles from Anthony Gilbert, Kyle Peterson and Jamie

Jensen.

“It’s getting a lot better,’’ said Jane.

He had a battle with his old goaltending mate Matt Chester of Westshore Saturday at Kerry Park Arena and lost 4-2.

“It’s always fun when we play against each other,’’ said Jane. “We both don’t want to lose against each other.’’

The Islanders are at Nanaimo Thursday and Peninsula Friday before hosting Comox Valley Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A27

Athletes given the royal treatment during Sunday luncheon

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YOUTH ATHLETES

The Cowichan Valley’s Youth Athletes of the Year were treated like royalty Sunday at Shawnigan Lake School.

The annual News Leader Pictorial awards luncheon, honouring the top 20 of 2012 in a wide variety of sports, featured plenty

of attention to detail.

That included commemorative placemats designed by Wendy Charles as a great keepsake for the athletes.

All the members of the top 20 also received commemorative hoodies courtesy of Catalyst

Paper’s Crofton division, award certificates and a package of coupons and gift cards from valley businesses. Brent Clausen and Andrew Leong supplied the technical expertise and equipment that included a slide show of all the athletes.

Kuruvita, Munzar share top athlete award Class of 2012: There’s much to celebrate among talented group Don Bodger

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wo highly-motivated girls who’ve shared similar paths and compete in sports that don’t always receive a lot of attention are the co-winners of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial’s Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete of the Year Award.

Wrestler Maegan Kuruvita and triathlete Maya Munzar were announced as the award recipients during a luncheon Sunday at Shawnigan Lake School, honouring the top 20 of 2012.

“I never expected it at all,’’ said Munzar, a Grade 12 student at Frances Kelsey Secondary. “Obviously, I knew I worked hard, but I never expected to be up here.’’

Kuruvita, a Grade 12 student at Cowichan Secondary School and a Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club member, echoed those sentiments.

Both athletes not only had an outstanding 2012, but have enjoyed a great run through their high school years. It was the third straight year for Munzar and Kuruvita in the top 15.

“My past year’s been really good,’’ said Kuruvita. “Provincials, I was really close to ¿rst. I’m working hard this year so hopefully ¿rst at provincials.’’

Kuruvita did extensive fundraising in order to attend the World championships in Azerbaijan.

“Worlds was amazing,’’ she said. “It was a great experience. I didn’t do as well as I thought. Training and all that was dif¿cult since we didn’t have a lot of places to train. But the experience was really good.’’

It’s been a long journey from the beginner ranks to the highest level of competition for Kuruvita and her coach Nick Zuback. He was obviously very proud to see Kuruvita at the top of the awards podium after she was the runner-up last year.

“It was a really nice event you guys put on,’’ said Zuback. “Everything was just Class A production-wise.

“I was just happy to see Maegan move up one spot. She’s worked so hard.

“It’s de¿nitely humbling. You don’t expect all the other accolades. You go in there with the work ethic. Being recognized by your peers and those in the community, it’s great to see.’’

Munzar attended the World XTerra offroad triathlon championships in Maui for the second year in a row in 2012.

“You’re a little bit more comfortable, you know the course a bit better the sec-

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ond time,’’ she said. “You kind of know what to expect the second time.’’

Munzar, who trains with Kelly’s Kids in Victoria and throughout the year on her own, was thrilled to be racing alongside professionals in the Maui race.

The rest of the top 20 featured an amazing group of athletes in a wide variety of sports inside and outside of the mainstream.

Track-and-¿eld and volleyball star Agnes Esser of Frances Kelsey was No. 3, Shawnigan Lake School rugby player Oliver Nott No. 4, Brentwood College basketball player Jordan Charles No. 5, Brentwood rower and hockey player Nick Ridenour No. 6, Kelsey track and ¿eld star Mary-Kate Cross No. 7, Cowichan Secondary School basketball player Jerod Dorby No. 8, Quamichan Middle School hurdling phenom Chicago Bains No. 9, Kelsey track and ¿eld sensation Tia Baker No. 10, Brentwood rower and volleyball player Spencer Manton No. 11, Cowichan Secondary rugby player Sam Jory No. 12, Duncan Christian School basketball and volleyball player Josh Klassen No. 13, Cowichan Secondary downhill mountain bike racer Mark Wallace No. 14, exceptional water skier Jed Leech No. 15, Shawnigan rugby player Randall Barton No. 16, Cowichan Valley Capitals’ hockey player Steen Cooper No. 17, Cowichan Secondary ¿eld hockey standout Stefanie Langkammer No. 18, the Lukas judo twins — George and Kristal — No. 19 and all-around lacrosse player Brennan Stothers No. 20.

Some of the athletes have already cemented their futures with scholarships south of the border. Manton is going to Indiana University and Stothers to Ohio Valley in the fall while Cooper will attend Minnesota State, starting in the 2014-15 season.

Others are sure to follow.

The incredible dedication of the athletes knows no bounds. Bains and Cross both took advantage of track and ¿eld coach John May’s appearance at the luncheon to go for a workout immediately afterwards.

“That’s the type of kids they are,’’ said May, who lives in Black Creek and works with the athletes whenever he can.

“All those four track and ¿eld girls competed at nationals last year,’’ he pointed out. “That further shows the depth, what’s going on down there in sports.’’

May is a big proponent of the luncheon to honour the young athletes.

“I thought it was fantastic,’’ he said. “I really enjoyed it. The way you put it on is superb.The format, I would change nothing.’’

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Star-studded cast of the Top 20 Valley Youth Athletes of 2012, back row from left, includes: Jordan Charles, Jerod Dorby, Agnes Esser, Mary-Kate Cross, Tia Baker, George Lukas, Kristal Lukas. Middle: Mark Wallace, Spencer Manton, Randall Barton, Jed Leech, Josh Klassen.

Front: Brennan Stothers, Maegan Kuruvita, Maya Munzar, Sam Jory, Stefanie Langkammer, Chicago Bains. Absent: Oliver Nott, Nick Ridenour, Steen Cooper. Below right, Munzar and Kuruvita earn a share of the top honour. Below left, Esser (No. 3) and Charles (No. 5).

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