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Prime minister makes rare Cowichan stop Warm Land welcome: Harper greeted by applause inside Brentwood College and by placards outside during Cowichan’s first visit from a sitting prime minister in more than 60 years
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tephen Harper seemed delighted to note he’s the first sitting prime minister to visit Cowichan in the past six decades. He broke that streak with Tuesday’s address at Mill Bay’s Brentwood College School where students, staff, Conservative party faithful, and MPs welcomed Canada’s national leader. Security by Mounties was tight as about 150 soggy folks outside college gates protested the Harper government’s drive to build the Enbridge pipeline though B.C. Inside a crowded Crooks Hall, the relaxed leader touted his party’s record of keeping election promises, and passing economic and social-safety legislation. Harper also took shots at opposition NDP and Liberal parties. “I don’t count legalization of marijuana as a serious economic policy,” he quipped. Instead, the tie-less PM noted opposition members don’t talk much about their policies “because they’d scare people.” Harper enjoyed warm applause by stating his majority government had passed
Harper announces TC Trail completion funds The Trans-Canada Trail through Cowichan walked away with federal cash Tuesday as Prime Minister Stephen Harper toured the trail’s Kinsol Trestle span with wife Laureen, scouts and local stakeholders. He pledged to complete the 24,000-kilometre trail by 2017 to toast Canada’s 150th birthday. The feds will toss $1 into the trail hat for every $2 raised by the Trans-Canada Trail Foundation. “It’s a real passion of Laureen’s,” Harper said of his wife’s enjoyment of the walking and hiking outdoors.
88 of 100 promises made in the 2011 election. “Despite the opposition, we’ve delivered,” he said — on freedom of expression and speech legislation, immigration reforms, anti-terrorism, police behaviour reforms, female rights and clean water on Native reserves, a stronger criminaljustice system with more victims rights, lower taxes, more jobs, and Canada’s stronger world ranking. “We’re right on track to deliver a balanced budget in 2015,” he said of the next election year. “Our plan is about growth, not grow-ops, “ he joked to a navy-blazer sea, including 140 Grade 12 pupils. Several students said they had been instructed not to talk to the press, but one male student said, “We have no political affiliations. This is a good opportunity for the prime minister to use our school for his functions.” Duncan lawyer Glen Ridgway called Harper’s visit sensational. “It’s the greatest thing since the federal government started sharing the gas tax with with regional districts and municipalities.” But gas and oil projects could pollute B.C.’s coastline, said peaceful protestors waving banners and singing songs. “We want to protect our ocean,” said Shelby McKinnon. “Harper won’t listen; he just needs to go.” Rod Garbutt urged Harper to talk to the people. “He stays behind his curtain of silence afraid to have dialogue about anything.” Cowichan Tribes member Shawna Green agreed. “Only the elite are listened to.” The last visit from a sitting prime minister was when Louis St. Laurent visited the Cowichan Exhibition in 1952. He was preceded by an August 1886 whistlestop in Alderlea (now Duncan) by Sir John A. Macdonald, who was Andrew Leong travelling by train with B.C. coal baron Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks to a large crowd of party supporters and students at Brentwood College Tuesday afternoon. Robert Dunsmuir. Harper’s visit to Cowichan was the first by a sitting prime minister in more than 60 years.
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Grant expected to help many embrace racial tolerance in Cowichan
Santa was good to the folks at Social Planning Cowichan. The organization recently received a $20,000 grant to stage a series of workshops tailored to building cross cultural awareness. Workshops, with costs subsidized by Embrace B.C., will be facilitated by Campbell River Metis Aboriginal health worker Kathi Camilleri
with support from Cowichan Tribes elder Ron George, Robert George and Lucy Thomas of the Hiiye’yu Lelum Society (House of Friendship). “The purpose of these workshops is not to point fingers or increase divisions in our community,” said Social Planning Cowichan’s Michelle Staples. “It is to continue the process
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New Year’s Day revelers get a cold awakening Shawnigan added: Cowichan takes the plunge in three separate stops
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ipe-major Frank Nicol and the Cowichan Pipes and Drums’ duty was almost done. They’d musically led scantily dressed, brave-heart swimmers to the Jan. 1 starting rope beside Maple Bay Rowing Club in one of three Cowichan New Year’s Day plunges. Shawnigan Lake joined Cowichan Bay and Maple Bay in this year’s trio of icy dips. One hundred and fifteen participants made a splash in the first Shawnigan Shiver — a polar bear swim sponsored by Shawnigan Focus, at the Government Wharf Park on New Year’s Day. In Maple Bay, time seemed frozen in the damp, cold air as families and friends readied cameras for about 75 fidgeting folks to take their polar-bear plunge to toast the new year. Swimmers, some in wacky costumes, shifted in frosty anticipation of their bracing run to the drink that nudged 48 degrees. Nicol and crew broke into Auld Lang Syne. Suddenly, Peter Phillips’ high-noon cannon blasted, sending the hearty hoard whooping and yelling down the ramp and into the calm sea — and out almost as fast. Water-loggged togs spanned three women in colourful wigs and hats, a frisky lion, one guy wearing a big ‘headcheese,’ Spiderman, a rugby player, Mrs. Claus, and many other characters. Young and old, sober and tipsy; they shared one bond: the dip. How does it feel hitting that cold water? “Totally numb, when the shock hit me,” said Cheryl Baudin. “Initially, it’s exhilarating; it’s a real rush. I’d definitely do it again.” First-timer Bonnie Baines called the feeling “fantastic. Time stops, then starts again.” Millet Gilchrist was thrilled after taking her plunge. “I’m so happy to have done it. My husband was chicken.” Germain Lamothe, a Frenchman teaching
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Vikings Colton Mann and Bill Fielding flex after their quick splash during the 12th-annual Cowichan Bay Polar Bear Swim at Hecate Park on New Year’s Day; Scott Overhill, Nathan and Cassidy Porter, and Calum and Kaya Leslie make their way out of the water at the first Shawnigan Shiver polar bear swim; crowds hit the water in (from left) Maple Bay, Cowichan Bay and Shawnigan Lake. rugby at Shawnigan Lake School, described the bone-freezing drink as “so cold; trés froid but amazing.”
“It’s a wake-up call,” explained tire dealer Rob Nikirk. “You really catch your breath when you get out of the water.”
But Ethan Crawford, 9, seemed an old hand during his third time in the New Year’s brine. “Once I got my whole body in, it wasn’t cold.”
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insley just seemed the right name for Cowichan’s New Year’s Baby. “I was just googling names and saw Kinsley on the lists, and it made my short list,” said proud mom, Samantha Fairfield. “When she came out, we still hadn’t decided — then when I saw her, I decided that’s what we wanted to call her.” The healthy eight-pound, oneounce daughter of Fairfield and Blair Wallace was given the second name of Ann, Wallace’s mother’s middle name. Her other first-name moniker shortlisted was Avery, Fairfield noted of her second child’s birth at 7:49 p.m. in Cowichan District Hospital. The happy couple brought their newest family member home Friday, delighted with the added honour of having the valley’s first baby born in 2014. “It feels great having a new-born, regardless,” said Wallace, “but having the New Year’s Baby was an extra-cool thing. “I was surprised, because she wasn’t born until about 8 p.m.”
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Results pending for Shawnigan water group funding bylaw New tax: will give watershed up to $50,000 annually to put toward watershed protection efforts
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esults of a public vote to give $50,000 in annual tax money to the Shawnigan Basin Society won’t be known until later today. Cowichan Valley Regional District staff said the ballot tally of the alternative approval process — which closed Jan. 6 — could be posted on the CVRD’s website (cvrd. bc.ca) Wednesday by about 3 p.m. Results will be publicly reported to the board during its meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Under the AAP, at least 10% (570) of eligible Shawnigan-area voters had to file official
opposition forms to force a referendum on a new tax put forth by Shawnigan Lake Director Bruce Fraser. If the AAP fails, the bylaw will likely pass. Maximum cost to Shawnigan Lake homeowners would be about $2.98 a year per $100,000 of assessed residential property value. Whatever the outcome, south Cowichan resident Blaise Salmon — who recently resigned from the basin society — opposes the AAP process, and handing the fledgling society taxpayers’ money every year to — among other things — do studies about Shawnigan’s watershed. “The AAP process is flawed,” he said. “It relies on keeping people in the dark; people don’t find out about the AAP in time. This type of decision should go to referendum at the same time as the (Nov. 15) civic election.” Fraser and society president David Hutchinson were unavailable for comment by press time. Salmon said he believed the small, year-old
society “isn’t ready for annual funding.” “I don’t think they’ve thought it through. “One issue I had with the basin society is they signed a $90,000 consultants contract six weeks ago without any money in the bank,” he said, suggesting the society needed more contract bids. “By far the most influential person is Director Fraser. He conceived of the AAP. It was his proposal.” “I made my dissenting voice heard. It was clear I was in the minority and Director Fraser had the strongest voice by far.” Salmon is also gauging public support for the proposed tax. “Most people I’ve talked to aren’t in favour (of the tax hike) once they understand what it’s about, but the AAP has a huge advantage with 10% needed to actually fill out the form,” Salmon said. He is opposed to the funding despite supporting the society’s goals of saving Shawni-
gan area’s ecology — in the face of proposed dumping and treating of five million tonnes of fuel-laced soil near Shawnigan Lake. “I don’t think the means justify the ends. How many existing overlapping studies are gathering dust in our official community plans?” Salmon asked. CVRD bylaw 3737 covers the Shawnigan Basin Society Annual Financial Contribution. If adopted, the bylaw will authorize the CVRD to establish an annual financial contribution to the society of up to $50,000 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0323 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area. “The purpose of the financial contribution is to assist the Shawnigan Basin Society with costs associated with watershed management and public safety issues within the Shawnigan and upper Koksilah Basins,” the proposed bylaw reads.
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ST. CLARE’S MONASTERY 2359 Calais Rd, Duncan
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Business license fees should be waived entirely In Cowichan: Make sure every business is licensed and regulated to one standard
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he creation of a new inter-community business license system for the mid-island region is a good thing. We’re happy it exists, and we’re happy all four Cowichan Valley Regional District municipalities are part of it. But is it too much to hope for a little more? This new arrangement may remove a layer of red tape for some businesses, but it fails to get at the core issue here: why do business licences exist at all, and how effective are they at actually achieving their purpose? For communities, business licenses should provide a measure of security — a stamp of approval that a place of business is safe and the people operatLet property ing it are generally trustworthy. taxes pay for For businesses, licenses should provide the benefits that come with that the adminisstamp, and some certainty in knowing tration what parameters govern their activities and freedom to work with those parameters. In practice, business licences meet some of those goals, some of the time. But we expect many business owners are frustrated by the inconsistent and arbitrary nature of regulation and enforcement (for example, outside a municipality like Duncan, you don’t need a license to operate in Cowichan at all). And we are pretty sure most customers consider the issue of licensing rarely, if ever. Meanwhile, municipalities tend to focus on business licenses as a revenue source; instead of talking about the services licenses provide, councils debate what level of fee is fair. Ideally, no business should be allowed to operate anywhere in Cowichan without a license. Ideally, those licenses would be free and the cost of administering them paid for entirely through property taxes. What’s wrong with shooting for the ideal?
We say:
The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
This we like
To all you brave citizens who welcomed the new year by immersing your sensitive little tushies into the cold gray waters of the Cowichan Valley, a salute. Whether participants were exceedingly brave, or mildly thick, the valley’s annual polar swims are a fun way to kick off our annual march to better things. Congratulations to the people of Shawnigan for adding the Shiver to our annual New Year’s Day agenda.
Members of the Ceevacs running club get ready to take the Polar Bear plunge in Maple Bay.
I think I will take my shot with the shots Ashley Degraaf
News Leader Pictorial
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t sure would be nice if parents could get a straight answer. Everyone joined hands and happily agreed, ‘Yes, you should...,’ or ‘No, you shouldn’t...’ Unfortunately a situation like that is as prehistoric as dinosaurs. Blame it on mod“I know the crazyern medicine, parpassionate for and enting techniques, paranoia, whatever against folks are — it’s annoying as already formulatheck. When most ing arguments.” parents just want to do what’s best for their child, it’s aw-
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fully frustrating to hit one roadblock after another. This is where I introduce the vaccination debate. And here is where I pause and somewhat hesitate. Because I know the crazypassionate for and against folks are already formulating arguments. I’ve been keeping tabs on the debate for awhile. It pops up on my Facebook feed more than I post cute pictures of Jack. The topic recently fell back into my peripheral when a Facebook friend posted a link with a photo of Hollywood actress Jenny McCarthy and the caption, ‘If you believe everything Jenny McCarthy says, you probably deserve to get measles.’ McCarthy’s 11-year-old son Evan was diagnosed in 2005 with autism. She’s written several books and created autism awareness and support organization Generation Rescue.
Jan. 6 — according to numerous media outlets “Blue Monday” is the most depressing day of the year. Studies show unusual levels of negative internet posts and divorce filings every first Monday in January. Lack of daylight; wet weather; the end to the holiday season; everybody back to work; failed New Year’s resolutions; fresh debt load: all of these factors add up to give this day that unwelcome title.
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She’s also spoken publicly about her belief MMR shots (immunization for measles, mumps and rubella) caused her son to suffer from autism. To be fair, McCarthy did what any concerned parent would do: research her child’s condition while looking for explanations and answers. It just so happens the blonde bombshell — the ex-wife of comedian Jim Carrey — was able to use her celebrity status to shine a spotlight on her fishing expedition, which has both been slammed and hoisted on shoulders. You have to give her some credit, but at the same time, you can’t entirely rely on the findings of a (no offense intended) former Playboy bunny, or those who’ve joined her circle. The other side of the coin says vaccinations have saved millions of lives. Websites
show gruesome photos of folks dying of polio and smallpox while recent headlines state measles cases have tripled in the states due to the growing anti-vaccine movement. So here we are as parents faced yet again with a dilemma of what’s right or wrong. Do your own research and go with what feels right. Both sides present “evidence” to support their cases. I will leave it up to climb aboard the Google train to read it and consider its sources. Sorry Jenny, my son’s getting his shots. Ashley Degraaf is a News Leader Pictorial reporter who writes about family issues here monthly.
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Do you agree with letting kids in pubs and allowing happy hours? “Adults will just have to deal with kids in pubs. Happy hour is reserved for people working stressful jobs, and needing time to wind down. Happy hour is a good idea for adults.”
Julian Skinner, Shawnigan Lake
“Adults go to bars to get away from kids; it’s a whole different culture in there. Happy hour is just a good business strategy, if it helps drum up business for bars.”
Ethan Hatch, Shawnigan Lake
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.
The highway is not dangerous, the drivers are
The issue is not the crossings, but the people who ignore them
Dear editor Re: the threat posed to pedestrians jaywalking across the Trans-Canada Highway. I assume planners involved in deciding to run the TCH through an area frequented by pedestrians gave consideration to the possibility pedestrians would want to cross. Therefore, they installed crosswalks at intersections controlled by traffic lights providing a safe area to do that. Unfortunately, some pedestrians have become all too comfortable jaywalking. After all, we do live in a culture here in B.C. where the pedestrian is king. I think we need to all use some common sense as pedestrians and realize our visibility is reduced at night. Do the right thing and use the crosswalk. Until then, the RCMP should be handing out fines for jaywalking. Karen Belanger
In my opinion: Better regulation, insurance firm needed
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moved to Vancouver Island from rural Eastern Ontario in 2006. I was delighted at the prospect of no more driving for several months in snow, freezing rain and ice. I was impressed with the flashing lights on the highway which warned of impending traffic lights, the really long merge lanes and the left turn flashing Duncan green lights which allowed more than half a car to turn left and no breaking up of the Next time, consider the gift of your roads when the frost left the ground. My delight soon ended after making the foltime instead lowing observations: Dear editor Andrew Leong • Almost no-one uses their turn signals. The Christmas holidays can often become Ed and Karen Graves, married for 50 years, dance the night away to the music of Danny and The Seniors during the Pick-up truck drivers are the worst culprits. hectic, overwhelming, and a financial difannual New Year’s Eve celebration at the Duncan Seniors Activity Centre This lack of turn signal use is very frustrating ficulty. I am reminded of a situation as told trying to enter the traffic circle. It also becomes by a friend many years ago: a family memheroes: the folks who keep our roads clear forethought, rather than spend because dangerous as many drivers don’t appear to ber decided she would take out a loan in and safe at this time of year. With the winter taxpayers dollars can be grabbed so easily. It understand what yield means and charge into order to buy “the perfect gift for everyone.” weather upon us, roads on the west side of is time for cutbacks in salaries and staff, as the circle without even looking. When her mom got wind of this, she was Shawnigan Lake often receive the worst of opposed to ‘freezes’ in their income. Enough • Drivers use the passing lane for regular horrified and made the decision that this the snow and ice. While we sit in our warm is enough. driving and not passing. was simply not going to happen. Instead, homes at night, there are some unrecogBill Woollam • Many drivers seem to think the posted from that time on, all family members would nized, hard-working folks out in the cold Duncan speed limits are nothing more than a polite commit to a gift of time — either to each night, away from their families, clearing the suggestion. other, or to a local nonprofit or charity. This snow and de-icing the roads for the rest of Holiday decorations aren’t exactly • I see many drivers using their cellphones family understood there are many meaning- us. A huge, heartfelt thanks to all of these even in heavy traffic. ful ways to celebrate the holiday season. heroes for doing this difficult work. brightening the roadside • Very few drivers actually stop at stop signs, This should be a time of joy and celebraSarah Malerby Dear editor they slow down and carry merrily on their way. tion, not a burden and frustration. We have Shawnigan Lake It was two weeks before Christmas • I see many vehicles on the road with so many reasons to be thankful. We have And all along Renfrew Road cracked windshields. much, while others have little. This year, why the roadside was in vogue Extended curbs another example of Decorating • Vehicles with overhanging loads in the rear not adopt the thought of sharing is caring? With the kind drivers using their seasonally seldom have a red “flag” attached to the lumFor local ideas and opportunities visit voldecorated Timmy Cups government waste unteercowichan.bc.ca or call 250-748-2133. To adorn the roadway — both downs and ber or whatever makes up the load. Dear editor • Our winters are very mild but if it is necesAnne-Marie Koeppen I am writing to publicly make known ups sary to drive when the temperature drops, Duncan another example of Cowichan District AdMore kind drivers contributed their Macvehicles should be equipped with proper tires. ministration poor management of taxpayer donald’s and A&W wrappers There appear to be no consequences for dollars. Why in heavens name were the To provide more festive ornaments and Thanks to these winter heroes for these infractions. extended curbs along Cairnsmore and Beech make the roadway more dapper I see very few spot checks and then they are doing a tough job well ever allowed to be put in place? Because Yet more road weary travellers contribin such obvious places, that it is no problem to Dear editor they look nice? What was the administration uted their shiny empty drink container cans avoid being caught. If drivers were subject to I am writing to thank the winter road thinking? Imagine a heavy snowfall, and which they threw away heavier fines, demerit points, confiscation of an unaware driver of a snowplow nails one To make the route more like Christmas cell phones and vehicles, and/or increased inof these extended curbs? Imagine it’s late with donations to the bottle collector who surance costs for dangerous drivers, we would at night and a driver of a motorbike, car, plies the roadway all be a lot safer on our highways. or bicycle collides with one of these curbs. Glenn White When I fi rst moved here, I was horrified to Imagine some bicyclist swerving into a car Shawnigan Lake “Do you expect 2014 to be better than 2013?” fi nd that I had to pay almost twice as much for to avoid one. Besides the fact the roadway You answered: insurance for the same coverage. I had a letter is no longer going to be a smooth flow of More letters online from my previous insurer verifying I had a 71 per cent NO traffic, besides the fact that some city worker clean record. must now mow that small piece of lawn, Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts After some research, I found out there are To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the why would anyone be allowed to make such with the community immediately through the comments two basic reasons: ICBC is inefficient and web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com ostentatious and impractical decisions? function at cowichannewsleader.com incapable of good financial management. Public officials are hired to spend with The insurance premiums are such that the good drivers are subsidizing the bad drivers. If someone has a genuine claim for injury, ICBC offers a pittance and it is necessary to hire a lawyer at a large cost to get a fair settlement. 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y the way, did you hear: • Brenda Laine Campbell of Cowichan Station was recently raving to us about Cherry Embon of Duncan’s Cherry’s Bakehaven, not only for her great products, but also for the donations she has been sending back home to her native country, the hurricane-ravaged Philippines. • In other typhoon-related news, a nice job was done late last month by Pema Wangchen and the folks at the Cowichan Intercultural Society. They hosted a relief fundraising event with the goal of raising $4,000. They raised $8,000 thank to a matching federal donation. • Tracey Leslie is the Alzheimer Society’s new co-ordinator for Minds in Motion, a gentle weekly mental and physical fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss and their caregivers. Volunteers are needed to help. Call 250-7344170. • Students of Ecole Cobble Hill donated $1,000 from the proceeds of Ecostravaganza 2013 to U-Fix It BikeWorks and ArtWorks in Duncan Nov. 25. Ecostravaganza 2013 was a great success, hosting more than 2,000 visitors and raising $12,844. Ecostravaganza
Valley people Name: Chris Banner Occupation: publisher Age: 68 Hometown: Cheltenham, UK If you get a chance go see: Philomena Right now I am reading: Skios by Michale Frayn I’m listening to: classical At least once everyone should: climb Mt. Tzouhalem Most people don’t know I: used to be a professional photographer Proudest or happiest moment: becoming president of the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Biggest fear: I don’t want to drown If I was appointed king of the valley I would: install democracy Before I die: I want to write a bestseller Words I live by: make the next thing you do the best thing you’ve ever done
celebrated the Year of the Bike by promoting cycling to the event and providing on-site bike tune-ups. • Susan Porter says our recent Dateline Cowichan on the history of Duncan Elementary School missed a principal. Perry Bedard led the school just prior to its final principal, Pedro Mengual. • English teacher Kelly Davidson tells us the Cowichan Valley Open Learning Cooperative Christmas Banquet has outgrown the classroom and this year had to be held in the old Duncan Elementary School gym. Staff students and alumni celebrated the retirement of highly respected teacher Bryon Thompson. Justin Croswell and his guitar students entertained the guests. Eric Henry drummed and sang. Principal Larry Mattin saw to it that every student left the event with a gift in hand. • Congratulations and good luck to Steve Knoke, who has left his job at the helm of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre for the role of managing parks and recreation in Sooke. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.
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Be on your toes for this fashion trend Ballet: Never mind the health and fitness aspects, what about the style?
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f hitting the gym is a resolution you make every year but don’t follow through, it may be time to give some other activities a try. For the fashion inclined, there’s nothing like a bit of ballet to get you in shape. If not for the workout, then for the amazing accessories and gear that come along with it. While it may seem a vain reason for taking up the incredibly difficult task of being a ballerina, your body will definitely thank you, as will your wardrobe! Here are a few sartorial reasons to sign up for barre class ASAP: The Bodysuits
In case you haven’t noticed, the ‘90s are cool again. This means bodysuits, tights, and scrunchies (which we’ll get to). Bodysuits are perfect under a high-waisted skirt or pair of jeans and some are lined so well they could even double as a swimsuit come the summertime. Bodysuits come in so many incredible colours and styles, the possibilities are absolutely endless.
Finding the Look
The Layers
Here on the west coast, we’re used to layering. Change up this look by taking inspiration from ballet dancers during warm-up or watch Black Swan for a lesson in layering a la Natalie Portman. Think woolly shrugs, wrap sweaters, fuzzy leg warmers, and shorts over tights. That Shade of Pink
This may be reason enough to join ballet. It could be argued that most women (even if they won’t admit it)
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You can find a lot of leads to build your fashion palette from the world of ballet. have a soft spot for this colour. From the tights to the leather ballet slippers, feel free to unabashedly bathe yourself in the colour at every barre class. Those Super Cool Top Knots
Finally a hairstyle that ballet teachers everywhere are probably rejoicing — top knots! No more loose ponytails or lazy hairstyles because the top-knot is hot on the street and adored in class. Throw your old scrunchie on and you are ready for the after-party.
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Ballet lengthens and strengthens muscles and does wonders for your core and posture. Put all of the pink and pomp aside and this truly is a beautiful way to tone your body. If you’re new to the art, try a beginner adult class at Carlson’s School of Dance or Adage Studio. Not willing to venture into the public eye just yet? Check out the many online barre classes and dance your way into shape —and style!
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Thinking like a customer Archer & Arrow: new boutique owner thinks shopper-first
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new year, a new business! Lucky for the fashion fanatics, Archer & Arrow opened its doors just six weeks ago in downtown Duncan. Offering affordable, youthful and stylish clothing, Alyssa Waser thinks as a customer when buying and running her cool new boutique. Here’s what she shared with us about opening shop in the Cowichan Valley: What is your business and what inspired you to open Archer & Arrow? Admittedly, it was a bit of a selfish endeavour. Archer & Arrow was born from a desire to shop locally, but the inability to consistently find the things that I wanted to shop for, when I needed to shop for them. The concept of the store is to be stylish, but not saturated in trends — to offer easy pieces that transition from office attire to
weekend wear. Most every item in the store can be combined and styled in a multitude of ways to build a wardrobe and not just an outfit. What kinds of brands do you carry and where do they come from? I have so many great lines that I am so excited to be carrying. Lavand is one of my all-time favourites. Founded in Madrid, it is ultra-feminine with incredible focus on tailoring and prints. Paramita born in Granada is known for its use of colourful graphics and natural fibre — an easy to wear collection with a contemporary approach. Alternative Apparel is a highly ethical organic line. Made from 100% hand-picked pima cotton. C’est Moi is a Canadian company that specializes in seamless basics. I love their bamboo leggings and camis. Lady Dutchdesigned in Montreal is a European inspired collection for a North American market — it stays on trend while offering versatile day to evening styles. And Against Nudity is another Montreal based brand. They
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offer clean lines and structured styles in a mostly neutral palette. What kind of work did you do before? Has it helped you in what you are doing now? I started with Sterling Shoes in 2006 and as recently as October I was managing their Shoe Warehouse in Duncan. I couldn’t have asked for better experience than seven years retail management before opening Archer & Arrow. What are some of your favourite designs and styles right now? As we are coming off the
holidays I’m all about the sequins. I love the cool juxtaposition of a cropped tee and geometric sequins, or a nod to the vintage with deco inspired embellishment. What was a big trend in 2013 and what do you think will be a trend in 2014? I think one of the most prominent trends that seemed to carry right through from spring to winter was the use of texture in unexpected ways. The palette varied from season to season but leathers made an appearance on most garments.
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Whether it was subtle as a leather waist on a brocade skirt, or bold as sleeves on a knit cardigan, it was here in a big way. Traditionally spring fashions have a lot of sweetness, so my feeling is that the trends in 2014 are going to offer some balance. Bolder graphic prints to edge up pastels, structured silhouettes to toughen up florals, and lots of black and white to ground the spring/summer brights. What makes Archer & Arrow unique? more on page 14
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I was a customer before I was a merchant. That’s the approach I apply to every aspect of the store. I’m always thinking as a customer first and I think that’s evident from product, to pricing, to policies. Who are your customers mostly? That’s a tough one. Just the other week I had three generations shopping here — ages spanning 17 to 70 and they all found things that they loved and looked great on them. So I’d say Archer+Arrow is for the “in betweeners.� For women who don’t want to dress in junior fashions and aren’t ready for geriatric styles. What is the price range at Archer & Arrow? We have fashion accessories starting at $10 and gorgeous leather handbags that go up to $159. Our dresses are all under $100 and artisan jewelry starts at $19. Visit Archer & Arrow on Craig Street in downtown Duncan. You can visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/ArcherArrow/176814279188896
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Colour the Cowichan Folk Guild Blue
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Veteran island music and arts promoter Bobbie Blue has been hired as the Cowichan Folk Guild’s new artistic director, CFG brass has announced. Her duties will include organizing a team to mount and run this summer’s landmark 30th-annual Islands Folk Festival staged at Providence Farm.
Blue was formerly the entertainment director of Comox’s venerable Filberg Festival. The financially struggling folk guild produces this year’s folk festival July 18 to 20 at Providence Farm, presents the Island Songwriting contest, and sponsors monthly Coffee Houses and Song Circles — all under Blue’s bailiwick. The Cowichan Folk Guild is renowned for
sharing the music of the folk, passing on musical traditions, and building a sense of community. IFF music bridges bluegrass, Celtic, world beat, blues, roots, folk rock, contemporary singer-songwriters and workshops on several stages throughout the community-based farm.
PORTALS showing firing the imaginations of the young Youth Outreach: Student showcase what they have learned through the mentorship of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council Peter W. Rusland
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asting love. Vulnerability. Versatility. Insecurity. The world map. Fantasy. Those weighty themes fueled six of a dozen personal journeys by young artists in this year’s StudentWorks project. Multi-media findings landed in PORTALS gallery show, hosted by the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, between Jan. 6 and 25. The exhibit under CVAC’s Youth Outreach Program — funded partly by the TD Bank — ends months of mentoring, workshops, philosophical forays, and brainstorming between young and professional artists. YOP gets full marks from pupils flexing creative muscles, and hefting constructive criticism. “It’s definitely motivated my photography,” said Paige Amon, a Grade 11 Cowichan Secondary shooter. Her Pentax SLR’s black-and-white film prints reveal views of vulnerability involving a male model. “Coming up with something to show gets me motivated; I wouldn’t even be doing this work if not for the YOP program.” In its third year, hopes from YOP prime students’ portfolios for art-school applications and jobs, noted coordinator Wendy Robison. “I’m only 16,” added Amon, “and lots of “I like being kids don’t get this around others chance. I like being in a group of artists, with the same and getting inspiration artistic intenfrom them.” Inspiration coaxed tion.” Grade 11 poet Jacqueline Groicher to probe her insecurity hidden in her darker verses. “I don’t tend to write happy poems. Lots of it has to do with fear and things people tend not to think about.” Such as the meaning of death.
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Robin Hood (Hannah Gallacher) gets advice from Little John (Bill Levity) and Will Scarlett (Nicholai Harris) during Shawnigan Players’ pantomime of medieval madness mounted at the Merc. Peter W. Rusland
“It’s how you might be afraid of what you think of when thinking of death,” said Groicher, who’s showing drawings too. StudentWorks stoked her confidence to uncloak feelings in art. “I felt people would be scared of me,” she admitted of existential thoughts understood by her peers. “I like being around others with the same artistic intention.” Intentions like those in fantasy worlds of charcoal artist/painter Georrence Atsma. Through YOP, the Duncan Christian School student learned to depict the quality, not quantity, of creatures and heroes in his dragon’s den. “It helped me slow down, and put more effort into what I’m creating.” Selling work is a sideshow to fibre artist Maggie Clayton. The Grade 10 pupil pocketed shyness by sharing her ideas with YOP students — while making a mixed-material jacket for StudentWorks. “I don’t normally work well in groups so this has been good. Everyone’s on the same page,” said the textile addict who loves material versatility. “You’re creating something useful that you can use.” Painter Shane Batten, of regent Christian Online Academy, used a global palette for his pieces. Art feeds his wanderlust. “It inspires me to travel more.” Grade 11 songwriter Hannah Morten charts a musical world that produced her tune and video Love Lasts. She found common ground with YOP artists, including those involved last year. “Youths in my community are working to make their art better, and to grow. “It was a cool experience in a gallery setting, where there’s a standard.” Other StudentWorks artists include Queen Margaret’s Flamenco dancer and painter Fernanda Ramirez; CSS landscapeportraiture painter Adrienne Saari; portrait installationist Kelsea Moore; Frances Kelsey School mixed-media portraitist Emma Can-
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Photographer Paige Amon and pen-and-ink artist Georrennce Atsma among a dozen pupils unveiling work during January’s StudentWorks exhibit at PORTALS, hosted by CVAC. nell; human-figure lensman Ben Ingham; and Island Oak’s Lahna Lampson, mounting a short dialogue play. Your ticket What: StudentWorks
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Robin a very Merry escape from your holiday stress Review: Shawnigna Players Robin Hood pantomime production packs quite a quiver of post-Christmas kicks Peter W. Rusland
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oo! Hiss! Yeh! Comments from the peasant gallery were all fair game during the Dec. 28 pantomime party Robin Hood And His Merry Men. A hearty host of Shawnigan Players spread
satire, puns, and gags on thick as Robin (Hannah Gallacher) and his troupe outsmarted overstuffed hams Prince John (Grant Mellemstrand) and the Sheriff of Nottingham (Nick Millar). The Mercury Theatre was laced with laughs for all ages (“Shame on you!” one lad shouted at dishonest John, who answered him back) during the Players’ annual pantomime packed with viewer skewering. As expected, Robin won the day by knight’s end, rescuing Maid Marian (Delphine Menu), and a peasant couple (Alex Gallacher and Shelley Brown) from the royal rats. But not before we survive contrived antics by Daisy The Cow (Tristan Sparks, Max Menu), man-hungry nurse Jemima Gusset (David
Brockhurst), and a roster of modern songs swapped with medieval lyrics — accompanied by Ellen A-Dale (Emily Brockhurst). Dark ages’ versions of Rescue Me, YMCA, You’re The One That I Want, and other mock-rock gems were big hits in this wonderful whoopee cushion that’s become a comical Cowichan tradition. Clearly, Robin Hood and the Players’ earlier pantos are pure farces that tease Canada’s heavy taxes, snobs, and misguided politicians — embodied this time in the pompous prince and his serf-bullying sheriff. No matter what next year’s pantomime is, it will be a welcome reprieve from year-end stress and the post-Christmas mess. Pantomime rating: 8 udders out of 10.
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Comedy Night with Shirley Gnome: 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan. Tickets $5 at the door.
The Old Fork By Night: Silent movie nights with LPs as soundtrack. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Chemainus Senior Center Jam: An open acoustic jam, 55 years and older held every week at the Chemainus Seniors Center, 7:10 to 10:10 p.m. $1 per person. Cowichan Readers Theatre: Meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at Studio 261 (261 Southshore Rd., Lake Cowichan). Nominal membership and materials fee. For information, call 749-3728, or email: cowichanreaderstheatre@gmail.com
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The Old Fork By Night: Local musician Martyn Jones. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 TransCanada Highway, Duncan. Special Education Parent Information and Support Meeting: for parents who have a school-aged child with extra learning and/or support needs 7 p.m., Cowichan High School. Contact Cathie Camley at ldabctri@shaw.ca or 250-597-2417. 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 Sept. 13. Experienced and beginners. Info: Jack at 250-746-4795 or Olive at 250-746-8020. Bratz Unplugged: Musical brothers Todd and Jeff Smiley play rock and folk-blues favourites Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Cobblestone Pub, downtown Cobble Hill.
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Cowichan Spirit Drummers: Meet every Thursday at the Clements Centre, 5856 Clements Street. All are welcome. Refreshments provided. Multicultural Leadership Group: For youth every Thursday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Active, energetic, creative, fun and inter-cultural. For more info www.cis-iwc.org
Friday Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families: A 12-step program for those whose childhood is still causing them problems, 7 p.m. at the Alano Club, 107 Evans Street. Call 748-5993. Living with Cancer Support Group: Everyone with cancer and their caregivers welcome. Canadian Cancer Society Office, 394 Duncan St 10:30 a.m.
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BUTLER, Rance Feb 25th 1939 – Dec 29th 2013 Born February 25, 1939 in Victoria where he was raised until he moved to Vancouver to start his career with BC Tel for 38 years. It was there he met his bride-to-be, Helen and settled for the next 49 years in Duncan to raise a family. It was here he became involved with BC Tel First Aid Team and travelled to England to take 2nd in the world and would continue travelling thru the years. Fishing, hunting and family camping was also a big part of his life, not just a hobby but became a passion and it was because of this he met a circle of people who became lifelong friends and he considered them to be extended family. A member of the Fish “n� Game Club for many years also provided the back drop for numerous family gatherings. Survived by his wife of 51 years Helen, daughter Brenda and Rob, son John and Tammy, grandchildren Kristie, Derek, and Kimberly (Luke), Justin and Brett, great grandchildren Anaiyah and Rosalia. Service will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 1:30 PM, at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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TWENTYMAN- Thomas Branch Oct 1, 1924 – Dec 23, 2013 Tom passed away on December 23, 2013. Tom was born and raised in Ladysmith. He served in the Navy during WWII from 1944 – 1946. In 1953 he started with Chemainus Towing Company where he worked until retirement. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his beloved wife Curl and two sons; Greg (Donna) and Terry, two grand-daughters, Jolaine (Joe) and Ronnie (Paul) and a new grandson Merrick as well as his cherished niece Fran Rose and many friends and family who were an important part of his life. Tom was predeceased by his parents John and Caroline Twentyman and sister Elizabeth McMurtrie. Tom always said he had a great life – wonderful family, a job he enjoyed and leisure time doing the things he enjoyed especially his love of being out on the water. Rest in peace dear Husband, Dad, Granddad, Great Granddad, Uncle and Friend. In lieu of flowers a donations may be made to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary, Box 153, Chemainus, B.C. V0R 1K0 or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca
GAUDREAULT, Rene Joseph Feb. 15 1931 - Dec. 31 2013 A wonderful, caring and funny father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, Rene Joseph Gaudreault passed away peacefully in hospital Dec. 31. Many might have remembered Rene as a lover of fiddling, RedRiver jigging, cats, a number one Cowichan Capitals hockey fan, and rooter for the Montreal Canadians too. Rene went by “Pizza King� as the head of the family’s pizza business Pizza on the Go among many hats he wore in his lifetime, which included working as a member of the police auxillary for many years as well as a member of the local Lions Club. Rene worked passionately with son Maurice and the Lions Club to create Cowichan’s first ever Fiddle Festival. Rene’s charm will be missed most by his friends and family. He leaves behind wife of 58 years Marguerite; sons Rick (Lorraine), Maurice (Patricia), Ron (Jean), daughter Colette (Ralph) and son-in-law Ken; grandchildren Danielle, Ashley, Chantal, Matthew, Ivan, Cindy, Leah, Adam, Scott, Graham and Zachary, as well as several great-grandchildren. And now Rene is with his daughter Annette. Rene’s family will always remember his unique personality and how, so very close to his final moments, he was able to get one last wink in. A celebration of his life is being held Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Somenos Hall. In lieu of flowers, his family has asked instead donations be made to Cowichan SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society. GIERC, Aniela (Idziak) January 1927 – December 2013 Aniela left us peacefully, with her family at her side, on December 30th, 2013. She is survived by her husband Frank of 68 years, her four children Wanda (Vern), Joe (Karen), Frank Jr. (Anne), and Tom (Lael), as well as a large extended family. Mom was a dedicated babcia to 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, who have wonderful memories of family dinners, needle point, her Belgian waffles, and the koi fish pond. Mom was born in the Konin region of Poland, the youngest of six children. During WWII her family was relocated to Germany, where she worked on a farm. She met Frank in Germany; the two eventually moved to the United Kingdom, where Frank worked as an army mechanic. Following the birth of their first child, they immigrated to Argentina (1948) and had two more children. Finally, in 1956, the family immigrated to Canada, settling in the Cowichan Valley and having their final child. Aniela worked various jobs throughout the Valley, but her real passion was tending to her large garden, dairy cows, and roses. She was heavily involved with the local Polish community, hosting regular Sunday brunches and attending parties in Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Mom and Dad lived in Glenora for 40 years before moving into town. Though she initially protested, she came to enjoy visiting the Farmer’s Market, caring for her pet fish, and doting on the family dogs. Grandma was extremely dedicated to her grandkids, frequently hosting sleep overs, ice cream sick days, watching movies, and preparing university care packages filled with socks and baking. A Mass for Christian burial was celebrated at St. Edward’s Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, BC, on Monday, January 6th, at 11:00AM. Reception was followed in church basement and interment was at Mountain View Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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REITER, Gwendolyn Doreen 1932 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn on the 26th of December. She is survived by her husband, Steve, sister Fay, four children, Randy, Wendy, Michael and Anthony, eleven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She was a loving wife and a great example to her children. We will always miss her contagious smile and her great sense of humour. She will remain in our hearts forever. Her celebration of Life has been held on the 4th of January, 2014, at St. Edward Roman Catholic Church. SORBIE, Lyle Edward Feb. 13, 1955 – Jan. 2, 2014 Lyle passed away peacefully, at home in Cobble Hill, surrounded by dear friends and his devoted niece, Alexandra. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Rosalie, his parents, Lenore and Adam Sorbie, and siblings Donald, Sharon and Daryl, he is survived by his sister Lynn and brothers Neil and Ian. Also survived by a host of dedicated and loving friends Wendy Hiebert, Jamall Seif, Mark Salmon, Jim Carey aka Spoony, Syd and Michele Pace, Sherry Castles, Melissa Cottam, Ernie Vince - and countless others who cared for Lyle in his final weeks and made his journey as comfortable as possible. Lyle is remembered with great affection by dozens of his ‘kids’ who he and Rosalie employed at the Hot Spot in Cobble Hill. Generous of spirit, quick witted, loyal and loving, Lyle will be sadly missed by all who knew him. At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on February 14, 2014 (one day after his 59th birthday) at Sands Funeral Chapel in Duncan followed by “a Lyle party� at the Cobblestone. A donation to the Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue Society (www.lakecowichananimalrescue.com), the Foundation for International Community Assistance www. fincacanada.org, or a charity of your choice would honour his memory. Condolences may be offered online at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212 DOBBIE, Frederick Raymond Jan 12,1963 - Dec 19, 2013 It is with very sad and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Fred. Fred battled with pancreatitis first and then found out he had bial duct cancer. He battled with these diseases for about a year. He was a fighter, no way was he going to let any of this beat him. He was in full denial right to the bitter end. He had an amazing will to live and that was what kept him alive for so long. A big thank you to all the nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt for your amazing care and compassion for Fred. He felt very comfortable and secure in your hands. He had a soft spot for Katie, Charlene, Karen and Carolyn. He leaves behind to mourn his death, his very special lady and love of his life, Tammy Lind, her dogs Abbey and Wuke, his mom (Anne Suais), siblings (Carol and Doug Dobbie), children (Chelsea and Chuck Dobbie), his very good friend whom stayed in touch with each other every 2 weeks - Frank Manhas. Fred was born in Victoria, BC, but he grew up in DuncanCrofton area. Fred had a few hiccups in his life in which he finally overcame. His greatest passion in his life was being a big rig trucker. He long-hauled for 20 years and then settled down to hauling logs in Sechelt and Chilliwack. He loved his family with all his heart and soul. He was living in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast. That was where his heart was and where he was at peace with himself and his life. Fred, there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t think of you and miss you! You are free now Freddie, so fly fly high in the sky! Until we all meet again. We will be having a Celebration of Life for Fred on January 25, 2014, 1-4 p.m. and spreading his ashes in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast in the Summer, date to be announced. Please send online condolences to dobbie.carol@yahoo.ca Please e-mail if you are able to attend. If you have any pictures, please bring along.
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HOMES FOR RENT Chemainus; 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 950 sq ft, rancher, big yard, storage, close to town & bus route, NP, NS, $1,200/mnth Avail. Feb 1/14 250-324-3417 DUNCAN: 2 plus bdrm, 1 bath/upstairs. Sep. 1 bdrm suite downstairs. Wired workshop. F/S, W/D access. $1300. N/P, N/S, N/D. Close to schools & shops (250) 7325666. Avail Feb 1. DUNCAN: Bright spacious 3 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S, d/w, W/D hookup. Close to schools & shopping on bus route. $1100. (250) 732-5666. Avail Feb 1, N/S, N/P, N/D. DUNCAN: Lower Quamichan 2 Bdrm + den. 1,200 sq ft, updated rancher for lease. 55+, references req’d, N/S. Avail Feb 15. $1,100/mnth + utilities. Ron 250-743-7821 evenings.
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MILL SPRINGS. Share immaculate home, $700. Near bus, mall. (250)812-8300.
CHEMAINUS, LARGE1 Bdrm upper. 5 appls, partial ocean view. $900/mo N/P. Refs. Call (778)227-2704.
2003 5 speed PT Crusier- timing belt, A/C, Michelin tires. $3400. Call (250)746-0007.
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CHEMAINUS: upper 3 bdr house, 2 bath, 5 new appl’s. Walking distance to town. Pets welcome. N/S. 250-732-3702
CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Now. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950+ utils. Meicor Property Management. Call 250-709-2646.
MILL BAY: 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hardwood flrs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria commuter bus. N/S, dogs on approval, credit check & ref’s req’d, $1750+utils. March 1st. 250-743-4432, 250-710-0839. rentmillbay@gmail.com Saltair: 2 bdrm, bright, clean, updated, fenced yard, 4 app’l, wood stove, sm pet considered, references required, N/S, 250-246-1457 Somenos Road 5 bdrm, 2 storey, no pets, $1,400 plus utilities. Avail now. 250-7483906 or 250-709-9264
RV PADS COBBLE HILL: Small service RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.
CHEMAINUS: 1 bdrm, lower level, new kitchen cabinets & carpeting, private entrance & patio in quiet setting, ocean view N/P, N/S util. incl. $725 (250) 416-0062 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm ground level. Private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $595/mo. Text me at (250)896-4248. DUNCAN, CLOSE to Cowichan Commons, 1 bdrm bsmt, quiet family home, fenced yard, W/D, F/S. Refs req’d. NS/NP. Avail now. $850mo inclds hydro. (250)715-1579. LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170. NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Partiers. $850/mo. Available now. 250-756-9746.
DUNCAN- as new 1 bdrm, own entry, on acreage . F/S, W/D, heat, hydro, A/C incld. Suit one single mature person. N/S, no parties. Cat ok. $700. 250-709-2466.
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TOWNHOUSES CHEMAINUS RENO’D 2 bdrm town home, 4 appls, bright, clean, quiet, close to schools, shopping, buses. N/S, N/P. $725. Refs. 250-416-1457.
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CARS 1992 BUICK REGAL, must sell! Ex. running order. Tilt wheel, cruise control, 2 new tires. New alternator, water pump, serpentine belt. AC & heater totally redone. $1100 obo. 250-748-0066 lv msg
1998 23’ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent condition. $6000 OBO. 250-748-1304
2004 DODGE Dakota Ext. cab. Red ext. black interior, manual, rear wheel drive. Tires like new. Super clean! $5,500. (250)618-7588
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Wedgwood House
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250-746-9808 Spending too much time alone?
Andrew Leong
The old boys were shining in the annual New Year’s Day rugby game at the Cowichan Rugby Club. With Steve (Hardman) Hale shaking off Neil Moss, the old guys proved too pesky for the youngsters in a 28-7 victory.
Caps struggle after the break
Landing on the Mainland: Three games in three days on a busy return to action Don Bodger
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tough road trip yielded just one point in three games for the Cowichan Valley Capitals, as B.C. Hockey League play resumed after the Christmas break. The Caps lost 6-4 at Surrey Friday to the Eagles, tied the Express 4-4 in Coquitlam Saturday and went down to a 6-2 defeat against the Rivermen in Langley Sunday. “We saw some things we liked,’’ said Caps’ assistant coach Aaron Plumb. “We didn’t get the results we wanted.’’
The Caps were rusty in the first period of the first game in their return, trailing Surrey 3-0 after just 12 1/2 minutes. “After that, we played a pretty good hockey game,’’’ said Plumb. “Surrey we definitely felt was a team that was ripe for the picking.’’ There was about a half hour delay during the game due to a serious injury to a Surrey player. After that, “it was hard to get the emotion back into it,’’ conceded Plumb. The Caps got two goals from Dane Gibson and singles by Clint Filbrandt and Jordan Topping. The Caps had a 4-2 lead in the second period on Coquitlam but
Tough start to 2014 for the Islanders
Road woes: Only one point gained from three straight VIJHL games Don Bodger
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erry Park Islanders ended 2013 on a winning note, but couldn’t keep it going into the start of the new year. The Islanders defeated the Nanaimo Buccaneers 6-5 in overtime during their final Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game of 2013 on Dec. 21 at Kerry Park Arena. The big three of Braeden Cross, Alex Milligan and Tylor Branzsen had a big game. Cross scored the overtime winner and added four assists while Milligan scored four times and Branzsen collected a goal and two assists. The Islanders’ first game of 2014 ended in a 7-4 loss to the Buccaneers in Nanaimo Thursday. Branzsen led the way in the losing cause with two goals while Milligan and Francis Lapierre-Slicer added singles. The Islanders fell behind 4-1 the next night in Saanich and fought back, but still lost 4-3. Scoring shots were posted by Lapierre-Slicer, Eric Mansueti and Branzsen. Playing their third game in three nights on the road, the Islanders gained a point but lost 5-4 in overtime in Parksville Saturday to the Generals. Cody Short had a hat trick and Milligan scored the Islanders’ other goal. The Islanders visit Victoria Thursday and host Saanich Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena.
couldn’t add to it. “I think they got a lucky fourth goal to tie it,’’ said Plumb. “In the overtime, we had multiple times to win it.’’ Mason Malkowich (2), Jarrett Brown and Matthew BerryLamontagna were the Caps’ scorers. Langley owned the Caps, taking a 3-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. “They’re leading their division for a reason,’’ said Plumb. “They’re big kids and they finish every check.’’ The Caps have home games against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Friday and Salmon Arm SilverBacks Sunday.
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thletes who’ve been at the top of their games addressed the top 20 Valley Youth Athletes of the Year assembled at Shawnigan Lake School Sunday to tell them about the highs and corresponding lows of their careers. Guest speaker Adam Kleeberger and special guest Dannie Richards put things into perspective for the athletes that not everything is ever going to go according to plan despite best intentions. Having said that, though, they both gained so much in personal development from being elite athletes. Richards, a volleyball star from Shawnigan Lake who attended Frances Kelsey, was the co-winner of the Valley Youth Athlete of the Year award in 2007 with Hana Taiji. Despite standing just five-foot-five, Richards was a dynamic player from the beginning. “It was in Grade 5 that I became absolutely hooked on the sport,’’ she said. “I had an amazing teacher that year who was a volleyball star with an equallytalented daughter that I absolutely idolized. “I remember coming home and using sticky notes to plan out exactly what I was going to accomplish with my sport and how I was going to do it. My No. 1 sticky was that I would eventually represent Canada, just like my idol. “I practiced every single day. Even before bed I would set the ball to myself until I could no longer hold my arms up and would finally fall asleep. I even slept beside my volleyball, which looking back I realize is a little bit strange, but seemed perfectly normal at the time.’’ Richards tried out for the national youth team in Grade 10 but got cut. Her determination paid off by making the team the following year. Richards went on to win five consecutive national titles with the UBC volleyball team. It was a great experience for her, but there were obstacles to overcome. “In my second year, I actually lost my No. 1 fan, which was my dad,’’ she indicated. “Had it not been for my team of truly amazing girls, I don’t know that I would have returned to school. It was their love and support and my own willingness to be there for the team that enabled me to continue playing.’’
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His famous beard is gone, but underneath it all, it’s still national men’s rugby team member Adam Kleeberger at the podium. Kleeberger, known world-wide for having the most famous beard in history next to the members of ZZ Top, talked about his trials and tribulations representing Canada in international rugby competition. Injuries have always been his biggest obstacle, particularly in such a physically demanding sport as rugby. That was most evident in the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup. “In the summer of 2011, I had shoulder surgery that had a four to six month estimation of return to play,’’ said Kleeberger. “Through personal sacrifice, hard work and most importantly, perseverance, I was able to not only return in time for the first game of that World Cup, but to be awarded man of the match honours for my performance.’’ You can read the full speeches delivered by Richards and Kleeberger at www.cowichannewsleader.com. Triathlete Maya Munzar, the 2012 co-winner of the Valley Youth Athlete of the Year award, provided encouragement to the top 20 athletes by telling them regardless of position their standards are already very high and they should be proud of their achievements.
Stephanie Mould Stephanie Mould is made from the right mold to be a competitive wrestler. The Grade 7 Queen of Angels School student has made rapid strides in the sport since taking it up. “I started in the school team last year with Mr. Zuback and then at my first tournament I was confronted by one of the coaches to join the club and I did,’’ Mould said. “She just goes, goes, goes — doesn’t stop, almost like the Energizer bunny, I think,’’ said Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club head coach Nick Zuback. “She’s only in Grade 7. She wrestles more like a Grade 8, Grade 9 which is good to see. I think her opportunity to go far in the sport is very high.’’ Mould derives great enjoyment from the sport while she continues to develop her skills. “I think I’m progressing good for my first year,’’ she said. “I have much more to learn.’’ A big part of the learning process has been experienced from her involvement in the CVWC’s camps. The latest one happened Thursday and Friday at Queen of Angels. “I went to this camp last year and I think it’s really fun,’’ said Mould. And it’s always quite a workout. “It makes you sweat a lot,’’ she said.
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Shaw TV to feature awards banquet on Go Island
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For the first time, coverage of the News Leader Pictorial’s Youth Athlete of the Year banquet is being provided by Shaw TV. Highlights and interviews from Sunday’s banquet at Shawnigan Lake School featuring the valley’s top 20 of 2013 will be on the Go Island show, with host Daphne Goode. It will start at 6 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 14
and run every half hour until midnight. The program can also be seen Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. every half hour. Shaw TV is on Channel 4 in the Cowichan Valley. “We have some great stuff,’’ noted Goode. “The tough job will be editing it down.’’
Leech, Bains stand atop the class of 2013
Sports day: Valley’s elite top 20 receive recognition Don Bodger
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ed Leech and Chicago Bains are great ambassadors for their sports, their schools and their community. They’re also exceptional athletes, sharing the spotlight Sunday at Shawnigan Lake School as cowinners of the News Leader Pictorial’s Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete of the Year award for 2013. Leech, a Grade 12 student at Frances Kelsey Secondary, literally burned up the water skiing circuit while Grade 10 Cowichan Secondary School student Bains did the same on the track and field circuit. The presentation of their awards was the culmination to a great day honouring a talented group of valley high school athletes throughout the top 20. Josh Charles (basketball) of Cowichan Secondary, Cowichan’s Stefanie Langkammer (field hockey) and Doug Groenendijk of Duncan Christian School (basketball and volleyball) rounded out the top five. Drayson Price (football) was No. 6, Natalia Garriock (swimming) No. 7, Adrienne Saari (rugby) No. 8, George Barton (rugby) No. 9, Braylon Lumb (lacrosse) No. 10, Taryn Smiley (track) No. 11, Michael Henderson (rugby) No. 12, Claire Seeliger (field hockey) No. 13, Tia Baker (track) No. 14, Lindsay Hodgins (horseshoes) No. 15, Casey Crowley (field hockey) No. 16, Adam Golia (lacrosse) No. 17, Darien Hobday (rugby) No. 18, Liam Lindsay (track) No. 19 and Brock Gowanlock (football) No. 20. “It was even an honour to be considered in the top 20 in the first place,’’ said Leech. “Being a co-winner was quite a pleasant surprise. “I’m very honoured. It’s pretty cool to be recognized like this. I put a lot of work into water skiing.’’ “I’m just so thankful for it and the opportunity was amazing,’’ said Bains. Word got around Cowichan Secondary about Bains’ award pretty quickly from Charlie Coleman first thing Monday morning. “My principal came in and told the whole class,’’ said Bains. Leech has been in the top 20 for
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Chicago Bains and Jed Leech, left, are co-winners of the Youth Athlete of the Year award. Above, girls in the top 20 from left are: Tia Baker, Natalia Garriock, Lindsay Hodgins, Stefanie Langkammer, Darien Hobday, Claire Seeliger, Taryn Smiley, Adrienne Saari, Casey Crowley and Bains. The boys from left are: Adam Golia, Liam Lindsay, Braylon Lumb, Leech, Josh Charles, Brock Gowanlock and Doug Groenendijk. George Barton, Michael Henderson and Drayson Price were absent. Below, Albin Falt and Theresa Bodger present coaches’ award to Brad and Alanna Skene.
three consecutive years. “Everyone there’s obviously an outstanding athlete,’’ he said. “To even be there is really cool.’’ “It was cool seeing everybody else’s sports and how we get together,’’ said Bains. Leech’s profile submission article this year was cited on the Waterski and Wakeboard Canada Facebook page. He’s just happy if his award helps raise the profile of his sport. “It’s not a very well-known sport, especially in Canada,’’ said Leech. “Just getting that recognition, hopefully more kids will be inspired and joining it.’’ Leech works extensively as a coach of young skiers now. That helps them a lot and him as well. “When you’re a coach, it’s really important to explain things in different ways for different kids,’’ he said. “I think it definitely makes you a better skier, for sure.’’ Leech’s major 2013 claim to fame was a team bronze medal with Canada at the Junior Worlds in Australia. “It’s always something I wanted to do, a dream come true,’’ he said of the experience in Australia. Bains broke two long-standing
records in the 80-metre hurdles for her age group in 2013. The previous B.C. and Canadian Legion national marks had stood for 27 and 31 years, respectively. “I wasn’t expecting it, but it was one of my goals,’’ said Bains of the achievements. The records are likely to stand for a long time again because Bains won’t have a chance to break them. “I’m moving up to 100-metre hurdles,’’ she explained. “It’s like a completely different race. I still have to get used to it. I’m trying my hardest.’’ Bains and other top 20 track athletes Smiley, Baker and Lindsay went right from the banquet to the Cowichan Sportsplex for training to take advantage of coach John May of Black Creek’s presence. “Whenever he’s down, we take the opportunity to get out there,’’ said Bains. A new coaches’ recognition award, the Georgina Falt Memorial, was presented by Albin Falt and daughter Theresa Bodger to Cowichan Secondary girls’ rugby coaches Brad and Alanna Skene. “We realize how much work and effort is being put into athletes by
so many coaches throughout the area and to be seen as contributing positively to this athletic community is very rewarding,’’ noted Brad Skene. “We spend a lot of time with our athletes because they buy into our program, work hard and are great people.’’ Seventeen of the 20 athletes attended the banquet. Barton and Henderson were at B.C. sevens rugby trials in Vancouver and Price just got back Sunday from Texas with Team B.C. after a 45-7 win over Europe in a U18 international football showcase. “I had a great time down in Texas, it
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