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Dog disappears after abuse complaints Trail of Facebook posts: RCMP investigates potential theft as SPCA looks into possible cruelty Ashley Degraaf

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Lyn Edmonds, a rope rescue team member with Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue hangs off the side of the cliff at Marie Canyon as he brings the rescue basket with mock victim Arin Reim up from the shores of the Cowichan River during an exercise Sunday. For more, see page three.

Duncan’s largest seniors home ﬁres its staff again Sunridge Place sale pending: Total of 264 employees affected by mass termination, wondering about their futures

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unridge Place employees received termination notices Monday, as the assisted living and complex care facility has been sold. A total of 264 employees are affected, including 124 reliefor part-time positions. Relief employees are not required to be provided with notices under the Employment Standards Act. In the letter that went out to employees,

“the effective date of termination of your employment is June 2, 2014,’’ owner Norm Jones indicated. “As prescribed in the Act, this notice period includes all notice of layoff to which you are entitled pursuant to the collective agreement. “The reason for the group termination is that Sunridge Place has been sold to a third party purchaser. Accordingly, Sunridge Place Limited Partnership and Bundock Management Ltd., doing business as Sunridge Place, will cease to be the employer.’’ A second letter from Jones to all Hospital Employees Union members indicated “as you were advised late last year, I made a decision to sell Sunridge Place.’’ Jones added he concluded the sale Monday to an as-yet unnamed third-party purchaser, effective in June. “The third-party purchaser will be intro-

duced to your collective bargaining agent, the HEU, later this week. I will have no active role with respect to negotiations or decisions made with respect to alterations in terms and conditions of employment.’’ Sunridge Executive Director Laura Griffin referred the News Leader Pictorial to labour lawyer Tim Charron for comment. “As far as we’re aware, Sunridge Place is not closing,’’ said Charron. “It’s going to provide care and services to the residents in complex care and assisted living. “I will be meeting with the union to discuss the sale and any impact on staff later this week. In fairness to the collective bargaining process and the fact the employees are represented by the HEU, I think we should talk to them first before we talk to any third parties.’’ more on page 10

he disappearance of a Duncan dog shortly after allegations of neglect and abuse were widely circulated on Facebook has attracted the attention of the police. The Facebook post began circulating last week showing a pooch surrounded by what appears to be feces and other filth at a residence on Mary Street in Duncan. It was taken down at approximately the same time the dog was reported missing to police Feb. 13. By Sunday, a second Facebook profile had been created, showing the first photo, as well as new photos of the dog, with the caption “I’m safe!” North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cst. Jon Stuart confirmed Mounties are still firming up details on the case, but are investigating a possible theft and have a person of interest they are pursuing. BC SCPA spokesperson Lorie Chortyk said the organization was aware of the dog’s situation and has an ongoing file on the pet’s owner. “We’ve definitely seen many copies of the (original Facebook) post as well,” Chortyk said in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “We had already received a complaint and had attended the property before (the photo) was posted. “My understanding is that the dog was taken inside immediately after the first visit and numerous official orders were issued by the constable to change the environment for the dog (we are legally required to give an owner the opportunity to change the situation — if they don’t follow the orders in the time frame given that’s when we can seek a warrant to remove an animal).” BC SPCA constable Tina Heary said that upon the SPCA’s first visit, the owner opted to move the dog inside. When the SPCA stopped by the residence the following day after orders were made to check in, the owner notified the constable the dog was missing. “Since that time, the RCMP has now opened a file with the missing dog,” Heary said. Heary said often it can be hard for the public to come to grips with current provincial legislation, whereas the SPCA doesn’t have the authority to arrive on site and immediately seize a dog. “I know the public supports strong animal cruelty laws, but it’s quite difficult for our investigating officers as well. We’re faced with what we see and we can’t remove.” Stuart said whoever stole the dog could face property theft charges, and it will be up to the SPCA if the dog is returned to the owner. bchonda.com

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Dog team helps collar pair of suspected thieves

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP got their men Thursday with help from a dog team after a foot chase. Police received a report around 6:25 a.m. that two men were spotted taking items from vehicles in the Campbell Street area of Duncan. Attending officers noticed two men matching the suspect descriptions. They fled on foot after noticing the officers, and a containment area was estab-

lished to try and catch them, with a police dog team brought in for assistance. One of the suspects, an 18-year-old man, was located at the corner of Beach Avenue and Wharncliffe Road a short time later and arrested without incident. The dog team then arrived and began tracking the second suspect. A 19-year-old man was found hiding beneath a parked car on Oak Street.

Vote today? Emerging information changing minds Don Bodger

“Of course, we can build a building on flood plain land but we are now being told by he Ford Road site engineering that these costs will skyrocket for the foundanear the Cowichan Commons tion. So Beverly potentially could be a far more expensive is being recomsite.’’ mended as the Councillor Jen Woike also best location for a new North had a similar change of heart Cowichan/Duncan RCMP from Beverly to the Ford site detachment building. as more inforNorth Cowichan mation became council has been available. divided on the issue The Ford site is and it promises to be subject to subdian interesting debate viding a three-acre when the matter parcel from five comes up for a posacres and rezoning sible vote today, but the three-acre pormost appear leaning Jen Woike: tion to public use toward Ford. much clearer and the remaining “Going into this two acres to R1 process, I believed the Residential. Beverly site was the best loca“For me, it has to come tion and most cost effective, down to costs to the taxas North Cowichan owned payer,’’ said Woike. the land,’’ noted Councillor “Saving the taxpayer Ruth Hartmann. potentially over $1 million in She also saw the locadevelopment costs is a huge tion close to the core and a factor in my decision-maksavings to the taxpayers as ing, added to the fact that the pluses. Ford Road property scored “However, I took my own 92% on the criteria checklist, time to do a little research 24% higher than the next and I also tasked the staff property. to come up with criteria by “I’m now being presented which to evaluate properties, as council really needed that,’’ with three sites and now most recently a criteria checklist, added Hartmann. “Firstly, my decision has been made we have a set of criteria set out by the RCMP. No deviat- much clearer. The criteria checklist clearly states that ing from that — quite a list. building on either Beverly site “Then I learned more about liquefaction. Then ask is a failing criteria. I will be asking why we have just been yourself the question, would made aware of this, as seemwe or should we have any of ingly someone must have our first responders on soils known this if it’s part of the that will be affected during actual criteria.’’ an earthquake? News Leader Pictorial

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Murder, robbery and missing family: But an elaborate multi-level Search and Rescue exercise kept Skutz Falls area hopping this weekend

t was one heck of a full moon weekend. High wind warnings, Hydro outages all over the island, rain and snow — real. The robbery in Duncan, campers at Skutz Falls terrorized then lost, and the murder? All fake. But Cowichan Search and Rescue, the local amateur radio club and the RCMP all taking part in a elaborate training exercise? That was completely legitimate. Skutz Falls was the epicentre for Sunday’s SAR-sponsored multi-organization training exercise. The scenario involved a liquor store robbery in Duncan that escalated to one criminal being murdered and thrown in the river. The criminals also confronted a family camping in the Skutz Falls/Marie Canyon area, leading to the family getting separated and lost. Police nab another criminal who tells them the tale, leading to a major search and rescue effort. SAR exercise co-ordinator Travis Bradley described

As ofﬁcers attempted to arrest the man, he allegedly kicked a police dog. The man sustained minor injuries as a result of his confrontation with the dog and was taken to Cowichan District Hospital before being released into police custody. Both men were released from custody and will appear in court in May to face theft charges.

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Search and rescue members head down Riverbottom Road during SAREX ‘14, a large, multi-organization training exercise Sunday centred around Skutz Falls. “SAREX 14” as a mutual aid call-out training exercise involving RCMP, and SAR personnel from Cowichan, Ladysmith and Juan De Fuca as well as communication assistance by the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society. Swift-water rescue teams and high-angle rope teams were able to practice rescue techniques after the search crews combed the area to find the victims in an exercise involving more than 60 people. Cowichan’s SAR’s command vehicle acted as the incident command post and the CVARS mobile communications trailer was used for communication assistance — each working with the RCMP because of the criminal component. RCMP Inspector Ray Carfantan of the North Cowichan/Duncan detachment said SAR members would not have been used if criminals

were at large. In this scenario the RCMP had the live criminal in custody extracting the information about the murder of the second criminal. SAR stages exercises a couple of times a year, but not often on this scale. Civil aviation Search and Rescue aircraft were scheduled to take part, but were not able to attend because of the weather. Snow, rain, fog and mostly cool temperatures lasted throughout the day, but it was not a huge issue for rescuers outfitted in protective gear. SAR teams were equipped with a newer radio tracking system that would allow the incident command post to see where each team was located in real time. After receiving instructions at base camp searchers made their way down the Cowichan River. They searched the Horseshoe Bend group campsite, the last known loca-

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The Duncan Safeway outlet is expected to be transformed into a Save-On-Foods by the end of April. produce, bakery and deli that SaveOn-Foods customers love,” said Dickson in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “We will begin to take possession of the stores in mid-March, and plan to have the integration of all 15 into our group by the end of April.” Other locations include one in Sidney, three in Victoria, one in Ladysmith, one in Nanaimo, one in Port Alberni, one in Tsawwassen, one in Abbotsford, and two in New Westminster. The Duncan store will be called

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Soldiers here Thursday: Ultra-marathon aims to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder

and create undue stress with bureaucratic red tape.” Lt.-Col. Chris Linford (retired), a Victoria resident and national ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada, helped convince the Saunders family to support the cause. He has suffered from PTSD for 20 years after a 1994 mission in Rwanda. “We need to convince veterans who haven’t found their way to come forward and admit they have an injury. That is one of the hardest things you can do. It’s against soldier culture and nature to declare themselves as a casualty. Getting to that point is a lot of work,” Linford said. “The attention these guys will bring to the cause will save people. Bringing attention to this will convince Canadians that work needs to be done and the government needs to provide resources.” The Wounded Warrior B.C. run begins Feb. 16 in Port Hardy, and ends in Colwood on Feb. 21. It will make three Cowichan stops Feb. 20: 12:45 p.m. at the Chemainus Legion, 3 p.m. at the Duncan Legion and 5:30 p.m. at the Malahat Legion See woundedwarriorrunbc.com for details on the route, donating, or joining a leg of the run.

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or Allan Kobayashi, endurance running is a key component of his effort to heal from post-traumatic Edward Hill stress disorder, diagnosed after Steven Kobayashi, George Beatteay, Jeremy Buckingmultiple tours of Afghanistan. ham, Dan Bodden, Allan Kobayashi and Chris Linford. A 30 kilometre run, he says, provides a “sense of clarity in my mind and heart.” project last August through the understandKobayashi and four other military coling that many of their colleagues suffer in leagues are spring-boarding their passion silence with PTSD, unaware or refusing to for endurance training into an effort to raise acknowledge they have an unseen injury. awareness of PTSD among serving and “I knew I had to come up with a mission retired members of the Canadian Armed to raise awareness of PTSD,” Kobayashi Forces. said. “I knew I wanted to do something to The Wounded Warrior Run B.C. passes give back.” through Cowichan next week and will cover “These guys are what I call miracle workthe length of Vancouver Island — 600 km ers. There are fathers, mothers, sons and over six days. daughters who are affected by PTSD, it’s Kobayashi, a PO2 with the damage cona stress they face each day,” sponsor Bob trol school in Colwood, and fellow runner Saunders of Saunders Subaru said. Sgt. Dan Bodden, an Air Force search and “We need to send a strong message to Otrescue tech, came up with the ambitious tawa not to close (veterans) support centres

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Community healing starts in our own homes

Residential schools: make an effort to understand

ou’ve all heard the phrase used in discussion about a variety of social issues: it all starts in the home. And for individuals to move past their issues they usually have to acknowledge them and confront them before families can move on and heal. The same thing is true for communities. Symptoms caused by issues within a community tend to fester and become issues indirectly shared by everyone living within it. And just as with families, in order to heal communities must acknowledge the issues and confront them before they can heal and move on. One would be forgiven for thinking Acknowledgthat every person living within the Coing and unwichan Valley must be well aware of scars created here by the residential derstanding is the school system. Large efforts like Prime the first step Minister Stephen Harper’s residential school apology and the North American Indigenous Games have worked in concert to smaller efforts like newspaper articles and racism workshops to make it seem inescapable. But the sad fact of the matter is, this is still an issue that is, at best, poorly understood by too many Cowichan residents. Sometimes, as described by Cowichan elder Ron George, or by visiting author Bev Sellars, the impact of residential schools on their lives is not even well understood by their families. Sellars and George are two who are doing their part by sharing their stories. Those who went through similar experiences can do the same by sharing theirs. What the rest need to do is simply to listen, to understand how being plucked from their families at a young age and being forced to assimilate into another culture could and did damage generations of people. And we can foster that understanding, that desire to move on and to help heal this community within our own families. It starts in the home.

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

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How about a big thumbs up to the folks with Cowichan Search and Rescue for pulling together Sunday’s massive training exercise? Co-ordinating between police and multiple SAR units from across Vancouver Island could not have been an easy task, but it certainly put these volunteers into a better position to respond the next time something even remotely similar arises.

Police and SAR volunteers participate in Sunday’s mock search near Skutz Falls.

Plan our communities on the happiness index Robert Douglas

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couple weeks ago, it was reported that Canada’s economy had grown by a modest 0.2 % during the last month on record, the fifth consecutive month of growth. This was greeted as good news, as we define a healthy economy as a growing economy, and track our success with a tool called the gross domestic product — or GDP. GDP measures the total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a specific period of time, such as an annual basis. For example, every time a grocery store sells a carton of milk, the Crofton mill produces a ton of pulp, or the CVRD paves a new road, that all contributes to GDP. The GDP is our measure of progress. But it is a flawed tool.

It ignores many activities critical to our economy and counts others that hurt our societal well-being. Raising your children, taking care of an elderly relative, or volunteering for a local non-profit organization will not contribute to GDP; however, when an oil tanker spills half a million barrels of petroleum and we have to pay the clean-up costs, that feeds GDP. Nor does GDP take into account growing levels of inequality. If a few wealthy investors get richer, the average income can go up, even if the real wages of working people are declining. GDP also fails to take into account environmental degradation. Building a coal-fired power plant in Cowichan Bay, for instance, could bring us acid rain and pollute our water. But if it increases output then it’s good for GDP. In the 1970s, the tiny Himalayan kingdom

The uncertainty surrounding school budgets in the wake of the recent court ruling on teachers contracts and the government’s decision to appeal is certainly not what our battered school system needs. While the government and the union continue to flex their muscles in a fight over money and power, our students play second fiddle. Nothing new to see here.

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of Bhutan introduced “gross national happiness” as an alternative to GDP. Rather than focusing exclusively on economic growth as the be-all and end-all of progress, gross national happiness takes into account psychological well-being, health, education, culture, time use, good governance, community vitality, ecological diversity, and living standards. Embracing Bhutan’s example, in 2012 the United Nations released the first-ever World Happiness Report, which ranks countries according to their happiness levels, based on the results of the Gallup World Poll conducted every year. According to the report’s authors — who include UBC economics professor John Helliwell — there are several key factors that account for the differences in happiness levels between countries. And while GDP per capita is one such

factor, others are just as important, including social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perception of corruption. There is no doubt GDP is useful for tracking economic output, but it’s about time our policymakers woke up and realized it should not be the supreme measure of our societal well being. We have alternatives that can guide us in shaping our public policies. Let’s start using them. Rob Douglas is Constituency President of the Cowichan Valley NDP. He writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial and can be reached at douglas.robert.g@ gmail.com. The views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the NDP.

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Did you do something special for someone this Valentine’s Day? We don’t do just things on Valentine’s Day. We choose to do more for each other throughout the year.

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What I did for Valentine’s Day is I made a gift for my step-daughter. She’s a busy mother and wife. She’s the one who’s often the most neglected of all the ladies.

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Prepare yourself for Alzheimer signs

Let’s settle Echo Heights question with a referendum

Dear editor Re: Echo Heights. Both sides of the debate believe that they are right. A majority of council, including the mayor, feel that the current plan to develop 20 % is a good compromise. The Chemainus Residents Association opposes all development. Both sides of the debate believe their position has the majority of public support. So, here’s a solution: let the Chemainus residents decide in a referendum in the upcoming November civic election. The timing could not be better. No development is planned to take place until 2015. The mayor controls the agenda and has the time to put this question on the ballot for Chemainiacs to decide. If the mayor declines to put this to a referendum, Chemainiacs should remember this on election day. It is time to end this debate once and for all. Don Swiatlowski

In my opinion: things to watch for

re you concerned about memory problems? An early dementia diagnosis can help individuals gain more control of their lives by taking the necessary steps to live better with the disease. Do you know the 10 early warning signs? Memory loss that affects day-to-day function It’s normal to occasionally forget appointments, colleagues’ names or a friend’s phone number and remember them later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget things more often and not remember them later, especially things that have happened more recently. Difficulty performing familiar tasks Busy people can be so distracted from time to time that they may leave the carrots on the stove North Cowichan Andrew Leong and only remember to serve them at the end of Firefi ghter John Poland was among nine North Cowichan South End fi refi ghters responding to the 2400 block of a meal. A person with Alzheimer’s may have Both drivers and pedestrians need Tzouhalem Road on Thursday at about 4:15 p.m. for a fully involved trailer fire. The cause of the fire is undetertrouble with tasks that have been familiar to them all his or her life, such as preparing a meal. to be smarter mined. No one was injured in the incident. Problems with language Dear editor connect the people with the mainland. It Everyone has trouble finding the right word Canada needs to chance its laws to to Speaking as a pedestrian, I believe both was a time of ever-increasing costs and ferry sometimes, but a person with Alzheimer’s may drivers and pedestrians are at fault for not services for these people. Now, everyone better protect animals forget simple words or substitute words, making being careful on Duncan streets. We have understood that cost inflation and increasing Dear editor his or her sentences difficult to understand. to look in every direction and be very, very fuel costs were beyond the ferry’s control, In a country that hands out huge fines and Disorientation of time and place careful when walking or driving. I was hit but these items did not give a definitive anpenalties for poaching wildlife it is shameful It’s normal to forget the day of the week or by a vehicle in broad daylight while in the that Canada drags its feet on laws and penal- swer as to why the ferry service was so costly. your destination — for a moment. But a person crosswalk and even though I had the walk That is until a new wise leader of the people ties on animal cruelty, and laws pertaining with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on sign, the driver was watching the green arrows to the types of animals that can be domeslooked at the problem and saw it was the their own street, not knowing how they got to turn even though I had only walked three $470 million dollar fast ferry debt costs the ticated. On behalf of all those domestithere or how to get home. steps. Drivers are too anxious to get onto the corporation was carrying on its books. cated animals that are captive by cruel and Poor or decreased judgment main highway. The debt had not been generated by the irresponsible people I give my whole hearted People may sometimes put off going to a docDo pedestrians have to run across the ferry corporation, but by a former leader of support. tor if they have an infection, but eventually seek crosswalk? What about people with walkers, the people of this land who wanted to build Dixie Simpson seniors and people with scooters or bikes? fast ferries. This turned out to be a $470 mil- medical attention. A person with Alzheimer’s comments submitted at cowichannewsleaer.com Why should pedestrians get fined for jaywalklion dollar fiasco. The wise leader saw that it disease may not recognize a medical problem that needs attention, or wear heavy clothing on ing when it’s actually safer in some cases. Try was not the islanders’ and ferry’s fault that a hot day. adding texting, drugs and alcohol, using a cell Why not look further south for they had been saddled with the useless debt Problems with abstract thinking phone into the equation! and the subsequent costs to be paid by only police station location? From time to time, people may have difficulty Just recently I almost got hit again at the ferry ridership. It had been the governDear editor abstract thinking, such as balancing a chequeMcKinstry and Trunk by a driver not even ment of “all” the people who had caused If the RCMP location has not yet been stopping to make a turn! A man sitting on his decided, perhaps another site I haven’t read the debt and it should be the government of book. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may balcony noticed and said he was ready to call “all” the people who should pay for it. Thus have significant difficulties with such tasks, for mentioned, may be suitable: the “Parhar 911. He said it happens often. Drivers, try to the debt was removed from the ferry’s books example not recognizing what the numbers in property” on the side road near the Transthe chequebook mean. be a pedestrian for a day and pedestrians, try and placed on the government’s books Canada/Allenby Road intersection, if it’s Misplacing things to drive around Duncan. where it could be paid off by all the people. available. It’s clear of trees, subject to no Anyone can temporarily misplace a wallet or Gloria Shaw Once this happened there was joy in the flooding and no fill would be necessary. It’s keys. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may Duncan land for now fairness reigned and the true close to all regions. The highway can be put things in inappropriate places: an iron in the rates and cost were paid by the ridership. reached from both north and south ends of freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. The unfair debt was now being paid by “all” this side road. Changes in mood and behaviour the people of this land whose government I. Carlson Everyone becomes sad or moody from time had caused this injustice. Duncan to time. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease can James Collins “Should cellphones be confiscated from those caught exhibit varied mood swings — from calm to Duncan using one while driving?” tears to anger — for no apparent reason. Ferry users should not pay for fast You answered: Changes in personality ferry fairy tale More letters online People’s personalities can change somewhat 69 per cent YES Dear editor with age. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease Allow me to tell you a story about a land Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts can become confused, suspicious or withdrawn. To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the far away. In this land there was a large island with the community immediately through the comments Changes may also include apathy, fearfulness or web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com with adjacent islands that needed ferry travel function at cowichannewsleader.com acting out of character. Loss of initiative It’s normal to tire of housework, business activities or social obligations, but most people regain their initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become passive, and require cues and prompting to become involved. 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hen Bev Sellars wrote about the time she and relatives spent in residential schools, she was writing just for her family. The chief of the Xat sull First Nation of Williams Lake had no idea the memoir would gain national attention. “It’s going way beyond what I had hoped for,” Sellars, 58, said of praise for They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School. “I had hoped my family members would read it and a few people in Williams Lake, and some people in Williams Lake who are really racist. And that was what I was hoping for.” Sellars spoke with the News Leader Pictorial Monday from Vancouver, while returning from readings at Seattle University and the Seattle public library. She’s now gearing for more readings on Vancouver Island, including one Thursday at the Cowichan library. Sellars’ memoir touches on many topics, including her experience as a residential school survivor and her attempted suicide. “I open with the first passage on my attempted suicide when I was 17 and why this happened,” Sellars said. “Suicides in Aboriginal communities is still higher than the general public. Things have to change and people have to be aware of what Aboriginal people have been through.”

Sellars hopes her troubled past will speak to current Aboriginal youth. “It will help them understand and help them forgive some of their parents and grandparents,” she said. “There was so much chaos in our communities and the kids suffered from that, and not knowing why.” Sellars spent her childhood in a church-run residential school whose aim it was to “beat the Indian out of the child,” as she puts it — to civilize Native children through Christian teachings, forced separation from family and culture, and discipline. “At the age of five, Sellars was isolated for two years at Coqualeetza Indian Turberculosis Hospital in Sardis, British Columbia, nearly a six-hour drive from home. The trauma of these experiences has reverberated throughout her life,” states promotional material from publisher Talonbooks. “The first full-length memoir to be published out of St. Joseph’s Mission at Williams Lake, B.C., Sellars tells of three generations of women who attended the school, interweaving the personal histories of her grandmother and her mother with her own. “She tells of hunger, forced labour, and physical beatings, often with a leather strap, and also of the demand for conformity in a culturally alien institution where children were confined and denigrated for failure to be white and Roman Catholic.” “It’s not just Aboriginal history, it’s Canadian history too,” Sellars said, noting a 60-yearold fellow who stopped by one of her readings and said he had no idea about anything that

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ones where only six people showed. Both scenarios resulted in healthy and lengthy discussions, so long they had to be cut off by event organizers. Topics discussed in They Called Me Number One still resonate for many people, although efforts have been made to reconcile, including the official apology to residential school survivors in 2007 from Prime Minister Stephen Harper on behalf of Canadians. “But I haven’t really seen any meaningful actions after that,” Sellars said. “I was writing (the book) originally for my younger relatives, because I was thinking we’re all going to die and they’re not going to understand what happened.” more on page 12

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raditional, edgy, popular or so out there you might be the first? When it comes to naming children, there are many directions to take, tips to make it easier and places to find inspiration. While some scroll through phone books, or pause TV sets during credits, others go to baby name books, look to their family trees, or go with a name they’ve adored for years. Often names are picked up from a TV series or from favourite hit songs. “Pop culture also plays an apparent role when babies are named,” a Ministry of Health press release concluded for parents in the province. That was the case for Duncan nurse Sarah Byrne, whose daughters are named Harlow and Isla. “When I think about it, both of our girls were named from names we heard in the media — an actress and what a celebrity named their daughter,” she said. “I also always paid much closer

attention to patients’ names.” For Duncan mother Nancy McNeil, a daughter’s name, Katrina, was picked out when she was only 18. “Katrina was the name of a little girl in the neighbourhood,” McNeil said. “I loved it the minute I heard it and proclaimed to name my daughter that one day. “Seventeen years later, after my daughter was born, I found out that was the given name of my deceased mother, who went by the name Katerine.” As far as B.C. babies go, the Ministry of Health found in 2012 the most popular names for a girl and boy both fell into the relatively traditional category. Olivia and Ethan were the most popular names. According to the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency, other top selections for girls were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava. And rounding out the top five for boys were: Liam, Lucas, Mason and Logan. “From Aarav to Zion and Aaliyah to Zoya, there were 44,270 births in B.C. in 2012, up from 43,991 in 2011,” stated the release.

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A lot of stories from Sellars’ memoir are just reaching the surface now. “There’s about 20 years of notes in there. I was just kind of connecting the dots,” she said. “At the time, I didn’t tell my kids. We didn’t tell them anything about it in detail.” Sellars, like many Native children forced by law to attend schools across Canada and the United States, was only allowed home for two months in the summer and for two weeks at Christmas. “The rest of the year they lived, worked, and studied at the school,” states promotional material. “St. Joseph’s mission is the site of the controversial and well-publicized sex-related offences of Bishop Hubert O’Connor, which took place during Sellars’ student days, between 1962 and 1967, when O’Connor was the school principal. “After the school’s closure, those who had been forced to attend came from surrounding reserves and smashed windows, tore doors and cabinets from the wall, and broke anything that could be broken.” Sellars’ stories in They Called Me have received much praise. “Chief Sellars bravely adds her voice to the burgeoning chorus of stories about residential schools,” stated former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Chief Phil Fontaine. “That she has been able to carefully articulate such a deeply personal and painful story is a testament to her courage and determination.” Canadian and Cree playwright, novelist, and children’s author Tomson Highway agreed. “An important contribution to the collective voice now addressing the subject of the residential schools, written by one who’s been there,” he said. “An essential part of the healing process. May it continue.” Sellars’ reading at the Cowichan Library is free (no registration required) and will start at 2 p.m. She will read from the memoir as well as perform a 35- to 40-minute presentation centred around the creation of the book and offer a question and discussion period afterwards.

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Valley people Name: Bob King Occupation: retired teacher Age: 76 Hometown: Duncan, B.C. Right now I am reading: the Frontier History of Edward Dewdney I’m listening to: the Victoria Symphony At least once everyone should: run a marathon Most people don’t know I: did my driver’s exam with a threeton truck at the age of 16 Proudest or happiest moment: having the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society nominated for a governor-general’s award while I was chairman Biggest fear: that Andrew would never include his former teacher in his famous column If I was appointed king of the valley I would: build an elevated highway from Koksilah to Drinkwater Before I die: I want to make sure a complete history of Cowichan’s decommissioned schools is properly recorded Words I live by: you never know what you can do until you try

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Chamber News Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce 2896 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2 250.748.1111 chamber@duncancc.bc.ca

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hambers of Commerce have been on the business landscape for more than a century. The Duncan Cowichan Chamber was founded in 1908. Some Chambers, like the Victoria Chamber actually predate confederation. By the 1950’s local Chambers recognized that business would be best served by a provincial Chamber to drive business and economic policy in British Columbia. The BC Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1951. Today the BC Chamber represents 36,000 member businesses and 125 Chambers. The BC Chamber negotiates significant benefits including low merchant services rates, extended health and other insurance, reduced rates on gas, office supplies, online services and more. The BC Chamber advocates at a provincial level for business – advocacy that results in action. Recently they successfully lobbied for a significant revamping of regulations around packaging and printed paper recycling that was poised to overwhelm small businesses with administration, processes and fines. Now thanks to advocacy efforts and conversations with government, those regulations apply to the sectors where they are most needed - just 1% of BC businesses. The lobbying effort was sparked when the Duncan Cowichan Chamber relayed the concerns of a local business owner. The BC Chamber uses a truly grass roots model to develop policy. Each year Chamber staff and Directors gather from all over the province. Policy positions are presented, tested, questioned and finally accepted or rejected by a vote. This painstaking, but transparent process helps ensure the best representation possible for BC businesses. Currently the BC Chamber is expressing business’s position on the Gateway Project, the labour skills gap, the push for open borders between Canada and the US, encouraging the completion of the treaty process with First Nations to improve land certainty, more telecom competition, and SEC changes to increase small business access to capital. Local Chambers rely on the BC Chamber for practical support – a selection of guides, educational materials, background information, templates and simply connecting with the experience and expertise of Chambers around the province. Locally and provincially, Chambers create the environment for businesses to connect, engage, achieve.

he Chamber celebrated the completion of the new Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre (CVRC) with two major events in February: the Public House on February 1 that attracted more than 550 visitors, followed a week later with the Grand Opening when project partners cut the ribbon to the sparkling facility. The Doman Family then cut a ribbon for the finely carved door contributed to the Centre in memory of Herb Doman. Three generations of the Doman family were represented with Herb’s wife Helen, daughter Darcia and granddaughter Jennice. The province was represented by Naomi Yamamoto Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, and Rob McRae Minister of Social Development & Social Innovation. Both spoke to the beauty of the Cowichan Region and the importance of capturing and retaining tourist dollars. The Centre’s distinctive shape and roofline is literally cut from the iconic Cowichan barn. Designer Steve Cohlmeyer, president of Cohlmeyer Architecture created a barn model, and then halved it along the diagonal. “I thought it was pretty interesting,” says Cohlmeyer. “When you look at if from the [west] end

it’s a compressed view that looks just like a regular barn. And it’s not, so it’s a nice architectural pun.” The triangular shape presented some challenges for Kinetic Construction, sub-contractors and suppliers. Project Manager Ralph Burton says, “None of the angles are 90 degrees … the lot is triangular and that led to the shape of building. It’s a beautiful thing.” Burton notes the project team kept a tight but reasonable reign on the budget. “They wanted to make sure that they were getting their money’s worth. The owners were very reasonable and it was a pleasure to work with them.” The Island Coastal Economic Trust provided approximately one third of the funding. CEO Line Robert notes the project aligned well with the provincial tourism strategy. “This strategy is focused on exceptional products and experiences presented in an inspiring and compelling fashion. Vancouver Island has positioned itself more as a higherend, intimate experience and visitor centres are reflecting that in their design and approach.” The Centre is already realizing projections of increased numbers.

North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure, CVRD Director Mike Walker, Chamber Pres. George Gates, Duncan Mayor and ICET Chair Phil Kent, Cowichan Tribes Chief William Seymour & Ruth Hartmann Chamber Director & Deputy Mayor North Cowichan. Better visibility and easy access attracts more visitors to come in and discover all the attractions, accommodations, shopping and activities available in Cowichan. The Centre opened during the BC Forest Discovery Centre’s Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival when 550 visitors also came into the Centre. Staff and volunteers welcomed guests from all over the Lower Mainland, Washington and Vancouver Island. This is a fivefold increase over the busiest day in August of last year with 105 visitors.

Ideally positioned at the intersection of Drinkwater Road and the Trans Canada Highway, the goal of the Centre is to encourage visitors to get off the highway and explore Cowichan. Says Chamber President George Gates, “The Cowichan Valley really needed a central hub to be able to welcome and inform tourists, then push them out to all the other areas. That’s the key goal. The Centre is about representing all five areas of the region.” Continued next page

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owichan submitted 126 nominations for the Black Tie Awards this year. As usual, the most popular categories are Customer Service and Business Achievement 1 – 10 Employees. “Otherwise, there was more uptake on the Volunteer and Art in Business categories than we’ve seen previously,” says Chamber Events Manager Elizabeth Croft. About 50% of the nominations arrived in the last 72 hours before the Jan. 31 deadline.

Hon. Naomi Yamamoto, Chamber Pres. George Gates, RCMP Member Chris Evans, Hon. Rob McRae from previous page Visitor Centre Coordinator Kirsty Grant heads up the team of accredited volunteer travel counsellors. “Once people have completed their online research, and gotten out of their cars, they want to speak with real people – locals who have that deep regional knowledge, and have actually been to the places they are recommending.” The Centre’s nine displays are themed according to the Destination BC experience travel model. Each has an engaging, updateable diorama, backed with print information about accommodations, attractions, wineries and Cowichan businesses. Some displays include a tablet with promotional videos so visitors can glean even more detail. A large screen behind the service counter currently plays the award winning video Once Upon a Day … Cowichan and will eventually play local information and promotional programming. Visitors can settle in with a coffee and free WiFi, or use the Centre’s guest computer. Designed to Leed’s environmentally friendly standards, a bank of south facing windows welcomes

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visitors with lots of natural light and warms the building in winter. High ceilings help dissipate heat in the summer and in-floor heating tops up solar heat when the weather turns cool. An energy efficient heat pump moderates temperatures year round and rainwater run-off is used to flush the toilets. The Pacific Homes SmartWall™ construction puts the building to R50. Electric vehicle owners will be pleased to find the EV charging station by the main door. But the completion of the building is just part of the overall project. The building cost $1.15 million, and the remaining $850,000 goes toward infrastructure upgrades to the BC Forest Discovery Centre: sewage and drainage, new entrance and a separate exit, overflow parking and a new central parking lot which both Centres will share. Work starts on the new parking lot in the next few weeks and all the upgrades will be done in time for another busy tourist season in Cowichan.

The Chamber will publish the list of nominees once they have all been contacted - likely early the week of Feb. 24. In the meanwhile, the Black Tie Committee is calling all the nominators to confirm and expand on each nomination. The next step will be to short list the nominations, selecting 3 Finalists in each category using a juried, scored process. The winners are announced the night of the Awards – April 5.

Cardino Shoes snapped up the Customer Service category – responding within moments of receiving the package. Hayes Stewart Little and Co. returns this year, sponsoring the Business Achievement 20 Employees or more category. Jim Tyson of Investors Group sponsors again this year with the Business Achievement 11 - 19 Employees, and Island Savings sponsors Business Achievement 1 – 10 Employees again this year. Of course, Economic Development Cowichan continues to sponsor Green Business – the category they founded in 2008. Peninsula Co-op, a long time Silver Sponsor, elected to increase their presence and sponsor the Volunteer of the Year Category. And Coastal Community Credit Union is sponsoring the Young Entrepreneur category – part of their ongoing commitment to new business.

Pacific Homes has the distinction of purchasing the first Gold sponsorship of 2014. Imagine That! ArtiThere are only two major sponsorsans’ Designs, Glen Naylor Financial ships remaining for Black Tie 2014 Group and RBC have purchased Sil– the Art in Business Award and Mike Coleman Q.C., former ver (aka “Table”) sponsorships. The Presenting Sponsorship. Croft noted Duncan Mayor, is the Life- Silver sponsorship is just $175 for a trend to returning sponsors, “So time Achievement Award 2014 (reduced from $250 last year). far, five of the seven sponsors this recipient for Black Tie 2014. Says Chamber President George year are returning sponsors. That’s a Gates, “We wanted to represent nice mix of returning and new sponmore members at the Awards with sors and confirms that we are serving our sponsors well. a better price point.” Plus we are seeing an early uptake on the Gold and Silver sponsorships.” One of the foundations of solid sponsor- Work is also gearing up on the fundraising portion of the ship is the support of the region’s media sponsors: the evening – organizers are seeking donations and intriguCowichan News Leader Pictorial, 89.7 SunFM and the ing items for the Silent Auction, raffles and more. Watch Cowichan Valley Citizen. for tickets to go on sale February 24.

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As of January, 1375 micro business owners have received financial support through the Micro Business Training Program (MBT) to upgrade their business skills and grow their businesses. That exceeds the original program target to support 1200 clients. Five BC Chambers have been recognized for flowing the most micro business owners into the program. And the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is among that top five.

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Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union - Co-op, Regional Branding & a Vital Economy - Feb. 20 Adrian Legin will discuss his experience in Emilia-Romagna, one of Europe’s most prosperous regions, and models/strategies that could be applied to Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley. Discover successful models to transfer to Cowichan and your business. Chamber Luncheon - Co-op’s, Regional Branding & a Vital Economy with Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO Coastal Community Credit Union Feb. 20, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Rd. Members $26.25 Non-members $36.75 Accepting RSVP’s until close of business Feb. 19 Five Leading Online Marketing Trends Marketing for 2014 - Lunch ‘n Learn Wed. Feb.16/14 Noon - 1:00 pm Thrifty’s Community Room, 2755 Beverly St. Free to Members, $5 Non-members Bryan Rempel of Inter-Actions Social Media Services presents effective online marketing strategies for local businesses. This overview includes some of the most effective tools available for social media marketing, video marketing, SEO, website design and mobile marketing. If your business is ready for massive growth with the latest technologies, this Lunch-n-Learn will be invaluable. Location TBA Attracting & Retaining Top Employees with Dynamic HR Solutions & Global Vocational Services Thurs. Feb. 27, 9 – 11 am Dynamic HR Solutions, #203 - 64 Station St.

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Free to Chamber Members $5 Non-Members Please RSVP directly to Dynamic HR Solutions for this event: jassica@dynamichrsolutions.com T: 250.597.1901 The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Dynamic HR Solutions Inc. and Global Vocational Services, is pleased to offer this series on best practices in human resource management. The next session Thurs. Feb. 27 is Retention & Attraction and covers: the benefits of attracting & retaining top talent; how Canada’s Best Employers attract and keep great employees; how to introduce these best practices into your business. All sessions are conducted by seasoned HR professionals Ginger Bruner of Dynamic HR Solutions and Jack Tielman of Global Vocational Services.

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Watch for these upcoming sessions in the Employer Forum series: March 27, 2014 – Employee Engagement April 24, 2014 – Employment Standards May 29, 2014 – Succession Planning

Anti-Bullying Convenient Online Training - Discount for Chamber Members In March of last year, WorkSave BC updated workplace policies to include Bullying and Harassment in the workplace. The requirement to “ … provide information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to ensure the health and safety of those workers in carrying out their work” now includes bullying and harassment training. To smooth the path for compliance, the BC Chamber partnered with Respect Group to offer the training online, and with a 20% discount for Chamber members. Contact the Chamber for details and to register: E: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca T: 250.748.1111. Available to members ($32) and non-members ($40).

18th Annual Black Tie Awards & Auction – Sat. Apr. 5 Save the date for one of Cowichan’s best nights out and celebrate excellence in business and volunteerism. Tickets go on sale Feb. 24. Randy Bertsch, COO, Island Savings Guest Speaker - May 1 Luncheon Mr. Bertsch will provide an overview of Island Savings’ new partnership with First West. The Boards of both organizations unanimously approved the arrangement Dec. 4/13, and the partnership requires regulatory consent. Through First West’s partnership model, Island Savings retains its local brand, leadership, decision-making and Island-centred community focus. Attend

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Nanaimo trio brings energy to Crofton jazz afternoon Expect some high-energy, improvisational jazz magic when the Burton/McRae/Rhodes Trio performs at the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday. With Nico Rhodes on keyboard, Eugene Burton on bass and James McRae on drums, the Nanaimo-based trio’s hot, innovative style

has generated a following among jazz fans on the south Island over the last few years, according to event promoters. “Our music is for anyone who is interested in hearing some magical grooves and unique melodious blends,” McRae said in a media release.

Rhodes, and Burton each have experience working with Chemainus Theatre productions. Crofton jazz, the only such weekly series on the Island north of Victoria, runs Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.

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ist pierces early morning light, rising over the Cowichan River. Majestic elk scuttle onto a river bank; fish wiggle among sunken roots; a fly-fisherman’s rod snaps hunting for fish. Ed Peekeekoot toots magically on a wooden flute, lending scenes a mystical lilt. Aerial shots show the winding waterway conservationists and Cowichan Tribes elders say is threatened by historical problems — and conflicting current uses. Those issues are dramatically, meticulously explored in valley filmmaker Nick Versteeg’s documentary Resilience, premiering tonight in the Cowichan Theatre. The big silver screen should be the best place to experience the heritage river and its complexities — shy of, say, tubing it this summer. Versteeg doesn’t view himself as a journalist, but his 80-some minute movie sure covers all the bases. The perfectionist was disappointed Western Forest Products and Island Timberlands declined to be interviewed for Resilience. Still, Versteeg was happy TimberWest participated. So did a raft of locals spanning stakeholders, landowners, and Tribes members to folks from Crofton’s river-water licensee Catalyst Paper. Versteeg’s cameras basically start at the 32-kilometre river’s source, Cowichan Lake. That’s where controversy swirls around provincial rule-curve

Our Resilient river revealed Resilience: Documentary ﬁlm on the Cowichan River debuts Wednesday in Duncan

rules, and local control of storing water behind the lake’s weir to slake the dry river during summer when salmon need water to reach spawning beds. Not wanting to ignore any opinions, Resilience interviews lakefront property owner Gary Fiege. He fears his property may be swamped by stored water. Complex sides of 200-year flood levels are explained simply with dots on a map. Logging leaving bare hills around the river also appears. Perhaps Versteeg’s favourite part is footage of fisherman Joe Saysell who helped save side-channel fry during the 2012 drought. Stakeholder Gerald Thom urges locals to leave “an environ-

mental legacy” while Resilience rolls toward Cowichan Bay where estuary dredging worries and derelict-boat woes meet environmental needs. Paul Rickard, co-chairman of Cowichan Stewardship Round Table, proudly worked on Resilience for months, and helped fundraise for it. He’s happy with Versteeg’s talented use of pictures to tell a documentary story. “It’s a way for people to see and interpret for themselves from what they see,” he said. “It’s a real talent of Nick’s; let events and pictures speak for themselves and build a sense of what’s involved. “Nick wants the film to unfold and reveal what’s going on.” One Cowichan director Parker Jefferson said Resilience demonstrates the community’s resilience by working together on initiatives “that will see this valley thrive for future generations, in the face of the coming climate change.” Cowichan Tribes fisheries biologist, Tim Kulchyski, aims to attend the premiere. “I hope people start to learn more and think about the term resilience, and gain an understanding that it’s about protecting the resilience of a system so it can be sustained and maintained to that basic level of health and integrity.” One Cowichan hosts a discussion and lobby reception after the screening. Information about getting involved in river initiatives will be available. Your ticket What: Resilience When: Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $7. Call 250-748-7529.

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Wednesday

Toastmasters Open House: Speaking? Leading? Scared of both? Toastmasters can help! Travelodge Silverbridge Inn 140 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan, 6 to 9 p.m. Free.

Resilience: documentary about the Cowichan Watershed, 7 p.m., Cowichan

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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The Destiny Initiative Burger & Beer Fundraiser: at the Craig Street Brew Pub in Duncan, 6 to 9 p.m. $20 includes beef/ veggie burger and a beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, and a showing of the Destiny movie.

Queen Margaret’s School Talent

Show: A celebration of talent as QMS students in Grades 4-12 take the stage to sing, dance, and perform. Founders’ Hall, QMS Campus, 660 Brownsey Ave., 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday

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Saturday

Johnny Cash Tribute: two sets of favourites, 8:30 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. Call 250-324-2245. Black Butterﬂy Studio Jewelry Sale: By silversmith Carrie Bell at Ten Old Books in the Duncan Garage, 1 to 4 p.m. Fruit Tree Care & Pruning Workshop: With Certiﬁed Arborist Todd Gesshe, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register for this course, please visit the Garden Pantry Thrifty Store at 360 Duncan St. $40 for general public, $35 for Cowichan Green Community members. Marc Bird & Tom Horsfall: 7 p.m., Oak & Carriage Pub, 3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan. No cover. Call 250746-4144.

Sunday

The Orca Ballroom features Shirley Gnome: singer/songwriter. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan, 7 p.m.

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Jazz at Crofton: The Burton/ McRae/Rhodes Trio, 2 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Tickets $10. Call 250-324-2245. From Paganini to Piazzolla: The Iskra Violin & Guitar Duo perform in St. Michaels Church, 2858 Mill St., Chemainus, 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets ($15 in advance or $20 at the door) available at Owl’s Nest Bakery Bistro, Ten Old Books, Mike’s Cafe, Salamander Books.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014 time 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (presentation at 7:00 p.m.) Oceanfront Suites, 1681 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay subject Upland Zoning Bylaw No. 3705 (Upland residential, commercial and agricultural areas) date

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All community members are welcome to provide input on proposed Upland and Marine Zoning Bylaws for Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay. for more information Contact Ann Kjerulf, CVRD Senior Planner, at 250-746-2629 or akjerulf@cvrd.bc.ca or view online at www.cvrd.bc.ca/AreaDzoning

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Actor Emmelia Gordon carries the load of creating 16 distinct characters throughout the 45-minute performance of DISSOLVE at Cowichan Theatre on Feb. 11. DISSOLVE is designed to not only educate audiences on the prevalance of date rape drugs, but also to force society to recognize this is an ongoing problem that desperately needs to be acknowledged. Show organizers say no one wants to believe that drug-induced rape happens within their social circle, but as long as the issue is ignored, victims will wake up frightened, ashamed and terribly confused. Those innocent people need to know that they are not alone. Proceeds from the show went to Cowichan Women Against Violence.

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STAFFORD, Colin Ernest Feb 20, 1946 - Feb 1, 2014 On February 1st Colin lost his battle with lymphoma. Predeceased by his father, Ernie Stafford, sister, Elane Faught and niece Keeley Faught. Survived by his mother, Betty Stafford, wife Judy Riggs. Sons Evan (Kassandra), and Brys Stafford, grandson Emrys Stafford and Judyâ€™s sons Mathew and Michael Riggs. Left also to grieve are his brother Richard (Krista), sisters Ellenor (Phil) and Barbara, sister in law Sharon (John) and many nieces and nephews. Colin was born in Coleraine, North Ireland. He moved with his parents and sisters to Los Angeles at the age of 8, then to Duncan with the family at age 15, attending Quamichan and Cowichan High Schools. Then on to BCIT and UBC for his bachelor of Science degree and Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland for his masters of science. Settling in Victoria, Colin enjoyed life to the full. He was involved with scouts, loved to travel, and enjoyed sports. His job with the BC government in Health systems he was well respected and valued. Colin became ill at his new retirement home in Arizona. His life ended much to early, he will be missed. Celebration of life at a later. date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. KIRKWOOD, David John Aug 7, 1924 - Feb 13, 2014 David entered Eternity peacefully the morning of February 13 at Acacia Ty Mawr seniors residence, which had been home for two years. He was born in Anyox, BC, the fourth child and third son to Lily and Thomas Kirkwood. David moved with his family to Vancouver when Anyox closed prior to WWII into the neighbourhood at 41st and Victoria where his future bride Evelyn lived. David served for two years in the RCNVR during the war and, in 1945, married Evelyn, and settled next door to her parentsâ€™ home to raise a family of four children. David and Evelyn retired to the Courtenay area in 1984 where they lived until time and tide brought them to the Cobble Hill area. David is survived by sons Vin (Sue), Kevin (Marcia), and Keith and daughter Kathy (Ron) Read; Sheila (sister); grandchildren Bridget, Emma, Diana, Mary Rose, Brock, Andrew, Elizabeth, David Read, Stephanie (Alain Constantin) and Lawrence (Jamey) Roonie; great grandchildren Connor, Laura, Sophie, Tyler, and Kaylee Simmons, and Elizabeth, Ann-Marie, Felicity, and Gregory Bartle, Liam Constantin and Sam Rooney. David worked for Boeing Aircraft in Richmond BC before WWII where he helped build Catalina Flying Boats. As soon as he could, he joined the RCNVR for the duration of hostilities as a Stoker. By the end of the War he had been promoted to Acting Stoker 1st Class. He served in HMCS CORNWALLIS, PERIGRIN, ST. HYACINTH, and DISCOVERY. After the War, David worked for a time in Hedley, BC, at the Mascot Mine before taking up a position at the White Pine Mill on the Fraser River, where he worked his way up to the Foremanâ€™s position in the Electrical Shop before retiring to Vancouver Island in 1984. He was active in Scouting as a Cub and Scout Master at the 9th Vancouver Group and an Assistant District Commissioner for the Carleton District. Davidâ€™s â€œScoutâ€™s Ownâ€? style funeral will be celebrated at Sandâ€™s Funeral Chapel in Duncan at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, 18 February 2014; viewing from 11:30. In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations to the Alzheimerâ€™s Society of BC. We would like to acknowledge Dadâ€™s friends in Fanny Bay, the staff of the Gatehouse Adult Care Residence and Acacia Ty Mawr for the friendship, care, and assistance rendered to him over the last few years. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in Peace. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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DEATHS DAY, Freda May 21, 1916 - Feb 6, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Freda Day. Freda is predeceased by her husband, Gordon of 65 years, and will be loving remembered by her daughters Judy (Alvin), Carol (Jack) and Sandra (Martin); as well as her grandchildren Cody (Marianne), Gordy, Shannon, Michael and Karen and her great grandchildren Stephanie, Jessi, Karley-Anne, Jenna, Dryden and Jamie. Fredaâ€™s family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Azalea House a special mention to Genevieve who helped Guide Freda to be with her dearest husband and bring a special calm to her family.

AYEARST, Morley October 1943 to February 2014 Beloved lifemate of Jennifer Stafford, father of Rachel and Robin and grandfather of Ginelle; brother of John (Doreine), Dave (Sheila) and Jim (Betty) and other brother Bill (Laura) Bryant; Uncle to Jill and Bruce Ayearst, McLean and Julia Ayearst (and baby Harley, never forgotten), Leah Ayearst, Adam and Ryan Cook, Jessica and Devon Stafford, Lauren Robb, Dâ€™arcy and Leslie Deacon; extended family are Peter and Beth Stafford, Chris (Kelly) Stafford, Ken (Melanie) Robb, Derek Robb, and Cathy (Bruce) Deacon. Morley was born the second child of Bruce and Muriel Ayearst in the city of Ottawa. The family moved to Quyon, Quebec four years later, where Morley and his three brothers grew up on the farm. Morley came naturally to his skill with equipment, which carried over to the heavy machines he ran so well. His love of the woods and the ocean and the teamwork of large projects kept him road building in the coastal logging camps for decades. Recently, he took his skills to the north, where he worked in Fort McMurray with a large group of family members from far and wide across the country. His love and pride for his family was tremendous. Morley noticed everyone, and he cared deeply. No one left behind. He had a few close friends that he treasured, some for his whole life, and many friends he enjoyed deeply. He was a true, loyal, kind and mischievous guy who will be missed beyond words. According to Morleyâ€™s wishes, a private gathering will be held at a later date. If friends and family so wish, donations in Morleyâ€™s memory may be made to Ty Watson House, 2649 â€“ 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, BC., V9Y 1Z8

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FRANKS, William (Bill) Born in SK, Bill grew up working the Crutwell River ferry with his hero, dad Alex. He travelled many provinces, working various jobs, married in SK, before finally moving here to the Valley, working stuccoing/construction. Bill played ball, hockey, and spent many hours coaching kids hockey at the Fullers Lake Arena. Predeceased by wife Mary and sister Dolly, he will be deeply missed by daughter Debi, sister Ginger, and brothers Jim, Al, and Don, and the many extended family members. Special thanks to nephew Tim, cousins Pat, Francis, Donna, & Dr Ismail for all their support. a Celebration of life will be in May. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cowichan SPCA is appreciated SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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DEATHS GABEL, Philip Roy July 2, 1962 â€“ February 4, 2014

Phil passed away in Cowichan District Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Dana, daughters Katherine (Erron), Justine, and Michelle (Kaj), as well as his brothers John (Gail) and David (Mark) Gabel, sisters Margaret Gabel, and Barbara (Pedro) Arrais. He is also survived by his nephews Jim, Gordon and Christopher Compton, Miguel Arrais, Tony and Richard Gabel, and nieces Amanda Arrais, Stephanie Gabel and Simone Compton. He was predeceased by his parents Dave and Jean Gabel and his Aunt Katharine Knox. Phil was born in Chemainus, and lived a very active life, being involved with Canada World Youth and Katimavik during which time he met his wife Dana. They moved to 100 Mile House where he loved raising his three daughters. While enjoying his career in the travel industry, his passion for community service became evident, working as an Auxiliary RCMP office and member of the School Board. After a serious car accident, which left him in a wheelchair, he never lost his adventurous spirit, seizing the opportunity to bungee jump in Whistler and glide over the Fraser valley. There will be a celebration of life in honor of Philâ€™s amazing spirit to be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank all those involved in Philâ€™s medical care. Donations in Philâ€™s name will be gratefully appreciated by Spinal Cord Injury BC. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Weâ€™ll love you Phil.

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the Estate of Bryan Bruce Burry, also known as Bryan B. Burry, Retired, late of #305-245 First Street, Duncan, British Columbia, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, care of Ridgway and Company, 200-44 Queens Road, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 2W4, on or before March 7th, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. TENDERS

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Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.

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BRIGHT ANGEL PARK WASHROOM FACILITY TENDER #2014-BAP/001 The project consists of the construction of a new washroom building in Bright Angel Park, located at 5iYerÂżeld 5oad, 'uncan, B& &omplete sets of Tender 'ocuments ma\ be obtained as of 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from the &95' ofÂżce, ,ngram 6treet, 'uncan, B&, upon receipt of a non refundable deposit of one hundred 'ollars per set in the form of cash or certiÂżed cheque in favour of the &owichan 9alle\ Regional 'istrict Tender 'ocuments are also available on B& Bid A non mandator\ site visit for &ontractors is scheduled at Bright Angel Park on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Bids submitted will be deemed irrevocable and will remain unchanged for a period of da\s after the closing date The owner reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject an\ or all Tenders, or accept the Tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the &9R' The lowest price ma\ not necessaril\ be accepted

Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender package) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than: DATE Monday, March 3, 2014 TIME 2:00 p.m. PLACE CVRD, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 Attention: Kathleen Harrison, Deputy Corporate Secretary FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michael Miller, CVRD Capital Projects Specialist, Parks & Trails Division, 250-746-2620 or mmiller@ cvrd.bc.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of PATSY ANN IRVING aka PATSY IRVING and PATSY A IRVING, formerly of 8033 Arthur Street, Crofton, BC V0R 1R0 Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Hicks & Company, 24 - 2730 Mill Bay Road, PO Box 83, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 on or before March 31, 2014, after which date the estateâ€™s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Alex Spezowka and Patricia Spezowka, Executor. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN NEIL MCDIARMID, also known as JOHN N. MCDIARMID, also known as JOHN MCDIARMID, formerly of 1884 Wessex Road, RR 1, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia. Creditors and other having claims against the estate of JOHN NEIL MCDIARMID, also known as JOHN MCDIARMID, also known as JOHN MCDIARMID, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at c/o Jeffrey R. Arndt, Law Corporation, Suite 201 - 281 Canada Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1T6, on or before March 14th, 2014 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.

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Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

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Applicants must be fit & carry out minor repairs/maintenance work. Must be able to do basic bookkeeping/data entry & must be able to use a computer with some degree of skill. Other duties as required. Submit resumes to CBFW, 1699 Cowichan Bay Rd, PO Box 52, Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N0 or email cbfwa@shaw.ca. Applications are being accepted until Feb 28, 2014. DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring permanent P/T night dispatcher. Please fax resume to 250-7464987. NO DROP INS PLEASE

PART-TIME HELP required for busy dry cleaners. Reply with resume to 320 Festubert St., Duncan, BC WHAT IS MY TRUE WORK PURPOSE AND HOW CAN I MAKE A LIVING AT IT? THE IMPLICIT CAREER SEARCH in Duncan in February: 1-604-886-0682 or email marciaforst@gmail.com Space Limited PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must. Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED magine an organization which has donated funds for more than 65 consecutive years to support cancer patient care, research and equipment. Now imagine the commitment of thousands of members hosting socials and teas, bazaars, raffles and other fund-raisers, as well asHELP giving freely of HELP WANTED WANTED their time to meet their charitable goals.

According to Ruth Foster, Director of Cancer Activities for the O.E.S., “There are four categories of EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – annual giving: educational bursaries, equipment, supplies and Cancer Dressings.” CAMPGROUND ATTENDANTS Last year, $8,362.29 was collected from the sale of cancelled stamps

and postcards BritishtoColumbia and Yukon Khowutzun Forest throughout Services is looking fill 5 recreation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY to be distributed Research attendant positions forfor theCancer 2014 camping season (from mid or Cancer Dressings, wherever it is – SILVICULTURE CREW AND May until Thanksgiving depending on site location). All sites needed. must thank our friends are located(We on southern Vancouver Island at or near Lake FORESTRY FIRE FIGHTERS in the community for keeping us wellcan be viewed Cowichan and Port Renfrew. Site locations supplied with stamps.) at http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca (Pine Point, Maple Grove, Khowutzun Forest Services is looking to fill 2 siliviculture Nixon Creek, Fairy Lake andDuncan Lizard Lake). Sunset Chapter #44, has one of positions and approx 10 firefighter positions for the 2014 our 39 Cancer Dressing Stations, located season. These are seasonal positions generally are from Employment Requirement & Description in the inMercury Theatre on possess the April to November dependant on work load. Geographically •downstairs Must be proficient basic math skills and Brae the work takes place on southern Vancouver Island, but some abilityRoad, to dealDuncan. with collecting money and reconciling fees camp work may be necessary for fire fighting. Rates of pay to permits Last year, issued. throughout our jurisdiction, 170 will be dependent on experience and training and are paid •dedicated Must possess a vehicle and valid BC drivers’ license and members volunteered 8120 either hourly or piece rate depending on position submitproducing a clean driver abstract. hours 69,708 cancer dressings •atMust provide a criminal record check that allows for a cost of $9,599.91. (We’ve used up Employment Requirement & Description dealing with publicwhich of all ages inventory onthe hand, once again reduced • Applicants should be physically fit, and be able to complete •expenses. Previous experience the field of tourism/recreation There is ain need for dressings in a basic physical test would be an asset Northern BC, so these numbers will likely • Applicants should enjoy working outdoors and be able to •increase Must be next prepared to live at your designated camp site year.) traverse rugged mountainous areas over night and up to six (6) days at a time • S100 and S185 fire training courses will be provided for Presently, sterilization is only being done by • Preference would be given to those who can supply their all positions certain Hospitals own camping unit and Clinics by trained and • Must be able to work as part of a team as well as following qualified staff in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and d strict safety standards Duties Responsibilities: Princeand George. The present method of distribution on • Possessing a class 5 BC drivers license with a clean •isTo- the provide services at Recreation Sites of KFS according hospital staff will give the patient a supplyy would be beneficial the standards and Practices outlinedLocal by thecancer Ministry patientsabstract oftocancer dressings to takeashome. requiring dressings are asked to contact the • Previous experience in the forestry sector would also be of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Canadian Cancer Society Office at 250-746-4134. beneficial, but not necessary (MFLNRO) a dreadful disease without of the expense of dressings often required. •Cancer To collectis posted fees from campers stayingthe at added the sitesburdenDuties andAllResponsibilities: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO TO THE PATIENT. that is required is a doctor’s referral. for KFS using the MFLNRO permit feeCHARGE collection receipts • Meeting daily production, quality and safety standards •By To supporting reconcile theourcampground fees collected the Stamp Project, attendingto bazaars and teas, the Nightshifts or buying on • Being reliableCabaret as silviculture start as tickets early as 5:00am MFLNRO permits issued and you summarize the our annual Cancer Draw, enabletheusfees to on continue our efforts the ficalls ght against and fire in fighting can comecancer. in at anyWe’ve hour had forms aKFS Polar Swim each February since 2005, first at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith thistoyear, at fire • Daily check-ins with theand fire starting coordinator ensure •Departure Must be able to handle physical Thanks work, work with the Bay in Nanaimo. towell pledges/donations, the members fighting availability willing to brave the chilly water, publicraised and liftover and carry up to 40lbs. have $50,000.00 for Cancer Projects. • Willingness to learn new tasks To apply submit a resume with 3 references to resumes@ Please drop off your used stamps at the Cowichan News Office 8:30 am and To Leader/Pictorial apply submit a resume withbetween 3 references to resumes@ khowutzun.com by 5:00 pm, Mon. to Fri., #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy., the United Steelworkers Offi ce, 351 Brae Road, khowutzun.com by March 28th, 2014 March 28th, 2014 or thesubmitting local Cancer ce, #100-394 Duncan Street. NB: Our Dealers how the stamps WhenStamps submitting resume,dictate please quote: KFS-S&FF in When resume,Offi please quote: KFS-CA in subject are to be trimmed, so we are asking our friends in the community NOT to TRIM stamps off envelopes. subject line line Just leave the stamps intact anydetailed stamps be spoiled. jobtodescriptions visitThanks. For a detailed job description visit and we’ll do the rest. We don’t want For www.khowutzunforest.com www.khowutzunforest.com *only those shortlisted will be notified* *only those shortlisted will be notified*

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TRADES, TECHNICAL Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring permanent P/T Mechanic. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987. NO DROP INS PLEASE. FAMILY OWNED business seeking a Full-Time Plumber/ Gas Fitter journey person to join our Duncan team. Candidate must have a valid BC driver’s license and clean driving abstract; B gas ticket; and red seal plumber ticket. Must be bondable. Residential experience is required. We offer competitive wages, company benefits and vehicle, Qualified Journey persons can email ldheat@shaw.ca or fax resume to (250) 245-8016. Relief Master/Mate & Mate for Shearwater Marine Ltd. Must have Forklift ticket with experience, Propane Dispensing Certificate. More information at: http://sn.im/reliefmaster To apply, email resume and references to: mike@shearwater.ca or fax to: 250-949-3020

VOLUNTEERS THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back. The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves. Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record and a great attitude! Please email resume to: office@cowichannewsleader.com

to apply for this worthwhile cause.

WORK WANTED 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

PETS LESSONS/TRAINING

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

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he Cowichan Thunderbirds finished North Island league play with a perfect 6-0 record. The senior boysâ€™ basketball squad put the finishing touches on the undefeated season with a 62-55 victory over Dover Bay Thursday at Cowichan Secondary School that followed a 59-52 triumph over Vanier at Courtenay. Josh Charles hit for 31 points and Travis McDonald had 16 against Dover. Cowichan led 31-24 at halftime and the teams were deadlocked 31-31 through the second half. Charles (19), McDonald (11) and Braydon Aumen (10) reached double figures against Vanier. Cowichan also played an exhibition game at Oak Bay Feb. 7 and lost 60-48. Charles accounted for almost half the Cowichan scoring with 22 points. The North Island tournament is being held at Vanier. Cowichan plays Port Alberni Friday while Dover faces Vanier and the winners meet in Saturdayâ€™s final.

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Hands-off policy is instituted by Braydon Aumen of Cowichan while closely guarded by Kevin Choi of Dover Bay Thursday. Cowichan led 31-24 at the half and maintained the seven-point advantage for an eventual 62-55 win.

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Caps and ‘Dogs even with four games left

Last gasps: Schedules similar, as teams try to outduel each other for the final Island Division playoff spot Don Bodger

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Tangled twosome Taylor Allan of the Caps and Merritt’s Scott Patterson fight for possession of the puck Saturday.

he Cowichan Valley Capitals and Alberni Valley Bulldogs are in a dead heat for the Island Division’s final playoff spot with four games each remaining in the B.C. Hockey League season. The ‘Dogs gained a point on the Caps by beating the Merritt Centennials 2-1 at Port Alberni Sunday while the Caps lost 4-3 in overtime to the Centennials Saturday night

at Cowichan Arena. “I wouldn’t say it was our best effort,’’ said Caps’ head coach Bob Beatty. “For what was at stake for both teams, it wasn’t a classic stretch-run game.’’ The Caps got goals from Taylor Allan, Myles Powell and Rylan Bechtel. The latter two were on the power play and Bechtel’s first goal of the season was looking like it might be the winner until Diego Cuglietta tied the game with 5:27 left in regulation. Sebastien Page notched the winner 33 seconds into overtime.

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Islanders into playoff mode Don Bodger

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he Kerry Park Islanders have known this has been coming for a while. Now it’s time to get down to business. The Islanders, fourth-place finishers in the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, will face the No. 1 Victoria Cougars in the first round of the playoffs. The first game is Thursday in Victoria and the teams return to Kerry Park Arena for game two Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Islanders split their final two games of the regular season, losing 5-1 to the Peninsula Panthers in Sidney Friday and beating the Saanich Braves 5-2 Saturday night at Kerry Park Arena.

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owichan Valley athletes are among those no doubt inspired for the B.C. Winter Games starting Thursday in Mission from watching the Olympic Winter Games currently taking place in Sochi, Russia. Lake Cowichan’s Jacob Marcelic, who’s a big guy at just 12 years old, has his sights set on success in karate. The brown belt has been training for about six years already. “He is one of our most diligent students who hardly ever misses training,’’ noted Loretta Schwab of the Fernando Correia School of Karate. “Whenever there is a tournament or clinic, Jacob is always the first to sign up. “Jacob has a wonderful personality and has made so many friends through the study of karate, as he has a most caring personality, but when it comes to competing, Jacob gives it his all. And after every event, he is the first one to go up and shake his opponents’ hand and earn another friend.’’ Schwab went on to say she’s sure Marcelic will come home with a medal because he’s worked so hard and improved so much from a gruelling training schedule. There are only a few athletes from the valley competing in the Winter Games this time. Duncan’s contingent includes biathlete and Queen Margaret’s School student Bree Castle, freestyle skier Todd Heard and judo athlete Anna Clark. Castle’s mom Sharon Klein is going as an assistant biathlon coach and Del McNish as head coach while Roger Walker makes the trip to the Games as an archery coach. From Cobble Hill, medal hopes rest with Jeremy Perkins in judo. Cowichan Bay’s Sion Griffith, known for his track and field prowess, is tackling the archery event at

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The Panthers were led by two former Islanders traded to Peninsula last month. Alex Milligan picked up a goal and an assist against his former teammates and Tylor Branzsen also had a goal for the Panthers. Nick Kean, a trade deadline acquisition from the Panthers, had the lone goal for the Islanders. The Islanders continued their domination of the Braves in their final regular-season home game. David Bittner, Brendan Gowanlock and Francis Lapierre-Slicer had the Islanders in a 3-0 lead midway through the game and they never looked back. Trevor Beauregard scored for the Islanders, as they opened up a 4-1 lead after the second period. Lapierre-Slicer added his second of the game in the third period.

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Maple Bay Ocean Canoe Club makes a strong debut in Victoria race

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Maple Bay Ocean Canoe Club made its debut in the Victoria V12 to V21 race, placing ninth out of 15 crews in 53 minutes and seven seconds. It’s a unique race where two outrigger canoe six-seaters are attached together to make up a V12 or 12

paddlers. The race, covering 10.5 kilometres in length, started at the Gorge Paddling Club to a marker just outside the Victoria Inner Harbour called V12 and back to the GPC. It was MBOCC’s inaugural race and introduced the club to the paddling

community. The crew was made up of novice, intermediate and some expert paddlers. Overall, it was considered a novice crew because it never practiced as a whole unit. The experts led the boat and the rest followed to the best of their ability.

Brentwood, Shawnigan Lake end on a positive note

South Island playdowns: Gritty performances by both teams secure the No. 3 and 4 spots for the Island tournament taking place at Lambrick Park Don Bodger

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rentwood College and Shawnigan Lake senior boys’ basketball teams knew it would be tough to overtake powerhouses St. Michael’s University and Lambrick Park for the top two spots in the South Island AA championships at Brentwood College. Lambrick Park did, in fact, grab top spot in the South with a 55-51 win over St. Michael’s in Saturday’s final. But Brentwood snatched the No. 3 spot and Shawnigan Lake No. 4 to move forward into Island playdowns at Lambrick Park Thursday through Saturday. Brentwood took it on the chin from St. Michael’s 64-39 but then bounced back with a gritty 64-54 victory over Gulf Islands to place third. Brentwood trailed Gulf Islands 32-25 at halftime and was still down by five, 47-42 after three quarters. It was 50-44 for Gulf Islands in the fourth after a threepointer and things didn’t look good for Brentwood. But the core of the team chipped away at the margin and pulled Brentwood through. Brentwood quickly went on a 9-0 run, with a basket from Aidan Carr, free throw from Woody Lee and two baskets from Devin Cvitanovich sandwiched around a Harrison Backer hoop to take the lead with six minutes left. Brentwood still had a tight 53-51 advantage but built on it from

there by going on another 7-0 run that put it away. Cvitanovich finished with 16 points, Backer had 14, Lee 12 and Carr 10 while Sean Monteiro played incredible defence in the turnaround. “At the end of the day, you want to survive and move on,’’ said Brentwood coach Blake Gage of the team’s topsy-turvy play that had him nervous at times. “The guys moved the ball a lot better in the second half, first of all,’’ said Gage. “And if you look at our shot selections, we were getting good looks.’’ Shawnigan Lake picked its game up after losing to St. Michael’s 66-33. A convincing 70-38 victory over Vic High put Shawnigan into a challenge position with the fourth-place finisher and that game also ended on a positive note with a 56-51 win over Gulf Islands Monday at Brentwood.

“We had a good lead,’’ said Shawnigan coach Vito Pasquale of the decisive game. “They were missing one of their key players.’’ It was redemption for Shawnigan after losing twice previously to Gulf Islands this season. Litha Ncanisa led a balanced Shawnigan attack with 14 points and 16 rebounds, Christian Grillo had 12, Emerson Chen 11 and Connor Powell 10. Against Vic High, Phillip Norris exploded for 24. A trip to Oregon before the tournament was a great bonding experience for the Shawnigan players. “You could see it,’’ said Pasquale. “The boys are more committed. They’re focused.’’ Shawnigan plays No. 1 North Highland and Brentwood squares off against No. 2 North John Barsby in the Island tournament openers Thursday.

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Floor fall takes down Brentwood College’s Paul Lee, above, as Billy George of Gulf Islands tries to swat the ball back to a teammate. Below, Brentwood’s Aidan Carr and Harrison Backer try to rip the ball free against Gulf Islands. Far left, Shawnigan’s Emerson Chen goes to the hoop against Vic High and William Wang, near left, tries to scoop the loose ball off the floor to send Shawnigan back on the attack.

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