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Snow blankets valley with fifty centimetres Don Bodger and Ashley Degraaf News Leader Pictorial

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Bluebell frolics in the snow at John and Alison Mercer’s residence on Gibbins Road in North Cowichan Sunday, during three days of steady snowfall in the valley.

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nowfall totals approached or surpassed 50 centimetres in all areas of the valley during an incredible three days of winter weather.

Chris Carss, who keeps weather statistics at his Chemainus home on a volunteer basis for Environment Canada, reported a total of 48.8 cm of snow fell in Chemainus Saturday through Monday. There was still 33 cm on the ground, he added, when the snow ended Monday.

Meanwhile, Duncan’s Kelvin Creek received 53 cm.

“From this, I conclude that total snowfalls were near 50 cm across most of the valley, with about 30 to 35 left on the ground,’’ Carss indicated.

The snow created a long weekend for Cowichan Valley students.

Classes were cancelled throughout the Cowichan Valley School District, Monday before returning to business as usual yesterday.

“As the side roads are still somewhat challenging, buses may be delayed in picking up students,” said a statement posted on the district’s website Tuesday.

“We ask that students and drivers take extra precautions today as roads have been narrowed by the snowfall accumulations and continue to be slippery.” more on page 4

Cobble Hill war veteran happy to get stolen service medals replaced

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obble Hill’s Gerald Farrow finally received his moment in the spotlight Thursday.

Farrow, 93, was supposed to be honoured at Government House in Victoria for his service in the Second World War on Dec. 10, but had four service medals stolen from his vehicle a few weeks before the scheduled meeting with B.C. Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon.

A Victoria firm managed to secure replacement medals and the delayed meeting with Guichon finally transpired Feb. 20, better late than never for Farrow.

“She presented the medals and we had a snack — a very nice person to talk to,’’ said Farrow.

“It was excellent, very well done and she was very nice.’’

The medals included: the 1939-45 Battle of Britain Star, the Burma Star, the Defence Medal and the 1939-45 War Medal.

Farrow didn’t get a chance to view the

Cobble Hill’s Gerald Farrow with B.C. Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon in a ceremony Thursday at Government House.

replacement medals until the presentation. “I’m just grateful I got them back,’’ he said.

The medals have great significance, but the concept behind them remains more prominent to Farrow, who was part of a mobile surgical unit during the war.

“It’s what we did working in Burma,’’ he stressed. “That’s what I was most interested in.’’

The original medals were never recovered and no clues surfaced pertaining to their whereabouts.

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News Leader Pictorial up for four honours

The News Leader Pictorial is up for four honours from the British Columbia/Yukon Community Newspaper Association this year.

The paper received four nominations in the annual Ma Murray awards, recognizing the best the industry had to offer for the province this year.

Longtime sports editor Don Bodger was nominated twice — once for his writing and another time for his

community service.

The first was in the business writing category for a piece on hockey stick repair, the second for the Georgina Falt Memorial Mind Games Music Trivia night he staged to support the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.

Meanwhile, Andrew Leong received a nod in the spot news photography category for an image he captured at a Crofton car wreck last fall.

Finally, the paper was also one of three finalists in its circulation category for general excellence.

Also from the valley, the Cowichan Valley Citizen received two nominations — Andrea Rondeau in the feature photo category and Sarah Simpson in the business writing category.

Winners will be announced at the Ma Murray Awards Gala, April 26, at the River Rock Casino Resort

Cyclist says Duncan’s ‘bike-friendly’ ideas don’t work Cairnsmore: Man says bike lanes would have been better because cyclists scared to share space with cars Peter W. Rusland

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uncan’s drive to slow speeders, boost bike use, and bust carbon along Cairnsmore Street has fizzled with cyclist Warren Chapman.

The dedicated riders appreciated Duncan’s intentions, but by building curb bump-outs, the city narrowed the residential road to vehicles and bikes — creating potential accidents at those pinch points, he explained.

Chapman said Cairnsmore should have been left straight, with bike lanes built on both sides, and street parking on one side.

Cairnsmore now has smooth backtop — that fixed the stretch’s crumbling pavement — but no bike lanes.

Instead, big white sharrows tell drivers and riders to share Cairnsmore.

“No sane person in the Cowichan Valley is going to ride down the centre of the car lane confident drivers are going to willingly share the lane with them, without road rage or worse, because there is a silly marking on the road,” he wrote.

“You increase bike use by having bike lanes and making people feel safer.

“I wrote the city before any of this started, saying ‘If you add bike lanes, that also provides a narrowing, with the same effect. They ignored me.”

But Chapman couldn’t ignore what he saw as council’s fumbled chance to accommodate safe bike lanes, motorists, speed calming, and parking — albeit less of it — on Cairnsmore.

“For me, it’s a shame. It’s a beautiful job but it doesn’t serve my purposes very well,” the pedaling commuter said.

He recognized council got design input from area residents, and Cycle Cowichan. Cycle Cowichan also basically backed straight bike lanes on Cairnsmore.

Cyclist Warren Chapman beside a bump-out and sharrow along Cairnsmore Street. He says city bike lanes could have curbed his safety concerns.

Peter de Verteuil, city administrator, explained the neighbourhood’s main concern was about curbing speeding. Council also aimed for a green design for riders, while keeping parking spaces.

“We wanted to make the cycling environment better than it was,” he said. “It was a saw-off as to what’s better. There wasn’t enough width to do bike lanes on both sides without eliminating parking on the south side.”

Not so, said Chapman.

He measured average parking practices, and found no more than four or five vehicles curbed along Cairnsmore at any given time.

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“Anytime people try and put in a bike lane, people complain about parking (loss). There was still room for bike lanes on both sides, and parking on one side.

“In the end,” de Vertueil said, “it was decided to use shared lanes, rather than full bike lanes and eliminate parking. It wasn’t an off-the-cuff decision.”

But it was the wrong decision to Chapman.

“If I, as a bicyclist, get hit by a car I am probably dead.”

But de Verteuil said turning room around Cairnsmore’s bump outs is deceptively ample.

“The bump outs make people move slower

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around corners. The bump outs don’t stick out as far as a parked car does.”

Chapman was unconvinced.

“I hope they don’t do bump outs in other places. Cairnsmore’s opportunity is past; I don’t want them to make the same mistake for bike lanes on other streets.

“Cairnsmore was the last hope of having bike lanes linking with North Cowichan’s bike lanes on Old Lake Cowichan Road.”

The project’s cost was unavailable by press time. De Verteuil said the price was paid by city taxpayers, and from some of Duncan’s federal gas-tax funding.

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Hydro reports power out to about 7,000 customers at storm’s peak from page 1

All Vancouver Island University campuses, including Cowichan’s also opened Tuesday, after being closed Monday.

Other valley schools closed Monday included Quw’utsun Smuneeum, Queen of Angels, Duncan Christian School, Dwight School Canada, Evergreen Cobble Hill, Sunrise Waldorf School and St Joseph’s Chemainus.

A decision on classes for Tuesday was made at 6 a.m. based on information from School District crew members, who check the routes, the advice of Mainroad and “our best guess of what the weather will do in the hours ahead,’’ noted School District 79 Superintendent Joe Rhodes.

“Once we make the call we have to live with it, as when parents head off to work we can’t rewind as we cannot guarantee children will be safe.’’

Rhodes added the information is posted on the district’s website and media in the area is contacted during these situations.

“It is definitely not an exact science but we try and put student, staff and parent safety first and foremost,’’ he pointed out.

Power outages were also reported Monday, in several areas of Duncan and North Cowichan.

“Right now we still have about 640 customers still out in the Duncan area,” reported BC Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk Tuesday morning.

Monday’s peak power outage in the valley saw about 7,000 customers without juice between 8 and 9 a.m.

“We were able to bring that down. It was a feeder, a main artery for us, and we were able to fix that fairly quickly so by around 1 p.m. the number dropped to only 300 and then it went up again when it started snowing more again at 5 p.m. to 2,000 customers...”

He said Hydro crews worked tirelessly to keep numbers down.

“Really a lot of it is branches getting heavy with the snow as it warms up, and branches from above falling down,” Olynyk said.

Meanwhile, the Cowichan Valley Regional District reported Tuesday that its collection would be back on track, although there might be a few streets that cannot be serviced due to slippery conditions.

“Unfortunately, we will not be servicing the Mill Bay–Malahat route that was cancelled yesterday,” the CVRD reported Tuesday on its Facebook page.

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Too many roundabouts: North Cowichan criticized, but insists they are necessary Ashley Degraaf

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ohn Mackay won’t deny his love for roundabouts.

But North Cowichan’s director of engineering and operations maintains his enthusiasm for traffic circles isn’t personal.

In fact, he said the installation of two new roundabouts planned for Chemainus in addition to the two already installed in Mural Town, is largely a result of road improvement and safety issues.

North Cowichan’s Chemainus Revitalization Plan calls for the installation of one Chemainus Road roundabout at River Road this summer, and eventually another at Victoria Street near the Chemainus Theatre.

There are already traffic circles at Henry Road and Oak Street/ Victoria Road.

“With Chemainus Road, we did (the Chemainus Active Transportation Plan) a number of years ago that identified intersections that needed to be upgraded, and River Road was one of them, and when you go to upgrade an intersection, you look at whether it should be signalized, or a roundabout or other means,” said MacKay. “For River Road, and we de-

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North Cowichan’s director of engineering and operations John Mackay says his love of roundabouts is practical, not personal. cided this on a lot of the intersections, a roundabout was a better option for safety reasons than a traffic signal.”

But Saltair resident Pat Mulcahy isn’t buying it. Although Mulcahy lives in Saltair, not Chemainus, he drives through the town every day.

And he’s concerned there are too many roundabouts planned in such a short span, including three within 800 metres and four in 1.6 kilometres.

He’s also not convinced with the data shown to justify what he says is one of the most expensive options.

Roundabouts typically cost about $500,000, dependent on a number of factors.

ICBC chips in about $60,000 and taxpayers pay the rest through the muni’s road improvement budget.

“It’s absolutely insane,” Mulcahy said. “It’s quite clear someone at North Cowichan likes their roundabouts.

“Surely funds of such magnitude could be better put towards other Chemainus Plan projects that are withering on the vine.”

Mulcahy highlighted data from a traffic report resulting from a count completed in June 12 and 13, 2012. It saw 712 vehicles pass through the Chemainus/River roads intersection at the peak hour of 3 p.m. The total traffic in a day was 8,059 vehicles.

“The River Road intersection is T-shaped with River Road butting into Chemainus Road from the west and, from my viewpoint — I use both the Chemainus and River roads frequently — is a rather quiet, even lazy, sort of intersection.

“The data and their analysis do not suggest any degree of concern regarding traffic congestion at the River Road intersection.

“Further, ICBC stats, which reveal an average of just over one accident per year at this intersection (2008-12 data, including a four-accident spike in 2010) do not appear to warrant a traffic circle due to accident frequency.”

However, MacKay insists reasoning for the roundabout there is reducing traffic speeds and crashes at that intersection, as well as to improve the visual aspects of it.

“Chemainus residents have been requesting improvements to the Chemainus/River Road intersection for many years,” he said.

“There have been eight crashes at this intersection between 2008 and 2012. “(Roundabouts) are proven to reduce speed to 30 km/hr at the intersection thus improving safety.

RCMP patrols, speeds signs etc. cannot produce this result.”

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Cobble Hill farmers institute honours three for community service Thank you very much: Giles, Davies and the Cobble Hill Legion saluted with lifetime memberships

Ashley Degraaf

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ecuring long-term and exceptional volunteers isn’t an easy task.

That’s why The Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society is thankful to be able to reward three of its long-standing contributors recently with lifetime membership awards.

Cobble Hill director Gerry Giles, long-time 4-H member Marian Davies and members of the Cobble Hill Legion Branch 226 were honoured at a special Valentine’s tea Feb. 14.

“This special event is to recognize the valiant contributions of our long-term and exceptional volunteers who have provided support to SCHFIAS and our community,” stated a press release.

“Without the incredibly hard

work and selfless dedication of our volunteers we would not be able to achieve our purpose or be capable of hosting numerous community events including this year’s 105th Cobble Hill Fair.”

“Recognizing the dedication of our community members at the Valentine’s Tea is a highlight for me as president,” said Dave Bilkoski.

“I have learned so much about the gracious nature and selfless giving of our lifetime member recipients and it is truly heartwarming.”

Giles is the first politician to earn the honour for her countless hours of service to the community, to SCHFIAS and the fair since becoming involved in 1976.

“Gerry Giles is the first to put her hand up to help and the last person to ever take any credit,” said Bilkoski. “We see her in the kitchen serving our bi-weekly senior’s lunch, on committees for SCHFIAS and taking lead roles with the fair.

“Gerry is a leader in our community and with our organization; she exemplifies the meaning of community. In my mind Gerry is one in a million and it was high time she receive formal recognition.”

Davies was also recognized with a lifetime membership plaque for her involvement with 4-H. “Marian Davies has been an active member of the 4-H BC since 1955 and has embraced the core beliefs and values of the organization through her life,” states a press release.

Davies moved to Shawnigan Lake in 1969 with husband Bill and her two children.

“This year, Marian’s grandchildren have entered the fold carrying on the family 4-H tradition which now spans four generations.”

The Cobble Hill Legion’s work in the community was key to its award.

“Since 1947, the men and women of the Cobble Hill Legion Branch 226 have not only served our country but also our community in ways we will always cherish,” said a press

courtesy Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society

Marian Davies was one of three honoured recently by the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society with a lifetime membership award. release.

“From raising funds for the Cowichan District Hospital to providing a litany of student bursaries to young minds in our community and leading our Remembrance Day memorials, the Cobble Hill Legion has placed their love of community ahead of themselves.”

The Legion has contributed over $32,000 in the past seven years to the Poppy Trust Fund and over $12,000 to the general Legion Command account.

“Known also for their legendary pancake breakfast at the Cobble Hill Fair, their service will be missed but never forgotten.”

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Needed safety improvements, or just gadgets?

Traffic: Planners and engineers following trends, but are the trends correct?

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he planners and managers running Duncan and North Cowichan aren’t idiots.

By and large, they are smart, well-educated, plugged into the latest trends in their fields, and eager to make this a better community.

So when they say the traffic calming in Duncan and the proliferation of roundabouts in North Cowichan are going to make traffic flow more efficiently and safely, we’re inclined to bow to their expertise.

Except that these latest additions to Calming and our streetscape seem to flunk the common sense test. roundabouts Traffic calming may slow vehicles raise quesalong Cairnsmore. But was creating parking necessary? And wouldn’t tions bike lanes have made things safer for cyclists?

Roundabouts in places like Lakes Road and Beverly Corners work. They have vastly improved those intersections. Same for the one at Henry Road in Chemainus.

But four roundabouts within two kilometres along Chemainus Road, including two a block apart? Wouldn’t a stop sign be sufficient for two of the intersections?

From this distance, it feels more like an exercise in embracing a new trend, than a necessary public infrastructure improvement.

Sometimes, the public is simply behind the curve. People get used to their patterns and aren’t privy to the bigger picture that goes into community planning and decision-making.

And sometimes the best of intentions and well-laid plans simply don’t work the way they are intended because the planners don’t see the forest for the trees.

With the traffic calming and the roundabouts, history will have to be the judge.

We say:

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

This we like

If the continued local water conservation lobby hasn’t been enough of an alarm for you, the bad news stories coming out of Mount Washington should have triggered something.

It’s been a dry winter out there — very little rain and very little snowpack building up on the local mountains.

And that spells a tough summer for local water supplies.This snowfall won’t solve things, but every flake helps.

Snow fell on Cowichan for three days in a row.

Time to stop failing the kids who need our help Aaron Bichard

News Leader Pictorial

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he train carrying kids into, through and out of foster care rolls on a well-worn track.

It starts at places like neglect, abuse and malnourishment, speeds past education and love without stopping, then, too often, arrives at the final destinations of mental illness, shelters and jail.

Two-thirds of kids in care are diagnosed with a mental illness during their childhood.

Nearly half will wind up facing criminal charges. And about a third will end up in jail.

These kids have a tough journey, and it is never their fault. Their caregivers fail them.

The government fails them. Society fails them. Again and again and again.

With more than 8,000 kids in B.C. in foster care, one might think it would be a high priority to give these kids help, to provide them

with resources that will give them opportunities to succeed, to beat the odds instead of becoming statistics.

So far, that hasn’t happened.

Less than a third of kids in B.C.’s foster care will earn their high school diploma by their 19th birthday.

That seems like a lot of uneducated, unskilled, unprepared young people being thrown to the wild, left to fend for themselves.

And nearly half of those kids will end up accessing some sort of income assistance within six months of turning 19, the day the province withdraws funding support and sends them out on their own.

The strange thing is we are a community made up of smart people.

The majority of us function well; we possess skills, we have ideas and we have the means to bring these ideas to fruition.

So why do we continue to fail these kids?

Back in August, some thinkers and doers

They’re over.

Maybe the Sochi Olympics registered scarcely a blip on your life, but count us among the many who escaped from the dreary weather, mediocre television programs and more than a few unwelcomed chores through Ron MacLean and company.

Congratulations to the athletes who entertained and inspired us with their passion.

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in our own Vancouver Island University took the provincial lead and accepted a challenge from B.C.’s representative for children and youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. The university started offering free tuition to kids who had grown up in care.

In October, the University of British Columbia extended the same offer.

While this free tuition plan is far from a solution for kids in care — UBC estimates only one or two students per year will qualify — it plays a significant role in other ways.

It provides a loud, public proclamation that kids in foster care are at a disadvantage.

It recognizes that having the faceless, heartless, emotionless bureaucratic state acting as your parent is a near insurmountable obstacle, one that will take the help of many hands to overcome.

By giving these kids special treatment, it says to us all that these kids have faced hard-

ships, which are not OK, and demonstrates that we each have the power to help, the ability to be one of those supporting hands.

If you are a counsellor, consider giving free sessions to kids in care.

Or if you have an aptitude for math, consider volunteering your time tutoring these kids.

According to the Ministry of Children and Family Development not a single child under a Continuing Custody Order took the provincial Math 12 exam from 2007 to 2011.

Not one.

We all have skills.

Let’s fail these kids no more.

Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them.

Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A9

Where do you think they should build the new Duncan police station?

The Ford Road site makes the most sense to me.

Dennis Veysey, Duncan

I’m OK with the Ford Road site. It’s better than the swamp. But they should confine it to just one acre because they don’t need that much space.

Jake vander Heide, Maple Bay

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

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Simple courtesy should stop the trucks from coming

Dear editor Civility — a noun indicating formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.

Synonyms include: courtesy, courteousness, politeness, good manners, graciousness, consideration, respect, politesse, comity.

Antonyms include disrespect and rudeness.

The solution to the Shawnigan Lake dumping matter is simple, basic civility. If the truck drivers would not haul this contaminated soil to their own backyard, then I ask all truck drivers to please not haul this contaminated soil to our backyards.

Brian Chalmers

In my opinion: Ensuring access to education and training a priority

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ur government is working diligently to ensure Aboriginal people can access the education and training they will need to take Cobble Hill full advantage of job openings we expect in the years ahead.

Duncan Safeway/Save-On tradeoff Labour market forecasts estimate one million jobs will be available here by 2020 — and 43 of sorts has happened before per cent of them will require trades or techniDear editor cal training.

It’s interesting to note that with the Just imagine the opportunities that will purchase of the local Safeway store by the be available to Aboriginal people and other Overwaitea group, history has repeated itself. When Tommy Kilpatrick owned the Andrew Leong British Columbians: one million jobs, because Overwaitea franchise (where the Letter Box The steady accumulation of snow throughout the valley during the weekend was not all doom and gloom. It brought the world believes in the relationships and the strong economy that we have built. That is why is now) Safeway refused to open an outlet a smile to at least this face, and probably to the faces of those building this snowman in Duncan. we’re aligning skills training and labour market in Duncan. Apparently he was too much programs so we can meet regional employment competition for them and could offer better the globe. During the past few weeks I have the staff at Sundridge Place. This sounds demands. A prime example is the oil and gas deals on product than they could. heard the question “well, with all that’s going crazy. How in the world can these residents industry in the North.

Bill Turner in Russia, should we really be supporting the be cared for with that kind of immediate We know there is significant untapped huDuncan Olympics this year?” more times than I can turnover in staff? Doesn’t sound like anyone man resource potential in British Columbia’s count. Though it may be a valid argument for gave much consideration to the needs of Aboriginal communities. In fact, Aboriginal some, this question has always seemed a bit these residents and their families.

Due process just about keeping people represent our youngest and fastestridiculous to me. People seem to think that we Jeannie F. DiMauro growing demographic and they are a key area knickers unknotted comments submitted at cowichannewleader.com watch the Olympics to support the country of focus for our government.

Dear editor that is hosting them; when in all honesty (unParticipation by Aboriginal people in the North Cowichan council is using Hegel’s less they are in Canada), I could care less where workforce is key to achieving the goals of the For-profi t philosophy does not Dialectic with the police station site decision, they are. Sure it’s exciting to see the culture B.C. Jobs Plan.

Ensuring there is access to obviously. The premise is that the preferred and pride of another country, but that’s not belong in seniors care post-secondary education and training when site, the site that the cops wanted, was chosen really why we watch. We don’t hold our breath Dear editor and where it is needed will improve lives and long ago. But people need to experience due during Patrick Chan’s final skate, or yell until Seniors facilities like Sunridge Place should build stronger communities. process, or they get their knickers in a knot. we lose our voices during the men’s gold medal not be run as a business for profit! It is In 2010-11, more than 2,700 credentials were Paul Streppel hockey game because we love Russia. Our wrong to take advantage of the frail people awarded to Aboriginal students, up from 2,100 comments submitted at cowichannewleader.com excitement stems not from our support of a who need 24-hour care and their families in 2006-07.

Our goal is to increase the number country’s laws and policies, but from the love that can no longer care for them just to fatof credentials awarded to more than 4,600 by and pride we feel toward our athletes. From ten the pockets of the already rich. This is Olympics are about the event, not 2020. the moment they enter the stadium during the absolutely appalling to me.

The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education the location opening ceremonies, to the day that the torch Sue Litster, Youbou and Training Policy Framework was launched Dear editor is extinguished, and every heart-pounding mo- comments submitted at cowichannewleader.com in June 2012, with the strong support of our Along with the joy that is bound to come ment in between, they are why we cheer.

Aboriginal partners, as well as public postwith the Olympics, the Games are also being The Olympics are about the way your heart secondary institutions.

It is a roadmap to help Changes all about almighty dollar met with a great deal of controversy. The swells when you hear O Canada, or how you Aboriginal learners succeed.

Dear editor anti-gay policies of the Russian government can’t help but smile when you see someone Working with our Aboriginal and postI can almost guarantee that the fired workhave sparked opinions of people from across sporting red mittens. So should we support secondary partners, we have implemented proers at Sunridge Place will be able to re-apply the Olympics even if we don’t agree with their grams that include community-based training and get re-hired if they agree to another pay government policies? Well, if we know what delivery.

This puts work-related training and cut.

This is what happened the last time and the Olympics are truly about, should we even education programs right in Aboriginal comit should be illegal!

They also don’t have to be asking that question? munities.

And we’re providing more financial pay severance as they were given more than Sarah Willson “Have you enjoyed the Sochi Olympics?” support for student awards and scholarships to 60 days notice.

They know all the tricks and Cowichan You answered: help Aboriginal learners reach their education loopholes and use them to their advantage.

In my opinion the owners of Sunridge Place and career goals.

74 per cent YES How can this turnover be at all good don’t care about the residents or staff and it’s In November 2012, we set up the $2-million Aboriginal Emergency Assistance Fund to all about the almighty dollar.

To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the for the residents? reduce financial barriers to accessing and comClaudine Cloey Evans web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Dear editor pleting post-secondary education and training comments submitted at cowichannewleader.com Re: the termination notices handed to all for Aboriginal learners.

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Formal budget discussions at the council table will commence soon.

“When we have our first budget meeting, we’ll lay everything out on the table and go from there,” said Mayor Ross Forrest.

Fernandez said the town ran a few surplus budgets in recent years and will dip into its savings to balance the budget this year.

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The 22-year-old Frances Kelsey grad is currently collecting donations for the Children’s Charity as well as votes to help her move forward in the competition.

“Miss World Canada focuses on humanitarianism and philanthropy, and that’s the reason why I joined this pageant,” the Duncan Winners employee explained. “Not having many experiences in volunteering is my weakest point, and this is the reason why I joined Miss World Canada so I can get an experience of helping people not just in my community but also around the world.”

Cleverley was born in the Philippines and came to Canada in 2003.

She’s been living in Duncan since, and has also represented Cowichan schools in field hockey, basketball and volleyball.

She’s made a name for herself on the local sports scene, voted as the Sports Personality of the Year at George Bonner Middle School as well as winning numerous tennis awards through the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club.

In 2010, she was also crowned Miss Teen Victoria and won the title of Miss Philippines North America in Toronto.

“I aspire to be a kindergarten teacher and to succeed in achieving a diploma for Early Childhood Education and Care in the future,” said the go-getter, who’s also dabbled in acting, playing parts in the Spooksville, Grace and Unleashed TV series.

“The winner of this pageant will get to compete internationally in London, England for the Miss World Pageant,” Cleverley said. “Miss World is the oldest and most watched show on television more than the Olympics, and also raised over $5 million dollars for all different charities.”

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• • • GOOD LIFE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Woman celebrates a century of life Words of Wisdom Happy Birthday: Beth Russell turns 100

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ntroducing children to the world of education is something Duncan’s Beth Russell did when she began her Kindergarten teaching career in Cowichan at Duncan Elementary school.

And Russell, who just recently turned 100 years old Feb. 8, still holds that influence on the importance of the school system on those around her.

“You know you do have to work hard at some things,” she said from her home, surrounded by birthday cards, family photos, and gardening article clippings.

“I had a grandfather who lived to almost 100 and he lived in Ontario and he always said to us how important it Andrew Leong was to have an education,” she Birthday girl Beth Russell celebrates her 100th birthday with family and said. friends Feb. 8 at Duncan United Church.

Both Russell’s son, Doug, and one of her grandsons have had and are holding careers as my husband worked in mines,” and eventually built their own she said. “We lived in the Cari- house, where Russell still lives teachers. boo for a very short time. to this day.

And Russell’s grandfather’s “We just thought words rung true for the young He was looking to strike it big, I guess. it was so nice here gal who began her teaching The winters there and beautiful and studies at the University of were awful. the climate was British Columbia, where she “It wasn’t very so nice, so we just received her teaching degree. stayed,” she said.

The Nelson-born gardening- pleasant and we never did make our “I think a lot of lover taught for about five fortune there either,” people do that.” or six years on the mainland she said with a chuckle.

She fondly remembers before she and her husband She and her husband bought her days as a school teacher. moved to Vancouver Island. a house in Duncan together “I just loved the young “When we first got married,

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Russell was accustomed to lots of students stuffed in one small classroom, as well as introducing tykes to the school system for the first time.

“All they were used to was being at home with mom,” she said, noting it was quite a frightening experience at first for some of her pupils.

She often runs into former students, although she doesn’t recognize them as there were “hundreds” and they were so little when she taught them.

But they recognize her.

“I was out one night and this man spoke to me and finally I asked him who he was and he said, ‘Well, you taught me Kindergarten,’” she said.

Russell was quite pleased with the hundred or so visitors who stopped by her 100th birthday celebration tea at the Duncan United Church.

Even her six great grandchildren were there to lend a hand, she said.

Russell’s husband, Harold died quite a few years ago and their other son, Alex, passed away as well just a couple years ago. She has two grandsons.

Russell remains a member of many clubs in Cowichan, including the garden, rock hounds, and retired teachers clubs. And she’s got several friends from the church to ring up.

“It was a very nice party and it was big,” she said of the birthday bash. “After all I’m going to turn 100 only once.”

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• • • GOOD LIFE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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t was somehow fitting the interview with Chemaniac Wes Everitt took place late in the evening.

He was busy earlier the same day selling meat draw tickets to help support the local Legion.

Yet that was just a small part of the day for the seemingly tireless 71-yearold, who was recently recognized with the President’s Award at the Chamber of Commerce Golden Brush Awards.

“I was blown away by that,” said Everitt.

“I felt humbled and pretty honoured

because my wife had won it posthumously two years before (when the honour was known as the Lifetime Achievement Award).”

It was a reward well-earned by the retired Canadian veteran who has spent his retirement years trying to make Chemainus the kind of community anyone would want to call home.

Everitt’s volunteerism includes: time as a probationary sponsor who, under the direction of a probation officer, worked with young offenders; helping run a drug and alcohol awareness program at Wilkinson Road prison; driving for the CNIB in Victoria, and pitching in at Ladysmith’s Resource Centre.

When Everitt and his wife, Hilary, moved to Chemainus they quickly became involved wherever they could.

They joined the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society and were, in fact, board members.

“We were involved with that for many years and later on I became president,” Wes recalled.

Sadly, Hilary — a foster mom, artist, actress, musician, organizer genealogist, reporter, history buff, animal lover, author and grandmother —

died in 2011.

But that didn’t stop her husband from donating untold hours to various organizations, such as Chemainus’ Legion 191. That’s where he serves as first vice-president, as well as the sergeant-at-arms, the chair of both the honours and awards committee and of the bursary committee as well as serving as branch representative.

He’s also a member of the Chemainus Little Town Christmas, and the Rotary Club.

“Hilary kind of inspired me to get pretty involved in this community,” said Everitt, who is battling a lung condition.

In an ironic twist, it was the Chemaniac’s sense of obligation that’s responsible for his failing health.

“I joined the service when I just barely turned 17,” Everitt recalled.

“I was in the Queen’s Own Rifles, which later on became 3rd Battalion (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry),” he said. “I loved being in the army. It was a tough life, but it was a good life.”

It was while a soldier in Suffield, Alta. during the 1960s when Everitt, along with thousands of other sol-

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Wes Everitt, winner of the President’s Award, gets a kiss from his daughter Sandy Jasper at the Golden Brush Awards Ceremony, Auction and Dinner at the Chemainus Seniors Centre in November. diers, was exposed to experimental — Canada.” and it turned out, toxic — gases.

The effects were and are long lasting “It was one of the army’s dirty, little and created severe, untreatable breathsecrets, but it destroyed my lungs,” said ing problems, for which Everitt must Everitt. use oxygen at home and other places.

The well-documented chemical tests Despite that, the über-volunteer said took place at the Defence Research he doesn’t see himself slowing down Establishment in Suffield, Alberta and anytime soon. at the Chemical Warfare Laboratory “I’m hoping to keep on for a couple in Ottawa. About 35,000 volunteers more years,” he said. were involved. After years of denial, “I’m not very healthy, but (volunthe feds finally took some responsibilteering) gives me a reason to get up in ity in the mid 2000s and offered a pay- the morning — there’s a lot to be done ment of $24,000 for each vet involved and it seems fewer people to do them.”

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Dollars roll in to thrift shop and out to charity Health care benefits: Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary takes pride in fundraising efforts Don Bodger

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t’s one of the biggest revenueproducing little thrift shops you’ll find anywhere.

And the health care system receives a huge boost from sales at the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop at the corner of Maple and Oak Streets in Chemainus.

Donations and customer patronage generate some $150,000 annually in health care

comfort and support to residents of ChemainusCrofton, surrounding areas in the valley and beyond.

The scope of the auxiliary’s efforts is astounding when you consider a donation of $75,000 was made to B.C. Children’s Hospital in late November.

Combined with other recent donations tallying $200,000, that brought the total for that facility alone to $275,000 in recent years.

Many donations have been made by the

auxiliary from the thrift store to benefit the Chemainus Health Care Centre with much-needed equipment and program support. Proceeds have fed an abundance of other contributions to the Cowichan District Hospital, Victoria hospitals, Janeece Place in Victoria, the Cops For Cancer campaign, bursaries for Chemainus students, Providence Farm, Variety Club, Steeples assisted living — the list goes on.

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Volunteers Marg Merriam, Marjorie Coakwell and Yvette Blanchard sort out some of the many clothing items donated to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop every day and prepare the items for sale in the store. ized mainly by selling an enormous number of items such as clothing that only cost a dollar or two each.

“We spread out as much as we can,’’ said current manager June Romero-Cabrera of how the proceeds are disbursed.

The store hit a monthly record in November with $40,000 in sales.

The value of products sold keeps climbing and the response from customers keeps the volunteers at the store

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“It’s just unbelievable, Tuesday mornings,’’ said Romero-Cabrera. “(Jan. 21) we probably had a 55-person lineup outside. That’s almost normal for a Tuesday.’’

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It’s hard, satisfying work but also a great social outlet for many of the ladies and a few men who volunteer as well.

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“The donations we’re having a hard time keeping up with,’’ said Romero-Cabrera. “But that’s not a complaint.’’

The volunteers, many of them widows, work hard behind the scenes to keep the stock moving. Their average age is 75, with two ladies — Edna Brown and Grace Rae — topping the charts at 90 years old and Romero-Cabrera among the youngest at 61.

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y the way, did you hear: • Nice work this Valentine’s Day by Frances Kelsey Grade 11 student Tess Rederburg. We’ll let her tell the story: “Starting on Feb. 14, 2013, I made origami hearts and put them in one of the girls’ bathrooms in the school. I had intended for girls to take the hearts and, along with some tape and a Post-It note I provided, would stick them onto the lockers of the people they had crushes on.

“However, the girls took the hearts and left Post-It notes covering the entirety of the large bathroom mirror. They read everything from cheesy pick-up lines, to specific shout-outs to friends, to simply reading ‘You are beautiful’.

They were empowering and it was an absolute stunning sight, the multi-coloured notes and origami hearts stuck all over the drab walls and mirrors, making it colourful and whimsical.

“When I told my advisor that I had done it, she was so happy, and I went to the office where they had collected all the hearts and notes in the bathroom, and to this day I have them on a poster in my room. This Valentine’s Day, I planned ahead and made over 350 origami hearts. Again, there was a beautiful and uniting result of notes cluttering the entire mirror.

“I walked around the hallways and stuck hearts to random lockers with friends. I just

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wanted to speak out about this because it is effectively bringing together all the girls of Frances Kelsey every Valentine’s Day, no matter what grade, age, race, sexual preference or social status.”

• Judy Brayden tells us the Cowichan Valley Arts Council is calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fabric artists in the Pacific Northwest: Tetsuo Koyama, master of the ancient art of Japanese fabric dying and woodblock printing, will instruct a five-day interactive workshop called Meeting the Master this fall in Duncan. Local, acclaimed fabric artist, Gloria Daly will host the workshop. Early bird registration wraps up March 1. For more information please contact Brayden at cvartscouncil@shaw.ca or at 250-746-1633.

• Last month’s Investor’s Group Walk for the Memories chairperson Bill Zylstra is saying thank you, Cowichan Valley for walking to raise $7,300 for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

• Congratulations to Bill and Irene Lawson who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in January with a surprise dinner in Duncan at Just Jake’s.

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Cowichan students break down walls of perception Bullying attitudes shown the door: programs aim to wipe away negative perceptions Ashley Degraaf

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tudents at Cowichan Secondary want to show the community just how much positivity and spirit they can raise.

The high school’s Compassion Week includes anti-bullying activities focused on the school’s perception as an old dingy school.

So essentially, they’re trying to eliminate the bully behind the negative perception of their learning headquarters on James Street.

And they will do just that this week.

“We can’t just look at the school as a factory. We have to take a look at the lives of the students and staff and feed off of that,” said leadership instructor Brad Skene.

Skene’s super impressed with the students staging the second year of Compassion Week at Cowichan Secondary.

Two of those students include Makenna Campbell and Logan Swain.

They’ve both been working tirelessly, alongside several other leadership and student council members to throw together the four day, district-wide anti-bullying campaign.

The week’s events include the Cow High

kick-off Monday, random acts of kindness Tuesday, Pink T-Shirt Day Wednesday, and acceptance day on Thursday.

The students have Friday off.

“What we’ve really discovered is it just doesn’t happen in one day,” said Grade 12 student Swain.

“Each day represents something different, whether that’s acceptance or just random acts of kindness,” added Campbell, who’s also in her final year at Cow High.

The kick off Monday saw a banner hung in the school hallway where anyone can jot down what they like about the school.

“That really brings people together,” said Campbell, noting a banner was also created last year.

Tuesday is all about finding the goodness we all have in our hearts, and doing things like opening a door for someone, offering a compliment or just saying hello to a passerby.

“We talked about this part in our leadership classes as well with the girls rugby teams, and to have a couple of the girls from the teams remind the others of something they could do to partake in this,” said Skene.

“Last year we tried note-giving, but this year we decided to leave it a little more random,” said Campbell.

Pink Cowichan Secondary T-shirts will be on sale Wednesday, and any proceeds will go towards one of the schools many programs they participate in, which might include the District Student Advisory Committee’s fall Back Pack program.

A photo of students in their shirts will also

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Cowichan Secondary Grade 12 students Logan Swain and Makenna Campbell have been a huge help organizing the school’s jam-packed Compassion Week of activities centred around B.C.’s Anti-Bullying week and provincial awareness campaign. be snapped on the front lawn of the school on Wednesday and pink ribbons and markers will be available to those who don’t have a pink shirt to wear.

Students are still sorting out details of how Thursday’s acceptance day will play out, but essentially the idea they hope to get across is ‘just being yourself.’

“You can walk through the hallways that day just relieved knowing you can be yourself,” said Skene.

Both Campbell and Swain agreed organizing the week’s activities wasn’t about credits or marks, it’s something they both enjoy being a part of.

“In life, and in school, it’s really how you can make each day better,” said Swain.

“I look at high school knowing I want to leave making a difference,” Campbell said.

“People are already looking forward to the week, and excited about it. They’re waiting for it.”

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manda Todd was a hockey academy player in Maple Ridge.

That’s good enough for Frances Kelsey Hockey Academy players at Frances Kelsey Secondary to consider her a teammate and they’re sticking up for her cause as part of the Hockey Against Bullying campaign organized by RPM Hockey Company.

A great job has been done by hockey academies and school populations throughout the province — including Kelsey’s well-orchestrated efforts — to bring attention to the seriousness of bullying after Todd, who attended school in Maple Ridge and Coquitlam, took her own life in October 2012 at the age of 15 because she couldn’t stand it anymore, Kelsey is clearly on board with the campaign and doing whatever it can to advance the cause.

Pink shirts are going to be selling like hotcakes at Kelsey. There’s an original Hockey Against Bullying T-shirt with AMT Stay Strong on the sleeve for $12, a Pink in the Rink Anti-Bullying hockey jersey for $20 and hot pink silicon bracelets in youth or adult sizes,

with Hockey Against Bullying written in white, going for $3.

“Whatever money we get from that goes to her foundation,’’ said Frances Kelsey Hockey Academy player Tyler Carlson.

The Amanda Todd Legacy Fund creates opportunities to educate young people on mental health, anti-bullying, suicide prevention and programs for people with learning disabilities.

“Every hockey academy is doing this in partnership with Anti-Bullying Day,’’’ said Kelsey vice-prinicipal Lori Hryniuk.

“It’s student-driven. Several of the kids volunteered to take it on.’’

The Kelsey Academy is one of several affiliated programs that fall under the Pacific Rim Hockey Academy banner.

It’s a big part, but by no means the only one, of a week-long Kelsey campaign Feb. 24 to 27 referred to as Compassion Week, according to counsellor Mary Kirchner.

“There’s a whole bunch of activities these kids are organizing,’’ she said.

The week will start in fine decorative style at the school in keeping with recent tradition.

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“Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.” — Daily Telegraph “So exhilarating that it makes you rejoice to be alive.” — The Times “The theatre event of the decade.” — Sunday Times Commentary like this has to get your attention.

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The latest National Theatre Live broadcast to be screened in Cowichan is based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford.

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QMS students develop their own Matilda A different take: Dahl’s precocious kid’s teen years explored in high school adaptation

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It’s certainly a feeling most younger kids experience, especially teens in the high school years.

It’s also very much how the young girl felt in British author Roald Dahl’s children’s novel Matilda.

This same feeling and characters of the classic Wormwood family story have been transferred and transformed into a high school setting and script thanks to the students of Queen Margaret’s School senior English and acting teacher Martina Blake.

The QMS student-developed version of Matilda (The High School Years) hits the stage tomorrow.

“Everyone has challenges and goes through changes in different periods of their life,” said leading lady Ellie Graham, cast as the teen version of Matilda Wormwood.

“It’s really kind of ironic,” added Alix Martorell, who plays Matilda’s older friend and guide through her first year in high school, Karen.

The cast’s core group is in its final year at the private school, meanwhile they’re gearing up to portray on stage students new and fairly fresh to a new high school.

“You kind of look back and think, ‘Wow, I was weird once.’

It’s a little bit of a reflection,” Martorell said.

The original version Matilda is a young girl who is gifted with magical powers and precocity but has wealthy, dimwitted parents, Harry and Zinnia (portrayed by actresses in the 1996 screenplay Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman) are oblivious to her prodigious skills and view her as a foolish and idiotic girl.

In QMS’ version, Matilda’s folks are played by Alley Millar (Zinnia) and Madi Cattral (Harry).

Stepping into Zinnia’s over-the-top flamboyant shoes has been a tad tough for Millar.

“She’s so out there... I’m kind of a quiet person and she’s so flamboyant. But the crazy costumes help,” she said.

Throw in Agatha Trunchbull as headmistress of the school where Matilda is enrolled.

Matilda befriends several students and learns of Miss Trunchbull’s nature and her harsh punishments of the students.

The QMS take couldn’t have skipped out freakishly strong and equally scary Trunchbull, noted the students. Those same students added Trunchbull is being portrayed perfectly by

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Matilda’s older friend and guide through high school, Karen (Alix Martorell), has fun pushing her buddy, Matilda (Ellie Graham), while her mother, Mrs. Zinnia Wormwood (Alley Millar) watches on.

QMS’ Ashley McKay. “She’s so perfect, and she’s really taken it on,” said Graham.

The QMS adaptation serves as part of a project taken on by the Grade 12 drama class.

That class, led by Blake, was introduced to the production after she came across a writer’s challenge through UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company on Matilda called Write here, Right now.

So Blake decided to mix it up a tad and ask her students to develop their very own script of the classic.

“This is our very own story of Matilda,” said Graham. “It holds some aspects of the original but we have our own take on a few different themes, mostly of self-growth.”

Plus they’ve added in a few new characters, including Martorell’s Karen.

“It’s been a long creative writing process,” Graham noted, adding student Kate Lischeron was instrumental in writing

drafts of the script before the rest of the gang got in its input.

Everything from the story line, character development, juggling roles, searching out costumes and prop painting was left to the students, of course with Blake facilitating.

“She’s been really supportive,” said Graham. “She’s the director and she keeps us all on track.”

Blake had only kind words for the students as well.

“They’ve really risen above,” she boasted. “I just really think it’s important to put the learning in the hands of the students.

And for me to step back, but with the role as a facilitator.”

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LEWIS, Robert (Bob), P.Eng Dec 15, 1939 – Feb 14, 2014 Bob sadly passed away on February 14, 2014 at Royal Jubilee Hospital after a 5 month battle with cancer.

A dedicated family man, Bob is survived by Enid, his wife of 49 years, son John (Shelly), granddaughters Stephanie and Natalie and daughter Kathleen Fossen (Douglas), granddaughters Addison, Shanise and Ashley. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Margaret Lewis of County Antrim, N.I. Bob graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He emigrated from Ireland in 1963 and pursued his 42 year career in Hamilton, London and Jarvis, Ontario. He was a Fellow in the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, and Member of the Association of the Professional Engineers of the Province of Ontario. Bob and Enid retired to Vancouver Island, BC in 2005.

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Sincere thanks to the staff of the Cowichan District Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held at Mill Bay Community Hall (Kerry Park Recreation Centre), 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road Mill Bay on March 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Rd. 250-701-0001 WILKINSON: Gail Janet Jan 25, 1953 – Feb 17, 2014 Born in Duncan, BC on January 25, 1953. It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of Gail, on the afternoon of Monday, February 17, 2014.

Gail was predeceased by her mother Catherine (Kitty) and brother Ricky. She leaves behind her son Cody, granddaughter Kyara, father Thomas (Bob) and his wife Jeanne, sister Sharon, brothers Gordon and Bob, sisters-in-law Lynn, Grace and Dawn, nieces and nephews, many wonderful friends and her favourite little cat “Mickey”.

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Baby Welcome Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

LEGALS

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On December 18, 2013, at Government Street and Hughes Place, Duncan, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,345.26 CAD, on or about 11:15 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1974, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

Re: Estate of GERHARD WALTER BRAUER, Deceased, formally of Cowichan Bay, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of GERHARD WALTER BRAUER, Deceased are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the Executrix, Anne Teresa Bowen, c/o McDaniel & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 201 - 64 Station Street, Duncan BC V9L 1M4 on or before the 7th day of April, 2014, after which date the Executrix will distribute the Estate amongst the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

LOST AND FOUND LOST BLACK Wallet with important documents, critical to have returned. If found please contact Anton at (250)7488866 please leave message.

LOST: FULL duffel bag of cordless tools from Unit #5-215 Middle, Lk Cow, Feb. 21st, Call (250)477-4524.

LOST: GLASSES, womens, prescription. Lost in downtown Duncan area. (250)732-5479.

LOST: on Feb. 6, at Great Clips. A set of hearing aids in a grey case. Return to Connect Hearing or phone 250746-7291.

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “foundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community online at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Or by email to: hr@sapphireinc.net.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Aerie Meetings 2nd & 4th Tues

2965 Boys Rd., Duncan

BIRTHS

Ladies Auxiliary 1st & 3rd Tues

250-746-5611

Birth Announcements

As proud parents, you are entitled to one FREE classiďŹ ed ad in The Cowichan News Leader to announce your baby’s arrival!

(Photos may be added for $15.00 plus tax) Please visit our ofďŹ ce for a birth announcement form.

OfďŹ ce Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Unit 2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, B.C. V9L 6W4 Telephone 746-4471, Fax 746-8529 ofďŹ ce@cowichannewsleader.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required.

Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

$1000 A week mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. No experience required. Start Immediately! Visit us online: www.mailingnetwork.net GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories.

Full details call now 1-866668-6629. or www.tcvend.com

DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring permanent P/T night dispatcher.

Please fax resume to 250-7464987. NO DROP INS PLEASE

HELP WANTED - Local people needed! Simple, flexible online work. FT/PT. Internet needed. Very easy. No experience required! Guaranteed income! No fees. Genuine! Start immediately. Visit online at: www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com UP TO $400 cash daily. FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff. Visit us online: PropertyStarsJobs.com.

HELP WANTED

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.

PART-TIME HELP required for busy dry cleaners. Reply with resume to 320 Festubert St., Duncan, BC

SALES-INSIDE HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Mar 29th & April 26th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

Members & guests welcome!

Meat Draw every Fri, Sat, & Sun pm

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

in SHAPE Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

DUNCAN & MAPLE BAY

154003 – Crestwood, Donnay, Highwood, Milson, Oakwood, Woodgrove Pl/Way (84 papers)

COBBLE HILL

203355 – Ellison, Inverness, Judge, Kala, St. Catherine’s (38 papers)

COWICHAN BAY

253435 – Vee Rd (Old & New), Wilmot (32 papers)

CROFTON

503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, 7838-7957 Osborne Bay, Peterson (27 papers) 503603 – 1633-1639 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur, 7944-8106 York (42 papers) 503710 – Cecil, Crofton (59 papers)

MILL BAY

304140 – Blairgowrie, Boompond, Deloume, 824922 Frayne, Gatewheel, Kinfauns, Kinnoull (37 papers) 304145 – Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor (33 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows, Worthington (58 papers) 354400 – Dundas, Kalmar, La Gorda, 1750-1765 Shawn Mill Bay, 2739-2771 Wallbank, 1582-1756 Wilmot (45 papers) *all paper counts are approximates

CALL LARA NOW

250-856-0047

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Love What You Do? Ad Control We Do! Clerk/Reception The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial has an FULL TIME PERMANENT immediate opening for a News Leader Daily Sales Representative.

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Inside Sales Representative (Vancouver Island)

Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Representative working out of our Nanaimo Office with responsibility for the sales growth on Vancouver Island.

The successful applicant must be self motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills.

In addition you should be a self-disciplined team player, goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Send a detailed resume to: careers@vankam.com or Fax 604 587-9889 www.vankam.com “Van Kam is an Equal Oportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility�

TRADES, TECHNICAL DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring permanent P/T Mechanic. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987.

NO DROP INS PLEASE. DUNCAN TAXI Ltd is hiring F/T night and F/T day drivers.

Must have Class 4. Fax resumes to 250-746-4987. NO DROP INS PLEASE.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUCTIONS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SUITES, UPPER

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.

NEW Restaurant Equipment Dispersal Auction - New Stainless Steel Equipment, Sinks, Tables, Shelving, Appliances, Campbell River Auctions www.CRAuctions.ca - Thursday, March 6th @6pm

SELL YOUR...

1 & 2 Bdrm

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

LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive benefits package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca

VOLUNTEERS

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split & delivered. $200/cord.

250-701-1964.

Seasoned Fir & mixed, cut to order. Split or Rounds 250746-0995

FURNITURE BRAND NEW MATTRESS! Queen Pillowtop set for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for sale. Downsizing! living room furniture, sofa bed, chairs, mahogany TV stand, book selves, deluxe sewing machine, serger cabinet, white, New Zealand wool spinning wheel, various items. All prices negotiable. (250)7437477, Mill Bay.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

TV - Jewels - Antiques Camera - Furniture *********************

Only

$29.98 plus tax

Runs for 8 weeks!

(Private Party only) STEP 1 Bring in your 1� photo (optional) + 5 lines of text (.99 cents per extra line) STEP 2 Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers STEP 3 Wait for your phone to ring! *********************** Added bonus....your ad will also be listed on UsedCowichan.com for FREE!!!!! *********************** Come in and see us at The News Leader Pictorial office, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfields or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535 STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!� 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

* All local, in COWICHAN!

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE COBBLE HILL: Hay for Sale $5 /bale. 250-743-5847.

FUTON couch/double bed with comfy cotton-foam cushion in washable Aztec pattern, removable arms, sturdy pine fold-down frame. $150. Call 250-748-8855 after 6 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst.

New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital.

Call Gord (250)710-1947.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Now Open Longer to Serve You Better.

Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Saturday 10-5.

Fast cash and lowest rates on collateral loans. Super deals on gently used items!

430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com KUBOTA TRACTOR 4.5 yrs, 108 hours!, Model B2920 with Loader (50� bucket), backhoe 12� bucket w/thumb, 4’ rotary cutter & full set chains, $25,000 obo. HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWER, 4 yrs, 40� cut, $3,500 obo. TROY-BUILT heavy duty rototiller (model H60), best offer. 250-746-7238

LADYSMITH 55+, one-level townhouse, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, nice kitchen, yard, garage. Pet OK. $259,500. 250-924-4398.

A great way to have fun with your pet Lessons teaching agility Classes starting March 12th Judy at 250-748-9437 Cheryl at 250-748-9729 Del at 250-748-6071

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442

www.theroyalalexander.ca CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764 DUNCAN: large 3 bdrm apt, avail immed, W/D, F/S, new paint & blinds, close to all amentities. $1000/mo. To view call Mark 1-250-217-1944 Ground oor, 3 bdrm condo, corner suite, 5 appl, 1200+ sq.ft. on dead end street near centre of town, exercise room & extra storage. 250-746-5049 LAKE COWICHAN: 1 bdrm Apt, 55 +, N/S, Lake view Manor $525/m. Avail. Mar 1.

(250) 749-4438 LAKE COWICHAN- live in one of the nicest units, big bright 2 bdrm, bamboo flrs, walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, near town. NS/NP. $650+ hydro.

Call (250)882-3149.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ $100 off ďŹ rst months rent!

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities _____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com

MUST VIEW Mountain View

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Property has been rented for the past 6 years for $2,000/mo. Now vacant. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, 2 laundries, big deck, large (.19 acre) city lot. Walk to shopping malls, arena, pool, recreation areas and all levels of schooling, including VIU. Pensioner owner has retired, needing a quick sale. Priced below $300K with some creative financing options.

Excellent holding property. David 250743-2174

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN:1bed suite grnd level $675. Also room in 3bdrm suite $400. 250-715-8468 LAKE COWICHAN- 2-bdrm SxS duplex. F/S, Quiet, rural setting.

Walk to Village. $600/mo + utils. 250-749-4061

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT 660 SQ.FT. - Newly reno’d, 2 offices plus reception, air-conditioned. Price negotiable. Can rent separately. Wifi ready.

575C Coronation Ave. 1 (250) 217-1944.

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated.

Available now!

Free heat & hot water.

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Resident managers on site

CALL NOW 250-748-3321

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

HOMES FOR RENT COWICHAN RIVER waterfront 2 bdrm log house, recently reno’d. Shared acreage. N/S, no dogs. $1150. (250)715-0571.

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

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus attached studio space, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $800 + util. Avail Apr 1.

250-7466383 or 250-510-6383

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DUNCAN: NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. $850. (250)246-8318.

Terrace Estates

1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated.

Available now!

Free heat & hot water.

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW 250-748-3321

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off ďŹ rst months rent!

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units.

Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

4 Paws 4 Agility

Royal Alexander Apts

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

RANCHER- 2 BDRM large shop, 2 acres, 6608 Hills Rd. $349,000. (250)720-1432. see more pics at Arrowsmith listings.

LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts.

Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers.

(250)732-3239 (250)743-3198

Quiet & Secure Overlooks lovely gardens.

Seniors Welcome!

3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes _____________________

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

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

Renovated Apartments

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off ďŹ rst months rent!

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units.

Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL --------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now.

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

OFFICE/RETAIL 3000 SQ.FT, 50’ frontage, can divide to suit. 89 South Shore Rd. (across from new Library).

Search ph # 250-900-7127 on UsedCowichan.com DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking.

250-746-5657 or 748-8671 DUNCAN- OFFICE/ Retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. Call 250-715-6880.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court.

Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

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

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 1bdrm furnished cabin. Cable & hydro incld. NS/NP. Available now until June 30. $600. Call 250743-6966.

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THE GATEHOUSE Adult Care (Ltd.) Licensed Facility.

Come join our Family! We have room for two full time “clients� in our family home environment. We are a level entry home with easy access to all rooms and two outdoor patios with seating. Safe and secure...private individual rooms. Home cooked meals and snacks, special diets if needed. Hair, nail and foot care included at no extra charge. All care is provided by on-site trained staff. For more information please call Rae Marie, Manager/Supervisor at: 250-743-4913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email: gatehouseadultcareltd@shaw.ca

SUITES, LOWER CHERRY POINT- Modern 2bdrm, newly reno’d: all new appliances, in-suite laundry, H/W floors, granite bath, custom closets. Parking, private entrance. Avail. now. NS/NP. Long or short rental, references. $1050. incl. heat/hydro.

Call 250-748-8824.

COBBLE HILL- 2 bdrm main floor, heat, electric included, newer carpet, paint. No dogs.

Refs. $750/mo. Call 250-7434154 or 250-743-4010.

COBBLE HILL: newer small 1 bdrm, no steps, W/D. No dogs.

N/S. Refs. $550 inclds heat/electric. 250-743-4154 DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, priv entry, grnd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $750+ utils. NS/NP, no parties.

Call 250-701-3213.

DUNCAN WEST side - 700sf.

2 bdrm. 1 F/Bath. Grn’d lvl.

Driveway prkg. New carpet.

Shr’d lndry. N/P N/S. Walk to transit. Now. $750 incls. utils. cbl. & WIFI (250)701-3652 LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld.

Call 250-923-6170.

N. CHEMAINUS: newer spacious 1 bdrm suite on 2 acres, W/D, heat & hot water incl’d, nice patio, $800/mo. Avail Mar. 1. Call (778)462-2264.

NORTH COW, 2-BDRM level entry bright suite on acreage.

D/W, W/D, own hot water tank.

High ceilings, storage. Enclosed garage, remote entry.

N/S, N/P. $1200 incl all utils and phone line. 250-746-6034.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE hydro, cable & wifi. N/S, No Partiers. $775/mo. 250-756-9746.

YOUBOU grd level lake views.

1 bdrm, new kitchen, tiled flrs, W/D, F/S. Priv entrance/driveway. Garden, metal shed. N/S inside, no drugs, dog ok. $600 + 1/2 hydro. (250)745-8889.

SUITES, UPPER CHEMAINUS: upper 3 bdr house, 2 bath, 5 new appl’s.

Walking distance to town. Pets welcome. N/S. 250-732-3702 DUNCAN: (WALKING distance to hospital) new 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft, upper suite w/priv ent, garage, F/S, D/W, W/D. N/S. Avail. Mar. 1. $980. Call 250-732-6282.

APARTMENT/CONDO

455 Alderlea St.

DUNCAN: bright spacious newly renovated 1250 sq.ft. main floor, 3 bedroom corner suite with 5 app. Great location, walk to downtown. Secure entrance in quiet well maintained building with exercise room. Small pet considered. References must have.

Rent $1050.00. Tel 1-250-8812400

TOWNHOUSES CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Now. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950+ utils. Meicor Property Management. Call 250-709-2646.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

CARS

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owichan LMG Pringle took a new route to winning in the Jackson Cup soccer competition — the comeback route.

Faced with a 1-0 deficit against Div. 2 Gordon Head Blazers Saturday at Victoria’s Tyndall Park, Div. 1 Cowichan scored two late goals for a 2-1 win to advance to the tournament’s quarterfinals. “All the good play paid off in the end,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “They had a definite game plan to sit back and absorb and try to get us on a counterattack or a lucky goal, kind of thing.’’ With the teams going into the half scoreless, Gordon Head’s strategy actually yielded the first goal 25 minutes into the second half.

A knuckleball shot from about 40 yards out found the back of the net and Cowichan had some work to do to press for the equalizer. “We showed a lot of character,’’ said Martin.

Super sub Kevin Jones was among those coming into the game and “he got the energy up on our team,’’ Martin

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The game still came down to the last 10 minutes before Dan Cato finally pulled Cowichan even. The teams settled in figuring overtime would be in the works, but Steve Scott struck for Cowichan just two minutes later.

Scott tried to make a play across that just went through everybody and found the far post.

Gordon Head eventually ran out of time and didn’t mount much offensively in pursuit of the tie. “We finally tired them out, too,’’ said Martin. “They were fitter than I thought they would be.’’ Cowichan obviously doesn’t play the Blazers since the teams are in different divisions, but Martin watched them during the season and had an idea what to expect.

Martin also credited Brad Thorne with outstanding play in midfield while the big three at the back — Brad Archibald, Tyler Hughes and Jesse Winter — were their usual stellar selves.

Cowichan actually has two teams in the quarterfinal round of Cup play. LMG will take on Div. 2 Saanich Fusion at the Ladysmith Turf, likely on Friday, March 7, while Div. 2 Cowichan United faces Div. 2 rival Nanaimo United on Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Evans Park in Duncan.

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Wraparound try is made on the fly by Kerry Park Islanders’ Eric Mansueti, as Marino Somerville of the Victoria Cougars prevents him from getting a clear path to the net Saturday at Kerry Park Arena.

erry Park Islanders quickly fell behind three games to none in their best-of-seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff series against the Victoria Cougars.

They faced elimination in game four Tuesday night at Kerry Park Arena.

The Islanders were blitzed 10-1 by the Cougars in the series opener

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“It was a bit of a tough first game,’’ said Islanders’ Eric Mansueti. “The last two weren’t too bad.

“The second one wasn’t actually a 6-0 game. The score’s a bit deceiving.’’

The Islanders’ offense has been limited to single goals by Francis Lapierre-Slicer in the first and third games.

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t wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Duncan Christian School Chargers girls’ basketball team.

Playing on its home court for the Island championship, DCS was upended 57-54 by Glenlyon Norfolk Friday that ended the season and negated a trip to the provincial tournament.

“Glenlyon played the best game I’ve seen them play in years,’’ said DCS coach Michelle Nederlof.

“Our girls wanted it. They just didn’t know how to control it.’’

Last time the teams met in early January, DCS won by 30 points. But long layoffs from cancelled games didn’t help the Chargers in their preparations.

Glenlyon got the jump on DCS by 11 points at one stage. The Chargers zoomed all the way back to go ahead by six, but Glenlyon regained the lead.

“It was just back and forth by one, here and there,’’ said Nederlof.

Becky Bazinet led the Chargers with 21 points. Lauren King-Nyberg chipped in with 14 points, 16 steals and nine assists

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Dynamic double-teaming tactic is performed by Danielle Groenendijk, right, and Lauren KingNyberg (obscured) of Duncan Christian School against Olivia Kwasny of Glenlyon Norfolk in the Island championship game. Host DCS led 27-25 at the half but GNS won 57-54 in a close one. and Juliet King added nine points, 12 rebounds and seven steals.

“It wasn’t meant to be for us this year,’’ said Nederlof. “That’s just part of sport.’’

Victoria Wells of Glenlyon was the tournament MVP. All-stars included: King-Nyberg and Bazinet of DCS; Ally Bos and Hayley Dupuy of Glenlyon; and Julia Searle from St. Andrew’s.

Earlier, DCS defeated Queen Margaret’s 94-11, with Danielle Groenendijk named player of the game for her 19 points and 13 rebounds. Everyone got into the scoring act for DCS. St. Andrew’s topped Queen Margaret’s 68-11 for third place. Nicole Lu was player of the game for QMS.

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hen the going gets tough, the Duncan Christian School Chargers senior boys’ basketball team gets going.

After breezing through its first two games at the Island A championships at Glenlyon Norfolk, provincially-No. 5 ranked DCS and host No. 7 Glenlyon staged a classic battle in Saturday’s final. And DCS came out on top 55-52 for its third straight Island title.

The Chargers led 24-20 at the half but then Glenlyon made a huge charge in the third quarter to go ahead 42-33. But DCS wasn’t done yet and coach Jim Brandsma said he told his players what needed to be done for a comeback.

“We’ve got to focus on one thing at a time,’’ he said.

“When we get the defensive stop, you go to the other side and make the best play you can make.’’

DCS managed to claw its way back for the win with a remarkable 22-10 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter. That wasn’t easy, Brandsma conceded, with six-foot-nine Adam Darcy in the Glenlyon lineup.

“He really changed the way we played because he’s so big and he blocked a lot of our shots,’’ said Brandsma.

But DCS managed to overcome a low shooting percentage in the game by moving Doug Groenendijk closer to the free throw line on offense to draw the attention of Darcy and open up space down-low.

There were still two late chances at a tie from threepointers for Glenlyon but the last shot hit the rim.

Groenendijk, the MVP of the tournament, had 13 points in the final. Nick Kapteyn also scored 18 and all-star selection Jesse Van Wingerden added 13.

Earlier, DCS walloped Dwight 80-11 and Campbell River Christian 103-31.

“The guys, I think they’re peaking at the top of their game,’’ said Brandsma. “They’re focused when they go on the court. They’re relying on each other and playing as a team.’’

The provincials at Langley begin next week for DCS with a game against Similkameen. “I think the top six, seven, eight teams are really close,’’ said Brandsma. “It comes down to who’s got more focus that day is going to win.’’

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Butcher claims qualifying spot in B.C. gymnastics championships

Duncan’s Mia Butcher, pictured, had a wonderful performance in the Comox Pajama party gymnastics meet that doubled as the qualifier for the B.C. championships.

The Grade 6 student at Queen of Angels School, who trains at Falcon Gymnastics in Victoria, won gold medals

on floor and bars plus a silver on vault and finished seventh all-around in her category to qualify for the B.C. championships in Kamloops. Butcher added a seventh place on beam.

Meanwhile, she also recently competed as a P2 Tyro during the Orca Invitational meet in Duncan.

Butcher claimed gold medals on vault and uneven bars while placing fourth on floor and seventh on beam for fourth all-round.

Meanwhile, Duncan Dynamics’ Darby McIntyre won the women’s Provincial 4 title at the B.C. Winter Games. More on that in Friday’s News Leader Pictorial.

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Caps’ fate rests on last weekend Playoff race: Final two games against a tough Grizzlies’ team

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ate is in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ own hands as they head into the final two games of the B.C. Hockey League regular season.

“I guess that’s the way you have to think about it, for sure,’’ said coach Bob Beatty as the Caps prepare to wrap up the schedule with a homeand-home against the Grizzlies — Friday at Cowichan Arena and Saturday in Victoria.

The Caps and Alberni Valley Bulldogs are in a dead heat for the final playoff spot in the Island Division with 48 points apiece. The Caps have the edge in victories 21-20 over the Bulldogs that will be the first deciding factor in the event of a tie.

The Bulldogs play a home-and-home with the Kings, Tuesday night in Powell River and Saturday in Port Alberni.

“Whether they win or lose, we obviously have to win regardless,’’ said Beatty.

The Caps blew out the Nanaimo Clippers 7-2 Friday night at Cowichan Arena. The Caps went on the power play 11 times in the game, scoring four of their goals.

“Obviously, they were more focused on running around than playing hockey,’’ said Beatty. “We were able to maintain composure.’’

Dane Gibson scored twice with the Caps holding the man advantage while Colton Kehler and Clint Filbrandt added the other power-play markers. Kehler also had an even-strength goal and other singles came from Taylor Allan and Jordan Topping.

The Caps travelled to Powell River Saturday and dropped a 5-2 decision. Valik Chichkin and Gibson had the Caps in a 2-2 game until late in the second period when Powell River’s Brian Rideout notched the eventual game-winner.

Jarid Lukosevicius scored shorthanded and Drew Dorantes added an empty-netter in the third period for the Kings.

“I thought we had a pretty decent effort, but ran into some penalty trouble,’’ said Beatty.

The Caps will have to be at their best to gain any points from a very good Victoria team this weekend.

“We haven’t seen them since before Christmas,’’ noted Beatty.

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Duncan Skating Club members in some of the lead roles of Saturday’s Alice’s Wonderland ice show, back row from left, include: Sophia Hodgins, Hannah Kushner, Caitlyn Luckhurst, Courtney Vanderstap, Baylee Hopwo and Haley Dragicevich. Front: Anna Brancato and Stephanie Hleck.

“This year especially because I injured my knee I’m not really allowed to do any skills,’’ she added. “I really have to portray the character to the max.’’

Hopwo loves how the young skaters in the show look up to her and the other seniors.

“For a second, they believe you really are the character you’re portraying,’’ she said.

Grade 11 Cowichan Secondary student Courtney Vanderstap is assuming the lead role as Alice and rehearsals have been going very well for the production, she said.

“It’s a big responsibility because of all the numbers I have to learn,’’ she said.

Vanderstap likes the format for the rehears-

als with the older skaters getting together.

“It makes it a more fun environment — you’re skating with your best friends out there,’’ she said.

“There’s going to be some big props out there like we have every year,’’ Vanderstap hinted. “The costuming this year is going to be really awesome.’’

Stephanie Hleck, a Grade 8 student at Frances Kelsey Secondary, is loving her role as the White Rabbit. “I get to be late,’’ she laughed.

“I like Alice In Wonderland all together. I like the weirdness of it.’’

There are two shows Saturday at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door.

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Digging the scene in a fight for the puck are Caps’ affiliate player Brodie Smith and Ryan Forbes of the Clippers.

uncan Skating Club members Caitlyn Luckhurst and Baylee Hopwo will be undergoing a serious role reversal during the Alice’s Wonderland ice show being staged Saturday at Cowichan Arena.

Among the colourful characters in creative costumes are Grade 10 Cowichan Secondary School students Luckhurst as the White Queen and Hopwo as the Queen of Hearts.

During the club’s last show two years ago, Luckhurst portrayed the Wicked Queen and Hopwo was Snow White.

“This year, I’m the nice one,’’ laughed Luckhurst. “It’s been good. It’s definitely a change from the last ice show. Me and Baylee have switched roles.’’

Luckhurst is fine with that, switching off her evil side and turning on the good part for this performance.

“You get to portray your own character,’’ she said. “I find that pretty cool about it.’’

The costumes are always something else in these shows and this time Luckhurst will blend into the ice in white instead of standing out in her black outfit.

“We ordered my dress, and altered it a bit and then I get a wig,’’ said Luckhurst.

“I get all the harder costumes to deal with.

The last one I had the mask and everything.

This year, I get a wig. It’s being sewn in.’’

Hopwo is good with the bad image she’ll have to undertake this time.

“It’s different from all my roles,’’ she said.

“I love that kind of stuff. I love portraying a character.

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Tips for writing your own wedding vows

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wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many couples, so brides and grooms wish for the event to be momentous and memorable. As such, couples are increasingly integrating personal nuances into their ceremonies and receptions to tailor weddings to their unique visions. The desire to include personalized wedding vows continues to be a popular trend.

If you are considering personalized wedding vows, first realize that it may not be a simple task. That’s because you want the message conveyed to be dear to your heart, and that can be challenging when faced with the pressures and planning of the rest of the wedding. That isn’t to say that writing your own vows is impossible. Here are some guidelines for personalizing your ceremony with your own sentiments.

• Schedule time for writing. Amid the bustle of dress fittings and interviews with photographers, it can be easy to put off the important task of writing vows for another day. But as any great writer can attest, it takes writing -- and rewriting -- to achieve a finished product you can be proud of. Give the task of writing your vows your undivided attention. Mark it in on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer just as you would any other appointment.

• Be aware of ceremony guidelines. It is

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best to check with your officiant and confirm that personalized wedding vows are allowed. During civil ceremonies it’s often acceptable to customize vows as you see fit. However, during religious ceremonies there may be lines of scripture that need to be read or certain passages required. Before you spend hours working on the task, be sure that it is allowed and that your spouse and you are on the same page.

• Jot down your feelings. Answer some questions about what marriage means to you and how you feel about your spouse. Try to avoid trite sayings and think from your heart and personal experiences. Think about what is the most important thing you want to promise to your future partner. These notes can serve as the starting points for the actual vows.

• Read inspirational writings. Perhaps there is an author or a poet who inspires you? You can quote certain writers in your vows or let the tone of their works help shape the words of your vows. There also are suggested wedding readings and other quotes about marriage readily available at the library or with a quick search online.

• Decide on a tone. Although the day is based on love and affection, you may not feel comfortable spouting words of adoration in front of friends and family. Feel free to tap into your unique personality. Humor can be used if it aligns with the way you normally express your affections. Be sure to

weave this tone into more traditional passages to create a cohesive expression of your feelings.

• Establish an outline. Put together all of the words and phrases you’ve jotted down into an outline to help you organize the flow of the vows, using these words as a blueprint for the vows and building upon them. Make sure the vows will be concise. Aim for your entire speech to be around 1 minute in length to keep everyone engaged and the ceremony moving along.

• Put everything together. Draft your vows and then practice them by reading out loud. You want to avoid long

sentences or anything that trips you up. Although large words may sound impressive, they could make the vows seem too academic and not necessarily heartfelt. Enlist the help of a friend or two to act as your audience to see if the vows sound good and are easily understandable.

Writing your own vows can be a way to include personal expressions of love into a couple’s wedding day. Public speaking is seldom easy, nor is finding the perfect words to convey feelings about a future spouse. However, with some practice and inspiration, anyone can draft personalized vows.

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ouples about to tie the knot may be preoccupied with finding the right color palettes for their wedding days. While is has long been a favorite wedding day color, many couples are now looking for ways to go green at their weddings, as more and more couples want to make their ceremonies as eco-friendly as possible.

travel together as possible. Ditch the sedan or limousine and rent a party bus that can fit many of your guests.

• Rethink wedding favors. Instead of trinkets that are produced overseas and likely to end up in the trash, opt for edible favors, seeds or plants or even donations to charitable organizations.

• Cut down on waste. Do you really need four courses at the reception and a complete dessert display? Food that goes uneaten will likely end up in the garbage. If you cannot arrange to have food delivered to a soup kitchen or another charitable group, scale back on how much is served. Chances are guests will not even miss the extra food.

While it might once have been difficult to make weddings environmentally friendly affairs, today’s couples have many eco-friendly options at their disposal.

From hotels that use solar power to reception halls that rely on locally sourced foods, there are plenty of ways to turn weddings into entertaining and ecofriendly affairs.

• Recycle your gold or silver. Wedding bands symbolize are customary at wedding ceremonies. Rather than buying new rings, transform old jewelry into rings by having the metal melted down and formed.

• Reduce reliance on stationery. Couples hoping to be more eco-conscious can cut back on the amount of paper they at their weddings and throughout the planning process. Invitations can be printed on recycled stock, and couples can avoid using the envelope within an envelope that is often used when mailing wedding invitations. Furthermore, reduce what you place inside the invitation, including direction cards.

Have guests visit a Web site to learn about hotel accommodations and respond to the wedding invite.

• Style your hair naturally. Although many hair products have reduced or eliminated their use of CFCs, which can enter the atmosphere and damage the ozone layer, harmful chemicals are still used in many products. Brides can skip the elaborate up-do that requires a lot of hair spray for a more natural, free-flowing look.

• Choose earth-friendly fabrics. When selecting gowns and other attire, lean toward natural fabrics, such as cotton, wool, hemp, or linen, each of which are ecofriendly fabrics.

• Pick flowers that are in-season. Much like produce, certain flowers are grown out of season with the use of pesticides and herbicides. Imported flowers have high carbon footprints due to the distance they have to travel. Cut down on how far flowers have to travel and the use of potentially harmful chemicals by buying locally grown, in-season flowers.

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• Rent or borrow whenever possible. Rented items are reused over and over, while items couples buy specifically for their weddings are liable to be used once and then discarded. Opt for rentals when possible.

Wearing borrowed or rented items and using locally grown flowers are just two ways to make weddings more ecofriendly affairs.

• Light beeswax candles. Candles are an eco-friendly way to provide romantic lighting at the wedding. Opt for non-toxic beeswax candles rather than paraffin candles.

• Encourage guests to carpool to the wedding. You may want to make a flashy entrance at the ceremony, but you can curb emissions by having as many people

When couples put their minds to it, they can find many ways to have an eco-friendly wedding without compromising on style and fun.

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rides- and groomsto-be are often nervous when the day they will tie the knot finally arrives.

The realization that months and months of planning and anticipation are finally about to come to a head often inspires some jitters in the days leading up to the wedding. But the following are a few ways couples can calm those nerves in the hours leading up to the moment they have devoted so much time and effort to planning since becoming engaged.

• Get a good night’s rest. Couples should prioritize a good night’s sleep the night before they are set to walk down the aisle. Make your last night as an unmarried couple an early night so you will look your best and have plenty of energy on your big day, which will no doubt start early and end late. A good night’s sleep can go a long way toward ensuring you’re in a good mood as you handle a full slate of responsibilities on your wedding day.

• Spend time with family and friends.

Chances are your closest friends and

family members are playing significant roles in your wedding, and spending time with them is a great way to keep your nerves in check while having a fun time before, during and after the ceremony.

• Don’t be afraid to delegate responsibilities. In spite of months of planning, couples will still have a to-do list come their wedding days. If such a list is overwhelming, brides- and grooms-to-be should not be afraid to delegate some of the tasks on their lists. Bridesmaids and groomsmen can no doubt handle any outstanding tasks that don’t require any input from the bride or groom.

• Relax as the ceremony draws nearer.

As the start time for the ceremony approaches, couples about to tie the knot should take time to sit down and relax.

Once their hair and makeup is finished, brides-to-be should sit down and exhale or arrange for the photographer to snap some fun pre-wedding photos with their bridesmaids. Grooms-to-be can do the same with their groomsmen, sharing a few last-minute jokes to ensure everyone is relaxed and ready to go before taking their places.

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any couples find that tradition reigns supreme when planning a weddings. Certain traditions, such as fathers walking their daughters down the aisle and grooms sharing a dance with their mothers at the reception, are moments to cherish. Though such traditions have withstood the test of time, couples still have some opportunities to embrace relatively recent traditions.

One such recent tradition is the save-the-date card, a precursor to wedding invitations that simply lets guests know when the wedding is so they can clear their calendars and be there on a couple’s big day.

While save-the-date cards are best kept simple, there are a few rules couples should follow before sending their cards out to loved ones.

• Finalize the guest list before sending save-the-date cards. Couples must finalize their guest lists before sending their save-the-date cards. Doing so avoids the potentially messy situation that would no doubt arise if a person were to receive a save-the-date card but then not make the final guest list. Trimming the guest list often comes down to finances, so couples also want to agree on their budget before sending out their save-the-date cards. Once the guest list has been finalized, couples can send out their save-the-date cards as soon as possible.

• Confirm addresses. Couples should confirm their loved ones’ addresses before mailing any save-thedate cards. This can be easily accomplished by sending mass emails to friends and family members or contacting individuals via private messages sent on social media sites. Postage to send save-the-date cards can be costly, especially for couples with large guest lists. Confirming addresses can save couples money on potentially wasted postage should the cards be

returned because they were sent to the wrong address.

In addition, confirming addresses ensures everyone gets their cards and no one feels left out when relatives receive cards and they don’t because a couple did not have their correct address.

• Keep things appropriate. Save-the-date cards need not be as formal as wedding invitations, but they should still be appropriate. Guests often keep savethe-date cards on their refrigerators, where people of all ages can see the cards. So while cards can be light-hearted, they should still be family-friendly.

For example, photos of the bride- and groom-to-be decked out in swimsuits should be avoided.

• Don’t overdo it with information. Save-the-date cards don’t need to include as much information as the more formal invitations, which tend to include information about the ceremony, reception, hotel, directions, and other relevant wedding details. A savethe-date card only needs to include the date of the wedding, including the month, day and year so guests are not confused if the cards are going out well in advance of the wedding day. Couples can include a link to their wedding Web site on the backs of their save-the-date cards, which makes it easier for guests to learn more details about the wedding without inundating them with information too early.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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