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Pompeo’s team asks for verdict to be overturnedDon BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

The B.C. Court of Appeal heard arguments in Vancou-ver Monday and Tuesday that could result in aggravated assault charges against Const.

David Pompeo in the 2009 shooting of Bill Gillespie near Chemainus being dismissed or a new trial ordered.

A decision is expected within a few weeks.

B.C. Civil Liberties Association executive director Josh Paterson, whose organization has been monitoring the case closely, attended a portion of the proceedings while Gillespie was there the entire time.

“Everyone has the right to have an ap-peal,’’ said Paterson.

But there are several aspects of the case that have caught the attention of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association from the beginning. The question remains whether an RCMP of� cer has received preferen-tial treatment compared to a civilian in a similar circumstance.

“What we’re really concerned about, despite this of� cer being convicted for some time now, there’s still been no action from the RCMP in terms of disci-pline,’’ said Paterson.

“They keep saying they’re going to proceed after the appeal takes place. But they didn’t need to wait until the appeal took place.

“Even if his conviction were to be overturned, that doesn’t mean there still shouldn’t have been a disciplinary process.’’

As a Civil Liberties organization, “we tend to � nd ourselves advocating for the rights of defendants,’’ said Paterson. “That includes police of� cers, too.’’

But he couldn’t help but wonder, “whether any of us would have gotten that sentence,’’ said Paterson of Pom-peo’s 24 months of probation and 240 hours community service.

Pompeo was also allowed to retain his gun that essentially enabled him to keep his job.

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Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

An offer to purchase 38.8 acres of private land, off Maple Bay’s Stoney Hill Road, has been made by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the News Leader Pictorial

has learned.Brian Farquhar, regional parks and trails

manager, con� rmed taxpay-ers have made the offer to landowner Paul Bourke.

The price of the offer for his land on Maple Bay Peninsula was undisclosed at press time today. The money would be taken from the CVRD’s parkland acquisition fund, Farquhar explained.

The offer has various subject-to’s that were also undisclosed before deadline.

Bourke’s property is on the southeast corner of the Maple Bay Peninsula, between Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, Sansum Narrows, and the CVRD’s Sansum Point Park.

An adjacent private piece — not owned by Bourke — has also been offered to North Cowichan for preservation, as part of a puzzle of properties many residents want preserved on the peninsula.

The majority of peninsula land — boasting the spectacular Sansum Bluffs — is in or beside North Cowichan’s municipal forest.

At issue is the controversial upgrading Stoney Hill’s current gravel road. The exact route re-mains undecided amidst debate about protecting rare species and Aboriginal archaeological sites.

Bourke and his lawyers had reached a deal with North Cowichan council for a spur road to his property amid complex negotiations about the upgrades.

Stoney Hill Road reaches various homes in the Octopus Point area where some residents say council has promised them an upgraded, safer road.

A residents’ petition, in the past two years, has backed landowners’ demands for the upgraded road.

Decision pending: Parks fund could be used to add to Sansum Point Park

Regional district makes offer to buy Bourke property

Brian Farquhar:confi rms offer

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Peter W. Rusland News Leader Pictorial

A Youbou man is healing from head wounds suffered during a recent argument in a You-bou home, police say.

Lake Cowichan RCMP Sgt. Wes Olsen says while rumours of axe attack are false,

an “edged weapon” believed used to hit the 43-year-old victim, has been seized.

Police aren’t saying exactly what that suspect weapon is, other than it is not an axe, nor a hatchet, his release says.

“Police continue to investigate this matter and, although an arrest has not been made, they are forwarding details of the incident to the provincial Crown attorney for a decision on a charge recommendation against a 44-year-old Duncan male.”

A package of data is going to Crown for potential charges of assault with a weapon, or assault causing bodily harm, Olsen told the News Leader Pictorial.

The complicated case has involved RCMP detectives with the general investigation section, he noted.

“Police had no clear idea of what occurred due to the victim being unable to supply information,” Olsen told the Leader.

It all started Jan. 22 at about 5:55 p.m. when Lake Cowichan Mounties were called to help paramedics at a Youbou residence.

Cops found the injured man — whose name hasn’t been released — with profusely bleeding heads wounds.

Police learned he had come to that house seeking help, but “was unable to assist police in telling them how or where he had received his injuries.”

The victim was taken to Victoria General Hospital for treatment. He was released a day or two later, Olsen explained.

Investigation � ngered a nearby, unoccupied house believed to have been the crime scene.

“Throughout that evening and the next day, police in-terviewed several people and were able to locate witnesses that indicated the victim was involved in an altercation at the residence located by police,” Olsen says.

The sharp weapon, witnesses statements, and other evidence produced data headed to Crown lawyers.

Andrew LeongYou might be more familiar with Bill Keserich in a pair of cleats, but even the valley’s Mr. Soccer gets into the spirit of the season during the Cowichan Music Festival. The 65th-annual edition starts Tuesday and runs until March 6 at vari-ous Duncan venues. Thousands of local students will compete for provincial spots in dance, instruments, strings, voice, speech arts and piano.

Charges sought: against a Duncan man after argument victim suffers head injuries

Youbou man attacked with ‘edged weapon’


Police are searching for the driver of a mid-size pick-up truck that left an accident scene Jan. 26 in Chemainus.

The 5:40 a.m. hit-and-run hap-pened when North Cowichan/Dun-

can Mounties attended a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway at River Road.

“The lone driver of a Lincoln Mark 8, a 61-year-old Duncan man, was traveling north on the highway, approaching the River Road intersection,” a release by Cpl. Krista Hobday says.

“A mid-size pick-up truck traveling south

made a sudden and unexpected left turn in front of the Lincoln.

“The two vehicles collided, causing severe damage to the Lincoln, deploying both air bags. The Duncan man did not report any injuries.”

But the pick-up truck driver sped off without checking on the Lincoln’s driver, nor exchang-

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to the passenger side, leaving silver/grey paint behind on the black Lincoln.” Police want to talk with anyone with information about the accident, and the identity or location of the driver and/or the truck.

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The collar also seized 251 mature cannabis plants worth some $250,000, plus growing gear.

“On Feb. 4 members of the Lake Cowichan RCMP, and the Vancouver Island District General Investigation Section, executed a search warrant

on a residence on Arbutus Road in Youbou,” says Sgt. Wes Olsen’s press release, “and located a marijuana-grow operation.”

The home’s sole occupant, a 48-year-old male, was arrested on scene, and released on bail, he said. The suspect was not believed to be a lake resident.

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Police investigation of the case continues.— Peter Rusland

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The Crofton to Vesuvius Har-bour on Salt Spring Island run will experience a 12% reduction in the number of annual round trips for an estimated net savings of $210,000 to 2016.

There will be a 9.5% annual round trip reduction on the Chemainus-Thetis Island-Penelakut Island route. Savings are estimated to be $160,000 through 2016.

The Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay route is not affected, said Deborah Marshall, BC Ferries’ director of media relations.

“BC Ferries will be providing local FACs with draft schedule re� nements between Friday of this week and Tuesday of next week,’’ noted Keith Rush, chairman of the Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut ferry advisory committee.

“We heard schedule preferences for people from ferry advisory com-mittees,’’ said Marshall. “By the middle of next week, we’re going to post draft schedule re� nements on our website and people can vote on those.

“We’ve come up with some more re� ned options that are going to bet-ter meet people’s needs.’’

“Beginning Monday, Feb. 24 until March 14, BC Ferries has com-mitted to meeting with designated community representatives to review sailing schedule re� nements only,’’ Rush added.


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Suspended Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey officials have been asked to properly redo a controversial election if they want their suspensions lifted.

Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Asso-ciation officers revealed the findings of their inves-tigation to the suspended Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association executive committee Thursday night.

“The officers have found they did act contrary to sections of their bylaws, some of them not so crucially important,’’ said VIAHA president Jim Humphrey.

“The biggest one is the appointment of the presi-dent. That seems to be what this is all about.’’

Dan Hawthorne resigned as president Dec. 30, 2013, citing a lack of time necessary to commit to the demands of the position. A new president was ap-pointed Jan. 13, but the VIAHA officers determined Robert’s Rules of Order were not followed, among other procedural irregularities.

One of the most contentious issues involved the vote for president being done under “extenuating circumstances.’’ That suggests no one on the executive qualified with the one year’s experience required, but the VIAHA officers determined there were committee members who met this criteria.

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The appointment of president Jim Larson was ruled out of order and null and void by the VIAHA officers as a result of their findings.

“I guess it’s going to be up to them what they want to do,’’ said Humphrey in advance of Thursday’s meeting. “If they want to appoint a president, they’ll have to redo it and do it the right way.’’

In order to use the extenuating circumstances clause, the VIAHA officers’ decision pointed out, nomina-tions must first be sought from CVMHA members who are currently on the board or have been on the board previously and served at least one year on the executive committee in some capacity.

“I’m hopeful once they get the findings, they’ll say, ‘we accept that,’’ said Humphrey. “That’s all we’re ask-ing — if you want to appoint a president, do it right. It’s as simple as that.’’

Some of the suspended executive members are also coaches who have been prevented from guiding their teams until the matter is resolved.

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Don Bodger/fileParents are concerned that a Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey ex-ecutive suspension means six coaches are unable to coach.

Vancouver Island Minor Hockey Associa-tion: finds irregularities in election of Co-wichan president, asks for a re-vote

Minor hockey asked for a do-over

Judge’s role questionedfrom page 1

At the hearing, defence lawyer Ravi Hira chal-lenged the trial judge’s role for asking too many ques-tions and developing his own theories that should have been the Crown’s job. This is the fourth member of the Crown on the case.

“The lawyer for the Crown made the best possible pitch they could to defend the conviction they’d obtained,’’ observed Paterson.

If a new trial is granted, the Crown will be faced with a decision and could stay the charges and not retry Pompeo.

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With nippy weather it looks like Co-

wichan’s second Family Day will, for most people, be spent indoors.

With the second edition of B.C.’s newest statutory holiday arriving Monday, North Cowichan deputy parks and rec director Don Stewart predicts the pool will be a happening place.

After complaints when the pool was closed for last year’s Family Day, he’s pumped funding came together this year. Three parties — North Cowichan parks and recreation, CUPE Local 358, and the province of B.C. — combined to make sure families can take a dip for free.

“Last year we had no funding for the day,” Stewart explained. “We’ve had a lot of happy folks who’ve heard about the free swim. It should be a very busy day.”

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre free swim takes place from noon to 4 p.m. and includes a locker token as well.

Cowichan’s other rec-reation centres also have events up their sleeves.

In Lake Cowichan, there will be free skating at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Skate rentals and hot chocolate are up for grabs at no cost as well.

Youbou Lanes is also offering drop in bowling from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at $3.75 a game for adults, and $2.50 a game for children. Shoe rentals

are $1.At the Islands Sav-

ings Centre, a free skate takes place from noon to 1:20 p.m. It includes free hot chocolate and skate rentals.

A free stick and puck hockey-focused ice-time has also been booked from 1:30 to 2:50 p.m.

Folks must bring their own helmets, sticks and gloves, but skate rentals are free.

The multi-purpose gym will be open from noon to 3 p.m. for those who’d like to try their hand at

a number of activities, including table tennis, pickle ball, badminton and more.

Sports equipment is provided.

A free skate also takes place at Kerry Park Arena for folks living in the south-end.

Also with free skate rentals, this event takes place from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

The Shawnigan Lake Community Centre is hosting its ‘Passport to Shawnigan’ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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around the village core include road hockey, art projects, food vendors and more.

Registration for the family passport challenge is available at Shawnigan Lake Museum, Village Chippery, or the Style Central Barbershop.

And the folks with the Duncan BIA committee as well as merchants of Downtown Duncan have been working tirelessly to throw together a shindig in the city core they’ve dubbed ‘For the Love of Community.’

The free event goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes interactive activities, mini-work-shops, Valentine’s Day themed crafts, family and children’s entertain-ers, prize giveaways, cultural booths, artisan market vendors, delicious treats, contests, commu-nity awareness programs, wandering performers, and more.

“In addition to what’s going on in city square, the lovely Kathryn Gagnon, curator of our Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives, is volunteering her time to open the museum’s doors during the same hours as our community event,” said promoter Jen Coyle in an email to the News Leader Pictorial.

“We are very fortunately teaming up with V.I’s Scouts/Cubs/Ventur-ers, who are generously putting in their time and efforts to have a youth-run obstacle course, and a family activity challenge in our city square.

“The Red Balloon toy shop will be working with us to put together some crafts and board game stations.”

Andrew Leong/fileIt’s free swims for everyone Monday as the Cowichan Aquatic Cen-tre opens its doors for Family Day.

Family fun: Valley’s rec facilities opening doors for new February holidayPool and more open for Family Day splashing


Tom FletcherBlack Press

There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and ap-

pears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury.

The � rst is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day.

The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Govern-ment lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Justice Susan Grif-� n dismissed as “speculative.”

It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retro-active lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more

as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002.

This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The BCTF is piggy-backing on that land-mark decision, in favour of the Hospital Em-ployees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments.

In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest.

NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Face-book page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Grif� n char-acterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line

of settlements imposed on teachers.Within minutes, Dix received this caus-

tic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union.

“But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the (NDP) platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.”

Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 mil-lion? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teach-ers be hired his week, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students.

Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system.

And who needs an increase in rural ambu-lance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librari-ans back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment!

No government — B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party — can let its unions control its own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous bene� t demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even speci� ed its wage demand.

Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease � re.Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at t� [email protected].

Court ruling can’t be disrupting our classroomsBC VIEWS

The case forThe gap between New Year’s and

Easter is a long one.It’s especially long for British Columbi-

ans plodding along under the grey skies and damp wetness that traditionally accompanies that stretch of the year.

The addition of an extra day off to get away from the monotony of work and enjoy much-needed time with your fam-ily is long overdue.

Well done Christy Clark.

Seeing both sides of: Family Day holidaySeeing both sides of: Family Day holidaySeeing both sides of: Family Day holidayThe case againstBritish Columbians were already

getting nine statutory holidays prior to Clark’s vote-buying brainstorm.

Did we really need another during a time of the year when the weather sucks, the festivals are absent and there basically is nothing to do?

Meanwhile businesses are out millions losing another day of productivity?

Doing anything special this weekend?We didn’t think so.Family Day is being celebrated in Duncan with a free

swim.

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Goal is to focus on creating fun for the kidsHockey controversy: remember it’s all about team

Perhaps because the glare of the national sports spotlight shines brightest on the ice, hockey has taken its fair share of raps in the media for pushy parents, abusive coaches and political backroom agendas.

But despite the horror stories that surface in the national headlines — and, indeed, occasionally in local arenas — it has been our experience that the local hockey community is by and large full of good people who love the kids and love

the game.So while it is disconcerting to see

the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association under suspension, we are con� dent cooler heads will eventually prevail and this situation will be gone and forgotten by the time the next season rolls around.

We understand the culture of hockey rewards those who � ght to the bitter end and we understand that sometimes when you are in the

middle of something it is hard to step back and � nd a larger perspective.

But we have seen the of� cial report on the current issue and listened to the unof� cial rhetoric and the gossip surrounding it. Frankly, it all seems to be easily � led under the category of organizational squabbles.

What we care about — and what we think a majority of Cowichan minor hockey parents care about — is that the kids get a chance to play.

The one underlying ethic any hockey person worth his or her salt buys into is that of teamwork.

We’d urge those involved to remember they are all part of the same team here, with the same goal: providing a safe, fun hockey opportunity to all the children of Cowichan.

That is the goal. Every step forward from here should be taken with that in mind.

We say:Put the game � rst and the rest of it will disappear


YOUR TURN “I love watching the Olympics, but all the ugliness

happening in Russia, with anti-gay propaganda laws and violence, has taken the innocent joy out of watch-ing these Games.”

Jenni Balcombe, Glenora

Are you excited about the Sochi Olympics, and how will Canada do?

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“The shenanigans in Russia bother me. I’m excited about watching snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Canada will probably win a few medals.”

Ruben Campbell, Lismore, Scotland

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It’s about all of us protecting our planetDear editor

The people columnist Patrick Hrush-owy refers to as “warming alarmists” and “doomsayers,” I like to refer to as people devoted to raising awareness and having a genuine concern as to where our planet is heading. Instead of breaking down coun-tries into segments of who emits more or less, I think the urgency is to address things on a more global scale. In doing this, we can look at things in a much bigger picture. The issues are and always have been about corporate greed and a complete lack of care by a chosen few on the welfare of our planet as a whole. We all need to wake up and move very quickly in the direction of returning things for future generations that involve only natural and safe solutions for fueling our planet and having respect for the Earth that we have been given the responsibility to look after.Mary-Jane BatemanDuncan

Anti-democratic criticism ironic under the circumstancesDear editor

Patrick Hrushowy’s voice of moderation is welcome to the backdrop of overly kind and considerate attention these radical and often rude folks get from the media. One of the placard-waving hooligans even has the temerity to describe the prime minister as an “anti-democratic radical” in obvious contradiction to his own activities. Reason-able folks will hopefully prevail over this latest manifestation of the political disease of leftism.Nick Caumannscomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Treatment of animals indicative of our quality as a societyDear editor

Re: The Jan. 24 case against changing animal cruelty laws:

One would almost want to show pity toward that mindset, except it scares the hell out of me that some truly believe it. The line “of course cruelty to animals should have consequences. The thing is, it already does” made me sad. Mahatma Gandhi said “The

greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” All creatures are sentient beings and deserve the same respect and protection that we would bestow on our fellow human beings. It is my belief we are doing a very sad injustice in this regard, glar-ingly so to our domestic animal friends.

We lead by example. Let us ponder this as we move forward from the dark ages on how we deal with the offenders of animal abuse. Animals put their full trust in us with their innocence and we give back very little to stop the violence by punishing those offenders that perpetrate that violence. I will conclude with an Albert Einstein quote “The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”Ken JohnsonSahtlam

Suspensions are hurting our teamsDear editor

It is shameful that during Vancouver Island Minor Hockey Association president Jim Humphrey’s interview regarding the suspension of the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association executive he fails to mention six members of the suspended executive are also volunteer hockey coaches.

These volunteers subject themselves to scrutiny, but more importantly are coaches of 6- to 14-year-old girls and boys. They have been suspended over alleged procedural irregularities during an executive meeting. What does that have to do with coaching children? Six coaches have been suspended since Jan. 24, so are unable to participate in

practices and games totaling 12 games and 12 practices each week. Now parents have to explain to our children that the coaches they look up to and respect have been suspended and cannot coach during playoffs.

Mr. Humphrey suggests other Vancou-ver Island hockey associations claimed Cowichan had brought discredit to the VIAHA. Cowichan Valley Capitals teams are enjoying fantastic success against island rivals this year so what better way to retaliate than complain to VIAHA and get our ap-preciated coaches suspended?

Come on Mr. Humphrey, do the right thing and reinstate the coaches of more than 100 children back before we lose more volunteers.Chad and Tammy GurskiDuncan

Energy alternatives misses MilesDear editor

We at Cowichan Energy Alternatives are all in a state of shock with the tragic loss of Miles Phillips from our community. We, along with our partners at Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-operative and Greasecycle Inc., are all saddened by this tragic event. We will be taking time to remember the good works we shared with Miles and our hearts go out to his family and friends. We wish them strength and patience in bearing this tragic loss.M. Hassaan RahimCowichan Energy Alternatives

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Inaction on derelict boat casts doubt on tanker promisesIn my opinion: Inaction is telling

For decades, mayors, councillors, trustees and regional directors have passed resolutions at the UBCM asking for senior governments to take care of the derelict and

abandoned vessels, illegal mooring buoys and human waste dumping that pollute their local shorelines.

Unfortunately, senior governments have ignored this marine pollution and left cleanup to the local government and regional districts to coordinate, manage and, in many, cases, � nance.

The Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan pipeline proposals plan to signi� cantly increase heavy oil tankers to Asia and both govern-ments have promised “world-class” oil spill response on land and in the water.

British Columbians are skeptical about this commitment. There is nothing “world-class” about the provincial-federal response to marine-based environmental concerns in the past.

A workshop at the 2010 UBCM drew sig-ni� cant attention to the issue. Melissa Ferris, program manager of the Washington State Derelict Vessel Removal Program, successfully illustrated to her Canadian colleagues her very effective program.

Pat Bell, then minister responsible for the � le, came to the 2010 UBCM prepared. If the Canadian effort wasn’t effective until then it appeared the province was � nally behind local governments and motivated to solve the issues. The provincial-federal response was to create a multi-jurisdictional working group with local government staff. No politicians, just bureau-crats.

Before anyone could get too excited, amid growing uncertainty around Premier Gordon Campbell’s leadership, he shuf� ed his cabinet just a few weeks later. The momentum gener-ated by Minister Bell was lost.

Meanwhile, the problems on the water con-tinued to get worse. Both governments knew of solutions, they were provided clear examples of successful programs across North America and even their own MPs and MLAs were on record with solutions.

Former and current MPs brought this to the attention of Ottawa. Still nothing.

Senior governments want the social and political license to push pipelines across British Columbia to the coast.

Yet, when it comes to the nagging marine is-sues such as derelict vessels, or more generally, marine pollution, surprisingly the efforts to earn the licence have been invisible.

Had senior governments drafted legislation to manage derelict vessels as quickly as they created a framework for “world-class” oil spill response, perhaps the people of B.C. would be more willing to lend them the political capital they so desperately desire.

Fixing the problem isn’t dif� cult — there are examples of success all around — � nding the political will is. Rather than talk “world-class,” senior governments have had plenty of oppor-tunity to walk “world-class” and utterly failed.

No wonder public con� dence is low.Adam Olsen is the interim leader of the B.C. Green Party

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Andrew LeongCrofton Grade 6 and 7 students Sadie Grandmason (Humpty Dumpty) wipes out, taking on challenger Angie Hawes (Cinderella) in snowboard competition, as Olivia Kane and Berk Bohmer (announcers) looks on, during the annual School District Intermediate Drama Challenge Jan. 30 at Bench Elementary. Thirty-eight teams participated.

The big move is over and Mom and Dad (Archie and Suze Wilson) are settling in beautifully. They lived at 1044 Holmes St. for almost 50 years, and a million wonderful memories were made in that beautiful home. Thank-you to Grant Scofield, their realtor, who Mom has adopted, to Brian Thom their neighbour, who brought Timmy’s for breakfast on moving day, then loaded his trailer, drove it to Ladysmith and unloaded it, thanks so much! To Jarrad and Jill who helped the day before and the day of, and to my second favorite fireman, Dan, for all the heavy lifting, for two days! To Dad’s “girls” at The Commons Credit Union, he will miss you all. Mom and Dads neighbours will also be so missed. My brother Rick was there to help with the packing and hauling endless loads to the thrift store, and between him and Ryan, they kept the yard tidy. My sister-in-law came the night before the move, to help with the cleaning up. My beautiful daughter-in-law Candy painted, packed, then staged the house, ready to sell! Kelsey helped to paint the kitchen, Owen got the moving truck and helped move for two days. Last but not least, my amazing son Cory did so much, I can’t begin to list it all. Cory, you did all the things I couldn’t do from over here in Alberta. I can’t thank you and Candy enough. You are a living example of what being part of a family means. Thank-you son! Mom and Dad I love you so much and hope you and Tim-Bit will be happy and healthy in your new home, in your new town, Ladysmith! XO Suzanne

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1969: fl ightsAt a special meeting of Duncan

Flying Club members, Joe Howse was elected president. Included in the club’s new executive were Bernard Wadsworth, vice-president; Gail Wadsworth, secretary; and Marion Achurch, treasurer.DATELINE: COWICHAN

1969: dramaScene-stealers in Duncan Musi-

cal Club’s Jack and the Beanstalk, postponed several weeks due to ice and snow, were Roswynne Barnes as Snoopy, Margaret Rose playing Bratilda and Harold Proctor in the role of Miss Prim.

1969: goodbyesA farewell party convened by Mrs.

D. Millin, Mrs. S. Ruegg and Mrs. V. McArther was held in the cocktail lounge of the Crofton Hotel for departing residents Mr. and Mrs. A. Flawse. Their gift: hand-cut crystal glasses in cornfl ower design.by Ann Andersen

Pictures of the PastMayor Jim Quaife tied by rope at the corner of Station and Craig streets during Bonanza Day in 1969.—We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to

[email protected]. Or drop by during regular of� ce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www.cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Rail crossing helps develop downtownDateline 1969: Duncan on track with track liftingAnn AndersenNews Leader Pictorial

When Jim Quaife was mayor of Duncan, he was young, good-looking, had a mile-wide smile and a penchant for calling all young female reporters Smiley.

Last fall, he reminded me of council’s role in the early 1969 removal of a Duncan eyesore and the installa-tion of a third downtown railroad crossing. For years, Dun-can’s downtown face had been dis� gured by the switching yard in the Coronation Avenue area.

Traf� c congestion worsened rapidly because the transport department and the CPR were reluctant to grant Duncan a badly-needed third crossing over four pairs of tracks, Quaife explained. Alderman Martin Lukaitis pressed hard for the track removal. “The development of the city depended largely on the removal of the tracks,” he said when approval � nally came after four years of negotiations with the CPR.

A CPR railroad crew moved in to take out the surplus tracks in February 1969. “The lifting of 3,500 feet of railroad track is giving the city a new lease on life,” Quaife said. “This is a red letter day for Duncan.” The third crossing was of� cially dedicated and opened for traf� c later that year, meaning room for more vehicles to park along Canada Avenue.


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A kitchen table furnishes Blackie and the Rodeo Kings’ intimate initiation to the Cowichan The-atre Wednesday.

The four-legged prop will symbolize BARK’s down-home groove found on South, the recent record by Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson.

The trio boasting a solid Cowichan fan base — having played solo, and as a band at the former Duncan Garage Showroom — will be � anked by drummer Gary Craig, and bassist John Dymond.

Nanaimo bluesman and Juno nominee David Gogo will open — and maybe sit in on — Blackie’s evening of unique, countri� ed roots-rock.

The News Leader Pictorial found Fearing during a sound check in chilly Red Lake, Ontario as the guys, in tailored black jackets, readied to play another new town on their South tour.

“We’re trying to stay out of major centres on this tour,” the sincere, syrup-voice songwriter said of tugging tunes from BARK’s seven earlier CDs.

“It’s been astounding, you know? That’s the standard answer, but it’s been successful; we’ve played some places we’ve never played, like Sioux Lookout and Dryden.”

Fearing was thankful for strong press and audiences, plus listings on Americana Airplay charts, thanks to South.

He credited two decades of dues playing the continent solo, and as BARK,

“We’re juggling solo work, but Blackie’s our main focus,” said Vancouver-based Fearing.

“You gotta have a bunch of different pots on the stove if you want to eat all year long — this is the big soup pot.

“We’ve been doing this for 20 years as a band, and it’s just growing. The connection between us gets better and better; every night I look at Colin and Tom with awe.”

The glue?“We like each other a lot,” answered Fearing.

“We’re competitive with each other, but as a band we want people to realize how good it is — there’s a great love of the music, and the playing.

“Ambition’s great, but we see bands that realize their ambition, then what? Music is the driving force.”

South’s songs re� ect BARK’s foray into largely acoustic territory.

“We’re taking risks in old-style recording; we’re further down that road than ever before. There’s no overdubbing — often Gary played a cardboard box.”

Enter Blackie’s kitchen, decked with slide work on Linden’s Dobro, and on a rare 1951 Gibson CF100-E.

“The intention was to capture the feeling of sitting around the kitchen table — so much so we bring a kitchen table with us. It’s the warmth of a small room, and instruments close together.”

But the boys haven’t forgotten fans cul-tivated in Longevity John Falkner’s old Showroom.

“We love Long John, and I’ll be back to his new (Travelodge Duncan) venue with Fearing

and White in April.”Meanwhile, Fearing likes the beauty of

Linden’s fretwork, and antics from rumbling bass-voice Wilson.

“Tom doesn’t cut his hair, he just pulls it out with it gets too knotted; he’s a wild man.”

Your ticketWhat: Blackie and the Rodeo KingsWhen: Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.Where: Cowichan TheatreTickets: $35, Cowichan Folk Guild members

$30, student eyeGO $5. Call 250-748-7529.

Peter W. Rusland/� leColin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson (on guitar, from left) have made several Cowichan stops over the years — as soloists and as Blackie and the Rodeo Kings — at the old Duncan Garage Showroom. This is their fi rst gig in the larger Cowichan Theatre.

Blackie: Bluesman David Gogo opens show sure to lure fans familiar with band’s solo and group work in more intimate Duncan rooms

Rodeo Kings ride into Cowichan’s crowning venue

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Bouncing R&B CURLs into the Angler’s PubGot a comment or a story?email [email protected] 250-746-4471 Etta James. Aretha Franklin. Janis Joplin.

If those voices and the music that accompanies them gets your attention, you may want to check out the An-gler’s Pub in the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn Saturday.

CURL, described as a danceable, energetic mix of blues-based and R&B, might be right down your alley.

“Our lead vocalist has the chops to blow the doors

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FridayMcKeen and Co: Ray Harvey (Kick Axe) sits in for a journey through rock, blues, country, jazz and folk. Yummy food, drinks and music. 8 p.m. at the Shipyard Pub in Maple Bay.

Saturday

Rusalka, The Met: Live in HD: 9:55 a.m., Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James Street, Duncan. Tickets Adult $26/Senior $24/Student $22/Child $15.50/ eyeGo $5.Call 250-748-7529.

100th Birthday Party for Beth Russell: Come and help Beth celebrate her 100th birthday, 1 p.m., Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street.

Cowichan Folk Guild Coffee-house: gospel duo Andrews

& Lawrence, 7 p.m., Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street. $10 or $5 for CFG members.

Detox Presentation: Special speaker (detox nurse) present-ing at informal support group for parents of adult children with addictions. 371 Festubert Street, Duncan. Info call 250-701-0012.

Marc Bird & Tom Horsfall: 7 p.m., Oak & Carriage Pub, 3287 Cowichan Lake Road,

Duncan. No cover. Call 250-746-4144.

SundayThe Orca Ballroom features

The Steadies: Island rock/reggae. Duncan Showroom Productions at the Silver-bridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, 9 p.m. Tickets $12 advance $15 door.

Victoria’s Cold Cut Combo: Christopher Sartisohn on lead guitar and vocalist Aaron Watson playing rhythm guitar, accordion and even a saw, 2 to 5 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10. Call 250-324-2245

Shawnigan Players: holding auditions at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 1 to 4 p.m. Cast, 2 females and 2 males between the ages of 35 and 45 years of age. The play, Murder in Green Meadows, is a psychological thriller for the stage.

MondayCelebrate B.C. Family Day

in City Square: make sure to bring your family’s umbrellas & galoshes, because come rain or shine, we are planning on having an afternoon of free family, youth & kid’s activities. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Duncan City Square.

TuesdayShawnigan Players: holding

auditions at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 1 to 4 p.m. Cast, 2 females and 2 males between the ages of 35 and 45 years of age. The play, Murder in Green Meadows, is a psychological thriller for the stage.

Cowichan Vallley Chapter, Council of Canadians: Monthly meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan Offi ce, basement,

Duncan City Hall, 1 Kenneth St., Duncan.

Dissolve: One-woman, 14-character play confronting the topic of drug facilitated (“drink spiking”) sexual assault. 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James Street, Duncan. Tickets TBA. Call 250-748-7529

Cowichan Valley Camera Club: meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday monthly, 7 p.m. Clements Centre, Dun-

can. New members welcome

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story: Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Hipockets Duncan and Buddy Holly are all returning to the stage 2 p.m., Che-mainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus. Tickets $25 and up. Call 250-246-9820 Matinees: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday at 2 p.m. Evening: Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m.. Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.

WednesdayMaleea Acker - Writers on

Campus: Victoria poet reads at the VIU Cowichan Campus - Room 230, 2011 University Way, Duncan. Free and open to the public.

Peter W. Rusland/� leMaggie Sullivan (left) and Sherry Lavoie in Shawnigan Players’ acclaimed spring drama Albertine In Five Times. The Troupe are following that up with Murder in Green Meadows — auditions ongoing.

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An insulin pill is the goal of two research companies to free diabetics from having to inject insulin. Both inhaled insulin and an insulin patch were not successful. Digestive enzymes and acids

degrade any insulin taken orally. When this problem is solved, it will be a great boon to diabetes worldwide. The hope is that it will be available to the public within 10 years.

When reading the nutrition labels on food packages, pay special attention to the serving size. It varies from food to food. The serving size listed invariably is smaller than we actually use so estimate your serving size and do the math.

Movie and TV stars have a positive effect on raising awareness of certain health problems. Michael J. Fox who has Parkinson’s Disease and has worked tirelessly raising awareness and research funds for this disabling disease. Recently, Tom Hanks, who has type 2 diabetes, has done a great job in raising awareness that anyone can get type 2 diabetes, even someone who is not particularly overweight.

We have mentioned in this column before the importance of folate in women wanting to become pregnant. This vitamin will prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby and should be taken at least 3 months before becoming pregnant. One birth control pill manufacturer is now including the vitamin in the pill because a small number of women get pregant while on the pill.

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Thank you FirefightersWe would like to express our gratitude to North Cowichan Fire Department and south end Cowichan Bay Fire Department, Mutual Aid Rescue and all firefighters in battling the barn fire on Tzouhalem Road. The only calf in the barn was saved. To Jared Williams who called 911, a huge thank you!To Boehm Truck-ing LTD, for the excavator and getting the round bales out from the loft. To Dean and Keith and all the Rankin families, thanks so much. To Dick, Richard, Dawn, James and family’s, thank you for all your help. The fire chiefs and all their volunteers who give of their own time and take away from their families to be available at all hours to help and protect us, ours and our properties...Thank you so much!Alaine Blackley



The efforts of the Grade 9 Leadership class at Queen Margaret’s School will yield $5,000 Tuesday for one of seven community chari-

ties featured by the 28 participating students.

The Toskan Casale Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative engages young people in social change and empowers them to participate in the growing of compassionate com-munities.

QMS has been involved in the pro-gram for several years and the chari-ties chosen this year include: Glenora Farm, Cowichan Therapeutic Rid-ing Association, Cowichan Violence Against Women, Clements Centre, Co-wichan Valley Hospice Society, Com-

munity Options Society and Cowichan Valley Basket Society.

“This year we went with groups of four,’’ said Carrie Craig, academic advisor at QMS. “It’s the way it divided up. The girls have gone out in the community. They’re interviewed their charities.’’

The idea is to deliver the best of the 10-minute presentations that will take place Tuesday in the Fine Arts Building for a panel of judges that includes two staff members and five students, who make the final decision on the $5,000 winner.

Craig said the class began laying the groundwork for the project in November. But the main work has been done since the return from the Christmas break.

The students are all learning to be-come passionate about their respective chosen charities through the research they’ve done and the contacts made.

Seven charities in the running for $5,000 prize through QMS


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A warm welcome to the Friesen Family who have just expanded to downtown Duncan from Honeymoon Bay with their specialty meat store Friesen’s Meats – Pepperoni & Jerky World on Station Street at Canada Avenue. Steve brings over 35 years experience in meat cutting and sausage making eliciting such comments as “best jerky and cheddar stuffed smokies EVER!” Friesen’s Meats offer an assortment of freezer packs – custom orders large or small to suit every taste. Mona and Amanda join in welcoming all to this convenient new location where you can also pick up a variety of snacks to get you through that long afternoon at work or perhaps something as exotic as snake or alligator…

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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinaryTampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 mod-el. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

LooksThe styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sporti-er look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both

the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.

InsideOne of the reasons that the Civic is the best selling car in Canada is the practical, yet sporty interior in both the sedan and coupe. Many people, including me, didn’t initially like the split dash with the speedometer on the top and the ta-chometer on the bottom, but over time this design has proven to be a winner. I was wrong. The split design now incorporates more information to see without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other functions like radio station information are just below the front window. In

addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduc-tion of Display Audio system that is available on the EX and Touring models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen design that lets the driver access many functions from the radio to apps that piggyback off your iPhone. (No Android apps yet but they are working on this.) This taps into the power of your phone, in the big screen, with full

integration. I liked the speed and func-tion of the design but really missed a rotary dial to adjust the volume over a touch screen volume design. Yes, there is a volume control on the steering wheel but one next to the radio would complete the package.

DriveHonda has made one small change and one big change to help with fuel economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breath better, improving horsepower slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an in-house continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes

in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conventional automatic design. In addition, there is a sport mode and paddle shifters on the steering wheel to help liven things up. Honda has done a first rate job here and their efforts have been rewarded with a six per cent improvement in city fuel economy and an overall drop from 6.2L/100km combined to 6.0L, something very hard to do with such a small car. The driving dynamics of the Civic has always been very good due to a fully independent suspension and willing engine. The 143hp is a nice match for this car and the CVT is a great comple-ment. The 5-speed manual is a blast to drive but it could use a 6th gear on the highway, as the high-revving engine can get noisy. The steering is crisp and the car overall instills a high level of confidence.

VerdictHonda admits that their Civic might not be the top choice in every reason to buy a compact car but they are near the top in all categories. From fuel economy to reliability, resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness this car is a good choice. The many improvements made to the car over the past three-model-years, has taken the Civic from rather ordinary to rather extraordinary. They know how to make a good, solid, reliable car and for 2014t hings just got a little bit more interesting.

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Tampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and do-ing it repeatedly is impres-sive.The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astound-ing. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tam-pa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing.Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the

2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again.

LooksThe styling focus for 2014

is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dom-inant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the chang-es are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression.The most aggressive version of both the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the reg-ular coupe receiving 16-inch

wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps thesize from 17-inches to 18-inches.

InsideOne of the reasons that the Civic is the best selling car in Canada is the practical, yet sporty interior in both the sedanand coupe. Many peo-ple,including me, didn’t ini-tially like the split dash with the speedometer on the top and the tachometer on the bottom, but over time this design has proven to be a winner.I was wrong. The split de-sign now incorporates more information to see without having to take your eyes off

‘‘From fuel economy to reliability,resale value, cost of ownership and sportiness the 2014Honda Civic is a goodchoice’’Zack Spencer

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DriveHonda has made one small change and one big change to help with fuel economy. The small one is the exhaust system has been adjusted in both the sedan and coupe to let the engine breathe better, improving horsepow-er slightly from 140hp to 143hp. The big change is the introduction of an inhouse continuously variable trans-mission (CVT), replacing the old 5-speed automatic. This actually makes this little car more drivable and might be the best CVT on the market. The car snaps away from a stop and cruises with ease on the highway, with quick changes in the gear ratio that helps mimic a conven-tional automatic design.In addition, there is a sport

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By Rob Sass

Vintage pickups and SUVs are among the hottest things in the collector car world. Not surprisingly, they are also popular on the big and small screen. Here are five fine examples.1. 1973 Ford F-250 (“The Blues Brothers”): After stiffing the proprietor of Bob’s Country Bunker on a huge bar tab, Jake and Elwood Blues take off in the Bluesmobile with “The Good Ole Boys” — the country and western act that they’d impersonated at said bar — in hot pursuit. Love the shot of two of the angry musicians in costume glaring out of the front windows of the camper shell, just before the truck winds up on its side.

2. 1967 Ford Bronco (“Green Acres”): The much-loved CBS comedy featured a then-new red 1967 Ford Bronco as the official vehicle of scatter-brained county agent Hank Kimball, usually seen driven around Hooterville and the Douglas farm (minus doors and top). For most of its run, “Green Acres” was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, so the

Bronco’s frequent appearances were no surprise.3. 1972 Chevrolet C-10 (“Dazed and Confused”): The 1993 Richard Linklater high school cult classic that was set in the mid-1970s featured what appeared to be a 1972 Chevy C-10 pickup in Cheyenne trim. It was driven by paddle-wielding upper-classman Benny O’Donnell (played by Cole

Hauser), who freshmen encountered at their peril.4. 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning (“The Fast and the Furious”): Lead actor Paul Walker drove this very special Ford pickup. Produced by Ford’s Special Vehicles Team, the 1999 Lightning featured a supercharged 5.4-litre V-8 that produced 360 hp. It was used as a parts getter in the first of the Fast and Furious movies. 5. 1973 Ford F-100 (“The Dukes of Hazzard”): Yeah, it’s a shock, there were pickup trucks featured in the “Dukes of Hazzard.” Uncle Jesse always seemed to have a semi-ratty white Ford pickup. Most of the time it was a ’73 F-100 but in early episodes, he could be seen with a 1968 Ford stepside pickup and in later ones, a late 1970s F-250.Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance.

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Picture this: You’re a teen-ager with a driver’s license, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall. Turns out, they decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sit-ting all by its lonesome in the garage. All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how?The key to this stellar coupe, which generally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces. Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired.You look down and the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble.”Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen. Your smile is uncontrol-lable.Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports

car. Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teen-age dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.It’s a reality. For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possi-ble thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school. The track’s location is less than a couple of hours outside of Montre-al, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s,

rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cay-man, along with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the fa-cility. Whether you are learning how to control over and understeer on the oval, or learning how to appropriately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at the slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time.And if you spin out, you just keep going. The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors. Proper seating position is explained and then it’s time to hit the track. Exercises are done with two people to

each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on.Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get constructive criticism. It’s just part of the process. Two major points that were stressed in any of the exercises were: look where you want to go not where you are go-ing and the tires can only do one job at a time.The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount

of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the manouevre you were trying to do. Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.The Camp4 program originated in Fin-land in 1996 and has since been execut-ed around the world. It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time. And how much your face will hurt after-wards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures.The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus appli-cable taxes.)

That includes three nights accommoda-tion at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel in a nearby area,) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track.As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going. And no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun. It’s part of the learning experience.

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It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Randy Hales, at home, in Duncan, BC, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.Randy was predeceased by his father, Ivan K. Hales, in 1986. Randy is survived by his wife and soul mate since high school, Cidnee (Edlund-Hales) Johnson; their two children; Lisa Hales and Jeremy Hales and his grandchildren respectively, Jesse and Jayson Hales; and ‘Little Miss Danika," his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Hales; brother Gregory Hales (Patricia); sister Wendy Jorgenson (Charles) (all of Lethbridge, AB), and their son, Chad Jorgenson (Carolina).He is also survived by his brother and sisters-in-law, Nick Proc and Cheryl (Edlund) of Lethbridge, and Mrs. Claire (Edlund) Neville, (Clark Neville d. 1993) of Calgary. Randy also has several nephews and one niece.Randy was born and raised in Lethbridge, AB. Randy’s love for animals and the outdoors has been life-long. As a child he had pet crows and magpies. He had a curiosity about nature and always would be hiking for miles in the prairie coulees with his friends, Len Filmer, Grant Demaniuk, Ken Gilbert, and Grant Cook. During his later teen years he worked at Safeway's and Cal’s Sport and Cycle Shop. He loved riding his Bonneville Triumph 650 and also belonged to the hill climbing club where he raced his Bultaco.After Graduation (Sr. Matric) he moved to Calgary where he earned his Zookeeper Diploma (4 year Apprenticeship) at the Calgary Zoo where he worked for seven years. He was trained in all aspects of animal husbandry while at the Calgary Zoo. As Foreman he specialized in amphibians and reptilians, as well as a veterinary technician in the animal hospital. Randy hand-raised with love and devotion, a baby polar bear for several months. He had numerous wonderful and exciting Zoo experiences.During one of his sabbaticals, Randy worked for a movie production company as an animal trainer, filming in Banff, and in Utah. He then moved to Mill Bay in 1975 to manage the new animal park and campground. He found good friends with Moe and Ted Adye, Ken Nelson, and Marlene Caskey (where she had previously worked with him at the Calgary Zoo, in Banff, and in Utah.)He recalls one time when a South American Coatimundi escaped the Animal Park and was found being spoiled by the staff of Bamberton Cement Plant. They never knew exactly how this animal made its way to their lunch room. And now you do.He also worked as Park Foreman for the BC Government for several years as well as Supervising a Youth Crew in the summers on Portland/Princess Island where he taught outdoor survival skills, rebuilt trails, chopped firewood, and on free time took the youths water skiing. When the Parks privatized he then

worked for the City of Duncan as a Utility Worker for a few years. His brother-in-law, Nick Proc, and he spent most of their free time on family camping trips, hunting, and fishing trips out to Port Renfrew, Porlier Pass and Burgoyne Bay. A couple of their experiences were when a large pod of Orcas swam under the 16' boat and lifted it, knocking it about. They were thankful for not being overturned and left way out in the ocean. As well, there was a near head-on collision with a BC Ferry. Randy, Nick and Harold Walkden were glad to sleep on the cold docks that night. Don’t think they ever fished again in those waters.Randy worked with Khowutzun Development Corp. putting in gas lines. As Foreman he trained others and oversaw day-to-day operations. He then transitioned to Canadian Utilities Corp. operating heavy-duty machinery, installing gas pipelines on Vancouver Island and on the Sunshine Coast. Randy loved operating several types of machinery and would reminisce how his day was and how much he liked to ‘play with the big boy toys.’Randy had a variety of interests and especially loved to fish with Nick, Clark (d), Jeremy, and ‘Little Miss ‘Danika’. Randy was the type of guy that could do anything, whether it was building his house, landscaping, creating a 4-tier waterfall in the backyard with Lisa and Jesse, or tutor a friend in trigonometry. Cidnee would say always in amazement, “He knows how to do so much and then zip-zip, it’s done!”Randy was a kind man, a private man, a proud man, a deep thinker, artistic and a perfectionist who loved his family greatly.He had a dry odd sense of humour that was appreciated by those who knew him. At least it was appreciated by the men as the guys would be laughing; the wives were not.One Christmas when Lisa and Jeremy were young, Randy put a black rubber boot in a leg-hold trap in the back yard. He said he must have caught Santa! Another was, Cidnee and her friend were watching the movie, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Randy snuck into the house with a chainsaw and pulled the cord which fired it up right in the middle of the movie….”nicely done Randy!” We did see the humour in this, but definitely not at the time. When we finally finished laughing, shaking, and crying, it was too late for revenge as he had already made his escape. And the time he told Lisa’s youngest son, Jayson Hales, that he was going to BBQ his beloved cat “Benjamin” if he kept bringing the cat to Grampa’s house! Randy had this twinkle in his eye and his eyebrow would raise up on one side, and you knew, he was kidding, although Jayson had to be reassured.With much gratitude we wish to thank the following: Dr. T. Rimmer, Somenos Clinic, Dr. W. Pewarchuk, the Cancer Ward at the Cowichan District Hospital, Victoria Cancer Clinic, the unending daily care and support provided by the wonderful Palliative Care RN’s and the assistance from Home Support. Thank you all for your cards, telephone calls, visits, and for the delicious food prepared for us by Marg Pollock and Kandiss Dougan at a time when we could not even think how to boil an egg. Thank you to Sand’s Funeral Home for their professional and personal assistance.We are so grateful to all of you for your compassion, understanding and kind hearts. We could not have made it through this without your invaluable service and support.As per Randy’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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1966-2014It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken, our beloved brother and son. We welcome family and friends to join us in saying goodbye to Ken during a gathering at HW Wallace Centre 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan between the hours of 11am-1pm, Sunday, February 9th. We thank all those who supported Ken in his life.Online condolences at hwwallacecbc.com. In lieu of fl owers, we would appreciate donations to Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. Ken, we love you and will miss you deeply.Let your mind and heart be at peace.

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BROWN, Frederick WilbertMar, 23, 1926 – Jan, 28, 2014

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Uncle, Fred Brown, at the Cowichan District Hospital, after a brief illness.Fred is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Annie Brown; his infant sister, Grace; his sister, Jean Hallam; and his beloved wife, Edna. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, Joan Aikenhead (Peter) and Kim Davidson (Kevin Weiten);

nephew, Ray Hallam (Lynne); great-nephews, Shawn Aikenhead (Stephanie), Mike Hallam (Mavis), and Bruce Hallam (Cara); great-nieces, Vanessa Aikenhead (Dan Izon) and Lee Ann Aikenhead; great-great nephews, William D’Isendoorn and Dallas Hallam and great-great nieces, Ava Hallam and Dykotta Weatherbee.Fred was born on March 23, 1926, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Tom and Annie Brown. He came to BC in 1941 and settled in the Cowichan Valley at Heatherbank Farm, Cobble Hill, where he worked for several years. Following this, he moved to Riverside Farms at Cowichan Bay, where he worked as a manager until 1956. His final job was with the City of Duncan, from which he retired in 1986.He married Edna in 1967, which was the most important happening in his life. After his retirement, Fred and Edna travelled extensively throughout the world.Fred was very involved with the United Church, the AOTS, the B-P Guild, the Arbutus Travel Club, and the Fishermen’s Club, and was also a patron of the Chemainus Theatre. Among his greatest pleasures was having coffee with his ``buddies`` each morning and attending the Cowichan Capitals hockey games with Kim.Fred was a volunteer firefighter for 41/2 years and was awarded the ``Fireman of the Year`` award in 1970.Our dear Uncle was very much involved with family activities and was always willing to help any family member in need. He was a kind, caring man, who lived life to the fullest, and he will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.Our sincere thanks to Dr. Griffin and Dr. Pewarchuk. Special thanks to the nurses and aides at the Cowichan District Hospital, 2nd floor, who took such great care of Fred.A service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014, at 11 a.m., at the Duncan United Church. Reception to follow. Interment at 2:30 p.m. at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

THOMPSON, Marjorie July 5, 1922 - January 9, 2014

Marjorie was a modern woman. She was a wife, a mother, a ballroom dancer, a newspaper editor, a sports enthusiast, a knitter, a political critic and a story teller. Marjorie was born in London Ontario where she lived until she married the love of her life, Ralph Robinson Thompson. During their 66 year marriage, Marjorie and Ralph embraced change. They had a lively social life, travelled all over the world and lived in a number of places including Montreal, Abitibi Canyon, Toronto, Brooklin, Whitby,

and San Miguel D’Allende Mexico, before finally retiring on Vancouver Island. Marjorie was dedicated to raising her children and serving in the United Church. In her early fifties she obtained a diploma in journalism and became a newspaper editor in Ajax. Marjorie is survived by her children, David (Hilary), Nancy (Steve), Myna and Mark Thompson, her grandchildren Elaine (Stathy) and Stephen (Christine) Thompson, Jennifer Skogland (Ray), Noel Leon, and her great grandchildren Evaggelia, Ella and Aiden. The family wants to thank the staff at Cairnsmore Place, and the Hospice Volunteers in Duncan for their kindness and support. A memorial service will be at the Duncan United Church on Saturday March 8th at 2:00 pm. In “lieu of flowers’ contributions may be made to Duncan United Church or Duncan Hospice.

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Ken passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, ending his long struggle with C.O.P.D.Left with his wonderful memories are his wife of 47 years Evelyn and his daughters Kim and Sherri .Ken will also be dearly missed by his son in law and favorite fishing partner Roy Ross, two beautiful granddaughters Kristin and Samantha, grandson Matthew and great grandson Andre. Ken is

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Highly motivated individual required for progressive H.V.A.C. Company.

Successful candidate will be trained to evaluate, design & present comprehensive proposals; build upon existing residential and commercial client base: Sales experience and interpersonal skills are a must, H.V.A.C. experience a definite asset.

Very Competitive remuneration package based upon experience Company Vehicle & Company Cell Phone, Extended Medical benefits & MSP

Submit cover letter & resume to Westisle Heating & Cooling3 – 2939 Boys Road, V9L 6W4, Duncan BC or

E-mail to [email protected]

NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC(Northern Vancouver Island)

AREA FORESTER(Mainland Coast Forest Operations)

Detailed job postings can be viewed atwww.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive bene ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and quali cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in con dence to:

Human Resources DepartmentFacsimile: 1.866.840.9611Email: [email protected]

LOGGING FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING

Western Forest Products Inc. is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for positions in one of three 7-week programs in 2014. This unique training opportunity is targeting individuals interested in a career in the logging industry.

For More Information visit us at:

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people/employment/careers

Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

CHILDREN

WCHILDCARE ANTED

MOTHER’S HELPER REQ’D Immediately for working Mom, 5-6 hours/day, 5 days/week. Cooking, shopping, childcare & light household duties. Driver’s license, abstract and criminal record check mandatory. Email resume & [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Residential strata caretaker required to live onsite at 86 unit family-complex in Duncan. Strata experience, commercial cleaning and building mainte-nance preferred. Apply in writ-ing to Mike Quast 2D-2753 Charlotte Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J2 or by fax: 250-746-1890 or e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Feb. 22nd & Mar 29th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

An opportunity for a part-time Accountant Level 1 position is available in our Support Services depart-ment. This is a part-time position and will commence as soon as possible. The salary grade is that of Group 3 on the union salary scale. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume outlining your qualifi cations by 4:00 pm February 14, 2014 to:

Kimberley Judson, CHRP Manager,

HR & CommunicationLadysmith & District

Credit [email protected]

For a full description of the job posting, please see our website www.ldcu.ca and click “Careers”.

Chemainus Thrift Shop

Permanent P/T Position

The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop is looking for an engaging person to fi ll a permanent part time position as Assistant Operations Man-ager. This person must be ca-pable of performing a variety of physical jobs, and able to adjust to change as well as be comfortable communicating with volunteers and staff of all ages in a respectful inclusive manner. The position will be 5 days in a two week period, the hours 9-4:30. Must be able to work Thursday Friday and Sat-urday one week and Monday Tuesday the following week. The successful applicant will cover when the manager is unavailable such as holidays and sick time. Retail experi-ence is an asset. Interested applicants please

respond in writing to: The Personal CommitteeChemainus Thrift Shop

9867 Maple Street, Chmainus V0R 1k1

RELIABLE HOUSECLEANER required. Ref’s a must. 250-743-6543, 250-710-6568.

HELP WANTED

Cowichan Bay Fisherman’s Wharf

is seeking a part-timeWharf Manager

Applicants must be fi t & carry out minor repairs/maintenance work. Must be able to do basic bookkeeping/data entry & must be able to use a comput-er with some degree of skill. Other duties as required. Sub-mit resumes to CBFW, 1699 Cowichan Bay Rd, PO Box 52, Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N0 or email [email protected]. Appli-cations are being accepted un-til Feb 28, 2014.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, benefi ts, paid birth-day, vacation pay, annual ad-vanced training and advance-ment opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

LANDSCAPER REQUIRED for strata complex with 45

units and established shrubbery. Must be an Arborist who holds a

pesticide ticket. Applicants may contact me

at (250)246-2463. Deadline for applicants is

Feb. 21, 2014.

HOME CARE/SUPPORTCAREGIVER REQUIRED for overnight and evenings. Mill Bay area. 30hrs+/mo. Call (250)733-2413.

MEDICAL/DENTALMEDPRO Respiratory Care is a Home oxygen and Sleep ap-nea therapy provider. We are accepting resumes for a Client Service Technician respon-sible for the introduction, set-up, and ongoing maintenance of home oxygen equipment for our clients living North of Dun-can. The suitable candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be technically minded. Applicants should be physically fi t and able to move medical equip-ment weighing up to 70lbs. Must have a valid driver’s li-cense with clean abstract and criminal record check. Experi-ence in healthcare is an asset. Please forward your resume to: [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICALCEDA is Hiring!

Shutdown Labourers & Operators

Qualifi cations include:• Physically demanding• Clean driver’s abstract• Travel within Alberta• Class 1/3 driver’s license• MED 3 boating license

To submit resumeplease visit online:

www.cedagroup.com



HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

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fi l here please

Friday, February 7, 2014 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 25Fri, Feb 7, 2014 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A25

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

[email protected]

625 Walkem Rd, Ladysmith $5951 BR lower suite/2 apps/shared ldry/gas fp 205-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650

208-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $6501 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. 206-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $6752 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. 214-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $7002 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. 103-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $7251 BR apartment/5 apps/patio/adult orient. 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $7502 BR upper floor apartment/4 apps 1630 Escarpment Way, Duncan $7501 BR lower suite/6 apps/heat & hydro incl. 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $800-$8251 BR apartment/5 apps/senior friendly 620 Alderwood Dr, Ladysmith $8502 BR 2 bth rancher/5 apps/deck/small shed 203-321 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $8752 BR apartment/5 apps/covered sundeck 47-941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $975 3 BR 2.5 bth townhouse/5 apps/carport 6-941 Trunk Rd, Duncan $1000 2 BR 2 bth townhouse/6 apps/ fp/garage 5770 Jaynes Rd, Duncan $1000 2 BR 1.5 bth rancher/5 apps/carport 12-8 White St, Ladysmith $1050 2 BR 2 bth condo/6 apps/strg unit/elec. fp 10-711 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $1100 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse/5 apps/fenced 1-640 Brownsey Ave, Duncan $1100 3 BR 2 bth character home/4 apps/carport 6-3365 Auchinachie Rd, Duncan $1200 2-3 BR 2 bth townhouse/3 apps/fp/garage 6596 Lakes Rd, Duncan $1295 3 BR 1.5 bth log home/4 apps/den/wood fp 2447 Renfrew Rd, Shawn. Lk $1375 3 BR 1.5 bth log home/5 apps/wood fp 10036 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $1425 3 BR 2 bth home/6 apps/fp/garage/fenced 1785 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cow Bay $1495

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

455 Alderlea St.

Duncan’s BestCondominiumAvailable Immediately!

Apartment• great location just steps from downtown• 5 appliances including insuite laundry• elevator • secured entry• large sunny balconies• creative floor plans • adult 55+• 1 1/2 bathrooms

250-597-2219 or 250-733-9894From $900.00 per month

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS

Fort McMurray & Leduc AlbertaGladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certifi ed Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Le-duc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefi ts.

www.gladiatorequipment.comfax 1-780-986-7051.

[email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

Regarding COWICHAN FOOD

CONNECTION To the gentleman who called last week regarding assisting us with fundraising, please call us at 250-856-0046.

Thank you!

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for

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

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

sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves.

Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record

and a great attitude! Please email resume to:

offi [email protected] to apply for this worthwhile

cause.

WWORK ANTED

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

PETS

PETS

SWEET & CUDDLY Poo-Chie (Poodle/Chihuahua). 1 boy left needs a forever home to love him. $475. 250-709-9977.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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

FURNITURE

PILLOWTOP QUEEN MAT-TRESS SET. Brand new. Need to sell ASAP! $200. (250)713-9680


FURNITURE

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

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNUAL STOREWIDE SALE. Full month of February. High-way Antique Emporium, Hwy #1 @ Chemainus. Daily 10am-5pm, 36 dealers, 5200 sq ft. Discounts ranging to 40% off.

DUNCAN: Moving sale! Sat & Sun, Feb. 8 & 9, 9-1 pm, 6648 Lakes Rd. Rain or shine

GARAGE SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!


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

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

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




Hide-a-bed for sale w/extra foam, cream mix in colour, $150. Older coffee table, $15. (250) 597-4708

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

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

SELL YOUR...TV - Jewels - Antiques

Camera - Furniture*********************

Only $29.98 plus tax Runs for 8 weeks!

(Private Party only)STEP 1

Bring in your 1” photo (op-tional) + 5 lines of text (.99

cents per extra line)STEP 2

Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers

STEP 3Wait 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 offi ce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Es-tate’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

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm Renovated Apartments

Quiet & Secure Overlooks lovely gardens.

Seniors Welcome!Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan (250)746-6442

www.theroyalalexander.ca

Meicor PropertiesChemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet wel-come. 250-246-1033.

www.meicorproperties.com

DUNCAN downtown condo, 1 Bdrm, 2 baths, fi ve appl’s, gated underground parking, $850/mo. Call 250-748-6679

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764

LAKE COWICHAN- live in one of the nicest units, big bright 2 bdrm, bamboo fl rs, walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, near town. NS/NP. $790+ hydro. Call (250)882-3149.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ $100 off fi rst months

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

_____________________

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

*Renovated units*Indoor Pets welcome

*Onsite Laundry Facilities_____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

www.meicorproperty.com

Meicor PropertiesLadysmith: 1 bdrm $690/mo and 2 bdrm grnd fl r $800/mo. Avail March 1st. Incl. heat & hot water, small pets OK. 250-924-6966.

www.meicorproperties.com

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

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

newly renovated. Available now!

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

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off

fi rst months rent! 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

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

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412


RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS~ $100 off

fi rst months rent! 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

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

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412


SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

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

Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water.

N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suite $590Studio suite $520

Available NowCall Harold (250)732-1839

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm + den, fully furnished ground fl oor apt. Beautiful views in quiet garden setting. Util’s, wifi incld’d. Cov-ered parking, laundry on site. Quiet N/S preferred. $800. Call (250)748-3739.

DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apartment, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

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

to view

COTTAGES

2 BDRM Cabin for rent. W/D F/S included. $750 month. Available March 1, 2014. (250) 709-7180

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

DUNCAN 1-BDRM clean quiet cabin. N/P. $485. Call 250-597-3756.

MILL BAY Waterfront: 1 bdrm, all new thermal windows, NS/NP. Avail. immed. Ref’s. $875/mo. Call (250)743-4797.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

DUNCAN:1bed suite grnd lev-el $675. Also room in 3bdrm suite $400. 250-715-8468

HONEYMOON BAY- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, near park, lake & bus. Large yard & deck. Avail March 1. $750 + util’s. Call 1(250)380-2026 or call or text 1(250)891-2803.

LADYSMITH: SUNNY 2-bdrm suite. 1200 sq.ft. with spec-tacular ocean views in re-stored heritage house. Huge living room, dining rm, kitchen w/4 appl’s, 2 baths, own laun-dry, H/W fl oors, 2 gas fi replac-es, 2 big decks. Quiet neigh-bourhood, walking distance to schools & downtown. $985. + hydro & gas. Avail Feb. 15th. 2 ref’s, NP/NS. 604-812-4606.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

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

newly renovated. Available now!

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

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

RENTALS

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. Lo-cated in family mobile home park. 3 bdrm $850, 2 bdrm $800. Appt. only. For more info call 250-210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810 home.

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM house in Duncan, dblgarage, 5 appl., wood insertw/electric, fenced yard.NP/NS. Avail. Mar 1 $1200/m(250)748-0169COWICHAN RIVER waterfront 2 bdrm log house, recently re-no’d. Shared acreage. N/S, nodogs. $1150. (250)715-0571.

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT


RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

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

MILL BAY: 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hard-wood fl rs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria com-muter bus. N/S, dogs on ap-proval, credit check & ref’s req’d, $1600+utils. March 1st. 250-743-4432, 250-710-0839. [email protected]

Rowan Property Management Ltd.

Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent

in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at

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

SALTAIR- 2 bdrm level entry home, bright, upgraded, 4 appls, fenced. N/S, sm pet considered. $875. Refs re-quired. Call 250-246-1457.

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

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 ex-posure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

RENTALS

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly,

monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking,

fi shing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area.

www.resortonthelake.com250-754-1975 or

[email protected]

RV PADS

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

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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/Super-visor at: 250-743-4913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email: [email protected]

SUITES, LOWER

CHERRY POINT- Executive 2-bdrm, newly reno’d: all new appliances, in-suite laundry, H/W fl oors, granite bath, cus-tom closets. Parking, private entrance. Avail. now. NS/NP. Long or short rental, referenc-es. $1100 incl. heat/hydro, ba-sic cable. 250-748-8824.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

COBBLE HILL- sm 1 bdrm main fl r, newer carpet, paint. No dogs. Refs. $550/mo inclds hydro. 250-743-4154.

Crofton furnished bachelor. New app’ls & furniture. Private entrance. Hydro & cable, W/D $650. 250-246-4192

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm suite, NP/N/S, hydro & cable incl; Mar 1. $700. 250-748-2892 or 250-709-7720

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- (6100 Pinnacle Pl) bright sm 1 bdrm, level entry, priv yard, close hospital+ bus routes. N/S. $700 inclds utils. Call 250-743-7873.

DUNCAN: Feb 1 Ground fl oor 2bdrm legal suite, Gilana Pl. FS, blinds, WD hookup. NS, NP, no partiers. Only quiet persons! Refs req. Rent? +util. 250-748-3472, 250-709-1838.

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.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.

SUITES AT The Station, Downtown Duncan. Furnished or unfurnished, includes utilities, cable, wifi , phone, & laundry, renovated with kitch-enettes. N/S N/P. Call Judy @ 250-748-8506 for more info.

RENTALS

SUITES, UPPER

CHEMAINUS, LARGE- 1 Bdrm upper. 5 appls, partial ocean view. $850/mo N/P. Refs. Call (778)227-2704.

DUNCAN. Bright, one room suite, very quiet, private en-trance. N/S, no pets, no par-ties, $700/mnth, avail. now. Call: 250-748-3470

TOWNHOUSES

CRYSTAL CREEK Town-home. Avail Now. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950+ utils. Meicor Property Manage-ment. Call 250-709-2646.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCINGAuto Financing 1.800.910.6402

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

2001 MERCURY Grand Mar-quis. Silver, new Michelin tires, 148,000 km, tinted windows, leather, loaded, dual exhaust. Drive in luxury, immaculate condition, $4900, OBO. Call (250)727-1122 (Cobble Hill)

SELL YOUR...Car - Truck - RV - Boat

*********************

Only $29.98 plus tax Runs for 8 weeks!

(Private Party only)STEP 1

Bring in your 1” photo (op-tional) + 5 lines of text (.99

cents per extra line)STEP 2

Choose TWO Black Press Community Newspapers

STEP 3Wait 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 offi ce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds or call toll-free to 1-855-310-3535

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

‘97 SOUTHWIND STORM.34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/C’s. Level-ers, gen.set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. 778-455-4589

TOWING

CASHFor Scrap Vehicles

Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

Cashfor

Unwanted Vehicles“Prompt Service”

(250) 252-1224

VTRUCKS & ANS

1999 DODGE Pickup- 6 new tires, front end joints replaced, Cummins diesel engine. 250-758-8930, 604-815-9075.

2004 TOYOTA Sienna, $4000 obo. 7 passenger minivan with all power options. Runs great, exc. gas mileage, grey ext/int. Auto trans, A/C, keyless re-mote, stereo/CD player, tire pressure monitoring, rear win-dow defrost. Call (250)533-9357.

Service DirectoryHOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

THE AWAKENED HEARTAn 8 week in-depth experien-tial group workshop. Facilitat-ed by Candace Kirby, RPC. Monday, Feb 16 - Apr 6, 7pm - 9:15pm in Chemainus, TBA. $160. Registration 250-324-4012, [email protected]

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HOME CARE SUPPORT

RETIRED NURSE avail. for post-operative/post-hospital & respite care in your home. 250-748-6492

HAIRSTYLISTS

HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

Window WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingYard Cleaning

Junk Haul awayFree estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

CLEANING SERVICES

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The performance of the Cowichan T-Birds senior girls’ basketball team isn’t something co-coach Jim Nugent can measure by wins and losses at this stage of the season.

It’s more about the intangibles — the little victories — like those that occurred during Tuesday night’s 71-45 loss to Vanier at Cowichan Secondary School.

“We had it down to 35-32 at one point in the third quarter,’’ said Nugent. “In the second half, the kids got into it and we were trading baskets with them.’’

But Vanier’s pressure eventually led to a 22-9 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter.

Ashton Aumen, a Grade 9 point guard for Co-wichan, had 17 points and Rachel Bates added eight.

“It’s another loss, but it’s all part of the process,’’ said Nugent.


The hot air in Phoenix, Arizona didn’t affect the Cowichan Valley Peewee A Capitals hockey team because players kept their cool inside where it really mattered.

The Caps managed a second-place finish in the elite division with another great team effort in the sixth-annual Cactus Cup tournament.

The Caps overpowered the Utah Regulators 8-1 in their first game. Jo Jo Tanaka-Campbell’s scoring touch provided three goals while Isaac Leik and Cody Shepheard each had a goal and two assists.

Nathan Goliath and Hunter Livingston were stal-warts on defence, both at +5. Goliath picked up three assists, along with Marcus Steen.

The Caps defeated the Phoenix Firebirds 5-1 in their next game, led by two goals each from Goliath and Shepheard.

They completed the preliminary round against the Junior Coyotes of Phoenix and fell 8-4. Corson Hopwo sparked the Caps with two goals and an assist while Ty Brant was +3 with an assist.

The Caps faced the Semiahmoo Ravens from the Lower Mainland in the semifinals and scored a 5-1 victory. Hopwo was in on all five goals, scoring twice and adding three assists, while Tanaka-Campbell col-lected two goals and one assist.

That led to a rematch with the Junior Coyotes in the final and the Caps entered the third period with the lead, but couldn’t hang on, falling 5-3. Hopwo assisted on all three Caps’ goals and Shepheard tallied a goal and an assist.

While in Phoenix, the team watched the NHL Coyotes defeat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0. They got an opportunity to see the Coyotes’ dressing room and met goaltender Mike Smith and captain Shane Doan.

The Caps returned home to play their final league game and ran their record to a perfect 12-0 with a 9-0 win over the Peninsula Panthers.

Luc Wilson enjoyed an exceptional game with five goals and one assist while Sasha Rouselle earned the shutout.


The home court advantage didn’t help either team in the Brent-

wood College-Shawnigan Lake School Countdown to Playoffs senior boys’ basketball tournament.

But Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake both battled hard in tournament games.

Brentwood started with a solid 70-45 win over its longtime rival, G.W.

Graham of Chilliwack, but then went down to 70-44 and 53-44 defeats against Elphinstone and Windsor, respectively.

Shawnigan Lake stepped up without its two best players, who are both injured, and gave a great effort in three losses.

Shawnigan fell 51-48 to Gulf Islands, 69-55 to Edward Milne and 64-58 to Wellington.

The final was a clash between island rivals, with St. Michael’s winning the championship over Lambrick Park 59-47.

“We’ve had a lot of great battles with those guys for a number of years,’’ said Brentwood coach Blake Gage of his team’s opening game against Graham.

This wasn’t one of them, as Brentwood won handily. Elphinstone, however, proved too tough to handle.

“They’re a very good team,’’ said Gage. “They’re not deep. They’ve got two provin-cial team kids and a nice shooter. Our team’s been really flat lately. We have not shot the ball well lately.’’

Devin Cvitanovich led Brentwood against Gra-ham with 22 points and Harrison Backer had 21 against Elphinstone.

Sean Monteiro and Paul Lee ramped up the defence to keep Brent-wood within nine points of Windsor.

Litha Ncanisa and Phillip Norris were the rebounding and scoring leaders for Shawnigan Lake.

Otherwise, “we’ve had to play people who’ve never played before,’’ said coach Vito Pasquale. “They’re finally getting into the rhythm of the game. It’s taken a little while.’’

The Shawnigan team headed to Oregon for a couple of games against Lebanon and St. Helen’s High School squads before going into next week’s South Island tour-nament at Brentwood.

Andrew LeongClutch play is made by both Cowichan’s Rachel Bates, left, and Scout Frewer of Vanier to hang onto the ball in Tuesday’s game.

Andrew LeongSky-high effort is made by Skyler Rustad of Brentwood College School to take a jump shot over Treyvon Walsh of G.W. Graham at the Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School Countdown to Playoffs In-vitational Senior Boys Basketball Tournament Friday. Brentwood led 33-22 at the half and won 70-45.

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Duncan Chris-tian School Chargers did their best to hold it

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DCS played Surrey Christian in its first game and lost 59-27. Becky Bazinet led the way with nine points, Lauren King-Nyberg had seven points and four assists and Danielle Groenendijk con-nected for four points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

“We had our moments, but were out-powered and outplayed by a very good team,’’ noted DCS coach Michelle Nederlof.

Losing Juliet King to a rolled ankle early in the game didn’t help. She did not return to the game.

The second game featured a little bit of everything on and off the court. The power went out, personnel at the score bench needed to check DCS for statis-tics and girls were sick and dehydrated.

A close battle surfaced through all the mess, with DCS losing 52-50 to Richmond Christian. Bazinet was

the Chargers’ top scorer with 18 points and also had 10 rebounds while King-Nyberg collected 12 points and six assists and Groenendijk was a tigress on the boards with 16 rebounds.

King was eased back into the lineup with a taped ankle.

Grade 12s Bazinet and Carli Paterson provided great leadership in the bizarre situations. Groe-nendijk, who couldn’t continue after the third quarter, and Bazinet were both dealing with sickness.

“In another situation, we could have easily won that game by 15 or more,’’ noted Nederlof.

DCS went on to play the B.C. Chris-tian Academy in a one-sided game, winning 74-16.

“Our rookies got a lot of playing time and it was great practice for them,’’ Nederlof indicated.

Groenendijk stepped up with 16 points and 11 rebounds, Bazinet had a great tournament coming off a concus-sion and finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, King rose to the occasion for 11 points and eight rebounds, King-Nyberg hit double digits with 10 points, Rebecca Bakker had eight points and 12 rebounds and Rachelle Van Boven made her presence felt with six points.

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Cowichan Val-ley Wres-tling Club members representing

their respective schools turned in another series of sparkling performanc-es at the Campbell River Wrestling Invitational.

“It’s nice to see Queen of Angels ended up on top of the junior boys’ division,’’ said coach Nick Zuback.

Queen of Angels ran away with the lead in the point standings with 67. Phoenix and A.W. Neill were well back.

Phoenix topped the ju-nior girls’ standings with 71 points, but Queen of Angels made its presence felt again with 33 points for second place.

Cobble Hill was sixth and Chemainus eighth in team standings for the girls. Lake Cowichan finished seventh and Cobble Hill 10th on the boys’ side.

Cowichan Second-ary came sixth in senior boys with 27 points and Queen of Angels ninth in senior girls.

Zuback noted the valley sent 50 wrestlers and “they all wrestled extremely well.’’

Individual highlights included: a win for Anto-nio Diaz in a very tough 38-kilogram boys’ class; and a first for Stephan Esquivel and second for Max Smith of Queen of Angels in 48 kg. Quinn Smith won in 45 kg boys.

The junior boys and girls from the valley who placed second in their classes were: Talon Hird, John-Lee Wongbates, Aidan Tuplin, Sidney Hall, Jacqueline Wong-bates, Sarah Gillard and Hannah Tuplin.

Dawn Miller’s 151 single and 390 series topped the girls in Week 8 of the Cowichan Valley High School Bowling Program. She was also bowler of the week at +36 pins.

Kain Stewart led the boys with a 165 single and 435 series.

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Andrew LeongDelicate dribbling is done with the ball by Jennifer Jack of Cowichan to keep possession against Sa-brina Elliott of the Ravens during the season opener of the Futsal Indoor Soccer League at Si’em Lelum gym. The game finished in a 5-5 tie.

Don Bodger/fileDCS Chargers’ girls’ basketball coach Michelle Nederlof.

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The nucleus is in place at the junior level for the eventual return of senior girls’ basket-ball at Frances Kelsey Secondary.

The Breakers’ junior team is doing well with two straight wins after losing its first

three games of the season.“These girls, they want to learn,’’ said coach Terry

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“I’ve got about 20 girls,’’ Abbott said of the group that includes Grade 8s. “I rotate them through practice. I keep a core seven girls and I rotate three through.’’

After losing games to Gulf Islands and Shawnigan Lake, the Breakers got off to a slow start in a game on their home court with only three first-half points. They eventually came alive in the second half — a sign of things to come — but fell 49-26 to Brentwood.

“We spent the first half looking at the team, rather than actually playing,’’ said Amaryah Basi, one of the few Kelsey players with much experience.

Kelsey got into the win column by beating Queen Margaret’s School Royals 60-18 last Wednesday. Courtnee Witt led the scoring with 14 points, Savanah van Nieuwkerk had 12 and Basi added 10.

The Breakers took on Chemainus Tuesday at Kelsey and came back from a 21-16 halftime deficit to win 48-37.

Witt stepped up with 22 points for the Breakers and Basi collected 18, including two three-pointers each.

Emily Guest was the top scorer for Chemainus with 21 and Kayla Carlson managed eight.

“We had a small bench as two players were missing,’’ noted Chemainus coach Jennie Hittinger. “I think we ran out of gas.’’


Now the Cowichan Thunderbirds know where they stand against the No. 1 AAA senior boys’ high school basket-ball team in the province.

Cowichan travelled to Surrey Friday and lost 88-56 to the high-powered Tamanawis team on its home court.

“They could not miss,’’ noted Cowichan coach Sandeep Heer. “They made 15 three-point shots. We made a few runs in the game. We also battled pretty hard.’’

Josh Charles and Travis McDonald were the scoring leaders for Cowichan with 14 and 13 points, respec-tively. Graham Mckinnon added seven points and Tyler Hudson had six.

Previously, Cowichan defeated Dover Bay 68-59 in a league game at Nanaimo. McDonald hit for 21 points, Charles had 19 and Hudson added 13.

Don BodgerAggressive play by Frances Kelsey’s Savanah van Nieuwkerk, above left, allows her to rip the ball away from her Brentwood opponent last week. Right, Kelsey’s Stephanie Hleck puts the pressure on Dariann Desautels of Chemainus in another game Tuesday at the Kelsey gym.

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$111 $10,000 $168PAYMENTS OF ONLY...

REASONS TO BUY NEW

You get the FULL

warranty, not part of the warranty

✓ #1Better

available interest rates!

✓ #2Because of

lower interest rates, payments are virtually the

same!

✓ #3No worries about the vehicle’shistory

✓ #4You’re dealing with the sales and service

specialists who know

your vehicle

✓ #5

Programs are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. All prices plus taxes, levies and doc. fee of $495. All � nancing on approval of credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. OAC payments based on 4.29% at 96 months TP $26,832 or $39,501 with $10,000 cash back See dealer for details.

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