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The road to nowhere Road washed out: Five Cowichan Station families cut off, provincial authorities say it’s not their problem Krista Siefken
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ive Cowichan families have literally been left stranded after their road collapsed three weeks ago. The residents of a Doupe Road subdivision in Cowichan Station lost public access to their properties in a March 16 washout. Now, they have to drive through a farmer’s private cow path while they sort out who is responsible for footing the road’s repair bill: B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation, its contractor Mainroad, or the homeowners themselves. “Mainroad and the province are saying that this is a private road, but we’re hoping we can work on something with them because, if nothing else, we really need to learn some things here,” said Sybille Sanderson, acting manager of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s public safety department. The road was built 40-some yyears ago, probably by BC Hydro, Sanderson explained. A And when the subdivision was bbuilt, the access road was built on an easement of private property — with approval from the Ministry of Transportation. “We feel frustrated,” SanderSybille Sanderson: son said. “We don’t own roads, frustrated w we don’t have public works, so all we can do is try to facilitate bbetween the h owners and the province, and try to get something resolved here.” Those owners, including Luc and Laurel Perron, have obtained three different quotes to gauge the cost of repairs. They were all in the neighbourhood of $70,000.
“So with ¿ve homes, that’s between $15,000 and $20,000 for each family,” Luc Perron said. “None of us can afford to pay that much.” The Perrons feel stranded by poor engineering and bureaucratic buck-passing. “Why do we pay property tax?” Laurel Perron wondered. “We get absolutely no bene¿t. We are not on sewer or water. We pay extra for garbage pick-up that can no longer pick up. The kids at the blocked end of the road can’t even get to their school bus now. “We have an elderly woman on this road, too. If an emergency vehicle is required, by the time it gets through the farmer’s muddy ¿eld and barn yard, any one of us will probably be dead.” Sanderson noted the CVRD is waiving the tipping fee at Bing’s Creek so the families can dispose of waste, and the school district has made alternate arrangements for student pick-up. Sanderson has also advised local emergency agencies about the problem on Doupe Road, with local ¿re¿ghters already visiting the site to get the lay of the land in case they need to get to one of the ¿ve homes in an emergency. “We’ve tried to make sure all those kinds of
things have been taken care of,” Sanderson said. But she admitted the farm road access is “not ideal.” “It’s not something any of us would think of as a long-term solution.” It’s also the reason the Doupe Road collapse has been denied provincial emergency funds. “We’ve talked to Emergency Management B.C. a few different times, and because there is another access route, it’s not something that quali¿es as a public safety concern,” Sanderson said. And it’s not looking likely that any provincial department will step in. “At the western end of Doupe Road is a onekilometre section of road, which is on private property and locally referred to as Doupe Road. The wash-out occurred on the privately owned section of the road,” explained Ministry of Transportation’s David Karn in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “The responsibility for repairing the private road rests with the land owner.” Mainroad agreed. “This road falls on strata land, so the property owners of the strata are likely working
with their insurance provider to get the road repaired,” Mainroad’s Niki Taylor said in an email to the NLP. But the Perrons and Sanderson con¿rmed insurance providers will not cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding the road. And the Perrons wonder why the government bodies that approved the subdivision and its road are claiming they’re not responsible for it. “If an emer“My lawyer looked into all the title docugency vehicle ments, and we realized is required, by the easement is not even where the road is, so the the time it gets road is not where it’s through, any one supposed to be,” Luc Perron added. of us will prob“I don’t know how ably be dead.” the subdivison got approved, because they’re supposed to make sure there is access... and if the road was in the proper location as per the easement documentation, we wouldn’t be having this problem.”
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he North Island celebrated Monday as CBC broadcast con¿rmation of what an entire community was hoping for. Port Hardy’s Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. won The Big Decision. The question is: What happens next? As most of the community saw Monday night, Arlene Dickinson, of the CBC show The Big Decision, agreed to help the struggling Port Hardy company. But there was no mention of what the help entails. “What you saw on TV is what happened and all we know as well,” said Duncan resident Carol Dirom who, along with hubby Bruce, owns the ¿sh-processing business. Carol Dirom: “What we do know is Arlene believes in us and sees waiting Peter W. Rusland the potential and she wants Kitchen Pitch-in agent Sarah Richardson (left) and Crofton resident Shelley Bailey with dummy items that go into to be involved on some level to gett us tto th the nextt North Cowichan’s organics green bin. level. She wants to be involved in some way,” she said. “She may choose not to invest any money, she may choose to help us ¿nd a ¿nancial institution council’s $310,000 push to pull poultry wastes “Bagless is better,” noted Richardson. that wants to help us restructure our debt load, or and other potentially stinky, sticky trash from the The 46-litre green can is then wheeled be she may help us with a marketing plan.” waste stream. curbside for weekly emptying on a trash/dry Dirom added there has been some talk about Here’s how it works. recyclables’ collection schedule already delivered pitching Hardy Buoy products to other big names By April 21, residents will receive a Kitchen to North Cowichanians. besides Domino’s Pizza, which is using Hardy Pitch-in kit to use for a slate of wastes. Yard and pet wastes, Styrofoam, diapers, plasBuoys salmon ground topper in 50 of its B.C. That list includes fruit and vegetable peelings, tics, tin, and glass are banned from green bins. stores for the entire month of April. plus candy, cooked leftovers, ¿sh waste, soggy Kitchen Pitch-in isn’t offered to apartments, “If the product does well there, they may rice, baked goods, coffee grounds and more. strata condos and businesses. Those owners must consider offering it outside of B.C.,” said Dirom, The kit’s seven-litre kitchen catcher — with a make their own recycling arrangements. who added the salmon ground topper is available top that fastens shut — can be lined with paper Green bins will usually have plenty of room, to the public at the Port Hardy store. towels, newspaper (not glossy Àyers) or comsaid Richardson, but she suggested folks to use “Who knows? It may become a regular menu postable, non-plastic bags sold at various local weekly pick-up to avoid stockpiling and keep item.” stores. kitchen organics moving. The Diroms will be in Toronto April 21 to meet Kitchen stuff — plus bigger items such as paper Green bins will be dumped into several new with Dickinson. cups and plates, fast-food paper, pizza boxes and ‘split-packer’ trucks bought by North Cowichan “She wants to sit down with Bruce and I besoiled cardboard — is dropped into a big green council to replace outdated garage trucks. cause she has some ideas on how she thinks she bin, that boasts a clamp-lock to keep raccoons That waste heads to the Bings Creek recycling can help us or advise us,” said Carol. and rodents out. depot, then to Duke Point’s ICC plant launched “We are super anxious to hear what she has to That green drum can also be padded with comin 2004. say and can’t wait to bring that news back to our postable bags and newspaper. more on page 12 crew, and to the town of Port Hardy.”
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National chief helps Cowichan Tribes shine some light on a dark subject Circle of Light: Cowichan Tribes tackles taboo subject — suicide — during community gathering with national chief Shawn Atleo Krista Siefkend
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owichan Tribes shone light on a dark subject during a community gathering aimed at preventing suicide among band members. The Circle of Light forum featured National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, and brought youths, their parents and elders together to discuss the taboo topic. “There is still a great struggle ahead for all of us as First Nations,” Atleo told the packed room at the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn. “Thank you for having the courage to come together today.” Atleo talked about the importance of traditional teachings, and spoke about the strength found in family relationships. “Let’s tackle these challenges together,” he said. That was a common theme highlighted again and again during Tuesday’s gathering. “We believe that the family is the core,” Cowichan Tribes Chief Harvey Alphonse told the News Leader Pictorial. “That’s where we need to begin.” Alphonse said he requested the gathering in response to recent losses.
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Shawn Atleo speaks during the Circle of Light gathering on Tuesday. Four members of the community ing their own life.” have been lost to suicide in the past Alphonse said the youths seemed month or so, Tuesday’s gathering receptive to the messages, and he heard. hopes work can continue during the And First Nations leaders want to next gathering on April 11 at the make sure no more lives are lost. Somenos Longhouse. “It’s historical,” Alphonse said. “I’d like to offer my deepest “This has happened in the past condolences to the families who where we had a number of losses, are in sorrow right now,” Alphonse and our communities got together added. and shared some teachings, shared “And I’d like to encourage people some testimonials, and reached out to listen. If a young person, or an to the young people.” adult, is talking about this, stop and Alphonse stressed help is available listen and take it seriously. Even if — Cowichan has counsellors who it seems like there isn’t anything can work with those who are feeling wrong, stop, and listen.” hopeless or lost. People who are struggling with “However,” he added, “that does thoughts of suicide can call the not stop the family members from Vancouver Island Crisis Line at reaching out to an individual who is 1-888-494-3888. Cowichan Tribes’ possibly in depression, or grief, or band of¿ce can be reached at 250may have some thoughts about tak748-3196.
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hen the folks in Cobble Hill are through with it, their village’s old highway works Krista Siefken yard will be a park space with seniors’ David Symons and Dennis Cage plant fruit trees at the Cobble Hill Commons park site. housing and commercial boutiques. would blend in with what we have, top of everyone’s preference,” Giles But ¿rst thing’s ¿rst. and optimize the property,” Giles explained. Director Gerry Giles and a team of said. And the CVRD has just received a volunteers spent Monday morning “What the community wanted to $20,000 provincial grant to plan for planting apple, pear and plum trees see was a different type of park space. the unique seniors’ housing project. plus blueberry and gogi berry bushes They want a green area so people “We just keep our eyes open all the at the future home of the Cobble Hill can come place bocce ball, or lawn time for funding opportunities — and Commons. bowling, or put up a badminton net. A then we go after them quite aggres“People will be able to come along general play area.” sively,” Giles said. in a few years, and pick and eat the Eventually, there’ll also be washShe also lauded the healthy group of fruit,” Giles said of the community’s room facilities, and in the long-term, a local volunteers who push communew edible garden. “And we’ll also set of six to eight small shops dug into nity projects forward. be able to hopefully provide some the property’s small slope. Volunteers such as Susan Paul, fruit for the food bank.” And above the shops will be afford- from Evergreen Independent School, Giles made it her mission to turn able housing for seniors. who planted more than a thousand the province-owned works yard into “When we did a questionnaire sprouted daffodil bulbs after seeing a public park about a decade ago. Six (about the park) with the community, her fellow community members in years later, the Cowichan Valley Rethere were a variety of responses action on Monday morning. gional District urchased the property to the questions we asked, but one “That’s not unique,” Giles said of for $300. that was consistent was the desire to Paul’s planting. “That’s the norm “That was in 2009, and so from have some kind of seniors’ housing here, so we’re really fortunate in our 2009 on, we’ve been consulting with in this location, so that came to the community.” the community to see what they feel
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altair residents are being asked if they support spending $4.5 million on water system upgrades in their area. “The system has several problems,” Saltair Director Mel Dorey explained. “It has old pipes in many places, and it has high pressures and low pressures that we want to smooth out to have a desired pressure.” The upgrades will also eliminate dead ends in the system, maintaining fresh water at all times by looping the lines. During a recent public meeting, Saltair residents present voted between 80 and 90 per cent in favour of taking the proposal to petition. That means 50 per cent of Saltair property owners — representing 50 per cent of the area’s land value —
have to support the upgrade when volunteer canvassers come knocking on their doors. “There’s about 830-something properties, so we have to get more than 400 people signed up,” Dorey said. Lynne Smith might not be one of those people. It’s not that she doesn’t want to upgrade the water system. On the contrary, she’d like to see the entire system overhauled. “From an overall planning perspective, it is better to incorporate upgrades needed for the whole system over a longer time period rather than piecemeal ¿xes for only the most desperately required areas,” she wrote in a letter to the News Leader Pictorial. A complete overhaul of the system would cost somewhere in the neighbourhood of $13 million, she said. The breakdown for the $4.5-million upgrades — to about a third of the system — includes a monthly
increase of $358/year per Saltair tax parcel for 15 years. Smith would like to see the petition include the option of the $13-million overhaul paid for over 30 years. “Why would the majority of Saltair taxpayers want to sign a petition for a partial water system upgrade that improves the water for a minority of tax parcels in Saltair, and leaves the majority with no guarantee of a safe and secure water supply for all of Saltair?” she asked. But Dorey said that while there are issues with older sections of the system — built in the 1960s — there are also relatively modern pipes serving newer streets and subdivisions. “And the reason we chose to go gradually rather than borrow the whole amount is because each year we can apply for grants — and some years, you’re lucky and get one, so that’s money the taxpayers of Saltair won’t have to pay,” Dorey added.
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ometimes, in some ways, it can be better to be behind the curve. That way, those who blazed the trail before you have smoothed the path, removed the thorns and generally demonstrated it can be done. At least that’s one way North Cowichan residents should be approaching their better-late-than-never switch to curbside compost pick-up. By April 21, all residents of our community’s biggest municipality should have received their wheeled, green compost bin and their smaller, under-the-sink beige kitchen bucket. On May 1 they will start wheeling their kitchen scraps out to the curb. North CowIf residents have any doubts about ichan followwhether this new Kitchen Pitch-in is wise, or how it will work, they need only ing a proven look to their neighbours immediately to path the north and south. Duncan started its curbside compost collection program last year to few complaints. Ladysmith has been doing it since 2006, when it became the ¿rst community in B.C. to adopt the practice. Instead of dumping everything into two streams — garbage and recycling — you simply divert some of your waste into a third stream. Keep the kitchen bucket lined, sealed and emptied regularly and you will not be dealing with any new or increased smells. Keep the curbside bin lined, sealed and out in the shed and you won’t notice it all. It’s no extra work, and no extra mess. It will not result in overstuffed garbage cans every second week. If you are doing it properly, it will be a rare garbage week that your trash can will actually be full. It’s easy and it puts material to good use that otherwise would have ended up in a land¿ll. It works. You are just being asked to follow a proven path.
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Seeing both sides of: backyard burning restrictions The case against
The case for Atmospherically, Cowichan works like a bathtub — in the fall and winter smoke settles in the bottom and our air quality is among the worst on Vancouver Island. Nobody has to be convinced smoke inhalation is bad for your health and there is nothing preventing the smoke caused by your backyard fire going into the yards and lungs of your neighbours. People don’t need to burn.
The backyard burning argument is city logic that fails to take into acocunt that much of Cowichan is rural. People need to clean and maintain large yards and gardens in rugged terrain, and for many burning is the most efficient option. Government should not come down too heavy-handed on these residents until they have provided reasonable options.
A bed of smoke settles in the Cowichan Valley.
Gentle John has a plan to build by raiding Liberals Tom Fletcher Black Press
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n an interview with one of our Vancouver Island papers before Christmas, B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made a bold prediction that he would have party status before the general election in May 2013. That’s four seats, and it wasn’t based on an unlikely sweep of the Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam by-elections, now set for April 19. He hinted he was getting calls from MLAs looking to join up, after a November Angus Reid poll showed a sudden surge to 18 per cent for his resurgent brand. We now know one of those callers was Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen. I asked Cummins on Friday if he is still con¿dent about three more. “Hopeful, let’s put it that way,” he replied. Van Dongen’s explosive departure was arranged, with Cummins’ help, for maximum
damage to Premier Christy Clark. Van Dongen noti¿ed the B.C. Liberal caucus he was quitting. Then, in a questionable use of legislature privileges, he launched a broadside on Clark’s integrity. He cited the $6-million legal payout in the B.C. Rail sale, a decision made before Clark’s time, and the recent collapse of a deal to sell naming rights to B.C. Place. He described the B.C. Liberals as “an organization headed for failure,” then announced he’s joined the B.C. Conservatives. Cummins then joined van Dongen at a hotel news conference across the street, as the former Gordon Campbell cabinet minister disclosed he has hired his own lawyer to dig through the roomful of paper from the B.C. Rail case once again. Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on the B.C. Rail case, including the role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce. He didn’t ¿nd the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen.
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This effort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections. Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals. During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong. Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing beside him trying to look statesmanlike. Of course van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned. Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell. I asked Cummins about the reluctance of key cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon and George Abbott to con¿rm they are running again. His aw-shucks friendly-grandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of affairs in the Liberal caucus.” Reporters started surveying government
MLAs after Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013. For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake, Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are ¿rmly on Clark’s election team. Independent-minded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course. As I was talking with Cummins, B.C. Conservative advisor Randy White was assuring the Abbotsford News that more defections are coming. Cummins has people for the dirty work. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.
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Was it a good decision to get rid of the penny? “ It’s time for ‘change’ but I hope prices aren’t raised without the penny around.”
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YOUR TURN Mill shift not the only solution to North Cowichan Änances Dear editor I would support the shift away from industrial, so long as it is accompanied by a 20 per cent reduction in inside salary budget for North Cowichan and the CVRD. Cancel the extension to the municipal hall and get a real handle on expenses. I believe the council and Mayor Jon Lefebure just don’t get it. Ross Grant, Duncan comment submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com
It’s a multiple choice designed to help, not a personal attack Dear editor Not knowing an answer in a test does not mean the test is faulty. Refusing to answer a uq estion because of personal feelings and being upset at a score of zero should not be treated as a form of personal attack. In school if a child is taking a test and gets an answer wrong or refuses to ¿ll in an answer to a uq estion we do not just pass them to make them happy. The point of a test is to show how much someone knows on the subject matter. It’s a simple multiple choice uq estion. There truly is no computer skill needed to click on the answer you feel is the most right for the uq estion. People are bound to get uq estions wrong, but it’s meant to be taken as something to brush up on, not an insult like many are treating it as. Daniel Moody Duncan
Fisher Road issue a question of protecting citizens, not politics Dear editor In his March 30 opinion piece, Richard Hughes wants to give the reader the impression Fisher Road Recycling is a good corporate citizen. If that were the case this facility would have been upgraded to the speci¿cations submitted to the CVRD at the very beginning in 2006. It has subjected the community to vile smells and risked contamination of our aquifer. Water samples taken over the years show unacceptably high nitrate levels which are, in fact, not political. Is it possible Mr. Hughes’ constant discussion of this issue is an ongoing attempt to justify his ill-advised decision when area director to approve and promote building of a composting facility so close to 500 homes? We need to do
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he more I watch the Visitor centre project unfold the more convoluted and costly it becomes. In November, 2009, I attended the economic development committee meeting at North Cowichan where the visitor centre was proposed by then-Duncan Chamber of Commerce president Mark Moore with a budget of $1.5 million —which I felt was high for such a simple project on publicly owned land. Visitor centres are information stops, not palaces. Four houses can be built for $1.5 million. The location is too tight for parking, has poor Peter W. Rusland/¿ le access in and out, is tight for buses, ¿fth-wheels and One of today’s writers says shifting taxes from the mill is not a bad thing, so long as it is not just the residential trailers, and is not a good gateway site. When I read the budget was up to $2.5 million red homeowner who has to pay. Àags went up. Why is an out-of-province architectural ¿rm everything we can to protect our water supply. and underpaid staff. Heaven forbid dentists designing the building? We have local designers The uq ality of life near the Fisher Road Recyever feel overworked and underpaid. capable and available. cling facility has been negatively impacted for Taxpayers can organize their own schools What is being built and what will it be used for — six long years now. The CVRD’s main issue that meet government standards, and hire visitors, the chamber, or both? should be protecting its citizen’s rights and teachers happy to work for the money people Who pays the operational cost once/if it is built? uq ality of life. It should not be swayed by any are happy to pay. After all, parents can choose Cowichan Valley taxpayers do not see extra monother reason. Keep the politics out of it. to teach the 3 Rs at home; they can also include ey available to throw at an expensive tourist booster Henry Van Der Meulen neighbouring children to eliminate the probwhile millions are already being spent regionally on Cobble Hill lems of ferrying children to school. Taxpayers, parks, trails, nature centres and feel-good projects. of course, must be relieved of that portion of This is more government spending at a time when school taxes. Teachers should just ask the public The people raising money to provide schools spending should be reigned in. Government jobs are growing along with local government becoming for African children could just as well raise how much they want to pay developers in direct competition with the private money to pay the shortfall between the teachDear editor sector paying the bills. ers’ demands and the government’s funding, The teachers’ strike was against the taxpayThe Islands Coastal Economic Trust, which unless the education of African children is ers and the students, not the government. It is is paying the bulk of the project, is $50-million more important than our own children. the taxpayers who must pay for the teachers’ organization paid for by the B.C. taxpayer. It is not Children learn by example. Teachers are demands, not the government It is the students free money. It was created in February 2006 to help showing that force is a respectable way to get whose schooling is interrupted and comprocreate jobs to replace lost resource-based jobs for what they want. It is called bullying. Teachers mised, not the government. The government is B.C. workers, not costly municipal projects. are showing they will get what they want by merely the middleman. The draft 2012 North Cowichan budget shows threatening, by whining, and by holding out It is OK for teachers to demand more for until they are blue in the face. It works for two- $440,000 plus $150,000 for Somenos storm and less. Everybody does. That is our right in a free sewer work at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre to year-old brats. economy. It is just as right for the taxpayers accommodate the info centre being squeezed in the Of course children need the best education to demand more for less. The difference is parking lot resolved when willingness to work ¿nds agree- that can be provided. Special needs children I was told the building contractor was already need all the help they can get — no uq estion. m ment with willingness to pay. Except who will pay for it all? And how much? picked. I was asked by a local contractor last year, The government is wasting words by telling why they didn’t get to bid. Tom Pawels uus the teachers’ demands will cost $2 billion. oT save money, why not consider an addition Duncan B Billions mean nothing to taxpayers. The gov-
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Visitors at Crofton open house welcome program Alexander, “because all this good organic stuff is getting mixed into our garbage right now.” Popular kitchen organics recycling systems started in Ladysmith in 2006, and in Duncan a year ago. Crofton’s Shelley Bailey said she and her family have waited
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Kitchen waste is made, without methane emissions, into what Richardson called saleable, gradeA, Alpine Soil. “This (program) is great,” said recycling booster Margaret
for kitchen organics recycling for years, and believed Kitchen Pitchin is tax money well spent. “We pay for what’s shipped out (to Washington) and we want to help the environment,” she said, disgusted at backwoods dumping. “It’s a certain mentality,”
More info North Cowichan’s Kitchen Pitch-in info-session schedule is as follows: April 11: 3 to 7 p.m., North Cowichan municipal hall, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway April 18: 3 to 7 p.m., Maple Bay Fire Hall, 1230 Maple Bay Rd. April 25: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mesachie Room, Island Savings community centre, Duncan For more, call 250-746-3201
Richardson said of those trash delinquents. Saltair, and regional areas south of the Cowichan River aren’t involved in Kitchen Pitch-in — yet. “But call your politicians because they’re the ones who can add your area,” said Richardson.
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Classmates and more stage beneÄt for Amelie Helping the McLeans: Choirs and bands help family through leukemia battle Ann Andersen
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wo Cowichan bands are combining their talents in a concert to help valley leukemia battler Amelie McLean. On Thursday, the QMS Chamber Orchestra and Cowichan Valley Concert Band will perform a variety of music ranging from classic band repertoire to new music, says QMS
music director Sandra Hall. The 43 students in the QMS band will showcase popular classics like Bohemian Rhapsody and Just Haven’t Met You Yet! Among the 34-member choir’s scheduled numbers are classic offerings to more modern songs like 1965’s California Dreamin’, 1964’s Doo Wah Diddy Diddy and Lord of the Rings’ soundtrack melody May It Be. Ron McFarlane will conduct the 27-year-old Cowichan Valley Concert Band as it performs music with the QMS band. Alone, the 20-member group will perform the Concert Suite from Cirque Du Soleil and the Pennywhistle Jig.
Amelie McLean A portions of the concert’s proceeds will go the McLean family. There’ll be by donation desserts and coffee/tea served throughout the event, Hall says. Grade 2 QMS student McLean suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukemia and must endure
at least two more years of daily chemo and physiotherapy, says McLean family friend Nathalie Pease. Her mother has given up work to care for her and take her for treatment and tests. “Costs of gasoline, meals and ferry as well as medications not covered by provincial or extended medical bene¿ts soon mount up,” adds Pease.
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On a ramble through the Day property to Mount Tzhouhalem 25 members and friends of Cowichan Field Naturalists Club secured specimens of 23 species of flowering plants including Easter lilies, shooting stars, silver-backed fern and cancer root.
1933: health Mrs. C. Moss, founder and president of Cowichan Health Centre from 1920 to 1931 again assumed leadership at the centre’s AGM. Mrs. G. A. Tisdall was elected vice-president and thanked for her presidency during the absence of Mrs. Moss.
1933: Åowers An unusually late spring affecting the growth of tulips cut down on the number of entries in the King’s Daughters’ 27th-annual spring flower show. More than 100 people attended the display held in the Agricultural Hall.
Mayo mill to reopen after devastating Äre Dateline 1933: Paldi operation bounces back Ann Andersen
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nce a week, I read to a group of residents at a local residential care home — poems, short stories, magazine articles and so on. For the past few months, I’ve been reading excerpts from local history books including My Early Memories by Doris McEwan and Paldi Remembered by Joan Mayo. Both are fascinating journeys back to the valley’s earlier days. The Mayo mill built in 1918 at Mayo’s Siding — later Paldi — had its share of setbacks including some devastating ¿res and a 2 1/2-year shutdown caused by the Depression of the early 30s. Jobs were hard to ¿nd anywhere. During that time one job remained at the mill — that of watchman — and several single East Indian (sic) men agreed to share both it and the food they could buy with the income. In April 1933 the Leader reported the mill would start up with a trial run and would be operating by May. There was enough work for the following few months to keep 250 men working full-time, con¿rmed the Leader. Another ¿re halted production in December the following year, and again, the mill was rebuilt.
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Shane Watt’s Driftwork will be on display at Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre until April 29.
Stone cold artist wooden about new muse Driftwork: Watt art on display at Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Ann Andersen
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hen you visit the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre this month you’ll ¿nd a display by Cowichan stonemason Shane Watt. But you won’t ¿nd stone. During the past few years, Watt has recently turned to wood where he uses his detailed tight-jointed stone work style to create the driftwood mosaics he calls Driftwork. He’ll have nine framed pieces in the display that opens April 7 and runs all month. The driftwood mosaics range in size from one square foot to his largest — a four-foot by three-foot creation. “I’ve collected driftwood from several beaches over a period of years,” he says. He’s never timed how long it takes to complete each piece. “I think I’d be sad if I knew that,” he jokes. “It’s hours and hours.” Watt says his inspiration came originally
from the lineal design that’s his forte in the stonework he creates for his business Vancouver Island Masonry. His company’s specialty is building and designing custom stone wine cellars and stone feature walls. “At ¿rst, I’d use a piece of driftwood as the key that would determine the pattern, but now I’ve branched out to more wavy and creative designs,” he explains. Everything is natural, except for the glue, he adds. A previous display was a shared event in the Cowichan Theatre lobby. There’ll be month long displays through the summer at the Cowichan Bay centre, says executive director Suzan Lagrove. Your ticket What: Shane Watt Art Work Display Where: Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Cowichan Bay When: Opening reception 1 pm April 7. Display open until April 29 Wed. to Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets: free, donation box.
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The cast of Grease was the word at the Cowichan Theatre last weekend during Shawnigan Lake School’s lavish production of the hit musical. More photos at cowichannewsleader.com.
It ain’t easy being Grease-y Review: Shawnigan Lake performers come together on night two of Grease
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itters present on opening night weren’t in attendance for the second performance of Grease. Instead, the Shawnigan Lake School cast was able to shake-rattleand roll its way through the performance. The star turn of the night came in the form of Bongani Msubo. His ability to slip into his roles as both Sonny and Teen Angel electri¿ed the audience. During Act 2, Msubo nailed the song and dance Beauty School Dropout, nearly achieving a standing ovation. Another performance that greatly impressed the audience early on was Greased Lightin’ featuring Kenickie (Ngabo Bucyana-Nabea). The T-Birds and the boys had the audience in anticipation for the rest of the play. It was during walloping dance scenes such as Born to Hand Jive that the audience was witness to the stupendous effort the entire production team put forth to make the cast and set look great despite very minor choreographic
slip-ups. Cody Milne, who played Vince Fontaine, proved the movie line “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s what you do with your dancin’ shoes,.” Alex Swainson (Danny) pulled off a profound performance as the axis for this extravagant dance scene, perfectly portraying Danny as the stunningly cool alpha-male. Julie Ann Patton’s vocal projection carried through the theatre and is de¿nitely a performer to remember, especially in Hopelessly Devoted to You, a clear and morose ode to unrequited teenage love. If there were any mistakes in Patton’s solo performances, the audience certainly didn’t notice. The female support had some strong cast members who stole the spotlight on occasion, despite being slightly muddled at times. Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes played Rizzo. Her solo, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, near the end of the night pulled in a booming reaction from the audience. Undeterred by a mediocre performance on opening night, the cast and crew played to their strengths; keeping the audience compelled and anticipating every scene. In the face of certain Àaws, the cast kept heads up, achieving an end product detailing a riveted audience and, hopefully, a proud choreographer and two directors.
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Small Town Villains plot to take over coffee house
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Music for youth, by youth continues Saturday in Duncan. The acoustic pop/rock sounds of the Small Town Villains (left) headline the monthly Cowichan Folk Guild Youth Jammers Coffeehouse at Island Oak High School.
The evening features an open mike led by MC Bill Levity, where youth are invited to try their performance legs in front of an appreciative and friendly audience. “Audience of all ages welcome,” Levity said. “Come out and support talented youth, and enjoy some great
entertainment.” To perform, just show up and sign in at the door at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 7 p.m. Entry is $5 for the audience, free for performers. For more information, call 250-7325907.
Cow High students embark on a Titanic undertaking A Night To Remember: Interactive dinner theatre event provides an inside look at the night it all went down Ann Andersen
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t’s April 14, 1912. Imagine you’re dining on a huge ocean liner navigating across the Atlantic on its maiden voyage to New York City. And you’ve no idea what’s going to happen two hours from now. Hit an iceberg? Sink? Never! That’s the premise behind Cowichan Secondary School’s interactive performance of Titanic next week, saluting the 100th anniversary of the sinking of what many hailed as an unsinkable ship of the White Star Line. And the school’s performing arts teacher Mike Moroz has been planning the event for months. “Like many people, I’ve always been interested in the story of the Titanic, the tragedy of it all,” he says. And tragedy it was. A total of 2,224 passengers and crew were on board a century ago when the ship was buckled by a cliff of ice at 11:30 p.m. It sank at 2:30 a.m. on April 15. Only 710 people survived. So, on the anniversary of that night, Moroz, 17 Cow High acting class students, a dozen others playing additional roles, a ¿ve-piece orchestra, catering crew and waiters and a shipload of paying passengers are combining to relive the last few hours before the tragedy. “We chose Duncan elementary’s old gym as the venue. When you go down to that dim basement, you really feel you could be going below on a doomed ship.” The authentic-looking boarding pass you purchase as a ticket — ¿rst, second or steerage class — will determine where you sit and what you eat. “Dinner will be a meal from the actual menu for that night,” Moroz explains. During mocktails and dinner, “real” passengers will have conversations with “audience” passengers. Like ¿rst class passenger Ida Strauss, for instance. “We’re travelling ¿rst class,” says Grade 11 student Robyn Fortunat, who plays the wife of Macy’s co-owner Isador Strauss. “Our son’s been in a bad accident, and we’re returning to New York from Germany.” Fortunat says she enjoys playing an older woman.
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Roderick Harris is Captain E.J. Smith and Karmin Mutter is Emily Ryerson in the Cowichan Secondary School production of Titanic, April 14 in the bowels of Duncan Elementary School. “We’re both kind of sensible,” she says. “It’s de¿nitely different — a challenge,” says Rachel Farrell, a Grade 9 student who plays ¿rst-class traveller Helen Bishop en route to her summer home in New York. “Helen has attitude, and I do too,” she joked. Among others you can expect to meet are Captain E. J. Smith and the “unsinkable” Molly Brown. “The conversation will go as it goes. It’s impossible to script,” adds Moroz. “You could be having dinner with anybody. It’s very fun.” This sort of project is incredibly challenging for the actors, who need to do a ton of research to be ready, he explains. “They’re playing real people, whom many of the other ‘passengers’ will have heard of and
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know something about.” “Making conversation not about them, but as them, can be terrifying.” Just like on the Titanic, an orchestra — this one from Victoria — will provide background music. “I expect they know Nearer My God to Thee really well,” says Moroz of the hymn the ship’s band members played as the icy water rose around them. The performance piece of the evening will begin after dinner. It’s a script Moroz wrote for an aunt who was teaching in Nanaimo. “She did an entire unit around Titanic.” In the play, the actor passengers talk about who they are, why they’re on board and...Moroz is quiet on how the evening will ¿nish. “My acting students had such fun with the
interactive nature of it, that every now and then I pull it out and perform it again. “The 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking seemed like a perfect opportunity to revive it. “There’ll never be another 100th anniversary.” Your ticket What: Titanic, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic When: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 14 Where: Duncan Elementary School old gym, Nagle Street, Duncan Tickets: No tickets at the door as the event is catered. First class $40; second class $30; third (steerage) class $20; from CSS front of¿ce or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/225974.
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ing serving of earthy Canadiana: prairie gospel, blue collar stomp-alongs, poignant ballads, with Nathan Tinkham, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246.
Saturday Songwriters Open Mike: with host band Skellig, 7 p.m. at Willow Street Cafe, Chemainus. Come early to get on the play list.
Mill Bay Centre Easter Egg Hunt: Rotary Pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. outside Bru Go’s coffee shop, egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. Bring your own basket. Sponsored by South Cowichan Rotary and the MIll Bay Merchants Association. Female Hockey Day: a great opportunity for girls to try the sport for the ďŹ rst time. Coaches will be on hand to teach the fundamental skills and create a fun atmosphere. Age 5–10 start at 10 a.m. 11-15 at 11:30 a.m. Helmet, stick, skates and gloves are required. Anyone who requires equipment can contact Kristen Arnold: kristenarnold@ telus.net. Registration is free. Call 250-748-7529 to register.
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GOLDSMITH, Vesta Aileen (nee Tory) (1930-2012) With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Vesta Aileen Goldsmith on April 2 2012 surrounded by her children & close friends. She has gone to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Wainwright, Alberta on March 24,1930 as the eldest daughter of Sterling & Vesta Tory. Aileen was predeceased by her husband James Anthony Goldsmith in 2000, her Grandson Willy Hickey in 2003 & brother George Tory in 2011. She is lovingly remembered by her 4 children, Peter Tory, Tony Goldsmith, Gena (Bill) Hickey, Patricia (Andrew) Saxer, her 6 Grandchildren, Jolene, Janice (Ryan), Clint (Arielle), Ashley(Kazz), Amber (Devin), Wesley, and her 4 Great Grandchildren, Jasmine, Nickalus, Maya, & Graidy. A memorial service will be held at the Cowichan Lake Baptist Church (8259 Beaver Rd. Lake Cowichan) on Friday April 6th at 2pm. In lieu of owers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 TOMKINSON, Karen Audrey Oct, 12 1949 – Mar, 29 2012 It is with heartfelt sadness, that the family announces the passing of Karen on March 29th, 2012, at the age of 62 years, at home with family by her side. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Daniel Hill, she is survived by spouse, Steve Williams; son, Mike Tomkinson; daughter, Joanne Tomkinson (Andy); grandchildren, Mike and Desiree Tomkinson; step grandchildren, Tyler and Brandie Abbott; Brandon and Cathryn Golob. She is also survived by her sisters Kathy, Joan, Linda and brother Dave; and nieces and nephews. Karen was born in Vernon and raised in Kamloops, B.C. Karen moved to the Cowichan Lake area in 1977 with her two children. Karen worked at the Elks Club in Lake Cowichan as a bartender and ended her career 20+ years later as bar manager. Karen had a generous heart. If someone needed a shoulder to lean on, Karen was there. Her kind spirit could bring the best out in people. Her contagious smile will be missed by us all. Karen’s favorite pastimes were, making Flower Baskets in the spring, mushroom picking in the Fall and watching the Canucks score. Special thanks to Gail Lowery for her loving support in a time of need. To respect Karen’s wishes there will be no service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 100-394 Duncan St, Duncan B.C. V9L 3W4, will be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 HILL: Ron Oct. 22, 1936 – Mar. 30, 2012 After a brief battle with cancer that he fought hard until the end. Dad left us with Sheryl and Brett by his side, to be with his beloved Ruth. He leaves to mourn his loss, daughter Sheryl, son in-law Brett Chester, granddaughters, his (special girls) Jennifer & Heather Chester. Also his son Daniel & grandson Ryan. Brother Ken & wife Lil of Trail, sister in-law, Joan Jochim & husband Kas of Quesnel and many extended family & friends, his dog Tess & cat Boots. Dad joined the Duncan Fire Department in March 1967, made Lt. in March 1972 and Captain in 1974. He served on many committees and was active in all aspects of FireďŹ ghting. During this time he and mom made many life long friends. Together they enjoyed many social events with the “Fire Hall Gangâ€?. He retired in May 1979. Dad loved to hunt and ďŹ sh and made many trips up North with his hunting buddies. But most of all he loved and cherished his family. One of his greatest joys was the births of his grandchildren. The Family would like to thank, Dr. Glenn Robinson and the Nurses of the 2nd Floor, for the kindness and compassion they showed dad. Also the Hospice volunteers for sitting with dad. Those wishing to can make a donation in Dad’s name to Cowichan Valley Hospice, 3122 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1G2. A tea will be held as a later date in May. Online condolences may be made at hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001
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Glenn & Leslie Woodman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Natalie Woodman to Darin Ingham, son of Ted & Darlene Ingham.
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COWICHAN STATION AREA ASSOC. AGM April 24, 2011 @ 7:00 pm @ The HUB at Cowichan Station. Agenda: Election of directors for next term, committee and HUB updates, guest speaker from CVRD Planning. Contact Madelaine at (250) 746-7804
Contact David at 250-744-1807 or dnlock@shaw.ca
INFORMATION SOUTH ISLAND Musical Theatre Society A.G.M., April. 21st, 6PM at Vimy Hall, 3968 Gibbins Road.
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NEW LIFE CHURCH is hosting it’s 4th Annual Nearly New Fashion Show Fundraiser on Sat. May 12 (Mother’s Day wknd) and are seeking donations of quality used clothing. Drop off at the church or call 250-709-9077 for p/u. Donate by May 1 & get a FREE admission ticket.
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ENDEAN, Edythe Lynn (Byce) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and aunt. Mom passed away peacefully on March 26/2012 in Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria B.C. Predeceased by her parents, her 2nd husband Tom and very good friend George. Survived by her 4 children Louise, Maria, Laszlo and John and their spouses, her 2 close friends Lil and Dennis, her sisters Patricia, Lorraine (Joe) and brother Ken (Mindy) and their families, her grandchildren, Wes, Jason, Jocelyne, Curtis, Tanner, Nacheala and great grandson Richard as well as many other friends and relatives. Mom was born December 26th/1942 in Victoria B.C.to RCMP Constable Patrick and Dorothy Byce and after a short time there they moved up to Fairbridge, then on to Duncan. Mom and dad met in Duncan and were married in 1966 and soon moved to Youbou then on to Lake Cowichan where they raised us 4 kids. Despite living in a few other places mom always called the Cowichan Valley home. Mom will always be remembered for her funny sense of humor and her stubborn ways. A celebration of life and a family gathering will be announced at a later date. In lieu of owers or gifts, donations can be made at the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favorite charity. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pam
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Friday, April 6, 2012 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TENDERS
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The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca
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Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE
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FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, April 28th & May 26th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
IS THIS YOU? V.I.T.A.L. Society is
WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Whippletree Auction April 22, 2012, 11am #5 4725 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BC. One container load of household furniture including beds and sofas some presumably from the Whistlestop Bed and Breakfast in Shawnigan Lake will be sold at auction for debts and charges incurred by Kevin Bromley formerly of 2240 Renfrew Frontage Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND - Ford key (possibly with a chip) & remote in Westholme near Westhill Rd. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields. LOST: BLACK ladies wallet with blue and purple dragonflies, in the Pizza Hut parking lot on the evening of March 19, 2012. Would like back my two memory cards (important events captured), full of pictures. Please return, no questions asked. Call Amy (250)710-5854 or return to RCMP. Thank you.
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is looking for a Lead Shipper/Receiver. Under direct supervision of the Homes Supervisor, they will be responsible for receiving of building materials, tracking and filing of all physical receiving documentation, arranging of shipping and effective expediting of project packaged goods. To apply or for more information email: lorne.winship@ pacificbuilding systems.com http://pacifichomes.net http://pacifictruss.net/ No phone calls please! EXPERIENCED COOKS required at the Bay Pub in beautiful Cowichan Bay. Competitive wage and benefits available. Bring resume to Sham @ 1695 Cowichan Bay Road.
HELP WANTED SPORTS TRADERS Permanent Part-time Sales Has an immediate opening for a Permanent Part-Time Sales Associate for 15 - 25 hours per week, including weekends. We are looking for a Team Player who is flexible, energetic, enthusiastic, and likes people. Week-day availability 10:00 am to 6:00 pm essential. Consideration will be given to applicants with previous retail experience. We offer competitive wages and a fast paced, fun environment. Apply in person with resume to Roy Mosure, 354 Trunk Road. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Applications accepted until April 7th.
Let’s get personal… the right person is out there somewhere! let us help you find them... We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our file numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate
Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471 PERSONALS
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1960’s Man now retired, seeks active, educated female companion with country roots for dating & musical adventures. Family man, will travel. Reply to File A970, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4
Recognize Habits and Patterns • Grief/Loss • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Confidence For Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley
Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certified Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan
746-1969 www.barbaraadelborg.ca
HELP WANTED
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
VOLUNTEERS
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AUTISM PROGRAM MANAGER For well-established intervention program serving children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Permanent fulltime position with an accredited non-profit organization. Responsibilities include program development and planning, hiring, training, scheduling and supervision. Requires a comprehensive understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ABA, Social Thinking, familycentred and multi-disciplinary service and individual planning. Start date May 22, 2012. FMI about the CVCDA go to www.cvcda.ca For a full job description or to submit a resume contact Michelle Erikson, Human Resources Manager, 237 3rd St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1, michelle@cvcda.ca. Closing date April 13, 2012.
Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca
Pacific Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality hearth products, located in Duncan, B.C., seeks a proficient Solidworks Draftsperson. The ideal candidate would have a skill level at the intermediate to advanced level. Sheet metal experience would be a decided asset. A background in the hearth industry would be a plus. Please forward your resume in confidence to Chuck Richardson at chuck@pacificenergy.net TWO positions Available, 3.5 days each per week in Mill Bay. Live-in caregiver for senior lady with dementia, limited vision and cherished cat. You must be a light sleeper, have a car, like going for walks and be able to cook. You must be a non-smoker, non-drinker, have the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job. Reply with resume, references and salary expectation to File # A974, c/o News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4
VOLUNTEERS
TRADES, TECHNICAL SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon Forest Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or fax 250-283-2115. Email: pendragonfp@xplornet.com
WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION/TUTORING 1-ON-1 PHOTO Education tailored to your creative direction, studio or location, digital or film. One FREE coffee consult followed by six-3 hour sessions, $25 per hr. Call 250-510-1226 For more info email
Ph: (250)597-4650
ISLANDS FOLK FESTIVAL is seeking coordinators for its summer music festival, held July 20-22 at Providence Farm. If you would like to volunteer at this wonderful community event, AND have skills in any of the following areas: finance, cash handling, commercial food services, shuttle bus coordination, office administration, customer service, or organization in general, call (250) 748-3975 or email: info@folkfest.bc.ca.
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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT PT/FT SUPPORT POSITION THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This is a permanent fulltime position located in Port McNeill. The position requires organization, accuracy and multitasking. Must be friendly, energetic and proficient with switchboards/computers. Full benefit package. Fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: office@lemare.ca.
Caring for physically challenged woman in Duncan. Applicant must be experienced with and capable of physically supporting transfers, rehab exercise, household assistance.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of Harvey John August Elbe aka Harvey J.A. Elbe and Harvey Elbe, deceased, formerly of 6045 Chippewa Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 5P5 Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Harvey John August Elbe aka Harvey J.A. Elbe and Harvey Elbe, deceased, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Dean Harvey Tyson Elbe c/o Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, at Suite 500 - North Tower, 5811 Cooney Rd., Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1, on or before May 8, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 19th day of March, 2012. J. Karen Dylla Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP Solicitor for the Executor
looking for a Home Share provider for an amazing, young, energetic, fun loving semi-independent male. This young man would like to live with an energetic couple or single male, with no children in the home. He is very active in his community and would like someone who can support and share in his interest. You would need to reside in Duncan so he has close access to his education and employment program and his many friends and acquaintances. If this is you, call Janet @ 250-748-5899.
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The Satellite Bar & Grille is seeking
Kitchen Line Cooks, Apprentices & Dish Machine Operators Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks! Contact: Executive Chef Paul Haddon 250-743-5100 (24) or phaddon@golfbc.com
Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP
Bounce Back Reclaim Your Health Community Coach 21 hrs/wk, $19.72/hr, plus bene¿ts The position entails telephone-based coaching to assist patients with mild to moderate anxiety/ depression to develop skills by completing a structured self-help program based on cognitive behavioral therapy. This position is based in Duncan. For quali¿cation requirements & further details, visit our website: www.cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca Fax resumes by April 18 to 250-748-2606 or email lucy.morton@cmha.bc.ca No phone calls please.
PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: CHEMAINUS 455850 – View St (56 papers) 455860 – 3256-3344 Cook, 10028-10042 Victoria (37 papers) 455902 – Cochrane, Maxwell, Robertson, Victoria (38 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (31 papers) COWICHAN BAY 253502 – Botwood, 1659-1846 Cowichan Bay Rd, Wessex (71 papers) 253400 – Pritchard Rd., Wilmot Rd. (50 papers) CROFTON 503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, Osborne Bay Rd, Peterson (39 papers)
*all paper counts are approximates
CALL LARA NOW 250-746-4471 Extension 224
QUICK INTERVENTION FAMILY SAFETY TEAM INTAKE/ASSESSMENT SOCIAL WORKER Serving nine Coast Salish Nations, Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services Society is a delegated agency under the Child, Family & Community Services Act. Our main office located on Snuneymuxw First Nation lands (Nanaimo). We invite you to apply for this new intake/ assessment position that will contribute significantly to the implementation of Kw’umut Lelum’s newest model of strength-based holistic child welfare practice. Please apply by April 20, 2012 by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:
cdixon@kwumut.org or Fax:: 250-591-0935 If you have any questions or require further information please call Chantel Dixon at
250-591-0933.
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GARAGE SALES * Great bargains
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Devilbis 220V compressor, Makita folding table saw, 40” Sony & 32” Toshiba w/DVD flatscreens, brand new 2” water pump, PS3 systems, Peavey PA monitors & powered board, Samsung 3D Bluray player. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
WE BUY HOUSES
1 Bdrm TOP FLOOR Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm now $675 2 bdrm, May 1 $755 Rent includes Heat & Hot Water. (250) 748-1304.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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GARAGE SALES
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CHEMAINUS. MOVING! Sat April 7, 9-2, watch for signs @ foot of Cook St. Tools, RV supplies, kitchen & home misc
Call: 1-250-616-9053
(Cowichan Bay) Multi-Family Indoor yard sale at The Blue Nose Marina all Easter weekend, Fri-Mon, 9am-3pm. Lot’s of household items, lighting, electronics, toys, etc.
HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES MAYTAG WASHER & Dryer, Heavy Duty, white, exc cond, 2006, $375 set. 250-746-3661
COWICHAN STATION: Garage/moving sale, everyday in April, 9-3pm. Yard & hand tools, automotive stuff, furniture, bikes, lawn furniture, artwork, lots of free stuff. Watch for signs, downtown Cowichan Station at the bridge. 2484 Koksilah Rd. (250) 746-4746 DUNCAN- 1121 BAZETT Rd, Saturday, April 7, 10am-2pm. DUNCAN, Sat April 14, 8-2, St. John’s Church @ First & Jubilee. Somenos Rural Traditional School Grade 6 Fundraiser. Coffee will be on! Refreshments available.
Giant Garage Sale for the MS Walk Run Team Medichair
Sat, Apr. 7th, 8am-2pm Rain or Shine 2277 Quamichan Park Rd off Jaynes, Duncan. Plants, Furniture & Collectibles Clothing, household goods, toys, books, Muffins, cupcakes and coffee by donation. After 1pm all clothing Free.
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). $750/MO. UTILITIES not included, large 2 bedroom condo for rent. In suite laundry and dishwasher. In quiet building. NS/ NP. Call Leanne 250732-7605 or email leanne_gorle@yahoo.ca
MAPLE BAY: Estate Sale 6045 Chippewa Road (in the Properties). Wood shelving units, almost new king bed, drafting table, darkroom equip. framing supplies, antique cameras, furniture, beautiful antiques, tools, lawnmower, leaf blower & more. Sat. Apr 7th, 10 am. SIMPLE BAY new 2nd location is now open, 134 Second St. DVD’s $3, newer & vintage clothing, electronics & more!
JEWELS, FURS
1 & 2 Bdrm Renovated Apartments
BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE TANNING MINUTES. 175 mins, $125. I’ve moved to Nanaimo. 1(250)760-0727.
Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY MISCELLANEOUS WANTED CASH PAID for items from the 1920s to 1950s. Prints; unusual magazines; military souvenirs; Indian crafts; costume jewellery; lamps and more. 743-8343.
WANTED: Lkfront home on Lk. Cowichan. Flat lot, beach, 3+ bd. No realtors. Pls call 250-661-7738
Royal Alexander Apts 2575 Alexander St., Duncan
(250)746-6442
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CROFTON, BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, grnd level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, patio, $650 + utils. Avail now. (250)416-0053 aft 6pm.
DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, 1350sqft, 3 yrs old, stand alone apt, 2nd floor above retail store (closed at 5pm and weekends). Walking distance to town, 5 appl’s, NS/NP. $1000/mo + util’s. Also has 1100sqft attached room (would be excellent for home based business) will finish to suite $800+ utils. Call (250)701-3276. CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869.
Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY
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EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.
DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.
QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.
COMPUTER SERVICES
CARPENTRY
FENCING
ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
ELECTRICAL
COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HAULING AND SALVAGE
“A Yard or Two Delivery Service” Will Ha Anythinul g
JUNK AND RUBBISH REMOVAL • Top Soil • Sea Soil • Compost • Manure • Bark Mulch • Gravel • Sand
Call Dave (250) 246-0333
AFFORDABLE & QUALITY Guaranteed, Pruning, lawn care maintenance, Spring cleanup design & installation. Organic Gardening. Ph. Nazim (250)929-4000 Book your lawn maintenance now!. Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com EXPERIENCED GARDENER Full service. Call Raymond 250-324-3202 rbruvold@shaw.ca
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TREE SERVICES
P.M.
TREE SERVICES
MOBILE MILLING LTD.
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250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LANDSCAPING
PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.
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HANDYPERSONS
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See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646 www.westcoastfountains.ca
250 924 5436
ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
sucasadev@shaw.ca
Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca
(250) 701-8319
HAULING AND SALVAGE
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Furniture - Appliances - Junk Brush - Yard Waste - Rubbish Construction - Demo Debris Estates - Tenancy Left Overs Small Moving Jobs Welcome
(250) 510-4745
Yard & Garden Services Lawn maintenance. Pruning & Trimming. Patio, Deck & Gutter cleaning. • General clean up.
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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
PAINTING PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248. WANT YOUR Paint job to last? We believe in proper preparation & quality products. Ian (250)709-1747, 25 yrs exp.
PLUMBING * Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883
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RENTALS
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TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, LOWER
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1 BDRM GROUND FLOOR SUITE. All util. incl., FREE WiFi & HDTV. On quiet cul-de-sac. Walk to Village. Private Deck. Sunny Garden View. No smoking, parties or pets. $675/mo. Avail. May 1st. 250-743-6754
DUNCAN- NEWER, quiet 2 bdrm townhome, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, near track & pool. Available May 1. $1100+ utils. Call (250)715-0997.
2000 KUSTOM KOACH 26’ 5th Wheel Ready to roll, in great shape. Has slide room, big awning, oak cabinets, tons of storage, big fridge & stove, ducted heat & A/C. High quality unit with rubber roof & fiberglass body. $11,995 OBO, 250 466 4156 Bill
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1 Bedroom, $650.00 2 Bedroom, $825.00 ------------------------------New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site
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LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, large yard, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, laundry. $560. Call (250)210-0756. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.
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Beautiful, new 1 bdrm, WD, stainless fridge, stove, micro & DW. $795/m incl. heat, hydro, internet, sep. entrance. 10 min walk to CDH. (250)748-0231 CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS- 1 bdrm grd level corner apt, laundry on site, walking distance to town. $625 inclds heat & HW. Avail Apr 15 or May 1. Call (250)710-4648. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new flooring, new paint & some new fixtures. $625. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.
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FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes & fishing. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas (250)710-7515 250-748-3412
SUNNY, 1400 sq.ft. 2 bdrm apt. with private garden, in downtown Cobble Hill. Separate hydro, N/S. $975./mo. Call (250)743-1450.
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DUNCAN- 2 BDRM, 2 bath grd flr apt, 5 appls, open kitchen living, clean, tidy. NS/NP. Avail now. $775. Call (250)709-2512.
DUNCAN- (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.
DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, stove natural gas. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850+ heat & cable. Call Gerry (250)746-4144, (250)715-6218
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DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, clean, gas F/P, ground level, small pet ok, quiet building, insuite W/D. N/S. $795+ util’s, avail now. 250-746-5669. DUNCAN, Reno’d apts. 1 bdrm apt avail May 1st. $595 and 1 bdrm apt avail June 1st, $595. N/S. (250)746-1000 Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.
AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622
COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin. Call (250) 743-4392. DUNCAN, COZY, self contained private, sleeper suite. Laundry avail, utils incl’d, N/S, N/P, $395 mo. 250-597-3756. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.
2 BDRM, 4 appl, NS, pet negotiable, Somenos & Hwy 18, Avail now, $650 + utilities. 250-507-5577 3 BDRM duplex, clean, bright, tile & wood floors, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, $875/mo. Lv message 250-701-0008. Chemainus, 2 bdrm in 4-plex. Completely updated! 6 appl., ground floor. Adult oriented, NS/NP. Avail now/close to amenities $900 (250)324-4455 CROFTON, oceanview, deck, 2 bdrm upper, 4 appl’s, N/S, N/P. $990/mo. + 1/2 util’s. April 1st. (250)800-0214 DUNCAN 3-BDRM duplex. Newly reno’d. Covered garage, deck, large yard. N/P. Refs req’d. Avail immed. $1100./mo. (250)732-2739. DUNCAN, 3 bed suite, incl’s F/S,W/D. Ref’s & credit check required. $795/mo + util’s. (250)748-7808, leave msg. LAKE COWICHAN reno’d 2 bdrm, S/S duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting, N/S, N/P, $650 + util’s. 250-749-4061
FARMS CHEMAINUS - HOBBY FARM 1 - 3 acres with beautiful 3000sqft barn. Includes new 1 bdrm. suite. N/S. $1500 negotiable (caretaker ?). Available August 1st. 250-715-5545
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm suite, ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $730 mo + utils. 250-597-0617 SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 + util’s. Avail May 1. (250)246-2296.
HOMES FOR RENT 1 and Half acres fully fence, large home with 4 bedrooms ,5 min from Duncan also features separate 240 wired shop and garage please call 250732-6939 pet friendly w/deposit avail immediately. 2 BDRM bungalow, 10 min’s north of Duncan, $875/mo. Utilities’s not incl.. Available May 1st. (250)732-1965 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath family home (2400sq’), 5 appliances, wood stove. 10+ acres w/barn. Private setting close to Cowichan Commons. Pets welcome references required $1600.00 mo. 250-748-9622 AVAIL May 1, 2 bed 1 bath home in Chemainus, smaller house with large yard in quiet neighbourhood. Fireplace, fridge,
stove, hook up for washer & dryer. Pets negotiable. $850/mo.
Call 250-537-1965 COBBLE HILL, quiet country living, upgraded 3 bdrms, 5 appls, N/S, pets neg, $1600./ mo., hydro incl’d. Avail immed. Call 250-743-3863. COUNTRY CHARM (Cobble Hill)- 3 bdrms, 2 bath. $1350+utils. N/S, pets? (250)598-0624 (250)701-8776. DUNCAN 1 BDRM home, large yard. $800. Close to the new mall. (250)732-1042. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, close to all facilities. F/S, W/D, Avail now.. Ref’s. $1100. 748-9909 DUNCAN, 4 bdrm house on acreage, very private, close to school & shopping, F/S, W/D, woodstove, avail May. 1/12, $1275 mo. Call 250-510-9442 or 250-748-2719. DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, No dogs, cat ok. Internet & cable incl. April 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679 DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $850 mo. Signing bonus. Call (250)246-8318 DUNCAN- NEAR McAdam Park, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls, propane F/P, garage, sun porch, large back yard, garden. $1400+ utils. Available May 1. Call (250)715-0997. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $950 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LIKE NEW 2-bdrm rancher. 5 appliances, wood stove, large yard. By McAdam Park. No partiers, N/S, N/P. $1200./mo. Call Michelle (250)743-8043.
Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (West) lrg 3 Bdrm home, 1 bath, carport, garden, swim access, laundry, small pet? $1400+ utils, May 1. 250-514-7226. WHARNCLIFFE RD Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, five unit complex. FS/WD, small garden. 1 yr lease $1200 + some util. Call 250-701-7217, Avail now.
OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING THE GATEHOUSE Adult Care (Ltd.) Licensed Facility. Come join our Family! We have room for one full time “client” in our family home environment. We are a level entry home with easy access to all rooms and two outdoor patios with seating. Safe and secure...private individual rooms. Home cooked meals and snacks, special diets if needed. Hair, nail and foot care included at no extra charge. All care is provided by on site trained staff. For more information please call Rae Marie, Manager/Supervisor at: 250-743-4913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email: gatehouseadultcareltd@shaw.ca
SOMENOS ROAD, North end. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property, garden. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $780. incl. heat/hydro/cble. Pet considered. May 1st. 250-746-6481.
SUITES, UPPER DUNCAN, 2 bdrm lrg suite, F&S, washer, on bus route near Mt. Prevost School. N/P. Avail. now. $850/mo includes hydro. (250)715-7293 DUNCAN- 3-BDRM spotless executive home in prestigious neighbourhood. Spectacular views, fully self-contained, sep entrance. NS/NP. Avail now. $1350. incl util. 250-748-0668. DUNCAN, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft, upper suite w/ private entrance, f/s, d/w, w/d, large deck in country setting, refs req, N/S, N/P, $1080 mo incls hydro. Avail immed. Call 250-715-7412. LAKE COWICHAN: 3 bdrm top floor, newly reno’d; kitchen, paint, carpet. W/D, decks. Close to town, bus. Quiet N/S, no dogs. $925 incld’s util’s. Avail. May 1st. 250-642-3707. DUNCAN: 3 bdrm on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $1000. NP/NS. Avail. Apr. 1st. (250)510-5526.
TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat, incl basic cable. Avail now. $975. N/P. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992.
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1995 MAZDA 626, 4dr, new tires/alternator, replace trans in ‘07, $1200. 250-701-0765 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4L, V6, auto, 204 km. Keyless entry. Loaded! Reg maintenance. $3000. 250-715-1733 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156
SHARED ACCOMMODATION FEMALE TO SHARE centrally located home, (10 min to VIU), 1 furn. bdrm, WD, internet, cable, $400. 250-748-9104
DUNCAN 3-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000./mo 250-516-8881.
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2007 - 35’ ALPHA SEEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $28,500 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993
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SUITES, LOWER 2 Bdrm, mostly furn walk-out bsmt ste, patio. N/S, N/P, Shaw Lk, walk to elem schl, use of yard, $1,000/mth all incl. 250.532.2350. CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail May. 1st. Call (250)246-1546. COBBLE HILL: 1 Bdrm, grnd level, spacious, 1 acre, sep. ent., F/S, shared W/D, N/S, $650 incl utils. (250)743-7991 COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm, spacious, grd level, 1 acre, sep ent, F/S, shrd W/D. N/S, N/P. $700 incl utils. (250)710-2876 CROFTON, 3 bdrm, close to school, new F&S & W/D, $900 + util’s. N/S. Avail now. (250)709-7115 778-422-2242 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $595./mo. Text me at (250)896-4248. MILL BAY, 1/2 block from Thrifty’s, 1 bdrm, level entry, F/S & W/D, $750/m incl’s basic cable & hydro, Avail Apr 1st. 250-743-9828, 250-710-0653 SHAWNIGAN/COBBLE Hill. Lrg 1 bdrm + den, lrg bathtub, large yard, quiet neighbourhood, all utils incl’d, $750 mo. Avail immed. (250)514-2024.
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250-710-7278 TRUCKS & VANS 1986 Chevy Astro, 212k, good runner, w/sound system. $1800 OBO. (250) 710-7654
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CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646
CHEMAINUS, 10,000 sqft high quality building for lease. Could be storage, warehouse, sales, etc. Lease is negotiable. 250-715-5545
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ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca
¾ 103-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $725 1 BR executive suite w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 1 BR 2nd floor condo w/ 2 apps,laundry fac. ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den executive suite w/ 5 apps,patio *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* ¾ 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR 2 bth lower suite w/ 5 apps, hw floors ¾ 2908 Jonas Way, Chemainus $1000 3 BR 2.5 bth sxs duplex w/ 5 apps, garage ¾ 720 Park Pl, Duncan $1095 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 5799 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan $1195 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, garage ¾ 1822 Deborah Drive, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1400 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 4085 Balsam Dr, Cobble Hill $1500 3 BR 1.5 bth waterfront home w/ 5 apps ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate ¾ 6369 Herons Pl, Duncan $1600 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, dbl garage ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca
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Join us April 8th for Easter Buffet Brunch + Dinner
Your neighbourhood recycle and transfer station.
Our Easter Brunch Buffet features stuffed french toast, made to order waffles and omelettes, eggs Benedict, two carved items, stuffed yorkies, seafood, dessert bar and so much more!
We recycle: drywall glass metal reno waste fridges and freezers asphalt
Sunday April 8th Easter Egg Hunt (rain/shine by donation): 10am Easter Brunch Buffet: 10am to 2pm $19.95 Easter Dinner Buffet: 5pm to 9pm $19.95 Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Sleepy Bear. Bring your own basket, starts at 10am sharp! All funds raised goes to Cowichan Kids Sport!
Call For Reservations: 250.748.4311 140 Trans Canada Hwy Travelodge Duncan (Formerly the Silver Bridge)
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We even help you sort at no additional charge! Check out our website for more information, ideas and tips at www.fisherroadrecycling.com
Fisher Road Recycling 1355 Fisher Road Cobble Hill tel: 250-733-2108 www.FisherRoadRecycling.com
Drop off station for recycling, garbage & organics Serving South Cowichan residents, business and construction needs since 2006. Our licensed facility sited on industrial land meets or exceeds all BC Regulations.
Conveniently located and open 6 days a week Mon to Sat 8 am to 5 pm closed Sundays and statutory holidays
5th Annual
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Helping all children succeed
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Do you know someone who has made a difference in improving the lives of children and their families here in Cowichan? It could be a doctor, a childcare provider, a neighbour, a parent, a business or community organization. Help Success By 6 celebrate and recognize Cowichan’s “Champions for Children” by nominating them today! Awards will be presented at a special celebration on Saturday, June 2, at the Qu’wutsun Cultural Centre.
Frantic Änishes to games Cowichan football: Pre-atoms in a scoring spree while other divisions play it tight Don Bodger
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he Greater Victoria Minor Football Association started in exciting fashion for all three Cowichan teams Saturday at McAdam Park. The Cowichan Peewee, Atom and Pre-Atom Bulldogs all ended up losing, but only by a combined difference of 14 points against visiting Victoria-Gordon Head Vikings teams. The Cowichan peewees suffered a heartbreaking loss. They were leading 6-0 on a Noah Charles touchdown, but the Vikings scored a TD in the last minute and added the convert to pull out a 7-6 win. The Atom Bulldogs played their hearts out against a more experienced Vikings side and only gave up a ¿rst-half touchdown and two-point convert in an 8-0 loss. Cowichan played outstanding defence, particularly in the second half, to prevent the Vikings from adding to their total. “I was very happy with how the kids played considering it was the ¿rst game of the season,’’ noted Cowichan coach Trent Jones. “The Vikings are the same Victoria team that won the B.C. championship in the fall.’’ The day’s proceedings began with a high-scoring pre-atom affair. The game went right down to the wire, with the Vikings scoring with no time left on their ¿nal play for a 33-28 victory. The little ones put on quite a show. Many were playing their ¿rst game of organized football. “All my years with football, I have never seen a young team with so much heart and determination,’’ noted Cowichan coach and club president Jeff McDonald. The Bulldogs were excited and ready to play when they ran onto the ¿eld. The
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In 200 words or less, please tell us what this nominee has done to improve the lives of a child/ children under the age of 6 in the Cowichan Valley. Entry forms and judging criteria are available at www.cowichankids.ca or from our sponsors listed below. Nominations must be received by April 13, 2012 and can be mailed to Success by 6, #6080 York Road, Duncan, B.C.,V9L5G8 or to cindylsuccessby6@shaw.ca La’lum’utul’ Smun’eem Child and Family Services at Cowichan Tribes
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Stopping his man dead in his tracks is the Cowichan Bulldogs’ Damian McCuaig-Jones during atom football action at McAdam Park Saturday. young boys and girls are so eager, polite and dedicated they’re a joy to coach according to McDonald. The Vikings had the ball ¿rst and scored after two quick plays followed by the conversion. The Bulldogs were not to be outdone with a huge block by ¿rst-year lineman Kristine Williams opening a hole for running back Taysha McCuaig-Jones to score a TD. The teams traded touchdowns throughout the ¿rst half. In the second half, the Cowichan defence came up big. Dylan McDonald broke through for his ¿rst sack and pinned the Vikings on their own two-yard line. The offense came out and scored to take the lead. Corners Daniel Tilford and the defensive backs did a great job to stop the Vikings on the next series. Cowichan then padded its lead to 28-21, but the Vikings came back to within one point and completed the comeback just under the wire.
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Cheer team shows composure In synch: Seventh place in Sea to Sky event a great result against tough competition Don Bodger
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he biggest cheerleading competition yet didn’t intimidate the Cowichan Valley Allstars. The team attended the Sea to Sky International championships at Canada Place in Vancouver and did very well, placing seventh. “The team was so excited to place seventh, as the competition was so tough and there were clubs that have been competing for years,’’ noted Cowichan coach Rhonda Dale. Competition was held over two days and the combined scores determined the overall results. The Allstars competed in the Se-
nior Level 2 small division, with 20 athletes on the Àoor at a time. The team was stoked for the ¿rst day and had fun completing all the requirements. One team member was unable to compete the second day due to an injury. “The whole team came together and worked their hardest to make their routine work with one less person,’’ noted Dale. The Allstars actually increased their score from the previous day. Dale noted all the members had a great attitude and surpassed their realistic expectations. Highlights of the meet included Danielle Henderson’s tumbling pass of a line with a front handspring, a roundoff and ¿ve back handsprings. A beautiful lift by Patrick
NOTICE To Users of the following CVRD Water Systems: FERN RIDGE CHERRY POINT ESTATES DOGWOOD RIDGE SATELLITE PARK ARBUTUS MOUNTAIN KERRY VILLAGE Kaleigh Simons
Dance sequence timing and synchronization of the Cowichan Valley Allstars in the Sea to Sky cheer competition is impressive. Charest and Roger Blasco added an interesting element to the routine. Charest also caught Dawson Jury as she jumped into the air and lifted her over his head in a
straight body position. Mackenzie Leeman performed a beautiful move with a tight body necessary to complete a pendulum.
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying out flushing of the above-noted water systems from:
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 Residents may experience some air in the lines and discolouration of the water supply during these operations. Should this occur, running a cold-water tap for a short period will help to restore the water quality to normal. Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD Engineering & Environmental Services Department at (250) 746-2530. COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8
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The Chamber is presenting awards to some very special people at the Black Tie Awards 2012. Be the first to know the Award winners in 7 categories: Customer Service, Volunteer of the Year, Young Entrepreneur, Business Achievement, Home-Based Business, Green Business, and, new this year, Art in Business.
Join us to honour the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
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Black Tie Awards Saturday April 28 Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Park Tickets $75 Available online at www.blacktieawards.com By phone: 250.748.1111 Or email: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca
APPOINTMENTS TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board is accepting applications for appointments to the Regional Economic Development Commission for a two year term. CVRD residents who are interested in volunteering their time to sit on the Economic Development Commission are invited to complete the Commission appointment application available on the CVRD website; www.cvrd.bc.ca and EDC website; Please indicate which economic www.discovercowichan.com. sector you represent and your business background. Desirable skills include knowledge of the Cowichan Region; an understanding of the function of a board/commission; tact and ability to work with others; time, willingness and an understanding of the commitment required to serve on the Commission and sub-committees. The Commission’s focus is to stimulate and promote orderly and environmentally sound, diversified and sustainable economic development resulting in the creation and maintenance of employment opportunities and an excellent quality of life in the Cowichan Region. For further information on the Economic Development Commission please visit the EDC website at www.discovercowichan.com. Questions regarding these appointments should be directed to Geoff Millar, Economic Development Manager at 250-746-7880 or email at gmillar@cvrd.bc.ca. A completed application form outlining your background and reasons for applying and why you feel qualified to be a member must be received prior to 9:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2012 and submitted to: Joe Barry Corporate Secretary Cowichan Valley Regional District 175 Ingram Street Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Email: jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC V9L 1N8 Phone: 250-746-2500 y Fax: 250-746-2513 COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT www.cvrd.bc.ca
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Soccer Sunday stellar
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Cowichan Valley Soccer Association’s Soccer Sunday wind-up for house league teams brought the usual mammoth crowd to Sherman Road Park. Games were played throughout the day, including at the U12 girls’ level where Randi Robertson of the Poisonous Pickles battles Sidney Mallory.
Kerry Park Skating Club’s Kathleen Whittome competed in the finale of the Pond to Podium Super Series provincial competition in Surrey. She placed fifth in Bronze Interpretive and ninth in Junior Bronze 13 and over.
Titans take eighth title in the last nine years Mill Bay Rec Hockey: Hawks denied a first playoff championship Don Bodger
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Cowichan U15 Silver boys, back rows from left, include: Jared Champoux, Sean O’Neill, Jesse Schiavon, Zack Letourneau, Cole Alldred, Riley Ingham, coach Len Thew, Adam Thew, Nolan Parker, Mike Coleman, Josh Dixon, Max Menu. Front: Graeme Jackson, Kai VanderVeen, Austin Kelland-Valley, Isaac Landry, Alex Newman, Nathanial Waldman.
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hree boys’ teams and one girls’ side from the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association were winners in the District Cup ¿nals at Juan de Fuca. The Under 15 Silver Cowichan boys prevailed over the Saanich Fusion in convincing fashion 6-0. Cowichan’s playoff run consisted of 14 goals for and none against in two games. “My attackers were a serious threat every time they took the pitch,’’ noted coach Len Thew. The secret to their success was simple to the coach. “I took a terri¿c bunch of talented friends and continually encouraged them to have fun, but most importantly, I taught them to believe in themselves. Of course, we had to develop speci¿c skills over the course
District Cup: Three teams rack up plenty of goals of the season. We had our share of losses, too, but I never once allowed them to think they were anything less than the best team in the district.’’ Nate Waldman (2), Jared Champoux, Adam Thew, Cole Alldred and Nolan Parker scored the goals. The passing skills and dominant ball control of the mid¿elders was a key to the victory. Keeper Max Menu did a great job to earn the shutout while Riley Ingham earned MVP honours for his defensive efforts. Mike Coleman, Josh Dixon and Graeme Jackson rounded out the fearsome back four. Saanich attempts to stay in the game were continually thwarted. Cowichan Spartans blanked Lakehill 4-0 in the U14 Gold ¿nal behind the MVP efforts of Logan Gilliland.
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Cowichan routed Bays United 7-1 for the U14 Bronze crown, with Grif¿n Meyer receiving MVP status. The lone girls’ champion was the U16 Silver team, with MVP Alison Franks leading the way in a 2-0 victory over Bays United. In other boys’ results, Cowichan Vikings of U13 Bronze lost 1-0 to Prospect Lake. Mitchell Gudgeon was Cowichan’s MVP. Saanich Fusion beat Cowichan 2-0 in U18 Silver, with MVP honours going to goalie Alex deGraaf for the second time. He faced 24 shots and showed incredible skill to keep Saanich to two goals. In girls’ play, Cowichan Strikers lost 3-0 to Juan de Fuca in U13 Gold (Emerald White MVP), Lakehill blanked Cowichan Cobras 2-0 in U15 Silver (Richelle Walsh MVP) and Lakehill beat Cowichan’s U17 Silver champs 5-1 in U18 Silver (Emily Jackson MVP).
omething had to give in the Mill Bay Rec Hockey League’s playoff ¿nal. On the one side was the experience of the Titans, going for their eighth title in nine years. On the other side were the Hawks, aiming for a ¿rst championship. The teams went into overtime in the ¿fth and deciding game of the best-of-¿ve series and the Titans prevailed 6-5 in a wild one last Wednesday night at Kerry Park Arena. Brent Scyrup scored the winner at 1:19 of overtime following pressure by the Hawks in the ¿rst minute. “Out of his 1,000 points, I’ve seen him do it a couple of hundred times,’’ said league president Al Johnson of the winning goal. Scyrup scooted away on a partial break, reached his favourite spot in the faceoff dot and let a shot go to the far top corner that beat Hawks’ goalie Dan Currie. It was a great end to a phenomenal series, although the Hawks were obviously heartbroken at coming so close to the title after so long and would have preferred a different result. “All of them were great,’’ said Johnson of the series games. “The last two could have gone either way, both went into overtime.’’ The Titans accepted the title with some bittersweet feelings due to the death last year of longtime team member Kevin Ng from cancer. “He ran the team,’’ said the Titans’ Garrett Burnside. “It meant a lot to win it for him.’’ The Titans almost didn’t even make it to the semi¿nals, never mind the ¿nal. “We had to win our last game just to move on,’’ said Burnside of the initial round robin. “We moved on to the second round, we won, and the last round we won in overtime.’’ Winning another title was also special be-
cause many of the guys have been around for all of them. “We have the same 10 core guys, basically — from minor hockey to junior to rec league now,’’ said Burnside. “It’s that team bond in the dressing room and stuff.’’ The ¿nal game was a see-saw battle from the start and opened with a Àurry of scoring. Aaron Plumb scored at the 20-second mark and Randy Beggs had the Titans up 2-0 just 1:50 into the game. Aaron Schellenberg got one back for the Hawks less than two minutes later but Sean Owens restored the two-goal Titans’ lead. The Hawks hung tough and drew even on a pair of Tanner Wiersma goals. Grif¿n Halme hammered in one of his rare goals at the right time for the Titans, but Blair Wallace answered back to keep the Hawks in it. Owens struck again for the Titans and the Hawks successfully played catch-up one last time on a Devon Marchtaler power play goal with 4:21 left. Scyrup dashed the Hawks’ hopes with his overtime marker. Owens earned an assist for his ¿fth point of the game. The game garnered considerable interest, with more than 100 fans attending. “That’s the most we had all year,’’ said Johnson. After the ¿rst two games were split, the Titans won game three 4-2. In game four, the Hawks jumped into a 2-0 lead on goals by Wallace and Peter Dale. Daryl Nash netted one for the Titans but Marchtaler’s power play marker put the Hawks ahead by two again. Scyrup cut the margin to one and then Pat Papineau tied it with a late marker that sent the game into overtime. But the Hawks weren’t to be denied and forced another game when Eric Philp scored at 5:49 of overtime on assists from Wiersma and Matt Wiley. Teams are back on the ice for the Island Rec Hockey League Championships April 13 to 15 at Cowichan and Lake Cowichan Arenas.
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Kestrels glad to have Ratzburg in net as they retain title
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SPORTS SCENE
Cowichan Kestrels retained their Div. 3 Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association title by defeating the Ravens 2-1 Saturday at UVic. The Ravens scored in the opening moments on a scramble. Cowichan tied the game when
the mom and daughter team of Anne and Maddie Smith teamed up. Anne laid the ball off to Maddie, who sent a rocket into the net. Kyla Young notched the winning goal in the last two minutes of the first half after a square
pass from Terri Bachynski. The Ravens had a breakaway in the final seconds of the game with a chance to tie, but Kestrels’ goalie Britt Ratzburg justified her MVP status for the year by making a sliding dive to keep the ball out of the net.
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Around The World On Ice Fuller Lake Skating Club put on quite a show Saturday, directed by Shannon McKinlay. A cast of 72 skaters took part, with colourful costumes to Ät each scene. Clockwise from far right are: Mexican Flamenco dancers Amber Ree, Paris Hanke and Naomi Eastman; French Can Can dancers Aaliyah Ward and Sophia Waller; Texas, USA Country Cuties junior Brielle Varasteh; Hawaiian Hula dancer Katie Lacerte; Egyptian goddess Heather Robertson; and Texas, USA Country Cuties senior Riley Buckner.
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he two-time Jackson Cup champs are preparing to enter the next phase of soccer competition. Cowichan LMG Pringle opens provincial men’s championship play with a home game at the Ladysmith Turf on Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. against Columbus. The team is hoping to attract a big crowd. “There’s stands there, at least,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin as one of the reasons for playing the game in Ladysmith rather than at Duncan’s McAdam Park. Seven teams from the Vancouver league, four from the Island Soccer League, four from the Fraser Valley and the UBC Thunderbirds are in the 16-team single elimination draw. Columbus was third in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League. Cowichan played Columbus in 2007 at McAdam Park and lost 1-0. “It’s good to have a home draw, but a tough draw,’’ said Martin. “If we have everybody, we can compete. There’s no doubt.’’
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