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Muni puts 6,000 homes on water restrictions Until Friday: North Cowichan south-end residents not on Duncan water affected Peter W. Rusland
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Dave Lavigueur shows how a rogue snare trap choked his dog, Hunter, near McClure Lake in the Cowichan Lake area last week. Hunter was unhurt.
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Rogue snare nearly chokes Hunter the dog Lake Cowichan area: Owner saves pooch after steel loop wraps around dog’s neck Peter W. Rusland
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unter the dog was saved from a snare trap’s deadly choking action Wednesday by owner Dave Lavigueur. But a relieved Lavigueur says children and other pets may not be so
lucky. He expected to head out to the McClure Lake area outside Lake Cowichan with a conservation of¿cer Friday to inspect where two rogue snares were set to kill anything entering their choking loops. “This is like poaching,” Lavigueur told the News Leader Pictorial, noting professionals’ traps are clearly marked and set, not simply targeting anything that wanders into its suffocating grasp. “What would happen if a kid went through that loop?” the Duncanite asked. Hunter’s neck went through the steel-cable loop while Lavigueur walked nearby at around 10:30 a.m. May 2. “I heard him squeal and start to choke as he strug-
gled to get out,” he said of his gentle, four-month-old golden Lab snared by the trap attached to a tree some 20 feet off a log-skidder trail. “My dog was literally dying in my arms, but I managed to get two ¿ngers under the cable then cut it off with Leatherman (multi-tool) pliers — and pure adrenaline.” But not before a terri¿ed Hunter nipped Lavigueur’s hand in fright, while being rescued from the trap his master believed was set randomly. Conservation agents have the snares, while Hunter was uninjured in the close call. “He was really lucky,” Lavigueur said. Conservation of¿cers can be called in Duncan at 250-746-1236.
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f it’s yellow, let it mellow . . . Extreme water restrictions, affecting toilet Àushing and more, are in effect this week for residents of North Cowichan’s south end during repairs to the system’s aging, main pump station, staff says. The tap squeeze started May 7 at 8 a.m. and runs until May 11, 4 p.m. Outdoor water use for lawns, gardens, car washing and more is banned for the Monday-to-Friday water work affecting some 6,000 homes. Restrictions basically affect homes from Mays Road to the Cowichan River. “It’s everything but the City of Duncan,” engineer John MacKay said. Of¿cials request folks reduce indoor use for bathing, dishes, laundry, toilet Àushing and more. Residents were advised to ¿ll water bottles and containers before May 7. Early completion of the repairs will be posted at northcowichan.ca. The work costing taxpayers about $100,000 ¿xes a header in the 1970sera pumping station that’s been “limping along,” MacKay said. That project is in preparation for North Cowichan’s planned $4-million ultra-violet water treatment system. Five days’ notice for the water work was given via ads in Wednesday and Friday’s News Leader Pictorial. Notice was also on North Cowichan’s website, and on its e-alert to folks registered, MacKay said of come complaints about short notice of the repairs. He noted some people forget about such alerts if notice happens too far in advance. Duncan Mayor Phil Kent did not believe North Cowichan residents on the city’s water system would be affected by the repairs. For more, call the municipal hall 250746-3100.
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Alleged Cobble Hill mail thief enters not guilty plea The Cobble Hill Canada Post employee accused of stealing mail earlier this year appeared in Duncan court today. Chelsea Rae Mcgaw, who is in her mid20s, is charged with theft of mail and possessing stolen mail, a mail container or key. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on May 1, and was in court Tuesday for an ar-
raignment hearing. Mcgaw was arrested in February following an investigation by Shawnigan Lake RCMP officers in conjunction with Canada Post postal inspectors. It was reported at the time of Mcgaw’s arrest that she has been suspended from her employment at Canada Post pending the
outcome of the investigation. “The recovered mail will be forwarded to the affected customers with a letter of explanation from the post office once the investigation has been completed,” Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb added at the time.
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Minister agrees to step up soil dump monitoring Dumped soil chalked Krista Siefken
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owichan has secured a victory in its battle over contaminated soil dumping in the valley. Following a meeting with of¿cials from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Environment Minister Terry Lake agreed to a series of commitments to tackle the years-long issue in the region. Ministry spokesman Suntanu Dalal emailed the following statement to the News Leader Pictorial Tuesday afternoon: “In response to the presentation by Cowichan Valley Regional District directors, the Ministry of Environment committed to a number of next steps, including: monitoring of potentially affected streams (Shawnigan Creek); further inspection of soil deposition sites and haul truck contents; consultation on any upcoming changes
to the Contaminated Sites Regulation; presenting to the (regional) board on the basics of the regulation and how Soil Relocation Agreements work; and working with the board to identify and resolve possible conÀicts between the regulation and the CVRD zoning and bylaws.” CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins, along with other directors and staff members on the district’s contaminated soils management subcommittee, had been invited to meet with Lake after an outpouring of public pressure about soil dumping in Cowichan. “Hutchins said he hopes to come away from the meeting with a commitment from Minister Lake to work collaboratively with the CVRD to develop controls to assist both levels of government in managing the movement of soils,” a CVRD press release stated. “We are not attempting to bring a halt to soils movement,” Hutchins added. “The growth and development occurring in
the Capitol Regional District is generating a signi¿cant demand for locations to place excavated ¿ll. We just want controls in place to w ensure that ¿ll that does contain contaminants Rob Hutchins: goes to appropriate wants controls locations. Right now we are not convinced that existing i ti control t l measures are working.” Soil dumping in Cowichan has been an issue for more than a decade, but came to a head recently when contaminated ¿ll was dumped in a Cowichan resident’s driveway. Also at Tuesday’s meeting with Lake was Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley. “At this point we need to get to the bottom of what exactly is going on,” Routley said following the meeting.
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ttempted-murder suspect TerriLynn Thomas was rescheduled Tuesday to enter a plea in Duncan Law Courts on May 29 concerning the stabbing case of
Leon Jack. Valley resident Thomas, 43, was represented yesterday in court by lawyer Scott Sheets before a Justice of the Peace. A ban on publication prevents court details of Thomas’ case from being released publicly. She was arrested — with two other women — by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP March 6 after local man Jack, 48, was stabbed multiple times in the chest and abdomen beside the Cowichan River’s black bridge, police have said. The two other women were later released. A suspected carving-type knife was later found in the river by Mountie divers, the RCMP said. Thomas is charged with an attempt to commit murder. She’s been released on bail but must follow 13 conditions of her bail, court staff said Tuesday. It’s believed Jack continues recovering from his wounds after treatment in Victoria General Hospital. — Peter W. Rusland
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Police retrieved a stolen car from the waters of Mill Bay yesterday. The 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor had been stolen from a Duncan home on Auchinachie Road on Feb. 9. A marine worker observed the vehicle submerged east of the boat launch on Handy Road on Monday and contacted the police. The RCMP Island District Dive Team arrived on scene and located the vehicle approximately 300 feet offshore. With help from Mill Bay Towing, the dive team removed the vehicle from the water. “From all appearances, the vehicle had been in the water for several weeks,” Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb said.
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man has claimed responsibility for illegally dumping three
piles of contaminated soil at a home on Shawnigan Lake Road, police say. The soil, which had high concentrations of sodium and traces of hydrocarbons, was dumped in the driveway at 660 Shawnigan Lake Rd a few weeks ago. That prompted the Cowichan Valley Regional District to up the ante in its ¿ght for more regulation and monitoring of soil relocation in Cowichan. But police say the south Cowichan man who came forward to claim responsibility for the incident was not connected to the trucking companies that have been moving material into Cowichan from the greater Victoria area. “It has been determined that the material was dumped in the driveway by an individual the homeowner was having a business disagreement with,” Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb said in a media statement. “The individual who deposited the dirt in the driveway has contacted the Shawnigan Lake RCMP and admitted his responsibility for placing the dirt there. He con¿rmed the dirt is from the
Shawnigan Lake area, not from the greater Victoria area. This individual and the home owner have reached an agreement over their outstanding differences.” Webb added the incident was not “meant to involve any other parties” and charges are not being recommended as the matter was resolved nonjudicially. But even so, the incident has involved other parties. “We are grati¿ed that someone has come forward to take responsibility for this serious act of vandalism on private property,” CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins said in a media release. “We are con¿dent that the legal rami¿cations stemming from this incident will be handled appropriately by the Shawnigan Lake RCMP detachment.” However, added Hutchins, knowing the alleged perpetrator does not detract from the seriousness of the contaminated soil situation in Cowichan. “It is also a fact that these loads of contaminated soil somehow escaped government oversight and were dumped on residential property. We have to ask, under these circumstances, just how many of the thousands of truckloads coming into our region are similarly contaminated and are escaping detection?”
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Cash aimed at reclaiming Cow Bay ecology Peter W. Rusland
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wo-dozen great blue herons fed on Cowichan Bay’s low-tide critters while regional brass got $370,000 Saturday to help make the bay’s shell¿sh edible for everyone by 2020. “This is phenomenal,” local Meghan Loop said of the federal Gas Tax Fund money — presented at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre by B.C.’s Minister of Community, Sport and Culture Ida Chong — to help save the watershed’s groundwater through pollution detection and prevention. The $370,000 will also help manage summer and winter Àows along the Cowichan River feeding the estuary. “This is one of the largest estuaries on the island with lots of signi¿cance over time — to have it so degraded is quite a tragedy,” she said of sewage and other waste dumping in the past generation or two. “To restore the bay and bring awareness shows what it was, and can be again.It’s important to get kids connected to things like this.” That’s why children such as Cleo McConkey, 4, and Hanna Chapman, 5, were busy Saturday during the bay’s Low-Tide Day — run from Cowichan Tribes’ Kil-Pah-Las Beach — to ¿nd and look at sea life such as a squirming ghost shrimp found by senior Eric Marshall. Biologist Dr. Bill Austin welcomed the funding to ¿nd pollution points along the Cowichan River that empties into the bay and fouls sea life. “There’s still lots of clams down here, and pollution
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Woman arrested in hit-and-run incident Monday Krista Siefken
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Duncan woman was arrested Monday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened that morning at Beverly Street and Lakes Road. Police say the 21-year-old woman’s red two-door Chevy Cavalier rear-ended a grey Nissan SUV shortly after 8 a.m. “The SUV had been parked on Beverly Street near the Peter W. Rusland dog park when the two-door Cleo McConkey, 4 (left), and Hanna Chapman, 5, dig for shellÄsh during Cowichan Bay’s Low-Tide Day while the feds gave the CVRD Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by a $370,000 to prevent watershed pollution. suspect female, struck the SUV and Àed north on Lakes Road,” North Cowichan/Duncan can even be Àushed out with fresh water, like they do in producing rivers. RCMP Cpl. Kevin Day said. Spain,” he told the News Leader Pictorial. That degradation was partly due to boat-traf¿c and “Police later located the Chong was proud of pumping federal funds to comlogging-boom disruption of the bay’s vital herring suspect driver at an address on munities through the Union of B.C. Municipalities. habitat in eelgrass and kelp beds, he explained. Dingwall Street in Duncan.” “Gordon Campbell (former premier) said local govCowichan Tribes’ leaders such as Chief Harvey Day said the woman was arernments know what the best projects are. Alphonse are also eager to restore Tribes’ traditional rested and charges for impaired “The gas tax is all about clean air, clean water, and seafood harvesting in the bay, Hunter noted. driving and failing to remain at reducing our green-house gases.” “This used to be the Natives’ breadbasket.” It was ironic to regional chairman Rob Hutchins that And it can be again, by ¿nding then snuf¿ng pollution the scene of an accident are being recommended by RCMP. gas revenues help the environment. and habitat villains, he and Hutchins signalled. “There were no injuries in the “Now when people complain about the price of fuel, “We can no longer use these bodies of water as cessincident, however both vehicles they’re helping the Cowichan watershed.” pools,” said Hutchins, who’s mayor of Ladysmith. During the next two years, some of Saturday’s federal “There’s been an awakening that nature can’t replen- suffered considerable damage,” Day added. “Police continue to purse will be used to study the river’s sources of sepish itself from these levels of pollution.” investigate and the female has tage and other pollution, then seek stopping action from The Cowichan Watershed Board meets May 10 at been released on a promise-toall levels of government. 6 p.m. in Hecate Park’s new estuary centre where Rodger Hunter of the Cowichan Watershed Board Fisheries’ spokesman Bob Harding will speak about the appear with an upcoming court date.” noted the river’s diminished rank as one of B.C.’s ¿shCowichan watershed. For more, call 250-701-0143.
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Cowichan Bread Van needs dough Krista Siefken
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owichan’s Bread Van has plenty of bread, but what it needs now is dough — and not the kind made with Àour. The star of the Cowichan Food Connection Àeet has been out of commission for more than a month, requiring an engine rebuild. Bread Van founder Charles Lukas says even with a charitable discount from Berks Intertruck, the price tag for a rebuild on the three-tonne truck is about $6,000.
While the truck has been out of commission, Lukas has been making his loaf deliveries in a less Àashy — and less functional — one-tonne truck. It’s got less room, which means doubling and tripling up on deliveries, plus runs on gas instead of diesel, meaning soaring gas prices aren’t helping matters. And without a power tail-lift, Lukas and the rest of the volunteer crew is having a hard time picking up the bread-racks left behind at delivery sites such as schools, community groups and churches. “We’ve had to cut some corners, like instead of weekly deliveries, we’re doing some every other week,” he said.
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Mingle with the artists, attend demonstrations and panel discussions and enjoy the warm hospitality of Painter’s Lodge and April Point Resort & Spa, including Painter’s famous Sunday Brunch. Be sure to join us for a special salute to Ted Harrison and his illustrious career with a premierE showing of the documentary “Land of the Chartruese Moose, The Life & Legacy of Ted Harrison” on Saturday.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Next target: rail bridge repair funding Better than anticipated: Audit says additional $5.4 million needed Peter W. Rusland
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ridge funding is now needed for repairs on island spans that are in better shape that previously thought, explains Graham Bruce of the railroad’s Island Corridor Foundation. Condition of E&N bridges between Victoria and Comox was checked by Associated Engineering using $500,000 of a $15-million purse packed by the province and the feds. That comprehensive study shows island bridges need $5.4 million in repairs, outside the $15 million approved by both levels of government, he said. Bruce continues juggling various balls for rail bucks. One ball involves ICF’s current application for the $5.4 million in bridge-¿x cash from the Island Coastal Economic Trust, and the Capital Regional District. “While I nail down the $5.4 mil-
lion, we want to complete funding agreements with the province and the federal governments — and tenders for rail beds and bridges have to be done and awarded,” Bruce told the News Leader Pictorial. If all goes well, work could start at October’s end toward passenger service, between the capital and Courtenay, resuming by May 2013, he explained. Freight trains are still running, but at slower speeds for safety sake. Meanwhile “we have a good working plan for what’s required for each (bridge) structure for 10, 20 and 30 years,” he said of the recent engineering audit. ICF’s plan called for the ¿vemonth bridge-and-trestle audit, plus replacement of 104,000 rail ties between Victoria and Courtenay, and ballast replacement. Findings appear in Associated’s report probing some 48 bridges, and the line’s worn-out tracking that’s sidelined passenger service for a year. The comprehensive report — under Southern Rail — highlights bridge maintenance and capital costs for the next three decades. It concluded the structures would need $34 million over 30 years in
maintenance, m plus p minor and major capital, ICF press material p says. Bruce was stoked about Graham Bruce: the the engi2013 resumption neering audit. n The rail-tie replacement project aand the bridge repairs, he said, would complete phase-one of the ICF’s incremental rebuilding plan to boost passenger, freight, plus excursion and tourist train service. Once railway improvements are done, improved passenger service will include a new VIA train and schedule, Bruce explained. The ICF’s incremental plan of passenger and freight train improvements includes a Cowichan– Esquimalt–Victoria–Langford commuter service, transport of aggregate gravel to a Langford trans-loading facility, expanded freight service, and new excursiontourist trains. Southern Rail has also developed a plan to transport coal if the controversial Raven Coal project near Courtenay is approved.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Two local carbon busters busted after White Rock coal train blockade
Stop coal: Pair states peaceful protest got its point across
about their action sent to railroad owner Warren Buffett. “They (BNSF) realized they’d have to deal with us at some point,” said Stainsby, 63, a retired climate-change and food- security researcher for the B.C. Government Employees’ Union. “Now they know we meant what we said. The company said to the courts they needed an (B.C. Supreme Court) injunction to stop us because they were sending through six trains — none went through except the last one that we stopped.” “We were never sure if the train would come, and we had spotters up the tracks scouting,” noted Nix, 65, “Later, we just stood on the tracks with ‘Stop coal’ signs. We stopped the train(s) for 20 hours and left after we got arrested,” Nix said. “We didn’t want to get charged with contempt of court by breaking the injunction. We were there for a larger moral purpose: to get the prov-
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wo Cowichanians arrested Saturday, while stopping a coal train near White Rock, signalled the peaceful protest sent clear messages about climatechange fears. Peter Nix and Cliff Stainsby were among 13 busted during the track action by several hundred folks who stopped one Burlington Northern Santa Fe train from Seattle. It was loaded with coal, believed bound for China. Stainsby said six trains were scheduled to roll Saturday, but just one went through after what Stop Coal protestors believed was a message
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ince to phase out coal exports.” “We stood up but didn’t destroy any property or get into any violence, and conducted ourselves civilly with the police,” Stainsby said in the wake of his ¿rst arrest.
The 12 men and one woman handcuffed by White Rock Mounties were taken from the tracks at around 6 p.m. They were arrested for contempt of court, but charged at White Rock’s detachment with railway trespassing, ¿ned $115, then released. RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen’s statement to The Peace Arch News says demonstrators “were respectful of the police, and the process that was required to affect their arrest.” In return, cops allowed busted protestors to make statements to reporters at the scene before being arrested. To Nix, getting busted was worth the message sent to Buffett. “If you export coal, and burn it in China, it still causes climate change. You need to think about this as a man of conscience.” Stop Coal doesn’t plan to stop protesting. “This is just the start,” said Nix.
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Next generation takes Cowichan Consort spotlight
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his month’s Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir concert features this year’s top achievers in its annual concerto competition and taps renowned composers Rossini and Mozart to open and close the program. Concerto competition winner Nathan Bomans — also a recent winner in the Cowichan Music Festival — will play the violin with the orchestra in Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saens. Competition runner-up baritone Richard Cunningham will sing Si tra i ceppa from Handel’s Berenice with the orchestra. “The 19-year-old concerto competition is hosted each year by Judith and
Scott McIvor and encourages youth by giving them a chance to perform with the 40-member orchestra,” wrote Cowichan Consort’s Marion Prestley. The evening’s program Featuring our Youth begins with Rossini’s famous Overture to the Barber of Seville and ends with Mozart’s majestic choral Coronation Mass with soloists Jennifer Lang, Erin Ronningen, Joshua Lovell and Paul Boughen. Also featured is the Cowichan Valley Youth Choir directed by Sheila Johnson. Featuring Our Youth is being staged at the Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Rd., Duncan, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from Consort members, Volume One Bookstore and at the door. Adults $15, children 12 and under, $12.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Badminton, ball hockey on agenda
Law’s record on the line
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udgement days arrived for the Law in short order in the Cowichan Women’s Football League. Heading into the weekend, the Law was solidly booked in second place with a 6-2 record. But the Ravens and Matrix both closed the gap when the Law slipped off its game. The Law actually has the second highest points against total in the six-team league now after being blindsided 50-0 by the Ravens Friday and 44-6 by the Crew Sunday at McAdam Park. The Ravens didn’t get untracked against the Law until the second quarter when Brittany Williams, Pam Hadikin and Lonnie-Lee Peters all scored touchdowns. Hadikin added a convert. The scoring surge continued in the third quarter with TDs by Rikki Wylie and Peters and a Morgan Rogers convert. Steph Pietarinen scored two TDs in the fourth quarter and one on an interception by Peters, who ran it back 50 yards after the ball was tipped twice. The Crew opened against the Law with TDs in the ¿rst quarter by Marilou Sullivan and Heidi Padjen. Ann Polman-Tuin added another in the second quarter. Polman-Tuin also put TDs on the board in each of the last two quarters. Mila Main and Kirstin Bains also collected TDs while Sullivan and Roby Clement recorded converts. Wendy Charles scored the lone TD for the Law. Katie Mattin’s two sacks and an interception from Jackie Poznecov were defensive highlights. The ¿rst-place Crew also romped past the Matrix 37-6 Friday, with Janelle Mould scoring a pair of TDs. Sullivan, Alita Mattin, Clement and Padjen added singles, with Jessica Knowles contributing a convert. Knowles and Sam Stinson sparked the Crew’s defence with sacks and Jess Lines-Wikkerink had an interception.
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uncan Christian School served up some badminton and then scored a big hit with a ball hockey tournament a few days later. Duncan Christian and Nanaimo Christian advanced from the North Island badminton playoffs into the island ¿nals over Dwight International School during a three-team tournament last Tuesday at DCS. Duncan Christian defeated Dwight 10-1 and Nanaimo Christian 8-3 in the series of singles and doubles matches. Nanaimo Christian grabbed the second qualifying spot for the island ¿nals at St. Michael’s University School with a 7-4 victory over Dwight. Meanwhile, Langley Christian completed the three-peat Friday during the DCS Invitational ball hockey tournament at the Island Savings Centre. Langley Christian defeated Unity Christian from Chilliwack in the ¿nal game for top spot. Paci¿c Christian of Victoria
came third and Surrey’s Paci¿c Academy rounded out the top four. Surrey Christian and Richmond Christian shared ¿fth spot, host DCS ¿nished seventh, Maple Ridge Christian was eighth, Comox Valley Christian placed ninth and Lion’s Gate Christian Academy of North Vancouver brought up the rear in 10th spot. The DCS entry was coached by Albert Wikkerink and Rick Klassen. DCS ¿nished fourth in its ¿ve-team pool after losing 3-1 to Richmond, defeating Comox Valley Christian 3-2, falling 7-4 to Paci¿c Christian and dropping a 5-2 decision to Langley Christian. In a playoff for seventh place, DCS defeated Maple Ridge 4-3. Jon Climie of DCS was named to the all-star team.
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Net pressure is applied by Jon Climie of Duncan Christian School on Comox Valley goalie Jesse Schwarz in ball hockey tournament action. DCS edged Comox 3-2. Below, Duncan Christian’s Chantal Bouchard keeps her eyes on the birdie in badminton competition.
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Catch and release is carried out by the WildÄre’s Dieneke Pedersen, as she breaks away from the Sirens’ defensive coverage for a touchdown. Sabrina Desrochers accounted for the Matrix scoring with a TD. Soleil Switzer (2) and Katrina Wolters had interceptions. In other Sunday action, the Wild¿re blanked the Sirens 39-0 and the Matrix upended the Ravens 32-14. The Wild¿re focused on being more aggressive and it paid off. Dieneke Pedersen found her way into the end zone three times. Rhi Kemmler, Sue Glenn and Keri McKelvie also scored TDs while Jenn Lewis added a convert. Kemmler snagged three interceptions and Rachel Paddle added another. Jeannine (J9) Gaudreau contributed a sack. Caryn Taylor led the Matrix offense with three TDs. Singles came from Wolters and Switzer, with converts by Gloria Locke and Marcie Welcher. Peters turned an interception in the end zone into a 100-yard TD runback for the Ravens and had two converts. Jamie Russell tallied the other TD for the Ravens.
Hunter Hieta Hunter Hieta is a big presence on the floor with his big shot. Hieta, 11, a Grade 6 student at Lake Cowichan Secondary School, is in his fourth season of lacrosse. His shot was clocked at 84 kilometres an hour during a novice tournament in Juan de Fuca two years ago. Hieta is on the first penalty killing unit with the Cowichan Valley Peewee A Thunder. “He’s very coachable,’’ said coach Jay Hammerer. “He can play to his size as well and he’s a smart player.’’ Hieta is an alternate captain of the team for a good reason. “He’s very serious and all business when he’s on the floor,’’ said Hammerer. “He’s great entertainment in the dressing room. He’s a mentor and a friend to all.’’ Hieta recently made the island peewee squad during tryouts at Fuller Lake. view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Centennial ShufÅe marks City’s 100th
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A couple of hundred people turned out to participate in the Centennial Shuffle Sunday. CeeVacs Road Runners teamed up with KidSport Cowichan to stage the fun run and corresponding sports camps for kids at Centennial
Park, commemorating the City of Duncan’s 100th birthday in the process. Runners and walkers had a choice of a two- or four-kilometre route. For a video of the event, go to www.cowichannewsleader.com.
Thunder players showcase skills at Kerry Park Lacrosse Day in the Valley: Intermediates step into the Junior B ranks and make an immediate impact Don Bodger
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Pick play doesn’t deter Cowichan Valley Peewee A Thunder player Dawson Webb from staying with his Saanich check in game at Kerry Park Arena.
owichan Valley Lacrosse Association players showed off their stuff for appreciative parents, friends and fans of the game Saturday at Kerry Park Arena. The annual Lacrosse Day in the Valley event featured seven games, ranging from the beginner mini tykes to the considerable skill of the experienced Junior B circuit. “It went great,’’ said acting CVLA president Gina Jung. “The games all went well. It’s nice to see an arena full of people.’’ The showcase Junior B game in the evening especially packed them in with an enthusiastic audience that saw the Cowichan Valley Thunder defeat Saanich 10-7. Cowichan went undefeated in league play last season. While coach Josh Van Wieren isn’t expecting anything remotely close to that again with so many new players to ¿ll the void left by graduates, he’s pushing the team to be at its best every game.
Late help to bolster the ranks came from the Intermediate B team folded. “It was kind of a blessing in disguise,’’ said Van Wieren. “Four guys signed for sure.’’ After a shaky start by the entire team, those four former Intermediate B guys made an immediate impact in turning things around and sending Cowichan on the way to victory in its ¿rst league game. “I told those guys, ‘don’t be intimidated by these guys,’’’ said Van Wieren. ‘“Go out there and play your game.’’’ Tyler Clint scored the ¿rst goal of the season for the Thunder. Kelvin Philp went on to score a hat trick while Derek Anderson provided solid goaltending. Jordan Stringer scored the game-winning goal and Stephen Harris played a huge role in the outcome by drawing several penalties with his aggressive play to put the Thunder on the power play. “Our force pressure was awesome,’’ said Van Wieren. “This game was our ¿rst opportunity of
having everyone together.’’ Earlier in the day, the Cowichan Valley Peewee A Thunder lost a 7-4 battle to the Saanich Tigers. “It ended up being one of those things when you can put in 40 or 50 good minutes and the other 10 are the ones that end up killing you,’’ said coach Jay Hammerer. Cowichan was in the game at 4-4 in the second period, but couldn’t generate any more offense and gave up three unanswered goals. “It’s just a matter of spending a bit more time in the practices on getting together,’’ said Hammerer. Cowichan Valley Bantam A Thunder defeated Juan de Fuca 6-3. Mathieu Jung and Tyler Carlson scored two goals each, with singles from Brian Robb and Thomas Vaesen, while Marc Gagnon was outstanding in goal. Cowichan also tied Saanich 4-4 in a league game Sunday. Jung, Brayden Zunti, Colton Lidstone and Carlson were the goalscorers.
Lashman legacy for cancer growing Sweet 16: Ball hockey tournament now a decade old in generating funds amid plenty of fanfare Don Bodger
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he legacy that’s been left from the Bev Lashman memorial ball hockey tournament is astounding. The 10th-annual event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society was held on the weekend at four different venues with 16 participating teams. Si’em Lelum gym was used for the ¿rst time in addition to Cowichan Arena, Island Savings Centre gymnasium and the Cowichan Sportsplex lacrosse box. Proceeds of about $7,000 pushed the 10-year total for the tournament into the $70,000 range. Combined with a golf tournament in Lashman’s honour that’s also been running for a decade and the combined total raised is in the neighbourhood of $180,000, according to Darrin Lashman. “Between this and the golf tournament, it’s unreal,’’ he said. “For the hockey, you’ve
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donated to the Cowichan District Hospital. “It’s nice when people see those results,’’ said Lashman. “They know they come from those events we do.’’ Lashman, Dhillon and company with the Duncan Devils also topped the tournament this year, beating the Victoria City Knights 4-2 in the A ¿nal. Gary Sangha of the Don Bodger Devils and Dane Smooth stickhandling of Duncan Devils’ Darrin Lashman, above left, bides him time for a pass Gibson were the to a teammate in a Saturday morning game against the Wings at Cowichan Arena. Above right, respective team Wild Willy Jeklin runs over a couple of players at the Cowichan Sportsplex lacrosse box Sunday MVPs. playing for the Thunder against Dante’s Bad News Bruins. The Crushers got to give a big credit to Karny the community with such things nipped the Young (Dhillon) for all the work he’s as the playground at the CoBloods 2-1 in the B ¿nal. done.’’ wichan Sportsplex, memorial Predators of Victoria won the C The bene¿ts of the tournabenches at numerous locations ¿nal over Port Alberni’s Cloud ments can be seen all around and equipment and necessities City Storm 6-5 in overtime.
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Rhys Fowler and Victor Wrasse of Frances Kelsey gang up on Cowichan’s Brandon Kirton in a qualifying high school rugby playoff game at the Cowichan Rugby Club. Cowichan won 44-0.
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owichan Secondary School T-Birds whitewashed Frances Kelsey Breakers 44-0 Thursday in a high school boys’ qualifying rugby match. Tyson Stoochnoff scored two tries and kicked two conversions, Brandon Kirton added a pair of tries and single tries
came from Jake Malones, Stefan Peruzzo, Tanner Dobson and player of the match Gregor Grantham. Cowichan’s dominance revolved around the solid work and commitment of the forwards. Coach Craig Lauridsen has done a great job with that group. Cowichan now moves on to play Vanier at Nanaimo Thursday in the North Island public high school ¿nal.
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CeeVacs crosses that funding bridge when it comes to it
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CeeVacs Road Runners made a donation to the Cowichan Valley Regional District for the Kinsol Trestle project. CeeVacs members Sheron Chrysler, Kelly Schellenberg and Ray Billings presented a cheque for $3,000 from the Kinsol Half Marathon and the half a half last October. The race featured crossing the Kinsol Trestle and the Cowichan Valley Trail.
CVRD director Mel Dorey, chair Rob Hutchins and Brian Farquhar, parks and trail manager, accepted the cheque at a recent CVRD meeting. The money will help fund the Kinsol Trestle restoration. CeeVacs Roadrunners have been sponsoring activities in the valley for more than 25 years, donating up to $10,000 annually to various charities and the Cowichan Sportsplex.
B.C. championship completes undefeated season Women’s work: A great team effort brings Division One Big Kahuna rugby title to Cowichan Don Bodger
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lmost every game the Cowichan Rugby Club’s Piggies women played during an undefeated season was a battle, including Saturday’s B.C. Rugby Union Big Kahuna Division One provincial ¿nal at the Herd Road Grounds. Often confronted with a short roster, the Cowichan women persevered from beginning to end and were rewarded with a 29-17 victory over the Nanaimo Hornets that capped their remarkable run. The Piggies had the rare luxury of extra spares on the bench for this game, but went mostly with the lineup that got them there. The reinforcements were still an important part of the team and provided much-needed encouragement and insurance in the event of injury. But it was the Hornets who took a beating with several players requiring medical attention. The Piggies didn’t get through it unscathed, but all players managed to stay in the physical game despite inÀicting a variety of bumps and bruises. “They didn’t go down without a ¿ght,’’ said Cowichan’s Cassy Stevens of the persistent Hornets after the game. “I’m going to feel this one tomorrow for sure.’’ But one thing that clearly gave Cowichan the edge was obvious to Stevens. “We’re so much more ¿t,’’ she said. “We’ve got that endurance.’’ “We’ve been so lucky with injuries this year,’’ said Cowichan coach Lee Burridge. “It’s just ¿tness at the end of the day that made that difference.’’ The game was played in great spirits by both sides and was a tremendous showcase for women’s rugby. The sidelines were packed with ardent supporters of the Piggies and Hornets that created a fantastic atmosphere. “Close, close game,’’ said Burridge of the end result. “It’s always hard for a team that’s been unbeaten to perform in the last game. “They’ve never blown anybody apart. It’s been close games throughout the season.’’ The game started in rather unexpected fashion when Nanaimo struck for a converted try in the opening moments. After Cowichan was penalized for an offside, Nanaimo kicked the ball for touch but it stayed in the ¿eld of play. The Hornets pounced on the fortunate bounce and went in to score. It took a while for Cowichan to penetrate the Nanaimo defence, but Stevens ¿nally went over for a try. The convert was missed and Nanaimo still held a 7-5 lead. Cowichan veteran Carolyn Gudmundseth then
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B.C. championship banner is all ready for the victorious Cowichan Piggies women to slip behind, above, after their 29-17 triumph over Nanaimo. Left, captain Sherry Spence accepts the Karen Moore Cup from former national women’s rugby team star Anna Schnell. Below from left, Janine Fong and Audrey Park do a double team effort to make a tackle, Nanaimo’s Britta Peterson tries her best but can’t slow down Carolyn Gudmundseth from hitting the open Äeld at full stride and Cowichan’s Caity Genereaux runs her Nanaimo opponent out of bounds, with Morgan Gregson rushing to provide defensive support. Go to www.cowichannewsleader.com for a slide show of game and celebration photos.
raced away and passed off to captain Sherry Spence at the last moment for a try. Caity Genereaux converted to put Cowichan ahead 12-7. Nanaimo missed an attempted penalty and later capitalized after considerable pressure on the unrelenting Cowichan defence to tie the game at the half. High school player Kara Galbraith, who had a great game tackling whenever the ball came in her direction, found a gap to score the go-ahead try. Nanaimo seemed to be done after Stevens passed to Gudmundseth at the goal line for a try that gave Cowichan a 22-12 advantage. But Nanaimo kept coming and scored another try after play zig-zagged from one side of the ¿eld to the other. Hopes of a comeback were dashed when Nenagh McCulloch made a great break from her own end for a long run and then sent the ball to Gudmund-
seth for the ¿nishing touch. Nanaimo kept the heat on in the Cowichan end until the ¿nal whistle. Gudmundseth, despite being twice as old as some of her teammates, still showed plenty of Àash and dash in her game after one full season off following the birth of her child. “That’s it, that’s got to be it,’’ said Gudmundseth about the prospects of playing another season. “It’s hard to step away when we’re playing with 14 girls most of the year.’’ Being part of such a tremendous ¿nal game against her old friends from Nanaimo was special for Gudmundseth. “That’s what a ¿nal’s supposed to be,’’ she said. “It was such a team effort. If it weren’t for support runners, it wouldn’t have happened. “Defence wins games and our defence was phenomenal.’’
Spence, the consummate warrior, accepted the championship trophies from Anna Schnell, a former national team standout who retired from international rugby in 2010. “Everyone stepped up and played really hard,’’ said Spence. “It was unfortunate not everyone was able to get in the game. Everyone on the sidelines, we couldn’t have been able to have a perfect season without them.’’ The battle in the forwards was very intense for players like Spence. “It’s the picking yourself off the ground which makes it hard,’’ she said. “It’s nice to be able to ¿nish with a perfect season. It was a close game. We just had to keep going. We had to keep pushing through.’’ Hard work by the forwards in the scrums and rucks to give Marika Posehn good ball set the speedy backs in motion, combined with the necessary support, that was the key to the game.
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inning a provincial Aboriginal Youth Champion Award was huge for Cowichan teenager Lizzie Thorne. But then, so was her work in Bolivia on awareness of violence against women and her current role in youth involvement with Cowichan Tribes. It was this combination in community service that led to the honour from the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. “I started crying — I was so happy, everything I was working toward was starting to pay off,” Thorne said of receiving the prestigious award. “I was working so hard on my own goals, it didn’t dawn on me that I might be nominated for the award. I didn’t even know I was nominated.” The 19-year-old was one of ¿ve province-wide to receive the distinction during the 2012 Gathering Our Voices Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference held in Nanaimo in March. Thorne was part of a contingent of Canada World Youth whose awareness work in South America led to making a video called The Ripple Effect that focused on the issue of violence against women — the reality and
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The most common answer was ‘manipulation,’” explained Thorne. “We educated a community, knowing they’d educate others. We touched many lives,” muses Thorne, who’s now at VIU preparing to enter the registered nurses degree program. While in Camiri, the Somena resident worked in a daycare. During the second half of the CWY assignment in Ontario, her work was with an immigrant services youth group and with seniors at a health centre in Kingston. The Champion award also acknowledged Thorne’s community work with Cowichan Tribes’
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Give locals the ability to do something Soil dumping: This is a close-to-home issue that should be handled by close-to-home authorities
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t was Cowichan Lake-South Director Ian Morrison who pointed out the irony. An environment ministry that seems indifferent to the thousands of trucks dumping soil of unknown quality in our valley month after month. That may be changing, with of¿cials from the Cowichan Valley Regional District securing some commitments for change from Environment Minister Terry Lake yesterday. But we can’t help but wonder if this is just a Band-Aid ¿x, adhered after an Province outpouring of public pressure in the past couple weeks. And we all know it’s just doesn’t really a matter of time before Band-Aids peel care, but we away, frayed and gungy and exposing a half-healed wound. do It seems to us that pencil-pushers in Victoria don’t really care about piles of dirt being dumped in that no-man’s land on the other side of the Malahat. But local people care. Local people see it happening. And local people should be in control of local issues. Give the regional district the authority to regulate and monitor the crud coming into its jurisdiction. Yes, we all know this province has been a pro at downloading responsibilities to local authorities — at greater cost to local taxpayers — for years. But that’s another discussion for another day. And let’s be clear: this has already been happening. As the province has whittled away at its environment ministry, the CVRD has been expanding its own. Plus, if the CVRD had the power to supply permits and ¿ne those dumping contaminated soil illegally within its boundaries, that would pay for the cost of increased regulation and monitoring. And for peace of mind it’s a price we’re willing to pay.
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The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t
This we like If you manage to get up with the sun, you’ll hear it. The choir of bird calls echoing through the lush greenery of the valley just adds another layer to the beauty of this place we call home. And we’re happy to be able to report the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve is playing a key role in adding a voice to that choir. We hope the Western bluebird is back to stay.
The Western bluebird is being re-introduced to the valley after an absence of nearly two decades.
A night out? The same, different, and worth the price Ashley Degraaf
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’ve thought long and hard about how to describe my ¿rst night out on the town since having a baby. When people ask how it went, I explain to them it was as if there was a ¿rmly sealed bottle stuffed with nine-months sobriety, mixed with another 3 1/2 months “The hangover is of new mom jitters. That bottle got much more hellish smashed. changing crappy And so did I. I was pretty stoked diapers.” when my husband said I should plan a girls’ night. It had been way too long, and funnily enough only took a Àash to come together.
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As most of my friends have small kids, the response was: “A night out? On the town? Me please.” Plans for the perfect concoction of sushi, drinks at the brew pub and bowling, plus some late-night bar action, came together quite smoothly. Voila, a girls’ night out on steroids came alive. Parts were familiar. Parts were not. In between beers and my turn throwing gutter balls, I took note of the goings-on. I checked my phone way too many times. Like a ¿end, I couldn’t hold back from looking at it. A few times I even inconspicuously glanced into my purse to see if the red message light was blinking. But there weren’t any emergencies. Jack was in good hands. I ¿nally chilled after my husband sent me a photo of him in the crib falling asleep. That’s when the night got a little bananas
Let us add our voices to those mourning the death last week of Mike Caljouw. In a lot of ways, he may have been the best-known man in Duncan. His big heart, easy manner and genuine appreciation for people is the reason why he was elected time and again. There is no doubt he will be sorely missed.
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— really not much was different from pre-prego girls’ nights. Maturity went out the door. Responsibility dissolved. At ¿rst I felt like a baby deer learning to walk. My little guy, who’s now nearing his four-month birthday, is learning lots of cool things. My night out with the gals was surely fresh for me too. No, I couldn’t hold my booze like I could before. Yes, I was as innocent as Bambi. And, like Bambi, by the end of the night, my legs were pretty shaky too. When you’re a mom, responsibility tags along with you everywhere. Acting like a young punk lush again for one night was a bit strange. One moment you’re a paranoid freak, checking three times you’ve got enough diapers, bottles, wipes and onesies, driving like granny just because he’s in the car, and watching for
hazards like an eagle hovers over its nest. The next, you’re taking way too many shots, talking and laughing way too loud, and dancing way too much. Which leads to a most important observation for new moms who have yet to break the night-out seal: the hangover is much more hellish when you’re up at the crack of dawn and there’s no way getting out of changing crappy diapers. A killer headache. A grumbly gut. Your baby’s diaper, full and stinky. But a girl’s night, no holds barred? Priceless. Ashley Degraaf is a News Leader Pictorial reporter who writes here monthly while on maternity leave.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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Did North Cowichan decide right in shifting taxes to homeowners from Crofton’s pulp mill? “We don’t want a tax increase, but it might be necessary to keep the mill going. We all have to make sacrifices.”
Brittany Claus, Chemainus
“I don’t think it’s fair for homeowners because it’s not their responsibility to pay for the mill’s lack of finances.”
Brittney Nuttgens, North Cowichan
What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.
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If the law is wrong, why should it be respected?
Dear editor School district secretary-treasurer Bob Harper states the board of education is acting outside the law if it does not submit a balanced budget. Are laws not supposed to be created by the people for the people? If those laws — being imposed by people who keep keep giving themselves raises while cutting budgets for education — are wrong, then why should the board respect them? Perhaps the school district needs to support the board and call for change to both the School Act and the ieutenantgoverner to do his job of protecting public education? I think the school board should be applauded for not following the law. Trustee Ryan Bruce’s suggesting of conversing with the ministry is also commendable, unless the board knows from past experience that it is futile. If this is the case, then the ministry is not working as partners. L. Benoit
In my opinion: United community can right school funding wrongs
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ur district found itself with a $2.4million shortfall. Our ¿rst and most uncomfortable task was to ¿nd a means to address this gap between what we get and what we need to maintain status quo operation. The revenue we receive from the province habitually fails to fund rising labour settlement costs, salary differentials, downloaded provincial initiatives, real costs of delivering services to special needs students, ¿xed costs for maintenance, transportation and custodial. Most critically, it ignores years of inÀation which have gone unrecognized in the formula and represents an almost 20 per cent Duncan Andrew Leong increase in our costs during the past decade. Lieutenant Tony Roys and ÄreÄghter Mike Lees of Sahtlam Äre department unwrap a new automatic external deÄbrilWe are hopeful our ministry may now be willing The heart-start unit was purchased through hot dog sales at Canadian Tire, Duncan 49th Parallel on Walmart to review this pattern. School calendar shift spells winter lator. and Real Canadian Superstore that raised $4,200. Funds left after purchase and training are being used to purchase We did address the shortfall by laying off of 17.2 of discontent for summer camps new equipment for Sahtlam’s Ärst responder team. The department thanks the community for its support. full-time teaching positions. We cut legal expenses, Dear editor ed does not negate their right to be treated with contracted work, phone costs and more to round Have you considered how changing the dignity and respect. Because a municipality the de¿cit. It was our priority to protect district Tax shift a shameful blow against off school calendar will affect summer camps in such as North Cowichan requires paid profesoperation in the event our goal of acquiring adB.C.? I think it’s vital you contact local sumsional staff to help run the operation does not those on Äxed incomes ditional funds from the ministry is not met. mer camps (Camp Qwanoes in Crofton, Camp give citizens the right to abuse and disrespect Dear editor Then this board got to work and built the ¿rst Imadene in Mesachie Lake), and research the them or to question their integrity and call them I would like to thank John Sherry, John year of a plan to restore the many programs and implications this amendment could have on incompetent. In this regard, I was ashamed, as Koury, Jennifer Woike, Al Siebring and every- services we have lost. these camps, and all camps in B.C. a citizen of this community, to be present at the one who spoke against the tax shift on May 2. I We are not seeking an elevation of our system Judy Zelmer May 2 council meeting. think Mayor Jon Lefebure and three councilbeyond what we have enjoyed, but the very things Crofton While some who spoke did so with the deco- lors who voted in favour of this cruel tax shift our students and employees have found necessary rum and politeness required when presenting have no idea of what it is like to live on a ¿xed and are now gone. opposing points of view, the comments income or to be a family struggling to make In the four budgets including this one since 2009, The public debate should be a civil their made by many either formally or informally ends meet. Shame on all four of you. Shame. we have endured more than $10.5 million in funddebate were unacceptable in any decent society, Linda Sherry, Duncan, ing cuts. Nothing we have been forced to eliminate Dear editor regardless of how much they disagreed with comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com from our schools was or is dispensable. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion on what council has done. They were the epitome The programs and services we have built back taxation in the District of North Cowichan. The of bad manners and bad taste. I am certain into our model will require additional revenue of very fact we, as citizens of this community, their mothers taught them to be better than that Coal train blockade not worthy of $3.7 million. This is the ¿gure we will be respectcan have access and speak directly and openly which they displayed. our attention fully but vigorously pursuing. This amounts to to our elected of¿cials and staff is special. What is interesting is that, with the exception Dear editor $462 per student in our district. Surely, each of our However, with this privilege comes responof all but two speakers, I do not recall seeing Regarding the coal port blockade organized kids is worth a further $462. sibility. We have a responsibility to act with the names of anyone in the gallery on any by Maple Bay’s Peter Nix, I get the distinct To fully nurture our students and give our staff a dignity and decorum when speaking to those recent ballot. None have stood for of¿ce. The impression this Mr. Nix is a major grand¿ghting chance to continue to work effectively, we whom we elect even if we don’t agree with two speakers who were on the last ballot were stander — like David Suzuki he’ll do anything can no longer just hope for better times. them. We have to display basic good manners rejected by voters. Why was that? to get a headline and name in newspaper. And We have the job of creatively running the district and civility. It is always easy to be the opposition but what about all the people his silly little protest shoulder to shoulder with our staff and we do. All The very fact municipal councilors are electwhen you have to govern it is a different story. will put out of work? Is he going to share his our engagement with community has convinced us Y actually have to do something rather than You scientist’s pension with them? Didn’t think so. this is the path we are expected to walk. talk t about it. Sometimes hard decisions have to This kind of guy should be ignored totally. All ¿ve of the trustees now prepared to meet the be b made for the greater good. While they may Will MacKenzie needs of our district with this request for additional n be popular at the time, history will judge not Dundas, ON funds, ran clearly and openly on a pledge to do whether w they were the right decisions. exactly that. “Is illegal dumping one of those problems beyond our Agree or disagree, our elected of¿cials and I would have thought politicians seeking election our means to significantly reduce?” More letters online staff s are entitled to be treated with respect and and performing their duties as promised would You answered: (50 votes) d dignity. That was seriously lacking May 2. The gather at least a grudging nod. Also, read fresh stories every day and share 84 per cent NO c conduct of many at the meeting was simply Elected representatives can and should do more your thoughts immediately through the comshameful. s than comply when they know they are collaboratments function. 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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Ex marks the spot: Cowichan’s premier canine competition finds a new venue after nearly four decades in Kerry Park Don Bodger
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he Tyee Kennel Club dog show is on the move. After the original four years in Nanaimo and then 37 at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre, the 42nd-annual edition of the show will take place Friday through Sunday at Cowichan Exhibition Park. “There was a couple of reasons,’’ club spokesperson Heidi Gervais said for the switch. “There was a chance of Kerry Park doing some renovations.’’ The ¿elds were also a consideration for agility if it rained like last year. “The ¿elds at Kerry Park, they’re really dangerous for the people and the dogs,’’ Gervais said. The club is taking the approach that a change will be better than a rest. Dog shows around the island, like many other community events, are doing everything possible to at least maintain the status quo. “The entries have been getting smaller,’’ said Gervais. “We’ve put a ton of effort into this. It’s about the same entry.’’ Agility numbers are going to be about the same as last year, conformation is down and obedience and rally have increased so it all factors out to the normal level of participation. With the four different classi¿ca-
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Valerie Gervais and her beloved three-year-old Irish setter Gabby get ready for the 2010 Tyee Kennel Club Show. The annual staple is moving to the Cowichan Exhibition this year after 37 years at Kerry Park. tions of competition, “there’s something for everybody,’’ said Gervais. The club hopes the inclusion of a 1970s theme will help add to the fun. “We’re trying to make ours different and a little better,’’ said Gervais. “We don’t want to just be another dog show.’’ A costume contest is being held Saturday plus a pasta dinner for only $10. Admission is free all weekend.
Gervais urges families to check out the show and enjoy the many breeds of dogs in the new setting. “The new facility is gorgeous,’’ she said. Your ticket What: Tyee Kennel Club dog show Where: Cowichan Exhibition Park When: May 11, 12 and 13. Tickets: free admission, information at tyeekennelclub.com
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ASHMORE, Keith Stuart Keith passed away suddenly on April 29th 2012. He was born in Sarnia, Ontario on June 6 1947. He was predeceased by his Mom and Dad, Evelyn and Roy Ashmore. He is survived by his daughter Sarah, sister Sheila and his brother Bruce and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. There will be no funeral at his request. In lieu of flowers may we suggest donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Keith had a heart of gold and a wicked sense of humour. He will be fondly remembered by Vanessa and the staff at Brugos where he had his weekly “brew.” Betty, Merlin and Doris who were his “special” friends and finally his extended family, Craig Little and the staff at Arbutus R.V. Sales who took him into their hearts. Many thanks to the kindness and dedication of his physician, Dr. Patricia Seymour. May you fly with the Eagles, Keith. We will miss you. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com
H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 LAWSON, Edna Alois Dec. 14, 1905 – May 4, 2012 With heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our beloved Mother. She was Grandmother to 101 Grandchildren. Predeceased by her loving partner George Whitaker, daughter Ruby, son Robert, brothers Ralph, Manford, Harold and sister Alma. Survived by sons Bud (Doreen), Harold (Birdie), Bill (Irene), daughter Evelyn Dey, daughter-in-law Elma, sister-in-law Pat Rosenberger and numerous nieces and nephews. Edna arrived in the Cowichan Valley in 1933 with five children. Mom cooked at the King’s Daughter’s Hospital, and Totem Fountain Lunch. She was never idle, always busy with her many crafts. She was an avid reader. Her secret to longevity was keeping active and eating well. She was a life time member of Tops. The family would like to thank Home Care, and the staff of Cairnsmore Place. Special thanks to Dr. Dan Philippson. A Memorial Service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC on Friday, May 11 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Edna to Cairnsmore Place, 250 Cairnsmore St. Duncan, BC SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
BROWN, Ruby Lily (née) Wayne Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother died peacefully in her apartment at Sherwood House in Duncan, BC on April 28th. Ruby was predeceased by her husband Jim (James Dobie Brown) in 1979, her younger brother Robert Wayne in 2008, and her sister Eileen Wayne in 2011. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Christofferson and husband Ken in Mill Bay, and Elizabeth Kerr and husband Steve in Portsoy, Scotland; two grand-daughters, Rebecca Christofferson and her husband Trevor Husband in Lake Cowichan and Amy Christofferson in Geneva.; and by one great grand-daughter, Raven Sonamara Husband. Mom was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, holding all the offices in Camrose chapter, where she and Jimmy raised their children, as well as Esther at Grand Chapter in Alberta. She was also a life member of the Camrose UCW, her church home for over fifty years. She was a singer and music teacher as well as an office and business manager, and loved music, enjoying concerts and musical outings with her many, many friends and family from Alberta and the world who continued to visit her and share her enthusiasm for conversation, debate, and intellectual stimulation until the very last day of her life. Services will be held to remember Ruby in Camrose on May 16th at 11:00 AM at the Masonic Hall and on May 21st at 1:00 pm at St John the Baptist Anglican Church in Cobble Hill. There will also be a Memorial Tea at Sherwood House in Duncan on May 23rd at 2:00 pm. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Transitional Unit, VIHA, the Canadian Red Cross and most especially Sherwood House for their countless acts of kindness to Ruby and to all of us in the past four years.
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MARCOTTE: Shirley Lorraine – passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 3, 2012. Born in Vancouver BC on December 28, 1939. Predeceased by her mother Narg Green; Stepfather Floyd Green; Son David McDonald; grandsons Damion McDonald and Dustin Engel. Lovingly remembered by her family; husband Larry Marcotte; children; Douglas McDonald (Nancy), Deb McDonald, Darryl McDonald, Sharlene Hogland, and Clint Marcotte (Carla); grandchildren, Beth, Noelle, Mathew, Britt, Ian, Ryan, Chantel, Lecey, Dyson and Laura as well as great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held at the Duncan Pentecostal Church on May 7, 2012. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com.
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BRAND, Adam Gordon January 11, 1911 - May 7, 2012 Born January 11th, 1911 at Falkirk, Scotland. Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Chemainus Health Care Centre. Predeceased by his wife Eva in 1988 and brothers George, Fred, Henry and sister Monica. Survived by his son Ian Brand (Islay) of Saltair, daughter Elizabeth Martin of Kelowna, granddaughter Julie Lopez Brand (Franscico), great granddaughter Hannah, great grandson Sebastian, of Queretaro, Mexico, also by several nieces and nephews in England and Victoria. Gordon and Eva married in 1939 and raised their two children in Chemainus. He worked for M&B as General Foreman and later as Mill Manager. They moved to North Vancouver in 1964 and Gordon continued to work for M&B at head office until his retirement. Gordon enjoyed fishing, gardening, travelling, lawn bowling, tennis, camping especially on Tent Island with the family. He was also involved with the Scouts in Chemainus as leader for many years. Gordon was so happy that he got to live out his last years in Chemainus and enjoy the beautiful view from the deck of the Health Care Centre. We would like to thank the Chemainus Health Care Centre Nurses, Doctors, Staff, Activity Staff and Volunteers for their kindness, compassion and care to Gordon. Thank you also to Dr. Murray Archdeacon for taking Dad on as his patient and for his compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Chemainus Health Care Centre if you so desire. No service by request.
Garnet William Lee
The Life Celebration for
Lorna Broughton will be held at the Cobble Hill Hall at 2 Pm Friday the 11th of May. As our Mother loved gardens and hats, it would be a wonderful gesture if you could wear a hat; a garden hat, a tractor cap. a hockey hat, a curling hat and bring one flower from your garden. We will use those flowers later in the day when we inter her ashes. Please join us for tea and memories.
OTTOSEN - Inger Marie (nee Hansen) died surrounded by family on May 3, 2012, in Duncan, BC. She was born in Ringsted, Denmark, on March 30, 1929. Inger followed love to immigrate to the Cowichan Valley in 1950 and was married to her husband Henning for 61 years. She devoted her life to raising a loving family, running a productive farm and creating one of the most stunning gardens in the Valley. Her determined and feisty nature will not be forgotten by those who loved her. Inger is survived by her husband Henning; sister Gerda in Ringsted; children Annie Fisher (Barry), Allan Ottosen (Debbie), Karen Garnett (David), Margaret Walker (John), Sonia Ottosen (Gordon), foster children Frances Nash and Peter Wallace and their families; grandchildren Heather (David), Alison (Jesse), Rita, Desmond, Timothy, Raynor, Julia, Ole and Hamish; great-granddaughter Kalena; much-loved family in Denmark; and hen and chicks in her garden. Inger is predeceased by sisters Rigmor and Mary. Thank you to the Shawnigan Lake Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service and Cowichan District Hospital for the wonderful care provided. A small private memorial will be held at a later date, near the sequoia tree Inger propagated so many years ago. Donations can be made in Inger’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association. Or plant peonies and roses in your garden. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
RON HILL MEMORIAL SERVICE Sheryl Chester and family invite you to a
Memorial Tea on
Sat. May 12, 2012 from 1-3 at the Duncan Firehall Come and share memories, have a laugh and remember Dad and Grandpa
BIRTHS
Debby & Ken Lawrence are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious granddaughter, Ella Meli Smith, born March 10, 2012, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz.; born to proud parents Candice and Ryan Smith of Lake Cowichan.
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April 28, 1951 - April 25, 2012 Garnet was born near the little prairie town of Fairlight, Saskachewan. He was predeceased by parents Harry and Vera Lee, brother Ivan, and father-in-law Oliver Dubois. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Kerry, daughters Rhonda (Mike) and Sandra (Dylan), sister Ila (Barry), mother-in-law Ella Dubois, and sister-in-law Kathy Mouat(Gerald). He also leaves many cousins East of the Rockies, and many friends on Salt Spring Island and in the Cowichan Valley. Garnet spent most of his working life as a mechanic for the Municipality of N. Cowichan, while raising his family in Crofton. The past 19 years were spent farming on Salt Spring Island. He was a volunteer fireman on Vancouver Island for many years, and an active member of SSI Farmers Institute and SSI Farmland Trust. His passion was the Fall Fair. Garnet was always willing to help out friends and neighbours. He was well known for his integrity, honesty, generosity, practical skills, sense of humour and “Garnet wisdom”. Thanks to so many friends and neighbours who are helping our family over these difficult months, Doctors at RJH, and Victoria Hospice and their incredible team. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a SSI Community Group of your choice or Victoria Hospice. Please join us to honour Garnet and share your stories. Celebration of Life will be held at the Farmers Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd. on June 2, at 2:00 p.m.
ERICKSON: Catherine Henrietta (Kay) Oct. 31, 1919 - May 5, 2012 Passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital, May 5, 2012. Kay was born October 31, 1919 in St Benedict, Saskatchewan. She was the ninth of 11 children born to Otto & Barbara Seufert. Predeceased by nine of her brothers and sisters and husband, Andy in 1976. Survived by daughter, Denise (Donne), granddaughter, Shelley (Raymond), grandson, John (Tanya), great grandchildren, Brayden, John, Madison & Morgan. Many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Kay was an enthusiastic volunteer in her community being recognized for her long time service by the Cowichan Valley Seniors Organization and Royal Canadian Legion for 50 years service as an auxiliary member. Kay was an avid afghan crocheter, enjoyed a good game of cards and loved to bake, and participate in Cowichan Valley Seniors and Legion events. Kay was a loving Mother and Grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of CDH, Cowichan Home Support and the Management and staff of Sherwood House for their kindness shown to Kay. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan BC on Saturday May 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Father Alfredo Monacelli Celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1-4166 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4B7, or to the CDH Foundation, 3045 Gibbons Road, Duncan, BC V9L 1E5. Online condolences maybe made at hwwallacecbc@shawbiz.ca
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MOTHER’S DAY TEA Sat; May 12th, 11 - 2 St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 531 Herbert St., Duncan Craft and bake tables. Please use back door Bring the family.
LOST AND FOUND LOST PRESCRIPTION sunglasses in red fabric pouch on 1st Street or Trunk in Duncan. If found please call (250)7465986. 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
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HELP WANTED
MISSING CAT from The Properties, since Apr 9, name Pepper. Small black/brown tabby, green eyes, collar, tattooed. Seen recently on Kingsview, Chippewa and Balcara. Please hold on to her if you can and call us. 250 710 0011 - Ian
APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com
BIOMEDICA PURICA Duncan based Health manufacturing facility seeking hard working team oriented Person for manufacturing position. Full time position, no experience necessary. Production experience and Food safe an asset. Some heavy lifting involved. Resume may be dropped off Monday to Friday 8-3 at Unit 1-3006 Boys Road.
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WOIDA, Leah Margaret (Bulcock) May 18, 1961 - May 1, 2012 The family of Leah wishes to announce her sudden passing on May 1, 2012 2012 while holidaying in Las Vegas. Leah was born in Duncan and attended Tansor Elementary, Mt. Prevost and Cowichan Secondary. She attended BCIT and studied Health Information Technology. Over the years Leah worked in various hospitals in the Fraser Health Region. The last few years she worked as a Systems Application Coordinator for Fraser Health. Leah cherished her family and friends. She was actively involved in all her children's activities and schools. She was also a member of the PEO Sisterhood. Leah is survived by her husband Blair, children Trent and Shelby, parents Fred and Joan Bulcock, brother Chris (Jennifer) in West Kelowna and sister Shauna (Dave Studer) in Nanaimo. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was especially close to niece Kaleigh and nephews Ethan and Wesley. A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 12, 11:00am at Terry Fox Secondary School, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Pt. Coquitlam, BC. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Chapter Z P.E.O. Sisterhood, 1253 Beedie Dr., Coquitlam, BC, V3D 1P9 or a charity of your choice. MCEACHERN, Laura May (Haywood nee Alexander) Dec. 17, 1955 - Mar. 19, 2012
CAMERON LAKE Resort makes camping easy & enjoyable. Our family oriented resort offers seasonal, full-hookup RV sites in a secure & parklike setting (including free winter storage). We are located on Hwy 4, between Parksville & Port Alberni. For info call 250-752-6707. LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ.Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
Laura graduated from Esquimalt High School in 1973. Moved to Williams Lake, Victoria, Squamish and settled in the Cowichan Valley in 2001. She was an active volunteer at Cowichan Independent Living and the Clements Centre Society. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the “Cowichan Valley Basket Society” in Duncan. A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Clements Centre, 5856 Clements Street, Duncan from 1 – 4pm.
FEDUN, Veronica Anne Veronica passed away April 28, 2012 at Cowichan District Hospital from leukemia. She was born in Kenora, ON on October 22, 1944 to Anthony and Helen Fedun; eldest sister to Donald Fedun, David Fedun (Loretta), Patricia (John) MacKay, and Valerie (Don) Ehrman. Loving Auntie to Tony, Tara and Roxanne Fedun, Chris O’Shaughnessy, Alex and Ali MacKay, Melanie Ridgway, and Daniel Ehrman. Great Aunt to Joshua Crape, and Emelia and Abigail Ridgway. Veronica also leaves behind a very strong circle of friends. She spent much of her professional life working in an office. She worked as an executive secretary at Doman Industries and BC Forest Products, as well as a medical transcriptionist at the Duncan Eye Clinic. She also spent a number of years as a nanny. Veronica was thrilled to retire in 2008. She spent the last years of her life caring for her aging parents, renovating her apartment and enjoying quality time with her many friends and family. Veronica was gifted with a number of talents. She was well known for her cooking and baking which she generously shared with all, and for her remarkable knitting. Many friends and relatives have worn her handiwork, and her nieces and nephews have grown up donning her beautifully knit sweaters. She also played the accordion and had a sense of humour like no other. Veronica exuded a genuine, boisterous, and generous sprit. No one knows this greater than her nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly because she had loved them and had taken such joy in them. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Veronica will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Veronica to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society.
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Production Workers
Commencement date: Immediately
Pacific Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate openings for production metal workers.
Qualifications: graduate of an accredited nursing program and current registration with College of Registered Nurses British Columbia. Minimum 2 years experience geriatrics, caring for residents with dementia. Day and Hours of work: Mon-Sun, 10AM-4PM Please email resume to:
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TEACHERS
PT MATURE salesperson required. Please drop off resume at the Tulip Deli, 21 Kenneth Street, Duncan. RCA Required for 12 hour night shift (8-8). $13.50/hr. Call Laurie (250) 746-9641
HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
SMALL SALON has a spot for a mature hairdresser on chair rental basis. Guaranteed clientelle, 50+ community. 4 days to start. (250)710-7272.
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HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED RN required for very busy, multi-physician clinic. This is a full-time Monday to Friday position commencing September 2012 due to the retirement of our clinic nurse. Please fax resume to 250-746-4473 or email to marlene@ingramfp.com.
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Email: hwwallace@shawbiz.ca www.hwwallacecbc.com Locally Owned & Operated TENDERS
Position vacancy RN Status: Casual
P/T BARTENDER Req’d Maple Bay Yacht Club is seeking a mature, perm. P/T bartender. Exp. req’d. Apply in person with resume M-F, 10am - 3pm. 6337 Genoa Bay Rd.
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F/T, P/T, Island Haircutting. Benefits, hourly and/or commission. Call (250)746-7114.
250-701-0001
PACIFIC ENERGY
or come in and fill out an application form.
SALES Manager req’d for growing Automotive Dealership in South Okanagan, BC. Must have Automotive Sales leadership experience with focus on Customer Satisfaction.E-mail resume to david@dajo.ca. Pay based on experience
She is predeceased by her parents Nicholas Alexander and Evelyn Alexander (John).
MEDICAL/DENTAL
JANITORS NEEDED for Ladysmith and Chemainus. Please Fax resumes to 250723-5373 or email to: centraljanitorial@yahoo.ca
UNITED CARPET is looking for an experienced vinyl and carpet installer with valid BC drivers licence, clean van and own tools for the trade. Must have WCB coverage and Liability insurance current & in place. Position is available immediately, Full time. Please respond in person with resume and references to United Carpet #101-2700 Beverly St. Duncan, BC WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed Immediately. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or fax: 250-567-2550.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES NOTICE Application for a Permit Under the Provision of the Environmental Management Act Application for Amendment to the Permit Approving the Mine Plan and Reclamation Program (Permit Q-8-094) Under the Provision of the Mines Act
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DUNCAN IRON WORKS has an opening for a Technical Sales/Project Management Position. The job will include estimating of potential new projects, project management from order to delivery including production and review of shop drawing for projects, ordering and scheduling of materials, coordination with production for delivery. The ideal person will be fluent in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks, have a good working knowledge of design of industrial machines and components, good working knowledge of mechanical components, ability to work unsupervised, ability to multitask in a quickly changing work environment, estimating experience of structural and mechanical products, good team skills, ability to clearly and accurately convey requirements to the production crew. Please forward resume complete with salary expectations to diw@diw.ca
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PORT HARDY - Looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250-949-7440.
• Ministry File Number PR-105809 • Applicant South Island Aggregates, 460 Stebbings Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W3 • The waste material will originate from commercial, industrial and government sites in the southern Vancouver Island Region. • Lot 23 Block 156, 201 Plan VIP 78459 Malahat District, Block 323 • The waste material will be comprised of contaminated soils and other potential industrial waste materials including incinerator ash and dredgate. • The waste material will contain non-leachable levels of substances that may exceed the residential, commercial and/or industrial land use standards as defined in the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and contaminated sites regulation. • The volume of waste to be discharged will not exceed 100,000 tonnes per year. • Matt Pye of Active Earth Engineering, 4510 Saddle Cresent, Langley BC, V2Z 1S6 matt.pye@activeearth.ca
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LINE COOK required for the Oak & Carriage Pub. Minimum at least 3 years experience. Call Gerry or Kris at 250-746-4144 for interview.
TENDERS
GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
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She is survived by her husband Joe McEachern, three children: Nickela Haywood (John), Gideon Haywood (Ellen), Patrick Haywood and her grandson Zach Boutin. Three sisters: Margaret Alexander (Ron) of Crofton, Pearl Barnard (Randy) of Victoria and Mary Schlinker (Ken) of Squamish, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family.
BUSY SPECIALIST office in Duncan looking for a PT and holiday relief MOA with exceptional people skills. Must have MOA experience. EMR and Scanning knowledge is an asset. Must be able to multitask and be a team player, who is also confident to work independently. Please fax your resume along with references from the medical field. Fax: 250748-0222
HELP WANTED
Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471 PERSONALS
PERSONALS SWF in the Cowichan Valley, non smoker, honest, faithful & fit, considered pretty, looking for a non-smoker single white male 53 - 58, that’s looking toward a serious long term relationship of love, fun and new adventures together. Photo upon request. If this sounds like you please contact me at fr2love309@shaw.ca. YOUNG at heart, 47 SWM, looking for a female, 35-51, that likes the outdoors and working out. Camping, hiking, movies and the finer things in life. If sitting at home with the fire and a glass of wine sounds like something that would interest you, please email so that we see if our interests are mutual. Please email me at gullicksonjohn35@yahoo.com.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
TRADES, TECHNICAL
WORK WANTED
WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).
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
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
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Is Looking For An
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Chances Cowichan Requires a
Relief On-Call Janitor
If you are 19 or older and can pass a criminal record and background check, we’d like to hear from you. You must be available for all shift times, weekdays, evenings and weekends. Position requires standing, lifting and dealing with cleaning chemicals. Experience would be an asset. Drop your resume off at the Customer Service desk, attention Internal Operations Manager or email clammi@chancescowichan.ca
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BEAUTIFUL OCEAN view mobile home in quiet 55+ Edgewater Terrace located in Cowichan Bay. 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, nicely updated throughout, incl. windows, furnace, etc. $84,900. (250) 597-7847
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To view call 250-748-3321 HIDDEN JEWEL Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm $655 2 bdrm, $755 Rent includes Heat & Hot Water. Available Now.
Large 1 bdrm apt, heat incl. NS/NP, no partiers, would suit mature single person. $575/m + DD, P/U application @ 5209 TCH, Tues-Thurs.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
$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 Bright, spacious 2 bd. gr. floor condo in quiet building near river and town. 5 appl. Small pet OK. N/s, Avail. June 1. $900/mo. 250-709-5795
CASUAL OPPORTUNITIES
REAL ESTATE
Casual, on-call Recycling Facility Leader I’s are required within the Recycling and Waste Management Division of the Engineering and Environmental Services Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Recycling Facility Leader I’s contribute to the effective operation of CVRD recycling facilities by assisting the public with depositing waste and recyclables, performing tasks to ensure materials and the overall facility are well maintained for safety and convenience, and providing relief support to other facility team members.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 floor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221
Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath near hospital. Many upgrades, lots of storage, NG fireplace. $289,000. (250)715-6248
CLEAN 2-BDRM condo, walking distance to town. In quiet 19+ bldg. 5 appl’s, fireplace, N/S, N/P. Avail June 1st. $875./mo. Call 250-710-0881.
PETS F1B Labradoodle puppies for sale. Mostly shed-free and hypoallergenic. Will be medium sized dogs, 30-40 lbs. 1 male/1 female. Please email for more info and pics. $1000. denniseblandin@hotmail.com STUNNING LABRADOODLE puppies! Available for their forever homes June 2nd. Puppies will have vet health check, first shots & deworming. Call 250-710-6790 before they’re gone!
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Spruce trim ends 75% and fir trim ends 25%. 25 yard bin $250. 12.5 yard bin $125. Free local delivery. Phone 250-743-9922.
ROYAL ALEXANDER APARTMENTS Renovated 1 Bedrooms Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome! 2575 Alexander St, Duncan
250-746-6442. SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR LEASE: Commercial property, prime location, seven bay building, main room 90’x30’ plus 5 other rooms/offices (suitable for rental as business in a business), coffee/snack area in front. Potential is endless! Under $10/sq.ft. Approx. 4000 sqft. Highway exposure! Lots of parking! Avail now. 250-732-3224
COTTAGES 1 BDRM cottage on a farm near Duncan. W/D, F/S & Hydro incl, $800, June 1. 250715-0737 or 250-709-1588
$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).
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LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756.
STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.
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HOUSES FOR SALE $465 K under appraised value Cowichan Lake waterfront 1.7ac 5 BDRM, 3 Bath, Huge Dock, $400,000 OBO Inspection Sat and Sun, May 12-13, 10-5. Home will be sold Sunday night to viewer with highest bid 250-483-4285 to view
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CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.
CLEAN RENOVATED 2 bdrm, Hospital area, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker. $795. 1-250-474-0545. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.
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Saturday, May 12 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Bench Elementary School 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd HUGE Plant, Book & Clothing Sale, Raffle, Vendor Market, Food Vendors, our famous Haunted House and Cake Walk Lots of games & prizes for everyone!
DUNCAN, 1 bd condo N/S, 5 appl’s, $650 + util. Ref’s. Avail now. 250-246-4677, 732-0808.
Police car, fire truck, petting Zoo and MORE!!
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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(250)748-3729 DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, 5 appl’s, balcony, 1 small pet allowed, Available May 1st. $850/mo. (250)743-1145
Community Policing Advisory Committee’s HUGE garage sale is just around the corner (June 23). Book your tables now. $15/each. Call Pat at (250) 748-6740 MILL BAY, Sat May 12, 9-2, 25+ Houses, Deer Park/Mill Springs (from Duncan - right off the highway at Frayne Rd). Lots of great items
GLENORA: Sat May 12, 9-2. 4870 Marshall Road. Blonde corner computer desk $30, blue office chair $50, Oak finish DR sideboard & hutch $30, bedroom set: 2 night tables, dresser w/mirror & tall boy dresser $200, Antique lamps $40/ea, Royal Albert China, Val d’Or, service for 12 & serving dishes, offers, Gold color & stainless cutlery $150, 2 pc decorator shelving units $50, antique walnut DR table w/6 chairs, leather seats $500, Antique walnut secretary w/book case $175, glass & wrought iron patio tbl $60, 2 end tables $10/ea. Antique Spencer “A” treadle sewing machine $50, Princess ware crystal cooler glasses, White convection/microwave,$100. Starbucks Barista coffeemaker,$30, & more
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RENTALS
RENTALS
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RENTALS
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
COTTAGES
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, LOWER
SUITES, UPPER
AUTO FINANCING
TOWING
SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & cable incl’d, avail immed. $700/mo. Call (250)701-5328.
CHEMAINUS (OLD Town), 2 bdrm, reno’d house, N/S, pets? $950 + utils. Avail June. 1st. Call (250)246-3708.
DUNCAN: New 3 bdrm, 2 bath in 4 Plex, available June 1st. Bright open floor plan. 5 appliances. Hospital area, on bus route. Lower suite. $1100/m, plus utilities, N/S, small pet considered. 250748-5060, leave message. Ref’s required.
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.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
COBBLE HILL (very private, near Mill Bay), charming spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, 4 appl, wood/elec heat, NS/NP, 1/2 acre, yard maint incl. Refs. $1150+util. 250-701-2400
SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (West) lrg 3 bdrm home, 1 bath, carport, garden, swim access, laundry, small pet? $1250. May 1. 250-514-7226.
1 BEDROOM studio apartment, in older duplex 2 blocks to town and mall, available now $615 + utilities, 778-6770855 CROFTON, DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 4 appls, fenced backyard, close to school, playground and ferry, N/S, N/P. Avail June. 1, $875 mo. Call 250-510-2045. CROFTON. SPACIOUS 2bdrm. F/S, fireplace, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825/mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810. DUNCAN, 2.5 bdrm duplex with locking garage, W/D, F/S, D/W. Avail immed, $1075 mo all utils incl’d, 250-701-1965. DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new flooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail immed. Call 250-537-4319. DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 ba, island kitchen, 4th bdrm down, rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. Call or text 1-250-888-7088. LAKE COWICHAN- reno’d 2 bdrm, sxs duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting. NS/NP. $650 + utils. Call 250-749-4061.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm Apt., ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $700 mo + utils. 250-597-0617 SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on our property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 + util’s. Avail immed. (250)246-2296.
HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM reno’d house, new bath, living room, kitchen. By hospital. WD/FS. $1000 incl cable/net. 250-746-9205. CHEMAINUS- 9690 Chemainus Rd. Character house + garden, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. New paint/carpets. N/S, pet ok. $1300 mo + utils. Avail June. Call 1-250-356-1431.
COWICHAN BAY: 2000 sqft, 4 bdrms + den, 2 full bath, family room, F/S, W/D, D/W, wood stove, F/P. Pets welcome, avail June 1st. $1600. Call 1-250-760-0727. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., 100% reno’d, everything NEW incl 4 appl’s! Gas FP, blinds. Deck, patio, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1100. (250) 748-2424 LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm home, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850 mo + hydro. Avail June. 2nd. Call 1-(250)653-4234. LIKE NEW 2-bdrm rancher. 5 appliances, wood stove, large yard. By McAdam Park. No partiers. NS/NP. $1100. Avail Now. Michelle (250)743-8043. MILL BAY- lrg 2 bdrm, ocean view, all appls, F/P, quiet, modern on 1/2 acre. Must be very clean. NS/NP, no drugs. $1100+ shared utils. Avail May 1. Call 250-929-3601. NORTH COWICHAN- small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W/D, separate garage. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)746-5290 RENT TO OWN- 2 bdrms or 4 bdrms, suite potential, great view, great location. Let’s talk, 1-800-309-8809. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, private 2 bdrm, 5 appls, lake view, $1250 mo. Ref’s. Avail May. 6th. Call 250-652-6407. SHAWNIGAN Lakefront Stunning, compl reno’d fully furnished 3BR, 2BA, hardwood & tile floors, granite counters, stone FP, dock, rowboat, cable, gated, private 1ac, avail year round June 1 to May 31, #2295+utils, ref, n/s, pets on approval, photos at johnvernon.com/rentals 250-727-5985 john@johnvernon.com
OFFICE/RETAIL 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671 DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, office, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929
PASTURE
LAKE COWICHAN- 1 bdrm, hydro, cable, wi-fi incld, W/D. NP/NS. $650. (250)749-3258. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm, $750/m, 1/2 hydro, N/S, 4 appl., wood burning fireplace, lower suite. ALSO: 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper floor, $850/m, N/S, 1/2 hydro, 4 appl, wood burning fireplace. Ref’s Required. Avail. June 1st. $1550 rents the entire house Would consider rent-to-own
250-748-5060
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
LK Cowichan. Bright clean 2 bdrm suite. Available Immediately. Close to river/trails. Features: new paint/carpet, covered patio, lrg liv rm, woodstove, washer/dryer, pet ok with pet deposit. $700/month hydro INCLUDED 1-604-848-1360
LARGE ROOM fully furnished in lovely home in Duncan with walk-in closet & own bathroom. Walking distance to town, hospital. (250)746-9678.
SAHTLAM, 10 min to town, 1 bdrm + den on acreage. Carport, f/p, Newly reno’d. N/S, Pet considered. $700 incl util. Avail now. (250)748-8764
SUITES, LOWER
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. Max 2 occupants. Refs Req’d. $675/mo. 250-743-6754
APPROX 3 fenced acres & barn for rent south of Duncan. (250)748-8818
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 - 1 bdrm. Stonehaven, nr. hosp. Priv. ent. own laundry. F/S, W/D. Suits a quiet person. N/S, N/D. No parties. Sm. pet cons. $800 month, incl. heat, hydro. Ref. Req. Avail. now. Phone 5977693 DUNCAN: 1 bdrm suite, $650. F/S, Heat, water incl. NS/NP, No partiers. Avail June 1. References req. 250-748-1825 LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm suite, bright, spacious. $650. + utils. Avail June 1st. NS/NP. Call 250-749-6092.
DUNCANUPPER level house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $900/mo+ 1/2 hydro. NP/NS. Avail now. Call (250)746-3988.
TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. $900. N/P. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 DUNCAN 2-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $900-$950. 250-516-8881. DUNCAN 3-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000-$1100. 250-516-8881.
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CARS 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4L, V6, auto, 204 km. Keyless entry. Loaded! Reg maintenance. $2700. 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.
BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com
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(250)252-1224 TRUCKS & VANS 1982 GMC pickup truck, $2900. Good cond, cab & box replaced 2006, no rust, 197,692, V6. (250)746-4063 1986 Chevy Astro, 212k, good runner, w/sound system. $1500. OBO. (250) 710-7654 2000 FORD Windstar mini van, 7 pass; AC, 275km, reg maint, $2200. 250-732-0808
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 748-3539 2007 - 35’ ALPHA SEEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $28,500 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993
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1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
CARPENTRY
250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.
CHACHI’S YARD WORKSGeneral yard clean up, lawn/yard maintenance, mowing, weed trimming, raking leaves, small bush and tree pruning, small hauling jobs, SENIORS DISCOUNT, call/text 250-732-8464
COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362
FENCING
Grizzly Bear Lawn Care Need your grass cut? Flower beds cleaned out? Garbage hauling? Call Kevin at (250)748-9654 PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.
DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
HAULING AND SALVAGE
House cleaning available. $16.50/hr. Please call Monica, (250) 709-2505
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
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Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca
All roofing types New & Repair Senior Discount www.pwmccallumroofing.com
Zoe’s Lawn Mowing & Pressure Washing. Lowest price guaranteed. (250) 732-0914
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MOVING & STORAGE
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BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! (250)217-4091
PLUMBING * Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
Chain link colour packages, Ornamental, Wood & Farm fencing. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates For all your fencing needs, please call
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LANDSCAPING See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646
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FINISHING, SIDING, Framing & Renovations by Journeyman With 25 yrs exp. 250 924 5436
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Moving Jobs Welcome
CLEANING SERVICES
Duncan Day Labour Inc.
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
serving southern Vancouver Island since 1945
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POOL & SPA Maintenance & repair. Supplies & equipment. Competitive prices. Call Max (250)732-4158.
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BY THE WAY
Most played songs
Bestselling trees
Most rented movies Bestsellers
1) Somebody I Used To Know
1) dogwoods
1) Underworld Awakenings
2) Ă…owering magnolias
2) The Vow
3) Ă…owering crabapples
3) Tim and Eric’s Billion-Dollar Movie
Gotye featuring Kimbra 2) Drive By
Train
3) Call Me Maybe
Carly Rae Jepsen
This week on SUN/FM
courtesy Dinter’s Nursery
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
1) No Sailing Waits
Adrian Raeside
2) Serpent’s Shadow Book III
This week at Pioneer’s Video
Rick Riordan 3) Insurgent
Veronica Roth
This week at Volume One
by News Leader Pictorial staff
Baljet celebrates 25 years here
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y the way, did you hear: • Aldea Wood tells us the closure announcement for Lake Cowichan’s Tipton’s Outboards was premature. Wood and Tyler Maslak have taken the reins from retiring 25-year owner Rod Tipton and reopened the shop in March. • Damali Lavender Farm & Winery’s Alison Philp tells us they have joined forces with 14 other Cowichan wineries to create the Cowichan Wine Loop to promote the annual Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival. • Island Savings members recently re-elected incumbents Gloria Daly, Colleen Johel and Dan Little to continue serving on their board of directors. They will re-join directors Mark Aston, Richard Hill, John Parker, Dominique Roelants, Bill McCreadie and James McKenzie. • Duncan auto body shop, GT Collision Ltd, received the prestigious 2011 AutocheX Premier Achiever Award for outstanding customer service recently. A third-party survey found the shop in the top ¿ve per cent of more than 7,000 shops across North America. • Cowichan Green Community’s Vanessa Goodall tells us the April 29 Black Tie Charity Event at Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot — a Bottle Drive for Food Security — is part of monthly charity events staged by Sherri Drouil-
Valley people Name: Monica Finn Occupation: librarian Age: 44 Hometown: central California If you get a chance go see: Moneyball — it’s a look inside the business of baseball and something I knew nothing about Right now I am reading: Growgirl by Heather Donahue I’m listening to: Lila Downs and Scissor Sisters At least once everyone should: visit the water buffalo at Fairburn Farm Most people don’t know I: wanted to be a monk or an architect while growing up Proudest or happiest moment: watching my family members grow Biggest embarrassment or fear: I regret nothing If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: secure food and housing for everyone Before I die: I want to visit ToďŹ no Words I live by: this too shall pass
lard and the CVBD staff to support local groups in reaching their fundraising goals. • Susan Boffy, John Bennie, and most especially, Mary Bennie wanted to express their deep and sincere appreciation for the Chemainus Health Care Centre and its warm and caring staff for their support and care of their loved one Bob Bennie. • Zoe Nash told us Duncan Toastmaster Cam Barnard was the big local hope April 21, when Cowichan Toastmasters 950 hosted the Division G International Speech and Evaluation Contest at Travelodge Silverbridge Duncan. • Congratulation to local car dealer Peter Baljet, who, tomorrow celebrates the 25th anniversary of being in business in Duncan. Among the employees who have been along for all, or most of the ride: Susan Lutters (who was with Gary Hawe for 12 years before Peter arrived); Bev Calkins and Doug Jones (each 25 years); Dan Easton, Daryle Carpenter, Trevor Killen, Lee Espeseth (24 years); Ross McCauley (23) and Brian McQuhae (22). Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.
Andrew Leong
Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death in Canada*
Are you at risk? Our Healthy Heart Clinic assesses your likelihood of developing heart disease, and teaches you how to minimize your risk. *Source: Heart & Stroke Foundation website.
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ARTISTS
Chalk one up for musical theatre fans Young musical theatre students showcase give audiences that same old song and dance this weekend. The Chalkboard Theatre Showcase will feature 18 students ages 12 to 16 years performing group numbers from Broadway musicals. Among the selections will be Footloose, Aquarius from Hair and the opening number from Thor-
oughly Modern Millie, which was also performed at this year’s Cowichan Musical Festival. Students will also perform several small group numbers including The New Girl in Town from Hairspray. The showcase is directed by Tilly Lorence with music directed by Laura Cardriver. The showcase is choreographed by Lorence and Sarah Lane. The showcase is being performed in memory of
Bea Salmond, a former Rockette and Broadway dancer who had worked closely with Chalkboard Theatre during the past two years. Two shows are scheduled, May 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Queen Margaret’s School Theatre. Tickets may be reserved by emailing info@chalkboardtheatre.com or by calling 250597-2560.
Chilliwack’s iconic light burns in the valley Gone so long: Canadian hitmakers still rolling after 15 gold and platinum platters Peter W. Rusland
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hilliwack founder Bill Henderson compared the magic of making live music to instant kicks on a hockey rink. Ironically, he and his timeless rock band play Friday’s Cowichan Theatre gig next to the world’s largest hockey stick (and puck). “Our band truly is inspiring musically. It’s how they behave on stage and how the music’s actually played in the moment of making it. “It’s like watching an incredible hockey game; we try and do that every night,” the 67-year-old Salt Spring Islander said. “Music makes me feel good — if
I wasn’t doing it with Chilliwack, I’d do solo things.” He’ll be Àanked Friday by bassist Doug Edwards (author of the song WildÀower), drummer Jerry Adolphe (award-winning country stickman), and Ed Henderson (Bill’s younger, Juno-producing brother) after Cowichan rock-upstarts, The Royal Canadians, open the show. “The Royal Canadians they sent me some stuff and I went on their site and checked it out. They’re young and fresh,” Henderson said. Chilliwack was fresh back in 1970 after renaming itself from The Collectors. Henderson is proud of the cultural symbolism behind the Native name Chilliwack, meaning ‘going back up,’ and ‘valley of many
Chilliwack gets a Royal opening The Royal Canadians are stoked about opening for national rock royalty, Chilliwack, Friday at the Cowichan Theatre. The Cowichan band, formed about two years ago by guitarist Connor Head (at far right) and drummer Taylor Allum, has now been joined by guitarist Ray Visscher (beside Head) and bassist Ryan Scott. They’ll play tunes — such as Realize, and When The Sun Goes Down —from their fresh CD Lonely Whale, produced by multi-Grammy nominated studio whiz, Ron Thaler. But the RCs are loyal to their home valley, having played Sunday’s fundraiser for livertransplant patient Dan Coogan (that raised $3,600), plus various times at the Duncan Garage Showroom, and SunFest ‘11. The quartet is also booked for a May 25 gig opening for blues legend Tim Williams at the Showroom.
streams.’ “We do play lots of styles of music.” Chilliwack earned a Juno while posting gold and platinum album sales with its dozen recordings containing tunes — such as Lonesome Mary, Crazy Talk, Baby Blue, and Whatcha Gonna Do? — that are on tap Friday. “Creating all those songs there was tremendous pressure. I wrote every day,” Henderson said. “I don’t have that pressure anymore; now I have time for other things.” The band gets SOCAN royalties from airplay “and I still have lots of my publishing rights, and writer’s royalties,” he said. Henderson, who began playing guitar at age 10, was proud about his environmental song Patent On The Wind saluting Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeisser who stood up to farm-chemical giant, Monsanto. “I really feel there’s lifestyle stuff that just has to change for life on the planet to be sustainable. “You can blame corporations and governments, but they can do what they want to because we’re complacent. “As citizens we need to send a wake-up call to government. We reached a crisis point a while back.” Henderson — inÀuenced by Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Barney Kessel — was modest about his rock status, and non-committal on new Chilliwack CDs. “It’s wonderful people still like the songs, and ever liked them in the ¿rst place,” he said applauding former bandmates.
Bill Henderson and Chilliwack last brought their lights to the valley in the summer of 2006. “You want people to get off on what you do. I feel lucky.” Your ticket
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What: Chilliwack When: May 11, 7:30 p.m Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $40. Call 250-748-7529
Braver and brighter the theme for artist showing in Crofton this weekend Show and sale: Crofton Art Group showcasing its stuff in two-day display Ann Andersen
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Maple Bay artist Levina Roach displays her acrylic print that will be part of the Crofton Art Group Show and Sale at the Crofton Senior Centre May 11 and 12.
rtist Levina Roach has been painting for 40 years and at 71 continues to enjoy what she calls “the expression and the freedom” of her hobby. “I always admired other painters, and I really enjoy art,” said the valley senior, who brushes mainly landscapes in acrylics and water colours. “I have become a little braver with colours over the years — some are bright,” she said with a laugh. And Roach will be showing three of her compositions at the upcoming annual Crofton Art Group and Sale. The group will hang 110 paintings in the two-day event. “We’re allowed to hang up to ¿ve each.” Roach said. Members of a local silversmith group will also be on hand with a table featuring hand-crafted jewelry.
“There’ll also be framed and matted work for sale,” Roach explained. The Crofton Art Group started more than 50 years ago and is one of the oldest on the island. It’s recently expanded its membership and in all, 48 people belong to the group. “E. J. Hughes always came to our shows. He was very supportive,” Roach said. Their group’s work is also on display in the Royal Bank in Duncan until May 24. Your ticket What: Crofton Art Group Show and Sale, plus handcrafted jewelry. When: May 11, 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Crofton Seniors Centre, near the Salt Spring ferry terminal, Crofton. Ticket: by donation
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aroma, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Art House in Shawnigan Lake, 1756 Wilmot Avenue, at Dundas). Suggested donation: $20 drop-in. Call 250-743-1249.
QMS Art Show: kick-off reception of an exhibition of QMS senior art students, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at Just Jake’s Duncan. Enjoy musical performances by the QMS Jazz Choir and soloists. Show runs from April 30 to May 13. QMS Spring Classic: This annual hunter/jumper show is a VIHJA certified event and draws equestrian competitors from around B.C. Runs until May 13 at the Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre. Sounding Colour: Four workshops in May exploring through chant, the healing synthesis of sound, colour and
Youth Mountain Bike Rides: kids 12 years and older meet at the Cleasby Bike Park in Cobble Hill, 6 to 8 p.m. weekly until Sept. 26 sponsored by Cowichan Cycles. Call 250748-2453 for more.
Thursday Storyteller Bernice Gei-Yung Hune: brings the magic of books and reading to children 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cowichan Branch, Vancouver Island Regional Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan. Free as part of TD Ca-
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nadian Children’s Book Week. James Struthers and Laurell: Hot on the heels of a hit single and viral video, singer-songwriter James Struthers will team with B.C. artist Laurell for a western Canada tour, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 door. Call 250-748-7246. Simon King: comedy from the man behind the critically acclaimed album Unfamous is in heavy rotation on Raw Dog Comedy, Laugh Attack, National Lampoon Radio on Sirius and XM satellite radio, with a local opener from Nanaimo — 90 minutes of comedy, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $15
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Friday Chemainus Clubhouse Partay: hosted by Renovation Blues Band 7:30 p.m., Mount Brenton golf course, in the clubhouse. Lots of dancing, all musicians welcome. Admission $5.
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Queen Margaret’s School Gala: Celebrating Our Global Community is the theme of the school’s annual fundraiser beginning with a welcome reception at 5 p.m., silent auction, an International buffet and a live auction with Cam Drew. Then dance the night away to the McCandless Family Band. Call 250 746-4185 for information. Garage Sale: at the Duncan Guide Hall on Cairnsmore Street to raise money for the hall’s new roof, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dreaming in Colour: Brenda’s Brats present a choral concert and artisan display to raise funds for youth music, 7 p.m. Pioneer Square Mall lower level, 900 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road. Advance tickets $15, $10 for children under 10, baked goods and beverage included at Vines to Wines in Mill Bay. Email eartraining@shaw. ca, or call 250-743-7866. The day also features a free artisan display from noon to 5 p.m.
Linda and Mark Holford of Rocky Creek Winery in Cowichan Bay take Kathy Ilott (centre), of the Canadian Cancer Society, a tour of the vineyard on Saturday, April 28. The winery donated $1,400 raised from the sales Jose’s Tempranillo, bottled last year in memory of José Rodrigo, whose dream was to grow Spanish grapes in the Cowichan Valley. Fourth-annual Nearly New Fashion Show: a fundraiser for micro-loans and teen challenge, featuring quality, nearly new clothing and accessories. All clothes $5 or less, New Life Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Duncan. Doors open at noon for strawberry shortcake and tea. Show at 1 p.m. admission $5. Call 250-748-6521. Terry Brennan: headlines this month’s Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse, 7 p.m., Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open stage at 7:30 p.m. CFG members admission by donation, non-members $7 No charge for open stage performers. Wendy Carey Artwork Display: author of the book Up Close
and Personal, an underwater view of Vancouver Island. offers a unique collection of artwork until May 27, at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Call 250-746-4955. The Music in Your Eyes Tour: The Konsorados and Allen Dobb celebrate music and sight with partial proceeds going to the Trish Turner Memorial Fund (Seva Canada), 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan Street. Advance tickets $12 for sale at Ten Old Books tel 250-7151383; $15 at the door Live At The Met: featuring Verdi’s Ernani: Angela Meade takes center stage as Elvira in Verdi’s thrilling early gem set in Spain, 1519. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, Ernani,10 a.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $26, senior
$24 St. $22 Child $15.50. Call 250-748-7529. Ron James Live: Canada’s busiest and best-selling comedian takes to the road with a new “gut-bustingly, knee-slappingly funny” 90-minute rant, 8 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets: $51. Call 250-7487529. Call 250-748-7529.
Sunday Michael Jerome Browne: Canadian Solo Folk Artist of the Year in 2008, Maple Blues Acoustic Artist Award Winner, International Blues Challenge semi-finalist, and three-time Juno award nominee in both the roots and blues categories, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246.
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