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er Olympic ring was stolen from her, along with a sentimentally priceless ring from her husband and children, plus her grandmother’s family ring. But what Melanie Brancato misses most is her sense of security. The Olympic athlete and Cowichan Bay resident was robbed of all these things after a thief — or thieves — broken into her home on Waldy Road. “This is a place I’ve lived pretty much my whole life, and I always thought it was a safe place, and was so happy my children had an opportunity to grow up here, too,” Brancato said. “The stuff is just stuff. What’s worse is that feeling of my bubble bursting.” Brancato, who was Melanie Slade when she played on Canada’s 1988 Olympic ¿eld hockey team, says the Cowichan Valley feels a little less safe, a little less secure, after the break-in. “We often forget to lock our doors, so I think my ¿rst reaction was, ‘Are we actually safe here? Are my children safe here?’” she said. “When I lived in the city I was broken into twice, and that was kind of par for the course. But here, I always felt safe. This took that away from me.” Brancato, who works as a registered massage therapist, said she didn’t even realize the break-in had occurred initially because she infrequently wears jewelry due to her job. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said the break-in was reported May 3, but the theft had occurred sometime during the 1 1/2 weeks prior. “There was no mess, no vandalism, and because I don’t wear rings very often, it took a bit for us to even clue in that anything was gone,” Brancato said. Items swiped include a change-sorter with

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Circle route bridge replacement should improve reliability of Port Renfrew access A $1.2-million replacement for the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew will be built this summer. A Ministry of Transportation press release says the new bridge, about 30 kilometres southwest of Lake Cowichan along the Paciﬁc Marine Circle Route, will improve safety and reliability of the Harris River crossing. A two-lane structure will replace the current,

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Grieving Stone family remembers the real Karrie Ann Murder: As her accused killer heads for his ﬁrst court appearance family remembers the person they lost Krista Siefken

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he man accused of killing Karrie Ann Stone and Tyeshia Jones is scheduled to be in court on Tuesday. But in the meantime Stone’s mother is urging the community to ignore hurtful gossip. “Don’t listen to the rumours,” says Bev Stone. Bev suffered a grievous loss when her daughter was murdered in July 2010, but she says she’s also suffered through almost two years of judgment about her daughter. She remembers having to appeal to the media to get Cowichan’s Take Back the Night vigil to recognize her daughter along with 18-year-old Tyeshia Jones, and says it feels like the community cares less about Karrie, who was 42 at the time of her death. “We’re becoming a very judgmental society,” Bev says. “I felt like it was the Good Girl versus the Bad Girl. But who said my Karrie was bad? She never hurt a Àea in her life.” Karrie Ann Stone had struggled with substance abuse in the past, but had been living a clean, productive life in the years before her death, her mother said. “Bad things happened to her when she was in her early teens, something terrible that sent her in a different direction, and of course she never came to tell me at the time,” Bev said. “Down the road she had the courage to tell me, so I could see then why the change happened at 13, all of a sudden.” But at 18, Karrie went to work up north, running a

lodge and working as a trapper. “She loved it, just loved it up there,” her mother remembers. “Karrie did so many things, and she was very smart. Some of her choices weren’t smart, but that was because of bad feelings about herself.” Bev likes to remember the positive times in her daughter’s life, though. “She always laughed and smiled, and she had the most beautiful blue eyes,” she said. “Even the times she fell off and ended up where she shouldn’t have been at times, one of the RCMP of¿cers who’d been with her for years said that even one time when she had to arrest Karrie, she said Karrie was always so polite. Always said sorry. Always treated them with respect. “But people are judgmental. They forget the humanity of people, especially those who have drug issues or alcohol issues. People take the humanity out of it.” Karrie was married for a time, and had come back to Duncan at 41 to go back to school. “Karrie wanted to eventually go into counselling to help girls who had taken the wrong road due to different factors in their life. She wanted to counsel them, and help them be where she was,” Bev said. “And she would have done it, too. When she graduated here from adult ed her marks were so good she got bursaries for college and she would have used those.” Karrie’s sister-in-law, Amanda Stone, agreed. “She always had a smile, no matter what internal demons she was ¿ghting that day; she always make sure she made your day pleasant,” she said. “She never wanted to disappoint anybody. She tried to make everything so perfect to make up for her life experiences. “And we will never get that back. That smile and that laughter. It was taken from us and we will never

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Bev (left) and Karrie Ann Stone enjoy each other’s company during happier times. get it back.” come, that’s when we knew something was wrong,” Which makes gossip even harder for the family. Bev said. “It was just like a nightmare.” “It’s frustrating sitting on the sidelines, hearing A nightmare that hasn’t ceased. them demoralize Karrie the way they do when they Stone says strangers still approach her to share the knew nothing about her,” Amanda said. painful rumours they’ve heard about her daughter’s “My daughter was worth a lot to me,” Bev added, murder. “and to her family, her brothers and sisters, and it “People have a tendency to want to hear all the was even more dif¿cult for all of us because we had worst in someone,” she lamented. just lost my oldest son just 10 days prior to losing “But Karrie had a life ahead of her, like anybody Karrie.” else. She hadn’t lived her life yet. She was in the In fact, it was Karrie’s absence at Mike Stone’s process of living it, and then it was taken from her.” funeral that made the family realize something was William Gordon Robert Elliott makes his ¿rst amiss. court appearance on May 22 charged with ¿rst“By the time we had the service and Karrie didn’t degree murder in the deaths of Stone and Jones.

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ll those years of twisting, turning and Àipping as a gymnast are going to have a practical application for Delaney Martin. Martin, 14, a Grade 9 student at Frances Kelsey Secondary School, is running away to join the circus. And that’s a good thing. Longtime Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club member Martin is one of a select few in the world to be accepted into the National Circus School in the high school program. The school in Montreal is where Cirque du Soleil performers train. The sudden turn of events didn’t really sink in for Martin at ¿rst. She had to think about leaving home, her friends and a whole new lifestyle, but ¿nally ¿gured it was just too good of an opportunity to pass up. “I ¿nally decided this week,’’ said Martin Wednesday about making the move. “It’s taken me a long time.’’ “I’m going there in two weeks, for an open house for parents, to go check out the school,’’ Martin said. School will start on Aug. 6. “I haven’t seen anything,’’ she said of the Cirque du Soleil aspect. “I haven’t even seen a circus performance. I don’t know what I’m getting myself into.’’

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Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club member Delaney Martin will be taking her aerial abilities to the national circus school in Montreal. Martin started in gymnastics at the age of six and has been going strong ever since. She certainly has no fear of heights from her extensive training, although it’s been a tough year for injuries. A friend in Victoria initially told Martin about the circus school tryouts and a few other members of the gymnastics club attended an audition in Vancouver last November. “We did Àexibility and strength and some tumbling to see where we were at,’’ said Martin. “We also did dance and acting. It wasn’t complicated for any of us.’’ She was invited to the ¿nal audition in Vancouver in February. Other auditions were held simultaneously in Buenos Aires, Paris, Toronto and Montreal.

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“I want to promise everyone here that this board, whatever happens, has not left this district in any jeopardy. All our staf¿ng has only gone up to the allocation that we have already received,” she said. “I would encourage people here, and all our trustees, to worry about our board, because I believe in democracy and I’d very much regret having to go — but sometimes you have to take a strong position.” Not all trustees agree. “I don’t see anything changing by us submitting a de¿cit budget and getting ¿red,” Trustee Ryan Bruce said. “What would change, though, is that you wouldn’t have the compassion, you wouldn’t have the empathy and you wouldn’t have the passion of people who are from the valley representing the people of the valley.” Trustee Hannah Seymour, however, said if the board doesn’t ¿ght, it’s not representing the people of the valley anyway. “I have an elder that I consult with and I went to her,” Seymour said. “She said, ‘If you keep doing these cuts that hurt children, they’ve already removed our voice. It’s already gone.’”

In March, the Martins found out Delaney was one of 25 people in the world who made it to the next stage and she wrote the entrance exam at the end of March. That part wasn’t a worry. “I’ve always kept my grades as best as I can because my mom’s a teacher,’’ Martin said. The letter inviting her to attend the school for her Grade 10 year arrived on April 22. “It is an incredible opportunity that we were lucky enough to ¿nd out about,’’ noted Delaney’s mother Alanna. “Montreal is a long way away. I feel sorry for the poor person who sits beside me on the plane ride home after I drop her off at the school. I will probably be a mess.’’

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Chemainus community mourning a man who doctored more than a generation Obituary: Dr. Larry Fenton remembered for 36 years of Mural Town health care Peter W. Rusland

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r. Larry Fenton, one of Chemainus’ longestserving physicians, died Saturday at age 78. The optimistic family doc — who shared a popular practice with colleagues Gerry Philippson and the late Gordon Heydon for more than a generation — struggled with Huntington’s disease for the past 16 years. The Fenton family’s obituary ad says his legacy is “enthusiasm and love for everything he did, from delivering a baby, or skiing, to lighting a camp¿re.” Those thoughts were

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Dr. Larry Fenton is being remembered for a legacy of patience, enthusiasm and love. shared by Philippson. “Larry was the kindest, most co-operative, sensitive man I think I’ve ever seen.” Fenton served Chemainus area patients for 36 years. Philippson and Dr. Gordon Heydon were his partners in crime. “We worked well togeth-

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with his patients and the issues they brought to him about health or personality, or the trouble they got themselves into — Larry was there to listen.” Fenton’s legacy, said his old pal, had already surfaced while Fenton faced Huntington’s disease. “He’d been sick for a long time, but when Gord Heydon died about two years ago, Larry came to the funeral.” Fenton’s family praised the whole staff at Chemainus Health Care Centre for caring for the ailing doc. “The nurses loved Larry in the hospital before and after he became a patient,” Philippson said. “I guess his legacy is that he was the kind of doctor most medical students should aspire to be.” Donations in Fenton’s name are suggested for the Huntington Society of Canada, and the Chemainus Health Care Foundation. A celebration of Fenton’s life is being planned for late June.

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Province hands out $2.5 million for variety of CVRD infrastructure projects • Saltair water main upgrades: $145,000 • Carlton water system upgrades: $260,000 • Woodley Range water system upgrades: $260,000 • Kerry Park Recreation Centre well drilling: $30,000 • Maple Hills bio-¿lter: $17,000 • Youbou Hall boiler shed asbestos abatement: $22,000 • Cowichan Station School energy upgrades: $125,000 • Cobble Hill wastewater and efÀuent re-use: $215,000 • Shellwood water system upgrades: $260,000 • Environment controls and monitoring equipment for wastewater treatment plant: $27,000 • Honeymoon Bay Hall rainwater containment and dispersal: $63,000 • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena wastewater circulating loop system: $30,000

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Enjoy the bloom of summer with responsibility Long weekend warning: Don’t let the sunshine and the great outdoors make you reckless

t has been a glorious week of sunshine, warm weather and blossoms colouring Cowichan from root to peak — a perfect launching pad for a Victoria Day weekend and the promise of summer. So we hate to send you on your way on a downer. But it needs to be said. Summer can be full of fun and adventure. But fun and adventure can turn to pain in a hurry if you don’t watch out. If you are out enjoying the wonderful wilderness surrounding us, don’t turn Be careful on into a target for those ¿ne folks with the roads and Cowichan Search and Rescue. Pack appropriately. Hike with a plan. waterways Share that plan with your loved ones. Stick to it. If you are on the lake, the river or the ocean, be respectful of others using the water. Use lifejackets. Be aware of currents, water hazards and swimmers. Look before you leap. Finally, watch yourself on the roads. While the dire ¿nger of warning is frequently waved under the nose of outdoor adventure, the biggest danger can actually be found in the routine. Police typically issue a warning this time of year about taking care on the roads. Busy with getaway traf¿c and distracted drivers, long weekends are often a setting for highway tragedy. Take a deep breath, slow down, pay attention and drive safely. And in all of the situations above, those sad stories of summer misadventure often come with a common ingredient. Alcohol can fuel the fun, but it also can fuel poor judgment. If you drink, please drink responsibly. It looks like it’s going to be a terri¿c summer. Take care of your friends and family; take care of yourself.

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Seeing both sides of: improving access to Prevost The case against

The case for Mount Prevost is a Cowichan icon with spectacular views of this beautiful place we call home. But getting there is a bit of an adventure — too much of an adventure for some people. While there is general consensus a paved road would be an expensive mistake, that doesn’t mean better trails, parking and conservation efforts won’t make things better.

One of the beauties of Prevost is its inaccessibility; it’s part of what makes it special to those who frequent the peak. Making it easier to access the peak is not going to enhance that. Rather it will take it away. Can’t we just leave things alone? Status quo Prevost is already a good thing. Just leave it alone.

An iconic Cowichan image: Mount Prevost at sunset.

Too many topics, too little space and time Patrick Hrushowy

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ver wonder what a columnist goes through in order to write a column? Even if you haven’t, this is how it sometimes goes. What can I say about the teachers’ union’s brain-dead decision to withdraw from all voluntary after-school activity? Rubbing in the insanity “Nothing like of that move would be a little bit like stealtaking a position ing candy from a baby. before all the sciNope, they are doing a good job of shooting ence is in.” themselves in both feet. Might even shorten this dispute if we just leave that one alone. Then we have our local hero Cowichan

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Carbon Buster Peter Nix doing his mid-life ¿nding-meaning thing and offering himself to be arrested and ¿ned a measly $115 for blocking a railroad track in White Rock on the Mainland. Nah, I think I will leave that one alone. Even a sideways mention of climate change or global warming brings out the nasty letter writers. We could take a look at those European elections that turfed the French president from of¿ce and destroyed the ruling coalition in Greece because of voter resentment about the EU austerity measures being imposed to resolve its public debt crisis. I could say we should be grateful we have a provincial government here and a federal government in Ottawa that have brought in mild austerity budgets that will prevent us from facing the kind of debt crises the poor souls over there are having to live with. But that might pour water on the parade of all those entitlement groups out there who are

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really, really, really serious when they say the world as we know it will come to an end if their favourite program, plan, department or initiative is not kept fully funded. There is lots that could be said about our provincial NDP declaring complete and total opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. Boy, nothing like taking a position before all the science is in. But, heck, it’s about politics anyway, not science. (As an aside, I have never quite understood why private-sector unions support the NDP when that party can be such a stick in the mud when it comes to large resource projects that generate scads of high-paying and often unionized jobs. Maybe construction workers stick their union cards in their boots come election time and vote for a free-enterprise government.) Then we have North Cowichan and the very painful process its council has just gone

through in ¿nalizing its 2012 budget that included a big jump in taxes to speed the transition away from heavy reliance on the Crofton pulp mill for cash Àow. Local news coverage has not done justice to what has just taken place and this deserves more than a passing reference in a column. Boy, this column is a little bit like reading the letters page — a little bit about this and little bit about that. There is just so much going on and so little time and space to write about it all. Sometimes it’s easier to think about what to write than to actually write it. Maybe I should start a blog. Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constiuency association of the B.C. Liberal Party. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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How should E.J. Hughes be honoured locally? “It would be really nice if someone named a street after him. He’s a very famous man who did a lot for our area.”

Karen Graves, North Cowichan

“E.J. Hughes should have an outdoor statue in his painting pose, for sure. His last residence was two doors down from us on Heather Street. What a charm to be associated with him; he was amazing.”

Phil Slater, Duncan

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Thank you Cliff and Peter for making an important stand

Clamping down on spending habits won’t help economy

Dear editor Thank you to Cliff Stainsby and Peter Nix for putting their personal liberty on the line during the coal protest in White Rock. There is no signi¿cant debate amongst scientists that we must rapidly replace the use of fossil fuels with clean energy, with coal being the worst. Our elected of¿cials are not yet listening, though, putting our kids directly in harm’s way. We need more similar acts of courage to change things. We need to move forward with alternatives right away. Matt Price

In my opinion: Protectionist thinking kills jobs and growth opportunities

here isn’t one politician I know, from any bent, who does not support “local ownership” and local business. It is protectionist, isolationist views Kaatza production Fences needed like those Rob Douglas expressed in no mending his May 16 column, however, that kill jobs and Dear editor growth opportunity. The Kaatza Lakeside Players production Government should be less about “control” and Mending Fences was such a funny show. I all about public interest and safety. laughed and cried. Awesome acting all around. What exactly is meant by “keep control of our Helena Poll, Lake Cowichan economy?” comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com Does it mean building barAndrew Leong riers to investors and business Koksilah Elementary School students Leonard Mitchell and Travis Modeste look at a selection of furs, pelts and not from here? What are the School rankings should be looked at hides at the third-annual Cowichan Valley Métis Nation Cultural Camp at Bright Angel Park on Monday, May 7. speci¿c controlling meaas an opportunity for change was at, but he clearly missed the point. Chilliwack I feel they provided much more to the listeners sures? Dear editor is a seasoned, veteran band with a hell of a lot than just a half-hour of “listenable fare.” Kudos to Here’s the thing, there is I agree with the ranking system of schools. more hits and people interested in them, still to both bands. not enough production on Why not hold teachers and administration to Cathy Head, Duncan this day, than the reviewer could ever hope for. Vancouver Island to meet scrutiny and accountability? This is no different Age catches up with everyone, timelessness lives comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com consumer demand and there than testing our students, or asking to see the only in those who have done something signi¿likely never will be. You can’t John Koury: not enough production ¿nancials for a public company, etc. No person cant and impactful on many people. The Royal force producers to do more. Cowichan school trustees should or group is above reproach, especially when this Canadians, for their part, held the attention of the That is why cucumbers, group is at least partly responsible for educataudience outright during their well-orchestrated learn something from Comox lettuce and everything else will continue to Àow ing our future generation of children. Provided set, committed themselves to a greatly inviting Dear editor here from places like California and China. the rankings include ESL and special needs and energetic show, and connected very well muSD79 Cowichan Valley has 8,398 students Douglas’ suggestion local politicians actively percentages, as they do, then it seems to me the sically and individually with the audience. They SD71 Comox Valley has 10,878. Comox has campaign to keep so-called international investonly schools crying foul are the schools whose were selected by Chilliwack’s Bill Henderson 2,480 more students with less average teacher ment out of North Cowichan will hurt this region ranking are dropping. This should be looked as himself to open the show, a reÀection of how wage, less school trustees and wages, lower av- and people will struggle to justify living here an opportunity for change rather than an evil fantastic he believes their potential is, and how erage wage for principals, less wages for total anymore. intent on the part of the Fraser Institute. As a par- well the music resonates with more than just your district and a much lower purchases of of¿ce When I talk about “attracting” business I usuent, I have a right as a taxpayer, or in the case of typical youthful throw-away crowd. supplies and stationery. The amazing part is ally mean chasing new business and “retaining” private/semi-private schools where I’m paying A great show it was. I was happy to have been that with Comox having 2,480 more students, usually means creating climate for existing busituition, to know if the students are learning to there to witness this great moment. Comox only employs eight more teachers than ness to grow and succeed. read and write. Ron Thaler, New York, N.Y. Cowichan. These ¿gures show the Cowichan It is the height of arrogance to Àoat lofty stateBarb Morrison comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com Valley school board is out of control with ments like the approach taken by all Canadian Duncan taxpayer dollars. Take away the cheque book politicians on economic development “is fundaand give it to someone from the Ministry of mentally Àawed” in place of some political phiChilliwack and the RCs offered so Education because in a nutshell, why does it losophy to control patterns of people’s behavior. It’s not about age News Leader, it’s much more cost taxpayers more money to operate a school People make choices and they want the freedom about timelessness Dear editor district with a less student population than a to make them without interference from frustratDear editor district with a larger student population? In response to Peter W. Rusland’s write-up on ing controlling bylaws and rules that interfere Not sure what show your Chilliwack reviewer Ask trustees Eden Haythornthwaite or Chilliwack’s Friday night performance that he with their right to do so. Duncan Brown how many T4 slips were on ¿le ddescribed as “predictable leftovers,” I would like What are the speci¿c measures being suggested tto say my family and I thoroughly enjoyed taking in 2008 in comparison to 2011. These two do here to control consumer’s patterns? a step back in time to rock with the classics that not believe in pink slips. A decline in student This to me reads more like a political statement, tthe “over 45” crowd grew up with. I, for one, was enrolment equals pink slips — straightforward and I can go there with the best of them, but I would ffar from disappointed with the show and judging economics. 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Friday, May 18, 2012

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Van Isle Development Corporation is proposing to rezone 50 existing strata lots and an 8.0 hectare upland portion of land located in Marble Bay (Meade Creek area). The subject property is presently zoned Tourist Commerical 4 Zone (C-4) and a new zone is being proposed for the lands entitled Lakeview Recreational 11 Zone. This new zone would permit both seasonal and year round residency on the lands. Under the existing zoning, the cottages can only be to be occupied by any one individual or family for up to a maximum of 22 weeks in a calendar year. The Electoral Area Services Committee of the CVRD directed that a public meeting be held in the community before the CVRD Board decides whether this application should proceed to the bylaw amendment stage. In the event that does happen, there would be a formal public hearing in the community at a later date. The purpose of the public meeting is twofold: ¿rstly, to generally familiarise the Meade Creek area with the proposed bylaw amendment; and secondly, to provide preliminary community input (questions and comments) on the proposal. This community input will greatly assist the CVRD Directors when they consider this application.

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This team of cyclists will be riding through Duncan Sunday to bring awareness about oil tanker trafÄc on our coast. During their tour, Farinha said to reduce the amount a company supporters will be invited to join could be considered liable for in the the team on what she called pocket event of a spill. cycles of a few kilometres each. They will be in the Duncan area The information they will be disSunday. Supporters are asked to seminating, she added, is disturbing, gather at 2 p.m. at the intersection of noting Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Herd Road and the Island Highway have no liability for the costs of a for a six-kilometre ride to Charles coastal oil spill once a tanker has Hoey Park in downtown Duncan. been loaded, as each tanker is set up For more information, check faceas a Àoating corporation, speci¿cally book.com/CycleToProtectOurCoast.

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1951: Kinsmen

1951: schools

DATELINE: COWICHAN

by Ann Andersen

1951: sewing

High Linnell was elected president of Duncan Kinsmen Club. Serving with him were vice-president Jim Strachan; secretary Bob Howard; treasurer Alf Carlson; registrar Terry English; and directors Jarvis Jickling; Don Miller and Jack Long.

School trustee George E. Bonner of Cobble Hill ward said he could see a time when junior high pupils would be moved into the six empty rooms at Fairbridge school while elementary children would be placed in the new high school in Duncan.

Friday, May 18, 2012

At a meeting of Vimy Sewing Circle a letter was read from missionary workers in Japan thanking the circle for its gift of bundles of warm clothing. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. Berg, Mrs. W. Wadsworth, Mrs. E. Weismiller and Mrs. C. Weismiller.

When drama ruled the Cowichan Valley Dateline 1951: The play’s the thing say competitors Ann Andersen

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here did local drama competition go? It used to be huge here. And in May 1951, thirteen short plays ranging from heavy drama to the lightest of comedies ran for four evenings in the Cowichan district school and adult drama festival. Sponsored by the school and community drama branch of the department of education, the record-size festival saw adult, student and juvenile productions follow one another on stage in Duncan United church hall. Adjudicator Jessie Richardson of Vancouver Little Theatre named May Haycroft of the high school as the best girl and Eric Allen in Lake Cowichan’s The Bathroom Door as the best boy. Andy Snider was complimented for the best senior performance in what audiences deemed the most enjoyable play, J. J. Bell’s drama Thirst, the story of a man’s sufferings in a dank medieval dungeon. “(Snider) gave a ¿rst-class performance which was warmly applauded,” praised the Leader. “He was well supported by Alex Denbigh as Duke Shafto, the unheeding captor, and Jack DeVries the jailer. Gerald Smith directed.” Bernice Brennan directed Cowichan High’s Becky Sharp acted by Paul Gardom, Nigel Turner, Peter Kenyon, Elizabeth Lonsdale and Edna Ruttan.

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Rueful laughs found in the bitter realities of Mending Fences Review: Kaatza Lakeside Players well-acted depiction of the elusive nature of happy endings Peter W. Rusland

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very family has skeletons in its closet. Harry Sullivan just has a bigger closet. But he ¿nally confronted his decades-old demons in Kaatza Lakeside Players’ penetrating version of Norm Fraser’s play Mending Fences during Thursday’s superb show in Lake Cowichan’s Centennial Hall There weren’t many big laughs here. Sure, Fences posted some humour as the irascible Saskatchewan farmer grumbled through home life with neighbour-lover Gin (Maureen Ackenclose). But beer-swilling Harry (Eric Olson) couldn’t duck the ghosts from

his troubled past when grown son, Drew (Brandon De Pol), comes calling for a winter visit. Cold reality hit Harry like a frozen ¿sh as he met the kid he hadn’t seen, or talked to, in 20 years. Feelings of uneasy reckoning were palpable when Drew arrived in Harry’s frozen town that twinned his emotional wasteland. Harry might have rubbed wife Lori (Lindsay Anderson) from his life, but he suffered the guilt of losing his young son, Drew (Bailey Calihoo), raised by Lori who chucked tough farm life — and her uncaring husband. Nevertheless, country-gal Gin was still in the saddle, trying to bust through the pain of Harry’s past locked in his emotional closet. Director Dena McPhee and her crew also used light fades to

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Harry (Eric Olson) confronts his personal demons in Kaatza Lakeside Players’ penetrating drama Mending Fences. spotlight young Harry’s tortured life with his alcoholic mom (Anderson), and his long-suffering dad (Olson). True, Harry had bum luck — BSE claimed his 250 head of cattle. That crisis also claimed Gin’s cattle feed-business husband, who hung himself. Harry stayed alive with bitterness

and booze. Not very funny, but incredible to watch as McPhee’s ¿ve actors brought Fraser’s tragic story to life. Comedy managed to surface during chippy dialogue between Harry, Gin and Drew. Aftermath of a small-town hockey game involving the fatherand-son team was amusing too. Unshaven, sad-eyed Olson (a teetotaler) was depressingly terri¿c opposite Ackenclose’s upbeat, straight-talkin’ Gin. Anderson’s mix of angry melancholy as Harry’s booze-soaked Lori was sobering. De Pol’s confused, forgiving Drew nicely complemented Calihoo’s mature work as youngsters Drew and Harry who were damaged by adult egos and bile. Ultimately, Kaatza’s cast understood all too well the elusive nature of happy endings. Dramatic-comedy rating: 9 pickets out 10.

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rtistic expression is timeless for Christine Allan. Dozens of the Chemainiacâ€™s playfully insightful works â€” inspired by impressionist masters, and her SFU archaeological studies â€” line the Cowichan Theatreâ€™s walls while Allan prepares to hang work in other shows as far away as New York. â€œItâ€™s more the idea that people use images to express themselves from the beginning of people having anything to draw with, as seen in cave drawings,â€? the native Winnipeger said.

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â€œPeople use art to express whatâ€™s going on inside them.â€? Her feelings about nature were also seen in her displays at the Chemainus Theatre Gallery, Just Peter W. Rusland Jakeâ€™s and the Pioneer House, and at Artist Christine Allan with Raven & The Moon displayed in her Cowichan Theatre lobby exhibit. Averill Creek vineyards during Coichan Valley, Iâ€™ve just been blown wichanâ€™s Wine & Culinary Festival. tor, started focusing on art â€œmore seriously the past 17 years since my away with the scenery here.â€? Colourfully happy subjects â€” husband (Kelly) got in the RCMP, Cowichanâ€™s many colours include from barns, birds, nudes, still lifes, and while we raised two teenage her favourites. buildings and faces â€” are also a daughters (Alicia, Samantha). â€œItâ€™s yellow, but you wouldnâ€™t therapeutic release from Allanâ€™s â€œArtâ€™s an escape, and itâ€™s how I know that from looking at (my troubled childhood. deal with the stress of my life. paintings) â€” sometimes my favouâ€˜â€?My father was an alcoholic; â€œThe image is almost secondary to riteâ€™s pink; it changes,â€? Allan said. it wasnâ€™t a good home life,â€? said the process of doing it, and itâ€™s very The Cowichan Theatre display Allan, 55, who started doing art as therapeutic for me.â€? â€” called From Horses to Cars â€” a kid. So is capturing pictures of the remains open for public viewing â€œArt was better than getting into Warm Land. during theatre show, or by request, drinking and drugs.â€? â€œSince weâ€™ve moved to the Cow- until May 31. The self-taught painter, and sculp-

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Burlesque fans urged to Meet in the Middle Intrigued by burlesque, but concerned it may be a little too far “out there” for you? You might want to try to Meet in the Middle. The Meet in the Middle Burlesque — a collaboration between Nanaimo’s Naughty and Spice burlesque troupe and a pair of Victoria “class acts” River Wilde and Pepper Minx — arrives in Duncan Friday.

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This show is something that the girls have all been looking forward to for months, after getting to know each other at various events taking place in Nanaimo or Victoria, organizers said in a press release. “It’s been great performing together,” said Luscious Lottabottom of Naughty & Spice. “And a show right in the middle, at one of our favourite venues made perfect sense.”

The show will include two 35-minute sets, which will feature both solo and group numbers, with River, and vocalist Infra Red playing hostess for the night. The show starts at 9 p.m. at the Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. available at Rockabilly Clothing, 10 Old Books bookstore, and online at naughtyandspiceburlesque.com. Call 250-748-7246.

Cow Station Hub buzz kicks up a notch with Fjellgaard Summer heat: West Coast folk icon helps old school’s transition to community centre Krista Siefken Los Morenos offers a taste of what’s to come for SummerFest.

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he band’s website describes Los Morenos as “Spanish erotica laid on a bed of groove.” Their ¿ery nouveau Àamenco funk is being counted on to give the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival an early kickstart this weekend. Los Morenos is the featured attraction at a Summer Festival fundraiser dance. “They cross numerous stylistic barriers and mixes rumba, Àamenco, pop-jazz, funk and eastern sounds with an infectious dance beat, much to the delight of audiences everywhere,” promoter Longevity John Falkner said in a press release. The dance is scheduled for May 18 at the Mercury Theatre, Brae Road, Duncan. Tickets, $15, $10 under 16, children eight and under free. It’s a taster for the 39 Days of July Summerfest has scheduled this summer, organizers announced earlier this week in a press release. Among the attractions running June 29 to Aug. 6 are Festival Friday music acts on the City Square Stage, Saturday Evening Concerts in the Park, Event Sundays, two weeks of Duncan’s Got Talent and Battle of the Young Bands, beach volleyball, the parade, the Dal Richards Big Band and much more. For details call 250-748-1231.

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owichanians can thank a community newsletter for Gary Fjellgaard’s upcoming show at the Cowichan Station HUB. “He actually approached us,” says the Cowichan Station Area Association’s Patty John. “He saw our newsletter somewhere.” So the Canadian country crooner offered to play the Àedgling Hub venue and even give partial proceeds to the new meeting place. The Juno winner and Canadian Music Hall of Famer show on Saturday seems to help cement the school-turnedcommunity centre’s status as Cowichan Station’s new core. Renovations are slated to start in the next few weeks, and the Hub is even taking over the Cowichan Station Summer Celebration, formerly the annual community event hosted by the now-closed St. Andrew’s church. “It’s so exciting,” John said. “Things are really starting to roll along.” Fundraising is also in full-swing to match a $265,000 Canadian Heritage Grant. That cash, plus donations of material and labour, will replace the old school’s roofs plus provide energy-ef¿cient heating and other improvements for the Hub. A big help came from the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s federal gas-tax cash, with the district providing $125,000 toward energy upgrades. And CSAA members hope to raise a bit more during a sale and market at the Hub on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chairs and tables in all sizes, plus desks, ¿le cabinets,

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Gary Fjellgaard (right) headlines a show Saturday with frequent sidekicks Saskia and Darrel in Cowichan Station’s burgeoning Hub. shelves, carts and more will be available for sale, and there’ll also be a trunk sale for garage sale items. For more about that event, contact Sue Wells at 250-701-3338. But ¿rst, Fjellgaard will be joined by friends Saskia and Darrel at the Hub as part of his 75th-birthday tour. He’ll be pulling tunes from his latest album, The Collection, an all-accoustic offering recorded at Nanaimo’s St. Andrew’s United Church. Saskia and Darrel, meanwhile, recorded their new album, Songbirds, at Duncan’s

Woodshop Studio. Your ticket What: Gary Fjellgaard and Saskia and Darrel When: Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Station Hub, 2375 Koksilah Road Tickets: $20 at Bucknuck Books, Volume One Books, Community Farm Store and Duncan Music.

Canadiana Cowboy brings gunslinger’s attitude to Crofton Hotel gig

Canadiana Cowboy Tim Hus is described as the logical successor to Stompin’ Tom Connors.

voice sweeter than a Husqvarna chainsaw. A wit sharper than rusty barbed wire. And a list of songs longer than a Saskatchewan fence line. With a resume packing claims like that, is it any wonder Stony Plain recording artist Tim Hus is also known as the Canadiana Cowboy? “(Hus) comes at his audience like a runaway rig,” his promotional material states. “While ¿ring off image-laden lyrics with the intensity of a western

gunslinger, Tim’s distinctive songwriting and spirited performances by the members of his dynamic band stand as a cornerstone of authentic Canadiana. “With the black hat and easygoing personality, the 2011 Canadian Music Award Roots Artist of the Year nominee is often compared to Stompin’ Tom Connors as both share a deep love of Canada and write songs celebrating the uniqueness of Canada and its people.” Hus and his travellin’ band ride into Crofton to unload a saddlebag full of country and cowboy songs Friday.

The travellin’ band features Billy MacInnis on ¿ddle who has appeared with Prairie Oyster and John Allan Cameron, and has been playing ¿ddle for the legendary Stompin’ Tom Connors for the past seven years. Upright bass player Riley Tubbs from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta lays down “the ¿nest rhythm in the West. The Canadian cowboy music starts 9 p.m. May 18 at the Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets are $10 or three for $25. Call 250-3242245.

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community. 6 p.m., in the boardroom at Duncan Thrifty Foods. Call 250-597-2801, info@cowichanmen.org.

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Wednesday

Stand Up for Real Food: Organic Fair Farm and Garden in partnership with Cowichan Green Community are hosting a Food Revolution Day event, a global day of action to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere. Join Kent and Marisa Goodwin of Organic Fair Farm & Garden to raise awareness on preventing diet- related diseases, and to arm people with the knowledge and tools to make healthier food choices, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1935 Doran Road, Cobble Hill. The $5 entry includes a free dark chocolate bar and samples from our food demonstrations. Proceeds support the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Foundation.

Sunday Cowichan Cycles Mount Prevost Downhill: The third downhill race in the Island Cup Mountain Bike Series. Cost is $40 for racers, no charge for spectators. Call 250-748-2453. Parking and shuttles will leave from Somenos Hall starting at 8 a.m. to take racers and spectators to the event site. To register or volunteer please go to cowichancycles.com.

Fiesta Latina: A Taste of Peru — a fun, family-friendly event with music, food, dancing, and ﬁlm. Everyone welcome, 6 p.m. Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre, 311 Sout Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan. Free admission. Call 250-748-3112.

Monday Mountain Bike Rides: group rides. We meet at Cowichan Cycles at 5:30 p.m. or at the Mount Tzouhalem parking

lot at 6 p.m. No one gets left behind. Call 250-748-2453 for information. Cowichan Stroke Recovery Association: invites stroke survivors and family to a weekly session now held at the library in Duncan on Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 250246-4952 for information. New members welcome.

Tuesday Forks Over Knives: a free movie that examines the

The Cowichan Spiritualist Church of Healing and Light

claim that most, if not all, of the so-called “diseases of afﬂuence” can be controlled, or reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods 6 p.m. at the Cowichan library. Call 250746-7661 for information. Dads Make a Difference: for men to better improve their relationship with themselves, their families, and with their

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

New Life Women’s Ministry wishes to thank the ladies of the Cowichan Valley who so generously donated their quality used clothing to the Nearly New Fashion Show. Your contributions helped raise over $3700 for Micro-Loans & Teen Challenge!

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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 22nd 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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FENTON, Dr. Larry Born April 30th, 1934. Forever optimistic, always seeing the good side. Set free on May 12, 2012 after 16 years of being trapped by Huntington Disease. When we despaired he would say, “I’m lucky, I have no pain”. He practised as a family physician in Chemainus for 36 years and loved his work. Every patient was important and he gave tirelessly. His family was the love of his life. Predeceased by his son, Christopher, he never ceased to grieve. His family; wife, Rondeau; daughter, Jennifer; sons, Doug and Tim; their spouses, Mark, Marlene and Vicki; the grandchildren, Courtenay, Dakota, Riley, Roan and Tara; sister, Sheila and brother, Vasey are saddened but happy, that he can, once again, live on. Memories of his enthusiasm and love for everything he did, from delivering a baby, to skiing or lighting a camp ﬁre are his lasting legacy. His inner strength over the past few years was inspiring and he takes with him the love of everyone he knew. His family give him their hearts and rejoice in his release. Thanks to all the staff at Chemainus Health Care Centre... administrative, nursing, activities, kitchen... who have cared so much and made his life more bearable these past four years and to Dr. Manhas for his care, understanding and support. A special thank you to Debbie, nurse extraordinaire, who was with our family through the process, sharing our grief and bringing Larry comfort. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held in late June. Donations in his memory may be made to either of these organizations: Huntington Society of Canada 151 Frederick St. Suite 400 Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 Chemainus Health Care Foundation Box 462 Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0 FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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COLYN, Deborah Lavonne (nee Thomas) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Deb (Debbie) on May 7, 2012. Born in Sidney, BC on February 15, 1948, youngest daughter of the late Joe and Mary Thomas. Deb is survived by her husband of 43 years, Peter, son Wesley, sister LaVerne Kitchen (Alf) & family, Victoria, BC. Sistersin-law Claire Krol, Bertha Abma and Sharon Colyn from Duncan. Bothers-in-law Hank Colyn (Joke) Holland John Colyn (Viola) Nanaimo, BC., many nieces and nephews, cousins & Aunts, her childhood friend Gale & many other friends and “Wicket”. There will be no service by Deb’s request. There will be a tea at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 531 Herbert St on the corner of Government, Duncan, BC, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm. No flowers by request. A donation can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC, 107-1001 Cloverdale Ave, Victoria, BC or a charity of your choosing in remembrance of Deb. SMITH, Leslie C. Les passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2012 at Cairnsmore Place. He was born in Clark’s Crossing, Saskatchewan on August 15, 1919 but lived in Duncan from when he was a child. Les was predeceased by his 7 siblings and by his beloved wife Ethel in 2001. He is lovingly remembered as the greatest Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa by his children, Doreen(Thomasen), Darlene(Brooks), Brian Smith and Trevor (Sue) Smith, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grand children. Les worked in the Forest Industry most of his life as a Logging Contractor. He was owner/operator of Porteau Logging and he valued the many employees and the people that worked with and for him over the years. He loved to go hunting every year with his brother Nels, fishing in “Cow Bay” and going south for the winter where they enjoyed the 4:00 Happy Hour and his peanuts. He served on the Duncan School Board, Lion’s Club and loved curling with Ethel for many years. He also enjoyed helping out and visiting the Duncan Senior’s Centre. We would like to thank the Staff at Cairnsmore Place for their care and affection for Dad. A Celebration Tea for Les’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday May 26, 2012 at First Memorial Heritage Hall, 375 Brae Road, Duncan, B.C. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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STARKE, Louise M. (née Orton) Jan 3, 1950 - May 13, 2012 (Mothers Day) I need to tell you of the passing of my best friend, partner and lover, Louise Starke. She was born in Dawson Creek to Margaret and Cyril Orton. She has two sisters Debbie (nephew Charles / niece Chassie) and Patricia ( nephew Jerico Dalton). Brother Don and wife Nellie Starke (nieces Colleen and Heather Starke). We have two children, Donna Marie Louise Starke with grandson Adrian Richard Clifford Vanderstap and Steven Richard Clifford Starke with grandson Jeffery James Starke. Louise did her schooling in Lethbridge with the completion of her RN degree in 1971. She married me ( Richard) later that year. Louise had many passions - nursing being one. She loved to plan and direct such events as travel, celebrations, dress up parties, shopping trips, and spa weekends. She lived life to the fullest. She devoted herself to her family and being a Nana was a very important part of this. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. I would also like to give a heartfelt thank you Dr. Brian Bass, nurses on 3 West of the Cowichan District Hospital as well as the many home care nurses and attached associates for all of the professional care and assistance during Louise’s brief illness, particularly Mary Doris , Jane and Marg for all of their support over the last week. A celebration of life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Road, Duncan BC on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. This service will also be shown live broadcast at www.hwwallacecbc.com at Louise’s obituary. In Lieu of ﬂowers the family requests donations to be made to the Duncan volunteer ﬁre department historical society of the charity of your choice. The greatest gift that will come to a man in this world is a woman's heart. - Rick Starke.

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Paul & Elnora Mulholland say thank you to our wonderful children, grandchildren, family & friends for the surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. Your love and support means the world to us.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: CELLPHONE at Valley View Mall, May 12th. Call to identify, (250)748-8504. FOUND - Ford key (possibly with a chip) & remote in Westholme near Westhill Rd. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce, next to Buckerﬁelds. FOUND: HEARING aid, Maple Bay (The Properties), May 14. Call (250)510-1844. FOUND - ONE TOYOTA KEY April 23, 2012, on Chippewa Rd, Duncan. FOUND: SINGLE car key, on Cobble Hill Rd. Call to claim (250)743-9029.

DESLAURIERS, Ron (Senior) Mar 17, 1929 – May 14, 2012 In the early morning hours of May 14, 2012 at the age of 83, we announce the passing of our dad. Ron was predeceased by his 3rd son Roy Deslauriers in 1971; the mother of his children-Mavis Deslauriers in 2007; his brother Roger Deslauriers in 1999, his sister Theresa Fontaine in 2008, and brother Roland Laderoute in 1992. He is survived by his children, Ron Deslauriers Jr in Chesterville, Ontario, Brian Deslauriers in Cumberland, BC, Debbie Doskocil (Lenard) in Duncan, BC, Mark Deslauriers (Sue) in Duncan, BC and Dale Deslauriers (Leanne) in Crofton, BC; 9 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and sister Rita Marsolais in Cornwall, Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. Born March 17, 1929 in Cornwall, Ontario, Dad worked at Howard Smith Paper Mill, and then transferred to BCFP Crofton Paper Mill in 1964. He was a long time member of the Crofton Volunteer Fire Dept and the Royal Canadian Legion for 15 years. Dad’s wishes were to be cremated and placed with his son Roy at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. There will be a small private family service at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

KEYS FOUND - 2 keys on ring with a Peter Baljet leather tag. Found Saturday morning, May 12 in the gravel parking lot near bridge on Allenby Road. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, next to Buckerfields. LOST HEARING aids May 14 between Maple Bay Rd & Kingsview. If found please call 250-715-0272, 250-701-9846. 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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CLINICAL COUNSELLOR N.I. Survivors’ Healing Society - Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse - Campbell River. Contract with renewal potential, 28 hrs/ week or may be split. Direct resumes to contact@nishs.ca or fax 250-287-3397 No calls or special requests please. Open until suitable candidate located.

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, May 26th & June 30 courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 David 250-746-4236 Pam 250-749-4165 Diana 250-246-4463 Business & Professional Ladine 250-932-4664 Welcome: Myrna 250-746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL 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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HELP WANTED

SMALL SALON has a spot for a mature hairdresser on chair rental basis. Guaranteed clientelle, 50+ community. 4 days to start. (250)710-7272.

HELP WANTED

PIPE LAYERS & Backhoe Operators REQUIRED at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314

Steamed Thermal Pane Replacement Windshield Replacement

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051. An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Boom man •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Certified Contract Coast Fallers; Fallers with Bullbucking/Chargehand experience an asset •Grapple Yarder Operator •Hooktender •Chaser •Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operator •Log Loader-Dryland Sort Operator Fulltime with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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Take notice that the Cowichan Valley Regional District (“CVRD”) proposes to dispose of the following interest in land.

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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.

The CVRD is the registered owner in fee simple of the following lands: P.I.D. 026-153-793 Lot A, Block 118, Cowichan Lake District, Plan VIP78130 (the “CVRD Lands”) The CVRD proposes to transfer the fee simple title to that portion of the CVRD Lands shown hatched on the plan set out below to Alexander Quesnel and Clover Quesnel, the registered owners of the following lands: P.I.D. 016-771-656 Lot 27, Block 5, Cowichan Lake District, Plan 51348 (the “Quesnel Lands”) In exchange, the CVRD will receive fee simple title to that portion of the Quesnel Lands shown cross-hatched on the plan set out below. Further information about the proposed disposition can be obtained by contacting: Cowichan Valley Regional District 175 Ingram Street Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 Attention: Ms. Tanya Soroka, Parks and Trails Planner Parks and Trails Division, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department Telephone No. 250-746-2620 or Toll Free 1-800-665-3955

For Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

746-1969

HELP WANTED

Description: Positions to plan & implement summer programs for children & teens. Qualiﬁcations: Students under 30 in Education/Recreation/CYC or related ﬁeld. Competencies: Knowledgeable in child/teen development & trends. Able to manage a group Sensitive to socio-economic & cultural needs. Interpersonal skills & ability to plan multi-age activities. Skilled in keeping organized paperwork. Responsible team player who can take initiative. Imaginative Ideas, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Motivating, Arts/Sports experience. Assets: Class 4, First Aid Submit résumé and references to CCSA by email: ccsa@sd79.bc.ca or Fax: 250-246-3501 Deadline: May 25, 2012

DELIVERY DRIVERS WITH OWN VEHICLE I am currently accepting applications for the bulk delivery of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. Delivery days are Wednesday and Friday mornings, with a delivery completion time of 9 A.M. Relief drivers are required for the summer and/ or on-call/emergency situations. A permanent rural route bulk drop in the South Cowichan area is coming available for June 2012.

Compensation is based on mileage, number of papers and number of drops/stops.

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Small cars and station wagons are not appropriate unless the route has minimal papers (500 papers or less). The majority of routes are between 900 - 3,000 papers.

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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiﬁcate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

Applicants must be: energetic, like very early mornings, have their own reliable vehicle (van, enclosed canopy truck, etc), physically ﬁt and capable of repeated heavy lifting.

Recognize Habits and Patterns

Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $11 per hour, 25% proﬁt sharing, paid overtime, beneﬁts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call Darlene 250-715-1779 today for an interview.

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746-4642 Fax: 250 Fax: 250-746-4642 186 St.,St., Duncan 186Ingram Ingram Duncan

HELP WANTED Branch 53 of the Royal Canadian Legion Is seeking a part time Ofﬁce Manager. The successful applicant will have excellent people, communication skills, knowledge and experience with basic accounting principles, the ability to multi-task and work independently or as a member of a team and be bondable. Computer, internet skills including MS Ofﬁce and experience with Simply Accounting essential. Employment to commence June 1st, 2012. Please submit resumes by May 21st 2012 to: Royal Canadian Legion, 25 Kenneth Street Duncan BC V9L 3N1 By Fax: 250-746-6859 By email: rcl53bcy@shaw.ca Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please.

Summer Day Camp & Youth Leader

Wanted by Coval Security Competitive pay and beneﬁts. Full & Part-time

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

Lucas Ralph

HELP WANTED

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Please send resume to Lara Stuart, Circulation Manager, via e-mail or fax: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com Fax No. 250-746-8529 *No phone calls or drop-ins please

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Cashier Supervisor

We currently have part-time positions open for Shift (Cashier) Supervisors working with our Front-end Team in our Cobble Hill Store. You must enjoy working as part of a team, thrive in a fast paced environment and set an example of exceptional Customer Service. You ideally have a minimum of 2 years experience in a retail environment and/or supervisory experience. This position requires availability for a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends. If you feel you ﬁt this proﬁle please apply by email at mhoadley@countrygrocer.com and have a great day!

INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (REGULAR FULL TIME)

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HELP WANTED

The Inspection and Enforcement Division of the Planning and Development Department is seeking a regular full-time Bylaw Enforcement Official to join its team. Reporting to the Inspection and Enforcement Manager, the Bylaw Enforcement Official is responsible for the enforcement of several Regional District bylaws including zoning, noise, nuisance, unsightly and untidy premises, building, environmental and parks. Work involves providing information and assistance to the public and carrying out various field assignments associated with bylaws. The focus of this position will be on the enforcement of environmental protection bylaws and CVRD Parks rules, regulations and bylaws. The ideal candidate will be a secondary school graduate with a minimum of five (5) years experience in the enforcement of by-laws, field investigation and court procedures or other related enforcement fields. In addition, they will be physically fit and able to ride a bicycle. For a complete job profile and how to apply, please visit the CVRD website. www.cvrd.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pharmacy Technician!

CARE HOME PROVIDERS We are looking for Care Homes to provide a home environment for youth in need of a blended withdrawal management and stabilization support related to substance use. Situated in the Cowichan Valley area, Caregivers will provide non-medical care and support to youth between the ages of 12-19 years in a private, safe, alcohol and drug free home. A reliable vehicle, criminal record check, reference, and participation in a care home study are required. If you are interested, have good people skills, a calm approach, and enjoy working with youth, please contact the:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Reporter

TEMPORARY POSITION Do you have a way with the written word and a natural curiosity about issues and people? The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, the Duncan area’s news source of record since 1905, is seeking a part-time reporter to ﬁll a vacancy due to a maternity leave. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to turn in engaging, accurate, objective news stories and features on tight deadlines for both our website and print product. Journalistic experience and knowledge of Canadian Press standards are assets. Photography skill and a reliable vehicle are required. The position opens June 4 and offers a ﬂexible schedule. It requires about 15 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours as situations demand. The News Leader Pictorial is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 newspapers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumé — including writing and photography samples as well as references — by Friday, May 25 to:

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: John McKinley, Editor #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 email: editor@cowichannewsleader.com We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NOW HIRING

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

Field Engineer Assistant Engineer Maintenance Supervisor Quality Control Coordinator Heavy Duty Mechanics Fallers – Woss & Gold River Hooktender – Woss Chaser – Woss Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-peopleemployment/careers/ WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

CITY OF DUNCAN STUDENT LAND USE PLANNER The City of Duncan is seeking a planning student or recent graduate for the Development Services Department for a temporary position in the summer of 2012. The successful candidate will be supervised by the City Planner. Duncan is located on Vancouver Island, BC in the heart of the ‘Warmland’– the Cowichan Valley, mid-way between Nanaimo and Victoria. This compact city offers high quality living and acts as the commercial centre of a trading area serving a population of approximately 75,000 people. Tasks will focus on special projects such as the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, including public consultation processes, and Zoning Bylaw updates. The student may also assist in review, research, analysis and report writing for Development Permits and rezoning applications. This is a temporary student position, within the Canadian Union of Public Employees- Local 358 union, with an hourly rate of $20.37 (2012 rate), plus 4% vacation paid and paid statutory holidays. The work week is 35 hours and the position lasts for 16 weeks. The position begins as early as June 18, 2012 and ends no later than October 31, 2012. Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience, date available, and three references, by 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 to the attention of Gina MacKay, City Planner, City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C., V9L 1W3 or by email to gina@duncan.ca

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y MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HELP WANTED

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

WE BUY HOUSES

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VOLUNTEERS Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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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

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

PERSONAL SERVICES

PIANO LESSONS in the comfort of your own home. Call Michelle. 250-597-3435 pianoatyourdoor@gmail.com

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Tour Edge golf clubs, new, in plastic. Pressure washers, crystal ball, Randall tube guitar amp, Harley Davidson bike seat, King C Melody sax, ﬁshing rods and reels, digital cameras cheap. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? PRESSURE WASHER, Honda 5HP 2700 PSI $275. Snow blower, Murray, 8HP 27” 2-stage $650. Projection TV, Toshiba 42” ﬂat screen $130. All in excellent cond. call Frank 250-733-2100

STORE EQUIPMENT/FIXTURES 5 - 4 Ton, 3 phase York HVAC units in almost new condition, In Duncan, BC. $2000 each. Call Howard 1 (604)913-1338

HOME CARE SUPPORT The Pamper Room mobile Spa. Certiﬁed esthetician offers in home manicures & pedicures, personal shopping & transport to/from appointments. Jenna (250)510-6057

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK ALUMINUM LADDER, 3 combination, $80. Call Frank 250733-2100.

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. 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. DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, $750 includes utilities. NS/NP. Avail June 1. Call Gerry (250)7464144 or (250)715-6218.

2 BDRM apt on 3.3 acres. Nice country setting. Incl’s W&D, F&S. $1,000/mo + hydro. Small dog considered. Avail June 1st. (250)748-2277 2-BDRM CONDO, Hospital area, ground ﬂoor. June 1st. $750. (250)704-1251. $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). $750/MO. UTILITIES not included, large 2 bedroom condo for rent. In suite laundry and dishwasher. In quiet building. NS/ NP. Call Leanne 250732-7605 or email leanne_gorle@yahoo.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER RANCHER, (OPEN HOUSE) Sat, May 12 & Sun, May 13, 11am-1pm, 3241 Gibbins Rd. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath near hospital. Many upgrades, lots of storage, NG ﬁreplace. $289,000. (250)715-6248

LOTS REDUCED PRICE! Crofton, lot in new subdivision, fully serviced, ocean view & beach access. $139,000, $122,500. Builders terms available with 5% down. Cell 250-370-1469

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ROYAL ALEXANDER APARTMENTS Renovated 1 Bedrooms Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

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LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

HOMES FOR RENT

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New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site

DUNCAN- HUGE 2.5 bdrms with patio, $900 includes utilities. NS/NP. Avail June 1. Call Gerry (250)746-4144 or (250)715-6218.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756.

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

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Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

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Terrace Estates

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites $590 & studio suites $520 Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

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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.

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm apt with den, avail June 1st. $595 and 1 bachelor with den avail June 1st, $560. N/S. (250)746-1000

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MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units

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

COTTAGES SAHTLAM- RIVERSIDE studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. (immed). $650. (250)748-2031

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1 BEDROOM duplex, prime central location, 2 blocks from mall and downtown, $615 plus utilities, 250-746-4117 after 4.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

Bright, clean 1 bdrm, level entry, w/large garage & storage. N/S, pets neg., $750/mo. with 1 yr lease. Lrg fenced yard. Avail. June 1. (250) 929-4478 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.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

¾ 1400 Chilco Rd, Crofton $600 1 BR lower suite w/ 2 apps, shared w/d ¾ 2-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ¾ 2350 MacDonald Rd,Shawnigan Lk $700 2 BR lower suite w/ 4 apps, patio ¾ 104-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $725 1 BR executive suite w/ 5 apps, adult bld ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $745 1 BR condo w/ 2 apps,ldry fac,ht water incl ¾ 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ¾ 6-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $825 2 BR + den 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 4 apps ¾ Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $895 1BR riverfront uppr suite,6 apps,hydro incl. ¾ 325 White St, Ladysmith $895 1BR + den loft style home w/4 apps ¾ 720 Park Pl, Duncan $995 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 320 Ypres St, Duncan $1195 2 BR + den home w/ 6 apps, dbl garage, fp ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps ¾ 3222 Hillwood Rd, Duncan $1200 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, gas fp ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1295 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 11-2180 Renfrew Rd, Shawn. Lk $1595 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, dbl garage ¾ 5944 Lakes Rd, Duncan $1600 5 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps,large backyard For further info please visit our website at:

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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 DUNCAN, 6767 Trans Canada Hwy, Sat, May. 19, 8am3pm. Estate Sale. Lots of good quality stuff. Compressor, tools, household items and much more. DUNCAN, Mixed Blessings open Saturdays & Sundays, 11 - 5, 2040 Herd Road. DUNCAN: Multi family garage sale, The Garth: 1863 & 1857 Sterling Ridge Plc, furniture, kid stuff, pictures, computer desk, jogger stroller, etc. 8noon, Sat, May 19. DUNCAN, Multi Family, Sat May 19, 9-4, 5555 Paige Rd, off Khenipson, off Tzouhalem. DUNCAN, Sat. May 19, 8-12. 564 Dobson Street - behind Romeo’s. 2 Treasure hunting Divas must unload years of accumulating. Check out chairs, tables, lamps, pictures & 100’s of “treasures”

DUNCAN, Sat, May 19, 9-3, 6325 Ardea Pl, off Herons Way, off Lane Rd. Table saw, soaker tub as new, Schwinn 23” ladies coaster bike as new, tools, books, girls teen clothing, kids toys. Hot dogs & lemonade! Duncan: Sat, May 19, 9-3pm, 5870 Howard Ave. Household items, clothes, etc. GIANT GARAGE & Estate Sale. Sun May 20 10:00 am 3:00 pm. 2485 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Station MAPLE BAY, Sat May 19, 9-3, 6483 Paciﬁc Drive. Household items, lawn furniture, ﬁshing equipment.Lots of misc. All good stuff! SHAWIGAN LAKE1732 Robin Hill Drive, Saturday, May 19, 10am-3pm. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Sat, Sun & Mon, May 19, 20 & 21. 1732 Elford Rd. off E. Shawnigan Lk Rd. Cancelled if raining. 50 Years of Collecting! (250)743-9273

Friday, May 18, 2012

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DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new ﬂooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail immed. Call 250-537-4319.

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

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Central. 2-bdrm, close to all amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, NP/NS. $1000/m. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.

DUNCANUPPER level house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $800/mo+ hydro. NP/NS. Avail now. Call (250)746-3988.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Central. 3-bdrm, close to all amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, NP/NS. $1250/m. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681

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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, NEAR hospital, mobile homes for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. (250) 246-8318.

1500 Sq ft, prime ground ﬂoor retail/ofﬁce space. Lrg windows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880

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 home, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850 mo + hydro. Avail June. 2nd. Call 1-(250)653-4234.

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

DUNCAN BACHELOR: clean, bright. Private level entry. Walk to downtown. $600/mo incl util, laundry, sat tv, WiFi. NS/NP. 250-746-1844

MAPLE BAY/DUNCAN, modern executive home, 4 bdrms, 3 bath, large living & dining rms, tons of light. Partly furnished. $2200/month. Avail. June 15th. Tel: 250-710-2070 Email: aerismongolia@gmail.com

DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671

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: NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath, island kitchen, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1250. Call or text 1-250-8887088. 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

HOMES FOR RENT CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS, 3 bd rancher, fenced back yard. Walking distantance to town/school. Quiet, 3 appl’s, June 15/earlier. N/P. $850/mo. Ref’s. (250)748-3464 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. CHERRY PT. 1 1/2 bdrm overlooking Satelite Channel. Senior oriented area. N/S. N/P. $975 util incl. (250)743-2370 COBBLE HILL- 2 Bdrm Carriage home, 5 appls, quiet location. NP/NS. July 1. $915 heat/hydro incl. (250)888-3586 DUNCAN, 2200 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, ﬁnished basement, Centennial Hghts, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s, oil/wood heat, walk to town. Dead end St. Private backyard with deck. NS/NP. Ex. ref’s. $1300/mo. (250)746-4352

DUNCAN- 3 bdrm duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, new windows, carpet, paint. Shed, priv parking & yard. Good neighbourhood. Ref’s req’d. N/S. June 1st. Quiet, responsible tenants $1250 + utils. (250)748-8824.

NORTH DUNCAN- country living just north of Duncan with incredible view, lrg 4 bdrm home 2 balcony, 2 bath, soaker, sky lights,F/P, carport, pets ?. $1500. June 1. (250)7012224.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SALTAIRE, 2 bdrm Rancher, separate garage, W/D, 4 appls, new windows, freshly painted, N/S, ref’s, $900 mo + utils. Call (250)710-9433.

DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, office, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929

SHARED ACCOMMODATION SHARE LARGE 4 bdrm suite, 1-bdrm avail. $425 inclds utils/ cable. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. June 1st. Call 250-740-5619. LARGE ROOM fully furnished in lovely home in Duncan with walk-in closet & own bathroom. Walking distance to town, hospital. (250)746-9678.

SUITES, LOWER COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, W/D incl’d, $1000 mo incls all utils. Avail June. 1. (250)510-3508. DEP BAY: 2 B/R, near ferry & bus, lge yard, pkng, $995 inc. utils & laundry 250-244-3509.

JUNE 1st, close to hospital, bus. 1 Bdrm, entry level suite, own entrance, heat, hydro incl. N/P, N/S. $660/mo. Steve 250-701-1299 voice or text

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 3-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000-$1100. 250-516-8881. DUNCAN 2-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $900-$950. 250-516-8881.

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1996 DODGE NEON, one owner, no accidents, 73,000 km, new tires, excellent cond. Lots of life left. Perfect ﬁrst car! $2800. (250)748-6705 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. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $16,250. (250) 748-3539

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2007 - 35’ ALPHA SEEYA 5th wheel, triple axle, 2 slides, LOADED. $28,500 obo. View in Duncan. (778)422-1993

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE, newer 1 bdrm suite on small horse farm, priv ent with yard, bright & clean. Avail immed, $675 mo + utils. Call (250)743-4607

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LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm suite, bright, spacious. $650. + utils. Avail June 1st. NS/NP. Call 250-749-6092.

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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 DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Call 250-510-1904 250-743-1225

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MOVING & STORAGE BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! (250)743-2714. MALTA. CENTRAL ISLAND moves to Victoria. BBB member. Toll free 1(866)224-2754.

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ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

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PAINTING EXPERIENCED PAINTER with an eye for detail. Affordable rates and friendly service. 250-701-2224. PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Aumen in the spotlight during stock car feature race victory

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ATHLETICS

Duncan’s Cody Aumen drove to the win in the stock car feature race at Victoria’s Western Speedway Saturday night. A ﬁeld of 13 cars lined up for 35 laps of racing. A yellow ﬂag came out quickly on turn two and the crash ended Kevin Knight’s night.

pass Aumen to the inside but there was slight contact that caused Wade to spin and brought out a yellow ﬂag. Aumen held the inside groove and gained the lead again on the double ﬁle restart, maintaining it to the end.

T-Bird boys take next step

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Rugby qualifying: Narrow victory over Reynolds secures a provincial berth Don Bodger

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Midget baseball: Mustangs’ pitcher mows down Vancouver with 13 strikeouts in 2-1 win Don Bodger

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owichan Valley Mustangs hit the .500 mark again at 10-10 following two B.C. Minor Midget AAA League doubleheaders in Duncan. The Mustangs split with the Richmond Chuckers Saturday and then swept the Vancouver Mounties Sunday at Evans Park’s Preston Bruce Field. The Mustangs beat the Chuckers 8-6 in the ¿rst game, but then gave up an incredible 14 runs in one inning during a 14-4 loss in the rematch. Cory Dewar pitched the ¿rst game against Richmond. Trizden Abram started the second game, but was forced out with an injury while making the ¿nal out of the second inning. Abram rolled his ankle and will be out of action for three weeks. “He was just starting to come on well,’’ said Mustangs’ manager Lorne LaFleur. When the Mustangs returned for the third inning, everything fell apart. They gave up 12 runs before recording the ¿rst out.

On the double ﬁle restart, Aumen quickly moved up to second behind Dave Reside by lap ﬁve. On lap 12, Aumen moved to the inside of Reside to grab the lead with last season’s champion Ryan Wade moving up a notch behind him. On lap 18, Wade went to

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Slick southpaw Devon Geary gives up an early run, but holds Vancouver in check the rest of the way during a Sunday doubleheader at Evans Park. A pitching duel ensued in Mustangs won 13-6. the opening game of the series “We hit the ball really well,’’ against the Mounties. said LaFleur. “I think they were Vancouver pushed a run running out of pitching.’’ home in the ¿rst inning on Quintin Ogden was the Mustangs’ starter Devon Geary pitcher of record in the second with a sacri¿ce bunt. game. The 1-0 lead held up until the Trevor Read ignited the Mussixth when the Mustangs tied tangs’ offense with a three-run it. They won it with a run in the homer. bottom of the seventh. “That really got the guys go“It just was a ground ball ing,’’ said LaFleur. to the in¿eld,’’ said LaFleur. The Mustangs added three “There was two out, the guy doubles later in the game. couldn’t make the play and we The Mustangs have the long had a runner on third.’’ weekend off before hitting Geary pitched a gem with 13 the road again May 27 for a strikeouts. doubleheader against South The Àoodgates opened some- Okanagan at Unwin Park in what in the second game, as the Surrey.

owichan Secondary School T-Birds of¿cially quali¿ed for the provincial senior boys’ AAA high school rugby tournament with a 15-12 victory over Reynolds of Victoria Monday at Brentwood College. The challenge game for a provincial spot was set up after Cowichan ¿nished third in the North Island league and Reynolds placed fourth in the south. The ¿rst round of the provincial playoffs will be at an Island site Saturday, May 26 followed by the main tournament in Abbotsford May 30 to June 2. Cowichan’s entire team played well in the tight game against Reynolds, but the forwards were dominant. Cowichan took the early lead on a Tyson Stoochnoff try after sustained pressure by the T-Birds. Cowichan continued to press and used its forward dominance for Jake Malones to cross the line for another try after Tanner Dobson made a brilliant counterattacking run. Cowichan appeared to be on the way to a third try just before the half, but a wayward pass found its way into the hands of a Reynolds player who galloped 80 metres for a converted try. That changed the complexion of the game considerably, with Cowichan clinging to a 10-7 lead.

Pieces all in place for Thunder Don Bodger

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owichan Thunder split a trio of Paci¿c Northwest Junior B Lacrosse League games down the middle with a win, a loss and a tie. The Thunder found itself locked in a tight battle with Nanaimo before pulling away to win 8-4. “We sort of didn’t get into it till the third period,’’ said Cowichan coach Josh Van Wieren. Moving on to play Campbell River on the road, “I think the drive just sort of drained all of the energy out of the boys,’’ he said.

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Reynolds gained some momentum from the try in the second half and Cowichan’s Brandon Kirton was sent to the sin bin after numerous skirmishes at the tackle and ruck area. Reynolds threatened most of the time with Cowichan shorthanded and breached the defence. When Cowichan returned to full strength, its dominance also returned. Patrick Large took a quick tap penalty and scored what proved to be the winning try. Stoochnoff crossed the line again at the ¿nal whistle, but was unable to touch the ball down. Last Thursday’s playoff in Nanaimo that resulted in the challenge game ended in a 36-7 Cowichan loss against Vanier. Vanier took full advantage with the wind at its back and went ahead by two tries just three minutes into the game. Once Cowichan settled down, it began to build con¿dence. But positive gains ended with unforced errors and Vanier took a 17-0 lead into the half. The dagger in the back occurred when Vanier scored just 20 seconds after the opening kickoff in the second half. Cowichan got on the scoreboard when Noah Dobson touched down under the posts and Stoochnoff converted. But that was all the points Cowichan could muster despite controlling much of the territorial play and Vanier pulled away. Noah Dobson exhibited hard work on defence and solid ball-carrying in the losing cause.

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Neighbours renew rugby rivalry Taking sides: Large crowd soaks up the sun and players soak up the atmosphere Don Bodger

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here’s always an extra special atmosphere surrounding rugby games between Shawnigan Lake School and Brentwood

College. In short, it’s pandemonium on the sidelines with supporters for both schools and a nerve-wracking time for players hoping to gain the upper hand. “It’s obviously a huge game for both schools,’’ said Shawnigan Lake School coach Tim Murdy. “There’s a lot of rivalry with the proximity of both schools and the history.’’

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Spectacular sunshine greets players and a large throng of spectators for Tuesday afternoon’s big rugby clash between valley rivals Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School at Brentwood. Above, Haydn Evans of Shawnigan Lake eludes Toby Digney of Brentwood. Right, Zak Edmonds of Shawnigan Lake tackles Michael McCrossan of Brentwood College. Shawnigan, fresh off its trip to the Sanix World Youth tournament in Japan, won 43-19.

Shawnigan, having just returned from the Sanix World Youth tournament in Japan with a 10th place standing, gained the upper hand in Tuesday’s latest clash of the valley rival rugby titans 43-19. Coaches of both sides, of course, are more concerned with the calibre of play than most who were there to cheer on their favourite side. “Unfortunately, the hype is always better than the performance,’’ said Murdy. Both teams gave up a few too many penalties, he said, and the players got caught up in all the hype. “It was kind of a good high school event,’’ said Murdy. “Our whole thing all along is not

about the opposition, it’s about our performance.’’ Shawnigan is having another banner season and setting its sights on a fourth straight provincial AAA championship. Before that tournament starts with the ¿rst round May 26, Shawnigan’s First XV will be hosting the Mexican U19 national team. Brentwood College ¿nished second in the province in AA last year. “Hopefully we’ll be one better,’’ said coach Tony Healy in anticipation of this year’s tournament. The team seems well on track toward that goal. “We’re doing all right,’’ said Healy. “We’ve had some successes.’’

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Crew’s comeback beats the Matrix

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Mother’s Day football: Ravens and Sirens both play games shorthanded Don Bodger

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couple of marquee matchups marked the Mother’s Day schedule in the Cowichan Women’s Football League. The undefeated Crew faced its stiffest test of the season Sunday at McAdam Park to knock off the Matrix 28-20. The Matrix led 19-14 at one stage in the third quarter, but couldn’t ¿nish on top. Janelle Mould led the Crew with two touchdowns and a one-point convert. Jess LinesWikkerink added a TD and a convert, Kirstin Bains scored a TD and Marilou Sullivan contributed a two-point convert. Caryn Taylor countered with two TDs for the Matrix and Katrina Wolters added another plus an interception. Christine Cronin-Switzer and Tara McCaffery tallied points on a convert and a kick, respectively. Soleil Switzer made a defensive effort that yielded a sack. The other tight game was won by the Wild¿re over the Ravens,

who were one short with six players on the ¿eld, 33-27. Touchdowns went back and forth throughout the game. The Ravens had a chance to tie at the end of the game, but Ravens’ quarterback Rikki Wylie was sacked and the ball turned over with two plays left. The Wild¿re then pulled their Àags to end it. The ¿rst half ended in a tie with Dieneke Pedersen scoring two TDs and Sue Glenn getting an extra point for the Wild¿re all in the ¿rst quarter. The Ravens scored two TDs in the second quarter. The third quarter was action-packed, with Rhi Kemmler and Glenn notching Wild¿re TDs while Pedersen managed an extra point and an interception. Pedersen’s third TD of the game in the fourth quarter supplied the winning points. For the Ravens, Wylie, Dana Thorne and Steph Pietarinen scored TDs with a convert from Thorne through three quarters. Jamie Russell added a TD and convert in the fourth quarter for the Ravens. The Law blanked the winless

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Convincing the ball to go into her hands is Michelle Steeves of the Law, as she prepares to retrieve it after a punt against the Sirens. Sirens, who had only six playteams moving the ball well. ers, 39-0 in the other Sunday Erica Dow got a sack and then game. Jeannine Gaudreau scored a TD Friday night’s play featured a to get the Wild¿re started. 32-12 win for the Matrix over Jenn Lewis ran 70 yards for a the Wild¿re. TD on the second play after the Venessa MacDowell’s two kickoff in the second quarter. TDs and a one-point convert set Dow recorded her second sack the pace for the Matrix. Wolters in the third quarter and then put two TDs and an interception Kelly Antoniuk had an intercepon the board, Taylor scored a tion in the fourth. TD, Marcie Welcher notched a “That was when we forgot convert and Sabrina Desrochers to stoke the ¿re for the ¿nal excelled on defence with three drive,’’ noted Wild¿re coach sacks. Chris Mann. The ¿rst half also ended in Teams are off for the long a tie in this game, with both weekend.

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owichan Golf and Country Club ladies’ division members have already experienced the full range of weather conditions during the ¿rst month of the season from extremely wet to dry and warm. The season began on April 4 with a frost delay before the sun came out. The winning team of Rosemary Branting, Arlene Lepp and Melinda Spoor posted a 78. Spoor was closest to the pin on No. 6 and 15 while the honours on No. 8 went to Pat Molyneaux and on No. 13 to Marianne Hunt. Conditions were very wet for the April 1 medal pin spoon round. Hunt and Christa Robson were the winners of their respective handicap divisions. Hunt carded a birdie on No. 4 and Molyneaux on No. 6. Lynda Moir and Spoor were closest to the pin on No. 8 and 13, respectively. The weatherman co-operated April 18 and there was a great turnout for a par round. Molyneaux, Robson, Sandy Buchanan and Janette Lorimer won their respective handicap divisions. Hunt and Moir both birdied No. 4. Others with birdies were: Spoor (No. 5), Kathryn Oliphant (No. 12) and Ellen Merriam (No. 14). Molyneaux was closest to the pin on No. 13 and Spoor on No. 15. Weather conditions were all over the map May 2 for a make-apoint round. The winners were Robson, Shirley Walker, Pat Davis and Maartje Reimer. Annie Dougherty was awarded the KP on No. 8 and Jeanne Wilkinson birdied No. 4. Sunshine prevailed for the May 9 par round. Hunt, Robson, Wilkinson, Davis and Lorimer won their respective handicap divisions. Scoring birdies were: Robson (No. 3), Lynda Morrison (No. 5) and Wilkinson and Oliphant (No. 6). Charmian Horner had the No. 6 KP while the honours went to Joan Wakelin on No. 8 and Oliphant on No. 15.

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t’s a longer season for Cowichan Bulldogs teams but ¿lled with more interruptions in the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association. Cowichan teams just came off a bye and will be off again for the long weekend before returning to

action. “This is an interesting year,’’ said Cowichan peewee coach Junior Charles. “It has been a strange season,’’ conceded Cowichan pre-atom coach and association president Jeff McDonald. “It will go longer than last year with more byes. It seems we play one week and get two off.’’ The three Cowichan teams ventured to Nanaimo Saturday for games. The atom Bulldogs pulled off a 22-6 over the Nanaimo Bombers while the Cowichan peewees were blanked 46-0 at the hands of the Nanaimo Redmen. In the pre-atom division, McDonald’s Bulldogs lost 36-7 to the Bombers in an exciting game. The players put together an amazing drive on offense. Jack Napier-Granley used his speed and elusiveness for a 30-yard run, matched by Brock Lamont despite every Bomber attempt at tackling him. “A tougher running back display I have not seen all year,’’ noted McDonald. Inside of 10 yards to the end zone, quarterback Aiden Lawrence called his own number and punched the ball up the middle for Cowichan’s touchdown. Lamont took the ball wide and ran in for the conversion. Dylan Garneau showed his toughness at wide receiver. On defence, Kaylum Billings did an outstanding job closing down the run on the corner. Miles Winter shut down the other side. Linebackers Rowen Gillard, Hunter Fenn and Andrew Tilford worked well as a unit and made some big stops. James Morton and Jaxson Jones combined for three of the most impressive tackles of the game at safety. “Overall, these young Bulldogs are learning new skills and improve every game,’’ noted McDonald. “No matter the score, they are having fun and every park we play in we hear about how sportsmanlike they are.’’ Next home games for the three Cowichan teams are on May 26. Peninsula Wildcats will be the visitors to McAdam Park, with the pre-atom game starting at 11 a.m. followed by the atoms at 1 p.m. and the peewees at 3 p.m.

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Cal Cup Crusaders wearing their Canadian uniforms in preparation for upcoming tournament in California put on quite a show in an exhibition game against Comox Sunday. Chelsey Cleemoff, above left, controls the ball off a short corner. Above right, Claire Seeliger pulls away with the ball under control. Nine members of the squad are provincial selections for national tournaments this summer. Back row, from left, are: Claire Seeliger, Sara Lowes, Krystyna Neal and Casey Crowley. Front: Maddie Smith, Stefanie Langkammer, Chelsey Cleemoff, Brittany Smith and Kelsey Goodman.

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he Valley’s Cal Cup team is a proli¿c combination of talent. As if any more evidence was needed of that, nine members of the squad are on provincial Under 15 and U18 teams for national competitions. Named to the U15 Blue top team were: Chelsey Cleemoff, Casey Crowley, Sara Lowes, Krystyna Neal and Madelyn Smith. U15 White valley personnel includes Kelsey Goodman and Brittany Smith, with Emma Dame — the only member of the group not on the Cal Cup team — in reserve.

Also representing the province is Stefanie Langakmmer on the U18 Blue team and Claire Seeliger on the U18 White squad. That’s the best overall valley representation on provincial teams in a long time. The powerful Cal Cup Crusaders played an exhibition game against the Comox U18 girls on Mother’s Day at the Cowichan Sportsplex and won 8-0 with a convincing display. Five goals in the ¿rst half came from Nicole Crowley, Langkammer, Maddie Smith, Neal and Nicole Crowley again. Seeliger, Maddie Smith and Kim Smith rounded out the scoring in the second half. Coaches Dan Cleemoff and Anne

Smith switched everyone into different positions during the second half. “We actually put in a ¿ve-pass rule,’’ Cleemoff said. “It helped them think. “It was a real good learning tool.’’ The girls also had to do a reverse or tip shot after ¿ve passes. The team has a practice on grass at the Cowichan Sportsplex Friday in preparation for the ¿eld conditions in California. The trip begins May 24. “We’re getting really excited,’’ said Cleemoff. The agenda includes tournament play running from June 1 to 4 and then the mandatory trips to Universal Studios and Disneyland before returning home.

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