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Friday, May 25, 2012 An attempt at debt restructuring by Catalyst Paper failed by a narrow margin Wednesday, leaving the future of the Ärm and its mill in Crofton uncertain. Catalyst’s CEO says the decision launched a 73-day process, with the property essentially up for sale. Peter W. Rusland/¿le

Crucial Catalyst vote fails, mill could go to bidders Locals worry: Company CEO says it’s business as usual as Catalyst’s future unfolds in 73 days of complex legal processes. Peter W. Rusland

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rofton mill’s future will be determined during 73 days of complex legal work after Catalyst Paper’s ¿nancial restructuring vote failed Wednesday, CEO Kevin Clarke

explained. He reassured workers and customers it’s business as usual at the ¿rm’s three pulp-and-paper mills as the legal picture unfolds. “Absolutely nothing changes in their lives. The vote was narrowly voted against. We needed

66% of various classes to vote for it,” he said just after balloting by stakeholders in Richmond. “A small group of bondholders voted against the plan.” Failure of the Àoundering ¿rm to get creditor approval for its amended plan of arrangement, under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, has left Crofton’s union spokesman Paul Zarry, and North Cowichan Councillor Al Siebring, with a wait-and-see approach. “If the mill closes, we’ll deal with it then,” Siebring said Thursday of the mill, which paid the municipality $5.4 million in taxes last year. He declined to comment about more resi-

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dential-tax hikes, or spending cuts, as Catalyst struggles with its debts. “I’d rather budget on a what-is basis.” Zarry signalled Crofton’s 380-some members of the Pulp, Paper, and Woodworkers of Canada are worried after Wednesday’s vote failed by just 2.7%. “The anxiety is ‘What’ll happen now?’ “(Members) could have hunkered down with some comfort, but we’re on delay again,” Zarry said of jobs, wages and pensions. Approval of not less than 66.7% of the principal amount of each creditor class voting on the plan was required, Catalyst brass said of the vote. “Although 99.5% of the principal amount of the secured creditor class voted in favour of the plan, only 64% of the principal amount of the unsecured creditor class voted in favour.” Zarry said the PPWC has agreed to a ¿ve-year contract, with a 10% drop in wages and more, to help keep the mill alive. He pegged PPWC concessions at some $36 million that could vanish from local spending. “It’s like Àoating down a river on a log, and you’re not sure what side of the falls you’re on.” Catalyst now enters what’s called a SISP, or Sales and Investor Solicitation Procedures.

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“Basically, we’ve put the “It’s like Àoating company up for sale — it’s very complex,” Clarke down a river on said. Complexities include a a log, and you’re $275-million “stalkingnot sure what horse bid” for Catalyst’s mills and assets at Crofton, side of the falls Port Alberni and Powell you’re on.” River. The stalking horse is an initial bid chosen by Catalyst and designed to set the bar for takeover. “They’re hedge funds and large investment companies interested in companies like ours.” But Clarke was con¿dent in a de¿ned legal process to take Catalyst’s customers, workers and pensioners forward. “We’ll robustly communicate with stakeholders so we don’t have the rumour mill. “I’m extraordinarily proud of people at Catalyst for everything they’ve done in the past six months.” Pensioners, he said, will be given every option available. “We want to treat them as respectfully and fairly as we can within the process.”

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Seniors Resource Society goes gentle into that good night Funding, volunteer concerns: Longtime support group for Cowichan elders folding after 25 years Ann Andersen

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hush has fallen over the of¿ces of the Seniors Resource and Support Society housed in the basement of city hall. Its fate was sealed Tuesday when members decided to dissolve the organization that has helped seniors in the Cowichan Valley for a quarter century. Funding dried to a trickle, and not only government grants. Cowichan United Way withdrew funding a couple of years ago, explains acting president Tim Trousdell. As well, a general shortage of volunteer board members hit the once-thriving non-pro¿t hard, he adds. “I’m relieved that we’re going, but sad at the same time,” says the man who served 18 years on the society’s board from its inception in 1987 and then returned last August in a bid to preserve its supportive programs. “We have to face facts, the need is still there, but the support isn’t,” said Trousdell. He says not having a well-known name like Cowichan Hospice or St. John Ambulance Society has been a handicap when attracting volunteer board members and helpers. He says far fewer people are available to give their time.

“People are having to work longer — not retiring. There’s a general shortage of volunteers for boards. “We’re a society that ¿lls in the gaps, but not having a big enough board has prevented us from getting the word out effectively,” he contends. “If we disappear, the powers-that-be might see the need to support such an organization.” Started in 1987 with a $200,000 federal grant through the Seniors’ Independence program, the society — once called Seniors’ Advisory — worked out of a small of¿ce in the former Cowichan Community Centre. Its mandate was to assist seniors by providing information, services and programs that enable them to choose a healthier lifestyle and to maintain their independence. In its heyday, SRSS-Cowichan had a Àourishing seniors’ peer counselling group and held monthly speaker events. At one time, it co-ordinated gentle walks and bus trips. Its monthly teas with entertainment attracted packed houses, and more recently there’s been outreach in the prevention of elder abuse. “Elder abuse is increasing, and we never received any funding for that,” says Trousdell. Every spring, volunteers offered free income tax preparation for people age 55 and older with limited income in conjunction with Canada Revenue Agency. The program began because seniors were identi¿ed by CRA as an at-risk group for not ¿ling and not receiving credits and GST rebates in a timely manner. Now co-ordinated by Thrifty’s, a shopping program for the in¿rm and shut-ins proved highly

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Jacquie Smith (left), executive director of Cowichan’s Seniors Resource and Support Society, with Jeanne Ross, coauthor of the Seniors Safety Manual, show off a seniors’ calendar last spring. popular. In a drop-in centre, seniors could use computers or rest and chat. All the programs helped seniors’ independent living and positive aging, said former society co-ordinator Karen Kryzanowski during the years when funding and grants supported the community programs. However, other groups are starting to step up to ¿ll the gaps left by the society’s demise, says Cowichan Seniors Care Foundation executive director Carol Hunt. “We’ve been ¿elding a huge number of phone calls — and the number is escalating — from people trying to ¿nd the right place for seniors’ services,” she says. For example, Cowichan Valley Seniors Asso-

ciation has ramped up its programs and now has speakers coming in on relevant topics, such as legal matters and accounting help. And Literacy Now Cowichan has a free program for seniors to learn about digital technology — computers, cell phones and cameras. Trousdell says the decision to dissolve the society was by unanimous vote at its AGM. “We now go into the procedure to dissolve the society, which will take several months,” he said. “We’ll keep one room open (downstairs in Duncan city hall) until then, and we have two events planned over the summer. “It’s been sad to have to take this step. But when the need is recognized, a similar society may rise again.”

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Cowichanians are asked to be on the lookout for two pairs of escaped Western bluebirds such as this after the birds were released two weeks ago at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve.

wo pairs of rare western bluebirds have Àown the coop at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve, and naturalists are seeking public help in getting them back. The bluebirds were released at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Garry oak preserve in Maple Bay on May 8 and 10 as part of a project to re-introduce this native migratory songbird to the Cowichan region. “They were released so they could ¿nd nesting locations in Garry oak meadows and woodlands, open ¿elds and pastures, or

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ublic meetings are being held to gauge the level of support within the valley to host the B.C. Summer Games in 2016 or 2018. Meetings have already taken place in Ladysmith and Lake Cowichan. The next meeting for those living in the south end is Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre. The last in the series is Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. Parks and recreation commissions in each of the areas are hosting the meetings. “The purpose of the meeting will be to gather input from the public and sports groups to determine if there is suf¿cient community support to apply and successfully stage the B.C. Summer Games,’’ Ron Austen, general manager of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department, states in a press release. The valley has a great track record of hosting such events, including the 1991 B.C. Winter Games, the 2005 B.C. Seniors Games and the 2008 North American Indigenous Games. “I think we would be great at it,’’ said North Cowichan Parks and Recreation director Ernie

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says. Bob McDonald said owners of Coast Environmental Ltd. received two options May 15 from the Cowichan regional board about reducing odours from its composting plant, while its neighbouring septage-transfer station remains unregulated. McDonald was aware some Chemainiacs wanted permission for Coast to expand its composting plant to be contingent on the ¿rm reducing smell from the offending septagetransfer facility. But regional directors and the province are legally stymied without regulations governing odours from septage-transfer stations, he explained. “Our lawyer advised us along those lines,” McDonald said of potential legal action from Coast if the ¿rm were held ransom for reducing septage stink, in return for compostingplant expansion approval. “It’s an awkward thing. Septage is not regulated by anyone — it’s nuisance odours.” Nuisance enough some residents marched in protest about the stench in the fall and participated in vocal public meetings. Cam Drew of nearby Thermoproof Windows was one of those concerned. “Unfortunately, the CVRD felt it had no other option but to allow expansion,” Drew said. “The stench happens less and less, but when it does, it’s unbearable.” Through Rain, Ice or Snow, we’ve got the

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Chemainiacs protest the stench coming from Coast Environmental’s composting plant and nearby septagetransfer facility last October. MLA Doug Routley said he aims to march into the legislature Monday and ask Environment Ministry Terry Lake to add odour issues to provincial legislation to end legal-limbo situations such as Chemainus’ compostingseptage snafu. And Routley explained there’s some “grandfathering” precedence that could affect Coast’s septage-transfer operation now if B.C.’s regulations are changed. “It requires an answer,” he said of Lake. “(Noxious odour) is an issue of health, and the right to enjoy your space. “It would be up to Coast to show they can’t comply without being driven out of business.” Coast’s Dan Lazaro was unavailable for comment by deadline. North Cowichan council will soon yank septage- and commercial-composting operations from its zoning bylaws, pending provincial approval, to ban many odiferous operations in future. “It would be a stop-gap measure for now while we rewrite our zoning bylaws,” said Councillor Al Siebring. “We may create a special composting zone for operations away from residences, and we’d plop ‘em in there — it’s all about location.” Meanwhile, McDonald noted Coast has boosted bio¿ltration by four times on the septage station.

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An odour audit by biologist John Paul for the Cowichan Valley Regional District explored smell from Coast’s composting plant that’s about half inside a building. Paul’s recommendations have been adopted, McDonald said. Now Coast must choose between two expansion options for its soil composting operation. One choice is a phased expansion by half, by taking new materials — such as kitchen and yard wastes — that would join brewery, ¿sh, septage and dairy wastes currently composted with wood wastes. That would mean an operation footprint that’s 50% bigger, McDonald said. No new material would be allowed until August. The phase-in would stretch into January. Option two sees Coast expand its operation now, but build a larger building — with bio¿lters — and move all of its operation indoors to control odours, McDonald said. Drew picked option two. “A completely enclosed compost operation is probably the best. “I’d have liked to see Coast prove itself — give it a year so we don’t have to talk to our staff and neighbours about why it’s a heavyodour day.” McDonald expected Coast’s decision, and revised plan, in the next two weeks.

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The torch is lit to open the 2005 B.C. Seniors Games. Cowichan is considering a bid for its sister event, the B.C. Summer Games in 2016 or 2018. Mansueti. “We’re ready for it. “These kinds of events, with the facilities we have and the past experiences, we’ll do a very good job.’’ But the CVRD wants to see if the community feels strongly about hosting the games before proceeding with a bid. Much is dependent on the willingness of people to donate their time, since it’s a volunteer initiative like the B.C. Senior Games. Two factors have always prevented the valley from bidding for the games: accommodation and facilities. Accommodation concerns could be recti¿ed through extensive use of the schools in the area, and the valley has added a wealth of new sports facilities in recent years to meet the demand.

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ern Wellburn, Cowichan’s wellknown historian, forest-artifact collector and car collector, has died at age 86. To forest museum manager Vicki Holman, Wellburn’s death is a blow to his family, the valley, and preservation of coastal forest history. “Our collection started from machinery and equipment collected by Vern’s father, Gerry. “What we have here was in Gerry’s backyard — Vern grew up with it, and they both donated items,” she said. “Our original locomotives and logging equipment was bought by the province, but after that Vern continued to be involved with the museum and helped look after the artifacts. “He knew how to work on trucks 100 years old, and knew all about chainsaws since 1936.” Those saws grace the museum’s new chainsaw

exhibit. “Vern was tenacious,” said Holman. “He got an idea and he went with it. He was real key motivator in this place and remained one of our strongest connections with the forest industry, including old timers.” She cited Wellburn’s launch of a Mondaymorning seniors group of volunteers — retired mechanics and carpenters — who work on the museum’s old cars, buildings and other gear. “Vern was always very humble, saying ‘It’s not because of me, it’s because of us.’” Wellburn served as a director for the forest museum, the B.C. Loggers’ Association, and the Paci¿c Logging Congress. He was also a past-president of the B.C. Association of Professional Foresters, and an enthusiastic member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. In 1975 he became the western vice-president of the Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada until retiring in 1990. “Dad was very high-energy,” son Gerry said.

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South Island Aggregate application that aims to use some contaminated soils in the reclamation of an old quarry site is up for public feedback next week. SIA’s plan to ¿ll and reclaim its quarry on Stebbings Road in south Shawnigan is standard practice for aggregate operations, and is overseen by the Ministry of Mines. But SIA is also applying to the Ministry of Environment to use some contaminated soils to ¿ll the hole. “The irony, of course, is the CVRD has just taken up the soil-dumping issue in the watershed,” says Shawnigan Lake Director Bruce Fraser. “So SIA has sort of stumbled into a hornet’s nest. They’re conducting what would be expected of a mine operation to reclaim it. The wrinkle is they’d like to be able to

absorb at least some classi¿cations of soil that’s contaminated and use it as ¿ll in the reclamation process.” Fraser said Mackenzie Brooks: risky he’s reserving judgment of the proposal until he has all the facts from SIA and all the feedback from Shawnigan residents, but many in the south-end community are already speaking against it. Signs voicing opposition to SIA’s proposal have sprouted in abundance in the area, and south Cowichanian Mackenzie Brooks spoke against it at Wednesday’s CVRD meeting. “Can we make the right decision, not the risky decision?” she asked, highlight potential harm to Shawnigan’s watershed. But SIA’s managing partner Marty Block urged people to learn about the project before rejecting it. “I just hope people go to our website and get familiar with what we’re really doing up there,” he said. “I have property on the lake, too.

CVRD urges prompt action on dirty dirt Cowichan’s regional directors reiterated the urgency in tackling the issue of contaminated soils in the area during a visit from an Environment Alan McCammon: Ministry staffer Wednesday. start today The dirty dirt issue re-surfaced recently when three truckloads of contaminated soil were dumped in a south Cowichan resident’s driveway, prompting a series of promises from Environment Minister Terry Lake earlier this month. One of those promises was a follow-up visit from an environment ministry ofﬁcial at a Cowichan Valley Regional District meeting. That visit happened Wednesday. “Of course we want to, starting today, continue to build on a collaborative working relationship to move forward on these sorts of things,” MoE’s Alan McCammon told directors during his presentation.

I’ve had a cabin there for 30 years, and I’m just as concerned as anybbody. We wouldn’t do anything that w would remotely put the watershed at risk, so I just hope people read the rreal information and then make an informed decision.” An extensive technical summary on SIA’s website states waste-grade soil would be “encapsulated into an engineered ‘cell’” and outlines measures to protect ground and surface water, and adjacent soil. “My stance on this has been really clear: I keep an open mind until I’ve found out what the facts are, and then make a decision on that basis,” Fraser said. “I’m in listening-mode.” MoE staffer Alan McCammon con¿rmed the application is in the “pre-application stage,” while Fraser admitted the CVRD has little to no authority in the application process. “And one issue we’re working with the Ministry of Environment on is how the CVRD can become engaged in this in an active manner that will make a difference,” he said. “We don’t have that answer yet.” The open house happens on May 31 from 4 until 9 p.m. at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre.

“We need to set this up so that it’s working better for all of us.” But Shawnigan Lake Director Bruce Fraser pointed out that despite the reassuring promises made a few weeks ago, truckloads of potentially contaminated fill is still being trucked into Cowichan daily. “Obviously for the people in the Shawnigan watershed, the main issue is confidence in the actual nature of material being delivered in very large quantities into the headwaters,” he said. Fraser asked when increased monitoring would begin, and who would be conducting it, but McCammon said the answers to those questions are still being determined. “We have to make a plan here that is intelligent and makes sense and optimizes the resources that we do have to do this kind of thing,” McCammon said. “This is not something that can wait around for a long time,” Fraser responded. McCammon said the ministry is still making inquiries into Cowichan’s 11 identified sites for contaminated fill dumping, as well as talking to the Conservation Officer Service and other relevant departments, in response to Cowichan’s concerns.

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Crowder says Conservatives failing Aboriginal children

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No serious injuries were reported in a three-car motor vehicle crash Friday in Westholme. Paramedics and Crofton ÄreÄghters transported a patient from a Toyota Camry to a nearby ambulance after the motor vehicle incident at Mount Sicker Road and the Trans-Canada Highway intersection at 4:15 p.m. on May 18.

owichan’s MP says Ottawa is turning its back on First Nations children by appealing a recent child welfare ruling in court. Jean Crowder — who is also Canada’s Aboriginal Affairs Critic — chastised the federal government after it appealed an April court ruling that orders Ottawa to host a hearing about whether the Canadian government is discriminating against Native children. First Nations and child advocacy groups have been pushing for a hearing on the issue, pointing out that Aboriginal children on-reserve receive less funding from the federal government than off-reserve kids do from provincial gov-

ernments. But last week the feds announced they’d be appealing the decision to the Federal Court of Appeal. And Crowder isn’t pleased. She says the federal government is turning to the courts to “avoid properly funding First Nations children services.” “The Conservative government has failed, once again, to put the interests of First Nations children ahead of its own,” said Crowder in a media release. “There is a generation of kids in state care right now that receive fewer services than other Canadian children. It’s shameful and the government should be taking steps to solve the problem, not taking this issue to court again.”

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Nothing to do on Catalyst except just sit and wait Restructure rejection: Don’t call it bad news yet

he general reaction in the wake of Wednesday’s Catalyst restructure vote has been a quiet “uh-oh.” The hope among those closely involved was that the vote would have given the beleaguered ¿rm time to reset and push its way back into solid ¿nancial footing. Instead, it left creditors, employees and a sizable number of outside dependents adrift. But while this is certainly not good news, that doesn’t mean it will ultimately be bad. This situation is not a ¿rst for one of Cowichan’s major economic players. About 10 years ago, Duncan-based Only the Doman Industries went through a future will tell similar situation. It limped along under creditor protection for awhile and is now the impact of reasonably healthy and operating (out of Nanaimo) as Western Forest Products. this vote The process was hardly easy, and didn’t have a completely happy ending, but the bad time passed and the community persevered. This process will again be painful; it already is painful. But much of the bleeding is already done. Consider a few decades ago when Crofton was responsible for the direct employment of about one in 70 Cowichan residents. Today that number is more like one in every 160. Catalyst used to provide nearly 50 per cent of North Cowichan’s tax base. North Cowichan has just cut that percentage to about 17. And the failure of the mill is far from guaranteed. Yes, the pieces of Catalyst may be picked off by an investment ¿rm looking for a quick turnaround, and our mill may be cast aside in the process. But Crofton could also be picked up by a ¿rm that believes in its ability to make money, and operate accordingly. Beyond that, many workers believe in the plant. There is much talk about a worker-run operation in Crofton’s future, similar to what happened successfully at Harmac a few years earlier. The uncertainty is tough. But the possibilities are many.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: seniors resource centre demise The case against

The case for Such is the way of the world with organizations, no matter how wellintentioned. They run out of momentum, they run out of money and they run out of volunteers. The passion that sustains them dwindles in the greater community and they fade. Sometimes they recover, but in this case they did not. If and when the passion for this service is rekindled, it will come back.

The Seniors Resource and Support Society voted Tuesday to fold.

No one can deny there are many seniors in our community who struggle to make their way on their own. They need a friendly shoulder to lean on, someone to go to bat for them in a system that doesn’t always seem to have their best interests at heart. The resource society is not gone because of lack of need, it is gone because of a lack of support. We let them down.

TL;DR translated — a harbinger for rise of the idiots Jay Siska

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hen I was growing up, there was no internet. Now it’s hard to imagine life without it. I’ve lived through a period of dramatic technological change with the following result: we are as much the better for it as we are worse-off. We have immediate access to a virtually unlimited amount of information, but it’s cultivated an ADD mindset in a signi¿cant portion of society. Holding and reading a newspaper used to be something that was treasured. I’d go out for breakfast with a fellow newspaper man and the food would be on the right-hand side of the table, and the paper on the left for both of us. Neither of us would talk. Why? Because we were reading. Now, there’s the internet term “TL;DR” (for the uninitiated, it stands for “too long; didn’t

read”) which shows up frequently on sites with user-generated content. Basically, one of two things happens: 1) the author of the post has written more than the ADD reader is willing to read, yet the reader — for whatever reason — still feels compelled to reply to the content. But having not entirely read the post to intelligently respond, the best they can muster is “TL;DR.” Or, 2) the author of the post thinks the post may be in TL;DR territory so they pull a preemptive strike and summarize its contents with a TL;DR — usually at the end of the piece. This logic is lost on me, especially when the post is seven lines long, and summarized with a 1 1/2line TL;DR. But it all relates to just how demanding a segment of society is of immediate satisfaction. A TL;DR says, “I’m too lazy and/or ADD to read this thing I was interested in when I clicked here.” Which makes me think reading is becoming less important. A Facebook friend of mine (20 years my

junior) never ends his sentences with a simple period. He ends them with “lol.” Always. Language is being butchered, sliced-anddiced, and re-created via texting abbreviations, which more and more are becoming common knowledge and being seen as acceptable to everyone. Thus me not de¿ning “lol” for the uninitiated. Right now, I’m writing for a newspaper. But I doubt my Facebook friend has ever read a newspaper, and I doubt he ever will. And chances are a bunch of you are reading this at cowichannewsleader.com rather than looking left at a paper with your breakfast on the right. Online activity has created a generation that usually doesn’t know the difference between its and it’s, where and wear, they’re and their, effect and affect, whether and weather, and any other countless number of words that sound the same and yet are spelled differently and have completely different meanings. Worse yet, those who don’t know the differ-

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ence couldn’t care less. Don’t bother correcting them; they’ll call you a “grammar nazi.” I’d say it’s not all bad news. The internet has provided a medium for some incredibly creative and talented writers to get exposure. But now I see “stories” on “news” sites with the words “FAIL,” “LOL,” and “AWW,” splashed across the photo link and I wonder how I could have possibly missed the point in history where we of¿cially jumped the shark. Good luck to us all. I think we’re going to need it. (TL;DR: guy thinks TL;DR is stupid, and a harbinger of the rise of the idiots.) Jay Siska writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Reach him at jaysiska@hotmail.com.

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Should people be willing to relocate for a job in order to receive EI beneÄts? “We’ve paid into EI. Back in our day we moved to ﬁnd work but this puts another chink in our freedom. It prevents people from ripping off the system, but the government should serve us, not be our masters.”

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Stone’s words needed to be said

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Dear editor I really want to raise my heart and my hands to Bev Stone for bringing forward the issue of marginalization and violence against women. My heart applauds her courage for holding both the media and this community accountable for our marginalization of her daughter Karrie Ann and the subsequent minimization of her murder. All lives are precious no matter our gender, lifestyle, appearance, or how we’ve been impacted by experiences in our lives. Thank you for keeping Karrie Ann’s real self alive. Kendra Thomas

In my opinion: Money spread too thin

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Dear editor I stand up and applaud for school trustess Ryan Bruce, Amrik Prihar, Cathy Schmidt and Candace Spilsbury for standing up and being counted and trying to protect my children’s education and rights in this district. I am so disappointed in the other ¿ve trustees’ response to the Ministry of Education — basically thumbing their noses at the ministry and our students. I have been told time and again that I don’t care about my kids or their education if I don’t support a de¿cit budget. Stop calling it a restoration budget. You aren’t fooling anyone with double speak and I am afraid it is you who don’t support our kids. Susan Myers, Lake Cowichan comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Cowichan Valley school board hardly alone in its concerns

Dear editor I fear Minister George Abbott’s quote about the SD79 budget is somewhat misleading. It is true Cowichan is the only board courageous enough to make this move, and only after very repeated efforts in past years to raise attention to the plight of the district — all of which have drawn no response from the ministry. Of course, the public is not aware of other school districts’ letters to the ministry, of the decisions of other school boards to pass needs budgets alongside their balanced budgets and of the backroom angst these other boards go through when trying to balance a budget with insuf¿cient funding. Perhaps Minister Abbott should publish that information to enlighten the province.

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Curator Lori Treloar speaks at the May 12 opening of the new T. Garth Harvey Gallery featuring E.J. Hughes at the Shawnigan Lake Museum, while Pat Salmon, the iconic artist’s longtime friend and agent, watches. The viable option referred to in Abbott’s quote should know that when the number of pupils includes such things as cutting another 17.5 teach- is declining, the number of teachers, adminers, increasing rent for daycares using schools, istrators, and buildings required for educating charging for busing, and relying in international the pupils should decline as well. For some student dollars. It would mean a further $2.4 strange reason, our trustees think that they million in cuts. This, in addition to the $10 million have a right to maintain the infrastructure in cuts during the past three years. How viable is required to educate a much higher pupil poputhis, and why do our trustees feel threatened when lation. It is time to shrink SD79 by closing they say enough is enough? infrastructure, and reducing staff both teachers How can elected representatives be threatened and administrators, rationalize programs and with dismissal? It kind of Àies in the face of streamline the bus system. democracy, especially when these trustees ran on If our trustees are incapable of making a campaign that promised a budget that met the sound decisions, then turn it over to an apneeds of the district. pointed administrator who can. Trustees who fear being relieved of their duties Don Swiatlowski and passing control over to a public trustee can North Cowichan perhaps reÀect on this: when this person comes in and makes the cuts, they will be directly linked Letter was from all of us to the ministry. Elected trustees will no longer be Dear editor the scapegoat for the erosion of the public school Last week you published a letter signed by system services. Blame will fall where it needs to 23 staff members from Koksilah Elementary and the blood of our public school system will be School. The letter was faxed so the signatures on the hands of the ministry. And because we live could be seen and then an alphabetical list was in a democracy, we will remember that in the next made of the signatures so they could be veriprovincial election. ¿ ed. The closing was “submitted by Koksilah Shellie Trimble Elementary School staff.” President, Cowichan District Teachers’ Association. Unfortunately, it was printed as having been written by J. Achurch, who came ¿rst on the Lobbyists selling you a bill of goods alphabetical list. I was advised before sending it that whomever signed the letter also had oon student funding ownership of it. All the names should have DDear editor been printed to show the support this school The majority of the trustees and a lot of your has for our board. On behalf of my fellow staff lletter writers would have us believe funding is members, I would appreciate a correction. ffalling for pupils. That is total nonsense. Katherine Reid, From the 2000/2001 school year until Koksilah Elementary School tthe budgeted 2012/2013 school year, the ppopulation of pupils, in SD79, has fallen Editor’s note: Achurch wanted it made clear she was not the ffrom 10,384 to 7,993, a decline of 23 percent. letter’s author. It is NLP practice when attributing letters D During that same time frame, the funding per from groups to use the ¿rst name listed, followed by “on ppupil has increased from $6,230 to $8,729, behalf of...” which we did here. Sorry for any confusion that aan increase of 40 per cent. That exceeds may have resulted. tthe rate of inÀation. Any competent trustee

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he E&N Railway Action Group calls upon the Island Corridor Foundation to reveal its complete plans for the $15 million in federal-provincial funds it announced in April. “Without transparency, it will be impossible to prevent the money from being misspent,” said E&NRAG spokesman, and ICF co-founder Jack Peake. “The ICF has said the $15 million will replace 104,000 ties along the length of the entire railway between Victoria and Courtenay, as well as a limited amount of other track components, for 10 years of renewed railway operation. In our judgment, this will spread the money too thin to bring rail service back to Vancouver Island.” “Many wonder if the money that is coming into the ICF is being spent on salaries, or actual work,” said Peake. “This is why it is important that the ICF releases their audited ¿nancial statements. Many on Vancouver Island seem to believe trains will start running any day now, Peake noted. However, the federal government put several strict conditions on its share of the $15 million, according to the of¿cial government press release. “VIA Rail has also made no commitment to resume service, or to run it out of Nanaimo as the ICF demands,” Peake said. “So how can the ICF create a project that the feds will actually approve?” “$15 million is not nearly enough for all the work that needs to be done on the entire line,” says Jim Sturgill, a railway consultant and retired E&N locomotive engineer. “The ICF’s plans say nothing about replacing the many worn-out, 100-yearold rails on the route. They have not provided engineering documents detailing all the required work and costs.” As Sturgill notes, in 2008 the ICF prepared a detailed funding request showing the actual amount needed for the E&N was $103.8 million. Within a week of the federal funding announcement, the ICF said they will need an extra $5.4 million to repair their bridges for the next 10 years, and this funding remains to be identi¿ed. However, a provincially-funded bridge report indicates that the work needed is far more serious. The bridge over the Chemainus River will need to be replaced, and signi¿cant strengthening and repairs are also required to the Nanaimo River and Cowichan River bridges. Instead, the E&N Action Group believes the ICF should spend the $15 million to get commuter rail running between Langford and Victoria. “The bridges on that section are in good shape,” notes Peake. The Action Group has obtained an estimate that it would cost $10 million to improve the track in Greater Victoria. The Capital Regional District has already committed to improve crossings, and Langford’s Westhills development has promised to put in $1 million toward a commuter rail station in Langford. “With the huge expansion at Victoria Shipyards, commuter rail would give the ICF a viable project, and give taxpayers the biggest bang for their buck,” Peake says.

E&N Railway Action Group, a watchdog organization of railway professionals, issued this statement to the media last week.

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Fun day for Cowichan’s golden-agers looks like a real horse race Ann Andersen

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eniors’ Day at the races comes to Cowichan this month with the third-annual seniors celebration and gathering hosted by Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation. There will be a rollicking country-western Round Up at Mellor Hall in Exhibition Park as at least four seniors’ teams compete to establish which group boasts the best racehorse team mascot, best corral and longest strip of loonies along the “race track.” “These elderly folk are remarkably competitive,” says foundation executive director Carol Hunt. Teams Wedgwood, Meadows (Sunridge) Duncan Manor and Valley Seniors were given toilet plungers and have been busy fashioning their horses for the event, she explains. “There’s amazing teamwork in place,” Hunt

adds. Hunt says she’s seen some of the mascot horses. “What an incredible job they’ve done,” she says. And that includes the Wedgwood House entry — named Patches by residents’ vote — whose head was knitted by Wedgwood dweller Grace Spinks. The horse boasts come-hither eyelashes and a big cowboy doll sitting tall in the saddle — in this case a back blanket quilted by some of the residents. “The horses race by measuring out the distance of a strip of loonies that have been collected by their team,” Hunt explains. The teams are all seniors and receive support from their grandchildren or young friends in such races as egg and spoon and relays. As well, home support agencies will provide people to help with games and activities. “There are lots of prizes for the various competitions, including games and races for children,” Hunt says. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation’s

are driven door-to-door by volunteers for errands such as medical appointments. Entertainment includes face-painting, cowboy poet Magg Mawhinney, the Chemainus Seniors dancers, and the Malaika marimba band — an interactive presentation with a demo on how to play the instruments. Visitors can eat from a lunch bistro of inexpensive, wholesome food and also gather community information on programs such as St. John’s therapy dog program, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, Green Community composting, supported driving program and transit options. Your ticket What: Seniors Round Up Where: Mellor Hall, Exhibition Park Elaine Prest and Pam Sheppard admire Patches, WedgWhen: May 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. wood House team’s mascot entry in the upcoming Seniors’ Tickets: Entry $1. Teams and team guests, Round Up. helpers, free. To sponsor a team or team member supported transportation program, in which seniors or ¿ll a loonie strip, phone 250-715-6481. Ann Andersen

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1928: delivery trucks 1928: nursing

by Ann Andersen

When North Cowichan council were told that delivery time for a Ford truck would be indeﬁnite, they cancelled the order and substituted a Chevrolet truck chassis from T. Pitt Ltd. for $909 with immediate delivery.

1928: electricity

In a ceremony at Knights of Pythias Hall, 200 people watched as Ida Calvert, Veda Lowe and Muriel Lamont received diplomas and badges after graduating from the King’s Daughters’ Hospital nursing program.

Duncan Utilities Ltd. announced electrical services were now reaching 656 residences and water services 481. Plans were afoot to extend electrical lines another two miles to Maple Bay following a receipt of a petition from 18 permanent residents there.

Cowichan loggers smash world record Dateline 1928: Locals could load the lumber Ann Andersen

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n the wake of the Guinness ¿tness world record set here last month, it’s only fair to give equal billing to a world record that was achieved in the valley 85 years ago. In May 1928, the Leader headline trumpeted “One Side At Cowichan Lake Loads 73 Cars Of Logs Under Eight Hours.” Imagine a long trestle equipped with two railway tracks and two cranes whose purpose is to hoist logs from Cowichan Lake and place them on railway cars to be hauled away. In an operation conducted by Dave Madill under contract to Elco Logging, there would normally be two “sides” of 10 men each doing the loading. Earlier in the month one side of 10 men loaded 73 cars in seven hours, 10 minutes, smashing a world record previously held by Schaeffer Bros. in Oregon with their total of 72 cars in eight hours. The Leader noted the Lake Cowichan minimum load per cars was 7,000 feet, and in the U.S. 6,000. The Elco and MacdonaldMurphy logs were all sent to Crofton for shipment. Performing the amazing feat were H. Beech, H. Mills, Percy Gravelle, Joe Nichol, Joe Gibson, Tom Markley, G. Peterson, R. Nichol, W. Peters and Bert Russell.

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Emerging voice off to the Mediterranean with world-class choir Peter W. Rusland

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oprano Eve Richardson is among Cowichan’s singing sensations proving themselves on global stages. The Mill Bay native is one of just two Canadians — the other is Victoria’s Nathan McDonald — picked to represent Canada in the World Youth Choir. Richardson’s month-long run of rehearsals with the Cyprus Youth Orchestra — followed by tours of Greece, Turkey and other nations this summer — is being bankrolled by the WYC. But UVic student Richardson, 25, still needs funds for her Àight, hence Friday’s bene¿t recital with bass-baritone McDonald at Mill Bay’s Sylvan United Church. “Nathan lives in Victoria, so it’s neat we’re both from the West Coast,” said Richardson who likes snowboarding and cake decorating when she’s not singing. The icing this summer will be meeting and singing with 60 members of the WYC.

“Just being in the presence of these people, you become close and have so much to share. There’s people from everywhere — like Kenya, Sweden and Brazil.” Richardson made the cut for WYC last year but had to audition again this year after 2011 host-country, Argentina, failed to ¿nd the dough to make a tour go. Now the Frances Kelsey grad is excited about touring overseas. “I can’t wait to see where exactly we’ll be going,” said the singer, who has education and music degrees from the University of Alberta. “We haven’t been given our music yet. It should be renaissance to modern, a cappella, and we’re collaborating with the Cyprus Youth Orchestra and rehearsing in Cyprus for two weeks.” Richardson was also invited to join the National Youth Choir of Canada in 2010 and performs with Paci¿c Opera Victoria and Victoria’s Raincoast Voices octet. Ready for master’s of music work this fall at UVic, Richardson’s vocal studies are also focused on the Victoria Conservatory of Music

but she fondly remembered lessons with Cowichan’s Brenda Braaten, Kelsey’s David Wardle, and Iris Cooke Chislett. “Iris is a total gem,” the Cowichan Music Festival alumna said. “If you look at how many of her students have gone on as singers, or to singing careers, it’s amazing,” she said. Music festival boss Leslie Sjoberg said Richardson was a polished classical-vocal competitor some six years ago. “She’s one of ones you miss when they go on. I’m glad she’s done so well. “We’ll all be very proud to know she’s over there with the WYC. We’ll be cheering her on.” Richardson takes things one tune at a time. “In 10 years I’m not entirely sure where I’ll be, but I’ll be singing and teaching voice.” Your ticket What: Eve Richardson and Nathan McDonald bene¿t concert When: May 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Sylvan United Church, Mill Bay Tickets: By donation.

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ritish folk songs to Bach’s classical richness are on tap Saturday in Duncan during Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra’s seasonal concert. Bow veteran Garth Williams leads 30-some Camerata members in Duncan United Church during the local orchestra’s Musical Mosaic For A Spring Evening. “We basically work with synthesizer and keyboard to add things like electronic bass, acoustic guitar, and piano,” the valley teacher music said, wired about playing a series of folk songs by famed English composer John Rutter. “We’re doing Rutter’s series of folk songs like A’Roving, I Have A Little Blue Bonnet, and Waly,Waly (The Water Is Wide). “Rutter’s really known as more of a choral composer but I came across this suite last summer and there are some intriguing things he

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Three Men and a Tour Van bring All Good Stories Three Men and Baby was a long time ago. These days it’s all about Three Men and a Tour Van. At least that’s what a trio of B.C. singer/songwriters coming to the valley next week is hoping. Three Men and a Tour Van features Cory Woodward (left), Christopher Arruda and Ryan McMahon. First up is Vancouver-based Woodward, who

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“entices listeners with a soothing, Springsteen-like rasp, then blows them away with the unbridled, soulful bellow of Joe Cocker.” Meanwhile, Arruda’s sound is described as honest and heart-wrenching, a stunning blend of Thom Yorke’s haunting croon, Sarah Slean’s bombastic piano and Bon Iver’s uncompromising dedication to the song. His performances are bold and varied.

The ﬁnal attraction is a Ladysmith-based Cowichan regular McMahon, who is touring in support of his album All Good Stories which garnered three Vancouver Island Music Awards in April. This acoustic tour wraps May 31 at the Duncan Garage Showroom. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at Ten Old Books or $18 at the door.

Sangha’s Encore! delivered Once More With Feeling Event organizers promise the choir’s love of and dedication to music will come through in a rich, beautiful sound. “The May concert will thrill everyone with its diversity of languages, rhythms, and styles from the toe-tapping big band of Bugler’s Holiday to folksy Scarborough Fair with a little Bach sprinkled in for good measure,” an event press release states. “The songs, like the women, come from all over the world. You will be amazed at the aural feast including Zulu, English, German, and Latin.” “Christine always challenges us. I sing because it keeps my heart happy,” said Encore! president Carolyn Thompson. The show will also feature Hector’s Friends, a local men’s a cappella group with a variety of musical styles. Dandy’s last word? “You should come hear us. We’re really good.”

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alietha Sangha is one person who should have no problem answering the question “What are you going to do for an encore?” Along with her looming graduation from Frances Kelsey Secondary School, Sangha is about to graduate from her year as the ¿rst participant in the student mentorship program by the Encore! choir. Sangha’s voice will feature prominently in the Encore!’s spring offering Once More with Feeling Sunday in Duncan. Already a community stage veteran through her work with the South Island Musical Society, Comox Valley Youth Music Centre and the Cowichan Music Festival, Sangha will not only be singing with the ensemble, she will take centre stage for a handful of solo pieces, prior to leaving the valley to further her musical education. It’s the cap to a mentorship experience that included an opportunity to sing with 24 of Cowichan’s best adult female voices since September and a $500 bursary.

Your ticket What: Encore!’s Once More with Feeling When: 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 27 Where: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Tickets: $15, $12 for seniors and students, $5 for children, at Merit Furniture in Duncan, at the door, or by calling 250-746-9778

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Talietha Sangha (with Alex Walker in the South Island Musical Society production of The Sound of Music) will be featured in this weekend’s Encore! Choir show.

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Bass Bill Kelly was among 13 soloists performed at the Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir presentation of Handel’s Messiah in December. He sings during An Afternoon of Song May 27.

May 27. An Afternoon of Song is billed as a concert of classical and English songs presented by distinguished Cowichan Valley singers. The program runs the gamut from classical oratorio through Scottish folk songs to 20th century British gems. All songs have been chosen by the performers themselves. “We picked the late afternoon so people could drop in for a nice little concert before going home

for dinner,” says Bill Kelly, one of the performers. Baritone Kelly and tenor Grant Mellemstrand will sing the duet Tenor and Baritone from Victorian Songs and Duets. Mellemstrand’s two solos are Noel Coward’s Alice Is At It Again and The Gasman Cometh, a treat by Flanders and Swann. He’ll also team up with tenor Ted Rhodes to perform The Two Gendarmes from the opera Genevieve de Brabant by Jacques Offenbach. It’s a clearly recognizable melody that formed the basis for the U.S. Marines’ Hymn. Scotland yearners can look forward to a cluster of Scottish folk songs sung by Rhodes. Richard Cunningham, baritone, sings a selection of Handel arias. Also performing are Valorie Cunningham and Jasmine Mari. Accompanist is Naomi Barclay.

The concert is to raise funds to cover the costs of chairs for the Consort Choir’s risers. The risers themselves were built by the Arbutus Ridge Woodworking Club who donated their time. “They’re beautiful — bought and paid for,” says Kelly. “Having chairs on the risers means the choir can stay in place throughout the concerts.” Any extra money from the concert will go to Sylvan United Church where Consort holds its rehearsals. Your ticket What: An Afternoon of Song When: Sunday, May 27, 4 p.m. Where: Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road Tickets: Individual $10; family $20 from singers or at the door

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Pharis and Jason Romero: banjo performers and builders among the best interpreters of old time music performing today, 7:30 p.m. from Shady Grove at the Sussman’s. Details at shadygrove.ca or call 250929-8226. Resrvations required. Tickets $15.

The Co-operative Movement in B.C. — Past, Present, and Future: Featuring Dr. Ian MacPherson, Canada’s preeminent co-op historian and a screening of Antigonish, a ﬁlm about the early, inspiring co-operative movement in the Maritimes 7 p.m., VIU Cowichan Campus Lecture Theatre. Admission by donation. For information call 250-715-3039. Steps Ahead Performing @ Home IX: Act One — The Seasons, 80 classical ballet students perform with a theme depicting the changing seasons. Act Two — Dancing Through Time. All Modern, Jazz and Tap students perform pieces from various genres, 7:30 p.m. Also Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts, Brentwood College School. Tickets $15

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Josh Finlayson of the Skydiggers (with Derrick Brady in the background) performs to a packed house May 4 at the Duncan Garage Showroom. by donation with funds going to the Food Bank and Horizons, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Harmony Yoga, suite 202, 11 Station Street. Call 250-5971919 for more. Seed Savers Gathering: learn about seeds on Vancovuer Island in this two-part day-long workshop starting at 8:30 a.m., Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, B.C. Registration required. Call 250748-8506 or email: vanessa@ cowichangreencommunity.org Mark Crissinger: a one-man show combining acoustic and electric guitars with harmonica solos and soulful vocals. Original recordings, plus plenty of folkrock, blues and pub favorites, 7 p.m. The Old Firehouse Wine Bar, Duncan.

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Community cleanup: led by Steve Alphonse and Debra Toporowski, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. meet at the old Silver Park parking lot (Boys Rd & the Highway). Followed by coffee @ 1:00 PM

Sunday Lux: an opening reception for Brentwood College School’s photography art student show, 2 to 4 p.m., fletcherphotogallery, 109 Ingram St. Duncan. Runs until June 17. More info at fletcherfoto.ca. Doug Koyama: with West My Friend and Shelder the Electric Clamfish, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St., Duncan. TIckets $15 advance/ $18 door. Call 250896-3325 for more.

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North Cowichan Climate Action and Energy Plan: presentations and small group discussions on proposed implementation strategies. The plan will set targets and speciﬁc actions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, both in the municipality’s operations and throughout North Cowichan, 6 p.m., in the Theatre (Room 140), of Vancouver Island University, 2011 University Way, Duncan.

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Rita was born August 4, 1935 in Germany and passed away September 15, 2011 in Duncan, BC. Helmut was born August 26, 1928 in Germany and passed away May 11, 2012 in Duncan, BC. They are lovingly remembered by sons Armin and Hermann and two grandsons. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the family home. Why Worry? There are only 2 things to worry about: either you are well or you are sick. If you are well, then there is nothing to worry about; either you will get well or you will die. If you get well, there is nothing to worry about. If you die, there are only 2 things to worry about; either you will go to Heaven or Hell. If you go to Heaven, there is nothing to worry about, but if you go to Hell, youâ€™ll be so damn busy shaking hands with friends, you wonâ€™t have time to worry. -Rita Merkel, 2011 SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

DEWEESE, Margaret Elizabeth (formerly Roome, nee Rae) was born in Victoria, BC to Elizabeth and Robin, who had emigrated from Scotland. She grew up in the close knit community of Port McNeill (Minstrel Island) where her father taught. She spent her middle school years at Hollington Park boarding school in England - where aside from acquiring a dread of parsnips, she made lifelong friends. An especially fond memory for her was her Aunt Kitty and Uncle John picking her up in their Bentley and taking her on excursions and holidays. After graduating high school, Margaret spent a summer in Europe with her oldest friend Marg, before heading to her father's alma mater, UBC. She graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Education, writing her ďŹ nal exam too big for her desk as she was very pregnant with her ďŹ rst child Catherine Anne. Eleven months Jennifer Robyn was born, then two years later John Andrew. Margaret returned to teaching when Andrew was four, taking him into her kindergarten class so a family joke was that Andrew had to repeat Kindergarten. An innovative teacher, she famously produced, directed, ďŹ lmed and edited 'Treasure Island' with a grade 7 class in the sixties. By the 70's she and her best friend Karolyn were staging complex puppet shows for schools. When the eighties arrived, Margaret embraced computer technology: when the Hubble space telescope launched, she had her primary class build a telescope replica out of programmable lego, using an early apple computer to make space adventure come alive. Later, she took several years sabbatical from the school district and worked with the Cowichan Tribes First Nation developing curriculum, which was a transformative time for her. Towards the end of her career as a Vice Principal she spent several summers in Shanghai on an educational exchange. Like her father, she embraced her garden. Margaret had an artistic ďŹ‚air, and an unlimited capacity for loading up her car at garden nurseries: Vireya rhododendrons were a passion. Her beautiful garden, named Shibui, would become a successful bed and breakfast in her retirement. Her children will remember her famously dressed as a witch for her Hallowe'en parties for a hundred, and her love of a good bonďŹ re. She had a renovation talent for smashing out load bearing walls, and never did sweat the details. They remember skating on the pond, raising a baby crow and a mad english setter named "Spencerâ€?. They recall ďŹ erce games of Bezique with cherished friend Willie - a card game too complicated for anyone else to understand. A â€˜creativeâ€™ cook, she did excel at blackberry pies. Her six grandchildren, Rowan (17), Tavia (15), Thomas (12), ZoĂŤ (9), Elyse (6) and Marissa (4) remember their "Oma" and her wonderful, enchanted house and garden, complete with clucky chickens and rowboat. She was an incredible mix of passions, and drove some people up the wall. But she was spectacularly Margaret - and her treasured friends and family meant everything to her. She was tenderly cared for and enjoyed the company of many dear friends while increasingly ill, especially Randolph, Karolyn, Bridget, Colleen, Fred, Ann, Pam and Oline. She passed away from complications due to neuroendocrine cancer on April 13th, a week before her 71st birthday. The party went ahead anyway as planned. The sun shone, of course. And her garden glowed. And most of all, she approved.

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Marcotte, Shirley Lorraine Celebration of Life Tea and treats Please drop in and share stories and laughs. We know there were many . May 27th, 1 - 4 pm 750 Trunk Rd., Kiwanis Social room GARDNER, Lorna Irene (Koskela) Lorna passed away peacefully on May 08, 2012 at the Cowichan District Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Lorna will be greatly missed by (Son) Luke Gardner, (Husband) Dennis Gardner, (Mother) Muriel Koskela, (Siblings) Gary, Ray, Marcia, as well as her extended family and friends. Born on April 10, 1957 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan and married July 31, 1976 in Edmonton, AB. Living in various places before ďŹ nally settling in the Cowichan Valley in 1989. Lorna enjoyed many different careers through out her life although her passion was working in jewellery stores. Lorna was known for her good sense of humor, sarcasm and generosity. Having a large compassion for animals she owned several dogs, cats, horses, and other farm animals, even a monkey as a child. She was never one to complain when things were bad, and she still, to the end, always put the needs and feelings of others before her own. A Celebration of Lornaâ€™s life will be held at the new Cowichan Exhibition Fairgrounds, in Mellor Hall Friday May 25, 2012 at 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan, BC 06:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or Canadian Cancer Society in Lornaâ€™s memory would be appreciated.

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Visscher, Betty

On Sunday May 20, 2012, our Lord called home Betty Visscher. She was the beloved wife of Bert Visscher, dear mother of Rick (Rhonda) Visscher, Gay (Bert) Zylstra, and Heather (John) Bosch. She was the loving grandmother of Ray, Luke, and Shane Visscher, Thomas, Daniel, Benjamin, and Stephanie Zylstra, Jacob, Stephen, Deanna, and Joshua Bosch. She is survived by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. A live feed of the memorial service in Alberta will be shown at the First Christian Reformed Church of Duncan, B.C. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm. After her ďŹ nal battle with cancer she walks the streets of gold with her loving Saviour. Donations to World Vision would be appreciated in lieu of ďŹ‚owers.

BELTON, Barrie Born July 28, 1942. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Barrie after his courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2012 with his partner Christine by his side. Barrie will be lovingly remembered by his children Bruce (Theresa), Scott (Karen), Sharon (Curtis), Derrick (Abby), Jody (Matt), Brandi (Bryce); his brothers Doug (Dona), Bill (Betty), Bryan (Brenetta) and his numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Clayton, Mother Phyllis and Sister Glenda. He was born in Eden, Manitoba and moved to Duncan in 1964 where he worked at City Service with this brothers Doug and Bill. In 1971 Barrie and his brother Bryan started Belton Bros. Structural Movers. He will be greatly remembered for his big smile. We would also like to give many thanks to Theresa Patterson and Karen Belton for his home care which helped make it possible for Barrie to be at home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. May 26, 2012 from 1:00p.m. To 4:00p.m. At the Eagles Hall 2965 Jacob Road, Duncan, BC 250-746-5611. If you choose, in lieu of ďŹ‚owers, we ask that a donation be made to the Cancer Society 100-394 Duncan St. Duncan, BC V9L 3W4. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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CANNON, Edward John (Oct. 18, 1924 â€“ May 20, 2012) With gratitude we celebrate a life well-lived and of service to others, Edward â€˜Johnâ€™ Cannon. John bravely served his country so others could enjoy freedom, leaving to ďŹ ght in WWII at age 17. John served with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry as a Signalman in Italy and was part of the liberation of Holland in 1945. After spending several years ďŹ nding himself, upon returning home, John truly found â€œhomeâ€? in the love of his life, Celestine â€˜Sallyâ€™ Johanna Braun. Together the two had Patrick (Donna) and spent their lives together seeing the world and at the center of a large circle of family and friends. In Sallyâ€™s later life John became her devoted care giver, ever present for her until her passing in 2003. During his working career, John spent many years as a shift engineer at Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill. Johnâ€™s desire to serve others was renewed in his involvement in local, provincial and federal politics, serving as an Alderman and a loyal member of the New Democrat Party. John spent years involved with Toastmasters International, achieving the level of â€˜Distinguished Toastmasterâ€™. Johns truest love in life was his family and will always be remembered as a generous and wholly invested grandfather to Laurel (Shane) and Graham (Corrine). John left us peacefully surrounded by family. We would like to pay a special thanks to Laura and staff at Cerwydden for their gentle care and to Jill Thomas for her patient and caring company with John in his last years. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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KAISER, Norman Joseph Jan 1, 1940 â€“ May 19, 2012 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Norm Kaiser, age 72, at Cowichan District Hospital from complications due to heart failure. Born New Yearâ€™s Day 1940 in McLennan Alberta, Norm was the fourth of ďŹ ve children born to Irene (Roy) and Joseph Kaiser. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Jean (Schneider) and Louise (Tone), and is survived by sisters Joyce (Gourdine) and Mona (McLean). Normâ€™s early working years were spent running family businesses in Edmonton, Wetaskiwin and ďŹ nally Prince George, BC. There he met his wife of 28 years, Donna (McClinton) and between moves to Vancouver, Sherwood Park AB and Thetis Island BC, they raised four children: Calvin (Jane), Mona (Tom), Brent (Maria) and Clayton (Tina). From these children are eleven grandchildren residing in the Cowichan Valley, Seattle and Adelaide Australia. Normâ€™s training as a realtor provided for a successful working career, which he maintained until retirement in 2005. His last 18 years were shared with his working and life partner Donna Erickson, her two children Cameron (Tanya) and Curtis (Oshrit), four step-grandchildren and his faithful dog Gabby. Norm will be remembered for his generosity to friends, his passion for a good argument, his affection for the west coast, pride in his Swiss heritage, and his love of a good time. His animated life touched many. A service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday May 26 at First Memorial, 375 Brae Road, Duncan. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, please send donations to the Sansum Point Land Acquisition Trust or to a charity of your choice. The Kaiser and Erickson families would like to especially thank Dr. Reimer and the excellent nursing care provided at both CDH and Victoriaâ€™s Royal Jubilee Hospital.

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We would like to say: Thank you to all of our friends who were there for us and everyone who sent ﬂowers or condolences on the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who was a very important person in our lives, much loved, who will be missed always. A special thank you to Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Edgar Unrau and the men and ladies of the church for their wonderful help at Rex’s Celebration of Life. A big thank you to the 2nd ﬂoor nurses at the Cowichan Hospital who really put them selves out to be of help to us in every way and to the doctors both at the Cowichan Hospital and the Chemainus Clinic. I am so thankful for your care. And last, but not least, thank you to the newspapers for their wonderful coverage of Rex’s life. Georgina, Crystal, Tim, Greg and Lance Hollett and families.

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On May 7th, 2012, following a lengthy battle with cancer, Linda passed away peacefully in Duncan, BC. Linda was born Aug 17th, 1941 in Victoria, BC. She was predeceased by her father, Stan, and husband, Don. Linda is survived by her only child Sandra, loving partner Bill Masson, mother Dorothy, sister Carol, brother Ron, their families, and many dear friends. Linda chose a career in education focusing on the primary grades. After graduation from Oak Bay High School in 1959, and the University of Victoria in 1961, she taught in Port Alberni, Victoria, Campbell River, and Vernon, before retiring to Shawnigan Lake, BC. She had a passion for music, her rose and ﬂower gardens, and her beloved pets. Linda also maintained many long-term cherished friendships. She was gracious and thoughtful with a wonderfully unique sense of humour. “A classy lady with a lot of class.” Linda will be very much missed by all who knew her. At Linda's request, there will be no Memorial Service or Funeral. In lieu of ﬂowers please, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Vern passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving family, son Gerry, daughter Kathy, sister Lois, and his four grandchildren, Kate, Kit, Jenny and Malcolm. Vern was born in Cumberland, BC and moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1929 where he attended school. He joined the army in 1944. He graduated from UBC in 1948 with degrees in forestry and engineering. While at UBC Vern met and married Frances Schofield and they lived in various logging camps, including Vancouver Bay, Youbou and Bear Creek where he worked for BC Forest Products. They later moved to Vancouver and in 1964 he became the vicepresident of forestry and logging for the Tahsis Company. In 1972 Vern joined the Faculty of Forestry at UBC as a special lecturer and in 1975 he became the western vice-president of the Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada until his retirement in 1990. Vern married Pat Graham in 1992 and they retired to Duncan. They had a wonderful time traveling, going on vintage car tours and walking their two dogs. Vern was predeceased by Pat in April of this year. Vern had a love of forestry and antique cars. He was a strong supporter of the BC Forest Discovery Centre. He served as a director there, as well as for the BC Logger’s Association and the Pacific Logging Congress. He was a past president of the BC Association of Professional Foresters. Vern was also a past president and enthusiastic member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada where he made many lifelong friends. Our special thanks to Dr. Roy and Chun Yu An (Molly) who helped make his last days more comfortable. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. On Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre, 140 Trans Canada Highway in Duncan, BC. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in Vern’s memory may be made to the BC Forest Discovery Centre 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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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.

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HELP WANTED 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

HONDA keys found - A black leather zippered key holder containing Honda keys and a couple of others (one marked Chateau) were found approx May 15 on Cowichan Bay Rd, between Wessex & Bench. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerﬁelds.

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If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. David Diana Ladine

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FOUND: A remote key for Volkswagen. Please come to Aha Sushi at Duncan Village Green Mall.

250-748-2134

WELLBURN Gerald Vernon (Vern) Sept. 22, 1925-May 11, 2012

Toll Free: 1-888-988-7052

LOST AND FOUND

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Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com

If Yes, call or email for free legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE WALDORF Inspired Toddler Care, Sunblossom, begins in Chemainus, Thursday and Fridays, 10-12. (250)416-1814 sunblossomchild@gmail.com

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com. 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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Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

746-1969 www.barbaraadelborg.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

HELP WANTED

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

NARSF Programs Ltd.

CARE HOME PROVIDERS Up to $3000 monthly 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:

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD P/T SERVER needed in busy little cafe (9:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri). Some experience needed, must be able to work in a busy environment and is motivated. Please submit resume to the Corner House Cafe, 181 Jubilee St., Duncan. Ask for John.

Transitions Care Home Coordinator 250-754-2773 ext. 222 or visit: www.narsf.org - employment tab

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

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

MEDICAL/DENTAL

CASUAL, ON-CALL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE in the FALL of 2012

FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED dental receptionist required. Please apply in person to the Ofﬁce of Dr. Nagainis suite 300-2700 Beverly St, Duncan.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT Be part of our energetic team this fall providing a variety of customer services to the community in our Parks, Recreation and Culture Department facilities at the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Do you have food and beverage experience? • Food & Beverage I, Kerry Park Recreation • Food & Beverage II, Kerry Park Recreation

Do you have reception experience? • Cashier Receptionist, Ticket Centre, Island Savings Centre

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LICENCED SECURITY GUARDS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

THE CANADIAN Red Cross is seeking summer students for their North, Central and South Island locations. For details please go to www.redcross.ca How You Can Help, Careers, Canadian Opportunities.

Looking for a NEW job?

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE VICTORIA TOY Show, Sunday, May 27. See “Coming Events” for more information.

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Spruce trim ends 75% and fir trim ends 25%. 25 yard bin $250. 12.5 yard bin $125. Free local delivery. Phone 250-743-9922. SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. Split & delivered. $200 cord. (250) 510-0412. 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.

Seeking experienced Driller/Blasters & Grade Hoe Operators for logging road construction on Vancouver Island. Competitive wage & beneﬁt package. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net

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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If providing pleasant, professional customer service appeals to you and if you are Àexible and available to work a variety of casual, on-call shifts, view the details of these separate competitions, including the quali¿cation requirements and application instructions on the CVRD website. www.cvrd.bc.ca

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328

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

250-746-5099

Do you relate well with at-risk youth? Youth Outreach Leader, Island Savings Centre •

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Can you skate competently? • Skate Patrol, Cowichan Lake Recreation • Rink Patrol, Kerry Park Recreation

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Please join us at our upcoming event in Nanaimo: Information Session – Sunday, May 27 at 7pm Interviews – Monday, May 28 from 10am to 7pm Location – Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion Street, Naniamo On the spot interviews will be conducted. Please bring your resume and driver's abstract. Halliburton offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a challenging work environment and countless pathways for professional growth. For more information on Halliburton job opportunities, please visit www.gohalliburton.com. Halliburton is a drug-free, equal-opportunity employer.

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ONE OF A KIND, three bottle wine holder, a red cedar owl, over three yellow cedar frog cylinders with Maple burl inlays. Size 44” x 12” x 12”. Local artist Greg Masur. $4,500. Can be viewed at Genoa Bay Gallery. A must see! HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Pioneer SA-7500 Receiver, 20-Watt Solar Panel, Asus 16GB eee Pad with keyboard, Ridgid wheelbarrow compressor, Water pump 2” like new, PSPs $25 OFF. 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? SPORT WHEELS- set of 4, 18”x8” ASA sport wheels, ﬁtted with 225x45 Michelin Pilot Sport AS+ tires, ﬁts Honda Accord, etc. $989. 250-597-3851.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

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.

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

SHAWNIGAN LAKEFRONT Stunning, compl reno’d fully furnished 3BR, 2BA, hardwood & tile ﬂoors, granite counters, stone FP, dock, rowboat, cable, gated, private 1ac, avail year round June 1 to May 31, $1995 + utils, ref, n/s, pets on approval, photos at johnvernon.com/rentals 250-7275985 john@johnvernon.com

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.

LOST. FORD Car keys, on Minnie Mouse keychain, near Credit Union. (250)746-5983

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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).

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

REDUCED: Jaynes Rd., Duncan, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, w/in-law suite, new custom kitchen & baths, windows & deck. 8 Appl’s incl. $369,900. Open to offers. (250)748-3007

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

HOMES WANTED

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

WE BUY HOUSES

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

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

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

MORTGAGES

COTTAGES Avail Wild Rose Apts 1 & 2 Bdrms, quiet,

Call 250-748-1304 CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 floor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221 Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm condo, adult oriented bldg. Underground parking, N/S, N/P. $750/mo + util’s. 250-701-2670 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. DUNCAN, 1 bdrm apt with den, avail June 1st. $595 and 1 bachelor with den avail June 1st, $560. N/S. (250)746-1000 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.

(250)748-3729

PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Please call 604-736-6914 or grpaciﬁc@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 310.3535

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, 5 appls, balcony, 1 sm pet allowed. Available Now. $800/mo. (250)743-1145. DUNCAN- BRIGHT 2 bdrm condo in secure bldg w/elevator, F/S, D/W, W/D. N/S. $875 + utils. Available June 1. Call 250-710-0881. 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 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available July 1. $1200. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca 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

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 SHAWNIGAN LAKE, close to village, 6 appls, 3 bdrm house, recently reno’d, N/P, N/S, $1100 mo. (250)743-4478.

OFFICE/RETAIL 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

well maintained building. Central location. Heat & hot water incl’d. For on-site manager

E. SHAWNIGAN Lake, small 2 bdrm water view home, N/S, $900 mo, avail June. 1. Call (250)746-6000.

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

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

FAST FOOD Restaurant for Lease, at 1610 Joan Ave, Crofton Sophiali289@hotmail.com 1(323)8236108

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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

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Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious Affordable Suites

1 Bedroom, $650.00 2 Bedroom, $825.00 ------------------------------New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call 250-748-3321

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. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756. LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

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MILL BAY waterfront: 1 bdrm, all electric, NS/NP. Avail. June 15th. Ref’s. $725/mo. Call (250)743-4797. SAHTLAM- RIVERSIDE studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. (immed). $650. (250)748-2031

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 1 BEDROOM duplex suite, prime location, close to downtown and mall, $615 plus utilities, 250-746-4117 after 4. CROFTON, DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 4 appls, fenced backyard, close to school, playground and ferry, N/S, N/P. Avail June. 1, $875 mo. Call 250-510-2045. CROFTON, oceanview, large bright, clean newer 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, $750/mo. Avail June 1. 250-246-4257 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.

HOMES FOR RENT 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. CHEMAINUS Old Town , full renovated house, F/S,W/D, DW, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, wood ﬂoors, sunroom, decks, landscaped yard. N/S, pet considered. Ref’s, lease required. June 15th, $1,300/mo + util. Call (250)748-1926 after 5pm CHERRY PT. 1 1/2 bdrm overlooking Satelite Channel. Senior oriented area. N/S. N/P. $950 utils 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

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GARAGE SALES

2ND ANNUAL SALE. Outdoor Market. Vintage, Antiques, Handmade goods, Sat. May 26th, 10am-5pm 820 Garnett Rd. Cobble Hill

COWICHAN STATION, Sat June 2, 9-1, 2375 Koksilah at old Cowichan Station School, School furnishing & tailgate sale! $10 a space for sellers. Refreshments available. Call for info: (250)701-3338 CRAFT FAIR. 20 local venders, 10am-3pm, 321 Cairnsmore St., Duncan, (Girl Guide Hall), Sat, May. 26th. CROFTON- 8026 YORK Ave, Sat, May 26, 9am-3pm. Household furnishings. DUNCAN- 2761 top of Ortona Rd (off Bell McKinnon), Multifamily! Sat, May 26, 9am-2pm. Absolutely No Early Birds! Something for everyone! It’s all good! DUNCAN- 357 Campbell St, Sat, May 26, 9am-3pm. Baby items, lots of men stuff (tools) household items. Duncan: 3-Family garage sale, a little of everything. May 26, 8:30-3. 6043 Trillium Way DUNCAN, FRI, June 1, 9am6pm & Sat, June 2, 9am-1pm. Silver Park 9th ANNUAL HUGE HALL Sale, 2885 Boys Road. (1st gate turn left). Hot Dogs & Refreshments!

CHEMAINUS, 3386 Henry Rd., Sat, May. 26, 7am-3pm. 40 years of quality antiques, misc household items & more. My very ﬁrst time yard sale! CHEMAINUS, Community garage sale, 9+ homes, Saturday May 26, 9-3, top end of Creegan Drive, off Victoria Rd. CHEMAINUS- FULLER Lake Rd. (across from ice arena). Sat. May 26, 9am-2pm. Furniture, tools, golf, ﬁshing, plants, collectibles, household items, much, much, more. Please No Early Birds! COBBLE HILL/Cow Bay, 4320 Kingscoat Rd (off Cherry Point Rd.). Multi-Family Garage Sale. Sat, May 26, 9am-2:30pm. Stove, fridge, lamps, pictures, clothing, plants, household and more quality items. COBBLE HILL: Giant Multifamily/moving sale. Sat, May 26, 8:30-3:30pm. 1460 Heigh St. Something for everyone! 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 COWICHAN BAY, 1690 Glen Rd., Sun, May 27, 9am-2pm. Lots of stuff. Tools, doors, windows. New and used renovation supplies.

Cowichan Secondary Dry Grad 2012

Fundraiser Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Hot Dog Sale & Bottle Drive Lots of household and garden items, books, clothes, toys and more! Saturday June 2, 9-3 pm at Cowichan Secondary, 2652 James Street. (Garage Sale Donations will be accepted at the school on Fri June 1) COWICHAN STATION - Huge 2 day Garage Sale, Sat & Sun May 26 & 27, 9-1, off TCH at Koksilah, right on Hillbank Rd to 4540 TCHwy.

DUNCAN

GIANT SPCA GARAGE SALE, Sat & Sun., June 2 & 3 8:30 - 3pm NEW LOCATION Cowichan Exhibition Grounds BBQ, tools, furniture, etc. Something for everybody! We have it all!!!! Cash & Credit cards accepted DUNCAN, Mixed Blessings open Saturdays & Sundays, 11 - 5, 2040 Herd Road. DUNCAN, Multi Family, Sat May 26, 9-2, 1824 Sandra Pl, signs on Maple Bay Rd & Tzouhalem Rd. No early birds. Duncan Neighbourhood Garage Sale Sat. May 26, 9-2 pm, Timbercrest Subdivision. Rain or Shine! DUNCAN, Sat May 26, 8-1, 351 Cairnsmore, beside the Girl Guide Hall. HUGE moving & perennial plant sale!! Brass single bed w/mattress. Roll top desk. Ikea ﬂoor lamp. Decor Galore! Indonesian masks & artwork. Queen & single down/feather beds. Outdoor garden ornaments. Cedar hanging baskets. Boys toys, Bionicles. Clothes. Movies. Books, and MORE!!!!! DUNCAN: Sat May 26, 9-2. 5291 Miller. Ladies plus-size clothes, toys, books, & more!

GARAGE SALES

Duncan

Sat May 26, 8-3, Moorﬁeld & Palahi

3 Family Sale Lot’s of great items! DUNCAN, Sat May 26, 9-3, 310 Dogwood Ave, off Gov’t. Tools, household, clothes +++ GIANT FUNDRAISER Many garage sale items. Car wash, detailing, and BBQ Saturday, May 26, 9 AM - 2 PM New Life Church 1839 Tzouhalem Road HUMANITARIAN GARAGE Sale Raising money to build homes in Mexico May 26/2012 8:30-2pm 6397 Paciﬁc Drive Maple Bay Lake Cowichan: “The Slopes” Neighbourhood Garage sale, Sat., May 26, 9-1pm. (Right off Hwy 18 on to Youbou Hwy, go past Neva Rd, turn right on Winter Dr.) Numerous house sites. Lots of everything... MAPLE BAY- 1121 Bazett Rd, Sat, May 26, 9am-1pm. Multifamily sale! MILL BAY- 671 Butterﬁeld Rd, Sat, May 26, 9am-3pm. Wood chipper, sanders, ladders, pressure washers, patio & household furniture, etc, etc... most items barley used. MILL BAY, Handyman Reno & Moving Sale, Sat May 26, 9-1, 1094 Bourban Rd, Kerry Village, off Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd. Amazing antique furniture! MILL BAY. MOVING sale SAT. May 26, 9am-2pm. Good quality furniture & antiques, kid’s outdoor stuff, misc household. 3086 Keparo Road N. COWICHAN, 2117 Wildwood Dr. (corner of Lakes & Wildwood), Sat, May 26, 9am1pm. No early birds. Treasures of all kinds for everyone. SAT. MAY 26, 9-1 P.M. 1511 Thomson Terrace The Properties Kids stuff, jogging stroller, small bikes, various household items. Wooden crafts, patterns cedar blocks . SHAWNIGAN LAKE, 2250 Renfrew Frontage Rd. (off of Renfrew Rd)., look for the sign with “2250 Cuthbert”, Sat, May. 26th, 9am-1pm. Beautiful wooden kayak, collectibles, tools, furniture and much more. Treasures to mystify. VICTORIA TOY Show- Sun, May 27, Sidney, BC. 250-7272403. www.victoriatoyshow.ca

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Valley domination continues this season in senior men’s curling

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Valley senior men have dominated the Country Grocer Lower Island senior men’s curling championships during four of the six years of its existence. The Garry Franklyn rink from Kerry Park prevailed this year and won the newly styled and unique

jackets. The distinctive colour and design of the jackets will indicate the achievement of the wearer. The championships were initially hosted by Duncan in 2007 and Kerry Park in 2008. Victoria teams won both those championships. Since then, the event has been

hosted by the Esquimalt club and dominated by Duncan and Kerry Park teams. Only the top 16 of the nearly 60 competitive teams in the area are invited to participate. Jackets were picked out by the winning team prior to this year.

Provincial spot for Shawnigan

Albion spoils Goode’s 109

Girls’ soccer: Shootout win secures a landmark trip to Kamloops

Cowichan cricket: Batsman’s surpassing of the century mark still not good enough

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hawnigan Lake School’s girls’ soccer team is going to the provincial AA high school championships for the ¿rst time ever. Coached by Mitsuru Nakagawa, the team secured a berth in the provincials at Kamloops May 31 to June 2 by placing third during the Island tournament at Victoria. Parkland and Lambrick Park were the top two island ¿nishers. Shawnigan lost its ¿rst game to Parkland 4-1, but then defeated valley rival Brentwood College 2-1 and knocked off Esquimalt 3-1. In the bronze medal game against St. Michael’s University School, it was scoreless after regulation time and went to penalty kicks. Shawnigan won the tiebreaker 4-3. Lizzie Yates, Erin Cornell, Sydney Hamm and goalkeeper Kat Doherty all scored on their kicks for Shawnigan. Doherty notched the winner that sent the team to the provincials. Shawnigan actually placed third in the preceding North Island tournament won by Brentwood. Gulf Islands was second but Shawnigan surpassed both in the Island ¿nals. Tessa Michaels led Brentwood in scoring this season.

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Shawnigan Lake School’s Sydney Hamm steps up to block a shot, above, in front of goalkeeper Kat Doherty during the bronze medal game against St. Michael’s University School at the Island AA senior girls’ soccer championships. Below, Doherty leads the cheers after the penalty kick shootout.

lose matches aren’t going Cowichan’s way right now in the Victoria and District Cricket Association. Cowichan went down to defeat by the slimmest of margins in its only match during the league’s Twenty-20 tournament at Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park on the Victoria Day weekend. “Matches go on about three hours, 20 overs each way,’’ explained Cowichan’s Adam Benning of the tournament format. “It’s a more exciting form of cricket — it’s not really a traditional form.’’ Cowichan played Sunday against Alcos and lost on the last ball. “We needed one wicket, they needed one run,’’ said Benning. Something had to give and it went Alcos’ way. Cowichan played its ¿rst league game of the season at Beacon Hill the previous week against Albion. Despite Matt Goode’s 109, it wasn’t enough to propel Cowichan to victory. Albion put up a score of 238 and Cowichan’s initial pursuit was slow. “We went in to bat and we lost three quick wickets,’’ said Benning. But Benning and Goode put up a 160-run partnership to put Cowichan back in it. But the attack ran out of steam at the end and Cowichan lost by 14 runs.

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Dynamics girls excel at Garden City meet Hug haul: Athletes rise to competition level

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tackles. The Bulldogs got their offense moving and the ¿rst points they put on the board came on a 61-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Cameron Wright. Wright has also caught a pass in every game this season. Price scored the second TD after an acrobatic catch on a screen play. He then ran 54 yards to the end zone. Quarterback Damian McCuaigJones got into the act with the third TD. Owen Kirk and Hudson CopleySpencer rounded out the scoring with extra points. “We moved some people around on the offense and it seemed to really work out for us,’’ summed up Jones.

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It’s all in the wrist action for outÄelder Ben Joseph of the Jays, who whips the ball back into the inÄeld during tournament action against the Spiders From Mars.

A Family Tradition since 1963 Robert Nikirk

ing the Nanaimo Bombers 22-6 last weekend for their ¿rst win. “The team really earned this win,’’ noted coach Trent Jones. “They have been working very hard.’’ The game didn’t start off so well for the Bulldogs, who turned the ball over on a fumble on the ¿rst play for the second week in a row. Nanaimo turned the turnover into six points but the Cowichan defence shut everything down after that, led by captain Carter Price. He ¿nished the game with an interception, a fumble recovery and numerous tackles. Cornerback Patrik Markus also played a great game defending against the pass and assisting on

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uncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club collected 42 individual medals and 36 other top-10 ¿nishes in the 30th-annual Garden City Invitational meet in Sidney. Top athlete honours for the competition went to Coral Strugnell with gold on the vault, uneven bars, beam and all-around in the Provincial Novice category. Other gold medalists included: Heidi Doner (P2 Tyro 2000) on vault; Taylor Akerman (P3 Argo) on Àoor; Darby McIntyre (P3 Tyro) on Àoor; Delaney Martin (P3 Open) for all-around; Polina Poberezhnyk (P3 open) on bars and Àoor; Olivia Nelson (P3 Open) on beam; Hayley Baker (P5 Open) on Àoor; and Micaylla Broadway (P5 Open) on bars. Trystinna and Rebeca Bailey walked away with two medals each. Trystinna earned a gold on the vault. Sasha Barnes earned three bronze medals in P2 Tyro and Samantha Johnson received three silver and a bronze in P3 Tyro. The medal list also included: a gold and three silver for Akerman; a gold, a silver and a bronze for McIntyre; a gold, a silver and three bronze for Martin; a gold, three silver and a bronze for baker; and a gold and two bronze for Broadway. Skye Koyote, Cheyenne MacKiel, Julia Ford, Chelsea

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Double team by Trent Dunlop and Hunter Winship pins their Warriors’ opponent during Peewee C lacrosse action Saturday at Kerry Park Arena. Kaye, Rebekkah Nelson and Daria Varasteh also turned in impressive performances and earned top-10 ¿nishes. Mia Butcher, who lives in Duncan and trains with Falcon Gymnastics in Victoria, ¿nished strong at the P1 Argo level with a gold on the vault, the trophy for most dynamic vault, a bronze on the Àoor, eighth on bars and ninth overall.

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SPORTS WATCH

Brentwood College site of six Ärst-round provincial rugby games First-round provincial high school boys’ rugby playoff games are being held at Brentwood College Saturday. The action kicks off at 11 a.m. with No. 4 Glenlyon Norfolk facing No. 13 Ladysmith in AA while No. 2 Oak Bay takes on No. 15 Clare-

mont in AAA. Brentwood College, ranked No. 2 in AA, goes against No. 15 Esquimalt at 12:30 p.m. Cowichan Secondary, ranked No. 12 in AAA, also takes the ﬁeld at 12:30 p.m. against No. 5 Earl Marriott of Surrey.

Thunder soars to Hyack title

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Bantam lacrosse: Stingy defence makes the difference in New West tournament Don Bodger

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Taylor Quaife: Field lacrosse opportunity with Burnaby Mountain squad too good to pass up Don Bodger

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eople question Taylor Quaife’s sanity all the time about being a lacrosse goalkeeper. But Quaife is really pretty smart because few lacrosse players, particularly females, want to play the position. “No one’s crazy enough to go in net,’’ said Quaife. But that’s all the better for her because less competition means more opportunity. The Grade 10 student at Cowichan Secondary School was recently contacted by Chris Fox, the head coach of the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite girls’ ¿eld lacrosse team. Identi¿ed as the top goaltender for her age group in B.C., Quaife was offered a chance to play on the Burnaby Mountain summer travel team going to Boston in July. The Northern Rise tournament held there is heavily scouted by more than 100 universities and colleges across the United States. The chances of obtaining a scholarship are thus pretty good for top players so Quaife is banking on having a shot at one after she graduates from high school.

Three-time defending AAA champion Shawnigan Lake plays No. 16 West Vancouver and No. 7 St. Michael’s meets No. 10 Vanier of Courtenay at 2 p.m. The AA and AAA tournaments resume Wednesday and conclude Saturday in Abbotsford.

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Taylor Quaife divides her time in lacrosse as a goalkeeper and an ofÄcial. By joining the Burnaby Mountain team, a scholarship to the United States in Äeld lacrosse is her goal. “Over 40 per cent of the Burnaby Mountain athletes get scholarships to the states,’’ said Quaife. Quaife said she had no idea the “With my injuries, I think it leading up to the July tournament. offer from Fox was coming. would be nice to take care of my“I’m allowed to stay in school “He just emailed me right out of self and not rely on other people,’’ here,’’ said Quaife. “I didn’t really the blue,’’ she said. Quaife said. want to move.’’ It took her about two seconds to With that in mind, her studShe’ll be reunited with several say yes. ies have taken on an increasing Team B.C. teammates from box The decision has meant giving importance toward the goal of lacrosse who joined the program. up box lacrosse after 11 seasons landing a scholarship. As well as practicing, they’ll be reto accept the new challenge, but “I have to keep my grades up, quired to attend study hall sessions Quaife isn’t having any regrets. especially my sciences because I to keep their grades up for SAT “I knew I wasn’t going anywant to get in sports rehabilitation, tests for college admission. where,’’ she said. a major in that, and sports psycholWhen in Boston, Quaife and “I was on the Midget A team ogy will be my minor.’’ the team will get to tour Boston when I got that email. I had to Quaife’s heading right into her College and Harvard as well as the make a decision within that ¿rst practice with the ¿eld lacrosse 9/11 Memorial, Times Square and week.’’ travelling team this week. After more on a side trip to New York. Quaife also quit hockey last playing with the Cowichan girls’ “I’ve never really been out of April, but joined rugby at Cowrugby team in the opening game of Canada, other than Disneyland at ichan Secondary this year for a the provincials Wednesday, Quaife the age of eight and I don’t really change of pace. was going to leave Friday to attend remember it,’’ said Quaife. She’s had to be extremely careful weekend sessions at Simon Fraser She’s excited to begin this new after suffering three concussions University. chapter in her life. “I’m going to from box lacrosse and one from She’ll be billeting with a team take advantage of the opportunihockey over the years. member’s family on weekends ties,’’ said Quaife.

he Cowichan Valley Bantam A Thunder cleaned up in the New Westminster Hyack lacrosse tournament. The Thunder won ¿ve straight games en route to the title of the prestigious event, scoring an amazing 27 goals and allowing just eight in the process. “Great defence was the name of the game for us,’’ said Thunder head coach Mike Gagnon. “We played as a team all weekend and were simply unbeatable on D, combined with a new-found ability to score. This tournament was a coming out for our whole team.’’ The Thunder whipped through the three-game round robin by defeating Coquitlam 6-1, Kelowna 6-4 and Prince George 15-1. That led to a semi¿nal berth against Coquitlam and the Thunder coasted to a 6-2 win. Langley was the opposition for the gold medal game on Victoria Day and the Thunder posted a rare shutout, winning 6-0. “The 6-0 score did not reÀect the dominance displayed by the Thunder in the victory, as Langley only managed four shots on net in the second period,’’ noted assistant coach Doug Robb. Langley came to life in the third period, but the Thunder defence backed by goalkeeper Marc Gagnon, recognized as one of the best in B.C. at his position, shut the door. Brian Robb, despite playing injured, and Mathieu Jung combined for 19 goals between them in the tournament. Jung was on ¿re with his shooting from the outside and displayed a quick stick around the crease. Eleven of the Thunder’s 14 runners ¿nished with at least one goal. Award winners from each game were: Thunder 6, Coquitlam 1 (Marc Gagnon, workhorse award; Mathieu Jung, MVP); Thunder 6, Kelowna 4 (Jesse John, workhorse award; Brayden Zunti, MVP); Thunder 15, Prince George 1 (Olin Webb, workhorse award; Callum Bevington, MVP); Thunder 6, Coquitlam 2 (Brian Robb, workhorse award; Colton Lidstone, MVP); Thunder 6, Langley 0 (Isaiah McKinley, workhorse award; Thomas Vaesen, MVP). The tournament results are generally considered a gauge of how the competition might stack up during the provincials in July.

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