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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Lone wolf spotted near Bamberton

CVRD’s Jones gets $335,000 handshake

Curious behaviour: Conservation ofﬁcers want you to report other sightings

Peter W. Rusland

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$335,000 severance package has been paid to Warren Jones, Cowichan region’s former chief administrative officer, the News Leader Pictorial has learned. Jones’ $335,000 severance package represents payment for 18 months’ salary and benefits, in accordance with terms of his employment contract written some seven years ago, Cowichan Valley Regional District chairman Rob Hutchins notes. Jones made about $200,000 a year. Those terms “were intended to replicate what someone in his position would earn at common law in the event of a termination without notice.” This is often done, he explains, for senior-level positions so both parties can avoid litigation costs to reach terms. While Hutchins revealed Jones’ severance amount, he maintained reasons for Jones’ sudden departure Feb. 13 are private. So are totals of any publicly paid legals bills regarding Jones terms of leaving reached between CVRD brass and its ex-CAO, Hutchins says in Monday’s email to the Leader. “Employment matters between the CVRD and its employees are treated as confidential personnel matters,” Hutchins writes. “Other than information that must be disclosed to government authorities or our unions, we do not generally disclose employment information of current or former employees unless required by legislation. “With respect to your request for the legal bills, I am unable to provide any information ... on the basis that our invoices are protected by solicitor-client privilege.”

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ave you seen a wolf in the south Cowichan area? If so, conservation officers want to know when and where. The caution came after folks walking dogs on Wednesday and Thursday said a wolf approached them in Island Timberland’s old Bamberton haul road area, running beside the Trans-Canada Highway, the conservation staff has confirmed. “There’s not an immediate safety concern, but the conservation service is monitoring VI Wilds behaviour for A Vancouver Island wolf lopes along the beach appropriate at Clayoquot Sound. response.” Officers first received reports Tuesday of a wolf — perhaps seeking a mate — showing curious behaviour toward a dog being walked, staff said Friday. “On Wednesday and Thursday the wolf followed dog walkers on the Old Haul Road.” Staff advises people to keep dogs on a leash, and not approach the wolf. “Wolves are native to this area, but not commonly seen. It’s wolf-mating season, therefore the lone wolf may be looking for a mate.” National Geographic’s website says wolves are the largest members of the dog family. They can’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, “Adaptable gray wolves are by far the most common but there are plenty ofThey reasons the tall CR-V, Civic in a single bound, can’t leap buildings and were once found all over the northern hemi† there are plenty of reasons the CR-V, Civic in BC. and Fit are best-sellersbut and Fit are best-sellers in BC. sphere. 20142014 CR-V LXLX CR-V # S ECL LOI#MNPGASCETCL LOINM PGA CLease “But wolves and humans have a long adversarial T for Lease for BC BC history. Though they almost never attack humans, 1.99 1.99 S U V I N S U V IN $ $ $ $0 downwolves are considered one of the animal world’s most 0 down fearsome natural villains,” the magazine states. freight and PDI included. freight and PDI included. “They do attack domestic animals, and countless For 60 months. MSRP $27,685 includes freight and PDI wolves have been shot, trapped, and poisoned because Model shown: RM3H3EES of this tendency.” Dog owners are advised to leash pets, be vigilant Andrew Leong Shirley Walker and Val Grainger look over a potted hazelnut tree from Perennial Ridge Farms during the 14th-annual Cobble Hill in wooded areas, and call 1-877-952-7277 if a wolf is spotted. Seedy Saturday at Cobble Hill Hall on March 8.

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Latest online scam targets tax refund seekers

Too good to be true? Then it is. That is the mantra local RCMP are hoping citizens will subscribe to when dealing with emails regarding tax refunds. According to the Duncan/North Cowichan RCMP detachment, an email scam is making the rounds alerting individuals of a refund owed to them of $804.49 while asking for their banking information. “Tax season is here which brings out a few individuals

willing to take your money without earning it,” said Cpl. Krista Hobday in a press release. “The North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP are receiving complaints from taxpayers stating they are receiving emails and letters from persons unknown claiming to represent Revenue Canada.” The latest scam reads, “We identiﬁed an error in the calculation of your tax from the last payment, amounting to a $804.49. In order for us to return the excess pay-

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 3 ment, you need to create a Tax Gateway account after which the funds will be credited to your specified bank account.” Police are urging the public to delete messages or letters that look like this without responding. “If you are unsure if it is legitimate, call the nearest Revenue Canada office for verification,” Hobday states.

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North Cowichan home robbed as family sleeps Lock your doors: Intruder makes off laptop, phone and other valuables Peter W. Rusland

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ounties are looking for a burglar who broke into a sleeping family’s home Thursday, and stole various valuables. Cpl. Krista Hobday of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP explained police answered the 3:40 a.m. break, enter, and theft that distressed the Jaynes Road family of three. “An unknown intruder made entry into the family’s home by way of a second-floor balcony door. “The wife was sleeping in the master bedroom when she was awoken by the sound of the door creaking as it was opened,” Hobday’s email says. “She thought it was her husband until she Andrew Leong heard someone running down the hallway. She then got up and woke her husband.” A laptop, iPhone, and a lady’s purse with contents, were missing. The RCMP dog squad was called out, and found a purse on a local trail, but it was not the homeowner’s, Hobday says. A suspect was not found. The homeowner described the intruder as having a slender build, and standing about five-feet nine. tographer Andrew Leong. With warmer weather soon arriving, the The troubled teen was taken into RCMP reminded citizens to always keep their custody, then driven to hospital doors locked, even when they are at home. where he was evaluated and RCMP are requesting folks with information admitted. on this, or any other crime to contact North “The RCMP would like to Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522. thank those who called 911,” Alternately, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222Hobday says. “Their concern and subsequent TIPS (8477) to anonymously report crimes. If you provide information to Crime Stopcalls, combined with the quick pers that leads to an arrest, the recovery of response from several police stolen property, or seizure of illicit drugs, you units, gave this man a second could get a cash award. chance.”

A woman talks to a male threatening to jump from the pedestrian overpass to the busy Trans-Canada Highway Thursday.

Potential jumper talked safely down from overpass South of Duncan: Incident blocks TCH for an hour as trafﬁc diverted Thursday Peter W. Rusland

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teenage male threatening to jump from the pedestrian overpass south of Duncan Thursday, was talked from the walkway as police blocked the busy TransCanada Highway. Mounties thanked passersby for calling police who persuaded the

would-be-jumper from his apparent suicidal idea on the 20-foot overpass. “911 lines were overburdened by an immediate large volume of calls by concerned motorists as they travelled south on the Trans-Canada Highway south of Allenby Road,” Cpl. Krista Hobday’s email says of the 5 p.m. incident. “A 17-year-old man had stepped over the guardrail of the overhead

pedestrian walkway, and was standing outside the walkway, midspan.” Wearing jeans and a black top, the male removed his shoes during tense talks with an RCMP crisis negotiator, supported by police. “Within an hour the negotiator was able to dissuade the man from following through with his intentions,” says Hobday. “He came down on his own,” noted News Leader Pictorial pho-

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The BC Government is proposing to ofﬂoad the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efﬁcient program that costs taxpayers less.

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that proﬁts will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

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Assets auctioned off as Cowichan THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 15% Lake’s Johel Group in receivership

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he fate of Lake Cowichan’s Johel Brothers Contracting was reflected in a recent massive public auction of the firm’s construction vehicles. As instructed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., Maynards auctioneers held the Feb. 19 sale of Johel Brothers’ large and small construction equipment. The auction, held in Lake Cowichan at the Johel Group site, was ordered by PWC in its role as court-appointed receiver for the struggling, long-time lake company. “We have no comment at this time, however, will be filing a receiver’s report within a few weeks time where you can obtain further updates on the file. It will be posted to our website,” PWC senior associate Blair W. Linnen said in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. Owner Dave Johel and his staff did not return repeated calls last week. Browsing some 20-pages of items on the block at Maynards, it appears a wide range of the company’s gear was being sold.

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Hand tools and a fleet of pick-up trucks, to shelving, dump trucks — even hot-water heaters — were up for bids. Results of the auction were unavailable, but it attracted a lot of attention. Throughout the day, more than 350 registered bidders checked out the equipment on location. Bidders arrived from as far as California to the Yukon and Alberta. Other bidders from as far away as Dubai used the internet to purchase the equipment they were interested in. According to a statement on

the PWC website, various entities within the Johel Group were placed into receivership on Oct. 19. “Following the receiver’s application on Dec. 20, 2013, the court authorized the proposed auction agreement,” PWC states. Johel Brothers, a valley excavating-and-development pillar, for 33 years, filed for creditor protection last spring, under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. More information about the receivership can be read by going to pwc.com/ca and searching Johel Group. —with a file from Malcolm Chalmers

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catch-22 between landowner access to Maple Bay Peninsula, and Aboriginal shellfish harvesting has council booking more meetings with Cowichan Tribes. North Cowichan council passed a motion March 5 to delay a decision to rezone Maple Bay Peninsula foreshore to permit private docks — wanted by some folks in case of emergency. “Should there be a fire, we’re trapped,” resident Chris Stoker said. Council’s decision buys time for talks with Tribes about their historic and constitutional rights to harvest an array of shellfish in an area under development and preservation pressures. The dock-construction conundrum centres on the fact many of the 40-some Stoney Hill Road properties are water-access only. They will remain that way until council officially orders a contentious, rerouted and revamped Stoney Hill Road along the peninsula.

Arvid Charlie, a Cowichan Tribes elder, tells North Cowichan council how private docks in the Stoney Hill area would impact the ecology, and his band’s constitutional rights to harvest shellfish.

But North Cowichan CAO Dave Devana said the municipality is unable to guarantee if there will be a road and current A-2 zoning doesn’t allow private dock building on the foreshore. Council now has a half-dozen applications for permits to build docks. They’d likely be aluminum ones to duck creosote-wood pollution worries. But Tribes elders want to redact dock building, perhaps in favour of community structures, to preserve diminished shellfish beaches. Tribes Chief Chip Seymour’s letter, read by Tracy Fleming, outlines how more docks would mean “grave deterioration” in relations between his band and North Cowichan. Seymour cites the area’s 50 known archaeological sites, a “litany of docks” between Sansum Point and Maple Bay, and Tribes constitutional right to harvest shellfish — signaling potential court action if those rights are threatened. Tim Kulchyski, Tribes fisheries biologist, projected photos showing shellfish harvesting has become rare in the Gulf Islands — leaving just one local beach the size of council chambers open for his 5,400-member band to pick edible shellfish, and other traditional foods. “The more you build without taking time to think about the process, the more issues you

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will have,” he told council, noting growing boat traffic and derelict vessels. “This is almost an insult to us. We have very little left. We’re not saying ‘No development,’ but we need to be proactive.” Stoker noted beaches are public property, so docks built above high-tide lines shouldn’t hamper harvesting. Tribes elder Arvid Charlie explained docks and

boats shade marine ecology, affecting sea life. “In 10 to 20 years there could be boathouses all along there.” Planner Scott Mack explained municipal efforts could be made to minimize dock size to what’s necessary. The delay-motion vote saw councillors Ruth Hartmann, John Koury and Al Siebring object to postponing W-1 rezoning debate.

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Dog case raises interesting legal question Taking Bear: It should not be illegal to rescue an animal obviously in distress

t will be interesting to watch how the case proceeds against a man alleged to have stolen a dog from a Duncan residence last month. If there was ever a case that straddles the fine line between what is illegal, and what is just, it could be this one. “Bear” is the name being given the pooch in question. It first came to the public’s attention in early February after a photo began making the rounds on Facebook. The photo showed Bear surrounded by feces and other filth outside a DunWe hope law can residence. The dog was the subject of an SPCA and justice investigatation, but before any action will be one could be taken, the animal disappeared, only to resurface on another and the same Facebook page, complete with a picture of it happily licking a man after being “rescued” from its unhappy situation. The rescuer (who has since gone quiet) was initially proud of his actions, contacting the NLP saying he found the dog in distress, hanging from the ceiling, and he took action to remove it from danger. Many readers agreed he did the right thing. And if his version of what occurred checks out, we do too. When he appears in court next month — again, assuming his story checks out — we want to see a legal system in place that places the welfare of the animal ahead of the property rights of the owner. While vigilante action should never be condoned, this case appears to fall under the blanket of extenuating circumstances. Given the situation the dog was reportedly in, it would have been a worse affront to justice to leave the situation be. Hopefully, the law will reflect that. Hopefully, Bear is OK.

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

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How about those kids from Ecole Mount Prevost, who raised $215 for Because I Am A Girl? Or the Discovery kids who raised $300 for three charities? Or the Lake Cowichan School pair waging war on cyberbulling? Just three stories of kids doing their bit to make their communities a better place to live. Kids these days.

This Grade 2 trio raised more than $200 for charity.

Can a care co-op cure the ills of private health? Robert Douglas

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ore than 200 unionized workers at Duncan’s Sunridge Place were recently given pink slips. This came after the owner of the seniors care facility reached an agreement to sell the operation to a Vancouverbased firm. Layoffs are effective in early June, when the deal should be finalized. The announcement caught many offguard. Caregivers, residents and their families are concerned about the disruption and what it could mean for those receiving care. Sunridge employees also fear the new owner may contract out their jobs, or re-hire them through a sub-contractor at a lower wage. There’s clearly something wrong with this picture, especially when you consider this is a publicly funded facility.

The situation at Sunridge is part of a much bigger problem. During the past 30 years we have seen a major shift in the advanced industrialized world, with governments increasingly moving the delivery of social care away from the public sector to private contractors. In British Columbia, the private sector is now delivering the bulk of our residential care for seniors, with the provincial government spending about $1 billion a year contracting services. Yet many are unhappy with the growing role of the private sector, citing lower staffing levels and poorer quality of care. In Italy, a new approach has arisen that affirms the role of the public sector and offers a real alternative to privatization. Pioneered in the 1970s, social co-operatives are democratically controlled by their members, and have a legally defined mandate to promote the general community interest. These co-ops typically include a wide range

The threatened suicide that closed the highway at the Koksilah overpass last week brought high proﬁle attention to a serious incident not often in the public eye. We are happy those at the scene were able to end the incident without injury. But the happy ending we would like to see is that the individual in question get the help he needs so this marks a turning point in his life for the better.

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of members, including health professionals, beneficiaries and their families, volunteers and public institutions. Besides caring for seniors, these social enterprises also provide services to the most vulnerable and marginalized in society, including people with physical and developmental disabilities, minors at risk, and people with drug addictions. There are now 7,000 of these publicly funded social co-operatives in Italy, employing 280,000 workers. In Bologna, 87% of the city’s social services are provided by co-ops. Social co-operatives are generally very cost effective, service quality is high, and workers are more satisfied with their job and work environment compared to their counterparts in the private sector. And the vast majority of workers in these enterprises are unionized. Like any good idea, the Italian model has since taken root in other parts of Europe

and spread across the Atlantic to the U.S.A. and Canada. Would an Italian-style social co-operative work in the Cowichan Valley? The idea was first proposed as a way to keep the doors open at the Cowichan Lodge seniors care home, but, unfortunately, our decision-makers were uninterested. Now may be as good of a time as any to put the co-operative back on the table. Because privatization is clearly not working for seniors, workers, nor the community. Rob Douglas is Constituency President of the Cowichan Valley NDP. He writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial and can be reached at douglas.robert.g@ gmail.com. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the NDP.

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What is your advice to CVRD brass about ﬁnding a new Cowichan hospital site? “Leave the hospital where it is. It’s close to everybody and the money could be better spent elsewhere.”

“What’s the expense of building a whole new hospital? The current site is great.”

Pauli Huhtanen, Duncan

Bryan Murphy, North Cowichan

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Law needs to be changed to protect animals

of creating job opportunities here, particularly for our young people. I am proud to say that with the help of EDC, we have secured BC Ferries retail as one of our accounts. This is helping us turn the corner with much optimism. We also know that there is much more to come because of the assistance and support that Kathy and her team continue to give us. Sending a huge thank you to Geoff, Kathy and Judy for the wonderful work you do to help small businesses such as ours. Gifty Serbeh-Dunn

Dear editor Re: March 5 “Dog rescue or dog theft.” Yet again, the Chemainus and Cowichan Valleys face the disturbing issue of animal abuse being addressed on the front page of the newspaper. I agree this is a serious and upsetting concern. I’m an advocate of all animals that need to be protected from unworthy animal owners. When will the public rise up to protest the fact the B.C. SPCA has little or no power to remove these poor creatures from the danger they endure being left in abusive situations. Would a petition to the Liberal government help to change the law? Something must be done. I would be pleased to be involved with such a movement. Mavis Sheikh

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Person who took dog did the right thing

Dear editor Re: March 5 “Dog rescue or dog theft.” I’d steal that dog away from that home too. Good job on the person who intervened on Bear’s behalf. Amanda Stewart

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Bear’s rescuer not alone in feeling how he did

Dear editor We want every living creature to have a better life. How can you ask someone to turn away from

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The room was thick with 40 shades of green Saturday, during the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Valley Seniors Organization Centre, featuring The Cowichan Pipes and Drums. an animal in distress? I think what the person who took Bear did was brave and noble. I am very sorry it is now left up to the court to decide, we all know how that’s going to end. Good luck to you Bear’s rescuer, and know that you’re not alone. Kelly Mullen, Nanaimo

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CVRD should wear its lack of action on dirty dirt

Dear editor I disagree with the Mar. 5 Our take: “Residents don’t want dump, the rest is just noise.” The CVRD board has failed in its attempts to deal with contaminated soil issues for the past 15 years. Its inability and lack of motivation to write or enforce land use bylaws is the problem. This authority is granted through the Local Government Act of British Columbia and it is time directors started exercising that authority in the best interests of the people they represent. If this is political

noise then we should turn up the volume because the message is not getting through. Dara Quast

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Economic Development Cowichan a huge help

Dear editor I am writing to let this community, particularly the business community know of the treasure we have in Economic Development Cowichan. In the past three years I have had only support, encouragement and practical advice from the team at EDC. Kathy Lachman has been exceptionally helpful to me and our business in general. I wasn’t aware of this invaluable resource when I first launched my business eight years ago. When I did learn about EDC a few years ago, I was too distracted and not adequately organized to take advantage of all that it offered. Three years ago, I decided to examine EDC in greater detail

and to figure out how I might seek help. I have to say, doing so has been one of the best business decisions I made. With the recession, our business was faltering and the urge to pack it all in often crept into my mind. Kathy, Geoff and Judy (EDC team) however, encouraged and explored with me ways of keeping the business alive. Kathy was exceptional in attempts to put our products in front of various accounts. Trade show opportunities, conversations with various buyers were made available to us as well. Kathy always reminded me of their desire to keep businesses in this community healthy, and the importance

Dear editor It is apparent the Cowichan Valley Regional District and former CAO Warren Jones came to a mutual agreement for his separation and that it is without cause. Unfortunately, the taxpayers of the CVRD are paying for his severance package which was not disclosed. In my personal opinion, the CVRD doesn’t want the public to know the amount of the “golden handshake.” This is not being open and accountable to the taxpayers. We are on the hook and are not told the amount. Alberta has a sunshine law which discloses all remuneration as well as severance payments for public officials earning more than $100,000. We need the same here in B.C. Nanaimo disclosed the amount of severance to their former CAO Jerry Berry. It was $480,000. If Nanaimo can give disclosure of the severance amount, why not the CVRD? Paul Williams Ladysmith

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Camera move: Drive B.C. has no plan to move camera back to Hill 60 after switch to circle route at Mesachie Lake

Ross Armour

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lanning a drive from Cowichan Lake to Duncan is not what it used to be. And that has left many Cowichan Lake residents unhappy. Near the end of 2013, The Ministry of Transportation and Highways moved the webcam that allowed drivers to view Highway 18 road conditions at Hill 60 online. Instead, it now covers the Pacific Rim Circle

route from Mesachie Lake, at the intersection of South Shore Road and Pacific Marine Road. That move has infuriated many Cowichan Lake residents who claim road conditions were always worst at the old location and gave drivers the best idea of road conditions along Highway 18. “I have nothing against a camera in Mesachie, but the one on Hill 60 was always our go-to one. That is the one that let us know what the worst part of the highway would look like. Absolutely sucks that it is gone,” wrote Amanda Riley Sawatzky on the Lake Cowichan Gazette’s Facebook page. “That camera has been a godsend to so many of us over the years. There are also local and out-of-town sports and school teams that

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camera isn’t aware how different the weather can be at Hill 60 and how necessary the camera is for people to plan a safe trip down Highway 18 in inclement weather,” wrote Lillian Laird. The camera has yet to start operating at the new location. The ministry’s reason for the move was that the old camera location was close to the one at Skutz Falls, thus “providing similar information.” “There can be a big difference between Skutz and Hill 60. I was hoping they would put it near Paldi near a street light so you can see what’s going on before leaving for work in the dark. How about adding another one?” queried Shaunne Rowbottom. Webcams illustrating driving conditions can be viewed online at Drive B.C.’s website.

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y the way, did you hear: • You can bet the family of Jakeb and Beauman Ball are proud. During the heavy snowfall earlier this month, the boys, 11 and 9 respectively, picked up their shovels and marched around their Crofton neighbourhood shoveling driveways for free. Nice job, men. • Got a nice report from Helga Lambrecht on the Duncan festivities for International Women’s Day. Among those entertaining were singers Kendra Lovely, Cari Burdett and Beverley McKeen, dancers Hanna Daniels and Daria Seeliger, and Zumba teacher Roslyn Pringle. Others taking part included Tina Schoen, Lorene Benoit, the Spirit Drummers and Lynn Weaver. Helping support the event through donations were Thrifty Foods, Dinter’s Nursery, Matraea and Carol Donnelly of Cowichan Spirit of Women. • Anne Brunet of Providence Farm is looking for help for one last push to help its Giving Campaign find a few thousand dollars to reach its goal of $50,000. To help the campaign, Affinity Guesthouse donated a weekend group stay, won by long-time Farm supporter, Murray Logan, of Ye Old Dogwood custom lumber cutting. Donations to the Farm can be sent to 1843 Tzouhalem Road, V9L 5L6, or can be

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Valley people Name: Mary Hancock Occupation: owner, Station Street Cafe Age: 29-plus Hometown: Lake Cowichan If you get a chance, watch: The Help. All people should be equal Right now I am reading: any cook book At least once everyone should: check out the Station Street Cafe. Everything is made from scratch Most people don’t know I: don’t like driving Proudest or happiest moment: my two granddaughters Most embarrassing moment, or biggest fear: being late If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: create more downtown parking Before I die: I want to go to Australia Words I live by: what’s good for the goose is good for the gander

made on the Farm’s website, providence.bc.ca. • Islands Agriculture Show president Kathy Lachman says the show is headed to the Comox Valley in 2015, after a successful three-year run at Cowichan Exhibition Park. Organizers hope moving it around can make it more accessible to farmers from different areas and raise the profile throughout Vancouver Island. Show manager Shari Paterson will work with the Comox Valley Economic Development Society to help make it happen. • Six new directors were elected to the Chemainus Residents Association board at its recent annual general meeting. They were: Kathy Wachs, chairwoman Bernie Jones, vicechairman and communications co-ordinator; Gus Kolaric, treasurer and membership coordinator; Lana Halme, secretary, and Lorraine Taylor and Teya Neddelin, directors. • CDH Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Maggie Chambers, the convenor of the magazine service at Cowichan District Hospital tells us a recent NLP call for volunteers worked. Now, she says, if more magazines would come in that would be perfect. Email Maggie at maggiejc@telus.net. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com.

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Cyber bullying? Time to Let it Die Taking action by acting: Pair of student ﬁlmmakers take to YouTube to tackle youth problem

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eb. 26 marked the seventh anniversary of the first Pink Shirt Day. The movement to end bullying started in 2007 when two Grade 12 students at Central Kings Rural High School in Nova Scotia, rallied behind a Grade 9 student, new to the school, who was being bullied simply for wearing a pink shirt. The boys took it upon themselves to purchase and distribute 50 pink T-shirts; by their actions, a grass-roots movement was born. This year, a group of talented students at Lake Cowichan School took the message to heart and decided to create a powerful short film. The film shines a light on the sometimes anonymous and shadowed world of cyberbullying; kids being harassed, ridiculed and tormented through social media sites, text messages and emails. “The film we did was originally going to be entered in the Great American No-Bull Challenge, an online anti-bullying event, but we had some technical issues when we went to submit it,” said LCS Grade 11 student, Lauren Frost. “The idea behind it is close to our hearts and we thought it was an important message to get out.” The five-minute short entitled Let it Die can be viewed on YouTube by searching “Lauren Frost cyber bullying.”

It tells the story of three teens, all negatively affected by different forms of bullying by their peers. The fact that at some point all three characters in the film consider suicide as the only escape from their torment is a sobering one and definitely not just the stuff of fiction. There have been numerous high-profile cases in the media of teens driven to take their own lives. “The idea behind the video was to show the physical side of it. So the character that I play is seeing what’s happening in cyberspace,” said LCS Grade 12 student, Ashley Vomacka. “We want people to realize that words still hurt and just because you can’t see someone’s face as they read something, there are still consequences.” The girls chose the medium of film for their project after taking a newly offered course in film at LCS last year. Frost acted as executive producer, while fellow student, Jayson Paychaud directed. The team of Frost and Vomacka have gone on to make several more films and created a YouTube channel to showcase upcoming “Fromacka Productions.” They recently completed a 50-minute psychological thriller entitled Two’s a Crowd. Frost wrote the original script, with both girls combining forces to come up with the final screenplay and act in the production. “We’re burning it to a DVD and will show it at premiere night which takes place each year at the school,” said Frost. As well as creating Let it Die, the team participated in many other events during the school’s Compassion Week as part of their Leadership Group initiatives. For parents concerned about their kids’ on-

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Lake Cowichan School Grade 12 student Ashley Vomacka (left) and Grade 11 student Lauren Frost did a cyber-bully short on YouTube. line activities and the whole bullying problem, a good place to start is by viewing Let it Die. The government site getcybersafe.gc.ca is a great resource, or contact your child’s school for more ideas. Cyber-bullying takes many forms and not all of them involve words. It’s important to be aware that the sharing or transmitting of certain images can also be a form of bullying,

with the recently introduced Bill C-13 enacted to deal with just such activities, resulting in some cases, in criminal charges. “We need to keep getting the message out that bullying of any kind cannot be tolerated,” said Vomacka. “If you wouldn’t say something to someone face-to-face, then why would you say it online? Nobody should have to put up with being bullied.”

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Prevost girls helping girls arond the globe Because I’m a Girl: Young trio steps up for international charity

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f someone overheard the buzz from the three Ecole Prevost Elementary students flipping through a catalog, they’d likely think it was full of the newest, coolest toys. Not quite. In fact, what was getting Grade 2 students Haylee Waddell, Esme Iverson, and Emily Kilback so excited was the Because I Am A Girl charity’s latest magazine showcasing different items you can purchase for girl’s in need, including bug nets and fruit trees. The girls took it upon themselves to raise money for the global initiative. They raised $215.72 and carefully chose items to donate including clean water, fruit tree, bed nets, a birth certificate, new born checkup, and baby chicks. “I’m so impressed at what these kids have done,” said Esme’s mom Valerie Payne. “It was amazing to see them pitch in and do some good. They learned lots of math, perseverance, co-operation and the ability to explain themselves and ask politely for donations, as well as how to

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Ecole Mount Prevost elementary students, Esme Iverson, Emily Kilback, and Haylee Waddell were super excited about using their donation money to purchase items for girls in need as part of the Because I’m a Girl global charity. work together to achieve a goal.” Their parents couldn’t be any The girls started gathering bottles more proud. from family members as well neigh“It really taught them about combours in January to cash in toward passion and caring,” said Hayley’s their donation goal, which started mom Janice Maxwell. at $130. Because I am a Girl is a global They also offered their services initiative to end gender inequalto do chores for donations, or sort ity, promote girls’ rights and lift through unwanted toys and clothes millions of girls — and everyone to consign at second-hand shops. around them — out of poverty. “I got this in the mail and I And the Cowichan trio is already thought it was a good idea and planning their next donation drive. my dad said to ask my friends if It looks like next time they’ll be they wanted to help,” explained raising money, maybe through bake seven-turning eight-year-old Esme, sales on top of their bottle drive, for holding on to the Because I’m A animals. Girl magazine. Maybe tigers, they agreed.

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en enterprising students at Discovery Elementary School found a creative way to raise funds for charity and learn about business. The results of their efforts making and selling Rainbow Loom elastic jewelry yielded $300, split three ways at $100 apiece for B.C. Children’s Hospital, the B.C. SPCA and the Make-AWish Foundation. The money was formally donated at the School District 79 office Wednesday, prior to a board meeting. “It’s just a way of formalizing or celebrating the event,’’ parent Adam

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Lossing said of the presentation. Three weekly sales were held by the students, with each jewelry item going for $1.50. The craze over the Rainbow Loom started on the playground before the students put their talents to work, with a little assistance. “I’m one of the parents with business experience I can offer them,’’ Lossing said. It taught them about “working with numbers, working with teams and making money — all that kind of stuff,’’ he said. The students taught themselves how to make the jewelry through YouTube videos. “It’s mind-boggling what they can do with it,’’ said Lossing.

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wo brothers. $10 million worth of precious heritage violins. And the dependable excellence of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. That’s what will be served to a Cowichan Theatre audience Friday. Guest conductor Timothy Vernon leads the VSO as they welcome brother Timothy and Nikki Chooi to centre stage the play Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins together, as well as featured solos in Ravel’s Tzigane and Saraste’s Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs). According to an event media release, the Victoria brothers will play multimillion-dollar violins for the next three years. The Choois are among 18 classical musicians selected to receive rare instruments from the Canada Council Musical Instrument Bank. Crafted between 1689 and 1929, the violins, cellos, and one bow are valued at between $50,000 and $11 million.

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Nikki and Timothy Chooi. Winning a series of live auditions and interviews, gave Chooi brothers first pick. Nikki, 23, chose the 1700 Taft Stradivari, after playing the 1729 Guarneri del Gesù for three years following his win in the previous competition. Timothy, 18, followed in his older brother’s footsteps, choosing the Guarneri del Gesù. Each violin is valued at $5 million. The Choois were born in Victoria and studied at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Also on the evening’s program, Vernon — music director of the Pacific Opera Company — will conduct the orchestra in Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite and a finale of Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 Tragic. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call the Cowichan Theatre Box Office at 250748-7529 for ticket information.

ancouver singer-songwriter Chris Ronald calls his latest album “a labour of love,” and he’s looking forward to sharing that labour with local music fans this weekend. Ronald will celebrate the release of his third album, Timeline, Saturday, March 22 during a dinner release concert at the Willow Street Café in Chemainus. Ronald emigrated from his native England to Canada in 2002, and his music has been described as a meeting of British roots and North American folk, with detectChris Ronald: able influences including Neil Young, Paul McCart- here Saturday ney, and Don McLean, to name just a few. In live performances, Ronald also draws on his abilities as a storyteller and multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, harmonica and ukulele to deliver a show that can be enjoyed by all ages, according to his biography. Ronald will be joined by Bryon Thompson from Mill Bay, who is a member of the Bryon Clayton Thomas trio. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 in adAndrew Leong vance for a three-course meal and music or $35 Duncan Showroom Productions presents Mike MacDonald, King of Comedy, at at the door. Tickets for the music only are $10 the Orca Showroom of the Duncan Travelodge on March 8. from the Willow Street Café. Call 250-246-2434.

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mother of two also played to a sold-out Valentine’s night gala at the Victoria Golf Club and was featured in a U-JAM jazz society showcase at Hermann’s Jazz Club. On Sunday, Adams will return to the Crofton Hotel Pub Stage, where her engaging stage presence and adventurous stylings of jazz standards impressed local fans.

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 17 “Susannah is a wonderful story-teller and an accomplished improviser who puts her own interpretation on the lyrics and melodies of the Great American Songbook,” said Crofton jazz series organizer Pat Selman. The weekly jazz series runs every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.

Stevenson’s 10th act as Buddy Holly likely his last That’ll Be The Day: Parksville entertainer left them wanting more at the Chemainus Theatre Festival after his return engagement

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he man who’s played the lead role for 10 runs of the Buddy Holly Story in eight years admits to being “kind of a retro guy.’’ Holly left us in early 1959, long before Zachary Stevenson, now 33, was born. But fate somehow connected the Parksville native to the legendary singer. “It is a fitting role for me,’’ said Stevenson. “I always felt like I was born in the wrong era.’’ Stevenson reprised his role as Holly at the Chemainus Theatre Festival for the second time in back-to-back years. Ironically, the show’s finale on Saturday, March 8 coincided with the broadcast of the TV movie from 1978, starring Gary Busey, on Encore Avenue. Theatre-goers packed the Chemainus venue for the show again. Many had already seen it last year but were so captivated by Stevenson’s portrayal of Holly and the great cast, they returned in droves. “They brought it back kind of on a whim as a last-minute addition to this season,’’ said Stevenson. “I think it did even better than it did last year.’’ Mixed emotions are common for actors when a show concludes. The end of this show for Stevenson really hit a high note. “When the lights went down, I

kind of had a weird feeling creep in this might have been the last production of Buddy Holly I might do — potentially ever.’’ However, “I never say never,’’ he added. Stevenson said the whole experience has left him with “a great appreciation for Buddy Holly and the music of that time.’’ Ultimately, “it’s time to put my focus on the projects I want to do that have been put on the backburner for a while,’’ he said. “Buddy Holly was never a role I expected to do,’’ Stevenson said. “I went for an audition eight years ago and here I am, I’ve done 10 productions of the Buddy Holly Story. If I lose my memory, I will still know the lyrics to Peggy Sue.’’ Stevenson’s portrayal of Holly began while he was in Ontario. The show was coming up in Grand Bend and “I was the last guy to audition,’’ he said. “I could only do the last slot because of the performances I was in.’’ A true Buddy Holly impersonator went before him and Stevenson didn’t think he stood a chance. “All you can do when you’re auditioning is to do the best you can,’’ he said. “I guess the director saw the potential and they took the risk on an unknown entertainer in the Toronto area.’’ The second and third versions of Buddy Holly were also done by Stevenson in Ontario in 2007 followed by Calgary (2009) and the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver (2010) where “I felt like I really hit my stride,’’ he said. “The luxury of doing the same role multiple times, each time you come back to it you can keep finessing it.’’ The Buddy show went on tour all over B.C. in 2011 and he was

stationed back in Vancouver in 2012. The 2013 and ‘14 Buddy shows in Chemainus were sandwiched around performances in Kansas City last summer. That’s where Stevenson took a page out of Holly’s book and met Molly Denninghoff and the two hit it off. “I met my girl,’’ he said. “I fell in love. We’re about to head back there for a little while.’’ Holly proposed to receptionist Maria Elena Santiago on their first date and they were married less than two months later. Stevenson hasn’t proposed to Denninghoff yet, but said he “working on that.’’ Ironically, Kansas City is only a few hours from Clear Lake, Iowa where Holly played his last show before he was killed in a plane crash with the Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Along the way, Stevenson took time to familiarize himself with all the prominent Holly locations by visiting Clear Lake, Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas and the Clovis, New Mexico recording studio utilized after signing his first record deal. “It was really cool for me,’’ said Stevenson. “I don’t think there’s any trip for me that would have the same impact.’’ The legacy of Holly’s music and the role it’s played in his life is profound to Stevenson. “For me personally, I thought about this on closing night, it’s been 55 years since his passing, here is this audience enjoying his music so much,’’ said Stevenson. “I’ve been able to incorporate some of it in my music I’ve written over the years.’’ Stevenson formerly did work as a street canvasser for various organiza-

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Zachary Stevenson has played ‘50s rock’n’roll pioneer Buddy Holly 10 times in the past eight years. tions and has managed to parlay his role as Holly into $15,000 for Doctors Without Borders with a portion of the proceeds from CD sales. Stevenson would love to return to the Chemainus Theatre sometime,

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Join Nathan Cullen and Jean Crowder for a discussion on how to stop the Enbridge pipeline

Wednesday Anglea Atkins Author Visit: Local author Angela Atkins who will be reading her book

Owlfred and Mrs. Moogaloo, complete with owl costume, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Cowichan Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan

Kelli Trottier: Folk singer/ songwriter, 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom Productions at the

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Silverbridge Inn,140 TransCanada Hwy, Duncan.

Island Oak School Info Session: Learn about what this unique private school offers, 5814 Banks Road Duncan, 6 to 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Dance: Live band, great food and dancers. Members and guests welcome, 2 to 4 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion #53, 25 Kenneth St., 250-746-5013

Thursday

Heritage Hall at the Island Savings Centre

e-Reader Workshop — iPad and tablets: Want to put library e-books on your ipad or tablet? Come to the Cowichan library in the Island Savings Centre for free workshops about downloading e-books from the library, 4 to 5 p.m., Cowichan Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan

2687 JAMES STREET, DUNCAN Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Nathan Cullen

Timothy Vernon Conductor

Member of Parliament Skeena-Bulkley Valley

Timothy Chooi Violin

Nikki Chooi Violin

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Jean Crowder

Friday Deadline for Nominations 2014 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Cowichan: Volunteer Cowichan is currently seeking nominations for youth between the ages of six and 24, who demonstrate outstanding leadership through their volunteer efforts within the Cowichan Valley Regional District. www.leadersoftomorrowcowichan.com for nomination forms and award details or contact Volunteer Cowichan at 250.748.2133

at the Cowichan Theatre Friday, March 21, 2014 7:30 pm

Member of Parliament Nanaimo-Cowichan jean@jeancrowder.ca jeancrowder.ca 250-746-4896

www.CowichanSymphonySociety.ca

Cowichan Ticket Centre 250.748.7529 Adult $40 Children and Student $5

Beverley McKeen Band: Live music at The Brigantine Inn, 6777 Beaumont Ave. Maple Bay, 8 p.m.

Saturday City of Duncan Urban Forest Strategy Meeting: Free workshops for landowners to raise awareness of the key beneﬁts of our urban forest, tree care basics, and management strategies, 10 a.m. to noon,Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn, 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Escape Artists: Art show and sale at The Loft art gallery in Mill Bay. Meet the artists 2 to 4:30 p.m. This year includes Printmakers Only Group members. e-Reader Workshop — iPad and tablets: Want to put library e-books on your ipad or tablet? Come to the Cowichan library in the Island Savings Centre for free workshops about downloading e-books from the library., 4. to 5 p.m., Cowichan Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan Raw Dog Feeding Seminar: Learn about the raw diet for dogs. Includes menu planning, sourcing raw meaty bones, achieving balance, and avoiding common pitfalls. At Cedar Ridge Complete Canine, cost $25. Email info@luckydogubath.ca for information.

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DEATHS BARBER, Dorothy May (Midge) (nee Bone) April 7, 1935-March 10, 2014

Midge passed peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital with family at her side. Midge leaves behind her husband of 60 years Patrick T. Barber, daughter Kim Ann (Glenn), sons Patrick T. (Laureen) and Stewart A.. Grandchildren: Melissa RN BSN (Reuben), Adam, Colton and Kelsey. Sisters: Carol McCoy, Lynda Bradley (Ken), Maggie Reimer (Don). Predeceased by sisters Barbara Newel, Beverly Pimlott and Arlene Jaskow. Midge had a long history with The Canadian Scottish Regiment since meeting and marrying her husband who was a cadet in the Regimental Cadet Corps at the time. Midge served in the Regimental Womenâ€™s Auxiliary and was the only female to serve as a member on the committee for the Regimental Museum. Midge had many talents; her true passion was for Counted Cross Stitch, as well as ceramics, knitting/crochet and sewing. Cherishing many hours spent with family, travelling, fishing, camping and enjoying nature. The family wishes to thank the Cowichan District Hospital, Doctors, Nurses and the staff for all the excellent care given. Every day in some small way We miss you more than words can say. In our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day. The immediate family will be holding a private graveside service. They would like to invite all family and friends to a Celebration of Life which will be held at The Royal Canadian Legion Trafalgar/Pro Patria Branch No. 292 411 Gorge Road East, Victoria BC, V8T 2W1 on Saturday April 5th, 2014 at 1pm-4pm Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Karl (â€œCharlieâ€?) Frederick Grabinsky, 92, passed away March 12, 2014. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Leah, and his daughter Sylvia. He will be deeply missed and remembered by his six daughters, sons-in law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren for his never ending love and devotion to his family, as well as for his compassion and inner strength. Charlie was an avid gardener and fisherman and spent many hours enjoying life in the outdoors. He resided in Shawnigan Lake for 38 years and had many long standing friends in the community. A private celebration of his life will be held by his beloved family. â€œHe is now at peace.â€? FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Oâ€™Reilly: John James Feb 4, 1941 â€“ Mar 5, 2014

Becky Ann LAFONTAINE Dec.29, 1967 - March 8, 2014

Herb Charles LAINCHBURY May 23, 1957 - March 8, 2014

It is with great sadness that the families of Becky Ann and Herb Charles announce their passing. They are survived by Becky and Herbâ€™s children: Monda, Mike and Jason. Grandchildren: Dayna, Tyson, Taylor and Brooklynn. They are also survived by Beckyâ€™s parents - Michael and Vera LaFontaine, Herbâ€™s brother Lorne Lainchbury, Beckyâ€™s sisters Denise, Tara and Tina LaFontaine. Nieces and nephews Robert, Kyle, Jessica, Jordan and Jayden & many, many more family and friends! A celebration of life will take place on: Sunday March 23, 2014 At the Eagles Hall 921 - 1st Ave Ladysmith BC At 12 noon - 3pm All are welcome to attend this celebration of two wonderful and adoring people Together forever

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With his sudden and unexpected passing, the family would like you to join us for an informal gathering held at the Legion Branch 210, Lake Cowichan, on Sunday, March 23, from 1-3 pm. Come share a few stories or memories of â€œOur Irishmanâ€?. Flowers gratefully declined. Gone But Never Forgotten LEIER, Violet Ann (Crowe) Born January 1, 1910 on a farm near Avonhurst, Saskatchewan, Violet passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 after 104 years of a remarkable life. She leaves behind children Allen Leier, Charles Leier, Marilyn Grochmal, her brother Lloyd Crowe (the last of the 13 siblings), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Vi had many close friends and family who will miss her as she was an inspiration to all with her strength, mischievous light in her eyes and firm convictions of life. She was predeceased by her husband Louis Leier and daughter Dorothy Petrigo. Her mind was sharp and remained so until the end. She loved playing cards with her many friends and watching sports on the television. A celebration of her life will be held on March 22, 2014, at 11 am at Kensington Village, Edmonton, Alberta.

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GREEN, MARY-ANN FLORENCE October 20, 1944 â€“ December 30, 2013. Mary-Ann unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 30 after a brief final illness. She was born in Victoria, grew up and lived most of her life in Chemainus, moving to Vancouver in 2002. She also lived in Victoria and Montreal in the late 1960s, and made Waikiki her second home for 30 years. Mary-Ann is predeceased by her parents Art and Lorraine Green, and survived by her son Chris and grandson Emery, her brothers Frank (Marg) and Bill (Nunzia), nephews, nieces, and many family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday March 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm, at the Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St., Crofton, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Variety - The Childrenâ€™s Charity, the BC Lung Association, or the charity of your choice.

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Whereas, TRUDY ANN TATE, is indebted to MILL BAY TOWING & RECOVERY LTD. for towing and storage of a 2002 Buick Rendevous, VIN 3G5DA03E32S547109. There is presently an amount due and owing of $3,240.30 plus any additional costs of storage, service and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold according to Law. For information contact 250-7431552.

LOST AND FOUND LOST 8LB Chihuahua who is 17 years old and is a tan/black dog with aging white hair on head/tail with non-traditional ears has gone missing from Lewis St (by the ambulance station). If seen or found please call (250)746-8216. LOST: menâ€™s prescription eye glasses in black case, lost on Sunday, March 2 in the Duncan area. If found please call 250-701-1660 The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of â€œfoundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

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Duncan Garage PACIFIC ENERGY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CENTRAL Alberta Ford Dealership, looking to expand the Service Department. Journeyman Auto Technicians required. 3rd and 4th year apprentices also invited to apply. Competitive Wages and Benefits. Moving allowances available. Apply online to pquinlan@lambford.com, or visit our website at www.lambford.com

PUT YOUR experience to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now online at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306. CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

EXPERIENCED COUPLE needed to manage mobile home park in Port Hardy. Some small equipment experience necessary. Home provided+ $3000/mo. Send resume: giuliu.inv@telus.net 33010 5th Ave, Mission, BC, V2V 1V5. RESIDENTIAL MANAGERVictoria 1 F/T + 1 P/T position. 55 units in quiet Rockland area, near Cook St Village, downtown & Beacon Hill. Office on-site, rent discount on 2 bdrm suite. Car required. Exp an asset. Start late May/June. Fax (250) 920-5437.

PRODUCTION WORKERS / MIG WELDERS Pacific Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate openings for production metal workers and welder thanks to increased demand for new products Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive benefits program fully paid by the company are all reasons to consider a career at Pacific Energy.

Please deliver your resume in person to 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan to the attention of Chuck Richardson or come in and ďŹ ll out an application form.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SWEEPER OPERATOR/ MANAGER for the Cowichan area & north to Nanaimo. Fax resume to: 1(250)655-4895. The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘Processor Operators â€˘Chasers â€˘980 Operators (Dryland Sort) â€˘Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â€˘Hand Buckers â€˘Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â€˘Machinists â€˘Millwright Full time with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

MEDICAL/DENTAL BUSY FAMILY practice clinic looking for MOA to fill a full time position. Experience with EMR and strong office skills would be an asset. Apply with resume and refâ€™s to File A964, c/o NewsLeader Pictorial, 2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

TRADES, TECHNICAL ENSIGN IS looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiterâ€™s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online ensignjobs.com. Call 1-888-367-4460. GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259. NANAIMO Foundry & Engineering is seeking Ticketed Steel Fabricators. CWB, FCAW and Heavy Welding Wire an asset. Fax resumes to 250-416-0366 or drop off at 3528 Smiley Rd, Chemainus BC.

PIPE LAYERS & EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

are required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Competitive wages+ benefits. Nanaimo and area. Fax or email resume to 250-751-3314. t7513316@telus.net PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd. requires an energetic person with West Coast logging supervisory experience with a good knowledge of the falling, grapple yarding, hoechucking, off-highway hauling and dryland sort functions. The Company operates full phase logging and a camp based at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island. The normal shift is 14 days on and 7 days off. Please fax resume to 778441-1191 or email

dmartin@nootkasoundtimber.com

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Mar 29th & April 26th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

VOLUNTEERS

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months! Business, Health Care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We Change Lives!

HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.

HELP WANTED

PERSON NEEDED to help with renovations for local reno. Business wages neg., depend on experience. 250-748-9150

COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION (THE BREAD VAN) NEEDS YOUR HELP! CFC is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper to sit on our Board of Directors as Treasurer. If you have an accounting background & 1-2 hours per month spare time please contact: Bill Macadam 250-856-0048 or email publisher@ cowichannewsleader.com Every week CFC delivers hundreds of loaves of bread, from Mill Bay to Ladysmith, to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, food banks, seniors centres, and many more) Go to

http://cowichanfoodconnection.com

to find out how you can help!

22 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A22 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Wed, Mar 19, 2014 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

WORK WANTED

FARM EQUIPMENT

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

FARM Equipment Auction Comox Valley Farmers Institute Biannual will be held April 5 1:00pm at 6384 Norwood Centre Tsolum river rd items. Tractors INT 3588 150hp, Haying equip Tedder more being added. Contact Brad 250897-0619 rdangus@telus.net or Brian 250-897-8280

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

VOLUNTEERS THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back. The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves. Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record and a great attitude! Please email resume to: office@cowichannewsleader.com

to apply for this worthwhile cause.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

PETS PETS REG Bluenose APBT puppies for sale. Razors Edge/Gotti bloodlines, all blue/white markings. 250-8773564 or email northernflower9@hotmail.com for pics/info

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split & delivered. $200/cord. 250-701-1964.

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FURNITURE

HELP WANTED

QUEEN MATTRESS SET! Pillowtop Style. Brand New. $200. (250)713-9680

HELP WANTED

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in SHAPE

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes: COWICHAN BAY

GARAGE SALES DUNCAN: IODE Garage Sale, St. Johnâ€™s Hall, Jubilee St. Sat Mar 22, 9-12. Household goods, appliances, garden tools, linens, home baking. Bargains! Bargains! Something for everyone!

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CROFTON

503602 â€“ Babine Pl/Rd, 7838-7957 Osborne Bay, Peterson (27 papers) 503603 â€“ 1633-1639 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur, 7944-8106 York (42 papers) 503710 â€“ Cecil, Crofton (59)

HUSQVARNA RIDER (18AWD/3 blades) 4 yrs old, $3,200 obo. TROY-BUILT tiller (with manuals), Horse model H60, $400 obo. Construction ladder, 12â€™-24â€™ telescoping, $45. Memorex turntable CD/cassette recorder, $40. Variety of fishing rods & reels, best offer. 250-746-7238 Power Chair, new batteries, asking $1200. (250)746-8428

TWO MATCHING Lazboy recliners. Clean, grey/brown fabric. $200/pair obo. Phone 250246-1481

COBBLE HILL

203355 â€“ Ellison, Inverness, Judge, Kala, St. Catherineâ€™s (38 papers)

* All local, in COWICHAN!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Makita Metal cut-off saw 305mm, Epiphone Mandolin, Specialized Pitch full suspension mountain bike Medium, NEW Titan LX80 spray paint gun and hose, Hero Airless paint sprayer, 1980â€™s Pearl Kick Drum 22 inch, 2 car sub boxes, 10â€? Eden speakers, cables, Graco UltraMax II 595 paint sprayer, Various marine charts local area. 430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

FOR Lease: 2600 sqft at 360 Duncan St. Cowichan Green Community purchased the Phoenix Hotel and repurposed it with apartments upstairs and commercial/office on the main floor. This space is perfect for offices or retail. Be in the heart of downtown and part of this fabulous vision for a revitalized neighbourhood space. 250748-8506

DUPLEX/4-PLEX OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr. in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (near Hospital) 1850sq.ft. 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Also New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050 sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)7101947.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

DUNCAN- ONLY $364,500. 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, supersized rec room, open concept, oak flrs, stainless steel appls. RV parking. (250)710-1947.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LADYSMITH 55+ patio the end unit. Immac 2BR 2WR. Spiffy Kit. Jenn-Air Stovetop + Electrolux Wall Oven. 1 pet ok. $259500. 250-924-4398.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Property has been rented for the past 6 years for $2,000/mo. Now vacant. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, 2 laundries, big deck, large (.19 acre) city lot. Walk to shopping malls, arena, pool, recreation areas and all levels of schooling, including VIU. Pensioner owner has retired, needing a quick sale. Priced below $300K with some creative financing options. Excellent holding property. David 250743-2174

LOTS COMMERCIAL LOT in Downtown Duncan. $170,000. 250247-7208

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

MILL BAY

304140 â€“ Blairgowrie, Boompond, Deloume, 824922 Frayne, Gatewheel, Kinfauns, Kinnoull (37 papers) 304145 â€“ Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor (33 papers) *all paper counts are approximates

CALL LARA NOW

250-856-0047

Editor

COMOX VALLEY RECORD The award-winning Comox Valley Record has an opening for an editor in their newsroom. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, we are looking for a high energy individual who expects to generate quality stories for all types of publications including specialty supplements. You are totally versed in social media and would enjoy the challenge of integrating video news stories as well. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. As editor you will have the ability to lead and direct the editorial staff in a team environment. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of multimedia journalism. Having a proven track record of turning around wellwritten, fact-based, concise content quickly for posting online that day - with collateral (text, photos and video). Please forward your cover letter and resume by March 20th, 2014 Black Press is a well-established, nationally-recognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington state, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward resume to: Zena Williams, Publisher COMOX VALLEY RECORD 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7 email : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com

www.blackpress.ca

Notice of Refund Eligibility Pursuant to a Determination by the Director of Consumer Protection BC Read this notice carefully. You may be eligible for a refund. This Notice is to all persons who borrowed a payday loan from The Cash Store or Instaloans located in British Columbia during the period November 1, 2009, to March 23, 2012, and who also purchased a cash card at the time of negotiating the payday loan. Pursuant to a March 23, 2012 determination by the Director of Consumer Protection BC, a related Compliance Order of the same date and a Supplemental Compliance Order dated November 30, 2012, The Cash Store and Instaloans are required to refund to all borrowers with loan agreements negotiated between November 1, 2009 and March 23, 2012, the amount of any issuance fee charged, required or accepted for or in relation to the issuance of a cash card. This Compliance Order applies only to loan agreements negotiated in the Province of British Columbia. A Notice of Refund Eligibility was mailed to all clients of The Cash Store and Instaloans who negotiated a loan agreement between November 1, 2009 and March 23, 2012 who also purchased cash cards at the time of negotiating that loan agreement. The Notice of Refund Eligibility that was mailed to clients included a claim form that eligible claimants can use to verify their identity for the purposes of claiming a refund. If you feel that you may be eligible for a refund related to this Notice you may request a claim form from any branch of The Cash Store or Instaloans.

Oceanfront, Surfside RV Resort! This 1 bdrm, 40 ft Woodland Park Model sits on one of the most desirable lots in this family orientated park, steps from the pool, hot tub, tennis court, beach & clubhouse. 300 sq.ft. sunroom. 4x6 storage shed, stunning ocean and mountain views & ZERO Maintenance! Membership paid to the end of 2029. $59,900. Live for $260/m. (250) 240-3574

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 Bdrm Renovated Apartments

Quiet & Secure Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts

2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442

www.theroyalalexander.ca

Claim forms may also be downloaded from www.cashstore.ca or www.instaloans.ca. If you arrange to receive a claim form, your completed claim form can be submitted: â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

By fax to Cash Card Refunds B.C. at 604-320-1655 Or by attachment to an email sent to claims@cashcardrefundbc.ca Or by mail to: Cash Card Refunds B.C. #200, 4946 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4H7

Completed claim forms are to be submitted by July 31, 2014.

A SENIORS Privately owned Assisted/Independent Living suite, at Wedgewood House. Large one Bedroom + den, utility room, full kitchen, balcony. Rent includes housekeeping, linen laundry, medic telephone, daily 3 course dinner (in dining room) entertainment. Close to seniors centre and stores. (250)746-7599 CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764 CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2 floor. Refs reqâ€™d. 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. Avail now. 250-709-1379.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Cowichan NewsPictorial Leader Pictorial 23 Wed, Mar 19, 2014 Cowichan News Leader A23

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

OFFICE/RETAIL

AUTO FINANCING

1802SQ FT COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease, Highway frontage - just north of Duncan $5.50/sq ft + proportionate share of common expenses. Available April 1.

WATERFRONT RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT at Maple Bay Marina, located on the perimeter of Duncan BC on Vancouver Island. Rare opportunity in a prime location for marine related business, recreation or boutique shop. Ample free customer parking. Unit is 1200 Sq Ft, available immediately. For more information: info@maplebaymarina.com

DUNCAN downtown condo, 1 Bdrm, 2 baths, five appls, gated underground parking, $850/mo. Call 250-748-6679. DUNCAN in town, avail now. Quiet 2 bdrm. 5 appl, $900. 250-246-6626, 250-746-4016 LAKE COWICHAN- live in one of the nicest units, big bright 2 bdrm, bamboo flrs, walk-in closet, W/D, D/W, near town. NS/NP. $650+ hydro. Call (250)882-3149.

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MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

455 Alderlea St.

Duncanâ€™s Best Condominium

Available Immediately!

Apartment

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.

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Resident managers on site

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

From $850.00 per month 250-597-2219 or 250-733-9894

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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 www.meicorproperty.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED MILL BAY waterfront- Near shopping centre, furnished bachelor suite, above garage. NS/NP, $700. utils incldâ€™d. Call (250)743-5199.

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Service Directory HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CARPENTRY

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

GARBAGE Can Dan Junk Hauling, Free scrap metal removal if over 600lbs. Get it GONE. 250-710-GONE (4663)

BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Reasonable rates! 250-743-2714.

Free estimates

Larryâ€™s Cleaning (250)701-1362 CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE Physically fit house cleaner, taking new contracts. $20/hr. 778-971-0550 DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s that simple. your credit / age / income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Roofing, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing

â€œYou Name Itâ€? â€œWe Do Itâ€? Insured 250-748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

GARDENING Sustainable Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance Organic Gardening Ph. Nazim 250-732-7758 or email: nazim@nazimgardens.com Book your lawn maintenance now! Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com

HANDYPERSONS

JOEâ€™S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING

30 yrâ€™s Experience

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

INGROUND SPRINKLER

Repairs Relocations New Installations

250-701-8319 LANDSCAPING

GREGâ€™S Groundskeeping reliable service with an eye for detail. We are experienced affordable and hard working. For all your yardwork needs call Greg today 2507107204

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

* Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design

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--------1000 sqâ€™ - 7000 sqâ€™ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view

Cowichan Hauling & Moving We do it all. Call for a free estimate. (250) 597-8335 Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362

PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTER Interior specials! No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount

Call 250-246-0248 PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ€™s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RUPEâ€™S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 1-250-4157130 or Mike 250-533-9410

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. Or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com

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RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

HIGHWAY FRONTAGE 2.5 acres, complete with 5,500 sqft office/shop 2928 Sprott Rd Available June 1

250-710-1755

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

MAPLE BAY:

RV PADS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575. neg. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

(250)709-0576

SUITES, LOWER

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

COBBLE HILL- 2 bdrm main floor, heat, electric included, newer carpet, paint. No dogs. Refs. $750/mo. Call 250-7434154 or 250-743-4010.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, 1 ba, SxS duplex, 4 appl, in town, small fenced yard. $650/mo. April 1. Home is for sale but guaranteed occupancy. 250-7466708 DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools & town, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. Pets? Available now. Call (250)748-4285. DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1275 inclâ€™s util. Apr 1. 250-748-9059

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Available now! Free heat & hot water.

DUNCAN- LARGE basement suite, F/S. Avail Apr 1. Refs. cludes cable, heat Call 250-746-0904.

CALL NOW 250-748-3321 HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, part basement, lg yard, on Koksilah Rd, $850/mo, Avail Apr 1. 1-250748-0994 DUNCAN: Bright, spacious very clean, upper 3 bdrm home w/yard, 1 bath. W/D hookup, D/W. F/S, No pets, drugs, or smoking. Close to town, on bus route. Avail now $1150 Inc. util. 250-732-4500

2 bdrm N/S, N/P. $800 in& hydro.

DUNCAN (in town)- 1 bdrm, near amenities. NS/NP. $650 inclds utils. Call 250-732-8564. LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170.

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1998 23â€™ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent condition. $6000 OBO. 250-748-1304

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Holy Cross Crusader Jauquin Bennett-Boir (left) drops the ball, above, during a drive toward Cowichan T-Bird Travis McDonald at the B.C. high school boys’ 4A basketball championship at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday. Left, Crusader Taylor Brown drives the ball past Cowichan T-Bird Kain Melchior.

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As always we thank Peninsula CO-OP for their overwhelming generosity year after year. OK Tire Duncan & many many other local businesses support us every year & allowed us to deliver over 120,000 loaves this year to over 80 agencies, shool lunch programs and food banks who help feed thousands of folks in need.

owichan T-Birds played hard ball with the heavyweights in the B.C. high school boys’ 4A basketball championships at the Langley Events Centre and came out of it with a 2-2 record. After getting schooled by Holy Cross — the eventual tournament runners-up — in the first game, the T-Birds settled in well to earn victories in two of the next three games for 11th place among the 16 competing teams, the same position as their pre-tournament ranking. “I thought we did pretty good,’’ said the T-Birds’ Travis McDonald, one of four Grade 11 starters on the team. Despite the youth of his starting lineup, coach Sandeep Heer didn’t see any panic or intimidation from the group. “Our guys were pretty loose,’’ he said. “It didn’t seem like they were nervous at all. I think the guys in Grade 11 have been to the B.C.s every year since Grade 8.’’ The T-Birds even started well in their opening game Wednesday against Holy Cross, trailing just 16-12 after the first quarter. But Holy Cross got it going in the second quarter with a 26-13 scoring advantage en route to a

91-56 victory. “Holy Cross lost in the final. It tells you how good they are,’’ said Heer. “They’re a very athletic, very fast team. “The speed was sort of the thing we couldn’t adjust to quick enough.’’ Having seen and played against them, Heer is sure it would be a different story if the T-Birds had another crack at Holy Cross. “Definitely, playing them for the first time it was a huge benefit for them,’’ he said. Josh Charles, another Grade 11 player, led the T-Birds with 22 points and McDonald added 14. Jordy Frost had seven. “We played very well the next three games,’’ said Heer. The T-Birds beat Pitt Meadows Marauders 55-50 Thursday, lost 79-67 to Kelowna Friday and finished with a 64-59 victory over West Vancouver Saturday. Charles lit up the scoreboard for 29 points against Pitt Meadows, with McDonald contributing 12. Charles had an electrifying 36-point game against Kelowna despite the loss while McDonald had 12. The top two scorers kept it going against West Vancouver with 29 points from Charles and 18 from McDonald. “Defence, I think was good,’’ said McDonald of the final three games. “We rebounded the ball

pretty well and our offense was starting to look a lot better, too. “I thought we improved a whole lot from the beginning of the season to the end.’’ “When you go to the provincials, if you can finish 2-2, that looks pretty good,’’ said Heer. Top-ranked Tamanawis of Surrey ended up losing to Churchill in the semis. Churchill beat Holy Cross 67-64 in the final. “The top three or four teams were a little bit better than everyone else,’’ said Heer. Cowichan took along some of its top Grade 10 junior players for experience for next season. The combination of graduating juniors and returning seniors will give Heer loads of talent to put a high-ranking team on the floor next season. The pre-season rankings for next season will be coming out this week and Cowichan is sure to be in the top 10. “It’s going to be interesting,’’ said Heer. “You do look ahead a little here and there. “There will be lots of options. You just don’t know who’s going to step up and take a starting spot. Depth is going to be one of our strengths.’’ After a well-deserved break, Heer and the players will likely reunite for some spring basketball and the usual trip to Gonzaga, Washington in July as early tune-ups.

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Duncan club’s volunteer efforts go above and beyond the call of duty

The curlers put on a great show on the ice and Duncan Curling Club volunteers handled all the off-ice duties to perfection during the B.C. mixed championships. Ken Percival, chair of the organizing committee, received a plaque from Curl B.C.’s Mike West in appreciation to the

Duncan club for hosting the event. Meanwhile, winning the championship was a case of deja vu for Duncan’s Sarah Wark, right. She was also on the last team from the valley to win the title in 2009 with Jason Montgomery, Nicole Montgomery and Will Duggan.

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erhaps being dressed in blue was the appropriate colour for Wes Craig’s valley foursome in the B.C. mixed curling championships. They left Steve Kopf and his Royal City team feeling blue with a five-ender that literally came out of the blue Sunday afternoon at the Duncan Curling Club, propelling the hometown favourites to a 10-6 victory over their previously-undefeated opponents in the championship game of the eight-team event. The teams were tied 5-5 after seven ends, with each scoring a three and a couple of singles along the way. One of those last-rock thrillers seemed to be in the works, but then something remarkable happened. Craig knocked two Kopf stones out of the house with a brilliant final shot in the eighth end and was left lying five that basically decided the issue. The teams played the ninth and Kopf scored one, but then shook hands. No one was prepared for a tense game taking a sudden 180 degree turn, not even the curlers. But Wes Craig, third Sarah Wark, second Miles Craig and lead Michelle Allen overcame two previous losses to Kopf in one fell swoop during the game that mattered most. In all of his years of curling, the manner in which he won isn’t something Wes Craig has seen often, never mind experienced firsthand. “That’s a rarity,’’ he said. “It was a great win. We hung in there after we were down two in five. I think we just knew to hang in there. We knew we could beat them. We just let the other two games slip away. This time, we hung on and won.’’ “We expected it to go down to the last rock,’’ said Allen. “The first game was extra end, the second game we played them was down to the last rock so we were definitely expecting more of the same. All of a sudden, five yellows just kind of popped up out of the blue. I’m happy. We’ll take it, but it wasn’t expected.’’ “After the first four stones, we were looking like we could be in a little bit of trouble,’’ said Wark of the fateful eighth. “They had two guards and we were way back in the house. But it just seemed to come together. We got that little nice hit and roll that kind of set us up. We got a little lucky in that end, too.’’ With Roselyn Craig still involved as a coach while replaced on the ice by Allen, it was a great triumph within the immediate and extended family. “It’s a thrill to win in Duncan where Miles learned to curl and so did Roz,’’ said Wes. “It’s a great place to win it. That’s all I can say.’’ “Being with my dad’s nice,’’ said Miles, who faced him as rival skips in the Duncan mixed

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Wes Craig delivers one of many rocks during four days of competition that led to a championship. Above, from left, Wes Craig, Sarah Wark, Miles Craig and Michelle Allen receive their gold medals during the closing ceremony Sunday afternoon for the B.C. mixed championships at the Duncan Curling Club. Left, Allen and Wark are joined by Wes Craig after working hard on a rock thrown by Miles Craig. “Trying to keep up with Miles’ peels, for one thing, I’ve got to work on my strength training for the next round,’’ said Allen. “There was a lot of sweeping involved, but that’s part of the game.’’ Below, legendary Duncan curler Glen Harper releases the first rock at Thursday’s opening ceremony, assisted by daughter Cathy Waters.

bonspiel A event final two weeks prior. “We lost the men’s final like a month ago so if I’d lost two B.C. finals in the same year, it would have been tough.’’ The connection the four curlers made was remarkable. “We all know each other really well,’’ said Miles. “We’ve played lots together so it’s pretty easy to gel even if we don’t practice that much throughout the year together.’’ The two outsiders fit right in with the Craigs on and off the ice. “I think we just really learned how to support each other as teammates,’’ said Allen. “We all know each other but we don’t curl together on a regular basis. Once we had a couple of games under our belts, we just felt comfortable out there. We were just there to pick up the other if we’re having a tough game so I think we just gelled at the right time. “It’s nice to do it with such a great family, the

Craigs,’’ said Wark. “The parents, I’ve curled with them for a long time now. We’ve been in two finals before this and we came second both times so it’s nice to finish it off.’’ Wark was the ultimate player at third. She was right on the mark in the final and during a 9-1 victory over eventual third-place finisher Tom Buchy of Kimberley in the previous Page playoff game. “That’s my favourite kind of shot is when they really need to be made — the little extra pressure,’’ said Wark. “They were a fantastic team,’’ she said of Kopf, third Brandi Tinkler, second Chayse Martin and lead Heather Beatty. “It was definitely these two teams I think that really should have been there. They make a ton of shots and they don’t miss much so the other games when they were really tight we couldn’t get opportunities out of them.’’ The champs will represent B.C. in the mixed nationals in North Bay, Ont. in November.

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Andrea Morris Wrestling is just as much of a mental game as a physical one for Andrea Morris. The Grade 9 student at Queen of Angels School is already thinking about her next move before she makes it. “When you watch her wrestle, it’s like watching someone play chess,’’ said Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club head coach Nick Zuback. “She’s very methodical when it comes to her technique. She just knows when to react to an action that another wrestler’s done. She’s just a thinker really.’’ Morris, 14, recently placed second in her weight class at the provincial championships in Prince George. “It was incredible,’’ she said of the experience. “I did it in Grade 8, too, when we held it here, but never placed as well. This year, it was just amazing.’’ Morris’ result was the best ever provincial placing by a Queen of Angels student. She was named the most outstanding female wrestler during the CVWC awards banquet. Naturally, it was Zuback who got Morris interested in taking up wrestling. “I think my gymnastics background has helped me through it,’’ she said. “I’ll definitely continue with it throughout high school and university, too, hopefully.’’

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thletes from the valley attending the University of Alaska Anchorage are taking the U.S. track and field circuit by storm. Jamie Ashcroft, a 2012 Frances Kelsey grad, led a group of four valley finishers for UAA in the 200-metre sprint during the Great Northwest Athletic Conference indoor championships in Nampa, Idaho recently. She was the winner in 24.69 seconds in the final, shaving time from a 24.98 in the preliminaries, while Haleigh Lloyd of

Ladysmith posted a 26.10 time for 11th, Mary-Kate Cross came 18th in 26.90 and Renee Kennedy was 20th in 27.15. Both Cross and Kennedy are also Kelsey grads. Ashcroft did the same in the 60-metre sprint, winning in 7.69 for the final. Her 7.67 time in the preliminaries tied the meet record from 2010 by Latasha Essien. In the 60-metre hurdles, Lloyd came fourth in nine seconds flat. The 400-metre sprint resulted in another fourth-place effort for Lloyd in 58.35. Cross was 15th in 1:00.98. Kennedy also competed in the long jump and finished eighth.

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Jackson Cup final a motivator Title chase: Cowichan pleased to be back in the prestigious game, but nothing less than a victory over the Saanich Fusion will suffice for the players March 30 Don Bodger

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owichan LMG Pringle is going back to the Jackson Cup soccer final for the fourth time in five years. LMG went to overtime with Bays United Liquor Plus in the semifinal Friday night at Victoria’s Hampton Park and emerged with a 2-0 victory. After 90 minutes of scoreless play, Cowichan counted twice in the first 15-minute overtime and then held off Bays through the final 15 to seal the victory. “The first half they probably had a little more possession and territory — not much,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “The second half we started to take it to them. It was 0-0, but you could sense the guys could feel we were coming on.’’ The first goal came five minutes into the overtime with Bays somewhat incensed because they felt Cowichan should have passed the ball back to them after their goalkeeper was shaken up. Martin didn’t think Bays really believed that because they lined up for an ensuing corner kick. Tyler Hughes sent a short corner to Dan

Citra, who put it back to him, and Hughes nailed a shot that found the top corner. A couple of minutes later, “we caught them a little flustered,’’ said Martin. Dan Cato let a shot go that hit the bottom corner. Cowichan made its first trip to the Jackson Cup final in many years in 2010, but was beaten by a powerhouse Gorge squad. In 2011, Cowichan broke its long Jackson Cup drought with a victory over Juan de Fuca and made it back-to-back titles with a win over Bays in the 2012 final. Bays exacted revenge in 2013 with a win over Cowichan when the two powerful squads met in a first-round bad luck of the draw game. Now, it was Cowichan’s turn to oust Bays and it moves on to face the Saanich Fusion for the title this year on Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park. “It’s hard to get back,’’ conceded Martin, but his troops were able to recover from last year’s early devastating defeat. “These Cups, they’re hard to win. You’re always going to have to beat some tough team to get there. We’re not going to be just happy to

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