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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Rare eclipse rusts local moon-views

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The Earth casts its shadow on the moon, causing the moon to dim and turn red at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

owichan — and Canadians from coast to coast — were treated to a rare blood moon this week. An unusual eclipse, known as a blood-red moon eclipse, occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when our view of the moon was completely covered by the Earth’s shadow. “The appearance is caused by the light from the sun being refracted by Earth’s atmosphere, similar to what happens at sunrise or sunset,” reads the description from Vancouver’s H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Vivid descriptions aside, the “blood red” actually seemed more coppery in colour. The eclipse kicked off a four-part eclipse series known as a lunar tetrad, says the Space Centre. “It means it is one of four successive total lunar eclipses in a row without a partial eclipse in between, each of which is separated by six full moons.” The next eclipses will be: Oct. 8, 2014; April 4, 2015; and Sept. 28, 2015. Also occurring throughout April is the “opposition” of Mars, meaning the red planet will have its closest approach to Earth in 26 months — with the two planets only 92 million kilometres apart. This happens every two years, when the Earth passes between Mars and the sun. — Kolby Solinsky

Public safety concerns lead conservation ofﬁcers to euthanize wolf

Near Bamberton: Young female dubbed Solo put down after chasing dogs and following hikers along walking paths Peter W. Rusland

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lone female wolf, some south Cowichan folks called Solo, was recently trapped then shot by conservation officers. Officer Scott Norris said he and his staff didn’t make a fast decision to euthanize the two-year-old wolf, but believed it may have been a safety risk to people and dogs

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Woman walks away from care without a word

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Have you seen Julianna Thorne? If so, call the police who want information about her whereabouts after Thorne — who requires medication — left her home near Cowichan District Hospital without telling anyone where she was going. Cpl. Krista Hobday of the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP says caregiver Patrice Reagan

contacted police at around 10 a.m. April 12 to report Thorne had walked away from her care home on Stonehaven Place, without a word. “Friends and family have not heard from her. A thorough search of locations where Ms. Thorne is believed to frequent has not turned up any clues as to her whereabouts,” Hobday’s release says.

Thorne suffers from conditions requiring medication. She does not have her medication with her. Thorne is described as a 51-year-old, balding First Nations woman, standing ﬁve-foot one, weighing 98 pounds, with brown eyes. Contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

Duncan set to pop the amalgamation question on voters during fall election Non-binding: North Cowichan likely to do the same now that their neighbours are on board

brought the idea forward, said she will keep pushing for plenty of public input. “I’d like to see us hold some town hall meetings to explain what amalgamation could look like.” Peter W. Rusland North Cowichan Mayor Jon LefeNews Leader Pictorial bure explained he helped nix Woike’s motion out of respect for council’s uncan voters will be asked fresh protocol agreement with the city during this fall ‘s vote if concerning issues of mutual interest. they favour amalgamaHe described how local burgs have tion with North Counique identities — such as Crofton, wichan. Chemainus, and Maple Bay — that That question was recommust be respected under mended by Duncan’s commitamalgamation. tee of the whole after the city’s “North Cowichan accomjoint meeting with North Comodates several different wichan councillors Monday, identities now, and that has Mayor Phil Kent said. its challenges.” In respect for the city, North He cited Chemainiacs’ Cowichan councillors decided protests about funding the last week against putting the new $20-million Aquatic amalgamation question on its Jon Lefebure: no Centre. Nov. 15 civic-election ballot guaranteed savings Costs remain cloudy about until discussing the idea with rewriting bylaws, redrawing their Duncan colleagues. maps, and tallying staffNow, with Duncan’s blessing, it ing needs, he explained, noting B.C. seems likely they will endorse a similar grants are available to study amalgaquestion for North Cowichan mation. voters. “It would be quite an Kent said the question’s extensive study to determine exact wording will be penned those costs, but you can by staff of both municipalilook at that down the road ties, then go to their respective if people are interested. councils for debate in the com“There are lots of quesing weeks. tions to be answered,” he “I hope it’s the same wording said. “It’s not a black-andPhil Kent: hopes for white call that you’d save on both ballots,” he said. The non-binding polls would same wording money.” simply gauge public appetite But it’s worth looking for melding the two municiat the optics of Duncan palities. rejoining North Cowichan, after If supported, Duncan and North the city separated in 1912, Lefebure Cowichan would do studies and public- signalled. opinion sessions toward a referendum “Duncan would have its own idenabout amalgamation. The marriage tity governed by mayor and council could potentially end duplication of of North Cowichan.” services and unnecessary taxes, usher If the study and the voters endorse efficiencies, and offer other benefits. amalgamation, 2018 would be the Jennifer Woike, the North Coearliest amalgamation could happen, wichan councillor who initially he noted.

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Dave and Linda Bikoski of Cobble Hill look over a collecton of memories during Evergreen Independent School’s April 12 party celebrating its 30th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Evergreen school building, the former Cobble Hill schoolhouse.

MP still hopeful derelict boat lobby may see results Coast-to-coast issue: MP feels she may have caught the ear of federal minister to address the problem Peter W. Rusland

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ersistence is paying off in getting derelict boats yanked from some harbours, Cowichan MP Jean Crowder says. But while the NDP member was delighted a few small crafts were removed recently from Oak Bay Marina, she remains anxious to anchor Ottawa action on her private-member’s bill concerning derelict vessels plaguing all Canadian shores. “There are hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of abandoned

vessels; they don’t have an accurate vessel is polluting. count of how many there are.” Despite Oak Bay’s success, She cited the replica paddleCrowder repeated her concerns wheeler Beaver that replaced about Canada lacking clear laws oil-laden Dominion in Cowichan for the Coast Guard, and perhaps Bay after it was towed to Mexico police, to seize, sell or scrap derelict for salvaging. boats, then prosecute the owners. To Crowder, the long saga She was happy with some legislative behind July’s disappearance of progress being made in Ottawa. the Dominion displayed a fleet of “I’ve had the best response from bureaucratic and jurisdictional (Transport Minister) Lisa Raitt snags between our federal departthan from any other minister in ments of transport, fisheries and the (Conservative) government,” environment. said Crowder, noting Raitt’s recent For instance, Oak Bay’s boats derelict-vessel correspondence. may have posed navigational risks, “They said a group is working on sparking Transport Canada’s (derelict ship laws), and looking at involvement. Washington State’s model, which is It also helped to have an RCMP good news,” she said of that state’s marine crew tagging those idle vessel registration-fee reserve fundcrafts, warning the vessels and ing removal of dumped boats. Pictorial Ad Formats buoysLeader could be removed. “They’ve been able to$get about Fisheries folks can act if boats 500 vessels off the water, and our are harming fish or habitat; envirelentless pressure is starting to $ ronment staff gets involved if a have an effect.”

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Monthly Jazz Vespers Phone 748-2122 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, Services 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Church officeMill open Mill Bay 985 Shawnigan Bay Rd Mill(beside Bay Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Frances Kelsey School) Bay 9-12pmMill Mon-Fri (next to Frances Kelsey School) admin@sylvanunited.ca Thursday 10:00 am Email: (HOLY) 250.743.4659 (HOLY) 250.743.4659 www.sylvanunited.ca Rev. Dr. Murray Groom Rev. Dr. Murray Groom crc.duncan@shawcable.com Sylvan United Church 5800 Church Rd. (off Maple Bay Road) www.sylvanunited.ca Rev. Dr. Murray Groom www.duncancrc.org admin@sylvanunited.ca Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday Service 10 am 250.743.4659 Walt Vanderwerf, pastor Sunday School 250-746-6262 www.sylvanjazzvespers.com

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57 King George Rd. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Celebration, Kids Church (3-11 yrs) Rev -Youth Group Gr 6-12

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Treat derelict vessels like abandoned cars

Rusting hulks: Local authorities need to be empowered to deal with the problem

eave your car parked longer than the three-hour limit in downtown Duncan and you will be getting a friendly greeting from a ticket-toting commissionaire. “Abandon” it on the side of the highway for even a short length of time and you will soon find yourself at the impound lot, forking over a healthy wad of cash to get it back. Randomly drop anchor for your boat pretty much anywhere along the Cowichan coastline and about the only way you won’t be able to reclaim it, any time you want, penalty-free, is if an act of God sends Federal govit to the sea floor. Derelict ships have been a longstandernment suping plague on local waters for about as port overdue long as anyone can remember and it’s past time for that to change. Now, as before, about the only thing standing in the way of that happening is the will of the federal government. The reason Duncan can crack down on automobiles is because the city has the legal authority to do so; same goes for the RCMP. The reason no one can do the same with boats is because there is nobody with similar powers governing our coast. Environment Canada can act if there is a clear environmental hazard. The Coast Guard can act if there is a clear navigation hazard. Absent either, the community is powerless. The obvious solution is to create a local coastal authority empowered to create and enforce community standards the same way the City of Duncan enforces same within its boundaries. But MP Jean Crowder says there seems to be movement from the federal government toward copying a system in place in Washington State. That system uses a fund built with boat registration fees to pay for derelict removal. Sounds reasonable. Less talking, please, more doing.

We say:

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

This we like

It’s hard to believe the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art is about to turn 10 years old. That’s 10 years of providing a spotlight to many excellent ﬁlms that may have otherwise escaped attention due to their lowproﬁle. That’s an entire decade of teaching and inspiring others to follow their muse. If the festival is something you have been vaguely aware of, but never checked out, what are you waiting for?

Cowichan’s Aboriginal ﬁlm Festival turns 10 this year.

No guarantee P3 community centre will save money Robert Douglas

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uilt almost 40 years ago, the Cowichan Community Centre (now known as the Island Savings Centre) provides Cowichan residents with a swimming pool, hockey arena, gymnasium, library, art gallery, and a performing arts theatre. Local officials anticipate the facility will require significant renovations or replacement within the next decade-and-a-half, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District has already begun setting aside cash. Replacing the Island Savings Centre will not come cheap, and could cost upwards of $60 million. It should come as no surprise some of our municipal politicians are already discussing a private-public partnership, or P3, as a cost-effective way to ease the tax burden on property owners. But is a public-private partnership the right

approach? Do these models actually save us money in the long-term, or are they really geared toward enriching private interests on the public dime? Public-private partnerships have been a popular model for big infrastructure projects since the 1990s, not just in Canada but right across the industrialized world. P3s often involve contracting a private consortium to design, construct, operate, maintain and finance a major infrastructure project, such as a hospital or bridge. Contracts are often 20 or 30 years in length. Proponents of this model argue it transfers risk to the private sector, while providing lower-cost and higherquality public infrastructure. P3s may sound like a good idea, but there is growing evidence they may be far less effective than is often assumed. A recent University of Toronto study analyzed 28 such projects in Ontario worth more than $7 billion, and found costs were on average 16% higher than conventional

We are not trying to minimize the fact that wolves can be dangerous animals. And we don’t blame any pet and livestock owner or parent of small children in the Mill Bay area for being concerned when one seemed to settle into the neighbourhood. But we can’t be the only ones to question a decision to euthanize an animal that had hurt no one. Was there no other way?

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government contracts. Why? Because private companies typically borrow at a higher interest rate than government, and often spend more on lawyers and consultants. Other studies have similarly questioned the advantages of P3s. Analysis done for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities found there is insufficient evidence to show P3s are more cost-effective or produce higher quality service than traditional contracting. And research by two business professors from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University on several P3s across Canada found governments often fail to transfer risk to the private sector, especially when construction costs are higher than anticipated and governments are forced to bail out the contractor. Yet many political leaders at the local, provincial and federal level continue to trumpet

P3s, perhaps because they keep big capital expenditures off the books and avoid the appearance of debt. Either way, the public pays the full costs of building and operating these infrastructure projects. It’s just a matter of when. If our elected officials are serious about pursuing a public-private partnership for the Island Savings Centre, let’s hope they take a close look at the evidence first. Because saving a few bucks now may end up costing us a lot more in the long run. 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 represent those of the NDP.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Have an opinion you’d like to share? email editor@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

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What can be done to save our Roosevelt elk herds from poaching? “Stiffer ﬁnes, if they’re caught. Is there any enforcement at all?”

Nick Cacciato, North Cowichan

“We have to make sure elk have adequate protected habitat. That would get them away from populated areas. We can’t really eliminate poaching; you’ll always have those who want to make money on our wildlife.”

Wilma Millette, Maple Bay

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Lights Out event a pointless distraction

Dear editor Duncan’s self-righteous gesture of turning off a few lights for a trivial amount of time is nothing more than a distraction from reallife problems and solutions. There is no evidence that would indicate climate change is the biggest environmental threat to our planet. Although I searched, there wasn’t a single poll or survey to be found that would indicate climate change is the number one concern of Canadians. I did manage to find new surveys on the U.S.A. and Europe, and climate change isn’t even in the top ten list of concerns for those places, in fact a new Gallup poll from the U.S. lists climate change as 14th on a list of 16 concerns. As a Canadian I’m not the least bit concerned about climate change, but, like most other Canadians I’m concerned about the economy, high taxes, unemployment, dishonest government, crime, pollution (real pollution) and things like that. I’m also concerned about the billions of dollars worldwide, being funneled down the climate change rat hole, while 1.3 billion people in developing countries live without electricity every day. Is this where we want to go? No thanks. Issuing a press release such as this, is highly irresponsible, and calls into question the ability of Duncan council to make wellreasoned and informed decisions on behalf of our community. Mark Williams Duncan

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collection, handling and marketing of recycled materials called packaging and printed paper from local government and “residents” to “industry.” It is hard to believe the outcome will be that the cost will be shifted away from residents or that a cost reduction may occur as a result. The B.C. Printing & Imaging Association industry learned the rates to be charged to industry in B.C. are significantly higher than Alberta and Manitoba, provinces with similar programs. In fact, the rates were up to 4,762% higher and no less than 211% higher depending on the product. Ironically, government will also be charged these fees; which appears to be opposite of the aim of removing costs to government. Business will have to pass these increased costs to the end consumer a.k.a. residents. The costs will not be diverted from either government or the end consumer. Interestingly, the MMBC study declined to estimate if the new program would end up costing the end consumer more or less than the current system. Their study states: “Unlike other Canadian jurisdictions, the B.C. PPP program will be designed to achieve the objectives set out in the Recycling Regulation, rather than as a mechanism for municipal funding.” I am completely in favour of a comprehensive recycling program and diversion from the typical waste stream. Unfortunately, this program needs more thoughtful input than it appears to have had to date and the end objective of removing costs from residents is exceptionally flawed. Peter Morris

Mo Vesey of Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association, and Duncan Mall’s welcoming figure, show hands that help our community. Vesey and 20 other Cowichanians were honoured at a recent Volunteer Fair and Helping Hands recognition event, as part of National Volunteer Week celebrations that also included the Leaders of Tomorrow awards. to the lake a good quarter-mile examples recently of basic Liberal Can this really be how away. Yet the houses closest to the Party doctrine. If a choice has to lake are fine with septic. Makes be made between doing something democracy works? you wonder why should these for the profit of the shareholders, Dear editor people pay for problems they don’t or doing it for the good of the Regarding the Meadow Park have. Bills of $12,000 to $18,000 is stakeholders, profit comes first sewer question. Let me get this another reason to leave this alone every time — even if the profit is right: if 70% of the residents sign going out of province. If union the petition to defeat the proposal until it is wanted by a majority. Bruce McGeachy members can be harmed with the but their combined assessed value Cowichan decision, so much the better. is only 49%, the proposal would We will be seeing this again still be carried through? I guess soon, when they let the contracts the bigger the wad, the bigger Liberal agenda becomes for construction of new ferries. the bite. It’s a strange example of Pat Wardell clearer all the time democracy. Duncan Dear editor Dave Manhas The B.C. Liberals want to do Vancouver away with the current recycling MMBC program very flawed system and replace it with a comeditor Leave Meadow Park alone mercial operation from Ontario, Dear Mill Bay The aim of the new MMBC Dear editor at a huge cost to local businesses program is to redirect the cost of It will be interesting to see and taxpayers. The B.C. Liberals what developments pop up if the allow a new owner of a seniors’ Meadow Park sewer proposal home to dismiss the employees goes through. The unprofessional (who, in a lot of cases, are the way the city engineer and council, only ‘family’ that the residents including the mayor, have dealt know) so they can be replaced Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in response to iswith this is a classic case of politiwith cheaper, non-union, employ- sues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, not the individual. cal bullying. One of their tactics You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can reach you durees. This after recently closing a ing office hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. Letters will be edited for clarity, was to use someone associated VIHA facility and replacing it grammar, length and good taste. Name-withheld letters will not be published. with VIHA to walk the neighwith this for-profit facility. Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com We receive more letters than we have space bourhood and claim the dangers These are just a couple of for. Publication is not guaranteed.

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Welcomes NeW BusiNesses The Matraea Centre, located in the historic BC Telephone building at 170 Craig Street, Downtown Duncan, wishes to formally welcome Denise D’Fantis BA., R. Ac, D.T.C.M. and her business, Cowichan Valley Acupunture and Amanda Slydell, Tax Preparer Extraordinaire to the Directory of Businesses located within the Centre. Further, the Centre would like to make special mention of three businesses in newly expanded quarters: • Dr. Rikst Attema, N.D, • Reflections Retreat Holistic Massage, Christy Greenwood, R.M.T. • The Cowichan Midwifery Group Congratulations on your expansion one and all! Visit us directly opposite Duncan City Hall to check out the changes!

The Duncan Housing Society (non-profit) is responsible for providing independent, affordable and healthy living for our SENIORS. Our Society is seeking caring and interested individuals to serve as Board Members. Please view our website at www.duncanmanor.ca If interested, please contact our Secretary, Paul Douville at pauldouville@shaw. ca and/or 250-748-6832 Thank you!

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y the way, did you hear: • At least there was a big winner off the ice — and a Duncan resident, at that — since the Vancouver Canucks aren’t winning very often on the ice. Al Jane received a jackpot of $30,670 at the Canucks’ National Hockey League game against the Anaheim Ducks in Vancouver Saturday, March 29. Son Jackson Jane accompanied him to the game and had a good idea what his dad could do with the money. “I’m sure my mom will help him spend it,’’ he laughed. • Thanks to Cowichan Search and Rescue vice-president Mitch Wright for letting us know the organization recently presented awards to: Martin Williams, receiving the Outstanding Contribution of the Year (a.k.a. Member of the Year) honour for his immeasurable effort to help the organization both operationally and administratively; Arin Reim, receiving the Little Nellie Award for her quiet consistency and dependability in all aspects of the group; and John Bocstrom, who left the group after 18 years of membership, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication, determination and bottomless cheer during his time with Cowichan SAR. Look for CSAR informational displays at a number of locations

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

This week at Volume One

Valley people Name: Larry Elaschuk Occupation: teacher/barista Age: 70 Hometown: Cobble Hill (originally Calgary) If you get a chance see: I loved the Sherlock Holmes movies Right now I am reading: Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein I’m listening to: I’m an old folkie who likes Canadian artists like Corb Lund and Valdy At least once everyone should: ﬁsh in the ocean and the Cowichan River Most people don’t know I: am a potter and a painter Proudest or happiest moment: birth of my two sons Biggest fear: failing in our business venture If I was appointed king of the valley I would: make Vancouver Island a separate province, like P.E.I. Before I die: I want to go back to those places in Europe I visited many years ago with my wife Words I live by: do your best

around the valley on weekends throughout April and May. • Terry Landry of the Malahat Legion says local naval cadets are off to Europe in June for memorial services at Vimy, Menin Gate, Tyne Cott, Beny-sur-Mer and Juno to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. If you have a loved one that is buried at any of these cemeteries and you would like a wreath lain, email Terry at malahatlegion134@gmail.com. The cadets would be pleased to lay one on your behalf. • Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank is looking for a volunteer treasurer. Please contact Sylvia Massey at 250-246-4816 if you are interested. • Amusé On The Vineyard and the Genoa Bay Café are among more than 75 Vancouver Island restaurants taking part in Dining Out For Life, an annual fundraiser that supports island programs and services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. On April 24 participating restaurants will donate 25% of food sales to AIDS Vancouver Island. 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. We’d love to spread the word.

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Families rally to support their loved ones during annual MS Walk One in a million: Cowichan Valley has surpassed $1 million in 14 years of fundraising Don Bodger

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eople like Cathie McCahon are the reason valley residents continue to flock to the MS Walk, raising more than $1 million in 14 years. The latest venture Sunday at the Cowichan Sportsplex padded the coffers by $117,000 through the efforts of 176 walkers on 29 teams doing either three, five or 10 kilometres for the cause. “It was a great event,’’ said Vanessa Martin, the corporate and community development co-ordinator for the Cowichan office of the MS Society. “Lots of people came out to support it. “Fifty per cent of the funds raised go to multiple sclerosis research and the other 50% to our office for local support programs,’’ Martin added. “It really does help the local people in our community. There’s a place for them to go.’’ McCahon and so many others are the face of the disease in the community. They’ve endured their own hardships and maintain hope for a cure from the constant fundraising that leads to more

advanced research. “This chronic, debilitating and life-altering disease must be stopped soon,’’ said McCahon, 57, in advance of the walk. “It is our hope that through fundraising events like this we can raise both awareness, and the money needed to find a cure.’’ McCahon was just 30 when she was diagnosed with MS. “My legs collapsed as I was crossing a parking lot heading to my car,’’ she recalled. “This was the first of many strange symptoms I would experience. Within that first week, I was plagued by numbness in my arms, vision disturbances, ongoing weakness in my legs and odd nerve sensations.’’ McCahon was eventually forced to give up the things she loved. She had to stop playing softball within two years and leave her job as food and beverage co-ordinator at the Cowichan Community Centre within three. “I could no longer ride bikes with my girls,’’ she added. “I had to use a cane when I walked because I staggered, people would point at me as if I were drunk. The next year I was using a walker and over the years I pro-

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Cathie McCahon, 57, who was diagnosed with MS at the age of 30, delivers an address to people gathered at Sunday’s MS Walk at the Cowichan Sportplex, with SUN-FM’s Patti Shea holding the mike. gressed into a manual chair. Now, I require an electric chair.’’ McCahon’s story is typical of so many affected by MS. Every walker/runner was there at the event in support of a family member or friend. The courage being shown by people like McCahon to lead as much of a normal life as possible

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is astounding. “I swim five or six times a week, I travel with my family, socialize with my friends and fundraise for a cure for MS,’’ she said. “It just takes me longer and requires some adjustments as well as patience. “I must say, though, my patience is wearing thin. It is time to

find a cure.’’ According to Martin, fundraising efforts here are certainly helping the cause. “It’s a great community, really generous community,’’ she said. “Everyone’s been great.’’ The MS Walk is held in more than 160 communities across Canada.

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ow healthy is Cowichan? Our Cowichan Communities Health Network’s hoping to find out with a survey available online until April 25. “The Community Health Profile will prove to be a powerful resource to educate and encourage each and every one of us to do our part to improve our health,” said Our Cowichan co-chairperson Jennifer Jones. “We are confident this profile will prove to be a valuable tool to a host of individuals and agencies throughout the region striving to improve the health and well-being of our citizens and our communities,” added co-chair Rob Hutchins. According to organizers, people are looking for more than just good health care services. “They also need adequate income, employment, education, social connections and healthy places to live,” states an Our Cowichan press release. “These factors, and others, called the determinants of health interact and affect our health and well-being. “By considering the whole picture and working together, all citizens of the Cowichan communities can enjoy better health.” The geographic area of people invited to take part includes anyone living in the Cowichan region stretching from Valdes Island in the east to the mouth of the Nitinat in the west, and from the Malahat in the south to North Oyster in the north. “There are four municipalities, nine electoral areas, nine First Nations and Métis, local and regional government organizations with a population of approxi-

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As usual this year’s Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art’s roster is packed. Kicking it all off is a Coast Salish welcome dinner on April 22 at the Quwutsun Cultural Centre as well as a State of the Film Industry in B.C. workshop by Gordon Hardwick from Creative B.C. On Wednesday, the Gallery of Artists Reception happens from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Cowichan Theatre lobby with work from Lynn Hemry, Charlene George, Darrell Charles, Joe Circle, Barbara Sobon, Herb Rice, the Hakuna Matada Kenyan collective, Joel Good, and Melanie Circle. The reception is open to the public and entry is by donation. The art, as part of a show called Four Directions has been up in the theatre lobby since April 1. The opening ceremonies follows the reception in the theatre at 7 p.m., and includes a special performance of song and dance from artists representing the four directions including Darcy McMurray and screening of Dana Claxton’s He Who Dreams. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or at Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529. The festival’s featured films include: Sacred Lands: Profit & Loss by Toby McLeod and Oil Sands Karaoke from director Charles Wilkinson playing on Tuesday. Cherri Low Horn’s It Was a Woman will be screened on Thursday and Rhymes for Young Ghouls by Jeff Marnard on Friday. The world premiere of My Cousin Lived Next Door by Lori S. Lewis takes place Saturday as well as showings of This is How a People Live by Lisa Jackson and Empire of Dirt by Peter Stebbings. Entry to all film screenings is $10 and tickets are available by calling 250-748-7259. Other festival fixtures include Friday’s Youth Films and Youth Awards Night with emcees Nathaniel Arcand and Dakota House. And two workshops also take place Saturday at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre. The first is centred on the film Heliset Hale: Awaken Life Within You, which was based on a marathon run from Port Hardy to Victoria in the spring of 2013 to create awareness of the impact of suicide on the First Nations communities. A film documenting the journey will be shown and runner Kelly Paul and members of their team will be on hand after to talk about their experience. Later on in the afternoon, House leads a workshop based on engaging the audience in recognizing their own gifts and finding their own voices. Both workshops are entry by donation. For more information about the festival’s events, visit aff.cowichan.net.

pportunities to link art forms are endless, exciting and challenging for Luke Carroll. A great example that occurred recently includes the former Hollywood producer hooking up with a local felt artist to create characters in a kids show he’s pitching to a Vancouver studio. “That’s a great example of a local artist who makes the most amazingly beautiful stuff,” said Carroll, who lives in Cowichan Station, of Maple Bay artist Nancy Wesley. “I asked Nancy to create two characters from felt, which she did and did such a beautiful job.” A similar connection and opportunity may arise during the 10th Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film and Art, kicking off April 22. Carroll is leading a Animation Pitching Workshop sponsored by Cowichan Economic Development and Film Cowichan during the festival April 25. And he’s hoping to make more local connections with art forms and animation. “There are a lot of artists in the valley, but it’s a very small animation community,” Carroll said. “But that’s the point. We’re looking at what could something become in the world of animation. I’m not looking for an animator and something that’s already animated. We’re looking for a link between what they do and the world of animation.” Cowichan artists are being challenged to take their concepts outside any preconceived box and register for a workshop that could expand their creative talents into animation. The workshop will give 18 artists a 20-mnute chance to to present their art and pitch their work and ideas. Those selected will work with Carroll and Film Cowichan over the year to develop their concept and characters into animated products. Better yet, these projects will be taken to North American broadcasters for production funding. “This is really an important workshop for local artisans, if they think their art could have some connection, or even if they don’t know what that connection is at all,” Carroll said. Wesley didn’t imagine her soft and fuzzy creations would transpire into characters on TV. “It’s so amazing to me, that one day I might get to see my dolls as characters on a kid’s show,” she said. Carroll came across Wesley’s felt nature table at the entrance of Sunrise Waldorf school. “In Luke’s head he had all the dialogue already flowing. He wanted (the characters) to look soft, natural, organic...with that

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Felt artist Nancy Wesley with some of her felt work which includes whale mobiles, bunny rabbit and owl stufﬁes, and felt canvasses. Two of her dolls have transpired into characters for a children’s show idea thanks to local ﬁlm producer Luke Carroll. felt look, and so I was hired as a doll maker. Normally an artist does a sketch, sends it to the modellers who then send it to the animators,” she explained. “We skipped over the sketching part, and he described the characters and I created the dolls, and now they’ve been sent to the animators.” Wesley is also a photographer and graphic designer, but felt work has recently become her top passion. “I use the same wool the Cowichan knitters use, from New Zealand and I dye it myself,” she said. Carroll’s animation workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Island Savings Centre Green Room. Register online at aff.cowichan.net or by calling 250-746-7930.

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DOIDGE (nee Gourlay), Laurel July 5, 1948 - April 8, 2014 Cherished and beloved wife and soulmate of Don, much loved mother and friend to Heather (Nav Sidhu) and Meghan (Michael Horrocks), devoted sister to Wayne and Janice (David Moore), and dear friend to many, in particular Kevin and Rose McCullough. Laurel was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Monica Gourlay. Laurel will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by all who got the chance to know her, especially her friends in Williams Lake and Duncan, BC. Her kindness and friendly personality made her a respected role model to all who met her, and she could light up a room with her easy laugh and smile. She had the innate ability to make people feel welcome, appreciated, and comfortable. Her lapcat Dusti will miss her gentle pets and leftover cereal milk, her walking group will miss her silly jokes and funny stories, and her choir will miss her dedicated alto voice. Laurel was a beautiful, gentle woman who always made sure that those she loved knew it. She welcomed newcomers into her life, and offered herself as a comforting friend to those in need of her unique compassion. She followed in her fatherâ€™s footsteps of being fair and equal to all, and putting her family first. She made the best of every situation, striving to â€œthink good thoughtsâ€? and live in the present. Laurel travelled the world in her youth, soaking in all the culture, language, and experiences she could. She carried this love of travel well into adulthood, cheerfully assisting Don in his field work all over BC for his work with Federal Forestry (that is, when she wasnâ€™t being swarmed by mosquitos, wasps, or bears). She enjoyed a variety of adventurous road trips in Canada and the States, sunbathing in Mexico and Hawaii, and skiing, albeit cautiously, the slopes of many of BCâ€™s finest hills. One of her favourite places to travel to was the Cabin at the Bay, where she welcomed family and friends from near and far to stop in and watch the world go by with a pair of trusty binoculars and a glass of Chardonnay. Many will remember Laurel for her love of living and loving. She will be remembered when a lime wedge is dropped into a Mexican beer on a sunny patio, when a hot ice cream scoop carves out the perfect serving of â€œspecial-not-vanillaâ€? ice cream, when the aroma of a fresh apple pie wafts through the air, when basketball playoffs begin each June, when gardens get lovingly tended to, when trains go by, when wooden oars slice through crisp blue water, when lilacs bloom, and on â€œsteak and champagne nightâ€?, the 22nd of every month, her monthly wedding anniversary with Don since May 22, 1976. Laurelâ€™s family extends many thanks to those who supported them through her illness, and special gratitude must be extended to Cheryl Heath for her gracious, selfless compassion, as well as to the care aides, nurses, volunteers, and staff at Waldon House, Sunridge Place, and Gorge Road Hospital for their genuine care and respect for Laurel. Laurel was taken too soon; she had so much more to give. In lieu of flowers, donations to fund critical research for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimerâ€™s Disease would be greatly appreciated by Laurelâ€™s family. Please join us on Saturday, April 26 at 1pm for a service held at Duncan United, Laurelâ€™s church since childhood, followed by a reception with tea and light snacks at Heritage Hall next door. Address: 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC. Condolences may be offered online at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

And while she lies in peaceful sleep Her memory we shall always keep

After a short stay in Cowichan District Hospital, Nancy passed peacefully with family by her side. Predeceased by her three siblings and husband Lindo. Survived by her loving family of five children, 10 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren. Nancy enjoyed a full life and thanks to the selfless care of Rita, Dennis and Crestina, she was able to fulfill her greatest wish and live at home to the very end. Born in Port Coquitlam BC, relocated to the Kootenays, then to Port Alice where all 5 of her children were born. Her greatest legacy was Family and Home. Retirement brought Nancy and Lindo to Duncan where they would spend the rest of their lives. We will miss her dearly but know she is in the hands of God and reunited with Lindo. A special thanks to the staff at Duncan Hospital for the extraordinary and compassionate care. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. A celebration of Nancyâ€™s life will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, in Duncan on Thursday April 17th 2014 at 12pm. Condolences may be offered online at www.sandsduncan.ca. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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A life well lived POTTS, Francis (Frank) Thursday April 10, 2014 A dedicated family man, friend and supporter of his community, Francis Potts lived the majority of his 96 years in Duncan, where he raised a family of five, made a group of lasting friends and made a difference to those around him. He was born at Kingâ€™s Daughters Hospital in Duncan April 10, 1918, attended school here and worked at Paldi until the outbreak of the Second World War. After serving in the Canadian Army, he worked on the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railroad as a fireman, at the Chemainus mill, and later as a glazier at Dobsonâ€™s Glass, where he was well known by many friends and acquaintances. He married Thelma Duggan in 1939 and went on to raise Allan, Blanche, Don and Virginia, joined later by Susan. A total of 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren were to follow over the years. For many years, Frank and Thelma were foster parents, providing a secure and loving home for children in need. Frank was a firm supporter of the Duncan United Church, which he attended for most of his adult life. He was also a long-term member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and he volunteered regularly for humanitarian and social projects. He loved to sing, and spent many years in the Duncan United choir, in addition to performing in numerous plays and musical productions over the years. Frank was well known as a volunteer at the Cowichan Valley Seniors Centre, where he volunteered to drive â€œthe old folksâ€? to appointments for many years before finally handing over his keys in his late 80s. He was an avid gardener who continued to grow in his back yard and at a plot at the nearby Presbyterian church until last yearâ€Ś often giving away more vegetables than he kept himself. He will be missed by his Deep Bay fishing buddies, a group with whom he angled for decades. He stayed active five-pin bowling, a pastime he continued into his 90s. As with all his hobbies and undertakings, his sense of humour, fair play and his innate personal dignity made him a popular friend and partner. After this long and blessed life, Frank passed away peacefully on his 96th birthday surrounded by family at the Duncan Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma, daughter, Blanche and son, Allan.

GARSIDE, Irene Mary June 22, 1927 -April 10, 2014 Peacefully, on April 10 2014 Irene decided it was time to say â€œAdiosâ€?. In 1996 Irene was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Colin Garside. Irene is survived by her seven children, Derek (Marilyn), Coleen (Ron), Linda (Rod), Lorna (Frank), Alan (Lorna), Audry and Dian (Vern). Irene also leaves two sisters, Dorothy and Yvonne. Irene was the matriarch of a large clan that included 29 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Mom was a happy, positive and generous lady who was lovingly called â€œSnowballâ€? by her children and â€œGGâ€? and â€œGrandma Strawberryâ€? by her grandchildren. Mom worked for the Cowichan District Hospital for 25 years and in the past 18 years was an active member of the OAP. Irene enjoyed the Casino, bowling, Sudoku, knitting, crochet, the Senior Games (medal category) but most of all Irene enjoyed being a mother to her children. Mom was a fantastic parent. A more dedicated, loving and proud mother would be hard to find. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the extraordinary and compassionate nursing staff on 2nd East as well as Dr. Terlien. They all took care of our mom as though she was their own mother. Irene will be missed by all who had the pleasure and good fortune of knowing her. In lieu of flowers, for those who would like to make a donation in her memory, the family would appreciate support to the Salvation Army or the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation. A funeral service for Irene will be held at First Memorial, 375 Brae Rd at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 19th, 2014. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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A memorial is planned for 1 p.m., May 24 at the Duncan United Church, with reception to follow in Heritage Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Duncan United Church will be gratefully accepted.

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerﬁelds

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COWICHAN STATION AREA ASSOC. AGM April 26, 2014 @ 4:30 pm at The HUB at Cowichan Station. Join us in the morning for community cleanup day, scrap metal drive. Chili cook-off follows. For info: 250-746-1794

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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DAN’S PRECAST

CRANE/TRUCK DRIVER

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For over 40 years Dan’s Precast has been serving customers throughout Vancouver Island. We sell a wide range of Concrete Products from Septic Tanks to parking lot curbs. Due to the retirement of a longtime driver we are looking for a new driver to join our team.

This meeting is called to present the 2013 audited financial statements, to report on the Fire Department and related matters, to elect two Trustees to each serve for a 3-year term, and to discuss any other business that may be raised.

Job Duties: Safely drive and operate boom truck (folding crane up to 22 tonnes). Maintain a legal driver’s logbook for truck and crane. Practice proper legal load securement. Care for and maintain company equipment. Present a professional courteous manner to customers.

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is needed at a busy seniors care home in Duncan, BC to manage the kitchen and dining facility to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of nutritional food for clients and staff. Duties include maintaining the master menu and client nutrition files, inventory control, purchasing food and supplies, supervising cooking staff, ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen and dining facility. Qualifications include a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. This a F/T / permanent position @$18.00/hr. Fax/Mail resume to: Deertrail Cottage, Attention: Laurie, 1711 Escarpment Way, Duncan, BC V9L 5W7. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. LIVE Edge Design Inc. requires a furniture maker. Must have working knowledge of woodworking, joinery and machinery. Heavy lifting is required. Please apply by email: info@liveedgedesign.com or in person at 5195 Mearns Road, Duncan. No Phone Calls Please.

LOT PERSON REQUIRED

Temporary Full-Time (may lead to permanent FT) Drop resume in person to the Sales Manager at

Greg’s RV

5267 Boal Rd, Duncan RETAIL SALES Person, F/T or P/T. Occasional lifting. Drop resume to: Duncan Foam and Futons; 4485 Trans Canada Hwy.

Apply to: Drop off resume in person to 6100 Scott Rd., Duncan. Fax 250-746-3606. Email: dansprecast@shaw.ca

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Qualifications: Class 1 Drivers License. Level A Folding Boom Certification. Excellent inter-personal skills. Must have 3 work related references.

Circulation/Office Clerk

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The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial requires help in our Circulation Department and Front Office for 2 to 6 months. The position is responsible for managing our carrier force, ensuring on-time delivery of our award-winning newspaper as well as gerneral office duties. The job requires a versatile person who has strong communication skills, works well with the public and youth, multi tasks and can meet deadlines. Maintaining our database and computer knowledge is required. A driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract are essential. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please email resume with cover letter to publisher@cowichannewsleader.com or in person to: The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: Simon Lindley, Publisher #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Requires a part-time (possibly full-time) counter person. Must have Food Safe, exceptional customer service skills, cooking experience. Drop resume in person to Rick between 11:00-3:30, Monday to Friday, across from Cow High School. SHAKE CUTTER, Expr’cd. Needed in the Menzie’s/Kelsey Bay area in Campbell River. Call Mike 250-203-1981

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Advertising Sales Representative The Cowichan News Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. By joining the number one community newspaper serving the Cowichan Valley, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years outside sales experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license is required. The Cowichan News Leader is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 160 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan. Please email or hand deliver your resume with cover letter by April 23, 2014 to: Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Attn: Simon Lindley #2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan, BC V9L 6W4

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

MEDICAL/DENTAL

UNDER $200

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHIROPRACTIC OfďŹ ce Assistant / Receptionist wanted for 6-14 hours per week ( WED and SAT) to begin immediately. If you are an team orientated, organized, health conscious, and outgoing person please bring resumes to Valleyview Family Chiropractic, ATTN: Dr. Vanessa White, 11- 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill, BC, V0R 1L3, 250 -743-3775.

LAWN MOWER. 4HP Briggs & Stratton. â€œEasy startâ€?. OHV engine. Cuts 22â€? swath, great cond. $125. 250-748-9774.

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PHARMASAVE Qualicum Beach is seeking a full time pharmacy assistant/delivery person to join our team. Excellent people skills are a must. We offer a competitive wage and many opportunities for learning. Duties include blister packing, delivery, prescription intake and filling, as well as other technical activities when required. . If you would like to be part of a fun, progressive workplace, please forward your resume to qbpharmasave@gmail.com

MAROON LEATHER Loveseat, in new condition, purchased from Uncle Alberts. $500. Bed Chesterfield, $200 firm. Call (250)743-0489, Cobble Hill.

Table rentals: $20 per person/group $30 per business Marine Swap & Shop for all boaters with lots of unused stuff in their garages,etc...so clean it up and let someone else enjoy it! 1/3 of $ collected will go to a local boat related charity. We are also looking for a local charity to run the hot dog sale - all proceeds from the hot dog sale will go to that charity. Information Contact

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A driverâ€™s license, the use of your own vehicle and valid insurance are required. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COBBLE HILL

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COWICHAN BAY

253435 â€“ Vee Rd (Old & New), Wilmot (32 papers)

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 papers)

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)

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354302 â€“ College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 papers) 354350 â€“ Bob O Link, Dundas, Kia, Jersey, Robin Hill, Thrush, Wallbank (68 papers) 354252 â€“ Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhal, Welcome, Worthington (57 papers) *all paper counts are approximates

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FURNITURE

QUEEN MATTRESS SET: Brand new pillowtop. Must sell! Only $200. 250-713-9680

GARAGE SALES

WORK WANTED

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

CHEMAINUS: 10034 Beach Dr, Sat & Sun, 8am-5pm. Collectibles, tools, art work and more. dewar.r.a@gmail.com

DUNCAN COWICHAN SPCA is accepting Quality Donations

BOATING SWAP & SHOP Sat May 24, 10-3 5147 Polkey Rd

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DUNCAN: 5926 Tower (Stonehaven Estates), Apr 19, 9-2pm. No early please! Mostly furniture art work.

Plc, Sat, birds and

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!

for their Annual Garage Sale Drop off items at: 7550 Bell McKinnon Rd Mon-Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 12 noon - 4 pm Good Clean Furniture accepted NO electronics or dated sports equipment

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BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 1 bdrm park model home in Chemainus Gardens. One of the best lots in the Park. Pets ok. $89,600. (250)416-5278.

HOSPITAL BED w/linens, $750. 2 chrome cloths rack, spiral, $40, 4â€™, $30. Print, black grey and purple Irises, 40x28. $40. (250)751-2142.

In person at Teal Cedar Products 17897 Trigg Rd. Surrey BC or Fax resume: 604-581-4104 or Call Dwayne Duncan: 604-317-4759 or Email: swhitney@tealjones.com

JANOME 8000 MemoryCraft embroidery/sewing machine, 10 pattern discs & a multitude of embroidery thread, $400. Elna serger with multitude of thread $85. Both machines in excellent condition, includes all books and videos. Call 250416-0369

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 bdrm suite in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625. Please call Cory at 250-732-0342. 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 DUNCAN: 1bdrm, Carrick Court, F/S, $550, Avail May 1 Call Kurt 1-250-701-8496 DUNCAN downtown condo, 1 Bdrm, 2 baths, five appls, gated underground parking, $850/mo. Call 250-748-6679.

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

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NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

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in, Cowichan began committing too many players to the tackle and rentwood Brentwood were able to College and expose the gaps,’’ noted Cowichan Cowichan coach Ron Secondary Glass. grabbed Dreaver and Dobson the final two qualifyaccounted for Coing spots in the Island wichan’s tries. Davis was sevens boys’ high school named to the tournarugby playoffs Sunday ment all-star team. at UVic. Cowichan played in Brentwood finished Scrumfest at Claremont third and Cowichan Friday and Saturday, fourth behind chamgoing 3-1. pion Oak Bay and Joseph Pimenta, Joe runner-up Glenlyon and Dreaver were the Norfolk. All four teams try-scorers, as Cowill now take part in the courtesy Terry Janovick wichan shut out Stelly’s B.C. sevens tournament Cowichan’s Kaine Dreaver goes on a 15-0. at UBC April 26 and run in the Island boys’ high school sev- Walt, Burke and 27. Dreaver had tries and ens qualifier at UVic. Cowichan suffered a Joe kicked a conversion, 49-0 defeat against Oak as Cowichan knocked Bay in its opening game but bounced off Spectrum 17-7. back for a 19-12 victory over Vanier A 12-0 victory over G.W. Graham behind tries by Amish Dobson, Ethan of Chilliwack followed. Walt and Ben Burke and Seth Davis and two converIwasyk scored tries and Joe had a sions from Kyle Joe. conversion. Cowichan went on to blank Mount A great tournament characterized by Douglas 34-0, as Davis, Burke, Jared solid defence ended with a 24-10 loss Champoux, Josh Jones, Kaine Dreaver to Somerset, Australia. Cowichan tries and Eddy Walt scored tries. Joe added came from Burke and Iwasyk. two more conversions. Burke was named a tournament allThe battle for third and fourth place star. between the local teams ended in a 21-12 Glass praised coach Craig Lauridsen victory for Brentwood over Cowichan. for the terrific job he did getting the The T-Birds were leading Brentwood forwards to improve their scrummaging at halftime. However, “as fatigue set and lineouts.

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Shaking off the double-teaming of Brentwood College’s Tyler Pickford and Olé Borch, above, gives Connor O’Neill of Shawnigan Lake a chance to break into open territory in Saturday battle of local boys’ rugby rivals. The preceding Saturday, below, featured a battle of perennial provincial champion Shawnigan and runner-up St. George’s.

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embers of the Shawnigan Lake School boys’ First XV rugby team depart for Japan in a week, ready for more new challenges and experiences. The five-time defending provincial AAA high school champs put one big notch in their belt before the trip by beating arch-rival St. George’s of Vancouver 10-8 in a rainy April 5 game at Shawnigan dominated by forward play. “It was obviously a very close game,’’ said Shawnigan coach Tim Murdy. “They’re a very good team and so are we. I’m pretty confident we’re going to see each other later on in the playoffs.’’ Connor O’Neill kicked the decisive conversion on Shawnigan’s lone try and also added a penalty. St. George’s replied with a try and penalty. Games against Vanier and Brentwood College followed, resulting in convincing Shawnigan wins. “Whenever we play Brentwood, it’s always a feisty affair,’’ said Murdy. “They’re great rivals.’’ Shawnigan also won the Saturday girls, Second XV and Colt games over Brentwood. Shawnigan’s First XV battles Canberra Grammar School of Australia Thursday at 4:40 p.m. following a Second XV game.

Shiming Huang Staying sharp in fencing is a constant challenge, but Cowichan Bay’s Shiming Huang has developed a winning formula. Huang, 16, a Grade 10 student at Island Oak High School in Duncan who grew up in the U.S. and moved here from China in 2010, continues to progress in the sport since joining the Salle Le Fleche fencing club. “He fences foil and occasionally he’ll fence a little bit of sabre as well so he’s quite well-versed in all the weapons and really enjoys fencing,’’ said coach Georgia Newsome. “I still do it more as a hobby,’’ said Huang. “But joining competitions makes it much different than how I used to fence when I started up. Competitions improve my skills a lot.’’ He’s done especially well during recent competitions on the Lower Mainland. “In those competitions I’m looking at the videos of them,’’ said Huang. “I can see the things I need to improve in my form and techniques to see what works and what doesn’t work.’’ Timing is everything in fencing, he added, plus “your ability to observe what your opponent is doing, also your agility — your ability to change when there is something different happening.’’

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Davison leaves golf opponents in the dust with back-to-back wins

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Duncan’s Callum Davison, 13, shot a final round 67 — five-under par — to win the MJT Kikkor Classic junior golf tournament at Northview Golf and Country Club April 5 and 6. Davison had a one-under 71 in the pouring rain the first day on the Ridge course at Northview to sit tied

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Meeting James Lepp, the star of the Golf Channel’s Big Break Greenbrier and Kikkor Golf founder, was a big thrill for Davison. Davison went on to also win the CJGA junior at Riverway in Burnaby. The win gives him a spot in the Callaway Junior Worlds at San Diego.

Darling ensures a sweet victory

Season ends in 3-0 loss

he drama of the Jackson Cup final didn’t carry over into the Provincial Cup soccer competition for Cowichan LMG Pringle. There was little of the same excitement generated during Cowichan’s heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to the Saanich Fusion two weeks earlier in Victoria when Cowichan ventured to Pitt Meadows Saturday. An early noon start didn’t help Cowichan in its travel plans to get to the game on time but the team’s troubles actually began before that. “On Thursday night, Bob (Stankov) blew his knee out so we’re up against it a little bit,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “We’re scrambling around to get a goalie.’’ But there was no replacement available and regular goalie Joel Wilson still wasn’t ready to return from concussion symptoms suffered in a November game. So it was up to player Ben Robson to take on the job. He’d never played goal before but did his best and Cowichan went down to a 3-0 defeat against the West Coast Selects. It was a tough way for Cowichan to finish the season. High expectations are now just part of the territory for the team. “To get to that next level, four or five changes need to be made,’’ said Martin. But the team will remain a strong contender, with the likes of Jesse Winter, Brad Thorne, Stu Barker, Dan Citra, Connor Crichton, Tyler Hughes, Brad Archibald and Steve Scott in the core group.

atop the leaderboard with three other players. He made a charge during improved conditions on the second day to finish at six-under for the tournament. “It felt good to win and I shot a good round — my tournament best,’’ said Davison.

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Tangled tango ensues between Shawnigan Lake School’s phenom Hannah Darling, right, and Vanier’s Brooke Mercer in Sunday’s Island sevens rugby final. Far right, Cowichan’s Denise Roy produces the ball on the ground against Brentwood.

hawnigan Lake School girls stole the limelight normally reserved for Cowichan Secondary or Vanier in winning the Island high school girls’ rugby sevens qualifier. Led by national women’s sevens development player Hannah Darling, who scored two tries and dished out some punishing hits, Shawnigan defeated Vanier 26-5 in Sunday’s final at Cowichan Secondary School. “We knew we were going to have lots of competition,’’ said Shawnigan coach Tanja Ness. “The girls played awesome.’’ Michelle Evans and Kira-Marie Wimbert also played well for Shawnigan and each scored a try. “Having Hannah Darling in their

lineup had a huge impact on their team,’’ noted Vanier coach Dwayne Mills. “Hannah just returned from playing for the Rugby Canada national senior women’s team on the IRB circuit in China so she is coming from playing rugby at the highest level in the world to playing against our high school kids as young as 15 years old.’’ Despite that, Vanier countered with girls who had played in the Las Vegas sevens in January. But fatigue after a 17-0 semifinal win over Cowichan seemed to take a toll, Mills noted. “We made a number of mental mistakes in the final that took us out of the game early.’’ Cowichan won its opener 31-7 over Stelly’s on two tries each by Emily Lindsay and Denise Roy and a single from Shania Pronk. A 26-7 victory over shorthanded Brentwood followed on the

strength of two tries from Sara Lowes and one each by Darien Hobday and Brigitte Reid. But the team hit the skids against Vanier. “Vanier was energized and had a lot of motivation,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “We couldn’t match their intensity and allowed three tries in the second half.’’ Teams will renew acquaintances in the provincials April 25 and 26.

Cowichan crushes rebuilding Carson Don Bodger

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he focus has clearly changed for the Cowichan T-Bird girls in defence of their provincial AAA rugby championship. They’d never want to write off long-time powerhouse Carson Graham, but after routing the team it took the title away from last year 48-7 at Cowichan Secondary School Friday, the pecking order is undergoing a significant change. “We all went into it thinking it was going to be really close,’’ said

Cowichan co-captain Adrienne Saari. “It was a big surprise.’’ “Carson is in a rebuilding year but it is still the Carson program and a traditional rival,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. Cowichan had fantastic preparation and attitude for the game and romped into a 41-0 halftime lead. “The players are showing an understanding of the game plan that we are trying to develop and I was impressed with how well our team leaders organized our offense and defence,’’ Skene indicated. Tries came from eight different players: Saari, Mariah Fontana, Darien Hobday, Sara Lowes, Hae-

ley Lowe, Jessica Pederson, Emily Lindsay and Hannah Morten. Fontana also kicked four conversions. Vanier and Robert Bateman are more on par with Cowichan this season than Carson. Cowichan won a recent senior exhibition over Vanier 29-7. But Skene called it a bit of a hollow victory since Vanier was without some key players who were away on a school trip. Cowichan lost a battle with Bateman a couple of days later 34-26 despite two tries by Morten and one apiece for Lowe and Meana Manhas.

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There’s no stopping Emily Lindsay of Cowichan, as she pushes aside tackler Leoni Lartey of Carson Graham.

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