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Cowichan WFP mills closed in wake of Nanaimo shooting

Lake school remains top SD79 priority

Property options: School board still investigating sale options for four unused sites

Two dead: Local workers trying to come to grips with workplace murders at sister mill John McKinley

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new elementary school for Lake Cowichan remains one of the main goals for School District 79. At a recent Lake Cowichan public consultation meeting focused on property disposal, SD79 treasurer Bob Harper confirmed the goal to be a top priority for the board. “A new elementary school at the Lake still sits as our number one priority,” said Harper. “The former Yount site (in Youbou) is not the proposed site for the new elementary school. The preferred site still on the books is the A.B. Greenwell site, but it’s entirely the provincial government’s call although we can influence that. “The A.B. Greenwell site is on Crown land so if the board’s decision is that it’s no longer required for public education, that reverts back to the Crown. Stanley Gordon is also on Crown land. So there’s no money to be gained there, it’s just costing us money to keep it standing.” SD79 has identified four potential buildings for disposal as it looks to give capital funding a boost. more on page 9

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Artist Ewa Sniatycka hangs a ceramic mobile depicting mature salmon over a glass representation of eggs on a riverbottom at the front entrance of Alexander Elementary School on Earth Day. Sniatycka led students through this project, Streams Converge, which combined art and the environment in a representation of the salmon life cycle. Students also spear fished and sketched flora and fauna during field trips to the Cowichan River to prepare for the artistic portion of the project, which was funded by Artists in the Classroom and the Alexander School PAC.

estern Forest Products mills in Cowichan shut down Wednesday in the wake of a horrific shooting in Nanaimo. And they may stay down for a few days according to a company spokesperson. The company — formerly Duncan-based Doman Industries — has temporarily halted all operations after an incident at its Nanaimo mill killed two men and sent two more to hospital. “Our Timberlands operations are expected to be back up today (May 1), and our mills will be back up in the coming days,” WFP spokeswoman Jennifer Davies explained Thursday. She said firm officials and workers were still coming to grips with the tragedy that has affected its daily operations. “We have shut down all operations out of respect,” WFP President Don Demens said during a media conference held in Nanaimo a few hours after the incident — one of the worst cases of workplace violence in Canadian history. Police confirmed the dead men are Michael John Lunn, 61, and Fred James McEachern, 53, of Nanaimo. CTV reported Thursday afternoon on Twitter that one of the injured men, Tony Sudar, had

been released from hospital, while the other, Earl Kelly, remains in care. A former mill employee, Kevin Douglas Addison, 47, of Nanaimo is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting. Nanaimo RCMP superintendent Mark Fisher said the incident began in the mill parking lot at about 7 a.m. and continued into the mill office. The suspect was apprehended by an emergency response team member without incident and a shotgun was seized from the scene. Fisher refused to speculate about what led to the shooting. Several media outlets have reported the operation has been the subject of a longstanding dispute over severance packages. Demens said grief counselling is being made available to employees. “I would like to express our deepest concerns and condolences to the families, friends and co-workers and to those whose lives were lost this morning and those who were wounded,” he said in a statement. “We will do whatever we can for our injured colleagues and for those who have been affected by this tragic event.” WFP — which moved its head office from Duncan to Nanaimo in 2011 — operates two mills in Nanaimo, two in Port Alberni, three in Chemainus, two in Ladysmith and one in Cowichan Bay.

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Duncan man arrested in Victoria incident Apartment dwellers in Cook Street Village received a rude awakening Tuesday morning when a man tried to kick in their front doors. Ofﬁcers were called to the 200-block of Cook St. around 2 a.m. by two separate tenants, who said an aggressive man was attempting to break through their doors. Minutes later, police began a foot chase of the suspect near Oxford and Chapman streets.

The man was eventually found hiding in bushes in the 1100-block of Chapman Street, in possession of an unstated amount of cocaine. A 23-year-old Duncan man faces recommended charges of break and enter, escaping lawful custody and possession of a controlled substance.

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Gone by May 19: Residents to use curbside, recycling depots Peter W. Rusland

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Nate Cutler, four contributes his personal creation to an ongoing community art piece during the annual Earth Day Celebration at Charles Hoey Park on April 26. The ﬁnished art piece will be displayed at the 6th-annual art showcase at Bikeworks and Artworks in May.

Reduce your climate footprint, save money, win prizes North Cowichan: Municipality seeking ﬁve families to participate in household challenge Peter W. Rusland

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erious about reducing climate change? Residents were able to enter North Cowichan’s Earth Day Household Challenge Saturday at Charles Hoey Park. The challenge is a new program that will see five households vie for the greatest drop in energy

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Crematorium ordered to cease operations Court challenge continues: Stay of license suspension rejected Ashley Degraaf

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Cowichan crematorium has been ordered by Consumer Protection B.C. to cease operations, after a B.C. Supreme Court ruling. But even though the owners have complied with the ruling — closing Monday — they will fight to have the closure reversed in court. According to an announcement made by the Cowichan Valley Regional District Friday, the court rejected Cowichan Valley Crematorium Ltd.’s application to stay its March license suspension by Consumer Protection B.C. The crematorium had been asking to continue operations until its separate court appeal against the CVRD is heard. “The court dismissed their application for a stay finding that the public interest in this case in upholding the regulatory regime and statutory requirements weighed in

favour of Consumer Protection’s decision to suspend the licence,” a CVRD media release states. Cowichan Valley Crematorium Ltd., and the Khalsa Diwan Society’s appeal in action against the CVRD is set to be heard by the Court of Appeal on June 9, 2014, in Vancouver. The operation of the gas-fueled crematorium at 4695 Cowichan Lake Road — basically used by the valley’s Sikh community — has been controversial for quite some time. The company applied for rezoning when CVRD staff determined it had advanced to commercial use, from a simple religious function, without proper zoning. The CVRD demanded the operation stop until zoning and other permits were gained. Talks ended when the society withdrew its rezoning application and legal action followed in August 2012. In September of last year, Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard confirmed the CVRD’s contention. Consumer Protection B.C. suspended the crematorium’s license in September 2012 when documentation needed to meet the requirements for a licence, as defined in the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Regulation, wasn’t provided.

“At that time, the business requested and was granted a reconsideration of the decision, as was their right under the law,” stated a Consumer Protection B.C. release issued in March. The crematorium is on land owned by the Paldi Khalsa Diwan Society, Lake Cowichan Khalsa Diwan Society, Vancouver Island Sikh Central Society and Vancouver Island Khalsa Diwan Society and along with the traditional wood burning crematorium, this crematorium is used for cultural and religious ceremonies. In a separate media release, the crematorium owners stated CVRD wishes to restrict all uses of the crematorium although it provided express approval for the construction of the crematorium. “At the Court of Appeal, the land owners will be seeking clarification concerning the ongoing land use issues and will argue that the current use of the crematorium is a permitted use within CVRD bylaws,” the release states. “Mr. Harold Wallace, operator of the crematorium, advises that the closure will have no effect on the level of service provided by H. W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre.

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ehicle traffic for the Chemainus-Thetis Island-Penelakut Island ferry route bucked the coastal trend in March. A detailed March 2014 ferry traffic report, which is the fiscal year-end for BC Ferries, showed Route 20 vehicle traffic rose 1.68% compared to the previous March

and a positive total for the end of the year at 0.64%. “This equates to 78,692 vehicles compared to 78,189 last year,’’ noted Keith Rush, chair of the Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut ferry advisory committee. Passenger totals, however, were down 5.70% for March and ended the year down 2.60%, with 241,100 passengers compared to 247,556 in

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Cowichan Energy Alternatives: grant another step in needed relief from big oil

owichan’s bid to be an environmental showcase is partly fueled by visionary Cowichan Energy Alternatives, and Cowichan Bio-diesel Co-op. The Bings Creek-based firm’s latest score was landing $30,000 in cash and expertise to finish inventing a prototype point-of-sale pump gauge to tie biofuel co-ops together. The gauge will serve members and public operations, including the Cowichan Valley Regional District, in using CEA’s biodiesel in fleet vehicles. Every drop CEA’s drive needs all the gas it can get. CEA boss Brian Roberts applauded in the tank support from the CVRD, and Olymcounts pic oarsman Adam Kreek of the B.C. Biofuels Network — who tossed them winnings from the Catalyst social enterprise-idea competitions. That fuel will go miles toward scrubbing Cowichan’s and B.C.’s carbon footprint, while biofuel firms compete with oiland-gas monopolies. A bonanza of jobs and tax revenues should be a byproduct. And Big Oil needs a challenger. Its arcane prices — still high after a long-weekend jump — hold motorists ransom while alternatives such as CEA’s biodiesel, take hold. Public demand for clean fuel has pumped CEA, where biogas and ethanol are also being developed, right here in Cowichan. That brand of green initiative by a local business, backed by proactive government, helps lead to a world beyond peak oil. Locals are bravely fighting to save our valley — one letter, one donation and one tank at a time. We haven’t won the war against waste, but our cannons against carbon are being fired.

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The white bin recycling program was far better than what came before it —no recycling at all. But there is little doubt it is a messy, cumbersome option that is inefﬁcient to operate. Now we have a better alternative. Curbside recycling isn’t perfect, but it convenient and easy. And our recycling depots are nearby and better equipped to handle the gaps in service.

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Death-knell of the CBC can’t come soon enough Jay Siska

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magine something you can’t stand: religion, country or pop music... maybe some death metal. How about some liberal or conservative talk radio? Pro-gun or antiabortion anyone? Now, how would you feel if your tax dollars went to subsidize radio or television broadcasting that supported what you feel is essentially worthless? That’s the CBC to me. The CBC lost hockey to private broadcasters, and earlier this month announced its plans to shed 647 employees in the next two years. My Facebook feed erupted with a ton of pro-CBC posts. And there I was having animated debates about why the CBC should be un-funded by

government entirely, and be left to sink or fly on the quality of its content. The CBC hasn’t been relevant to me in more than 35 years. As a very young kid I watched The Beachcombers, and followed the antics of Nick Adonidas and Relic as they tried to get logs off beaches. Why? Because I didn’t know any better. Pulling a log off a beach with ropes and a boat seems pretty cool when you’re seven. But now, CBC broadcasting is special interest programming regardless of when you tune in to your radio (a dinosaur in this day and age, by the way) or television. It appeals to a certain demographic of people who still cling to the ridiculous idea the CBC somehow provides a “Canadian identity,” that’s so important it needs to be funded by us and fed to us. All that is complete B.S. The CBC has never been more irrelevant.

If we want people to recycle, if we want people to stop dumping garbage in farmers’ ﬁelds and on backwoods roads, we need to make it easy for them. The white bins do exactly that. The CVRD complains about messy sites. We say better there where we can monitor and address the mess quickly. We should be adding more options, not taking them away.

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I’ll quote this from the CBC’s own reporting on its impending demise: “Meanwhile, a softening of the advertising market and CBC’s poor performance in attracting the important 2554 age demographic to its prime-time TV schedule represented a $47-million hit to the network’s revenue.” Allow me to decipher what this means for anyone who can’t figure it out. No one in the key demo gives a crap about the CBC. And the choice of words in CBC’s own reporting is pathetic: “a softening” might be appropriate if your budget was in the multiple billions of dollars, but when it’s not — and you’re looking at a $47-million shortfall in expected revenue — the writing is on the wall. The CBC is D-U-N, done. It couldn’t happen soon enough. Why are my tax dollars going to produce some disposable Canadian-centric dramas

that are then sold to other networks (at gutter prices) that need filler? The Rez? Who cares. Some drama about ranches and some stuff in oil country? GTFO. Anne of Green Gables? I think my Granny might have been a fan. A national broadcaster can’t simply be funded to its death when the equivalent of all it has to offer is The Log Driver’s Waltz. We all know what would happen if the CBC’s future was left to be decided on the open market: the doors would be closed tomorrow. Jay Siska writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Reach him at jaysiska@hotmail.com.

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What can be done to stop illegal garbage dumping in Cowichan? “We need more garbage cans. I guess higher ﬁnes too, and the public being more on top of (reporting) dumping.”

“I do lots of biking and see a fair amount of trash everywhere. It’s about educating kids in school not to be litterbugs. We could ﬁne (abusers) but I don’t think we can enforce it.”

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Regulations needed to prevent gas price collusion

Dear editor It was interesting but not very encouraging to read the comments by people in the article on the price-gouging for gas we are now seeing. Some people thought that increases in fuel prices were inevitable while some wanted governments to set a limit. I admit to agreeing with the latter group but I would even like to see a more radical solution, that being a legal recourse against the people responsible for this consumer abuse. I am not a lawyer but I believe there are (or should be) laws which prevent the obvious collusion to price-fix that we are seeing in the oil/fuel industry. The people responsible for setting gas prices are motivated by greed and have no social conscience, but the worst part is they do not have to justify their actions to any governmental agency. We are supposed to have a competitive, free-market economy, so I don’t really understand why oil companies have avoided prosecution. Now that I think about it, perhaps the reason for this is our governments (federal and provincial) are in a conflictof-interest situation when it comes to regulating fuel prices, as the taxes on gas are calculated on the price, as a percentage, and not as a fixed amount per litre. When gas prices jump by 10 cents a litre just before a holiday, I feel embarrassed as a Canadian that the oil companies know there will be no backlash from consumers and they can get away with

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hazards of many small islands, followed by 25 foot waves, as they navigated their way out of the channel to the Pacific Ocean. An inevitable tanker spill will cost the province between $2.4 and 9.5 billion dollars in damages and clean-up costs. The amount of tax revenue this oil pipeline would generate during the next 30 years would only amount to 1.2 billion dollars. Not even enough to cover one tanker spill, let alone a pipeline rupture along the route. Regarding profits to be shared by British Columbians; even though such a pipeline will take 3,000 workers to build, only 560 jobs will be permanent after completion. Does anyone believe Mr. Black’s assertion that a tanker spill of refined oil will just ‘evaporate’ without damaging the sea-life or coastline? Bill Woollam Andrew Leong

Drinkwater Elementary students Rui Wang, Kristin Sundstrom, and Olivia Hoffmann share their art creations with Todd Blumel and Cindy Eagles of Bow-Mel Chrysler at a school assembly on April 24. The Bow-Mel pair were there to present a cheque to the school for $2,500 for submitting the most entries for the dealership’s Easter Giveaway Contest promotion. Entries submitted by all the schools are on display at the dealership. this abuse. Unless we suddenly lose our apathetic attitude to being ripped-off for gas, I am sure the people who believe higher prices are inevitable will see their expectations come true. K. Beaumont Duncan

People should know the full picture on Fisher Road

Dear editor Dave Laing, owner of Fisher Road Recycling, is disseminating information that appears confusing and incomplete. In your recent article Laing states he believes the nitrate contamination in the Fisher Road area is from farm fertilizers. Thurber Engineering was retained by the CVRD to monitor test wells developed in an attempt to determine the source of nitrate contamination. Thurber’s report states current and past activities at the FRR site and three other sites are potential sources of nitrate. A follow-up report in 2014

states there are two sources of nitrates: a synthetic fertilizer-based plume (to which Laing refers) and one or more organic-material sourced nitrate plumes originating from the area of the two composting facilities on Fisher Road. This information was conveniently omitted from the interview as it was from a letter Laing sent to area residents, and from the presentation at the public meeting held in Cobble Hill. Then-CVRD waste manager Bob McDonald stated he is comfortable FRR is not responsible for nitrate issues. I would like to know on what basis McDonald makes this determination. Thurber Engineering, hired by CVRD and recognized as experts in this field, have yet to definitively determine the source of the organic nitrates. And yet McDonald, who as far as I am aware has no credentials in the area of hydrology/geology, has somehow arrived at his conclusion. Laureen Van der Meulen Cobble Hill

Reﬁned or unreﬁned, oil tankers don’t make sense

Dear editor News Leader Pictorial owner David Black took a quarter-page to attempt to sway readers to the value of an Enbridge oil pipeline from Northern Alberta to Kitimat, B.C. He advocated refining that bitumen fluid at a Kitimat port. It all sounds great on paper, but even the residents of Kitimat voted against such a project reaching their community. About 220 tanker-ships a year would be loaded with crude oil in Kitimat, and soon encounter the

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University Village name doesn’t reﬂect reality

Dear editor The name University Village is misleading in an area with an identity crisis: fast food alley; a dangerous highway; five liquor stores in five blocks; six car dealerships and three mini-lubes in four blocks; countless coffee shops; a homeless shelter; and an underground aquifer requiring major engineering and construction costs. What makes this a ‘university village setting? Cowichan Place made sense as it implied recreation, markets and light use. Check out the highway crash stats. This is not a healthy’ or safe environment for young adults as “Villagers.” Joyce Behnsen Cowichan

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ore than half of the children in the Cowichan Lake area are entering school for the first time without the required skills to start. This is according to Island Health, which has confirmed the community has the worst Early Development Index — essentially a measure of children’s well-being prior to entering school — on Vancouver Island. “When children are showing up for school for the first time, they are not ready to start as well as what they were two, four and six years ago,” said Dr. Paul Hasselback from Island Health at last Tues-

day’s regular council meeting at the town hall in Lake Cowichan. “Our message to council is that there is a greater need to pay attention to this. Over 50% of the children in the Lake Cowichan area are not prepared to start school.” This news came as part of an update Hasselback was making to council on the state of healthcare and well-being in Lake Cowichan and the surrounding areas. “A large percentage of Lake Cowichan’s population is in the 50 to 70 years of age range. For us, this is a large geographic area that expands all the way out to Ditidaht, but it has a low population. The life expectancy is approximately the same as the island, which is the same as B.C., and that is affected by that low population, so I wouldn’t interpret that with too much depth.” Councillor Frank Hornbrook had some suggestions on the poor EDI stats. “If both parents are working until 5 p.m. and then they have

to pick their child up and just get them ready for bed, maybe then they just can’t see them as often as they should or can do,” said Hornbrook. Hasselback agreed and stated he’s heard all kinds of theories. “There could well be a link between the amount of time the parents see their kids during the day as well as the environment that a child is being raised in,” he said. Nevertheless, Hasselback chose to end the conversation on a high note and praised the recent influx of healthcare professionals to the town, as well as the work of Choose Cowichan Lake. “There is a high rate of asthma and chronic lung disease in the Cowichan Valley, but that is lower in Lake Cowichan.” Mayor Ross Forrest finished by saying he hopes to see Lake residents heading outside of the area to visit a doctor return home, so the new healthcare professionals in town “stay busy so we can keep them.”

District moving ahead with sale of four sites from page 1

Those buildings are the former Yount Elementary site, the former Charles Hoey VC Primary site in Duncan, the former Mill Bay Elementary and the school board office complex on Beverly Street in Duncan. With regards to the latter, SD79 is exploring the possibility of moving the board office under the same roof as Duncan Elementary. “The board has already declared that those buildings will no longer be used for educational purposes,” said Harper. “Now we need to decide whether to keep them for future educational use, public use by local govern-

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1946: health care

1946: ﬁreﬁghters

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After 26 years’ service with Duncan volunteer Fire Department, Hector Marsh announced his retirement from the department as captain and ﬁnancial secretary to devote more time to business and aldermanic duties.

Cowichan Health Centre was about to pass out of existence and would become a sub-unit of the Central Vancouver Island Health Unit, said organization president Mrs. H. Graham at the 26th annual meeting of the centre.

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1946: the press

For the third time in the past 21 years, Hugh Savage, director of the Cowichan Leader Ltd. was chosen to join the Canadian delegation to the London gathering of representatives of the press of the empire, known as the Imperial Press Conference.

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Dateline 1946: Denny gets organization’s top honour Ann Andersen

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y first job in Duncan in the ‘60s was as a junior French and English teacher under the watchful eye of Miss Margaret Glide, an enthusiastic redhead who had just replaced the Misses Denny and Geoghegan as headmistress of Queen Margaret’s School. Dorothy Geoghegan was still on staff then, continuing to teach Latin while the older Norah Denny enjoyed retirement in their Brownsey Avenue home. I learned later of Denny’s second career in the Scout and Guide movements. In May 1946, the former QMS co-head was honoured personally by World Chief Guide Lady Baden-Powell with the highest Canadian honour in Guiding, the Beaver Badge. More than 600 people saw the presentation during a rally at Nanaimo to welcome Lady Baden-Powell who was touring North America. Lady Baden-Powell also paused briefly in Duncan and at the Solarium in Mill Bay during her visit. “Lady Baden-Powell’s visit was truly a personal one for every girl present,” said Denny. Denny was one of the first lady Scoutmasters in Great Britain, her connection beginning in 1911. A year later, she started Guides and ran Scouts and Guides together.

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need some help confirming that the brake and backup lights are functioning at the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple walk-around check that should include the turn signals and headlights (both low and high beams) and don’t forget the license plate and those little side marker lights. If you’ve got a vehicle with a headlight (clear plastic) cover that’s showing its age, there are some good products on the market now that help restore clarity. Wiper blades are another easy check and replace item. A buildup of grease or grim on the windshield will also reduce the effectiveness of the wipers. Clean the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield wipers typically work harder than anywhere

rear recommended tire pressures, is else in Canada and life expectancy usually on the driver’s door or door can be less than a year. If they’re still jam. If not, the owner’s manual should streaking, chattering or generally not give you the information and/or tell doing the job – replace them. you where the tire decal is located. Getting back to tires, a loaded A single under-inflated tire (by about vehicle driven at highway speeds for 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent prolonged periods in hot weather increase in fuel consumption. conditions can be a punishing test for Using a grade of fuel with a lower tires and the dreaded blow-out is a octane rating than recommended by real concern. the vehicle manufacturer may cause Even a tire that looks okay and has the engine to ping or knock on hard plenty of tread remaining may not acceleration or when climbing hills, be in great shape. The “best before” which is not good for the engine! On date on most passenger tires is eight the other hand, using a higher-octane years old and you should be able to fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs find a date of manufacture stamped is generally a waste of money. That somewhere on sidewall of the tire. said, the pricier fuel may also contain A tire also performs best, lasts longer some additional cleaner additives, and provides best fuel economy when which is good. Have a great summer its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufac- and a safe driving vacation. Visit the DrivewayCanada.ca turer, and checked on aphoto regulargallery basis. at Visit the photo gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca The tire decal, with optimal front and

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The future of jazz arrives in Crofton Sunday Two of Vancouver Island’s rising talents — bassist John Lee and guitarist Andrew Janusson — will leaven their interpretations of jazz standards with some original material as the featured attractions in the May 4 edi-

tion of the Crofton Pub jazz series. Lee, graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston last spring. Janusson (left) is in his ﬁnal year in Vancouver Island University’s jazz studies program. Each has each been regulars in the Jazz at Crofton weekly series, but this is

the ﬁrst time they’ve played as a duo. The weekly jazz series runs Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Musicians are invited to sit in during the last set of the afternoon. The pub is at 1534 Joan Ave. in Crofton. Admission is $10. For information, call 250324-2245.

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Carmina Burana: Troupe gets ambitious for spring show Ashley Degraaf

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allet Victoria’s season grand finale is almost always extraordinary, but the group’s 2014 bow is taking it a step above. That’s because so many elements of BV’s rendition of Carmina Burana have artistic director Paul Destrooper over the moon. “Carmina is a completely unique beast,” Destrooper said this week. “We have had some incredible season finales before but this one is special indeed.” This particular performance, which hits Cowichan Theatre’s stage May 9, sees Destrooper working with the classical piece of literature he studied in school, sprinkling in a much-admired Chaucerian feel, while incorporating music of legendary 20th-century German composer Carl Orff. The kicker is the challenges the director’s faced meshing medieval poetry with a story line saturated in dance. “The challenges were to keep a thread throughout the work as the

texts tend to wander in various directions and refer to many allegorical characters that have no relation with each other,” he said of the 11th- and 12th-century work. “I focused on themes that are still relevant today and there are many. “Sometimes the movement is quite literal with the text and sometimes it’s more about the essence of the theme and I follow the music much more. The score can also be a bit repetitive at times and I wanted to keep that old poetry rhythm with the refrain in the choreography without becoming monotonous.” Orff’s musical mastery plays a big part in the excitement around Carmina, the director noted. “I have a few musical sections that I love,” he said. “Some songs are haunting and keep echoing in my head. Circa Mea is one of them or In Trutina. The second is a magical duet that will leave you breathless. I get my dose of daily goose bumps just watching Andrea and Matthew rehearse.” BV’s Andrea Bayne and Matthew Cluff play the young couple developing a relationship. “I think if you stick to the truth of the emotion of the text and the music, the movement flows out of the dancers body and tugs at one’s heartstrings,” said Destrooper. “If you do that it all works out

no matter how literal, abstract or surreal it can sometimes feel. I followed the thread of love, passion in relationships and in daily life both spiritual and physical. “The voices and intensity of the songs from the softest to the loudest are simply brilliant. I decided to study the poems and play with the themes in them: from the simple allegories to the dark passion and torments created by love and relationships, all the good stuff that brews in mankind’s heart and soul.” Carmina’s texts are laced with irony and humour and Destrooper has enjoyed the Chaucerian wordsmith style. He hopes this production will “move” audience members. “I want to make their heart and soul dance. They should enjoy the beauty of the dancers and their movement as well as enjoy the humour. I want them to experience the poetry of the text through the music and the dance.” Your ticket What: Ballet Victoria’s Carmina Burana When: Friday, May 9, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $40, senior $30, student $20, eyeGo $5 and group rates are available. Call 250-748-7529

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Amanda Radetzky will be one of the many dancers showcased in Ballet Victoria’s Carmena Burana.

Local students slam into performance poetry Peter W. Rusland

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Faces by art and photography Art from a paintbrush and from a camera lens will be celebrated at the Cowichan Theatre this month. Johnny Lee (whose work is pictured above) and David Baughan join forces for a collaboration of illustrative and photographic works. Lee’s portion of the show is entitled Drawing is the Medicine. “It is with respect that Johnny pays tribute to all the great photographers throughout the ages who captured expression and a time with their camera lens,” Lee’s website states. “Thus allowing artists like Johnny to re-interpret the many wonderful faces of our tribal people of yesterday and today.” Baughan, meanwhile, has worked as the stage manager for the Chemainus Theatre. His photographs have been exhibited in many European and North American cities and are held in the Musée national d’art moderne collection in Paris. His portion of the display is titled Seeing: Photographs and faces by David Baughan The display kicks off May 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a reception hosted by Fred Roland, featuring music from Ed Peekeekoot and Cheryl Cohen, a welcoming ceremony by Cowichan Elder Harold Joe and Master of Ceremonies Fred Roland.

erse with verve got its first workout during last week’s premiere Poetry Slam at Cowichan secondary. Teacher-librarian Sheri Kinney said she was happy with the slate of 14 pupil poets who performed original works for three judges, while their classmates cheered. “The kids had a wonderful time and were wonderfully supportive of each other.” For the uninitiated, slam poetry sees competitors perform pieces in less than three minutes. “No costumes, no props,” Kinney noted. “Half the marks come from content, half from their performance. “None of them had competed in this format before, and they really performed exceptionally well.” Subjects were decided by the poets. “Nothing inappropriate,” she added, applauding the audience. “They cheered competitors — and jeered the judges for any low marks,” Kinney said of some 30 students who attended from CSS, Frances Kelsey and Chemainus high schools. Aislinn Cottell, from ChemSS was the

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Kelly Kumbruch, Aislinn Cottell, Chris Gilbert and Kyla Ronin were the ﬁnalists in the Cowichan Valley School District’s ﬁrst ever poetry slam. overall winner, gaining a fancy medal and a London Drugs’ gift certificate. Second-place slam poet was Cow High’s Kelly Kumbruch, followed by Kyla Ronin and Chris Gilbert. “We hope to get some sponsors for next year,” Kinney said of her spring ‘15 Slam. The April 22 MC was Jeremy Loveday, a two-time defending poetry slam champ and workshop teacher from Victoria. Judges included Lenore Underhill,

principal at Maple Bay Elementary; Nariel Davis, youth librarian at the Cowichan Library; and Sandilea Gibson, owner of Gibby’s Gourmet Cafe, who catered the event. Kinney, who runs CSS’s Catalyst program for gifted students, said the Slam was open to Cowichan district pupils of all academic levels. “It’s was a chance to challenge themselves in different ways.”

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FRAMERS and framer helpers wanted. 250-710-8558. FULL TIME dairy farm worker in good physical condition willing to do all tasks given. Must have some equipment/mechanical experience. Preference will be given to those with class 3 license. Must be willing to work some weekends. For more info call 250746-7436 or 250-710-0256 weekdays between 9-5. Busy, active Physiotherapy office seeking Registered Massage Therapist to join our practice. Work hours could be full-time or part-time, depending upon applicantâ€™s preference. Ideal candidates would be those with a minimum of 1-2 years experience and an established caseload, but motivated new graduates looking for a supportive environment to learn and gain clinical experience are welcome to apply to File #A965 c/o Cowichan News Leader/Pictorial #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan BC, V9L 6W4.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT FEMALE CAREGIVER / HOUSEKEEPER, required to join team looking after my wife, 4-9pm weekdays, Mill Bay area. Call (250)733-2413.

TRADES, TECHNICAL HOOKTENDER is required immediately, fulltime Hooktender for a 120 Madill G/Y work in Lake Cowichan Area. Union rates and Benefits apply. Phone: 250-701-5991 or 250-709-5747. Fax: 250597-2554. Email: office@islandfibre.ca

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PILLOWTOP: Queen Mattress Set. Brand New! Need to sell ASAP! $200. 250-713-9680

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

LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198

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Do you have a way with the written word and a natural curiosity about issues and people? The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, the Duncan areaâ€™s news source of record since 1905, is seeking a part-time reporter to fill a vacancy due to a maternity leave. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to turn in engaging, accurate, objective news stories and features on tight deadlines for both our website and print product. Journalistic experience and knowledge of Canadian Press standards are assets. Photography skill and a reliable vehicle are required. The position opens immediately and offers a flexible schedule. It requires about 22 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours as situations demand. The News Leader Pictorial is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 newspapers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ â€” including writing and photography samples as well as references â€” by Friday, May 9 to:

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

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CARPENTERS CONCRETE FINISHERS QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIANS TICKETED WELDERS HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC LABORERS -Required Immediately-

Job Requirements: Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills: â€˘ Be able to work shiftwork and overtime when required. â€˘ Ability to read and interpret project drawings will be considered an asset. â€˘ Use of hand power tools, tape measure, level, etc required. â€˘ Ability to follow company production, quality, and safety procedures.

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This position is also responsible for cashier duties, including balancing of the daily deposit and backup for Accounts Payable and Receivable and Utility Billing. Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification supplemented by at least three years previous related work experience in a unionized environment (preferably within a local government setting) is a requirement. Also required is a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of Vadim is an asset. This is a Full-Time Canadian Union of Public Employees Í´ Local 358 union position with an hourly rate of $28.14 (2013 rate) plus benefits as per the union contract. If you are interested in a lively, fast-paced environment, we invite you to submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2014 to Talitha Soldera, Director of Finance at 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC or by email to Talitha@duncan.ca

CHEMAINUS

455950 â€“ Channel Blvd, Echo Hts, Humbird, Sunset (86 papers)

COBBLE HILL

203355 â€“ Ellison, Inverness, Judge, St. Catherineâ€™s (39 papers)

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)

DUNCAN

101105 â€“ Birch Road, Rosewood Avenue, Sycamore Street (44 papers)

MILL BAY

â€˘ Good attendance and positive attitude is a must

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â€˘ Forklift and Safety/First Aid tickets will be considered an asset. We offer competitive pay and benefit packages based on performance and responsibility.

354302 â€“ College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 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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Are you looking for a career with a difference?

The City of Duncan is seeking a Payroll Clerk due to the retirement of the incumbent. Responsibility for the complex payroll work in this unionized environment requires the following skills and experience: Fast and accurate data entry Verification of time submitted for validity and adherence to Collective Agreements Maintenance of personnel files and all other payroll records Reconciliation and audit of payroll related accounts to ensure accuracy Answering payroll inquiries within a unionized setting from municipal officials and City employees T4s, ROEs, benefit administration, WCB reporting

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

â€˘ Some heavy lifting required; up to approximately 50 lbs.

Drop off a resume in person to: 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, B.C. -or Fax resume to: 250-746-8011

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

â€˘ Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills.

â€˘ Have a driverâ€™s license with reliable transportation

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TEMPORARY POSITION

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

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PepsiCo Foods Canada / Frito Lay is looking for a Professional Class 1 Truck Driver â€“ 6 Month Seasonal Position May - October to join our Victoria Team We are seeking individuals with 2-5 years minimum tractor/trailer driving experience, class 1 with air brake and bondable. Our Traffic Center operates an up-to-date fleet where we transport products from our Distribution Centre in Lethbridge, AB to our multiple Distribution Centreâ€™s and customers across Western Canada. This position will be responsible to cover the local city deliveries to direct customers, Bin deliveries to local salesman as well as cover vacation and other scheduled days off. In addition to competitive pay, we offer an Individual/Team Based Bonus Program, Banked OT Options and Uniform Allowances. COMPENSATION Hourly City Rate Hours per week Safety Bonus Team Bonus (Cost) Fuel Economy

$27.48/hour 40 hrs Over time may be require based on increased volume requirements $0.015/mile (single trailer), $0.025/mile (LCV) paid annually $500/year $250/year

Interested? Please submit your resume in confidence by fax (403) 380-5538 or e-mail (kendra.merkl@pepsico.com) including the return email address. We thank all applicants but only those most closely suited will be contacted.

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CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 bdrm suite in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625. Please call Cory at 250-732-0342.

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Âž 1792 Owl Rd, Shawnigan Lake $500 1 BR bachelor suite/2 apps/patio Âž 4-147 Kenneth St, Duncan $650 1 BR apartment/2 apps/heat&hot water incl Âž 208-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. Âž 307-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. Âž 625 Walkem Rd, Ladysmith $675 1 BR lower suite/2 apps/gas fp/hydro incl. Âž 1630 Escarpment Way, Duncan $695 1 BR lower suite/6 apps/heat & hydro incl. Âž 214-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $700 2 BR apartment/2 apps/hot water incl. Âž 301-2525 Dingwall St, Duncan $735 2 BR ground floor condo/4 apps/sep. entry Âž 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR upper floor apartment/4 apps Âž 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $800 2 BR 1.5 bth townhouse/2 apps/den Âž 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $800-$875 1 BR apartment/5 apps/senior friendly Âž 12-8 White St, Ladysmith $995 2 BR 2 bth condo/6 apps/strg unit/elec. fp Âž 3-3208 Gibbins Rd, Duncan $1000 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse/4 apps/fenced Âž 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1095 3 BR 1.5 bth duplex/4 apps/bsmt/garage Âž 212 4th Ave Extension, Ladysmith $1095 3 BR 2 bth home/5 apps/den/ocean view Âž 1032 Islay St, Duncan $1100 2 BR home/5 apps/lg den/garage/lg yard Âž 1287 Cherry Point Rd, Cow Bay $1295 2 BR rancher/6 apps/shed/sundeck Âž 1648 Grant Rd, Duncan $1350 %5 EWK KRPH DSSV DFUH ISŇ‹V Âž 8054 Bertha St, Crofton $1395 3 BR 2 bth home/5 apps/den/fp/ocean view Âž 5610 Menzies Rd, Duncan $1495 3 BR 3 bth home/6 apps/den/office/rec. rm Âž 8149 Elizabeth St, Crofton $1500 3 BR 2 bth uppr floor home/6 apps/garage Âž 1792 Owl Rd, Shawnigan Lake $1650 3 BR 2 bth home on acreage/6 apps/barn Âž 1728 Pritchard Rd, Cowichan Bay $1695 4 BR 4 bth home/6 apps/den/fp/ocean view Âž 1221 Sutherland Dr, Cow Bay $1950 4 BR 3 bth home/5 apps/den/fp/dbl garage For updated info please visit our website at:

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DUNCAN: Sat., May 3, 10 am - 2 pm, Indoors at 60 Queens Rd. (below the Courts Sports Bar). Large variety of items!

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Bench Elementary School 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd

DUNCAN: Weâ€™re back! 6528 Lakes Rd. Sat, May 3, 8 am 2 pm. Large multi-family sale. Absolutely no early birds permitted!

HUGE Book & Clothing Sale, Vendor Market, Food Vendors, our famous Haunted House, Cake Walk, Wheel of Fortune and Bouncers!

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

Saturday, May 10 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Sit in a police car & try the fire truck hose! EVERYONE WELCOME! CHEMAINUS- FULLER Lake Rd. (across from ice arena). Sat. May 3, 9am-2pm. Furniture, tools, golf, fishing, plants, collectibles, household items, lumber, much, much, more. Please No Early Birds! CHEMAINUS MOVING/ESTATE Sale. 2895 Josephine St. Antiques, fine china & silver, house wares, tools, furniture, musical instruments & so much more. Fri, May 3 & Sat., May 4, from 9:30am - 3:00pm. No early birds... and yes, that means you :-) Cowichan Bay: 1230 Kenipsen, Sat. May 3, 8 am - 1 pm, household, tools. No early birds. COWICHAN BAY: 1745 Wilmot Rd, Sat. May 3, 8 am noon. Weâ€™ve cleaned out the garden & tool sheds, craft room and house... come for the selection and bargains! CROFTON 2 Family sale; some furniture, 8 chairs, 2 filing cabinets, 2 tables, coffee pots and more! #4-1584 Adelaide St. May 3, 9 am - 2 pm DAHLIA TUBER sale!! Sunday 10-2. 100â€™s of tubers, 7540 Bell McKinnon, left on SPCA driveway. 6 for $20. DUNCAN: 3051 Allenby Rd. at Riverside Campground, Sat. May 3, 9-3pm. Multi-family, plants, tools, kids &household.

GIANT TOOL & Misc. Sale. Cobble Hill. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 9 am - 3 pm. #14-1260 Fisher Road. HUGE FAMILY MOVING sale. Sat & Sun. May 3 & 4, 8am2pm. #2 - 6345 Ardea Place, near Drinkwater School. Large Street Sale Sun, May 4, 10am - 2pm. Deuchars Drive (off Gibbins Rd.). Household, furniture, toys, baby items and so much more! No early birds. MULTI-FAMILY. SAT. May 3, 9am-2pm. 6088 Kaspa Road, Duncan - In the Properties. No early birds.

Auction of two â€œSTORAGE WARSâ€œ lockers combined with a Sale of Used Construction Equipment

â€˘ Used Table Saws â€˘ Compressors â€˘ Circular Saws â€˘ Construction Lights â€˘ Doors, Windows, Screens â€˘ Many other items Saturday May 3rd at 1:00 pm. AB Storage, 7699 Sahilton Rd., two blocks behind the Old Farm Market south of Duncan. Phone ( 250 ) 715-5246 for details.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

DUNCAN 1 BDRM house $825. Also, 2 BDRM house south of Duncan on large lot, W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P, $950/m plus utilities. 250-715-0882 DUNCAN, 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., Recent 100% reno, 4 applâ€™s. Gas FP, blinds, deck, patio, carport, shed. NS, NP. Avail June 1, one year lease. $1,125. 250-748-2424 DUNCAN: NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for details. $850. (250)246-8318.

7 minutes north of Duncan. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $750 incl heat/hydro. Small pet consid. May 1 or sooner. 250-746-6481.

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

OFFICE/RETAIL DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. June. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN- OFFICE/ Retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely renoâ€™d. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. Call 250-715-6880.

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DUNCAN 2 Bdrm bsmnt suite, newer, near Duncan Elem school. 4 applâ€™s. $800/mnth, avail. June 1. 250-246-6626 DUNCAN, large 2 bdrm suite, level entry, 4 applâ€™s, N/S, small pet considered. Refâ€™s req. $850 inclâ€™s utilâ€™s. Garden space avail. June 1. Call 250748-2855 after 6pm.

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DUNCAN 4 Bdrm upper suite, 4 applâ€™s, near Commons mall, avail. immediately. $850/mnth 250-246-6626

For Scrap Vehicles

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Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692

SOBER SENIOR Seeking quiet studio apt in South Cowichan. Offers House maintenance in return for gardening privileges. Refs Avail. Shared accom ok. Brian 250-246-2030

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2007 FREESTAR SEL LX, 118,225 km, Loaded, 6 Disc CD/DVD/AM/FM, Leather, all elect. Trailer hitch. $11,500. 250-715-0875

MARINE BOATS 25â€™ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also available 2 small out boat, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.

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AUTO FINANCING

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TRUCKS & VANS 1992 DODGE 4x4 Cummins Diesel Supercab, 252K original with winch, $3500. 250749-3358 DO YOU need a rust free body for your 89-93 Dodge Diesel? No rust, primed & ready to be painted (box, tailgate, cab, doors, fenders, hood, rad support, grill, bumper). $3500. Also 5.9 Cummins engine, 130K, $2000. 250-749-3358

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ALOHA 34, 1979, $49,900. In Comox with slip, good condition, well equipped, Yanmar 27 HP 3GM30S. Inflatable dingy. Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard. Call (250)334-2450.

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

CLEANING SERVICES 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

CLEANING FOR Offices & houses. Experienced, reliable, attention to detail. $20./hr. Refâ€™s. 250-246-4938.

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owichan Peewee Bulldogs defeated Peninsula 12-6 in the feature game of a Greater Victoria Minor Football Association tripleheader Saturday at McAdam Park. â€œBecause we had to play nine men aside, some of our players had to play different positions during the game,â€™â€™ noted Cowichan head coach Brian Scott. â€œThere werenâ€™t enough positions for everyone to start. Everyone did well playing where they were needed and supporting their teammates when it was their turn on the bench.â€™â€™ The game started with a nice 20-yard run by Ryan Coleman. Peninsula scored the only points of the first half for a 6-0 lead. â€œCowichanâ€™s offense had some confusion in the first half with new plays put in for nine man,â€™â€™ Scott pointed out. Damian McCuaig-Jones put the Bulldogs on the board in a very intense second half with a 25-yard run. Quarterback Dakota Callum snuck in from the one-yard line in the fourth quarter, following up on a fine run by Hunter Abel up the middle during the drive. The Atom Bulldogs played hard against the Peninsula Wildcats but couldnâ€™t score any points. â€œAll the atom teams we have played thus far have been against very veteran football teams where we are mostly first year,â€™â€™ noted Cowichan coach Devon Lawrence. â€œThat said, the score would have been worse if not for our defence making some huge stops.â€™â€™ Linebacker Cyrus Upshaw stopped the Wildcats multiple times with creative tackling and Jake Swejda stymied

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Sideways glance gives running back Ryan Coleman of Cowichan Peewees a look at whatâ€™s ahead after eluding the tackle of Hayden Naylor of Peninsula. everything up the middle. Offensively, running back and kicker Jack Napier-Ganley did all he could to break through a seasoned Wildcatsâ€™ defence. The Cowichan Pre-Atom Bulldogs showed just how well theyâ€™re picking up the game against Peninsula. Treighton McCuaig-Jones scored a touchdown on the first play of the game and the Bulldogs never looked back. QB Jaxson Jones had a TD and ran in two conversions and threw to wide receiver Jeevan Nijjar for a perfectly-executed two-point conversion. Spencer Young rambled in for a TD before the half while running back Thoran Koyote made some big gains. The offensive line led by Jayden Strzok, Eston Canning and Andre Lauzon pounded holes in the Wildcatsâ€™ defence. Ethan Bell, Dillan Sterling, Jayden Du Temple and Kaylum Billings were also strong on defence.

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Players quick to the breakdowns Long journey: Women survive bus issues and put on a good show, but fall just short

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owichan Rugby Club’s women’s team got its kicks from playing but couldn’t make any kicks count Saturday in

Kamloops. A tough 32-30 loss to Kamloops dropped Cowichan to second place in the B.C. Div. 1 League, but the result could have been a lot different. “Unfortunately, we had no one who could kick converts,’’ pointed out Cowichan captain Sherry Spence. “So if you scored, you had to kick — a few close drop kicks but none that went over.’’

It was an odd day for Cowichan that began with an early start and a short roster for the long trip. The team almost didn’t get to the game. “We hit the road and were making pretty good time in our bus, until we had smoke puffing out the back that made us sideline on the Coquihalla for an hour and a half,’’ noted Spence. It was thought that could be the end of the line and Cowichan would have to forfeit. But the tow truck driver fixed the bus and got the team back on the road. By the time the team arrived in Kamloops, the players hopped off the bus and had all of 15 minutes to warm up.

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ictory was there for the taking, but the Cowichan Chaos U14 girls couldn’t quite snatch it in the Coastal Cup soccer final. The Cowichan Valley Soccer Association squad tangled with Marpole Phoenix of Vancouver for the division title Sunday at Richmond’s Minoru Park. The teams were locked in a 1-1 tie at halftime, but Marpole pulled away with two goals early in the second half for a 3-1 win. “We played well,’’ said Cowichan coach Brian Johnston. “On the day, they deserved to win, for sure.’’ The Chaos players had the disadvantage of rising at 5 a.m. to get to the early game and then dealing with the turf surface. “A little bit in favour of them in terms of those conditions,’’ said Johnston. “They had two very dangerous players up-front. They never did score, but they were dangerous.’’ An early goal put Cowichan behind the eight ball. “They had a bit of pressure in the first 10 minutes and got a goal and then things settled down a little bit,’’ said Johnston. Chaos sniper and scoring star Emma Dewit evened the count before halftime. “Again, they probably knocked it around a little better than us,’’ said Johnston. “We did cause some problems for them with some fast players out wide.’’ Emerald White of Cowichan was her usual dazzling self, but faced an equal match from Marpole. Marpole scored on a nice cross and off a free kick for the decisive goals. “With about 10 minutes to go, we did put on a good bit of pressure,’’ said Johnston. But one shot went off the crossbar and other chances were turned away. The girls are in the Island playoffs at Port Alberni this weekend.

Despite that, the team put on a great show with six tries. Brandi Van Eeuwen and Carolyn Gudmundseth each scored two while Jessica Wilton and Stacey Collison added one apiece. Gudmundseth and Spence were players of the game. The previous week, Cowichan ventured to United and crashed over for 10 tries in a 57-0 victory. Fullback Gudmundseth scored five tries, Van Eeuwen had three and Collison and Annie Zurrer each collected a try. Tanja Ness kicked a convert. Saturday’s B.C. semifinal against Ridge Meadows is slated to start at 10 a.m. at Herd Road.

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Duncan Christian School students did well at the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools track and field meet at Abbotsford. Doug Groenendijk, pictured, placed second in the senior boys’ long jump (5.68 metres) and third in the 800 metres (2:15.8).

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nly the second half of the Wild-Storm game turned onesided in the slate of Sunday Cowichan Women’s Football League games at McAdam

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Junior girls’ competitors included Danielle Groenendijk and Rachelle Van Boven. Groenendijk came second in the 100m (14.33) and fifth in both the 200m (29.40) and long jump (4.03m) while Van Boven clocked 31.97 in the 200m and a leap of 3.69m for the long jump.

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owichan Valley Capitals looked over some 140 players during their annual spring camp at Cowichan Arena. “I thought it went off pretty well,’’ said Bob Beatty, head coach of the B.C. Hockey League Caps. “We had a good turnout, some good young players. “We’ve got six or seven players that we’re very interested in that were at the camp.’’ About 15 or 16 players plus goalies made up each of eight teams for the preliminary part of the camp. It concluded with an all-star game Sunday afternoon.

Josh Dixon’s best results in senior boys’ events were sixth places in the 200m (25.56 seconds) and 100m (12.58). Yiyi Yan also competed in senior boys’ 200m and long jump. Mikayla Cook made a great showing in senior girls, with second places for the long jump (4.47m) and 100m (13.50).

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Great pad save is made by goalie Leighton Williams of Team White on Luke Santerno of Team Silver during the Caps’ spring camp. “We use spring camp to get last two years. people into town and show off “If we can keep some of these the facility and get them comfort- kids together to play on the Caps, able with what’s there,’’ explained we’d be pleased,’’ said Beatty. Beatty. Next up for Beatty and staff is “We had a lot of positive a trip to Boston for a showcase feedback from parents. Credit to tournament. “There’s a number our staff, it went fairly smoothly. of players I want to see there,’’ Certainly, there’s some excellent said Beatty. local talent.’’ The Caps are also organizing Some younger players, parcamps in San Diego during late ticularly locals like Trey Watson June and in Montreal the first (1999 birthdate) and Ryan Hogg week of July for further assess(1998), were included in the ments of players from those camp for the experience. They’re regions. two of the exceptionally talented “There’s other camps going on, kids who’ve been coming out of too,’’ said Beatty, “but you can’t the valley bantam program the be everywhere.’’

Park. The Wild and Storm were locked in a 6-6 tie at halftime. But the Wild turned on the afterburners for an eventual 30-6 win. “Just a lack of team experience and game sense created opportunities for the Wild,’’ noted Storm coach Chris Mann. “It will all come together as the team builds on their knowledge and unity.’’ Carly Boyd collected a touchdown pass from quarterback Rachel Paddle in memory of original CWFL player Wendy Erickson for the Storm’s lone points. Ginette Bilina ran an interception back for a Wild TD and Val Chambers had two interceptions plus a TD. Rhiannon Kemmler, Sue Glenn and Jamie Russell, who also had a sack, added the other TDs. Rookie Alisha Kristina recorded her first sack while Elia Zanon and Brandee Ganter also stood tall on the Storm defence. The Ravens and Crew played a thriller that ended in a 19-19 tie. “We were up until the last 10 to 20 minutes left in the game and they came back,’’

noted the Ravens’ Morgan Rogers. Lauren James was all over the field for the Ravens with five sacks and a TD. Rikki Wylie and Barb Smith scored the Ravens’ other TDs. Play of the game came when Wylie scrambled in the backfield and completed a Hail Mary to Kendall Andjelkovic for a 40-yard gain. Janelle Mould, Alita Mattin and Marilou Sullivan accounted for the Crew’s TDs. Darbi Aitchison’s convert tied the game with four plays left. Rookie Nicole Pugh recorded six sacks on Wylie in her first game, utilizing her well-known soccer speed. Blue Steel won 27-19 over the Law in an exciting game with touchdowns going both ways. Quarterback Michelle Nederlof found Sam Miiller for a TD in the first half for the winners while Mila Main turned an interception into a TD. Heidi Padjen and Laura Boersen each caught one-point converts. Shelby Wilcox contributed a TD and interception, Kara Olson had a TD and convert and Nederlof stepped up on defence for an interception. Kim Scafe scored two TDs for the Law. Other scoring came from a Rachel Hastings TD and a one-point convert from Jackie Poznecov. Leanne Closson and Crystal Gotto each had two interceptions.

T-Birds enjoy best provincial sevens finish in many years Don Bodger

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Running room is scarce for Cowichan’s Ben Iwasyk, with Brock Gowanlock in support, as he’s wrapped up by Karl Mattison.

he absence of Shawnigan Lake School meant clear sailing for St. George’s in the B.C. boys’ high school sevens rugby championship, but Cowichan Secondary T-Birds made an impression with their best finish in more than 15 years. St. George’s breezed to the title with five straight convincing victories. Arch-rival Shawnigan Lake would surely have challenged for the title but is currently away in Japan playing in the World Youth Championships. St. George’s defeated Lord Byng 38-7 in the Cup final. Cowichan earned top spot in the Plate final with a 22-5 win over Argyle. Cowichan went into the tournament seeded fourth on the island and 12th overall so it was a great achievement. “The T-Birds played sensational sevens and peaked at the right time,’’ noted coach Ron Glass. Cowichan outperformed every other Island

Dishing it out: Plate champion status the boys’ team’s reward

team, including No. 1 Oak Bay that lost its Shield semifinal to Argyle. Glass and coaches Ron Lauridsen and Noah Dobson were thrilled with the performance and are pleased to announce plans for the team to compete in the Las Vegas sevens tournament next year. Cowichan opened the B.C. sevens with a 3312 win over Mountain from Langley. Alucious Gray scored two tries while singles came from Amish Dobson, Jared Champoux and Ethan Burke and Kyle Joe kicked four conversions. A 17-5 victory over Handsworth of North Vancouver followed on the strength of three tries by Dobson and a conversion by Joe. A 59-0 result against St. George’s was the only loss for Cowichan and the T-Birds bounced back to take the Plate semifinal over Earl Marriott of Surrey 22-12. Seth Davis (3) and Burke scored tries, with a conversion by Joe.

The Plate final win over Argyle featured two tries by Gray, one each from Dobson and Burke and another conversion by Joe. Full 15s games that preceded the tournament included a 27-15 win over Frances Kelsey at Cowichan Secondary. Cowichan scored first, but Kelsey took a 10-5 lead into the half. Cowichan went ahead 12-10, but fell behind again 15-12 before taking the lead for good. “Despite putting up a good fight, the Breakers began running out of energy in the second portion of the second half and the T-Birds ran in three unanswered tries,’’ noted Glass. Eddy Walt (2), Brock Gowanlock (2) and Austen Gamble scored Cowichan tries. Cowichan won a development game over Crescent Heights of Calgary 17-10 Friday. Calgary dictated the play in the first half and took a 10-0 lead but the T-Birds came back with three unanswered tries in the second half. Glass noted it was “a great opportunity for both teams to provide valuable game experience for some of the more inexperienced players.’’

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