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Pilot suffers minor injuries in airport crash Peter W. Rusland
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ain dances are being urged now by Cowichan River watchers. Without rain, this year’s salmon run, and fry from other species, could die by fall. “Is there cause to be concerned? You’re darned right!” said Paul Rickard, senior member of the Cowichan Stewardship Round Table. He cited the 2003 drought as disastrous for Cowichan’s fish. “2003 was bad, and it’s worse than that now,” Rickard said of the river that’s nearly dry and down to seven cubic millimetres per second — the minimum legal summer flow allowed by the province. “The only tool we have is river-flow rate.”
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That rate — controlled by the Lake Cowichan’s weir — will be debated again today (June 25) by an ad-hoc river-flow committee, helmed by Catalyst’s Brian Houle. Stakeholders will look at lake and river levels, expected summer rainfall and other factors affecting flow rates needed for fish, and Catalyst’s Crofton pulp mill. Once stakeholders reach a consensus on a flow-rate action plan, they still need nods from Ministry of Forests brass to bend the river’s mandated flow rule curve level. “Ministry guys seldom take part in these discussions,” said Parker Jefferson of One Cowichan. “If we decide as a community to be proactive, we can’t do anything without approval from these guys who haven’t been there to hear our concerns and the technical issues we’re facing.”
he pilot of a homemade airplane suffered what firefighters said are minor injuries during Sunday’s crash at Duncan’s air strip. Details about how the high-wing model of plane was wrecked at the small airstrip’s southern end were under investigation at press time. One Duncan volunteer firefighter said on scene the pilot was “walking and talking” after the mishap in sunny, calm conditions. The plane was a crumpled wreck, near where the strip drops into a gravel pit. Fire crews soaked the scene with foam to prevent any fire hazards. The incident was also attended by paramedics and RCMP. The identity of the pilot, the plane’s sole occupant, was unavailable at press time.
River in crisis: Observers concerned this summer looms as the worst yet Rickard said the river would normally be at 15 CMS, “and there’s some risk to lowering it for emerging late-spawning coho fry, and resident rainbow and brown trout, and steelhead.” But dire decisions are Parker Jefferson: needed fast. need decisions fast “We may have to restrict the river flow over this summer to make sure we have enough for fall,” said Jefferson. “All we can do is pray for rain. Climate change is coming really quickly and that is evident here. We’re down by about 35% of summer rain since the ‘70s.” “Chinook are first to spawn,” explained Rickard. “They start to get up the river in the first week of September. That’s crunch time for chinook, especially with hungry seals out in Cowichan Bay.”
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He and Jefferson remembered the 2003, 2006 and 2012 droughts when salmon were trucked upstream to spawn — crises that hatched local folks’ demands for more flow release control from Victoria. “This year we don’t have the water to dump in. We’re well below the top of the weir,” said Jefferson. “In the past 30 years, water input into Cowichan Lake has declined by 20% to 30 %,” added Rickard. “now packs have been lighter than usual for the past 10 years, and haven’t lasted as long. “We do get heavy rains with pineapple expresses, and short periods of rain during the winter, but not summer top ups.” Rickard noted about two-dozen lake landowners appealed to Victoria against allowing a month’s longer storage, but that appeal failed. “Given all of this (drought), and the regular occurrence of it, is it time to look at storing more water in Lake Cowichan?”
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Duncan man arrested in nationwide child pornography sweep
A Duncan man is among more than 150 suspects identified or arrested in a Canada-wide child pornography investigation. Five children were removed from harm as a result of Operation Snapshot III, according to an RCMP media release. The investigation, started in February, was coordinated by the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, involved more than 40 police
agencies and 167 separate investigations. It targeted sex offenders who collect, posses, share, make available, distribute or produce child pornography online. Hundreds of computers and hard drives, plus nearly two million images and videos were seized. Sgt. Rob Vermeulen, RCMP E Division spokesman, said in an email to the News Bulletin that two of the five children rescued were in B.C., but the RCMP will not be releasing further information about
Rock Of the Woods will rock Sahtlam woods Despite protests: But area director pledges a thorough pubic process prior to future similar events
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t might be small consolation to the residents who are going to have the Rock of the Woods festival in their backyard next month, but come next year, there will be a formal process in place making it harder to do. Currently, the Cowichan Valley Regional District requires event organizers to apply for a temporary-use permit for events with 500 people or more. Rock of the Woods organizers expect 450 people to attend the threeday festival, being held July 25 to 27 near Sunrise Drive in the Sahtlam area, on the banks of the Cowichan River. “There’s a hole in our regulatory process,” Loren Duncan, the CVRD’s Sahtlam director said. Because the number of anticipated attendees is under 500, no permit is required. His area, Area E, is the test case for a new special events bylaw. The proposed bylaw has gone through first and second reading, had a public hearing June 12, but won’t be in effect in time for this year’s Rock of the Woods event. “They’ll have to put up with this for this year,” Duncan said, adding his fellow directors are watching the situation with interest. Next year, if Rock organizers want to host a similar event in Area E, they will have to go through a more formal process, with public meetings, consulta-
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A3 the children to protect their privacy. The suspect from Nanaimo, whose name has not been released, faces six recommended charges that include possession or make available child pornography, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. Seven other suspects were arrested in B.C., including the man from Duncan.
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Cowichan municipalities think time is right to make a deal Labour talks: Duncan reaches agreement, Lake Cowichan voting after press time
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nionized workers and the Town of Lake Cowichan council may have narrowly averted a strike by inking a deal last night. Sixteen staffers with the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937, served 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. However, town administrator Joe Fernandez said Tuesday morning employees were set to vote on council’s latest offer last night. He declined to give details of the offer affecting office and public works’ staffers. June 5 saw the USW bargaining committee given what a union release calls an ultimatum: accept the town’s May 27 offer, before the end of day June 14, or the entire raise for the first year would drop to zero. Things changed by June 24. “We’ve reached a tentative settlement with them, and they’re taking it to their members tonight,” Ashley Degraaf/file Fernandez said yesterday, noting council was also Folk rockers the Barefoot Thieves of Salt Spring Island get festival goers dancing Sunday during the final day of last year’s Rock meeting last night to sign the contract, if accepted. of the Woods at Godfrey Brownell Vineyard in Glenora. “Hopefully, it’s wrapped up tonight.” On May 30, USW members voted 88% in favour of Leader Pictorial, Pauline tion and process. Kaufman about bank erosion, strike action. Contentious issues included a floating and Gary Jackson expressed “It could take two to three habitat destruction and the holiday that’s been part of a collective agreement since months to go through the whole concerns about that number of potential for fires. 1977, an RRSP plan for workers age 60 and older, people — with access to a beer process, once the bylaw’s up,” A news release from Rock of garden — driving on the long Duncan said. the Woods outlined a number of and the removal of that year-one wage hike, the union says. The CVRD director said there and twisty road. its sustainable practices. Meanwhile, Duncan’s unionized workers reached a They’re also concerned about have been “minor concerns,” “Many music festivals leave three-year contract with city hall, giving wage hikes of the noise level. about the event, which has been behind large messes and have a “Organizers say they would staged in Glenora and Bamnegative impact on their grounds up to 6.5% over that term, council says. City taxpayers’ deal with CUPE Local 358 gives a position the speakers away from and within their communities,” berton in past years. But from 1% raise retroactive to Jan. 1, 2014, and 1% uplifts on the residential neighbours,” the his communication with local the organization said. July 1; Jan. 1 and July 1, 2015; and a Jan. 1 raise based Jacksons wrote. “Are you kidmounties, Rock of the Woods “We have made it our top on the 2015 consumer price index. has been a “well-regulated, well- ding? The music would bounce priority to set a new standard across the other side of the river for how to run a music festival in It would spell a minimum increase of 1.5%, and a run show.” and the bush and we would Event promoter Dave Bain an environmentally friendly and maximum hike of 2.5%. Mayor Phil Kent said the contract for his “excephear it. A DJ will be yapping his sustainable way.” said response was overwhelmtional employees” is in keeping with recent union mouth off on speakers. CVRD, ing positive from the door The organization promotes settlements for Duncan’s neighbouring jurisdictions. knocking that he did in the area there’s a noise bylaw that there water recycling, a car pooling CUPE 358 represents about 20 full-time members, is no noise after 11 p.m., is there in April. program and requests that venand several casual, regular part time, temporary and not?” Several residents are skeptical. dors feature at least one locally Other concerns expressed They collected names on a petisourced organic product on their student workers at the City of Duncan. Those employees handle snow removal, road included an email from Gertion, wrote letters and presented menus. Staff sort through every maintenance, parks and rec, sewer and water systems, ald Thom, president of the their concerns to a CVRD subbag of garbage and separate garbage collection, building inspection, plus engineerCowichan Lake and River committee earlier this month. recyclable and non-recyclable ing and administration. Stewardship Society and Susan In an email sent to the News garbage.
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stubborn brush fire, believed to have started near a riverside pump house early Sunday evening near Duncan’s Paradise Pools, was finally snuffed at 10 p.m. North Cowichan, Duncan and Maple Bay fire crews, plus a forestry helicopter, combined to douse the blaze. Its cause is still under investigation. At 8 p.m. Sunday the helicopter was scooping water from around the Vimy Road area of the Cowichan River, and was dumping it on the steep-slope blaze. The chopper left duty at around 8:30 p.m. Police kept people out of the hard-toreach fire zone, accessed by a lane opposite Carmel Place at Gibbins Road. North Cowichan’s hall was tipped at about 5:45 p.m. that the fire was spreading to a tree at the bottom of a private trail leading to the Cowichan River swimming hole.
Duncan’s fire hall was later called for back-up. Maple Bay’s hall also arrived at about 7 p.m. to help extinguish the fire. Firefighters scrambled to gain enough water. Trees and a hillside area in the Pools’ cliffs area are believed to have been toasted. Fire crews used portable pumps — plus pumper trucks arriving at Carmel and Gibbins — to contain the fire. The Pools are popular, particularly in summer, with people who park at Cliffs and Banks roads, ignore signs saying No Public Access To River, then trespass down the trail on private property. Over the years, the Pools have seen various injuries and water rescues, attended by first responders while locals lament traffic congestion and speeding at Cliffs and Banks — plus trash, dog waste, and other junk left by scofflaw trail users, prompting the closure signs. North Cowichan council declined an offer by the property-owner years ago to sell the property so it could turn it into a patrolled municipal park.
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great time riding to work, headlined by business manager, Jim Allair who rode down from Ladysmith. • Introducing the Tourism Cowichan council: Janet Docherty (Merridale Ciderworks); Jason Lowe (Arbutus Ridge Golf Course), Rob Waters (Ladysmith Marina), Mike Kelly (CVRD Economic Development Commission) Peter de Verteuil (City of Duncan), Peter Watts (Best Western Chemainus), Randy Huber (Chemainus Theatre), Robyn Radcliffe (Pacific Northwest Raptors), Cathy Mailhot (tourism marketing coordinator) and Geoff Millar (CVRD economic development manager). • Thumbs up to the volunteer crew from the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre who installed a tugboat for the maritime vignette at Wendy’s House, the new early learning centre beside the Cowichan VIU campus. Tony Owen’s crew put the project together with materials donated by the Maple Bay Yacht Club and the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. • Thanks to Judy Hogg for a correction on last week’s item on Taryn Neligan going to the Canadian Highland Dance Championships. The event is in Richmond. Last year she was in Montreal. 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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“No one else wanted the damned job,” Balding said, laughing. “I was never a good firefighter, but I liked organizing things.” The new hall dedicated to him on Hutchinson Road was originally going to be a reno and an addition, but the quote for a new building proved about the same. In addition to its seismic upgrade, aesthetically pleasing look, heat pump and additional parking, the station won honourable mention in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s commercial building awards. “Our fire department has
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about three years ago, slowly gaining loyal customers, and folks casually driving by wishing to buy locally. People are welcome, deer aren’t. “I put down rock, between plants, from Hillside and it’s kept the deer out; they don’t like walking on rock on uneven ground.” Meanwhile, this year’s season is “10 out of 10, so far.” “The weather’s been perfect for the plants. They require frequent deep soaking and sun,” he said of his berries blooming between late May and late July. Fairbairn encouraged retired folks to plant home gardens. “It’s a great hobby for retirement to grow organic food, if you’ve got enough room. It’s something we should all do, and we can get rid of California imports.”
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Contract talks: If you buy the idea current wages are in the ballpark, then it just makes sense
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e’ve always subscribed to the theory that city workers should be comfortably busy and comfortably well-paid in line with the work they do. It’s where to draw the line on the definition of “comfortably” that people get into trouble. Witness the current situations in Lake Cowichan and Duncan. Both are small municipalities with relatively compact work forces. Both are facing some struggles in terms of their tax base and the demands being In the public placed on them. One has just inked a three-year deal sector, cost of that includes a raise that could end living keeps up being 6.5% over the term of the contract. The other may have reached a wages fair tentative deal, narrowly avoiding a strike. Neither the deal accepted in Duncan, nor the earlier one rejected in Lake Cowichan would be described as outrageous by most outside observers. Two percent per year is pretty standard stuff in decent times, and zero has been acceptable to many work forces when times are less than good. Of course there are other issues, histories and agendas at play in each situation that are relevant to each discussion. But all that will not stop some from screaming Duncan spent like drunken sailors while others will compare Lake Cowichan to Montgomery Burns. We wonder why this is even necessary. Generally speaking, workers in both cities make a decent living at the moment and provide good service for their paycheques. It would seem fair to see those paycheques rise at a rate commensurate with the fortunes of their communities. Simply index the wages of each workforce to the cost of living. Then the question of fair wages might be settled for good.
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The calendar confirms the summer celebration season is officially upon us. But we knew that already thanks to the good folks at Cowichan Tribes and Chemainus kicking things off with their annual Aboriginal Day and Chemainus Summer Festival street parties. With the Cowichan Bay Small Wooden Boat Festival leading to the DuncanCowichan Summer Festival and many more, it’s good to be here.
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Places to ride trump safety in the cycling world Aaron Bichard
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rior to the 2011 municipal elections, Cycle Cowichan polled the candidates of Duncan and North Cowichan to find out what the number one issue was facing cyclists in the Cowichan Valley. The prevalent response was safety. Candidates, regardless of political bent, said if we want to encourage cycling, we need to make it safe. And they are not alone in their thinking. Throughout cities across North America, safety has been touted to push investment in cycling infrastructure, such as separated bike lanes, traffic calming tools and bike specific traffic light triggers. These are all excellent investments and numbers of riders have increased as a result. In an area where cycling has become a top priority — the Mayors’ Council in Metro
Vancouver just recommended spending $15 million a year on cycling infrastructure over the next 10 years — the increase in riders is no surprise. But it’s hard to be certain safer roads are driving the cycle boom. Studies have also found if you try to deal with vehicular traffic flow issues by building more roads or expanding existing ones, more people simply use their vehicles. Make driving easier and driving increases. It makes sense the same would happen for bikes. If the infrastructure exists to make cycling more enticing, than we will have more cyclists. Here in Cowichan, our planners are just preparing to slip a toe or two into the cycle sea of opportunity, and we are still in the very early stages of seeing any uptake or significant changes. We have a chance to change the conversation and make cycling infrastructure improvements about creating a more enjoyable community. We’ve officially now made it to summer,
Stories about the precarious condition of the Cowichan River have become so routine we wonder whether the public is paying attention. But they should, because despite how damp it may seem in November, that is a finite resource we are taking for granted. You can do your part to save our water supply by paying more attention to your daily habits and changing them.
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which means the constipated corridor that is Duncan’s Trans-Canada Highway is going to be tip-to-tail loaded with trucks, cars, vans, motorhomes, and vehicles towing boats, trailers, and fifth-wheels. For the drivers, it will be tiring. For the cyclists, it will be exhausting. Steeped in the smoky, lung-coating clouds of fumes, pinched between the curb and hot metal, you won’t see many pedal people heading along the highway. It’s just not an enjoyable place to be. If we make cycling appealing, rather than focusing simply on something as sanitized as safety, we are going to get more people to participate. Many of the changes that make cycling more appealing also make cycling seem safer, but not all of them. By focusing the message on making cycling safe, it enforces the erroneous belief cycling will get you killed, and that could result in less riders. Cycling truly isn’t unsafe, though
the message bikes and cars don’t play well together has been pushed for so long people believe it blindly. Yes, whenever there is a cyclist versus vehicle collision, the cyclist usually gets the worst of it. And, yes, when a cyclist crashes and smashes into the ground headfirst, a helmet comes in handy. But these are rare occurrences. I am a proponent of wearing a helmet, but not making helmet wearing mandatory. I am also a proponent of building separated bike lanes, because they are enjoyable to ride on. We don’t need to use safety as the main messaging to justify building better bike infrastructure. We need to get more people on their bikes. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them.
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Are you willing to protest to stop Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline? “I am, because this is my country. I’m also going to protest (pipeline) going east. We’re concentrating on the wrong energy; our planet can support 20 billion people, if we get off polluting energies.”
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“I have faith in First Nations (protests) but if it comes down to it, over my dead body will that pipeline go through. I equate the pipeline to investing in VHS; it’s dead technology.”
Andrew Brown, Duncan
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What does one have to do to get the max?
Dear editor Re: William Elliott sentence. I would like to ask Judge Bracken, what kind of crime someone would have to commit to get the full sentence of 25 years before parole eligibility? This sicko killed and mutilated two women and yet he gets only 25 years because he is Native and had a tough life. This creature could be out on parole in 20 years to do the same all over again. I don’t think he will be changed. It should be our priority to safeguard our young women when we have the chance. This is not justice. J. Robertson North Cowichan
Elliott should not be back on the streets
Dear editor Why was William Elliott given 25 years to be served concurrently for the murder of two Cowichan residents? He murdered two people. His 25-year sentences should be served separately without parole. We need to keep dangerous offenders such as this individual off the streets. He has clearly demonstrated he has no regard for the lives of others, in particular women. I do not feel upbringing should be considered when determining sentencing in situations where the crime is so heinous. Further, to attempt to link his behaviour to his parents being the product of the residential schools casts a very morbid shadow over our First Nations
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Jake Eckert helps Annalise McNish out from an antique truck during Frances Kelsey Secondary’s grad banquet red carpet ceremony at Cobble Hill Hall on June 21 neighbours. I do not think he is reflective of our First Nations community and to suggest so serves as an injustice to the First Nations people, many of whom are the warmest, caring and generous people I have had the pleasure to meet. Karen Riopelle Cowichan
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Dear editor The Young Professionals of Cowichan are excited and supportive of improving the railway service on Vancouver Island. The Island Corridor Foundation has managed to negotiate with key stakeholders from Southern Rail, VIA rail, 10 regulatory authorities, five regional districts and 10 First Nations Bands in efforts of finalizing eight separate agreements. These will deliver an improved rail service on Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Victoria offering connections to continental railway network. The agreements are expected to be finalized later this year and will allow all residents and visitors of Vancouver Island to rely
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SLS gate is wide open, help passes through every day
Dear editor Re: Donation should be used to help outside SLS gates (June 4 You turn) I have been a volunteer in the Shawnigan Community since 1969 and have witnessed how much our community has gained from Shawnigan Lake School! The offerings were extremely generous: food, equipment, meeting space, experience, knowledge plus many volunteers. When special events happen in Shawnigan Lake and a call is made to the school for volunteers they come by the dozen.
Supporting the Shawnigan Residents Association is only one of many contributions they have made to our community plus they are a huge support of local business. The SLS received a generous gift from a family that is proud of the education and strong foundation it gained by attending SLS. The donors are giving back to those who gave. It doesn’t matter what side of the gate you are on, everyone can succeed with the right attitude. Marian Davies Shawnigan Lake
Living wage ridiculous on many levels
Dear editor A living wage of $17.04 per hour
for 15-year-olds to work at fast food outlet, for 70 –year-old retiree working to quell boredom, for day care workers? Give it a break! A wage of $17.04 per hour for two adult members of a family provides a combined family income of $70,000 per year, all this without complicating things by factoring in benefits, vacation, stats, etc. To pay that would close 30 to 50% of Canadian small businesses, thus driving costs up for everyone, thus requiring a higher “living wage” and the beat goes on. Do you know any families that are doing well on less than $70,000? The proponents of the notion of a “living wage” are radical socialist activists who have been unable to persuade governments to adjust the minimum wage, hence this largely unsuccessful and illogical attempt to play on public heartstrings. Pat Mulcahy Saltair
The solution is simple: control your dog
Dear editor “That yellow ribbon signals many scenarios but the most important one is this: the dog attached to the leash with the ribbon needs space.” Really? How about this: Keep your dog under control. It’s your responsibility to do so. A short leash is a good start. A muzzle is another step in the right direction. If your dog is vicious and aggressive, you’d better deal with that prior to bringing it out into public. Picking up after it would be the start of a nice trend too. Once you can manage that, well, we can talk about things you might like. Erik de Vries
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Community support shines through in Extra-Vivi-Ganza
It’s a gala for Vivi, or and Extra-Vivi-Ganza. Members of the local music community are sharing their talents with a goal of helping Vivi de Graff, a local woman battling her second round of breast cancer. The Extra-Vivi-Ganza will feature performances by singer-songwriters Bill Levity, Paul Ruszel, Genevieve Charbonneau, pianist Ron Kilian, soprano Annette Lampson, harpist Lahna Lampson and violinist Nikolai Lampson as well as belly dance performers, The Hilwi’s.
A silent auction begins at the event and continues afterward for two weeks online at https://www.facebook.com/ExtraViviGanzaAuction/. It includes art from Paul Fletcher and Jennifer Lawson and kayaking on the bay with Coastal Bliss Adventures as well as a share for the community supported fishery Michelle Rose and a weekend getaway at OUR Ecovillage. Extra-Vivi-Ganza happens Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd, Duncan and everyone is welcome by donation. All proceeds go directly to healing treatments.
As dance season winds down, images from the year-end galas included (clockwise from left): Seana Moffatt from Steps Ahead Dance on May 24; Sophia Rodall, Savannah Ellison, Audrey Phillips and Amira Dame from Carlson’s School of Dance June 13; Maya Sundstrom and Keira Kilbeck of Kathy White’s Island Highland Dance Academy June 6; Rowan Dupont, Svin Kelly, and Gillian Duta during Adagé Studio presentation of Mary Poppins June 20; Supergirls Angel Smith, Kylie Kinrade and Katie Mosewich support Julia Brockley during Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers May 31 presentation. Andrew Leong
Let’s dance Les Mis worth waiting for Review: Chemainus Theatre production a masterpiece of moral bravery
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rench cooking can take time, but it’s worth waiting for. So was Chemainus Theatre’s deliciously daring debut of Les Misérables, served to Friday’s packed
house. Set in Paris’ upheaval of the 1800s, the Mural Town theatre’s long-awaited version of the globally toasted, hit musical was simply magnificent. For openers, director Peter Jorgensens’ Les Mis proved the sweeping, globally popular production can be done on stages of any size. That feat was accomplished Friday, thanks to a multi-talented, 18-member cast of all ages, backed by a sensational stage quintet led by pianist Kevin Michael Cripps. That crew’s duties were ably modified by Amir Ofek’s effectively understated set, and Jessica Bayntun’s raggedly authentic period costumes of the lower and middle classes. Mike Taugher’s lighting regally reflected Les Mis’ many changing moods, from terrible and
tragic, to lively and romantic. And Paul Tedeschini’s sound delivered memorable lyrics without mikes, in the drama totally dependent on sung dialogue. Audience ears got a good workout as characters were created with textured tones and expressions, not lines. Jorgensen’s small yet potent Les Mis allowed us to focus on the story, not effects and sets of larger-scale versions previously seen by many in Friday’s crowd. The appeal of Les Mis was its brave Davidversus-Goliath plot as escaped jailbird Valjean (Kieran Martin Murphy) is hounded for years by obsessive sheriff, Javert (Jay Davis). Javert symbolized humanity’s inability to show mercy. He has the law on his side, and doesn’t know or care valiant Valjean served 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. Conversely, Valjean, once out, promised a dying vagrant Fantine (Lauren Bowler) he’d always take care of her new-born, illegitimate daughter. Valjean’s valour proved too much for mean, jaded Javert, displaying how justice is blind, and the law may not always be right. Les Mis’ messages about standing for beliefs, in the face of awesome odds, aren’t new but they were timely. For instance, swap the powerful play’s French government soldiers for oil companies and Ottawa.
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Valjean (Kieran Martin Murphy, right) warns arch-enemy sheriff Javert (Jay Davis) to stop chasing him during Chemainus Theatre’s June 20 premiere of Les Miserables. These hot current affairs perfectly exemplify how life can echo art — as apparently intended by visionary playwrights Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Through Les Mis, the pair basically asked — even challenged — viewers if they would stand and fight for their principles, or hide and let others take all the risks.
Maybe that’s the infectious appeal of Chemainus Theatre’s Les Mis, Brentwood College School’s 2012 version, and many others: folks always cheer for outnumbered, scrappy underdogs. Les Misérables runs at the Chemainus Theatre until Sept. 7. Musical-drama rating: 10 scruples out of 10.
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Wednesday Youbou Information Meeting: Come have your say about what you want in your community church, 7 to 8 p.m. at Youbou Community Church.
Jam Night at the Hub: join local musician Kent Ball at the open mike, 7 to 10 p.m. the last Friday of every month at the The Hub in the old Cowichan Station School. Suggested donation $5, please RSVP to hillbilymoose@hotmail.com, or by calling 250-748-7433.
Nazareth with The Headpins: At the Cowichan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40, go to www.cowichantheatre.ca. for more info.
Living with Cancer Support Group: Everyone with cancer and their caregivers welcome. Canadian Cancer Society Office, 394 Duncan St 10:30 a.m.
“Shared Spaces” - Traditional and Contemporary Aboriginal Art Show: Cowichan Valley Arts Council studio PORTALS, 2687 James St., Duncan Artist demonstrations between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Cherry Point Artists Weekly Painting Sessions: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Centre, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, starting September 13. Experienced and beginners. Info: Jack at 250-746-4795 or Olive at 250-746-8020. Bratz Unplugged: Musical brothers Todd and Jeff Smiley play rock and folk-blues favourites Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Cobblestone Pub, downtown Cobble Hill. No cover. Cowichan Spirit Drummers: Meet every Thursday at the
Megan Johns performs All That Jazz from Chicago during Victoria Operatic Society presentation of Broadway: Decades In Revue on June 8 at Cowichan Theatre Clements Centre, 5856 Clements Street. All are welcome. Refreshmenrts provided.
Friday Steak & Music Jam Night: Food & open mic at the Legion Branch 134 in Shawnigan Lake, dinner at 5, music from 6 p.m. CSSS Class of 74 Reunion: Three days of fun at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. For info email
classof74reunion@shaw.ca Diva Night: Learn techniques for High Health Healing, Sands Reception Centre: 187 Trunk Rd., 5:30 to 6 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
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Duncan Fire Department Honorary Member Lyle Raynor drove the newly restored 1949 Duncan fire truck in the Chemainus Summer Festival Parade Saturday.
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Part of the 39 Days of July celebration in Charles Hoey Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and lead a discussion after the film. At the Cowchan Library, 2687 James St., 3 p.m.
playing at the Legion Branch 134 in Shawnigan Lake at 8 p.m.
Fundraiser for ViVi deGraff: An evening of celebration, music, goodies. Donation of silent auction items, desserts for sale or good old cash are welcome, 7 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Road, Duncan, info- 250-597-4564
Salmon Confidential: A film about biologist Alexandra Morton’s struggle to bring critical information to the public in time to save B.C.’s wild salmon. Shawna Green, a local salmon advocate, will introduce the film
Music at the Firehouse Wine Bar: Steve McKinnon trio featuring Bent Jensen on lead guitar, and J.J. Charlebois on bass at 8 p.m.
Movies in the Park: Monsters vs. Aliens. Brought to you by the Crofton Community Centre at sunset at the old school museum field, Queen St. and Joan Ave. By donation, proceeds to a skate park in Crofton.
Lonesome Don Wilkie: and guests, play slack-key, blues and favourites on Quamichan Inn’s patio, Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 10 p.m. No cover.
Attract Native Bees to Gardens and Farms: A full day of training to support pollinators in our gardens, farms, and wild spaces, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $60, Cowichan Agricultural Society Hall, 5855 Clements Street. To register call 250-7460227 or email meg@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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RAMSHAW, Sharon Patricia (nee Cofield) October 12, 1944 – June 19, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Many people would describe her as the kindest, most loving woman they knew. She would do anything for anyone just to see them happy. Sharon was born in Comox, BC on October 12, 1944. Sharon and her husband Dennis of 51 years then moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1965. Sharon spent many years volunteering for the Cowichan District Hospital Auxiliary. She loved being part of the Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas paddling team. She also traveled to Australia and Israel with her many teammates and friends. She will be greatly missed by her husband Dennis; daughters Denise (Bill Motherwell) and their children Andy, Danielle and Scott; Michele (Gary Fiege) and their children Brad (Karey) and Amara (Dave) and their daughter Makaela; Kim (Chris Heppell) and their children Jake and Kyla. She will also be missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. There will be no service by Sharon’s request. A tea will be held on Saturday June 28th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Cowichan Bay Fire Hall, 4461 Trans Canada Highway, Cowichan Bay, BC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 100-394 Duncan St, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4 or a charity of your choice.
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WILLIAMS, Peter Geoffry Feb 2,1952 - May 30-2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Geoffry Williams announce his passing after a long courageous battle with cancer at age 62. Peter was born in Orangeville and spent his youth in Brampton Ontario. He graduated from Central Peel Secondary, attended Lampton and Sheridan Colleges where his love of sport included Lacrosse and Hockey. He travelled to many parts of Canada but always considered Vancouver Island his home, his heart. He settled in the Cowichan Valley where he was loved by many and widely known for his soft heart, kind spirit and love of the Boston Bruins. He spent time giving back to those in need in the community, coaching Special Olympics and working with many friends with unique personal challenges. His impact on their lives will not be forgotten. He leaves behind his loving son Tyler(Nicole)of Calgary, his beloved mother Fiona and the late Dr. Bob Williams of Caledon, siblings Wendy(Jeff) P.E.I., Kathryne (Garth) Toronto, Bruce(Jane) Caledon, dear nephews Jeff, Dave, Brad and niece Megan. He will be forever missed by his family and friends across the country. A special thank you to Jillyn Shipley of Victoria and Chris and Sarah Clarke of Duncan for their tremendous kindness and support and to the wonderful health care providers in Duncan especially ICU nurse Sandy Chan. A Memorial Park Bench will be dedicated in Pete’s honor along the banks of the Cowichan River where with his best pals Charlie and Apollo he could be seen almost every day. Megwich Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
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WESSEL, Douglas Wayne September 24th, 1942 – July 11th, 2013 Doug Wessel of Cobble Hill, B.C. died at 70 years. He is survived by four children (Warren, Heidi, Aaron, Danielle) and two grandchildren (Chloe and Adrian). A Celebration of Life was held at his place in Cobble Hill on Saturday July 20th, 2013. He will be truly missed by his Vancouver Island friends, his Mason Brothers, his family, his life-long friends, and the many people he has touched on and off the island. His heart will remain in the Cowichan Valley with his “Doggee.� ELSOM, Kenneth Stanley June 9th 1933 – June 21st 2014 The family is very sad to announce the sudden passing of Ken. He was a fierce loyal friend and a man of many interests. He left surrounded by family, his wife of 58 years Zetta, son Jeff, daughter Vicky and grandson Daniel. He will be missed by all who knew him. There will be no service by request online condolences may be made at www. sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
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Siegner Leah Delene Jan 1952 – June 2014 Leah passed away at home on June 4, 2014 with her loving husband Tom and sister Jane.
GAGNE, Lea Marie (Demers) Born on August 4, 1928 and passed on June 19, 2014 at 85 years of life. It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother. Mom was born in Otterborn, Manitoba to Frank Joseph Demers and Louise (Brisson) Demers. She was predeceased by both her parents and 5 sisters. As well as the love of her life, her husband of 53 years and our father Antoine (Tony) Oliea Gagne. She is survived by one remaining sister Ciece (Demers) Pantaluk of Manitoba, her children Linda Marie (Gagne) Kent and Larry Frank Gagne who were by her side throughout her illness. Also her only grandson Brian Michael Sadowski was a life long companion and will miss her always. She also left five granddaughters Kristine Lynn (Sadowski) Simmons, Kimberly Dawn (Sadowski) Liptak and her husband Rob Liptak, Elaine Gagne, Collette Gagne and Laurie Gagne, all of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mom also had 5 great grandchildren at the time of her death. Mom lived for her family and moved to Duncan with our Dad to be with us. We love you Mom. You are irreplaceable to us and will be alive in our hearts forever. Linda and Larry Online condolences can be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great workfrom-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 or email to: info@canscribe.com. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
DRIVERS WANTED
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package
JUST LAUNCHED in Canada. Booming anti-aging industry MLM. Huge in US. Seeking entrepreneurs in each Canadian city. Join early, profit most. Online: www.AntiAging BizOpp.com or email: greatamazingskin@gmail.com
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. $500 Hiring Bonus. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 1-866-472-4339.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn
Baby Welcome Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740
746-4236 Pat Chemainus & Crofton Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca Duncan
HELP WANTED
SUPER 8 Motel, Duncan is looking for night audit/front desk agent, full-time position $13.50/hour up to 40 hr/wk. Resumes accepted only by Fax 250-737-1615 or by email: misty@super8duncan.com
HELP WANTED
Get your wallet and your LEGS
in SHAPE
Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:
CROFTON
503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, 7838-7957 Osborne Bay, Peterson (27 papers) 503603 – 1633-16369 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur, 7944-8106 York (43 papers) 503710 – Cecil St, Crofton Rd (59 papers)
Wescon 5120 Polkey Road Duncan, BC
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. CHEMAINUS TOURS is accepting applications for horse carriage and trolley driver/guides. Driving Experience a definite advantage, but we can train as well. Email applications stating experience to jim@chemainustours.com
DUNCAN
100300 – Harmony Pl, Sandra Pl, Tzouhalem Rd, Valleyview (60 papers) 102860 – Ryall Rd, Sherman Rd (77 papers) •
MILL BAY
304055 – Keir Rd, Melfort Pl, Mill Bay Rd (2551-2670) (59 papers) 304100 – Bay Rd, Frayne Rd, Mill Bay Rd, Partridge Rd, Shorewood Rd (66 papers) 304115 – Dagall Rd, Noowick Rd, Scollard Rd (42 papers)
SHAWNIGAN LAKE
354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, Worthington (63 papers) 354302 – College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 papers) 354352 – Baden-Powell, E. Shawnigan Lake, Gibson, Heald, Morgan’s Way, Norbury, Thrush (86 papers)
CALL TARA NOW
250-856-0047
Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor OilďŹ eld = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting rep. coming to these locations: Victoria – July 15, Nanaimo – July 16. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensignenergy.com for details
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Excellent customer relations skills Good computer proficiency Multi-skilling abilities A can-do attitude Accounting / Bookkeeping skills would be an asset The position offers an attractive compensation package including a fully company paid benefits program. Please send your resume to the attention of Chuck Richardson at chuck@ paciďŹ cenergy.net Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC
SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383
KITCHENAID FRIDGE white, lower freezer, $400. KitchenAid stove, white, 4-burner ceramic top, convection $350. Kenmore xtra-capacity heavyduty washer $150. All in good working order 250-245-5165.
AUCTION. Commercial Picture Framing Equip & Inventory. July 5th, 11 AM, On Site Kelowna. (250)545-3259 doddsauction.com
FREE ITEMS Older model washer & dryer. Cowichan Bay. 250-746-4423
FURNITURE
CARING, CAPABLE, dependable mature lady offering companionship in the Duncan area. Meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, running errands, gardening & walking. Call Jola, 250-510-6335.
ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW: King Bed set, in factory plastic $550. (250) 591.7081
F/T COOK and PREP COOK Required for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Call Peter (250)246-4241
ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65� plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfield/loveseat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600. Lrg computer desk $95. Office chair $75. Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-7460958
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Is hiring a Customer Service/Sales Representative. Part-time work leading into a full-time position. A keen eye for detail, computer skills and whole sale experience are an asset. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.
Apply to: 5120 Polkey Road, Duncan
Is hiring a Machine Operator. Full-time position includes training. A keen eye for detail and quick learning skills are a must. Wood manufacturing experience is an asset. Competitive wages as per Union Contract and benefits as stipulated.
Apply to: 5120 Polkey Road, Duncan
PRINCIPAL, St. Christopher’s Montessori School, Victoria, BC, beginning August 2014. One of Victoria’s oldest and most established Montessori Schools. Quaint two-classroom school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; computer, budget & supervisory experience. Montessori cert. highly desirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to ellen.9664@shaw.ca.
SALES
CEDAR LOGS, milled and treated, with rods and bolts. Suitable for home, etc. Can be moved and re-assembled. Size is 24 ft wide x 36 ft long. Some windows, doors and lumber optional. $15,000 obo. 250-743-4392. EXERCISE CYCLE (Weslo Pursuit 695) $75 OBO. Folding Treadmill (Ironman Edge) $300. Instruction manuals included. Call (250)746-6537. FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?
We Want You!
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. THE PERFECT wedding gift. Eight settings of Denby Stoneware (Memories pattern), cups & saucers, luncheon plates, side pates, soup bowls, fruit bowls), platter, mugs, serving bowls (3), teapot, gravy boat, salt/pepper, cream/sugar. Perfect condition. Retail $1,300. Phone 250-709-9678.
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE WATERFRONT LOG Home with Acreage Lone Butte Area photos and contact at www.loghomebythelake.com
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE Pacific Energy, a leader in the hearth manufacturing industry, seeks a motivated individual to join the Customer Service Team. You’ll need some or all of the following attributes to be successful in the role:
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
A Cowichan Valley Manufacturer of solid wood doors is currently hiring Production Workers with previous woodworking experience to join our team. If you have a keen eye for detail, and have the desire to share your experience or be trained in a new field, you might just be what we are looking for. Strong energetic individuals who want to produce an excellent quality product and who have a proven good work history will be considered for full time employment. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and competitive wages. Interested applicants should apply in person between 9:00am & 4:30pm:
HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
AUCTIONS
• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, June 28th & July 26th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca
WORK WANTED
Yamaha PF80 full size keyboard, Mauthe mantle clock, wide variety of power and hand tools. Call to see if we have what you’re looking for! 430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
Fax: (1)250-756-1170 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.gregg distributors.ca
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1250 SQFT house. 2 bdrm, large living room, kitchen with eating area and full bathroom on main floor. Full unfinished basement with toilette and sink. 1 mile from Duncan. Please phone 250-746-5558.
Ladysmith: $350,000.3 Bdrm, 2 bath home with fabulous Ladysmith Harbour view. Fully finished basement. Walking distance to Health Centre, Seniors Centre, Schools, Churches, Recreation Centre. Near Nanaimo Airport. 309 Symonds Street, Ladysmith. 250-245-4894.
HOUSES FOR SALE
MAPLE BAY: Stunning 5 BR Tuscan-style villa, rich in artistic design & detail. Overlooking Maple Bay & Salt Spring Island. Private, park-like setting. Fabulous terracing and Mediterranean gardens. www. thearthouseatmaplebay.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL Part-time Evening Manager for Seniors Complex Dining room experience & First Aid necessary Saturday, Sunday and all Stat holidays 4:00pm - 11:00pm or 12:00am Resumes to: 256 Government St, Duncan
Pots & Paraphernalia Permanent part-time person required Main duty will be unpacking stock but also would include sales. Position is 3 or 4 days per week... must be available to work Saturday OR Sunday if needed. Prefer an energetic individual with retail experience who is flexible with schedule and duties. Must apply in person with resume between Wed., June 25th, & Wed., July 9th at 863 Canada Avenue
DALCON Construction LTD is seeking Forming Carpenters. Please email resume to dalconconstruction@shaw.ca. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net. SUPERIOR EXCAVATINGrequires Excavator Operators, pipe layers, pipe foreman experienced in civil construction. Reply with resume to: superiorexcavating@shaw.ca or drop off at 5101 Polkey Rd, Duncan, BC.
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DUNCAN: Multi-family, Saturday, June 28, 9 am - 2 pm, 2108 Calais Rd (off Lakes). MAPLE BAY- Sat, June 28 9-3pm. 6433 Nevilane Dr. Moving Sale! China, furniture, books, wine making equip...
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REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, UPPER
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~
LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.
CITY CENTRE: 2/3 bdrm, heat pump, 2nd floor. Avail. now. Phone (250)748-2287.
3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.
RETIRE TO Mill Bay into a manufactured home in a strata title park. Over 1200 sq. feet on main floor, plus basement, underground watering system, and many extras. Call: 250743-5812.
LOTS COMMERCIAL LOT C1 Downtown Duncan core 89 x 57ft $149,000. 250-247-7208
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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 DUNCANSPACIOUS top floor, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s. Laminate floors. 2525 Dingwall. $795./mo. 1-250-474-0545.
MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes *Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities
Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com
BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 250.388.3535
Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.
COTTAGES COBBLE HILL: newly reno’d & private rental unit on quiet farm land. Small pet maybe ok. Ready July 1. $650 includes hydro. 250-743-4392
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COBBLE HILL: 1 BR, clean & quiet. W/D. N/S, N/P. $750. Avail now. 250-884-4124 DUNCAN- Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 incl’s util. July 1. 250-709-8808
HOMES FOR RENT COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm house, new appl’s, S/F, D/W, microwave, W/D, hardwood floors. Large deck and fenced yard. Great neighborhood. N/S, pets nego. $1,200/mo+ util’s. Call (250)216-6266.
TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE/RETAIL
AUTO FINANCING
DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. now. 250-715-6880.
1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edition. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371
WATERFRONT RETAIL SPACES FOR RENT at Maple Bay Marina, located on the perimeter of Duncan BC on Vancouver Island. Rare opportunity in a prime location for marine related business, recreation or boutique shop. Ample free customer parking. Units are available immediately. For more information email: info@maplebaymarina.com
1995 Luxury Aurora Oldsmobile (98000kms). Garage kept, mint condition, recent receipts for over $3,000 in updated repairs and service. $3,500 obo. 250-743-4392.
STORAGE DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Available now. $125/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855
DUNCAN: large 2 bdrm suite, level entry, 4 appl’s, N/S, small pet considered. Ref’s req. $850 incl’s util’s. Garden space avail. July 15. Call 250748-2855 after 6pm.
CARS 2006 CHEV Cobalt Ltd. 74909 kms, very clean, maint. records, new battery, recent tires, 4 mounted snowtires, bra, Blue Ox tow bar (can be towed by motorhome). Asking $7,100. 250-746-7492
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME CARE SUPPORT
GARDENING
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
SOUTH COWICHAN Mobile Foot Care Nurse. Call Linda LPN/FCN at 250-743-3595.
BOB’S ROTOTILLING & SMALL ACREAGE TRACTOR SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HEALTH PRODUCTS
ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Visit: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
CARPENTRY VERY experienced journeyman carpenter available for all your carpentry needs. Reasonable rates , fast, friendly service. Jonathan (250)7099294
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
CONTRACTORS DAVE’S CONSTRUCTION It’s renovation time! 30 Years, Licensed & certified Top to Bottom
Big or small
250-710-5202 www.dbmckenzieconstruction.com
HAULING AND SALVAGE
LANDSCAPING
yourdeliveryguy.ca
DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME
***CYRAN-GARDENS*** ***LANDSCAPE-DESIGN*** “Excellence expected, quality assured� - New installs & design, Clean-up, Residential & commercial maintenance, Consulting, Licensed & insured Certified Horticulturalist & Designer 250-732-8122
PAINTING
Lowest Price Guarantee
HOME IMPROVEMENTS FLOORING INSTALLATION. Custom installations of solid & engineered hardwood, laminated floors, slate, tile, etc. & repairs.Call Rolf 250-710-5712
HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing All work guaranteed
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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing
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MARINE
1994 Z28 Camaro convertible 6 spd manual, 139,990 km, LTI V8-350 high performance. Has been stored inside and covered. Summer driven only. Asking $8,990 obo. Call (250)701-1910. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1992 WINNEBAGO Chieftan. Reduced price, now $9,000. Excel condition, new flooring prof. installed, new tires, new brake pads, rotors & calipers, stall shower, walk around QN sized bed in rear, pullout double bed, Onan generator, 454 motor, new canopy 8x20 add a room 250-732-1839.
2009 Arctic Fox 32’TT (Mod30U), $10,000 in extras/upgrades, Michelins, 330+ W Solar, for serious Boondocking Snowbirds, meticulously maintained, NS, NP, health forces sale- Serious Inquiries before 6:00pm pls $32,900. 778-427-2724
‘97 SOUTHWIND STORM. 34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/C’s. Levelers, generator set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. PRICE REDUCED! 778-455-4589
TOWING
1975 26.6’ BAYLINER, Command bridge, 2 stations. 1985 260 Mercruiser and leg. Stand-up head & shower, 4burner propane stove & oven, 2-way refrigerator, bus heater. Full canvas on bridge and back deck. VHF radio, depth sounder. Great shape. $5500. Please call (250)746-4423.
1989 Sun Runner. 20Ft. power boat. Inboard Volvo-Penta, 6 cylinder, radiator cooled engine w/ outboard leg. Small cuddy at bow. Includes Lowrance GPS system, radio & short wave radio. Seats 4. Also included: excellent Yamaha 9.9 Kicker motor; 2 fine Scotty electric down-riggers, wired & mounted for boat, plus a Scotty Black Box Boat w/ a trailer. Altogether an excellent fishing package! $7,450 obo. (250)743-3503 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.
CASH
For Scrap Vehicles
Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
Delivery Guy
1993 VOLVO Diesel. Air brakes, single axle, new extended deck, over 20ft. $7,500 obo. 250-743-4392
2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $62,900. Phone:250-898-8718
Service Directory LEGAL SERVICES
2008 GULFSTREAM Trailer: 23ft, sleeps 6, good condition, $8,500 obo. 250-748-3327
BOATS
CROFTON- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $600 inclds utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)246-2473.
Also posthole digging, yard clean-up, brush & tree removal, log splitting and more
1987 FORD Diesel single-axle dump truck. Hydraulic brakes, new dump system. $7,500 obo. 250-743-4392
SPORTS & IMPORTS
SUITES, LOWER
THE PROPERTIES: $900, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite. Very clean, bright with separate driveway, 1 parking spot and entrance, fenced backyard, 1.5 bath, W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat with meter reader. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail. July 1st. Call 250-710-9991.
2008 27’-8� Cougar 5th wheel. Like new. Low mileage, hardly used. Email: donaslund@telus.net 250-245-8687.
PAT THE PAINTER Interior specials! No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount
Call 250-246-0248 PLUMBING
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
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1997 AMERICAN EAGLE 40VS Fleetwood, 40’ Diesel Cummins, Allison trans., Onan gen. set, spartan chassis, heated basement. Beautiful, garage kept. Luxury interior. Too many extras to list. Blue ox hitch and Saturn tow car optional. 250-743-4392
Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692
SOUNDERS TOWING Cash for
8’10� PIONEER Truck/ Camper. Propane stove & oven, Hydraulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.
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2858 BAYLINER CIERA, very nice/shed kept, low hrs, loaded. Will consider smaller trade? or ? compare this offer at $35,000. 250-745-3700.
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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B11
Traynor keeps rolling into the winner’s circle
Got a sports story? email sports@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-856-0045
SPorT SCEnE
HarbourCats pack Evans Park
A busy season of competition is well under way at the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club. Tommy Traynor, far left, and Annie Dougherty, left, were among those participating in the annual Ken Armour lawn bowling tournament. Traynor has been on a roll, winning both the Armour and Jim Lee tournaments.
Traynor has actually won both events three times since they were established and continues to impress everyone with his skills at the tender age of 82. But he can’t do it all himself and had the aid of teammates Beth Driedger and Roy Wilkinson. A Canada Day jitney is up next at the club.
Baseball wins: Many Duncan fans receive their first exposure to Victoria’s WCL team
Don Bodger
News Leader Pictorial
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uncan baseball fans received an up-close and personal look at the West Coast League’s Victoria HarbourCats at Evans Park in Duncan Sunday and liked what they saw. The exposure outside of Victoria was also great for the HarbourCats and Duncan Junior Baseball even received a shot in the arm from the experience on Baseball Day in Duncan in what president Kevin Olender called a “win-win.’’ The only trouble is the HarbourCats didn’t win their exhibition game against the Langley Senior Blaze of the amateur Pacific International League, falling 10-5. But no one seemed to mind too much, especially since there was no admission charge for the game thanks to the generosity of sponsors. An estimated 1,000 fans packed all around the park at peak time. “It was great. It was hot,’’ said Olender. “By the eighth inning, it was starting to clear out pretty quickly.’’ The atmosphere surrounding the game kept fans interested. “(There was) lots going on between innings — lots of stuff that was exciting for the kids, too, which is what it’s all about, too,’’ said Olender.
Two contestants had a chance to win $25,000 in a pitching contest and the 50-50 draw brought a hefty prize of $377.50 to one lucky ticket-holder. “The weekend, it couldn’t have gone much better for the HarbourCats and their two Baseball Days events — Saturday in Victoria and Sunday in Duncan,’’ noted general manager Jim Swanson. “The HarbourCats were busy on a glorious weekend with excellent weather, filling a gap in their West Coast League schedule with two days of events intended to promote the game of baseball and build the game at all levels.’’ “Some people said they’ve never heard of them before,’’ said Olender of the HarbourCats. “I think they’re getting a new fan base out of this as well. “I’m hoping they come back. I had a talk with the owner. They were really excited and impressed.’’ It was also quite a thrill for young Lynnea Bruce to sing the national anthem at the game played on the field named after her famous grandfather Preston Bruce. Lynnea has also been asked to sing the anthem during a Canada Day game in Victoria. The ball field was in great shape for its first game involving “bigleague’’ players. “I think the field distance was great,’’ said Olender. “North Cowichan, they’ve been amazing. Anything we’ve needed,
they’ve been there. Nothing but compliments from both teams about our facility.’’ The game featured six different pitchers for both teams. The Blaze, after losing 5-0 to the HarbourCats the night before in Victoria, jumped out to a 6-0 lead on single runs in the first two innings and four in the fourth. The HarbourCats finally got on the board with a pair in the sixth without the benefit of a hit. Victoria loaded the bases with no one out. The Blaze walked in a run and then gave up another on a double play before quashing the rally. The Blaze tallied four more times in the eighth when the HarbourCats got into big trouble on two throwing errors. The HarbourCats again loaded the bases with no one out in their half of the eighth and added runs on a fielders’ choice and sacrifice fly. The bottom of the ninth brought in one more run for the HarbourCats in their final cracks of the bat. Victoria was limited to six hits. Cole Kreuter was the only player with more than one, cracking a pair and also scoring once. Sean Watkins didn’t get a hit but accounted for two RBIs. Scott Webster and Joe Germaine hit home runs for the Blaze. Duncan Junior Baseball is now turning its attention to summer ball that includes a busy tournament schedule.
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Hitting the deck at first on a pick-off attempt is the Victoria HarbourCats’ Cole Kreuter while Langley Blaze’s Scott Webster takes a last check to see if his foot is off the bag. Two of the six pitchers Victoria used in the game at Evans Field in Duncan, below, included lefty Don Sullivan and Jacob McAdams.
Renegades can’t be caught in Midget AA baseball playoff race
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uncan’s Midget AA Renegades baseball team has repeated as Greater Victoria League champions. A come-from-behind thriller in Victoria Thursday night did the trick. After winning five playoff games in a row, the Renegades met Layritz 1 in the final. And Layritz came out strong to take a 9-2 lead after four innings. The Renegades started to battle back in the fifth with three runs. A two-RBI double by
Hayden Lachman and a two-out RBI single from Sam Cross provided the highlights. Still down two in their final at-bat, the Renegades scored twice to send the game to extra innings with Ty Rennie driving in the winning run. Neither team scored in the eighth and Layritz tallied once in the top of the ninth to go ahead 10-9. Jordy Frost led off the bottom of the ninth with a single and Adam Sakuma got hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second. Keir Baknes’ single then scored Frost to tie the game and set the stage for Spencer Martin’s game-winning line drive up the middle to score
Sakuma. Relievers Reiya Tomida and Blair Robertson did their jobs, limiting Layritz to one run over the final five innings. To reach the final, the Renegades’ run of five straight began with a 14-7 victory over Ladysmith. Derek Hayes’ home run and Baknes’ single and double led the way. Next up was an 8-1 win over the Duncan Braves, as Frost and Tomida were dominant with their pitching, tallying five strikeouts apiece and allowing just three hits between them. Three hits by Zach Komst and Robertson’s two doubles led the offense. The Renegades went on to blitz Layritz 22-8
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in four and a half innings, with Robertson and Sakuma splitting the pitching. Robertson and Rennie were both three-for-three. Peninsula couldn’t keep pace with the Renegades in a 17-6 result. Lachman and Devon Ritchie led the offense, with both going two-forthree. The semifinals brought a third straight mercy rule win by a 13-2 count. Starter Frost went four innings, struck out six and gave up just one hit. The offense started slowly, but Tyson Eliason’s two-RBI double ignited it and then Noah Bergstrom delivered a three-RBI double. Sakuma hit a two-run walk-off homer to end the game and send the Renegades to the final.
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Chargers foil Mould’s swan song Sun Bowl: Vancouver team triumphs while local player marks the end of a great career
Don Bodger
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Sideline scamper is made by Wendy Charles of the Law to try and avoid the flagging of a relentless Vancouver Chargers’ defence that catapulted them to the Sun Bowl championship.
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n a perfect world, the Duncan Crew would have won the Cowichan Sun Bowl women’s football tournament so retiring player Janelle Mould could go out on a high note. The Vancouver Chargers didn’t let that happen, beating the Crew in Sunday’s final by two touchdowns at McAdam Park, but that didn’t diminish the legacy Mould will leave behind after 18 seasons with the Crew. She was a member of two previous Sun Bowl championship teams, but the Crew was frequently a finalist and had to settle for runner-up status several times due to the appearance of at least one powerhouse team in the tournament each year — be it from Vancouver or Texas. Mould, the rookie of the year in the league in 1997, was also a two-time league MVP before deciding this would be her final season. “It’s the body — it’s not my heart and my ability on the field,’’ said Mould of the reason for her retirement. She suffered another hamstring tear on the weekend, her fifth, and that’s played a big role in her decision to leave the game. Mould admits it’s going to be tough when next season rolls around and she’s not back on the field. “I will be their No. 1 fan,’’ Mould said. “I don’t know emotionally how I’ll handle that in the beginning.’’ The Crew did its best to hand a championship to Mould in her final season, but the Chargers were just too tough. “It just wasn’t in the cards with injuries,’’ said Mould. Jennie Hittinger did a great job leading the Crew at quarterback in place of Jackie Harrison. An injury to Crew rusher Nicole Pugh was a key turning point in the game. The tournament was again a great success under the guidance of Chris Mann with 18 teams taking part — an amazing eight from Vancouver, seven from Duncan and three from Victoria. “For the most part, Duncan’s done fairly well in finishing up in the top spot,’’ said Mann. In fact, Duncan’s Blue Steel won the Almost Top Flight Division over the Duncan Sirens 19-6. Vancouver Sirens took the Grounded Division over the Assassins.
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Cutting her off at the pass is the aim of rampaging Crew rusher Nicole Pugh during a Sun Bowl game against the Wildcats. Blue Steel also stole the show with its parody of The Bachelor to earn the Spirit Award. “They went out of their way on this one,’’ said Mann. Coach Rory Kline assumed the lead role and players got into the theme with long flowing gowns. Last year, Blue Steel dazzled with its Duck Dynasty theme. This year’s tournament marked the beginning of play on the newly-refurbished Rotary Park. “Every team commented on it, how good it was,’’ said Mann. MVP of the tournament was the Chargers’ Tania Ropata while Country Muffins were toasted as the most sportsmanlike team. Next year will mark the Sun Bowl’s 30th anniversary and Mann is planning a big one. “I think we’ll pump it up,’’ he said.
Bransten Ming Natural talent combined with a great work ethic makes Bransten Ming a top squash player. “Obviously, fitness is one of the huge parts of squash,’’ said Shawnigan Lake School student Ming, 17, who was born in San Francisco. “When I was younger, I could hit the ball harder than any of the other kids. But now that everyone’s caught up, I have to be fitter. It helps with my mental strength and my confidence.’’ Shawnigan squash coach Mike Johnson helps keep Ming on his toes. “He’s the most brutal coach I’ve ever had,’’ chuckled Ming. “He’s the definition of old man power. I’ll be killing myself on the bike and he’ll come and do some of my training with me. It’s just ridiculous.’’ Johnson’s method to his madness is to make sure Ming keeps improving. “The main thing, from Bransten’s point of view, it’s hitting good length because then you create lots of opportunities,’’ said Johnson. “That was the one thing Bransten had to improve when he came here.’’ Ming is already being heavily recruited by U.S. schools. “I hope to go to a good university with squash because that’s part of the reason why dad made me start playing squash.’’
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