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Penelakut Class of 2014 grads, from left to right: William Jack, Sarah Charlie, Sarah Dee Louie, Richie Jim, Melanie Smith, Charles George, Shawna James and Kathlene Charlie. Missing are Loretta Edwards and Gilbert Smith. Kathy Santini

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ne little question changed the course of Melanie Smith’s life. Encouragement from her sister helped too. Smith is one of 10 graduates — the first in 20 years — who graduated June 18 with their adult dogwood diplomas from the Penelakut Island Learning Centre. “It’s a major accomplishment for them and for the teachers there,” said Penelakut band Chief Earl Jack. “We haven’t had much luck keeping our kids in school, but this year we did. We’re hoping this will carry forward

Hats off to a rare group of grads Grads to Watch: The ﬁrst Penelakut Island grad class in 20 years celebrates a milestone for themselves and their community

and that they’ll all go on to do something great.” Smith’s life changed when her daughter Kara asked her what she did at her graduation. “I had no answer, because I didn’t graduate,” the 34-year-old said. “I didn’t want her to think that that was OK.”

At the same time her daughter was asking that innocent enough question, Smith’s sister Leona told her the school’s new teacher, Karen Burnham, was one fabulous teacher and that she should go back to school. “I had no plans to go back, I have little kids and the previous teachers weren’t as organized as Karen is, I

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was in and out of school,” Smith said. “Karen came in knowing what she wanted to do; the other teachers weren’t getting anywhere.” “It’s my daughter and sister that got me back (to school),” Smith said. Next up? The mother of three has been accepted and plans on attending Vancouver Island University this

September, she’s enrolled in the Child and Youth Care program. “Eventually, I want to start a program here on the island to keep our kids out of trouble, I’m not saying they’re all in trouble, but I want to be able to help keep them busy, to help them see that they can create a better future for themselves too.” Chief Jack said band unemployment is 90%. Other students who graduated are: Kathlene Charlie, Sarah Charlie, Loretta Edwards, Charles George, William Jack, Shawna James, Richie Jim, Sarah Dee Louie, and Gilbert Smith. Eight of the 10 have applied to VIU for acceptance this September. more on page 3

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Missing senior turns up safe and sound A 75-year-old male reported missing in Cowichan has been located, and he is safe and sound, police said Thursday at around 5 p.m. Police had sought the public’s help in ﬁnding the Duncan senior who hadn’t been seen in more than week. Harvey Sloan left his residence on June 18, leaving a note for his landlord stating he wanted to be by himself,

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cpl. Krista Hobday said earlier this week in a media release. Sloan’s landlord called police for assistance on June 23, as he had not returned home. Mounties checked local island hospitals, hotels, and the places Sloan is known to frequent.

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Valley School District’s Dave Bellis made it possible for students to Beyond Smith’s own life, the imgraduate under the aegis of School pact of having so many graduates District No. 79. graduating in one year is rippling “We said to Dave, ‘What are the like waves in a pool. chances that we can offer a full “There are more people enrolled program out of our learning centre, in school for the coming school instead of just online courses?’” the year because of our example,” the teacher said. graduate said. The learning centre also partThose aren’t the only changes nered with the First Nations Eduthat have occurred or are about to cation Steering Committee which happen. offers a program called Connected The Ministry of Education Classes. That program broadcasts recently granted the learning centre courses like biology 12, pre-calculus independent school status. math and chemistry to a number Come this September, Burnham of schools, not just Penelakut’s said there’ll be another teacher and learning centre. Students from all a literacy specialist on staff, joining the schools have the opportunity to her and her educational assistant. interact. She said they’ll be VIU provided course “going after kids,” who counselling, as well as a need smaller class sizes course on portfolio develand put an increased opment. focus on numeracy and “It’s a real milestone,” literacy. said Bellis, the viceBurnham has worked principal in charge of the with First Nations’ Cowichan Valley School students for the past District’s Adult Learn12 years and previing Centre. “Everyone is Melanie Smith: setting an example ously taught for the incredibly proud of the Stz’uminus First Nation students, we all wish them in Ladysmith before nothing but the best.” being offered the job at the learning Despite “the village’s,” joint efcentre. forts, ultimately the victory is all Prior to her arrival, the centre about Penelakut’s students, who only offered distance education and were incredibly appreciative, their online courses, which from Smith’s teacher said. They were determined comments, wasn’t meeting many to get ahead. students needs. “Life has been awful for many of “Distance education can be these students, we had to create a hard and impersonal, it’s hard for dream and some hope and hope students to relate to stories about a that they’d go for it,” Burnham Hungarian granny,” Burnham said. said. “They haven’t had a vision As most successful people know, before, imagined what life could success doesn’t always come from be; these students created one and the efforts of just one person. It when they got it, they’d go.” takes a village. And in this case a “The victory here isn’t that we school board and a university. graduated them, it’s that they’re Burnham said the Cowichan moving on to a better life.” from page 1

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Cowichan graduates of 2014 (clockwise from top left): Wilma Jamieson, Head of School, presents graduate Alice Young the Servite Fortiter Award, for an outstanding citizen during the 94th Speech Day at Queen Margaret’s School, June 13; Taylor Gates (left) and Grace Stephen take one last walk through the halls of Chemainus Secondary School, June 20; Brentwood College’s Jarl Whist (left) Donovan McKillop and Brendan Strasdin share a smile June 21; Cowichan Secondary graduate Austin Mawbey gives classmate Adam Sakuma a horsy-back ride prior to their Valediction Ceremonies June 26 at Island Savings Centre; Shawnigan Lake School graduates listen to speeches during private school’s awards ceremonies June 21; Frances Kelsey graduates Sara Gillis, Sheryl Sizer, and Silina Sigurdson take a quick selﬁe prior to their ceremony June 25; Graduate Becky Bazinet acknowledges the teaching staff during her delivery of Valedictorian’s Address at Duncan Christian School.

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Barnburner of a night almost all Cowichan Bay could bear

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riple trouble left Cowichan Bay’s fire crew busy Saturday night. Chief Ken Bulcock said the night’s responses spanned a barn fire, a truck blaze, and a motorcycle mishap when the ride hit a bear crossing a road. “They were hopping from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. (Sunday) by the time everything was wrapped up,” he said. “Our guys were going steady.” First, they scrambled to a 9 p.m. barn blaze in the 2100 block of Koksilah Road. There were no hydrants nearAndrew Leong by so Duncan hall’s pumper Cowichan Bay firefighters respond to a fully involved barn fire on Koksilah Road shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday. Duncan was also called to assist Cow fire crews also responded in mutual aid

Bay’s crew. “It was a lean-to in an open field with machinery and hay under it.” A tractor, baler, and a truck, plus hay believed freshly harvested, were lost in the blaze, the fire chief said Monday. The cause was still under investigation. It was unknown at press time if the barn and gear were insured in the fire that caused no injuries. “Everything was pretty well gone,” he said, noting there was no power connected to the barn. “It was collapsed when I got there,” noted News Leader Pictorial lensman Andrew Leong. “ I heard on scene there was an explosion first, then the fire.” During the barn-burner,

Capt. Dave Freuh was called at around 10:30 p.m. about a truck fire raging on the highway near golf course hill, south of Duncan. While helping snuff that fire, Freuh was called by the injured biker and told of the collision with a black bear in the 2200 block of Hillbank Road. The male rider, who was conscious when attended, suffered a suspected broken leg and was taken to Cowichan District Hospital. The bear, of unknown size, gender or age, headed into the woods, with possible injuries. Cops and conservation officers were unable to find the bruin, Bulcock explained. “Usually, motorcycles hit deer, but he couldn’t believe a bear.”

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Legal opinion conﬁrms CVRD decision to reject Cobble Hill gravel processing CVRD reviewing bylaws: after lawyer says application never should have been considered in the ﬁrst place

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pon further review, the Cowichan Valley Regional District has rejected the Balme Ayr Farm gravel processing proposal. And it should have happened immediately. The results of a legal review revealed Wednesday indicated the board was well within its rights when it initially voted to deny the application June 10. More to the point, the temporary use permit the Balme family was seeking should have never been considered in the first place because such permits are not allowed on farmland under the South Cowichan Official Community Plan. In the wake of that legal opinion, the CVRD has launched a review of the bylaws in question, including the possibility that two earlier temporary use permits may have been improperly granted. The revelation stung area

residents who have been battling against the gravel proposal for a year. They said they had previously pointed out the bylaw in question to regional district officials. “How is it that bunch of people in the community can find it and highly trained, educated and experienced planning staff couldn’t?” Dara Quast asked. “That’s a valid question,” CVRD interim CAO Frank Raimondo responded, adding he hoped the review may supply the answer. Raimondo did not immediately know the cost of the legal opinion, but said he would share it with directors as soon as it became available. The temporary use permit application fee is being returned to the applicants. The initial rejection was postponed due to staff concerns the board may have not followed proper procedure in doing so. Raimondo said the debate in question bordered on discourtesy and rudeness and its rapid-fire nature made it hard to follow. He cautioned directors to be more reasoned, calm and fair in the future. The legal opinion, however, said there were no serious procedural flaws, conflict or bias, and that, in this case, the legal principles of natural justice did not apply. Cowichan Bay Director Lori

Iannidinardo chaired the contentious vote, where much of the debate was between herself and Cobble Hill Director Gerry Giles. Despite the fact her handling of the situation has been deemed proper, the Frank Raimondo: process left a cautions directors bad taste in her mouth. “I felt a lot of things were really unfair,” she said. “I hope we can do things better moving forward. “I didn’t think of this as winning and losing. It’s about standing up and doing the right thing.” The June 25 vote passed unanimously. The Lori Iannidinardo: denial only moving forward dealt with the processing of gravel. The Balmes have been granted permission by the Agricultural Land Reserve to extract gravel and are awaiting approval from the Ministry of Mines to go ahead.

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Cowichan, stop taking our water for granted Plug the dike: All activity needs to go though a ﬁlter of “How does it affect our water supply?”

here is certainly some irony in the fact that while Cowichan officials were pointing to messing with the Cowichan River as a cause of the 2009 flood, they fixed the problem by messing with the river. And for some more irony, consider this: while those same officials toured those dikes, the headline in that morning’s paper blared a warning about the river threatening to run dry. In the wet West Coast of Canada, we tend to take our water for granted. But life and Mother Nature often Living on a conspire to send the message that flood plan has maybe we aren’t as smart as we think we are. its conseWe can build weirs to store water, wells to tap it, and dikes to control its quences flow. But all we can do is steer things for awhile. Ultimately, there will be consequences and we will have to deal with them. Don’t take this for “a stop meddling with the river” chastising from the pulpit. The dikes and the weir are necessary. Without the dikes, flooding would be more frequent. Without the weir, the river may have run dry already. As long as we want people to live here, improvements to each are welcome. We just wanted to make the point that our issues with water are an unavoidable consequence of the fact we have chosen to build Duncan on a flood plain and tap the Cowichan as a source for more and more human activity. And it is important to remember pretty much any human activity can affect our water system, and we need to be careful how we use it. Dry communities know this. Their residents take special care. Cowichan needs to do the same.

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We write this the day before Canada Day and you will be reading it the day after Canada Day. But that doesn’t change the fact that any day is a good day to celebrate being Canadian. Our nation isn’t perfect by ay means, but most of us enjoy an abundance of food, water, personal freedom and public safety that is the envy of the world. It’s good to be Canadian.

Canadians are ﬂying their ﬂags high this week.

Apathetic parents mean teachers don’t have a chance Maeve Maguire

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inister of Education Peter Fassbender walks out of the bedroom wearing a robe over his flannel pyjamas. He shuffles to the kitchen for coffee where he meets Premier Christy Clark, whose unevenly tussled hair makes it obvious she slept on her right side. The camera pans to B.C. Teachers’ Federation President Jim Iker, who is outside on a lounge chair, catching some rays. His hair is an audience favourite. Fans of Team BCTF post Instagram selfies of their own Iker mullets to show solidarity. Kids, parents, teachers, politicians and the media tune in nightly to the reality TV show Big Brother: Teachers’ Strike. For three months, contestants on two teams — Team BCTF vs. Team B.C. Government — have lived together in the Big Brother house, where they are cut off

of all forms of contact from the outside world. They go through a series of competitions that reveal character under pressure. The public votes for its favourite housemate, who will determine the contract for B.C.’s public-school teachers. The show has higher ratings than The Amazing Race Canada. Jim remains the lone wolf against Team BC Gov, and this morning, he is pouting. In the previous night’s game of Loser Blinks First, Christy and Jim held each other’s gaze for four minutes. On the line was the 1% discrepancy in salary the two sides could not agree on. If Jim won, he would get the 8% salary increase he was fighting for. If Christy won, they reduce their original offer of 7% to 6%. As the clock neared the fifth minute, Peter attempted to distract Jim with a loud hand clap. It worked. Jim blinked, then swore Christy grinned like the Cheshire Cat. Peter whispered, “Mission accomplished,” with a wink for his ally. Fans of the Christy-Peter alliance made #nomoreteachersdirtylooks trend on Twitter.

Police reports of dirtbikes terrorizing the residents of Crofton are disturbing. They are not just disturbing because of the risk to public safety and the nuisance factor to those living in the community. Adding to the situation is the fact that these “dirtbags on dirtbikes” clearly either have no idea of the danger and disruption they are creating for their neighbours, or they just don’t care.

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It’s voting day. Three-million viewer votes are cast. Jim wins with 75% of the vote. “Because he doesn’t have an agenda,” tweets @fanofBCTF, having clearly forgiven Jim’s misstep in the diary room when he suggested Team B.C. Gov’s most recent salary offer was less than its previous offer, after which Peter marched straight into the diary room and called Jim a liar (upon which #BCTFpantsonfire trended on Twitter). Like the B.C. NDP after a provincial election, Christy and Peter are perplexed at how they could have misjudged the public’s support. Later, a confidential B.C. Liberal Party report entitled Lessons Learned in the Big Brother House reveals transparency and voter engagement were the cause of Team B.C. Gov’s ruin. With the entire population voting, and every interaction between each side of the debate on record, it’s a game changer. For the first time since the last world war, to retain their majority, the government would have to placate parents of school-age children.

The report concluded the government must avoid activities that encourage citizen engagement. Parents will not engage in politics — even when the topic is the quality of their children’s education — unless it is presented as a reality TV show so they can vote anonymously via electronic device from the privacy of their living rooms. Parents are uncomfortable with public displays of controversy like walking a picket line—or even honking to show support for teachers picketing—so they avoid the topic. As long as parents remain apathetic, the teachers don’t have a chance.

When Maeve Maguire isn’t writing her monthly column for the News Leader Pictorial, she is creating marketing and technical communications for businesses from her home office in Maple Bay. Email her at maeve@describewriting.com

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What makes Canada great, and what could make it better? “What makes Canada great is that we show respect to each other. What made it better was the court decision about Native (Tsilhqot’in) land title. It’ll lead to more local control of resource planning.”

“It’s my ﬁrst time in Canada during the summer, and I love the friendliness. I don’t think Ireland knows how to extend the same welcome as Canadians do.”

Denis Devereaux, Lanesborough, Ireland

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What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

True north not for thee?

$100 per month. My wages have not increased 1% in three years, have yours? I read in the spring that property taxes would increase on average 2.5% this year. Who got that average? Not me. Did you? This has got to stop. Stephanie Panchuk

Dear editor In celebration of Canada Day July 1, I have given our national anthem a bit of a re-write. Get ready to sing: O Canada, our sadly threatened land, Fracking and pipelines given a free hand. With Arctic ice disappearing fast The true North can’t survive; With cuts to health and CBC Our freedoms take a dive. God save us, please, from corporate greed; Government secrecy is making us bleed... O Canada! Let’s guard with votes and deeds! Ann Mendenhall

North Cowichan

Wood made a difference

Dear editor Prayers and condolences to the family of Judge Josiah Wood. He was an honorable man, who advocated for Aboriginal justice and saw the humanity and the opportunities for change and healing in everyone. His compassion and kindness are gifts that will not be forgotten.His work here on Earth is done, but I am sure he will be working from another location. Lise Haddock

Duncan

Isn’t your concern about schools a little late?

Dear editor The deterioration of our school buildings happened partly because —despite every effort from at least some of the trustees —the local media displayed an alarming disinterest in the doings of the district and took every opportunity to neglect the information available to anyone with a brain and a pair of eyes. Pandering to authority, coddling the managers and reviling anyone not in the camp of the powerful is like a rash throughout the press. Thanks for the insight of your June 20 editorial — about a decade late. Eden Haythornthwaite

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Hrushowy is on the wrong side of history

Dear editor In Patrick Hrushowy’s opinion piece “Is Enbridge setting up Harper for re-election?” Mr. Hrushowy refers to my “merry band of Cowichan Carbon Busters.” I can only assume this is his weak attempt to poke fun at me and the issue of climate change. I am presently in Washington DC lobbying U.S. politicians for a carbon tax and have just come from a speech by Republican Senator Whitehouse who told us that more action on climate change is coming because most young Republicans think that the Tea Party’s global warming denial attitude is “nonsense.” Hurray for that. Like the Tea Party, Mr. Hrushowy focuses on personal insults rather than climate change facts. You are on the wrong side of history Mr. Hrushowy — and so is the proposed Enbridge pipeline. Peter Nix Maple Bay

Naive column underestimating the voter

Dear editor Patrick Hrushowy’s energetic pushing of a single-issue election 16 months hence is naive in the PoliSci101 sense of the word. His hero must face a number of diverse bad government issues beyond his fawning over fossil fuels and gutting of regulatory structures to help his chosen industry and carbon fetish so your estimation of the one-issue focus of the average voter is a debasement of them. Norman Conrad comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Raises aren’t in line with public reality

Dear editor Re the recent raises given City of Duncan staff. Another council that hasn’t heard the taxpayers are suffering and hands out money left, right, and centre, exceptional employees or not. It’s disgusting that these workers

should get a bigger pay rise than our hospital staff. Derrick Marven

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Ridiculous tax hikes have got to stop

Dear editor Another year and another giant increase in my property tax. Here’s the truth: from 2011 to 2012 my tax increase was $482.53. From 2012-2013 my tax increase was $101.63. In 2013-2014 my tax increase was $445.87. Guess what? In three years my taxes have risen by $1003.03. That’s an increase of almost

Eagle slaughter a blight

Dear editor I love the natural beauty of the Cowichan area; the scenery is breathtaking and the wildlife is spectacular. My fondness for this area became one of sadness and anger yesterday after discovering someone had murdered a beautiful adult bald eagle on my property with a single gunshot to its upper back. With such profound sadness I watched his mate hover over the area he had crawled into to die. A creature of beauty and dignity destroyed. For what? To the monsters who did this, trust me you will not see one feather or talon or whatever part of this creature you decided you needed more than he did. What a waste. You, the perpetrator are a blight on the beauty of this area. Carole Williams Duncan

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he educational program, Shaping the Journey: living with dementia, is being brought to Duncan for three sessions July 8, 15 and 22. Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. it is also intended for caregivers, family members and friends since an estimated one in three Canadians knows someone with Alzheimer’s. “It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia,’’ says Tina Biello, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s First Link program coordinator for the Central and North Island. “Educating yourself will allow you to gain an understanding of what you and your family members are faced with, giving you the skills and confidence to maintain quality of life, both now and in the future,’’ Biello added. The program covers a variety of topics, including: the brain and dementia; hearing the diagnosis; maintaining your general health; life after diagnosis; planning ahead; and maintaining your spirit. Participants in the program will also meet others going through similar experiences and learn strategies for

coping with changes and maximizing quality of life. Pre-registration is required for the three weekly sessions running from 10 a.m. to noon by contacting Biello at 1-888-734-4171 or tbiello@alzheimerbc.org. The program is free, thanks to partial funding from the Province of B.C. and Island Health. Meanwhile, the News Leader Pictorial, under the direction of Don and Theresa Bodger, is running a music trivia fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. that helps fund such projects. Teams of six to eight identify song titles and artists in a friendly competition Sept. 20 for the Georgina Falt “It helps famiMemorial lies build the Trophy. Winners knowledge, skills get their and confidence name on the trophy, just to live well with like the Standementia.” ley Cup. Cost is $20 per person until Aug. 1 and $25 after, with all proceeds to the Society and lots of prizes just for taking part. Anyone who’d like to receive more information can send an email to donandtheresab@shaw.ca.

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Unlikely but determined group tackling its ﬁrst marathon Vegas, baby: Seven women are headed to run a marathon and half marathons in Vegas

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here’s a saying, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. That won’t be the case here. If the seven local women who are planning on running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas marathon and half-marathon this November have their way, the entire world is going to know about it. And then some. Tami August, a personal fitness trainer and owner of New Image Fitness said the idea to get the four single moms and three others attending one of her boot camps running marathons and half-marathons started innocently enough. “It was one innocent comment, I told them my goal of running the marathon and that’s how it started,” she said. “One by one they said, ‘I want to do it too.’” Angela Carpenter, Angela Rice, Darlene Smith, Karen Edwards, Jonelle Stubbington and Joan James plan on joining August at the Nov. 16 event. They call themselves, the New Image Girls. The event isn’t your typical marathon, after

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all, it’s happening in Vegas. August said that atypically, both the halfand full marathon start late afternoon, unlike other marathons’ early morning starts. In addition, this marathon has a real party atmosphere, with bands playing along the route. Race proceeds will go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. While August isn’t a stranger to the long races — she’s run three marathons — it’s not the same for the rest of the group, who range from their early 30s to 59. “A lot of us aren’t in running shape, some of us have trouble walking,” Carpenter said, laughing. “Three of us are grannies, we call ourselves the jiggling grannies.” You might have seen them training. It’s a picture you’re unlikely to forget. During group runs, you’ll see Smith pushing her foster child in his CITY OF DUNCAN Brandmark Concept 1

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stroller, up and down hills. “We cheer her on, but none of us offer to push that stroller,” August said laughing. “We’ve been there, done that.” The fitness trainer said this group of women, whether they’re pushing a stroller or not, is one determined group of gals. “They’re determination and drive is phenomenal,” August said. “As single moms, their ability to organize their lives around their running schedule is amazing.” For Carpenter, part of her motivation is showing her students at the Cowichan Tribes elementary school that sheer grit and determination can see you through. “I’m doing it to set an example for my kids,” Rice said. “It’s also time for myself.” Part of their energy is being spent fundraising for the races. As for many single moms,

money can be tight so they are asking for the public’s help in helping them realize their dreams. Six hundred dollars has been raised to date, it’s almost enough money to pay for their rooms. August says their goal is $5,000. A 50-50 draw is being held at the end of July. They’re also raffling off a weekend in Campbell River, which has been donated by the Best Western Austrian Chalet. “I get emotional just thinking about them crossing the finish line,” August said. “These women have no idea. Being able to push through their pain and fatigue and come out the other side, they will be able to push through anything. You just never know what you can do.” Those wanting to contribute, or learn more about the new image girls can visit their Facebook page. April 2012

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The New Image Girls: (from left to right) Karen Edwards, Darlene Smith, Tami August, Angela Rice, Angela Carpenter. Missing are Joan James and Jonelle Stubbington.

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former patient of sexual-assault suspect Campbell Crichton told Duncan Supreme Court Friday how the local physiotherapist allegedly touched her vaginal area during one treatment visit. Afternoon testimony in the continuing trial involved Judge Keith Bracken, and Crown and defense lawyers, hearing from the adult female witness who told how Crichton allegedly touched her during 2009 treatments for hand and knee injuries suffered in 2009. Her WorkSafeBC claim saw the witness referred to physio by her doctor. The patient explained she was getting pain relief from Crichton’s therapy. He initially seemed pleasant and sympathetic to rough patches in her personal life as the two talked. But she claimed, in subsequent visits, Crichton also began touching her inappropriately, patting and rubbing her leg or knee, and upper leg, close to her groin area. “I was kind of nervous. I laughed it off because I’m not good with confrontation,” she said under Crown counsel Leah Fontaine’s questioning. Fontaine asked her if such rubbing was part of agreed treatments; the witness answered ‘No.’

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Campbell Crichton’s trial concerning 22 sexual assault charges continues in Duncan Supreme Court Crichton also hugged her, then nuzzled his head into the left side of her neck, the witness said. “That really surprised me. I was quite confused ... it didn’t sit well with me. I didn’t know if it was intentional.” The final questionable incident heard her describe how she was laying on a treatment bed as Crichton rubbed her leg. “His hand went up to my vagina area, and he held his hand to my vagina for about five seconds. “I was shocked. I laughed it off, but I never went back.” Touching her vaginal or groin area was also not a discussed part

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of her treatment, she said. Defense counsel Michelle Daneliuk related how the witness filed her complaint, about inappropriate touching, with the Mounties in March 2011. The witness agreed with Daneliuk that Crichton initially touched her on the shoulder as a greeting, in a friendly, professional manner. The witness agreed she is a friendly, outgoing person. She also agreed she did not ask Crichton to take his hand away when he rubbed her lower leg in sympathy of her personal problems. WCB agents recommended she continue physio, explained the witness. She also wondered if she’d overreacted to Crichton’s hand placements. But when the witness told her doctor she was uncomfortable with Crichton’s alleged vaginal touching, the physician recommended she return to Crichton for treatments, she told the court. The witness said she read articles about Crichton’s alleged actions, and said those stories urged other patients to report their complaints about him to police. “It was very difficult for me to come forward,” she said, noting she told the RCMP it was possible Crichton wasn’t aware of his inappropriate actions. Crichton’s 30-day trial involves 22 charges of alleged sexual assault against clients.

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Paramedics transport a patient from a two-car crash involving a Toyota sedan and a Plymouth mini van at the Boys Road/Trans-Canada Highway intersection on June 27 at 5:45 p.m. Two patients received minor injuries in the crash, which led to south-bound traffic being detoured off of Boys Road for about an hour.

Mobile home destroyed on the Malahat Owners away: No people or other buildings damaged in early Sunday blaze Peter W. Rusland

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injuries occurred during the 2:30 a.m. blaze in the Spectacle Lake Mobile Home Park. The fire happened while its owners were away camping, he said. “We had a dozen firefighters there. We kicked the hell out of it; it was a complete loss,” Patterson said of the insured mobile home. No other homes or buildings

were affected by the fire. “Everything was kept right to that mobile.” The inferno’s cause was unknown and under investigation at press time Sunday, but “it’s not looking suspicious at all.” The mobile home park has been relatively fire-free for about three years, he noted.

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y the way, did you hear: • Somenos Women’s Institute member Diana Hardacker tells us the society has chipped in to help the Children’s Health Foundation through the 2014 Women’s Institute Bursary — $2,000 to help professional development of staff at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children. • Sue Lindgren is ready to pay back the great favour done recently for her on the Cowichan Transit system. She thanks the honking bus driver and the “very polite and helpful young man” who chased after her when she got off the bus, leaving behind a basket full off important items. • Cowichan native Liv Wade has launched an Indiegogo campaign to record her second album in a studio in Vancouver with producer Winston Hauschild. Details here: https://www.indiegogo. com/projects/help-fund-liv-wade-s-studio-album • How about a polite round of applause to Avinash Jagwani (KPMG LLP) and Vanessa Tull (KPMG LLP)? These two Duncan chartered accountant students graduated from the CA qualification program at a ceremony held May 17, in Vancouver. • Anne and Terry Welch are back from delivering another electric wheelchair to Mexico with help from Cowichan Independent Living.

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Their continued efforts to help the sick down there are amazing. • Kathy Wachs and the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society are bringing back ArtBeat to the streets of Chemainus again this summer. The Friday evening street festival is set for July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. • Shauna Clinging says the little bits of scrap metal around your house could mean big cash for the Cowichan Sportsplex. Drop it off at Schnitzer’s Boys Road recycling depot from now until October and tell them you are donating your scrap to the sportsplex. • Welcome back to Lori Shreenan, who recently returned to the Cowichan Valley to launch Shreenan’s Barbershop at Whippletree Junction courtyard. Part of its character will be an open invitation to local residents to add old logging pictures, newspaper clippings, sports memories and other nostalgiac memorabilia. Stories shared at Shreenan’s will live on in the pages of a coffee table book, entitled BS Tales Cowichan Valley Men Tell. (The BS stands for “barbershop.”) 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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The Dog will be barking in Crofton this weekend. Harpdog Brown, a singer and harmonica player of note, is coming over the pond to bring his brand of blues to the Crofton Hotel Pub Born in Edmonton, Brown has been part of Canada’s blues scene for more than 30 years,

and sits at number two on the current Canadian blues charts. “Over the years Harpdog has issued six CD’s to critical acclaim,” event promoters said in a media release. “Harpdog resides in Vancouver, where he leads his own trio and quartet of hot local players churning out blues on the jazzy

mellower side. He also leads The Harpdog Brown Band which is a gutsy traditional Chicago blues band with John R. Hunter (drums), Jordan Edmonds (guitar) and George Fenn (bass). Tickets are $20 and available at Rockabillys and The Crofton Hotel. The July 5 show starts at 9 p.m.

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he first schoolhouse in the Cowichan Station area was built in 1872 as a log building on a parcel of land donated by James Fleming on Koksilah Road near Kelvin Creek. At that time the school was called Kokasailah School. There were 11 pupils, age four to 15. During the 1873-1874 school year classes were held on alternate days, as the teacher, Alfred Welwyn Rogers, also taught at Bench School. When he resigned in March 1874 classes at both schools were closed as the roads were impassable due to snow and enrollment had declined at both sites. In 1883, James Fleming who had donated the land for the school, died. The new owner, Joseph Tarlton, found that the land had been improperly deeded. Further, he did not want a school situated on his property. This led to the donation by James Mearn of a half-acre of land for a new schoolhouse. It was cleared and graded for the sum of $44 and the schoolhouse built for the sum of $475. It measured 18 by 24 feet and was now known as Cowichan Public School. The school closed January 1, 1891 to June 1893 due to lack of students. It reopened briefly but closed again in 1895 when it was replaced by a larger building at Cowichan Station, 1.5 miles to the south. The third Cowichan Station schoolhouse was built in 1896 for $644 on land donated by Alexander Reid. Measuring 20 by 34 feet, the new schoolhouse was first called McPherson School after McPherson’s Station on the rail line. However, when the residents in the area requested a post office at the railway stop, the request was granted

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Meet the Cowichan Station Grade 7 graduating class of 1966: Heather Buchanan, Andrew Hasanen, Richard Lawrence, Jim Ross, Barry Bertrand (hidden), Steven Lawrence, Joe Madison, Judy Burnside, Linda Madison, Erica Cooper, Helen Kesteloo, Jackie Bertrand, Donna Sharp, Frances Westerman, Peggy None, Karen Clements and Karen Ellingson but only with a new name, as there was already a McPherson’s Station post office in Nova Scotia. The name “Cowichan Station” was chosen by the residents. The first teacher in the third schoolhouse was Miss Ethel Mary Warlock. She was paid a monthly salary of $40, $10 less than male teachers at the time. She had 32 students in her class. During the 1913-1914 term, two teachers were needed for all the students. Construction of the fourth schoolhouse began in June 1913 and was completed in April 1914 on one acre of land purchased from Mr. A. H. Daniels. Described as one of the finest rural schools in B.C., it cost $7,000 to erect. It had two classrooms with large windows for natural lighting, a large cement basement which contained an indoor play area for wet weather days and a large attic. Its capacity for 100 students was twice that of the third schoolhouse, which was moved about

100 yards south. Its first principal was George Bowyer. One of Mr. Bowyer’s students was Stanley Owens who remembered his former Grade 5 and 6 teacher as “pretty hardnosed . . . . he had a cane that he used to use when he thought it was necessary and that was fairly often sometimes.” Stanley also remembered sliding down the drain pipe at school and being tricked by an older student. “He had me throw a ball at him and then stepped aside so it went through the window.” The lesson cost him 35 cents for a new pane of glass, and a routing from Mr. Bowyer. The school became a superior school with Grades 1 to 9, and two teachers in 1928. In 1938 ratepayers empowered the Cowichan Station School Board to find out the cost of wiring the school for electric lighting. Wiring must have been approved as the whole school was re-wired

20 years later, including the addition of lights in the cloakroom and basement. Two more classrooms were added in the 1950’s. A one-room addition was made during the 1958-1959 school year. In 1964 a gymnasium was completed, followed by an outdoor basketball court in 1971, and open-area classrooms and an adventure playground in 1978. The open area classrooms were closed off in 1995 in order to make four large classrooms. This brought the total number of classrooms to seven, plus a library and gymnasium. Seven years after that, building renovation, declining enrollment and budget cutbacks threatened the closure. In response, staff and parents developed a vision for the school to become a traditional school and a school of choice. On June 5, 2002 it became Cowichan Station Rural Traditional School. more on page 15

Cowichan Station School is now home to the vibrant HUB community space. It will celebrate its 100th birthday July 5 and 6 as part of the community’s Summer Celebration. As the reunion group pulls plans together, stories are emerging. Three generations from one family: the grandfather remembers the original two-room school house; the father remembers it as a four-room building; and the son who was there when the gym was built. One family boasts 11 members attended the school. Students remember Mr. Marlette and his awardwinning square dancers. Memories are shared of students who snuck through a hole in the ducting, appearing above a classroom to the startled gasp of a teacher. A teacher remembers returning one September ﬁnding the windows of his class had been boarded up over the summer. An alumnus recalls hiding with three friends in the attic when the roof was peaked. Another tells of riding a wagon through the parking lot, careening down Koksilah, ending in the ditch just before Bench Road. But always, alumni talk about their fondness of the surrounding forests, their teachers, and the unique connection they have to the school. The Century Celebration Committee is sure many more of these stories will be shared during the weekend event. Alumni faculty and students will be able to view class photos and memorabilia, some which have been generously offered on loan from Cowichan Archives. There will be chances to reconnect with friends and teachers; recreate class photos; and as part of the Summer Celebration, enjoy other old-time community events. If you would like to share your stories, photos, memorabilia, or get involved in the celebration plans, please contact Madelaine at 250-746-7804. The schedule for the celebration and reunion is as follows: 9 a.m. Doors open for Centennial Reunion (kids garage sale and famous plant sale too kick off too as part of the Summer Celebration) 10:30 a.m. Strawberry Tea (will go until we run out) 11:30 a.m. unveiling of commemorative plaque noon: ceremonial cutting of the cake 2 p.m. load and lock the time capsule 4 p.m. wrap up The Kids Garage sale goes from 9 a.m. until noon, then there will be some old fashioned races for kids and “kids-at-heart” The plant sale and reunion go until about 4 p.m. The parking lot will be dedicated to those with limited mobility, with general parking in the south ﬁeld.

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ﬁrst nations singer/songwriter performs on the CUPE stage in Charles Hoey Park at 7 p.m.

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Yoga in the Park: Come enjoy the outdoors in a playful yoga class with Gwen in Centennial Park in Duncan, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Visions Art Tour: Visit artists’ studios from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Look for maps at local shops or can also be downloaded from the website: visionsarttour.ca.

39 Days of July: Dave Lang and the Twin Otters perform 40’s style swing originals on the CUPE stage in Charles Hoey Park at 7 p.m.

Diva Night: Learn techniques for High Touch Healing, Sands Reception Centre: 187 Trunk Rd., 5:30 to 6 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

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39 Days of July: Hell Katz perform rockabilly on the CUPE stage in Charles Hoey Park at 7 p.m.

One Cowichan Climate Change Discussion: A presentation based on An Inconvenient Truth followed by a discussion of the Enbridge proposed pipeline/ tanker project at the Maple Bay Rowing Club, 7 p.m. Shuttle from parking by old ﬁre hall on Herd Rd. 39 Days of July: Ed Peekeekoot,

July 5 Small Wooden Boat Festival: Pancake breakfast, salmon BBQ and the Fast & Furious Boat Building Challenge. Details at www.classicboats.org. Visions Art Tour: Visit artists’ studios from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Look for maps at local shops or can also be downloaded from the website: visionsarttour.ca.

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Big Bike driver Greg Hunt takes Team VIU Cowichan Campus and Monk Ofﬁce through the streets of Downtown Duncan during the Cowichan Valley’s Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke Foundation. A total of more than $19,762 was raised from the June 22 event that featured eight teams. Kids Garage Sale: Fundraiser for the HUB, part of the Cowichan Station summer celebration and 100th reunion from 9 to noon at the HUB. Summer Nights in Lake Cowichan: Country and western music provided by Terry Brennan friend in the park, 6:30 to

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8:30. There will also be an open stage from 6:00 to 6:30. Silent Auction & Garage Sale: Neighbourhood House fundraiser, during Chemainus Market Days. Old Chemainus Fire Hall, across from Waterwheel Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music at Hilary’s: In Cowichan Bay, Bill MacLean performs from 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. 39 Days of July: Subterranean performs hip hop on the CUPE stage in Charles Hoey Park at 7 p.m. Holly McNarland: Comes to the The Cobblestone Inn 7 p..m. Tickets $20 in advance, and doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets available at the Cobblestone Inn or online at www. ticketzone.com

But in the spring of 2005 the school district announced the rural traditional program would move to Somenos School. When that happened, most of the students went with it, resulting in the student enrollment at Cowichan Station being decimated. Final closure came at the end of June 2007. Immediately, Cowichan Station residents rallied around the now-vacant 1914 building to turn it into a vibrant part of the community. In 2011 the Cowichan Station Area Association signed a 40-year lease to turn the school site into a multipurpose community centre – The Hub at Cowichan Station. On July 5 and 6, The Hub at Cowichan Station will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the fourth Cowichan Station School. Hopefully attendees will also celebrate the fact public education had been a major part of the community for 135 years, dating back to the first log schoolhouse near Kelvin Creek. Carolyn Prellwitz is secretary of the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society. The full text of this story can be read at cowichannewsleader.com.

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PETRIELLO, Donato Michael Donato was born October 19, 1952 in Cassano Irpino, Province of Avellino, Italy. He passed away on June 24th from complications with cancer. Donato came to the U.S. in 1955 at the age of three with his mother and two brothers to join his father in New Jersey. He grew up in Newark and then Bloomfield, N.J. Donato graduated from Bloomfield Senior High School in 1970, where he participated in soccer, marching band and D.E.C.A. He attended Brock University in Welland, Ontario and obtained his Bachelorâ€™s Degree in Accounting. He later moved to Vancouver Island, B.C. and received his CGA Certification in 1985. Since then he has worked as a private and corporate accountant. He was well loved by his clients, family and multitude of special friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great love for his family and many friends. He enjoyed playing golf and music. He is survived by his loving wife Lynne of 25 years, daughter Laura (Dean), sons Michael and James, stepson Tim, stepdaughter Krista and 3 grandchildren, Kai, Gracie and Jessie as well as his mother Mariannina of Vashon, WA, brother Salvatore (Rebecca) of Edmonds, WA and sister Mary Ann (Warren) of Vashon, WA and nephews Drew, Ryan, Christopher, Brett and Kevin. His father Bartolomeo and brothers Michael and Joseph predeceased him. There will be a celebration of life, â€œCobblestockâ€? on Saturday, August 30th at his home in Cobble Hill. Remembrances can be made in memory of Donato to the MS Society 204-394 Duncan Street Duncan B.C. V9L3W4 Canada Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

October 1915 - May 14, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, mother-in-law, gramma, greatgramma, and great-great-gramma. Nieces & nephews, sister-in-law and many friends from working days at Shopperâ€™s Drug Mart. She is survived by three of five children; Lillian, Robert, and James. Predeceased by William and Arthur. She was laid to rest with her late husband in Quesnel, B.C., with a family gathering.

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KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. 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. 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 1-800-5666899 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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

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.

21â€? 6 H.P. CRAFTSMAN HI WHEELER PUSH LAWN MOWER USED 2 SEASONS 150.00 O.B.O. 250-746-0610

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

REAL ESTATE

FURNITURE

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

RENTALS

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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65â€? 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

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.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

QUEEN MATTRESS P/T SET: Brand new! in sealed plastic Bags. $200. 778.441.1807

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

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com

SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

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.

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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

Wedgwood House; Seniors Independent Living. 600 sq ft. one B/R suite, 1 meal, medic alert & housekeeping provided. N/S. 250-746-8245

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 SALES

Responsibilities:

â€˘ Facilitation experience â€˘Must be comfortable talking about high-risk sexual behaviors â€˘Counseling skills â€˘Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture â€˘Preference will be given to qualified person of Aboriginal ancestry

PET CARE SERVICES HUGGABLE Hounds Pet Grooming Services now offering pickup and delivery for Lake Cowichan, Youbou and Duncan area For appointment call 250-715-1084

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

WORK WANTED

This position is subject to a Collective Agreement. Rate of pay ranges from $14.00 to $21.45 per hour.

Kwam Kwum Suli Program is an HIV/AIDS prevention program. Coordinator will ensure program objectives are achieved.

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Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

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

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Please e-mail resume by July 8, 2014 to:

PaciďŹ c Homes - PaciďŹ c Truss is looking for Production Assemblers for their Cobble Hill Truss and Wall plants. Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, they will be responsible for building roof truss and wall assemblies. CSA Approved footwear and High School diploma or (GED) required. Previous experience in carpentry/framing preferred but will train the right candidates.

Permanent part-time person required

FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL MACHINIST WANTED

Pots & Paraphernalia

â€˘Develop and facilitate youth orientated workshops â€˘One to one contact with clients â€˘Co-facilitate support group â€˘Provide reports to funding sources

â€˘Participate in community events

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing! Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

We Want You!

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax: (1)250-756-1170 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.gregg distributors.ca

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. GOLF EQUIPMENT, Menâ€™s & ladyâ€™s: hand cart, bags, clubs. Garden equipment: electric edgers, weed eater, electric leaf vacuum. Sears chest freezer. Please call (250)7489482.

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Yamaha PF80 full size keyboard, Mauthe mantle clock, wide variety of power and hand tools. Call to see if we have what youâ€™re looking for! 430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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GARAGE SALES 4 KIDS & ONE HUSBAND LATER SALE - so much stuff canoe, fg dingy, tools, hardware, garden trailer, 3â€? x 10 ft planks of cedar/maple/fir, fir t&g flooring, halogen work lites, snowboard boots, household goods, books, clothes etc etc SAT & SUN JULY 5 & 6TH 5475 AQUINO RD, DUNCAN GARAGE sale Saturday July 5, 10-4 and Sunday July 6, 10-1. Household goods, gardening stuff, garden furniture, tools, toys, electronics, kayak, bike. 6695 Martin Rd (off Stamps Rd) MOVING Sale, Saturday July 5, 8am-1pm. 11- 3048 George St, Duncan, BC. Tools, garden tools, craft and household items

GARAGE SALES CHEMAINUS

Sat. July 5th, 8am-2pm

10TH ANNUAL MILL CREEK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 20+ Homes, off River Rd. to Front, Rose,

Caswell, Josephine, Jonas and Sequoia Way. Down sizing and moving; Furniture, 10- 5â€™x8â€™ cedar fence sections with lattice tops. Tools, household and Estate items! DUNCAN: Sat. July 5, 10 am - 3 pm. 126 Government St. Adage Studio parking lot.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

CROFTON- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $600 inclds utils. Refs reqâ€™d. Call (250)246-2473.

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL: newly renoâ€™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 applâ€™s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 inclâ€™s util. July 1. 250-709-8808

HOMES FOR RENT COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm house, new applâ€™s, S/F, D/W, microwave, W/D, hardwood floors. Large deck and fenced yard. Great neighborhood. N/S, pets nego. $1,200/mo+ utilâ€™s. Call (250)216-6266. DUNCAN- (Lakeside & Koksilah) 2 bdrm house south of Duncan on large lot, W/D, F/S, NS/NP. $925 plus utilities. Call 250-715-0882. LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.

OFFICE/RETAIL

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. July 15. Call 250748-2855 after 6pm. THE PROPERTIES: $900, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite. Very clean, bright with separate driveway, 1 parking spot and ent., fenced backyard, 1.5 bath (shower only), W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat w/ meter reader. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail. July 1. Call 250-710-9991.

WANTED TO RENT Elderly lady with small dog looking for 2 bdrm ground ďŹ‚oor apt. or house in downtown core, Duncan. Call (250)746-8915 or (250)741-7470

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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

1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edition. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371

1997 AMERICAN EAGLE 40VS Fleetwood, 40â€™ 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

SOUNDERS TOWING Cash for

Unwanted Vehicles â€œPrompt Serviceâ€?

TRUCKS & VANS 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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

â€˜97 SOUTHWIND STORM. 34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/Câ€™s. Levelers, generator set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. PRICE REDUCED! 778-455-4589

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Lara Stuart, Circulation Manager, via e-mail or fax: or mail to: circulation@cowichannewsleader.com Maple Bay Yacht Club Fax No. 250-746-8529 6337 Genoa Bayplease Road *No phone calls or drop-ins

Duncan, BC, V9L 5Y4 Attention: Office Manager

2008 GULFSTREAM Trailer: 23ft, sleeps 6, good condition, $8,500 obo. 250-748-3327

The MBYC thanks all interested applicants, however, only those we are interested in will be contacted. This competition will be closed on July 10th, 2014

1987 FORD Diesel single-axle dump truck. Hydraulic brakes, new dump system. $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 8â€™10â€? PIONEER Truck/ Camper. Propane stove & oven, Hydraulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.

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2006 CHEV Cobalt LT. 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

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

CASH Call

CITY CENTRE: 2/3 bdrm, heat pump, 2nd floor. Avail. now. Phone (250)748-2287.

WANT TO RENT:

TOWING

For Scrap Vehicles

SUITES, UPPER

DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. now. 250-715-6880.

STORAGE

CARS

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 32â€™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

help wanted

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The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor. Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valleyâ€Ś.truly an outdoor loverâ€™s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. 1993 VOLVO Diesel. Air brakes, single axle, new extended deck, over 20ft. $7,500 obo. 250-743-4392

MARINE BOATS 1975 26.6â€™ 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.

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Publisher/ Editor In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: â€˘Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue â€˘Create a newspaper that represents the community â€˘Account for all business activities in a prompt manner â€˘Manage all expenses and wages â€˘Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

â€˘Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

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

FLOORING INSTALLATION. Custom installations of solid & engineered hardwood, laminated floors, slate, tile, etc. & repairs.Call Rolf 250-710-5712

***CYRAN-GARDENS*** ***LANDSCAPE-DESIGN*** â€œExcellence expected, quality assuredâ€? - New installs & design, Clean-up, Residential & commercial maintenance, Consulting, Licensed & insured Certified Horticulturalist & Designer 250-732-8122

â€˘Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publicationâ€™s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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.

HOME CARE SUPPORT SOUTH COWICHAN Mobile Foot Care Nurse. Call Linda LPN/FCN at 250-743-3595. 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. DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

CARPENTRY VANDERBUILT RED Seal Carpentry for all well built. Also marine applications. call 250-208-8101. 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. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

HOME REPAIRS

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing All work guaranteed

â€œYou Name It - We Do Itâ€?

MISC SERVICES Car & Truck Delivery Service. Short distance or long. Call: 250-208-8101

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

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STUCCO/SIDING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

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

250-748-9150

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

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Pre-Atom Bulldogs rewarded with the Silver Cup

Got a sports story? email sports@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-856-0045

ATHLeTeS iN ACTiON

Jaxson Jones, pictured, and his Cowichan Bulldogs’ teammates celebrated the end of the season in fine style. The Cowichan Pre-Atom Bulldogs finished the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association campaign by taking the Silver Cup with a 22-6 victory over the Nanaimo Bombers. Jones was among the Cowichan play-

Athletic year at DCS a memorable one

ers scoring touchdowns. Evan Mayer and Jayden Du Temple added TDs while Treyton McCuaig Jones had a convert and Sawyer Ellison provided a safety from the defence. “The team played extremely well the last three weeks and finished off an incredible season with bringing home the Silver Cup,’’ raved coach Ted Harris.

Hitting new heights: Hosting back-to-back provincial volleyball tournaments a significant achievement

Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

he 2013-14 school year will go down in history as one of the best ever for Duncan Christian School athletics. Late November of 2013 was especially memorable with the school hosting back-to-back provincial volleyball championships. That planning began about a year before, athletic director Tom Veenstra said at the time, when DCS was awarded the girls’ tournament. The idea of also hosting the boys’ tournament didn’t materialize until last June because a site hadn’t been named. “We just laughed about the idea of doing it,’’ said Veenstra. But with parent Henrietta Groenendijk and several other volunteers on board, the improbable quickly became reality. “All in all, both provincials went very smoothly and many positive comments were given, including the friendliness of the surrounding community,’’ noted Groenendijk. The individual prowess of DCS athletes also stood out from 2013-14. Doug Groenendijk was awarded one of two $1,000 B.C. Christian

Secondary School Athletic Association Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarships for his athletic ability, leadership and character, scholastic achievement, completeness and quality of application and school, community and church participation. Groenendijk fit the bill on all accounts with basketball and volleyball prowess. He was named the DCS senior boys’ athlete of the year. His attributes included: MVP for senior boys’ volleyball and basketball; Island boys’ MVP volleyball and basketball awards; first team provincial all-star in volleyball and basketball; key contributor to the ball hockey and track teams; and he’ll play on the Team B.C. U19 volleyball team at the nationals in Quebec this summer. Grade 10 student Brenna Bazinet was the other major award winner, receiving the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s Jack Boersma award of $250 toward a sports camp of her choice for her athletic ability and performance, scholastic achievement and goals, leadership and character, and school, community and church participation. Bazinet was co-winner of the DCS Junior Girls’ Athlete of the Year

Andrew Leong

Duncan Christian School athletic awards were given out at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church. Athletes of the Year, top row from left: Matt Brandsma (midget boys), Jenna Bakker (midget girls), Adam Kapteyn (junior boys), Mike Brandsma (junior boys), Brenna Bazinet (junior girls), Danielle Groenendijk (junior girls). Bottom: Lauren King-Nyberg (senior girls), Douglas Groenendijk (senior boys) and Becky Bazinet (senior girls). with Danielle Groenendijk. Bazinet was most sportsmanlike player on the senior girls’ volleyball team and a key contributor in both volleyball and basketball while earning the beach volleyball star award and top of the class P.E. student. She always works hard and displays positive teamwork. Groenendijk, the last of the four magnificent family athletes, was a provincial all-star team honourable mention in volleyball, Island girls’ volleyball MVP, key contributor in senior girls’ basketball and soccer, bantam track team star and beach volleyball star award winner and will represent the Island at the B.C. Summer Games in July in U15 girls’

volleyball. The co-winners of the DCS Senior Girls’ Athlete of the Year honours were Becky Bazinet and Lauren King-Nyberg. Bazinet was the senior girls’ volleyball and basketball MVP, Island girls’ volleyball and basketball allstar, and most sportsmanlike player in senior girls’ soccer and an Island girls’ soccer star. King-Nyberg, who’s just completed Grade 11, received MVP awards for senior girls’ basketball, badminton and soccer plus Island all-star status in girls’ soccer and basketball, and a key ball hockey team contributor with the boys. Mike Brandsma and Adam

Kapteyn are the DCS Junior Boys’ Athlete of the Year co-winners. Brandsma, who’s in Grade 9, was a key contributor in senior boys’ volleyball and basketball as well as a key contributor to the ball hockey team and a most improved player in badminton. Kapteyn was also a key contributor in senior boys’ volleyball and basketball, most improved player in ball hockey and most valuable player in badminton. The future of the program is also in great shape, with Grade 8 athletes Jenna Bakker (girls) and Matt Brandsma (boys) being named the respective Midget Athletes of the Year.

Wildcats capture top spot in the adult division Operation Trackshoes: Daryl Holman accepting the male sportsmanship award another significant highlight Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

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Daryl Holman with the adult male sportsmanship award.

uncan Wildcats enjoyed an amazing weekend at the Operation Trackshoes meet in Victoria, placing first overall in the adult division and winning the male sportsmanship award. “The athletes started training

back in April along with our new addition, the Junior Wildcats,’’ noted spokesperson Eva Wynne. “We are very thankful to have many amazing volunteers.’’ Expert coaches Don and Stephanie Allen, Jack Bundon, Alan Cutler and Robyn Bloomfield dedicated their time on Saturday mornings to train five competitors for the 1,500-metre race. A total of 59 athletes were in

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Victoria, taking part in the track and field events. More than 500 athletes from across B.C. attended. Daryl Holman had the honour of receiving the male sportsmanship award. “All of our competitors performed amazingly well and certainly outdid their own personal best,’’ noted Wynne. The 1,500 metre running group

of Jason Smith, Jenny Schofield, Alan Hahner, Duane Horsman and Tawny Daw proved outstanding and came in with exceptional times. Chemainus Tours assisted with transportation. Dedicated coaches gave so much of their time and the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of Duncan, Malahat Lions Club and West Coast Fabric proved invaluable.

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Natalia Garriock: Longtime Duncan swimmer taking her talents to the next level Don Bodger

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atalia Garriock’s been a fixture with the Duncan Stingrays’ swim team for what seems like forever. But now that the dedicated swimmer has graduated from Cowichan Secondary School, she’ll be heading to greener pastures — well, in team colours, at least, of green and gold — with the Saint Leo University Lions in Florida, 35 miles north of Tampa. “It’s not a very big school,’’ said Garriock. “It’s more like 3,000 kids.’’ While she’s been doing her usual training and competing with the Stingrays, Garriock’s known for a while about her next destination. She visited last October and verbally committed in November. “It’s been a huge process — a lot of paperwork,’’ said Garriock. One look at Saint Leo and a chance to meet with the swim coach was all it took and Garriock was hooked. “I actually flew down on a family trip,’’ she explained. “I loved the school. It’s so nice being in Florida. They just redid the school in 2003.’’ Garriock narrowed her choice down rather quickly based mostly on geography. “I love the heat,’’ she said. “I wanted to either go to Florida or California.’’ So Florida, it is, and Garriock will be packing her bags before she knows it. It’s a Div. 2 school but Garriock feels that will be perfect for her and she even had a chance to work out a nice little deal. The pot got sweetened from a 75% scholarship offered initially by the coach through some shrewd negotiating on her own behalf by Garriock. “When he met me, he upped it to 90 (%),’’ she chuckled. That will leave Garriock just to cover some incidentals and she’s all set for all four years. Garriock’s banking on having the same success as

June’s strong start falls apart

Cowichan cricket: Two good league outings followed by two that aren’t so good

Don Bodger

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hings started off well in June for Cowichan in the Victoria and District Cricket Association, but the team couldn’t sustain its momentum. Cowichan’s overall record is 4-5-1 but the team was above .500 after beating the Alcos at Windsor Park in Victoria June 1 and the Colts at Shawnigan Lake June 7. Cowichan won over Alcos by 23 runs, going 169 for six while Alcos went all out for 146. Chris Case was the top batsman with 34 runs and Mits Nakagawa led the bowlers, taking three wickets for 22 runs. The Colts’ game ended with Cowichan enjoying a 63-run margin of victory. Cowichan scored 294 for five, with Case accumulating 83, and stopped Colts short at 231 all out. Case was also two-for-21 in the bowling department. The Islanders turned the tide on Cowichan June 15 at Shawnigan Lake. The Islanders went all out for 254 and managed to beat Cowichan by 17 runs after it went all out for 237. Case had the best batting total for Cowichan again with 798 runs. Bowling for Cowichan, Hassaan Rahim took two wickets for 23 runs. Disaster struck for Cowichan June 22 at Metchosin in a five-wicket loss. Cowichan went all out for 66 and Metchosin had an easy time scoring 67 for five for the win. The best of Cowichan’s limited production was 25 runs from Nagy Thomas. Rahim’s five wickets for 33 runs was the best bowling total.

her sister Tamara, who did very well at Long Island University, a Div. 2 school, for four years. Garriock recently competed for the Stingrays in the prestigious Mel Zajac meet at UBC. “I was pretty tired for the meet,’’ she said. “We weren’t tapered really. It’s one of the faster meets I’ve been to.’’ Garriock still managed to make a C final in the 50-metre fly and competed in a couple of other events. “For me, it was a pretty good meet to know where I’m at,’’ she said. The provincials will be Garriock’s last meet with the Stingrays before she departs for Saint Leo in August.

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Natalia Garriock models a Saint Leo University Lions’ T-shirt that will become her main swimming apparel starting in the fall.

RiverCats cool under pressure

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Regional champs: Exceptional pitching and timely hitting works for U12 girls Don Bodger

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he Duncan RiverCats know how to keep their cool in pressure situations and the U12 girls’ fastball team capped an amazing season by winning the Softball B.C. Island regional championship. “This is a team sport and it took 12 girls to work together through heat and back-to-back games,’’ noted coach Kevin Olender. “This team loves to play for each other and it showed.’’ Duncan opened the tournament by crushing Nanaimo 19-3, with Katie Murphy and Mya Rosenlind splitting the pitching duties in the win. Anna Beauchamp went three-for-three while Brooklyn Lang hit a pair of triples and Mary Murphy was two-for-three. The RiverCats had back-to-back games following the opening ceremonies. They first beat Langford 17-6, as Beauchamp had the hot bat again, going three-for-three. Katie Murphy and Rylee Smith chipped in with two hits apiece while Mackenzie Wildy, Mary Murphy, Beauchamp and Sierra Screaton all scored twice. The last game of the day was a 15-0 Duncan whitewashing of Ladysmith. Kevannah Thorne set the tone in the first inning with a two-run homer. Lang’s hot bat produced two more hits while Rosenlind, Mary Murphy, Paiton Douglas and Hailey Weremi all had a hit and scored twice. By going undefeated, the RiverCats received a bye into the semifinals where they faced Parksville, a team coming off a big win over View Royal. Duncan only mustered three hits but it was enough for a 10-5 win behind three solid pitching innings by Katie Murphy. Mary Murphy broke the game open in the second with a double that scored two and Smith

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Duncan Stingrays’ June Jamboree, clockwise from top, features Mathias Bell swimming in the boys’ 200 metre I.M., Tiegan McDevitt in the boys’ 100 I.M. and Randi Robertson in the girls’ 100 breaststroke.

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followed with a two-run single. The RiverCats played arch-rival Cordova Bay in the final and posted a big 10-2 win, as Katie Murphy and Rosenlind combined on a one-hitter. Trailing by one after the first, Duncan got on the board in the second with three runs on singles by Marissa St. Amand, Smith and Wildy. Duncan added runs in the third and fourth. Defensive gem came from Thorne in the fourth. She made a catch at shortstop and then fired to St. Amand at home for an out to end the inning. That ignited the RiverCats and they scored five more runs on singles by Wildy, Rosenlind and Beauchamp.

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Thunder pummeling opponents

Making it count: Intermediate lacrosse squad easily handles Saanich and Juan de Fuca and will face one of them again soon for Island playoff supremacy

Don Bodger

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layoff pressure is just around the corner for the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association’s Intermediate B Thunder. But the Thunder look like they can handle it, clinching first place in league play Sunday at the Q Centre in Victoria with a 16-7 thumping of Juan de Fuca. Tyson Black racked up nine points on five goals and four assists while Colin Winship produced three goals and four assists. Saanich now plays Juan de Fuca in a best-of-three semifinal, with the winner advancing against Cowichan for the Island championship and a berth in the provincials taking place Aug. 1-4 in Richmond. Friday, the Cowichan Intermediate Bs also scored a convincing win, 18-9 over Saanich at the Island Savings Centre. Adam Golia tore apart Saanich with eight goals and five assists. Big games were also turned in again by Winship and Brandon Corby with four goals and two assists each while Black picked up five assists. Before that, the Thunder disposed of Westshore 14-5 at Juan de Fuca. The Cowichan Junior B Thunder lost a tough one to Saanich Saturday, 18-17. Only 14 runners were available for the Thunder and seven of them were Intermediate call-ups. The team’s last home game was Monday against Westshore

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Juggling act is performed by Parker Teufel of Cowichan, as he’s checked by Gareth Marriott of Saanich in a midget lacrosse game at the Island Savings Centre. Saanich won 6-4. The midgets have since started into the playoffs. followed by the final three on the road at Westshore Thursday, Saanich Sunday and Westshore again July 10. The Junior B Thunder’s previous outing was a 16-11 loss to Saanich June 13. The provincials for Junior B are in Vernon this year.

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“Many of our players are not able to work around other commitments so we’re not able to commit to attend,’’ noted spokesman Lorne Winship. “We therefore have been told 14-073.10_Generic_4.3125x7-P1.indd that we’re not eligible for playoffs as they are part of the provincials process.’’

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