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Tax shift approved in North Cowichan 4-3 vote: Council approves move from industry to residents that will cost the average homeowner $275 Peter W. Rusland

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Staff questions budget on ‘moral, ethical and legal’ grounds SD79: Trustees vote 5-4 to give preliminary approval to deﬁcit budget Krista Siefken

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espite a cautionary plea from their superintendent and secretary-treasurer, Cowichan school trustees have approved ¿rst and second reading of their de¿cit budget. The School District 79 board voted 5-4 in favour of the budget that sees expenditures totalling almost $3.8-million more than its revenues. “We really feel that we’re obligated on a moral and an ethical and legal ground to caution the board against passing a de¿cit budget,” secretary-treasurer Bob Harper said during Wednesday’s budget debate. He noted the board is obligated by the School Act to submit a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education. “We really believe that the board is acting

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School trustees Cathy Schmidt and Amrik Prihar listen as Ryan Bruce speaks against a deÄcit budget.

outside of the law if it does submit the de¿cit budget, and history has shown through the years — and this district is no exception to that history — that the Lt. Gov and council has exercised the power invested in him or her, and actually has dismissed boards, and then if that happens you end up with an of¿cial trustee,” Harper explained. “The of¿cial trustee doesn’t answer to the community and may make decisions that are

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not supported by the community.” Harper offered trustees a prepared, balanced ¿scal plan, however, the majority opted for the de¿cit “restoration” budget. “The school act also says that trustees have a responsibility to ensure the schools provide students with opportunity for a quality education and set education policies that reÀect the aspirations of community. I think that’s the path we’re following now,” Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite said. “I would prefer to hope that the ministry will see the merit of our request rather than assume they will not, and rather than carry on cutting.” The district has long struggled with funding shortfalls due to inÀation and various downloaded costs. It has cut millions of dollars in programs, services and staf¿ng in recent years. And Harper admitted that the balanced budget he presented was “not pain-free,” and even warned that future ¿nancial stability for the district will rely on looking at new ways of doing things, from reorganizing classes to closing schools. more on A8

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oo.” “Shame.” Those words summed Wednesday’s taxpayer reaction to North Cowichan council passing its controversial $275 tax shift, voting 4-3 on the fourth and ¿nal bylaw reading. Mayor Jon Lefebure cautioned the crowd against cheering and chastising after waiving municipal procedures to let councillors make statements about the tax hike coming in one lump this July, rather than across two years. Lefebure, and councillors Ruth Hartmann, Kate Marsh and Barb Lines approved the full uplift. Councillors Al Siebring, Jennifer Jon Lefebure: stateWoike and John Koury opposed ment on page A11 a budget with a total tax jack of roughly 13 to 15% — before B.C. homeowner grants, and depending on sewer connections. Resident Donna Lawson, said she’ll sell her house and move stateside or Down Under after council’s tense vote that will cost her hundreds more in taxes on her $375,000 home. “They ¿nished me,” the licensed practical nurse said. “I can’t afford the increase. I’ve already been shutting off my heat to make ends meet.” Forest worker Jason Kroffat called council’s decision to shift taxes off heavy-industrial taxpayers — notably Crofton’s struggling pulp mill — “sad.” “Next year, Western Forest Products will say ‘we can’t pay our taxes.’” Kroffat’s mom Beverley, agreed. “Why are they saving a big corporation?” she asked, vowing to get revenge in the next civic election. Tax watchdogs Mike Hayhoe and Scott Baker wanted to settle the score now. Baker said he’s leading a petition of non-con¿dence against the council. Hayhoe said council continues ignoring demands for an independent audit of North Cowichan’s internal operations, such as wages and other spending. “What has our community become?” he asked. That’s what locals asked before council’s debate. John Sherry accused council of taking disposable income from folks who can least afford the tax hike, urging council to reconsider spreading the tax hike over two years. more on A8

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A hang glider has been transported to Victoria by helicopter after being rescued from the side of Mount Prevost. The unidentiﬁed man launched from the mountain just after noon Wednesday and then went down in a wooded area about four minutes later,

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ﬁnally getting him on board around 3:30 p.m. Due to the size of the helicopter, it could not land at the helipad near the Cowichan District Hospital. Injuries are not believed to be serious.

Slow-speed Malahat chase ends at spike belt

Mike Caljouw obituary: Duncan freeman, councillor and Heart & Stroke booster dead at 78 uncan freeman and councillor, community sparkplug and Cowichan Capitals’ fan Mike Caljouw died of heart complications Monday in Victoria hospital. He was 78. “Mike probably had the biggest heart of anybody on council in the 25 or so years I spent there,” said former mayor Mike Coleman. “He was very much a people person, committed to his family and his extended family, which was the whole valley. “He cared deeply and worked very hard for our community. He gave it his all,” Coleman said of the model-plane hobbyist. “He was a good man and he’ll be sorely missed.” Coleman noted Caljouw — awarded city freeman status in 2009 — was a workhorse for the Cowichan Valley Heart & Stroke Foundation. Colleen Marsel of Heart & Stroke agreed. “I am so sorry to hear the news Mike passed away. He was a hard working volunteer for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and he will be sadly missed.” Qualicum Beach native Caljouw helped with the River Race for Heart, the Hearts in Motion Walking Club, the Mall Walk for Heart, Celebrity Breakfast Kickoff, was a past president of Heart and Stroke Fondation, helped with the Big Bike Ride for Heart & Stroke, she explained. “We will miss Mike greatly; so will the entire Cowichan Valley, that’s for sure,” Marsel said. City Mayor Phil Kent remembers serving nine fruitful years on council with Caljouw, including three years as mayor.

according to an eyewitness. The witness said the launch went smoothly but the man got caught in a swirl between the two rock faces on the mountain and lost control. A search and rescue helicopter (left) circled the area several times to get into position to reach the man,

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“He He loved ved Duncan immensely. “II ffeltlt I hhadd closure him recently the l ttalking lki with ith hi tl att th Duncan Farmer’s Market,” Kent said of the kindhearted councillor and ex-air force serviceman who soared on council for 35 years. “Mike could see the beauty in most things. “What you saw is what you got. Mike was opinionated, enthusiastic, and there were no airs about him; he was just a down-to-earth person.” Right, said Caljouw’s brother-in-law, Dave Hay-

36-year-old man of no ¿xed address is being held in police custody after allegedly assaulting a man then Àeeing from Mounties across the Malahat. It started shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday when Shawnigan Lake RCMP received a report of a man arriving at a Whittaker Road residence intoxicated and carrying a BB gun. The home’s resident called the father of the man with the BB gun for assistance. However, when the father arrived, he was allegedly assaulted by his son. By 1:10 a.m., Mounties had arrived on scene but were told the man had taken his father’s car and Àed. Police followed the vehicle south over the Malahat in a fully marked cruiser with all emergency equipment activated. “Traf¿c was minimal at the time and the weather and road conditions were good,” police explained in a statement released by Cpl. Dave Mackenzie. “The individual’s speed did not exceed approximately 80 kilometres per hour during the pursuit, nor did he attempt any evasive maneuvers or other efforts to elude police.” The chase came to an end when Peter W. Rusland West Shore RCMP deployed a spike Mike Caljouw in his air force days, left, and above serving with belt at the bottom of the Malahat, the CCowichan Legion branch, received the Freeman of the City at Highway 1 and the West Shore Parkway, “which was run over by honour hono in 2009 after 35 years on Duncan council. the individual causing a soon-after wood, woo who knew Caljouw for about 40 years. vehicle stop and peaceful surrender to “Mike “M was a very cheerful guy. police.” “When “W we were holidaying together, he’d be out at The man was arrested for alleged 6 a.m. going to local coffee shops,” said Haywood. offences including assault, possession “It always amazed me how warm he was meeting of a weapon, taking an automobile and talking to strangers.” without the owner’s consent, dangerBut Caljouw was no stranger at the Cowichan ous driving, failing to stop for police, Arena, home of the Caps. and impaired driving. “Mike never missed a game.” He’s being held in police custody Service arrangements are being planned by Calpending an appearance at the Duncan jouw’s family. Law Courts.

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VRD staff and directors said Wednesday they have very little con¿dence that the ministry is properly regulating and monitoring the inÀux of soils — some of it contaminated — being trucked into the valley daily. And caught in the cross¿re of the estrangement are Cowichanians sick of seeing contaminated ¿ll dumped in their backyards — literally, in at least one case. CVRD directors and staff are sick of it, too. Planning and development manager Tom Anderson said hundreds of trucks are coming over the Malahat to dump soil in Cowichan every day. Yet the ministry told the News Leader Pictorial it has issued just four permits allowing contaminated soil relocation in the region in the past 12 years.

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“Unfortunately, due to the large volume of soil being deposited in our area and the few relocation agreements being issued, the regional district does not trust the regulatory process and needs the ministry to increase their resources allocated to monitor and ensure that proper process is being followed,” Anderson wrote in a report to the Electoral Area Services Committee. “I’m mad as hell and we’re going to keep ¿ghting this,” Mill Bay Director Mike Walker said. Other directors are furious about dumping occurring in watershed areas, near rivers, and over aquifers. Anderson told directors that while the ministry has been making cutbacks, the CVRD has been expanding its own environmental of¿ce to pick up the slack. But it still lacks the authority to act when needed. “The Ministry of Environment has progressively retreated from responsibilities it used to bear,” Shawnigan

Lake Director Bruce Fraser agreed. “There is limited capacity in the regional district to take charge of these matters and at the same time the government is treating these things ever more cavalierly.” The EASC unanimously approved Sahtlam/Glenora Director Loren Duncan’s motion designed to put pressure on the provincial government to enhance its policy around soil relocation. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment contends that relocation of contaminated soil is regulated by extensive provisions under the Environmental Management Act and contaminated sites regulation. According to an email sent to the NLP by ministry communications of¿cer Suntanu Dalal, “all contaminated sites are tested at the site of origin before materials are shipped elsewhere for disposal or treatment.” For more, read the full story at cowichannewsleader.com.

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Cowichan carbon buster ready to step in front of a train to Äght climate change Roberts Bank: Nix leads bid to block U.S. coal trains Alex Browne

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owichan’s Carbon Buster is taking his battle to a bigger stage. Maple Bay’s Peter Nix, who describes himself as a “retired scientist and Cowichan carbon buster” is taking his climatechange battle to the streets, or rather rails, of White Rock. Nix says he and his supporters have asked to meet with government, they say, to no avail. So he and other members of the group British Columbians for Climate Action — who want the export of coal from B.C. phased out — intend to occupy the BNSF rail line close to White Rock pier for 24 hours starting at midnight Friday (May 4). Aim of their “peaceful civil disobedience,” he said, is to block U.S. coal trains from travelling to the bulk-coal terminal at Roberts Bank. Amtrak and BNSF are being informed of the protest, he said, and the aim of the group is not to disrupt passenger or freight traf¿c — only coal trains. “We like trains,” Nix told Peace Arch News Tuesday. “They have less carbon emissions than other forms of transportation.” BNSF public affairs director Gus Melonas told PAN the railway — including the Canadian operations centre — is well aware of the protest and BNSF police are developing a plan to meet it.

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Peter Nix has hosted several events in Cowichan in the past four years to raise awareness about climate change. Now he says he is escalating his campaign to include civil disobedience. “We will be taking action,” he said. “Our police takes this matter extremely seriously. Trespassing is illegal and trains operate 24-7.” Melonas said that while he may respect the right to protest, “the rails are certainly not the location to voice your opinions on issues. “The last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt.” In a news release issued Tuesday, Nix said while the B.C. government sponsors domestic programs to reduce carbon admissions, including a carbon tax — “thereby admitting that climate change is a serious problem” — our coal exports ultimately produce as much greenhouse gases as all of our domestic production; the equivalent of adding “two new vehicles for every person in B.C.” Nix told PAN he could not say for sure how many protesters are expected to show up, though he plans to bring “10 to 20 people” from

Vancouver Island, he said. He noted more than 300 people from all over B.C. and the Lower Mainland have previously signed the group’s pledge of direct action in ¿ghting coal exports on the website stopcoal.ca. The group is also inviting local residents to come to the protest site near White Rock pier to either “join or bear witness to this event.” Nix said he fully expects protesters to be met by police and security personnel, and said the group has no plans to actively resist those who want them to move from the line. “I expect we’ll have a discussion about how we feel at that point,” he said. Nix said his involvement in the protest and the broader activities of British Columbians for Climate Action are a matter of conscience. As a former environmental scientist, he said, he spent 25 years as a consultant to the Alberta Tar Sands project.

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Bluebirds perched to take wing again in Cowichan after two-decade absence Winging it: Squeezedout species about to be reintroduced in Garry oak preserve Peter W. Rusland

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estern bluebirds kicked out of their Warm Land home by invasive species start their comeback Saturday near Maple Bay. The Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve will introduce nature lovers to two pairs of the bluebirds reintroduced here from Washington State. “They’re coming from a healthy population in at Fort Lewis-McChord Military Reserve in Washington State,” said Carolyn Masson, of the Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team. GOERT is working with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and its many funding partners. “Two pairs already arrived in Cowichan last week and we’re helping bring a family with Àedglings (babies) in May. “This is the ¿rst year of a ¿ve-year project,” Masson said of the NCC’s Bring Back The Bluebirds Project. “We hope to have 90 birds on the island or the Gulf islands over that ¿ve-year period.” No nesting pairs of Western bluebirds have been documented on Vancouver Island or the Gulfs since 1995, likely due to habitat loss and competition for nesting cavities from introduced species such as the European starling, NCC material says. By 2017 the bluebird project will

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Conservation specialist Kathryn Martell inside the aviary with a male Western bluebird that has just been translocated to Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve and banded. relocate up to 90 birds to rebuild the regional population. The NCC’s Tim Ennis is jacked. “We’ve wanted to bring back the Western bluebird to the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since the day we purchased it 11 years ago,” he said. “We are thrilled to be a part of the team making this reintroduction a reality.” After the birds have acclimatized in temporary aviaries, they will be released. NCC folks hope those bluebirds will raise their young in one of many nest boxes on the preserve, or in nearby suitable habitat. “They need natural cavities in trees to nest in,” noted Masson. “Their competition is from introduced European starlings and the English house sparrow.” Feral cats are also a serious threat, she added.

It’s hoped the door to bluebird nesting boxes keeps most predators out. “The hole in the box is a very speci¿c size so starlings can’t get in, but the house sparrows can,” Masson explained. “These are migratory birds. We hope they ¿nd suitable habit on Garry oak land, or nearby, and stay.” Birders can visit the reserve’s public IN BLOOM open house May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m and view our bluebird buddies through a spotting scope. Facts about helping them roost here will be hatched too. Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve sits at 1241 Maple Bay Rd. Park on Maple Bay Road and walk down Aitken Road to meet at the gate. Call 250-748-7124 or go to www. natureconservancy.ca/bc.

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olice are concerned about gun¿re in the woods in the valley’s south end, Shawnigan Lake RCMP made the point after seizing ¿ve riÀes, one shotgun, ammunition and a small amount of marijuana during a vehicle check in the 2700 block of Renfrew Road shortly after midnight Wednesday. Cpl. Jason Kerr said police will recommend charges of unsafe storage of ¿rearms and ammunition against two 32-year-old Victoria men and a 21-yearold man from Shawnigan Lake discovered in a Jeep Cherokee parked on the side of the road. Kerr said the trio told police they had been target shooting in the rural, forested areas west of Shawnigan Lake and Koksilah Provincial Park. In 2010, Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to 10 complaints involving the careless use of ¿rearms. In 2011, that number increased to 29. This year, the number has already reached 18.

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Trustee says board yet to consult ministry Trustee Ryan Bruce wondered why the majority of trustees have spoken about partnering with the ministry on the restoration budget, yet have not contacted the education minister about it. â€œPartnerships are great and we should be working with the ministry to make sure we put the best foot forward when it comes to education for our kids. But if you havenâ€™t

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Trustees have taken some precautionary measures, however. For example, theyâ€™ve instructed administration to allocate staff for the next year based on guaranteed funding â€” not on the deÂżcit budget model. But not all trustees are in favour of the restoration budget.

actually reached out to do that, Iâ€™m missing where the partnership is,â€? he said. â€œIf youâ€™re going to call this a partnership then letâ€™s reach out and have this conversation before we go so far down the road that we canâ€™t get ourselves out of it.â€? Third reading of the budget is scheduled to happen at a future board meeting.

Councillors say tax shift raises economic resiliency

for the two-year spread so â€œmaybe the second half of the shift wonâ€™t be necessary.â€? â€œI feel like part of the machine crushing the life out of the middle class.â€? But Lefebure and others explained a larger homeowner tax now will lure heavy industrial investment, and expand the tax base. Marsh agreed: â€œThis (large shift) does nothing to preclude us from looking for other savings.â€? Lines said the whole shift raises North Cowichanâ€™s economic resiliency, despite Woike saying folks canâ€™t afford the large boost. Hartmann noted the larger shift puts North Cowichan on a level (tax) playing ďŹ eld with the rest of B.C.

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â€œYouâ€™ve blindsided us,â€? charged Don Swiatlowski, noting more levies likely loom if council builds a new police station and a municipal-hall addition. Greg Gerbis reminded council it fought a Supreme Court battle with Catalyst about tax rates, then foisted a big tax shift onto homeowners. Siebring also pleaded with his colleagues

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Society decides if the cause is a worthy one Civil disobedience: Cause won or lost on your reaction

hen you think of some of the more signi¿cant cultural shifts our society has made in the past century, most of the obvious took a struggle. Were it not for civil disobedience, resource industry workers would still be putting their lives at risk for pennies, most of our forests would be barren clear-cuts and only the men would be voting. So it should come as no surprise that civil disobedience is a tool being used on at least two local fronts by passionate people to advance their cause. The pertinent question facing these crusaders is whether their actions will inspire, annoy, or leave you feeling Action can ambivalent. inspire, anIn the eyes of ¿ve Cowichan school trustees and local carbon crusader Peter noy, or fail to Nix, society has been too apathetic to touch their causes. In Nix’s world, the burning of fossil fuels is the single biggest threat facing humanity and not nearly enough is being done to halt it. He seeks to draw attention to climate change by blockading a coal train. In the trustees’ view, our education system is suffering scandalously because of lack of government funding. They are willing to stand in front of the metaphorical schoolbus and bring the system to a halt locally through a de¿cit budget. Each runs the risk of bringing down the anger of a general public that doesn’t approve of the disruptions their efforts will create. Each chases the reward of a general public that starts rallying to the cause in numbers that force the decision-makers to make change. Each could end up facing the possibility apathy will continue. Does global warming scare you enough to risk arrest? Would a ¿red school board lead you to storm the legislature? Is the state of our climate, or of our schools, at a point where it rivals the injustice of denying women the right to vote? Only your reaction to these acts of disobedience will tell.

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Seeing both sides of: the ranking of B.C. schools The case against

The case for The Fraser Institute’s B.C. School ranking is a sore spot for educators because they don’t like being held accountable for the success — or lack thereof — of their students. Factors other than simple numbers should be taken into account when determining school success, but that doesn’t mean the numbers are meaningless. Does the steady improvement of Lake Cowichan mean nothing?

The Fraser Institute study has been criticized for not properly taking into account areas like Äne arts.

The Fraser Institute ranking is a mean-spirited, morale-killing attempt at turning the art of teaching into a science. Success or failure is not about test scores, it’s about people learning and improving on their own terms. Perhaps the rankings would mean something if the government actually used them to pour more resources into the areas that need them most.

Job loss and tough decisions loom in interior forests Tom Fletcher Black Press

awmill tragedies in Prince George and Burns Lake have brought overdue attention to the larger crisis, as the end of B.C.’s latest pine beetle infestation continues to transform the Interior forest industry. The urgency of the timber supply situation was set out in a couple of high-level documents that were leaked from the forests ministry in recent days. These leaks show several things, one of which is that this is a government in trouble. Someone on the inside forced the unpopular options into the public arena. Cabinet ministers have tried to dismiss the documents as early drafts, but no one has disputed their numbers. A report on mid-term timber supply looks at the four most beetle-affected areas: Prince George, Lakes (west of Prince George around Burns Lake), Quesnel and Williams Lake. In recent

years B.C.’s chief forester has increased the annual allowable cut of all these timber supply areas substantially to harvest dead trees. In Lakes, the pre-beetle annual allowable cut was 1.5 million cubic metres. Currently it is up to two million, but once the beetle wood is unusable, it drops to 500,000. Even if visual quality rules are relaxed to release more timber, forest employment in the area would go from 1,572 jobs before the beetle epidemic to 521. Prince George’s much larger harvest total is expected to drop by almost half. And around Quesnel, producers say an economic supply of dead pine will be there for only another year and a half. This document and a subsequent proposal to cabinet set out the options. They include relaxing visual quality areas, old-growth management zones and wildlife connectivity corridors. This is not as drastic as it sounds, given that the ¿rst areas to be opened up would be those where many of the trees are already dead. Most beetle-affected areas have a substantial

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proportion of live trees. If decade-old dead trees were subsidized for biofuel use, this would support harvest and hauling of healthy sawlogs along with them. The government is also considering swapping some existing cutting licences to increase wood supply for the Lakes district, to provide enough long-term supply for reconstruction of the destroyed Burns Lake sawmill. There is also the prospect of awarding unassigned timber to “a single representative of the six First Nations in the Lakes TSA.” Speaking to forest scientists who work in B.C., a couple of things become clear. This pine beetle epidemic may be the largest on record, but it is far from the ¿rst. And despite many assertions by former premier Gordon Campbell, it is not certain if this one is the result of a broader climate trend or just a string of warmer winters after decades of ¿re suppression kept older stands around. Lodgepole pine forests are ¿re-propagated. The term “old growth” has little meaning in a cycle of natural ¿res that doesn’t occur in wetter zones.

But none of this will matter much in the urban political debate that is about to ensue. “Old growth” is now a quasi-religious notion. International environmental groups have convinced most people that logging is the primary cause of forest loss. In fact, the UN’s “State of the World’s Forests” reports have shown that 95 per cent of global forest loss is due to agriculture. Forest cover is increasing in industrialized countries, which use farmland more ef¿ciently. The B.C. Liberal government needs to make some tough decisions quickly, before next year’s election. The premier’s vow to “create and defend” jobs is about to be tested like never before.

Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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What local areas need to be cleaned of trash? “Rivers, creeks and backyards bordering on the railway tracks. Take the Dayliner, and you’ll see nothing but trash. Logging roads are also full of everything from gyprock to plastics.”

Marv Carver, Cobble Hill

“Menzies Road has quite a bit of trash. There’s a disturbing amount of trash in the ditch there, for a place like Canada.”

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Off-road vehicles should be licensed to aid in enforcement

Dear editor Now would be a good time to require all off-road vehicles (ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles) to be licensed with a highly visible registration number. This would allow the police to easily track vandals identi¿ed on security cameras and ¿ne those not displaying the licence. The fees imposed to license these vehicles could be used to repair the damage done to trails and the environment by irresponsible ATV users. If lawmakers need a blueprint on how this can be accomplished, the state of Minnesota has a very effective licencing program for all off-road vehicles. Donald Hurst

In my opinion: move had to be made

he newly-elected North Cowichan council has been in of¿ce less than six months and has already faced a dif¿cult challenge. In December, Catalyst defaulted on a Duncan $21 million bond interest payment and by Jan. 31, was entering creditor protection. Council was confronted TC Trail can be shared with the potential loss of Dear editor up to $5.6 million in tax My family has been using this area for 25 revenue. Relying on a single years. We have mountain-biked, hiked, walked, taxpayer for such a large porrun and dirtbike-ridden over these trails way tion of the total tax bill was before the Kinsol Trestle was rebuilt. Does anyone realize that this is the only section of Andrew Leong putting the municipality and the Trans-Canada trail across this whole counPriscilla Lowe assists Amelia Bapty, 8, with her fruit kabob under a chocolate fountain at St. Peter’s Anglican its residents at great risk. Catalyst’s current ¿nancial Jon Lefebure: will try that is not a true multi-use area? In every Church Chocolate Lily Festival on Saturday, April 21. state further emphasized other jurisdiction it is open to all (foot, horselure investment within the CVRD trail system. Consequently fabric of the society we live in and continue to how heavily the municipality back riders, mountain bike riders, ATV riders, most users will never see or hear us except for create depends on how our tax dollars are spent. had been relying on major motorcycle riders and snowmobile riders). those brief encounters when we cross the TCT. I for one would rather support the mother and industry taxpayers, an issue council has struggled I think it is important that we all respect each I would like to think that we can all share the toddler. To quote Dr. Kershaw, just “what kind with for more than a decade. other’s right to enjoy outdoor activities no matbeautiful back country and respect each other’s of Canada do we want?” In order to reduce the risk of losing or severely ter what they are. Nobody has exclusive rights Ruth Morden ways of enjoying it. reducing the services residents have told us they to these trails, we all paid equally for them. S. Buss Cowichan Bay want, council has made a dif¿cult decision to shift to Unfortunately, every group of users seems to residential and business taxpayers a signi¿cant share have radicals that ultimately ruin it for the rest. Duncan of the taxes historically paid by major industry. We recently took my mother to see the trestle. Cowichan needs to rally for This move has helped us to reduce our reliance A group of horseback riders crossed and a We all paid, we all should enjoy Community Options Society on major industry taxpayers, like Catalyst, and couple of the horses relieved themselves while Dear editor Dear editor has sent a strong message that we appreciate the crossing. No attempt was made to clear the We all added tax dollars to the $7.2 million The Community Options Society is an esgood jobs our industrial taxpayers provide for our dung from the surface of the trestle. I could repair of the Kinsol Trestle. Why can’t we all sential service is in dire need of support from residents, and that our competitive tax rates mean jump up and down all day and say we should use it? Apparently the only damage was to our community — both in the form of advowe are a great place to do business. ban horses from the trail because of the mess the access point, not the trestle. I do agree it’s cacy, and in terms of funding. COS has been All of council recognized the need to make this they make. What good will that do? I grew not right to damage anything, but I also agree supporting our kids and families for decades, shift amounting to approximately $275 based on up on a farm, horse poop is not really a big it’s not right to exclude users from what they and there are many, many people who have an average home assessed at $336,000, but some deal, so I kicked it over the side. The point I helped pay for. accessed their services — you know who you would have preferred to phase it in over two years. am trying to make is, if the riders had some Darrin Conlon, Vancouver, are. As the needs of our youth in need of supSo what does this mean to the taxpayer? respect for their fellow trail users they would comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com portive services continue to grow, services that Residents will see a total increase on their tax have done the right thing and cleaned up their are put in place to provide these services also notice this year of about $116 per $100,000 of horse’s mess. need to grow. The fact that counsellors are be- assessed value. This amounts to about $400 on the To the vocal minority who have an unrealistic What kind of Canada do you want? Dear editor ing laid off and that the wait-list for supportive average home, including tax and utility bills. fear of offroad riders, the only reason off road services lengthens is unacceptable. Come on, Last week I had the good fortune to hear Dr. This decision will put North Cowichan on sound riders use this trail is it gives off road access to Cowichan Valley teens, parents of teens, teen Paul Kershaw of the Human Early Learning ¿nancial footing for the future. Our residential tax tens of thousands of acres of riding that is not parents and concerned community members — rate is still lower than our immediate neighbours, P Partnership of UBC when he spoke in Duncan oon the topic “Does Canada work for all Genera- speak out for the Community Options Society. and residents will continue to bene¿t from the ttions.” One of the statistics he cited was that a As a community, we can’t get by without it. services and amenities they are accustomed to, at a ssingle mother with a toddler is given $5,000 a Thanya Al-Saadoon rate that is still in the lower half of 50 comparable yyear by our government to live on. Fast forward Duncan municipalities. “Do you support Cowichan Tribes decision to restrict tto this week when we learn the Minister of InWe understand and regret this action may cause media access to the reserve in the wake of William Eltternational Co-operation, Bev Oda, spent $1,000 hardship for some of our citizens. More letters online liott’s arrest for murder? ” a day for a car and driver and upgraded her alWe believe, however, that this is a responsible You answered: (106 votes) rready expensive ¿ve-star hotel for an even more move at a time when a single company — payAlso, read fresh stories every day and share eexpensive one (not to mention the $16 glass 60 per cent NO ing more than a quarter of our tax bill — is facing your thoughts immediately through the comoof orange juice) all at taxpayers’ expense. I’m a precarious future in an intensely competitive ooutraged at such egregious waste of our precious ments function. To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the market. at cowichannewsleader.com ttax dollars, as all Canadians should be. The very web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Not taking action to deal with this challenge now would put our taxpayers at risk of facing a much larger increase without any time to prepare. As council balances all of its responsibilities, this is the prudent and responsible course to follow. The adjustments to our tax structure are an investment in our future. Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. 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Jeanne Berryman was selected by acclamation to a second year at the helm of the Cowichan District Teachers’ Association. Also elected for a second time were Judy Herschman as vice-president with Dianne Munday as secretary.

Valley actor Brooke Radons, a Grade 11 student at Frances Kelsey, won gold in Intermediate Speech Arts at B.C.’s Festival of the Arts. She also received the award for the Most Outstanding Speech Arts Performance.

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1999: books

Fifth-generation Vancouver Islander Dan Marshall, whose great, great, great uncle built Herd Road, published Those Who Fell From The Sky, an insightful and provocative look at the history of the Cowichan people.

Lake people Äght for school trustees Dateline 1999: Future of ward system discussed Ann Andersen

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eachers in the Cowichan Valley school district continue to be divided into two locals determined by the two school districts that existed here before amalgamation in 1996. Lake Cowichan residents are often seen at board of education meetings defending their “turf.” In May 1999 under a ward system, the school board was comprised of six trustees elected from the old Cowichan school district and three from the former Lake Cowichan district. And Lake Cowichan residents wanted it to stay that way. That month, Cowichan Valley school board chair Sharon Lundahl wrote a letter to Education Minister Paul Ramsey asking all trustees be elected at large instead of in the ward system. In it, she says that while the amalgamated district has streamlined its organization “the emotional adjustments have just begun.” Meanwhile, Lake mayor Jean Brown and Lake resident and DPAC head Tara Daly asked Ramsey to delay the change at last until 2002. Changing the electoral boundaries “leaves little opportunity for people from the former Lake Cowichan district to be elected to the board,” Brown said. The road between Duncan and the Lake is “a large psychological and physical barrier,” warned former Lake resident and lawyer Colleen Johel.

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Pictures of the Past

Granny Lowrie and her daughter Elizabeth Huish pose with Elizabeth’s sons Jack and Ray in front of the family home sometime during the First World War. Teachers at the original Bench school used to board at this home — which is now torn down — at the corner of Bench and what was then the Island Highway (now Cowichan Bay Road). —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s Scene&Heard Pieter Baljet on 25 YEARS of s e r v i c e t o t h e Va l l e y

L-R Honoured long time employees: Brian McQuhae, Trevor Killen, Ross McCauley, Lee Espeseth, Pieter Baljet, Susan Lutters, Daryle Carpentier, Dan Easton, Bev Calkins, Doug Jones

• Pieter was Campaign Chair of the Cowichan United Way from 1995 - 1997 • Pieter was on the Board of Directors for Island Savings Credit Union from 1998 thru 2008 • Has held the annual Peter Baljet GM Coat Drive for the past twenty years • Has been a generous supporter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation • Together with Island Savings, sponsored the construction of a ball ﬁeld at the Chesterﬁeld Sports Complex • Came to the Valley in 1987 after purchasing Gary Hawe Chevrolet in downtown Duncan • Purchased the old Home Hardware site in 2002 and built his current facility – it opened in May 2003 • Purchased John Hindle Pontiac Buick in 2004 and merged the two franchises • Became a partner of Discovery Honda in 2003 and built a new facility for Honda in the old Hindle location • Now the largest GM dealership on Vancouver Island

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century Persian poetry. “A highlight of the concert is the world premier of a commissioned piece by Victoria composer Nicholas Fairbank based on the works of Christine de Pizan, a 14th century feminist writer,” the promo material states. “The Garden’s bouquet of beautifully diverse repertoire is sure to delight audiences of all ages.” The group will perform two sets — one at 2 p.m., the other at 4 p.m.. Tickets are $10, $5 for youths, with children under ¿ve free. Get them at the Community Farm Store at the Duncan Garage.

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Hope King: one of the valley’s bright young singer/songwriters, bringing you a vast repertoire of country classics, new country and originals, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Call 250-7485628 for information.

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ntario country-rock gardeners the Skydiggers shovel tunes from their 25-year career into the Duncan Garage Show-

room Friday. Their night of polished numbers will be opened by Albertan songwriter Alex Vissia. Skydiggers’ new CD Northern Shore will be spotlighted during its Warm Land stop. “Northern Shore represents the bold new musical territory the group explores on their eighth studio release,” the band’s press material says. “The 15-song collection stands as the most adventurous and varied of the group’s 20-year-plus career, and captures and reinvigorates the essence of the group’s sound. Northern Shore sees the group mapping new musical territory, but it feels like home.” Skydiggers bill themselves as a melodic mix of folk, pop, rock and country that’s sold some 200,000 albums.

“We were always compared to REM,” said Josh Finlayson, who cofounded the band with Andy Maize. “But really it was more a case of having the same inÀuences — the Beatles and the Byrds. “The common thing would be the layering of voices. Also, Joe Klein’s book about Woody Guthrie (Woody Guthrie: A Life) was passed around between us, and it made an impression. “Woody’s life and work embodied a lot of the ethos and the ethics of punk music. He was very direct and independent and stood for something about the individual and championing people and causes.” Though the group’s initial single was the rollicking Monday Morning, it was its gentle ballad I Will Give You Everything which made the group’s reputation, and garnered substantial play on radio and music TV. Sophomore effort, Restless, saw the ‘Diggers record at Daniel Lanois’ Grant Avenue studio in Hamilton, and the sophistication of their recordings grew exponentially. “In 1993, they issued the languid, atmospheric Just Over This Mountain, and in 1997 they jumped to Warner

Canadian folk-rock act The Skydiggers has spent more than 20 years making magical musical statements. for Road Radio, which was recorded mostly live-off-the-Àoor at the Lighthouse Theatre in Port Dover, Ont.,” the band’s bio says. “If you manage to spend this much

time making music together, you will ¿nd there’s some chemistry, some magic that makes it work,” said Maize. Your ticket

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What: Skydiggers, and Alex Vissia When: May 4, 8 p.m. Where: Duncan Garage Showroom Tickets: $25 advance, $30 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Beethoven’s masterpiece gets a companion at maestra’s special request Ann Andersen

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ow fortunate for music lovers that at almost the last moment Ludvig van Beethoven decided to include Friedrich Schiller’s poem Ode to Joy in his ninth symphony. The result was that the last of Beethoven’s completed symphonies received a huge ovation when it was ¿rst performed in Vienna in 1824 and resounds today as a masterpiece. Ode

to Joy has also been adopted for use as the European anthem. The hour-long symphony in D minor is universally considered to be among Beethoven’s greatest works and is considered by some to be the greatest piece of music ever written. Like much of Beethoven’s later music, the work is demanding for all the performers, including the choir and soloists. In next week’s Victoria Symphony’s presentation of this symphony in the Cowichan Theatre, the magni¿cent fourth Presto choral movement will be the culmination of an evening that will

also include the premiere of Second Symphony, composed by Vancouver’s Rodney Sharman. Written as a companion piece to Beethoven’s Ninth at the request of Victoria Symphony conductor Tania Miller and dedicated to her, Second Symphony is in two movements. The ¿rst movement concerns the interplay of two musical ideas and their variations, while the second is a commentary on the traditional scherzo and ¿nale. Conductor for the evening is Miller. Vocals will be sung by soprano Joslin Romph Dennis, mezzo-soprano

the Victoria Choral society, Giuseppe Pietraroia, director. Monday’s event is the Cowichan Symphony Society’s closing concert of the season.

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Tania Miller’s special request to Rodney Sharman resulted in Second Symphony, a companion piece to Beethoven’s Ninth. Rebecca Hass; tenor John Mac Master; bass-baritone Stephen Hegedus and

Your ticket What: Cowichan Symphony society presents the Victoria Symphony When: May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre, James Street, Duncan Tickets: Cowichan theatre box of¿ce 250-748-7529. Adults $37; students $18.50; eyeGo $5. Front Row Club adults $25; students $12.50.

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar

Street, Duncan.

Friday

Youth Drug Awareness Panel Presentation: parents

Eugene Smith: a Cowichanbased venerable icon of the Canadian music industry, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Noodles of the World, 161 Station St. Duncan. No cover. Call 250-597-0313. Seussical Jr. The Musical: Presented by Mulberry Lane School of Music, 7 p.m. at the Cowichan Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults. Call 250-7487529. Earth Medicine: an agricultural workshop with Dennis Klocek. Put your human spirit in touch with the spirit of the Earth, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Alderlea Farm, 3390 Glenora Road. Tickets $125, includes lunch and snacks. To register, call 250-715-0799.

Saturday Junk in Your Trunk: book a spot for $25 or shop at all the vendors while helpiing students savefor their September Missions Trip to Mexico, 8 a.m. to 2, Duncan Christian School, 495 Beech Ave. Call 250-746-3654 for information. Kids Learn to Fish Day: the sixth-annual free day of fun and activities is to introduce children and their families to the sport of ﬁshing, including a chance to catch and release 10 a.m. to 2 p,m. Chemainus Lake. Learn how to identify ﬁsh, the rules

and regulations about local lakes and rivers, how to tie knots and how to cast. Call 250-743-8070 or 250-217-2244 for details. Live at the Met’s Wagner’s Das Rheingold: Two unparalleled artists join forces to create a groundbreaking new Ring for the Met: Maestro James Levine and director Robert Lepage. The cycle launches with Das Rheingold, the prologue to Wagner’s epic drama. “The Ring is not just a story or a series of operas, it’s a cosmos,” says Lepage, who brings cutting-edge technology and his own visionary imagination to the world’s greatest theatrical journey. Bryn Terfel sings the leading role of Wotan for the ﬁrst time with the company, heading an extraordinary cast, 9 a.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets: Adult $26, Senior $24, Student $22, Child $15.50 eyego $5. Call 250-748-7529. International Day of the Midwife: celebrate mothers and babies with a walk through downtown Duncan. Meet at the Island Savings Centre at 9:45 a.m. for a walk to Duncan Farmers’ Market. Refreshments at the Matraea Centre, 1170 Craig Street at 11 a.m. with a free screening of The Business of Being Born at 2 p.m. Call 250-597-0085 for information. St. Joseph’s 10th-annual Barn Dance and Live Auction: with a Mexican ﬂavour as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Doors open at 5:30 for you to peruse the silent and live auction items — a

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sumptuous roast beef and BBQ salmon dinner follows, then dance the night away to the lively and fun-loving Johnny Inappropriate. All funds raised go directly to programs that enhance learning for students. Tickets at St. Joseph’s School, Chemainus Foods and 49th Parallel in Ladysmith for $30 per person.

Nick Joy, Louis Grove, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Youth Jammers It’s an unplugged venue and a concession is offered. Admission $5, performers free. Call 250-732-5907

International Low Tide Day community volunteers will clean the beaches, trails, and roads of Cowichan Bay. At the same time, young children and their families can experience animals from the eelgrass and creatures in the mud in the annual Critter Count starting at 9:30 a.m. at Kil-pah-las Beach in Cowichan Bay.

The Centennial ShufÅe: In celebration of the City of Duncan’s 100th Birthday, Ceevacs Roadrunners have teamed up with KidSport Cowichan to host a Fun Run for children and families at Centennial Park. Entry is free. 2K or 4K walk or run. Registration at 10 a.m. Race at 11 a.m. In addition to the walk/ run, local sports groups and youth leaders will be hosting mini sports camps. There will be food, refreshments, and lots of fun. Sign up online at www. ceevacs.com.

QMS Strawberry Tea: tea, coffee, and juice served with delectable sandwiches, squares and of course, Strawberries with Devonshire Cream, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Queen Margaret’s School. Children’s tickets include three tokens for the games and entertainment area! Campus tours and entertainment by QMS music students will also be provided. Proceeds beneﬁt OOMA and the QMS Grad Class of 2012. Admission $10. Call 250-746-4185 Cowichan Folk Guild Youth Jammers: the stage is open to all youth to perform two or three musical pieces whether they be original or cover songs; all styles welcome. The second half is a feature youth band. This month its ZuZU’Z Petals. Aidan Thorne,

Sunday

Hike for Hospice: gather pledges or a team and enjoy a 2- or 4-km walk on the lower gentle trails of Providence Farm to help Cowichan Hospice, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. Call 250-7014242 for more.

Monday Cowichan Arthritis Support Group: Steve Wallace of Wallace Driving School will speak about pro-active steps for retaining your driver’s license, 1 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 486 Jubilee

Tuesday

and Guardians of school age children of all ages are invited to a discussion sponsored by Cowichan Valley District Parents Advisory Council, Mount Prevost Middle School, 7 to 9 p.m. Admission free. Call

250-743-6937. Hope King: country hits and originals, 8 p.m. Craig Street Brew Pub, 25 Craig St. Duncan. Call 250-748-5628 for information.

In Celebration of Duncan’s Centennial 2012

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Love Hurts – This Flight Tonight – Hair of the Dog – Expect No Mercy Broken Down Angel – Razamanaz – My White Bicycle Advance Tickets to May 31st: $45 COWICHAN TICKET CENTRE 250.748.7529 2687 James Street, Duncan BC V9L 2X5

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MORTON, Fred Arthur. Following a brief illness Art died peacefully with his family and friends beside him in Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island, B.C., on April 21st, 2012. Art was born May 9th, 1920 in Rock Bay Hospital, near Sayward, B.C.

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Dad passed away peacefully on March 30, 2012. He was born in Kindersley, Sask on November 10, 1930 to Rachel & Bill Cooper. His loves were his gardens, trains, camping and his love of history. Dad loved his Boy Scouting days as a Scout leader and his involvement as a volunteer ďŹ reman. We spent many happy summers camping on Tent Island eating his homemade biscuits from his underground ovens. He worked as a Saw Filer in Chemainus Mill until moving to Golden in 1971. Dad was predeceased by his daughter Rachel Michelle (Missy) in 1966. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria and children Sandy (Wayne), Judi (Gindo), Marc, Anna (Sean), Grandchildren Jason (Amanda), Trevor (Melissa), Justin (Lindsay), and Sam. Great grandchildren Emma, Hannah, Mackenzie and Crosby and one on the way. No service by request.

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Joan Mary MacDowell Born at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital, Victoria, BC on May 29, 1925; Joan passed away peacefully on April 24, 2012, after devoting her life to helping others. Joan was the fourth of eight children born to Robert H. L. MacDowell (Dublin, Ireland) and Nellie Munn MacDowell (Lancashire, England). Joan attended elementary school in Nanaimo and Crofton before graduating in 1943 from Ladysmith High School. She went on to fulďŹ ll her passion for giving and caring by attending St. Josephâ€™s Hospital of Nursing, where she graduated with honours in 1950. She was recognized for EfďŹ ciency in Pediatrics. Joan was recognized for her career as a nurse at Kingâ€™s Daughters Hospital and as Head Nurse of the Cowichan District Hospital Childrenâ€™s Ward. A status she held for over 30 years. In September, 1979 she received the British Columbia â€œYear of the Child & Familyâ€? citation for the innovative program she developed at the Cowichan District Hospital, where parents/caregivers were encouraged to visit anytime during the day or night, and for her work with social workers and foster parents to support children. She was devoted to her work and known to work double shifts so that nursing staff could spend special times with their families. Joan retired in the spring of 1985. Joan was highly regarded in the community. She supported many community events, gave generously to the SPCA and Guelph University Veterinarian Research, as well as volunteering as a Boy Scout Leader. She loved to garden and is recognized as having one of the most beautiful gardens in the Cowichan Valley. There is no place more peaceful and colourful than Joanâ€™s garden in the spring. Family and friends were also very fortunate that Joan was a fabulous knitter, making everyone special gifts. This is also a talent she taught patiently to many young relatives. There are fond memories of years of blackberry picking and jam making. Joan loved to spend her time with family and friends. Joan is predeceased by her parents, Robert Hugh Leonard (Leo) MacDowell and Nellie Munn MacDowell; her siblings, Nellie Doreen Milmore, Norah Ada Primeau, Ann Elizabeth Munn Patterson, Michael William MacDowell and John Hugh David MacDowell; her brothers-in-law, Douglas Bute Stewart and John George (Jack) Milmore; her niece, Elizabeth Ann (Stewart) Hoibak; her nephews, Stephen John MacDowell and Robin Ira Lawrence (Gopher) MacDowell. Joan is survived by her siblings, Maire Frances Elizabeth Stewart and Robin Patrick MacDowell (Kathy Rolls); her inlaws Laurie Primeau, Donald Patterson and Barbara (Milne) MacDowell; 22 nieces and nephews, 45 great-nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and nephews. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Cairnsmore Place, Chemainus Health Care Society and Hillary for their compassionate care and respect for quality of life given to Joan before her passing. Please join the family in Joanâ€™s Garden for tea on Saturday, May 12 at 1 pm to celebrate and share memories of her wonderful life. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, we ask that you consider making a donation in Joanâ€™s memory to Cowichan District Hospital Childrenâ€™s Ward or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

MORRISON, Dorothy Edith (Cox) Dorothy passed away on April 26, 2012 in her 91st year in Ladysmith, BC. She was born in Winnipeg February 19, 1922, the ďŹ fth child of James and Sophia Cox. She is survived by daughters Catherine, Chelsea, PQ; Leigh (Heimo) Burlington, ON; son Ian (Brenda) Honeymoon Bay, BC; much loved granddaughters Zoe (Nat), Julia, Robynn, Jennifer and Rhianon; great granddaughter Quinn; and sister Shirley Bailey (Mel). She is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her elder son Jamie (1995) and husband Ken (2001). After her retirement from St. Boniface General Hospital, Dorothy and Ken moved to Shawnigan Lake, BC where they enjoyed many years of curling, golf and bridge playing. A service of remembrance will be held May 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Rd. Duncan, BC, with a reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers: Dorothyâ€™s grand niece, Gina Cox (27), passed away suddenly in Winnipeg, MB on April 24, 2012, leaving two young children. Ginaâ€™s family has established a trust fund to assist the children in the future. Dorothyâ€™s children encourage you to support this endeavour with contributions to the fund in memory of Dorothy. (Royal Bank TR#04627, A/C#5059456, Ginaâ€™s (Cox) Childrenâ€™s Fund). FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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NESTOR, George Thomas passed away peacefully with those he loved most at his side; Sandra Marie Enston, Anita Saelens and Loretta. Born March 21, 1929 in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, George was predeceased by his loving wife Lois Marie Nestor, June 23, 2008. George will be remembered by his friends/coworkers at the Duncan Superstore where he had worked as Host. When leaving for the night, store manager, Steve Metcalfe would tell George â€œThe store is yours now Georgeâ€?. George always remembered this â€“ Thank you Steve. George was incredibly proud to have bravely served his country during the Korean War at the battle at Kapyong. George was an intelligent, generous man with a quick wit and unwavering loyalty. A Korean War Vet, a Mason, an International Longshoreman, a member of the Moose Lodge, the Legion and the Pensioners Club, George left this world on his terms surrounded with love. A special thank you to the ambulance attendants and the caring nurses on the 2nd ďŹ‚oor ICU. A funeral service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, Duncan, B.C., Monday, May 7 at 10:00 am. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers a donation in Georgeâ€™s name can be made to the Presidentâ€™s Choice Childrenâ€™s Charity. We are grateful for having known this wonderful man.

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DEATHS The Life Celebration for

Lorna Broughton will be held at the Cobble Hill Hall at 2 Pm Friday the 11th of May. As our Mother loved gardens and hats, it would be a wonderful gesture if you could wear a hat; a garden hat, a tractor cap. a hockey hat, a curling hat and bring one ďŹ‚ower from your garden. We will use those ďŹ‚owers later in the day when we inter her ashes. Please join us for tea and memories. MORTON, Hazel Marguerite (Nee Greenaway) Hazel passed away peacefully on April 27, 2012 at Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC. She was born December 30, 1918 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents Erwin and Pearl Greenaway, husband Bill and son Tom (2006). She is survived by daughters Susan (Jim) Paterson, Parksville, BC, Lorna Morton, Duncan, BC, sister Lois (Walter) Matle, Brampton, Ontario and brother-in-law Bruce Morton, Qualicum Beach, BC. Hazel is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill, Hazel and family ďŹ rst came to the Island in 1967 moving from Alberta to Youbou, where Bill was C.N.R. station agent. On Billâ€™s retirement in 1976, Bill, Hazel and Lorna returned to Alberta. Bill passed away in 1994 and Hazel moved back to the Island to Duncan in 1997. She was a devoted and loving mother and sister and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Dr. Nadine Robertson, Cowichan Home Support and the staff of 2 South, CDH for the care given to Hazel. No service by request. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, donations may be made in Hazelâ€™s memory to the Arthritis Society or to a charity of oneâ€™s choice.

CALJOUW, William Michael Passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on April 30, 2012. Born in Nanaimo, BC on September 29, 1933. Predeceased by his son Bill (1989). Lovingly remembered by his family â€“ wife of 58 years Ann, children, Michael (Gabriele), Steve (Sharon), Michelle and Shawn (Tami); grandchildren, Rielly, Liam, Corey, Carlee, Cassia, Quinton, Whitney, Saige, Mya-Rose and Peyton; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Noah and Braydon; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church 930 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC on Monday May 07, 2012 at 2:00p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Box 73 Duncan, BC V9L 3X1 or the Kidney Foundation 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001

Friday, May 4, 2012

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

IN MEMORIAM

Tracy Torok-Both Lillian Barton

Winner of our $100 furnace oil draw. You could be a winner too. Call for details!

746-4511

Community Welcome

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 David 250-746-4236 Pam 250-749-4165 Diana 250-246-4463 Business & Professional Ladine 250-932-4664 Welcome: Myrna 250-746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

HELP WANTED

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

PACIFIC ENERGY

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CONGRATULATES

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Celebrations BIRTHS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, May 26th & June 30 courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED

CELEBRATIONS

Steamed Thermal Pane Replacement Windshield Replacement

CALL• Home US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE • Auto • Business Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 9-5

and Repair

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Serving the Cowichan Valley since 1903

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS Shandi Bell & Tate Smith on the arrival of

LOST AND FOUND

Luxton Gary Wayne Smith born on April 25, 2012 at 9lbs, 3 ounces!

LOST. HEARING Aids in grey case, April 20, in Duncan. Reward. Call (250)715-6675.

Lucas Ralph Justin

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Windshield Replacement Email: dobsonsglass@telus.net and Rock Chip Repair www.dobsonsglass.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNERAL HOMES

LINE COOK required for the Oak & Carriage Pub. Minimum at least 3 years experience. Call Gerry or Kris at 250-746-4144 for interview.

Let’s get personal… the right person is out there somewhere! let us help you ﬁnd them...

Because family matters Let us take care of yours

We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ﬁle numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

We are here to help you and your loved ones honour your wishes, your way

LOT PERSON, part time. Must have experience. Mature individual required. Capable of working with minimal supervision. Fax (250) 746-0329 bpopovich@duncanhyundai.ca or in person to Brent Popovich

ANNOUNCEMENT? Tell the world with a classiﬁed ad Call 310.3535

For help with your funeral and cemetery arrangements, call 1-877-657-0861 CEDAR VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS 2347 Cedar Road www.cedarvalleymemorialgardens.ca A Division of Arbor Memorial Services Inc.

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 310-3535

SWF in the Cowichan Valley, non smoker, honest, faithful & ﬁt, considered pretty, looking for a non-smoker single white male 53 - 58, that’s looking toward a serious long term relationship of love, fun and new adventures together. Photo upon request. If this sounds like you please contact me at fr2love309@shaw.ca.

YOUNG at heart, 47 SWM, looking for a female, 35-51, that likes the outdoors and working out. Camping, hiking, movies and the ﬁner things in life. If sitting at home with the ﬁre and a glass of wine sounds like something that would interest you, please email so that we see if our interests are mutual. Please email me at gullicksonjohn35@yahoo.com.

Recognize Habits and Patterns • Grief/Loss • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence For Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

746-1969 www.barbaraadelborg.ca

Please deliver your resume in person to

2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan to the attention of Chuck Richardson or come in and fill out an application form. P/T BARTENDER Req’d Maple Bay Yacht Club is seeking a mature, perm. P/T bartender. Exp. req’d. Apply in person with resume M-F, 10am - 3pm. 6337 Genoa Bay Rd. P/T Evening Receptionist- 4 evenings and Friday day shift (20+ hours). Medical office experience an asset. This a hands-on, multi-tasking position in a very busy physiotherapy office. Required skillstyping, managing phones, handling cash, and competency with computers a must; as well as other tasks to be performed during each work shift. Applicants must be able to work independently, yet to be a team player. Flexibility to cover day shift and holidays an asset. Respond to File # 978 c/o News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4.

MEDICAL/DENTAL Position vacancy RN Status: Casual Mature PT sales assoc. needed for lady’s wear store in Chemainus. As we design and make all our own clothes, a basic background in sewing is helpful but not necessary as we will train the right person. Please reply to degagefashions@shawbiz.ca or to Box 88 Chemainus BC V0R 1K0 TAXI DRIVER, permanent p/tf/t night shift drivers. Need class 4 and chauffer’s permit. Fax resume & drivers abstract to 250-746-4987

LEGALS

PERSONALS

Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive beneﬁts program fully paid by the company are all reasons to consider a career at Paciﬁc Energy.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to ﬁll a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment

LEGALS

Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471 PERSONALS

Paciﬁc Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate openings for production metal workers.

RCA Required for 12 hour night shift (8-8). $13.50/hr. Call Laurie (250) 746-9641

MISSING CAT from The Properties, since Apr 9, name Pepper. Small black/brown tabby, green eyes, collar, tattooed. Seen recently on Kingsview, Chippewa and Balcara. Please hold on to her if you can and call us. 250 710 0011 - Ian The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

Production Workers

Commencement date: Immediately

Qualiﬁcations: graduate of an accredited nursing program and current registration with College of Registered Nurses British Columbia. Minimum 2 years experience geriatrics, caring for residents with dementia. Day and Hours of work: Mon-Sun, 10AM-4PM Please email resume to: jmaw@acaciatymawr.com

Join our devoted team!

VOLUNTEERS

Presentation of Financial Reports In accordance with Section 814.1 of the Local Government Act, the ¿nancial statements of the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be presented at the May 9, 2012 Board Meeting. Copies of these reports are now available at the Regional District Of¿ce or on our website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. Time: Location:

6:00 p.m. Cowichan Valley Regional District Board Room 175 Ingram Street DUNCAN, BC V9L 1N8

Sharon Moss, C.G.A. Manager, Finance Division COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

WORK WANTED 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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Friday, May 4, 2012

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME CARE SUPPORT

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOMES WANTED

People Caring For People. We are a group of nurses & nurse-aides providing holistic, personalized, higher than hospital standard care in you own home. Call 250-732-4464 or 250-709-1106 for free assessment/consultation.

Hampton Cocoa Futon with armrests, thick foam mattress, like new. $175. 250-716-6772.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

WE BUY HOUSES

Chances Cowichan

Is Looking For An

On-Call (Relief) Gaming Security Of¿cer

HAIRSTYLISTS

With experience. You must hold or be willing to complete the Gaming Security Of¿cer course offered through the Justice Institute. This position will require you to be available for all shift times, weekdays, evenings and weekends. Drop off resume at the Customer Service desk, attention Internal Operations Manager or email clammi@chancecowichan.ca.

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

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Chances Cowichan Requires a

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 310.3535

Must have some gardening experience. Light duty gardening, ﬂexible hours. May to October. Fax 250-746-0329 Email: bpopovich@duncanhyundai.ca or in person to Brent Popovich

VOLUNTEERS

2801 Roberts Rd., Duncan

SALES

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VOLUNTEERS CLEAN FILL available. Contact Superior Excavating. (250)715-0454.

Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks including complimentary golf! Contact: Head Golf Professional, Richard Ingle ringle@golfbc.com or 250-743-5100 (37) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Tour Edge golf clubs, new, in plastic. Pressure washers, crystal ball, Randall tube guitar amp, Harley Davidson bike seat, King C Melody sax, ﬁshing rods and reels, digital cameras cheap. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

In-House Sales Representative

Wescon Doors has an immediate opening for an in-house sales representative. We are looking for a team player who is ﬂexible and enthusiastic. Must have a keen eye for detail, strong computer and phone skills, and willingness to learn. Customer relations skills and previous experience in sales and the building trade an asset. Monday to Friday, some Saturdays. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Apply in-person at 5120 Polkey Road, Duncan Fax: 250-748-5815 E-mail: info@wescondoors.com

GARAGE SALES

ANNUAL GARAGE Sale. Saturday May 5, 8am-1pm. Household & Garden. 2885 Boys Rd, Units #201, 205, 223, 230, 247, 259, 265, 271, 273, 279, 304, 323, 430, 455, 465, 469, 611, 1020.

DUNCAN: Sat May 5, 9-3. 4783 Cowichan Lk Rd, past Riverbottom. 1ST TIME GARAGE SALE! 25 years of “treasures”. No early birds please. Follow the orange signs! Duncan: Shabby Chic Shed Sale! Lots of vintage - lamps, furniture, linens, stuff. #10202885 Boys Rd, May 5, 8-1.

BENCH ELEMENTARY’S COMMUNITY FUN FAIR Saturday, May 12 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Bench Elementary School 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd HUGE Plant, Book & Clothing Sale, Rafﬂe, Vendor Market, Food Vendors, our famous Haunted House and Cake Walk

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

Lots of games & prizes for everyone! Police car, ﬁre truck, petting Zoo and MORE!!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come grow with us. At Catalyst Paper, the opportunities are endless. We challenge and reward you to stretch your abilities, improve your personal and career prospects and get ahead. We're a leading producer of paper and pulp, and the largest producer of specialty printing papers and newsprint in western North America. Join us, for a strong future together. Our Vancouver Island mills are now accepting résumés for:

Wescon Doors

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

Garage Sales

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

Volunteer Player Assistants

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MOTHER’S DAY AND GRADUATION is just around the corner. Surprise them with a diamond. Several new 10 and 14 KT white & yellow gold. Diamonds and other precious stones, rings, necklaces, ear rings priced below cost. Also, men’s and ladies watches. Call 250-701-1557.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Is Seeking:

2801 Roberts Rd., Duncan

Are you a self-motivated individual looking for a rewarding career? We are family based company looking to expand our sales team. We offer excellent compensation for top performers. Take control of your income potential by providing excellent customer service. We provide an excellent working environment and award winning top of the line product. Will to train the right individual. Fax 250-746-0329, email: bpopovich@duncanhyundai.ca or apply in person to Brent Popovich

10 piece dining set w/buffet, hutch, country oak, 6 chairs with upholstered seats. Gorgeous, must see. $1500. Also, concrete cinder blocks, 230. $1.25/ea (250)743-9273

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PART-TIME GARDENER

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Relief On-Call Janitor

If you are 19 or older and can pass a criminal record and background check, we’d like to hear from you. You must be available for all shift times, weekdays, evenings and weekends. Position requires standing, lifting and dealing with cleaning chemicals. Experience would be an asset. Drop your resume off at the Customer Service desk, attention Internal Operations Manager or email clammi@chancescowichan.ca

JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Instrument Mechanics O Electricians O Machinists O Millwrights O Pipeﬁtters O Heavy Duty Mechanics O Power Engineers O

For more information on these roles or to apply online, please visit: www.catalystpaper.com/careers.

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EVERYONE WELCOME! COBBLE HILL: Sat, May 5, 8-2. 1399 Lovers Lane, off Chapman or Cobble Hill Rd. MOVING SALE! Housewares, lamps, tools, garden tools, CDs, some furniture and more! Community Policing Advisory Committee’s HUGE garage sale is just around the corner (June 23). Book your tables now. $15/each. Call Pat at (250) 748-6740 DAHLIA TUBER SALE!! 1000’s of tubers, 7540 Bell Mckinnon Rd., left on SPCA driveway, SUNDAY, 10 am to 2 pm, May 6 & 13th. Email: tilladowndahlia@shaw.ca DUNCAN- 1121 BAZETT Rd, Saturday, May 5, 9am-1pm. Moving/Downsizing Sale. DUNCAN- 1912 Deborah Dr., (off Frances St.) Sat, May 5, 8am - 1:30pm. Multi family! Lots of items to choose from! All proceeds to local charity! DUNCAN, 5814 Banks Rd., (just past the Hospital), Sat, May 5th, 9am-3pm. Huge Yard Sale!! This is a Fundraiser Event for students at Island Oak High School. Tools, furniture, toys, electronics, home accessories and much more! DUNCAN- 6851 NORCROSS Rd, Sat, May 5, 9am-2pm. Variety of stuff. Books & more. DUNCAN. ESTATE/ Garage Sale. Saturday May 5, 9-3, 7496 Rosevear Rd, off Somenos Rd, north of Lake Cowichan Hwy. Household goods, china cabinet, china, tables, desks, tools, rakes, ceiling fan/light. Something for everyone! No early birds. DUNCAN: Moving sale, apt. freezer, chairs, mowers, plants, GF clock, Honda XL250S, stuff, 9-1, May 5. 5896 Swans Nest Dr. DUNCAN: Sat., May 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6207 Lane Road. Household items, children’s items/clothing and lots of brandname womens clothing

GLENORA: Sat May 12, 9-2. 4870 Marshall Road. Blonde corner computer desk $30, blue office chair $50, Oak finish DR sideboard & hutch $30, bedroom set: 2 night tables, dresser w/mirror & tall boy dresser $200, Antique lamps $40/ea, Royal Albert China, Val d’Or, service for 12 & serving dishes, offers, Gold color & stainless cutlery $150, 2 pc decorator shelving units $50, antique walnut DR table w/6 chairs, leather seats $500, Antique walnut secretary w/book case $175, glass & wrought iron patio tbl $60, 2 end tables $10/ea. Antique Spencer “A” treadle sewing machine $50, Princess ware crystal cooler glasses, White convection/microwave,$100. Starbucks Barista coffeemaker,$30, & more MAPLE BAY. 3-Family sale. Saturday May 5, 10am-1pm. 1220 Bazett Road. Mill Bay: 650 Butterfield Rd, Sat, May 5, 8-3pm. Guys table: Many ball caps, 1983 Cougar (1 owner) ride on lawn mower, electronics, years of accumulation. No early birds. MULTI Home Block Garage Sale Baron Road, Cobble Hill May 5th & 6th, 10am-3pm Variety of quality items ranging from clothing to furniture for all ages

SHAWNIGAN LAKE. Sunday, May 6, 10am-4pm. Like new twin beds, household items, PVC piping, and clothes. 1844 Rad Way Road. To the lady that bought expresso maker at Senior’s Centre, call Fran (250)748-6308

Friday, May 4, 2012 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN, DOWNTOWN: Lrg 2 bdrm level entry suite, parking, heat & hot water incld’d. $800/mo. Ref’s. 250-246-1457

LOVELY 1 & 2-BDRM suites, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, N/S, N/P. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

Free Cable Hook Up!! MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units

Mountain View Terrace Estates

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3420 Auchinachie Road ----------------------------------

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

Spacious Affordable Suites

1 Bedroom, $650.00 2 Bedroom, $825.00 -------------------------------

2-BDRM CONDO, Hospital area, ground floor. June 1st. $750. (250)704-1251. $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new flooring, new paint & some new fixtures. $625. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)748-3729 BRIGHT, SPACIOUS gr. ﬂoor condo in quiet building near river and town. 5 appl. Small pet OK. N/s, Avail. June 1. $900/mo. 250-709-5795 CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

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CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 ﬂoor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221 Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-246-1033. CLEAN 2-BDRM condo, walking distance to town. In quiet 19+ bldg. 5 appl’s, ﬁreplace, N/S, N/P. Avail June 1st. $875./mo. Call 250-710-0881. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN, 1 bd condo N/S, 5 appl’s, $650 + util. Ref’s. Avail now. 250-246-4677, 732-0808. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, 5 appl’s, balcony, 1 small pet allowed, Available May 1st. $850/mo. (250)743-1145 DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, stand alone apt, 1400 sq.ft., 5 appl’s, walking dist to town. NS/NP. $1000 + util’s. 250-746-9570. DUNCAN- bright, 1150sqft, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/P. Reno’d, lrg deck. $875. 250-743-9555.

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Call (250) 710-7515 to view

New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

To view call 250-748-3321

HIDDEN JEWEL Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm $655 2 bdrm, $755 Rent includes Heat & Hot Water. Available Now.

(250) 748-1304 Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756. Large 1 bdrm apt, heat incl. NS/NP, no partiers, would suit mature single person. $575/m + DD, P/U application @ 5209 TCH, Tues-Thurs.

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

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

ROYAL ALEXANDER APARTMENTS Renovated 1 Bedrooms Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome! 2575 Alexander St, Duncan

250-746-6442. SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas (250)710-7515 250-748-3412

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622 FOR LEASE: Commercial property, prime location, seven bay building, main room 90’x30’ plus 5 other rooms/ofﬁces (suitable for rental as business in a business), coffee/snack area in front. Potential is endless! Under $10/sq.ft. Approx. 4000 sqft. Highway exposure! Lots of parking! Avail now. 250-732-3224

COTTAGES 1 BDRM cottage on a farm near Duncan. W/D, F/S & Hydro incl, $800, June 1. 250715-0737 or 250-709-1588

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

1 bedroom studio apartment, in older duplex 2 blocks to town and mall, available now $615 + utilities, 778 677-0855

CHERRY PT. 1 1/2 bdm overlooking Satelite Channel. Senior oriented area. N/S. N/P. $975 util incl. (250)743-2370

2 BEDROOM Duplex, Beach Drive, Chemainus. W/D, HW floors, Ocean views, Pet ok. Jun 1st. 250-516-2527, shawn.sig@shaw.ca CROFTON, DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 4 appls, fenced backyard, close to school, playground and ferry, N/S, N/P. Avail June. 1, $875 mo. Call 250-510-2045. CROFTON. SPACIOUS 2bdrm. F/S, fireplace, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825/mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810. DUNCAN, 2.5 bdrm duplex with locking garage, W/D, F/S, D/W. Avail immed, $1075 mo all utils incl’d, 250-701-1965. DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new flooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail immed. Call 250-537-4319. DUNCAN NEWER Large 3 bdrm, 3 ba, island kitchen, 4th bdrm down, rec room, garage, 5 appls. N/S, refs req. $1350. Call or text 1-250-888-7088. LAKE COWICHAN- reno’d 2 bdrm, sxs duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting. NS/NP. $650 + utils. Call 250-749-4061.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on our property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 + util’s. Avail immed. (250)246-2296.

HOMES FOR RENT

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Call (250) 7434392.

2 BDRM reno’d house, new bath, living room, kitchen. By hospital. WD/FS. $1000 incl cable/net. 250-746-9205.

SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & cable incl’d, avail immed. $700/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

CHEMAINUS (OLD Town), 2 bdrm, reno’d house, N/S, pets? $950 + utils. Avail June. 1st. Call (250)246-3708.

COBBLE HILL (very private, near Mill Bay), charming spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, 4 appl, wood/elec heat, NS/NP, 1/2 acre, yard maint incl. Refs. $1150+util. 250-701-2400 COUNTRY CHARM (Cobble Hill)- 3 bdrms, 2 bath. $1350+utils. N/S, pets? (250)598-0624 (250)701-8776. COWICHAN BAY: 2000 sqft, 4-5 bdrms, 2 full bath, family room, F/S, W/D, D/W, wood stove, F/P. Pets welcome, avail June 1st. $1600. Call 1250-760-0727. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, small yard, NS/NP, D/W, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LIKE NEW 2-bdrm rancher. 5 appliances, wood stove, large yard. By McAdam Park. No partiers. NS/NP. $1100. Avail Now. Michelle (250)743-8043. MAPLE BAY/DUNCAN, modern executive home, 4 bdrms, 3 bath, large living & dining rms, tons of light. Partly furnished. $2200/month. Avail. June 15th. Tel: 250-710-2070 Email: aerismongolia@gmail.com

MILL BAY- lrg 2 bdrm, ocean view, all appls, F/P, quiet, modern on 1/2 acre. Must be very clean. NS/NP, no drugs. $1100+ shared utils. Avail May 1. Call 250-929-3601. NORTH COWICHAN- small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W/D, separate garage. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)746-5290 RENT TO OWN- 2 bdrms or 4 bdrms, suite potential, great view, great location. Let’s talk, 1-800-309-8809. SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (West) lrg 3 bdrm home, 1 bath, carport, garden, swim access, laundry, small pet? $1250. May 1. 250-514-7226.

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

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COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

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DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

CLEANING SERVICES

250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.

FENCING

House cleaning available. $16.50/hr. Please call Monica, (250) 709-2505

INFINITY FENCING LTD Chain link colour packages, Ornamental, Wood & Farm fencing. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates For all your fencing needs, please call

HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

1-250-415-9771

GARDENING

COMPUTER SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Full service. Call Raymond 250-324-3202 rbruvold@shaw.ca

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JUNK AND RUBBISH REMOVAL • Top Soil • Sea Soil • Compost • Manure • Bark Mulch • Gravel • Sand

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ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

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Duncan Day Labour Inc. provides a dependable, hardworking team of labourers with all different types of experience and skills that will meet your needs. Flat hourly rates www.duncandaylabour.com

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Friday, May 4, 2012

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

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

DUNCAN - 1 bdrm suite. Stonehaven, near hospital. Private entrance, parking. Own laundry. F/S, W/D. Nice yard. Suits a quiet person. N/S, N/D. No parties. Small pet considered. $800 month, includes heat and hydro. Ref. Req. Available May 1st. Phone 597-7693

SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1 BDRM GROUND FLOOR SUITE. All util. incl., FREE WiFi & HDTV. On quiet cul-de-sac. Walk to Village. Private Deck. Sunny Garden View. No smoking, parties or pets. Max 2 occupants. Refs Req’d. $675/mo. 250-743-6754

2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4L, V6, auto, 204 km. Keyless entry. Loaded! Reg maintenance. $2700. 250-715-1733

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, private 2 bdrm, 5 appls, lake view, $1250 mo. Ref’s. Avail May. 6th. Call 250-652-6407.

OFFICE/RETAIL 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671 DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, office, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929

PASTURE APPROX 3 fenced acres & barn for rent south of Duncan. (250)748-8818

SUITES, LOWER DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN: 1 bdrm suite, $650. F/S, Heat, water incl. NS/NP, No partiers. Avail June 1. References req. 250-748-1825

HOMES FOR RENT

LAKE COWICHAN- 1 bdrm, hydro, cable, wi-fi incld, W/D. NP/NS. $650. (250)749-3258. LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm, $750/m, 1/2 hydro, N/S, 4 appl., wood burning fireplace, lower suite. ALSO: 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper floor, $850/m, N/S, 1/2 hydro, 4 appl, wood burning fireplace. Ref’s Required. Avail. June 1st. $1550 rents the entire house Would consider rent-to-own

250-748-5060 LK Cowichan. Bright clean 2 bdrm suite. Available Immediately. Close to river/trails. Features: new paint/carpet, covered patio, lrg liv rm, woodstove, washer/dryer, pet ok with pet deposit. $700/month hydro INCLUDED 1-604-848-1360 MILL BAY, 1/2 block from Thrifty’s, 1 bdrm, level entry, F/S & W/D, $750/m incl’s basic cable & hydro, Avail Apr 1st. 250-743-9828, 250-710-0653 SAHTLAM, 10 min to town, 1 bdrm + den on acreage. Carport, f/p, Newly reno’d. N/S, Pet considered. $700 incl util. Avail now. (250)748-8764 SHAWNIGAN LAKE 1 bdrm, close to Village. All inclusive. $750. NS, NP. (250)743-4546

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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¾ 1400 Chilco Rd, Crofton $600 1 BR lower suite w/ 2 apps, shared w/d ¾ 2350 MacDonald Rd,Shawnigan Lk $700 2 BR lower suite w/ 4 apps, patio ¾ 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 1 BR condo w/ 2 apps,ldry fac,ht water incl ¾ 6-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $825 2 BR + den 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 4 apps ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den executive suite w/5 apps, patio *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* ¾ 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR 2 bth lower suite w/ 5 apps, hw floors ¾ Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $895 1BR uppr suite,6 apps,ht/elec/ht water incl. ¾ 325 White St, Ladysmith $895 1BR + den loft style home w/4 apps ¾ 720 Park Pl, Duncan $995 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 320 Ypres St, Duncan $1195 2 BR + den home w/ 6 apps, dbl garage, fp ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps ¾ 3222 Hillwood Rd, Duncan $1200 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, gas fp ¾ 2961 Caswell St, Chemainus $1200 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, gas fp, patio ¾ 1491 Belcarra Rd, Duncan $1250 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, dbl garage ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1350 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, pellet stove ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite For further info please visit our website at:

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Bachelor suite avail. in Crofton, gas ﬁreplace, private level entrance, 2 car/garage. W/D and utilities incl., large yard. $600/m (250) 327-4265 COWICHAN BAYdeluxe, bright, character, ocean view, natural gas F/P, W/D, priv entrance, storage, parking. N/S. $775 inclds utils. Available June 1. Call (250)746-8182. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm lrg suite, F/S, washer, on bus route near Mt. Prevost School. N/P. Avail now. $850/mo includes hydro. (250)715-7293. DUNCAN, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft, upper suite w/ private entrance, f/s, d/w, w/d, large deck in country setting, refs req, N/S, N/P, $1080 mo incls hydro. Avail immed. Call 250-715-7412. DUNCANUPPER level house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $950/mo+ 1/2 hydro. NP/NS. Avail now. Call (250)746-3988. LAKE COWICHAN: 3 bdrm top ﬂoor, newly reno’d; kitchen, paint, carpet. W/D, decks. Close to town, bus. Quiet N/S, no dogs. $925 incld’s util’s. Avail. May 1st. 250-642-3707.

TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. $925. N/P. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646

WANTED TO RENT MATURE, responsible quiet family of 2 seeking quiet, private wood-heated cabin house or mobile home. Duncan, Crofton, Chemainus area preferred. ASAP. (250)748-6183

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Thunder four picked after island tryouts

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our members of the Cowichan Valley Bantam A Thunder made the island bantam lacrosse team following tryouts in Nanaimo. Goaltender Marc Gagnon, Mathieu Jung, Isaiah McKinley and Brian Robb were selected and head into Team B.C. tryouts next weekend at Fuller Lake Arena. Mike Gagnon and Doug Robb are assistant coaches for Team Island with Rob Wicks of Saanich. The Team B.C. main camp takes place Friday, May 11 with sessions from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Low rollers Penny Irvine, left, and Carol McCoy take their best shots during the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club’s open house Sunday. Irvine and McCoy are experienced, but several newcomers showed up Saturday and Sunday to try the game. The next big event at the club is the women’s two bowl six pack on June 12.

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Skaters give their all at VISI

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he last major competition of the season put valley skaters on the ice at Parksville for the Vancouver Island Skate International. Duncan Skating Club had the largest contingent of the valley clubs, with the majority in Pre-Preliminary women’s and Performance program categories. Silver honours went to Presley Murphy in Performance program Group 1, Rylee Smith in Group 5, Grace Haugen in Group 6, DelRae Olson in Group 7, Ryley MacDonald in Group 8, Drew Kuipers in Group 9, Rebecca Sanders in Group 11 and Megan Lassche in Group 12. Paiton Douglas and Michelle Barnes received bronze designations in Groups 5 and 6, respectively. Pre-Preliminary women’s results included: 10th for Peyton Kong in Group 1, 11th for Camryn Visscher in Group 2, 10th for Sophia Hodgins in Group 3, eighth for Hannah Kushner in Group 4, second for Jenna Batty and eighth for Samantha MacLean in Group 5, 10th for Cassie Bowdery in Group 6 and third for Paula Bell in Group 7. Baylee Hopwo placed seventh and Caitlyn Luckhurst eighth in Pre-Introductory Interpretive. Hopwo was also 15th in Junior Bronze women’s 13 and over while Courtney Vanderstap took 11th spot for Preliminary Women in Group 3. Fuller Lake Skating Club was led by Amber Ree’s second in Pre-Introductory Interpretive and seventh in Junior Bronze women’s 12 and under. Pre-Preliminary women’s results had Brielle Varasteh 10th in Group 2 and Nora Goeschick ninth in Group 4. Caiden Varasteh was 11th and Danika Hakala 12th in Preliminary women’s Group 1 while Paris Hanke landed in 10th spot in Group 2. Naomi Eastman ¿nished 12th in Junior Bronze women’s 13 and over. Four skaters represented Kerry Park Skating Club. Sheryl Sizer wound up ¿fth in Group 7 of the PrePreliminary ladies’ event while Hailey Deschenes secured ¿fth and Aleesha Norton came 10th in Group 5. Cecilia Faustino claimed eighth place in her group for Preliminary ladies.

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second victory in two matches to start the Victoria and District Cricket Association season took a little more effort on Cowichan’s part. Cowichan won by 28 runs Saturday at Shawnigan Lake over Metchosin, a tighter result than its previous seven-wicket victory over Oak Bay. There’s an extra special feel around the Cowichan team this season since it’s the 100th anniversary of the Cowichan Cricket and Sports Club. “We’ve had two good wins so far,’’ said Cowichan’s Adam Benning. “It’s hard at this stage of the season. You don’t know what the other teams are like. “We are really hoping to do well this year and make a big one for the centenary.’’ Cowichan batted ¿rst and avoided ¿elding in damp conditions that proved dif¿cult for the Metchosin bowlers. Cowichan still lost two wickets in the ¿rst two overs, with only three runs on the board. Chris Batchelor and Benning steadied the innings and upped the run ante. Batchelor fell just short of the century mark, scoring 98 before being caught. He was ably supported by Benning’s 55 before dismissal. The dynamic duo carried the total to 160 for two. It almost lulled the rest of the team into a false sense of security. “It’s hard with cricket,’’ said Benning. “It’s 95 per cent in your mind. You almost think you’re getting on top of the game.’’ The middle order batting couldn’t follow suit, with seven wickets falling and only 35 runs added. The prospect of a hefty total vanished with Cowichan at 195 for nine. Rob Canard (14) provided some life to the tail end of the innings, with help from Brad Kaefer and Mike Andrews, that moved the ¿nal tally to 214 all out. Cowichan bowlers faced a tough challenge defending the total and things looked bleak when Metchosin vaulted to 95 for one. Batchelor bowled Blair Boardman, Metchosin’s leading batsman, for a glimmer of hope but the total still moved to 133 for two. Metchosin’s middle order batsmen did a copycat version of Cowichan’s collapse. With no heroics from the tail end, Metchosin was dismissed for 186.

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Only a few short weeks left to nominate Wall of Fame personnel

Got a sports story? email sports@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

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Nominations are being accepted by the District of North Cowichan for the ﬁfth-annual North Cowichan-Duncan Sports Wall of Fame installation. The 2011 inductees, pictured, included: Chris Mann, Earl Morris, Don Smith, John Lockwood on

behalf of the 1979-80 Cowichan Thunderettes and Greg Carter on behalf of deceased Kay Wilson. Nomination applications are available at the North Cowichan Municipal Hall, Fuller Lake Arena and the Cowichan Aquatic Centre or by going online at www.north-

cowichan.ca. Individuals, clubs or associations are welcome to nominate athletes, ofﬁcials, builders and teams who have made a signiﬁcant contribution to sport in the community. Wall of Fame plaques are located in the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

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t’s Lacrosse Day in the Valley Saturday at Kerry Park Arena. Games run from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., covering all levels within the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association. The two valley tyke teams get the ball rolling at 9 a.m. followed at 10:15 by a meeting between Cowichan Valley and Juan de Fuca novice intermediates. The Cowichan Valley Peewee A Thunder faces Saanich at noon, the Cowichan Bantam A team is up against Juan de Fuca at 1:30 p.m., Cowichan Valley Midget B 1 and 2 teams clash at 3 and the two local mini tyke squads meet each other at 4:30. The 7:30 feature game is a battle between Paci¿c Northwest Junior B League rivals Cowichan and Saanich. Cowichan, coached by Josh Van Wieren with assistance from Brent Anderson and former players Darren Wiersma and Richard Pringle, went undefeated in the league last year but is into a rebuilding phase. “De¿nitely not as strong as what we were last year,’’ said Van Wieren. “We’re a very hard-working blue collar team, for sure.’’ Fourteen players graduated from last season. The Cowichan Valley Midget A Thunder, coached by Lorne Winship, lost 9-4 to Saanich at Kerry Park and 13-2 to Juan de Fuca at Bear Mountain Arena in games last week. “We have a very young developing team,’’ noted Winship. “Of our 15 runners, ¿ve of them have never played A ball. One has never played lacrosse before and four of them have played for one year.’’

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The Jays’ Shannon Steininger slaps the tag on his Ravens’ rival but doesn’t get the call in his favour at second base. Below, Keith Palou of the Thunder delivers a tricky pitch.

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weekend tournament opened the Cowichan Valley Slo-Pitch Association season in ¿ne style at the Cowichan

Sportsplex. “It’s a bit of a fundraiser for the league and you get everybody going,’’ said league spokesman Ken James. Players on each of the league’s 20 teams used the opportunity to get the kinks out of their system before league play started for keeps on Monday. The Spartans took ¿rst place in the combined A-B Division, with the Oak ¿nishing second. Mayhem was third and the Weezers fourth. The Clippers were the B consolation champs. First place in the C Division went

to the Squirrels over the runner-up Warriors. The Thunder took third place, the Devils were fourth and the Shotguns won the C consolation. There’s only two teams in the A division this season, with nine each in the B and C divisions. “The A is actually, during the league, going to play through the B as well,’’ explained James. “The A and B will be separate for points.’’ League games are Monday through Friday until the second week of July.

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ictories may be eluding Cowichan Bulldogs teams in the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association, but the effort is always there. Cowichan teams went a collective 0-6 in league games during the last two weeks of road games. The Atom Bulldogs had a great game last weekend against the Westshore Warriors, losing a 16-12 nailbiter. The Bulldogs fumbled on the ¿rst play of the game and Westshore recovered, but the defence made up for it and forced a punt. “The defence has been playing really great games so far, holding three of the four teams they played to two touchdowns or less,’’ noted Cowichan coach Trent Jones. Cowichan drove the ball down the ¿eld on the second offensive series following great blocks from tight end Dillin Taylor and rookie tackle James Smith. Damian McCuaig-Jones capped the drive with a one-yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak. Westshore answered on the following drive, but the Bulldogs’ defence didn’t make it easy. McCuaig-Jones appeared to restore the Cowichan lead with a 64-yard punt return for a touchdown, but it was called back on a penalty. “It has been penalties and mistakes like this that have hurt us all season,’’ noted Jones. “We seem to keep on beating ourselves each week.’’ The game went into halftime with the Warriors leading 8-6. The second half remained scoreless, with Cameron Wright and Bill Bickford helping to keep the game close, until the last two minutes when Westshore scored again for a 16-6 lead. But the Bulldogs weren’t done yet and McCuaig-Jones took the ball 67 yards to the end zone on the ensuing kickoff to close the gap within four. The defence stopped the Warriors in their tracks and Cowichan got the ball

back with less than a minute to play. The offense drove to the 10-yard line with seven seconds left but a last-gasp pass was intercepted. “I was very proud of the team for how they played,’’ offered Jones. “They fought hard and gave everything they had right until the ¿nal whistle.’’ The atoms were beaten 33-6 by the Wolverines the previous week. The Cowichan Peewee Bulldogs went down 26-0 to the Wolverines and 14-6 to the Warriors in their most recent games. The Pre-Atom Bulldogs were coming off a 29-0 loss to the Wolverines but were full of optimism heading into their game Saturday against the Warriors. “As the youngest team in the league, it is amazing to watch these players improve almost with every play,’’ noted coach Jeff McDonald. The well-coached Warriors were a tough opponent and Cowichan lost 32-0 despite its enthusiasm and energy. Centre Trevor Eccleston was a standout while Jayden Strzok did well against some of the league’s biggest players. Jack Napier-Granley did a great job running the ball and eluding tacklers. On the defensive side, Jaxson (Action) Jones was stellar at safety and new rush end Treyton McCuaig-Jones was amazing. Meanwhile, Cowichan’s Vancouver Mainland Football League Starbowl players had a great weekend. Bantam players who were involved in a 56-6 win over the Valley Allstars included: Riley Caljouw, Drayson Price, Kain Melchior, Ryan Jackson, Jack Tupper and Brock Gowanlock. Price, who’s a second-time selection, said Starbowl was a great experience this year. He received the best running back award. Midget players selected from Cowichan were: Kevin Gabriel, Eric Maslen and Blake Torok-Both. Cowichan football also has 10 players heading to Football University in Vancouver where NFL players and coaches will put them through their paces and is sending players to the ¿rst West Coast identi¿cation camp.

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Janet Martinez I’m a mother and I know you struggle every year to make sure your Mom gets the perfect Mother’s Day Gift. Let me tell you what to get and where to get it. I’ll make your Mother’s Day gift giving easy this year. For years I’ve bought my own “special something” wrapped it up and looked into your bewildered faces as you’ve tried to ¿gure out which one of you got me “the perfect Mother’s Day gift.” Well, I’m here to tell you those days are over, I’m going to give you all the inside information so you get the greatest Mother’s Day gift of all time. First things ¿rst; breakfast, in bed is nice or at one of Duncan’s great restaurants; perfect. I’d like a manicure and while we’re at it a pedicure, I could use a hair do, haven’t you noticed I’m looking a bit frazzled lately, a day spa, a massage, maybe a sauna. I’ve just remembered I’d like yoga classes, acupuncture and massage or Kung-Fu

classes. I looked in the mirror this morning I really could use a facial and new make up. Chocolates? Always a hit. Flowers? I’ve been checking out the live orchids, I’d need directions so a book about orchids would work. If I had a sketchbook I’d probably start drawing again. A scarf, a hat? I’m still wearing last year’s dress. I was thinking about getting a will drawn up so you kids don’t argue over the art work. Now I have

my own business I’ll need an accountant and business cards printed up. I put my back out last week so an appointment at the chiropractor would work for me. My mother told me to always wear sexy shoes; I don’t seem to have a pair. Oh! Yes, a weekend in Vegas would be nice. A new recliner for the TV room, a nice dark green would go well but check with me on the chair before you purchase. While I’m thinking about it I really need a new lap top, maybe you kids could go together on that? Would you guys think about getting the cat ¿xed before she has kittens? Now that would be a really great gift. This is a bit unusual but I could use a couple of appointments at the dentist. A ticket to an evening’s music event after a nice dinner would work, it’s been quite a while since I saw a movie. continued on page B2

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the perfect Mother’s Day gift continued from page B1 I think you’re starting to get the picture, I’m easy to buy for. Did I mention the dog needs a new water dish and you can turn up any evening after work with salmon or crab we could cook together again. Did I mention pottery? So there you have it: the short list for mother’s day. All of these gifts and services can be purchased in Beautiful Downtown Duncan. If you’re not 100% sure of size or taste any one of Duncan’s independent merchants, service providers or restaurateurs have gift certi¿cates for you to buy for your Mom’s perfect day.

Come Celebrate International Day of the Midwife! Join us for a Celebration of the Mothers and Babies of the Cowichan Valley Walk at 10 am Saturday, May 5th. We will meet at the Island Savings Centre at 9:45 am. Our amazing prenatal and postnatal ¿tness instructor Kathleen Neilson has organized our trek through town and has us arriving at the Matraea Centre at 10:30! Refreshments will be served at Matraea Centre at 11 am. Everyone welcome. We will also have a free screening of The Business of Being Born at 2pm with a question and answer sharing time after the ¿lm with Childbirth Educator Cindy Storie. So bring strollers, bikes, trikes and of course your feet and we will see you there! All families are welcome, you do not need to be or have been a midwifery client to celebrate.

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The Duncan BIA Bestows President’s Awards The Duncan Business Improvement Area Society recently honoured excellence within its membership at their AGM with the prestigious President’s Awards. Blessed with an outstanding and eclectic group of entrepreneurs who take great pride in looking after their customers, selecting the recipients is always the most daunting task of the President’s tenure! This year outgoing President, Garry MacGregor, insisted that, together all downtown business owners are winners, but did cite the following as particularly noteworthy. New Business of the year went to the owners of the brilliant Matrea Centre. Kate, Selina, Nika and their partners took the wonderful old bones of the former BC Tel building and transformed it into the newest hotspot for young mothers in the Cowichan Valley. Every service that a new mother could possibly need is housed within the gorgeous yet, tranquil Matrea Centre, including a beautiful outdoor garden. Magnolia, with Sue McKay at the helm, was named Business of the Year. Sue’s enthusiasm and passion for her business and downtown Duncan have brought new life, new customers and new friends to Jubilee Street. Whether it be Candy Cane Lane at Christmas or the Beach Party at Duncan Daze, Sue’s infectious enthusiasm and leadership always creates an event for all to enjoy on Jubilee Street. The Spirit of Excellence award went to the City of Duncan Public Works department for their loyal support of the Duncan BIA. This partnership is vital in making downtown Duncan really work. Operations Manager, Len Thew, was in attendance to represent his crew who always go out of their way to assist the BIA in the beauti¿cation and improvement of downtown Duncan.

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Desperate Cowichan Family Life Änds new life in thrift

Family crisis averted: New thrift store helps put struggling charity counselling service back on its feet Ann Andersen

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ho would have thought that Cowichan Family Life — struggling last fall to stay aÀoat — would be thriving today? And it’s all because of a new boutique thrift store on Canada Avenue. “There’s little doubt we’d have had to close our doors if we hadn’t opened the store,” says Cowichan Family Life executive director Maureen Gallinger, from a for-sale table in the airy, prettily designed shop interior. “The only funds we had — our contingency fund — had almost run out.” During the past few years a drop in ministry and other grants smacked “There’s little the 42-yearnon-pro¿t doubt we’d have old hard. Its overall had to close budget dropped in ¿ve years from our doors if we $700,000, that inhadn’t opened the cluded a $300,000 MCFD contract, to store.” barely survivable levels. “We were almost ready to close.” But, since opening Dec. 12, proceeds from thrift store sales have put $12,000 into CFL coffers. “The board decided to go back to the organization’s roots — however long it takes,” Gallinger

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says. CFL was formed in 1969 and registered as a society in March 1970. It was formed with the vision that counselling is for everyone and should be affordable; and that the average person could learn counselling skills to help with current issues. “Now we’re back to concentrating on working with kids 0 to 12 and peer counselling for adults,” con¿rms Gallinger. The volunteer counselling component at the CFL of¿ce at 28 - 127 Ingram St. has been strengthened. There are 20 active counsellors. Practicum placement students studying for their master’s in counselling psychology offer their services, too. “Six weeks — that’s how long it took to put the store together,” Gallinger explains. “We had $400 in our pockets to do it.” Thanks to landlords Lynn and Rick Guthrie and the goodwill of community organizations, individuals and businesses “too numerous to list” the CFL thrift store opened Dec. 12. Gallinger has warm words for the late Veronika Nicholson who called and offered to help set up the store’s interior. “She helped with the design, how to hang clothes, and told us how high the racks should be.” Nicholson even supplied the chandelier that hangs above the tastefully placed clothes, shoes, knickknacks and oddities that make up the front room of the store. Scattered shoes and artistically hung accessories and merchandise complete the boutique atmosphere. Customers browse racks, tables and shelves.

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Cowichan Family Life’s boutique thrift store opened on Canada Avenue just in time to save non-proÄt’s counselling services. Further back in the 2,000-square-foot store are children’s clothes, men’s wear, bags, kitchenware and books. There’s even a kitchen, washer and dryer on site. There’s free bread from the Bread Van, free books for children under six and clothes that go on the community resource bus to six local communities. “We take donations anytime we’re open. “If two ladies can pick it up and put it in the back of an SUV, we accept the donation,” she says.

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It was difficult to find people who thought about money like I did... Don’t get me wrong, there were lots of successful Canadians out there, but I found it difficult to get them to sit with me and talk one-on-one about their own strategies for wealth creation. So I sought out those who wanted greater wealth in their own life. Then I systematized what I had personally done to create wealth, and shared it with them for their own personal use. Those who had the drive to follow my system, ended up making millions. They became friends. They became peers. They became my inner circle mastermind partners. And they encouraged me to take my system bigger and share it with more people in Canada. So I did. I have spoken to thousands of people from every corner of our great country. I shared with them my formula for creating wealth, starting from nothing, or starting with a solid base. My system worked for those who applied it. I travelled far too much and started to burn myself out. I stopped traveling and started leveraging. I built a team of 100 of the most passionate

people in the country. They helped me get my message out to those who wanted out of the rat race. We pulled in our best students and success stories, and had them share their own examples on the road. The best part? My STAR student will pass on the knowledge to you. The formula that I taught continued to work for others who I had never personally taught. My system worked for anyone who understood it and applied it, whether or not I taught it to them directly or through my students. Is it your turn to master the money mindset? ...Most people are broke, and will stay that way for the rest of their life. My company has organized an event coming up in your city and we would like you to join us. There is no cost to attend, but you do need to commit to being there. My team is here to make sure you get the tools you need for creating the independence you crave.

Each one of my wealthiest students and clients started off at a free event just like this. They heard about an event just like this put on by my company. They attended and absorbed every ounce of information shared, and took MASSIVE ACTION. Each of them is now financially independent and able to live life on their own terms. What should you do next? Pick up your phone and dial 1-877-742-4236 or visit our website at www.BCFastTrack.ca and reserve your seat there. Find one or more friends or family members who want out of the rat race like you do... and get them a seat booked as well. Last? Don’t let anyone discourage you or get in your way. Real independence starts when you learn to ignore all the negative people in your life who don’t want you to succeed. Make sure you show up, take lots of notes, and immediately start putting these ideas into action.

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t "SHVJOH XJUI ZPVS TQPVTF BCPVU NPOFZ BOE the challenges that come with growing and protecting it. t $POTUBOUMZ GSFUUJOH PWFS UIF ĕOF CBMBODF PG saving, investing and playing with your money. t %SFBNJOH BCPVU UIBU MPOH WBDBUJPO ZPV IBWF always wanted and needed, yet knowing it may never happen at the rate you are going now. Give me 3 hours of your time and I’ll give you powerful strategies that are guaranteed to change your life. Find out how to get out of bad debt and into wise investments. Discover how anyone, no matter how dire their circumstances, can go from rags to riches in 5 years or less. My students and business partners are prime examples of how you can start with nothing and build a very healthy investment portfolio and business in 5 years or less. The best part? We don’t just show you what to do... you get the formula to go as fast as you like, and can handle. Most seminars share the what – not the how. We show you both, with specific examples, formulas and resources to get you there on your own pace.

FREE events at 12 pm and 7 pm. Call 1-877-RICH CDN (1-877-742-4236)

Victoria Monday, May 14, 2012 Four Points By Sheraton 829 McCallum Road

Duncan Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans Canada Highway

Nanaimo Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion Street

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Don’t go it alone! Bring a friend or family member with you and enjoy the journey to wealth as a team. When you reserve your seat at this event, just mention who you want to bring and we will also give you a CD that sells for $39.95. Nothing good is ever FREE... right? Wrong. I know you may be sceptical because we aren’t charging you for this event. Think about this.

*Darren Weeks is not always the presenter at Fast Track events

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ords portrayed in artworks entertain culture vultures during the Cowichan Valley Arts Councilâ€™s annual Verse and Vision Peter W. Rusland event launched this week. Morgan Saddington of the Cowichan Valley Thirty poems interpreted in 45 art Arts Council poses with Nancy Georgeâ€™s impieces are seen six valley venues posing felted-wool owl. during Cowichanâ€™s unique creative The verse is illustrated in Clare pairing. Carverâ€™s silk painting, Jane Waterâ€œVerse and Vision is a great idea,â€? manâ€™s digital-acrylic painting, and said jeweler Morgan Saddington of Nancy Georgeâ€™s imposing feltedthe Cowichan Valley Arts Council. wool owl â€” all hanging in the arts â€œEveryoneâ€™s interpretation of a councilâ€™s PORTALS gallery at Island poem is different, and we have a Savings Centre. huge range of art.â€? Verse and Vision is being showThat range is exempliÂżed in three visual versions of Manuel Ericksonâ€™s cased at a variety of valley locations. Work in PORTALS is hung until poem Two Feathers.

May 11, while Cowichan Bayâ€™s Maritime Centre displays V&V partnerings May 4 to 6, with a May 4 opening at 7 p.m. Mary Elizabeth Nelson is happy to show at the latter. â€œVerse and Vision used to be held in the Cowichan Theatre lobby where it was crowded. Space allows words and art to be more accessible.â€? Meanwhile, other Verse and Vision sites include: the Art House Performance and Display place (1756 Wilmot Ave.) May 5 at 5 p.m.; Inspire! Shawnigan Display May 6 to 26 at 2740 Dundas St.; Crofton Art Groupâ€™s annual Spring Show, May 12 and 13 with a poetry reading at 2 p.m. May 12, 1507 Joan St.; and May 15 to 25, at Chemainusâ€™ Willow Street Cafe, hosting poetry readings May 19 starting at 5 p.m. Call CVAC at 250-746-1633.

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