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Up front: Explosion on Shawnigan Lake injures four boaters On stage: SunFest rises large on Cowichan country

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Pulled hamstring pulls Zurrer from Olympic tourney Taking a kick: Soccer star keeping chin up despite injury bug Don Bodger

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Pippa Kindersley gives Charles Rowley rowing navagation in a paper bag dinghy race during the 27th Cowichan Bay Boat Festival, hosted by the Cowichan Bay Wooden Boat Society, Saturday.

Enter Cowichan’s Olympic Games factory Brentwood College: School has sent athletes to the past 10 Olympics

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rentwood College has become known as Canada’s rowing factory for its impressive track record of grooming Olympic athletes. “This is 10 Olympics in a row that Brentwood kids have been on the Olympic team,’’ said current Head of Rowing Brian Carr. It all began at the Montreal Olympics of 1976 when Jim Henniger blazed the trail. The amazing streak continues to this day with Scott Frandsen, Dave Calder and Malcolm Howard currently on the Canadian rowing team competing at London 2012. “You talk about being part of a legacy,’’ said Carr. “To me, it’s really special.

Brentwood students wish Olympic alumni luck in June. “I’d love to know an institution in North America or the world that can boast 10 Olympics from one high school. Rowing is one of our Àagships of the school just by that lone statistic.’’ Staff members and students at the school get charged up during Olympic years with such a

personal connection to the action. Brentwood still has Olympic stalwarts like Harold Backer and Marius Felix on staff. Backer rowed in three Olympics during the 1984, ‘88 and ‘92 games and still coaches rowers at the school while Felix was destined for the 1980 Moscow Olympics as part of the national rowing team but didn’t get to compete due to a 61-nation boycott that included Canada as a protest for the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Over the years, the Brentwood athletes have captured three gold medals, three silver and a couple of bronze. While 21 rowers make up the bulk of the 23 athletes from Brentwood who’ve gone on to the Olympics, there are two others who made their claim to fame in other sports. Ian Roberts, a 1977 grad, represented Canada in equestrian in 2004 at Athens, Greece and valley product Connor Grimes went to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Canadian men’s ¿eld hockey team. more on page 7

mily Zurrer’s participation in her second Summer Olympic Games is over before it started. You may have noticed the valley soccer star’s absence from the Canadian women’s soccer team lineup for the ¿rst two games in the London 2012 games. Zurrer, 25, tore a hamstring in a pre-Olympic camp in Switzerland before leaving for London. She was out of action during the tournament opener, a 2-1 loss to Japan. “After rehabbing Emily Zurrer: religiously for two weeks sidelined straight, I tested it out right before our second game versus South Africa to see if I was able to play, and I ended up re-tearing it in a different location,’’ explained Zurrer in an email to the News Leader Pictorial from London. With a recovery time of at least three weeks, she’s de¿nitely out for the rest of the tournament. Zurrer gave up her accreditation Monday to a teammate who will take her spot on the roster. “It is awful timing for my ¿rst serious injury, but I’ve accepted it and am ready to represent the Cowichan Valley and my country off the pitch this time,’’ she noted. “The support as always has been incredible and I also want to thank those who offered me their hamstrings. If I tear it one more time, I will be taking someone up on at least one of those offers.’’ Coming off a 3-0 win over South Africa, Canada went against Sweden Tuesday morning “feeling con¿dent going into this game against an opponent that we have met twice already this year,’’ Zurrer offered. “A 2-2 tie sent Canada to the quarter ¿nals. Zurrer’s injury is ironic since she worked so hard to get back on the roster after being left off it by coach John Herdman during the Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver.

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Injured woman airlifted following Chemainus crash

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A woman from California was airlifted to hospital with multiple fractures and her dog also sustained injuries during a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning near Chemainus. The accident happened around 3 a.m. in the 10000 block of Victoria

Road.The woman suffered a fractured nose, leg, arms and ribs and was airlifted by helicopter to Victoria General Hospital. The dog went to a veterinarian for treatment. Chemainus Fire Chief Neil Rukus said the Jaws of Life was used to remove the driver.

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“The car was in the trees when we got there,” he said, noting the car had not rolled. Details about the cause are still under investigation by police. “I don’t believe the conditions were a big issue,’’ said Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Larry Chomyn.

Two items need to be clarified from the July 27 edition. The man who lived in the Lake Cowichan mobile home claimed by fire last week was in hospital prior to the blaze. Also Lisa Perry is waterskier Desman Perry’s stepmom. Our apologies for any confusion.

Woman injured in tubing accident

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Members of the Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue team carry an injured female from the scene of an accident on the Koksilah River Sunday.

Explosion hurts four on lake Don Bodger

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ne man was transported to the Victoria Royal Jubilee Hospital Burn Unit with ¿rst- and second-degree burns while three others suffered ¿rst-degree burns in a boat explosion on Shawnigan Lake Sunday afternoon. The Shawnigan Lake Fire Department received a call just before 2 p.m. that a ski boat

teep terrain made it dif¿cult for 12 members of the Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue and two B.C. Ambulance paramedics to reach a woman injured while tubing on the Koksilah River Sunday. “There was a group of four tubing up in the Marble Falls area,’’ said Cowichan Bay Fire Chief Ken Bulcock. “I guess she was walking on a rock and slipped on a rock and dislocated her shoulder.’’ Banks are high on both sides of the river and B.C. Ambulance members preferred to take her out on a basket stretcher so she needed to get to a more accessible location. Members of the tubing group took it upon themselves to get the injured woman to a place where she could be more easily reached. She was taken out on Hooper Road, off Kingburne Drive. “I think it took an hour from the time she got hurt to the time they Àoated her down,’’ said Bulcock. “It was just a lot of work. That’s why you’ve got 12 guys taking the stretcher up and down the trails. It was a good workout for the guys.’’ River incidents keep local rescue crews busy throughout the summer. “Twice a year, three times a year we’ve been called down to that area,’’ said Bulcock. — Don Bodger

Cause unknown: One airlifted to hospital after skiboat erupts during afternoon pleasure outing in Shawnigan exploded in Butler Bay in the southwest corner of the lake. The cause is still being investigated. Initial reports had one male and three females on board. But after reviewing subsequent information, Shawnigan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Wright later said there were two males and two females in the boat. It was also initially thought there were ¿ve occupants. “Post-incident now, I’ve been able to put things together and the third female was not directly related to the event,’’ said Wright. One man was blown directly out of the boat by the explosion while the others vacated it immediately. “From what I understand, they were Àoating out in the bay,’’ said Wright. “They were

drifting around and decided to start (the engine).” “They tried to restart the motor and something went kaboom,’’ said Shawnigan Lake RCMP Cpl. Jason Kerr. “There’s no indication of anything suspicious.’’ “At least two of them, maybe all four of them, were gathered up by a boater,’’ said Wright. “He took them to a dock.’’ Crews arriving at the scene found them on West Shawnigan Lake Road. The one male was transported to Royal Jubilee by air while the others went by ambulance. “We dedicated two front-line engines, a ¿re boat and a rescue,’’ said Wright. The ¿re boat was the ¿rst to arrive. “They observed a vessel completely involved,’’ said

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Wright. “All personnel were off the boat and on a private dock.’’ Wright said 16 people were committed to the scene in a coordinated effort between the ¿re¿ghters, ambulance attendants and RCMP members to carry out their various tasks. “It was a very well-executed event,’’ said Wright. “We don’t do that a lot.’’ Crews put out containment booms for the fuel and the oil. The incident raised many concerns with the lake being so busy this time of the year, but no further problems arose. “It is a recreational community and there’s lots of people on the water,’’ said Wright. It has yet to be revealed whether the boaters were local or out-town residents.

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ontents of a secret federal ¿le about Nanaimo-Cowichan-The Islands late NDP MP, Tommy Douglas, could be made public, the Canadian Press said Friday. But the riding’s current NDP MP, Jean Crowder, has big concerns about why the Mounties tailed Douglas and why Harper’s Tories don’t want to release that information — despite a court order to do so. And she’s also wondering if there’s a ¿le out there on her. “I should do an Access To Information courtesy Douglas Coldwell Foundation on me,” she told the News Leader PictoFormer local MP Tommy Douglas, father of Canadian medicare, was tailed by the rial on Monday. Mounties. Contents of the federal Äle on the late Douglas have been ordered opened “The bigger question is about the intrusiveness (of RCMP shadowing) on by the courts. FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice

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Olympic alumni enjoy return trips to Mill Bay campus from page 1

The school has maintained a close tie with the graduating Olympians over the years. The door to Brentwood has always been open to them and they enjoy returning to their old stomping grounds to share knowledge and experiences with the current students. A royal send-off was given to Frandsen, Howard and Calder on campus during June. “They come, they see the kids, they come over and have lunch or they’ll come for this banner,’’ said Carr. “There’s a real neat connection.’’ All three members of the current trio have already declared this will be their ¿nal Olympics so they hope to make the ¿nale grand.

Calder and Frandsen are rowing together in the men’s coxless pair while Howard is a member of the men’s eight aiming to defend its Olympic gold medal. Calder, 34, is in his fourth Olympics, this is the third for Frandsen, 32, and Howard, 29, is competing for the second time. Wednesday is a big day for the athletes in the race for medals. Frandsen and Calder won their heat and are into a semi¿nal race that includes three-time world champion New Zealand. “It’s not the ¿nal,’’ said Carr. “Dave and Scott both know this. No one’s going to win a medal in the semi¿nal.’’ Their strategy will obviously be to ¿nish among the top three to qualify for the six-boat ¿nal and then go for

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here seems to be a bit of snobbery taking root in the hearts of Duncan voters. Or perhaps that should be “taking roost.” We’re talking about the pushback arising in relation to a city council initiative that would legalize the backyard chicken coop. The reasons against chickens seem to revolve purely around aesthetics — the old “ we don’t want their kind in here.” It’s as if Duncanites, tired of the slagging from their island neighbours about the ugly highway strip, are concerned hens clucking and pecking in local yards Duncan needs will further relegate them to Hicksville status. to approve Our response is “who cares?” Upper-class pretensions should never backyard stand in the way of giving people a chickens chance to provide for themselves. Duncan is for Duncanites, and Duncanites are emerging as a group that cares about concepts like food security and self-suf¿ciency. Backyard chickens are a natural outgrowth of this. We don’t blame council for treading slowly on this one. Poll results show a small majority of residents are opposed to the idea. And their wishes cannot be ignored. But the fact of the matter is the amount of people expressing disapproval is not large. And perhaps they are not in full possession of the facts, or trapped in the thinking of the post-war push to a prefabricated suburbia. Chickens have been integrated into human civilization for as long as anyone can remember. They can be noisy and dirty, just as dogs can be noisy and dirty. But they don’t have to be. And local residents deserve a chance to demonstrate they won’t be. Don’t let the possibility of a few bad eggs lead you to throw out the entire nest.

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

This we like Most valley residents are likely to be somewhat familiar with the great rowing tradition of Brentwood College. The massive annual Brentwood Regatta virtually guarantees that. But we’re not sure how many realize the sheer number of elite rowers that have passed through the school’s hallways over the years. Ten consecutive Olympics, 21 rowers in total is truly remarkable.

The annual regatta is a Brentwood College highlight.

After seeing all the hard work Emily Zurrer put in to making the Canadian Olympic soccer team, it is sad to see her hopes for London dashed due to injury. But that is life for the elite athlete, who pushes his or her body to the limit in the quest for faster, higher, stronger. And Zurrer’s mature attitude about the setback once again shows what a great ambassador she is for Cowichan.

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y the time you read this I will have been off to Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of B.C., to visit relatives. Born in the Okanagan, raised in the Peace country and working for 20 years in Metro Vancouver, I’ve driven from one end of the province to the other more times than I can count. A similar trip last year began just as a huge mudslide was cleared near Chilliwack. Other drives have featured mid-summer hail piled 10 centimetres deep on the Coquihalla, a near-miss between two moose in the Pine Pass, plus the usual blizzards and hundreds of traf¿c jams for construction, accidents and growing urban volume delays. This time I’ve got a new tool on board, the mobile version of DriveBC.ca on my BlackBerry. Launched two years, ago, the mobile site has taken off with the surging popularity of smart-

phones. In the past year, DriveBC’s online traf¿c averaged 1.2 million visits a month, about half to the ¿ve-year-old desktop site and half from mobile users. It’s by far the most popular B.C. government website. I asked DriveBC technical leader Nainesh Agarwal for these stats, and he said even he was surprised by the surge in mobile traf¿c in recent months. But trying out the mobile site, it’s easy to see the appeal. With a few clicks, the phone displays incident reports and web camera images for my chosen route. Webcams have been added steadily all over the province, and now watch 18 key locations on Vancouver Island, 93 in the Lower Mainland, 73 in the Southern Interior, 35 in the North and 13 at Canada-U.S. border crossings. At a glance, you can check anything from the traf¿c at the Lions Gate Bridge to the lineup for the Skidegate ferry on Haida Gwaii. Most pictures update every two minutes, offering a real-time look at traf¿c, weather and road

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conditions. A recent addition is “replay the day,” which shows the last 24 hours of pictures in a few seconds. Another new feature is an email alert that can be customized. You can subscribe to a particular region or highway and receive notices as soon as they are posted to the DriveBC network. And of course there is an @ drivebc Twitter feed, where between 6:30 a.m. and midnight, staff update conditions and respond to inquiries. Veri¿ed reports are fed from highways staff and contractors all over the province and co-ordinated through the provincial highways condition centre in the Lower Mainland. It’s become a primary source of information for radio and TV traf¿c and news reporters around B.C. The mobile service now has an option for drivers to report new problems they encounter. After determining your smartphone’s location, the site displays the name and phone number of the local maintenance contractor who can take the report. For those who haven’t joined the smartphone era, there is an old-fashioned option. Dialing

5-1-1 anywhere in the province gives access to a toll-free line that connects to recorded DriveBC messages. Agarwal said use of that service has been declining as phones with web access become more popular. The 5-1-1 service also requires you to use the keypad to select your route from a numerical list, so drivers would have to pull over rather than breach the new restrictions on using handheld devices while driving. The 5-1-1 system still gets surges of heavy use during major events like the recent Àooding. The plan is to upgrade the system to allow voice recognition, so drivers can use headsets to get updates on the move. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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What tourist attraction does Cowichan fail to market enough? “Downtown Duncan. A lot of businesses are suffering because there’s just no promotion of downtown. There’s no nightlife, nothing.”

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Questions of reburial should not be reduced to questions of money

Dear editor I worked on the Mill Bay Marina site monitoring the extraction of human remains for ¿ve months. This is very spiritual work. I won’t get into detail, but when you start to work with human remains in our culture, that’s where everything changes. This is a known village site for the Malahat First Nation. Now we see that there is a major problem that has occurred. Has it come down to money? That, to me, is not what this should become at all. Money is of minor importance. What’s of major importance is the ancestors of this village. The place where they rest is a burial site. To remove them becomes a challenge to most people, mostly non-Native people. We all know a funeral costs a lot of money for one individual, or, better yet, a loved one.The ancestors don’t understand all this money crap. Our responsibility is to respect our ancestors ¿rst, and not get lost in money. My hope is these two parties can come to some place in themselves to see the importance in what is going on with our cultural teachings. To First Nations people, the ancestors’ resting place is sacred ground. Let’s do the right thing here and ¿nish this work respectfully. Culture is our cure. Harold C. Joe

In my opinion: School trustees did what they promised, let’s move on

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do not want any more of our taxpayer dollars wasted by the former Cowichan school trustees. The majority ¿ve were elected with their promise to submit a “restoration” budget, and we all understood they would be ¿red if they did not submit a balanced budget. Those ¿ve did what they said they’d do, and the education minister did what he had to do. While I regret the loss of local representation and am sad about the minority four getting dragged along, it’s time to move forward with the appointed of¿cial trustee. The so-called “restoration” budget was a joke. They wanted an extra $3.77 million despite years of declining enrollments? And in the midst of the current global economy and all the provincial Andrew Leong Cowichan Tribes Rotarian Corry Belcourt stacks canned goods assisted by Abby Geddes, Paul Belcourt and Liz Geddes during a cutbacks? Interesting that all we ever heard was food drive, by the Duncan Daybreak Rotary Club, in aid of the Cowichan Valley Food Basket on Saturday, July 21 by the one-sided motherhood and apple pie-in-the-sky things our children need. We never saw a breakBringing the two tiers closer could Duncan’s Subway and Dairy Queen restaurants. down of what that $3.77 million would cost the average taxpayer. But that’s the beauty of operating a reasonable and affordable amount. $1 or $2 I will name him Herman and if he ever address pool’s problems with blinders on, without regard for who’s paying difference is not unreasonable, while $5 to $6 decides to go outside, I will have a specialty Dear editor for it. Instead of unlimited dream spending, school designed front pouch made so that he will be Richard Hughes’ comments about getting rid is absurd. boards are expected to make some hard choices — E. MacDermid comforted, knowing that warm security of of the two-tier system at the Cowichan Aquatic just like we all do at home, as we struggle to live Chemainus feeling the beating of my loving heart. Oh, I Centre sort of made my blood boil, being within our means. will love him so, and that is no yoke. He and I one of the taxpayers carrying the pool. But of Previous letter-writers have pointed out questionwill face criticism, however, even though we course he is from one of the outside communi- Margin on chicken survey was able staf¿ng levels in our district despite consiswill feel the pressure of walking on eggshells, ties who rejected any contribution. Is it fair that tently declining enrollments. I have encountered the preening Sharon Jackson will be plucky non-residents have to pay more? Probably not. higher than what was reported enough to ¿gure out the pecking order and will a few other things I’ve wondered about: A Parent But is it fair North Cowichan taxpayers should Dear editor no doubt help Hermie and I pullet together and Advisory Council raised money for a memorial I am just writing to correct some incorrect completely subsidize non-residents? No. bench that had to be installed in concrete. They we will bravely tell others to Àock off. reporting in your article ‘Slim margin means The problem is the rate non-residents are exwere required to use school district staff to do that My sleepy fellow citizens will be content to pected to pay. The rate surmounts to extortion Duncan unable to count its chickens.’ at an obscene cost compared to outside contracfeather their own nests and I am not pulleting The vote reported as 52 to 48 was actually at the door and is completely unreasonable. tors. Students wanted to expand on their successful their legs. Speaking of legs, I would say that 54.5 to 45.6; a statistically signi¿ cant, albeit Other communities have two-tiered systems. “I like chicks,” however that may be taken the recycling program by including more than paper. close 8.8% margin. Since there are several Houston, B.C. for example, charges differThey weren’t allowed because custodial contracts wrong way, so let’s just say that I am in comoutstanding complaints against chicken coops ent rates but they amount to a lot less money. dictated that staff could only pick up trash. plete favour of big breasts, only when it comes and their owners it has become an unfortunate The diffference is between $0.25 to $1.50 The delayed advancement rate (Fraser Institute to chickens. necessity that the Duncan town council deal depending on age group for a single entry to Report Card) reports the percentage of students By the way, did you know that when a the facility. I sincerely hope our leaders can be with the matter. who take an extra year or two to complete high chicken gets sick it has people pox. I have Martin Barker both fair and equitable and bury this issue for school. In the past ¿ve years, the provincial avera question. Why did the chicken go to the good by adjusting the non-resident user fee to Councillor, City of Duncan age has ranged between 17 and 23%, but one of séance? To get to the other side. I trust that our schools was 28 to 45%. While their graduation you will agree, eggsactly. If you disagree, that CChicken bylaw has me pecking rate nears 100% vs. the average 95%, somebody would be foul. should be asking at what cost? How many years George Spong aaway at some fowl thoughts of education do taxpayers want to fund? Instead Duncan DDear editor “Do you think Canada’s current system of free, univerof whining about how we don’t have enough I like the idea of my fellow residents having sal health care is financially unsustainable?” money for schools, our representatives need to put cchickens in their private yards. I am disapMore letters online You answered: (41 votes) more effort into common-sense cost ef¿ciencies, ppointed that only 430 or so fellow Duncanites, streamlining, economizing, and creative thrift. ((or Duncaners) responded to that survey. I 58 per cent NO Also, read fresh stories every day and share And we need some reality checks: At what price ttherefore have decided to entertain the idea your thoughts immediately through the comperfection? tthat I will buy an “inside” rooster, similar to To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the ments function. I appreciate the grace with which the minority tthe precedent setting “inside” cat. 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and clearing on a small island off Saltspring’s Grace Point has stirred concern amongst First Nations groups who say work on a private home violates a centuries-old burial site. “We are deeply concerned that this issued alteration permit unjustiÂżably allows the desecration of this burial islet for residential development, contrary to our Coast Salish customary laws to protect the dead from disturbance and preserve the sanctity of our ancestral resting place,â€? reads part of a letter written by Chief Earl Jack of the Penelakut Tribe.

The letter alleges work at the site violates conditions of a heritage alteration permit issued by the province’s Archeology Branch that required a pre-development meeting between developers and First Nations representatives, as well as archeological monitoring of “ground-disturbing activity to ensure avoidance of any ancient human remains or recorded burial features.â€? Simon Smith Jr., a member of the Tsartlip First Nation, said Grace Islet has immense cultural signiÂżcance with at least 11 speciÂżc heritage sites, including burial cairns and other archeological features. Smith said the developer’s offer to build

around sensitive cultural sites on the island fails to recognize cultural traditions of the region’s First Nations. Earlier this month, the Penelakut Tribe asked the Archeology Branch to launch an immediate investigation into possible permit violation. According to a written response by Archeology Branch archeologist Ewan Anderson, a July 9 site visit discovered the potential for recently disturbed soils to contain human remains, although none were observed on the ground’s surface. Eric McLay, a former archeologist with the Vancouver Island-based Hul’qumi’num Treaty

Group, said frustration experienced by First Nations groups over the Grace Islet experience represents the provincial government’s systemic failure to protect sites of cultural signiÂżcance in B.C. “That the Archeology Branch appears to be facilitating development rather than conserving heritage sites is a bigger problem,â€? he said. McLay said he intends to visit the property with representatives from the Tsartlip, Penelakut and Cowichan Tribes for a closer look at work undertaken to date. — Gulf Islands Driftwood

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y the way, did you hear: • Jane Hope, support and education co-ordinator of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., says they are in urgent need of Cowichan volunteers for facilitators to run monthly support group meetings, and volunteers who can make outreach calls to caregivers for the First Link early intervention program. Call her toll-free at 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc.org. • The Mill Bay Fire Department is looking for good men and women to join the team. Call 250-743-5563 for more information. Or if promotion is more your style than heroism, the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is looking for more volunteers to help run the Tourism Centre in the Mill Bay Centre. Call 250-743-3566 for more on that spot. • Mary Ames says members of the Cowichan Valley Jolly Dragons Senior’s Team took Gold in the Women’s Silver A Division, July 7-8, at the Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival. • Amy Brophy tells us the Cowichan Valley Shrine Club recently delivered a $3,640 cheque to Cowichan District Hospital Foundation chairman Brian Payne for renovations making the maternity and pediatrics wards more family friendly. On hand for the presentation was the Clarke family’s new baby boy Dylan, his big

Name: Jaye Fardella Occupation: horse-carriage driver Age: 40 Hometown: Burnaby If you get a chance go see: New Twilight saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Right now I am reading: The Vortex I’m listening to: Adele At least once everyone should: tour Chemainus by horse and carriage Most people don’t know I: love horses Proudest or happiest moment: becoming a grandma Biggest fear: heights and zip-lining If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: I would keep the food banks well-stocked Before I die: I want to travel to Europe Words I live by: live and love

brother Evan, his nana and his dad. Mom Amy was resting in the maternity ward. The $130,000 campaign total has now reached $100,000. • Crofton multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and story-teller, Ed Peekeekoot rocked the foothills performing at the Calgary Stampede’s Window on the West Stage July 6. • Duncan chartered accountant, Dan Little has been named second vice-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. for the 2012/2013 council year. He is the managing partner at Hayes Stewart Little & Co. Chartered Accountants. • Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary president Susan Beaubier, and members Nancy Southern, Marie Hinchsliff, Nadi Bottomley, Gina Hill, Donna McCasky and Donna Simmonds were all on hand recently to present Cowichan Valley Hospice executive director Gretchen Hartley with a $25,000 donation to help with volunteer training, vigil care and a children’s grief program. • MP Alice Wong of Richmond, B.C., Canada’s Minister of Seniors recently spent a day in Duncan touring the New Horizons programs ¿rst at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre and then Providence Farm’s St. Ann’s Garden. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com.

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Construction activities are anticipated to commence August 7, 2012, and are expected to be completed within 4 days. Construction activities are to be taking place between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Construction equipment expected to be onsite includes, but is not limited to; Backhoes, Dump trucks, Milling and Paving equipment, Vibratory compactors. Vehicle traffic may be reduced to single lane alternating flow at any time during the active construction process and congestion is expected. Pedestrian access may be impacted. The Prime Contractor, Duncan Paving Company, and the City of Duncan will do their utmost to expedite the construction and finish the project in an efficient and timely manner to minimize the effect of the construction activities on the surrounding areas. However, some delays and disruption are likely unavoidable. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Duncan Paving Company (250) 748-2531 or contact the City of Duncan Public Works Department at (250) 746-5321. Your patience appreciated.

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Not a country fan? That’s OK, come howl at the Moon

Away from the glare of SUNFest: Local bands give non-country fans a chance to rock out

The Royal Canadians rocked the house at the Cowichan Theatre recently opening for venerable rockers Chilliwack.

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he Moon will shine brightly on those not into the bright lights or country music of SUNFest this weekend. Les Mann made sure of that. It’s called Moonfest and it will unfold for local rock music fans this weekend at Providence Farm Rebuffed in an attempt to get mid-island alternative act Lucy Mistreated into Sunfest, Mann decided to get a group together and put on a rock festival. “I have been blown away at the response,” he said in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “We just added the Royal Canadians to the list that now tops 10 bands and one acoustic female singer. “Just in the last two days alone I have had to turn down four other young bands wishing to get in. If all goes well we will expand it next year because I want to give as many young Island bands an opportunity to showcase their original music and talents as possible.” Mann hopes to reunite Guitar Wars co-

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winners Ray Visscher (Royal Canadians) and Colton Mann (Lucy Mistreated) for a follow up competition. “Some of the bands like Endurance from Victoria are getting a lot of publicity from the news media and they are being compared to a young Rolling Stones (CTV just did a piece on them). Another great young talent from Nanaimo is Kaylie Russell and her band The Distributors.” He also said local fans will appreciate wellknown metal acts Disasters Edge and Twiny, while a pair of 16-year-old female singers,

Kaitlin Greaves and Kerry Ryan, and Victoria reggae band Forcast round out the bill. “$12 gets you eight hours of some of Vancouver Island’s best young talent,” the event’s Facebook page states. “What a show... everything from acoustic pop, reggae, indie, rock and metal.” The Aug. 4 show is all ages, no booze/drugs, with food and drinks available on site. It starts at 3 p.m. and runs until the last band nishes at about 11 p.m. Call Mann at 250-701-2573 for information.

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Imagine Chemainus in downtown Duncan On display in the windows of Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs downtown until Aug. 25: The Chemainus Artists, left, share their enthusiasm and passions in this showing. The artists work in a variety of media — sculpture, silk painting, acrylics, photography, wood. Ken Broadland’s main goal in turning wood is to present the wood’s beauty in a useable form. His specialty is large salad bowls and servers, with a supporting cast of other creations such as cutting boards, kitchen implements, small bowls, coasters, cremation urns, artistic bowls, and whatever else catches his interest.

On the bill DIERKS BENTLEY (right) is a Nashville-based American Country Award winning artist with 16 singles on the country singles charts and eight No.1 hits to his credit, including Sideways, Feel That Fire, and Free and Easy. CHRIS YOUNG is country music’s next big act. He is hotter than a comet right now and just secured his place among the industry’s top performers with two huge wins at the Dec. 5 American Country Awards where he was awarded Breakthrough Artist and Single of the Year for the No.1 smash hit Voices. CHARLIE DANIELS (right) is widely acknowledged for his contributions to country music and southern rock, and is best known for his Grammywinning hit, Devil Went Down to Georgia. Daniels was recently inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Sandra Maitland with her friends Zoe Millette, and Shannon Pearse enjoying the SunFest kickoff party last year at the Cowichan Exhibition Park They’ll usher superstars Dierks Peter W. Rusland Bentley, Chris Young, Charlie News Leader Pictorial Daniels, Jason McCoy, the Kentucky Headhunters, Dave and Kortney unfest is good for the Wilson, Tara Oram and others. valley, rockabilly fans, Lynnea Bruce, 15, was stoked and Cowichan’s budding about maybe meeting Oram during talent pool. her Sunfest debut. “Any event that brings “I am super excited — I’ve never SUNFest: annual country bash making the valley a people to town with pockets full of been to Sunfest, and it’ll be a new money is good for business,” said destination point experience but I feel super honoured Kurt Pyrch of the Best Western Coto play there,” the Grade 10 Cowwichan Valley Inn that’s seeing some “Lots of mainland people have Kentucky Headhunters end Sunfest ichan High student said. bene¿ts from the 10th-annual event family and friends over here.” Sunday evening when the 2013 She reckons Sunfest brass heard at the Cowichan Exhibition. And many make new pals at the headliner will be announced, she about her act, checked it on YouTube “The reality is Sunfest weekend bash boasting two stages — main said. then called her for a gig. sees every campground and hotel and the Saloon — camping, a Anderson said organizers have “I always look at everything as in the valley get some positive spin beverage garden, VIP area, food, beefed security to oversee the popuanother step — it’s one more opporfrom the event. volleyball, kids’ bouncey castle, me- lar festival — started at Providence tunity to grow in my performance.” “Sunfest is good for the valley — chanical bull, wine tasting, Bud girls, Farm, and moved to Avalon EquesCheck the online version of this people want to come here.” and even the ¿rst mobile Canadian trian Centre, before hitting CowEx story at cowichannewsleader.com And come they do. Tire store. grounds two years ago — that can for acts and showtimes. Even bigger numbers could arrive Anderson was amped about the hold 6,500 fans daily. in Cowichan this weekend with the main stage lighting up at 5 p.m. daily Many of those folks will see Your ticket Merritt Mountain Festival scratched and the Saloon venue going live local acts Lynnea Rose Bruce and What: Sunfest 10 this year, explained Sunfest’s Annie Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. the Royal Canadians, Keisja Cox, When: Aug. 2 to 5 Anderson said of the 35-band, fourThursday’s 4:30 p.m. kick-off Jayden Holman, Redwood Green, Where: Cowichan Exhibition day bash. action closes at midnight; the main Braeden Marshal and First Nations grounds, North Cowichan, Island “I’m pretty sure we have some stage ends Friday and Saturday at dancers the Little Ravens. Highway bene¿ts from (Merritt’s cancella11:30 p.m., followed by a deejay in Blues-rocker George Leach, and Tickets: To buy tickets and tion),” she told the News Leader the Saloon until 1 a.m. Alberta country-star Gord Bamford reserve camping visit sunfestconPictorial. Charlie Daniels Band and the are also on tap. certs.com, or call 250-710-5868.

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Tickets $20 per person Includes Burger & a Beverage contact Chuck for tickets at: chuckrobertson@shaw.ca or any Band Member Funds raised are used to purchase equipment and uniforms, plus professional musical training for members of the Cowichan Pipes and Drums Band.

JASON MCCOY is an award winning artist as a solo performer and as the frontman of the group The Road Hammers. Combined, McCoy has three number-one hits and has scored more than a dozen Top 20 hits. KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS (right) the original band members, brothers Fred and Richard Young, their cousins, Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney, and Mark Orr played as the “Itchy Brothers” for a dozen-some years. The group reunited as the Kentucky Headhunters in ‘85 and have earned two CMA’s one for Album of the Year. TARA ORAM The Juno nominee and CCMA Rising Star award winner, gained popularity through her hit CMT show, The Tara Diaries. She’s currently enjoying success with her single 1929, released this past summer from her sophomore album, Revival. STACEY MCKITRICK (right) Hot country artist from Abbotsford was nominated for two BCCMA awards and holds the distinction of winning a Juno award (K’Naan’s Wavin’ Flag collaboration) before her self-titled debut album, On Fontana North hit the shelves.

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August 8th, 2012 at 11:30 am This event is for anyone who was in our classes even for a year or two. If you plan to attend, please let us know in advance. A few people we are unable to contact. If anyone knows them, ask them to call me. Eileen Alexander. Margaret Arnold Chuck Jordan John Kempthorne Richard Mourant Russell Stewart Ellen Norcross George Ferguson David Lowe Gord Goodlad Mike Ritchie Harry Turner Miriam Watson Joan Taylor Sylvia Roger Marilyn Lowe Tony Naylor Ted Mutter

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Chemainus Artist Group Opening Reception: you are invited to attend the opening reception for the Chemainus artist group show at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. 4 to 6 p.m. Work on display until Aug. 26. Tending Native Plants: work with wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs in the native plant nursery, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve, 1241 Maple Bay Rd. Free. Call 250-748-7124. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Aitken Rd.

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Chemainus Wednesday Market: opens for the season featuring local and regional farm produce, flowers, baked goods, sweets, and crafts, 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 12, Waterwheel Park parking lot, Chemainus. Youth Mountain Bike Rides: kids 12 years and older meet at the Cleasby Bike Park in Cobble Hill, 6 to 8 p.m. weekly until Sept. 26 sponsored by Cowichan Cycles. Call 250748-2453 for more. Women’s Beginner Mountain Bike Rides: meet at Cowichan Cycles at 5:30 p.m. or at the Mt. Tzouhalem parking lot at

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focused on the Cowichan Region’s bounty of wild edibles and their ecosystems. Cost $20 per walk; $15 for members of Cowichan Green Community. To register, call the Cowichan Green Community at 250-748-8506. Most walks depart at 9:30 a.m. and run two to three hours.

6 p.m. weekly until Sept. 26. Call 250-748-2453 for more. No one gets left behind. Cowichan Agricultural Society meets the first Wednesday of every month at CAS’s headquarters, at 5855 Clements Street at 7 p.m. To learn more about the Cowichan Agricultural Society and future events, check out CAS’s website: www.cowichanfarmers.org.

SunFest: a four-day country music festival featuring Dierks Bentley, The Kentucky Headhunters, the Charlie Daniels Band and more. Event starts with a Thursday night kickoff party, followed by three days of music. To buy tickets and reserve camping visit sunfestconcerts.com, or call 250-710-5868.

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members of the Gillian Stone Band will perform during the family-friendly reception. Admission is free. Moonfest: an all-ages showcase of young southern Vancouver Island talent featuring acoustic pop, reggae, indie rock, metal and more, 3 p.m., Providence Farm. Tickets $12. Call 250-701-2573.

Saturday Summer Nights Cowichan Lake: open stage entertainment and family fun starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Central Park on South Shore Road just before the bridge at the bandshell. Payment by donation. Call 250-749-7224 for information.

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DEMEDASH, Nicholas After a brief stay, Nick passed away peacefully in the CDH on July 25, 2012 with his wife by his side. Nick was born in Gimli, Manitoba on March 28, 1928. He is survived by his sons Gordon (Fay), and Ronald, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his favorite sister Adeline (Charles), 2 nieces and 1 nephew. He was predeceased by his brothers Bill and Walter and his ďŹ rst wife Marion. Nick served in the Canadian armed forces for 30 years and went overseas to Korea in 1951. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for many years. Nick will be especially missed by Jennifer, his beloved wife of 20 happy years. He will be remembered as a kind, caring man, always a gentleman and will be missed by his family in Winnipeg and Gimli, friends here in the Cowichan Valley, Bermuda and his 2 little feline friends. Thank you to Doctors J-M and Lisa Wilson, Hospital personnel who helped make Nick’s ďŹ nal days peaceful and comfortable, Home Support Workers, Catherine and Joan and good friend Audrey Davis for their care and kindness. Dance a polka, laugh and think of Nick. A family gathering and burial of cremated remains will be held in Gimli at a later date.

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GILLESPIE: James Peter With deep sadness we announce the death of James Peter Gillespie at the Cowichan District Hospital on Friday July 27, 2012 at the age of 69 after a 10 month struggle with lung cancer, held in the arms of his loving family. Born May 11, 1943 in HuddersďŹ eld Yorkshire he was the youngest of 8 children. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Thomas Gillespie, Sister Joan and two infant brothers. Survived by his dearly loved wife of 46 years Christine and their two children Linda and Leo. Also mourned by his sisters Lillian, Muriel and Josephine, brother Tommy, as well as other relatives in England, New Zealand and Ireland. Peter and Christine emmigrated to Canada in 1968 as part of a group of volunteers from St Brigid’s Church in HuddersďŹ eld with Christian Service Overseas which was part of Bishop O’Grady’s Frontier Apostles pioneer group in the Prince George diocese. They were based in Mackenzie where he worked his way up through the forest industry, from digging ditches, to working in the sawmills to accounting with BCFP and Timberwest for 31 years. He worked in Mackenzie, Honeymoon Bay, Port Renfrew and Crofton. Following that he was an Accounting Consultant for 10 years and worked for 4 years at Madrone’s Environmental. His community service started with the nightly soup run to the homeless in HuddersďŹ eld with St. Brigids, and the St. Brigids Parish Council. His 44 years of service in Canada included: the Port Renfrew Community Association, Diocesan and Provincial Catholic School Boards, Queen of Angels School Board, St Edwards Parish Council primarily ďŹ nances, teaching the Christopher Leadership Course, Treasurer of the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, and the Friends of the Cowichan Theatre. The family wishes to thank: Eileen Martell, the wonderful people of the BC Cancer Clinic at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, the outstanding nursing staff on 2 South at the Cowichan District Hospital, Dr Malherbe and the caring pharmacists at Shoppers Drug mart, St Edwards Parish Family, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Women’s League and the warm and caring neighbours of Pine Ave and for all the compassionate support and prayers from our friends and family. Thank you for carrying us through this difďŹ cult time. Peter was an outstanding husband and father and will be deeply missed. A mass for Christian Burial will be held at St. Edward’s Church, 2085 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan BC on Friday August 3rd at 1pm. Reverend Alfredo Montacelli Celebrant. In lieu of owers a donation to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society or the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The Service will be live broadcast at www.hwwallacecbc.com.

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Surrounded by family and friends, peacefully on July 6th after a short but courageous battle with cancer, in his 57th year. Predeceased by his mother Denise on July 5, 2012. Survived by his three brothers Mark, Anthony, and David, their wives and partners Leslie, Bonnie and Debbie, and his nieces and nephews Kevin, Kelsey, Elissa and Audrey. Special thanks to Dr. John Yun and the Richmond General Hospital Palliative team for their compassion and for their care. In lieu of owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Shaughnessey Golf & Country Club, 4300 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver at 1:00 pm on August 9, 2012.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Coral Faye Engelson (nĂŠe Boretta) on July 26, 2012. Born June 2nd 1941. Coral is predeceased by her father Joe Boretta and survived by her husband Monte of 49 years, her son Rodger (Sonja), grandson Dallas, her daughter Cordelia (Graham) grand daughter Anna, mother June Boretta, brothers Stanley, Brian and Tasso, her sisters Joanne and Judy, nieces Tannis and Keri, nephews Leonard and Bradley and many cousins. Coral was ďŹ rst a homemaker and when she ďŹ nally had some spare time became a designer and maker of gold and silver jewellery. She had a great love for her home and gardens at “TamarĂŠâ€? There was always a large German Shepherd and a cat or two at her side. In her later years she had many health issues which she battled heroically. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at the family home which she loved so much. This will be at 2443 Calais Rd, Duncan, BC, Wednesday, August 1st 2012 at 130pm. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to the charities of the Cowichan Valley Shrine Club. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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In Memory of Bailey Bertrand our son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. b. December 6th , 1987 d. July 17th , 2012 Loving and missing him is his dad, Lance (Tally). With sisters Kirsten and Savannah and his brother Kai. All his aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark (Leslie), Travis, Jessie, Hailey, Mary, Allan. Delma (Tom Genereaux), Blaire (Mackenzie), Stacie, Dallas. Brenda (Jerry Flynn), Nicki (Scott), Taylor, Jordan. Curtis (Kim), Corren. Ryan (Shelley). Elaine (Bobby Cline), Tanya (Brian), Austin, Dylan, Logan. Natalie (Rob). Devin (Brooke). Jackie (Craig Duncan). Barry (Wendy), Leon (Melissa), Brody, Jessica, Josh. Rachel (Tony). Corrine (Cliff Kaelble), Lonnie (Desiree), Jaime (Kevin Tiemer), Nathan, Kylie. Kevin (Holly), Kayden, Kori. Susan (George Uzzell), Brannon. Kelly (Roger). Marla (Kyle), Jace, Maddox, Olivia. Phil (Heather), Leah, Parker. Luke (Lindsay), Grady, Avery. Diane (Bill Randall), Kerry (Andy Collier), Candice (Scott Pauloski), Wayne, Autumn. Mackenzie. Austin. Mary-Anne. Howard (Jackie), Sam, Charlie. Doug & Cheryl Terrie, Cindy &Family, Lisa & Family. Bailey will be met by Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Leon and Cousin Chris at Heaven’s gate. “Going to my happy place!! where the weather is hot the women are beautiful and my glass is never empty. :)� — Bailey Bertrand

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd year apprentice $28$30/hr, journeyperson $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (office) 780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Black Swan Liquor Store looking for part time summer help, receiving orders so a fair amount of lifting 2-4 days a week 12+ hours weekly. Please apply in person. CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. The City of Yellowknife is seeking an individual to assume the position of Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. For more information on this position, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5659. Submit resumes in confidence no later than August 10,2012, quoting competition #902-105M to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca.

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net FULL TIME Class 1 or 3 driver, with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/benefits. Email/fax resume to: 250-9496381. port_hardy_agency@telus.net. ISLAND HAIRCUTING Co. requires FT/PT Stylist for busy salon. Wage neg./benefits. Apply within. (250) 746-7114 JP Construction Supplies has a full time job opening for a long-term position. Persons applying should have some construction background with concrete related experience an asset. Must have basic computer skills. Must desire to provide a very high level of service to both customers and co-workers. Please drop off resume at 2850 Roberts Rd Duncan. PART-TIME Night Janitor: Must be available to work 3 to 4 evenings incl. week-ends. Previous experience as a janitor preferred. For further details and to apply, go to www.brentwood.bc.ca/employment.

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APPLIANCES: MOFFAT Stove, 30”. Gibson fridge, 5’6”Hx30”W $125 ea. Stacked Washer & Dryer 6’Hx30”W. $300 each OBO. Excellent working cond. Call Maureen at (250)746-7407 Mon.-Fri., 8:30am- 4:30pm for viewing.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

HANDYPERSONS

LANDSCAPING

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

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

JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

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

FENCING

(250) 701-8319

Free estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

Delivery Guy

(250) 510-4745

CLEANING SERVICES House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-709-2505 SUNSHINE CLEANING, fast, efficient, thorough and bondable. (250)924-4553

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167 IN-HOME check for security or performance issues Windows computers, get them fixed. Call 250-709-5487 from $24.99

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DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

GARDENING CHACHI’S YARD WORKS General yard clean up, lawn/ yard maintenance, mowing, weed trimming, raking leaves, small bush & tree pruning, small hauling jobs, Seniors Discount, call/text 250-732-8464 or email laszloszekely@shaw.ca

Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Lowest Price Guarantee

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

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

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off white seats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new, feet up, heads up and massage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550. HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! JET Molder/Planer, Hitachi 10” sliding compound mitre saw, Hitachi 10” table saw, Yamaha EF1000 generator, Laney 15 watt tube amp head, Sansui 800 receiver, Pioneer SA7500 system, Thorens TD165 turntable. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com Kenmore W/D, Maytag Dishwasher, Wall oven, stove top, kids bike & scooter. (250)7432896 winteag16@hotmail.com STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE DUPLEX/4-PLEX

JEWELS, FURS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250-748-5062

RENT-TO-OWN 6258 SELKIRK TERRACE

DUNCAN upper level of delightful 2 bedrm character home (1000 sq ft) with private garden, lge wkshp and all appliances. $850 mo. NP/NS. Utilities extra. Avail Sept.1. Call 250-709-9077

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

No HST

* All local, in COWICHAN!

ORGANIC, pasture raised chicken for sale - $4/lb. Available fresh Aug 3rd and 4th, frozen thereafter. (250) 701-7533

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

FOOD PRODUCTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away

GARAGE SALES

DUNCAN, mower, rake & baler, $3200. All in good condition. (250)-748-7266

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

30 yr’s Experience

(SOLID MAPLE items). Buffet and Hutch with glass doors/shelves $200 obo. Table w/ leaf & 6 chairs $250 obo. Coffee table $100 obo. Wall unit, top & bottom cupboards $250 obo. All items in great condition. Call (250)743-0910.

FARM EQUIPMENT

Service Directory We fix everything

Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous upgrades. 2 gas fireplaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, inground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: malcodon@shaw.ca

MIXED FIREWOOD, full cord, split & delivered. Phone (250)701-1964

DOG OBEDIENCE, classes for puppies, pets or competition. (250)743-9929. Email: catherinedunstan@shaw.ca

LEGAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Spruce trim ends 75% and fir trim ends 25%. 25 yard bin $250. 12.5 yard bin $125. Free local delivery. Phone 250-743-9922.

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.

LESSONS/TRAINING

SLIM DOWN For summer! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176

With torch-on experience Competitive wages

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial’s 3rd Annual Used Book Sale is scheduled for September 22! We require volunteers to help sort and categorize books for the sale. Due to an overwhelming response from prior years, we are only accepting newer paperbacks this year. Please call Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information or drop by our office beside Buckerfields any time between 9 AM & 4 PM Monday to Friday.

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MOVING & STORAGE MALTA. CENTRAL ISLAND moves to Victoria. BBB member. Toll free 1(866)224-2754.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 Body By Vi Transformation Kit (Visalus Sciences) In original box with original invoice; nothing has been opened. I purchased the kit before tasting the product and after trying a sample I find the shake mix too sweet. Currently selling online for $311 plus S&H. Asking $250 firm.

250-746-7379 lv msg.

PLUMBING

CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250743-3537. Realtors welcomed

3282 River Road. Chemainus estate 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full undeveloped basement home on 5.6 acres. Offers to $569,000. More info at: johnbooth.agentsites.point2.com

or John Booth, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 250-245-2252 (Ladysmith).

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath home ready to move in. Open concept, beautiful kitchen, lots of tiling. Includes all appliances. Landscaped. New Home Warranty. $339,900 1124 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353 or 250-714-2746.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

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

YOUBOU: Sunny side of Lake Cowichan, 25’x50’ RV Lot with 25’ Mallard Sport Trailer. Lot is done with 2 stone slab patios, high end plastic grass for low maintenance. Must see to appreciate. Strata fee $125 monthy + hydro. Asking $130,000. Call (250)748-8776.

OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

STUCCO/SIDING

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassified.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

RV SITES

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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

We will “rent-to-own” you this gorgeous new executive home in THE PROPERTIES area of Duncan! Upper Floor: 3Bdrm, 2 baths. Lower Floor: 1Bdrm suite. Monthly Rent $2,000 $2,200. Deposit Required. Avail. Aug. 15 www.wesellhomesbc.com 1-250-616-9053

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462 after Aug 1, 250 758-0121. DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 hot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 old, new heater, pump 3 old. In good condition. (250)715-6491

man years years $500.

Cozy 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home. 55 +. 1200 sq.ft. Newer fridge, dishwasher and flooring in spacious kitchen plus numerous extras! #26 - 815 Dunsmuir Cres., Ladysmith. 250-245-5050. $247,500.00.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $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).

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MILL BAY waterfront: 1 bdrm, all electric, NS/NP. Ref’s. $800./mo. Call (250)743-4797.

WATERFRONT, SHAWNIGAN Lake 1.2 acres, 3-4 bdrm, lrg kitchen/dining/family rm, living room with ďŹ replace, 2-baths, 5-appls, hardwood throughout. Private wharf, garage/workshop, NS/NP. Avail Sept 1 2012 to June 30 2013. $1500/mo. 250-889-4652.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $775 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail Sept 1. (250)642-3707.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

AVAIL IMMEDIATELY. Great location in Hospital area. 2bdrm corner unit. Laminate oors. F/S, D/W, W/D. $850. Call 250-710-0881. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: 2-BDRM Condo, 2nd oor, corner unit. 5 appl’s, new laminate oors. N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Aug 1st. $850./mo, lease. Pls call (250)477-8046, 250-883-3204 DUNCAN CONDO, 3 bdrm 1200 sq.ft. Ground oor corner suite, S & W exposure, 5 appl’s, pet considered. Avail Sept 1st. (250)746-5049 DUNCAN SPRINGRIDGE MANOR has a new look. Reno’d clean and quiet suites: fresh paint, new ďŹ xtures and ooring. Well maintained bldg, short walk to Beverly Corners. Incls heat & hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suites $590

(250)748-3729 LADYSMITHINCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342. 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. LEWIS STREET Condo. 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no partying, close to town. Available Sept 1st. Ref’s a must. $800 mo. Call 250-746-5615.

Free Cable Hook Up!!

Mountain View Terrace Estates 3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious

Affordable 1 & 2 bedroom suites ------------------------------New Carpet Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking -------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call 250-748-3321 NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, centrally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available now, NS/NP. $750.00/mo. 250-748-9622

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622 SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, 1600sq ft w/ofďŹ ce, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811.

COTTAGES CHEMAINUS COTTAGE, Partly furnished. Inclds heat. $725./mo. (250)246-4609. COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392.

CHEMAINUS- 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not incl’d. Available now. (250)245-2472. CROFTON- LARGE bright newly reno’d 2 bdrm grd oor, self contained, W/D, lots of storage. Quiet neighborhood, N/S, small pet ok. Avail Aug 1. $950 inclds heat/hydro. 250246-3648, 250-710-6313 DUNCAN 3BDRM sxs duplex near Drinkwater school, laminate oors, carport, F/S, W/D. $1000 + utils. Aug 1. Refs, small pets ok. (250)537-4319. DUNCAN: CLEAN, Bright 2 bdrm Rancher. New windows, carport, F/S, W/D, $775/mo + utils. Avail Sept. 1st. NS/NP. (250)478-4860, (250)514-5860 DUPLEX: 2 bdrm, lower level, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, on Lane Rd. N/S, N/P. $800/m Avail now. (250)748-0102 IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hydro included $950/mo. No pets. Avail now. 250-701-1937.

LAKE COWICHAN- reno’d 2 bdrm, sxs duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting. $600 + utils. Call 250-749-4061.

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

HOMES FOR RENT COWICHAN BAY, 3 bdrm country home on an acre, 1.5 baths, avail now. $1300. Ph 250-743-5646 3 BDRM, 2800 sq.ft., wooded lot, near Shawnigan Village. W/D/FS, DW., N/S, N/P. $1300/mo + util (250)743-2522 COWICHAN STATION2 bdrm house close to hwy, W/D, treed, yard, private, N/S, pets considered. $900/mo, Available now. Call (250) 715-0882. COWICHAN STATION, rural 2 bdrm doublewide mobile, woodstove, $1000/mo. 5 appl’s. Aug 1. (250)710-3505 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN: 3 Bedroom/1 bath home w/unďŹ nished basement, fridge/Stove, new paint inside & out, large carport w/shop, NS small pet considered. References a must, $1200/mo. call 250-7489622 DUNCAN 3 BDRM Farm house on acreage, 5 km West, N/S, No dogs, Wood heat, $900. Aug 1. 250-746-5871, 250-715-5310 DUNCAN- (Osborne Bay Rd area), 2 yr old 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, very priv on acreage, lovely, bright energy efďŹ cient, 5 appls, vaulted living room, lrg deck, gas F/P. NS/NP, $1300 mo + utils. Avail Aug 15. Call (250)746-4874. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm reno’d cottage, private, quiet rural setting, F/S, W/D hookups, 15mins to Duncan. $600+ utils. Call 250-749-4061. LAKEFRONT YOUBOU Exec 3 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry home, level beach, 5 appl. ďŹ replace, decks, NS, $1200. Avail end August. 250-715-5484, email beeumz@hotmail.com Minutes from down town: 2 Bedroom/1 bath home w/unďŹ nished basement, Fridge/Stove, new carpet, large lot. NS small pet considered. References required, $900.00 Call 250748-9622 NORTH COWICHAN: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, wood stove. Storage, green house $1300+ utils. Sept. 1st. 250-748-4859. RENT TO OWN in Duncan, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, home ofďŹ ce, inlaw suite, attached double garage, fully fenced backyard, 3104 Laurel Grove, $1100/mo. Apply at island-rent-to-own.com (250)709-1062 SHAWNIGAN STATION in South Shawnigan Lake, beautiful & bright! Full House is 2 rs, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, + den, W/D. N/S cat ok. $1550 + utils Avail Aug 1. Call 250-5140094. lisa.sia@shaw.ca SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE. 3bdrm A-Frame. Avail. Aug. 1st 2 baths, garage. $1100/mo. 250-743-2891, 250-480-9851.

OFFICE/RETAIL 1500 Sq ft, prime ground oor retail/ofďŹ ce space. Lrg windows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd oor, 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 oor, completely reno’d, ofďŹ ce, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 ofďŹ ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929 THE GREEN DOOR OfďŹ ce space for rent Beautifully restored Heritage Building Available Aug 1st. Downtown Duncan (250)510-1209

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION ESCAPE TO CHEMAINUS FOR THE WINTER. Fully furnished, self-contained 1-bdrm log cabin, in park-like quiet setting. Inclds hydro & heat. Ref’s strongly recommended. $750./mo. Avail Sept/Oct April/May. Quiet, responsible, N/S, no parties, no drugs. Call evenings or am (250)246-9684

SUITES, LOWER 2 BDRM bsmt suite. F/S, blinds, W/D hookup. N/P. $750 250-748-4383; 709-8880 2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. Private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 ChesterďŹ eld. $595./mo. Text me at (250)896-4248. BRIGHT LOWER level 1 bedrm suite in character home. Spacious rooms with lots of storage space. Private back yard - walk to shopping. All appliances & ht incld. Cable & phone extra. NP/NS. $700 mo. Perfect for couple or single person. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-709-9077 CLOSE TO Cowichan Commons, 2 bdrm bsmt, quiet family home, fenced yard, W/D, F/S, Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1st. $850 mo incls hydro. Call (250)715-1579. Cobble Hill: 2 bdrm, lrg covered deck, FS/WD/AC/heat, hydro, cable, wiďŹ , ins. included. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. $1100/m Avail Aug 15. (250) 743-2896 COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, mountain & ocean view, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810. COWICHAN STATIONQuality 2 bdrm. Close to the hub & Waldorf School. Terracotta tiles, quality ďŹ nish & appls. Surrounded by trees in quiet neighbourhood. $900 inclusive. Avail Aug 1. N/S, sm pet ok. Call 250-715-0135. CROFTON nearly 950 sq ft lower level suite with sea glimpses. 1 bedrm plus den with large kitchen. Very clean, very private yard to enjoy. Pet may be considered, NS. Avail now. Call 250-709-9077 to view. 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. Stonehaven, nr. hosp. Priv. ent. own laundry. F/S, W/D. Suits a quiet person. N/S, N/D. No parties. Sm. pet cons. $800 month, incl. heat, hydro. Ref. Req. Avail. now. Phone 5977693 DUNCAN, 2 bdrm lakefront suite, level entry, private patio, 5 min to town. 8 Appl’s, (insuite laundry, freezer, A/C, walk-in jetted tub/shower & woodstove). $900/mo + util’s. Avail Sept 1. (250)748-6164 DUNCAN, lg 2 bd, F/S, laundry hookup, N/P. Near school & Walmart. $650, 1/2 hydro. Avail now. 250-746-3988

LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm suite, bright, spacious. $600. + utils. NS/NP. Call (250)7496092 or (250)715-6192. SHAWNIGAN- self-contained 2 bdrm large suite with many extras. Utils incld. A must see to be appreciated. $1100. NS/NP. (250)743-3524. SOMENOS ROAD, North end. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property, garden. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $780. incl. heat/hydro/cble. Small pet considered. Aug 1st. 250-746-6481.

SUITES, UPPER PRIVACY IN THE TREE’S, cozy Cobble Hill carriage house on 5 acre estate. 1 bdrm, F/P, W/D. Private garden. Avail. now. N/S, cat ok. $860. (250)532-2100.

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $13,000. (250) 748-3539

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1993 SPIRIT

4 doors, gray, 4 cylinder, good condition. Family owned car for 20 years. $1800 obo.

Dig Up Buried Treasure in ClassiďŹ ed

(250)716-0075.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vortec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140

RURAL CHEMAINUS, 1 bdrm, bright, W/D, F/S. N/S, $725 mo + utils, avail immed. Ref’s. Call 250-246-9669. SHAWNIGAN LAKE, large detached upper studio, close to Village, bus, amens, incls all utils, N/S, small pet neg, ref’s, $750 mo. Avail immed. Call (250)733-2314. TOP FLOOR, 1-bdrm, of large beautiful house on acreage,15 minutes west of Duncan. Quiet, N/S, N/P. $675. inclusive. (250)749-3854.

2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $10,900. 250-7324866

SPORTS & IMPORTS

TOWNHOUSES

TOWING

3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $850./mo. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727. 250-709-7992. DUNCAN 3-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $1000-$1100. 250-516-8881. DUNCAN 2-BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $900-$950. 250-516-8881.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

BEAR LAKE SALVAGE

$$$ CASH $$$ For Scrap Cars also free scrap metal removal

250-710-7278 MERCEDES 1993, grey, 300E, auto, under 200,000 K, leather, needs news tires. $3,400. (250)597-3456 Maple Bay area.

MOTORCYCLES

GET PAID For Old and Broken Vehicles Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

TRANSPORTATION

SOUNDERS TOWING

AUTO FINANCING

Cash

for Unwanted Vehicles

When it comes to bargains, “Câ€? marks the spot. What will you ďŹ nd in the classiďŹ eds? Bicycles, dogs, coats, cars, apartments, trucks, chairs, tables, kitchen sinks, brass beds, clocks, catamarans, stereos, trailers, houses, jewelry...

“Prompt Service� 2007 HD Ultra Classic, with all the bells & whistles. 96 cu in motor, 6 spd trans, full 4 speaker Harmon Kardon AMFM stereo with rider/passenger intercom, MP3 CD player, CB radio, cruise control, heated grips, too much to list! 18,500 kms, $18,900 obo. Call (250)748-9251 Duncan.

(250)252-1224 TRUCKS & VANS

310-3535

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2002 F150 XLT, 4x4 auto, 240,000 km, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, power group, red w/matching canopy. $7800 obo (250) 743-3076

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

MARINE

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CARS

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Slemko beats Lawes in Änal

Young Jaguars developing fast Assorted sports: Cowichan’s trio at junior development meet makes an impact Don Bodger

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otly-contested play matched the weather in the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club’s annual women’s singles tournament. With the temperatures heating up, the ¿nal came down to a battle between Betty Lawes and Litza Andrew Leong Slemko. The two were tied or one Betty Lawes bowls in the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club’s annual point apart throughout the women’s singles event. game down to the last end. regular singles. The ¿rst player to win Lawes threw her last ball closest to the seven ends takes the game rather than the jack and Slemko needed to make a very ¿rst to 15 points. tricky shot to get through all the bowls “This makes the games shorter in durascattered in front of the jack to win. tion and allows some of the players with Spectators were holding their breath, as less experience or ability to win a few Slemko’s bright orange ball rolled down ends and give the more accomplished the green, squeezed past one bowl and bowlers a scare,’’ explained Gardner. slid past another before gently rolling up The tournament was played over two to the jack and staying for the winning days. All players had six games in a point. random draw and the top four advanced An over 70s mixed singles event was to the semi¿nals. Tommy Traynor, Betty also held recently and 12 players signed Locke, Tom Slemko and Martin Liddell up. were the semi¿nalists. “We had a good mix of abilities and The semi¿nal matchups were interesting experience,’’ noted club member David with players very even in ability. Locke Gardner. and Liddell were the winners. One player, Keith Bennett, is a ¿rst-year Onlookers were treated to a well-played bowler, yet he gave some of the more ¿nal and quality bowling. The eventual experienced players a scare with his winner was Liddell, who drew the jack consistent bowling. with his last ball in the 12th end and won Over 70s play a different format than 7-5.

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hree CVAC Jaguars athletes attended the junior development provincial track and ¿eld championships for eightto 14-year-olds in Richmond and attained some fantastic results. The three won a combined four medals and earned high placings overall in all events. Sion Grif¿ths, 12, won the javelin for his age group with a toss of 26.31 metres and also claimed gold in the hammer throw measuring 20.87 m. Grif¿ths completed the medal hat trick with a bronze in the shot put, hitting the 8.14 m mark. Rounding out Grif¿ths’ performances were: fourth for the high jump (1.30 m) ninth for the 80-metre hurdles (16.89 seconds) and the long jump (3.66 m), and 14th for the 200metre sprint (33.19 seconds). Cate Broere, 13, got into the medal act with a gold time in the 1,500-metre race walk of 9:19.71. Broere added a 12th in the high jump (1.30 m) and 13th in the 80 hurdles (16.50 seconds). Sophie Paisley, 13, entered ¿ve events with high placings of sixth for the 80 hurdles (14.06 seconds) and the high jump (1.35 m). Paisley’s other results were seventh in the 200 hurdles (31.39 seconds), eighth in the 200 sprint (29.06) and 10th in the 100 sprint (13.81). • A month of competitions have been productive for members of the

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Sion GrifÄths hurls the javelin a great distance. ladies’ division at Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Mary Braithwaite, Arlene Lepp, Judy Holmes, Pat Davis and Diane Murphy were tops in the June 27 novelty round for their respective categories. KP winners were: Grace Predy (No. 6), Joan Wakelin (No. 13) and Peggy Robertson (No. 15). Kathy Coates and Braithwaite carded birdies on No. 16. Others with birdies were: Braithwaite (No. 2), Doreen White (No. 5), Melinda Spoor (No. 8) and Val Anderson (No. 17). On July 5, a O.N.E.S. novelty round was played. The winners in their respective handicap divisions were: Christa Robson, Anderson and Judy Turner. Spoor had birdies on No. 8 and 14. Rosemary Branting birdied No. 4,

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Lynda Moir followed suit on No. 5 and Robson managed one on No. 9. Davis (No. 8), Annie Dougherty (No. 13) and Spoor (No. 15) were the KP winners. The ladies played a par round on July 11, with Ellen Merriam, Branting, Pat Molyneaux, Robertson and star junior Andrea Morris winning their respective handicap divisions. Morris and Kathryn Oliphant both nailed birdie shots on No. 8. Coates (No. 13), Anderson (No. 14) and Merriam (No. 18) also made the birdie list. KP honours went to Branting on No. 8 and Predy on No. 15. A medal, pin and spoon round was played the next week under sunny skies. Finishing on top of their respective handicap divisions were: White, Jeanne Wilkinson, Wakelin and Morris. Three birdies were scored by Spoor on No. 6, 8 and 9. Vicki Clarke made her mark on No. 6, Wakelin on No. 13, Carson Merrick on No. 15 and Merriam on No. 18. Morris (No. 6), Wakelin (No. 8) and Merriam (No. 13) claimed the KPs. The July 25 Tombstone round resulted in handicap division wins for Merriam, Molyneaux, Louise Ketilson and Turner. Carol Willan (No. 6) and Merriam (No. 9) carded birdies while KPs went to Morris (No. 6), Maartje Reimer (No. 8), White (No. 13) and Braithwaite (No. 15).

Rebeca Bailey Rebeca Bailey is the complete package. Being born on Christmas Day might have something to do with it. The Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club member can twist and bend her body like it’s a pretzel. She was clearly born to do gymnastics. “Mom caught me doing flips off the dresser and onto the bed,’’ said Bailey, now 11, about how her involvement in gymnastics started. She spent one year in a recreational program in Shawnigan Lake, one with the Lion’s Pride club in Victoria and has now completed two seasons in the Dynamics’ competitive program. Bailey was first on the list as a wild card entry into the B.C. championships and did very well at the competition. She spent last season as a Level 2 Tyro but will likely move up to Level 3 Novice. view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger

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Yeager cracks the top Äve, Davison 34th in B.C. Amateur at Pitt Meadows

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Two valley golfers emerged as top contenders during the B.C. Amateur Golf Championship at Pitt Meadows. Dustin Yeager of Chemainus started strong with a four-under par 68. He shot 72, 75 and 74 the rest of the way to finish the 72-hole event in fifth place overall at 289, one over par.

The first round was also the best of the four for Duncan’s Cameron Davison, pictured. He came in at even-par 72, but then slipped a bit to 76, 80 and 77 for a total of 305, finishing 34th among the 76 players still alive in the final round at 17 over par. Crofton’s Darien Pridham finished

at +25 and missed the cut. Tampa, Florida’s Jimmy Jones, son of former Ladies’ Professional Golf Association pro Dawn Coe-Jones of Lake Cowichan, just missed the final cut at +13. Riley Fleming of Airdrie, Alberta was the first non-British Columbian to win the title since Fred Couples in 1979.

Historic 125th tournament sets high standard South Cowichan tennis: Large turnout of players enjoys ideal conditions for island grasscourt event Don Bodger

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here’s a lot to worry about when putting on a tournament the size of the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club’s Vancouver Island Grasscourt Tennis Championships. Luckily, the weather wasn’t one of those concerns. The only interruption in the week-long event came last Sunday on opening day and it was minimal at best. “We lost half an hour, that’s all,’’ said tournament director Charles Ayers. “We played all day till ¿ve o’clock. We had a short shower delay and went back on.’’ The historic 125th anniversary tournament attracted a full ¿eld of 176 entrants from as far away as France, Switzerland and Mexico. The total number of participants was about 30 to 40 more than usual, according to Ayers. About 125 matches were played during the week in the various age levels and the ¿eld was sprinkled with regulars and newcomers. “People coming for the ¿rst time were very happy to be there,’’ said Ayers. Men’s and women’s open singles complemented the otherwise senior categories, played during the same time period. Local player Alden Eakins was the winner of the men’s event

while the women’s open title went to Christy Cunningham of Miami, Florida. Eakins beat Mill Bay’s Nyles Moisson in the men’s ¿nal 6-2, 7-5. Cunningham prevailed 6-4, 6-4 against Victoria’s Kaitlyn Bettauer in the women’s ¿nal. “We’re trying to get some younger people on the grass,’’ explained Ayers. “It wasn’t part of the of¿cial seniors event.’’ Only one event wasn’t completed due to time constraints. The mixed 135 ¿nal pitting Mill Bay’s Alan Robinson and Liese Ritchie of Duncan against Duncan’s Peter Wilson and Glenys Wall of Nanaimo was postponed until Wednesday. Results of the age category ¿nals were as follows: Men’s 35 singles: Geoff Bourne (Victoria) over Shawn Lusignan (Victoria) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Men’s 45 singles: Art Hobbs (Victoria) over Lusignan 4-6, 7-6, 6-3. Men’s 45 doubles: Scott Gerrity/Timothy Hopper defeated Ed Bakker/Hobbs 6-3, 7-6. Men’s 55 singles: Robert Bettauer (Victoria) over Allan Lawry (North Vancouver) 7-5, 6-4. Men’s 55 doubles: William Cohon/Mick Horton defeated Bill Majercsik/Alan Osborne 6-3, 6-3. Men’s 60 singles: Cohon (Shoreline, Washington) over Tony McManus (Ladysmith) 7-6, 7-5.

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Carolyn Goff from Victoria, above, sends a shot back to Jo Ann Pilkey from Toronto in a women’s 45 singles match during the 125th Vancouver Island Grasscourt Tennis Championship. Pilkey, right, then returns the favour with a shot back to Goff. Men’s 60 doubles: Roger Skillings/Dave Tooby defeated Cohon/Allan Gale 6-1, 6-2. Men’s 65 singles: Ralph Kaufmann (St. Gallen, Switzerland) over Jon Ezelle (Seattle) 6-2, 6-2. Men’s 65 doubles: Gale/ Peter Wilson defeated Charles Hearey/Bud Travers 6-4, 6-2. Men’s 70 singles: Travers (Berkeley, California) over Frank Jarman (West Vancouver) 6-7, 6-4, 7-6. Men’s 70 doubles: Earle Irvine/James Irvine defeated Duncan Campbell/Jarman 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.

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Women’s 65 singles: Sue Fryer (Maple Bay) over Lou Watkins (Brentwood Bay) 6-0, 6-4. Women’s 65 doubles: Miller/ Liese Ritchie defeated Evelyn Cobley/Judith Title 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. NTRP combined 100 mixed doubles: Dan Cardinall/Karen Clarke defeated Art Hobbs/Rita Hobbs 6-1, 6-2. NTRP combined 120 mixed doubles: Eileen Clark/David Siddall defeated Linda Conn/ Gregory Conn 7-5, 7-5. In addition to the ¿nals, three events were decided in a round

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Women’s 45 singles: Karen Clarke (Victoria) over JoAnn Pilkey (Shelburne, Ontario) 7-6, 6-4. Women’s 45 doubles: Debbie Harit/Kim Rogers defeated Carolyn Goff/Margaret Shepp 6-2, 5-7, 7-6. Women’s 55 doubles: Micheline Berry/Eileen Clark defeated Judi Brown/Teresa Fossum 6-4, 6-1. Women’s 60 singles: Berry over Jean Martin (Shawnigan Lake) 6-7, 6-1, 7-5. Women’s 60 doubles: Martin/Glenys Wall defeated Lynne Maple/Cheryl Miller 6-2, 6-4.

robin. Gordon Verge of Parksville and Peter Wilson of Duncan topped Albert Jaenicke and Mike Taylor in the men’s 75 doubles, Pat Miller of Cobble Hill and Ruth Neroutsos of Victoria won the women’s 70 doubles ¿nal over Thelma Legge of Victoria and Anne Oakey from Vancouver, and the mixed 70 doubles title went to Carol Goff and Dan Ryan of Victoria over Christy Cunningham and Dale Cavan. The Biondo junior championships take over the grasscourts, starting Thursday.

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Third place for Dodgers

Tadpole baseball: Two Duncan teams put on a good show in regional playoffs Don Bodger

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Keeping his eye on the ball pays off for Inmates’ hitter Will Stephens, above, during the Crofton slo-pitch tournament. Right, Inmates’ pitcher Tim Joseph puts a tricky spin on the ball before delivering to the Brewers.

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lo-pitch in Crofton hasn’t slowed down one bit. In fact, the annual slo-pitch tournament put on by the Crofton Volunteer Fire Department still has skyrocketing support. Members of the 16 participating teams dug deep into their pockets and contributed $7,000 for the Crofton department’s three causes — the Victoria Burn Unit, Muscular

Dystrophy and Crofton and Chemainus Community Schools. “That’s the most we’ve ever raised,’’ said Ryan Bruce, who spearheaded the organizing group. “We have a lot of enthusiasm,’’ added Bruce. “I got a lot of calls from teams wanting to get in.’’ Interested parties from Victoria made a pitch for entry a bit too late. Two teams from Powell River and one from Pender Island played in the event with the rest made

up of Cowichan, Saltair and Ladysmith area entries. The ¿eld was restricted to 16 teams that keeps two parks in full operation for two full days. “We want to give everybody a chance to play a lot of ball, too,’’ said Bruce. A double knockout was played with consolation games, giving each team at least three games. The Brewers came through the loser’s bracket the hard way and ended up playing four on the ¿nal day alone.

“We’re more about having fun and raising some money than competitive teams playing serious ball,’’ said Bruce. “Having said that, the competition has really picked up.’’ The Rez Sox came through to win the championship with a victory over the Brewers in the ¿nal. It was a close ¿nal until the Rez Sox pulled away in the later innings. The Pirates won the B division championship. The volunteer base among the ¿re¿ghters also remains strong to keep the event

thriving. “Pretty much everybody stepped up in one form or another and helped out,’’ said Bruce. He expects the teams and the funds will keep Àowing in the future. There’s some debate about how long the event has been going, but it’s in the vicinity of 30 years — including the days when it was af¿liated with the Crofton Days celebration. “It’s a pretty well-established tournament,’’ said Bruce.

wo teams represented the Duncan Junior Baseball Association well in the regional Tadpole baseball playoffs. The Duncan Dodgers, coached by Doug Cornett and Randy Branting, ¿nished third in the 13-team competition for seven- to nine-year-old players at Peninsula Rotary Park in Sidney. Mike Ganter and Bryn Battye coached the Duncan White Sox, who only had one loss but it was a game that prevented the team from being among the top ¿nishers. Teams played four round robin games and then went into a single elimination round. Triangle of Victoria won the championship. There were also numerous skills competitions held in conjunction with the tournament. Freddy Daniels of the Dodgers tied for the lead of the home run derby and the White Sox placed second in the base race competition. The summer season is into full swing and numerous other Duncan teams have been involved in regional and provincial championships during the past two weeks.

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