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CVRD budget decisions stalled for two weeks $14 million hike: More time needed to consider 15 motions Ross Armour

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apping senior staff salaries, directors declining a salary increase and allowing the public decisions on grant-inaid allocations was among discussion Wednesday night at the Cowichan Valley Regional District board meeting.

Budget talks drew a packed crowd to the boardroom but any formal decisions will now be delayed after a motion was made for another budget meeting on March 27.

That motion came after Shawnigan Lake Director Bruce Fraser surprised the board with 15 motions to help the CVRD cut its proposed $84.8 million budget that’s $14 million above the current

budget.

“What we’ve done so far is just add and add and add and that’s not ¿scally responsible,” said Fraser at the four-hour meeting. “We have to look systematically at what we can do to bring the budget down.”

Fraser’s motions included a cap on senior staff salaries that are over $100,000, and that those salaries remain at last year’s level rather than be increased.

He also wants grant-in-aid allocation to be decided by the public, and that process would be incorporated into election campaigns.

Fraser also proposed fellow directors forego a stipend increase for the rest of the year, and proposed the subsidy amount for directors’ major meeting attendance be halved. more on page 5

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Finance director takes over as chief administrative ofÄcer City of Duncan: Peter de Verteuil’s appointment to succeed Tom Ireland as city’s new boss effective April 27 Peter W. Rusland

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Duncan council has named its Änancial director, Peter de Verteuil, as the city’s new chief administrative ofÄcer. His top post takes effect April 27 when current CAO Tom Ireland retires.

eter de Verteuil is moving from running Duncan’s ¿nances to helming the city.

Effective April 27, de Verteuil, the city’s current ¿nancial director, takes the reins from retiring chief administrative of¿cer Tom Ireland, council announced Wednesday.

Open, transparent government — and streamlined development processes — are de Verteuil’s goals as he meets before April 27 with council to review priorities in its Strategic Plan.

“It is important to keep the plan fresh; it is a living document.

“Having worked with council closely, I know open and transparent government, and communication, is a priority. Something I will also be discussing is continuing our efforts in the area of ef¿ciency and openness in the development approvals process,” noted de Verteuil.

He’ll earn $120,000 annually. Ireland currently makes $133,000 a year, de Verteuil said.

Mayor Phil Kent’s release says “council conducted a thorough competition for the CAO position, with many applicants, and felt Mr. de Verteuil was the best choice to lead the city.”

Some 50 applicants surfaced for Ireland’s job, said Kent.

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Certi¿ed general accountant de Verteuil strived toward the CAO post since starting with the city in late 2004 as ¿nance director, Kent notes.

“Prior to this, Mr. de Verteuil spent three years at the Town of Lake Cowichan, and the prior two years at the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

“These local government years, coupled with his many years in public practice, have given him a varied background and a strong ability to interact well with residents, the business and development community, co-workers, staff, and the media,” Kent says of team player de Verteuil.

“He has the respect of all staff for his forthright and open style of leadership.”

As ¿nance director, de Verteuil also held positions of deputy CAO, and deputy-director of corporate services.

“I am truly thankful council has put its trust in me, and I’m looking forward to the challenge of leading the city, and working closely with council to achieve its goals and vision.”

Ireland served the city for the past seven years. He retires on April 26.

That’s also when Duncan’s long-serving corporate services director, Lynn Ketch, retires.

She’s been replaced by Karen Burley who earns $90,000 a year, de Verteuil said.

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Another delay in Pompeo case while notice of appeal was Äled a month ago

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David Pompeo’s conviction for aggravated assault.

Pompeo was found guilty Feb. 14 of shooting Bill Gillespie in 2009 and remains on restricted non-operational duties with

the Nanaimo RCMP detachment.

Pompeo’s counsel Ravi Hira signed the appeal notice Feb. 18 and it was received and stamped the next day by the Vancouver Court of Appeal registry.

Eight grounds for appeal of the verdict rendered by Judge Josiah Wood were cited.

A date for Pompeo’s sentencing was also supposed to be set Tuesday in Duncan provincial court but that was delayed till April 2.

“I’m just crushed that they’d have the audacity to pull this crap,’’ said Gillespie.

“It’s another slap in the face and I’m so sick of this.’’

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Too Afraid to Cry: Cowichan’s other residential school Fairbridge Farm: Book explores the tale of the poor British children released by their parents and shipped to state-sponsored home

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n the top of a dresser in Pat Skidmore’s home in Port Moody, there is a black-and-white photo of her mother and father.

They are standing on a street in Vancouver or Victoria, smiling for the camera, locked in an embrace.

The picture represents a happy time for Marjorie Arnison, who in May 1948 married Clifford Skidmore and moved to Coquitlam in 1955 to raise their family.

The joy was short-lived. A few weeks after their ¿fth child was born in October 1957, Clifford killed himself after a lobotomy at Riverview Hospital heightened his depression. Patricia believes he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after working in the Merchant Navy.

Marjorie was a single mother, raising “welfare rats,” as Patricia described herself and her siblings — all of whom graduated from Centennial Secondary School.

But extreme poverty was nothing new for her mom.

Marjorie had seen her own mother, Winifred, struggle as a single parent raising nine children in northern England. Her father, Thomas, lived in London and, occasionally, sent some money from his odd jobs around the U.K. and Europe.

In 1937, it was Thomas who sealed the fate for Marjorie, her brother Kenny and two sisters, Joyce (who would ( stay s behind) and a Audrey.

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The decision, made without the consent of Winifred, hardened the family for years, writes Patricia in Marjorie, Too Afraid To Cry: A Home Child Experience, which was published last month

by Dundurn.

“My mother never forgave her mother,” Patricia said, noting a visit to Canada in the 1960s was full of resentment toward Winifred for “giving up” her children.

Patricia said she started thinking about writing her book in 1986 when she accompanied her mother to Fairbridge Farm School in Cowichan Station — an institution supported ¿nancially by the Prince of Wales and other wealthy donors in the early part of the 20th century.

Marjorie spent ¿ve tough years at the farm school with Kenny and, later, Audrey, from 1937 to 1942. “When we visited the place, I was stunned. I expected there to be just a gravel pit because that was the negative image my mother had put in my mind of it,” Patricia said.

Instead, she saw lovely cottage homes, a chapel and other buildings full of an untold history. A decade later, while Patricia was pursuing her BA in women’s studies at the University of Victoria, she told colleagues about how her mother was a home child and “nobody knew about child migration,” Patricia said.

She started digging through provincial and community archives about the Fairbridge Farm.

“It opened up a whole new world for me,” Patricia said, adding, “I had no idea about child migration and I was directly affected… It’s weird growing up without a family history.”

She wrote to her family in England to connect the dots. A poignant letter came from Joyce, who described how she felt being left behind because of her age, and not accompanying her three siblings to Canada.

Twice, Patricia took Marjorie back to England to piece together her childhood and to meet relatives for the ¿rst time.

And out of the blue, in February 2010, after 73 years of blackening out her early years, Marjorie got an unexpected gift from her native country.

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The apology struck a nerve with Marjorie, Of the 118,000 Patricia said, and has started the healing process. home children Marjorie, now 86, is no longer ashamed of her past. In fact, “she can talk about it with a great deal accepted by of pride,” Patricia said.

Canada, 329 As for her book, for which Brown has written of them were a foreword, Patricia said she has had “incredible placed at the Fairbridge Farm. reaction” from her family, here and abroad. ReBut because the apology ceremony was done in cently, she received a letter of congratulations from short order, only two home children from Canada Gordon Campbell, Canada’s high commissioner were able to attend; another 65 Àew in from Ausfor England. Marjorie, too, has drawn a fan club in tralia and New Zealand. her hometown of Oliver, B.C. Patricia has a photo of Marjorie shaking hands Still, her story isn’t over. Patricia has already with then prime minister Gordon Brown, who written a manuscript for her second book about her delivered the apology in Parliament. mother, telling more about life at Fairbridge Farm He recognized that “vulnerable children suffered School that couldn’t be included in the ¿rst book unrelenting hardship and their families left behind were devastated. They were sent mostly without the due to length.

And she plans to unravel more history behind the consent of their mother or father. They were cruelly lied to and told that they were orphans and that their Fairbridge Society, now under the auspices of the parents were dead, when in fact they were still alive. Prince of Wales Trust Fund.

Said Patricia: “It feels like this has only just “Some were separated from their brothers and begun.” sisters, never to see one another again. Names

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He said the latter could be delivered through the prospect of directors “carpooling” to speci¿c meetings or by “staying with friends” to minimize expenses costs and hotel coverage that is guaranteed. “(These motions are) to illustrate that we have to cut the suit to ¿t the cloth,” he said. “We can’t keep dipping into the taxpayer’s pocket just because we think we are more important.”

Mill Bay/Malahat Director Mike Walker commended Fraser’s intentions.

“I see some merit in what director Fraser has written. This could be doable, if it’s within the will of this board,” said Walker.

Cowichan Lake South/ Skutz Falls director Ian Morrison was not so keen, due to time constraints.

“I don’t want to be in the boat of ‘this is too late’ but our staff have spent a worthy amount of time working on a budget that we have gave them direction with. I don’t think we should re-access that,” said Morrison.

The next CVRD budget meeting to be held March 27 at 4 p.m. will bring about a rush for decision ¿nalization ahead of the March 31 deadline, when the budget has to be ¿led to the province.

“We need everything on the table then,” said CVRD chairman and Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins.

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1. CVRD directors forego a stipend increase for the remainder of the 2013 budget year.

2. Directors’ attendance at major meetings be restricted to a maximum delegation of seven members of the board with rotating opportunities for equitable distribution of participation. Or alternatively that the maximum subsidy for attendance be 50% of the receipted cost.

3. The excluded senior staff with salaries over $100,000 and at the top of their scale category be held at 2012 levels for the remainder of the 2013 budget year.

4. The increased funding proposed for advancing the communications functions of the CVRD be postponed for consideration for the 2014 budget year.

5. The increase in transit funds to provide local transit for Ladysmith be postponed for 2014.

6. A cap of $150,000 be placed on regional grants in aid, over and above the allocation to the Island Corridor Foundation, for the 2013 budget year and that the applications for regional grants in aid be divided pro-rata among the approved applicants.

7. The established policy for regional grants in aid be upheld with regard to eligibility.

8. Applicants that are applying for regional grants and electoral area grants for the same functions be required to choose one or the other but not both avenues for grant in aid funding.

9. The annual regional grant in aid allocation be taken to the public as a specified function at the next opportunity for a referendum.

10. The CVRD reduce the requisition for the regional parkland acquisition function by amount over that necessary for debt servicing for the 2013 budget year.

11. The requisitions for the Community Parks and Parks and Trails functions be held to the 2012 level for the 2013 budget year.

12. The proposed increase in requisition for the Cowichan Theatre be held to a maximum of 1.5% for the 2013 budget year.

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ment, these infrastructure improvements will also create local jobs and strengthen the economy.”

The total cost of the project is estimated at nearly $1.7 million.

Lake Cowichan will contribute an estimated $337,000 toward the overall bill.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District have approved sharing $350,000 in gas tax funding as part of the $1.35 million total grant for this project.

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Facts urged about storing water for fall

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quabbling about storing river water in Cowichan Lake is a ticking time bomb for fall’s salmon spawning, a local stakeholder explained.

One Cowichan’s Parker Jefferson was dismayed after Saturday’s indecisive meeting among 100-some folks in Lake Cowichan.

That huddle debated how best to store spring and summer Àows — behind the lake’s Catalyst-controlled weir — for a fall release to prevent another dry-river crisis that killed more than 1,000 spawners in September.

And even if the forest ministry’s Brian Symonds, ¿sh folks, and lake property owners reach common ground about enough water storage by Sept. 15, “we don’t know how much snow we have in the hills,” said Jefferson.

“We don’t know what’ll happen this summer in terms of rainfall. If we get a wet spring, we’ll have enough water to reach the top of the weir.”

“It’s the probability of having seven cubic-metreper-second Àows,” he said of Crofton pulp mill’s provincial licence governing minimum river Àows.

“The probability is better (to divert spawning-water crises) with the more water we have stored.”

He backed a ministry option to stretch storage until July 31, three weeks past the licence’s mandated July 9 release.

“We’re tying to get some local control for water management away from the forests ministry. It’s a bureaucratic mess.

“The licence is held by the mill but administered by the comptroller (Symonds),” he said.

“I hope he does the right thing and allows more storage. I’d love to see them hold full storage for as long as possible early in the summer.”

But Symonds did a lackluster job Saturday explaining complex technical-storage facts to folks, including lake property owners fearing

Àooding and threatening lawsuits against Catalyst, Jefferson signalled.

“The mill has all the water it needs, and they declined to increase storage.”

Liability worries are also why Cowichan’s regional directors haven’t applied for a new river-water licence through the province, explained Jefferson.

It boils down fact-based ¿sh protection and property rights “but many people just don’t want to hear about this — it’s a problem some want to go away.”

Still, Jefferson urged landowners to get informed about storage that will have little or no effect on their property.

“It would be way below where the (winter) water mark is now,” he stressed, citing the ministry’s laserguided topography studies found at env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/ cowichan.html.

“Of 800 lake properties studied, only 350 would have any effect from storage — their property may not even extend into the lake at all.”

Meanwhile, One Cowichan aims to make local control of river Àows and storage an election issue toward B.C.’s May 14 vote, he said.

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Support pours in for family

Two-story house on Cook Street was fully involved when Chemainus ÄreÄghters arrived March 7. No one was home during the incident. At least one bedroom on the second Åoor was destroyed. Crofton and Ladysmith departments were called for mutual aid.

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tephanie Alcock’s looking at the sunny side of things.

She and her family weren’t home when their Chemainus house went up in Àames March 7.

Neither were their two dogs and cats.

Their losses also are covered through home insurance.

On top of that, they’ve been blessed with an outpouring of community support and donations.

“It was obviously a complete shocker for us,” said Alcock of last week’s ¿re, which started from a baseboard in her seven-year-old daughter, Eesten’s room.

Thankfully, neither people nor pets were in the 3290 Cook St. residence which has extensive damage.

“It’s not completely destroyed, but there is a ton of smoke and water damage and they ¿gured about four to six months’ work to be done before we can move back in,” Alcock said this week.

Alcock and partner Harvey Ward-Moran, Eesten and ¿ve-year-old son Connor, are currently staying at the Best Western Inn until they’re able to crash at a neighbours house for a couple weeks while they’re away.

After that, they’ll get the keys to a rental unit they have and reside there until ¿re damage work is done.

Meanwhile, folks from every corner of the community have stepped up to donate items to the family.

“Because it started in our daughter’s room, she lost everything,” said Alcock. “She lost every toy, article of clothing, every piece of even paper that was special to

her.

“But the community has been just really, really great,” she added. “Just everything: the support, even the hugs and sharing tears; it’s been amazing.”

Alcock and family are waiting on results of what else is lost and can be salvaged of household items.

“We’re just so lucky everyone was OK but you know there are always going to be the ‘What if’s’ that run through your mind,” Alcock said.

Any donations items, in particular clothing and toys for her two children, can be dropped off at Alcock’s mom’s Chemainus business, The Chemainus Pizza Mill.

The Chemainus ¿re department received back-up from the Crofton and Ladysmith departments to ¿ght the ¿re which broke out just before 11 a.m.

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ReÅection of valley?: Cooperation welcome, but...

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owichan’s new $2-million visitor centre is a welcome model of cooperation between local and provincial governments, and our chambers of commerce.

But the long-awaited centre also marks missed opportunities to truly reÀect the valley’s unique aspects.

We cheer enthusiastic support for the centre replacing DuncanCowichan chamber’s near-invisible facility beside Duncan’s liquor store.

But behind Tuesday’s sod-turning smiles and speeches sat issues that could have made our new tourist facility much more, likely for less taxpayer money.

For starters, some folks fear most motorists are headed north, and could pass the turnoff to downtown Duncan once they reach the centre, fronting the highway and B.C. Forest Discovery Centre.

Visitors must backtrack to enjoy the city’s core’s shopping, totems and other attractions.

Or they might skip Duncan, a possibility that should concern city council.

Could have In fairness, local leaders say they tried been so much in vain to ¿nd other centre sites, including the old Silver Park Restaurant lot more for less south of the silver bridge.

Now it’s worth building a gateway visitor centre in south Cowichan, possibly along the Malahat.

That kiosk could greet northbound motorists, and lend chances to plan stops between Mill Bay and Duncan before hitting the main infocentre.

The southern satellite — again showing cooperation — could perhaps occupy a heritage bunkhouse donated by, and promoting, the struggling forest museum that salutes our timber-based history.

The main centre could also have been fronted by an historic structure Àanked by uniquely designed of¿ce and meeting space.

Instead, we’ll build a barn-style building perhaps reÀecting Cowichan’s farming industry.

Fine, but our valley also holds a huge arts-and-culture sector, twinned by environmental design smarts found at O.U.R. Ecovillage and elsewhere.

Green ideas, such as rammed earth, could have joined the centre’s planned LEED features in a Wow-factor showpiece — maybe copying a Coast Salish longhouse, or a heritage hotel.

Indeed, $2-million seems a big price for a faux farmhouse in an arguable location.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: CVRD budget debate The case against

The case for

The dedicated staff is doing a good job and deserves parity with responsiblities shouldered by staff in other regional districts in B.C. As a result, budget debate should be limited and taxpayers, while struggling, should happily pay $14 million more for our well-run CVRD.

We welcome the CVRD board’s decision to extend the debate on next year’s proposed $84.8 million budget.

Debate resumes March 27, centred on 15 thrifty motions thankfully tabled Wednesday by Shawnigan Lake director Bruce Fraser, bringing a pause for financial reflection during belt-tightening times.

Bruce Fraser brought forward 15 points for debate.

Proposed land swap compromises Somenos Marsh Paul Fletcher

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owichan’s biggest little secret, the Somenos Marsh Conservation Area is being compromised once again, this time very signi¿cantly. It hurts to witness this happen and it cuts worse after learning simple communication could have eased some of the pain.

It all started with a seemingly innocuous ad a couple of weeks ago stating North Cowichan would be making an application to remove a North Cowichan-owned piece of the Somenos Marsh Conservation Area from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Then, in quick succession, the noti¿cation sign went up in the marsh, the excavators started to tear up the Conservation Area for the new dike and the News Leader Pictorial front page read, “Marsh reclaimed for new police services building,” surprising residents, stakeholders and even North Cowichan’s jurisdictional sidekicks.

All this and not an ounce of consultation with community groups who have invested in

Somenos for almost 35 years — nor with North Cowichan’s partners on the Somenos Management Committee, a group of major landowners, government agencies, local conservation groups and Cowichan Tribes.

The mayor was even surprised when he learned from a delegation of Cowichan Valley Naturalists and Marsh Society members that the land was part of an area making up the Somenos Conservation Area, and North Cowichan was a signatory to the agreement that created the SMCA. What surprised me was that North Cowichan did not anticipate vocal opposition to the land removal. Perhaps they did anticipate a negative response but decided to deal with it in the same old manner as the past where ‘the less they know the better’ prevailed.

There is no excuse for not sharing the ALR removal decision with the people most involved with the Conservation Area, especially since there had been an agreement in principle (the day before the press release) about improving communication and collaboration between the SMWS and North Cowichan.

Unfortunately, not all the relevant information percolates upward into the public domain. Unless you are privy to all the information, you may as well keep swimming upstream.

Secrecy, and withholding information, invariably brings me to the same thought, that humans who practise this have other purposes in mind.

What happens next on the Fun Paci¿c property? Has a quiet deal been struck now that the municipality, citing dike construction cost savings, cut Fun Paci¿c’s property in half? What about the school district lands? Might be tempting for School District 79 to move from there since there seems to be some vacant real estate coming up. Can North Cowichan be trusted not to let the large area of once-Àoodplain become another strip development further encroaching on once-was marshlands?

The agricultural land reserve North Cowichan wants the land taken out of is surprisingly the only level of protection within the Somenos Conservation Area. The Marsh Society has been lobbying the province for a Wildlife

COWICHAN LEADERS Management Area (WMA) designation for the Conservation Area since 1992. We have also been requesting since 1996 that North Cowichan create a conservation zoning and apply it to the Conservation Area. The WMA continues to meander its way through bureaucratic tape and the conservation zoning was hinted at in North Cowichan’s last OCP. North Cowichan is framing the land-removal decision as more agricultural land will be added to the ALR than what is being proposed for removal. The actual reality is another portion of the Conservation Area’s ALR lands will be paved and the land being offered in trade is already farmland now stuck on the wet side of the dike. There is no net gain in agricultural land despite the deception that there would be.

Paul Fletcher is a former Duncan city councillor who writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.

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Do you support school board plans to cut administration and ofÄce staff by $192,000?

“Yes. It sounds like a better use of money; it’ll provide jobs for more mental-health workers and teachers.”

“The question should be about how the province can increase funding per student.”

Emily Link, Cowichan Bay

Don Skerik, Cobble Hill

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We can’t afford this climate-energy plan

Local program a worthy model

Dear editor I am not surprised that the Somenos Medical Clinic model is being considered for implementation in more of¿ces. It makes access to medical services so much better. I am con¿dent that, with Dr. Rimmer leading this initiative, patient care province-wide will improve.

This is truly a patient-focused initiative, not a production-line, cram-in-as-many-appointments-as-possible effort.

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In my opinion: It creates bigger government, more obstacles to business

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orth Cowichan citizens enjoy a gold standard in the delivery of essential services by the municipality.

This includes things like waste colSad these incentives are necessary lection and management, road clearing Dear editor and repair, infrastructure and public amenity capital Your article on the GP for Me program stated investment. We do a good job. “among the features being implemented April Recently, council adopted the Climate Action and 1 is funding to enable family physicians to Energy Plan that recommends a massive expansion consult with patients by telephone, incentives of government intervention in our lives. for physicians to add patients with complex The nine recommendations include three new conditions, such as cancer, onto their caselarms of government: a municipal power utility oads, and support for local physician groups company, an agricultural development centre and a to work collaboratively with health authorities Andrew Leong transportation department with a mandate to reduce to support better local access to primary care.” Vancouver Island Culinary Art students Navjot Sandhu and Alex Billings preparing a tray of chick pea fritter with red onion car trips and educate people to drive electric cars.

Really? I thought this was all a part of being Another pillar of the CAEP is to convert energy jam at the Cowichan Chef’s Table for MS at Providence Farm on Sunday, March 10, an annual fundraising event for the a physician. They require funding to “consult systems in public facilities from carbon-based to Scotiabank MS Walk. with patients by telephone?” And “incenhydro and upgrade hydro systems to reduce overall tives” for them to add truly ill patients to their and I encourage readers who missed it to look and ¿nancial challenges. energy consumption. caseloads? And local physician groups need it up online. The title is “Simply acknowledgJohn Scull I agree with energy conservation principles but I extra funding in order to work collaboratively ing people makes a better world.” That doesn’t Duncan have serious concerns about the cost to taxpayers. with health authorities. I’d like to be angry, but say it all though; this article deserves to be read The CAEP is designed for large urban centres, not I’m just sad. by everybody, everywhere in the world. small town Cowichan.

Lakes know how to adapt Cindy Giles You never know how much a smile and a About a year ago council signed on with a BC Dear editor comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com hello might mean to a stranger. Many thanks Hydro program that funded half the salary of an Re: Mar. 13 your turn “Lakes aren’t for us Aaron, for bringing us such a unifying, posienergy auditor. Instead of receiving a report listing to tamper with.” You realize if the lake level tive and universal message. If anything ever public facilities, current systems and usage, recomHealthy mill still means tax hike changes the natural response of the plant life deserved to go viral, this is surely it. mended upgrades with estimates and resulting Dear editor would be to start growing a bit further up the John Brackenbury potential savings from reputable industry service So let me get this straight, property taxes bank right? Lake levels change all the time providers, council received a computer-modulated went up about $350 per North Cowichan hom- Cowichan Bay regardless of whether humans are involved or report with grandiose government expansion plans eowner last year just in case the mill died and not. Ever heard of the beaver? and an eco-tax recommendation to fund it. could not pay its tax burden. The mill did not Don’t ignore small school beneÄts Donald Merry The report came in the form of a $100,000 CAEP die, so now it will go on paying commercial Dear editor comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com produced by an independent environmental activtaxes, and the people will pay at the new rate I am surprised to learn the school district is ist consulting ¿rm. The real cost was more like again this year. Now North Cowichan wants still considering closing small schools. When it Writer’s language not appropriate $200,000 when one adds all the hidden costs. another 4.9% increase. Get bent. Hey, you held public meetings about school closures in Dear editor Scarce tax resources need to be spent wisely to asked for feedback.

2007, I commented that my personal experiI was perusing your newspaper and started reÀ ect our current economic times. Local business is Hilary Huntley ence as a psychologist suggested the quality of reading Jay Siska’s article on smart phones. I hurting, people are feeling taxed to death and there North Cowichan education and social interaction in small comhad barely ¿nished reading one column and is an oversupply of developed land that needs to be munity-connected schools was superior to that turned away in disgust at his free use of profan- sold and built upon. found in larger schools.

The research evidence Positive column deserves to go viral is overwhelming that smaller schools provide ity. Why can’t he express his opinion without We cannot afford to implement the “ambitious,” Dear editor using swear words?

Is his vocabulary that “world-leading” CAEP when we do not have the superior education, especially for children from Aaron Bichard’s column in the Feb. 27 edistunted that he has to resort to offensive terms ability to pay without constantly raising taxes. We minority groups, children from low-income tion of your paper is brilliant. In my opinion to convey his message? Are there no guidelines have to live within our means and create conditions it’s so good you should print it again and again, families, and children with special needs. Most anymore to what can be printed in a newspato foster a robust construction boom to expand our cconvincing is a review of 37 studies by the Bill per? That was totally unacceptable! tax base, diversify the economy, and create badly aand Melinda Gates Foundation showing the Myriam Peters needed private sector jobs. m many bene¿ts of smaller schools. comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com Creating business-friendly conditions needs to be Some studies also found the cost savings our highest priority. ffrom closing small schools were minimal or The editor responds: Myriam doesn’t We are leaders in providing sustainable best “Would you pay more local taxes for municipal action nnon-existent. Studies have found that adminspecify what words she found objectionable practices in public works and public awareness. We on climate change?” iistrators often favour amalgamating small but we assume she refers to the use of “hell” all have been doing our part quite substantially for a You answered: (64 votes) sschools into larger ones, despite evidence that and “goddamn.” Jay has made a deliberate long time now. tthis has a negative impact on the quality of 85 per cent NO decision to approach his monthly column using A few examples from a long list include loweeducation. I hope School District 79 will show a less-formal style. While we appreciate not all Àow toilet rebates, a soil removal bylaw, urban a commitment to all children and to quality To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the readers enjoy that style, we do not believe the containment boundaries to our own, market-driven, eeducation by keeping small schools open and web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com majority ¿ nd it offensive. consumer decisions. We are doing well at a pace and ¿nding other ways to deal with demographic price that we already can barely afford.

We do not need any more unsustainable, massive local government expansion and big tax hikes to fund it. Sadly, this is the track we’re on.

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The Old Fork will also serve lighter fare such as fresh and local salads, crispy fried oysters, and a signature bottomless bowls of soup.

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ith the crocuses popping up their beautiful array of colours around town, alongside the robins and geese that are starting to make their appearance, the signs of spring have begun! With these hints of spring, you can also know that Easter is right around the corner and the time to celebrate this inspiring time of the year is upon us. But just like a flower starting to bloom, businesses in Downtown Duncan are also starting to show their new arrivals and fresh deals that will pop some colour and excitement into your life.

Unlike the birds, we humans need technology to keep up with each other’s tweets and the newest cellphone to hit the streets is the iPhone5, now available at Cowichan Sound & Cellular. This new device is the biggest thing that has happened in the world of hand-held devices, and right now Cowichan Sound & Cellular is offering bundles that will let you talk and text and share your life with the beloved ones who live in other parts of Canada. Although we can’t always be together, Cowichan Sound & Cellular can help make this Easter a celebration that everyone can enjoy!

Stepping into spring needs some sole and Cardino Shoes has just received some new arrivals of fun and funky kicks from Dkode, Everybody, Neosons, Keen and Fidji (to name

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a few). Over the past thirteen years, Cardino Shoes has grown into ‘the’ destination shoe shopping experience on Vancouver Island. From sandals to high-heels, this is where you will find the inspiring spring in your step and everything in between!

Once the sun starts to shine, we all crave a little extra colour in our lives and the newest fashion trends this spring include bright and bold colours, funky prints, as well as the delicate look of lacey and floral prints. From the Garment District, whose styles stretch from New York to Tokyo, to Niche Fashion which offers unique fashions from the eclectic to the funky, you might just strut your stuff once you try on these fresh and colourful new digs!

Normally our tops are the clothing items that get to have all the fun, but the new spring fashions from Fabrications lets your trousers do the walking and the talking! With new, brightly coloured arrivals from Sandwich, Nallie & Millie, and Mexx, here you’ll find funky prints and bright solids, alongside print dresses. There are great deals on beautiful jewelry to adorn your new look too. If bright and bold isn’t your style, then visit Wall Street Clothing which is also another fashion contender with their beautiful array of floral prints, soft hues and lacey digs that will bring the feminine spring back into your closet of

winter sweaters!

In the spring time we can visually see the balance of what’s old and new. To complete your bright spring look, remember to freshen up with a little cut and colour at the Alley Cat, where their fully accredited staff guarantees their work and your satisfaction. If a little TLC is what you really need after this cold and wet winter, then visit The Ginger Room which is an

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Experience Downtown Duncan

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Aveda salon that offers a full range of esthetic services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, massages and body care that will freshen up your look and your spirit.

But wait just a minute here because spring isn’t just a time to freshen up our looks; it’s also the time when we get outdoors and start enjoying those inspiring rays of sunshine. If the outdoors is what you seek, then Bucky’s Sports Shop is the place to find a wide range of camping, fishing, hunting, and archery gear that will jump start your pulse for exciting outdoor experiences.

From skateboards and skate shoes to sunglasses and even swim wear, be sure to check out Area 51 which has just received a new arrival of spring and summer gear to kick off the warm weather months ahead.

If golfing is something you’ve always wanted to try, or perhaps you are a seasoned player, then make sure you pursue your ambitions at Henry’s Golf Shop. This is where any type of golfer can be professionally fitted by a man with nearly thirty-years experience – not to mention his selection of putters, wedges, grab bag clubs and Fairway woods and drivers!

With all these new and exciting signs of spring, be sure to celebrate this blessed time of the year with all the lively energy you feel for the summer months ahead. Whether it’s time for family, a garden-fresh boost of colour and style in your life, a time to play, or a chance to explore the great outdoors, remember that the businesses in Downtown Duncan are blooming with opportunities to enrich these sunny days of spring!

The Duncan Business Improvement Area Society recently handed out the prestigious President’s Awards at their Annual General Meeting. These awards signify downtown Duncan’s highest honours. Selected by President Lisa Hykaway the awards celebrate the business people who have made an important contribution to our downtown through their leadership, commitment and passion. Categories for the awards include Business of the Year, Best New Business and Spirit of Excellence.

“A successful business requires a unique combination of many attributes and attitudes”, said Lisa Hykaway. “These qualities include vision, courage, tenacity and a liberal dose of elbow grease.” A cornerstone businesses in Duncan, Dobson’s Glass is Business of the Year. Established in 1903 Dobson’s has been able to adapt over the last century providing excellent product, workmanship and above all customer service. Customer service is worth its weight in gold, it’s what makes a good business a great one and Ralph Pritchett has written the handbook on customer service!

Next to be recognized was Coco Jones – the Cowichan Valley’s multi talented and widely renowned artist and author as New Business of the Year. Coco has created a vibrant and eclectic little studio that has brought vibrancy to a Kenneth Street parking lot.

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Passion, Integrity, Advocate, Workhorse and Ambassador are all words that describe MaryAnn Hartley, recipient of the Spirit of Excellence award. “Attention to detail and the desire to want the best for the Duncan BIA and the downtown community are always a top priority and she will accept nothing less,” said Lisa. “MaryAnn is an intricate part of who we are and what we do as an organization”.

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New Faces, New Places Chandler Family Massage has moved from the Matraea Centre and is now located in the Canada Building as part of the Cowichan Chiropractic Clinic. This unique mother/daughter team of Registered Massage therapists treats chronic and acute conditions including preventative care and maintenance.

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Film Screening of Resonance: A documentary on the dangers of cell phone towers at the Hub, 2375 Kokisilah Rd. at

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7:30 p.m., admission $5 per person.

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porary chamber jazz quartet. $20 door, $18 advance 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St. Auditions for Urinetown the Musical: 6 to 9 p.m. at the

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Please prepare a 30-second monologue, 16 bars of a Broadway song, and come dressed to move. All ages and ability levels welcome.

Music in the Cowichan Library: Gary Eugene will be playing at 1 p.m.

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Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan St.

Zandonai’s Francesca Da Rimini: Opera broadcast live from the Metropolitan in New York at the Cowichan Theatre, 9 a.m. Tickets: Adult $26, Senior $24, Student $22, Child $15.50, eyeGO: $5.

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ROBERTSON, William Oct. 15, 1946 – Mar. 11, 2013 Bill passed away peacefully in Duncan with his family at his side. Born in Victoria, he was predeceased by his parents Bill and Pat Robertson. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara; daughter Fiona (Ken) and their children Emma and Reece; son Bill and his children Billy and Randi; daughter Leslie-Ann and her children Alanna, Kassidy and Kaydence; brothers-in-law, Don (Jan), George (Toni), Iain (Julia) and their families; maternal aunt Velma Brown and many cousins; paternal cousins Nancy Davis (Robertson) and Owen Robertson. Bill married his wife in February 1972 and moved from Victoria to Lake Cowichan. His great grandfather was a pioneer of the area. Bill loved the outdoors, living and working on the land. He worked for many years at TimberWest and enjoyed the friendships he made there. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and loved his little family more than anything on earth. He will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan. In lieu of owers, please make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212 SHINER, Murdine July 26, 1921 / March 6, 2013 Murdine 'Maudie' Shiner, 91, sadly passed on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, at the Lodge @ Broadmead in Victoria, BC where she had been a resident for the last 11 years under the kind palliative care of the wonderful staff.

Murdine was born on June 26, 1921, the eldest daughter of the late Robert Christian Ferrie and Isabella Macrae in the district of Wemyss, County of Fife, Scotland. At the age of two immigrated to Canada aboard the SS Cassandra, arriving in Quebec with her mother on Sept. 10, 1923. Maudie grew up as a young girl in Winnipeg becoming an accomplished speed skater, a passion she again revisited at 65 at the rink in Mill Bay, BC, having found a pair of men's speed skates at the Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Sports remained an interest throughout her life from skiing on Cypress Mountain, BC to participating in the Nova Scotia Provincial Curling Playdowns. She continued curling on Vancouver Island well into her sixties.

She married the late CWO (Army, Retired) John Edgar Shiner in Vancouver at Christ Church Cathedral on September 6, 1946. Having been stationed across Canada with the Dental Corps, they were posted to CFB Cornwallis with their children in 1960 and returned to the island in 1969 upon retiring from service. Murdine was a very kind soul with a creative, loving and generous heart and her quick wit kept everyone on their toes. She loved to travel and garden and, in addition to sports, her interests included collecting old pieces of Canadiana and her beloved dogs.

She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, John Edgar Shiner in 2004, her mother, Isabella Ferrie in 1993 and her siblings, Edna Hutton, and Robert (Bobbie) Christian Ferrie.

She leaves her memories to be cherished by her loving daughter, Louise Isabel Gardener of Victoria, BC and son, Donald Victor Shiner (Nancy Power) of Halifax, NS, her granddaughter, Jennifer Mary Frances Shiner (Donnie Hawco), Sydney, NS, great-grandchildren Alexander and Abigail Price Shiner and her grandson, Christopher John Edgar Shiner (Carolanne Martin) and their daughter Erin Kerr, Pemberton, BC. A memorial gathering service will be held at The Lodge @ Broadmead on April 5th, 2013 at 1:30 in the Oak Room, Victoria, BC The Scots Character is Forged in Granite That is no Timid Reed. Shaken by the Wind.

FORSTER, Mark Andrew Mar. 24, 1951 - Mar. 12, 2013 Mark passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and prayers of his family.

Loving husband and best friend to Gina (Novielli) for 30 years.

Beloved and devoted father to Martina, who he was so very proud of. She was “his pride and joy� and always brought a smile to his face.

Cherished son of Bernadette Forster (the late Dennis).

Beloved brother of Chris (Marie), Cynthia (Rob), Sandra (Phil), Joseph (Ellen), Donna (Joe), Denise (Wayne) and Gerrard ( Sylvie). Much loved brother in law to Pasqua/Severino, Sandra, Anna/Jim and Nikki/Preston.

Mark will be greatly missed by his friends and family and by his many nieces and nephews.

All who knew Mark appreciated his passionate love of family, music and the world around him.

He cared deeply about the environment and about leaving a better world for future generations.

Family and friends are invited for prayer service Friday evening March 15, 2013. at 7:00 p.m. at H.W. Wallace Funeral Home, 5285 Polkey Road. Duncan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of the World R.C. Church at 2900 Shawnigan Lake Road. Shawnigan Lake B.C. on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

For those wishing, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation in his memory.

As mark would say “See you later� not goodbye.

Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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

VAN BOVEN, Herman August 8,1930 - March 9, 2013 Born in Fluitenberg, Drenthe, The Netherlands. Survived by his loving and faithful wife Ida, their children, Betty (Pieter) Postma, Len (Jackie) van Boven, Ben (Margie) van Boven, Hilda (Les) Visser, Joyce (Marius) Popma, Ernie (Aileen) van Boven, Shirley (Victor) De Jager, 36 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, his brother Henry (Dorothy) van Boven in Duncan, and two sisters and a sister in law in The Netherlands.

Herman, (Dad) and his four siblings grew up on his parents' dairy farm in Fluitenberg. In 1949 when Herman was 19, he and a friend immigrated to Canada. Herman met his sweetheart Ida in Lethbridge Alta, and eventually followed her family to Vancouver Island. He worked for a moving company in Victoria for a few years, married Ida in 1957, and bought a dairy farm in Cowichan Station in 1960. Herman and Ida raised their family of seven children, teaching them the way of the Lord and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dad and Mom shared a deep joy that came from their salvation in their Saviour. Dad often expressed his thankfulness that all their children also walk with the Lord. During the last several years of his life, Herman endured the degenerative effects of dementia. His wife Ida faithfully and lovingly cared for "her man" in their home. It was with his wife of 55 years at his side that Herman was called home to be with his Saviour Jesus Christ.

Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, March 16, at Duncan Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Road at 1:30 pm.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend: Annette Clarke. Annette leaves behind to mourn her devoted husband of 47 years, Geoff; her daughter Linda and son in law Wayne; her ďŹ ve beloved grandchildren, Philip, Alex, Vanessa, Giulia, and Cameron; her brother Bill and family; and many very dear cousins. Annette was the most generous and hospitable friend that one could ever know. Every relationship she had was special and treasured deeply. Her respect for life and love has been given to strangers who were able to receive the gift of extended life through organ donation. Annette lived her 71 years with an unwavering belief in God, her marriage, her family, and her friends, and was a rock of support to everyone who knew her. She is predeceased by her only son Geoffrey (1987), her mother Carmela Lucciola Sickini (2004), and her father RenĂŠ Sickini (1984), who are surely reunited with her now. Many thanks to the supportive people at the Cowichan District Hospital ICU who assisted Annette in her brief stay.

She left this note to all to be read at her passing: “Do not cry when I am gone. Remember, I will be reunited with my wonderful son Geoffrey, family and friends who have passed on before me.

I would like to thank my husband for having loved me unconditionally throughout our married life. A special thanks to my beautiful and wonderful daughter, who has made me so proud to be her mother and has given me the best grandchildren a grandma could ever wish for. Lastly, I thank GOD for giving me an amazing husband, wonderful children, family and friends. I have been blessed with love all around me. So, no tears, just cheers, and I’ll see you all in Heaven one day. God Bless You All�

A memorial service will be held 2 pm. on Saturday, March 16th 2013 at H.W.Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Rd. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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GENEREAUX, Joseph Arthur Leonel (often called Nels, Nelly Bell, Dad, Gramps, Daddy, Pops & Poppa) passed away quietly at CDH on March 4, 2013. Predeceased by his mother and father, Eva and Omer Genereaux, siblings, Priscilla, Paul, Simonne, Yvette, Rita, Roger and Ray. Survived by wife, Ruth, daughter Linda Linge, sons Tim (Sue), Tom (Delma) Genereaux, daughter Michele Rosen, son Dick (Julie) Genereaux, grandchildren, Chris (Trish) and Chad (Soleil) Linge, Caity, Cory and Meghan Genereaux, Blaire (MacKenzie), Stacie and Dallas Genereaux, Kobi and Hannah Rosen, Olivia and Dakota Genereaux, and great-grandchildren, Claire and Natalie Linge. He is also survived by siblings May Bishop, Georgie Lamb and Laurie Easton. He was born October 10, 1926 in Zenon Park, Saskatchewan, one of eleven children.

His love for his children and grandchildren was evident in his watching and engaging in their many sports. Nels worked in logging for 27 years, and another 22 years at the Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill. Once retired, Nels and Ruth spent the next 24 years travelling to Europe, Alaska, across Canada, Mexico and around the United States spending the majority of the time in Quartzsite, Arizona, living and enjoying life on the desert with many friends. There he enjoyed music, horseshoes, desert golf and particularly happy hour. Nels greatly looked forward to bingo with Harvey and his OAP friends who were always there for him. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit and especially for his great love of his grandchildren. No service by request. In lieu of owers, please make a donation to youth sports in your community.

The family would like to express our appreciation to Sands for their commendable support.

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Community Welcome DODD, Douglas Gordon June 28, 1923 Born in Nanaimo to Warwick Richard Lewis & Anne Taylor Dodd, formerly of Mill Bay (deceased), passed away at the Cowichan District Hospital.

Sunday, March 10, 2013 from complications resulting from a long battle with C. O. P. D. Survived by his wife Jeannie & numerous family members. A huge thank you to the nursing staff at the hospital for their care & concern for Douglas through out his time at hospital. (Ditto for Dr. Rymmer).

There will be no service at his request. Funeral arrangements entrusted to First Memorial.

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ❖TERM POSITION❖ KDC requires a dynamic, self-motivated Administrative Assistant to provide support to a number of companies. The Administrative Assistant must be a good communicator who is able to multi-task who possesses time management skills. In addition to administrative duties, the Administrative Assistant will provide bookkeeping support and have cash handling skills and a valid driver’s licence and vehicle in order to do daily banking. While on the job training is provided, the successful applicant must have a high school degree. College – level administrative training would be an asset.

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By: Sunnys Charters Ltd. (agent for the owners) of Box 312 Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1R3 PH 250-727-8035 Intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property described as: Lot 1, Section 4, Range 3, Cowichan District, Plan 11504 except Plan VIP71185 at 2025 Koksilah Road (1.10 ha).

Any persons wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding comments in writing to the Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 by March 29, 2013.

The vision of The Cowichan Communities Health Network is that the Citizens of the Cowichan Communities enjoy good health. The CCHN recognizes the health and well-being of our citizens is impacted by the social determinants of health within the context of healthy and supportive communities, organizations, families and relationships.

CALL FOR LETTER OF INTENT Programs and organizations of the Cowichan Valley are invited to submit applications for receipt of one time only CCHN Funds to initiate a project or enhance an existing project that supports the determinants of health. There is a total of $15,000.00 available for the Cowichan region that will be divided amongst several different projects. A maximum of $2,000.00 per grant will be provided. Applications will be accepted up to November 30, 2013 or until all funds have been allocated.

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DELONGHI convection/bake toaster oven, used twice and less than 1 year old, $45 obo, also a Delonghi deep fat fryer, $10 obo. Both in excellent working condition. (250)7480928

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Dewalt planer, Fender bass cabinet, assorted video games, lots of hockey jerseys, commercial lawn seeder, Cannondale mountain bike, various laptops, Nascar die-cast 1/24 scale models, goalie gear, cedar native hats.

Many more deals in store!

430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOW HIRING

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

Production Clerk Operations Accountant (Temporary) Master Mechanic Heavy Duty Mechanic Boom Man

H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivassi & track. (250)758-5073

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area.

Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FIREWOOD, SEASONED 2 yrs, guaranteed cord, cut, split & delivered. $180 delivered locally. (250)732-4535

in SHAPE

SEASONED FIR $200 cord.

Split & delivered, locally.

(250) 510-0412.

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

Seeking experienced - Swampers - Rock truck drivers - Driller/Blasters - Grade hoe operators for logging road construction on Vancouver Island.

Competitive wage & benefit package.

TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net

4 WINTER snow tires, 5 months wear, as new. Asia Durun 195/50R15, on rims (off Asuna Sunfire). $250.

(250)748-2070 7YR-OLD OIL furnace; 11 yr old 250gal tank w/aprox, 1000L oil. Can be viewed in operation for limited time. 250758-4344

VIOLIN SALE for Adults & children. Also, Cellos. Both very, very nice. Please call (250)701-2035.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LOG LATH, for making log homes or pillars, c/w industrial land lease. (250)743-3198 or 250-732-3239 LOG SHELLS for sale. Lathed logs, profiled & notched to fit your plans. Ph. 250-732-3239 or 250-743-3198

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

WE ARE NOW HIRING DESIGN CONSULTANTS AT OUR VICTORIA STORE

Email resumes to anthony@la-z-boy y yvictoria.com For further details go to our website at: www.la-z-boyvictoria.com y HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME TICKETED HEAVY-DUTY MECHANIC ENGINEERED MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS Campbell River

Contact: Dylan Wood by fax: 250-286-9502 or by e-mail: DylanWood@t-mar.com

HELP WANTED

Get your wallet and your LEGS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are a full service facility with an engineering department, mechanical shop, fab/welding shop, machine shop, and parts department. Top union rates and benefits along with good safety habits make this a great place to work.

The Successful candidate will have experience working on forestry / industrial mobile equipment including Grapple Yarders.

This position requires working in the field the majority of time.

CHEMAINUS

455852 – 3150-3243 Cook, Douglas, Garner, 10029-10039 Victoria (54 papers) 455855 – 10046-10155 Victoria Rd (33 papers) 455860 – 3256-3344 Cook, 10028-10042 Victoria (36 papers) 455900 – Ash, Creegan, Victoria (64 papers) 455902 – Cochrane, Maxwell, Victoria, Robertson (41 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (29 papers)

CROFTON

503700 – Arthur, Chaplin, Edmund, Elizabeth, Meagan, Musgrave, Robert, York (71 papers)

MILL BAY

304052 – Bay, Partridge, Seaview (46 papers) 304115 – Dagall, Noowick, Scollard (42 papers) 304120 – Frayne, Liggett (43 papers) 304130 – Benko, Cayman, Fawn Rd/Terr, Frayne, Windsong (52 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington (56 papers) *all paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW

250-856-0047

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com

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Friday, March 15, 2013

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ACREAGE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BDRM, top oor, clean, spacious, 5 appls, laminate oors, 2525 Dingwall St., $750 mo. Call 1-(250)474-0545.

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water, parking, pet considered, $550$875/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

DUNCAN, 2 bed, 2 bath adult Condo, #3-370 Cairnsmore St. Level entry, patio, small pet ok. Newly reno’d. $146,000.

(250)597-8070

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

GUITARS FOR sale. 1994 Ovation Elite Model 1768, made in the USA, asking $1300. Cort 12 string acoustic, like new with soft shell carry case, asking $550. Call (250)324-2991 ask for Rob.

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$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.

$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).

HOMES WANTED HELP WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

HELP WANTED

Assistant Administrator We are seeking a success-driven assistant administrator for a rewarding role. Permanent part-time, 15 hours per week. We offer a friendly work environment in a team setting.

Requirements: • Minimum of 2 to 5 years general accounting and administrative experience. • ProďŹ ciency with MS Word, Excel, and Simply Accounting Software. • A team player with good customer service skill.

Description: • Perform all accounting functions. • Assist with Correspondence, ďŹ ling, legal matters, bylaw preparation • Customer relations Please forward resume by email, fax or mail to: Mill Bay Waterworks District Box 58 Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 mbwd@shaw.ca or Fax 250-743-9065 No Phone Calls Please Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2013

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

$217,000 BRECHIN Views Condo. Sunny all day. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, in-suite lndry/sewing, gas FP, balcony. Small dog OK. Req’d “Vendor’s Disclosure Statement.� SPA arbitration initiated by owner settled when remedy sought granted by Council. Price reduced from $230,000 because SPA problems ongoing; new complaint lodged with FICOM. Strata managed by Ardent Properties Inc. under a nonexpiry contract. (250)327-4716

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!

LADYSMITH 55+ Building, 385 Davis Rd. Ocean & harbour views 2 Bdrm suite. 250-246-5688

Call: 1-250-616-9053

$595 & UP!

www.webuyhomesbc.com

Large 1 & 2 BDRM corner unit. Walk to Safeway, Shoppers, Restaurants & Aquatic Centre. On bus route.

Heat & H/W incl’d.

New carpet & appls.

New laminate.

Call 250-748-1304.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

FOR SALE BY OWNER Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft. in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, some furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. $79,500. Just move in! (250)754-6436

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa.

Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm Feb. 15th or Mar. 1st, $625 incl. heat & hot water, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+ Call Karen 250-709-2765, 250-246-1033.

CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, 5 appls, 2nd oor above quiet Dandy Mini Storage on Joan Ave, $750. Refs req, 1 pet considered. N/S pref. Mar 8.

Call or text 250-709-1379.

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM CONDO, 2nd oor, corner unit.

5 appl’s, new laminate oors.

N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Avail Apr. 1 $800./mo., lease.

Please call 1(250)477-8046 or 1(250)883-3204. Victoria #’s DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, NP $825. Apr 1. 250-746-1019 or 250-746-4509, after 6pm MAPLE BAY Suite. 1 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, heat & hot water incl., priv. entrance, pet considered. For N/S quiet person.

Avail now. $725/month. Ref & DD req’d. Call 250-746-8681.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (southwest) clean & adorable 1 bdrm Apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available immed. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

1 Bedroom $620 - $645 2 Bedroom $725 - $750 Balconies, elevator, games room, sauna, on-site laundry.

Walk to shopping, Sportsplex, VIU and Aquatic Centre Includes: H/W, fridge & stove, parking, blinds & storage. Sorry, no pets For appointment to view, call resident manager 250-748-8248 Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives.

250-668-9086.

LEWIS STREET Condo. 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no partying, close to town. Available immed. Ref’s a must. $800 mo. Call (250) 746-5615

WESTWIND MANOR 2548 Lewis Street 1 Bedroom $625-$640 2 Bedroom $730-$745 Balconies, elevator, bbq/picnic area, games room, on-site laundry Walk to shopping, Sportsplex, VIU and Aquatic Centre Includes: H/W, parking, blinds & storage Sorry, no pets For appointment to view, call resident manager 250-715-1523

Garage Sales

Study online or on campus Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital

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Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals

DUNCAN, 2221 Rosewood St., Sat, March. 16, 8am-2pm.

Moving Sale. Lot’s of items.

Everything must go!

Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

DUNCAN- 5837 Brier Ave (indoor), Sat, Mar. 16, 8am-3pm.

Renovation Sale.

Student desk, carpet, doors, laminate ooring, hope chest, shelving, ladies clothing & much more.

Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888 www.ThompsonCC.ca

HELP WANTED

Chemainus: Ashley Court.

Ground r unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

HOLLYHOUSE APTS 2551 Alexander Street

GARAGE SALES

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

DUNCAN, IODE garage sale, St. John’s Church, Jubilee St. Sat., March 23, 9-12. Household goods, home baking, appliances, garden tools, linens.

HELP WANTED

DUNCAN, Moving, Sat March 16, 2430 Heather St. (near Sports Plex), 9-1. Furniture, small appliances, bed & bedding, books,VHS movies, etc

MORTGAGES

DUNCAN, Moving. Thur, Fri Sat, 14-16, 8-2, 1496 Belcarra Rd, off Maple Bay Rd. Marble foyer table, collectibles, old Lic. plates, tools, AND MORE!

is seeking

• Banquet Captain, • Refreshment Cart Attendant, • Line Cooks, • Dish Machine Operators, • Ground Labourers & • Volunteer Marshalls.

Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks!

Contact:

Executive Chef Paul Haddon 250-743-5100 (24) or phaddon@golfbc.com

(FUNDRAISER SALE). Sat, March 16th, 9am to 2pm at the Duncan Christian School Elementary Gym, 495 Beech Ave off Trunk Rd. Too many items to list, mostly new. Come join us for lunch. Proceeds for Duncan Christian School and local charities. For more info call (250)246-9917.

DUNCAN- 3444 Auchinachie Rd, 3 bdrm, 2 bathrooms, 1500 sq ft Rancher built in 2006 with new home warranty remaining. Quality ďŹ nishing with lots of extras. Great location. $339,000. 250-746-0586.

DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrm Townhouse, 2 bath, fenced backyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop, $195,000 obo. Please call (250)923-0784.

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GARAGE SALE

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Sat., March 16th, 2013 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 1 (250)748-90901 (250)748-9090

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 1423 Haida Rd. (Properties), March 16 and 17, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

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AVAIL APRIL. 1st. Duncan (Industrial area), 1 bdrm + den upper, in suite W/D, F/S. Suits responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, refs req’d, $775 mo. Call (250)746-7389.

CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-ďŹ , parking, $1,000.

Available now.

NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313.

Tables available $20.00 Call (250)743-1433 YOUBOU, 2 Day Yard Sale, Rain or shine! Mar 16 & 17, 8?, 10081 Youbou Rd. 76 Vanguard motor home, $1500 obo. Upright freezer, $400. 2 Year old ride on mower, $1000. Antique hand pump, $100. Garden ornaments & much more. Worth the Drive!!

MOVING SALE. Saturday, March 16, 9am-noon. Furniture, lots of household & misc.

Everything must go! 5887 Highland Ave, Hospital area.

Rain or shine.

Saturday Market

Beginning March 2,

9am-2pm.

Every Saturday except Easter weekend.

1035 Shawnigan Lake Road. (Kerry Park) Tables $12.

250-743-7018 Westholme: 8020 Chemainus Rd., Sat., Mar 16, 8-2pm.

Household goodies & treasures, antique china cabinet.

Friday, March 15, 2013

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

TOWNHOUSES

WATERFRONT (Shawnigan Lake) deluxe furn’d 1 bdrm, 7 appls, NS/NP. Avail immed until June. 30, $800 mo + util’s & wi-ďŹ . Ref’s. 250-743-1667.

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard.

NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059

CROFTON Large reno’d house

COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main oor, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Ref’s & DD required. $750 mo. Call 250-743-4154, (250)743-4010

LK COW. 2-bdrm townhouse. $700./mo. NS/NP. Avail immediately. (250)886-2720.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

IN TOWN, reno’d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, F/S, W/D. $1100/m, avail now. ALSO, 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D $875/m 250-701-1937 No pets

Mountain View Terrace Estates

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

Affordable 1 and 2 bedroom suites -----------------------------Renos & upgraded security features Large balconies In-suite storage Close to schools, shopping and walking trails No pets allowed Includes: Heat, Hot water and parking

Free Cable Hook up

-------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call 250-748-3321 SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units.

Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ďŹ replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

--------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now.

--------Please call (250)748-9622 to view SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd, Duncan, 1500sq ft w/ofďŹ ce. $7.25 sq ft (250)474-3585, (250)245-9811

COTTAGES LAKE COWICHAN- clean 2 bdrm cottage. Quiet, rural area. F/S. $600 mo + utils.

250-749-4061.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES $1100 - S/S Rancher style duplex on Gilana Place, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, large fenced back yard. Close to schools, parks & bus route. Util’s not included. Avail now. (250)710-5854 CROFTON: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath duplex, 8061 Queen St. across from park on bus route, W/D hookup. NS/NP, no parties. $800 +util. Apr. 1. Call 250-246-3068, 250-246-9509.

LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail now, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $890.

(250)715-5810 (250)748-4253

MOBILE HOMES & PADS CROFTON, AVAIL March.

1st. 2 bdrm, $800 mo, 3 bdrm, $850 mo, 5 bdrm $1000 mo.

Newly reno’d, located in family mobile home park, by appt only. For more info call 250-2461810 or 250-210-1006 (cell).

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM, near Duncan Elem. elec/wood heat. W/D, F/S, $900. April 1st (250)246-6626 COWICHAN RIVER LEASE: Private, modern, suits 1 or 2 people. Inoor heat. 1 Bdrm, steamspa, hot tub, ďŹ replace, 5 appl’s, veg garden potential.

River access. N/S, no dogs. $990. davidandval@shaw.ca CROFTON, 3 bdrm 2-story home, rec room, 1.5 baths, 2 ďŹ replaces, double garage, N/S, avail immed, ref’s req’d. $1100 mo. (250)746-7935.

near the school, great area. 4 large bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 living rooms, ďŹ replace, dishwasher, huge sundeck with hottub! Big yard! $1250/m.

Available immediately. N/S, pet considered. (250) 3311465 DUNCAN: 3 Bedroom Family home for rent. Large family room. Could be used as fourth bedroom! Fenced yard with large deck. Pets OK . Washer, dryer, and dishwasher included. Utilities extra. Available April 1st. $1475 per month Please call 250-597-3199 to view DUNCAN- (Osborne Bay Rd area), 3 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 April 1st. Call (250)746-4874.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley.

Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

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Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley.

Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofďŹ ces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

DUNCAN, downtown, rental space on Jubilee behind the Arbutus Cafe, has own parking lot. Ph. 250-246-8442

Green Door Society

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- Lrg 1 bdrm, new kitchen & living area.

Fridge & cooktop.

Shared W/D. N/S, small pet ok. $750/m incl. utilities.

(250)743-5486.

900 sqft space for rent, incl. 4 ofďŹ ce spaces, reception, washroom and 2 parking spaces. Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds. Incl. triple net, $1600/mo.

250-748-3701,250-510-1209 WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/ofďŹ ce space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new ooring, A/C. Available June 1st.

Call 250-245-2277

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

CONTRACTORS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MISC SERVICES

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APPLIANCE REPAIR of all major brands

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

* in home service * washer/dryer * electric/gas * fridge/stove * microwaves * Locally owned

Key Appliance Services

(250)597-1777

CARPENTRY

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

ELECTRICAL 1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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

2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, #25203

Free estimates

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANER, $25/hr. I am an experienced, reliable, trustworthy hardworker. Excellent ref’s. (250)538-7862 HOUSE CLEANING, Bonded, reasonable rate. Call ReneÊ 250-701-7301

GARDENING DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc.

250-510-1904 250-743-1225

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

HOUSE CLEANING, professionally trained, competitive rates. Tamara (250)715-8275

JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

COMPUTER SERVICES

We ďŹ x everything

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

250-748-5062

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Lowest Price Guarantee

HOME IMPROVEMENTS A.M.C. Home Improvements will beat any written building centre bathroom estimate on labour by 15%, simple as that.

Call (250)743-9920

FENCING

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335

30 yr’s Experience

QUALITY YARD & HOME MAINTENANCE • Time to get your yard in shape for the growing season. We are a full service provider for all your landscaping needs. • Also, we can reduce the risk of ďŹ re & lower your utility bill with dryer vent cleaning!

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! 250.733.2000 250.220.9654

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal.

Larry (250) 701-1362

PAINTING EXPERIENCED PAINTERS Over 25 years Power Washing Reliable Clean and efďŹ cient Great Rates Ian Ryzak Call (250)709-1747 cornacopia00@hotmail.com

PAT THE PAINTER Small jobs ok 25 years experience Seniors discount

Call 250-246-0248

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PLUMBING

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Concrete, RooďŹ ng, Finishing,Cabinets, Counters, Plumbing, Fencing

“You Name It� “We Do It�

(250)748-9150 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

No HST

GARBAGE Can Dan Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal Over 250kg. 250-508-0679

MOVING & STORAGE

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

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco.

Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

TREE SERVICES LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chipper. Insured, CertiďŹ ed Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449

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DUNCAN- 3 bdrm basement, large, computer room, laundry room, mud room ent. New kitchen. Partly furnished. Carport with workshop. Small fenced front yard. $1250/mo inclds hydro and utils. Phone Ronnie; (250)701-7923.

DUNCAN BASEMENT Bachelor suite, shared W/D, hydro incld. NS/NP. Refs req’d. Avail now. $625/mo. Call 778-4221127 (evenings).

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ot that long ago, Adam Bighill was just like the young players at a weekend Cowichan football skills camp.

Bighill, 24, a two-year pro with the B.C. Lions who won a Grey Cup in his ¿rst season, was happy to provide any inspiration for helping others to dream big. Everyone has to start somewhere and the basis for Bighill’s career was formed in his hometown of Montesano, Washington.

“When I was younger, we always had a football camp in my town,’’ he told The News Leader Pictorial. “Football is kind of big. We didn’t have any pro players come out.’’

But high school players were like heroes in his hometown southwest of Olympia and the football environment there spurred him on to a career with the Lions.

Bighill likes to see beginners in the game keeping it simple.

“As long as they can do some of the basic things, that’s all you need to do,’’ he said.

Bighill’s own career has skyrocketed in a very short time.

“Now it’s just little details, just trying to ¿netune the X’s and O’s,’’ he said. “I feel really comfortable and I’ve got great coaches to help me out.’’

Having Bighill and other guest coaches in town was great for the kids, noted Cowichan Valley Football Association president Jeff McDonald.

“When Adam was not coaching or giving well-received advice to our coaches, he was busy signing autographs,’’ noted McDonald.

“He is an outstanding representative for the Lions and our sport. Adam spent a lot of time talking to our senior all-star players. He talked about the hard work and sacri¿ce it takes to make it to the next level, with emphasis on education.

“It’s cool just to be out here and help them,’’ said Bighill.

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DCS girls better their rank Lucky 13: Move up from pre-tournament’s 16 requires effort the tournament with wins over Pemberton Red Devils, 73-62, and Fort St. James 74-41.

“I think if we were ranked a little higher then we would have done better with the way the draw works,’’ said Nederlof. “To get two solid wins after the ¿rst two games, it was nice to ¿nish that way.”

The team of eight only contained two Grade 12 girls.

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uncan Christian School’s senior girls’ team ¿nished above its preliminary tournament ranking at the single-A basketball provincial Don Bodger/¿le championships in Prince Rachael Bakker averaged 17 George.

The team achieved a 13th points per game. overall placing, despite being ranked as the lowest team at 16th prior to in Grade 8. the proceedings.

“The ranking was something I couldn’t “Any time you go into a tournament and argue with,” said Nederlof. “The team you ¿nish above what you’re expected to, that was ranked 14th beat us earlier in the it’s great,” said coach Michelle Nederlof. season. We were somewhat relaxed going With the way the rankings work, the into the tournament. We wanted to surprise Chargers ended up facing the No. 1-ranked the number one team and show them we team and hosts, Cedars Christian, in their were not the bottom team. That was our ¿rst game, losing 95-35. goal. And in the end, we didn’t ¿nish on the “The ¿rst game was interesting. Our bottom.” parents heard some comments from the Rachael Bakker led the team in scoring referees who were quite surprised we with an average of 17 points per game over were ranked as number 16 as we matched the four. Bakker was awarded joint player(Cedars) in the beginning. It wasn’t like of-the-game alongside teammate Becky we were playing sloppy ball and they were Bazinet after the win over Pemberton. playing basketball,” said Nederlof.

“I’m very proud of the team. The girls Despite losing their second game 76-47 showed they can play basketball,” said to Rossland Secondary, the Chargers ended Nederlof.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AREA D – COWICHAN BAY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW N0. 3605 Applicable to the Plan Area, identified on Schedule B to Bylaw No. 3605, within Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay Notice is hereby given that the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be holding a Public Hearing as follows to consider the above noted Bylaw: DATE: TIME: PLACE:

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In accordance with Section 875 of the Local Government Act, the purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3605 is to provide a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the area covered by the plan, respecting the purposes of local government.

In accordance with Section 877 of the Local Government Act, proposed Bylaw No. 3605 includes objectives, policy statements and map designations, respecting: residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, recreation and public utility land uses; sand and gravel deposits suitable for extraction; restrictions on land subject to hazardous conditions or environmentally sensitive to development; present and potential sewer and water systems; present and potential public facilities, including schools and parks; affordable, rental and special needs housing; and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Proposed Bylaw No. 3605 also includes objectives and policies respecting the natural environment; community social infrastructure; the economy; transportation and mobility; servicing; plan implementation; and development permits.

Proposed Bylaw No. 3605 further designates development permit areas pursuant to Section 919.1 of the Local Government Act for the following purposes: protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems and biodiversity; protection of development from hazardous conditions; protection of farming; establishment of objectives for the form and character of intensive residential, commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential development; and establishment of objectives to promote energy conservation, water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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At the public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by proposed Area D – Cowichan Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3605 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions respecting matters contained in proposed Bylaw No. 3605, before representatives of the Regional Board. Written submissions will be accepted at the public hearing up to its closure. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the Bylaw will be accepted by the Cowichan Valley Regional District Planning and Development Department by: fax to 250-746-2621; email to ds@cvrd.bc.ca; or mail or hand delivery to 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, until 4:30 p.m. on March 25, 2013. For further information, please contact Ann Kjerulf, Senior Planner, Community & Regional Planning Division, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.

The public hearing on March 25, 2013, is to be held by Director L. Iannidinardo, Director G. Giles, and Director L. Duncan as delegates of the Board. A decision to adopt Bylaw No. 3605 will not be made until the delegation provides a report to the CVRD Board of the views expressed at the Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Bylaw, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the Bylaw are available for public inspection at the CVRD Planning and Development Department, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC, from Friday, March 15, 2013 to Monday, March 25, 2013, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Brentwood College boys’ basketball team, front row from left, includes: Rui Kai Miao, Tim Liu, Ulas Zeyrek, Jordan Charles, Jason Tran, William Lee, Austin Giles, Shalev Sharabi. Back: Marius Felix, Kadon Ricord, Woody Lee, Harrison Backer, Hayden Frisch, Devin Cvitanovich, Frank Zhang, Sutasit Srivisarvacha, Blake Gage. Absent: Andrew Lai, Aidan Carr.

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rentwood College made a great run at the provincial AA senior boys’ basketball tournament in Kamloops that fell one game short of the championship.

Brentwood went into the 16-team tournament ranked No. 2 and that’s exactly where it ¿nished after a heartbreaking 58-47 loss in Saturday’s ¿nal against No. 4 Kelowna Christian.

“It was terri¿c,’’ said Brentwood coach Blake Gage of his players’ accomplishment. “It was there for us, too.’’

Kelowna Christian earlier knocked off No. 1 Holy Cross.

“I think the best team won, to be honest with you,’’ said Gage. “They were very athletic, a lot of threats.’’

Despite that, “it was a very winnable game for us,’’ added Gage.

Kelowna Christian knew it had to contend with Brentwood star Jordan Charles to be successful and “they made Jordan’s chances really tough,’’ said Gage.

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Tran did a yeoman’s service on the defensive side.

“Defensively, I thought he was the best player in the tournament,’’ said Gage. “He absolutely locked out the other team’s best players.’’

But it took every member of the team to make Brentwood’s success happen. Gage cited Shalev Sharabi as instrumental in getting Brentwood through some tough games at the South Island and Island tournaments leading up to the provincials. William Lee was also phenomenal as an unsung hero.

“We didn’t make our goals about getting to or winning provincials,’’ said Gage. “We just really talked about being as good as we could be by the middle of February.

“It’s been about team all year.’’

Brentwood opened the tournament with a convincing 71-41 victory over host Sa-Hali of Kamloops.

The quarter¿nal match against No. 10 Archbishop Carney was a tough one, with Brentwood eking out a 71-69 victory.

Brentwood met its good friends, Lambrick Park of Victoria, in the semi¿nals and survived another nailbiter, taking a 55-51 decision.

The ¿nal, Gage said, got away on his team in the second quarter.

“There was nine or 10 really good teams there,’’ he said. “I think Kelowna Christian de¿nitely separated themselves a bit.’’

The other island teams did well, with Lambrick ¿nishing fourth and St. Michael’s ¿fth.

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Provincial Bantam Tier 1 hockey tournament begins Sunday

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The Island champion and host Cowichan Valley Bantam Tier 1 Capitals’ hockey team is ready for battle in the provincial championships at Cowichan Arena.

The Caps play North Shore Winter Club in the first game Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Later, it’s

Kamloops vs. Victoria Racquet Club at 1:30 p.m., Burnaby Winter Club vs. Prince George at 4:30 p.m., opening ceremonies at 7:30 and Cowichan vs. Victoria Racquet Club at 8.

Monday’s schedule is as follows: Prince George vs. North

Shore, 8 a.m.; Kamloops vs.

Burnaby, 11; Racquet Club vs.

North Shore, 5; and Cowichan vs. Burnaby, 8.

Round robin play continues Tuesday and Wednesday. The championship game is at 8 p.m.

Wednesday.

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he Cowichan Valley Bantam Tier 1 Capitals aren’t going into the provincial championships on a free ride as hosts.

The Caps earned their way into the hockey tournament that runs Sunday through Wednesday at Cowichan Arena by virtue of beating the Victoria Racquet Club in two straight games for the Island championship.

The battle for the B.C. crown will feature six teams in a round robin format, with the top two advancing to the ¿nal Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Cowichan’s victory opened a spot in the tournament for Racquet Club as the Island runner-up. Other teams entered include: North Shore Winter Club, Burnaby Winter Club, Kamloops and Prince George.

The Caps have a well-balanced lineup and are looking forward to taking a serious run for the top.

“I know we can beat three out of the ¿ve teams,’’ said Cowichan forward Dawson Haines. “The others — Burnaby and North Shore — they’re going to be our toughest challenge.

“If we get our mindset to do it, we de¿nitely can beat them, I feel.’’

Haines said any nerves the players might be feeling will surely go away once they hit the ice. They’re hoping home ice might give them an edge in the key games.

There’s always a psyschological barrier that must be overcome, Haines added.

“We, of course, need to get it through our heads that we can beat these teams,’’ he said. “We have the tendency to just get overwhelmed with something and think we can’t do it. It starts in the dressing room. We have to get that motivation and everything to beat the team.’’

The Caps are coming off a 6-1 exhibition victory over the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Sunday at Fuller Lake Arena.

“I think we’re playing our best hockey of the year, which is good,’’ said coach Derek Topping. “We’re heading into it on a positive note.

“Obviously, we’re going in as underdogs and that’s OK. I think if a team takes us lightly, they’re going to be in trouble. We’re just going to simply go out and compete and give every team everything we’ve got.’’

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1973: green belt

1973: building North Cowichan council gave tentative approval to a proposed apartment complex and shopping centre for construction near Somenos Lake between the VIP Motel and Slegg Brothers.

North Cowichan proposed purchasing 65 acres of land as a green belt and wildlife preserve adjacent to Somenos Lake. The land would cost some $600,000 said Mayor Gerry Smith.

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1973: parking

The City of Duncan proposed to demolish the former offices of chiropractor D. T. Cornhill at 48 Kenneth Street and use the land for a public parking facility for downtown shoppers.

by Ann Andersen

Residents protest development plans Dateline 1973: Somenos Flats, Tzouhalem targets Ann Andersen

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s Stoney Hill residents continue their skirmishes over a road to their idyllic properties, let’s go back to March 1973.

Protesters were out in force to speak against two proposed projects that many residents claimed would be damaging to the environment: A shopping centre on Somenos Àats and a huge residential development on the slopes of Mt. Tzouhalem.

One of the meetings scheduled for North Cowichan council chambers was moved to the main of¿ce when close to 300 people turned up in protest. Their points against the proposal included lack of public consensus, municipal planning, engineering and water supply; the developer could wait up to nine years before starting; and a mini-city of between four and eight thousand would develop without a feasibility study being done.

Other arguments against the proposal: “If those trees survive, it will be a miracle;” “There are hidden costs, maintenance of services, additional ¿re and police protection, hospitals, schools, recreation and social services, roads, water and sewer.” “We like to play in the creek and build dams, our sheep and horse drink the water, there would be more salt and chemicals in the water,” said one little girl.

As we know, developments went ahead in both areas.

courtesy Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

Pictures of the Past

A truck driver fills up at Duncan Auto Metal, which was located at 260 Government St., Duncan.

—We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular office hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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The singer-songwriter, who hails from Artemisa, Cuba but resides in Smithers, B.C., and who also has two Junos under his belt, couldn’t quite draw enough local interest to merit a show, conÂżrmed Cowichan Theatre’s Patricia Greenwell. “We really like to have a full house with these kinds of shows,â€? said Greenwell, noting the possibility of inviting Cuba again but maybe with another musician for a multiartist show.

Those who did snag tickets can get refunds by calling 250-748-7529.

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Cowichan singer/songwriter Beverley McKeen led in singing of Bread and Roses at the celebration of an International Women’s Day pot luck and entertainment last Friday at the Eagles Hall.

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The modern-day danceromance proved how students and theatre staff continue reaping superb results from dedicating educational dollars to stage arts that produced another Broadway-level musical.

It was a similar story during the past two years when Brentwood mounted Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables.

One common thread was super-thespian Davin Killy, whose lead talents spawned Heights’ nice white guy, Benny, found navigating his way through a multi-ethnic Manhattan.

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Heights’ demanding script — ably steered by director Edna Widenmaier — basically illustrated how grindstones spell ¿nancial and moral success; an idea as true today as in past generations when desperate Europeans Àocked to New York.

Swap Ukrainian, Italian, Jewish, and Irish folks for blacks, and Latinos from Puerto Rico.

Family traditions and expectations were well embodied in the Heights’ wise angel Abuela Claudia (Emily Bradbury), plus Nicholas Wilson’s work as garage-owner Kevin Rosario paired with Jocelyn Kraynyk’s turn as Claudia Rosario.

They employ Benny while savvy daughter, Nina (Sade Kammen), studies at Stanford.

Love kindled between

anniversary of Benjamin Britten, including his song cycle Charm of Lullabies. Works by Mahler, Purcell and Oliver will also be featured.

The music starts at 2 p.m., March 17, “in the intimate setting of 1891 heritage St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus.”

Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Call 250-748-8383.

Folk singer Fearing gearing for show Garage Showroom: Wednesday visit part of new album tour

Review: In The Heights another star in Brentwood College’s stage sky Benny and Nina as the Rosarios learn her university money has sputtered, and they face tough decisions about selling the garage to bankroll Nina’s education.

But the Rosarios aren’t the only ones making sacri¿ces for happiness.

Enter a boisterous chorus from the barrio — led by salon owner Daniella (Kira Carroll), stylists Vanessa (Alexa Merriman) and Carla (Berit Beattie), plus Graf¿ti Pete (Kai Peters), ice-cream peddler Piragua (Liam Laturnus), and yoman Sonny (Aidan Carr) — who fuel a epic ¿esta across the Heights.

Clever lyrics wrapped in rap were backed by Phil Newns’ top-Àight pit orchestra.

The rousing score, clearly adored by Newns and his band, was the bedrock for a conga-line of dance numbers created by choreographer Lorraine Blake.

Action happened on a realistic, urban set designed

by James O’Leary, painted

latest in the regular St. Michael’s Presents concert series.

“I have chosen some of my favourite pieces of music and am excited to sing them for others,” Burdett said in an email. “This performance will be certainly classical with a few folk and gospel tunes for the fun!”

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Nina (Sade Kammen) is wooed by smooth operator Benny (Davin Killy) in Brentwood College’s musical-romance In The Heights. by artist Soleil Mannion, and lit by Don Armitage.

We’re talking a twostory tenement balcony, plus realistically useable storefronts and interiors.

Heights had no evil elements, such as West Side Story’s rival gangs; its conÀicts were internal as each distinct character struggled toward their place in the sun.

Watching and hearing those resolutions occur was the delightful pay-off during another big Brentwood hit.

Musical dance-romance rating: 9 dreams out of 10.

anadian folk singer Stephen Fearing will arrive in Duncan on March 20 as part of his tour to promote new album Between Hurricanes.

Fearing’s concert will be held at the Garage Showroom and the album is his ¿rst for seven years.

“I hope to bring myself, my guitar and my new Peter W. Rusland songs [to Duncan],” said Stephen Fearing with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings during a previous Duncan Garage Showroom apFearing. “It’s the same pearance in the spring of 2012. show I have been doing for Halifax, N.S. everything I earn so that’s all pro¿t years so I see it as an ongo“It was really about taking the for me. I rise and fall by my own ing conversation with the people reigns myself. It was a dif¿cult deci- decisions and that’s nerve wracking who want to come out and watch sion [to leave Bernie after 16 years] but exhilarating at the same time.” me.”

The native Vancouverite sees the Since his last album back in 2006, and I got a lot of stick for it, but I JUNO award-winning Yellowjacket, think we both realized it was time to album as a new beginning.

“My audience is more acoustic Fearing, now 50, has since departed change. He’s still a great friend and based and I’ve never really made a from former manager and still close I love him.”

Fearing admits there is more of a record for them due to pressure to friend Bernie Finkelstein, as well as challenge with being an independent get on the radio and stuff. I wanted having ended a 14-year marriage. artist but claims there are rewards to make an acoustic record and there Fearing’s former record company nonetheless. was this wonderful window of opTrue North was also sold and he is “I’ve stopped paying 20% of portunity there.” now an independent artist living in

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